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^]`_z UGGwGYGGm SGhGZXSGYWWXGGXaXYGwt SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO INSTRUCTIONS AVOID POSSIBLE When using any electrical appliance, basic EXPOSURE TO safety precautions should be followed, including the following: EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY: WARNING (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
^]`_z UGGwGZGGm SGhGZXSGYWWXGGXaXYGwt SAFETY Important Safety Instructions (continued) • 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. • Do not cook without the glass tray in place on the oven floor. Food will not cook properly without the tray. • This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
^]`_z UGGwG[GGm SGhGZXSGYWWXGGXaXYGwt SAFETY Important 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.
^]`_ {vjUGGwG\GGm SGhGZXSGYWWXGGXaYZGwt CONTENTS Safety....................................................... 2 Your New Microwave Oven Checking Parts ............................................. 6 Setting Up Your Microwave Oven ............ 6 Control Panel Buttons ................................. 7 Operation Using the My Choice feature ..................... 8 Selecting the Display Weight .................... 8 Setting the Clock 12HR/24HR ..................... 9 Setting the Clock .....
^]`_ UGGwG]GGm SGhGZXSGYWWXGGXaXYGwt YOUR NEW MICROWAVE OVEN Checking Parts Setting Up Your Microwave Oven Unpack your microwave oven and check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here. If any part is missing or broken, call your dealer. microwave oven 1 Make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least four inches of space behind, above, and to the sides of the oven.
^]`_ UGGwG^GGm SGhGZXSGYWWXGGXaXYGwt YOUR NEW MICROWAVE OVEN Control Panel Buttons Help p. 10 Press to see help information about the feature you are using. Clock p. 9 Sets current time. One Minute+ p. 10 Press once for every minute of cooking at High power. Instant Cook Buttons p. 10 Instant settings to cook popular foods. Custom Cook p. 11 Press twice to program your favorite recipe . Press once to cook with that recipe. Auto Defrost p.
^]`_ UGGwG_GGm SGhGZXSGYWWXGGXaXYGwt OPERATION Using the My Choice feature Selecting the Display Weight Your new microwave oven can be customized to suit your personal taste. Simply press My Choice to set these options. For your convenience, all the options are summarized in the following table: You can choose between pounds(LBS) and kilograms(KG). My Choice options 1 Display Weight Description Weight options are pounds or kilograms.
^]`_ UGGwG`GGm SGhGZXSGYWWXGGXaXYGwt OPERATION Setting the Clock 12HR/24HR The time can be displayed in either 24-hour or 12-hour format. 1 Setting the Daylight Savings Time adjustment 1 Press the My Choice button and then 5. The display shows “CLOCK 12HR/24HR OPTION”. 2 2 3 Press the My Choice button repeatedly to select either 12HR or 24HR. 3 Press the START button. Press the My Choice button to select ON. Press again to select OFF. Press the START button.
^]`_ UGGwGXWGGm SGhGZXSGYWWXGGXaXYGwt OPERATION Using the Help system Your microwave offers helpful instructions for many procedures. 1 When you need feature information and helpful hints, press the Help button and then press the button that you want to get information on. Instant Cook Chart Item Press the Instant Cook button corresponding to the food you are cooking (Popcorn, for example). The display shows the first serving size: 3.5 oz • Use one microwave-only bag 3.0-3.
^]`_ UGGwGXXGGm SGhGZXSGYWWXGGXaXYGwt OPERATION Using Time Plus This button offers a convenient way to heat food in one-second increments at the High power level. 1 Keep the Time Plus button held down in order to reach the cooking time that you want. The time will display, and the oven starts automatically. This button can increase heating time a maximum of 60 seconds.
^]`_ UGGwGXYGGm SGhGZXSGYWWXGGXaXYGwt OPERATION Automatic Defrosting Automatic Reheating To thaw frozen food, set the weight of the food and the microwave automatically sets the defrosting time, power level and standing time. To reheat food, select the type of dish and the number of servings you want to reheat, and the microwave automatically sets the reheating time. 1 1 2 Press the Auto Defrost button. The display shows “0.5 LB.”(0.2Kg if you have set your oven for metric measure).
^]`_ UGGwGXZGGm SGhGZXSGYWWXGGXaXYGwt OPERATION Auto Reheat Chart Item Plate of Food Weight 1 serving Automatic Cooking Remarks • Cover plate with vented plastic wrap or wax paper • Contents - 3-4 oz. meat, poultry or fish (up to 6 oz. With bone) - 1/2 cup starch (potatoes, pasta, rice, etc.) - 1/2 cup vegetable (about 3-4 oz.) Cooking your favorite foods is easy with the AUTO COOK buttons (Auto Bake, Auto Broil and Auto Roast).
^]`_ UGGwGX[GGm SGhGZXSGYWWXGGXaXYGwt OPERATION Auto Cook Chart • If foods are more underdone or overdone than desired, use the MORE or LESS buttons for personal taste. • Use a round metal pizza pan as a "cookie sheet". • An 8"-9" pie plate may be placed on the glasstray directly under the rack to catch any drippings. FUNCTION Auto Bake Auto Broil Auto Roast ITEM RACK PROCEDURE 1. CAKE (1 layer cake) Bundt (1 bundt cake) LOW Pour batter into 8 or 9" round pan; place on rack.
^]`_ UGGwGX\GGm SGhGZXSGYWWXGGXaXYGwt OPERATION Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels Your microwave allows you to set up to two different stages of cooking, each with its own time and power level. The power level lets you control the heating intensity from Warm (1) to High (0). One-stage Cooking For simple one-stage cooking, you only need to set a cooking time. The power level is automatically set at High. If you want the power set at any other level, you must use the Power Level button.
^]`_ UGGwGX]GGm SGhGZXSGYWWXGGXaXYGwt OPERATION Convection Cooking Broiling The convection mode uses dry heat to cook and brown foods. A high-speed fan circulates hot air inside the oven to heat food quickly and evenly. Convection cooking is ideal for foods that require browning or crisping coupled with a short cooking time. When cooking with the convection feature, use the short metal rack to elevate food so that air can circulate completely around the dish.
^]`_ UGGwGX^GGm SGhGZXSGYWWXGGXaXYGwt OPERATION Combination Cooking The combination cooking feature allows you to cycle automatically between microwave and convection cooking for food that is moist as well as crisp and brown. This type of cooking is ideal for large foods that require a long cooking time when prepared in a conventional oven (such as dense cakes, large roasts, and turkeys).
^]`_ UGGwGX_GGm SGhGZXSGYWWXGGXaXYGwt OPERATION Preheating the Oven Using the More or Less Button Some recipes may call for preheating the oven before you cook with convection, combination, or broil cooking. To preheat the oven, The More or Less button allows you to adjust pre-set cooking times. It only works with Auto Reheat, Auto Cook the Instant-cook buttons. Use the More or Less button only after cooking has begun. 1 2 Press Preheat, Combo or Broil.
^]`_ UGGwGX`GGm SGhGZXSGYWWXGGXaXYGwt OPERATION Adjusting the Volume Setting the Child Protection Lock The Sound function on the microwave allows you to adjust the volume of the microwave’s chime sound. The sound is initially set to its medium setting. To change the volume, You can lock your microwave oven so it can’t be used by unsupervised children. 1 2 3 Press the My Choice button and then press 2.
^]`_ UGGwGYWGGm SGhGZXSGYWWXGGXaXYGwt OPERATION Demonstration Mode Setting the Remind End Signal You can use the Demonstration Mode to see how your microwave oven operates without the oven heating. The Remind End signal can be set On or Off. 1 2 1 Press the My Choice button and then Press 8. The display shows "DEMO MODE ON/OFF" 2 Press the My Choice button to select "ON". Press the My Choice button once to select the ON. Press again to select OFF.
^]`_ UGGwGYXGGm SGhGZXSGYWWXGGXaXYGwt COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Cooking Utensils Recommended Use • Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — Use for heating or cooking. • Microwave browning dish — Use to brown the exterior of small items such as steaks, chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions provided with your browning dish. • Microwavable plastic wrap — Use to retain steam. Leave a small opening for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food.
^]`_ UGGwGYYGGm SGhGZXSGYWWXGGXaXYGwt COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Cooking Techniques Adding Moisture 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. The oven will turn off when you open the door to stir your food.
^]`_ UGGwGYZGGm SGhGZXSGYWWXGGXaXYGwt COOKING INSTRUCTIONS GUIDE for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave • Place meat on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. • Start meat fat-side down. Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips or thin meat areas. • Check the temperature in several places before letting the meat stand the recommended time. • The following temperatures are removal temperatures.
^]`_ UGGwGY[GGm SGhGZXSGYWWXGGXaXYGwt 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. • To avoid overcooking fish, check it at minimum cooking time. Food Cook Time /Power Level Steaks Cooking Time: 6-10 min. / lb. Up to 1.5 lbs.
^]`_ UGGwGY\GGm SGhGZXSGYWWXGGXaXYGwt COOKING INSTRUCTIONS AUTO DEFROSTING GUIDE • Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food. Food Roast Beef, Pork Amount Procedure 2.5-5.0 lbs. Start with the food placed fat side down. After each stage, turn the food over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil. Steaks, Chops, Fish 0.5-3.0 lbs. After each stage, rearrange the food.
^]`_ UGGwGY]GGm SGhGZXSGYWWXGGXaXYGwt COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Recipes Beef and Barley Stew Broccoli and Cheese Casserole 1 1/2 lbs. beef stew cubes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 Tbs. flour 1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp. salt 1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) beef broth 1/4 tsp. dry mustard 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 1 cup) 1/8 tsp.
^]`_ UGGwGY^GGm SGhGZXSGYWWXGGXaXYGwt COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Recipes Warm Potato Salad Black Bean Soup 2 lbs. small red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 cup chopped onion 4 slices bacon (uncooked), cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, drained 2 tsp. sugar 1 can (14-16 oz.) stewed tomatoes, chopped 1 tsp. salt 1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) chicken broth 1 tsp. flour 1 can (7-8.5 oz.) corn 1/2 tsp.
^]`_ UGGwGY_GGm SGhGZXSGYWWXGGXaXYGwt COOKING INSTRUCTIONS CONVECTION BAKING GUIDE • Always use the short rack for convection baking. Remove all racks from the oven when microwaving. • Preheat oven for all convection baking. • Use a round metal pizza pan as a "cookie sheet". FOOD BREADS YEAST COOK TIME PROCEDURE Pan : Glass or metal loaf pan Temperature : 350°F Time : 40-50 min. Shield top of loaf with foil if too dark during baking. Cool 10 minutes before slicing.
^]`_ UGGwGY`GGm SGhGZXSGYWWXGGXaXYGwt COOKING INSTRUCTIONS BROILING GUIDE • Always use the high rack which has been sprayed with vegetable oil spray. Set the rack on the glass turntable. Place the food directly on the rack. • Foods may be brushed with butter or marinade if desired. • An 8" or 9" pie plate may be placed on the turntable directly under the rack to catch any drippings. FOOD BEEF Steaks COOK TIME Broiling time : 15-17 min.- Rare 19-21 min.- Medium 22-24 min.
^]`_ UGGwGZWGGm SGhGZXSGYWWXGGXaXYGwt COOKING INSTRUCTIONS COMBINATION COOKING GUIDE • When roasting meats and poultry, place meat directly on the low rack, which has been placed on the glass turntable and sprayed with vegetable cooking spray. • When using Combination cooking, multiply the weight of the meat by the minutes per pound, factor in the table below. After half the cooking time, turn the meat over, remove any accumulated drippings, return to the oven, and press Start.
^]`_ UGGwGZXGGm SGhGZXSGYWWXGGXaXYGwt APPENDIX Troubleshooting Guide Before you call a repair person for your oven, check this list of possible problems and solutions. Neither the oven’s display nor the oven operate. • Properly insert the plug into a grounded outlet. • If the outlet is controlled by a wall switch, make sure the wall switch is turned on. • Remove the plug from the outlet, wait ten seconds, then plug it in again. • Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuse.
^]`_ UGGwGZYGGm SGhGZXSGYWWXGGXaXYGwt APPENDIX Specifications. Model Number Oven Cavity Controls Timer Power Source Power Output 1.3cuft 10 power levels, including defrost 99 minutes, 99 seconds 120 VAC, 60 Hz 950 Watts(MWO) Power Consumption 1450 Watts(Mwo)/1500 Watts (Convection) Outside Dimensions 2129/32” (W) X 1223/32” (H) X 2119/32” (D) Oven Cavity Dimensions Net/Gross Weight 32 MC1360WA/MC1360BA/MC1360SA APPENDIX 141/2” (W) X 93/16” (H) X 1513/32” (D) 57.3/61.
^]`_ UGGwGZZGGm SGtGYYSGYWWYGG`aY[Ght Warranty Warranty Information Limited Warranty for Original Purchaser This Samsung product is warranteed by Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc.
^]`_jv}lyUmtGGwGYGGm SGhGZXSGYWWXGGXaX]Gwt QUICK REFERENCE Feature Operation Set Clock 1. Press CLOCK. 2. Use number buttons to enter time. 3. Press CLOCK again. One Stage Cooking 1. Use number buttons to set cooking time. 2. Set power level or leave at high. 3. Press START. One Minute+ Cooking 1. Press the ONE MINUTE + button once for each minute of cooking. 2. The time will display and the oven will start. Instant Cook Buttons 1.
