Samsung ME4096W manual

Microwave Oven Owner ’ s Manual MW4090W / ME4096W MW4390W Code No. : DE68-00834B MW4390W(mini)-SEA 1/16/02 3:34 PM Page 1[...]

S AFETY 2 S AFETY P RECAUTIONS TO A VOID P OSSIBLE E XPOSURE TO E XCESSIVE M ICROW A VE 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 [...]

S AFETY 3 S AFETY 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 adjustme[...]

S AFETY 4 S AFETY 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 int[...]

C ONTENTS 5 C ONTENTS Y our New Microwave Oven . . . . . 6 Checking Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Setting Up Y our Microwave Oven . . . . . . .6 Control Panel Buttons(MW4390W) . . . . . .7 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 T urning on the Power and Selecting a Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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 Y ou for Choosing Samsung Y our 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 s[...]

Y OUR N EW M ICROW A VE OVEN 7 Y OUR N EW M ICROW AVE O VEN One Minute+ p. 9 Press once for every minute of cook- ing at High power . Instant Cook Buttons p. 9 Instant settings to cook popular foods. Number Buttons Sets cooking times. More/Less Button p. 11 Increases or decreases cooking time. Kitchen T imer p. 11 Start Press to start cooking. Defr[...]

O PERA TION 8 O PERA TION T urning on the Power and Selecting 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 . Y ou can choose between English, French[...]

O PERA TION 9 O PERA TION Using the Instant Cook Buttons 1 Press the Instant Cook button corre- sponding to the food you are cooking ( Popcorn , for example). The display shows the first serving size: 2 Press the button repeatedly to select the serving size you want. The display will cycle through all available serving sizes. Once you select the co[...]

O PERA TION 10 O PERA TION Setting Cooking T imes & Power Levels The power level lets you control the heating intensi- ty from W arm (1) to High (0). 1 Use the number buttons to set a cooking time. Y ou can set a time from one sec- ond to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. T o set a time over one minute, enter the seconds too. For example, to set 20 minut[...]

O PERA TION 11 O PERA TION Using the More/Less Button The More/Less button allows you to adjust pre- set cooking times. It only works with the Instant Cook buttons. Use the More/Less button only after you have already begun cooking with one of these procedures. 1 T o ADD more time to an automatic cook- ing procedure: Press the More/Less but- ton on[...]

O PERA TION 12 O PERA TION Setting the Child Protection Lock Y ou can lock your microwave oven so it can’t be used by unsupervised children. 1 Press the “0” button. The display shows “PRESS 1-DEMO 2-CHILD LOCK.” 2 Press the “2” button. The display shows “PRESS ST ART .” 3 Press the Start button. The display shows “LOCK” then r[...]

C OOKING I NSTRUCTIONS 13 C OOKING I NSTRUCTIONS 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 w[...]

C OOKING I NSTRUCTIONS 14 C OOKING I NSTRUCTIONS Cooking T echniques 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. [...]

C OOKING I NSTRUCTIONS 15 C OOKING I NSTRUCTIONS GUIDE for Cooking Meat in Y our 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 the temperature in several places before letting the meat stand t[...]

C OOKING I NSTRUCTIONS 16 C OOKING I NSTRUCTIONS • Vegetables should be washed just before cook- ing. Often, no extra water is needed. If dense vegetables 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 [...]

C OOKING I NSTRUCTIONS 17 C OOKING I NSTRUCTIONS DEFROSTING GUIDE • Unwrap food. Place food on microwave-safe rack, plate or shallow dish. • After first half of defrosting time: remove any remaining wrap, break food apart or separate pieces if possible, remove any thawed food, if possible, shield tips, thin meat or warm areas of food with foil.[...]

C OOKING I NSTRUCTIONS 18 C OOKING I NSTRUCTIONS Recipes Beef and Barley Stew 1 1/2 lbs. beef stew cubes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour 1 Tbs W orcestershire sauce 1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) beef broth 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 1 cup) 1/2 cup barley 1 bay leaf 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 pkg. (9-1[...]

Warm Potato Salad 2 lbs. small red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 4 slices bacon (uncooked), cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. flour 1/2 tsp. celery seed 1/8 tsp. pepper 2 1/2 Tbs. apple cider vinegar 1. In a 2-quart casserole, combine potatoes and 1/4 cup water . Cover with lid. Cook at High until p[...]

A PPENDIX 20 A PPENDIX T roubleshooting Guide Before you call a repair person for your oven, check this list of possible problems and solutions. Neither the oven’ s display nor the oven operate. • Properly insert the plug into a grounded outlet. • If the outlet is controlled by a wall switch, make sure the wall switch is turned on. • Remove[...]

A PPENDIX 21 A PPENDIX Specifications Model Number Oven Cavity Controls T imer Power Source Power Output Outside Dimensions Oven Cavity Dimensions Net/Gross W eight MW4390W 0.7cuft 10 power levels, including defrost 99 minutes, 99 seconds 220 V AC, 60 Hz 700 W atts 19 1/4 ”(W) X 10 13/16 ”(H) X 13 17/32 ”(D) 12 2/32 ”(W) X 7 14/32 ”(H) X [...]

Q UICK R EFERENCE ELECTRONICS Operation 1. Press CLOCK. 2. Use number buttons to enter time. 3. Press CLOCK again. 1. Press the ONE MINUTE + button once for each minute of cooking. 2. The time will display and the oven will start. 1. Press button that corresponds to the food you are cooking (for example, POPCORN). 2. Press the button repeatedly to [...]