Samsung SMH1622B, SMH1622S User Manual

Microwave Oven

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safety information

Congratulations on your new Samsung microwave oven. This manual contains important information on the installation, use and care of your appliance. Please take time to read this manual to take full advantage of your microwave oven’s many beneﬁts and features.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It is your responsibility to use common sense, caution, and care when installing, maintaining, and operating your microwave oven.

IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:

Hazards or unsafe practices that

WARNING

CAUTION

may result in severe personal injury or death.

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal

injury or property damage.

To reduce the risk of ﬁre, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your microwave oven, follow these basic safety precautions.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

A. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door

open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

B. Do not place any object between the oven front

face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on the sealing surface.

C. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is

particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

1. Door (bent),

2. Hinges and latches, (broken or loosened),

3. Door seals and sealing surface.

D. Only properly qualiﬁed service personnel should adjust

or repair the oven. Do not attempt to adjust or repair the oven yourself.

Do NOT attempt. Do NOT disassemble. Do NOT touch. Follow directions explicitly.

Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.

Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.

Call the service center for help. Note

These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others. Please follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING

To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, ﬁre, personal injury or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

1. Read all safety instructions before using the

appliance.

2. Read and follow the speciﬁc “Precautions to avoid

possible exposure to excessive microwave energy” on this page.

3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to

properly grounded outlets. See Important “Grounding instructions” on page 4 of this manual.

4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with

the provided installation instructions.

5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed

containers, for example, closed glass jars, can explode if heated rapidly. Never heat them in a microwave oven.

6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as

described in the manual. Do not put corrosive chemicals or vapors in or on this appliance. This type of oven is speciﬁcally designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary

when it is used by children.

8. 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 or dropped.

9. This appliance should be repaired or serviced only

by qualiﬁed service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

11. Do not tamper with or make any adjustments or

repairs to the door.

12. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this

product near water, for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar locations.

13. Do not immerse the cord or plug in water.

14. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. (including

the back of the oven).

15. Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or

counter.

16. When cleaning surfaces of the door and oven that

come together when the door closes, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps, or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. Unplug the plug before cleaning.

17. To reduce the risk of ﬁre in the oven cavity. a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance

when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags

before placing the bags in oven.

c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven

door closed, turn the oven o, and disconnect the power cord, or shut o the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the ﬁre may spread.

d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not

leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

18. Liquids, such as water, milk, coee, or tea can 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:

a. Do not overheat liquid. b. Stir liquid both before and halfway through heating

it.

c. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow

necks.

d. After heating, allow the container to stand in the

microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.

e. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other

utensil into the container.

CAUTION CAUTION

1. Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should

not be allowed to accumulate on hood of ﬁlter.

2. When ﬂaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

3. Use care when cleaning the vent-hood ﬁlter. Corrosive

cleaning agent, such as lye-based oven cleaner, may damage the ﬁlter.

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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.

WARNING

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

• Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove the third (grounding) prong. Do not use an adaptor or otherwise defeat the grounding plug.

• Consult a qualiﬁed electrician or service person if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you are not sure if the appliance is properly grounded.

• We do not recommend using an extension cord with this appliance. If the power-supply cord is too short, have a qualiﬁed electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance. However, if it is necessary to use an extension cord, read and follow the “Use of Extension Cords” section below.

Use of Extension Cords

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of your becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and you can use them if you exercise care. If you use a long cord or extension cord:

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 counter top 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 speed of the blower may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too.

CRITICAL

WARNING

INSTALLATION WARNINGS

The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualiﬁed technician or service company.

• Failing to have a qualiﬁed technician install the oven may result in electric shock, ﬁre, an explosion, problems with the product, or injury.

Unpack the oven, remove all packaging material and examine the oven for any damage such as dents on the interior or exterior of the oven, broken door latches, cracks in the door, or a door that is not lined up correctly. If there is any damage, do not operate the oven and notify your dealer immediately.

Make sure to install your oven in a location with adequate space.

Remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the power plug terminals and contact points using a dry cloth on a regular basis.

• Unplug the power plug and clean it with a dry cloth.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or ﬁre.

Plug the power cord into a properly grounded 3 pronged outlet. Your oven should be the only appliance connected to this circuit.

• Sharing a wall socket with other appliances, using a power strip, or extending the power cord may result in electric shock or ﬁre.

• Do not use an electric transformer. It may result in electric shock or ﬁre.

• Ensure that the voltage, frequency and current provided match the product’s speciﬁcations. Failing to do so may result in electric shock or ﬁre.

Keep all packaging materials out of the reach of children. Children may use them for play.

This appliance must be properly grounded. Read and follow the speciﬁc “Grounding instructions” found in the beginning of this Section. Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe, plastic water pipe, or telephone line.

• This may result in electric shock, ﬁre, an explosion, or problems with the product

• Never plug the power cord into a socket that is not grounded correctly and make sure that it is in accordance with local and national codes.

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

Connect the oven to a 20A circuit. If you connect the oven to a 15A circuit, make sure that circuit breaker is operable.

Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily, or dusty location, or in a location exposed to direct sunlight or water (rain drops).

• This may result in electric shock or ﬁre.

Plug the power plug into the wall socket ﬁrmly. Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord, or loose wall socket.

• This may result in electric shock or ﬁre.

Do not mount over a sink. Do not pull or excessively bend the power cord. Do not twist or tie the power cord. Do not hook the power cord over a metal object,

place a heavy object on the power cord, insert the power cord between objects, or push the power cord into the space behind the appliance.

• This may result in electric shock or ﬁre.

Do not pull the power cord when you unplug the oven.

• Unplug the oven by pulling the plug only.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or ﬁre.

When the power plug or power cord is damaged, contact your nearest service center for a replacement or repair.

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INSTALLATION

CAUTION

CAUTIONS

Position the oven so that the plug is easily accessible.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or ﬁre due to electric leakage.

Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself.

• Because a high voltage current enters the product chassis during operation, opening the chassis can result in electric shock or ﬁre.

• You may be exposed to electromagnetic waves.

• When the oven requires repair, contact your nearest service center.

Unplug the oven when it is not being used for long periods of time or during a thunder/lightning storm.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or ﬁre.

CRITICAL USAGE

WARNING

WARNINGS

If the microwave is ﬂooded, please contact your nearest service center : Failing to do so may result in electric shock or ﬁre.

Read and follow the speciﬁc “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy”, found in the beginning of this Section.

If the microwave generates a strange noise, a burning smell or smoke, unplug it immediately and contact your nearest service center.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or ﬁre.

In the event of a gas leak (propane gas, LP gas, etc.), ventilate the room immediately. Do not touch the microwave, power cord, or plug.

• Do not use a ventilating fan.

• A spark may result in an explosion or ﬁre.

Take care that the door or any of the other parts do not come into contact with the body while cooking or just after cooking.

• Failing to do so may result in burns.

In the event of a grease ﬁre on the surface units below the oven, smother the ﬂaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or a ﬂat tray.

Never leave surface units beneath your oven unattended at high heat settings. Boil over cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if the vent fan is operating. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use high heat on surface units only when necessary.

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

• Always observe Safety Precautions when using your oven. Never try to repair the oven on your own there is dangerous voltage inside. If the oven needs to be repaired, contact an authorized service center near you.

If any foreign substance such as water enters the microwave, unplug the it and contact your nearest service center.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or ﬁre.

Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.

• This may result in electric shock.

Do not turn the appliance o by unplugging the power plug while the appliance is in operation.

• Plugging the power plug into the wall socket again may cause a spark and result in electric shock or ﬁre.

Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children. Packaging materials can be dangerous to children.

• If a child places a bag over its head, the child can suocate.

Do not let children or any person with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities use this appliance unsupervised. Make sure that the appliance is out of the reach of children.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock, burns or injury.

Do not touch the inside of the appliance immediately after cooking. The inside of the appliance will be hot.

• The heat on the inside of the oven can cause burns.

Do not put aluminum foil (except as speciﬁcally directed in this manual), metal objects (such as containers, forks, etc.) or containers with golden or silver rims into the microwave.

• These objects can cause sparks or a ﬁre.

Do not use or place ﬂammable sprays or objects near the oven.

• Heat from the microwave can cause ﬂammable sprays to explode or burn.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or injury.

Do not tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door. Under no circumstances should you remove the outer cabinet.

Do not store or use the oven outdoors.

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USAGE CAUTIONS

CAUTION

If the surface of the microwave is cracked, turn it o.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock.

Dishes and containers can become hot. Handle with care.

Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Carefully remove container coverings, directing steam away from your hands and face.

Remove lids from baby food before heating. After heating baby food, stir well to distribute the heat evenly. Always test the temperature by tasting before feeding the baby. The glass jar or surface of the food may appear to be cooler than the food in the interior, which can be so hot that it will burn the infant’s mouth.

Make sure all cookware used in the oven is suitable for microwaving.

Use microwavable cookware in strict compliance with such manufacturer’s recommendations.

Do not stand on top of the microwave or place objects (such as laundry, oven covers, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance.

• Items, such as a cloth, may get caught in the door.

• This may result in electric shock, ﬁre, problems with the product, or injury.

Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.

• This may result in electric shock.

Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of the appliance.

• As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result in electric shock, ﬁre or problems with the product.

Do not place the appliance over a fragile object such as a sink or glass object.

• This may result in damage to the sink or glass object.

Do not put your face or body close to the appliance while cooking or when opening the door just after cooking.

• Take care that children do not come too close to the appliance.

• Failing to do so may result in children burning themselves.

Do not place food or heavy objects over the door when opening the door.

• The food or object may fall and this may result in burns or injury.

Do not abruptly cool the door, the inside of the appliance, or the dish by pouring water over it during or just after cooking.

• This may result in damage to the appliance. The steam or water spray may result in burns or injury.

Do not try to preheat the oven or operate it 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.

Do not scratch the glass of the oven door with a sharp object.

• This may result in the glass being damaged or broken.

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

Do not use sealed containers. Remove seals and lids before use. Sealed containers can explode due to buildup of pressure even after oven has been turned o.

CRITICAL CLEANING

WARNING

INSTRUCTIONS

Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it.

Do not use benzene, thinner or alcohol to clean the appliance.

• This may result in discoloration, deformation, damage, electric shock or ﬁre.

Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance from the wall socket and remove food waste from the door and cooking compartment.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or ﬁre.

Take care not to hurt yourself when cleaning the appliance (external/internal)

• You may hurt yourself on the sharp edges of the appliance.

Do not clean the appliance with a steam cleaner.

• This may result in corrosion.

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 eciency of the oven.

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contents

SETTING UP YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

COOKWARE GUIDE

8 Checking the parts

8 Warranty and service information 8 Setting up your microwave oven 9 Checking the control panel 10 Setting the time 10 Child Lock

10 Kitchen Timer button

10 Add 30 sec. button 10 Vent buttons 10 Light Hi/Lo/O button 10 Cooking Presets buttons 11 Auto Reheat button 12 Auto Defrost button 13 Soften/Melt button 14 Microwave Cooking Times &

Power Levels

14 Eco Mode

15 Microwave-safe utensils

(2 Speed & On/O)

CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

TROUBLESHOOTING

19 Cleaning the exterior

19 Cleaning the interior 19 Cleaning the turntable and roller

rings

19 Storing and repairing your

microwave oven

19 Replacing the cooktop/night light 19 Replacing the oven light 20 Cleaning the grease ﬁlter 20 Replacing the charcoal ﬁlter

APPENDIX

WARRANTY

COOKING GUIDE

16 General microwave tips

16 Cooking meat 17 Cooking poultry 17 Cooking seafood 17 Cooking eggs 17 Cooking vegetables 18 Recipes

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setting up your microwave oven

Be sure to follow these instructions closely so that your new microwave oven works properly.

CHECKING THE PARTS

Carefully unpack your microwave oven, and make sure you’ve received all the parts shown below. If your microwave oven was damaged during shipping, or if you do not have all the parts, contact Samsung Customer Service. (Refer to the “Warranty and service information” on page 8.)

Microwave oven (SMH1611, SMH1622)

WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION

To help us to serve you better, please complete the enclosed registration card and promptly return it by mail. If the registration card is missing, you can call Samsung Electronics, Inc., at 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)

or register online at www.samsung.com/global/ register.

When contacting Samsung, please provide the speciﬁc model and serial number information which is usually located on the back or bottom of the product. Please record these numbers in the spaces provided 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. Also keep 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. For service assistance and the location of the nearest service center, please call 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864).

Glass Tray Roller Guide

Grease Filters

(2ea)

Registration

Card

Ring

Charcoal ﬁlter Hardware kit

Manuals

(User &

Installation)

Exhaust adaptor

(Screws &

Brackets)

Templates

(Top & Wall)

SETTING UP YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

1. Open the door by pulling the handle on the right side

of the door.

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

3. Install the pre-assembled ring into the indentation at

the center of the microwave oven.

4. Place the glass tray securely in the center of the pre-

assembled roller ring.

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CHECKING THE CONTROL PANEL

Display

See page 11

See page 12

01 SETTING UP YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

See page 13

See page 14

See page 10

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SETTING THE TIME

Your microwave oven is equipped with a built-in clock. Set the clock when ﬁrst installing your microwave oven and after a power failure. The time is displayed whenever the microwave oven is not being used.

1. Press the Clock button.

2. Use the number buttons to enter the current time.

3. Press the Enter/Start button.

CHILD LOCK

The Child Lock function allows you to lock the buttons so that the microwave oven cannot be operated accidentally. The oven can be locked at any time.

Activating/Deactivating

If you want to activate or deactivate the child lock function, press the Start button for 3 seconds.

using your microwave oven

Cooking has never been easier than with your new Samsung microwave oven. The following section describes everything you need to know about using your microwave oven.

KITCHEN TIMER BUTTON

This microwave allows you to use your microwave oven as a timer. Use the Kitchen Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.

1. Press the Kitchen Timer button.

2. Use the number buttons to set the length of time you want the timer to run.

3. Press the Enter/Start button.

4. The display counts down and beeps when the time has elapsed.

5. To cancel timer setting: Press Stop/Clear button once.

ADD 30 SEC. BUTTON

This simpliﬁed control saves you time, letting you quickly start cooking at 100% power.

1. Press the Add 30 sec. button for each 30 seconds you wish the food to be cooked for. For example, press it twice to cook it for one minute, and then press the Enter/Start button to start cooking.

2. Add 30 sec. to a cooking program already in progress by pressing the Add 30 sec. button for every additional 30 seconds you wish to add.

VENT BUTTONS

The vent removes steam and other vapors from the cooking surface. You can manually select the vent setting.

1. Press the Vent 2 Speed button to set the speed level.

2. Press the Vent On/O button to turn the vent on.

3. Press the Vent On/O button again to turn the vent o.

(2 SPEED & ON/OFF)

LIGHT HI/LO/OFF BUTTON

The Light button allows you to select a light setting for your microwave.

Press (times) 1 2 3 Light High Low O

COOKING PRESETS BUTTONS

The Cooking Presets buttons let you cook favorite foods using preset power levels and times at the touch of a button. If the food is not thoroughly cooked or reheated when you use the Preset buttons, complete the cooking process by selecting a power level and cooking the food for an additional amount of time.

Do not use the Cooking Presets buttons continuously. You must let the oven cool for 5 minutes between uses or the food will overcook.

CAUTION

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Auto cook table

Cooking

Preset Button

Popcorn

Cook

Veggies

Potato

Pizza

Amount or

Type

3.0 oz.

1 package

3.0-3.5 oz. 1 package

Beverage

Display: Ac-1

Bacon

Display: Ac-2

Frozen

Dinner

Display: Ac-3

Frozen

Breakfast

Display: Ac-4

Fresh

vegetables

Frozen

vegetables

1 potato once 2 potatoes twice 3 potatoes three times

4 potatoes four times

1 slice once 2 slice twice 3 slice three times

Number of

Times to

Press

once

twice

once

twice

three times

four times

once

twice

Instructions

Cook only one microwave popcorn bag at a time. Be careful when removing and opening the heated bag from the oven. Let the oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using it again.

Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while popcorn is being cooked!

CAUTION

Use measuring cup or mug. Do not cover. Place the beverage in the oven. After heating, stir well. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again. Note: • Reheat times based on an 8 ounce cup.

• Beverages heated with the beverage feature may be very hot.

• Remove container with care.

Amount : 0.5 cup, 1 cup, 2 cup. Place 2 paper towels on a plate and arrange bacon on towels. Do not

overlap. Cover with additional paper towel. Remove the paper towels immediately after cooking. Amount : 2 to 6 slices.

Remove food from outer wrapping and follow box instructions for covering and standing. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again. Amount : 8 to 14 oz.

Follow the package instructions for covering and standing. Use this button for frozen sandwiches, breakfast entrees, etc. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again. Amount : 4 to 8 oz.

Place 1 to 4 servings of fresh / frozen vegetables in a microwave-safe ceramic, glass or plastic dish and add 2-4 Tbs. water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap to cook. Stir before letting stand for 3 to 5 minutes. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again.

Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Place them on the turntable in a spoke-like fashion. After cooking, let the potatoes stand for 3-5 minutes. Let the oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using it again.

Pierce the potatoes with a fork several times before putting them in the microwave oven. The cooking times are based on average 8-10 oz. potatoes.

Put 1-3 slices of pizza on a microwave-safe plate with the wide end of each slice toward the outside edge of the plate. Do not let slices overlap. Do not cover. Let the oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again.

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AUTO REHEAT BUTTON

The Auto Reheat button provides three preset reheating categories.

Category Number of Times to Press Display

Plate of food once rh-1

Casserole twice rh-2

Pasta three times rh-3

Example: Reheating 3 servings of casserole.

1. Press the Auto Reheat button twice.

2. Use the number buttons to enter the quantity or number of servings.

3. Press the Enter/Start button.

4. When the cooking time is over, four beeps will sound and End is displayed.

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Auto reheating table

Follow the instructions below when reheating dierent types of food.

Category Amount Directions

Use only pre-cooked, refrigerated foods. Cover the plate with a vented plastic wrap or waxed paper tucked under the plate. If the food is not as hot as you would like after using the reheat function, continue heating using additional time and power.

Plate of food

Casserole

Pasta

The ‘right’ temperature of the food varies from person to person. Allow food to stand 1 to 5 minutes before serving.

1 serving (1 plate)

1 to 4 servings

Contents:

3-4 oz. meat, poultry or ﬁsh (up to 6 oz. with bone) ½ cup starch (potatoes, pasta, rice, etc.) ½ cup vegetables (about 3-4 oz.)

Cover the plate with a lid or vented plastic wrap. If the food is not as hot as you would like after using the reheat function, continue heating using additional time and power. Stir the food once before serving.

Contents:

3-4 oz. meat, poultry or ﬁsh (up to 6 oz. with bone) ½ cup starch (potatoes, pasta, rice, etc.) ½ cup vegetables (about 3-4 oz.)

AUTO DEFROST BUTTON

The defrost choices are preset in the oven. The defrost cycle provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods, because the oven automatically sets the defrosting times according to the weight you enter. For added convenience, the auto defrost function beeps to remind you to check or turn over the food during the defrost cycle. Press the Auto Defrost button once and select the food weight. The available weight ranges from 0.1 to 6.0 lbs.

1. Press the Auto Defrost button.

2. Use the number buttons to enter the weight.

3. Press the Enter/Start button.

After pressing the Enter/Start button, the display counts down the defrosting time. The oven will beep twice during the defrost cycle. At this time, open the door and turn the food as needed. Remove any thawed portions, then return the frozen portions to the oven and press the Enter/Start button to resume the defrost cycle. The defrost cycle continues while the oven is beeping and only stops when the door is opened.

Defrosting tips

When using auto defrost, the entered weight is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight of the food minus the container). Use the auto defrost cycle for raw food only. The auto defrost cycle gives best results when the food you want to thaw is no colder than 0°F (taken directly from a true freezer). If food has been stored in a refrigerator-freezer that does not maintain a temperature of 5°F or below, always program a lower food weight (for a shorter defrosting time) to prevent the food from cooking. If the food is stored outside the freezer for up to 20 minutes, enter a lower food weight. The shape of the package alters the defrosting time. Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a thick block. Separate the pieces as they begin to defrost. Separated pieces defrost more easily. Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start to become warm. You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield foods such as chicken wings, leg tips, and ﬁsh tails, but the foil must not touch the sides of the oven as foil causes arcing, which can damage the oven lining.

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Auto defrosting table

Follow the instructions below when defrosting dierent types of food.

category

Roast Beef, Pork

Steaks, Chops, Fish

Ground Meat

Whole Chicken

Chicken Pieces

Bread 0.1 - 2.0 lbs.

Standard

amount

2.5-6.0 lbs.

0.5-3.0 lbs.

2.5-6.0 lbs.

0.5-3.0 lbs.

Procedure

Start with the food placed fat side down. After each stage, turn the food over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil.

After each stage, rearrange the food. If there are any warm or thawed portions of food, shield them with narrow, ﬂat pieces of aluminum foil. Remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted. Let stand, covered for 5 - 10 minutes.

After each stage, remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted. Let stand covered with foil for 5 - 10 minutes.

Remove giblets before defrosting poultry. Start defrosting with the breast side down. After the ﬁrst stage, turn the chicken over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil. After the second stage, again shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil. Let stand, covered, for 30 - 60 minutes in the refrigerator.

After each stage, rearrange or remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted. Let stand for 10 - 20 minutes.

Arrange the rolls in a circle on kitchen paper in the middle of the turntable. Turn over halfway through the defrosting time.

SOFTEN/MELT BUTTON

SOFTEN/MELT lets you melt chocolate, soften cream cheese, and melt butter.

Example: To melt chocolate.

1. Touch the SOFTEN/MELT button.

2. Choose the food category (1,2,or 3) by pressing a number button.

3. Touch the Enter/Start button.

02 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Soften / Melt table

Function Amount or servings Remarks

Place chocolate chips or square in a microwave-safe dish.

Melt chocolate 2 squares or 1 cup chips

Soften cream cheese

Melt butter

1 package (8 oz.)

1 stick (1/4 lb.)

2 sticks (1/2 lb.)

Stir well at half time when the oven beeps, and re-start the oven. Unless stirred, the chocolate keeps its shape even when heating time is over.

Unwrap the cream cheese and place on microwave-safe dish. Let stand 1-2 minutes.

Remove wrapping and cut butter in half vertically. Place butter in dish, cover with wax paper. Stir well after ﬁnishing and let stand 1-2 minutes.

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MICROWAVE COOKING TIMES & POWER LEVELS

The power level lets you control the heating intensity from Warm (1) to High (10).

Cooking at high power levels

1. Use the number buttons to enter the cooking time.

2. Press the Enter/Start button.

3. When the cooking time is over, four beeps will

sound and End is displayed.

If you do not enter a power level, the microwave oven cooks at the High Power Level by default.

Cooking at lower power levels

Cooking at high power does not always give you the best results with foods that require slower cooking, such as roasts, baked goods, or custards. Your oven has 9 additional power settings in addition to high.

1. Use the number buttons to enter the cooking time.

When selecting more than one cooking stage, you must press the Power Level button before you can enter the second cooking stage.

Press the Power Level button twice to set the power level to High for a cooking stage.

2. Press the Power Level button.

3. Use the number buttons to enter the power level.

4. Press the START button.

5. When the cooking time is over, four beeps will

sound and End is displayed.

Cooking with more than one cook cycle

For best results, some recipes call for one Power Level for a certain length of time, and another Power Level for another length of time. Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically, if the ﬁrst cycle is the defrost cycle.

1. Use the number buttons to enter the cook time.

2. Press the Power Level button.

3. Use the number buttons to enter the power level.

4. Use the number buttons to enter the second cook

time.

5. Press the Power Level button.

6. Use the number buttons to enter the power level.

7. Press the Enter/Start button.

8. When the cooking time is over, four beeps will

sound and End is displayed.

Power Levels

The 10 power levels allow you to choose the optimal power level for your cooking needs.

Power

level

(High)

Microwave

output

Boiling water. Cooking ground beef. Making candy.

100 %

9 90 %

8 80 %

7 70 %

6 60 % Cooking pasta.

5 50 %

4 40 %

3 30 %

2 20 %

1 10 %

Cooking fresh fruit and vegetables. Cooking ﬁsh and poultry. Preheating browning dish. Reheating beverages. Bacon slices.

Reheating meat slices quickly. Sautéing onions, celery, and green pepper

Reheating all types of items (Dinner plate, pasta, meat, soup or sauce, etc,). Cooking scrambled eggs.

Cooking breads and cereal products. Cooking cheese dishes, veal. Cooking cakes, muns, brownies, cupcakes.

Cooking meats, whole poultry. Heating custard Cooking whole chickens, turkey, spare ribs, rib roasts, sirloin roasts.

Cooking less tender cuts of meat. Reheating frozen convenience foods.

Thawing meat, poultry, and seafood. Cooking small quantities of food. Finishing cooking casserole, stew, and some sauces.

Softening butter and cream cheese. Heating small amounts of food.

Softening ice cream. Raising yeast dough.

Use

ECO MODE

Eco Mode reduces standby power usage. When you press the ECO MODE button once, the display will go out and the microwave shifts to the mode which minimizes power usage. To cancel the ECO MODE, press ECO MODE button once again, or press any other button.

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cookware guide

For food to cook in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food without being reﬂected or absorbed by the dish.

It is important to choose the correct cookware, therefore, look for cookware that is marked microwave-safe.

The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates if and how they should be used in a microwave oven.

Cookware Comments

Glassware

Oven-to-table ware

Fine glassware

Glass jars

Metal

Can be used, unless decorated with a metal trim.

Can be used to warm foods or liquids. Delicate glass may break or crack if heated suddenly.

Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave, and can shatter.

03 COOKWARE GUIDE

MICROWAVE-SAFE UTENSILS

If you are not sure whether an item is microwave-safe or not, you can perform the following simple test:

1. Place 1 cup of water (in a glass-measuring cup) inside

your oven next to the item to be tested.

2. Press the Add 30 Sec. button twice to heat them

both for one minute at high power.

After one minute, the water should be warm and the item you are testing should be cool. If the dish is warm, then it is absorbing microwave energy and is not microwavesafe.

Cookware Comments

Aluminum foil

Browning plate

Ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware

Disposable polyester cardboard

Fast-food packaging

Polystyrene cups/ containers

Paper bags or newspaper

Recycled paper or metal trims

Can be used in small quantities to protect areas against overcooking. Arcing can occur if the foil is too close to the oven wall or you use too much foil.

Do not preheat for more than eight minutes.

Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable, unless decorated with a metal trim.

Some frozen foods are packaged in these materials.

Can be used to warm food. Overheating may cause the polystyrene to melt.

May catch ﬁre.

May cause arcing.

Dishes, Utensils

Freezer bag twist ties

Paper

Plates, cups, napkins and kitchen paper

Recycled paper

Plastic

Containers

Cling ﬁlm

Freezer bags

Wax or grease-proof paper

Thermometer

Straw, wicker, and wood

: Recommended to use

: Use with Caution

: Unsafe to use / Do not use

May cause arcing or ﬁre.

For short cooking times and warming. Also to absorb excess moisture.

Do not use recycled paper towels, which may contain metal and may catch ﬁre or cause arcing.

Can be used if heat-resistant thermoplastic. Some plastics may warp or discolor at high temperatures. Do not use Melamine plastic.

Can be used to retain moisture. Avoid wrapping the food too tightly. Take care when removing the ﬁlm as hot steam will escape.

Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should not be airtight. Pierce with a fork if necessary.

Can be used to retain moisture and prevent spattering.

Use only those marked “Microwave-safe” and follow the directions. Check the temperature in several places. You can use conventional thermometers once the food has been removed from the oven.

Use only for short-term heating, as these materials can be ﬂammable.

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