Samsung MG1340WC, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Microwave Oven Owner s Manual MG1340WC CODE NO DE68 02855A n ËËdJ U Êd p U ULOKFð MG1340WC Code No DE68 02855A ...

Page 2: ...Before cooking food or liquids in your microwave oven please check that the follow ing safety precautions are taken 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 DO NOT heat Airtight or vacuum sealed bottles jars containers Ex Baby food ja...

Page 3: ...rfaces Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cable or plug 10 Stand at arm s length from the oven when opening the door Reason The hot air or steam released may cause scalding 11 Keep the inside of the oven clean Reason Food particles or spattered oils stuck to oven walls or floor can cause paint damage and reduce the efficiency of the oven 12 Clicking sound might be noticed whil...

Page 4: ...A1 DO NOT install the microwave oven in hot or damp surroundings Example Next to a traditional oven or radiator The power supply specifications of the oven must be respected and any extension cable used must be of the same standard as the power cable supplied with the oven Wipe the interior and the door seal with a damp cloth before using your microwave oven for the first time This microwave oven ...

Page 5: ... the Cook Custom Button 11 Defrosting Automatically 11 Reheating Automatically 12 Setting Cooking Times Power Levels 13 One stage Cooking 13 Multi stage Cooking 13 Using the More Less Button 14 Adjusting the Volume 14 Using the Kitcheb Timer 15 Setting the Child Protection Lock 15 Demonstration Mode 15 Cooking Instructions 16 Cooking Utensils 16 Testing Utensils 16 Cooking Techniques 17 General Ti...

Page 6: ...ER _______________________ DATE PURCHASED _______________________ PURCHASED FROM _______________________ Warranty service can only be performed by a Samsung Authorized Service Center If you should require warranty service provide the above infor mation with a copy of your sales receipt to the Samsung Authorized Service Center For service assistance and the location of the nearest service center pl...

Page 7: ...ture you are using Custom Cook p 11 Press twice to program your favorite recipe Press once to cook with that recipe Number Buttons Sets cooking times or amounts and power levels other than high Sound Button p 14 More Less Button p 14 Increases or decreases cooking time Start Press to start cooking Auto Defrost p 11 Sets weight of food to be defrosted Power Level p 13 Sets power to level other than...

Page 8: ...anguage and weight system you want to use press the PAUSE CANCEL button to end this procedure or press CLOCK to set the clock Setting the Clock 1 Press the Clock button The display will show 2 Use the number buttons to enter the cur rent time You must press at least three numbers to set the clock If the current time is 5 00 am enter 5 0 0 3 Press Clock again A colon will appear indicating that the...

Page 9: ...eight Remarks Popcorn 3 5 oz Use one microwave only bag 3 0 3 5 oz of popcorn 1 75 oz Use caution when removing 1 5 1 75 oz and opening hot bag from oven Potato 1 EA Prick each potato several 2 EA times with fork 3 EA Place on turntable in spoke 4 EA like fashion 5 EA Remove from oven wrap in 6 EA foil and let stand 3 5 min Fresh 1 cup Place the vegetables into a Vegetables 2 cups casserole and ad...

Page 10: ... Start The display counts down the time and beeps when the time has elapsed Using the Gentle Cook Button This button is for slower gentler cooking with reduced power It is ideal for heat sensitive foods such as those containing egg yolks sour cream and mayonnaise and for simmering stews etc 1 Use the Number buttons to set a cooking time For example to set 10 minutes enter 1 0 0 0 2 Press the Gentl...

Page 11: ...he Custom button after memorizing a recipe then press Start button You can check the power level while cooking is in progress by pressing the Power Level button Defrosting Automatically To thaw frozen food set the weight of the food and the microwave automatically sets the defrosting time power level and standing time 1 Press the Auto Defrost button The dis play shows 0 5 LB 0 2Kg if you have set ...

Page 12: ...n then PRESS START 2 Use the Number buttons to increase the serving size For example for three serv ings press the 3 button The display shows the number of servings you have selected 3 Press the Start button The display will show REHEAT Operation 12 Operation Plate of food Casserole Auto Reheat Chart Item Weight Remarks Plate of 1 serving Cover plate with vented Food plastic wrap or wax paper Cont...

Page 13: ... STAGE COOKING TIME 3 Press the Start button to begin cooking If you want to change the power level press Power Level before you press Start and reenter all of the instructions Setting Cooking Times continued Some recipes require different stages of cooking at different temperatures You can set multiple stages of cooking with your microwave Multi stage Cooking 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in the One Sta...

Page 14: ...Less but ton twice The word LESS will appear in the display 3 To return to the NORMAL time set for an automatic cooking procedure Press the More Less button until the word NORMAL appears in the display Adjusting the Volume The Sound button on the microwave allows you to adjust the volume of the microwave s chime sound The sound is initially set to its highest set ting To change the volume 1 Press ...

Page 15: ...e 2 button The display shows PRESS START 3 Press the Start button The display shows LOCK then returns to the time of day At this point the microwave oven cannot be used until it is unlocked To unlock it repeat steps 1 3 above Demonstration Mode You can use the Demonstration Mode to see how your microwave oven operates without the oven heating 1 Press the 0 button The display shows PRESS 1 DEMO 2 C...

Page 16: ... be careful Ceramic porcelain and stoneware Use these if they are labeled Microwave Safe If they are not labeled test them to make sure they can be used safely Never use dishes with metallic trim Plastic Use only if labeled Microwave Safe Other plastics can melt Straw wicker and wood Use only for short term heating as they can be flammable Not Recommended Glass jars and bottles Regular glass is to...

Page 17: ...ing Adding Moisture Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules Food that is uneven in moisture content should be covered or allowed to stand so that the heat dis perses evenly Add a small amount of water to dry food to help it cook Browning Roast poultry and ham cooked for 15 minutes or longer brown nicely on their own in a microwave Other cook too quickly in a microwave oven to brown To bro...

Page 18: ...0 F dark meat 170 F light meat Power Level Medium High 7 Place chicken bone side down on dish with the thickest portions towards the outside of the dish Cover with wax paper Turn over when the cooking time is half up Cook until juices run clear and meat near the bone is no longer pink Let stand 5 10 min GUIDE for Cooking Poultry in Your Microwave Place poultry on a microwave safe roasting rack in ...

Page 19: ...dish of peas can be served immediately GUIDE for Cooking Eggs in Your Microwave Never cook eggs in the shell and never warm hard cooked eggs in the shell they can explode Always pierce whole eggs to keep them from bursting Cook eggs just until set they become tough if overcooked GUIDE for Cooking Vegetables in Your Microwave GUIDE for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave Cook fish until it flakes eas...

Page 20: ...ound Meat 0 5 3 0 lbs After each stage remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted Let stand covered with foil for 5 10 minutes Whole Chicken 2 5 6 0 lbs Remove giblets before freezing poultry Start defrosting with the breast side down After the first stage turn the chicken over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of alu minum foil After the second stage again shield any warm p...

Page 21: ...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 Stir in beef broth carrots barley bay leaf and pepper Cover with lid Cook at Medium for 1 to 11 2 hours until carrots and beef are tender stir ring 2 to 3 times 3 Stir in peas Cover with lid Cook at Medium for 10 minutes Let stand for ...

Page 22: ...own Same as above Same as above GUIDE for Cooking Browning Always use microwave and heat safe cooking utensils Cover food with wax paper plastic wrap or lids during microwave time remove during browning Always use the metal rack that comes with your oven when you want to get better browning unless the food is very high like whole chicken or meat loaf The rack is very helpful for quick browning The...

Page 23: ...sh fillets over after half the microwave time drain after microwaving brush with melted butter before browning May be browned in dish on rack Turn over after half the microwave time Turn over after half the microwav ing time Brown on rack Poultry Chicken pieces Fish Fish Fillets 1 2 inch thick Fish Fillets 1 2 inch thick Fish steaks 1 inch thick Whole Fish 8 to 10 oz Food Amount Cook Time Power Le...

Page 24: ...li in 2 quart shallow casserole Cover with lid or plastic wrap Microwave at HIGH 10 for 7 to 9 minutes until hot stirring after half the time Stir in soup With back of a spoon level mixture in dish Sprinkle with bread crumb mixture 4 Microwave at HIGH 10 for 4 minutes Brown for 5 to 7 minutes in dish on rack until crumbs are golden brown Makes 4 to 6 servings Spinach Casserole 1 pkg 10 oz frozen c...

Page 25: ...water in the oven when it is not in use to prevent damage if the oven is accidentally turned on 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 Remov...

Page 26: ...Power Source Power Output Oven Cavity Dimensions Outside Dimensions Net Gross Weight MG1340WC 1 3cuft 10 power levels including defrost 99 minutes 99 seconds 220 VAC 50 60 Hz MWO 950 Watts HEATER 1300 Watts 143 4 W X 97 16 H X 157 16 D 217 8 W X 125 16 H X 185 64 D 42 9 45 lbs ...

Page 27: ...r weight of food by pressing AUTO DEFROS button repeat edly or using the number buttons 3 When prompted by oven display press PAUSE CANCEL but ton and turn food over Press START to resume defrosting cycle 1 Press AUTO REHEAT repeatedly to select type of dish to reheat 2 To increase serving size press the corresponding number button 3 Press START to begin reheating cycle 1 Use number buttons to set...