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1. 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 2 Add minutes to a program in progress by pressing the One Minute button for each minute you want to add 910 A SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 12 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM Operation Using the Sensor Cook Buttons By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food heat this feature automatically adjusts the oven s heating time for various types and amounts of precooked food All food should be precooked and at refrig erator temperature 1 Press the Sensor Cook button corresponding to the food you are cooking Potato for example The display shows Potato and your microwave oven will begin cooking automatically When cooking popcorn wait at least five minutes between each bag to avoid overheating the glass tray If you want to adjust the cooking time you can use the More Less buttons See page 15 for more information If you want to check the current time while cooking is in progress press the Clock button See page 21 for the Sensor Cooking Guide 12 Using the Sensor Reheat Button Heating leftovers and precooked foods is easy with your new micro wave By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food heat this fea ture automatically adjusts the oven s heating time for various types and amounts of p
2. Code No DE68 00356G Microwave Oven Owner s Manual SMH7178STD SMH7198STD 4 ZN SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 2 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM d Q SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 3 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM Safety 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 oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue 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 The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel Y WARNING Always observe Safety Precautions when using your oven Never try to repair the oven on your own there is dangerous voltage inside If the oven needs to be repaired call 1 800 SAMSUNG for the name of an authorized service center near you IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using any electrical appliance basic safety precautions should be followed including the
3. Fillets Up to 1 5 Ibs Shrimp Up to 1 5 Ibs Cook Time Power Level Cooking Time 6 10 min lb Power Level Medium High 7 Cooking Time 3 7 min Ib Power Level Medium High 7 Cooking Time 3 5 Y2 min Ib Power Level Medium High 7 Directions Arrange steaks on roasting rack with meaty portions towards the outside of rack Cover with wax paper Turn over and rearrange when cooking time is half up Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork Let stand 3 5 minutes Arrange fillets in a baking dish turning any thin pieces under Cover with wax paper If over 2 inch thick turn over and rearrange when cooking time is half up Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork Let stand 2 3 minutes Arrange shrimp in a baking dish without overlapping or layering Cover with wax paper Cook until firm and opaque stirring 2 or 3 times Let stand 5 minutes 25 Guide for Cooking Eggs in Your Microwave e 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 e 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 4 cup water Small vegetables sliced carrots
4. The display will show LANGUAGE CHOICE PRESS MY CHOICE 3 Press My Choice button The display will show ENGLISH PRESS START 4 Press My Choice button repeatedly to select the language you wish to use ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH If you continue to press My Choice the settings will cycle in the order shown here ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH 5 Press the Start button Using the My Choice feature Your new microwave oven can be customized to suit your personal tastes Simply press My Choice to set these options For your conve nience all the options are summarized in the following table resetting the Clock My Choice Description Operation options Language Language options Press My Choice 1 and select by Choice are English French repeatedly pressing My Choice and Spanish To set press Start Display Weight Weight options are Press My Choice 2 and select by pounds or kilo repeatedly pressing My Choice grams To set press Start Remind End The Remind End Press My Choice 3 and select by Signal Signal can be repeatedly pressing My Choice turned On and Off To set press Start Daylight Sav The time can be Press My Choice 4 and select by ings Time advanced one hour repeatedly pressing My Choice Adjustment for DST without To set press Start If there is a power interruption you will need to reset these options 910 A SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 1
5. bags in oven short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by c If materials inside the oven ignite keep the oven door closed turn providing an escape wire for the electric current the oven off disconnect the power cord or shut off the power at This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a the fuse or circuit breaker panel d Do not use the oven compartment for storage purposes Do not grounding wire with a grounding plug leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed not in use and grounded e 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 e Dishes and containers can become hot Handle with care e Carefully remove container coverings directing steam away from hands and face Remove lids from baby food before heating After heating baby food stir well and test temperature by tasting before serving Do not operate any other heating or cooking appliance beneath this appliance 4 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 410 Q SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 5 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM Safety Y WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qu
6. following WARNING To reduce risk of burns electric shock fire personal injury 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 e Install or place this appliance only in accordance with the installation instructions provided Some items like whole eggs and food in sealed containers may explode if heated in this oven e 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 laboratory use e 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 e 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 9410 A SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 4 Thursday March 25 2004 1 2
7. related to normal aging SAMSUNG does not warrant uninterrupted or error free operation of the product THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIODS STATED ABOVE AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS FAILURE TO REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHER BENEFITS OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED AND EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST SAMSUNG BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PURCHASER AND PURCHASER S PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF SAMSUNG THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT IS NONTRANSFERAB
8. set the power level at High for a stage of cooking press the Power Level button twice N Use the Number buttons to set a second cooking time 3 Press the Power Level button then use the number buttons to set the power level of the second stage of cooking The display shows the power level you have set and then PRESS START OR ENTER NEXT STAGE COOKING TIME 4 Press Start button to begin cooking or repeat steps 2 and 3 to set a cooking time and power level for a third stage of cooking When finished press Start button Using the More Less Buttons The More Less buttons allow you to adjust pre set cooking times They only work in the Sensor Reheat Sensor Cooking One minute Custom Cook Kitchen Timer Handy Helper Kids Meals Snack Bar or Time Cook modes Use the More Less button only after you have already begun cooking with one of these procedures 1 To ADD more time to an automatic cooking procedure Press the More 9 button 2 To REDUCE the time of an automatic cooking procedure Press the Less 1 button ole A SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 16 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM Operation Turning the Turntable On Off For best cooking results leave the turntable on It can be turned off for large dishes Press Turntable On Off button to turn the turntable on or off Sometimes the turntable can become too hot to touch Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking Turning the Light O
9. the inside of the oven clean Food particles and spilled liquids can stick to the oven walls causing the oven to work less efficiently Wipe up spills immediately Use a damp cloth and mild soap Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives 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 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 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 Wash the door window with very mild soap and water Be sure to use a soft cloth to avoid scratching 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 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 O Q SMH7178ST D
10. whipping cream Dash pepper to taste 1 2 3 4 In 1 1 2 quart casserole combine peas celery and water cover Microwave at HIGH 0 for 5 to 7 1 2 minutes or use Sensor Fresh Vegetable Stir in lettuce recover In small dish combine butter flour sugar salt and pepper Blend in cream Microwave at HIGH 0 for 1 to 2 minutes or use Sensor Reheat Stir until smooth Drain vegetables Add sauce to vegetables toss to coat Stuffed Potatoes 4 servings 4 medium potatoes scrubbed 1 2 cup dairy sour cream 1 3 cup milk 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon chopped chives or parsley flakes Salt pepper paprika to taste 1 Prick potatoes twice with a fork Arrange potatoes at least 1 inch apart on paper towel placed on turntable Microwave at HIGH 0 for 10 to 12 minutes or use Sensor Potato Let stand 5 minutes Slice top from each potato scoop out center Mash with sour cream milk cheese chives salt and pepper Spoon into shells Sprinkle with paprika Place on plate or on paper towel in oven Microwave at HIGH 0 for 2 to 4 minutes or use Sensor Reheat 23 Vegetable Medley 4 to 6 servings 1 1 2 cups broccoli flowerets 3 4 to 1 inch in diameter 1 1 2 cups cauliflower flowerets 3 4 to 1 inch in diameter 1 medium yellow squash cut into 1 4 inch diagonal slices 1 medium zucchini cut into 1 4 inch diagonal slices 1 medium carrot cut into 1 8 inch diagonal slices 1 2 sma
11. wrapping from the new filter ESA Insert the filter into the top opening of the oven as shown It will rest at an angle on 2 side support tabs and in front of the right rear tab Replace the grille and 2 screws If you have a problem you cannot solve please call our service line 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 32 Specifications Model Number Oven Cavity Controls Timer Power Source Power Consumption Power Output Oven Cavity Dimensions Outside Dimensions Shipping Dimensions Net Gross Weight Model Number Oven Cavity Controls Timer Power Source Power Consumption Power Output Oven Cavity Dimensions Outside Dimensions Shipping Dimensions Net Gross Weight SMH7178STD 1 7cuft 10 power levels including defrost 99 minutes 99 seconds 120 VAC 60 Hz 1650 Watts 1100 Watts 2014 16 X 109 32 H X 141 32 D 2914 1814 X 1515 1614 X 1511 82 3398 X 191516 H x 1913 32x n 58 4 64 4 Ibs SMH7198STD 1 9cuft 10 power levels including defrost 99 minutes 99 seconds 120 VAC 60 Hz 1650 Watts 1100 Watts 221 6 X 109 82 H X 1418 32 n 2914 16yy X 1515 164 X 1511 82 3398 X 191516 H x 1913 32x n 58 4 64 4 Ibs 910 A SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 33 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM Warranty SAMSUNG OVER THE RANGE OTR MICROWAVE This SAMSUNG brand product as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America Inc SAMSUNG a
12. 0 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM Operation Selecting the Display Weight You can choose between pounds LBS and kilograms KG 1 2 3 4 Press My Choice button and then press the 2 button The display shows LBS OR KG PRESS MY CHOICE Press My Choice button The display shows LBS Press the My Choice button repeatedly to select the weight measurements you wish to use Press the Start button Setting the Remind End Signal The Remind End Signal can be set On or Off 1 Press the My Choice button and then press 3 The display shows REMIND END SIGNAL ON OFF PRESS MY CHOICE Press the My Choice button to select ON The display shows ON Press the Start button The display returns to the time of day To turn Remind End Signal off repeat steps 1 3 above 10 Setting the Clock AM PM 1 Press the Clock button The display will show SELECT AM PM 2 To select AM or PM press the Clock button 3 Use the number buttons to enter the current time You must press at least three numbers to set the clock For example if the current time is 5 00 enter 5 0 0 The display will show 500 AM or PM 4 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 Setting the Daylight Saving Time adjustment 1 Press the My Choi
13. 9 PM Safety Important Safety Instructions continued Do not mount over a sink i Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance when it is in Do not store this appliance outdoors Do not use near water for operation 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 efficiency of the oven Do not immerse cord or plug in water e 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 IM PO RTANT G RO U N DI NG e To reduce the risk of fire in the oven a Do not overcook food Watch appliance carefully if paper plastic INSTRUCTIONS or other combustible materials are inside b Remove wire twist ties from plastic cooking bags before placing This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical e If materials inside oven should ignite keep the oven door closed turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel If the door is opened the fire may spread e This over the range oven was designed for use over ranges no wider than 76 2 cm 30 inches It may be installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment
14. Check to see if packing material or other material is stuck to the door seal Check for door damage Press Cancel twice and re enter all cooking instructions The power goes off before the set time has elapsed 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 ENJOY YOUR COOKING PRESS MY CHOICE FOR PERSONAL OPTIONS Reset the clock and any cooking instructions Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuse The food is cooking too slowly Make sure the oven is on its own 20 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 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 Clean the turntable roller ring and oven floor Make sure the turntable and roller ring are positioned correctly 29 Using your microwave causes TV or radio interference 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 Keep
15. DE68 00356G fm Page 30 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM Appendix How to Clean the Outside Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the micro wave Case Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth Rinse and then dry Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth Control Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cloth Dry thoroughly Do not use cleaning sprays large amounts of soap and water abrasives or sharp objects on the panel they can damage it Some paper towels can also scratch the control panel Door Surface It s important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave Use only mild nonabrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth Rinse well Bottom Clean off the grease and dust on the bottom often Use a solution of warm water and detergent 30 1 2 3 2 Light Bulb Replacement Cooktop Light Replace the burned out bulb with a 40 watt incandescent bulb To replace the bulb s first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug Remove the screw at the front of the light cover and lower the cover Be sure the bulb s to be replaced are cool before removing After breaking the adhesive seal remove the bulb by gently turning Put in new bulb Replace the light cover and screw Connect electrical power to the o
16. End Signal Setting the Clock AM PM Setting the Daylight Saving Time adjustment Setting and Using the Custom Cook Button Using the Kitchen Timer Using the Pause Cancel Button Using the Help Button Using the One Minute Button Using the Sensor Cook Buttons Using the Sensor Reheat Button Using the Power Defrosting Button Using the Handy Helper Button Using the Kids Meals Button Using the Snack Bar Button Setting Cooking Times 8 Po Using the More Less Buttons Turning the Turntable On Off 00000000 ONDDO 0 UN How to Use the Shelf When Microwaving z Setting the Child Protection Lock 16 Cooking Instructions 17 Cooking Utensils Testing Utensils Cooking Technigues General Tips Auto Sensor Cook Utensils 8 Cover For Sensor ROOD IMPOR cacas 3 19 Sensor Recipes Cooking Guide Recipes Appendix Troubleshooting Guide Care and Cleaning How to Clean the Outside Light Bulb Replacement 29 Exhaust Feature 30 Specifications aol Warranty 32 Gu a R pida 33 Quick Reference i c6 cceciscssesiccsecensriscivescasstesicessteactedeessisensesateviseicecsvansed 33 e 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
17. LE AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To obtain warranty service please contact SAMSUNG at SAMSUNG CUSTOMER CARE CENTER 400 Valley Road Suite 201 Mt Arlington NJ 07856 Tel 973 601 6000 Fax 973 601 6001 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 and www SAMSUNGUSA com 410 Q SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 34 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM Gu a R pida Funci n Ajuste de Reloj Cocinado Fase simple Cocinado Un Minuto Descongelar R pidamente Ajuste de Niveles de Poder y Tiempo de Cocinado Recalentami ento del Sensor Handy Helper Kids Meals Snack Bar Operaci n Presione CLOCK Para seleccionar AM o PM presione CLOCK Use botones num ricos para seleccionar hora Presione CLOCK de nuevo Use botones num ricos para seleccionar tiempo Seleccione nivel de poder o deje alto Presione START Presione el bot n ONE MINUTE por cada minuto de cocci n El tiempo se vera en pantalla y el horno comenzara Presione POWER DEFROST Ingrese el peso del alimento presionando el bot n de POWER DEFROST repetidamente o con los botones num ricos Despu s de med
18. R DATE PURCHASED PURCHASED FROM Warranty service can only be performed by a Samsung Authorized Ser vice Center If you should reguire 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 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 or go on line to WWW SAMSUNGSUPPORT COM Setting Up Your Microwave Oven 1 Plug the cord into a grounded outlet Once plugged in the display on your oven will show ENJOY YOUR COOKING PRESS MY CHOICE FOR PERSONAL OPTIONS Open the oven door by pulling the handle on the right side of the door 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 securely in the center of the pre assembled roller guide 910 E SA ZS SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 8 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM Your New Microwave oven Control Panel Buttons 1 Sensor Reheat p 12 2 Power Defrost p 13 Sets weight of food to be defrosted 3 Sensor Cook Buttons p 12 Sensor settings to cook popular foods 4 Handy Helper Kids Meals Snack Bar p 13 Selects type of dish to be reheated 5 More Less p 15 Increase or decrease cooking time 6 Number Buttons Power Sensor Custom One Set cooking times or amounts and power levels other tha
19. alified electrician or servicer if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you are not sure if the appliance is properly grounded Do not use an extension cord with this appliance If the power cord is too short have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance Y WARNING Do not cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord under any circumstances NOTE Connect the oven only to a 20A or over dedicated circuit THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under certain conditions see page 16 Take care to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in use Clean the underside of the microwave often Do not allow grease to build up on the microwave or the fan filters e Inthe event of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven smother a flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid a cookie sheet or a flat tray Use care when cleaning the vent fan filters Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners may damage the filters Do not prepare flaming foods under the microwave when the fan is operating Never leave surface units beneath your microwave oven unattended at high heat settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is operating To minimize automatic fan operation use ade
20. ccasionally to prevent overcooking Arrange unevenly shaped foods such as chicken pieces or chops with ith ki h hot d hould the thicker meatier parts toward the outside of the turntable where they Foods with a non porous skin such as potatoes or hot dogs shou receive more microwave energy To prevent overcooking place thin or be pierced to prevent bursting delicate parts toward the center of the turntable e Frying with heating oil or fat is not recommended Fat and oil can Shielding suddenly boil over and cause severe burns Shield food with narrow strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking Some ingredients heat faster than others For example the jelly Areas that need shielding include poultry wing tips the ends of poultry inside a jelly doughnut will be hotter than the dough Keep this in legs and corners of square baking dishes Use only small amounts of mind to avoid burns aluminum foil Larger amounts can damage your oven ee 4 Home canning in the microwave oven is not recommended because Tu rning all harmful bacteria may not be destroyed by the microwave heating Turn foods over midway through cooking to expose all parts to micro process aa SS especially Pon arg Nems suchas Although microwaves do not heat the cookware the heat is from the S x food often transferred to the cookware Always use pot holders when tanding removing food from the microwave and instruct children to do the Foods cooked i
21. ce button and then 4 The display will show DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ON OFF PRESS MY CHOICE 2 Press the My Choice button to select ON Press again to select OFF 3 Press the Start button Time of day will advance one hour If OFF is selected time will go back one hour If the clock is set for standard time this function allows convenient time changes without needing to reset the clock Daylight Saving Time begins for most of the United States at 2 a m on the first Sunday of April and reverts to Standard time at 2 a m on the last Sunday of October 410 M A SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 11 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM Operation Setting and Using the Custom Cook Button The Custom Cook button memorizes the time and power setting for a particular food Programming the Custom Cook button 1 Press the Custom Cook button Press the button twice to delete the previous Custom setting The display shows ENTER COOKING TIME AND POWER 2 Use the Number buttons to enter the amount of cooking time The display will show the amount of time you have set 3 Press Power Level button and use the Number buttons to enter the power level The display will show the power level you have set You can set the power level from 0 to 9 1 gt Warm 6 Simmer 2 Low 7 Medium High 3 Defrost 8 Reheat 4 Medium Low 9 Saut 5 Medium 0 High 4 Press the Custom Cook button again The display will rea
22. clean Wipe all spills with a damp time You should use this function to adjust the degree of cooking to cloth suit your personal taste This oven is designed for household use only Utensils amp Cover For Sensor Cooking To obtain good cooking results with this function follow the directions for selecting appropriate containers and covers in the charts in this book Always use microwave safe containers and cover them with their lids or with plastic wrap When using plastic wrap turn back one corner to allow steam to escape at the proper rate Always cover with the lid intended for the utensil being used If the utensil does not have its own lid use plastic wrap e Fill containers at least half full Foods that require stirring or rotating should be stirred or turned toward the end of the Sensor Cook cycle after the time has started to count down on the display 20 910 A SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 21 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM Cooking Instructions Sensor Cooking Guide Follow the instructions below when sensor cooking different types of food Food Popcorn Potatoes Beverage Frozen Dinner Pizza Reheat Frozen Vegetables Amount 3 0 3 5 oz 1 package 1to6EA 4 to 8 oz 8 to 14 oz 1 to 3 Slices 1 to 4 servings Procedure Use only one microwave only bag of popcorn at a time Use caution when removing and opening hot bag from oven Let o
23. connect power at the main fuse or cir cuit breaker panel or pull the plug Remove the top grille by removing the 2 screws that hold it in place Slide the filter towards the front of the oven and remove it Reusable Grease Filters Reusable Grease Filters The metal filters trap grease released by foods on the cooktop They also prevent flames from foods on the cooktop from damaging the inside of the microwave For this reason the filters must ALWAYS be in place when the vent fan is used The grease filters should be cleaned once a month or as needed Removing and Cleaning the Filters mn To remove slide it to the left using the tab Pull it down and out To clean the grease filters soak and then swish them around in hot Remove 2 grille screws to remove the grill water and detergent Don t use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal Light brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt Rinse shake and let them dry before replacing To replace slide the filters in the frame slot on the left of the opening Pull up and to the right to lock into place i Screws uk 31 4 910 E A SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 32 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM ni Appendix Installing Charcoal Filter To install a new filter remove plastic and other outer
24. croutons grated parmesan cheese to taste 2 tablespoons brandy optional 1 1 Combine butter and onions in 3 guart casserole Cover with lid Microwave at HIGH 0 for 8 to 9 minutes or use Sensor Fresh Vegetable 2 Stir in broth water Worcestershire sauce salt and pepper cover Microwave at HIGH 0 for 5 minutes and at MEDIUM 5 for 5 minutes or use Sensor Reheat Stir in brandy Let stand covered for 5 minutes before serving Serve with croutons and cheese Snap Crackle Popcorn Balls 10 to 15 balls 30 sguare caramel candies 1 1 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon butter or magarine 1 pkg 3 5 oz microwave popcorn 1 1 Combine caramel water and butter in 4 cup glass bowl Microwave at HIGH 0 for 2 to 3 minutes until melted Stir until smooth Set aside 2 Place popcorn on turntable Microwave at HIGH 0 for 2 to 3 minutes or use Sensor Popcorn 3 Place popcorn in bowl Pour caramel mixture over popcorn toss until completely coated and cool enough to handle Using buttered hands form into 3 inch balls 4 Cool on waxed paper Serve immediately 910 A SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 23 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM Cooking Instructions Peas With Lettuce 4 servings 2 cups fresh shelled green peas 1 3 cup thinly sliced celery 2 tablespoons water 3 cups shredded head lettuce 1 tablespoon butter or magarine 1 tablespoon all purpose flour 1 2 teaspoon sugar 1 4 teaspoon salt 1 4 cup
25. d CUSTOM RECIPE SAVED Using the Custom Cook button Press the Custom Cook button then press Start button You can check the power level while cooking is in progress by pressing the Power Level button Using the Kitchen Timer 1 Use the Number buttons to set the length of time you want the timer to run 2 Press the Kitchen Timer button 3 The display counts down and beeps when the time has elapsed 11 Using the Pause Cancel Button The Pause Cancel button allows you to clear instructions you have entered lt also allows you to pause the oven s cooking cycle so that you can check the food To pause the oven during cooking press Pause Cancel button once To restart press Start button To stop cooking erase instructions and return the oven display to the time of day press Pause Cancel button twice To clear instructions you have just entered press Pause Cancel button once then re enter the instructions To cancel a timer setting press Pause Cancel button once Using the Help Button Your microwave offers helpful instructions for many procedures 1 When you need feature information and helpful hints press the Help button and then press the button that you want to get information on Help information is available in 3 languages English French and Spanish Using the One Minute Button This button offers a convenient way to heat food in one minute incre ments at the High power level
26. e gt 2 Switch places after the time This could damage the microwave Use pot holders when handling the shelf it may be hot Do not use the shelf when cooking popcorn Ni EN Switch after 1 2 time T a after 1 2 time Food microwaves best when placed on the turntable or on the shelf in the lower position led ac A am remove the shelf unless you are reheating on Setting the Child Protection Lock You can lock your microwave oven so it can t be used by unsupervised children 1 Press the My Choice Button and the 5 button at the same time for 3 seconds For best results Uneven results The display shows CHILD LOCK ON 2 The display returns to the time of day The shelf gives you the option to reheat more than one dish of food at At this point the microwave oven cannot be used until it is unlocked To the same time unlock it repeat steps 1 2 above ye ge A HN 2 level reheating e 0 G Q SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 18 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM Cooking Instructions Cooking Utensils Not Recommended Glass jars and bottles Regular glass is too thin to be used in a Recommended Use microwave and can shatter Glass and glass ceramic bowls and dishes Use for heatingor Paper bags These are a fire hazard except for popcorn bags that cooking are designed for microwave use e Microwavable browning dish Use to brown the exteri
27. e 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 and the display will read TURN THE FOOD OVER Open the oven door and turn the food over Press the Start button to resume defrosting Note Even if you do not turn the food over when TURN THE FOOD OVER is displayed See page 26 for the Power Defrosting Guide 13 Using the Handy Helper Button 1 3 Press the Handy Helper button corresponding to the food you are cooking The display shows Melt Chocolate 1cup chips Press the Handy Helper button repeatedly to select the item you want Refer to the Handy Helper Chart below Press the Number 1 or 2 button to select the serving size you want Only the 1 button serving is available for Soften Cream Cheese and Melt Chocolate items Refer to the Handy Helper Chart below for the serving Press the Start button to begin cooking Handy Helper Chart Item Weight Remarks Melt 1 cup e Place chocolate chips or square in a Chocolate chips microwave safe dish e Stir well at half time when the oven beeps and re start the oven Soften Cream 1 Unwrap cream cheese and place on Cheese package microwave safe dish Cut in half 8 oz vertically e Letstand 1 2 minutes Melt Butter 1 stick Remove wrapping and cut butter in half 1 4 Ib vertically 2 sticks Place butter
28. etermines the proper time and power level by detecting these gases from the food eliminating the need to set the cooking time and power level When you cover a container with its lid or plastic wrap during Sensor Cooking the Auto Sensor will detect the gases generated after the container has been saturated with steam It its not advisable to use the auto sensor cooking feature on a continuous cooking operation i e one cooking operation immediately after another Install the oven in a well ventilated location for proper cooling and airflow and to ensure the sensor will operate accurately Shortly before cooking ends the remaining cooking time will begin er To avoid poor results do nae the Auto sensor when the room its count down This will be a good time for you to rotate or stir the ambient temperature is too high or too low food for even cooking if it is necessary Do not use volatile detergent to clean your oven Gas resulting from Before auto sensor cooking food may be seasoned with herbs this detergent may affect the sensor spices or browning sauces A word of caution though salt or sugar Avoid placing the oven near high moisture or gas emitting may cause burn spots on food so these ingredients should be added appliances since this will interfere with the proper performance of after cooking the Auto Sensor The More Less function pad is used to increase or decrease cooking Always keep the inside of the oven
29. fm Page 27 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM Cooking Instructions Recipes Beef and Barley Stew 1 lbs beef stew cubes cut into 2 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 Ye cup barley 1 bay leaf 1 4 tsp pepper 1 pkg 9 10 oz frozen peas thawed 1 In a 2 quart casserole combine beef onion flour and Worcestershire mix well Cover with lid Cook at High for 6 to 8 minutes 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 27 Broccoli and Cheese Casserole Va cup butter or margarine 1 4 cup chopped onion 1 Tbs flour Ya tsp salt 1 4 tsp dry mustard 1 8 tsp pepper 1 cups milk V 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 2 In a 2 quart casserole cook butter and onion at High for 1 to 2 minutes until onion is soft stirring once Add flour salt mustard and pepper mix well Cook at High for 30 to 60 seconds until mixtu
30. h so they are covered with the beans Cover and microwave at HIGH 0 for 11 to 13 minutes or use Sensor Reheat Stir until smooth O A SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 24 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM Cooking Instructions Cooking Guide Guide for Cooking Poultry in Your Microwave e Place poultry on a microwave safe roasting rack in a microwave safe Guide for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave dish Place meat on a microwave safe roasting rack in a microwave safe Cover poultry with wax paper to prevent spattering dish Use aluminum foil to shield bone tips thin meat areas or areas that Start meat fat side down Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield start to overcook hi i l l any pene lips ar Mim meat arkas Check the temperature in several places before letting the poultry e Check the temperature in several places before letting the meat stand the recommended time stand the recommended time e The following temperatures are removal temperatures The Food Cook Time Power Level Directions temperature of the food will rise during the standing time Whole SR Food Cook Time Power Level Directions Chicken 6 9 min lb 180 down on roasting rack Cover with wax paper Turn over Roast Cooking Time Place roast fat side down on Up to 4 lbs Power Level Medium when the cooking time is half Beef 7 11 min lb for 1459F roasting rack Cover with wax High 7 up Co
31. han HIGH press POWER LEVEL and use the number buttons to enter the power level Press START to begin cooking Press button that corresponds to the food you are cooking for example POTATO The display will show the food you have chosen and the oven will start automatically Press SENSOR REHEAT The display will show REHEAT and the oven will start automatically Press HANDY HELPER KIDS MRALS SNACK BAR repeatedly to select type of dish to reheat To increase serving size press the corresponding number button Press START to begin cooking 910 V SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 35 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM Memo 35 Q SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 36 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM Memo 36 a A SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 37 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM ELECTRONICS SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC HEADOUARTERS 105 CHALLENGER ROAD RIDGEFIELD PARK NEW JERSEY 07660 0511 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 www samsungusa com Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Printed in Korea 410
32. io tiempo voltee el alimento y presiones START para re iniciar Use botones num ricos para tiempo de cocci n Para seleccionar nivel de poder presione los botones num ricos Presione START para empezar a cocinar Presione SENSOR REHEAT repetidamente para selec cionar tipo de platillo Para incrementar tama o de porci n presione los botones num ricos Presione START para comenzar Presione HANDY HELPER KIDS MEALS SNACK BAR repetidamente pare selec cionar tipo de platillo Para incrementar tama o de porci n presione los botones num ricos Presione START para comenzar Guick Reference Feature Set Clock One Stage Cooking One Minute Cooking Power Defrost Set Cooking Time and Power Levels Sensor Cook Buttons Sensor Reheat Handy Helper Kids Meals Snack Bar N N J PA EI Operation Press CLOCK To select AM or PM press CLOCK Use number buttons to enter the current time Press CLOCK again Use number buttons to set cooking time Set power level or leave at High Press START Press the ONE MINUTE button once for each minute of cooking The time will display and the oven will start Press POWER DEFROST Enter weight of food by pressing POWER DEFROST button repeatedly or using the number buttons When the oven beeps turn food over Press START to resume defrosting cycle Use number buttons to set cooking time To set power level at other t
33. kes 6 servings 28 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 A SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 29 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM 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 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 the plug from the outlet wait ten seconds then plug it in again Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuse Plug another appliance into the outlet if the other appliance doesn t work have a gualified electrician repair the outlet Plug the oven into a different outlet The oven s display works but the power won t come on Make sure the door is closed securely
34. ll red pepper slivered 6 7 pitted ripe olives sliced 2 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice parmesan cheese optional to taste 1 Arrange broccoli and cauliflower alternately around the edge of a 10 to 12 inch glass dish with rim Alternately place yellow sguash and zucchini in circle inside broccoli and cauliflower place carrots slices in center and arrange red pepper slivers over top Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons water Cover with vented microwave plastic wrap Microwave at HIGH 0 for 7 to 9 minutes or use Sensor Fresh Vegetable Remove wrap immediately scatter olive slices attractively over all Place butter or margarine in 1 cup glass measure and Microwave at HIGH 0 for 30 seconds to 1 minute to melt Add oregano and lemon juice Pour over vegetables Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve Franks And Beans Casserole 4 to 6 servings 1 2 cup chopped onions 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 pkg 12 16 oz frankfurters cut in guarters 1 can 16 oz baked beans 1 can 15 16 oz cannellini white kidney beans drained 1 can 15 16 oz red kidney beans drained 1 3 cup brown sugar 1 4 cup catsup 1 teaspoon yellow mustard Salt pepper and garlic power to taste 1 Combine onions and butter in 3 guart casserole Microwave at HIGH 0 for 1 to 2 minutes or until onions are soft Stir in all remaining ingredients pushing frankfurters to the bottom of dis
35. m 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 lbs Remove 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 26 Notes 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 crystals have thawed Shielding roasts and steaks with small pieces of foil prevents the edges from cooking before the center of the food has defrosted Use narrow flat smooth strips of aluminum foil to cover the edges and thinner sections of the food 910 A SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G
36. missing or broken call your dealer registration owner s Microwave oven card manual installation nstaliaiio top template wall template instructions lt gt roller guide ring Part No DE97 00368A C hardware kit Part No DE92 90505E glass tray Part No DE74 20002B charcoal filter Part No DE63 30016D LIT shelf Part No DE97 00369A gt exhaust adaptor Part No DE92 90242A grease filters Part No DE63 00196A a 6 Q SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 7 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM Your New Microwave oven 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 Samsung Electronics America Inc at 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 or register on line at WWW SAMSUNGUSA COM When contacting Samsung please provide the specific model and serial number information which is usually located in the cavity of the product Please record these numbers below along with the other reguested 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 receipt as a proof of purchase if warranty ser vice is needed MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBE
37. n Night Off Press to turn the Light On Night Off button on or off Press Light On Night Off once for on light twice for the night light and three times to turn the light off 16 Turning the Vent Fan Turbo Hi Low Off The vent fan removes steam and other vapors from surface cooking Press Vent Fan Turbo Hi Low Off button once for turbo fan speed twice for high fan speed and three times for low fan speed or four times to turn the fan off Note The Vent Fan protects the microwave from too much heat rising from the cooktop below it It automatically turns on if it senses too much heat If you have turned the fan on you may find that you cannot turn it off The fan will automatically turn off when the internal parts are cool It may stay on for 30 minutes or more after the cooktop and microwave controls are turned off The Vent Fan will operate only in Hi Low Off mode while the micro wave is working 910 Q SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 17 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM Operation How to Use the Shelf When Shelf and Reheating Microwaving To reheat on 2 levels or to reheat 2 dishes on the lower level Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the 1 Multiply reheat time by 1 microwave to prevent damage to the oven from arcing Do not use a microwave browning dish on the shelf The shelf could overheat Do not use the oven with the shelf on the microwave floor b l
38. n high 7 Defrost Reheat Cook Minute 7 Power Level p 1 5 Press this pad to set a power level other than high Popcorn Potato Beverage 8 Clock am pm p 10 z S at Sets current time Diner Reheat Breast 9 Light On Night Off Button p 16 10 Turntable On Off Button p 16 Frozen Frozen Fresh Vegetables Breakfast Vegetables 11 One Minute p 11 Press once for every minute of cooking at High power Handy Kids Snack 12 My Choice p 9 Helper Meals Bar Press to set non cooking feature 13 Custom Cook p 11 Press twice to program your favorite recipe Press once to cook with that recipe 14 Start Press to start cooking 15 Kitchen Timer p 11 Sets kitchen or convenience timer 16 Pause Cancel p 11 Kenon Press to pause oven or correct a mistake 17 Help p 11 Press to see help information about the feature you are using 18 Vent Fan Turbo Hi Low Off Button p 16 Turntable On Off Turbo Vent 4 4 A SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 9 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM Operation Turning on the Power and Selecting a Display Language The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet or after there has been an interruption in power the display shows after four seconds ENJOY YOUR COOKING PRESS MY CHOICE FOR PER SONAL OPTIONS 1 Press My Choice button immediately after plugging in your microwave The display will show PRESS 1 4 TO SELECT VARIOUS OPTIONS 2 Press 1 button
39. n the microwave build up internal heat and continue to same cook for a few minutes after the oven stops Let foods stand to complete A cooking especially foods such as roasts and whole vegetables Roasts Making candy in the microwave is not recommended as candy can need this time to complete cooking in the center without overcooking the heat to very high temperatures Keep this in mind to avoid injury 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 Venting After covering dish with plastic wrap you vent plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape 19 910 A SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 20 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM Cooking Instructions Auto Sensor Cook Important PRS Auto allows yAn D Eor Ano o Y detect After installing the oven and plugging into an electrical outlet do not 9 g 9 9 unplug the power cord The gas sensor needs time to stabilize in When cooking food many kinds of gases are generated The Auto order to cook satisfactorily Sensor d
40. nd delivered new in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a limited warranty period of One 1 Year Parts and Labor Ten 10 Years Parts Warranty for Magnetron This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase and is valid only on products purchased and used in the United States To receive warranty service the purchaser must contact SAMSUNG for problem determination and service procedures Warranty service can only be performed by a SAMSUNG authorized service center The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG s authorized service center SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty or ninety 90 days whichever is longer In home service will be provided during the warranty labor period subject to availability within the contiguous United States In home service is not available in all areas To receive in home service the product must be unobstructed and accessible to service personnel If during in home service repair can no
41. ok until juices run clear Boneless Rare paper Turn over when and meat near the bone is no 8 12 min lb for 160 F cooking time is half up Let longer pink Let stand 5 10 Up to 4 Ibs Medium stand 10 minutes minutes v A lb ter 10 F Chicken Cooking Time Place chicken bone side Power Level High 0 for Pieces 6 9 min lb down on dish with the first 5 minos en 180 F dark meat thickest portions towards the Medium 5 3 Up to 2 lbs 170 light meat outside of the dish Cover i Power Level Medium with wax paper Turn over Pork Cooking Time Place roast fat side down on High 7 when the cooking time is half Boneless 11 15 min lb for 170 F roasting rack Cover with up Cook until juices run clear or bone in Well Done vented plastic wrap Turn and meat near the bone is no Power Level High 0 for over when cooking time is longer pink Let stand 5 10 Up to 4 Ibs first 5 minutes then half up Let stand 10 minutes minutes Medium 5 O A SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 25 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM 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 Food Steaks Up to 1 5 Ibs
42. on microwave safe dish 1 2 Ib cover with wax paper e Let stand 1 2 minutes then stir 910 A SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 14 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM Operation Using the Kids Meals Button 1 2 3 Press the Kids Meals button corresponding to the food you are cooking The display shows CHICKEN NUGGETS Press the Kids Meals button repeatedly to select the item you want Refer to the Kids Meals Chart below Press the Number 1 or 2 button to select the serving size you want Refer to the Kids Meals Chart below for the serving Press the Start button to begin cooking Kids Meals Chart Item Weight Remarks Chicken 4 50z Puta paper towel on top of plate and Nuggets 6 7 oz arrange nuggets in spoke fashion Do not cover Let stand 1 minute after heating Hot Dogs 2 EA e Prick hot dogs place on plate When the 4 EA oven beeps add buns and re start the oven French Fries 4 5 oz e Place 2 paper towels on microwave safe 6 7 OZ plate and arrange french fries on towels do not overlap e Blot with additional paper towel after removal from oven Frozen 1 EA e Place frozen sandwich in susceptor sleeve Sandwiches 2 EA which is in package and put on plate Note Hot Dogs For the best texture buns should be added to hot dogs when the oven beeps 14 Using the Snack Bar Button 1 3 Press the Snack Bar button c
43. or of small Styrofoam plates and cups These can melt and leave an items such as steaks chops or pancakes Follow the directions unhealthy residue on food propa E win your Browning art Plastic storage and food containers Containers such as e Microwavable plastic wrap Use to retain steam Leave a small margarine tubs can melt in the microwave opening for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food Metal utensils These can damage your oven Remove all metal before cooking 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 Testing Utensils not use recycled paper towels which may contain metal and can catch fire If you are not sure whether a dish is microwave safe or not you can per Paper plates and cups Use for short term heating at low form this test temperatures Do not use recycled paper which may contain metal 1 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 Fill a 1 cup glass measuring cup with water and put it inside your oven next to the dish you want to test Limited Use Aluminum foil Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking of exposed areas U
44. orresponding to the food you are cooking The display shows NACHOS Press the Snack Bar button repeatedly to select the item you want Refer to the Snack Bar Chart below Press the Number 1 or 2 button to select the serving size you want Only the 1 button serving is available for Nachos Refer to the Snack Bar Chart below for the serving Press Start button to begin cooking Snack Bar Chart Item Weight Remarks Nachos 1 serving e Place tortilla chips on plate without overlapping Sprinkle evenly with cheese Contents 2 cups tortilla chips 1 3 cup grated cheese Chicken Wings 5 6 0z Use pre cooked refrigerated chicken 7 8 oz wings e Place chicken wings around plate in spoke fashion and cover with wax paper Potato Skins 1cooked e Cut cooked potato into 4 even wedges potato Scoop or cut out potato flesh leaving 2 cooked about 1 4 of skin potatoes Place skins in spoke fashion around plate Sprinkle with bacon onions and cheese Do not cover Cheese Sticks 5 7 pcs Place cheese sticks on plate in spoke 8 10 pcs fashion Donot cover 9410 A SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 15 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM Operation Setting Cooking Times 8 Power Levels Your microwave allows you to set up to three different stages of cooking each with its own time length and power level The power level lets you control the heating intensity f
45. peas lima beans etc will cook faster than larger ones Whole vegetables such as potatoes acorn squash 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 910 A SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 26 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM Cooking Instructions Power Defrosting Guide Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food Standard Food Amount Procedure Roast 2 5 6 0 lbs Start with the food placed fat side down Beef Pork After each stage turn the food over and shield any war
46. quate sized cookware and use high heat on surface units only when necessary Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID To reduce the risk of injury to persons 1 Do not overheat the liquid 2 Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it 3 Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks 4 After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container 5 Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS t ole S a SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 6 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM Contents SA E Y ssd v a sissk ssa kaa ok k an lo aa Tiav ana ka ConNtentS E E sk in a a la Your New Microwave oven Checking Parts 0 ee Warranty and Service Information Setting Up Your Microwave Oven Control Panel Buttons Operation secorir crisisen Secccteeectckdecececdacetess aeaiee iiaia Turning on the Power and Selecting a Display Language Using the My Choice feature ce eee Selecting the Display Weight Setting the Remind
47. re boils Stir in milk until smooth 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 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 A SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 28 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM Cooking Instructions Warm Potato Salad 2 lbs small red potatoes cut into V2 inch pieces 4 slices bacon uncooked cut into 42 inch pieces 1 4 cup chopped onion 2 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 1 tsp flour Ya tsp celery seed 1 8 tsp pepper 2 Tbs apple cider vinegar 1 Ina 2 quart casserole combine potatoes and 1 4 cup water Cover with lid Cook at High until potatoes are tender 7 10 minutes stir twice Drain and set aside to cool slightly 2 In a medium bowl cook bacon at High until crisp 212 312 minutes 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 112 21 minutes stir once 4 Stir in sugar salt flour celery seed and pepper Cook at High until mixture boils 30 40 seconds Stir in vinegar and cup water Cook at High until liquid boils and thickens slightly 1 2 minutes stir once Add bacon to dressing Pour dressing over potatoes Stir well Ma
48. recooked food All food should be precooked and at refrig erator temperature To use sensor reheating 1 Press Sensor Reheat button The display will show REHEAT and the oven will start automatically If you want to adjust the heating time use the More Less buttons See page 15 for more information on the More Less buttons If you want to check the current time while reheating press the Clock button See page 22 for the Sensor Reheat Guide O A SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 13 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM Operation Using the Power Defrosting Button To thaw frozen food set the weight of the food and the microwave auto matically sets the defrosting time power level and standing time The Power Defrost function will automactically activate when defrosting foods that weigh less than 1 0 Ibs The Auto Defrost function will automatically activate when desfrosting foods that weigh over 1 0 Ibs 3 4 Please note that Power Defrost function function that defrosts foods which weigh more than 1 0 Ibs will take several minutes longer than the Power Defrost function function that defrosts foods which weigh less than 1 0 lbs Press the Power Defrost button The display shows 0 5 LB 0 2Kg if you have set your oven for metric measure To set the weight of your food press the Power Defrost button repeatedly This increases the weight by 0 5 Ib increments up to 6 0 Ibs You can also use th
49. rom 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 the power set at 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 gt Warm 6 Simmer 2 Low 7 Medium High 3 Defrost 8 Reheat 4 Medium Low 9 Saut 5 Medium 0 High The display shows PRESS START OR ENTER NEXT STAGE COOKING TIME 3 Press the Start button to begin cooking If you want to change the power level press Pause Cancel button before you press Start button and reenter all of the instructions Some recipes require different stages of cooking at different tempera tures You can set multiple stages of cooking with your microwave 15 Multi stage Cooking 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in the One Stage Cooking section on the previous page The display shows PRESS START OR ENTER NEXT STAGE COOKING TIME When entering more than one cooking stage the Power Level button must be pressed before the second cooking stage can be entered To
50. sing too much foil can damage your oven so be careful 9 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 he water should be warm and the dish you are testing should be cool If melt the dish is warm then it is absorbing microwave energy and is not E acceptable for use in the microwave Straw wicker and wood Use only for short term heating as they can be flammable Press the One Minute button once to heat them for one minute at High power 18 9 910 E A SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 19 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM Cooking Instructions Cooking Technigues General Tips Stirring Dense foods such as potatoes take longer to heat than lighter Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute foods Foods with a delicate texture should be heated at a low power heat evenly Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and level to avoid becoming tough heats more guickly so stir from the outside to the center The oven will turn off when you open the door to stir your food Altitude and the type of cookware you are using can affect cooking A t time When using a new recipe use the minimum cooking time and rrangemen check the food o
51. t be completed it may be necessary to remove repair and return the product If in home service is unavailable SAMSUNG may elect at our option to provide for transportation of our choice to and from a SAMSUNG authorized service center Otherwise transportation to and from the SAMSUNG authorized service center is the responsibility of the purchaser This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship encountered in normal noncommercial use of this product and shall not apply to the following including but not limited to damage which occurs in shipment delivery and installation applications and uses for which this product was not intended altered product or serial numbers cosmetic damage or exterior finish accidents abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature use of products equipment systems utilities services parts supplies accessories applications installations repairs external wiring or connectors not supplied or authorized by SAMSUNG which damage this product or result in service problems incorrect electrical line voltage fluctuations and surges customer adjustments and failure to follow operating instructions 33 cleaning maintenance and environmental instructions that are covered and prescribed in the instruction book problems caused by pest infestations and overheating or overcooking by user glass tray or turntable reduced magnetron power output
52. ven REMOVE SCREWS Oven Light Replace the burned out bulb with a 40 watt incandescent bulb 1 To replace the oven light first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug Remove the top grille by taking out the 2 screws on the front of outer case See page 31 for the Removing Charcoal Filter that hold it in place Next remove the screw located above the door near the center of the oven that secures the light housing Remove the housing and bulb Insert new bulb Replace the light housing and screw Replace the top grille and 2 screws Connect electrical power to the oven ole S SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 31 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM Appendix Exhaust Feature The Vent Fan Charcoal Filter The exhaust fan has 2 metal reusable grease filter The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned It must be replaced 5 charcoal l se used for removing smoke and odors in case the If the oven is installed on the wall or cabinet and not vented to the out an is not vented outside side the air will be recirculated through a disposable charcoal filter that Charcoal Filter helps remove smoke and odors The charcoal filter should be replaced when it is noticeably dirty or dis colored usually after 6 to 12 months depending on hood usage Removing Charcoal Filter To remove the charcoal filter dis
53. ven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again Prick each potato several times with fork Place on turntable in spoke like fashion Let stand 3 5 minutes Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again Use measuring cup or mug do not cover Place the beverage in the oven After heating stir well Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again Remove food from outer wrapping and follow box instructions for covering and standing Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again Put 1 3 slices of pizza on a microwave safe plate with wide end of slice towards the outside edge of the plate Do not let slices overlap Do not cover Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again Place frozen vegetables in microwave safe ceramic glass or plastic dish and add 2 4 Tbs water Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap during cooking and stir before standing Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again Food Amount Chicken 8 to 16 oz breast Frozen 4 to 8 oz Breakfast Fresh 1to 4 cups Vegetables Notes 21 Procedure Place chicken breasts on a microwave safe plate and cover with wax paper Cook to an internal temperature of 170 degrees F Follow package instructions for covering and standing Use this pad for frozen sandwich breakfast entree pancakes waffles etc Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again Place fresh vegetables in microwa
54. vesafe ceramic glass or plastic dish and add 2 4 Tbs water Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap during cooking and stir before standing Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again Desired food temperature varies from person to person Use the More Less button to fit your temperature preference 910 A SMH7178ST D DE68 00356G fm Page 22 Thursday March 25 2004 1 29 PM Cooking Instructions Sensor Reheat Guide Follow the instructions below when sensor reheating different types of food Food Procedure Plate of food Amount Use only pre cooked refrigerated foods Cover plate with vented plastic wrap or waxed paper tucked under plate If food is not as hot as you prefer after heating with SENSOR REHEAT continue heating using time and power e Contents 3 4 oz meat poultry or fish up to 6 oz with bone 1 2 cup starch potatoes pasta rice etc 1 2 cup vegetables about 3 4 oz 1 serving 1 plate 1 to 4 servings Casserole Use only refrigerated foods Cover plate with lid or vented plastic wrap If food is not as hot as you prefer after heating with SENSOR REHEAT continue heating using time and power Stir foods once before serving Pasta Reheat 22 Sensor Recipes French Onion Soup 4 servings 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 3 cups about 3 medium sliced onions 3 cups beef broth 1 cup water 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Salt pepper

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