Samsung ME179KFETSR User manual

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ME179KFETSR
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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.
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury
or death.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or
property damage.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury
when using your microwave oven, follow these basic safety precautions.
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.
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.
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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
the oven.
c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven
off, and 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 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, coffee, 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
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 agents, 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 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.
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- 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 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.
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 WARNINGS
If the microwave appliance 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 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.
- 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.
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.
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If any foreign substance such as water enters the microwave, unplug 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 off 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.
USAGE CAUTIONS
If the surface of the microwave is cracked, turn it off.
- 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
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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 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 off.
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CRITICAL CLEANING 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 efficiency of the
oven.
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contents
SETTING UP YOUR NEW MICROWAVE OVEN
Checkingtheparts.....................12
Setting up your microwave oven . . . . . . . . . . 13
Checking the control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Turning on the power and setting the clock. . 15
Using my setting feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Selecting the display weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting the 12hr/24hr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Selecting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting the word speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting the remind end signal . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting the daylight saving time adjustment . 16
Settingthekeylock....................16
Setting the demo mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Settingtheclock ......................16
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
Using the kitchen timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using the stop/clear button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using the microwave +30 sec. feature . . . . . 17
Using the more/less feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Turningonthelight ....................17
Turningonthevent ....................17
EcoMode............................18
Warm&Hold.........................18
Using the steam clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Turning on the turntable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using the defrost button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using the express menu feature . . . . . . . . . . 19
Accessoryusage......................20
Using the speed cook button . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using the smart chef button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using the auto cook button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using the microwave setting cooking times &
powerlevels..........................33
Brown...............................34
Bake/raost..........................34
Speedbake/raost .....................34
COOKWARE GUIDE
Cooking utensils recommended use . . . . . . . 35
Limiteduse...........................35
Notrecommended.....................35
Testingutensils .......................35
COOKING GUIDE
Cooking techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
General microwave tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Guide for cooking eggs in your microwave . . 37
Guide for cooking vegetables in
yourmicrowave.......................37
CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN
Cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Cleaning the interior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Cleaning the turntable and roller rings. . . . . . 38
Storing and repairing your microwave oven . 39
Replacing the cooktop/night light . . . . . . . . . 39
Replacing the oven light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Cleaning the grease lter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Replacing the charcoal lter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
TROUBLESHOOTING
Check these points if your microwave
oven................................42
APPENDIX
Specications ........................43
WARRANTY
Warranty and service information . . . . . . . . . 43
Samsung over-the-range(otr) microwave
oven................................44
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setting up your new
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 43.)
Microwave oven
Ceramic Enamel Tray Glass Tray Roller Guide Ring Grease Filter (Installed)
Charcoal filter Exhaust adaptor Hardware kit
(Screws & Brackets)
Manuals
(User & Installation)
Templates
(Top & Wall)
Registration Card Cook Book Low Rack
Medium Rack High Rack
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SETTING UP YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
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.
Installing the metal shelf
When you need to use the Metal Shelf, place it on the plastic hooks inside your oven and make sure it is
positioned properly to avoid arcing and damaging your oven.
CAUTION
Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the microwave to prevent damage to the oven from
arcing.
damp cloth
pre-assembled roller ring
indentation
glass tray
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CHECKING THE CONTROL PANEL
Smart Chef (page 26)
Speed Cook (page 21)
Roast (page 34)
Bake (page 34)
Speed Bake/Roast
(page 34)
Microwave (page 33)
Express Menu (page 19)
Select
Stop/Clear (Page 17)
My Settings (page 15)
Kitchen Timer (page 17)
Eco Mode (page 18)
Steam Clean (page 18)
Light Hi/Lo/Off (page 17)
Auto Cook (page 28)
Brown (page 34)
Defrost (page 19)
Microwave +30 Sec.
(page 17)
Knob Dial
Start
Warm Hold (page 18)
Turntable On/Off
(page 18)
Vent Hi/Mid/Low/Off
(page 17)
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SETTING UP YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
TURNING ON THE POWER AND SETTING THE CLOCK
1. The display shows : SET HOUR
2. Dial the hour and press Select button.
The display shows : SET MIN
3. Dial the minote and press Select button.
The display shows: SET AM/PM
4. Dial AM or PM and press Select button.
The display will show the clock.
USING MY SETTING FEATURE
Your new microwave oven can be customized to suit your personal tastes.
Simply press My Settings to set these options. For your convenience, all the options are
summarized in the following table :
Item
No. Settings options Description Operation
1Display Weight Weight options are pounds
and kilograms.
Press My Settings, dial 1 and select by
pressing Select button.
212HR/24HR The clock can display either
12HR or 24HR time modes.
Press My Settings, dial 2 and select by
pressing Select button.
3Sound Sound volume can be
turned On and Off.
Press My Settings, dial 3 and select by
pressing Select button.
4Word Scroll Speed
There are Three speeds,
from Low Speed to High
Speed. Default is Medium
Speed.
Press My Settings, dial 4 and select by
pressing Select button.
5Remind End Signal The Remind End Signal
can be turned On and Off.
Press My Settings, dial 5 and select by
pressing Select button.
6Daylight Savings Time
Adjustment
The time can be advanced
one hour for DST without
resetting the Clock.
Press My Settings, dial 6 and select by
pressing Select button.
7Key Lock This feature prevents use by
unsupervised children.
Press My Settings, dial 7 and select by
pressing Select button.
8Demo Mode The Demo Mode can be
turned On and Off.
Press My Settings, dial 8 and select by
pressing Select button.
9Clock The clock can be adjusted. Press My Settings, dial 9 and select by
pressing Select button.
• If there is a power interruption, you will need to reset these options.
SELECTING THE DISPLAY WEIGHT
You can choose between pounds(lbs.) and kilograms(kg).
1. Press My Settings button and dial the 1-WEIGHT and then press Select button.
The display shows : WEIGHT
2. Dial LBS or KG
3. Press the Select button repeatedly to select the weight measurements you wish to use.
SETTING THE 12HR/24HR
1. Press My Settings button and dial the 2-12/24 HR and then press the Select button.
The display will show: 12HR/24HR
2. Dial 12HR or 24HR
3. Press the Select button.
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SELECTING THE SOUND
1. Press My Settings button and dial the 3-SOUND and then press the Select button.
The display shows : SOUND
2. Dial On or Off
3. Press the Select button.
SETTING THE WORD SPEED
1. Press the My Settings button and Dial the 4-SCROLL and then press Select button.
The display shows : SCROLL
2. Dial the scroll speed.
3. Press the Select button.
SETTING THE REMIND END SIGNAL
The Remind End Signal can be set On or Off.
1. Press the My Settings button and Dial the 5-REMIND and then press Select button.
The display shows : REMIND
2. Dial On or Off
3. Press the Select button.
SETTING THE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ADJUSTMENT
1. Press the My Settings button and Dial the 6-DAY.SAV and then press Select button.
The display shows : DAYLIGHT SAV.
2. Dial On or Off
3. Press the Select 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.
SETTING THE KEY LOCK
1. Press the My Settings button and Dial the 7-KEY LOC and then press Select button.
The display shows : KEY LOCK
2. Dial On or Off
3. Press the Select button.
SETTING THE DEMO MODE
1. Press the My Settings button and Dial the 8-DEMO and then press Select button.
The display shows : DEMO MODE
2. Dial On or Off
3. Press the Select button.
SETTING THE CLOCK
1. Press the My Settings button and Dial the 9-CLOCK and then press Select button.
The display shows : SET HOUR
2. Dial the hour and press Select button.
The display shows : SET MIN
3. Dial the minote and press Select button.
The display shows: SET AM/PM
4. Dial AM or PM and press Select button.
The display will show the clock.
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
using your microwave oven
USING THE KITCHEN TIMER
1. Press the Kitchen Timer button.(max. time 90 min.)
The display shows: SET MIN
2. Use the dial to set the length of minute you want the timer to run.
3. Press the Select button.
The display shows: SET SEC
4. Use the dial to set the length of second you want the timer to run.
5. Press the Select button.
The display counts down and beeps when the time has elapsed.
USING THE STOP/CLEAR BUTTON
The Stop/Clear 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 Stop/Clear button once. To restart, press Start button.
• To stop cooking, erase instructions, and return the oven display to the time of day: press Stop/Clear
button twice.
• To clear instructions you have just entered: press Stop/Clear button once, then re-enter the
instructions.
• To cancel a timer setting: press Stop/Clear button once.
USING THE MICROWAVE +30 SEC. FEATURE
This feature offers a convenient way to heat food in 30 seconds increments at the High power level.
1. Dial to the Microwave +30 Sec. direction(Clockwise). once for each 30 seconds you wish to cook the
food. For example, dial two steps for one minutes. The time will display, and the oven starts by pressing
the Start button.
2. Add cooking time to a program in progress by dialing to the Microwave +30 Sec. direction (Clockwise).
for each 5 seconds you want to add.
USING THE MORE/LESS FEATURE
The More or Less feature allows you to adjust the pre-set cooking time. It only works with 1 and 2 stage
cooking, MW, Bake, Roast, Brown, Speed Bake/Roast, Warm Hold, Kitchen Timer buttons.
Use the More or Less feature only after cooking has begun.
1. To ADD more time to an cooking procedure. Dial to the clockwise direction. Each step adds 5 seconds
to tshe cooking time.
2. To REDUCE the time of an cooking procedure. Dial to the counter-clockwise direction. Each step
reduces the cooking time by 5 seconds.
TURNING ON THE LIGHT
Press button to turn the light on or off Press once for the high, twice for the low, three times to turn the
light off.
TURNING ON THE VENT
The vent fan removes steam and other vapors from rangetop cooking.
Press button once for fan speed high, twice for fan speed medium, three times for fan
speed Low, and four times to turn the fan off.
The Vent Fan protects the microwave from excess heat rising from the cooktop below it. It
automatically turns on if it senses too much heat. If you have turned the fan on, you may find that you
cannot turn it off. The fan will automatically turn off when the internal parts are cool. It may stay on for
30 minutes or more after the cooktop and microwave controls are turned off.
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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 the ECO MODE button once again, or press any other button.
WARM & HOLD
You can keep cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 90 minutes.
1. Press Warm Hold button.
2. Enter the cooking time.
3. Press Enter/Start button.
Warm & Hold operates for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds.
Food that is cooked covered should also be covered during Warm & Hold.
Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be uncovered during Warm & Hold.
Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate can be covered during Warm & Hold.
Below are the amounts of food we recommend you apply the Warm and Hold function to by Food Type.
Food type Recommended Quantity
Liquid 1-2 cups
Dry 5-10 oz.
USING THE STEAM CLEAN
The steam provided by steam clean system will soak the cavity surface.
After using steam clean function, you can easily clean the cavity of oven.
1. Open the Door.
2. Fill with about 2fl.oz. water into the wide plate.
3. Place the plate on the tray of micrwave oven.
4. Close the door.
5. Press the Steam Clean button and the Start button.
6. When the cleaning time is over, the oven will beep. And then open the door.
7. Clean cavity of oven with dried dishtowel. Remove the turntable and only under rack with kitchen paper.
Use this function only after the oven has completely cooled.
Use normal water only,and no distilled water.
CAUTION
The water in the oven will be very hot due to the steam cleaning function.
TURNING ON THE TURNTABLE
For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. It can be turned off for large dishes.
Press Turntable 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.
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
USING THE DEFROST BUTTON
The following table presents the various Auto Rapid Defrost programmes, quantities, standing times and
appropriate recommendations.
Remove all kinds of package material before defrosting. Place meat, poultry, fish and Bread Cake on a
ceramic plate.
FOOD COOK
NO AMOUNT REMARK
MEAT 1 0.1~6.0 lbs.
Shield the edges with aluminium foil. Turn the meat over, when
the oven beeps.
This programme is suitable for lamb, pork, steaks, chops, minced
meat.
POULTRY 2 0.1~6.0 lbs.
Shield the leg and wing tips with aluminium foil. Turn the poultry
over, when the oven beeps. This programme is suitable for whole
chicken as well as for chicken portions.
FISH 3 0.1~6.0 lbs.
Shield the tail of a whole fish with aluminium foil. Turn the fish
over, when the oven beeps. This programme is suitable for whole
fishes as well as for fish fillets.
BREAD 4 0.1~2.0 lbs
Put bread horizontally on a piece of kitchen paper and turn
over, as soon as the oven beeps. Place cake on a ceramic plate
and if possible, turn over, as soon as the oven beeps. (Oven
keeps operating and is stopped, when you open the door.) This
programme is suitable for all kinds of bread, sliced or whole, as
well as for bread rolls and baguettes. Arrange bread rolls in a
circle.
Check foods when the oven signals. After the final stage, small sections may still be icy; let them
stand to continue thawing. Do not defrost until all ice crys-tals have thawed. Shielding roasts and
steaks with small pieces of foil pre-vents the edges from cooking before the center of the food has
defrosted. Use narrow, flat, smooth strips of aluminum foil to cover the edges and thinner sections of
the food.
USING THE EXPRESS MENU FEATURE
This feature offers a convenient way to heat food that you using the menu frequently.
1. Place the food on the tray or the rack. (See the Accessory Usage on page 20)
2. Dial to the Express Menu direction(counterclockwise).
3. Dial the food what you want to cook.
4. Press Select button. (For Reheat Dinner Plate, press Start button.)
5. Dial the amount of the food and press Start button.
FOOD COOK
NO AMOUNT
Accessory
Type
REMARK
POPCORN 1
3.5 oz.
3.0 oz.
1.5 oz.
G
• Use one microwave-only bag of popcorn.
• Use caution when removing and opening hot bag
from oven.
BEVERAGE 2
½ Cup
1 Cup
2 Cup
GUse measuring cup : do not cover. Place the beverage
in the oven. After heating, stir well.
BAKED
POTATO 3
2 EA
4 EA
(10~13oz./each
C
Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Place 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.
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FOOD COOK
NO AMOUNT
Accessory
Type
REMARK
INSTANT
MACARONI
AND
CHEESE
41 SERVING
2 SERVINGS G
Place 1 to 2 servings on a microwave-safe plate.
Let the oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using it
again.
REHEAT
PIZZA
SLICES
52 SLICES
4 SLICES G
Place 2 or 4 pizza slices on a microwave-safe plate
with the wide ends of the slices towards the outside
edge of the plate. Do not let the slices overlap. Do not
cover. Let the oven cool for at least 5 minutes before
using it again.
REHEAT
DINNER
PLATE
6 1 SERVING G
• Use only pre-cooked, refrigerated foods.
• Cover plate with vented plastic wrap or wax paper.
• 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.)
REHEAT
CASSEROLE
71 TO 4
SERVINGS G
• Use only refrigerated foods.
• Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
• Stir foods well before serving.
REHEAT
PASTA 81 TO 4 SERVINGS G
REHEAT
SOUP,
BROTH
91 TO 4
SERVINGS G
ACCESSORY USAGE
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