Samsung MW740WA User manual

Code No.: DE68-01722A-01
Microwave Oven
OWNER’SMANUAL
MW740WA / MW740GA
ME740WA
Safety .................................................................................2
Your New Microwave Oven ..........................................5
Checking Parts.......................................................................................... 5
Setting Up Your Microwave Oven .........................................................5
Control Panel Buttons ..............................................................................6
Operation ..........................................................................7
Setting the Clock ...................................................................................... 7
Using the Pausa/Cancelar Button .........................................................7
Using the Instant Cook Buttons .............................................................7
Using the Un Minuto Más Button ..........................................................8
Using Defrosting .......................................................................................9
Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels ................................................9
Cooking Instructions ....................................................10
Cooking Utensils .....................................................................................10
Testing Utensils ......................................................................................10
Cooking Techniques ..............................................................................11
General Tips ............................................................................................11
Cooking Guides .......................................................................................12
Defrosting Guide .....................................................................................14
Recipes ....................................................................................................15
Appendix .........................................................................17
Troubleshooting Guide ..........................................................................17
Care and Cleaning ..................................................................................17
Specifications .........................................................................................18
Quick Reference ...........................................Back Cover
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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 front face of the oven
andthe door orallow soil orcleaner residue toaccumulate 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)Theovenshouldnotbeadjustedorrepairedbyanyoneexcept
properly qualifiedservice personnel.
WARNING
AlwaysobserveSafetyPrecautionswhenusingyouroven.
Never try to repair the oven on your own - there is
dangerous voltage inside.Ifthe oven needsto berepaired,
call 336-8686 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
Toreduceriskofburns,electricshock,fire,personalinjury
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 itsintended 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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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 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 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.
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Important Grounding Instructions
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit,
groundingreducesthe risk ofelectricshockby providing anescapewirefor the
electrical current. Your oven should be the only appliance on this circuit.
WARNING
Improperuse of thegroundingplug canresultina riskofelectric 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
Ashort power-supplycordis provided toreducethe risk ofbecomingentangled
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 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.
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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.
Thank You for Choosing Samsung
Your new oven represents the latest in microwave cooking technology. This
ovenis a full-featured,easy-to-useappliancebuilttostrict qualitystandardsset
by Samsung — the highest in the industry. 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 back of your Samsung
microwave oven and the date of purchase in the space provided below. We
recommend 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
1Placethe oven ona flat,sturdysurface and plugthe cord intoagrounded
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 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.
microwave oven instruction manual
glass tray roller guide ring
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YOUR NEW MICROWAVE OVEN
Control Panel Buttons 1. One Minute+ p. 8
Press once for every minute of cooking at High power.
2. Instant Cook Buttons p. 7
Instant settings to cook popular foods.
3. Defrost p. 9
Press to set the defrosting time of the food to be defrosted.
4. Power Level p. 9
Sets power to a level other than high.
5. Number Buttons
Sets cooking times or amounts.
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 Reloj 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.
3PressReloj 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
Reloj button.
Using the Pausa/Cancelar Button
ThePausa/Cancelar buttonallows youto clear instructionsyou 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 Pausa/Cancelar once. To restart,
press Inicio.
• To stop cooking, erase instructions, and return the oven display to the time of
day: press Pausa/Cancelar twice.
• To correct a mistake you have justentered: press Pausa/Cancelar 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.
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OPERATION
Instant Cook Chart Using the Un Minuto Más Button
This button offers a convenient way to heat food in one-minute increments at
the High power level.
1Press the Un Minuto Más 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 Un Minuto Másbutton
for each minute you want to add.
You can only adjust the time during cooking when the time cook mode is
selected.
Item Weight Remarks
Popcorn
3.5 oz
3.0-3.5 oz
1.75 oz
1.5-1.75 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.
Potato
1 EA
2 EA
3 EA
4 EA
• Potato 1 EA: Turn the food over when the oven
beeps.
• Prick each potato several times with fork.
• Place it on turntable in spoke-like fashion.
• Remove from oven, wrap in foil and let stand 3-
5 min.
Frozen
Dinner 7-10 oz
10-12 oz
• Remove package from outer wrapping and
follow package instructions for covering and
standing. After cooking, let stand 1-3 min.
Fresh
Vegetables
1 cup
2 cups
3 cups
4 cups
• Place the vegetables into a casserole and add
a small mount of water(2-4 Tbsp). Cover during
cooking and stir before standing.
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OPERATION
Using Defrosting
The defrost setting is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of
the great advantages of the microwaveoven. (Power level of 30% is
automatically set for defrosting)
1Press the Descongelar button. The display shows “PL:30”.
2Press the buttons (0-9) sequentially to enter the desired defrosting time.
3Press the Inicio 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 (10%) to High
(100%) with the Nivel de Potencia button.
1Press the button (0-9) sequentially to enter the desired cooking time.
2Press the Nivel de Potencia button. The power level is automatically set
at high. If you want to set the power level to something other than High,
press the Nivel de Potencia button repeatedly.
3Press the Inicio button to begin cooking.
DISPLAY OUTPUT POWER
PL:Hi = High 700W
PL:90 = Sauté 630W
PL:80 = Reheat 560W
PL:70 = Medium High 490W
PL:60 = Simmer 420W
PL:50 = Medium 350W
PL:40 = Medium Low 280W
PL:30 = Defrost 210W
PL:20 = Low 140W
PL:10 = Warm 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.
• Microwavableplasticwrap—Usetoretainsteam.Leavea smallopeningfor
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.
• Paperplatesandcups—Useforshort-termheatingatlow 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 tobe 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.
2PresstheUn Minuto Más buttononce toheatthem for oneminute 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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