Samsung MW841WA User manual

Code No.: DE68-02616A
Microwave Oven
OWNER’SMANUAL
MW841WA
Safety .................................................................................2
Your New Microwave Oven ..........................................5
CheckingParts ..........................................................................................5
SettingUpYour MicrowaveOven .........................................................5
Control Panel Buttons ..............................................................................6
Operation ..........................................................................7
Settingthe Clock ......................................................................................7
UsingthePause/Cancel Button............................................................. 7
Using the Instant Cook Buttons .............................................................7
UsingtheOneMinute+ ...........................................................................8
UsingDefrosting .......................................................................................9
Setting Cooking Times &Power Levels ................................................9
Cooking Instructions ....................................................10
CookingUtensils .....................................................................................10
TestingUtensils ......................................................................................10
CookingTechniques ..............................................................................11
General Tips ............................................................................................11
Guide for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave ................................13
DefrostingGuide .....................................................................................14
Recipes ....................................................................................................15
Appendix .........................................................................17
TroubleshootingGuide ..........................................................................17
Care andCleaning ..................................................................................17
Specifications ........................................................................BackCover
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 resultin harmful exposure to
microwave energy. It is important not to defeator tamper with
the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not placeany object between the oven front face and the
door or allow soil or cleanerresidue 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)Theovenshouldnotbeadjustedorrepairedby anyoneexcept
properly qualified service personnel.
WARNING
AlwaysobserveSafetyPrecautionswhenusingyouroven.
Never try to repair the oven on your own - there is
dangerousvoltageinside.If the oven needsto be repaired,
call 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
Toreduceriskof burns,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.
• Someitems,likewholeeggsandfoodinsealedcontainers,mayareableto
explode if heated in this oven.
• Use thisappliance 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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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, near a swimming pool similar
location.
• Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles or spattered oilsstuck 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 orcounter.
• 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 overcookfood. Watch appliance care fullywhen paper, plastic, or
othercombustible materials are inside.
b. Remove wire twist-ties fromplastic cookingbagsbefore placing bags in
oven.
c. If materials inside the ovenignite, keep theovendoorclosed, turn theoven
off, disconnect the power cord, or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel.
d. Do not use theovencompartment 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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SAFETY
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 groundedoutlet of standard 115-120 voltage, 60 Hz.Youroven should be
the only appliance on this circuit.
WARNING
Improper useofthegroundingplugcanresultinariskofelectricshock.
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 cordisprovided toreduce the risk of becomingentangled
in or tripping over a longercord. Longer cord sets or extension cords are
available and may be used if care is exercised in theiruse. 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 longercord 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.
Thank You for Choosing Samsung
Your new oven represents the latest in microwave cooking technology. This
ovenis a full-featured,easy-to-useappliancebuilttostrictqualitystandardsset
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
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 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
warranty certificate