ME179KFETSR Microwave Oven user manual imagine the possibilities ENGLISH Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. Please register your product at www.samsung.com/register 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68-04130A_EN.
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.
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 WARNING or death. Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or CAUTION property damage. To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury CAUTION when using your microwave oven, follow these basic safety precautions. Do NOT attempt. Do NOT disassemble. Do NOT touch. Follow directions explicitly.
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.
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 prong outlet.
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 the appliance.
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. .
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.
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 pre-assembled roller ring indentation 4. Place the glass tray securely in the center of the pre-assembled roller ring. glass tray SETTING UP YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 3. Install the pre-assembled ring into the indentation at the center of the microwave oven.
CHECKING THE CONTROL PANEL Smart Chef (page 26) Speed Cook (page 21) Roast (page 35) Bake (page 35) Speed Bake/Roast (page 35) Microwave (page 34) Express Menu (page 19) Auto Cook (page 29) Brown (page 35) Defrost (page 19) Microwave +30 Sec.
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. Your new microwave oven can be customized to suit your personal tastes. Simply press My Settings to set these options.
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.
using your microwave oven USING THE KITCHEN TIMER USING THE STOP/CLEAR BUTTON The Stop/Clear button allows you to clear instructions you have entered. It also allows you to pause the oven’s cooking cycle, so that you can check the food. • To pause the oven during cooking, press the Stop/Clear button once. To restart, press the Start button. • To stop cooking, erase instructions, and return the oven display to the time of day, press the Stop/ Clear button twice.
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.
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. FOOD AMOUNT STANDING TIME REMARK 1 MEAT 0.1~6.0 lbs.
COOK NO FOOD AMOUNT 3 BAKED POTATO 2 EA 4 EA (10~13oz./ each) 4 REMARK Pierce the potatoes 3 times with a fork. Place the potatoes on the glass turntable with one end of the potato pointing towards the center. After cooking, let the potatoes stand for 3-5 minutes. INSTANT MACARONI 1 SERVING Follow the package preparation directions. AND 2 SERVINGS CHEESE 5 REHEAT PIZZA SLICES 2 SLICES 4 SLICES Place the pizza on a microwave safe plate. Do not overlap the slices or cover.
USING THE SPEED COOK BUTTON The Speed Cook menu contains pre-set cooking programs for 43 different items. 1. Place the food on the tray or the rack. (See Accessory Usage on page 20) 2. Press the Speed Cook button. 3. Dial the category, and then press the Select button. 4. Dial the food you want to cook, and then press the Select button. (For the items that you do not need to set the amount for, press Start.) 5. Dial the amount of food, and then press the Start button. Cook No.
CATEGORY Cook No. FOOD Amount Directions Accessory Type 1 CHICKEN BREAST 2 Pieces 4 Pieces (6 oz. each) Place the chicken breast on the high rack, then place the rack on the ceramic enamel tray. Turn over the chicken when the microwave beeps and restart the microwave. F 2 BONE-IN CHICKEN PIECES 2 servings (18 oz.) 4 servings (36 oz.) Place the chicken pieces on the high rack, then place the rack on the ceramic enamel tray. F 3~4 lbs. Fold the wings under the chicken.
CATEGORY Cook No. 1 BEEF ROAST 2 TOP LOIN STEAK, MEDIUM 3 TOP LOIN STEAK, WELL DONE 4 TOP ROUND STEAK, MEDIUM 5 TOP ROUND STEAK, WELL DONE Amount 2 lbs (0.91kg) 3 lbs (1.36kg) B 1 inch, 0.5 lb. Place the steak on the high rack, then place the rack on the ceramic enamel tray. When the microwave beeps, turn over the steak and restart the microwave. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing. F 1 inch, 0.5 lb.
CATEGORY 5. PORK Cook No. FOOD Amount Directions Accessory Type 1 BONE-IN PORK CHOPS Place the pork chops on the high 1 Servings rack, then place the rack on the 2 servings ceramic enamel tray. When the (1 serving = 6-8oz. microwave beeps, turn over the pork each) chops and restart the microwave. F 2 Place the pork chops on the high 2 Servings (2 ea.) BONELESS rack, then place the rack on the 4 Servings (4 ea.) PORK ceramic enamel tray. When the (1 serving = 4-5 oz.
CATEGORY FOOD Amount Directions Accessory Type 1 CHICKEN NUGGETS 1 serving (5 ea.) 2 servings (10 ea.) (5 ea per serving) Place the chicken nuggets on the ceramic enamel tray, then place the tray on the high rack. E 2 CHICKEN TENDERS 1 serving (5 ea.) 2 servings (10 ea.) (5 ea per serving) Place the chicken tenders on the ceramic enamel tray, then place the tray on the high rack. E 3 CHICKEN WINGS 2 servings (10 ea.) 4 servings (20 ea.
USING THE SMART CHEF BUTTON The Smart Chef menu contains pre-set cooking programs for 30 different items. 1. Place the food on the tray or the rack. (See Accessory Usage on page 20) 2. Press the Smart Chef button. 3. Dial the category, and then press the Select button. 4. Dial the food you want to cook, and then press the Select button. (For items you do not need to set the amount for, press Start.) 5. Dial the amount of food, and then press Start button. CATEGORY Cook No.
CATEGORY Cook No. FOOD Amount Directions Accessory Type Place the green beans in a microwave safe bowl. Add 1-4 tablespoons of water (1 Tbsp per serving). Cover during cooking and stir afterwards. G 5 PEAS 1 serving 2 servings 3 servings 4 servings (1 serving = ½ cup) Place the peas in a microwave safe bowl. Add 1-4 tablespoons of water (1 Tbsp per serving). Cover during cooking and stir afterwards. G 1 1 serving 2 servings Place the carrots in a microwave CARROTS 3 servings safe bowl.
CATEGORY 4. GRAIN Cook No. FOOD Amount Directions Follow the package directions for 2 servings the recommended amount of water 4 servings needed. Stir well before and fluff with (1 serving = ½ cup) a fork afterwards. 3 BULGUR 4 Follow the package directions for WHOLE 2 servings the recommended amount of water WHEAT 4 servings needed. Carefully remove from the MACARONI (1 serving = ½ cup) microwave and drain the hot water.
CATEGORY Cook No. 3 Directions Accessory Type TILAPIA FILLET 1 serving (2 pieces, 4 oz.) 2 servings (4 pieces, 8 oz.) (1 servings = 2 pcs, each pices = 2 oz.) Spray the high rack with a non-stick spray. Place the tilapia fillets on the high rack, then place the rack on the ceramic enamel tray. F TUNA STEAK 1 serving (1 pieces, 4 oz.) 2 servings (2 pieces, 8 oz.) (1 servings = 1 pc, each pices = 4 oz.) Spray the high rack with a non-stick spray.
CATEGORY Cook No. FOOD Amount Directions Accessory Type FROZEN DINNER Remove the outer wrapping and follow the package directions for 8-10 oz. (227-283g) covering. Let stand 1-3 minutes before serving. G 2 FROZEN BREAKFAST Remove the outer wrapping and follow the package directions for 4-6 oz. (113-170g) covering. Let stand 1-3 minutes before serving. When microwave beeps, stir and restart.
CATEGORY Amount Directions Accessory Type G 1 SPAGHETTI 1 servings (2 oz.) 2 servings (4 oz.) Place 4 (for 2 servings) or 8 (for 4 servings) cups of water in a large microwave safe bowl. When the microwave beeps, add spaghetti and restart the microwave. Drain the hot water carefully. 2 MACARONI AND CHEESE 1 serving (1 ea.) 2 servings (2 ea.) Follow the package preparation instructions. G 1 serving (1 ea.) 2 servings (2 ea.
CATEGORY Cook No. 5 FOOD COOKIE DOUGH, PRE FORMED Amount Directions Accessory Type 10 ea. Preheat the microwave to 375 °F. Place 10 cookies on the greased ceramic enamel tray, then place the tray on the medium rack. D D 6. BAKED GOODS 6 TURNOVERS, REFRIGERATED 2 servings (2 ea.) 4 servings (4 ea.) Preheat the microwave to 425 °F. Follow the package preparation directions. Place the turnovers on the greased ceramic enamel tray, then place the tray on the medium rack.
CATEGORY FOOD Amount Directions Accessory Type G 1 MELT BUTTER 1 stick(¼ lb.) 2 sticks(½ lb.) Unwrap the butter and cut the butter stick in half lenghtwise. Place the butter on a microwave safe dish and cover with wax paper. Stir well afterwards. 2 SOFTEN BUTTER 1 stick (¼ lb.) 2 sticks (½ lb.) Remove the butter from the packaging and place on a microwave safe dish. G 1 cup chips Place the chocolate chips in a microwave safe dish.
USING THE MICROWAVE SETTING COOKING TIMES & POWER LEVELS Your microwave allows you to set up to two different cooking stages, each with its own time length and power level. The power level lets you control the heating intensity from Warm to High. Power Levels The 10 power levels allow you to choose the optimal power level for your cooking needs.
BROWN Browning adds texture and taste to your recipe. When browning, use the middle or high rack accessories. Use the middle rack when the height of food is so high that the food could touch the upper heater. 1. Press the Brown button. The display shows SET TIME. 2. Use the dial to set a cooking time (max time 60 min). BAKE / ROAST The Bake/Roast mode uses dry heat to cook and brown food. A high speed fan circulates hot air inside the oven to heat food quickly and evenly.
SPEED BAKE/ROAST GUIDE Use the cooking mode, power levels and times in this table as guide lines for speed cooking. Use oven gloves when taking the food out of the microwave. Type Food Quanity Mode Time Frozen Pizza, Individual 6 inch Speed Bake 30% 10-14 Place the pizza on the medium rack, then place the rack on the ceramic enamel tray. Frozen Pizza, Regular 12 inch Speed Bake 30% 13-18 Place the pizza on the medium rack, then place the rack on the ceramic enamel tray.
cookware guide RECOMMENDED COOKING UTENSILS • • • • • • Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — Use for heating or cooking. Microwavable plastic wrap — Use to cover. Leave a small opening for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food. Wax paper — Use as a cover to prevent spattering. Paper towels and napkins — Use for short-term heating and covering. They absorb excess moisture and prevent spattering. Do not use recycled paper towels, which may contain metal and can catch fire.
cooking guide Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by the water, fat and sugar content. The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly. The rapid movement of these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks the food. COOKING TECHNIQUES Stirring Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly. Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats more quickly, so stir from the outside to the center.
• Home canning in the microwave oven is not recommended because all harmful bacteria may not be destroyed by the microwave heating process. • Although microwaves do not heat the cookware, the heat from the food is often transferred to the • cookware. Always use pot holders when removing food from the microwave and instruct children to do the same. Making candy in the microwave is not recommended as candy can heat to very high temperatures. Keep this in mind to avoid injury.
cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven Keeping your microwave oven clean improves its performance, wards off unnecessary repairs, and lengthens its life. CLEANING THE EXTERIOR It’s best to clean spills on the outside of your microwave oven as they occur. Use a soft cloth and warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry. CAUTION Do not get water into the vents. Never use abrasive products or chemical solvents such as ammonia or alcohol as they can damage the appearance of your microwave.
STORING AND REPAIRING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN If you need to store your microwave oven for a short or extended period of time, choose a dust-free, dry location. Dust and dampness may adversely affect the ability of the microwave parts. WARNING Do not repair, replace, or service any part of your microwave oven yourself. Allow only a qualified service technician to perform repairs.
CLEANING THE GREASE FILTER Your microwave oven has reusable grease filter. The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month, or as required. To order a new grease filter, contact SamsungParts at 1-800-627-4368 or your Samsung dealer. You can also order online at www.samsungparts.com WARNING To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not operate the oven hood without the filters in place. 1.
REPLACING THE CHARCOAL FILTER If your oven is vented to the inside, the charcoal filter should be replaced every 6 to 12 months and more often if necessary. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. To order a new charcoal filter, contact the Parts Department at 1-800-627-4368 or your Samsung dealer. You can also order online at www.samsungparts.com The angle 6. Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The filter should rest at the angle shown. 7. Replace the vent grille and 2 screws and close the door.
troubleshooting CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN PROBLEM SOLUTION The display and/or the oven is not working. Make sure the plug is properly connected to a grounded outlet. If the wall outlet is controlled by a wall switch, make sure the wall switch is turned on. Remove the plug from the outlet, wait ten seconds, and plug it in again. Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuses. Plug a different appliance into the outlet.
appendix SPECIFICATIONS ME179KFETSR Oven Cavity 1.7 cuft Controls 10 power levels, including defrost Timer 90 minutes Power Source 120 VAC, 60 Hz Power Consumption 1700 Watt Microwave / 1750 Watt Heater Microwave Power Output 950 Watts Cook Top Light 3.6W LED lamp(1.
warranty SAMSUNG OVER-THE-RANGE(OTR) MICROWAVE OVEN Limited warranty to original purchaser This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
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