AFETY RECAUTIONS TO VOID OSSIBLE XPOSURE TO XCESSIVE ICROWAVE (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
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AFETY Important Safety Instructions, continued • 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. • This appliance should be serviced only by quali- fied service personnel.
If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too. AFETY...
This oven is a full-featured, easy-to-use appliance built to strict quality stan- dards set by Samsung — the highest in the indus- try. We’re proud to offer you a product that will provide convenient, dependable service for years to come.
ICROWAVE OVEN Control Panel Buttons(MW4390W) Instant Cook Buttons Instant settings to cook popular foods. One Minute+ Press once for every minute of cook- ing at High power. Defrost Number Buttons Sets cooking times. Power Level Sets power to a level other than high. Clock Sets current time.
The first time you plug the power cord into an out- let, or after there has been an interruption in power, the display shows “SAMSUNG SO SIM- PLE.” At this point, you can select a language and weight system for the display. You can choose between English, French or Spanish and pounds (LBS) or kilograms (KG).
PERATION Using the Instant Cook Buttons Press the Instant Cook button corre- sponding to the food you are cooking (Popcorn, for example). The display shows the first serving size: MICRO HELP Press the button repeatedly to select the serving size you want. The display will cycle through all available serving sizes.
Using the Defrosting The defrost setting is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one great advantage of the microwave oven. (Power level of 30% is automati- cally set for defrosting) Use the Number buttons to set a defrost- ing time.
PERATION Using the More/Less Button The More/Less button allows you to adjust pre- set cooking times. It only works with the Instant Cook buttons. Use the More/Less button only after you have already begun cooking with one of these procedures. To ADD more time to an automatic cook- ing procedure: Press the More/Less but- ton once.
PERATION Setting the Child Protection Lock You can lock your microwave oven so it can’t be used by unsupervised children. Press the “0” button. The display shows “PRESS 1-DEMO 2-CHILD LOCK.” MI C RO HELP Press the “2” button. The display shows “PRESS START.”...
OOKING NSTRUCTIONS Cooking Utensils Recommended Use • Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — Use for heating or cooking. • Microwave browning dish — Use to brown the exterior of small items such as steaks, chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions provided with your browning dish.
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.
OOKING NSTRUCTIONS 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. •...
OOKING NSTRUCTIONS 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. • Use a tight cover to steam fish. A lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel provides less steaming. •...
OOKING NSTRUCTIONS DEFROSTING GUIDE • Unwrap food. Place food on microwave-safe rack, plate or shallow dish. • After first half of defrosting time: remove any remaining wrap, break food apart or separate pieces if possible, remove any thawed food, if possible, shield tips, thin meat or warm areas of food with foil. •...
• 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 “SAMSUNG SO SIM- PLE” Reset the clock and any cooking instruc- tions.
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2. To set power level at other than HIGH, press POWER LEVEL and use the number buttons to enter the power level. 3. Press START to begin cooking. ELECTRONICS AMSUNG LECTRONICS EADQUARTERS 105 C HALLENGER 07660-0511 ERSEY MERICA Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Printed in Malaysia Dec. 1999...
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