Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ME179KFETSR Samsung
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imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. Please r egister your product at www .samsung.com/register 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) Microwave Oven user manual ME179KFETSR ENGLISH ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68-04130A_EN.
2_ safety information 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.
safety information _3 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPOR T ANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS What the icons and signs in this user manual mean: WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices that may r esult in severe personal injury or death. CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices that may r esult in minor personal injury or property damage.
4_ safety information 7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when it is used by children. Keep children away fr om the door when opening or closing it as they may bump themselves on the door or catch their fingers in the door .
safety information _5 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short cir cuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by pr oviding an escape wire for the electrical curr ent. This appliance is equipped with a cord that includes a gr ounding wire and a gr ounding plug.
6_ safety information - Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fir e. Plug the power cord into a pr operly grounded 3 pr onged outlet. Y our 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 r esult in electric shock or fire.
safety information _7 INST ALLA TION CAUTIONS Position the oven so that the plug is easily accessible. - Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fir e due to electric leakage. Unplug the oven when it is not being used for long periods of time or during a thunder/lightning storm.
8_ safety information If any foreign substance such as water enters the micr owave, unplug it and contact your nearest service center . - F ailing to do so may r esult in electric shock or fire. Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. - This may result in electric shock.
safety information _9 than the food in the interior , which can be so hot that it will bur n the infant’ s mouth. Make sure all cookwar e used in the oven is suitable for microwaving. Use microwavable cookwar e in strict compliance with such manufacturer’ s recommendations.
10_ safety information 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 fir e.
contents _11 contents SETTING UP YOUR NEW MICROWA VE OVEN Checking the parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Setting up your microwave oven . . . . . . . . . . 13 Checking the control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 T urning on the power and setting the clock.
12_ setting up your new microwave oven setting up your new microwave oven Be sure to follow these instructions closely so that your new microwave oven works properly . CHECKING THE P ARTS Carefully unpack your micr owave oven, and make sure you’ve r eceived all the parts shown below .
setting up your new microwave oven _13 SETTING UP YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN SETTING UP YOUR MICROW A VE 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. 3. Install the pre-assembled ring into the indentation at the center of the microwave oven.
14_ setting up your new microwave oven CHECKING THE CONTROL P ANEL Smart Chef (page 26) Speed Cook (page 21) Roast (page 35) Bake (page 35) Speed Bake/Roast (page 35) Microwave (page 34) Express Menu .
setting up your new microwave oven _15 SETTING UP YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN 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 pr ess the Select button.
16_ setting up your new microwave oven SELECTING THE SOUND 1. Press the My Settings button, dial 3-SOUND , and then pr ess 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 pr ess the Select button.
using your microwave oven _17 USING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN using your microwave oven USING THE KITCHEN TIMER 1. Press the Kitchen Timer button. (max. time 90 min.) The display shows: SET MIN 2. Use the dial to set the number of minutes you want the timer to run.
18_ using your microwave oven ECO MODE Eco Mode reduces standby power usage. When you press the ECO MODE button once, the display will go out and the micr owave shifts to the mode which minimizes power usage. T o cancel the ECO MODE , press the ECO MODE button once again, or press any other button.
using your microwave oven _19 USING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN USING THE DEFROST BUTTON Remove all packaging material before defr osting. Place meat, poultry , fish, bread, etc. on a ceramic plate. General defrosting instructions: 1. Place the food on the turntable (glass tray).
20_ using your microwave oven COOK NO FOOD AMOUNT REMARK 3 BAKED POT A TO 2 EA 4 EA (10~13oz./ each) 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.
using your microwave oven _21 USING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN USING THE SPEED COOK BUTTON The Speed Cook menu contains pre-set cooking pr ograms for 43 differ ent items. 1. Place the food on the tray or the rack. (See Accessory Usage on page 20) 2. Press the Speed Cook button.
22_ using your microwave oven CA TEGOR Y Cook No. FOOD Amount Directions Accessory T ype 2. POUL TR Y 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 . T ur n over the chicken when the microwave beeps and restart the micr owave.
using your microwave oven _23 USING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN CA TEGOR Y Cook No. FOOD Amount Directions Accessory T ype 4. BEEF 1 BEEF ROAST 2 lbs (0.91kg) 3 lbs (1.36kg) Place the roast on the low rack, then place the rack on the ceramic enamel tray . When the micr owave beeps, turn over the roast and restart the micr owave.
24_ using your microwave oven CA TEGOR Y Cook No. FOOD Amount Directions Accessory T ype 5. PORK 1 BONE-IN PORK CHOPS 1 Servings 2 servings (1 serving = 6-8oz. each) Place the pork chops on the high rack, then place the rack on the ceramic enamel tray .
using your microwave oven _25 USING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN CA TEGOR Y Cook No. FOOD Amount Directions Accessory T ype 8. SNACKS, FROZEN 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.
26_ using your microwave oven USING THE SMART CHEF BUTTON The Smart Chef menu contains pre-set cooking pr ograms for 30 differ ent 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 pr ess the Select button.
using your microwave oven _27 USING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN CA TEGOR Y Cook No. FOOD Amount Directions Accessory T ype 2. FROZEN VEGET ABLES 4 GREEN BEANS 1 serving 2 servings 3 servings 4 servings (1 serving = ½ cup) Place the green beans in a microwave safe bowl.
28_ using your microwave oven CA TEGOR Y Cook No. FOOD Amount Directions Accessory T ype 4. GRAIN 3 BULGUR 2 servings 4 servings (1 serving = ½ cup) Follow the package directions for the recommended amount of water needed. Stir well before and fluf f with a fork afterwards.
using your microwave oven _29 USING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN CA TEGOR Y Cook No. FOOD Amount Directions Accessory T ype 6.SEAFOOD 3 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 .
30_ using your microwave oven CA TEGOR Y Cook No. FOOD Amount Directions Accessory T ype 2. COOK 1 FROZEN DINNER 8-10 oz. (227-283g) Remove the outer wrapping and follow the package directions for covering. Let stand 1-3 minutes before serving. G 2 FROZEN BREAKF AST 4-6 oz.
using your microwave oven _31 USING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN CA TEGOR Y Cook No. FOOD Amount Directions Accessory T ype 4. P AST A 1 SP AGHETTI 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.
32_ using your microwave oven CA TEGOR Y Cook No. FOOD Amount Directions Accessory T ype 6. BAKED GOODS 5 COOKIE DOUGH, PRE FORMED 10 ea. Preheat the micr owave to 375 °F . Place 10 cookies on the greased ceramic enamel tray , then place the tray on the medium rack.
using your microwave oven _33 USING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN CA TEGOR Y Cook No. FOOD Amount Directions Accessory T ype 8. MEL T/ SOFTEN 1 MEL T 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 .
34_ using your microwave oven USING THE MICROW A VE SETTING COOKING TIMES & POWER LEVELS Y our micr owave 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 fr om W arm to High.
using your microwave oven _35 USING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN BROWN Browning adds textur e and taste to your recipe. When br owning, 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 .
36_ using your microwave oven 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.
cookware guide _37 COOKWARE GUIDE cookware guide T o cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food without being reflected or absorbed by the dish. It is important to choose the correct cookware, therefore look for cookware that is marked microwave-safe.
38_ cooking guide 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 guide _39 COOKING GUIDE • Home canning in the microwave oven is not r ecommended because all harmful bacteria may not be destroyed by the micr owave heating process. • Although microwaves do not heat the cookwar e, the heat from the food is often transferr ed to the cookware.
40_ cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven Keeping your microwave oven clean impr oves its performance, wards of f 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 .
cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven _41 CLEANING AND MAINT AINING STORING AND REP AIRING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN If you need to store your micr owave 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 micr owave parts.
42_ cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven CLEANING THE GREASE FIL TER Y our micr owave oven has reusable grease filter . The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month, or as requir ed. T o order a new grease filter , contact SamsungParts at 1-800-627-4368 or your Samsung dealer .
cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven _43 CLEANING AND MAINT AINING REPLACING THE CHARCOAL FIL TER If your oven is vented to the inside, the charcoal filter should be r eplaced every 6 to 12 months and more often if necessary . The char coal filter cannot be cleaned.
44_ troubleshooting troubleshooting CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN PROBLEM SOLUTION The display and/or the oven is not working. Make sure the plug is pr operly connected to a grounded outlet. If the wall outlet is controlled by a wall switch, make sur e the wall switch is turned on.
appendix _45 TROUBLESHOOTING appendix SPECIFICA TIONS MODEL NUMBER ME179KFETSR Oven Cavity 1.7 cuft Controls 10 power levels, including defr ost Timer 90 minutes Power Source 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption 1700 W att Microwave / 1750 W att Heater Microwave Power Output 950 W atts Cook T op Light 3.
46_ warranty warranty SAMSUNG OVER-THE-RANGE(OTR) MICROW A VE OVEN Limited warranty to original purchaser This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electr onics America, Inc.
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