Samsung MW959N Users Manual

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Microwave Oven

Owner’s Manual

MW1980STD

Code No.: DE68-02985A

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Safety

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID		IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO		When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions
		should be followed, including the following:
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY:		WARNING
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open		To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal
since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to		injury or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper		• Read all safety instructions before using the appliance.
with the safety interlocks.
		• Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Exposure to
(b) Do not place any object between the front face of the oven
		Excessive Microwave Energy” on this page.
and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate
		• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded
on sealing surfaces.
		outlets. See “Important Grounding Instructions” on page 3 of this
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly		manual.
important that the oven door close properly and that there is		• Install or place this appliance only in accordance with the installation
no damage to the		instructions provided.
1) Door (bent or dented),		• Some items, like whole eggs and food in sealed containers, may
2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),		explode if heated in this oven.
3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.		• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone		manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance.
except properly qualified service personnel.		This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It
		is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
WARNING		• As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by
		children.
Always observe Safety Precautions when using your		• Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is
		not working properly, or if it has been damaged.
oven. Never try to repair the oven on your own – there is		• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service
dangerous voltage inside. If the oven needs to be		personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for
repaired, call an authorized service center near you.		examination, repair, or adjustment.
		• Do not cover or block any of the openings on this appliance.

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Safety

Important Safety Instructions, continued

•Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use near water – for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

•Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles or spattered oils stuck to the oven walls or floor can cause paint damage and reduce the efficiency of the oven.

•Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

•Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

•Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

•When cleaning door and oven surfaces, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

•To reduce the risk of fire in the oven:

a.Do not overcook food. Watch appliance carefully if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are inside.

b.Remove wire twist-ties from plastic cooking bags before placing bags in oven.

c.If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off, disconnect the power cord, or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.

d.Do not use the oven compartment for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the oven when not in use.

•Do not try to preheat oven or operate while empty.

•Do not cook without the glass tray in place on the oven floor. Food will not cook properly without the tray.

•Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles. The containers can break.

•Dishes and containers can become hot. Handle with care.

•Carefully remove container coverings, directing steam away from hands and face.

•Remove lids from baby food before heating. After heating baby food, stir well and test temperature by tasting before serving.

•Do not operate any other heating or cooking appliance beneath this appliance.

•Do not mount unit over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance.

•Do not mount over a sink.

•Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance when it is in operation.

•Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be

overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY

BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED

OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

1. Do not overheat the liquid.

2.Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.

3.Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

4.After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.

5.Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.

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Safety

IMPORTANT GROUNDING

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electrical current. This appliance is equipped with a cord that includes a grounding wire and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. Plug the three-prong power cord into a properly grounded outlet of standard

120 voltage, 60 Hz. Your oven should be the only appliance on this circuit.

WARNING

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or servicer if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you are not sure if the appliance is properly grounded.

Use of Extension Cords

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a long cord or extension cord is used:

1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.

2.The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet.

3.The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally. If you use an extension

cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too.

WARNING

Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord under any circumstances.

Note:

Connect the oven to a 20A circuit.

When connecting the oven to a 15A circuit, make sure that circuit breaker is operable.

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Your New Microwave oven

Table of Contents
Safety ...........................................................................................	2
Your New Microwave oven.........................................................	5
Checking Parts ..........................................................................	5
Warranty and Service Information .............................................	6
Setting Up Your Microwave Oven .............................................	6
Control Panel Buttons ...............................................................	7
Operation .....................................................................................	8
Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight ..........................	8
Setting the Clock .......................................................................	8
Using the Pause/Cancel Button ................................................	8
Using the Instant Cook Buttons .................................................	9
Using the Handy Helper Button ...............................................	10
Using the Kids Meals Button ...................................................	11
Using the Snack Bar Button ....................................................	11
Using the One Minute + Button ...............................................	12
Reheating Automatically ..........................................................	12
Defrosting Automatically ..........................................................	13
Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels ..................................	13
One-stage Cooking .................................................................	13
Multi-stage Cooking .................................................................	14
Using the More/Less Buttons ..................................................	14
Switching the Beeper On/Off ...................................................	14
Using the Kitchen Timer ..........................................................	15
Demonstration Mode ...............................................................	15
Setting the Child Protection Lock ............................................	15
Cooking Instructions ................................................................	16
Cooking Utensils .....................................................................	16
Testing Utensils .......................................................................	16
Cooking Techniques ................................................................	17
General Tips ............................................................................	17
Cooking Guide .........................................................................	18
Auto Defrosting Guide .............................................................	20
Recipes ...................................................................................	21
Appendix....................................................................................	23
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................	23
Care and Cleaning ..................................................................	23
Specifications ..........................................................................	24
Quick Reference........................................................	Back Cover

Checking Parts

Unpack your microwave oven and check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here. If any part is missing or broken, call your dealer.

microwave oven

glass tray

registration card

roller guide ring

instruction manual

cook book

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Your New Microwave oven

Warranty and Service Information

To help us better serve you, please complete the enclosed registration card and promptly return it by mail. If the registration card is missing, you can call Samsung Electronics.

Latin America-Panama, o registrarse en linea www.samsung-latin.com

Colombia, al 01 8000 112112, o registrarse en linea www.samsung-latin.com

When contacting Samsung, please provide the specific model and serial number information which is usually located on the side or back of the product. Please record these numbers below, along with the other requested information. Keep this information in a safe place as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in case of theft or loss, and a copy of your sales receipt as a proof of purchase if warranty service is needed.

Model Number	_________________________
Serial Number	_________________________
Date Purchased	_________________________
Purchased From	_________________________

Warranty service can only be performed by a Samsung Authorized Service Center. If you should require warranty service, provide the above information with a copy of your sales receipt to the Samsung Authorized Service Center.

Setting Up Your Microwave Oven

1 Place the oven on a flat, sturdy surface and plug the cord into a grounded outlet. Once plugged in, the display on your oven will show:

START ENTER COOK TIME TIME2

Kg

g

Oz. Lbs. QTY.

Make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least four inches of space behind, above, and to the side of the oven.

2 Open the oven door.

3 Wipe the inside of the oven with a damp cloth.

4 Place the pre-assembled ring in the indentation in the center of the oven.

5 Place the glass tray on top of the ring so that the three glass tabs in the center of the tray fit securely into the tabs on the floor of the oven.

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Your New Microwave oven

Control Panel Buttons

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5	1
4
13

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9	8
	10
2	3

11 12

1.	One Minute+	p.12
	Press once for every minute of cooking at High Power
2.	Clock	p.8
	Sets current time.
3.	Sound Button	p.14
	Sets sound on or off.
4.	Instant Cook Buttons	p.9
	Instant settings to cook popular foods.
5.	Auto Defrost	p.13
	Sets weight of food to be defrosted.
6.	Auto Reheat	p.12
	Selects type of dish to be reheated.
7.	Number Buttons
	Sets cooking times or amounts and power levels other than high.
8.	More/Less	p.14
	Increase or decrease cooking time.
9.	Power Level	p.13
	Press this pad to set a power level other than high.
10.	Kitchen Timer	p.15
	Sets kitchen or convenience timer.
11.	Pause/Cancel	p.8
	Press to pause oven or correct a mistake.
12.	Start
	Press to start cooking.
13.	Handy Helper, Kids Meals, Snack Bar	p.10~11
	Selects type of dish to be reheated.

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Operation

Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight

The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there has been an interruption in power, the display shows “ ” At this point, you can select the weight system for the display. You can choose between pounds (LBS) or kilograms (KG). To do so,

1 Press “0” immediately after plugging in your microwave. The display will show:

If the display does not shows “Kg”, you will need to unplug the microwave and then plug it in again in order to change to the weight selection.

2 Press “0” repeatedly to select the weight system you wish to use:

kg g oz Lbs. cup

When you have selected the weight system you want to use, press the PAUSE/CANCEL button to end this procedure.

Setting the Clock

1 Press the Clock button. The “ENTER” and “TIME” indicators flash.

START ENTER COOK TIME TIME2

Kg

g

Oz Lbs. QTY.

2 Use the number buttons to enter the current time. You must press at least three numbers to set the clock. If the current time is 5:00 enter, 5,0,0.

START ENTER COOK TIME TIME2

Kg

g

Oz Lbs. QTY.

3 When 5 seconds has elapsed, “ENTER” indicator flash and “Cloc” will be displayed.

START ENTER COOK TIME TIME2

Kg

g

Oz Lbs. QTY.

4 Press Clock again. A colon will blink, indicating that the time is set.

If there is a power interruption, you will need to reset the clock.

You can check the current time while cooking is in progress by pressing the Clock button.

Using the Pause/Cancel Button

The Pause/Cancel button allows you to clear instructions you have entered. It also allows you to pause the oven’s cooking cycle, so that you can check the food.

•To pause the oven during cooking: press Pause/Cancel once. To restart, press Start.

•To stop cooking, erase instructions, and return the oven display to the time of day: press Pause/Cancel twice.

•To correct a mistake you have just entered: press Pause/Cancel once, then re-enter the instructions.

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Operation

Using the Instant Cook Buttons

1 Press the Instant Cook button corresponding to the food you are cooking (Popcorn, for example). The display shows the first serving size. (“ENTER” and “QTY.” will flash):

START ENTER COOK TIME TIME2

Kg

g

Oz Lbs. QTY.

2 Press the button repeatedly to select the serving size you want. The display will cycle through all available serving sizes. Once you select the correct serving size, the microwave will begin cooking automatically.

START ENTER COOK TIME TIME2

Kg

g

Oz Lbs. QTY.

When the cooking times is over, the oven will beep. The oven will then beep every minute.

Instant Cook Chart

Item	Weight		Remarks
Popcorn	Regular	•	Use one microwave-only bag of popcorn.
	(3.5 oz),		Pop only one bag at a time.
	Light	•	Use caution when removing and opening
	Regular		hot bag from oven.
	(3.0-3.5
	oz)
Potato	1 EA, 2 EA	•	Prick each potato several times with fork.
	3 EA, 4 EA	•	Place on turntable in spoke-like fashion.
	5 EA, 6 EA	•	Remove from oven, wrap in foil and let
			stand 3-5 minutes.
Beverage	½ cup	•	Use measuring cup or mug ; do not cover.
	1 cup	•	Place the beverage in the oven.
	2 cups	•	After heating, stir well.

Boil water	½ cup	• Measure liquid; pour into microwave-safe
	1 cup	container that is 2 times larger than
	2 cups	amount of liquid. Example: For 1 cup
		liquid use a 2 cup or larger dish.
		• Stir well before and after heating to
		prevent boil over.
Fresh	1 serving	• Place the vegetables into a casserole
vegetables	2 servings	bowl and add a small amount of water
	3 servings	(2-4Tbsp).
	4 servings	• Cover during cooking and stir before
		standing.
Frozen	1 serving	• Remove from package.
vegetables	2 servings	• Place the vegetables into a casserole
	3 servings	bowl and add a small amount of water
	4 servings	(2-4Tbsp).
		• Cover during cooking and stir before
		standing.
Frozen	2-4 oz	• Remove package from outer
breakfast	4-6 oz	wrapping and follow package
	6-8 oz	instructions for covering and standing.
		• After cooking, let stand 1-3 minutes.
Frozen dinner	8-10 oz	• Remove package from outer wrapping
	10-12 oz	and follow package instructions for
	12-18 oz	covering and standing.
		• After cooking, let stand 1-3 minutes.
Pizza reheat	1 Slice	• Put the pizza on a microwave-safe
	2 Slices	plate with wide end of slice towards
	3 Slices	the outside edge of the plate.
	4 Slices	• Do not let slices overlap. Do not
		cover.
		• Before serving, let stand 1-2 minutes.

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