Samsung MW4688BA User manual

Microwave
Oven
Owner’s Manual
MW4699S
MW4688BA
Code No. : DE68-01092A-01
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AFETY
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
front face of the oven and the door or
allow soil or cleaner residue to accu-
mulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is dam-
aged. 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-SAM-
SUNG for the name of an authorized
service center near you.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
• 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 labo-
ratory use.
• As with any appliance, close supervision is nec-
essary when used by children.
To reduce risk of burns, electric
shock, fire, personal injury or expo-
sure 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 accor-
dance with the installation instructions
provided.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using any electrical appliance,
basic safety precautions should be
followed, including the following:
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Important Safety Instructions,
continued
• 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 quali-
fied service personnel. Contact the nearest autho-
rized service facility for examination, repair, or
adjustment.
• Do not cover or block any of the openings on this
appliance.
• 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 efficien-
cy 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 care-
fully 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 reheating.
After heating baby food, stir well and test temper-
ature 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 appli-
ance 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 appli-
ance when it is in operation.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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 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 volt-
age, 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 circum-
stances.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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C ONTENTS
5
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ONTENTS
Your New Microwave Oven . . . . . 6
Checking Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Setting Up Your Microwave Oven . . . . . . .6
Control Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the Pause/Cancel Button . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the Auto Cook Button . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the 1 Min+ Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Reheating Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Setting Cooking Times &
Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cooking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Cooking Utensils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Testing Utensils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Cooking Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
General Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Cooking Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14
Defrosting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Guía de Consulta Rápida en
Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Manual Block Warranty
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover
Quick Reference . . . . . . . . Back Cover
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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 spe-
cific model and serial number information which is
usually located on the back or bottom of the prod-
uct. 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 infor-
mation 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.SAMSUNGSUP-
PORT.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 sides 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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Auto Cook p. 8
Press to cook popular foods.
Auto Reheat p. 9
Press to reheat popular foods.
Defrost p. 10
Press to set the defrosting
time of the food to be defrosted
Start / 1Min + p.9
Press to begin cooking. Press once
for each minute you wish to cook at
HIGH Power.
Clock p.8
Press to set the clock.
Power Level p. 10
Press to set the power to
a level other than HIGH.
Pause/Cancel p. 8
Press to pause oven or correct a mistake.
Control Panel Buttons
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Time Setting p. 10
Press to set the cooking time
Servings p. 8-p. 9
Press to select number of servings
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Item Weight Remarks
Popcorn 3.5 oz
• Use one microwave-only
1.75 oz bag of popcorn.
• Use caution when removing
and opening hot bag from
oven.
• To help prevent the popcorn
bag from getting stuck in
the oven, fold each end
of the bag up one inch
( ) before placing
the bag in the center of the
oven.
• If it still gets stuck, open the
door and reposition the bag,
close the door and press
start.
Potato 1 EA • Prick each potato several
2 EA times with fork.
3 EA • Place it on turntable in
4 EA spoke-like fashion.
• Remove from oven, wrap in
foil and let stand 3-5 min.
• Remove package from outer
wrapping and follow pack-
age instructions for cov-
ering and standing. After
cooking, let stand 1-3 min.
O PERATION
8O
PERATION
Using the Auto Cook Button
1Select the type of food that you are cook-
ing(Popcorn, Potato, Frozen Dinner) by
pressing the Auto Cook button one or
more times.
The display shows “1”
2Select the number of servings(for exam-
ple; Popcorn 3.5 oz) by pressing the
Servings button one or more times.
The display shows “3.5”.
3Press the Start button.
When the cooking time is over, the oven will
beeps 4 times and the display shows “End”.
Auto Cook Chart
Setting the Clock
1Press the Clock button. The display will
show:
2Enter the time of day by pressing the
Hours and Minutes buttons in sequence.
3Press 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.
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.
Frozen 7-10 oz
Dinner 12 oz
(10-12 oz)
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Auto Reheat Chart
Item Weight Remarks
Plate of 1 serving
• Cover plate with vented
Food plastic wrap or wax paper
• Contents
- 3-4 oz. meat, poultry or
fish (up to 6 oz. with bone)
- 1/2 cup starch (potatoes,
pasta, rice, etc.)
- 1/2 cup vegetables (about
3-4 oz.)
Soup/ 1 to 4 servings • Stir foods once before
Sauce (8 oz./serving) serving.
Casse- 1 to 4 servings
• Cover with lid or vented
role (8 oz./serving) plastic wrap.
Using the 1 Min+ Button
This button offers a convenient way to heat food in
one-minute increments at the High power level.
1 Press the 1 Min+ button once for each
minute you wish to cook the food. For
example, press it twice for two minutes.
The time will display, and the oven starts
automatically.
Add minutes to a program in progress by pressing
the 1 Min+ button for each minute you want to add.
You can only adjust the time during cooking when
the time cook mode is selected.
Reheating Automatically
The Auto Reheat feature has three pre-pro-
grammed cooking times. You do not need to set
either the cooking times or the power level.
1Select the type of food that you are cook-
ing (Plate of Food, Soup/Sauce,
Casserole) by pressing the Auto Reheat
button one or more times.
(For example Soup/Sauce)
The display shows “2”.
2Select the number of servings by pressing the
Servings button one or more times.
The display shows “2-1”.
3Press the Start button.
When the cooking time is over, the oven will beep
4 times and the display shows “End”.
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Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels
The power level lets you control the heating intensity
from Warm (10) to High (100) with the Power Level
button.
1 Press the button ( 10 Min., 1 Min., 10 Sec. )
sequentially to enter the desired cooking
time
.
2Press the Power level button. The power
level is automatically set at high.
If you
want to set the power level to something
other than High, press the Power level
button repeatedly.
Power Levels:
10 = warm 60 = simmer
20 = low 70 = medium high
30 = defrost 80 = reheat
40 = medium low 90 = sauté
50 = medium 100 = high
3 Press the Start button to begin cooking.
If you want to change the power level,
press the Power Level button.
Using Defrosting
The defrost setting is designed for speedy thawing
of frozen food and is one of the great advantages
of the microwave oven. (Power level of 30% is
automatically set for defrosting)
1 Press the Defrost button.
The clock time will disappear from the display.
The display shows
“ :0”.
2 Press the buttons(10 Min., 1 Min., 10 Sec.)
sequentially to enter the desired
defrosting time.
3 Press the Start button to begin
defrosting
• See page 15 for the Defrosting
Guide
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