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MW5896S(mini) 5/17/00 1:55 AM Page 1
Microwave
Oven
Owner’s Manual
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MW5896S(mini) 5/17/00 1:55 AM Page 2 SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO INSTRUCTIONS AVOID POSSIBLE When using any electrical appliance, EXPOSURE TO basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY: WARNING (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven To reduce risk of burns, electric with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful shock, fire, personal injury or expo- exposure to microwave energy. It is sure to excessive mi
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MW5896S(mini) 5/17/00 1:55 AM Page 3 SAFETY Important Safety Instructions, • Do not cook without the glass tray in place on the continued oven floor. Food will not cook properly without the • Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged tray. cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it • Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked has been damaged. bottles. The containers can break. • This appliance should be serviced only by quali- • Dishes and containers can become hot.
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MW5896S(mini) 5/17/00 1:55 AM Page 4 SAFETY Important Grounding Instructions This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the WARNING risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong for the electrical current. This appliance is from the power cord under any circum- equipped with a cord that includes a grounding stances. wire and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
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MW5896S(mini) 5/17/00 1:55 AM Page 5 CONTENTS Your New Microwave Oven . . . . . .6 Cooking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Checking Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Cooking Utensils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Setting Up Your Microwave Oven . . . .6 Testing Utensils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Control Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Cooking Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 General Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Op
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MW5896S(mini) 5/17/00 1:55 AM Page 6 YOUR NEW MICROWAVE OVEN Checking Parts Setting Up Your Microwave Oven Unpack your microwave oven and check to make 1 Place the oven on a flat, sturdy surface sure that you have all the parts shown here. If any and plug the cord into a grounded outlet. part is missing or broken, call your dealer. Once plugged in, the display on your oven will show: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least four inches of sp
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MW5896S(mini) 5/17/00 1:55 AM Page 7 YOUR NEW MICROWAVE OVEN Control Panel Buttons One Minute+ p. 10 Press once for every minute of cooking at High power. Help Screen p. 9 Press to see help information about the feature you are using. Instant Cook Buttons p. 9 Instant settings to cook popular foods. Auto Reheat p. 11 Shows type and quantity of food to be reheated. Auto Defrost p. 10 3 Sets weight of food to be defrosted. 1 2 Number Buttons Sets cooking times or amounts and power 4 5 6 levels
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MW5896S(mini) 5/17/00 1:55 AM Page 8 OPERATION Turning on the Power and Selecting a Setting the Clock Display Language The first time you plug the power cord into an out- 1 Press the Clock button. The display will let, or after there has been an interruption in show: power, the display shows “SAMSUNG SO SIMPLE.” At this point, you can select a language and weight system for the display. You can choose from English, French, Spanish and Portuguese and between pounds (LBS) or kilograms (KG). To
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MW5896S(mini) 5/17/00 1:55 AM Page 9 OPERATION Using the Help system Instant Cook Chart Item Weight Remarks Your microwave offers helpful instructions for many Popcorn 3.5 oz • Use one microwave-only bag 3.0-3.5 oz of popcorn. procedures. 1.75 oz • Use caution when removing 1.5-1.75 oz and opening hot bag from oven 1 When you need feature information and Potato 1 EA • Prick each potato several helpful hints, press the Help Screen 2 EA times with fork. button and then press the button that
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MW5896S(mini) 5/17/00 1:55 AM Page 10 OPERATION Instant Cook Chart Defrosting Automatically Item Weight Remarks Rice 1 cup • Place the rice in a large To thaw frozen food, set the weight of the food and 2 cups casserole. the microwave automatically sets the defrosting • Add water and stir well. time, power level and standing time. Cook, cover during standing and stir before serving. • Rice 1 cup + water 13/4 cups 1 Press the Auto Defrost button. The dis- • Rice 2 cups + water 21/2 cups pl
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MW5896S(mini) 5/17/00 1:55 AM Page 11 OPERATION Reheating Automatically Auto Reheat Chart Item Weight Remarks To reheat food, select the type of dish and the num- Plate of 1 serving • Cover plate with vented ber of servings you want to reheat, and the Food plastic wrap or wax paper microwave automatically sets the reheating time. • Contents - 3-4 oz. meat, poultry or fish (up to 6 oz. With bone) 1 Press the Auto Reheat button repeatedly - 1/2 cup starch (potatoes, to select the type of di
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MW5896S(mini) 5/17/00 1:55 AM Page 12 OPERATION Setting Cooking Times & Power Setting Cooking Times, continued Levels Some recipes require different stages of cooking at different temperatures. You can set multiple stages Your microwave allows you to set up to three differ- of cooking with your microwave. ent stages of cooking, each with its own time length and power level. The power level lets you control Multi-stage Cooking the heating intensity from Warm (1) to High (0). One-stage Cooking
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MW5896S(mini) 5/17/00 1:55 AM Page 13 OPERATION Using the More/Less Button Adjusting the Volume The More/Less button allows you to adjust pre-set The Sound button on the microwave allows you to cooking times. It only works with Auto Reheat , the adjust the volume of the microwave’s chime Instant-cook buttons. sound. The sound is initially set to its highest set- Use the More/Less button only after you have already ting. To change the volume: begun cooking with one of these procedures. The Mo
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MW5896S(mini) 5/17/00 1:55 AM Page 14 OPERATION Using the Kitchen Timer Demonstration Mode You can use the Demonstration Mode to see how 1 Use the Number buttons to set the length your microwave oven operates without the oven of time you want the timer to run. heating. 2 Press the Kitchen Timer button. 1 Press the “0” button. The display shows 3 The display counts down and beeps “PRESS 1-DEMO 2- CHILD LOCK.” when the time has elapsed. Setting the Child Protection Lock 2 Press the “1” button. T
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MW5896S(mini) 5/17/00 1:55 AM Page 15 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Cooking Utensils Recommended Use Not Recommended • Glass jars and bottles — Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave, and can shatter. • Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — Use for heating or cooking. • Paper bags — These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn bags that are designed for • Microwave browning dish — Use to brown the microwave use. exterior of small items such as steaks, chops, or pancakes. Follow the
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MW5896S(mini) 5/17/00 1:55 AM Page 16 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Cooking Techniques Stirring Adding Moisture Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. cooking to distribute heat evenly. Food at the out- Food that is uneven in moisture content should be side of the dish absorbs more energy and heats covered or allowed to stand so that the heat dis- more quickly, so stir from the outside to the center. perses evenly. Add a small amount of wat
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MW5896S(mini) 5/17/00 1:55 AM Page 17 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS 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
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MW5896S(mini) 5/17/00 1:55 AM Page 18 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS GUIDE for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave • Cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork. • Place fish on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. • Use a tight cover to steam fish. A lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel provides less steaming. • Do not overcook fish; check it at minimum cooking time. Food Cook Time /Power Level Directions Cooking Time: Arrange steaks on roasting rack with Steaks 6-10 min. / lb
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MW5896S(mini) 5/17/00 1:55 AM Page 19 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS AUTO DEFROSTING GUIDE • Follow the instructions below when defrosting defferent types of food. Food Amount Procedure Roast Beef, Pork Start with the food placed fat side down. After each stage, 2.5-5.0 lbs. turn the food over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil. After each stage, rearrange the food. If there are any warm or Steaks, Chops, Fish 0.5-3.0 lbs. thawed portions of food, shield them with narrow f
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MW5896S(mini) 5/17/00 1:55 AM Page 20 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Recipes Beef and Barley Stew Broccoli and Cheese Casserole 1 1/2 lbs. beef stew cubes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 Tbs. flour 1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp. salt 1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) beef broth 1/4 tsp. dry mustard 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 1 1/8 tsp. pepper cup) 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup barley 1/4 cup chopp
