Always observe Safety Precautions when using your oven. Never try to repair the oven on your own – there is dangerous voltage inside. If the oven needs to be repaired, call 1-800-SAMSUNG for the name of an authorized service center near you. MPORTANT...
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SMH4150_XAC GB DE68-00356F.fm Page 3 Tuesday, April 6, 2004 7:16 PM Safety Important Safety Instructions, continued • Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use near water – for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
• Do not prepare flaming foods under the microwave when the fan is operating. • Never leave surface units beneath your microwave oven unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is operating. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use high heat on surface units only when necessary.
Quick Reference... 26 Your New Microwave oven 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 glass tray...
Warranty service can only be performed by a Samsung Authorized Ser- vice 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.SAMSUNGUSA.COM...
SMH4150_XAC GB DE68-00356F.fm Page 7 Tuesday, April 6, 2004 7:16 PM Your New Microwave oven Control Panel Buttons Auto Reheat Selects type of dish to be reheated Auto Defrost Sets weight of food to be defrosted. Instant Cook Buttons Instant settings to cook popular foods.
SMH4150_XAC GB DE68-00356F.fm Page 8 Tuesday, April 6, 2004 7:16 PM Turning on the Power and Selecting the Clock The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there has been an interruprion in power, the display shows after ten seconds Press the Clock button.
SMH4150_XAC GB DE68-00356F.fm Page 9 Tuesday, April 6, 2004 7:16 PM Operation Using the Instant Cook Buttons Press the Instant Cook button corresponding to the food you are cooking (Popcorn, for example). The display shows the first serving size. (“ENTER” and “QTY.” will flash) START ENTER COOK TIME TIME2...
SMH4150_XAC GB DE68-00356F.fm Page 10 Tuesday, April 6, 2004 7:16 PM Operation Reheating Automatically 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. Press the Auto Reheat button repeatedly to select the type of dish you wish to reheat.
SMH4150_XAC GB DE68-00356F.fm Page 11 Tuesday, April 6, 2004 7:16 PM Operation Defrosting Automatically To thaw frozen food, set the weight of the food and the microwave auto- matically sets the defrosting time, power level and standing time. Press the Auto Defrost button. The display shows : “0.5 lbs.”...
SMH4150_XAC GB DE68-00356F.fm Page 12 Tuesday, April 6, 2004 7:16 PM Operation Using the Kids Meal Button Press the Kids Meal button corresponding to the food you are cooking. The display shows : “A-1”. (code of item) Press the Kids Meal button repeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer to the Kids Meal Chart below) Press the Number 1 or 2 button to select the serving size you want.
SMH4150_XAC GB DE68-00356F.fm Page 13 Tuesday, April 6, 2004 7:16 PM Operation Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels Your microwave allows you to set up 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).
SMH4150_XAC GB DE68-00356F.fm Page 14 Tuesday, April 6, 2004 7:16 PM Cooking Instructions Cooking Utensils Recommended Use • Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — Use for heating or cooking. • Microwavable browning dish — Use to brown the exterior of small items such as steaks, chops, or pancakes.
Keep this in mind to avoid burns. • Home canning in the microwave oven is not recommended because all harmful bacteria may not be destroyed by the microwave heating process.
SMH4150_XAC GB DE68-00356F.fm Page 16 Tuesday, April 6, 2004 7:16 PM Cooking Instructions 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.
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SMH4150_XAC GB DE68-00356F.fm Page 17 Tuesday, April 6, 2004 7:16 PM 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.
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SMH4150_XAC GB DE68-00356F.fm Page 18 Tuesday, April 6, 2004 7:16 PM Cooking Instructions Auto Defrosting Guide • Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food. Standard Food Procedure Amount Roast 2.5-6.0 lbs. Start with the food placed fat side down. Beef, Pork After each stage, turn the food over and shield any warm portions with narrow...
SMH4150_XAC GB DE68-00356F.fm Page 21 Tuesday, April 6, 2004 7:16 PM 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.
SMH4150_XAC GB DE68-00356F.fm Page 22 Tuesday, April 6, 2004 7:16 PM Appendix How to Clean the Outer Case Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the micro- wave.
SMH4150_XAC GB DE68-00356F.fm Page 23 Tuesday, April 6, 2004 7:16 PM Appendix Exhaust Feature The Vent Fan The exhaust fan has 2 metal reusable grease filters. A charcoal filter can be used for removing smoke and odors in case the fan is not vented outside.
2 side support tabs and in front of the right rear tab. Replace the grille and 2 screws. If you have a problem you cannot solve, please call our service line: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) Specifications Model Number SMH4150 Oven Cavity 1.5cuft...
SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG's authorized service center. SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above.