AMW73E-WB Microwave Oven user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register AMW73E-WB_XTC-03676D_EN.
safety WARNING NOTE PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY: Failure to observe the following safety precautions may result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. A. Under no circumstances should any attempt be made to operate the oven with the door open or to tamper with the safety interlocks (door latches) or to insert anything into the safety interlock holes. B.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. safety READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Before cooking food or liquids in your microwave oven, please check that the following safety precautions are taken. Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. 1. DO NOT use any metallic cookware in the microwave oven: • Metallic containers • Dinnerware with gold or silver trimmings • Skewers, forks, etc. Reason: Electric arcing or sparking may occur and may damage the oven. 2.
• • Stir during heating, if necessary, and ALWAYS stir after heating. Take care when handling the container after heating. You may burn yourself if the container is too hot. • A risk of delayed eruptive boiling exists. • In the event of scalding, follow these FIRST AID instructions: • Immerse the scalded area in cold water for at least 10 minutes. • Cover with a clean, dry dressing. • Do not apply any creams, oils or lotions.
WARNING Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. WARNING safety Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use. Please recycle or dispose of the packaging material for this product in an environmentally responsible manner.
contents your new microwave oven 7 12 8 8 9 10 Checking Parts Warranty and Service Information Setting Up Your Microwave Oven Control Panel Buttons operation 12 12 12 14 14 15 15 16 16 16 Setting the Clock Using the power saving Button Using the Instant Cook Buttons Using the +30 Sec.
your new microwave oven 1. When you install your oven, make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least 10 cm (4 inches) of space behind, and on the sides of the oven and 20 cm (8 inches) of space above. 20cm above 10cm behind 10cm of the side your new microwave oven Place the oven on a flat, level surface that strong enough to safely bear the weight of the oven. 2. Remove all packing materials inside the oven. Install the roller ring and turntable.
Checking Parts 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 roller guide ring glass tray Warranty and Service Information To help us better serve you, please complete the enclosed registration card and promptly return it by mail. If the registration card is missing.
Setting Up Your Microwave Oven 1. Place the oven on a flat, sturdy surface and plug the cord into a grounded outlet. Once plugged in, the display on your oven will show: If oven left untouched for about 10 seconds, display will show : 2. Open the oven door by pressing the button below the control panel. 3. Wipe the inside of the oven with a damp cloth. 4. Place the pre-assembled ring in the indentation in the center of the oven.
Control Panel Buttons 3 1 2 4 10 5 6 7 8 9 • See next page for more information. 10_ your new microwave oven AMW73E-WB_XTC-03676D_EN.
+30 Sec. Press once for every 30 secs of cooking at high power. After that press Start button to operate the oven. (p. 14) 2 Instant Cook Buttons Instant settings to cook popular foods. (p. 12) 3 Auto Defrost Sets weight of food to be defrosted.- (p. 14) 4 Number Buttons Set cooking times or amounts and power levels other than high. 5 Power Level Press this pad to set power level other than high. (p. 15) 6 Clock Sets current time. (p. 12) 7 Power Saving (p.
operation Setting the Clock 1. Press the Clock button. The display will show: 2. Use the Number buttons to enter the current time. You must press at least three numbers to set the clock. If the current time is 5:00 enter 5,0,0. On Lock Demo kg g oz I II lbs cup 3. Press Clock again. A colon will appear, indicating that the time is set. If there is a power interruption, you will need to reset the clock.
Instant Cook Chart Item Popcorn Weight 3.5 oz 3.0-3.5 oz Remarks • • Use one microwave-only bag of popcorn. Use caution when removing and opening hot bag from oven. 1 EA 2 EA 3 EA 4 EA • • • Prick each potato several times with fork. Place on turntable in spoke-like fashion. Remove from oven, wrap in foil and let stand 3-5 min. Fresh Vegetable 1 cup 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups 8-10 oz 10-12 oz • Place the vegetables into a casserole and add a small amount of water(2-4 Tbsp).
Using the +30 Sec. Button This button offers a convenient way to heat food in 30 seconds increments at the High power level. 1. Press the +30 Sec. button once for each 30 seconds you wish to cook the food. For example, press it twice for one minute. The time will display, and press the Start button. Add time to a program in progress by pressing the +30 Sec. button for each 30 seconds you want to add.
Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels Your microwave allows you to set up to two different stages of cooking, each with its own time length and power level. The power level lets you control the heating intensity from Warm (1) to High (0). For simple one-stage cooking, you only need to set a cooking time. The power level is automatically set at High. If you want to set the power to any other level, you must set it using the Power Level button. operation One-stage Cooking 1.
Multi-stage Cooking Some recipes require different stages of cooking at different temperatures. You can set multiple stages of cooking with your microwave. 1. Follow steps 1 and 2 in the “One-Stage Cooking” section on this page. When entering more than one cooking stage, the Power Level button must be pressed before the second cooking stage can be entered. To set the power level at High for a stage of cooking, press the Power Level button twice. 2. Use the number buttons to set a second cooking time. 3.
cooking Instructions Cooking Utensils • • • • • • • Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes - Use for heating or cooking. Microwave grilling dish - Use to grill the exterior of small items such as steaks, chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions provided with your grilling 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. Wax paper - Use as a cover to prevent spattering.
Not Recommended • • • • • Glass jars and bottles - Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave, and can shatter. Paper bags - These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn bags that are designed for microwave use. Styrofoam plates and cups - These can melt and leave an unhealthy residue on food. Plastic storage and food containers - Containers such as margarine tubs can melt in the microwave. Metal utensils - These can damage your oven. Remove all metal before cooking.
Cooking Techniques Stirring Arrangement Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or chops, with the thicker, meatier parts toward the outside of the turntable where they receive more microwave energy. To prevent overcooking, place thin or delicate parts toward the center of the turntable. Shielding cooking Instructions Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly.
General Tips • • • • • • • Dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to heat than lighter foods. Foods with a delicate texture should be heated at a low power level to avoid becoming tough. Altitude and the type of cookware you are using can affect cooking time. When using a new recipe, use the minimum cooking time and check the food occasionally to prevent overcooking. Foods with a non-porous skin or shell, such as potatoes, eggs, or hot dogs, should be pierced to prevent bursting.
Auto Defrosting Guide • Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food. Food Standard Amount Procedure 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. If there are any warm or thawed portions of food, shield them with narrow flat pieces of aluminum foil. Remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted.
Cooking Guide 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. The temperature of the food will rise during the standing time. Food Roast Beef Boneless Up to 4 lbs.
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. Steaks Up to 1.5 lbs. Fillets Up to 1.5 lbs. Shrimp Up to 1.5 lbs. Cook Time/Power Level Directions Cooking Time: 6-10 min. / lbs. Power Level: Medium-High(7).
Recipes Beef and Barley Stew 1½ lbs. beef stew cubes, cut into ½-inch pieces ½ cup chopped onion 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce 1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) beef broth 2 medium carrots, cut into ½-inch (12.7mm) slices (about 1 cup) ½ cup barley 1 bay leaf ¼ tsp. pepper 1 pkg. (9-10 oz.) frozen peas, thawed 1. In a 2-quart casserole, combine beef, onion, flour, and Worcestershire; mix well. Cover with lid. Cook at High for 6 to 8 minutes until beef is no longer pink, stirring once. 2.
Warm Potato Salad 1. In a 2-quart casserole, combine potatoes and ¼ cup water. Cover with lid. Cook at High until potatoes are tender (7-10 min.); stir twice. Drain and set aside to cool slightly. 2. In a medium bowl, cook bacon at High until crisp (2½-3½ min.); stir once. Place bacon on a paper towel. Reserve 1 Tbs. drippings. cooking Instructions 2 lbs. small red potatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces 4 slices bacon (uncooked), cut into ½-inch pieces ¼ cup chopped onion 2 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp.
cookware guide To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used.Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware. If the cookware is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry.The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven.
Cookware MicrowaveSafe Comments Paper Plates, cups, napkins and Kitchen paper For short cooking times and warming. Also to absorb excess moisture. • Recycled paper May cause arcing. Plastic • Containers Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic. Some other plastics may warp or discolour at high temperatures. Do not use Melamine plastic. • Cling film Can be used to retain moisture. Should not touch the food. Take care when removing the film as hot steam will escape.
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.
Care and Cleaning appendix Follow these instructions to clean and care for your oven. • Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles and spilled liquids can stick to the oven walls, causing the oven to work less efficiently. • Wipe up spills immediately. Use a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives.
Specifications Model Number AMW73E-WB Oven Cavity 0.7 cu.ft Controls 10 power levels, including defrost Timer 99 minutes, 99 seconds Power Source 220 VAC, 60 Hz Output Power 800 Watts (IEC-705) Power Consumption 1200 Watts Outside Dimensions 489mm(W)) X 275mm(H) X 365mm(D) Oven Cavity Dimensions 312mm(W) X 204mm(H) X 329mm(D) Net/Gross Weight 12.5/14Kg 30_ appendix AMW73E-WB_XTC-03676D_EN.
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