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1. cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven _43 ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 43 2012 05 21 M 5 10 48 AAAG S LOUCE AUN CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN The display and or me oven is not Evora aes Mieke A Make sure the plug is properly connected to a grounded outlet If the wall outlet is controlled by a wall switch make sure the wall switch is turned on Remove the plug from the outlet wait ten seconds and plug it in again Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuses Plug a different appliance into the outlet If the other appliance doesn t work call a qualified electrician to repair the wall outlet me the oven into a different outlet Make sure the door is closed securely Check if any packaging material or anything else is stuck in the door seal Check if the door is damaged Touch Cancel twice and enter all the cooking instructions again If there was a power outage the time indicator will display 68 88 If no power outage occurred remove the plug from the outlet wait ten seconds and plug it in again Reset the clock and any cooking instructions Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuses ah IN z ane hes Ane Ge te Swe fapana Peet ey TE EIS A eana SEa Make sure the oven has its own 20 amp circuit line Operating A Aa another appliance on the same circuit can cause a voltage drop or If n
2. Do not mount over a sink Do not pull or excessively bend the power cord Do not twist or tie the power cord Do not hook the power cord over a metal object place a heavy object on the power cord insert the power cord between objects or push the power cord into the space behind the appliance This may result in electric shock or fire Do not pull the power cord when you unplug the oven Unplug the oven by pulling the plug only Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire A When the power plug or power cord is damaged contact your nearest service center for a replacement or repair 6_ safety information 2012 05 21 0 5 10 15 an a i ar ah IN A INSTALLATION CAUTIONS ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 7 Position the oven so that the plug is easily accessible Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire due to electric leakage Unplug the oven when it is not being used for long periods of time or during a thunder lightning storm Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire A CRITICAL USAGE WARNINGS lf the microwave appliance is flooded please contact your nearest service center Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire Read and follow the specific Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy found in the beginning of this Safety Information Section lf the microwave generates a strange no
3. 21 Using the smart chef button 26 Using the auto cook button 29 Using the microwave setting cooking times amp power ICVEIS vtec ahaa eet eas SS 34 ESO Wins er ocd Vat ee ee alee oa ele AEE 35 Bakes ROAST eyelets See rke kiwis oe ee 35 Speed bake Roast 0 0 0000 ae 30 Speed bake roast guide 00 36 COOKWARE GUIDE Recommended cooking utensils 37 Limited use iteMS 2000 nrnna ei Not recommended 0000085 37 Testing utensils 2 2 222 4udi2 bs ecti tis of contents 11 ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 11 2012 05 21 0 5 10 15 an t b i ar setting UO your new microwave overn Be sure to follow these instructions closely so that your new microwave oven works properly CHECKING THE PARTS Carefully unpack your microwave oven and make sure you ve received all the parts shown below If your microwave oven was damaged during shipping or if you do not have all the parts contact Samsung Customer Service Refer to the WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION on page 45 Microwave oven ah IN Ceramic Enamel Tray Glass Tray Grease Filter Installed Hardware kit Manuals Screws amp Brackets User amp Installation Charcoal filter Templates Cooking Guide Low Rack Medium Rack Top amp Wall Manual High Rack 12_ setting up your new microwave oven 2012 05 21 0 5 10 16 an t b
4. Microwave user manual Pe RG BRN Ne o n h SONS ce ees 3 es Begs ee 5 ENGLISH product Please register your product at ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 1 2012 05 21 W 5 10 14 fam Ndi ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 2 f 2 CEL IE WOR DaviOr Congratulations on your new Samsung microwave oven This manual contains important information on the installation use and care of your appliance Please take time to read this manual to take full advantage of your microwave oven s many benefits and features WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur It is your responsibility to use common sense caution and care when installing maintaining and operating your microwave oven 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 the sealing surface 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 2 Hinges an
5. i ar ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 12 dh IN ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 13 SETTING UP YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 1 Open the door by pulling the handle on the right side of the door 2 Wipe the inside of the oven with a damp cloth 3 Install the pre assembled ring into the indentation at the center of the microwave oven 4 Place the glass tray securely in the center of the pre assembled roller ring Installing the metal shelf 200 When you need to use the Metal Shelf place it on the plastic hooks inside your oven and make sure it is positioned properly to avoid arcing and damaging your oven Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the microwave to prevent damage to the oven from caution AFCING setting up your new microwave oven _13 2012 05 21 1 5 10 16 an t b i ar CHECKING THE CONTROL PANEL smart Chef page 26 Speed Cook page 21 Roast page 35 Bake page 35 Speed Bake Roast page 35 Microwave page 34 Express Menu page 19 Select Stop Clear Page 17 My Settings page 15 Kitchen Timer page 17 Eco Mode page 18 Steam Clean page 18 Light Hi Lo Off page 17 Hi Lo Off Bake E Roast Brown Speed Bake Roast Defrost Express Microwave Menu 30 Sec Stop Clear Kitchen Timer My Settings Warm Hold aan Turntable Steam Clean Eco Mode On Off Hi Med Lo Off
6. mouth Make sure all cookware used in the oven is suitable for microwaving Use microwavable cookware in strict compliance with such manufacturer s recommendations Do not stand on top of the microwave or place objects such as laundry oven covers lighted candles lighted cigarettes dishes chemicals metal objects etc on the appliance Items such as a cloth may get caught in the door This may result in electric shock fire problems with the product or injury Do not operate the appliance with wet hands This may result in electric shock Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of the appliance As well as being harmful to humans it may also result in electric shock fire or problems with the product Do not place the appliance over a fragile object such as a sink or glass object This may result in damage to the sink or glass object Do not put your face or body close to the appliance while cooking or when opening the door just after cooking ake care that children do not come too close to the appliance Failing to do so may result in children burning themselves aa au Fa Ww Do not place food or heavy objects over the door when opening the door The food or object may fall and this may result in burns or injury Do not abruptly cool the door the inside of the appliance or the dish by pouring water over it during or just after cooking This may result in da
7. EGG ae i Place the egg rolls on the ceramic 5 4 servings 4 ea E ROLLS 1 serving 1 ea enamel tray then place the tray on g the high rack 2 serving 10 ea Preheat the microwave to 425 POTATO ng F Place the potato bites on the 6 4 servings 20 ea A BITES ceramic enamel tray then place the 1 serving 5 ea tray on the low rack SOT zarea eae ack 7 PRETZELS 4 servings 4 ea P then place the rack on the ceramic FROZEN 1 serving 1 ea Snamel tray Heat only one microwave popcorn bag at a time Be careful when 8 POPCORN 3 5 oz 99 grams removing the heated bag from the G microwave and opening the bag as the steam can easily burn 32_ using your microwave oven ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 32 2012 05 21 H 5 10 19 an b i ar Unwrap the butter and cut the butter stick in half lenghtwise Place the butter on a microwave safe dish G and cover with wax paper Stir well afterwards 1 stick Ib 2 sticks Ib 1 stick Ib Remove the butter from the packaging 2 sticks lb and place on a microwave safe dish Place the chocolate chips in a microwave safe dish When the microwave beeps stir well and 1 cup chips restart the microwave Unless G stirred the chocolate chips will keep their shape even when the heating time is over MELT CHOCOLATE as SOFTEN i pint Remove the lid of the carton P
8. 4 each the microwave beeps turn the 4 oz each hamburgers over and restart the microwave using your microwave oven _23 2012 05 21 0 5 10 18 an t b i ar w K E ee Place the pork chops on the high BONE IN 0 BI rack then place the rack on the 1 PORK 1 servin ene ceramic enamel tray When the F CHOPS as microwave beeps turn over the pork chops and restart the microwave Place the pork chops on the high BONELESS S 5 a rack then place the rack on the 2 PORK 1 servin a ie Ae ceramic enamel tray When the F CHOPS es microwave beeps turn over the pork chops and restart the microwave Small 1 Piece Place the pork on the low rack then place the rack on the ceramic PORK 0 5 1 Ibs 3 enamel tray When the microwave B TENDERLOIN Large 1 Piece 1 5 2 Ibs beeps turn over the pork and restart the microwave OEN Place the pizza on the medium rack 1 AAA 6 inch then place the rack on the ceramic C INDIVIDUAL Be ra 6 INCH y ee Place the pizza on the medium rack 2 iret 12 inch then place the rack on the ceramic C EOAR enamel tray 12iINCH 4 FROZEN Place the pizza on the medium rack PN INDIVIDUAL a AZ oa ees 3 DEEP DISH 6 inch then place the rack on the ceramic C E cS R enamel tray EN Place the pizza on the medium rack 4 DISO 12 inch then place the rack on the ceramic C CRYS enamel tray PIZZA Pierce the potatoes 3 times with a EN fork Place the
9. Dial the food you want to cook and then press the Select button For items you do not need to set the amount for press Start 5 Dial the amount of food and then press Start button 1 serving Wash and clean the broccoli 2 servings Prepare the florets and place in BROCCOLI 3 servings a microwave safe bowl Add 1 4 4 servings tablespoons of water 1 Tosp per 1 serving 1 2 cup serving Cover during cooking and or 5 florests stir afterwards Wash and clean the carrots Cut the 1 serving carrots into even slices and place S in a microwave safe bowl Add 1 4 CARROTS 3 servings l tablespoons of water 1 Tbsp per servings 1 serving cup serving Cover during cooking and n stir afterwards 41 FRESH 1 serving Bias uae o an GREEN eras microwave safe bowl Add 1 4 aan g BEANS ng tablespoons of water 1 Tbsp per ae a 4 servings i BR 1 serving ay cup serving Cover during cooking and PS 4 stir afterwards 1 serving Wash and clean the spinach Place 2 servings the spinach in a microwave safe SPINACH 3 servings bowl Add 1 4 tablespoons of water 4 servings 1 Tosp per serving Cover during 1 serving 1 cup cooking and stir afterwards slice the squash in half and remove SQUASH 1 2lbs 0 5 0 9kg the seeds Place the squash cut side 2 3lbs 0 9 1 4kg down in a microwave safe dish and add a cup of water 1 serving 2 servings Place the broccoli in a microwave BROCCOLI 3 servings safe bowl Add 1 4 tables
10. Press the Microwave button Use the dial to set a cooking time You can set a time from 5 second to 90 minutes If you want to set the power level to something other than High press the Select button then use the dial to enter a power level Press the Start button to begin cooking If you want to add or reduce the cooking time use the dial You can adjust the cooking time while the microwave is operating Multi stage Cooking Maximum of 2 stages Your oven allows you to set two different cooking stages each with their own time length and power level The power level lets you control the heating intensity from Warm through to High 1 m PF Y N Follow steps 1 and 2 in the One Stage Cooking section above When entering more than one cooking stage you must set the Power Level for the first cooking stage before entering the cooking time and the Power Level for the second stage Press the Select button Use the dial to set a second cooking time Press the Select button then use the dial to set the power level of the second cooking stage Press the Start button to begin cooking 34_ using your microwave oven ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 34 2012 05 21 H 5 10 19 an b i ar Z AD Y fam Ndi BROWN ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 35 Browning adds texture and taste to your recipe When browning use the middle or high rack accessories Use the middle rack when the heig
11. 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 PORCHASER 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 NONTRANSFERABLE AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY a Fa Y Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damag
12. a BEANS 3 servings microwave safe bowl Cover during z AE 4 servings cooking and stir afterwards NES A 1 serving 12 cup PN lt 3 CANNED E i VEGETABLES Ba l oe ee 2 servings Place the peas in a microwave safe PEAS 3 servings bowl Cover during cooking and stir 4 servings afterwards 1 serving cup 1 serving 2 servings Place the spinach in a microwave SPINACH 3 servings safe bowl Cover during cooking and 4 servings stir afterwards 1 serving 1 cup 1 serving a Place the beans in a microwave safe BEANS bowl Cover during cooking and stir 4 servings afterwards 1 serving 1 2 cup or 5 florests Follow the package directions for the recommended amount of NAE water needed Stir well before and ee afterwards CA GRAIN Place 0 5 cup brown rice 2cups ee ee 2 setvings water for 2 servings and 1 cup brown BROWN rice 3 cups water for 4 servings ina RICE i aoe microwave safe bowl Stir well before 1 serving cup and fluff with a fork afterwards Let Se ee stand 5 minutes before serving using your microwave oven _27 ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 27 2012 05 21 0 5 10 18 an t b i ar w K 2 servings Follow the package directions for 3 BULGUR 4 servings the recommended amount of water G 1 serving cup needed Stir well before and fluff with a fork afterwards Follow the package directions for WHOLE A
13. content The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly The rapid movement of these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks the food COOKING TECHNIQUES Stirring Stir foods such as 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 be 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 cook 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 o
14. dial 4 and select by S Low Medium and High pressing the Select button 3 i Word scroll Speed iThedetaultie Medium ee caer speed oe Remind End Signal The Remind End Signal Press My Settings dial 5 and select by wr sinata can be turned On and Off pressing the Select button wt Daylight Savings Time The time can be advanced Press My Settings dial 6 and select by Seo one hour for DST without pressing the Select button teeta ae Adjustment I AA resetting the clock gt ReviLoek This feature prevents use by Press My Settings dial 7 and select by a y unsupervised children pressing the Select button a eee ae The Demo Mode can be Press My Settings dial 8 and select by aaia turned On and Off pressing the Select button aa isek The clock can be adjusted Press My Settings dial 9 and select by so eens pressing the Select button e f there is a power Interruption you will need to reset these options SELECTING THE DISPLAY WEIGHT You can choose between pounds lbs and kilograms kg 1 Press the My Settings button dial 1 WEIGHT and then press the Select button The display shows WEIGHT 2 Dial LBS or KG 3 Press the Select button repeatedly to select the weight measurements you want to use SETTING THE 12HR 24HR ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 15 1 Press the My Settings button dial 2 12 24 HR and then press the Select button The display will show 12HR 24HR 2 Dial 12HR
15. for this cooking mode include a variety of meats and poultry as well as frozen snacks and pizza using your microwave oven _35 2012 05 21 0 5 10 19 an t b i ar ah IN w K SPEED BAKE ROAST GUIDE Use the cooking mode power levels and times in this table as guide lines for speed cooking Use oven gloves when taking the food out of the microwave a Frozen Pizza ee Individual Speed Bake 30 10 14 Place the pizza on the medium rack then place the rack on the ceramic enamel tray Frozen Pizza Tene Regular i Beef Roast rar 2 3 lbs medium speed Bake 30 1 side Speed Roast 30 2 side Roast 325 F 14 side 25 40 2 side 25 40 Place the pizza on the medium rack then place the rack on the ceramic enamel tray Brush beef lamb with oil and spice with pepper salt and paprika Place the roast on the low rack then place the rack on the ceramic enamel tray After cooking wrap in aluminium foil and let stand for 10 15 minutes st Steaks Pork 0 5 1 0 b 1 side Speed Roast 30 2 4 side Speed Roast 10 1 side Speed Roast 30 2 side Speed Roast 10 1 side 7 13 2 side 10 15 14 side 12 18 2 side 10 16 Place the steak on the high rack then place the rack on the ceramic enamel tray After cooking let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing Place the pork on the low rack
16. is ideal for large foods that require long cooking times when prepared in a conventional oven such as large roasts whole chickens etc When combination cooking use the low or middle rack to allow air to circulate completely around the dish pa ZN i Y To use combination cooking Press the Speed Bake Roast button 2 Dial Speed Bake or Speed Roast and then press Select button The display shows SET TIME 3 Use the dial to set the cooking time max time 60 min and then press then Select button The display shows SET POWER Use the dial to set the microwave power level 10 30 50 70 etc Press the Start button This mode combines microwave energy with hot air and therefore reduces the cooking time while giving the food a brown and crispy surface Cookware for cooking with Speed bake roast Please only use cookware that is specially manufactured for microwave ovens Do not use metal cookware with this combination mode Do not use any type of plastic cookware as it can melt Food suitable for Speed bake roast Other food suitable for this combination mode cooking include all kinds of previously cooked food which need reheating and browning e g baked pasta as well as foods which require a short cooking time to brown the top of the food This mode can also be used for thick food portions that benefit from a browned and crispy top e g chicken pieces turning them over half way through cooking Other food suitable
17. make sure they can be used safely Never use dishes with metallic trim Plastic Use only if labeled Microwave Safe Other plastics can melt e Straw wicker and wood Use only for short term heating as they can be flammable NOT RECOMMENDED Glass jars and bottles Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave and can shatter Paper bags hese 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 TESTING UTENSILS If you are not sure whether a dish is microwave safe or not you can perform this test 1 Filla 1 cup glass measuring cup with water and put it inside your oven next to the dish you want to test aa au Fa L 2 Dial in the Microwave 30 Sec direction clockwise and set to 1 minute to heat the glass and dish for one minute at High power Press the Start button to begin When the micorwave stops 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 cookware guide _37 2012 05 21 1 5 10 19 an b i ar ah IN w K Microwave energy actually penetrates food attracted and absorbed by the water fat and sugar
18. not attempt to repair disassemble or modify the appliance yourself Because a high voltage current enters the product chassis during operation opening the chassis can result in electric shock or fire You may be exposed to electromagnetic waves When the oven requires repair contact your nearest service center safety information _7 an b i ar 2012 05 21 1 5 10 15 pa PN T Y ah IN ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 8 If any foreign Substance such as water enters the microwave unplug it and contact your nearest service center Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire Do not touch the power plug with wet hands This may result in electric shock Do not turn the appliance off by unplugging the power plug while the appliance is in operation Plugging the power plug into the wall socket again may cause a spark and result in electric shock or fire Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children Packaging materials can be dangerous to children Ifa child places a bag over its head the child can suffocate Do not let children or any person with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities use this appliance unsupervised Make sure that the appliance is out of the reach of children Failing to do so may result in electric shock burns or injury Do not touch the inside of the appliance immediately after cooking The inside of t
19. or 24HR 3 Press the Select button setting up your new microwave oven _15 2012 05 21 1 5 10 16 an t b i ar ah IN SELECTING THE SOUND 1 Press the My Settings button dial 3 SOUND and then press the Select button The display shows SOUND 2 Dial On or Off 3 Press the Select button SETTING THE WORD SPEED ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 16 1 Press the My Settings button dial 4 SCROLL and then press the Select button The display shows SCROLL 2 Dial the scroll speed 3 Press the Select button SETTING THE REMIND END SIGNAL The Remind End Signal can be set On or Off 1 Press the My Settings button dial 5 REMIND and then press the Select button The display shows REMIND 2 Dial On or Off 3 Press the Select button SETTING THE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ADJUSTMENT 1 Press the My Settings button dial 6 DAY SAV and then press the Select button The display shows DAYLIGHT SAV 2 Dial On or Off 3 Press the Select button Time of day will advance one hour If you select OFF the time will go back one hour If the clock is set for standard time this function allows you to change the time easily 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 SETTING THE KEY LOCK 1 Press the My Settings button dial 7 K
20. procedure dial in the counter clockwise direction Each step reduces the cooking time by 5 seconds TURNING ON THE LIGHT ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 17 Press the 3 button to turn the light on or off Press once for high twice for low three times to turn the light off TURNING ON THE VENT The vent fan removes steam and other vapors from rangetop cooking Press the mu e button once for fan speed high twice for fan speed medium three times for fan speed Low and four times to turn the fan off IZ The Vent Fan protects the microwave from excess 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 using your microwave oven _17 2012 05 21 0 5 10 16 an t b i ar ah IN w K ECO MODE Eco Mode reduces standby power usage When you press the ECO MODE button once the display will go out and the microwave shifts to the mode which minimizes power usage To cancel the ECO MODE press the ECO MODE button once again or press any other button WARM HOLD ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 18 You can keep cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 90 minutes 1 Press Warm Hold button 2 Enter th
21. the Turntable button to turn the turntable on or off Sometimes the turntable can become too hot to touch Be careful when you touch the turntable during and after cooking 18_ using your microwave oven 2012 05 21 1 5 10 17 an b i ar fam Ndi USING THE DEFROST BUTTON Remove all packaging material before defrosting Place meat poultry fish bread etc on a ceramic plate General defrosting instructions 1 Place the food on the turntable glass tray 2 Press the Defrost button 3 Dial the Food you want to defrost and then press the Select button 4 Dial the amount of food and then press the Start button For specific instructions for different kinds of food see the table below MEAT Shield the edges with aluminium foil Turn the meat over when the oven beeps This program is suitable for lamb pork steaks chops and ground meat For ground meat place the meat directly on the turntable tray on wax paper Do not use an extra tray Let stand covered with foil for 5 10 minutes 0 1 6 0 Ibs POULTRY shield the leg and wing tips with aluminium foil Turn the poultry over when the oven beeps This program is suitable for whole chicken as well as for chicken portions 0 1 6 0 Ibs 30 60 min FISH BREAD Shield the tail of a whole fish with aluminium foil Turn the fish over when the oven beeps This program is suitable for whole fish as
22. then place the rack on the ceramic enamel tray After cooking let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing fay Y Roa Chicken 97 71S 1 side Speed Roast 50 25 side Speed Roast 30 1 side 25 40 2 side 15 30 Fold the wings under the chicken Place the chicken on the low rack then place the rack on the ceramic enamel tray Brush the chicken with melted butter oil and seasonings 1 Side Put chicken breast side down 2 Side Put breast side up 2 4 pieces gt Bonedn T Chicken i pieces 1 side Speed Roast 50 2 side Brown Speed Roast 30 1 side 12 18 2n side 10 20 Place the chicken pieces on the high rack then place the rack on the ceramic enamel tray 1 Side Put chicken skin side down 2 Side Put chicken skin side up Place the chicken nuggets on the ceramic enamel tray then place the tray on the high rack Snac a Frozen S A 10 20 ea Speed Roast 50 Place the chicken wings on the low rack then place the rack on the ceramic enamel tray 6 12 Oz 36_ using your Microwave oven ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 36 Speed Bake 30 an Place the french fries on the ceramic enamel tray then place the tray on the medium rack 2012 05 21 0 5 10 19 fam Ndi ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 37 ookweare AUIGe To cook food in the microwave oven the micro
23. then place the rack on the ceramic STEAK enamel tray When the microwave 3 WELL 1 inch 0 9 lb beeps turn over the steak and F DONE restart the microwave Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing Place the steak on the high rack TOP then place the rack on the ceramic ROUND enamel tray When the microwave i STEAK 3 4 Inch 1 lb beeps turn over the steak and F MEDIUM restart the microwave Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing Place the steak on the high rack TOP then place the rack on the ceramic A enamel tray When the microwave eS 5 STEAK 3 4 Inch 1 IIb y F ai beeps turn over the steak and WELL restart the microwave Let the steak DONE ae rest for 5 minutes before slicing Place the steak on the high rack SIRLOIN a eae 6 STEAK 1 Inch 1 Ib y F MEDIUM beeps turn over the steak and restart the microwave Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing Place the steak on the high rack SIRLOIN then place the rack on the ceramic 7 STEAK Peer a6 enamel tray When the microwave E WELL i i beeps turn over the steak and DONE restart the microwave Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing Place the ground beef in a g GROUND 2 servings 8 oz microwave safe 2 quart casserole G BEEF 4 servings 16 oz dish When the microwave beeps stir and restart the microwave Place the hamburgers on the 2 each ceramic enamel tray then place 9 HAMBURGERS 4 oz each the tray on the high rack When E
24. 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 guide _39 2012 05 21 H 5 10 19 an b i ar ah IN w K cleaning and maintaining your microwave over Keeping your microwave oven clean improves its performance wards off unnecessary repairs and lengthens its life CLEANING THE EXTERIOR Its best to clean spills on the outside of your microwave oven as they occur Use a soft cloth and warm soapy water Rinse and dry Do not get water into the vents Never use abrasive products or chemical solvents such as ammonia caution OF alcohol as they can damage the appearance of your microwave A N Unplug the microwave plug before cleaning WARNING Cleaning under your microwave oven ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 40 Regularly clean greas
25. 19 an b i ar ah IN Home canning in the microwave oven is not recommended because all harmful bacteria may not be destroyed by the microwave heating process Although microwaves do not heat the cookware the heat from the food is often transferred to the cookware Always use pot holders when removing food from the microwave and instruct children to do the same Making candy in the microwave is not recommended as candy can heat to very high temperatures Keep this in mind to avoid injury GUIDE FOR COOKING EGGS IN YOUR MICROWAVE GUIDE FOR COOKING VEGETABLES IN YOUR MICROWAVE ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 39 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 Vegetables should be washed just before cooking Often no extra water is needed If you are cooking dense vegetables such as cubed potatoes carrots or green beans 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 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
26. 4 oz Spray the high rack with non stick 9 SALMON 2 servings spray Place the salmon fillets on the F FILLET 2 pieces 8 oz high rack then place the rack on the ae ea 1 serving 1 pc ceramic enamel tray 3 SEAFOOD each piece 4 oz Ce a es Place the shrimp on the ceramic enamel tray then place the tray on 3 SA aad 2 eee 3 On the high rack When the microwave FRESH 4 servings 16 oz beeps turn over the shrimp and restart the microwave 1 serving Spray the high rack with non stick 1 pieces 4 oz spray Place the tuna steaks on the 4 TUNA 2 servings high rack then place the rack on E STEAK 2 pieces 8 oz the ceramic enamel tray When the 1 serving 1 pc microwave beeps turn over the tuna eee ime nie teresa each piece 4 oz steaks and restart the microwave 22_ using your microwave oven ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 22 2012 05 21 1 5 10 17 an b i ar ah IN ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 23 Place the roast on the low rack SEEE 2 Ibs 0 91kg then place the rack on the ceramic 1 enamel tray When the microwave B ROAST 3 lbs 1 36kg beeps turn over the roast and restart the microwave Place the steak on the high rack TOP LOIN tpn ibn 2 STEAK 1 inch 0 5 Ib y F MEDIUM beeps turn over the steak and restart the microwave Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing Place the steak on the high rack TOP LOIN
27. 4_ setting up your new microwave oven ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 14 fam t we i ar 5 j Auto Cook page 29 Brown page 35 Defrost page 19 Microwave 30 Sec page 17 Knob Dial Start Warm Hold page 18 Turntable On Off page 18 Vent Hi Mid Low Oft page 17 2012 05 21 0 5 10 16 ah IN w K TURNING ON THE POWER AND SETTING THE CLOCK 1 The first time you plug in the power chord the display shows SET HOUR 2 Using the knob dial dial the hour and then press the Select button The display shows SET MIN 3 Dial the minutes and then press the Select button The display shows SET AM PM 4 Dial AM or PM and then press the Select button The display will show the clock USING MY SETTING FEATURE Your new microwave oven can be customized to suit your personal tastes simply press My Settings to set these options For your convenience all the options are summarized in the following table Weight options are pounds Press My Settings dial 1 and select by oe Display Weight and kilograms pressing the Select button o 12HB 24HR The clock can display either Press My Settings dial 2 and select by S 12HR or 24HR time modes pressing the Select button ahina Sound volume can be Press My Settings dial 3 and select by EEE turned On and Off pressing the Select button 2 z Sana There are three speeds Press My Settings
28. CAA es sane Redon toledo aod a 15 pL ale er Sei E Cs a esas ised tsk once 16 Cleaning the exterior 2 00000 40 Setting the word speed ee 16 Cleaning the interior 000 40 Setting the remind endsignal 16 Cleaning the turntable and roller rings 40 setting the daylight saving time adjustment 16 e AnG TEP Alling your TnIGhO Weve vena Setting the KEY lOCK 4 creraai at Sea pies ee 16 oe peed Reape Setting the demo MOOG cose eo ees 16 sa EN me Oven 9 R k Setting the clock vies 5 See Si oe 5S 16 Seng ime grease Meh Pei ie pS a oe USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN oe MEF sw eGkouwe eke 2 43 Using the kitchen timer 3i5 sac do ae oa ees 17 ene eae jj Using the stop clear button 17 a i aati iii a Using the microwave 30 sec feature 17 Specifications oe ew ses eed Bed 45 yx Using the more less feature 17 WARRANTY Pa w Turning on the light o n n ananuna 17 N Warranty and service information 45 Turning on the vent seat ce wade ecdset anton de ed ir samsung over the range otr microwave ECO MOGE aig 4B he ene See is eel 18 OVE U awe E E E ale we oe a 46 Wam NOl se wisn s be ae eae aaron ae 18 Using steam clean 2 0 00 eee eee 18 Turning on the turntable 18 Using the defrost button 19 Using the express menu feature 19 Accessory USAGE ee ee 20 Using the speed cook button
29. EY LOC and then press the Select button The display shows KEY LOCK 2 Dial On or Off 3 Press the Select button SETTING THE DEMO MODE 1 Press the My Settings button dial 8 DEMO and then press the Select button The display shows DEMO MODE 2 Dial On or Off 3 Press the Select button SETTING THE CLOCK 1 Press the My Settings button dial 9 CLOCK and then press the Select button The display shows SET HOUR 2 Dial the hour and then press the Select button The display shows SET MIN 3 Dial the minutes and then press the Select button The display shows SET AM PM 4 Dial AM or PM and then press the Select button The display will show the clock a PN T Y 16_ setting up your new microwave oven 2012 05 21 0 5 10 16 an t b i ar fam Nj f Oven A AAA OAA USING THE KITCHEN TIMER 1 Press the Kitchen Timer button max time 90 min The display shows SET MIN 2 Use the dial to set the number of minutes you want the timer to run 3 Press the Select button The display shows SET SEC 4 Use the dial to set the number of additional seconds you want the timer to run 5 Press the Select button The display counts down and beeps when the time has elapsed USING THE STOP CLEAR BUTTON The Stop Clear button allows you to clear instructions you have entered It also allows you to pause the oven s cooking cycle so that you can check the food To pause the o
30. Electronics Inc at 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 or register online at www samsung com global register 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 along with a copy of your sales receipt 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 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 appendix 45 ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 45 gt 2012 05 21 W 5 10 49 J fam Ndi ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 46 SAMSUNG OVER THE RANGE OTR MICROWAVE OVEN Limited warranty to original purchaser This SAMSUNG brand product as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America Inc SAMSUNG and 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
31. KEN 1 serving spaced circle on top of a paper towel 1 NUGGETS 2 servings on a microwave safe plate Do not 1 serving 5 ea cover Let stand 1 minute before serving Pierce the hot dogs 3 times with HOT Tede a fork and place on a microwave 2 DOGS Teh safe plate When the microwave beeps add the buns and restart the microwave A ee Pour into a microwave safe bowl CANNED 2139 A 3 Cover with a lid or vented plastic PARIA A OR wrap Stir well before servin 4250 j A 4 Each Follow the package preparation 4 BURRITO directions Let stand 1 2 minutes 2 Each before serving SNACK serving 1 ea Follow the package preparation 5 directions Let stand 1 2 minutes POCKET 2 servings 2 ea before serving 30_ using your microwave oven ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 30 2012 05 21 0 5 10 18 an b i ar Place 4 for 2 servings or 8 for 4 servings cups of water in a large 1 SPAGHETTI servings 7 02 microwave safe bowl When the G 2 servings 4 oz microwave beeps add spaghetti and restart the microwave Drain the a hot water carefully 04 PASTA A ses ARONI 4 serving 1 ea Follow the package preparation G N Ga CHEESE 2 servings 2 ea instructions Place the noddles in a microwave INSTANT serving 1 ea rele and add 2 for 2 sei i NOODLES 2 scrvinas 2 ca OL Ore See Cups Ol waler After cooking dra
32. OTH P a 9 ACCESSORY USAGE ENS Ndi Ceramic enamel 20_ using your microwave oven Ceramic enamei tray Low rack CR DY Glass tray Guide roller Coupler tray medium rack Glass tray guide roller coupler Glass tray guide roller coupler ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 20 cs PA L low rack medium rack Ceramic enamel tray tray Glass tray Glass tray guide roller guide rolter coupler coupler Ceramic enamel high rack fray high rack Ceramic enamel tray Glass tray Glass tray guide roller guide roller coupler coupler 2012 05 21 1 5 10 17 an b i ar fam Ndi USING THE SPEED COOK BUTTON The Speed Cook menu contains pre set cooking programs for 43 different items Place the food on the tray or the rack See Accessory Usage on page 20 Press the Speed Cook button Dial the category and then press the Select button Dial the food you want to cook and then press the Select button For the items that you do not need to set the amount for press Start Dial the ammount of food and then press the Start button nal il a p Place the french toast on the high FRENCH 2 servings rack then place the rack on the 1 TOAST 4 servings ceramic enamel tray Turn over the E FROZEN 1 serving 1 Toast pieces when the microwave beeps and restart the microwave Place the french toast sticks on the FRENCH 1 ser
33. PENS the recommended amount of water 4 WHEAT 4 servings G eae needed Carefully remove from the MACANO see eZee microwave and drain the hot water Seat os ee Follow the package directions for 4 GRAIN ng the recommended amount of water coos 5 QUINOA 4 servings G needed When the microwave beeps i T serving 2 CUP Stir well and restart the microwave Follow the package directions for the recommended amount of water WHOLE 2 servings needed Pour the water into a 6 WHEAT 4 servings microwave safe bowl and place in G ae py COUSCOUS 1 serving 12 cup the microwave When the microwave Staak rs A beeps add couscous and restart the i jppuuen um nonn microwave Fluff with a fork afterwards Place the chicken breasts on the high rack then place the rack on CHICKEN z Acs the ceramic enamel tray When the 1 4 Pieces F BREAST 6 oz each microwave beeps turn over the chicken breasts and restart the microwave pn A4 Brush the chicken pieces with oil D BONE IN 2 servings 18 oz and seasonings Place the pieces 2 CHICKEN 4 eee 36 oz skin side up on the high rack then F a PIECES place the rack on the ceramic 5 POULTRY enamel tray ee he Place the turkey breasts on the high rack then place the rack on 3 TURKEY 4 pieces the ceramic enamel tray When E BREAST 12 oz each 3 oz the microwave beeps turn over the turkey breasts and restart the micr
34. ZEN 3 servings enamel tray Turn over the waffles B 1 serving 2 Waffles when the microwave beeps and restart the microwave using your microwave oven _21 ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 21 2012 05 21 W 5 10 17 an t b i ar iN w Place the chicken breast on the high CHICKEN 2 Pieces rack then place the rack on the BREAST 4 Pieces ceramic enamel tray Turn over the 6 oz each chicken when the microwave beeps and restart the microwave BONE IN 2 servings 18 oz Place the chicken pieces on the CHICKEN 4 servings 36 oz high rack then place the rack on the PIECES ceramic enamel tray aS Fol d the wings un der the chicken 2 POULTRY Place the chicken on the low rack T aN WHOLE a S CHICKEN 3 4 Ibs then place the rack on the ceramic enamel tray Brush the chicken with melted butter oil and seasonings Place the turkey breasts on the high rack then place the rack on TURKEY 4 pieces the ceramic enamel tray When BREAST 12 oz each 3 oz the microwave beeps turn the Serena es turkey breasts over and restart the Se ee microwave 1 serving WHITE 2 pieces 4 oz Spray the high rack with non stick FISH 2 servings spray Place the fillets cod pollack FILLET 4 pieces 8 0z etc on the high rack then place the 1 serving 2 pcs rack on the ceramic enamel tray each piece 2 oz pn wY 1 serving A4 1 pieces
35. are at 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 REPLACING THE OVEN LIGHT When replacing the oven light make sure that you are wearing gloves to avoid injury from the heat of the bulb T 2 ONDD 10 11 Unplug the oven or turn off the power at the main power supply Open the door Remove the vent cover mounting screws 2 middle screws Slide the vent grille to the left then pull it straight out Remove the charcoal filter if present Remove the screw securing the lamp cover Remove the bulb by pulling it out gently Replace the bulb with a 20 watt halogen bulb Replace the bulb holder Replace the vent grille and the 2 screws Turn the power back on cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven _41 ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 41 2012 05 21 M1 5 10 27 CLEANING THE GREASE FILTER Your microwave oven has reusable grease filter The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month or as required To order a new grease filter contact SamsungParts at 1 800 627 4368 or your Samsung dealer You can also order online at www samsungparts com To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage do not operate the oven hood without the filters in WARNING place 1 To remove the filter push the front of the grease filter case where it says PUSH 2 Pull the filter case out of the microwave oven L Pull out 3 Remove the fi
36. d latches broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing surface D Only properly qualified service personnel should adjust or repair the oven Do not attempt to adjust or repair the oven yourself of law a 2_ safety information 2012 05 21 H 5 10 14 fam fam Ndi ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS What the icons and signs in this user manual mean Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury WARNING or death Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or CAUTION property damage To reduce the risk of fire explosion electric snock or personal injury CAUTION when using your microwave oven follow these basic safety precautions Do NOT attempt Do NOT disassemble Do NOT touch Follow directions explicitly Unplug the power plug from the wall socket Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock NU wWeWaw WY Call the service center for help Note These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others Please follow them explicitly After reading this section keep it in a safe place for future reference IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using any electrical appliance basic safety precautions should be followed including the following A WARNING To reduce risk of burns electric shock fire personal injury or e
37. e G safe container 2 Cups 7 ROLL 1 to 4 rolls Place the rolls on a microwave safe plate G 2 slices Place the pizza on a microwave safe PIZZA l 8 REHEAT 4 slices plate Do not overlap the slices or cover G 3 4 oz each Let stand 1 2 minutes before serving using your microwave oven _29 ME179KFETSR_AA_DEG68 04130A_EN indd 29 2012 05 21 0 5 10 18 an t b i ar w K Remove the outer wrapping and FROZEN i naam follow the package directions for DINNER D a covering Let stand 1 3 minutes before serving Remove the outer wrapping and FROZEN follow the package directions for 2 4 6 oz 113 1709 covering Let stand 1 3 minutes BREAKFAST before serving When microwave beeps stir and restart MASHED cod VN 4 servings Follow the package preparation SAOS 1 serving 3 Cup directions oo INSTANT e COOK Layer 2 paper towels on a ere ere Oe microwave safe plate and arrange 2 slices the bacon on the towels Do not BACON 4 4 slices overlap bacon Cover with an UNCOOKED ie 6 slices additional paper towel Remove the paper towel immediately after cooking Layer 2 paper towels on a microwave safe plate and arrange BACON 2 Slices the bacon on the towels Do not 5 PRE 4 slices overlap the bacon Cover with an COOKED 6 slices additional paper towel Remove Ja gt the paper towel immediately after cooking Arrange the nuggets in an evenly CHIC
38. e and dust from the bottom of your microwave using a solution of warm water and detergent Cleaning the control panel Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly Do not use cleaning sprays large amounts of soap and water abrasives or sharp objects on the panel as it is easily damaged Cleaning the door and door seals Always ensure that the door seals are clean and that the door closes properly Take particular care when cleaning the door seals to ensure that no particles accumulate and prevent the door from closing correctly Wash the glass door with very mild soap and water Be sure to use a soft cloth to avoid scratching a ae Fi Y g lf steam accumulates inside or outside the oven door wipe with a soft cloth Steam can accumulate when operating the oven at high humidity and in no way indicates microwave leakage CLEANING THE INTERIOR N Ensure that the microwave oven has cooled down before cleaning it to avoid injury CAUTION Remove the glass tray from the oven when cleaning the oven or tray caution O prevent the tray from breaking handle it with care and do not put it in water immediately after cooking Wash the tray carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher See Steam Clean section on page 18 CLEANING THE TURNTABLE AND ROLLER RINGS Clean the roller rings periodically and wash the turntable as required The turntable can safely be washed in your dishwasher 40_ cleaning and maintaining your microwave o
39. e cooking time 3 Press Enter Start button Warm Hold operates for up to 90 minutes Food that is cooked covered should also be covered during Warm Hold Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncovered during Warm Hold Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate can be covered during Warm Hold Below are the amounts of food we recommend you apply the Warm and Hold function to by Food Type USING STEAM CLEAN The steam provided by the steam clean system will Soak the cavity surface After using the steam clean function you can easily clean the cavity of the oven Open the door Carefully pour about 2fl oz of water into a wide plate Place the plate on the tray of micrwave oven Close the door Press the Steam Clean button and then the Start button steam clean will operate for 6 minutes and 30 seconds The length of time cannot be modified When the cleaning time is over the oven will beep Open the door Clean the cavity of the oven with a dry dishtowel Remove the turntable and wipe under the rack with a piece of paper towel a ae pa A GO PWN gt NO Use this function only after the oven has completely cooled Use normal tap water only Do not use distilled water The water in the oven will be very hot due to the steam cleaning function Wipe up carefully CAUTION TURNING ON THE TURNTABLE For best cooking results leave the turntable on It can be turned off for large dishes Press
40. e medium rack 8 SNACKS 2 servings FROZEN CHEESE 4 servings EE ale ee G i ceramic enamel tray then place the E ee a STICKS 2 sticks per tray on the high rack serving Place the onion rings on the 2 servings 6 ea ceramic enamel tray then place munnu nn ONION Ing the tray on the medium rack When A seve einen is Heteawia 7 4 servings 1 2 ea D RINGS 3 rings per serving the microwave beeps turn over 9S P 9 the onion rings and restart the microwave Place the french fries on the ceramic 2 servings 6 oz enamel tray then place the tray on FRENCH 8 4 servings 12 oz the medium rack When the oven D FRIES l 3 oz per serving beeps turn over the french fries and restart the oven Place the sweet potato fries on the SWEET 2 servings 6 oz ceramic enamel tray then place the 9 POATO 4 servings 12 oz tray on the medium rack When the D FRIES 3 oz per serving oven beeps turn over the sweet ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 25 potato fries and restart the oven using your microwave oven _25 an 2012 05 21 0 5 10 18 w K USING THE SMART CHEF BUTTON The Smart Chef menu contains pre set cooking programs for 30 different items 1 Place the food on the tray or the rack See Accessory Usage on page 20 2 Press the Smart Chef button 3 Dial the category and then press the Select button 4
41. ecessary move the oven to its own circuit 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 the interior oven walls Clean the turntable roller ring and oven floor Make sure the turntable and roller ring are positioned correctly a This is similar to interference caused by other small appliances such as hair dryers Move your microwave or appliance away from appliances such as your TV or radio 44 troubleshooting ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 44 2012 05 21 i 5 10 49 an b i ar SPECIFICATIONS Oven Cavity E O ened EA ene nn eae T GUm Controls tits 40 power levels including defrost Ti MSF coc 90 minutes Paade A Power Consumption nn 1700 Watt Microwave 1750 Watt Heater Microwave Power Output 950 Watts Cook Top Light e 2 6 LED lamotl 8 X 2EA OvenLight o 20 Watts halogen Lap Oven Cavity Dimensions 20 e W X 10 8 6 H X 14 D Outside Dimensions 29 7 e W X 16 15 6 H X 17 6 D Shipping Dimensions eE E A I X 19 7 46 D Net Shipping Weight 76 7 86 6 LBS waranty WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION To help us to serve you better please complete the enclosed registration card and promptly return it by mail If the registration card is missing you can call Samsung
42. ed with a cord that includes a grounding wire and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded A WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove the third grounding prong Do not use an adaptor or otherwise defeat the grounding plug Consult a qualified electrician or service person if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you are not sure if the appliance is properly grounded We do not recommend using an extension cord with this appliance If the power supply cord is too short have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance However if it is necessary to use an extension cord read and follow the Use of Extension Cords section below Use of Extension Cords A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of your becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and you can use them if you exercise care If you use a long cord or extension cord 1 The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance 2 The extension cord must be a grounding type 3 wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3 slot outlet 3 The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop
43. epaired or serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance Do not tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door Do not store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement near a swimming pool or similar locations Do not immerse the cord or plug in water Keep the cord away from heated surfaces including the back of the oven Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter When cleaning surfaces of the door and oven that come together when the door closes use only mild nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth Unplug the plug before cleaning To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity a Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance when paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking b Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing the bags in the oven c lf materials inside the oven ignite keep the oven door closed turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel If the door is opened the fire may spread d Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use Liquids such as wat
44. er milk coffee or tea can 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 a Do not overheat liquid b Stir liquid both before and halfway through heating it c Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks d After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container e Use extreme care when inserting a sooon or other utensil into the container Z law T Y A CAUTION 1 Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood of the filter 2 When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan on 3 Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaner may damage the filter 4 safety information ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 4 2012 05 21 H 5 10 14 fam b i ar fam Ndi ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 5 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electrical current This appliance is equipp
45. es 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 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 or www samsung com 46_ warranty 2012 05 21 i 5 10 49 an b i ar Nf ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 47 2012 05 21 oe ii uu 5 10 49 ah IN Scan this with your smartphone QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS Scan the QR code or visit www samsung com spsn to view our helpful How to Videos and Live Shows Requires reader to be installed on your smartphone CANADA MEXICO USA ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 48 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 01 800 SAMSUNG 01 800 726 7864 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 an b i ar Www samsung com Code No DE68 04130A 2012 05 21 i 5 10 49
46. he appliance will be hot The heat on the inside of the oven can cause burns Do not put aluminum foil except as specifically directed in this manual metal objects such as containers forks etc or containers with golden or silver rims into the microwave These objects can cause sparks or a fire pa ZN i Y Do not use or place flammable sprays or objects near the oven Heat from the microwave can cause flammable sprays to explode or burn Failing to do so may result in electric shock or injury Do not tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door Under no circumstances should you remove the outer cabinet Do not store or use the oven outdoors A USAGE CAUTIONS if the surface of the microwave is cracked turn it off Failing to do so may result in electric shock Dishes and containers can become hot Handle with care Hot foods and steam can cause burns Carefully remove container coverings directing steam away from your hands and face Remove lids from baby food before heating After heating baby food stir well to distribute the heat evenly Always test the temperature by tasting before feeding the baby The glass jar or surface of the food may appear to be cooler 8_ safety information 2012 05 21 0 5 10 15 an ah IN w w than the food in the interior which can be so hot that it will burn the infant s Z Y ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 9
47. ht of food is so high that the food could touch the upper heater 1 Press the Brown button The display shows SET TIME 2 Use the dial to set a cooking time max time 60 min 3 Press the Start button to begin Browning e The Convection Heater 7 5O0W and Upper Heater 940W operate at the same time e The vent fan operates at low speed at the same time BAKE ROAST The Bake Roast mode uses dry heat to cook and brown food A high speed fan circulates hot air inside the oven to heat food quickly and evenly When you cook using convection you would generally use the low rack If you are cooking a large amount of food you can cook using the low and middle racks simultaneoulsy For best results if you are using both racks change the location of the food in the middle of cooking 1 Press the Bake or Roast button The display shows SET TEMP 2 Use the dial to set a temperature in the convection cooking range 100 F to 425 F To maintain a constant temperature keep the oven door closed while the food is cooking Open as infrequently as posible 3 Press the Select button If you want to preheat the oven press the Start button 4 Use the dial to set a cooking time max time 60 min 5 Press Start button to begin convection cooking SPEED BAKE ROAST The combination cooking feature allows you to cycle automatically between microwave and Bake Roast cooking The food will be moist as well as crisp and brown This type of cooking
48. icles or spattered oils stuck to the oven wails or floor can cause paint damage and reduce the efficiency of the oven STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 10 Fi The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances fae Y This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm This appliance can cause low level exposure to some of the substances listed including benzene formaldehyde carbon monoxide and toluene 10_ safety information 2012 05 21 0 5 10 15 an b i w B K SETTING UP YOUR NEW MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING GUIDE Checking the parts 00005 12 Cooking techniques 0 200000 38 setting up your microwave oven 13 General microwave tipS 00 38 Checking the control panel 14 Guide for cooking eggs in your microwave 39 Turning on the power and setting the clock 15 Guide for cooking vegetables in Using my setting feature 00 cee 15 your MICIOWAVG 2 03 aun Seat Se eee woe 39 selecting the display weight 15 CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR Setting th ACN
49. in off the desired amount of water and add seasoning Preheat the microwave to 375 F 1 BISCUITS Place the biscuits on the greased A REFRIGERATED ceramic enamel tray then place the tray on the low rack Preheat the microwave to 375 F 9 BREAD Place the breadsticks on the greased A STICKS ceramic enamel tray then place the tray on the low rack CRESCENT Preheat the microwave to 375 F 3 ROLLS aea Place the rolls on the greased ceramic A a REFRIGERATED l enamel tray then place the tray on the PN D SMALL low rack D CRESCENT Preheat the microwave to 375 F 4 ROLLS pas Place the rolls on the greased ceramic A REFRIGERATED l enamel tray then place the tray on the LARGE low rack Preheat the microwave to 350 F Pour ALD the batter into 2 8 inch microwave Except 3 BOX desta safe round cake pans Place one filled ee CAKE MIX 5 9 pan on the middle rack then place the as second batter filled pan on the low tray rack under the middle rack y Preheat the microwave to 375 F a 9 CINNAMON ee Place the rolls on the greased A 6 BAKED ROLLS ceramic enamel tray then place the GOODS tray on the low rack ae Preheat the microwave to 350 F 3 BROWNIE Toae Pour the batter into an 8x8 inch A MIX P 9 microwave safe pan then place the pan on the low rack COOKIE Preheat the microwave IOS 70 5 8 ea 1 2 inch Place 8 cookies on the greased 4 DOUGH D ee ee sliced ceramic enamel tray then place the See eee nt SLICED eae
50. ise a burning smell or smoke unplug it immediately and contact your nearest service center Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire In the event of a gas leak propane gas LP gas etc ventilate the room immediately Do not touch the microwave power cord or plug Do not use a ventilating fan A spark may result in an explosion or fire Take care that the door or any of the other parts do not come into contact with your body while cooking or just after cooking Failing to do so may result in burns In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below the oven smother the flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid a cookie sheet or a flat tray Never leave surface units beneath your oven unattended at high heat settings Boil overs cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if the vent fan is operating To minimize automatic fan operation use adequate sized cookware and use high heat on surface units only when necessary lf materials inside the 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 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 contact an authorized service center near you Do
51. lace 8 MELT 4 see Ye gallon the carton in the center of the G SOFTEN microwave ot SOFTEN Unwrap the cream cheese and place A UipACRACeNe OE ona a Oo e safe dish i 2 CHEESE l SOFTEN a oe 6 FROZEN 1 package 11 5 oz i P G and place in center of microwave JUICE Sentosa etna Stir well afterwards ay 2 see KA ane ae ode iar a lt gt al Aiea MELT Place the cheese in a microwave oF os eee i safe bowl and cover with wax paper G CHEESE Stir well afterwards 9 MELT Place the caramels in a microwave G CARAMEL safe bowl Stir well afterwards Place the marshmallows in a large 9 seek 10 oz microwave safe dish Stir well G MARSHMALLOWS l l afterwards using your microwave oven _33 ME179KFETSR_AA_DEG68 04130A_EN indd 33 2012 05 21 1 5 10 19 an t b i ar ah IN USING THE MICROWAVE SETTING COOKING TIMES amp POWER LEVELS Your microwave allows you to set up to two different cooking stages each with its own time length and power level The power level lets you control the heating intensity from Warm to High Power Levels The 10 power levels allow you to choose the optimal power level for your cooking needs aa Warm 6 Simmer 2 i o 2 Defrost rune 4 ee Medium low 5 ner tee One stage Cooking For simple one stage cooking you only need to set a cooking time The power level is automatically set at High 1 2 3
52. liances using a power strip or extending the power cord may result in electric shock or fire Do not use an electric transformer It may result in electric shock or fire Ensure that the voltage frequency and current provided match the product s specifications Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire Keep all packaging materials out of the reach of children Children may use them for play This appliance must be properly grounded Read and follow the specific Grounding instructions found in the beginning of this Section Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe plastic water pipe or telephone line This may result in electric shock fire an explosion or problems with the product Never plug the power cord into a socket that is not grounded correctly and make sure that it is grounded in accordance with local and national codes Do not cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord under any circumstances Connect the oven to a 20A circuit If you connect the oven to a 15A circuit make sure that the circuit breaker is operable Z PN T Y Do not install this appliance in a humid oily or dusty location or in a location exposed to direct sunlight or water rain drops This may result in electric shock or fire Plug the power plug into the wall socket firmly Do not use a damaged power plug damaged power cord or loose wall socket This may result in electric shock or fire
53. lter from the filter case by widening the case as shown below Then soak the grease filter in hot water mixed with a mild detergent Rinse well and shake to dry If necessary brush the filter lightly to remove embedded dirt When the filter is dry put it back in the filter case Do not use ammonia or put the grease filter in the microwave oven wamne The aluminum will darken 4 To re insert the filter into the microwave oven slide the filter case into the frame slot and then push it inside 42 cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 42 2012 05 21 M 5 10 29 REPLACING THE CHARCOAL FILTER If your oven is vented to the inside the charcoal filter should be replaced every 6 to 12 months and more often if necessary The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned To order a new charcoal filter contact the Parts Department at 1 800 627 4368 or your Samsung dealer You can also order online at www samsungparts com 1 Unplug the oven or turn off the power at the main power supply Open the door Remove the vent grille mounting screws 2 middle screws Slide the vent grille to the left then pull it straight out Push the hook and remove the old filter The angle o e oN 6 Slide a new charcoal filter into place The filter should rest at the angle shown 7 Replace the vent grille and 2 screws and close the door Turn the power back on and set the clock
54. mage to the appliance The steam or water spray may result in burns or injury 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 Do not scratch the glass of the oven door with a sharp object This may result in the glass being damaged or broken Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance when it is in operation Do not use sealed containers Remove seals and lids before use Sealed containers can explode due to buildup of pressure even after the oven has been turned off safety information _9 2012 05 21 1 5 10 15 an b i w ah ww w K A CRITICAL CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it Do not use benzene thinner or alcohol to clean the appliance his may result in discoloration deformation damage electric shock or fire Before cleaning or performing maintenance unplug the appliance from the wall socket and remove food waste from the door and cooking compartment Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire Take care not to hurt yourself when cleaning the appliance external internal You may hurt yourself on the sharp edges of the appliance Do not clean the appliance with a steam cleaner This may result in corrosion Keep the inside of the oven clean Food part
55. or 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 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 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
56. owave USING THE AUTO COOK BUTTON The Auto Cook menu contains pre set cooking programs for 48 different items 1 Place the food on the tray or the rack See Accessory Usage on page 20 2 Press the Auto Cook button 3 Dial the category and then press the Select button 4 Dial the food you want to cook and then press the Select button For items you do not need to set an amount for press Start 5 Dial the amount of food and then press the Start button aN eto h teense nendtatetes toda N Pour the refrigerated soup into a yy w a 1 SOUP 1 to 4 servings mircowave safe bowl Cover with a G Y BROTH 8 oz serving lid or vented plastic wrap Stir well before serving Pour the refrigerated soup into a 9 SOUP 1 to 4 servings microwave safe bowl Cover with a G CREAM 8 oz serving lid or vented plastic wrap Stir well before serving Place the refrigerated pasta on a 1 to 4 servings microwave safe plate or bowl Cover S PARE 8 oz serving with a lid or vented plastic wrap Stir 5 well before serving A Place the refrigerated casserole on a O 1 to 4 servings microwave safe plate or bowl Cover ee a eae 8 oz serving with a lid or vented plastic wrap Stir oe oe well before serving Place the pre cooked refrigerated 5 DINNER eer food on a microwave safe plate G PLATE g Cover the plate with vented plastic wrap or wax paper Ye cup 6 BEVERAGE cup Place the beverage in a microwav
57. owave Place the ground turkey in a GROUND microwave safe 2 quart casserole oe oe i TURKEY T penge EDY dish When the microwave beeps a E stir and restart the microwave E ee 2 pieces 4 oz Spray the high rack with a non stick WHITE 2 servings spray Place the fillets cod pollack 1 FISH ie 4 pieces 8 oz etc on the high rack then place the FILLET erase oe 1 servings 2 pcs rack on the ceramic enamel tray 6 SEAFOOD ee 1 pieces 4 0z Spray the high rack with a non stick 9 SALMON 2 servings spray Place the salmon fillets on the F FILLET 2 pieces 8 oz high rack then place the rack on the 1 servings 1 pc ceramic enamel tray each pices 4 oz 28_ using your microwave oven ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 28 2012 05 21 0 5 10 18 an b i ar 1 serving 2 pieces 4 oz Spray the high rack with a non stick 3 TILAPIA 2 servings spray Place the tilapia fillets on the F FILLET 4 pieces 8 oz high rack then place the rack on the ee oS 1 servings 2 pcs ceramic enamel tray 6 SEAFOOD 7 Eire eet 1 serving spray the high rack with a non stick l 1 pieces 4 oz spray Place the tuna steaks on the 4 TUNA 2 servings high rack then place the rack on E STEAK 2 pieces 8 oz the ceramic enamel tray When the 1 servings 1 pc microwave beeps turn over the tuna each pices 4 oz steaks and restart the micr
58. poons of 4 servings water 1 Tbsp per serving Cover 1 serving cup during cooking and stir afterwards or 5 florets cee eae 1 serving VEGETABLES CARROTS 3 servings a oS ee water 1 Tbsp per serving Cover en ae 4 servings during cooking and stir afterwards 1 serving cup pea a Place the corn in a microwave safe ng bowl Add 1 4 tablespoons of water CORN 3 servings l 1 Tbsp per serving Cover during 4 servings l cooking and stir afterwards 1 serving 12 cup 26_ using your microwave oven ME179KFETSR_AA_DEG68 04130A_EN indd 26 2012 05 21 0 5 10 18 an b i ar 1 serving Place the green beans in a GREEN 2 servings microwave safe bowl Add 1 4 BEANS 3 servings tablespoons of water 1 Tbsp per a 4 servings serving Cover during cooking and 2 FROZEN 1 serving cup stir afterwards VEGETABLES 1 serving oe 2 servings Place the peas in a microwave safe PEAS 3 servings bowl Add 1 4 tablespoons of water 4 servings 1 Tosp per serving Cover during 1 serving cup cooking and stir afterwards 1 serving 2 servings Place the carrots in a microwave CARROTS 3 servings safe bowl Cover during cooking and 4 servings stir afterwards 1 serving 12 cup 1 serving 2 servings Place the corn in a microwave safe CORN 3 servings bowl Cover during cooking and stir 4 servings afterwards 1 serving cup 1 serving GREEN 2 servings Place the green beans in
59. potatoes on the glass 4 BAKED 4 a turntable with one end of the potato G POTATO 8 10 oz Jeach pointing towards the center After E Get ae l cooking let the potatoes stand for OAO 3 5 minutes ae Se Pierce the sweet potatoes 3 times E with a fork Place the potatoes on 9 SWEET 4 Ea the glass turntable with one end of G POTATO 8 10 oz feach the sweet potato pointing towards l the center After cooking let the potatoes stand for 3 5 minutes 24 using your microwave oven ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 24 2012 05 21 0 5 10 18 an b i ar dh IN 1 serving 5 ea Place the chicken nuggets on the 1 TAHOREN 2 servings 10 ea ceramic enamel tray then place the NUGGETS 5 ea per serving tray on the high rack 1 serving 5 ea Place the chicken tenders on the CHICKEN 2 2 servings 10 ea ceramic enamel tray then place the E TENDERS 5 ea per serving tray on the high rack 2 servings 10 ea CHICKEN 4 servings 20 ea Place the chicken wings on the low 3 rack then place the rack on the B WINGS 5 wings per ceramic enamel tray serving 2 servings Place the chicken on the ceramic FRIED 4 4 servings enamel tray then place the tray on A CHICKEN 1 piece per serving the low rack i aa Place the meatballs on the ceramic 5 MEATBALL 9 enamel tray then place the tray on D 6 meatballs per th
60. team can easily burn oe oe 2 BEVERAGE 1 Cup Place the beverage in a microwave safe container aa i UANG 2 Cup ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 19 using your microwave oven _19 2012 05 21 W 5 10 17 an t b i ar 2EA Pierce the potatoes 3 times with a fork Place the potatoes on the Nigh ee ies glass turntable with one end of the potato pointing towards the coe POTATO 10 13802 ao each center After cooking let the potatoes stand for 3 5 minutes INSTANT MACARONI 1 SERVING taio the package preparation directions tss AND 2 SERVINGS A a CHEESE Peesi 2 SLICES Place the pizza on a microwave safe plate Do not overlap the slices A PIZZA N 4 SLICES or cover Let stand 1 2 minutes before serving ee SLICES REHEAT Place the pre cooked refrigerated food on a microwave safe plate DINNER 1 SERVING nee Cover the plate with vented plastic wrap or wax paper oo PLATE ae REHEAT 1704 Place the refrigerated casserole on a microwave safe plate or bowl GASSEROLE SERVINGS Cover with a lid or vented plastic wrap Stir well before serving a REHEAT 1104 Place the refrigerated pasta on a microwave safe plate or bowl ME PASTA SERVINGS Cover with a lid or vented plastic wrap Stir well before serving AEA 1104 Pour the refrigerated soup into a mircowave safe bowl Cover with a cous SERVINGS lid or vented plastic wrap Stir well before servin oe BR
61. tray on medium rack ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 31 an t b i ar using your microwave oven _31 2012 05 21 0 5 10 18 w K COOKIE Preheat the microwave to 375 F 5 DOUGH ee Place 10 cookies on the greased D PRE i ceramic enamel tray then place the a FORMED tray on the medium rack lt 6 BAKED Preheat the microwave to 425 F lt GOODS Follow the package preparation N 6 TURNOVERS 2 servings 2 ea directions Place the turnovers on D REFRIGERATED 4 servings 4 ea the greased ceramic enamel tray then place the tray on the medium rack 2 servings 8 ea Preheat the microwave OSO F 3 BITE SIZE 4 servings 16 ea Place the appetizers on the ceramic D APPETIZERS enamel tray then the place tray on 1serving 4 ea the medium rack 1 serving 1 ea Follow the package preparation 2 QUESADILLA 2 servings 2 ea instructions Let stand 1 2 minutes G 1serving 1 ea before serving pecans Preheat the microwave to 400 F 3 FISH 4 eae Place the fish sticks on the low rack B STICKS 9S then place the rack on the ceramic 1serving 6 Sticks enamel tray Arrange the tortilla chips uniformly on a microwave safe plate Sprinkle 4 NACHOS 1 ranni evenly with cheese G Pa SERVING g Contents PR w n 2 cups tortilla chips 4 Sie ie sae 1 3 cup grated cheese 7 SNACKS a ees 2 serving 2 ea Preheat the microwave to 425 F
62. ven 2012 05 21 H 5 10 19 an t b i ar STORING AND REPAIRING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN If you need to store your microwave oven for a short or extended period of time choose a dust free dry location Dust and dampness may adversely affect the ability of the microwave parts A N Do not repair replace or service any part of your microwave oven yourself Allow only a qualified warnine Service technician to perform repairs If the oven is faulty and needs servicing or you are in doubt about its condition unplug the oven from the power outlet and contact your nearest service center Do not use the oven if the microwave oven is damaged in particular if the door or door seals are damaged or the door does not close properly This can be caused by a broken hinge a worn out seal or distorted bent casing Do not remove the oven from its casing This microwave oven is for home use only and is not intended for commercial use REPLACING THE COOKTOP NIGHT LIGHT When replacing the cooktop night light make sure that you are wearing gloves to avoid injury from the heat of the bulb OOo Unplug the oven or turn off the power at the main power supply Remove the screw from the light cover and lower the cover Disconnect the wire connector Remove the screw securing the LED lamp board Replace the LED lamp board To purchase a new LED lamp board visit an authorized service center or call Samsung Customer C
63. ven during cooking press the Stop Clear button once To restart press the Start button To stop cooking erase instructions and return the oven display to the time of day press the Stop Clear button twice To clear instructions you have just entered press the Stop Clear button once then re enter the instructions Jo cancel a timer setting press the Stop Clear button once USING THE MICROWAVE 30 SEC FEATURE This feature offers a convenient way to heat food in set time increments at the High power level 1 Dial in the Microwave 30 Sec direction clockwise to increase the time you want food to cook a Fa 30 seconds 1 minute 5 seconds KA 1 minute 3 minutes 10 seconds 3 minutes 10 minutes 30 seconds 10 minutes 20 minutes 1 minute 20 minutes 60 minutes 2 minutes 60 minutes 90 minutes 5 minutes 2 Add cooking time to a program in progress by dialing in the Microwave 30 Sec direction clockwise As you dial clockwise you increase the cooking time by set increments USING THE MORE LESS FEATURE The More or Less feature allows you to adjust the pre set cooking time It works with 1 and 2 stage cooking MW Bake Roast Brown Speed Bake Roast and Warm Hold buttons Use the More or Less feature only after cooking has begun 1 To ADD more time to a cooking procedure dial in the clockwise direction Each step adds 5 seconds to the cooking time 2 lo REDUCE the time of a cooking
64. vercooking 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 Venting After covering a dish with plastic wrap vent plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape GENERAL MICROWAVE TIPS f NI T ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 38 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 prevent it from 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 such as potatoes 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 38_ cooking guide 2012 05 21 H 5 10
65. ving high rack then place the rack on the 2 TOAST 2 servings ceramic enamel tray Turn over the F STICKS 1 serving 5 Sticks sticks when the microwave beeps and restart the microwave Place the sausage links on the SAUSAGE 2 servings ceramic enamel tray then place the 3 LINKS 4 servings tray on the high rack Turn over the E FRESH 1 serving 3 Links links when the microwave beeps and restart the microwave e A SAUSAGE 2 servings Place the sausage links on the aaa 4 LINKS 4 servings ceramic enamel tray then place the PN SS SEO FROZEN 1 serving 3 Links tray on the high rack i 1 BREAKFAST SAUSAGE 2 servings 4 patties Place the sausage patties on the oe sol 5 PATTIES 4 servings 8 patties ceramic enamel tray then place the E FROZEN serving 2 Patties tray on the high rack Place the sausage patties on the ceramic enamel tray then place SAUSAGE 2 servings 2 patties ihe tray on the high rack When 6 PATTIES 4 servings 4 patties E l l the microwave beeps turn over FRESH 1 serving 1 Patties the sausage patties and restart the microwave Place the toaster item on the high TOASTER 2 servings rack then place the rack on the 7 4 servings ceramic enamel tray Turn over the F ITEMS 1 serving 1 Toast items when the microwave beeps and restart the microwave Place the waffles on the low rack 2 servings then place the rack on the ceramic WAFFLES 8 FRO
66. 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 this product or replace it if cannot repair it 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 not 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 f
67. waves must be able to penetrate the food without being reflected or absorbed by the dish it is Important to choose the correct cookware therefore look for cookware that is marked microwave sate The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates if and how they should be used In a microwave oven RECOMMENDED COOKING UTENSILS e Glass and glass ceramic bowls and dishes Use for heating or cooking e Microwavable plastic wrap Use to cover Leave a small opening for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food e Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent spattering e 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 e Paper plates and cups Use for short term heating at low temperatures Do not use recycled paper which may contain metal and can catch fire e 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 ITEMS e 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
68. well as for fish fillets 0 1 6 0 Ibs 20 60 min Put bread on a piece of paper towel Turn over as soon as the oven beeps Place cake on a ceramic plate and if possible turn over as soon as the oven beeps The oven keeps operating and stops only when you open the door This program is suitable for all Kinds of bread sliced or whole as well as for bread rolls and baguettes Arrange bread rolls in a circle 0 1 2 0 los 5 20 min cs pa L 4 Check foods when the oven signals After the final stage small sections may still be icy Let them stand to continue thawing Food is not fully defrosted 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 USING THE EXPRESS MENU FEATURE This feature offers a convenient way to heat food that you cook frequently Place the food on the turntable glass tray Dial in the Express Menu direction counterclockwise Dial to the food you want to cook Press Select button For Reheat Dinner Plate press the Start button Dial the amount of food and then presss Start button 0 AON Ko CRESTA Heat only one microwave popcorn bag at a time Be careful when lt 1 POPCORN 3 0 OZ removing the heated bag from the microwave and opening the bag Ree 1 5 oZ as the s
69. where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally If you use an extension cord the interior light may flicker and the speed of the blower may vary when the microwave oven is on Cooking times may be longer too A CRITICAL INSTALLATION WARNINGS The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualified technician or service company Failing to have a qualified technician install the oven may result in electric shock fire an explosion problems with the product or injury Unpack the oven remove all packaging material and examine the oven for any damage such as dents on the interior or exterior of the oven broken door latches cracks in the door or a door that is not lined up correctly If there is any damage do not operate the oven and notify your dealer immediately Fi law T Y Make sure to install your oven in a location with adequate space Remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the power plug terminals and contact points using a dry cloth on a regular basis Unplug the power plug and clean it with a dry cloth safety information _5 2012 05 21 05 10 15 fam ah IN ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 6 Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire Plug the power cord into a properly grounded 3 pronged outlet Your oven should be the only appliance connected to this circuit Sharing a wall socket with other app
70. xposure to excessive microwave energy 1 Read all safety instructions before using the appliance 2 Read and follow the specific Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy on page 2 3 This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlets See Important Grounding instructions on page 5 of this manual 4 Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions 5 Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars can explode if heated rapidly Never heat them in a microwave oven 6 Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual Do not put corrosive chemicals or vapors in or on this appliance This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use Y US pi NI Y safety information _3 2012 05 21 1 5 10 14 an b i ar fam Ndi 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when it is used by children Keep children away from the door when opening or closing it as they may bump themselves on the door or catch their fingers in the door 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 or dropped This appliance should be r

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