Samsung MW1245BB User manual

Code No.: DE68-01166B
Microwave Oven
Owner’s Manual
Safety ...............................................................................................2
Your New Microwave oven.............................................................5
Checking Parts.............................................................................5
Warranty and Service Information................................................5
Setting Up Your Microwave Oven ................................................5
Control Panel Buttons...................................................................6
Operation.........................................................................................7
Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight.............................7
Setting the Clock ..........................................................................7
Using the Pause/Cancel Button....................................................7
Using the Instant Cook Buttons....................................................8
Using the Handy Helper Button....................................................9
Using the Kids Meals Button ........................................................9
Using the Snack Bar Button .......................................................10
Defrosting Automatically.............................................................10
Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels .....................................11
One-stage Cooking.....................................................................11
Multi-stage Cooking....................................................................11
Using the More/Less Buttons .....................................................11
Using the Kitchen Timer .............................................................12
Demonstration Mode..................................................................12
Setting the Child Protection Lock ...............................................12
Using the One Minute + Button..................................................12
Switching the Beeper On/Off......................................................12
Cooking Instructions....................................................................13
Cooking Utensils.........................................................................13
Testing Utensils..........................................................................13
Cooking Techniques...................................................................14
General Tips...............................................................................14
Cooking Guide............................................................................15
Auto Defrosting Guide................................................................17
Recipes.......................................................................................18
Appendix........................................................................................20
Troubleshooting Guide...............................................................20
Care and Cleaning......................................................................20
Specifications .............................................................................21
Warranty ........................................................................................21
Warranty Information..................................................................21
Guía Rápida(Spanish)...................................................................23
Quick Reference(English)............................................Cover Back
MW1245WB/BB/CB/SB
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S AVE T HESE I NSTRUCTIONS
Safety
P RECAUTIONS TO A VOID
P
OSSIBLE E XPOSURE TO
E
XCESSIVE M ICROWAVE
E
NERGY :
(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.
I MPORTANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS
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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S AVE T HESE I NSTRUCTIONS
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.
• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer cord sets or
extension cords are available and may be used with caution.
• Do not operate any other heating or cooking appliance beneath this
appliance.
• Do not mount unit over or near any portion of a heating or cooking
appliance.
• Do not mount over a sink.
• Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance when it is in
operation.
• 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.
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S AVE T HESE I NSTRUCTIONS
Safety
I MPORTANT G ROUNDING
I
NSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical
short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by
providing an escape wire for the electrical current. This
appliance is equipped with a cord that includes a grounding wire
and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet
that is properly installed and grounded. Plug the three-prong
power cord into a properly grounded outlet of standard 115-120
voltage, 60 Hz. Your oven should be the only appliance on this
circuit.
WARNING
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk
of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or
servicer if you do not understand the grounding
instructions or if you are not sure if the appliance is
properly grounded.
Use of Extension Cords
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer
cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if
care is exercised in their use. If a long cord or extension cord is
used:
1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord
should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance.
2. The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord
and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet.
3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape
over the 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 blower may vary
when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be
longer, too.
WARNING
Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the
power cord under any circumstances.
Note
Connect the oven to a 20A circuit.
When connecting the oven to a 15A circuit, make
sure that circuit breaker is operable.
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Your New Microwave oven
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.
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 America, Inc., at 1-800- SAMSUNG
(1-800-726-7864), or register on-line at WWW.SAMSUNGUSA.COM
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), or go on-line to
WWW.SAMSUNGSUPPORT.COM
Setting Up Your Microwave Oven
1Place the oven on a flat, sturdy surface and plug the cord into a
grounded outlet. Once plugged in, the display on your oven will
show:
Make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at
least four inches of space behind, above, and to the side of the
oven.
2Open the oven door.
3Wipe the inside of the oven with a damp cloth.
4Place the pre-assembled ring in the indentation in the center of the
oven.
5Place the glass tray on top of the ring so that the three glass tabs in
the center of the tray fit securely into the tabs on the floor of the
oven.
Microwave oven
Glass tray
Roller guide ring
Instruction manual
Registration card
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Your New Microwave oven
Control Panel Buttons 1. Auto Defrost p.10
Sets weight of food to be defrosted.
2. Instant Cook Buttons p.8
Instant settings to cook popular foods.
3. Handy Helper, Kids Meals, Snack Bar p.9~10
Selects type of dish to be reheated.
4. Number Buttons
Set cooking times or amounts and power levels other than high.
5. Power Level p.11
Press this pad to set a power level other than high.
6. Kitchen Timer p.12
Sets kitchen or convenience timer.
7. Pause/Cancel p.7
Press to pause oven or correct a mistake.
8. One Minute + p.12
Press once for every minute of cooking at High power.
9. More/Less p.11
Increase or decrease cooking time.
10. Clock p.7
Sets current time.
11. Sound Button p.12
Sets sound on or off.
12. Start
Press to start cooking.
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Operation
Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight
The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there has
been an interruption in power, the display shows “ ” At this point,
you can select the weight system for the display. You can choose
between pounds (LBS) or kilograms (KG). To do so,
1Press 0immediately after plugging in your microwave. The display
will show:
If the display does not shows “Kg”, you will need to unplug the
microwave and then plug it in again in order to change to the weight
selection.
2Press 0repeatedly to select the weight system you wish to use:
When you have selected the weight system you want to use, press
the PAUSE/CANCEL button to end this procedure.
Setting the Clock
1Press the Clock button. The “ENTER” and “TIME” indicators flash.
2Use the number buttons to enter the current time. You must press
at least three numbers to set the clock. If the current time is 5:00
enter, 5,0,0.
3When 5 seconds has elapsed, “ENTER” indicator flash and “Cloc”
will be displayed.
4Press Clock again. A colon will blink, indicating that the time is set.
If there is a power interruption, you will need to reset the clock.
You can check the current time while cooking is in progress by
pressing the Clock button.
Using the Pause/Cancel Button
The Pause/Cancel button allows you to clear instructions you have
entered. It also allows you to pause the oven’s cooking cycle, so that
you can check the food.
• To pause the oven during cooking: press Pause/Cancel once. To
restart, press Start.
• To stop cooking, erase instructions, and return the oven display to
the time of day: press Pause/Cancel twice.
• To correct a mistake you have just entered: press Pause/Cancel
once, then re-enter the instructions.
kg g oz Lbs cup
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Operation
Using the Instant Cook Buttons
1Press the Instant Cook button corresponding to the food you are
cooking (Popcorn, for example). The display shows the first
serving size. (“ENTER” and “QTY.” will flash):
2Press 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.
When the cooking times is over, the oven will beep. The oven will
then beep every minute.
Instant Cook Chart
Item Weight Remarks
Popcorn Regular
(3.5 oz),
Light
Regular
(3.0-3.5
oz)
• Use one microwave-only bag of popcorn.
Pop only one bag at a time.
• Use caution when removing and opening
hot bag from oven.
Potato 1 EA, 2 EA
3 EA, 4 EA
5 EA, 6 EA
• Prick each potato several times with fork.
• Place on turntable in spoke-like fashion.
• Remove from oven, wrap in foil and let
stand 3-5min.
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Item Weight Remarks
Boil water ½ cup
1 cup
2 cups
• Measure liquid; pour into microwave-safe
container that is 2 times larger than
amount of liquid. Example: For 1 cup
liquid use a 2 cup or larger dish.
• Stir well before and after heating to
prevent boil over.
Fresh
vegetables 1 serving 2 servings
3 servings
4 servings
• Place the vegetables into a casserole
bowl and add a small amount of water
(2-4Tbsp).
• Cover during cooking and stir before
standing.
Frozen dinner 7-10 oz
10-12 oz
12-18 oz
• Remove package from outer wrapping
and follow package instructions for
covering and standing.
• After cooking, let stand 1-3 min.
Pizza reheat 1 Slice
2 Slices
3 Slices
4 Slices
• Put the pizza on a microwave-safe
plate with wide end of slice towards
the outside edge of the plate.
• Do not let slices overlap. Do not
cover.
• Before serving, let stand 1-2 min.
Bacon 2 Slices
4 Slices
6 Slices
• Place 2 paper towels on plate and
arrange bacon on towels, do not
overlap. Cover with additional paper
towel. Remove paper towel
immediately after cooking.
• Use More or Less button for desired
crispness.
Soften ice
cream 1 pint ½ gallon • Remove top of carton. Place carton in center of microwave oven.
• Let stand 2 min. after microwaving.
Beverage ½ cup
1 cup
2 cups
• Use measuring cup or mug :
do not cover.
• Place the beverage in the oven.
•After heating, stir well.
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Operation
Using the Handy Helper Button
1. Press the Handy Helper button corresponding to the food you are
cooking. The display show “A-1”.(code of item) Press the
Handy Helper button repeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer
to the Handy Helper Chart below)
2. Press the Number button to select the serving size you want. You
can press “1” or “2” button for selecting serving size.
Only “1” button(serving) is available for Sofetn Cream Cheese and
Melt Chocolate.(Refer to the Handy Helper Chart below for the
serving)
3. Press Start button to begin cooking.
Handy Helper Chart
Using the Kids Meals Button
1. Press the Kids Meals button corresponding to the food you are
cooking. The display shows “A-1”(Code of item).
Press the Kids Meals button repeatedly to select the item you
want.(Refer to the Kids Meals Chart below)
2. Press the Number button to select the serving size you want. You
can Press 1or 2button for selecting serving size.(Refer to the
Kids Meals Chart below for the serving.)
3. Press Start button to begin cooking.
Kids Meals Chart
Item Code Weight Remarks
Melt
Chocolate A-1 1 cup chips
• Place chocolate chips in a
microwave-safe dish.
• 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.
Soften
Cream
Cheese
A-2 1 package
(8 oz.)
• Unwrap cream cheese and place on
microwave-safe dish.
• Let stand 1-2 min.
Melt Butter A-3 1 stick
(1/4 lb.)
2 sticks
(1/2 lb.)
• 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 min.
Item Code Weight Remarks
Chicken
Nuggets A-1 4-5 oz 6-7 oz
• Put a paper towel on top of plate and
arrange nuggets in spoke fashion on
paper towel.
• Do not cover. Let stand 1 min.
Hot Dogs A-2 2 EA
4 EA
• Prick hot dogs, place on plate. When the
oven beeps, add buns and re-start the
oven.
French Fries A-3 4-5 oz
6-7 oz
• Place 2 paper towels on plate and
arrange french fries on towels, do not
overlap.
• Blot with additional paper towel after
removal from oven.
Frozen
Sandwich A-4 1 EA 2 EA
• Place frozen sandwich in susceptor
"sleeve" (which is in package) and put on
plate.
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Operation
Using the Snack Bar Button
1. Press the Snack Bar button corresponding to the food you are
cooking. The display shows “A-1”(Code of item).
Press the Snack Bar button repeatedly to selcet the item you
want.(Refer to the Snack Bar Chart below)
2. Press the Number button to select the serving size you want. You
can press 1or 2button for selecting serving size.
Only 1button(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
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.
1Press the Auto Defrost button. The display shows “0.5 lbs.” (0.2Kg
if you have set your oven for metric measure).
(“ENTER” and “ Lbs.” will flash).
2To 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 (The Auto Defrost button will increase the weight by 0.2Kg
up to 2.6kg if you are using metric measurement).
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 to let you know to turn
the food over.
3Press the Pause/Cancel button, open the oven door, and turn the
food over.
4Press the Start button to resume defrosting.
• See page 17 for the Auto Defrosting Guide.
Item Code Weight Remarks
Nachos A-1 1 serving
• Place tortilla chips on plate without
overl apping.
• Sprinkle evenly with cheese.
•
Contents :
- 2 cups tortilla chips
- 1/3 cup grated cheese
Chicken Wings A-2 5-6 oz
7-8 oz
• Use pre-cooked, refrigerated chicken
wings.
• Place chicken wings around plate in
spoke fashion and cover with wax
paper.
Potato Skins A-3 1cooked
potato
2 cooked
potatoes
• Cut cooked potato into 4 even
wedges. Scoop or cut out potato flesh,
leaving about 1/4" of skin.
• Place skins in spoke fashion around
plate.
• Sprinkle with bacon, onions and
cheese. Do not cover.
Cheese Sticks A-4 5-6 pcs
7-10 pcs
• Place cheese sticks on plate in spoke
fashion.
• Do not cover.
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