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ME179KFETSR
Microwave Oven
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safety information Congratulations on your new Samsung microwave oven. This manual contains important information on the installation, use and care of your appliance. Please take time to read this manual to take full advantage of your microwave oven’s many benefits and features. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It is your responsibility to use common s
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IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS What the icons and signs in this user manual mean: Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death. WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your microwave oven, follow these basic safety precautions. CAUTION Do NOT attempt. Do NOT disassemble. Do NOT touch. Follow directions
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7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when it is used by children. Keep children away from the door when opening or closing it as they may bump themselves on the door or catch their fingers in the door. 8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. 9. This appliance should be repaired or serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for
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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. WARNING WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. - Plug into a grounded 3 pron
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- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded 3 pronged outlet. Your oven should be the only appliance connected to this circuit. - Sharing a wall socket with other appliances, using a power strip, or extending the power cord may result in electric shock or fire. - Do not use an electric transformer. It may result in electric shock or fire. - Ensure that the voltage, frequency and current provided match the product’s specifications. Fail
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CAUTION INSTALLATION CAUTIONS Position the oven so that the plug is easily accessible. - Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire due to electric leakage. Unplug the oven when it is not being used for long periods of time or during a thunder/lightning storm. - Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire. WARNING CRITICAL USAGE WARNINGS If the microwave appliance is flooded, please contact your nearest service center. Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
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If any foreign substance such as water enters the microwave, unplug it and contact your nearest service center. - Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire. Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. - This may result in electric shock. Do not turn the appliance off by unplugging the power plug while the appliance is in operation. - Plugging the power plug into the wall socket again may cause a spark and result in electric shock or fire. Keep all packaging materials well out of
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than the food in the interior, which can be so hot that it will burn the infant’s mouth. Make sure all cookware used in the oven is suitable for microwaving. Use microwavable cookware in strict compliance with such manufacturer’s recommendations. Do not stand on top of the microwave or place objects (such as laundry, oven covers, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance. - Items, such as a cloth, may get caught in the door. - This may r
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WARNING CRITICAL CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it. Do not use benzene, thinner, or alcohol to clean the appliance. - This may result in discoloration, deformation, damage, electric shock, or fire. Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance from the wall socket and remove food waste from the door and cooking compartment. - Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire. Take care not to hurt yourself when cleaning t
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contents SETTING UP YOUR NEW MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING GUIDE Checking the parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . .Cooking techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 . . . . . Setting up your microwave oven . . . . . . . .13 . . General microwave tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 . . . . Checking the control panel . . . . . . . . . . . 14 . . . Guide for cooking eggs in your microwave . .39 Turning on the power and setting the clock . . 15 Guide for cooking vegetables in your micr
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setting up your new microwave oven Be sure to follow these instructions closely so that your new microwave oven works properly. CHECKING THE PARTS Carefully unpack your microwave oven, and make sure you’ve received all the parts shown below. If your microwave oven was damaged during shipping, or if you do not have all the parts, contact Samsung Customer Service. (Refer to the “WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION” on page 45.) Microwave oven Ceramic Enamel Tray Glass Tray Roller Guide Ring Greas
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SETTING UP YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SETTING UP YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 1. Open the door by pulling the handle on the right side of the door. 2. Wipe the inside of the oven with a damp cloth. damp cloth 3. Install the pre-assembled ring into the indentation at the center of the microwave oven. pre-assembled roller ring indentation 4. Place the glass tray securely in the center of the pre-assembled roller ring. glass tray Installing the metal shelf When you need to use the Metal Shelf, place it on th
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CHECKING THE CONTROL PANEL Smart Chef (page 26) Speed Cook (page 21) Auto Cook (page 29) Roast (page 35) Bake (page 35) Brown (page 35) Speed Bake/Roast (page 35) Defrost (page 19) Microwave (page 34) Microwave +30 Sec. Express Menu (page 19) (page 17) Knob Dial Select Stop/Clear (Page 17) Start My Settings (page 15) Kitchen Timer (page 17) Warm Hold (page 18) Eco Mode (page 18) Turntable On/Off Steam Clean (page 18) (page 18) Vent Hi/Mid/Low/Off Light Hi/Lo/Off (page 17) (page 17) 14_ set
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SETTING UP YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN TURNING ON THE POWER AND SETTING THE CLOCK 1. The first time you plug in the power chord, the display shows : SET HOUR 2. Using the knob dial, dial the hour, and then press the Select button. The display shows : SET MIN 3. Dial the minutes, and then press the Select button. The display shows: SET AM/PM 4. Dial AM or PM, and then press the Select button. The display will show the clock. USING MY SETTING FEATURE Your new microwave oven can be customized to suit yo
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SELECTING THE SOUND 1. Press the My Settings button, dial 3-SOUND, and then press the Select button. The display shows : SOUND 2. Dial On or Off. 3. Press the Select button. SETTING THE WORD SPEED 1. Press the My Settings button, dial 4-SCROLL, and then press the Select button. The display shows : SCROLL 2. Dial the scroll speed. 3. Press the Select button. SETTING THE REMIND END SIGNAL The Remind End Signal can be set On or Off. 1. Press the My Settings button, dial 5-REMIND, and then press t
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN using your microwave oven USING THE KITCHEN TIMER 1. Press the Kitchen Timer button. (max. time 90 min.) The display shows: SET MIN 2. Use the dial to set the number of minutes you want the timer to run. 3. Press the Select button. The display shows: SET SEC 4. Use the dial to set the number of additional seconds you want the timer to run. 5. Press the Select button. The display counts down and beeps when the time has elapsed. USING THE STOP/CLEAR BUTTON Th
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ECO MODE Eco Mode reduces standby power usage. When you press the ECO MODE button once, the display will go out and the microwave shifts to the mode which minimizes power usage. To cancel the ECO MODE, press the ECO MODE button once again, or press any other button. WARM HOLD You can keep cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 90 minutes. 1. Press Warm Hold button. 2. Enter the cooking time. 3. Press Enter/Start button. Warm Hold operates for up to 90 minutes. Food that is cook
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN USING THE DEFROST BUTTON Remove all packaging material before defrosting. Place meat, poultry, fish, bread, etc. on a ceramic plate. General defrosting instructions: 1. Place the food on the turntable (glass tray). 2. Press the Defrost button. 3. Dial the Food you want to defrost, and then press the Select button. 4. Dial the amount of food, and then press the Start button. For specific instructions for different kinds of food, see the table below. COOK STANDING F
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COOK FOOD AMOUNT REMARK NO 2 EA Pierce the potatoes 3 times with a fork. Place the potatoes on the BAKED 4 EA 3 glass turntable with one end of the potato pointing towards the POTATO (10~13oz./ center. After cooking, let the potatoes stand for 3-5 minutes. each) INSTANT MACARONI 1 SERVING 4 Follow the package preparation directions. AND 2 SERVINGS CHEESE REHEAT 2 SLICES Place the pizza on a microwave safe plate. Do not overlap the slices 5 PIZZA 4 SLICES or cover. Let stand 1-2 minutes be
