Samsung MW73B User Manual
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1. Please contact your local authorities in regard to the environmentally safe disposal of this product 4_ safety instructions MW73B_XTC_DE8 03862B indd 4 D 2011 02 25 m 1 44 22 ma TE 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 equipped 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 As shown connect the earth wire between earthing port on the rear of the product and metal water pipe or wall outlet if the earthing port is provided Do not connect the earth wire to a gas pipe phone line or plastic water pipe SNOILONYLSNI ALSAVS safety instructions _5 MW73B_XTC_DE8 03862B indd 5 D 2011 02 25 m 1 44 22 mi ma TE Contents YOUR NEW MICROWAVE OVEN Installing the microwave oven Checking parts Warranty and service information Setting up your microwave oven 0 Control panel buttons Q N OPERATION 12 Setting the clock 12 Using the Eco Mode button 13 Using the 30 sec Button 13 Defrosting automatically 13 Using the More Less Buttons 14 Using the instant cook buttons 15 Setting cooking times amp power levels 15 One stage cooking 16 Multi stage cooking COOKING INSTRUCTIONS 17 Cookin2. Start U 10 your new microwave oven MW73B_XTC_DE8 03862B indd 10 2011 02 25 m 1 44 23 LE mai Auto Defrost Sets weight of food to be defrosted p 12 Instant Cook Buttons 13 Instant settings to cook popular foods p Number Buttons Set cooking times or amounts and power levels other than high Power Level Press this pad to set power level other than high pag Stop Cancel Press to pause oven or corrent a mistake Eco Mode p 11 More Less p 12 Clock Sets current time Start Press to start cooking 30 Sec Press once for every 30 secs of cooking at high power p 12 After that press Start button to operate the oven p 11 N3AO 3AVMOYDIN MAN YNOA AO00D000000 your new microwave oven 11 MW73B XTC DE8 03862B indd 11 D 2011 02 25 m 1 44 23 operation SETTING THE CLOCK 1 Press the Clock button The display will show 2 Use the Number buttons to enter the current time You must press at least three numbers to set the clock If the C current time is 5 00 enter 5 0 0 Press Clock again A colon will appear indicating that the time is set 3 If there is a power interruption you will need to reset the clock You can check the current time while cooking is in progress by pressing the Clock button USING THE ECO MODE BUTTON Once you touch this icon 8 Energy Saving Mode is turned with display off As i
3. 2 medium carrots cut into sticks of about 5x2cm approx 1 cup 300 ml beef stock canned Y2 cup barley 1 bay leaf Ya teaspoon pepper 1 cups frozen peas thawed 1 teaspoon Maggi stock 75 teaspoon salt 1 Ina 2 quart casserole combine beef onion flour and Worcestershire sauce mix well Cover with lid Cook at High for minutes until beef is no longer pink stirring once 2 Stir in beef broth carrots barley bay leaf and pepper Cover with lid Cook at Medium for 1 to 172 hours until carrots and beef are tender stirring 2 to 3 times 3 Stir in peas Cover with lid Cook at Medium for 10 minutes Leave to stand for 10 minutes Remove bay leaf before serving Makes 6 servings can be replaced with canned mushroom slices SNOILONYLSNI ONIMOOD Broccoli and cheese casserole Ya cup butter or margarine Ya cup chopped onion 1 Tbs flour Ya tsp salt Ja tsp dry mustard 1 8 tsp pepper 172 cups milk Ya cup chopped red pepper 0 23 kg 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded 2 cups frozen chopped broccoli thawed 4 cups cooked spiral shaped pasta 0 23 kg dry 1 Ina 2 quart casserole cook butter and onion at High for 2 3 minutes until onion is soft stirring once 2 Add flour salt mustard and pepper mix well Cook at High for 60 90 seconds until mixture boils Stir in milk until smooth 3 Stir in red pepper Cook at High for 3 5 minutes until mixture boils and thickens slightly stirring twice Stir
4. BE Microwave Oven user manual ENGLISH imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product To receive more complete service please register your product at www samsung com register P 100 Recycled Paper Hp This manual is made with 100 recycled paper MW73B XTC DE8 03862B indd 1 D 2011 02 25 m 1 44 21 mb pa TE Safety Instructions A 4 WARNING NOTE PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Failure to observe the following safety precautions may result in harmful exposure to microwave energy A Under no circumstances should any attempt be made to operate the oven with the door open or to tamper with the safety interlocks door latches or to insert anything into the safety interlock holes B Do not place any object between the oven door and front face or allow food or cleaner residues to accumulate on sealing surfaces Ensure that the door and door sealing surfaces are kept clean by wiping after use first with a damp cloth and then with a soft dry cloth C Do not operate the oven if it is damaged until it has been repaired by a qualified microwave service technician trained by the manufacturer It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the 1 Door door seals and sealing surfaces 2 Door hinges broken or loose 3 Power cable D The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone o
5. 275 mm H X 320 mm D Oven cavity dimensions 330 mm W X 211 mm H X 309 mm D Net gross weight 11 12 kg Appendix _31 MW73B_XTC_DE8 03862B indd 31 D 2011 02 25 m 1 44 25 QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 NEW ZEALAND 0800 SAMSUNG 0800 726 786 www samsung com CHINA 400 810 5858 HONG KONG 852 3698 4698 www samsung com hk www samsung com hk_en INDIA 3030 8282 1800 3000 8282 0800 112 8888 INDONESIA 021 5699 7777 JAPAN 0120 327 527 MALAYSIA 1800 88 9999 1 800 10 SAMSUNG 726 7864 1 800 3 SAMSUNG 726 7864 ANA aah aanak kanta PidILIPPINES 1 800 8 SAMSUNG 726 7864 3 02 5805777 SINGAPORE 1800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 1800 29 3232 THAILAND 022 689 3232 TAIWAN 0800 329 999 VIETNAM 1 800 588 889 MW73B_XTC_DE8 03862B indd 32 Code No DE68 03862B 2011 02 25 m 1 44 26
6. 44 22 Mm TE 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 ges w microwave oven glass tray roller guide ring WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION To help us better serve you please complete the enclosed registration card and promptly return it by mail If the registration card is missing you can call Samsung Hotline at the following numbers 1 800 10 SAMSUNG 726 7864 for PLDT 1 800 3 SAMSUNG 726 7864 1 800 8 SAMSUNG 726 7864 for Digitel 02 5805777 for Globe or register on line at www samsung com When contacting Samsung please provide the specific model and serial number information which is usually located on the back or bottom of the product Please record these numbers below along with the other requested information Keep this information in a safe place as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in case of theft or loss and a copy of your sales 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 s
7. be used by unsupervised children 1 Hold the 0 button and then press the 2 button At this point the microwave oven cannot be used untill it is unlocked To unlock it repeat step 1 above 16_ operation MW73B XTC DE8 03862B indd 16 D 2011 02 25 m 1 44 24 mai TE cooking Instructions COOKING UTENSILS Recommended use e Glass and glass ceramic bowls and dishes Use for heating or cooking e Microwave grilling dish Use to grill the exterior of small items such as steaks chops or pancakes Follow the directions provided with your grilling dish 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 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 SNOILONYLSNI ONMOOD Limited use e Aluminum foil Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking of exposed a
8. in cheese until melted 4 Add broccoli and pasta mix well Cover with lid Cook at High for 4 to 6 minutes until heated through stirring once Stir before serving Makes 6 servings cooking Instructions 23 MW73B XTC DE8 03862B indd 23 D 2011 02 25 m 1 44 25 ma Warm potato salad Coriander potatoes 1 kg white or red potatoes halved Ya Cup minced onion 1 garlic clove 1 cups coriander 1 teaspoons salt 1 3 cup extra pure olive oil Black pepper to taste 1 Place the potatoes in a 2 litre pot with Ya cup water cover with lid and cook on high power level until the potatoes are tender from 10 to 12 minutes Mix once 2 Drain off half the water and put the potatoes aside 3 Mince the onion garlic coriander salt and olive oil and add to the potatoes stirring with a spatula 4 Cover and cook on high power level for 3 minutes serve warm with a little ground black pepper 5 If wished add 1 8 cup of white wine to the coriander mixture Makes 6 servings Black bean soup 1 cup minced onion 1 garlic clove finely chopped 1 cup fried or pureed black beans 1 cup whole black beans drained 1 cups fried crushed tomato 3 cups chicken stock 1 teaspoon salt Y cup corn grains 1 sprig coriander 1 Place the onion and garlic in a deep pot with a capacity of 3 litres cover with lid and cook on high power level for 3 5 minutes until tender 2 Add the beans tomato stock and salt mix w
9. potatoes carrots and green beans are being cooked add about Y cup water e Small vegetables sliced carrots peas lima beans etc will cook faster than larger ones e 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 e Always place vegetables like asparagus and broccoli with the stem ends pointing towards the edge of the dish and the tips toward the center e When cooking cut vegetables always cover the dish with a lid or vented microwavable plastic wrap e Whole unpeeled vegetables such as potatoes squash eggplant etc should have their skin pricked in several spots before cooking to prevent them from bursting e For more even cooking stir or rearrange whole vegetables halfway through the cooking time e 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 22_ cooking Instructions MW73B_XTC_DE8 03862B indd 22 D 2011 02 25 m 1 44 25 mai Ti RECIPES Beef and barley stew 700 g beef cut in dices of 1 8 cm 1 2 cup minced onion 3 tablespoons flour 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
10. time Q Food Cook Time Power Level Directions 2 Steaks Cooking Time Arrange steaks on roasting rack with a Up to 680 g 6 10 min 454 g meaty portions towards the outside 6 Power Level Medium High 7 Of rack Z n Cover with wax paper Turn over and ka rearrange when cocking time is half 2 up Cook until fish flakes easily with a 9 fork Let stand 3 5 min O Fillets Cooking Time Arrange fillets in a baking dish 5 Up to 680 g 5 7 min 454 9 turning any thin pieces under Cover Power Level High Hi with wax paper If over 13 mm 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 dish Up to 680 g 4 6 min 454 g without overlapping or layering Power Level High Hi Cover with wax paper Cook until firm and opaque stirring 2 or 3 times Let stand 5 min cooking Instructions _21 MW73B_XTC_DE8 03862B indd 21 D 2011 02 25 m 1 44 25 mai Guide for cooking eggs in your microwave e Never cook eggs in the shell and never warm hard cooked eggs in the shell they can explode e Always pierce whole eggs to keep them from bursting e Cook eggs just until set they become tough if overcooked Guide for cooking vegetables in your microwave e Vegetables should be washed just before cooking Often no extra water is needed If dense vegetables such as
11. Instant Time Cook modes Use the More Less button only after you have already begun cooking with one of these procedures 1 To ADD more time to an automatic cooking procedure Press the More 9 button 2 To REDUCE the time of an automatic cooking procedure Press the Less 1 button If you wish to increase decrease in Time Cook mode by 10sec press the More 9 or Less 1 button 4 operation _13 MW73B_XTC_DE8 03862B indd 13 D 2011 02 25 m 1 44 24 USING THE INSTANT COOK BUTTONS mai TE 1 Press the Instant Cook button corresponding to the food you are cooking Popcorn for example The display shows the first serving size 2 Press the button repeatedly to select the serving size you want The display will cycle through all available serving sizes g5 10g Press the Start button 3 When the cooking times is over the oven will beep The oven will then beep every minute Instant cook chart Item Weight Remarks Popcorn 100g e Use one microwave only bag of popcorn 85 100g e Use caution when removing and opening hot bag from oven Dressing A 1 e Measure liquid pour into microwave safe container Rice 1 serv e Wash the rice until water runs clear Place the rice 2 serv and water in a microwave safe rice cooker or glass Pyrex dish with a lid After cooking stir and stand for 3 5 minutes Fresh 1 serv e Place the vegetables into a casserole and add a Vege
12. 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 strios 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 Appendix _29 MW73B_XTC_DE8 03862B indd 29 D 2011 02 25 m 1 44 25 mm Ti 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 If the oven is set more than 20 minutes at 80 90 or 100 percent power level after the first 20 minutes the power level will automatically adjust itself to 70 percent power to avoid overcooking 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 f
13. burn yourself if the container is too hot A risk of delayed eruptive boiling exists In the event of scalding follow these FIRST AID instructions e Immerse the scalded area in cold water for at least 10 minutes e Cover with a clean dry dressing e Do not apply any creams oils or lotions e NEVER fill the container to the top and choose a container that is wider at the top than at the bottom to prevent the liquid from boiling over Bottles with narrow necks may also explode if overheated ALWAYS check the temperature of baby food or milk before giving it to the baby NEVER heat a baby s bottle with the teat on as the bottle may explode if overheated 9 Be careful not to damage the power cable e Do not immerse the power cable or plug in water and keep the power cable away from heated surfaces e Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cable or plug safety instructions _3 SNOILONYLSNI ALSAVS MW73B XTC DE8 03862B indd 3 D 2011 02 25 m 1 44 22 ipa TE 10 Stand at arm s length from the oven when opening the door Reason The hot air or steam released may cause scalding 11 Keep the inside of the oven clean Reason Food particles or spattered oils stuck to oven walls or floor can cause paint damage and reduce the efficiency of the oven 12 You may notice a Clicking sound during operation especially when the oven is in defrosting Reason This sound is normal when the electrical po
14. e Caution X Unsafe 28_ cookware guide MW73B XTC DE8 03862B indd 28 2011 02 25 m 1 44 25 ma TE appendix TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Before you call a repair person for your oven check this list of possible problems and solutions z m Neither the oven s display nor the oven operate e Properly insert the plug into a grounded outlet x e f 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 f there has not been a power outage remove the plug from the outlet wait ten seconds then plug it in again If there was a power outage the time indicator will display HH HH Reset the clock and any cooking instructions e Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuse The food is cooking too slowly e Make sure the oven is on its own 12 amp circuit line
15. ell 3 Cook on high power level without lid for 10 minutes mix and add the corn grains cook for 7 more minutes on high power level Mix thoroughly Makes approximately 2 litres We recommend serving half the recipe due to the large quantity obtained 24 cooking Instructions MW73B XTC DE8 03862B indd 24 D 2011 02 25 m 1 44 25 mai Ti 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 Q food 2 Arrangement 2 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 D energy To prevent overcooking place thin or delicate parts toward the center of the 2 turntable i 5 Shielding 2 Shield food with narrow strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking Areas that need shielding include poultry wing tips the ends of poultry legs and corners of square baking dishes Use only small amounts of aluminum foil Larger amounts can damage your oven Turning Turn foods over midway through cooking to expose all parts to microwave energy This is especially important with large items such as roasts Standing Foods cooked in the microwave build up inte
16. ements or interior oven walls Reason These walls may be hot enough to burn even after cooking has finished even though they do not appear to be so Do not allow inflammable materials to come into contact with any interior area of the oven Let the oven cool down first 7 To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity e Do not store flammable materials in the oven e Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags e Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers e f smoke is observed keep the oven door closed and switch off or disconnect the oven from the power supply 8 Take particular care when heating liquids and baby foods e ALWAYS allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been switched off so that the temperature can equalize Stir during heating if necessary and ALWAYS stir after heating Take care when handling the container after heating You may burn yourself if the container is too hot A risk of delayed eruptive boiling exists To prevent delayed boiling and possible scalding you should put a plastic spoon or glass stick into the beverages and stir before during and after heating Reason During the heating of liquids the boiling point can be delayed this means that eruptive boiling can start after the container is removed from the oven You may scald yourself Stir during heating if necessary and ALWAYS stir after heating Take care when handling the container after heating You may
17. ervice center please call 1 800 10 SAMSUNG 726 7864 1 800 3 SAMSUNG 726 7864 1 800 8 SAMSUNG 726 7864 02 5805777 or go on line to www samsung com 8_ your new microwave oven MW73B_XTC_DE8 03862B indd 8 D 2011 02 25 m 1 44 22 SETTING UP YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 1 Place the oven on a flat sturdy surface and plug the cord into a grounded outlet Once plugged in the display on your H H H H oven will show If oven left untouched for about 10 seconds display will show 2 00 Make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least four inches of space behind above and to the side of the oven 2 Open the oven door by pressing the button below the control panel 3 Wipe the inside of the oven with a damp cloth 4 Place the pre assembled ring in the indentation in the center of the oven N3AO 3AVMOYDIN MAN YNOA Na 5 Place the glass tray on top of the ring so that the three glass tabs in the center of the tray fit securely into the tabs on the floor of the oven your new microwave oven 9 MW73B XTC DE8 03862B indd 9 D 2011 02 25 m 1 44 23 CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS e See next page for more information 7 KA 616 Auto Defrost Er o FO Popcorn 2 gt Ne Dressing AH N bi ee a ye Ta a m Va a Instant Cooking Rice 555 a Power Level 0 Clock G ol ba D Ni Cancel
18. es these dishes Fast food packaging e Polystyrene cups NA Can be used to warm food containers e Paper bags or Overheating may cause the polystyrene to melt May catch fire newspaper e Recycled paper or x May cause arcing metal trims Glassware e Oven to table ware e Fine glassware e Glass jars Can be used unless decorated with a metal trim Can be used to warm foods or liquids Delicate glass may break or crack if heated suddenly Must remove the lid Suitable for warming only MW73B XTC DE8 03862B indd 27 cookware guide 27 JaAIND AYVMYOOD 2011 02 25 m 1 44 25 Cookware Microwave Comments Safe Metal e Dishes x May cause arcing or fire e Freezer bag twist ties x Paper e Plates cups napkins S For short cooking times and warming and Kitchen paper Also to absorb excess moisture e Recycled paper May cause arcing Plastic e Containers JY Particularly if heat resistant thermoplastic Some other plastics may warp or discolour at high temperatures Do not use Melamine plastic e Cling film pA Can be used to retain moisture Should e Freezer bags X not touch the food Take care when removing the film as hot steam will escape Only if boilable or oven proof Should not be airtight Prick with a fork if necessary Wax or grease proof paper Can be used to retain moisture and prevent spattering JY Recommended V X Us
19. g utensils 18 Testing utensils 20 Cooking guide 23 Recipes 25 Cooking techniques 26 General tips COOKWARE GUIDE APPENDIX 29 Troubleshooting guide 30 Care and cleaning 31 Specifications 6 contents MW73B XTC DE8 03862B indd 6 D 2011 02 25 m 1 44 22 Ess 2 ma TE your new microwave oven INSTALLING THE MICROWAVE OVEN Place the oven on a flat level surface 85cm above the floor The surface should be strong enough to safety bear the weight of the oven 1 When you install your oven make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least 10 cm of space behind and on the sides of the oven and 20 cm of space above N3AO 3AVMOYDIN MAN YNOA N L 2 Remove all packing materials inside the oven Install the roller ring and turntable Check that the turntable rotates freely 9 Never block the air vents as the oven may overheat and automatically switch itself off It will remain inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently 7 Do not install the microwave oven in hot or damp surroundings like next to a traditional oven or radiator The power supply specifications of the oven must be respected and any extension cable used must be of the same standard as the power cable supplied with the oven Wipe the interior and the door seal with a damp cloth before using your microwave oven for the first time your new microwave oven _7 MW73B XTC DE8 03862B indd 7 D 2011 02 25 m 1
20. ld then it is not absorbing microwave energy and is not acceptable for use in the microwave 18_ cooking Instructions MW73B_XTC_DE8 03862B indd 18 D 2011 02 25 m 1 44 24 ima TE Auto defrosting guide e Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food Food Amount Procedure Roast Beef Pork 1 13 2 6kg Start with the food placed fat side down After each stage turn the food over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of Q aluminum foil 2 Steaks Chops 0 23 1 36 kg After each stage rearrange the food If there a Fish are any warm or thawed portions of food D shield them with narrow flat pieces of aluminum Z foil Remove any pieces of food that are g nearly defrosted Let stand covered for 5 10 2 minutes 9 Ground Meat 0 23 1 36 kg After each stage remove any pieces of food 9 72 that are nearly defrosted Let stand covered with foil for 5 10 minutes Whole Chicken 1 13 2 6kg Remove giblets before freezing poultry Start defrosting with the breast side down After the first stage turn the chicken over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil After the second stage again shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil Let stand covered for 30 60 minutes in the refrigerator Chicken Pieces 0 23 1 36 kg After each stage rearrange or remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted Let s
21. n a microwave safe roasting rack in a microwave safe dish 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 Food Cook Time Power Level Directions Whole Cooking Time Place chicken breast side down on Chicken 7 10 min 454 g 77 82 C roasting rack Cover with wax paper Up to 1 8 kg Power Level High Hi 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 Chicken Cooking Time Place chicken bone side down Pieces 6 9 min 454 g on dish with the thickest portions Up to 907 g 82 C dark meat towards the outside of the dish Cover 77 C light meat Power Level High Hi 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 20_ cooking Instructions MW73B_XTC_DE8 03862B indd 20 D 2011 02 25 m 1 44 25 ma TE Guide for cooking seafood in your microwave e Cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork e Place fish on a microwave safe roasting rack in a microwave safe dish e Use a tight cover to steam fish A lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel provides less steaming e Do not overcook fish check it at minimum cooking
22. nternal clock keeps working when you touch this icon again you will see the correct time 12_ operation MW73B_XTC_DE8 03862B indd 12 D 2011 02 25 m 1 44 23 mb Mal TE USING THE 30 SEC BUTTON This button offers a convenient way to heat food in 30 seconds increments at the High power level 1 Press the 30 Sec button once for each 30 seconds you wish to cook the food For example press it twice for one minute The time will display 2 Press the start button Add time to a program in progress by pressing the 30 Sec button for each 30 seconds you want to add DEFROSTING AUTOMATICALLY To thaw frozen food set the weight of the food and the microwave automatically sets the defrosting time power level and standing time 1 Press the Auto Defrost button The display shows 0 2 Ibs kg 2 To set the weight of your food press the Auto Defrost button repeatedly This increases the weight by 0 2 kg increments up to 2 6 kg You can also use the number buttons to enter the weight of the food directly The oven calculates the defrosting time and starts automatically Twice during defrosting the oven will beep 3 Press the Stop Cancel button open the oven door and turn the food over 4 Press the Start button to resume defrosting See page 19 for the Auto Defrosting Guide NOILV43dO USING THE MORE LESS BUTTONS The More Less buttons allow you to adjust pre set cooking times They only work in the
23. ple the jelly inside a jelly doughnut will be hotter than the dough Keep this in mind to avoid burns e Home canning in the microwave oven is not recommended because all harmful bacteria may not be destroyed by the microwave heating process e 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 26_ cooking Instructions MW73B_XTC_DE8 03862B indd 26 D 2011 02 25 m 1 44 25 cookware guide To cook food in the microwave oven the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware If the cookware is marked microwave safe you do not need to worry The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven Cookware Microwave Safe Comments Aluminium foil X Can be used in small quantities to protect areas against overcooking Arcing can occur if the foil is too close to the oven wall or if too much foil is used Browning plate Do not preheat for more than eight minutes China and earthenware Porcelain pottery glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable unless decorated with a metal trim Disposable polyester WA Some frozen foods are packaged in cardboard dish
24. reas 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 cooking Instructions _17 MW73B_XTC_DE8 03862B indd 17 D 2011 02 25 m 1 44 24 ipa Not recommended e Glass jars and bottles Regular glass is too thin to be used in a 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 food 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 1 Filla 1 cup glass measuring cup with water and put it inside your oven next to the dish you want to test 2 Press the 30 Sec button 3 Press the Start button Once to heat them for 30 seconds at high power The water should be warm and the dish you are testing should also be warm If the dish is co
25. resh in a four cup measuring glass at High power for five minutes or until boiling Let stand in the oven for one or two minutes e Remove the glass tray from the oven when cleaning the oven or tray To prevent the tray from breaking handle it carefully and do not put it in water immediately after cooking Wash the tray carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher e Clean the outside surface of the oven with soap and a damp cloth Dry with a soft cloth To prevent damage to the operating parts of the oven don t let water seep into the openings e Wash the door window with very mild soap and water Be sure to use a soft cloth to avoid scratching e f 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 30_ Appendix MW73B_XTC_DE8 03862B indd 30 D 2011 02 25 m 1 44 25 mi pa Ti SPECIFICATIONS Model Number MW73B Oven cavity 20 liter Controls 10 power levels including defrost Timer 99 minutes 99 seconds Power source 220 VAC 60 Hz ay Power output 800 Watts IEC 705 2 Power Consumption 1200 Watts x Outside dimensions 489 mm W X
26. rnal 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 cooking Instructions _25 MW73B_XTC_DE8 03862B indd 25 D 2011 02 25 m 1 44 25 ipa TE GENERAL TIPS e 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 e 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 e Foods with a non porous skin or shell such as potatoes eggs or hot dogs should be pierced to prevent bursting e Frying with heating oil or fat is not recommended Fat and oil can suddenly boil over and cause severe burns e Some ingredients heat faster than others For exam
27. tables 2 serv small amount of water 2 4 Tbsp Cover during 3 serv cooking and stir before standing 4 serv Frozen 230 290 g e Remove package from outer wrapping and follow Dinner 290 340 g package instructions for covering and standing After cooking let stand 1 3 min Boil Water 0 5 cup e Measure liquid pour into microwave safe container 1 cup that is 2 times larger than amount of liquid 2 cups Example For 1 cup liquid use a 2 cup or larger dish e Stir well before and after heating to prevent boil over 14_ operation MW73B_XTC_DE8 03862B indd 14 2011 02 25 m 1 44 24 ma TE SETTING COOKING TIMES amp POWER LEVELS Your microwave allows you to set up to two different stages of cooking each with its own time length and power level The power level lets you control the heating intensity from Warm 1 to High 0 ONE STAGE COOKING For simple one stage cooking you only need to set a cooking time The power level is automatically set at High If you want to set the power to any other level you must set it using the Power Level button 1 Use the number buttons to set a cooking time You can set a time from one second to 99 minutes 99 seconds To set a time over one minute enter the seconds too For example to set 20 minutes enter 2 O O O 2 If you want to set the power level to something other than High press the Power Level button then use the number buttons to enter a power level Po
28. tand for 10 20 minutes Check foods when the oven signals After the final stage small sections may still be icy let them stand to continue thawing Do not defrost until all ice crystals have thawed Shielding roasts and steaks with small pieces of foil prevents the edges from cooking before the center of the food has defrosted Use narrow flat smooth strips of aluminum foil to cover the edges and thinner sections of the food cooking Instructions _19 MW73B_XTC_DE8 03862B indd 19 D 2011 02 25 m 1 44 24 COOKING GUIDE Guide for cooking meat in your microwave e Place meat on a microwave safe roasting rack in a microwave safe dish e Start meat fat side down Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips or thin meat areas e Check the temperature in several places before letting the meat stand the recommended time e The following temperatures are removal temperatures The temperature of the food will rise during the standing time Food Cook Time Power Level Directions Roast Beef Cooking Time Place roast fat side down Boneless 4 7 min 454 g for 46 C Rare on roasting rack Cover Up to 1 8kg 8 10 min 454 g for49 C Medium with wax paper Turn over 12 15 min 454 g for 63 C Well Done Power Level High 0 for first 5 min then Medium 5 when cooking time is half up Let stand 10 min Guide for cooking poultry in your microwave e Place poultry o
29. ther than a properly qualified microwave service technician trained by the manufacturer IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Before cooking food or liquids in your microwave oven please check that the following safety precautions are taken 1 DO NOT use any metallic cookware in the microwave oven e Metallic containers e Dinnerware with gold or silver trimmings e Skewers forks etc Reason Electric arcing or sparking may occur and may damage the oven 2 DO NOT heat e Airtight or vacuum sealed bottles jars containers Ex Baby food jars e Airtight food Ex Eggs nuts in shells tomatoes Reason The increase in pressure may cause them to explode Tip Remove lids and pierce skins bags etc 2_ safety instructions MW73B XTC DE8 03862B indd 2 D 2011 02 25 m 1 44 22 mail TE 3 DO NOT operate the microwave oven when it is empty Reason The oven walls may be damaged Tip Leave a glass of water inside the oven at all times The water will absorb the microwaves if you accidentally set the oven going when it is empty 4 DO NOT cover the rear ventilation slots with cloths or paper Reason The cloths or paper may catch fire as hot air is evacuated from the oven 5 ALWAYS use oven gloves when removing a dish from the oven Reason Some dishes absorb microwaves and heat is always transferred from the food to the dish The dishes are therefore hot 6 DO NOT touch heating el
30. wer Levels NOILV434dO 1 Warm 6 Simmer 2 Low 7 Medium High 3 Defrost 8 Reheat 4 Medium Low 9 Saut 5 Medium O High 3 Press the Start button to begin cooking If you want to change the power level press Stop Cancel before you press Start and re enter all of the instructions Result Cooking starts and once finished 1 Oven emits four beeps 2 Sign of finishing process sounds 3 time One time in every minute operation _15 MW73B_XTC_DE8 03862B indd 15 D 2011 02 25 m 1 44 24 mm TE MULTI STAGE COOKING Some recipes require different stages of cooking at different temperatures You can set multiple stages of cooking with your microwave 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in the One Stage Cooking section on this page When entering more than one cooking stage the Power Level button must be pressed before the second cooking stage can be entered L To set the power level at High for a stage of cooking press the Power Level button twice 2 Use the number buttons to set a second cooking time 3 Press the Power Level button then use the number buttons to set the power level of the second stage of cooking 4 Press Start to begin cooking You can check the Power Level while cooking is in progress by pressing the Power Level button Microwave oven has priority independently from selection of Multi phase SETTING THE CHILD PROTECTION LOCK You can lock your microwave oven so it can t
31. wer output is changing 13 When the microwave oven is operating without any load the power will be cut off automatically for safety You can operate normally after letting it stand for over 30 minutes IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS During cooking you should look into the oven from time to time when food is being heated or cooked in disposable containers of plastic paper or other combustible materials IMPORTANT Young children or infirm persons should NEVER be allowed to use or play with the microwave oven Nor should they be left unattended near the microwave oven when it is in use Items of interest to children should not be stored or hidden just above the oven A WARNING If the door or door seals are damaged the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person A WARNING It is hazardous for anyone other than a comperent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy Z WARNING Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode A WARNING Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use Please recycle or dispose of the packaging material for this product in an environmentally responsible manner
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