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Microwave
Oven
Owner’s Manual
MW4090W / ME4096W
MW4390W
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MW4390W(mini)-SEA 1/16/02 3:34 PM 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 shock, fire, personal injury or expo- operation can result in harmful sure to excessive microwave energy: exposure to mic
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MW4390W(mini)-SEA 1/16/02 3:34 PM Page 3 SAFETY • Do not cook without the glass tray in place on the Important Safety Instructions, oven floor. Food will not cook properly without the continued tray. • Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged • Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it bottles. The containers can break. has been damaged. • Dishes and containers can become hot. Handle • This appliance should be serviced onl
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MW4390W(mini)-SEA 1/16/02 3:34 PM 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 tha
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MW4390W(mini)-SEA 1/16/02 3:34 PM Page 5 CONTENTS Your New Microwave Oven . . . . . 6 Cooking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Checking Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Cooking Utensils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Setting Up Your Microwave Oven . . . . . . .6 Testing Utensils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Control Panel Buttons(MW4390W) . . . . . .7 Cooking Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 General Tips . . . . . . . . .
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MW4390W(mini)-SEA 1/16/02 3:34 PM 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: MICRO HELP Make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least four inches of space
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MW4390W(mini)-SEA 1/16/02 3:34 PM Page 7 YOUR NEW MICROWAVE OVEN Control Panel Buttons(MW4390W) Instant Cook Buttons p. 9 Instant settings to cook popular foods. One Minute+ p. 9 Press once for every minute of cook- ing at High power. Defrost p. 10 Number Buttons Sets cooking times. Power Level p. 10 Sets power to a level other than high. Clock p. 8 Sets current time. Kitchen Timer p. 11 More/Less Button p. 11 Increases or decreases cooking time. Pause/Cancel p. 8 Press to pause oven or cor
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MW4390W(mini)-SEA 1/16/02 3:34 PM 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 SIM- PLE.” At this point, you can select a language and weight system for the display. You can choose between English, French or Spanish and pounds MICRO HELP (LBS) or kilograms (KG). To
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MW4390W(mini)-SEA 1/16/02 3:34 PM Page 9 OPERATION Using the Instant Cook Buttons 1 Press the Instant Cook button corre- Item Weight Remarks sponding to the food you are cooking Diet Cook 7-10 oz • Remove package from outer (Popcorn, for example). The display (Low Calorie 10-12 oz wrapping and follow pack shows the first serving size: Frozen Dinner) age instructions for cov- ering and standing. After Frozen 7-10 oz cooking, let stand 1-3 min. MICRO HELP Dinner 10-12 oz 2 Press the button rep
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MW4390W(mini)-SEA 1/16/02 3:34 PM Page 10 OPERATION Using the Defrosting Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels The power level lets you control the heating intensi- The defrost setting is designed for speedy thawing ty from Warm (1) to High (0). of frozen food and is one great advantage of the microwave oven. (Power level of 30% is automati- cally set for defrosting) 1 Use the number buttons to set a cooking time. You can set a time from one sec- 1 Use the Number buttons to set a defrost- ond
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MW4390W(mini)-SEA 1/16/02 3:34 PM Page 11 OPERATION Using the More/Less Button Using the Kitchen Timer The More/Less button allows you to adjust pre- set cooking times. It only works with the Instant 1 Use the Number buttons to set the length Cook buttons. Use the More/Less button only of time you want the timer to run. after you have already begun cooking with one of these procedures. 2 Press the Kitchen Timer button. 3 The display counts down and beeps 1 To ADD more time to an automatic co
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MW4390W(mini)-SEA 1/16/02 3:34 PM Page 12 OPERATION Setting the Child Protection Lock Operation Guide (MW4090W/ME4096W) You can lock your microwave oven so it can’t be Operation Check used by unsupervised children. 1 Plug the microwave oven into an AC out- 1 Press the “0” button. The display shows let. “PRESS 1-DEMO 2-CHILD LOCK.” 2 Open the door and place the food in the MICRO HELP oven. 2 Press the “2” button. The display shows “PRESS START.” 3 Set the Timer for required time.(oven lamp
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MW4390W(mini)-SEA 1/16/02 3:34 PM Page 13 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Cooking Utensils Recommended Use Not Recommended • Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — • Glass jars and bottles — Regular glass is too Use for heating or cooking. thin to be used in a microwave, and can shatter. • Microwave browning dish — Use to brown the • Paper bags — These are a fire hazard, except exterior of small items such as steaks, chops, or for popcorn bags that are designed for pancakes. Follow the direction
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MW4390W(mini)-SEA 1/16/02 3:34 PM Page 14 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 o
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MW4390W(mini)-SEA 1/16/02 3:34 PM Page 15 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.
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MW4390W(mini)-SEA 1/16/02 3:34 PM Page 16 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 6-8 min.
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MW4390W(mini)-SEA 1/16/02 3:34 PM Page 17 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 s
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MW4390W(mini)-SEA 1/16/02 3:34 PM Page 18 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
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MW4390W(mini)-SEA 1/16/02 3:34 PM Page 19 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Recipes Warm Potato Salad Black Bean Soup 1 cup chopped onion 2 lbs. small red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 clove garlic, minced 4 slices bacon (uncooked), cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, drained 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 can (14-16 oz.) stewed tomatoes, chopped 2 tsp. sugar 1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) chicken broth 1 tsp. salt 1 can (7-8.5 oz.) corn 1 tsp. flour 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies 1/2
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MW4390W(mini)-SEA 1/16/02 3:34 PM Page 20 APPENDIX Troubleshooting Guide Before you call a repair person for your oven, Using your microwave causes TV or radio interfer- check this list of possible problems and solutions. ence. Neither the oven’s display nor the oven operate. • This is similar to the interference caused by other small appliances, such as hair dryers. • Properly insert the plug into a grounded outlet. Move your microwave further away from other • If the outlet is controlled
