Samsung ME179KFETSR manual

imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. Please r egister your product at www .samsung.com/register 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) Microwave Oven user manual ME179KFETSR ENGLISH ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68-04130A_EN.indd 1 2012-05-21 �� 5:10:14[...]

2_ safety information safety information Congratulations on your new Samsung microwave oven. This manual contains important information on the installation, use and care of your appliance. Please take time to read this manual to take full advantage of your microwave oven’ s many benefits and features. WHA T Y OU NEED T O KNOW ABOUT SAFETY INSTRU[...]

safety information _3 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPOR T ANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS What the icons and signs in this user manual mean: WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices that may r esult in severe personal injury or death. CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices that may r esult in minor personal injury or property damage. CAUTION T o r educe th[...]

4_ safety information 7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when it is used by children. Keep children away fr om the door when opening or closing it as they may bump themselves on the door or catch their fingers in the door . 8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly , or i[...]

safety information _5 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short cir cuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by pr oviding an escape wire for the electrical curr ent. This appliance is equipped with a cord that includes a gr ounding wire and a gr ounding plug. The plug must be plugged into[...]

6_ safety information - Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fir e. Plug the power cord into a pr operly grounded 3 pr onged outlet. Y our oven should be the only appliance connected to this circuit. - Sharing a wall socket with other appliances, using a power strip, or extending the power cord may r esult in electric shock or fire. -[...]

safety information _7 INST ALLA TION CAUTIONS Position the oven so that the plug is easily accessible. - Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fir e due to electric leakage. Unplug the oven when it is not being used for long periods of time or during a thunder/lightning storm. - Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fir e. C[...]

8_ safety information If any foreign substance such as water enters the micr owave, unplug it and contact your nearest service center . - F ailing to do so may r esult in electric shock or fire. Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. - This may result in electric shock. Do not turn the appliance off by unplugging the power plug while the appl[...]

safety information _9 than the food in the interior , which can be so hot that it will bur n the infant’ s mouth. Make sure all cookwar e used in the oven is suitable for microwaving. Use microwavable cookwar e in strict compliance with such manufacturer’ s recommendations. Do not stand on top of the microwave or place objects (such as laundry [...]

10_ safety information CRITICAL CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it. Do not use benzene, thinner , or alcohol to clean the appliance. - This may result in discoloration, deformation, damage, electric shock, or fir e. Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance fr om the wall socke[...]

contents _11 contents SETTING UP YOUR NEW MICROWA VE OVEN Checking the parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Setting up your microwave oven . . . . . . . . . . 13 Checking the control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 T urning on the power and setting the clock. . 15 Using my setting feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Select[...]

12_ setting up your new microwave oven setting up your new microwave oven Be sure to follow these instructions closely so that your new microwave oven works properly . CHECKING THE P ARTS Carefully unpack your micr owave oven, and make sure you’ve r eceived all the parts shown below . If your microwave oven was damaged during shipping, or if you [...]

setting up your new microwave oven _13 SETTING UP YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN SETTING UP YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN 1. Open the door by pulling the handle on the right side of the door . 2. Wipe the inside of the oven with a damp cloth. 3. Install the pre-assembled ring into the indentation at the center of the microwave oven. 4. Place the glass tray securely [...]

14_ setting up your new microwave oven CHECKING THE CONTROL P ANEL Smart Chef (page 26) Speed Cook (page 21) Roast (page 35) Bake (page 35) Speed Bake/Roast (page 35) Microwave (page 34) Express Menu (page 19) Select Stop/Clear (Page 17) My Settings (page 15) Kitchen Timer (page 17) Eco Mode (page 18) Steam Clean (page 18) Light Hi/Lo/Off (page 17)[...]

setting up your new microwave oven _15 SETTING UP YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN TURNING ON THE POWER AND SETTING THE CLOCK 1. The first time you plug in the power chord, the display shows : SET HOUR 2. Using the knob dial, dial the hour , and then pr ess the Select button. The display shows : SET MIN 3. Dial the minutes, and then press the Select button. T[...]

16_ setting up your new microwave oven SELECTING THE SOUND 1. Press the My Settings button, dial 3-SOUND , and then pr ess the Select button. The display shows : SOUND 2. Dial On or Off. 3. Press the Select button. SETTING THE WORD SPEED 1. Press the My Settings button, dial 4-SCROLL , and then pr ess the Select button. The display shows : SCROLL 2[...]

using your microwave oven _17 USING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN using your microwave oven USING THE KITCHEN TIMER 1. Press the Kitchen Timer button. (max. time 90 min.) The display shows: SET MIN 2. Use the dial to set the number of minutes you want the timer to run. 3. Press the Select button. The display shows: SET SEC 4. Use the dial to set the number [...]

18_ using your microwave oven ECO MODE Eco Mode reduces standby power usage. When you press the ECO MODE button once, the display will go out and the micr owave shifts to the mode which minimizes power usage. T o cancel the ECO MODE , press the ECO MODE button once again, or press any other button. W ARM HOLD Y ou can keep cooked food warm in your [...]

using your microwave oven _19 USING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN USING THE DEFROST BUTTON Remove all packaging material before defr osting. Place meat, poultry , fish, bread, etc. on a ceramic plate. General defrosting instructions: 1. Place the food on the turntable (glass tray). 2. Press the Defr ost button. 3. Dial the Food you want to defrost, and the[...]

20_ using your microwave oven COOK NO FOOD AMOUNT REMARK 3 BAKED POT A TO 2 EA 4 EA (10~13oz./ each) Pierce the potatoes 3 times with a fork. Place the potatoes on the glass turntable with one end of the potato pointing towards the center . After cooking, let the potatoes stand for 3-5 minutes. 4 INST ANT MACARONI AND CHEESE 1 SERVING 2 SERVINGS Fo[...]

using your microwave oven _21 USING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN USING THE SPEED COOK BUTTON The Speed Cook menu contains pre-set cooking pr ograms for 43 differ ent items. 1. Place the food on the tray or the rack. (See Accessory Usage on page 20) 2. Press the Speed Cook button. 3. Dial the category , and then pr ess the Select button. 4. Dial the food yo[...]

22_ using your microwave oven CA TEGOR Y Cook No. FOOD Amount Directions Accessory T ype 2. POUL TR Y 1 CHICKEN BREAST 2 Pieces 4 Pieces (6 oz. each) Place the chicken breast on the high rack, then place the rack on the ceramic enamel tray . T ur n over the chicken when the microwave beeps and restart the micr owave. F 2 BONE-IN CHICKEN PIECES 2 se[...]

using your microwave oven _23 USING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN CA TEGOR Y Cook No. FOOD Amount Directions Accessory T ype 4. BEEF 1 BEEF ROAST 2 lbs (0.91kg) 3 lbs (1.36kg) Place the roast on the low rack, then place the rack on the ceramic enamel tray . When the micr owave beeps, turn over the roast and restart the micr owave. B 2 TOP LOIN STEAK, MEDIUM[...]

24_ using your microwave oven CA TEGOR Y Cook No. FOOD Amount Directions Accessory T ype 5. PORK 1 BONE-IN PORK CHOPS 1 Servings 2 servings (1 serving = 6-8oz. each) Place the pork chops on the high rack, then place the rack on the ceramic enamel tray . When the microwave beeps, turn over the pork chops and restart the micr owave. F 2 BONELESS PORK[...]

using your microwave oven _25 USING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN CA TEGOR Y Cook No. FOOD Amount Directions Accessory T ype 8. SNACKS, FROZEN 1 CHICKEN NUGGETS 1 serving (5 ea.) 2 servings (10 ea.) (5 ea per serving) Place the chicken nuggets on the ceramic enamel tray , then place the tray on the high rack. E 2 CHICKEN TENDERS 1 serving (5 ea.) 2 servings[...]

26_ using your microwave oven USING THE SMART CHEF BUTTON The Smart Chef menu contains pre-set cooking pr ograms for 30 differ ent items. 1. Place the food on the tray or the rack. (See Accessory Usage on page 20) 2. Press the Smart Chef button. 3. Dial the category , and then pr ess the Select button. 4. Dial the food you want to cook, and then pr[...]

using your microwave oven _27 USING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN CA TEGOR Y Cook No. FOOD Amount Directions Accessory T ype 2. FROZEN VEGET ABLES 4 GREEN BEANS 1 serving 2 servings 3 servings 4 servings (1 serving = ½ cup) Place the green beans in a microwave safe bowl. Add 1-4 tablespoons of water (1 Tbsp per serving). Cover during cooking and stir after[...]

28_ using your microwave oven CA TEGOR Y Cook No. FOOD Amount Directions Accessory T ype 4. GRAIN 3 BULGUR 2 servings 4 servings (1 serving = ½ cup) Follow the package directions for the recommended amount of water needed. Stir well before and fluf f with a fork afterwards. G 4 WHOLE WHEA T MACARONI 2 servings 4 servings (1 serving = ½ cup) Foll[...]

using your microwave oven _29 USING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN CA TEGOR Y Cook No. FOOD Amount Directions Accessory T ype 6.SEAFOOD 3 TILAPIA FILLET 1 serving (2 pieces, 4 oz.) 2 servings (4 pieces, 8 oz.) (1 servings = 2 pcs, each pices = 2 oz.) Spray the high rack with a non-stick spray . Place the tilapia fillets on the high rack, then place the rack[...]

30_ using your microwave oven CA TEGOR Y Cook No. FOOD Amount Directions Accessory T ype 2. COOK 1 FROZEN DINNER 8-10 oz. (227-283g) Remove the outer wrapping and follow the package directions for covering. Let stand 1-3 minutes before serving. G 2 FROZEN BREAKF AST 4-6 oz. (113-170g) Remove the outer wrapping and follow the package directions for [...]

using your microwave oven _31 USING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN CA TEGOR Y Cook No. FOOD Amount Directions Accessory T ype 4. P AST A 1 SP AGHETTI 1 servings (2 oz.) 2 servings (4 oz.) Place 4 (for 2 servings) or 8 (for 4 servings) cups of water in a large microwave safe bowl. When the microwave beeps, add spaghetti and restart the micr owave. Drain the h[...]

32_ using your microwave oven CA TEGOR Y Cook No. FOOD Amount Directions Accessory T ype 6. BAKED GOODS 5 COOKIE DOUGH, PRE FORMED 10 ea. Preheat the micr owave to 375 °F . Place 10 cookies on the greased ceramic enamel tray , then place the tray on the medium rack. D 6 TURNOVERS, REFRIGERA TED 2 servings (2 ea.) 4 servings (4 ea.) Preheat the mic[...]

using your microwave oven _33 USING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN CA TEGOR Y Cook No. FOOD Amount Directions Accessory T ype 8. MEL T/ SOFTEN 1 MEL T BUTTER 1 stick(¼ lb.) 2 sticks(½ lb.) Unwrap the butter and cut the butter stick in half lenghtwise. Place the butter on a microwave safe dish and cover with wax paper . Stir well afterwards. G 2 SOFTEN BUTT[...]

34_ using your microwave oven USING THE MICROW A VE SETTING COOKING TIMES & POWER LEVELS Y our micr owave allows you to set up to two different cooking stages, each with its own time length and power level. The power level lets you control the heating intensity fr om W arm to High. Power Levels The 10 power levels allow you to choose the optima[...]

using your microwave oven _35 USING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN BROWN Browning adds textur e and taste to your recipe. When br owning, use the middle or high rack accessories. Use the middle rack when the height of food is so high that the food could touch the upper heater . 1. Press the Br own button. The display shows SET TIME . 2. Use the dial to set a[...]

36_ using your microwave oven SPEED BAKE/ROAST GUIDE Use the cooking mode, power levels and times in this table as guide lines for speed cooking. Use oven gloves when taking the food out of the microwave. T ype Food Quanity Mode Time Instructions PIZZA Frozen Pizza, Individual 6 inch Speed Bake 30% 10-14 Place the pizza on the medium rack, then pla[...]

cookware guide _37 COOKWARE GUIDE cookware guide T o cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food without being reflected or absorbed by the dish. It is important to choose the correct cookware, therefore look for cookware that is marked microwave-safe. The following table lists various types of cookware and i[...]

38_ cooking guide cooking guide Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by the water , fat and sugar content. The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly . The rapid movement of these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks the food. COOKING TECHNIQUES Stirring Stir foods such as casserol[...]

cooking guide _39 COOKING GUIDE • Home canning in the microwave oven is not r ecommended because all harmful bacteria may not be destroyed by the micr owave heating process. • Although microwaves do not heat the cookwar e, the heat from the food is often transferr ed to the cookware. Always use pot holders when r emoving food from the micr owav[...]

40_ cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven Keeping your microwave oven clean impr oves its performance, wards of f unnecessary repairs, and lengthens its life. CLEANING THE EXTERIOR It’ s best to clean spills on the outside of your microwave oven as they occur . Use a soft cloth and warm, soapy w[...]

cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven _41 CLEANING AND MAINT AINING STORING AND REP AIRING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN If you need to store your micr owave oven for a short or extended period of time, choose a dust-free, dry location. Dust and dampness may adversely affect the ability of the micr owave parts. WARNING Do not repair , replace, or ser[...]

42_ cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven CLEANING THE GREASE FIL TER Y our micr owave oven has reusable grease filter . The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month, or as requir ed. T o order a new grease filter , contact SamsungParts at 1-800-627-4368 or your Samsung dealer . Y ou can also or der online at www[...]

cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven _43 CLEANING AND MAINT AINING REPLACING THE CHARCOAL FIL TER If your oven is vented to the inside, the charcoal filter should be r eplaced every 6 to 12 months and more often if necessary . The char coal filter cannot be cleaned. T o order a new charcoal filter , contact the Parts Department at 1-800-[...]

44_ troubleshooting troubleshooting CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN PROBLEM SOLUTION The display and/or the oven is not working. Make sure the plug is pr operly connected to a grounded outlet. If the wall outlet is controlled by a wall switch, make sur e the wall switch is turned on. Remove the plug from the outlet, wait ten seconds, an[...]

appendix _45 TROUBLESHOOTING appendix SPECIFICA TIONS MODEL NUMBER ME179KFETSR Oven Cavity 1.7 cuft Controls 10 power levels, including defr ost Timer 90 minutes Power Source 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption 1700 W att Microwave / 1750 W att Heater Microwave Power Output 950 W atts Cook T op Light 3.6W LED lamp(1.8 X 2EA) Oven Light 20 W atts halo[...]

46_ warranty warranty SAMSUNG OVER-THE-RANGE(OTR) MICROW A VE OVEN Limited warranty to original purchaser This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electr onics America, Inc. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new , in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser , is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in mat[...]

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