Samsung MW8490W User manual

Microwave
Oven
Owner’s Manual
MW9496W / MW9497G
MW9596W / MW9597G
MW8490W / MW8491G
MW8592W / MW8593G
MW8598W / MW8599G
CODE NO. : DE68-00390A-01
IMPORTANT
IN ORDER TO PREVENTBAD OPERATING
AND AVOID DAMAGES TO THE PRODUCT,
PLEASE READ THIS MANUALCAREFULLY
BEFORE CONNECTING AND TURNNING-ON
THEAPPARATUS. PLEASE ALSO KEEPTHIS
MANUALFOR FUTURE REFERENCES.

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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.
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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
before placingbags inoven.
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.

WARNING
Do not cut or remove the third (ground)prong
from the power cord under any circum-
stances.
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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.
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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 . . . . . . . . . . .7-11
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Setting the Reloj(Clock) . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Using the Pausa/Cancelar
(Pause/Cancel) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Using the Instant Cook Buttons . . .12-13
Instant Cook Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Using the Un Minuto +(One Minute+)
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Using the Cocinado Suave
(Gentle Cook) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Setting and Using the Custom Cook
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Defrosting Automatically . . . . . . . . . . .14
Reheating Automatically . . . . . . . . . .15
Auto Recalentad (Aouto Reheat)
Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Setting Cooking Times &
Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
One-stage Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Multi-stage Cooking . . . . . . . . . . .16
Using the Mas/Menos(More/Less)
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Using the Cronómetro
(Kitchen Timer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Setting the Child Protection Lock . . . .18
Demonstration Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Cooking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Cooking Utensils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Testing Utensils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Cooking Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
General Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Cooking Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-22
Defrosting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-25
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Quick Reference. . . . . . . . Back Cover