Samsung MW888STB, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Code No DE68 02600A Microwave Oven Owner s Manual MW888STB ...

Page 2: ...voltage inside If the oven needs to be repaired call 1 800 SAMSUNG for the name of an authorized service center near you IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using any electrical appliance basic safety precautions should be followed including the following WARNING To reduce risk of burns electric shock fire personal injury or exposure to excessive microwave energy Read all safety instructions before...

Page 3: ... materials are inside b Remove wire twist ties from plastic cooking bags before placing bags in oven c If materials inside the oven ignite keep the oven door closed turn the oven off disconnect the power cord or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel d Do not use the oven compartment for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in ...

Page 4: ... sure if the appliance is properly grounded Use of Extension Cords A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use If a long cord or extension cord is used 1 The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at l...

Page 5: ...0 Setting Cooking Times Power Levels 10 Cooking Instructions 11 Cooking Utensils 11 Testing Utensils 11 Cooking Techniques 12 General Tips 12 Cooking Guide 13 Defrosting Guide 15 Recipes 16 Appendix 18 Troubleshooting Guide 18 Care and Cleaning 19 Specifications 19 Warranty Information 20 Warranty 21 Guía Rápida 23 Quick Reference 23 Checking Parts Unpack your microwave oven and check to make sure...

Page 6: ...______ PURCHASED FROM__________________ Warranty service can only be performed by a Samsung Authorized Service Center If you should require warranty service provide the above information with a copy of your sales receipt to the Samsung Authorized Service Center For service assistance and the location of the nearest service center please call 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 or go on line to WWW SAMSUN...

Page 7: ...ss once for every minute of cooking at High power 3 Number buttons Sets cooking time 4 Defrost p 10 Press to set the defrosting time of the food to be defrosted 5 Power Level p 10 Sets power to level other than high 6 Clock p 8 Sets current time 7 Pause Cancel p 8 Press to pause oven or correct a mistake 8 Start Press to start cooking ...

Page 8: ... you to pause the oven s cooking cycle so that you can check the food To pause the oven during cooking press Pause Cancel once To restart press Start To stop cooking erase instructions and return the oven display to the time of day press Pause Cancel twice To Correct a mistake you have just entered press Pause Cancel once then re enter the instructions Using the Instant Cook Buttons 1 Press the In...

Page 9: ...king let stand 1 3 min Potato 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 Once during cooking the oven will beep to let you know to turn the food over Boil Water cup 1 cup 2 cups Measure liquid pour into microwave safe container that is 2 times larger than amount of liquid Example For 1 c...

Page 10: ...t button to begin defrosting See page 15 for the Defrosting Guide Setting Cooking Times Power Levels The power level lets you control the heating intensity from Warm to High with the Power Level button 1 Press the Power Level button The power level is automatically set to high If you want to set the power level to something other than High press the Power Level button repeatedly 2 Press the Number...

Page 11: ...Using too much foil can damage your oven so 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...

Page 12: ...er areas All liquids such as soup or hot chocolate should be shaken or stirred when cooking is complete Let liquids stand a moment before serving When heating baby food stir well and test the temperature before serving 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 disperses evenly Add ...

Page 13: ...at side down on roasting rack Cover with wax paper Turn over when cooking time is half up Let stand 10 min Pork Boneless or bone in Up to 4 lbs Cooking Time 8 12 min lb for 160 F Well Done Power Level High Hi for first 5 min then Medium 50 Place roast fat side down on roasting rack Cover with vented plastic wrap Turn over when cooking time is half up Let stand 10 min Bacon 2 6 slices Cooking Time ...

Page 14: ...ways cover the dish with a lid or vented microwavable plastic wrap Whole unpeeled vegetables such as potatoes squash eggplant etc should have their skin pricked in several spots before cooking to prevent them from bursting For more even cooking stir or rearrange whole vegetables halfway through the cooking time Generally the denser the food the longer the standing time Standing time refers to the ...

Page 15: ...ice Pork Spareribs up to 3 lbs Pork Chops up to 3 lbs Microwave Time 6 8 min lb Let Stand 5 10 min Microwave Time 6 8 min lb Let Stand 5 10 min Place on plate or rack Microwave until pliable then separate and rearrange Turn over twice Place on plate or rack Microwave until pliable then separate and rearrange Turn over twice Poultry Whole Chicken up to 5 lbs Pieces up to 2 lbs Microwave Time 7 9 mi...

Page 16: ...r 10 minutes Let stand for 10 minutes Remove bay leaf before serving Makes 6 servings Broccoli and Cheese Casserole cup butter or margarine cup chopped onion 1 Tbs flour tsp salt tsp dry mustard 1 8 tsp pepper 1 cups milk cup chopped red pepper 8 oz 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded 1 pkg 9 10 oz frozen chopped broccoli thawed 4 cups cooked spiral shaped pasta 8 oz dry 1 In a 2 quart casserole cook b...

Page 17: ...tir once 4 Stir in sugar salt flour celery seed and pepper Cook at High until mixture boils 30 40 sec Stir in vinegar and cup water Cook at High until liquid boils and thickens slightly 1 2 min stir once Add bacon to dressing Pour dressing over potatoes Stir well Makes 6 servings Black Bean Soup 1 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic minced 2 cans 15 oz each black beans drained 1 can 14 16 oz stewed t...

Page 18: ...ff before the set time has elapsed If there has not been a power outage remove the plug from the outlet wait ten seconds then plug it in again If there was a power outage the time indicator will display 88 88 Reset the clock and any cooking instructions Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuse The food is cooking too slowly Make sure the oven is on its own 15 amp circuit line Operating ...

Page 19: ...the oven with soap and a damp cloth Dry with a soft cloth To prevent damage to the operating parts of the oven don t let water seep into the openings Wash the door window with very mild soap and water Be sure to use a soft cloth to avoid scratching If steam accumulates inside or outside the oven door wipe with a soft cloth Steam can accumulate when operating the oven in high humidity and in no way...

Page 20: ...low operating instructions cleaning maintenance and environmental instructions that are covered and prescribed in the instruction book product removal and reinstallation problems caused by pest infestations and overheating or overcooking by user glass tray or turntable reduced magnetron power output related to normal aging SAMSUNG does not warrant uninterrupted or error free operation of the produ...

Page 21: ...ong with this Statement the Original Limited Warranty Statement and a dated Bill of Sale as Proof of Purchase must be presented to the Service Center Transportation to and from the Service Center is the responsibility of the purchaser Conditions covered are limited only to manufacturing defects in material or workmanship and only those encountered in normal use of the product Excluded but not limi...

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Page 23: ...esea programar un nivel de potencia diferente a ALTO entonces presione repetidamente el botón POWER LEVEL 2 Use los botones numéricos para programar el tiempo de cocción 3 Presione START para comenzar a cocinar Feature Operation Set Clock 1 Press CLOCK 2 Use the Number buttons to enter the current time 3 Press CLOCK again One Minute Cooking 1 Press the ONE MINUTE button once for each minute of coo...

Page 24: ...ELECTRONICS SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC HEADQUARTERS 105 CHALLENGER ROAD RIDGEFIELD PARK NEW JERSEY 07660 0511 Samsung Electronics Co Ltd January 2003 Printed in Malaysia ...