Samsung MW631WA User Manual
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1. Microwave Oven Owner s Manual MW610WA MW610BA MW620WB MW620BB MW631WA MW631BA Safety ceccccssssssssssssssssssssssssessssssesssssssssssessssesseesssssssstsseeeesessesssssssteeseeeeeen 2 Your New Microwave OVEN annennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnennnnvnnnnnnnnnnennnn 5 CEN PIB apr 5 Setting Up Your Microwave OVEN rrrnrrrrrnnnnnnnovrrnnnnnrnnnnnnnnrennnnnnnennn 5 Operation GUNG Greist asserts cs seuaatertncaemneneiuaraeaantimus htemmneonaineoumtce 6 MW610WA MW610BA Operation Check ccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 6 Features amp Control uns 6 MW620WB MW620BB Operation Check rrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnennnnnnnnnn 7 Variable Power Cooking Chart rrrrnnnnnrrnnnnnnnnrrnnnrnrnnnnnnsevennrnnsnnnnnee 7 MW630WB MW630BB Operation Check rrrrnnnnnnnrrrnvrnnnnrnennnnnnne 8 Function of Touch Pads MW631WA MW631BA rrrrnnnrrrnnnnrennnnnr 9 Using the One Minute Button MW631WA MW631BA 008 9 Clock Set MW631WA MW631BA rrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnrnnnnnvrrrrrnrnnnnnnnn 10 Defrosting MW631WA MW631BA rrrrnnvnvnnrnrrrrrrnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnre 11 Time Cooking MW631WA MW631BA rrrrrvvvvvennnnrrrrnrnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnr 11 Start MW631WA MW631 BA ccccccccccsssseeeeeeceseeeeeseceeeeeseaeeeeees 12 Pause Cancel MW631WA MW631 BA 0cccccceeeeseeseeeeeeeeeeeeens 12 How to Correct Programming Errors MW631WA MW631BA 12. 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 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 e Ceramic porcelain and stoneware Use these if they are labeled Microwave Safe If they are not labeled test them to make sure they can be used safely Never use dishes with metallic trim e 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 e Glass jars and bottles Regular glass is too thin to be used ina microwave and can shatter e Paper bags These are a fire hazard except for popcorn bags that are designed for microwave use e Styrofoam plates and cups These can melt and leave an unhealthy residue on food e Plastic storage and fo
3. Power Level pad 6 times When you touch the Power Level pad repeatedly Power Level decreases at the rate of 10 percent of HIGH power 11 For example to set 4 minutes 50 seconds touch 4 5 and 0 in sequence Display window shows 4 50 Operation Guide Time Cooking Continue Cleaning amp Care 5 Touch Start 1 The first stage defrosting time appears in the display window and counts down As soon as the defrosting finishes the second stage cooking time appears automatically and counts down 2 Start MW631WA MW631BA One touch allows the oven to begin If the door is opened while the oven is operating the cooking will pause The Start pad must be touched again to continue the cooking operation after the door is closed Pause Cancel MW631WA MW631BA 3 Use the Pause Cancel pad to 1 Erase if you make a mistake during programming 2 Cancel the minute timer 3 Stop the oven temporarily during cooking 4 4 To cancel a program during cooking touch twice How to Correct Programming Errors D MW631WA MW631BA Mistakes made when entering program information can be corrected by touching the Pause Cancel pad and then re entering the correct program 7 NOTE g A cooking program entered in one stage can not be changed after you have started to enter the program for the next stage To correct the 9 Pause Cancel pad must be touched and all cooking instructions re entered beginning with the first stage No c
4. cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord under any circumstances SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 Your New Microwave oven Checking Parts Unpack your microwave oven and check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here If any part is missing or broken call your dealer roller guide ring 5 SAMSUNG microwave oven gt glass tray warranty certificate Thank you for Choosing Samsung Your new oven represents the latest in microwave cooking technoligy This oven is a full featured easy to use appliance built to strict quality standards set by Samsung the highest in the industry We re proud to offer you a product that will provide convenient dependable service for years to come Please record the serial number from the inside or back of your Samsung microwave oven and the date of purchase in the space provided below We recommend that you keep your purchase receipt with this manual for easy warranty service Model Number Serial Number Date Purchased Purchased From instruction manual Setting Up Your Microwave Oven 1 a GO Place the oven on a flat sturdy surface and plug the cord into a grounded outlet Once plugged in the display on your oven will show H HH H MW631WA MW631BA Make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least four inches of space behind
5. fat side down on Boneless 18 20 min lbs for 160 F roasting rack Cover with or bone in Well Done vented plastic wrap Turn Power Level High Hi for over when cooking time is Up to 4 lbs first 5 min then half up Let stand 10 min Medium 50 Bacon Cooking Time Arrange slices on roasting 2 slices 1 2 min rack or a dish lined with 2 6 slices 4 slices 2 2 3 2 min paper towel Cover with 6 slices 4 51 min Power Level High Hi paper towel Microwave until crisp dish 2 Food Whole Chicken Chicken Pieces 15 Up to 4 Ibs Up to 2 Ibs Cook Time Power Level Cooking Time 7 10 min lbs 170 180 F Power Level Medium High 70 Cooking Time 7 10 min Ibs 180 F dark meat 170 F light meat Power Level Medium High 70 Guide for Cooking Poultry in Your Microwave e Place poultry on a microwave safe roasting rack in a microwave safe e Cover poultry with wax paper to prevent spattering e Use aluminum foil to shield bone tips thin meat areas or areas that start to overcook e Check the temperature in several places before letting the poultry stand the recommended time Directions Place chicken breast side down on roasting rack Cover with wax paper Turn over when the cooking time is half up Cook until juices run clear and meat near the bone is no longer pink Let stand 5 10 min Place chicken bone side down on dish with the thickest po
6. heating oil or fat is not recommended Fat and oil can suddenly boil over and cause severe burns Some ingredients heat faster than others For example the jelly inside a jelly doughnut will be hotter than the dough Keep this in mind to avoid burns Home canning in the microwave oven is not recommended because all harmful bacteria may not be destroyed by the microwave heating process Although microwaves do not heat the cookware the heat is often transferred to the cookware Always use pot holders when removing food from the microwave and instruct children to do the same Cooking Instructions Cooking Guide Guide for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave Place meat on a microwave safe roasting rack in a microwave safe dish Start meat fat side down Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips or thin meat areas Check the temperature in several places before letting the meat stand the recommended time The following temperatures are removal temperatures The temperature of the food will rise during the standing time Food Cook Time Power Level Directions Roast Cooking Time Place roast fat side down on Beef 7 10 min lbs for 115 F roasting rack Cover with wax Boneless Rare paper Turn over when 8 11 min lbs for 120 F cooking time is half up Let Up to 4 los Medium stand 10 min 9 14 min lbs for 145 F Well Done Power Level High Hi for first 5 min then Medium 50 Pork Cooking Time Place roast
7. serving Makes 6 servings Cooking Instructions Warm Potato Salad 2 Ibs small red potatoes cut into 12 inch pieces 4 slices bacon uncooked cut into 2 inch pieces 1 4 cup Chopped onion 2 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 1 tsp flour 2 tsp celery seed s tsp pepper 2 2 Tbs apple cider vinegar 1 In a2 quart casserole combine potatoes and 1 4 cup water Cover with lid Cook at High until potatoes are tender 10 12 min stir twice Drain and set aside to cool slightly 2 Ina medium bowl cook bacon at High until crisp 3 5 min stir once Place bacon on a paper towel Reserve 1 Tbs drippings 3 Combine drippings and onion Cover with plastic wrap turn back a corner to vent steam Cook at High until tender 3 4 min stir once 4 Stir in sugar salt flour celery seed and pepper Cook at High until mixture boils 30 40 sec Stir in vinegar and 1 2 cup water Cook at High until liquid boils and thickens slightly 1 2 min stir once Add bacon to dressing Pour dressing over potatoes Stir well Makes 6 servings 19 Black Bean Soup 1 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic minced 2 cans 15 oz each black beans drained 1 can 14 16 oz stewed tomatoes chopped 1 can 13 75 14 5 oz chicken broth 1 can 7 8 5 oz corn 1 can 4 oz chopped green chilies 1 2 tsp ground cumin or to taste 1 Place onion and garlic in a 3 quart casserole Cover with lid Cook at High for 3 to 5 minutes unti
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9. H X 1227 32 p 1113 32 x 73 64 H X 127 16 22 2 24 4 lbs 21 Model Number Oven Cavity Controls Timer Power Source Power Output Outside Dimensions Oven Cavity Dimensions Net Gross Weight MW631WA MW631BA 0 6cuft 10 power levels including defrost 99 minutes 99 seconds 120 VAC 60 Hz 600 Watts 18964 W x 923 32 H x 1227 32 p 1113 32 W x 73 64 H x 127 16 22 2 24 4 lbs Note 22 Note 23 Quick Reference Feature Operation Set Clock Press CLOCK Use number buttons to enter time Press CLOCK again One Minute Cooking W N Press the ONE MINUTE button once for each minute of cooking The time will display and the oven will start Defrost Press DEFROST Press the buttons 0 9 sequentially to enter the desired defrosting time Press START Set Cooking Time and Power Levels ol Use number buttons to set cooking time Press the POWER LEVEL button If you want to set the power level to something other than High press the POWER LEVEL button repeatedly Press START to begin cooking ELECTRONICS Samsung Electronics Co Ltd February 2003 Printed in Malaysia 24
10. Operation Guide MW620WB MW620BB Operation Check 1 Plug the microwave oven into an AC outlet Open the door and place the food in the oven Power Level MED DEFROST pr LG MED HIGH I Turn the Power Control knob to desired power level Warm 3 Set the Timer for required time oven lamp turns on Defrost Medium Med High or High Close the door Microwave cooking starts and Turntable rotates WARM NOTE1 1 When cooking time is less than 2 minutes first turn the knob past the 2 minute mark then return the knob to the time you want 2 When the cooking period is completed the oven will turn off Cook Time automatically gt Variable Power Cooking Chart The Variable Cooking Control allows you to select the amount of microwave energy and the rate of cooking defrosting There are 5 preset power levels HIGH 100 600W MED HIGH 70 420W MEDIUM 50 300W DEFROST 30 180W e WARM 10 60W Operation Guide MW631WA MW631BA Operation Check 1 De Defrost page 11 Press to set the defrosting time of the food to be defrosted One Minute page 9 Press once for every minute of cooking at High power Number bottons Sets cooking times or amounts and power levels other than high Power level page 9 Sets power level other than high Clock page 10 Sets current time Pause Cancel page 12 Press to pause oven or correct a mistake Start page 12 Press to start cooking N 8 Po
11. above and to the side of the oven Open the oven door by pressing the button below the control panel Wipe the inside of the oven with a damp cloth Place the pre assembled ring in the indentation in the center of the oven Place the glass tray on top of the ring so that the three glass tabs in the center of the tray fit securely into the tabs on the floor of the oven Operation Guide MW610WA MW610BA Operation Check Plug the microwave oven into an AC outlet Open the door and place the food in the oven Set the Timer for required time Oven lamp turns on RAN Close the door Microwave cooking starts and Turntable rotates NOTE1 1 When cooking time is less than 2 minutes first turn the knob past the 2 minute mark then return the knob to the time you want 2 When the cooking period is completed the oven will turn off automatically Features amp Control 5 6 2 1 FOOD POPCORN 3 5 0Z ENDS OF PKG TURNED UNDER SOUP SAUCE BEVERAGE gt 1 cup 4 a 3 FROZEN VEGETABLE 10 oz POTATOES 2 6 80z ea seeren 10 12 Saker BACON SLICES PPT Er Eir 4 EET TELTE FETT ETE 2h 31h i cee TV DINNER ENTREE 7 1012 0z MELTED BUTTER CHICKEN PIECES 1 Oven Lamp 5 Door Latches amp Safety 2 Ventilation Openings Interlocks 3 Timer 15 minutes Timer 6 Oven Door with see through 4 Door Open Button window 7 Glass Tray Turntable amp Roller Guide
12. an stand on the counter for five minutes before cooking is completed while a dish of peas can be served immediately Cooking Instructions Defrosting Guide Unwrap food Place food on microwave safe rack plate or shallow dish After first half of defrosting time remove any remaining wrap break food apart or separate pieces if possible remove any thawed food if possible shield tips thin meat or warm areas of food with foil When defrosted food should be cool but softened in all areas If still slightly icy return to microwave oven very briefly or let stand a few minutes Poultry and fish may be pacled under running cool water until defrosted Food Beef Chuck Roast Up to 5 0 Ibs Steaks up to 5 lbs Ground Beef up to 3 lbs Pork Spareribs Up to 3 lbs Pork Chops up to 3 lbs Poultry Whole Chicken Up to 5 lbs Pieces up to 2 lbs Seafood Steaks Up to 3 5 Ibs Fillets up to 3 5 Ibs Shrimp up to 3 lbs Microwave Time Defrost Level Microwave Time 7 9 min Ib Let Stand 5 10 min Microwave Time 6 9 min Ib Let Stand 5 10 min Microwave Time 8 10 min Ib Let Stand 5 10 min Microwave Time 6 8 min Ib Let Stand 5 10 min Microwave Time 6 8 min Ib Let Stand 5 10 min Microwave Time 7 9 min Ib Let Stand 5 10 min Microwave Time 9 11 min Ib Let Stand 5 10 min Microwave Time 6 9 min Ib Let Stand 5 10 min Microwave Time 4 7 min Ib L
13. cord or shut off power at the soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soit cloth fuse or circuit breaker panel If the door is opened the fire may e To reduce the risk of fire in the oven spread a Do not overcook food Watch appliance care fully if paper plastic or other combustible materials are inside b Remove wire twist ties from plastic cooking bags before placing bags in oven c If materials inside the oven ignite keep the oven door closed turn the oven off disconnect the power cord or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel d Do not use the oven compartment for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use Do not try to preheat oven or operate while empty e Do not cook without the glass tray in place on the oven floor Food will not cook properly without the tray e Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked bottles The containers can break e Dishes and containers can become hot Handle with care e Carefully remove container coverings directing steam away from hands and face e Remove lids from baby food before reheating After heating baby food stir well and test temperature by tasting before serving SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 Safety IMPORTANT GROUNDING va fn INSTRUCTIONS EE eee short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical b
14. e oven e Power Level 30 is automatically set for defrosting 630 Place frozen food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch Defrost 3 Touch Start Cooking time counts down and cooking begins Dispi ind h PL 30 When cooking finishes the oven beeps four times and shuts off Per NO SONS DN automatically then the time of day will reappear on the display window Two Stage Programming 3 Enter defrosting time up to 99 min 99 sec by touching the number pads 1 Touch Defrost Display window shows PL 30 For example to set 5 minutes 35 seconds touch 5 3 and 5 in sequence Display window shows 5 35 PL 30 635 2 Enter defrosting time up to 99 min 99 sec by touching the number pads For example to set 3 minutes 50 seconds touch 3 5 and 0 in sequence Display window shows 3 50 4 Touch Start Defrosting time counts down and defrosting begins When defrosting is completed the oven beeps four times and shuts off automatically then the time of day will reappear on the display window 3 Touch Power Level For example to set PL Hi touch the Power See page 17 for the Defrosting Guide Level pad once Display window shows PL H Time Cooking MW631 WA MW631BA PLH One Stage Programming 1 Touch Power Level Select one of the ten Power Levels by 4 Enter cookina time up to 99 min 99 sec by touching the touching the Power Level pad For example to set PL 50 touch number up el j the
15. ecoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord Longer short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if providing an escape wire for the electrical current This care is exercised in their use If a long cord or extension cord is appliance is equipped with a cord that includes a grounding wire used and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded Plug the three prong power cord into a properly grounded outlet of standard 115 120 voltage 60 Hz Your oven should be the only appliance on this circuit 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 where it can be pulled on by W WAR N N G children or tripped over accidentally If you use an extension Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of cord the interior light may flicker and the blower may vary electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or servicer if hh av microwave oven is on Cooking times may be you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you Ve are not sure if the appliance is properly grounded w amp WARNING Do not
16. ed occasionally with soap and a damp cloth rinsed and dried with a soft cloth To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings The door window should be washed with very mild soap and water Be sure to use a soft cloth to avoid scratching If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door wipe with a soft cloth to remove This condition may occur when oven is operated during periods of high humidity and in no way indicates microwave leakage Wipe off immediately anything spilled in the oven to avoid the possibility of staining Do not cook directly use proper cooking utensil on the glass tray unless indicated in the cooking guide Never operate the oven without food or water in it as this may result in damage to the magnetron tube or energy absorbing glass tray A cup of water left in the oven when it is not in use will safely absorb this energy if the oven is accidentally turned on Cooking Instructions Cooking Utensils Recommended Use e Glass and glass ceramic bowls and dishes Use for heating or cooking e Microwave browning dish Use to brown the exterior of small items such as steaks chops or pancakes Follow the directions provided with your browning dish e Microwavable plastic wrap Use to retain steam Leave a small opening for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food e Wax paper
17. et Stand 5 10 min Microwave Time 4 7 min Ib Let Stand 5 10 min Directions Place on plate or rack Microwave until a wooden pick can be easily inserted in center Turn over twice Place on plate or rack Microwave until pliable then separate steaks and rearrange Turn over twice Place on plate or rack Microwave until pliable then break apart and remove defrosted portions at halftime Turn over twice Place on plate or rack Microwave until pliable then separate and rearrange Turn over twice Place on plate or rack Microwave until pliable then separate and rearrange Turn over twice Place on plate or rack Microwave until pliable then break apart and rearrange portions at half time Rinse cavity with cool water Remove giblets Place on plate or rack Micorwave until pliable then break apart and rearrange portions at half time Place on plate or rack Microwave until a wooden pick can be easily inserted in center break apart and rearrange at half time Place on plate or rack Microwave until a wooden pick can be easily inserted in center break apart and rearrange at half time Place on plate or rack Microwave until pliable then separate and rearrange at half time 17 Cooking Instructions Recipes Beef and Barley Stew 17 lbs beef stew cubes cut into inch pieces Ye cup Chopped onion 2 Tbs all purpose flour 1 Tos Worcestershire sauce 1 can 13 75 14 5 oz beef broth 2 medium carrots cu
18. hanges in programs can be made after the oven has started operating To make a change you must touch the Pause Cancel pad and re program the entire sequence When making changes in this manner be careful to take into account the cooking time already elapsed in the old program before entering the new program 12 Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door control panel safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven Repairs should only be done by a qualified service person Keep the inside of the oven clean Food particles or spilled liquids stick to oven walls and in between seal and door surfaces This material will absorb microwaves and reduce the efficiency of the oven Wipe up all spills with a damp cloth Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very dirty Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives TIP To help loosen baked on food particles or spilled liquids heat 2 cups of water in a 4 cup measuring glass at HIGH 10 power for 5 minutes or until boiling Let stand in oven 1 to 2 minutes To keep the oven fresh smelling add the juice of one lemon to the water before placing in oven It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning of the tray or oven To prevent breakage do not place tray into water just after cooking The tray is heavy and can be broken if dropped Wash it carefully in warm sudsy water or in dishwasher The outside surface of the oven should be clean
19. he oven or tray To prevent the tray from breaking handle it carefully and do not put it in water immediately after cooking Wash the tray carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher e Clean the outside surface of the oven with soap and a damp cloth Dry with a soft cloth To prevent damage to the operating parts of the oven don t let water seep into the openings e Wash the door window with very mild soap and water Be sure to use a soft cloth to avoid scratching e If steam accumulates inside or outside the oven door wipe with a soft cloth Steam can accumulate when operating the oven in high humidity and in no way indicates microwave leakage e Never operate the oven without food in it this can damage the magnetron tube or glass tray You may wish to leave a cup of water in the oven when it is not in use to prevent damage if the oven is accidentally turned on Appendix Specifications Model Number Oven Cavity Timer Power Source Power Output Outside Dimensions Oven Cavity Dimensions Net Gross Weight Model Number Oven Cavity Controls Timer Power Source Power Output Outside Dimensions Oven Cavity Dimensions Net Gross Weight MW610WA MW610BA 0 6cuft 15 minutes 120 VAC 60 Hz 600 Watts 18964 W x 923 32 H X 1227 32 p 1113 32 W x 73 64 H X 127 16 22 2 24 4 Ibs MW620WB MW620BB 0 6cuft 5 power levels including defrost 35 minutes e 120 VAC 60 Hz 600 Watts 18964 W x 923 32
20. inum foil Larger amounts can damage your oven Turning Turn foods over midway through cooking to expose all parts to microwave energy This is especially important with large items such as roasts Standing Foods cooked in the microwave build up internal heat and continue to 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 overcooking the outer areas All liquids such as soup or hot chocolate should be shaken or stirred when cooking is complete Let liquids stand a moment before serving When heating baby food stir well and test the temperature before serving Adding Moisture Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules Food that is uneven in moisture content should be covered or allowed to stand so that the heat disperses evenly Add a small amount of water to dry food to help it COOK 14 General Tips Dense foods such as potatoes take longer to heat than lighter foods Foods with a delicate texture should be heated at a low power level to avoid becoming tough Altitude and the type of cookware you are using can affect cooking time When using a new recipe use the minimum cooking time and check the food occasionally to prevent overcooking Foods with a non porous skin or shell such as potatoes eggs or hot dogs should be pierced to prevent bursting Frying with
21. l tender 2 Add one can of beans mash beans with a fork Add remaining ingredients mix well 3 Cook uncovered at High for 10 minutes stir Reduce power to Medium and cook for 5 minutes Stir before serving Makes about 2 quarts Appendix Troubleshooting Guide Before you call a repair person for your oven check this list of possible problems and solutions Neither the oven s display nor the oven operate e Properly insert the plug into a grounded outlet e If the outlet is controlled by a wall switch make sure the wall switch is turned on e Remove the plug from the outlet wait ten seconds then plug it in again e Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuse e Plug another appliance into the outlet if the other appliance doesn t work have a qualified electrician repair the outlet e Plug the oven into a different outlet The oven s display works but the power won t come on e Make sure the door is closed securely e Check to see if packing material or other material is stuck to the door seal e Check for door damage e Press Cancel twice and re enter all cooking instructions The power goes off before the set time has elapsed e If there has not been a power outage remove the plug from the outlet wait ten seconds then plug it in again If there was a power outage the time indicator will display 88 88 Reset the clock and any cooking instructions e Reset the circuit breaker or replace an
22. od containers Containers such as margarine tubs can melt in the microwave e Metal utensils These can damage your oven Remove all metal before cooking Testing Utensils If you are not sure whether a dish is microwave safe or not you can perform this test Fill a cup with water and put it inside your oven next to the dish you want to test 2 Press the One Minute button once to heat them for one minute at High power The water should be warm and the dish you are testing should be cool If the dish is warm then it is absorbing microwave energy and is not acceptable for use in the microwave 13 Cooking Instructions Cooking Techniques Stirring Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats more quickly so stir from the outside to the center The oven will turn off when you open the door to stir your food Arrangement Arrange unevenly shaped foods such as chicken pieces or chops with the thicker meatier parts toward the outside of the turntable where they receive more microwave energy To prevent overcooking place thin or delicate parts toward the center of the turntable Shielding Shield food with narrow strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking Areas that need shielding include poultry wing tips the ends of poultry legs and corners of square baking dishes Use only small amounts of alum
23. plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment Do not cover or block any of the openings on this appliance SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 Safety Important Safety Instructions continued e A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used with caution Do not operate any other heating or cooking appliance beneath this e Do not store this appliance outdoors Do not use near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc _ appliance e Keep the inside of the oven clean Food particles or spattered oils Do not mount unit over or near any portion of a heating or cooking stuck to the oven walls or floor can cause paint damage and reduce appliance the efficiency of the oven Do not immerse cord or plug in water e Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter Do not mount over a sink Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance when it is in operation e If materials inside oven should ignite keep the oven door closed turn When cleaning door and oven surfaces use only mild nonabrasive the oven off and disconnect the power
24. red by anyone except properly qualified service personnel VU WARNING Always observe Safety Precautions when using your oven Never try to repair the oven on your own there is dangerous voltage inside If the oven needs to be repaired call an authorized service center near you IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using any electrical appliance basic safety precautions should be followed including the following WARNING To reduce risk of burns electric shock fire personal injury or exposure to excessive microwave energy e Read all safety instructions before using the appliance e Read and follow the specific Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy on this page This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlets See Important Grounding Instructions on page 4 of this manual Install or place this appliance only in accordance with the installation instructions provided some items like whole eggs and food in sealed containers may explode if heated in this oven Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or
25. rtions towards the outside of the dish Cover with wax paper Turn over when the cooking time is half up Cook until juices run clear and meat near the bone is no longer pink Let stand 5 10 min Cooking Instructions Guide for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave Cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork Place fish on a microwave safe roasting rack in a microwave safe dish Use a tight cover to steam fish A lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel provides less steaming Do not overcook fish check it at minimum cooking time Cook Time Power Food bevel Directions Steaks Cooking Time Arrange steaks on roasting 6 8 min lbs rack with meaty portions Up to 1 5 Ibs towards the outside of rack Power Level Medium Cover with wax paper Turn High 70 over and rearrange when cooking time is half up Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork Let stand 3 5 min Fillets Cooking Time Arrange fillets in a baking 4 6 min lbs dish turning any thin pieces Up to 1 5 Ibs under Cover with wax paper Power Level High Hi If over 1 inch thick turn over and rearrange when cooking time is half up Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork Let stand 2 3 min Shrimp Cooking Time Arrange shrimp in a baking 3 5 Y min Ibs dish without overlapping or Up to 1 5 Ibs layering Cover with wax Power Level High Hi paper Cook until firm and opaque stirring 2 or 3 times Let stand 5 min 16 Guide for Cooking Eggs in Yo
26. t into 12 inch slices about 1 cup Ye cup barley 1 bay leaf 4 tsp pepper 1 pkg 9 10 oz frozen peas thawed 1 In a 2 quart casserole combine beef onion flour and Worcestershire mix well Cover with lid Cook at High for 6 to 8 minutes until beef is no longer pink stirring once 2 Stir in beef broth carrots barley bay leaf and pepper Cover with lid Cook at Medium for 45 to 50 minutes until carrots and beef are tender stirring 2 to 3 times 3 Stir in peas Cover with lid Cook at Medium for 10 minutes Let stand for 10 minutes Remove bay leaf before serving Makes 6 servings 18 Broccoli and Cheese Casserole Y cup butter or margarine 14 Cup chopped onion 17 Tbs flour Yo tsp salt 4 tsp dry mustard 1 3 tsp pepper 17 cups milk 4 Cup Chopped red pepper 8 oz 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded 1 pkg 9 10 oz frozen chopped broccoli thawed 4 cups cooked spiral shaped pasta 8 oz dry 1 Ina 2 quart casserole cook butter and onion at High for 2 to 3 minutes until onion is soft stirring once 2 Add flour salt mustard and pepper mix well Cook at High for 60 to 90 seconds until mixture boils Stir in milk until smooth 3 Stir in red pepper Cook at High for 2 to 3 minutes until mixture boils and thickens slightly stirring twice Stir in cheese until melted 4 Add broccoli and pasta mix well Cover with lid Cook at High for 4 to 6 minutes until heated through stirring once Stir before
27. tart Pad Used to start operation of the oven NOTE 1 When programming instructions into the oven a short beep tone will be heard If a pad is touched and a beep tone is not heard the oven has not or cannot accept the instructions 2 When the oven finishes a complete cooking program the oven will automatically shut off and four beeps will sound Operation Guide Clock Set MW631WA MW631BA 1 2 Plug into the wall receptacle Display window will show 88 88 Touch Clock Display window will show 0 Enter the time of day by touching the number pads in sequence For example to set 12 59 am or pm touch the number pads 1 2 5 and 9 Display window shows 12 59 without colon Touch Clock Colon appears and the time of day will be displayed as long as the power cord is plugged in 10 NOTE 1 To reset time of day on the display window push the CLOCK pad The number 0 will appear without colon 2 If you want to modify the time before setting touch the CANCEL pad 3 You can check the current time while cooking is in progress by pressing the Clock button Operation Guide Defrosting MW631 W A MW631 BA 2 Enter cooking time up to 99 min 99 sec by touching the number pads For example to set 5 minutes 30 seconds touch The defrost setting is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is 5 3 and 0 in sequence Display window shows 5 30 one of the great advantages of a microwav
28. ur Microwave Never cook eggs in the shell and never warm hard cooked eggs in the shell they can explode Always pierce whole eggs to keep them from bursting Cook eggs just until set they become tough if overcooked Guide for Cooking Vegetables in Your Microwave Vegetables should be washed just before cooking Often no extra water is needed If dense vegetables such as potatoes carrots and green beans are being cooked add about 1 4 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 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 c
29. wer Level Pause Cancel Operation Guide Function of Touch Pads MW631WA MW631BA Using the One Minute Button MW631WA MW631BA The touch pads on the control panel provide the means to program the oven for its specific cooking operations Each pad and its function is This button offers a convenient way to heat food in one minute described briefly as follows increments at the High power level Power Level Pad Used for selection of power levels 10 Hi in the l cooking operations 1 Press the One Minute button once for each minute you wish to There are ten power levels as indicated in the chart below cook the food For example press it twice for two minutes The time will display Touch Display Level Name e and the oven starts automatically 600w Twice f PL 90 S40W Add minutes to a program in progress by pressing the 3 i PL 80 480W One Minute button for each minute you want to add Power Level 4 ae PL 70 420W Medium High 5 a PL 60 360W 6 PL 50 300W Medium 7 ae PL 40 240W 8 PL 30 180W hane PL 20 120W Po om Wam Clock Used to set clock with the time of day and to reset the clock if needed Number Pads Used to set the clock and to enter the desired cooking time and the defrosting time Defrost Pad Used to thaw frozen food The defrost power level is 30 percent of HIGH power Cancel Pad Stops and clears all cooking operations and programs except Clock S
30. y blown fuse The food is cooking too slowly e Make sure the oven is on its own 15 amp circuit line Operating another appliance on the same circuit can cause a voltage drop If necessary move the oven to its own circuit You see sparks or arcing e Remove any metallic utensils cookware or metal ties If using foil use only narrow strips and allow at least one inch between the foil and interior oven walls The turntable makes noises or sticks e Clean the turntable roller ring and oven floor e Make sure the turntable and roller ring are positioned correctly 20 Using your microwave causes TV or radio interference e This is similar to the interference caused by other small appliances such as hair dryers Move your microwave further away from other appliances like your TV or radio Care and Cleaning Follow these instructions to clean and care for your oven e Keep the inside of the oven clean Food particles and spilled liquids can stick to the oven walls causing the oven to work less efficiently e Wipe up spills immediately Use a damp cloth and mild soap Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives e To help loosen baked on food particles or liquids heat two cups of water add the juice of one lemon if you desire to keep the oven fresh in a four cup measuring glass at High power for five minutes or until boiling Let stand in the oven for one or two minutes e Remove the glass tray from the oven when cleaning t
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