Samsung MW731 User manual

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Microwave Oven
Owner’s Manual
MW731
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
Setting the Clock .................................................................7
Using the Pause/Cancel Button...........................................7
Using the Instant Cook Buttons...........................................7
Instant Cook Chart...............................................................8
Using the One Minute+ Button............................................9
Defrosting............................................................................9
Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels ..............................9
Cooking Instructions ..........................................................10
Cooking Utensils................................................................10
Testing Utensils.................................................................10
Cooking Techniques..........................................................11
General Tips......................................................................11
Cooking Guide...................................................................12
Defrosting Guide................................................................14
Recipes..............................................................................15
Appendix..............................................................................17
Troubleshooting Guide ......................................................17
Care and Cleaning.............................................................18
Specifications ....................................................................18
Warranty...............................................................................19
Guía Rápida .........................................................Back Cover
Quick Reference................................................. Back Cover
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S AVE T HESE I NSTRUCTIONS
Safety
P RECAUTIONS TO A VOID
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OSSIBLE E XPOSURE TO
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XCESSIVE M ICROWAVE
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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-SASUNG 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.
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S AVE T HESE I NSTRUCTIONS
Safety
Important Safety Instructions, continued
• 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.
• 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 reheating. 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.
• Precaution for safe use to avoid possible exposure to excessive
microwave oven energy:
Do not attempt to pull any part of the door by hand to open the door.
Open the door only utilizing the push button located at front-right-
bottom side.
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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.
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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
(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 per-
manent 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 Ser-
vice 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 (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 by pressing the button 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.
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glass tray roller guide ring
instruction
manual registration
card
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Your New Microwave oven
Control Panel Buttons 1. Instant Cook Buttons p.7
Instant settings to cook popular foods.
2. One Minute+ p.9
Press once for every minute of cooking at High power.
3. Number buttons
Sets cooking times.
4. Defrost p.9
Press to set the defrosting time of the food to be defrosted.
5. Power Level p.9
Sets power to level other than high.
6. Clock p.7
Sets current time.
7. Pause/Cancel p.7
Press to pause oven or correct a mistake.
8. Start
Press to start cooking.
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Operation
Setting the Clock
1Press the Clock button. The display will show:
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
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.
• 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.
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:
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.
• See next page for Instant Cook Guide.
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Operation
Instant Cook Chart Note
The cooking time of 3.0 oz. microwave-popcorn depends on
the contents of butter and brands.
Cooking time is adjustable for desired taste with numeric pads
following package instructions.
Item Weight Remarks
Popcorn 3.5 oz
3.0-3.5 oz • Use one microwave-only 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.
Fresh
Vegetable 1 cup
2 cups
3 cups
4 cups
• Place the vegetable into a casserole and
add some water.
• Cover during cooking and stir before
standing.
Frozen
Dinner 8-10 oz
10-12 oz • Remove package from outerwrapping and
follow package instructions for covering
and standing. After cooking, let stand 1-3
min.
Potato 1 EA
2 EA
3 EA
4 EA
• Prick each potato several times with fork.
• Place on turntable in spoke-like fashion.
• Remove from oven, wrap in foil and let
stand 3-5 min.
• Once during cooking, the oven will beep to
let you know to turn the food over.
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
erupting.
Pizza Reheat 1 Slice
2 Slices
3 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.
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Operation
Using the One Minute+ Button
This button offers a convenient way to heat food in one-minute incre-
ments 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 minutes. 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.
Defrosting
The defrost setting is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is
one great advantage of the microwave oven. (Power level of 30% is
automatically set for defrosting)
1Press the Defrost button. The display shows “ PL:30”.
2Press the Number buttons to enter the desired defrosting time.
3Press the Start button to begin defrosting.
• See page 14 for the Defrosting Guide.
Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels
The power level lets you control the heating intensity from Warm to High
with the Power Level button.
1Press the Power Level button. The power level is automatically set
to high. If you want to set the power level to something other than
High, press the Power Level button repeatedly.
2Press the Number buttons sequentially to enter the desired
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.
You can check the Power Level while cooking is in progress by
pressing the Power Level button.
Pad Touch Display Output
Power
Level Once PL:Hi 700W
Twice PL:90 630W
3 Times PL:80 560W
4 Times PL:70 490W
5 Times PL:60 420W
7 Times PL:50 350W
6 Times PL:40 280W
8 Times PL:30 210W
9 Times PL:20 140W
10 Times PL:10 70W
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Cooking Instructions
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 spattering.
•Paper towels and napkins — Use for short-term heating and
covering; they absorb excess moisture and prevent spattering. Do not
use recycled paper towels, which may contain metal and can catch fire.
•Paper plates and cups — Use for short-term heating at low
temperatures. Do not use recycled paper, which may contain metal and
can catch fire.
•Thermometers — Use only those labeled “Microwave Safe” and follow
all directions. Check the food in several places. Conventional
thermometers may be used once the food has been removed from the
oven.
Limited Use
•Aluminum foil — Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking of
exposed areas. Using too much foil can damage your oven, so be
careful.
•Ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware — Use these if they are labeled
“Microwave Safe.” If they are not labeled, test them to make sure they
can be used safely. Never use dishes with metallic trim.
•Plastic — Use only if labeled “Microwave Safe.” Other plastics can melt.
•Straw, wicker, and wood — Use only for short-term heating, as they
can be flammable.
Not Recommended
•Glass jars and bottles — Regular glass is too thin to be used in a
microwave, and can shatter.
•Paper bags — These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn bags that
are designed for microwave use.
•Styrofoam plates and cups — These can melt and leave an
unhealthy residue on food.
•Plastic storage and food containers — Containers such as
margarine tubs can melt in the microwave.
•Metal utensils — These can damage your oven. Remove all metal
before cooking.
Testing Utensils
If you are not sure whether a dish is microwave-safe or not, you can per-
form 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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