Samsung MW840WF-B User Manual
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1. clean Food particles and spilled liquids can stick to the oven walls causing the oven to work less efficiently e Wipe up spills immediately Use a damp cloth and mild soap Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives e To help loosen baked on food particles or liquids heat two cups of water add the juice of one lemon if you desire to keep the oven fresh in a four cup measuring glass at High power for five minutes or until boiling Let stand in the oven for one or two minutes e Remove the glass tray from the oven when cleaning the oven or tray To prevent the tray from breaking handle it carefully and do not put it in water immediately after cooking Wash the tray carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher e Clean the outside surface of the oven with soap and a damp cloth Dry with a soft cloth To prevent damage to the operating parts of the oven don t let water seep into the openings e Wash the door window with very mild soap and water Be sure to use a soft cloth to avoid scratching e If steam accumulates inside or outside the oven door wipe with a soft cloth Steam can accumulate when operating the oven in high humidity and in no way indicates microwave leakage e Never operate the oven without food in it this can damage the magnetron tube or glass tray You may wish to leave a cup of water in the oven when it is not in use to prevent damage if the oven is accidentally turned on Appendix Specifications Model Nu2. microwaves must be able to penetrate the food without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware If the cookware is marked microwave safe you do not need to worry The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven Microwav Comments e Safe Cookware Aluminium foil Z X Can be used in small quantities to protect areas against overcooking Arcing can occur if the foil is too close to the oven wall or if too much foil is used Browning plate J Do not preheat for more than eight minutes China and J Porcelain pottery glazed earthenware earthenware and bone china are usually suitable unless decorated with a metal trim S Disposable polyester cardboard dishes Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes Fast food packaging e Polystyrene cups containers Can be used to warm food Overheating may cause the polystyrene to melt e Paper bags or May catch fire newspaper e Recycled paper or metal trims K amp R S May cause arcing Glassware e Oven to table J Can be used unless decorated ware with a metal trim e Fine glassware J Can be used to warm foods or liquids Delicate glass may break or crack if heated suddenly e Glass jars Y Must remove the lid Suitable for warming only 16 Metal e Dishes x May cause arcing or fire e Freezer b
3. not recommended because all harmful bacteria may not be destroyed by the microwave heating process Although microwaves do not heat the cookware the heat is often transferred to the cookware Always use pot holders when removing food from the microwave and instruct children to do the same Cooking Instructions Auto Defrosting Guide Notes e Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food Check foods when the oven signals After the final stage small sections may still be icy let them stand to continue thawing Do not defrost until all ice Food Amount Pr r crystals have thawed Shielding roasts and steaks with small pieces of foil ScEAUrg prevents the edges from cooking before the center of the food has defrosted Roast 2 5 6 0 Ibs Start with the food placed fat side down Use narrow flat smooth strips of aluminum foil to cover the edges and Beef Pork After each stage turn the food over and thinner sections of the food shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil Steaks 0 5 3 0 Ibs After each stage rearrange the food If Chops there are any warm or thawed portions of Fish food shield them with narrow flat pieces of aluminum foil Remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted Let stand covered for 5 10 minutes Ground 0 5 3 0 Ibs After each stage remove any pieces of Meat food that are nearly defrosted Let stand covered with foil for 5 10 minutes Whole 2 5 6 0 Ibs Rem
4. or corn on the cob should be arranged in a circle on the turntable before cooking They will cook more evenly if turned over after half the cooking time Always place vegetables like asparagus and broccoli with the stem ends pointing towards the edge of the dish and the tips toward the center When cooking cut vegetables always cover the dish with a lid or vented microwavable plastic wrap Whole unpeeled vegetables such as potatoes squash eggplant etc should have their skin pricked in several spots before cooking to prevent them from bursting For more even cooking stir or rearrange whole vegetables halfway through the cooking time Generally the denser the food the longer the standing time Standing time refers to the time necessary for dense large foods and vegetables to finish cooking after they come out of the oven A baked potato can stand on the counter for five minutes before cooking is completed while a dish of peas can be served immediately Cooking Instructions Recipes Beef and Barley Stew 1 lbs beef stew cubes cut into 12 inch pieces Ye cup chopped onion 2 Tbs all purpose flour 1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce 1 can 13 75 14 5 oz beef broth 2 medium carrots cut into 12 inch slices about 1 cup v2 cup barley 1 bay leaf tsp pepper 1 pkg 9 10 oz frozen peas thawed 1 In a2 quart casserole combine beef onion flour and Worcestershire mix well Cover with lid Cook at High for 6 to 8 min
5. oven in hot or damp surroundings Example Next to a traditional oven or radiator The power supply specifications of the oven must be respected and any extension cable used must be of the same standard as the power cable supplied with the oven e Wipe the interior and the door seal with a damp cloth before using your microwave oven for the first time e This microwave oven has to be connected to the plug endurable to proper power consumption This microwave oven has to be positioned so that the plug is accessible 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 Eo y gt microwave oven instruction manual roller guide ring glass tray Warranty and Service Information To help us better serve you please complete the enclosed registration card and promptly return it by mail If the registration card is missing you can call united Matbouli group at 800 2 444 999 or register on line at www samsungmea com When contacting Samsung please provide the specific model and serial number information which is usually located on the back or bottom of the product Please record these numbers below along with the other requested information Keep this information in a safe place as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in case of theft or loss and a copy of your sales r
6. roasting rack in a microwave safe dish Cover poultry with wax paper to prevent spattering Use aluminum foil to shield bone tips thin meat areas or areas that start to overcook Check the temperature in several places before letting the poultry stand the recommended time Food Whole Chicken Up to 4 Ibs Chicken Pieces Up to 2 Ibs Cook Time Power Level Cooking Time 6 9 min Ibs 170 180 F Power Level Medium High 7 Cooking Time 6 9 min Ibs 180 F dark meat 170 F light meat Power Level Medium High 7 Directions Place chicken breast side down on roasting rack Cover with wax paper Turn over when the cooking time is half up Cook until juices run clear and meat near the bone is no longer pink Let stand 5 10 min Place chicken bone side down on dish with the thickest portions towards the outside of the dish Cover with wax paper Turn over when the cooking time is half up Cook until juices run clear and meat near the bone is no longer pink Let stand 5 10 min Cooking Instructions Guide for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave Cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork Place fish on a microwave safe roasting rack in a microwave safe dish Use a tight cover to steam fish A lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel provides less steaming Do not overcook fish check it at minimum cooking time Cook Time Power Food Level Directions Steaks Cooking Time Arrang
7. slice towards 3 Slices the outside edge of the plate Do not let slices overlap Do not cover Before serving let stand 1 2 min Operation Using the One Minute Button This button offers a convenient way to heat food in one minute increments at the High power level 1 Press the One Minute 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 One Minute button for each minute you want to add Defrosting Automatically To thaw frozen food set the weight of the food and the microwave automatically sets the defrosting time power level and standing time 1 Press the Auto Defrost button The display shows 0 5 Ibs 0 2Kg if you have set your oven for metric measure 2 To set the weight of your food press the Auto Defrost button e repeatedly This increases the weight by 0 5 Ib increments up to 6 0 Ibs The Auto Defrost button will increase the weight by 0 2Kg if you are using metric measurement You can also use the number buttons to enter the weight of the food directly The oven calculates the defrosting time and starts automatically Twice during defrosting the oven will beep 3 Press the Pause Cancel button open the oven door and turn the food over e 4 Press the Start button to resume defrosting e See page 12 for the Auto Defrosti
8. Microwave Oven Owner s Manual MW840WF B Safety isc sstbscae ansenutnsaieuecaSsesubeusarsesavoesusehuseuusiysudvhuseuusanbesehesusavaueuaa 2 Your New Microwave oven wa 4 CHECKING Palts i cciscisecsecssccssctecguasss ssvdivedeaadasoussoedbinaadessanedban detest 4 Warranty and Service Information 0 cece eee eeeeeees 4 Setting Up Your Microwave Oven 0 4 Control Panel Buttons 00 eee eee 5 Operation scceseeeeee 6 Setting the CloCK isis seccceesscsissseesoicsvesstaniesscessenniecivese 6 Using the Pause Cancel Button 7 Using the Instant Cook Buttons 0 0 00 eee TA Using the One Minute Button 8 Defrosting Automatically ee eee eeeeeeeeeeeees 8 Setting Cooking Times amp Power Levels 05 9 One stage Cooking 0 ecceeseseese eee teeeeeeteeteeeeaeee 9 Multi stage COOk Nng sssssessseeesrrernsrrernernrnnrrnrrnrrernnnen aa 9 Cooking Instructions 10 Cooking Utensils 10 Testing Utensils 10 Cooking TechniqueS ssessssresrsrsrrrersrrrrnsrrsrusrnsrrnrusrnsensrnns 11 General TIPS siisii naiaiae niea a Niska 11 Auto Defrosting Guide esseseseeesessrsnrsrrsrusrrsenrrusruurnsenerneeneen 12 olo Aale KE TTo e TTE EAE AT 13 peoe E E E AT 15 Cookware Guide cc csscssssessesenesseseneseeesseseeesseesenenseeee 16 APPeNdiX seceeeeeseeteneee 19 Tr
9. ag x twist ties Paper e Plates cups J For short cooking times and napkins and warming Also to absorb excess Kitchen paper e Recycled paper moisture May cause arcing Plastic e Containers J e Cling film J vx e Freezer bags Particularly if heat resistant thermoplastic Some other plastics may warp or discolour at high temperatures Do not use Melamine plastic Can be used to retain moisture Should not touch the food Take care when removing the film as hot steam will escape Only if boilable or oven proof Should not be airtight Prick with a fork if necessary Wax or grease proof J paper Recommended X Use Caution X Unsafe Can be used to retain moisture and prevent spattering Note 17 Note 18 Appendix Troubleshooting 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 e Properly insert the plug into a grounded outlet e If the outlet is controlled by a wall switch make sure the wall switch is turned on e Remove the plug from the outlet wait ten seconds then plug it in again e Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuse e Plug another appliance into the outlet if the other appliance doesn t work have a qualified electrician repair the outlet e Plug the oven into a different outlet The oven s display works but the power won t come on e Ma
10. e steaks on roasting 6 10 min Ibs rack with meaty portions Up to 1 5 Ibs towards the outside of rack Power Level Medium Cover with wax paper Turn High 7 over and rearrange when cooking time is half up Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork Let stand 3 5 min Fillets Cooking Time Arrange fillets in a baking 3 7 min lbs dish turning any thin pieces Up to 1 5 Ibs under Cover with wax paper Power Level Medium If over inch thick turn over High 7 and rearrange when cooking time is half up Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork Let stand 2 3 min Shrimp Cooking Time Arrange shrimp in a baking 3 5 min Ibs dish without overlapping or Up to 1 5 Ibs layering Cover with wax Power Level Medium High 7 paper Cook until firm and opaque stirring 2 or 3 times Let stand 5 min 14 Guide for Cooking Eggs in Your Microwave Never cook eggs in the shell and never warm hard cooked eggs in the shell they can explode Always pierce whole eggs to keep them from bursting Cook eggs just until set they become tough if overcooked Guide for Cooking Vegetables in Your Microwave Vegetables should be washed just before cooking Often no extra water is needed If dense vegetables such as potatoes carrots and green beans are being cooked add about 14 cup water Small vegetables sliced carrots peas lima beans etc will cook faster than larger ones Whole vegetables such as potatoes acorn squash
11. eceipt as a proof of purchase if warranty service is needed MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER DATE PURCHASED PURCHASED FROM Warranty service can only be performed by a Samsung Authorized Service Center If you should require warranty service provide the above information with a copy of your sales receipt to the Samsung Authorized Service Center For service assistance and the location of the nearest service center please call 800 2 444 999 or go on line to umg com sa Setting Up Your Microwave Oven 1 Place 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 side of the oven Open the oven door by pressing the button below the control panel Wipe the inside of the oven with a damp cloth Place the pre assembled ring in the indentation in the center of the oven Place 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 Your New Microwave oven Control Panel Buttons MW840WF B One Minute 1 4455 One Touch Instant Cooking Popcorn Potato Beverage pear ule lig pie Pizza Reheat Fresh seal Dinner EREE VERNES PE alri 5 Power Level piua suli 9 Pause csp a
12. heating at low 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 10 Not Recommended Glass jars and bottles Regular glass is too thin to be used ina 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 1 2 Filla 1 cup glass mea
13. in use Items of interest to children should not be stored or hidden just above the oven Installing Your Microwave Oven This microwave oven can be placed almost anywhere kitchen work surface or shelf movable trolley table For your personal safety this appliance must be Properly earthed 3 pin plug Plugged into a standard 127 volt 60 Hz AC earthed socket 20cm 10cm 1 above behind Install the oven on a flat level stable surface Make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven with at least 10cm four inches of space behind and on 7 10cm of the sides of the oven and 20cm eight inches of above and that the oven is at least 85cm thirty three inches off the floor 2 Install the roller ring and turntable Check that the turntable rotates freely e Never block the air vents as the oven may overheat and automatically switch itself off It will remain inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently e Plug the cable into a 3 pin earthed socket If the power cable of this appliance is damaged it must be replaced by a special cable references SHENG SP022 KDK KKP 4819 D SAMIL SP 106B MOONSUNG EP 48E or EUROELECTRIC 3410 Contact your local dealer to have it replaced The power cable of S AFRICA U A E is EUROELECTRIC 3183Y ISRAEL is PENCON ZD16A and NIGERIA GHANA and KENYA is PENCON UD 13A1 and SAUDI ARABIA is MOON SUNG SJT 14AWG PENCON UD13A1 e DO NOT install the microwave
14. ith your microwave Multi stage Cooking 1 3 4 Follow steps 1 and 2 in the One Stage Cooking section on this page When entering more than one cooking stage the Power Level button must be pressed before the second cooking stage can be entered To set the power level at High for a stage of cooking press the Power Level button twice Use the number buttons to set a second cooking time Press the Power Level button then use the number buttons to set the power level of the second stage of cooking Press Start to begin cooking You can check the Power Level while cooking is in progress by pressing the Power Level button Microwave oven has priority independently from selection of Multi phase Cooking Instructions Cooking Utensils Recommended Use Glass and glass ceramic bowls and dishes Use for heating or cooking Microwave grilling dish Use to grill the exterior of small items such as steaks chops or pancakes Follow the directions provided with your grilling dish Microwavable plastic wrap Use to retain steam Leave a small opening for 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 Paper plates and cups Use for short term
15. ke sure the door is closed securely e Check to see if packing material or other material is stuck to the door seal e Check for door damage e Press Cancel twice and re enter all cooking instructions 7 The power goes off before the set time has elapsed e If there has not been a power outage remove the plug from the outlet wait ten seconds then plug it in again If there was a power outage the time indicator will display HH HH Reset the clock and any cooking instructions e Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuse The food is cooking too slowly e Make sure the oven is on its own 15 amp circuit line Operating another appliance on the same circuit can cause a voltage drop If necessary move the oven to its own circuit You see sparks or arcing e Remove any metallic utensils cookware or metal ties If using foil use only narrow strips and allow at least one inch between the foil and interior oven walls The turntable makes noises or sticks e Clean the turntable roller ring and oven floor 19 e Make sure the turntable and roller ring are positioned correctly Using your microwave causes TV or radio interference e This is similar to the interference caused by other small appliances such as hair dryers Move your microwave further away from other appliances like your TV or radio Care and Cleaning Follow these instructions to clean and care for your oven e Keep the inside of the oven
16. mber Oven Cavity Controls Timer Power Source Power Output Outside Dimensions Oven Cavity Dimensions Net Gross Weight MW840WF B 0 8 cu ft 10 power levels including defrost 99 minutes 99 seconds 127 VAC 60 Hz 800 Watts 1914 x 10131 H x 1327 82 D 13 W X 729 82 H X 13 D 26 5 28 5 Ibs ELECTRONICS Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Printed in Malaysia
17. ng Guide Operation Setting Cooking Times amp Power Levels Your microwave allows you to set up to two different stages of cooking each with its own time length and power level The power level lets you control the heating intensity from Warm 1 to High 0 One stage Cooking For simple one stage cooking you only need to set a cooking time The power level is automatically set at High If you want to set the power to any other level you must set it using the Power Level button 1 Use the number buttons to set a cooking time You can set a time from one second to 99 minutes 99 seconds To set a time over one minute enter the seconds too For example to set 20 minutes enter 2 0 0 0 2 If you want to set the power level to something other than High press the Power Level button then use the number buttons to enter a power level Power Levels 1 warm 6 simmer 2 low 7 medium high 3 defrost 8 reheat 4 medium low 9 saut 5 medium 0 high 3 Press the Start button to begin cooking If you want to change the power level press Pause Cancel before you press Start and re enter all of the instructions Result Cooking starts and once finished 1 Oven emits four beeps 2 Sign of finishing process sounds 3 time One time in every minute Setting Cooking Times continued Some recipes require different stages of cooking at different temperatures You can set multiple stages of cooking w
18. oking food or liquids in your microwave oven please check that the following safety precautions are taken 1 DO NOT use any metallic cookware in the microwave oven Metallic containers Dinnerware with gold or silver trimmings Skewers forks etc Reason Electric arcing or sparking may occur and may damage the oven 2 DO NOT heat Airtight or vacuum sealed bottles jars containers Ex Baby food jars Airtight food Ex Eggs nuts in shells tomatoes Reason The increase in pressure may cause them to explode Tip Remove lids and pierce skins bags etc 3 DO NOT operate the microwave oven when it is empty Reason The oven walls may be damaged Tip Leave a glass of water inside the oven at all times The water will absorb the microwaves if you accidentally set the oven going when it is empty 4 DO NOT cover the rear ventilation slots with cloths or paper Reason The cloths or paper may catch fire as hot air is evacuated from the oven 5 ALWAYS use oven gloves when removing a dish from the oven Reason Some dishes absorb microwaves and heat is always transferred from the food to the dish The dishes are therefore hot 6 DO NOT touch heating elements or interior oven walls Reason These walls may be hot enough to burn even after cooking has finished even though they do not appear to be so Do not allow inflammable materials to come into contact with any interior area of the oven Let the oven cool down fir
19. ook for a few minutes after the oven stops Let foods stand to complete cooking especially foods such as roasts and whole vegetables Roasts need this time to complete cooking in the center without overcooking the outer areas All liquids such as soup or hot chocolate should be shaken or stirred when cooking is complete Let liquids stand a moment before serving When heating baby food stir well and test the temperature before serving Adding Moisture Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules Food that is uneven in moisture content should be covered or allowed to stand so that the heat disperses evenly Add a small amount of water to dry food to help it cook 11 General Tips Dense foods such as potatoes take longer to heat than lighter foods Foods with a delicate texture should be heated at a low power level to avoid becoming tough Altitude and the type of cookware you are using can affect cooking time When using a new recipe use the minimum cooking time and check the food occasionally to prevent overcooking Foods with a non porous skin or shell such as potatoes eggs or hot dogs should be pierced to prevent bursting Frying with heating oil or fat is not recommended Fat and oil can suddenly boil over and cause severe burns Some ingredients heat faster than others For example the jelly inside a jelly doughnut will be hotter than the dough Keep this in mind to avoid burns Home canning in the microwave oven is
20. oubleshooting Guide 19 Care and Cleaning escceeceeseeeseeeeeeneeeeeeeseeeneeeeeseaeesneteas 19 SPCCHICATIONS c23cocicicne2iacctescicsaeunseeactpensdivtdh ectessenssceeacineraisetenes 20 Code No DE68 03279A Safety PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Failure to observe the following safety precautions may result in harmful exposure microwave energy a Under no circumstances should any attempt be made to operate the oven with the door open or to tamper with the safety interlocks door latches or to insert anything into the safety interlock holes b Do not place any object between the oven door and front face or allow food or cleaner residues to accumulate on sealing surfaces Ensure that the door and door sealing surfaces are kept clean by wiping after use first with a damp cloth and then with a soft dry cloth c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged until it has been repaired by a qualified microwave service technician trained by the manufacturer It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the 1 Door door seals and sealing surfaces 2 Door hinges broken or loose 3 Power cable d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone other than a properly qualified microwave service technician trained by the manufacturer Important Safety Instructions Read Carefully and keep for future reference Before co
21. ove giblets before freezing poultry Chicken Start defrosting with the breast side down After the first stage turn the chicken over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil After the second stage again shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil Let stand covered for 30 60 minutes in the refrigerator Chicken 0 5 3 0 Ibs After each stage rearrange or remove Pieces any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted Let stand for 10 20 minutes 12 Cooking Instructions Cooking Guide Guide for Cooking Meat in Your 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 the recommended time The following temperatures are removal temperatures The temperature of the food will rise during the standing time Food Cook Time Power Level Roast Cooking Time Beef 7 10 min lbs for 115 F Boneless Rare 8 12 min lbs for 120 F Up to 4 lbs Medium 9 14 min Ibs for 145 F Well Done Power Level High 0 for first 5 min then Medium 5 Directions Place roast fat side down on roasting rack Cover with wax paper Turn over when cooking time is half up Let stand 10 min 13 Guide for Cooking Poultry in Your Microwave Place poultry on a microwave safe
22. pper 2 Tbs apple cider vinegar 1 In a2 quart casserole combine potatoes and cup water Cover with lid Cook at High until potatoes are tender 7 10 min stir twice Drain and set aside to cool slightly 2 In a medium bowl cook bacon at High until crisp 2 3 2 min stir once Place bacon on a paper towel Reserve 1 Tbs drippings 3 Combine drippings and onion Cover with plastic wrap turn back a corner to vent steam Cook at High until tender 172 2 min stir once 4 Stir in sugar salt flour celery seed and pepper Cook at High until mixture boils 30 40 sec Stir in vinegar and cup water Cook at High until liquid boils and thickens slightly 1 2 min stir once Add bacon to dressing Pour dressing over potatoes Stir well Makes 6 servings Black Bean Soup 1 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic minced 2 cans 15 oz each black beans drained 1 can 14 16 oz stewed tomatoes chopped 1 can 13 75 14 5 oz chicken broth 1 can 7 8 5 oz corn 1 can 4 oz chopped green chilies 1 2 tsp ground cumin or to taste 1 Place onion and garlic in a 3 quart casserole Cover with lid Cook at High for 2 to 4 minutes until tender 2 Add one can of beans mash beans with a fork Add remaining ingredients mix well 3 Cook uncovered at High for 10 minutes stir Reduce power to Medium and cook for 5 minutes Stir before serving Makes about 2 quarts Cookware Guide To cook food in the microwave oven the
23. row necks may also explode if overheated ALWAYS check the temperature of baby food or milk before giving it to the baby NEVER heat a baby s bottle with the teat on as the bottle may explode if overheated 9 Be careful not to damage the power cable Do not immerse the power cable or plug in water and keep the power cable away from heated surfaces Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cable or plug 10 Stand at arm s length from the oven when opening the door Reason The hot air or steam released may cause scalding 11 Keep the inside of the oven clean Reason Food particles or spattered oils stuck to oven walls or floor can cause paint damage and reduce the efficiency of the oven 12 You may notice a Clicking sound during operation especially when the oven is in defrosting Reason This sound is normal when the electrical power output is changing 13 When the microwave oven is operating without any load the power will be cut off automatically for safety You can operate normally after letting it stand for over 30 minutes IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS During cooking you should look into the oven from time to time when food is being heated or cooked in disposable containers of plastic paper or other combustible materials IMPORTANT Young children should NEVER be allowed to use or play with the microwave oven Nor should they be left unattended near the microwave oven when it is
24. s 53 Start 8 Cancel uui ee e See next page for more information Operation One Minute p 8 Press once for every minute of cooking at High power Instant Cook Buttons p 7 Instant settings to cook popular foods Auto Defrost p 9 Sets weight of food to be defrosted Number Buttons Set cooking times or amounts and power levels other than high Power Level p 9 Press this pad to set power level other than high Clock p 6 Sets current time Pause Cancel p 7 Press to pause oven or corrent a mistake Start Press to start cooking Setting the Clock Press the Clock button The display will show Use 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 Press Clock 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 Clock button Operation Using the Pause Cancel Button The Pause Cancel button allows you to clear instructions you have entered ji e Ae you to pause the oven s cooking cycle so that you can check the food e Pause the oven during cooking press Pause Cancel once To restart press Start e Stop cooking erase instructions and return the oven display to the time of day press Pause Cancel twice e Correct a mistake you have just entered press Pa
25. st 7 To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not store flammable materials in the oven Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers If smoke is observed keep the oven door closed and switch off or disconnect the oven from the power supply 8 Take particular care when heating liquids and baby foods ALWAYS allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been switched off so that the temperature can equalize Stir during heating if necessary and ALWAYS stir after heating Safety Take care when handling the container after heating You may burn yourself if the container is too hot A risk of delayed eruptive boiling exists To prevent delayed boiling and possible scalding you should put a plastic spoon or glass stick into the beverages and stir before during and after heating Reason During the heating of liquids the boiling point can be delayed this means that eruptive boiling can start after the container is removed from the oven You may scald yourself In the event of scalding follow these FIRST AID instructions e Immerse the scalded area in cold water for at least 10 minutes e Cover with a clean dry dressing e Do not apply any creams oils or lotions NEVER fill the container to the top and choose a container that is wider at the top than at the bottom to prevent the liquid from boiling over Bottles with nar
26. suring cup with water and put it inside your oven next to the dish you want to test Press the One Minute button once to heat them for one minute 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 Cooking Instructions Cooking Techniques Stirring Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly Food at the outside 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 Arrangement Arrange unevenly shaped foods such as chicken pieces or chops with the thicker meatier parts toward the outside of the turntable where they receive more microwave energy To prevent overcooking place thin or delicate parts toward the center of the turntable Shielding Shield food with narrow strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking Areas that need shielding include poultry wing tips the ends of poultry legs and corners of square baking dishes Use only small amounts of aluminum foil Larger amounts can damage your oven Turning Turn foods over midway through cooking to expose all parts to microwave energy This is especially important with large items such as roasts Standing Foods cooked in the microwave build up internal heat and continue to c
27. use Cancel once then re enter the instructions Using the Instant Cook Buttons 1 Press the Instant Cook button corresponding 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 correct serving size the microwave will begin cooking automatically When the cooking times is over the oven will beep The oven will then beep every minute Instant Cook Chart Item Weight Remarks Popcorn 3 5 oz e Use one microwave only bag of 3 0 3 5 oz popcorn e Use caution when removing and opening hot bag from oven Potato 1 EA 2 EA e Prick each potato several times with 3 EA 4 EA fork Place on turntable in spoke like fashion Remove from oven wrap in foil and let stand 3 5 min Fresh Vegetables 1 cup e Place the vegetables into a casserole 2 cups and add a small amount of water 2 4 3 cups Tbsp Cover during cooking and stir 4 cups before standing Frozen Dinner 8 10 oz e Remove package from outer wrapping 10 12 oz and follow package instructions for covering and standing After cooking let stand 1 3 min Beverage Ye cup e Use a microwave safe mug of room 1 cup temperature coffee tea instant soup 2 cups etc e Stir before serving Pizza Reheat 1 Slice e Put the pizza on a microwave safe 2 Slices plate with wide end of
28. utes until beef is no longer pink stirring once 2 Stir in beef broth carrots barley bay leaf and pepper Cover with lid Cook at Medium for 1 to 1 hours until carrots and beef are tender stirring 2 to 3 times 3 Stir in peas Cover with lid Cook at Medium for 10 minutes Let stand for 10 minutes Remove bay leaf before serving Makes 6 servings Broccoli and Cheese Casserole cup butter or margarine cup chopped onion 1 Tbs flour v2 tsp salt tsp dry mustard 1 3 tsp pepper 1 cups milk cup chopped red pepper 8 oz 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded 1 pkg 9 10 oz frozen chopped broccoli thawed 4 cups cooked spiral shaped pasta 8 oz dry 1 In a2 quart casserole cook butter and onion at High for 1 to 2 minutes until onion is soft stirring once 2 Add flour salt mustard and pepper mix well Cook at High for 30 to 60 seconds until mixture boils Stir in milk until smooth 3 Stir in red pepper Cook at High for 2 to 3 minutes until mixture boils and thickens slightly stirring twice Stir in cheese until melted 4 Add broccoli and pasta mix well Cover with lid Cook at High for 4 to 6 minutes until heated through stirring once Stir before serving Makes 6 servings 15 Warm Potato Salad 2 lbs small red potatoes cut into Y2 inch pieces 4 slices bacon uncooked cut into inch pieces cup chopped onion 2 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 1 tsp flour v2 tsp celery seed g tsp pe
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