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Microwave Oven
Owner’s Manual
SMH7174
SMH7175
SMH7176
SMH7177
SMH7178
Code No. : DE68-00356R-02
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! " # 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 ENERGY: WARNING (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to injury or exposure to excessive
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! " # Safety � Do not operate any other heating or cooking appliance beneath this Important Safety Instructions, continued appliance. � Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use near water – for � Do not mount unit over or near any portion of a heating or cooking example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming appliance. pool, etc. � Do not mount over a sink. � Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food partic
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# ! " # Safety IMPORTANT GROUNDING WARNING This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire power cord under any circumstances. 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
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! " # Contents Your New Microwave oven Safety ....................................................................................................... 2 Checking Parts Contents ................................................................................................... 5 Your New Microwave oven ..................................................................... 5 Unpack your microwave oven and check to make sure that you have all
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! " # 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: you can call Samsung Electronics America, Inc., at 1-800-SAMSUNG ENJOY YOUR COOKING --- PRESS MY CHOICE
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! " # Your New Microwave oven 1. Sensor Reheat p.12 Control Panel Buttons 2. Power Defrost p.12 (SMH7176, SMH7177, SMH7178) Sets weight of food to be defrosted. 3. Sensor Cook Buttons p.12 Sensor settings to cook popular foods. 4. Handy Helper, Kids Meals, Snack Bar p.13 Selects type of dish to be reheated. 5. More/Less p.15 Increase or decrease cooking time. 6. Number Buttons 1 13 Set cooking times or amounts and power levels other tha
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$ ! " # Your New Microwave oven 1. Sensor Reheat p.12 Control Panel Buttons (SMH7174, SMH7175) 2. Power/Auto Defrost p.12 Sets weight of food to be defrosted. 3. Sensor Cook Buttons p.12 Sensor settings to cook popular foods. 4. Handy Helper, Kids Meals, Snack Bar p.13 Selects type of dish to be reheated. 5. More/Less p.15 Increase or decrease cooking time. 1 6. Number Buttons 2 11 Set cooking times or amounts and power levels other than hi
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! ! " # 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 “EN
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! " # 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 dis
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! " # 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. T
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! " # Operation Using the Sensor Cook Buttons Using the Power Defrosting (Power/Auto Defrosting) Button By actually sensing the humidity that escapes as food heat, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s heating time for various types and To thaw frozen food, set the weight of the food and the microwave auto- amounts of precooked food. All food should be precooked and at matically sets the defrosting time, power level and standi
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! " # Operation Using the Handy Helper Button Kids Meals Chart 1 Press the Handy Helper button corresponding to the food you are cooking. The display shows “MELT CHOCOLATE 1CUP CHIPS”. Item Amount Remarks Press the Handy Helper button repeatedly to select the item you Chicken 1 serving � Put a paper towel on top of plate and want.(Refer to the Handy Helper Chart below) Nuggets 2 servings arrange nugge
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# ! " # Operation Using the Snack Bar Button Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels Your microwave allows you to set up to three different stages of cooking, 1 Press the Snack Bar button corresponding to the food you are each with its own time length and power level. The power level lets you cooking. control the heating intensity from Warm (1) to High (0). The display shows : NACHOS 1 SERVING Press the Snack Bar button repeatedly to sele
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! " # Operation Multi-stage Cooking Turning the Turntable On/Off 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in the “One-Stage Cooking” section on the previous page. For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. The display shows : PRESS START OR ENTER NEXT STAGE It can be turned off for large dishes. COOKING TIME Press Turntable On/Off button to turn the turntable on or off. When entering more than one cooking stage, the Power Level button must be
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! " # 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 : 1 Multiply reheat time by 1½. � Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the microwave to prevent damage to the oven from arcing. 2 Switch places after ½ the time. � Do not use a microwave browning dish on the shelf. The shelf could overheat. � Do not use the oven with the shelf on the mi
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! " # 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 c
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$ ! " # 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.
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! ! " # Cooking Instructions Auto Sensor Cook Important The Auto Sensor allows you to cook your food automatically by detect- � It is not advisable to use the Auto Sensor cooking feature on a ing the amount of humidity generated from the food while cooking. continuous cooking operation, i.e. one cooking operation � When cooking food, the humidity is generated. The Auto Sensor immediately after another. determines the proper time and pow
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! " # Cooking Instructions Sensor Cooking Guide � Follow the instructions below when sensor cooking different types of Food Amount Procedure food. Chicken 8 to 16 oz. Place chicken breasts on a microwave Food Amount Procedure breast safe plate and cover with plastic wrap. Cook to an internal temperature of 170 Popcorn 3.0 ~ 3.5 oz Use only one microwave-only bag of degrees F. 1 package popcorn at a time. Use caution when removing a
