SAMSUNG SMH5140BB, SMH5140WB, SMH6160WB User Manual

Microwave Oven

Owner’s Manual

SMH5140WB/BB

SMH6140WB/BB/CB

SMH6160WB/BB/CB

Code No. : DE68-00356B

Safety

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 sealing surfaces.

(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 or dented),

2)Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),

3)Door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d)The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

WARNING

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, call 1-800-SAMSUNG for the name of an authorized service center near you.

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:

Read all safety instructions before using the appliance.

Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on this page.

This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlets. See “IMPORTANT GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 4 of this manual.

Install or place this appliance only in accordance with the installation instructions provided.

Some items, like whole eggs and food in sealed containers, may explode if heated in this oven.

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

As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

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.

This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for 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.

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 over a sink.

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

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

This over-the-range oven was designed for use over ranges no wider than 76.2 cm(30 inches). It may be installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment.

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Safety

IMPORTANT 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 electric current.

This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with 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.

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.

Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet neat the appliance.

WARNING

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

NOTE

Connect the oven only to a 20A or over dedicated circuit.

THE VENT FAN

The fan will operate automatically under certain conditions (see page 19).Take care to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in use.

Clean the underside of the microwave often. Do not allow grease to build up on the microwave or the fan filters.

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

Use care when cleaning the vent fan filters. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filters.

Do not prepare flaming foods under the microwave when the fan is operating.

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Contents

 

Safety ........................................................................................................

 

2

Contents ...................................................................................................

 

5

Your New Microwave oven .....................................................................

5

Checking Parts ........................................................................................................

5

Warranty and Service Information ...........................................................................

6

Setting Up Your Microwave Oven............................................................................

6

Control Panel Buttons (SMH5140WB/BB)...............................................................

7

Control Panel Buttons (SMH6140WB/BB/CB).........................................................

8

Control Panel Buttons (SMH6160WB/BB/CB).........................................................

9

Operation ................................................................................................

 

10

Turning on the Power and Selecting a Display Language.....................................

10

Using the My Choice feature .................................................................................

10

Selecting the Display Weight .................................................................................

11

Setting the Remind End Signal..............................................................................

11

Setting the Clock AM/PM.......................................................................................

11

Setting the Daylight Saving Time adjustment ........................................................

11

Setting and Using the Custom Cook Button ..........................................................

12

Using the Pause/Cancel Button.............................................................................

12

Using the Help Button............................................................................................

12

Using the Instant Cook Buttons .............................................................................

13

Reheating Automatically ........................................................................................

14

Using the One Minute + Button..............................................................................

14

Defrosting Automatically ........................................................................................

15

Using the Handy Helper Button .............................................................................

15

Using the Kids Meal Button ...................................................................................

16

Using the Snack Bar Button...................................................................................

16

Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels.................................................................

17

Using the More/Less Buttons.................................................................................

18

Using the Kitchen Timer ........................................................................................

18

Setting the Child Protection Lock...........................................................................

18

Turning the Turntable On/Off.................................................................................

19

Turning the Vent Fan Hi/Low/Off ...........................................................................

19

Turning the Vent Fan On/Off .................................................................................

19

Turning the

Light Bright/Night/Off .........................................................................

19

Turning the

Light On/Off .......................................................................................

19

Using the Auto Night Light .....................................................................................

19

Cooking Instructions .............................................................................

21

Cooking Utensils....................................................................................................

21

Testing Utensils .....................................................................................................

21

Cooking Techniques ..............................................................................................

22

General Tips ..........................................................................................................

22

Cooking Guide .......................................................................................................

23

Recipes..................................................................................................................

 

26

Appendix.................................................................................................

 

28

Troubleshooting Guide ..........................................................................................

28

Care and Cleaning.................................................................................................

29

How to Clean the Outside......................................................................................

29

Light Bulb Replacement.........................................................................................

30

Exhaust Feature ....................................................................................................

31

Specifications.........................................................................................................

32

Warranty..................................................................................................

 

33

Quick Reference ....................................................................................

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Your New Microwave oven

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

roller guide ring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

registration

top template

installation

owner’s

 

card

 

 

 

instructions

manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rear wall

charcoal filter

hardware-kit

grease filters

template

(Part No. : DE63-30016A)

 

 

shelf

(SMH6140WB/BB/CB)

(SMH6160WB/BB/CB)

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Wipe the inside of the oven with a damp cloth.
Place the pre-assembled ring in the indentation in the center of the oven.
Setting Up Your Microwave Oven
1 Plug the cord into a grounded outlet. Once plugged in, the display on your oven will show:
ENJOY YOUR COOKING --- PRESS MY CHOICE FOR PERSONAL OPTIONS.
2 Open the oven door by pulling the handle on the right side of the door.

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 Canada, Inc., at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864), or register on-line at www.SAMSUNG.ca

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 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.

For service assistance and the location of the nearest service center, please call 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864).

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5 Place the glass tray securely in the center of the pre-assembled roller guide.

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Your New Microwave oven

Control Panel Buttons (SMH5140WB/BB)

1.

Auto Reheat

p.14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selects type of dish to be reheated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Auto Defrost

p.15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sets weight of food to be defrosted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Instant Cook Buttons

p.13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instant settings to cook popular foods.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Handy Helper, Kids Meal, Snack Bar

p.15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selects type of dish to be reheated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

More/Less

p.18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase or decrease cooking time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Number Buttons

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set cooking times or amounts and power levels other than high.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

Power Level

p.17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press this pad to set a power level other than high.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.

Light On/Off Button

p.19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.

Clock am/pm

p.11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sets current time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.

One Minute +

p.14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press once for every minute of cooking at High power.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.

My Choice

p.10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press to set non-cooking feature.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12.

Kitchen Timer

p.18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sets kitchen or convenience timer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13.

Pause/Cancel

p.12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press to pause oven or correct a mistake.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14.

Start

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press to start cooking.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15.

Help

p.12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press to see help information about the feature you are using.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.

Vent Fan On/Off Button

p.19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Your New Microwave oven

Control Panel Buttons (SMH6140WB/BB/CB)

1

11

2

12

3

 

4

 

 

13

5

 

6

14

 

15

 

16

7

17

8

18

9

 

10

19

1.

Auto Reheat

p.14

 

Selects type of dish to be reheated

 

2.

Auto Defrost

p.15

 

Sets weight of food to be defrosted.

 

3.

Instant Cook Buttons

p.13

 

Instant settings to cook popular foods.

 

4.

Handy Helper, Kids Meal, Snack Bar

p.15

 

Selects type of dish to be reheated.

 

5.

More/Less

p.18

 

Increase or decrease cooking time.

 

6.Number Buttons

Set cooking times or amounts and power levels other than high.

7. Power Level

p.17

Press this pad to set a power level other than high.

8.

Clock am/pm

p.11

 

Sets current time

 

9.

Light Bright/Night/Off Button

p.19

10.

Turntable On/Off Button

p.19

11.

Custom Cook

p.12

 

Press twice to program your favorite recipe.

 

 

Press once to cook with that recipe.

 

12.

One Minute +

p.14

 

Press once for every minute of cooking at High power.

 

13.

My Choice

p.10

 

Press to set non-cooking feature.

 

14.

Kitchen Timer

p.18

 

Sets kitchen or convenience timer.

 

15.

Pause/Cancel

p.12

 

Press to pause oven or correct a mistake.

 

16.Start

Press to start cooking.

17. Help

p.12

Press to see help information about the feature you are using.

18.

Auto Night Light Button

p.19

19.

Vent Fan Hi/Low/Off Button

p.19

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SAMSUNG SMH5140BB, SMH5140WB, SMH6160WB User Manual

Your New Microwave oven

Control Panel Buttons (SMH6160WB/BB/CB)

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11

2

12

3

 

4

 

 

13

5

 

6

14

 

15

 

16

7

17

8

18

9

 

10

19

1.

Auto Reheat

p.14

 

Selects type of dish to be reheated

 

2.

Auto Defrost

p.15

 

Sets weight of food to be defrosted.

 

3.

Instant Cook Buttons

p.13

 

Instant settings to cook popular foods.

 

4.

Handy Helper, Kids Meal, Snack Bar

p.15

 

Selects type of dish to be reheated.

 

5.

More/Less

p.18

 

Increase or decrease cooking time.

 

6.Number Buttons

Set cooking times or amounts and power levels other than high.

7. Power Level

p.17

Press this pad to set a power level other than high.

8.

Clock am/pm

p.11

 

Sets current time

 

9.

Light Bright/Night/Off Button

p.19

10.

Turntable On/Off Button

p.19

11.

Custom Cook

p.12

 

Press twice to program your favorite recipe.

 

 

Press once to cook with that recipe.

 

12.

One Minute +

p.14

 

Press once for every minute of cooking at High power.

 

13.

My Choice

p.10

 

Press to set non-cooking feature.

 

14.

Kitchen Timer

p.18

 

Sets kitchen or convenience timer.

 

15.

Pause/Cancel

p.12

 

Press to pause oven or correct a mistake.

 

16.Start

Press to start cooking.

17. Help

p.12

Press to see help information about the feature you are using.

18.

Auto Night Light Button

p.19

19.

Vent Fan Hi/Low/Off Button

p.19

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Operation

Turning on the Power and Selecting a

 

Using the My Choice feature

Display Language

 

Your new microwave oven can be customized to suit your personal

 

 

 

The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there has

 

tastes. Simply press My Choice to set these options. For your conve-

been an interruption in power, the display shows after four seconds

 

nience, all the options are summarized in the following table:

ENJOY YOUR COOKING -- -- -- PRESS MY CHOICE FOR PER-

 

 

 

 

SONAL OPTIONS”.

 

My Choice

Description

Operation

1 Press My Choice button immediately after plugging in your

 

options

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Language

Language options

Press My Choice, 1 and select by

microwave. The display will show:

 

Choice

are English, French

repeatedly pressing My Choice.

PRESS 1--4 TO SELECT VARIOUS OPTIONS.

 

 

and Spanish.

To set, press Start.

 

 

 

 

2 Press 1 button. The display will show:

 

Display Weight

Weight options are

Press My Choice, 2 and select by

 

 

pounds or kilo-

repeatedly pressing My Choice.

LANGUAGE CHOICE PRESS MY CHOICE.

 

 

grams.

To set, press Start.

 

 

 

 

3 Press My Choice button. The display will show:

 

Remind End

The Remind End

Press My Choice, 3 and select by

 

Signal

Signal can be

repeatedly pressing My Choice.

ENGLISH PRESS START.

 

 

turned On and Off.

To set, press Start.

 

 

 

 

4 Press My Choice button repeatedly to select the language you

 

Daylight Sav-

The time can be

Press My Choice, 4 and select by

 

ings Time

advanced one hour

repeatedly pressing My Choice.

wish to use:

 

Adjustment

for DST without

To set, press Start.

ENGLISH

 

 

resetting the Clock.

 

FRENCH

 

 

 

 

 

If there is a power interruption, you will need to reset these options.

SPANISH

 

If you continue to press My Choice, the settings will cycle in the

 

 

 

 

order shown here.:

 

 

 

 

ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH

 

 

 

 

5 Press the Start button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Operation

Selecting the Display Weight

You can choose between pounds(LBS) and kilograms(KG).

1 Press My Choice button and then press the 2 button. The display shows : LBS OR KG PRESS MY CHOICE.

2 Press My Choice button. The display shows : LBS.

3 Press the My Choice button repeatedly to select the weight measurements you wish to use.

4 Press the Start button.

Setting the Remind End Signal

The Remind End Signal can be set On or Off.

1 Press the My Choice button and then press 3.

The display shows : REMIND END SIGNAL ON/OFF.

2 Press the My Choice button to select ON. The display shows : ON.

3 Press the Start button. The display returns to the time of day. To turn Remind End Signal off, repeat steps 1-3 above.

Setting the Clock AM/PM

1 Press the Clock button.

The display will show: SELECT AM/PM

2 To select AM or PM, press the Clock button.

3 Use the number buttons to enter the current time.

You must press at least three numbers to set the clock. For example, if the current time is 5:00, enter 5,0,0.

The display will show: 500 AM(or PM)

4 Press Clock again. A colon will appear, 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.

Setting the Daylight Saving Time adjustment

1 Press the My Choice button and then 4.

The display will show: DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ON/OFF.

2 Press the My Choice button to select ON. Press again to select OFF.

3 Press the Start button. Time of day will advance one hour. If OFF is selected, time will go back one hour.

If the clock is set for standard time, this function allows convenient time changes without needing to reset the clock. Daylight Saving Time begins for most of the United States at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday of April, and reverts to Standard time at 2 a.m. on the last Sunday of October.

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Operation

Setting and Using the Custom Cook

Button

(SMH6140WB/BB/CB, SMH6160WB/BB/CB only)

The Custom Cook button memorizes the time and power setting for a particular food.

Programming the Custom Cook button

1 Press the Custom Cook button. Press the button twice to delete the previous Custom setting.

The display shows : ENTER COOKING TIME AND POWER.

2 Use the Number buttons to enter the amount of cooking time. The display will show the amount of time you have set.

3 Press Power Level button and use the Number buttons to enter the power level. The display will show the power level you have set. You can set the power level from 0 to 9

1

= Warm

6

= Simmer

2

= Low

7

= Medium High

3

= Defrost

8

= Reheat

4

= Medium Low

9

= Sauté

5

= Medium

0

=High

4 Press the Custom Cook button again. The display will read “CUSTOM RECIPE SAVED”.

Using the Custom Cook button

Press the Custom Cook button, then press Start button. You can check the power level while cooking is in progress by pressing the Power Level 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 button once. To restart, press Start button.

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

To clear instructions you have just entered: press Pause/Cancel button once, then re-enter the instructions.

To cancel a timer setting: press Pause/Cancel button once.

Using the Help Button

Your microwave offers helpful instructions for many procedures.

1 When you need feature information and helpful hints, press the Help button and then press the button that you want to get information on. Help information is available in 3 languages (English, French and Spanish).

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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: BUTTER 3.5 OZ
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.
If you don’t need to read all the menu options, simply press the Start button to being cooking.
If you want to check the cooking time, press the Instant Cook button.
When the cooking time is over, the oven will beep. The oven will then beep every minute until the door is opened.

Instant Cook Chart

Item

Weight

Remarks

 

 

 

Popcorn

Butter

• Use one microwave-only bag of popcorn.

 

(3.5 oz),

Pop only one bag at a time.

 

Light

• Use caution when removing and opening

 

(3.0-3.5 oz)

hot bag from oven.

 

 

 

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 3-5min.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

Frozen dinner

8-10 oz

• Remove package from outer wrapping

 

10-12 oz

and follow package instructions for

 

12-14 oz

covering and standing.

 

 

• After cooking, let stand 1-3 min.

 

 

 

Pizza reheat

1

Slice

• Put the pizza on a microwave-safe

(SMH6140WB/

2

Slices

plate with wide end of slice towards

BB/CB,

3

Slices

the outside edge of the plate.

SMH6160WB/

4

Slices

• Do not let slices overlap. Do not

BB/CB)

 

 

 

 

cover.

 

 

 

• Before serving, let stand 1-2 min.

 

 

 

Frozen

1 serving

• Remove from package.

vegetables

2 servings

• Place the vegetables into a casserole

(SMH6140WB/

3 servings

bowl and add a small amount of water

BB/CB,

4 servings

(2-4Tbsp).

SMH6160WB/

 

 

BB/CB)

 

 

• Cover during cooking and stir before

 

 

 

standing.

 

 

 

Frozen

4-6 oz

• Remove package from outer

breakfast

6-8 oz

wrapping and follow package

(SMH6160WB/

 

 

instructions for covering and standing.

BB/CB)

 

 

• After cooking, let stand 1-3 min.

 

 

 

 

Soup/Sauce

1

Serving

• Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap

reheat

2

Servings

(SMH6160WB/

3

Servings

• Stir foods once before serving.

BB/CB)

4

Servings

 

 

 

 

 

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Operation

Reheating Automatically

 

Auto Reheat Chart

 

 

To reheat food, select the type of dish and the number of servings you

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

Weight

 

Remarks

want to reheat, and the microwave automatically sets the reheating time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plate of

1 serving

Use only pre-cooked, refrigerated

 

 

1 Press the Auto Reheat button repeatedly to select the type of dish

 

food

 

 

foods.

 

 

 

• Cover plate with vented plastic wrap

you wish to reheat. The initial serving size for each dish is one

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or wax paper.

serving.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contents

The display shows :

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- 3-4 oz. meat, poultry or fish ( up to

PLATE OF FOOD 1 SERVING PRESS START

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 oz. with bone)

 

 

 

 

 

CASSEROLE SELECT SERVING 1-4 OR PRESS START

 

 

 

 

- ½ cup starch (potatoes, pasta,

 

 

 

 

rice, etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

- ½ cup vegetables (about 3-4 oz.)

PASTA REHEAT SELECT SERVING 1-4 OR PRESS START

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casserole

1 to 4 servings

Use only refrigerated foods.

You can select up to four servings for casseroles and pasta

 

 

(8 oz./serving)

• Cover with lid or vented plastic

 

 

 

reheat. Only one serving is available for a plate of food.

 

Pasta

1 to 4 servings

 

wrap.

2 Use the Number buttons to increase the serving size.

 

Reheat

(8 oz./serving)

• Stir foods well before serving.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For example, for three servings, press the 3 button(Refer to

 

 

 

 

 

the Auto Reheat Chart to the right for the servings).

 

Using the One Minute + Button

The display shows the number of servings you have selected:

 

3 SERVING PRESS START

 

This button offers a convenient way to heat food in one minute incre-

 

 

3 Press the Start button.

 

ments at the High power level.

 

 

 

1 Press the One Minute+ button once for each minute you wish to

The display will show : REHEAT

 

 

 

cook the food. For example, press it twice for two minutes.

If you want to check the cooking time, press the Instant Cook

 

The time will display, and the oven starts automatically.

 

 

 

 

 

button.

 

Add minutes to a program in progress by pressing the

 

 

One Minute+ button for each minute you want to add.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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See page 25 for the Auto Defrosting Guide.
1 Press the Auto Defrost button.
The display shows : 0.5 LB (0.2Kg if you have set your oven for metric measure).
2 To set the weight of your food, press the Auto Defrost button repeatedly. This increases the weight by 0.5 lb increments, up to 6.0 lbs. You can also use the number buttons to enter the weight of the food directly. The oven calculates the defrosting time and starts automatically.
Twice during defrosting, the oven will beep and the display will read
TURN THE FOOD OVER.
3 Press the Pause/Cancel button, open the oven door, and turn the food over.
4 Press the Start button to resume defrosting.
Note: Even if you do not turn the food over when “TURN THE FOOD OVER“ is displayed, defrosting continues.
Press the Handy Helper button corresponding to the food you are cooking. The display shows “Melt Chocolate”.
Press the Handy Helper button repeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer to the Handy Helper Chart below)
Operation
Defrosting Automatically
To thaw frozen food, set the weight of the food and the microwave automatically sets the defrosting time, power level and standing time.

Using the Handy Helper Button 1

2 Press the Number 1 or 2 button to select the serving size you want. Only the 1 button(serving) is available for Soften Cream Cheese and Melt Chocolate items.(Refer to the Handy Helper Chart below for the serving).

3 Press the Start button to begin cooking.

Handy Helper Chart

Item

Weight

Remarks

 

 

 

Melt

1 cup

Place chocolate chips or square in a

Chocolate

chips

microwave-safe dish.

 

 

Stir well at half time when the oven beeps,

 

 

and re-start the oven.

 

 

 

Soften Cream

1

• Unwrap cream cheese and place on

Cheese

package

microwave-safe dish. Cut in half

 

(8 oz.)

vertically.

 

 

• Let stand 1-2 minutes.

 

 

 

Melt Butter

1 stick

• Remove wrapping and cut butter in half

 

(1/4 lb.)

vertically.

 

2 sticks

• Place butter on microwave-safe dish,

 

(1/2 lb.)

cover with wax paper.

 

 

• Let stand 1-2 minutes, then stir.

 

 

 

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Kids Meal Chart
Press the Number 1 or 2 button to select the serving size you want. (Refer to the Kids Meal Chart below for the serving.)
Press the Start button to begin cooking.
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3
Operation
Using the Kids Meal Button
1 Press the Kids Meal button corresponding to the food you are cooking.
The display shows : CHICKEN NUGGETS.
Press the Kids Meal button repeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer to the Kids Meal Chart below)

Item

Weight

Remarks

 

 

 

Chicken

4-5 oz

• Put a paper towel on top of plate and

Nuggets

6-7 oz

arrange nuggets in spoke fashion.

 

 

• Do not cover. Let stand 1 minute after

 

 

heating.

 

 

 

Hot Dogs

2 EA

• Prick hot dogs, place on plate. When the

 

4 EA

oven beeps, add buns and re-start the oven.

 

 

 

French Fries

4-5 oz

• Place 2 paper towels on microwave-safe

 

6-7 oz

plate and arrange french fries on towels, do

 

 

not overlap.

 

 

• Blot with additional paper towel after

 

 

removal from oven.

 

 

 

Frozen

1 EA

• Place frozen sandwich in susceptor "sleeve"

Sandwiches

2 EA

(which is in package) and put on plate.

 

 

 

Notes

Hot Dogs - For the best texture, buns should be added to hot dogs when the oven beeps.

Using the Snack Bar Button

1 Press the Snack Bar button corresponding to the food you are cooking.

The display shows : NACHOS.

Press the Snack Bar button repeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer to the Snack Bar Chart below)

2 Press the Number 1 or 2 button to select the serving size you want. Only the 1 button(serving) is available for Nachos.

(Refer to the Snack Bar Chart below for the serving)

3 Press Start button to begin cooking.

Snack Bar Chart

Item

Weight

 

Remarks

 

 

 

 

Nachos

1 serving

Place tortilla chips on plate without

 

 

 

overlapping.

 

 

• Sprinkle evenly with cheese.

 

 

Contents :

 

 

 

- 2 cups tortilla chips

 

 

 

- 1/3 cup grated cheese

 

 

 

 

Chicken Wings

5-6 oz

Use pre-cooked, refrigerated chicken

 

7-8 oz

 

wings.

 

 

• Place chicken wings around plate in

 

 

 

spoke fashion and cover with wax paper.

 

 

 

 

Potato Skins

1cooked

Cut cooked potato into 4 even wedges.

 

potato

 

Scoop or cut out potato flesh, leaving

 

2 cooked

 

about 1/4" of skin.

 

potatoes

Place skins in spoke fashion around

 

 

 

plate.

 

 

• Sprinkle with bacon, onions and cheese.

 

 

 

Do not cover.

 

 

 

 

Cheese Sticks

5-7 pcs

Place cheese sticks on plate in spoke

 

8-10 pcs

 

fashion.

 

 

Do not cover.

 

 

 

 

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Operation

Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels

Your microwave allows you to set up to three different stages of cooking, each with its own time length and power level. The power level lets you control the heating intensity from Warm (1) to High (0).

One-stage Cooking

For simple one-stage cooking, you only need to set a cooking time. The power level is automatically set at High. If you want the power set at any other level, you must set it using the Power Level button.

1 Use the Number buttons to set a cooking time. You can set a time from one second to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. To set a time over one minute, enter the seconds too.

For example, to set 20 minutes, enter 2, 0, 0, 0 .

2 If you want to set the power level to something other than High, press the Power Level button, then use the number buttons to enter a power level.

Power Levels:

1

= Warm

6

= Simmer

2

= Low

7

= Medium High

3

= Defrost

8

= Reheat

4

= Medium Low

9

= Sauté

5

= Medium

0

= High

The display shows : PRESS START OR ENTER NEXT STAGE COOKING TIME.

3 Press the Start button to begin cooking. If you want to change the power level, press Pause/Cancel button before you press Start button, and reenter all of the instructions.

Some recipes require different stages of cooking at different temperatures. You can set multiple stages of cooking with your microwave.

Multi-stage Cooking

1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in the “One-Stage Cooking” section on the previous page.

The display shows : PRESS START OR ENTER NEXT STAGE COOKING TIME.

When entering more than one cooking stage, the Power Level button must be pressed before the second cooking stage can be entered.

To set the power level at High for a stage of cooking, press the Power Level button twice.

2 Use the Number buttons to set a second cooking time.

3 Press the Power Level button, then use the number buttons to set the power level of the second stage of cooking.

The display shows the power level you have set and then PRESS START OR ENTER NEXT STAGE COOKING TIME.

4 Press Start button to begin cooking, or repeat steps 2 and 3 to set a cooking time and power level for a third stage of cooking.

When finished, press Start button.

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Operation

Using the More/Less Buttons

The More/Less buttons allow you to adjust pre-set cooking times.

They only work in the Auto Reheat, One minute+, Instant Cook, Custom Cook, Kitchen Timer, Handy Helper, Kids Meal, Snack Bar or Time Cook modes. Use the More/Less button only after you have already begun cooking with one of these procedures.

1 To ADD more time to an automatic cooking procedure: Press the More(9) button.

2 To REDUCE the time of an automatic cooking procedure: Press the Less(1) button.

Using the Kitchen Timer

1 Use the Number buttons to set the length of time you want the timer to run.

2 Press the Kitchen Timer button.

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

Setting the Child Protection Lock

You can lock your microwave oven so it can’t be used by unsupervised children.

1 Press the My Choice Button and the 5 button at the same time for 3 seconds.

The display shows : CHILD LOCK ON.

2 The display returns to the time of day.

At this point, the microwave oven cannot be used until it is unlocked. To unlock it, repeat steps 1-2 above.

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Operation

Turning the Turntable On/Off

(SMH6140WB/BB/CB, SMH6160WB/BB/CB only)

For best cooking results, leave the turntable on.

It can be turned off for large dishes.

Press Turntable On/Off button to turn the turntable on or off.

Sometimes the turntable can become too hot to touch.

Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking.

Turning the Vent Fan Hi/Low/Off

(SMH6140WB/BB/CB, SMH6160WB/BB/CB only)

The vent fan removes steam and other vapors from surface cooking.

Press Vent Fan Hi/Low/Off button once for high fan speed, twice for low fan speed or three times to turn the fan off.

Turning the Vent Fan On/Off

(SMH5140WB/BB only)

Press Vent Fan On/Off button once for high fan speed and twice to turn the fan off.

Turning the Light Bright/Night/Off

(SMH6140WB/BB/CB, SMH6160WB/BB/CB only)

Press to turn the Light Bright / Night /Off button on or off.

Press Light Bright / Night /Off once for bright light, twice for the night light and three times to turn the light off.

Turning the Light On/Off

(SMH5140WB/BB only)

Press Light On/Off button to turn cooktop light on or off.

Using the Auto Night Light

(SMH6140WB/BB/CB, SMH6160WB/BB/CB only)

You can set the night light to turn on and off automatically at any time you want.

1 Press Auto Night Light button.

The display shows : ENTER ON TIME.

2 Enter the time you want the light to turn on. Select AM or PM.

3 Press Auto Night Light button again and enter the time you want the light to turn off. Select AM or PM.

The display shows : ENTER OFF TIME.

4 Press Auto Night Light button.

NIGHT will stay lit to remind you that the feature is set.

You can review the Auto Night Light setting by pressing AUTO NIGHT LIGHT.

To erase your settings and turn off the automatic feature, press

AUTO NIGHT LIGHT, then 0.

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Operation

How to Use the Shelf When

Microwaving

SMH6140, SMH6160 Series

Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the microwave to prevent damage to the oven from arcing.

Do not use a microwave browning dish on the shelf. The shelf could overheat.

Do not use the oven with the shelf on the microwave floor. This could damage the microwave.

Use pot holders when handling the shelf-it may be hot.

Do not use the shelf when cooking popcorn.

For best cooking results, remove the shelf unless you are reheating on more then one level.

For best results

Uneven results

The shelf gives you the option to reheat more than one dish of food at the same time.

2-level reheating

Shelf and Reheating

To reheat on 2 levels or to reheat 2 dishes on the lower level :

1 Multiply reheat time by 1½.

2 Switch places after ½ the time.

Switch places after ½ time. Switch places after ½ time.

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Cooking Instructions

Cooking Utensils

Recommended Use

Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — Use for heating or cooking.

Microwavable browning dish — Use to brown the exterior of small items such as steaks, chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions provided with your browning dish.

Microwavable plastic wrap — Use to retain steam. Leave a small opening for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food.

Wax paper — Use as a cover to prevent spattering.

Paper towels and napkins — Use for short-term heating and covering; they absorb excess moisture and prevent spattering. Do not use recycled paper towels, which may contain metal and can catch fire.

Paper plates and cups — Use for short-term heating at low temperatures. Do not use recycled paper, which may contain metal and can catch fire.

Thermometers — Use only those labeled “Microwave Safe” and follow all directions. Check the food in several places. Conventional thermometers may be used once the food has been removed from the oven.

Limited Use

Aluminum foil — Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking of exposed areas. Using too much foil can damage your oven, so be careful.

Ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware — Use these if they are

labeled “Microwave Safe”. If they are not labeled, test them to make sure they can be used safely. Never use dishes with metallic trim.

Plastic — Use only if labeled “Microwave Safe”. Other plastics can melt.

Straw, wicker, and wood — Use only for short-term heating, as they can be flammable.

Not Recommended

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

Paper bags — These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn bags that are designed for microwave use.

Styrofoam plates and cups — These can melt and leave an unhealthy residue on food.

Plastic storage and food containers — Containers such as margarine tubs can melt in the microwave.

Metal utensils — These can damage your oven. Remove all metal before cooking.

Testing Utensils

If you are not sure whether a dish is microwave-safe or not, you can perform this test:

1 Fill a 1 cup glass measuring cup with water and put it inside your oven, next to the dish you want to test.

2 Press the One Minute + button once to heat them for one minute at High power.

The water should be warm and the dish you are testing should be cool. If the dish is warm, then it is absorbing microwave energy and is not acceptable for use in the microwave.

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Cooking Instructions

Cooking Techniques

Stirring

Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly. Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats more quickly, so stir from the outside to the center. The oven will turn off when you open the door to stir your food.

Arrangement

Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or chops, with the thicker, meatier parts toward the outside of the turntable where they receive more microwave energy. To prevent overcooking, place thin or delicate parts toward the center of the turntable.

Shielding

Shield food with narrow strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Areas that need shielding include poultry wing-tips, the ends of poultry legs, and corners of square baking dishes. Use only small amounts of aluminum foil. Larger amounts can damage your oven.

Turning

Turn foods over midway through cooking to expose all parts to microwave energy. This is especially important with large items such as roasts.

Standing

Foods cooked in the microwave build up internal heat and continue to cook for a few minutes after the oven stops. Let foods stand to complete cooking, especially foods such as roasts and whole vegetables. Roasts need this time to complete cooking in the center without overcooking the outer areas. All liquids, such as soup or hot chocolate, should be shaken or stirred when cooking is complete. Let liquids stand a moment before serving. When heating baby food, stir well and test the temperature before serving.

Adding Moisture

Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in moisture content should be covered or allowed to stand so that the heat disperses evenly. Add a small amount of water to dry food to help it cook.

Venting

After covering dish with plastic wrap, you vent plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape.

General Tips

Dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to heat than lighter foods. Foods with a delicate texture should be heated at a low power level to avoid becoming tough.

Altitude and the type of cookware you are using can affect cooking time. When using a new recipe, use the minimum cooking time and check the food occasionally to prevent overcooking.

Foods with a non-porous skin such as potatoes or hot dogs, should be pierced to prevent bursting.

Frying with heating oil or fat is not recommended. Fat and oil can suddenly boil over and cause severe burns.

Some ingredients heat faster than others. For example, the jelly inside a jelly doughnut will be hotter than the dough. Keep this in mind to avoid burns.

Home canning in the microwave oven is not recommended because all harmful bacteria may not be destroyed by the microwave heating process.

Although microwaves do not heat the cookware, the heat is from the food often transferred to the cookware. Always use pot holders when removing food from the microwave and instruct children to do the same.

Making candy in the microwave is not recommended as candy can heat to very high temperatures. Keep this in mind to avoid injury.

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