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MW5592W(mini) 4/17/02 9:56 AM Page 1
Microwave
Oven
O w n e r’s Manual
MW5592W / MW5593G
MW7592W / MW7593G
CODE No.DE68-00990A
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MW5592W(mini) 4/17/02 9:56 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 shock, fire, personal injury or expo- operation can result in harmful sure to excessive microwave energy: exposure to microwa
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MW5592W(mini) 4/17/02 9:56 AM Page 3 SAFETY Important Safety Instructions, continued • Do not cook without the glass tray in place on the 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 has been damaged. • Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles. The containers can break. • This appliance should be serviced only by quali- fied service personnel. Contact the near
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MW5592W(mini) 4/17/02 9:56 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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MW5592W(mini) 4/17/02 9:56 AM Page 5 CONTENTS Your New Microwave Oven . . . . . 6 Cooking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Checking Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Cooking Utensils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Setting Up Your Microwave Oven . . . . . . .6 Testing Utensils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Control Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Cooking Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 General Tips . . . .
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MW5592W(mini) 4/17/02 9:56 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: Make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least four inches of space behind, above,
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MW5592W(mini) 4/17/02 9:56 AM Page 7 YOUR NEW MICROWAVE OVEN Control Panel Buttons One Minute+ p. 10 Press once for every minute of cooking at High power. Instant Cook Buttons p. 9 Instant settings to cook popular foods. Gentle Cook p. 11 Press to set gentler cooking with reduced power. Custom Cook Button p. 11 Press twice to program your favorite recipe. Press once to cook with that recipe. Auto Reheat p. 10 Sets type of dish to be reheated. Auto Defrost p. 12 Sets weight of food to be def
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MW5592W(mini) 4/17/02 9:56 AM Page 8 OPERATION T u rning on the Power and Selecting a Setting the Clock Display Language 1 Press the Clock button. The display will show: The first time you plug the power cord into an out- let, or after there has been an interruption in 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 (LBS) or kilograms (KG). To do so, 2 Use
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MW5592W(mini) 4/17/02 9:56 AM Page 9 OPERATION Using the Instant Cook Buttons Instant Cook Chart Item Weight Remarks 1 Press the Instant Cook button corre- sponding to the food you are cooking P o p c o rn 3.5 oz • Use one microwave-only bag (Popcorn, for example). The display 3 . 0 -3.5 oz of popcorn . shows the first serving size: 1.75 oz • Use caution when removing 1 . 5 -1.75 oz and opening hot bag from o v e n . Potato 1 EA • Prick each potato several 2 Press the button repeatedly to
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MW5592W(mini) 4/17/02 9:56 AM Page 10 OPERATION Using the One Minute+ Button This button offers a convenient way to heat food in 2 Use the number buttons to increase the one-minute increments at the High power level. serving size. For example, for three servings, press the“3” button(Refer to the Auto Reheat Chart below for the 1 Press the One Minute+ button once for servings). The display shows the number each minute you wish to cook the food. of servings you have selected: For example, pres
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MW5592W(mini) 4/17/02 9:56 AM Page 11 OPERATION Setting and Using the Custom Cook Using the Gentle Cook Button Button. This button is for slower, gentler cooking with The Custom Cook button memorizes the time and reduced power. power setting for a particular food. Programming the Custom Cook button 1 Use the Number buttons to set a cooking time. 1 Press the Custom Cook button. For example, to set 10 minutes, enter The display shows “ENTER COOKING 1,0,0,0. TIME AND POWER.” 2 Press the Gentl
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MW5592W(mini) 4/17/02 9:56 AM Page 12 OPERATION Defrosting Automatically Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels Your microwave allows you to set up to three dif f e r- To thaw frozen food, set the weight of the food and ent stages of cooking, each with its own time length the microwave automatically sets the defrosting and power level. The power level lets you control the time, power level and standing time. heating intensity from W a rm (1) to High (0). One-stage Cooking 1 Press the Auto Def
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MW5592W(mini) 4/17/02 9:56 AM Page 13 OPERATION Setting Cooking Times, continued Using the More/Less Button Some recipes require different stages of cooking at The More/Less button allows you to adjust pre-set different temperatures. You can set multiple stages cooking times. It only works with Auto Reheat and of cooking with your microwave. the Instant Cook buttons. Use the More/Less button only after you have already begun cooking with one of these procedures. Multi-stage Cooking The Mor
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MW5592W(mini) 4/17/02 9:56 AM Page 14 OPERATION Adjusting the Volume Using the Kitchen Timer The Sound button on the microwave allows you to adjust the volume of the microwave’s chime sound. 1 Use the Number buttons to set the length The sound is initially set to its highest setting. To of time you want the timer to run. change the volume. 2 Press the Kitchen Timer button. 1 Press the Sound button. The display 3 The display counts down and beeps shows “0-OFF 1-LOW 2-MED 3-HIGH” when the
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MW5592W(mini) 4/17/02 9:56 AM Page 15 OPERATION Setting the Child Protection Lock Demonstration Mode You can lock your microwave oven so it can’t be You can use the Demonstration Mode to see how used by unsupervised children. your microwave oven operates without the oven heating. 1 Press the “0” button. The display shows 1 Press the “0” button. The display shows “PRESS 1-DEMO 2-CHILD LOCK.” “PRESS 1-DEMO 2-CHILDLOCK.” 2 Press the “2” button. The display shows “PRESS START.” 2 Press the “1” bu
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MW5592W(mini) 4/17/02 9:56 AM Page 16 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 d
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MW5592W(mini) 4/17/02 9:56 AM Page 17 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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MW5592W(mini) 4/17/02 9:56 AM Page 18 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS GUIDE for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave • Place meat on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. • S t a rt meat fat-side down. Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips or thin meat ar e a s . • 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 tim
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MW5592W(mini) 4/17/02 9:56 AM Page 19 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 meaty portion
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MW5592W(mini) 4/17/02 9:56 AM Page 20 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS AUTO DEFROSTING GUIDE • Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food. Food Amount Procedure Start with the food placed fat side down. After each stage, turn Roast Beef, Pork 2.5-6.0 lbs. 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
