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ME179KFETSR
Microwave Oven
user manual
This manual is made with 100% recycled paper.
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ENGLISH
Thank you for purchasing this Samsung
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1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
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2012-05-03
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  • Page 1 ME179KFETSR Microwave Oven user manual This manual is made with 100% recycled paper. imagine the possibilities ENGLISH Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. Please register your product at www.samsung.com/register 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) ME179KFETSR_XAA_EN_120503.indd 1 2012-05-03 5:34:28...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 iMPortant safety syMboLs and Precautions What the icons and signs in this user manual mean: Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death. WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 4 7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when it is used by children. 8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. 9.
  • Page 5 GroundinG instructions This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electrical current. This appliance is equipped with a cord that includes a grounding wire and a grounding plug.
  • Page 6 - Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded 3 pronged outlet. Your 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 result in electric shock or fire.
  • Page 7 INSTALLATION CAUTIONS CAUTION Position the oven so that the plug is easily accessible. - Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire due to electric leakage. Unplug the oven when it is not being used for long periods of time or during a thunder/lightning storm.
  • Page 8 If any foreign substance such as water enters the microwave, unplug it and contact your nearest service center. - Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire. Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. - This may result in electric shock. Do not turn the appliance off by unplugging the power plug while the appliance is in operation.
  • Page 9 than the food in the interior, which can be so hot that it will burn the infant’s mouth. Make sure all cookware used in the oven is suitable for microwaving. Use microwavable cookware in strict compliance with such manufacturer’s recommendations. Do not stand on top of the microwave or place objects (such as laundry, oven covers, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance.
  • Page 10 CRITICAL CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING 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 fire. Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance from the wall socket and remove food waste from the door and cooking compartment.
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Eco Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Samsung over-the-range(otr) microwave Warm &...
  • Page 12: Setting Up Your New Microwave Oven

    Carefully unpack your microwave oven, and make sure you’ve received all the parts shown below. If your microwave oven was damaged during shipping, or if you do not have all the parts, contact Samsung Customer Service. (Refer to the “WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION” on page 43.)
  • Page 13: Setting Up Your Microwave Oven

    SETTING UP yOUR mICROWAvE 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. damp cloth 3. Install the pre-assembled ring into the indentation at the center of the microwave oven.
  • Page 14: Checking The Control Panel

    ChECkING ThE CONTROL PANEL Smart Chef (page 26) Speed Cook (page 21) Auto Cook (page 28) Roast (page 34) Bake (page 34) Brown (page 34) Speed Bake/Roast (page 34) Defrost (page 19) Microwave (page 33) Microwave +30 Sec. Express Menu (page 19) (page 17) Knob Dial Select...
  • Page 15: Turning On The Power And Setting The Clock

    TURNING ON ThE POWER ANd SETTING ThE CLOCk 1. The display shows : set hour 2. Dial the hour and press select button. The display shows : set min 3. Dial the minote and press select button. The display shows: set Am/pm 4.
  • Page 16: Selecting The Sound

    SELECTING ThE SOUNd 1. Press my settings button and dial the 3-sounD and then press 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 and Dial the 4-sCroll and then press select button. The display shows : sCroll 2.
  • Page 17: Using Your Microwave 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 length of minute you want the timer to run. 3. Press the select button. The display shows: set seC 4.
  • Page 18: Eco Mode

    ECO mOdE Eco Mode reduces standby power usage. When you press the eCo moDe button once, the display will go out and the microwave shifts to the mode which minimizes power usage. To cancel the eCo moDe, press the eCo moDe button once again, or press any other button. WARm &...
  • Page 19: Using The Defrost Button

    USING ThE dEfROST bUTTON The following table presents the various Auto Rapid Defrost programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. Remove all kinds of package material before defrosting. Place meat, poultry, fish and Bread Cake on a ceramic plate. Cook FooD Amount remArk...
  • Page 20: Accessory Usage

    Cook Accessory FooD Amount remArk type INSTANT Place 1 to 2 servings on a microwave-safe plate. mACARONI 1 SERVING Let the oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using it 2 SERVINGS again. ChEESE Place 2 or 4 pizza slices on a microwave-safe plate with the wide ends of the slices towards the outside REhEAT 2 SLICES...
  • Page 21: Using The Speed Cook Button

    USING ThE SPEEd COOk bUTTON The Speed Cook menu contains 43 different items. 1. Place the food on the tray or the rack.(See the Accessory Usage on page 20) 2. Press the speed Cook button. 3. Dial the category and press the select button. 4.
  • Page 22 Cook Accessory CAtegory FooD Amount Directions type Place turkey breasts on high rack turkey 4 pieces then ceramic enamel tray. When the POULTRy BreAst (12oz - each 3oz) oven beeps, turn over turkey breasts and re-start the oven. 1 serving (2 pieces, 4 oz) Spray high rack with non stick spray.
  • Page 23 Cook Accessory CAtegory FooD Amount Directions type Place steak on high rack. Place the middle rack containing the steak on rounD the ceramic enamel tray. When the steAk, 3/4 Inch, 1 lb oven beeps, turn over steak and re- well start the oven.Let steak stand for 5 Done minutes before slicing.
  • Page 24 Cook Accessory CAtegory FooD Amount Directions type FroZen rising Place pizza on medium rack then PIZZA 12 oz. Crust ceramic enamel tray. piZZA 2 ea BAkeD Place potatoes on medium rack then 4 ea potAto ceramic enamel tray. (8~10 oz./each) POTATO 2 servings sweet...
  • Page 25: Using The Smart Chef Button

    USING ThE SmART ChEf bUTTON The Smart Chef menu contains 30 different items. 1. Place the food on the tray or the rack. (See the Accessory Usage on page 20) 2. Press the smart Chef button. 3. Dial the category and press the select button. 4.
  • Page 26 Cook Accessory CAtegory FooD Amount Directions type Wash and clean frozen corn. Put 1 serving them into a microwave-safe ceramic 2 servings or glass bowl and add 15-60 ml water Corn 3 servings (15ml per serving). Put bowl in the 4 servings centre of glass tray.
  • Page 27 Cook Accessory CAtegory FooD Amount Directions type Follow package directions for amount 1 pack oAtmeAl of water. Stir well before and after 2 packs standing time. Stand 3-5mins. 2 servings Follow package directions for amount Brown 4 servings of water. Stir well before and after riCe (1 serving = ½...
  • Page 28: Using The Auto Cook Button

    Cook Accessory CAtegory FooD Amount Directions type 1 serving (1 pieces, 4oz) Spray high rack with non stick spray. sAlmon 2 servings Place salmon fillets on the high rack Fillet (2 pieces, 8oz) then ceramic enamel tray. (1 servings = 1 pc, each pices = 4 oz) 1 serving (2 pieces, 4 oz)
  • Page 29 Cook Accessory CAtegory FooD Amount Directions type Use only pre-cooked, refrigerated foods. Put meal on a ceramic plate. Cover plate with vented plastic wrap or wax paper. Dinner * Contents 1 serving plAte -3-4 oz. meat, poultry or fish (up to 6 oz.
  • Page 30 Cook Accessory CAtegory FooD Amount Directions type Use only canned pasta at room 1 serving - 7.5 oz temperature. CAnneD (213g) Pour into a deep ceramic plate or pAstA 2 servings - 15 bowl. Cover with lid or vented plastic oz(425g) wrap.
  • Page 31 Cook Accessory CAtegory FooD Amount Directions type Preheat oven to 350 °F. Poured batter Brownie 1 package into a 8x8 inch pan then place on low rack. Cookie Preheat oven to 375 °F. Place 8 8 ea (1/2 inch Dough, cookies on greased ceramic enamel sliced) sliCeD...
  • Page 32 Cook Accessory CAtegory FooD Amount Directions type Place chocolate chips in a microwavesafe dish. Stir well at half melt time when the oven beeps, and 1 Cup chips ChoColAte re-start the oven. Unless stirred, the chocolate keeps its shape even when heating time is over. soFten Remove top of carton.
  • Page 33: Using The Microwave Setting Cooking Times

    USING ThE mICROWAvE SETTING COOkING TImES & POWER LEvELS Your microwave allows you to set up to three different stages of cooking, each with its own time length and power level. The power level lets you control the heating intensity from Warm to High. Do not continuously use the sensor Cooking buttons.
  • Page 34: Brown

    bROWN Browning adds texture and taste to your recipe. When browning, 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. 1. Press the Brown button. The display shows: set time. 2.
  • Page 35: Cookware Guide

    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. It is important to choose the correct cookware, therefore look for cookware that is marked microwave-safe.
  • Page 36: 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 TEChNIqUES Stirring Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly.
  • Page 37: Guide For Cooking Eggs In Your Microwave

    • Home canning in the microwave oven is not recommended because all harmful bacteria may not be destroyed by the microwave heating process. • Although microwaves do not heat the cookware, the heat from the food is often transferred to the cookware.
  • Page 38: Cleaning And Maintaining Your Microwave Oven

    cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven Keeping your microwave oven clean improves its performance, wards off 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. Use a soft cloth and warm, soapy water.
  • Page 39: Storing And Repairing Your Microwave Oven

    3. Disconnect the wire connector. 4. Remove screw securing LED lamp board. 5. Replace LED lamp board. To purchase a new LED lamp board, visit an authorized service center or call 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). LAMP Lamp REPLACING ThE OvEN LIGhT When replacing the oven light, make sure that you are wearing gloves to avoid injury from the heat of the bulb.
  • Page 40: Cleaning The Grease Filter

    Your microwave oven has reusable grease filter. The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month, or as required. To order a new grease filter, contact the Parts Department at 1-800-627-4368 or your Samsung dealer. You can also order online at www.samsungparts.com To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not operate the oven hood without the filters in place.
  • Page 41: Replacing The Charcoal Filter

    The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. To order a new charcoal filter, contact the Parts Department at 1-800-627-4368 or your Samsung dealer. You can also order online at www.samsungparts. 1. Unplug the oven or turn off the power at the main power The angle supply.
  • Page 42: Check These Points If Your Microwave

    troubleshooting ChECk ThESE POINTS If yOUR mICROWAvE OvEN proBlem solution The display and/or the oven is Make sure the plug is properly connected to a grounded outlet. If the wall outlet is controlled by a wall switch, make sure the wall not working.
  • Page 43: Appendix

    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 information with a copy of your sales receipt to the Samsung Authorized Service Center.
  • Page 44: Samsung Over-The-Range(Otr) Microwave

    SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG’s authorized service center. SAMSUNG will repair this product or replace it if cannot repair it, 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.
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