Samsung MW5592W User manual

Microwave
Oven
Owner’s Manual
MW5592W / MW5593G
MW7592W / MW7593G
CODE No.DE68-00990A
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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.
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 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.Removewiretwist-tiesfromplasticcookingbags
beforeplacingbagsinoven.
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 bay 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 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 under-
stand 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
5C ONTENTS
Your New Microwave Oven . . . . . 6
Checking Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Setting Up Your Microwave Oven . . . . . . .6
Control Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Turning on the Power and Selecting a
Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the Pause/Cancel Button . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the Instant Cook Buttons . . . . . . . . . 9
Using the One Minute+ Button . . . . . . . . . 10
Reheating Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the Gentle Cook Button . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setting and Using the Custom Cook
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Defrosting Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels . . 12
One-stage Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Multi-stage Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using the More/Less Button . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using the Kitchen Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setting the Child Protection Lock . . . . . . . 15
Demonstration Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cooking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Cooking Utensils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Testing Utensils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Cooking Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
General Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Cooking Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 -19
Auto Defrosting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Quick Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . 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.
Thank You for Choosing Samsung
Your new oven represents the latest in microwave
cooking technology. This oven is a full-featured,
easy-to-use appliance built to strict quality stan-
dards set by Samsung — the highest in the indus-
try. We’re proud to offer you a product that will
provide convenient, dependable service for years
to come.
Please record the serial number from the inside or
backof yourSamsungmicrowaveovenand thedate
of purchase in the space provided below. We rec-
ommend that you keep your purchase receipt with
this manual for easy warranty service.
Model Number _________________________
Serial Number _________________________
Date Purchased _________________________
Dealer _________________________
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 by pressing the but-
ton below the control panel.
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
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One Minute+ p. 10
Press once for every minute of cooking
at High power.
Instant Cook Buttons p. 9
Instant settings to cook popular foods.
Custom Cook Button p. 11
Press twice to program your favorite recipe.
Press once to cook with that recipe.
Auto Reheat p. 10
Sets type of dish to be reheated.
Number Buttons
Sets cooking times or amounts.
Sound Button p. 14
More/Less Button p. 13
Increases or decreases cooking time.
Kitchen Timer p. 14
Start
Press to start cooking.
Auto Defrost p. 12
Sets weight of food to be defrosted.
Power Level p. 12
Sets power to level other than high.
Clock p. 8
Sets current time.
Pause/Cancel p. 8
Press to pause oven or correct a mistake.
Gentle Cook p. 11
Press to set gentler cooking with
reduced power.
Control Panel Buttons
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Turning on the Power andSelecting a
Display Language
The first time you plug the power cord into an out-
let, or after there has been an interruption in
power, the display shows “SAMSUNG SO SIM-
PLE.” At this point, you can select a language and
weight system for the display. You can choose
between English, French or Spanish and pounds
(LBS) or kilograms (KG). To do so,
1Press Start immediately after
plugging in your microwave. The display
shows “ENGLISH/LBS”. If the display
does not show “ENGLISH/LBS”, you will
need to unplug the microwave and then
plug it in again in order to change to the
language.
2Press Start repeatedly to select the lan-
guage and weight system you wish to
use:
• ENGLISH/LBS,
• ENGLISH/KG,
• FRENCH/KG,
• SPANISH/LBS, or SPANISH/KG
If you continue to press START, the set-
tings will cycle in the order shown here.
When you have selected the language and weight sys -
tem you want to use, press the PAUSE/CANCEL button
to end this procedure, or press CLOCK to set the clock.
Setting the Clock
1Press the Clock button. The display will
show:
2Use the number buttons to enter the cur-
rent time. You must press at least three
numbers to set the clock. If the current
time is 5:00 enter, 5,0,0.
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.
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.
• Pause the oven during cooking: press
Pause/Cancel once. To restart, press Start.
•Stop cooking, erase instructions, and return the
oven display to the time of day: press
Pause/Cancel twice.
• Correct a mistake you have just entered: press
Pause/Cancel once, then re-enter the instructions.
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Using the Instant Cook Buttons
1Press the Instant Cook button corre-
sponding to the food you are cooking
(Popcorn, for example). The display
shows the first serving size:
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 auto-
matically.
If you don’t need to read all the MENU options,
simply press the Start button to begin cooking.
Instant Cook Chart
Item Weight Remarks
Popcorn 3.5oz •Useone microwave-only bag
3.0- 3.5oz ofpopcorn.
1.75oz •Usecaution whenremoving
1.5- 1.75oz andopening hotbagfrom
oven.
Potato 1EA •Prick eachpotato several
2EA timeswith fork.
3EA •Placeonturntablein spoke-
4EA like fashion.
5EA •Removefromoven,wrapin
6EA foil and let stand 3-5 min.
Fresh 1cup •Place thevegetables into a
Vegetables 2cups casseroleandadda small
3cups amountof water(2-4 Tbsp).
4cups Cover during cooking and stir
before standing.
Frozen 7-10oz •Removepackagefromouter
Dinner 10-12 oz wrappingandfollow package
12-18 oz instructionsforcovering and
DietCook 7-10oz standing.Aftercooking,let
(Low Calorie 10-12 oz stand1-3 min.
Frozen Dinner) 12-18 oz
BabyFood 2.5oz •Remove lid from babyfood
4oz andheat (heating timeis very
6oz short). Check temperature
andstirwellbeforeserving.
•The More/Less key cannot
be usedwiththebaby food
key.
Frozen 2-4oz •Removepackagefromouter
Breakfast 4-6oz wrappingandfollow package
6-8oz instructionsforcovering and
standing.Aftercooking, let
stand1-3min.
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Using the One Minute+ Button
This button offers a convenient way to heat food in
one-minute increments at the High power level.
1Press the One Minute+ button once for
each minute you wish to cook the food.
For example, press it twice for two min-
utes. The time will display, and the oven
starts automatically.
Add minutes to a program in progress by pressing
the One Minute+ button for each minute you
want to add.
Reheating Automatically
To reheat food, select the type of dish and the num-
ber of servings you want to reheat, and the
microwave automatically sets the reheating time.
1Press the Auto Reheat button repeatedly
to select the type of dish you wish to
reheat. The initial serving size for each
dish is one serving.
You can select up to four servings for
casseroles and soup. Only one serving is
available for a plate of food
The display shows the dish and quantity you
have chosen, then “PRESS START.”
Plate of food -One Serving-
Casserole -One Serving-
Soup /Sauce -One Serving-
2Use the number buttons to increase the
serving size. For example, for three
servings, press the“3” button(Refer to
the Auto Reheat Chart below for the
servings). The display shows the number
of servings you have selected:
3Press the Start button. The display will
show “REHEAT.”
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 (upto 6 oz. with bone)
- 1/2 cup starch (potatoes,
pasta, rice, etc.)
- 1/2 cup vegetables (about
3-4 oz.)
Casse- 1 to 4 servings
• Cover with lid or vented
role (8 oz./serving) plastic wrap.
Soup/ 1 to 4 servings • Stir foods once before
Sauce (8 oz./serving) serving.
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Using the Gentle Cook Button
This button is for slower, gentler cooking with
reduced power.
1Use the Number buttons to set a cooking
time.
For example, to set 10 minutes, enter
1,0,0,0.
2Press the Gentle Cook button. The time
will display and the oven will start auto-
matically.
Setting and Using the Custom Cook
Button.
The Custom Cook button memorizes the time and
power setting for a particular food.
Programming the Custom Cook button
1Press the Custom Cook button.
The display shows “ENTER COOKING
TIME AND POWER.”
2Use the Number buttons to enter the
amount of cooking time. The display will
show the amount of time you have set.
3Press Power Level 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
4Press the Custom Cook button again.
The display will read “CUSTOM RECIPE
SAVED.”
Using the Custom Cook button
Press the Custom button after memorizing a
recipe, then press the Start button.
You can check the power level while cooking is in
progress by pressing the Power Level button.
Press the button twice to delete the previous
Custom setting.
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Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels
Your microwave allows you to set up to three differ-
ent 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 to set the power to any
other level, you must set it using the Power Level
button.
1Use 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 .
2If 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”
3Press the Start button to begin cooking.
If you want to change the power level,
press Pause/Cancel before you press
Start, and re-enter all of the instructions.
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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 dis-
play shows “0.5 LB.” (0.2Kg if you have
set your oven for metric measure)
2To set the weight of your food, press the
Auto Defrost button repeatedly. This
increases the weight by 0.5 lb incre-
ments, up to 6.0 lbs (The Auto Defrost
button will increase the weight by 0.2Kg
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 and the
display will read “TURN THE FOOD
OVER.”
3Press the Pause/Cancel button, open the
oven door, and turn the food over.
4Press the Start button to resume defrost-
ing.
• See page 20 for the Auto Defrosting
Guide
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Setting Cooking Times, continued
Some recipes require different stages of cooking at
different temperatures. You can set multiple stages
of cooking with your microwave.
Multi-stage Cooking
1Follow steps 1 and 2 in the “One-Stage
Cooking” section on this page. The dis-
play 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 cook-
ing, press the Power Level button twice.
2Use the number buttons to set a second
cooking time.
3Press 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.”
4Press Start to begin cooking, or repeat
steps 2 and 3 to set a power level for a
third stage of cooking. When finished,
press Start.
Using the More/Less Button
The More/Less button allows you to adjust pre-set
cooking times. It only works with Auto Reheat and
the Instant Cook buttons. Use the More/Less button
only after you have already begun cooking with
one of these procedures.
The More/Less key cannot be used with the Baby
Food key.
1To ADD more time to an automatic cook-
ing procedure: Press the More/Less but-
ton once. The word “MORE” will appear
in the display.
2To REDUCE the time of an automatic
cooking procedure: Press the More/Less
button twice. The word “LESS” will
appear in the display.
3To return to the NORMAL time set for an
automatic cooking procedure: Press the
More/Lessbutton until the word “NOR-
MAL” appears in the display.
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Adjusting the Volume
The Sound button on the microwave allows you to
adjust the volume of the microwave’s chime sound.
The sound is initially set to its highest setting. To
change the volume.
1Press the Sound button. The display
shows “0-OFF 1-LOW 2-MED 3-HIGH”
2Press “0” to turn the volume off, “1” for
low volume, “2” for medium volume, or
“3” for high volume.
The display will show the volume you
have chosen, then shows “PRESS
START”.
3Press Start. The display returns to the
time of day.
Using the Kitchen Timer
1Use the Number buttons to set the length
of time you want the timer to run.
2Press the Kitchen Timer button.
3The display counts down and beeps
when the time has elapsed.
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Setting the Child Protection Lock
You can lock your microwave oven so it can’t be
used by unsupervised children.
1Press the “0” button. The display shows
“PRESS 1-DEMO 2-CHILD LOCK.”
2Press the “2” button. The display shows
“PRESS START.”
3Press the Start button. The display shows
“LOCK” then returns to the time of day.
At this point, the microwave oven cannot be used
until it is unlocked. To unlock it, repeat steps 1–3
above.
Demonstration Mode
You can use the Demonstration Mode to see how
your microwave oven operates without the oven
heating.
1Press the “0” button. The display shows
“PRESS 1-DEMO 2-CHILDLOCK.”
2Press the “1” button. The display shows
“PRESS START.”
3Press the Start button. The display shows
“DEMO MODE ON” then “DEMO”.
To turn demo mode off, repeat steps 1–3 above.
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Cooking Utensils
Recommended Use
•Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes —
Use for heating or cooking.
•Microwave 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 spatter-
ing.
•Paper towels and napkins — Use for short-term
heating and covering; they absorb excess mois-
ture 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 recy-
cled 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 pre-
vent 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:
1Fill a 1 cup glass measuring cup with
water and put it inside your oven, next to
the dish you want to test.
2Press 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 Techniques
Stirring
Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while
cooking to distribute heat evenly. Food at the out-
side 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 over-
cooking, 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 cook-
ing, 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 choco-
late, should be shaken or stirred when cooking is
complete. Let liquids stand a moment before serv-
ing. 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 dis-
perses evenly. Add a small amount of water to dry
food to help it cook.
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 over-
cooking.
•Foods with a non-porous skin or shell, such as
potatoes, eggs, or hot dogs, should be pierced
to prevent bursting.
•Frying with heating oil or fat is not recommend-
ed. 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 cook-
ware, the heat is often transferred to the cook-
ware. Always use pot holders when removing
food from the microwave and instruct children
to do the same.
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GUIDE for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave
• Place meat on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish.
•Start meat fat-side down. Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips or thin meat areas.
• Check thetemperature inseveral places beforeletting the meat stand the recommended time.
• The following temperatures are removal temperatures. The temperature of the food will rise during the
standing time.
Roast Beef
Boneless
Up to 4 lbs.
Cook Time /Power Level Directions
Pork
Boneless or
bone-in
Up to 4 lbs.
Bacon
2-6 slices
Food
Whole
Chicken
Up to 4 lbs.
Cook Time /Power Level Directions
Chicken
Pieces
Up to 2 lbs.
Cooking Time:
6-9 min. / lbs. 170° -180°F
Power Level: Medium High(7).
Place chicken breast-side down on
roasting rack. Cover with wax paper.
Turn over when the cooking time is half
up. Cook until juices run clear and meat
near the bone is no longer pink. Let
stand 5-10 min.
Food
Cooking Time:
6-9 min. / lbs.
180°F dark meat
170°F light meat
Power Level: Medium High(7).
Place chicken bone-side down on dish,
with the thickest portions towards the
outside of the dish. Cover with wax
paper. Turn over when the cooking time
is half up. Cook until juices run clear and
meat near the bone is no longer pink. Let
stand 5-10 min.
GUIDE for Cooking Poultry in Your Microwave
•Place poultry on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish.
•Cover poultry with wax paper to prevent spattering.
•Use aluminum foil to shield bone tips, thin meat areas, or areas that start to overcook.
•Check the temperature in several places before letting the poultry stand the recommended time.
Cooking Time:
7-10 min. / lbs. for 115° F - Rare
8-12 min. / lbs. for 120° F - Medium
9-14 min. / lbs. for 145° F - Well Done
Power Level: High(10)for first5min.,thenMedium(5).
Place roast fat-side down on roast-
ing rack. Cover with wax paper.
Turn over when cooking time is half
up. Let stand 10 min.
Cooking Time:
10-14 min. / lbs. for 160° F Well Done
Power Level: High(10)for first5min.,thenMedium(5).
Place roast fat-side down on roast-
ing rack. Cover with vented plastic
wrap. Turn over when cooking time
is half up. Let stand 10 min.
Cooking Time:
2 slices: 1- 13/4 min.
4 slices: 3- 31/2 min.
6 slices: 41/2-51/2 min.
Power Level: High(10).
Arrange slices on roasting rack or a
dish lined with paper-towel. Cover
with paper towel. Microwave until
crisp.
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• Vegetables should be washed just before cooking.
Often, no extra water is needed. If dense vegeta-
bles such as potatoes, carrots and green beans
are being cooked, add about 1/4 cup water.
• Small vegetables (sliced carrots, peas, lima beans,
etc.) will cook faster than larger ones.
• Whole vegetables, such as potatoes, acorn
squash or corn on the cob, should be arranged in
a circle on the turntable before cooking. They will
cook more evenly if turned over after half the
cooking time.
• Always place vegetables like asparagus and broc-
coli with the stem ends pointing towards the edge
of the dish and the tips toward the center.
•When cooking cut vegetables, always cover the
dish with a lid or vented microwavable plastic
wrap.
• Whole, unpeeled vegetables such as potatoes,
squash, eggplant, etc., should have their skin
pricked in several spots before cooking to prevent
them from bursting.
•For more even cooking, stir or rearrange whole
vegetables halfway through the cooking time.
•Generally, the denser the food, the longer the
standing time. (Standing time refers to the time
necessary for dense, large foods and vegetables
to finish cooking after they come out of the oven.)
A baked potato can stand on the counter for five
minutes before cooking is completed, while a dish
of peas can be served immediately.
GUIDE for Cooking Eggs in Your Microwave
•Never cook eggs in the shell, and never warm hard-cooked eggs in the shell; they can explode.
•Always pierce whole eggs to keep them from bursting.
•Cook eggs just until set; they become tough if overcooked.
GUIDE for Cooking Vegetables in Your Microwave
GUIDE for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave
•Cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork.
•Place fish on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish.
•Use a tight cover to steam fish. A lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel provides less steaming.
•Do not overcook fish; check it at minimum cooking time.
Steaks
Up to 1.5 lbs.
Cook Time /Power Level Directions
Fillets
Up to 1.5 lbs.
Shrimp
Up to 1.5 lbs.
Cooking Time:
6-10 min. / lbs.
Power Level: Medium High(7).
Arrange steaks on roasting rack with
meaty portions towards the outside of
rack. Cover with wax paper. Turn over
and rearrange when cooking time is half
up. Cook until fish flakes easily with a
fork. Let stand 3-5 min.
Food
Cooking Time:
3-7 min. / lbs.
Power Level: Medium High(7).
Arrange filletsin a baking dish, turningany
thinpieces under Cover withwaxpaper. If
over1/2 inchthick,turn over and rearrange
whencookingtime is halfup.Cook until fish
flakes easily with afork.Let stand 2-3 min.
Cooking Time:
3-5 1/2min. / lbs.
Power Level: Medium High(7).
Arrange shrimp in a baking dish without
overlapping or layering. Cover with wax
paper. Cook until firm and opaque, stir-
ring 2 or 3 times. Let stand 5 min.
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AUTO DEFROSTING GUIDE
•Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food.
Notes
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 crystals have thawed.
Shielding roasts and steaks with small pieces of foil prevents 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 sec-
tions of the food.
Roast Beef, Pork 2.5-6.0 lbs. Start with the food placed fat side down. After each stage, turn
the food over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips
of aluminum foil.
Ground Meat 0.5-3.0 lbs. After each stage, remove any pieces of food that are nearly
defrosted. Let stand, covered with foil, for 5–10 minutes.
Whole Chicken 2.5-6.0 lbs. Remove giblets before freezing poultry. Start defrosting with the
breast side down. After the first stage, turn the chicken over
and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum
foil. After the second stage, again shield any warm portions
with narrow strips of aluminum foil. Let stand, covered, for
30–60 minutes in the refrigerator.
Chicken Pieces 0.5-3.0 lbs. After each stage, rearrange or remove any pieces of food that
are nearly defrosted. Let stand for 10-20 minutes.
Steaks, Chops, Fish 0.5-3.0 lbs. After each stage, rearrange the food. If there are any warm or
thawed portions of food, shield them with narrow flat pieces of
aluminum foil. Remove any pieces of food that are nearly
defrosted. Let stand, covered, for 5-10 minutes.
Food Amount Procedure
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