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Microwave Oven
Owner’s Manual
SMH6140WB/BB/CB
SMH6150WB/BB/CB
Code No. : DE68-00356J
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SMH6140WC_XAP.fm Page 2 Wednesday, June 16, 2004 3:54 PM Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE WARNING ENERGY: To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal injury or exposure to excessive microwave energy: (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open • Read all safety instructions before using the
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SMH6140WC_XAP.fm Page 3 Wednesday, June 16, 2004 3:54 PM Safety Do not mount over a sink. Important Safety Instructions, continued Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance when it is in Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use near water – for operation. example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming If materials inside oven should ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn pool, etc. the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off
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SMH6140WC_XAP.fm Page 4 Wednesday, June 16, 2004 3:54 PM Safety IMPORTANT GROUNDING THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under certain conditions (see INSTRUCTIONS page 17).Take care to prevent the starting and spreading of This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in use. short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by Clean the underside of the microwave often. Do not allow grease to providi
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SMH6140WC_XAP.fm Page 5 Wednesday, June 16, 2004 3:54 PM Contents Your New Microwave oven Safety ........................................................................................................ 2 Checking Parts Checking Parts ........................................................................................................5 Warranty and Service Information ...........................................................................6 Setting Up Your Microwave Oven ................
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SMH6140WC_XAP.fm Page 6 Wednesday, June 16, 2004 3:54 PM Your New Microwave oven Warranty and Service Information Setting Up Your Microwave Oven To help us better serve you, please complete the enclosed registration 1 Plug the cord into a grounded outlet. Once plugged in, the display card and promptly return it by mail. If the registration card is missing, on your oven will show: register on-line at www.samsung-latin.com ENJOY YOUR COOKING --- PRESS MY CHOICE FOR When contacting Samsun
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SMH6140WC_XAP.fm Page 7 Wednesday, June 16, 2004 3:54 PM Your New Microwave oven Control Panel Buttons 1. Auto Reheat p.13 (SMH6140WB/BB/CB) Selects type of dish to be reheated 2. Auto Defrost p.14 Sets weight of food to be defrosted. 1 11 3. Instant Cook Buttons p.12 Instant settings to cook popular foods. 2 12 4. Handy Helper, Kids Meal, Snack Bar p.14 Selects type of dish to be reheated. 5. More/Less p.16 Increase or decrease cooking time. 3 6. Number Buttons Set cooking times or amounts
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SMH6140WC_XAP.fm Page 8 Wednesday, June 16, 2004 3:54 PM Your New Microwave oven Control Panel Buttons 1. Auto Reheat p.13 (SMH6150WB/BB/CB) Selects type of dish to be reheated 2. Auto Defrost p.14 1 11 Sets weight of food to be defrosted. 3. Instant Cook Buttons p.13 Instant settings to cook popular foods. 2 12 4. Handy Helper, Kids Meal, Snack Bar p.14 Selects type of dish to be reheated. 5. More/Less p.16 Increase or decrease cooking time. 3 6. Number Buttons Set cooking times or amounts
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SMH6140WC_XAP.fm Page 9 Wednesday, June 16, 2004 3:54 PM Operation Turning on the Power and Selecting a Using the My Choice feature Display Language Your new microwave oven can be customized to suit your personal tastes. Simply press My Choice to set these options. For your conve- The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there has nience, all the options are summarized in the following table: been an interruption in power, the display shows after four seconds “ENJOY
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SMH6140WC_XAP.fm Page 10 Wednesday, June 16, 2004 3:54 PM Operation Selecting the Display Weight Setting the Clock AM/PM You can choose between pounds(LBS) and kilograms(KG). 1 Press the Clock button. The display will show: SELECT AM/PM 1 Press My Choice button and then press the 2 button. The display shows : LBS OR KG PRESS MY CHOICE. 2 To select AM or PM, press the Clock button. 2 Press My Choice button. 3 Use the number buttons to enter the current time. The displa
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SMH6140WC_XAP.fm Page 11 Wednesday, June 16, 2004 3:54 PM Operation Setting and Using the Custom Cook Using the Pause/Cancel Button Button The Pause/Cancel button allows you to clear instructions you have entered. It also allows you to pause the oven’s cooking cycle, so that The Custom Cook button memorizes the time and power setting for a you can check the food. particular food. To pause the oven during cooking : press Pause/Cancel button Programming the Custom Cook button once. To re
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SMH6140WC_XAP.fm Page 12 Wednesday, June 16, 2004 3:54 PM Operation Instant Cook Chart Using the Instant Cook Buttons Item Weight Remarks 1 Press the Instant Cook button corresponding to the food you are Popcorn Butter Use one microwave-only bag of popcorn. cooking (Popcorn, for example). (3.5 oz), Pop only one bag at a time. The display shows: BUTTER 3.5 OZ Light Use caution when removing and opening hot (3.0-3.5 oz) bag from oven. 2 Press the button repeatedly to select the serving
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SMH6140WC_XAP.fm Page 13 Wednesday, June 16, 2004 3:54 PM Operation Auto Reheat Chart Reheating Automatically To reheat food, select the type of dish and the number of servings you Item Weight Remarks want to reheat, and the microwave automatically sets the reheating time. Plate of 1 serving Use only pre-cooked, refrigerated Food foods. 1 Press the Auto Reheat button repeatedly to select the type of dish Cover plate with vented plastic wrap you wish to reheat. The initial serving siz
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SMH6140WC_XAP.fm Page 14 Wednesday, June 16, 2004 3:54 PM Operation Defrosting Automatically Using the Handy Helper Button To thaw frozen food, set the weight of the food and the microwave auto- 1 Press the Handy Helper button corresponding to the food you are matically sets the defrosting time, power level and standing time. cooking. The display shows “Melt Chocolate”. Press the Handy Helper button repeatedly to select the item you 1 Press the Auto Defrost
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SMH6140WC_XAP.fm Page 15 Wednesday, June 16, 2004 3:54 PM Operation Using the Kids Meal Button Using the Snack Bar Button 1 Press the Kids Meal button corresponding to the food you are 1 Press the Snack Bar button corresponding to the food you are cooking. cooking. The display shows : CHICKEN NUGGETS. The display shows : NACHOS. Press the Kids Meal button repeatedly to select the item you Press the Snack Bar button repeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer to the Kids Meal Chart be
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SMH6140WC_XAP.fm Page 16 Wednesday, June 16, 2004 3:54 PM Operation Multi-stage Cooking Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in the “One-Stage Cooking” section on the Your microwave allows you to set up to three different stages of cooking, previous page. each with its own time length and power level. The power level lets you control the heating intensity from Warm (1) to High (0). The display shows : PRESS START OR ENTER NEXT STAGE COOKING TIME. One-stage Cooking
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SMH6140WC_XAP.fm Page 17 Wednesday, June 16, 2004 3:54 PM Operation Turning the Turntable On/Off Turning the Vent Fan Hi/Low/Off For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. The vent fan removes steam and other vapors from surface cooking. It can be turned off for large dishes. Press Vent Fan Hi/Low/Off button once for high fan speed and twice Press Turntable On/Off button to turn the turntable on or off. for low fan speed or three times to turn the fan off. Sometimes the turntable can
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SMH6140WC_XAP.fm Page 18 Wednesday, June 16, 2004 3:54 PM Operation Shelf and Reheating How to Use the Shelf When Microwaving To reheat on 2 levels or to reheat 2 dishes on the lower level : Shelf Information : 1 Shelf 1 Position(Flat Type) 1 Multiply reheat time by 1½. 2 Switch places after ½ the time. Shelf Switch place after 1/2 time Switch place after 1/2 time Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the microwave to prevent damage to the oven from arcing. Do not use a micr
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SMH6140WC_XAP.fm Page 19 Wednesday, June 16, 2004 3:54 PM Cooking Instructions Not Recommended Cooking Utensils Glass jars and bottles — Regular glass is too thin to be used in a Recommended Use microwave, and can shatter. Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — Use for heating or Paper bags — These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn bags that cooking. are designed for microwave use. Microwavable browning dish — Use to brown the exterior of small Styrofoam plates and cups
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SMH6140WC_XAP.fm Page 20 Wednesday, June 16, 2004 3:54 PM Cooking Instructions Cooking Techniques General Tips Stirring Dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to heat than lighter Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute foods. Foods with a delicate texture should be heated at a low power heat evenly. Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and level to avoid becoming tough. heats more quickly, so stir from the outside to the center. The
