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MW4699S-SEA 2003.3.1 10:6 AM Page 1
Microwave
Oven
Owner’s Manual
MW4699S
MW4688BA
Code No. : DE68-01092A-01
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MW4699S-SEA 2003.3.1 10:6 AM Page 2 SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO INSTRUCTIONS AVOID POSSIBLE When using any electrical appliance, EXPOSURE TO basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY: WARNING (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven To reduce risk of burns, electric with the door open since open-door shock, fire, personal injury or expo- operation can result in harmful sure to excessive microwave energy: exposure to microwav
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MW4699S-SEA 2003.3.1 10:6 AM Page 3 SAFETY • Do not cook without the glass tray in place on the Important Safety Instructions, oven floor. Food will not cook properly without the continued tray. • Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged • Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it bottles. The containers can break. has been damaged. • Dishes and containers can become hot. Handle • This appliance should be serviced only by
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MW4699S-SEA 2003.3.1 10:6 AM Page 4 SAFETY Important Grounding Instructions This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the WARNING risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong for the electrical current. This appliance is from the power cord under any circum- equipped with a cord that includes a grounding stances. wire and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
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MW4699S-SEA 2003.3.1 10:6 AM Page 5 CONTENTS Your New Microwave Oven . . . . . 6 Cooking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Checking Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Cooking Utensils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Setting Up Your Microwave Oven . . . . . . .6 Testing Utensils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Control Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Cooking Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 General Tips . . . . .
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MW4699S-SEA 2003.3.1 10:6 AM Page 6 YOUR NEW MICROWAVE OVEN Checking Parts Setting Up Your Microwave Oven Unpack your microwave oven and check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here. If any 1 Place the oven on a flat, sturdy surface part is missing or broken, call your dealer. and plug the cord into a grounded outlet. Once plugged in, the display on your oven will show: microwave oven Make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least four inches of space b
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MW4699S-SEA 2003.3.1 10:6 AM Page 7 YOUR NEW MICROWAVE OVEN Control Panel Buttons Auto Reheat p. 9 Press to reheat popular foods. Defrost p. 10 Press to set the defrosting time of the food to be defrosted Auto Cook p. 8 Press to cook popular foods. Power Level p. 10 Press to set the power to a level other than HIGH. Time Setting p. 10 Press to set the cooking time Servings p. 8-p. 9 Press to select number of servings Pause/Cancel p. 8 Press to pause oven or correct a mistake. Start / 1Mi
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MW4699S-SEA 2003.3.1 10:6 AM Page 8 OPERATION Using the Auto Cook Button Setting the Clock 1 Select the type of food that you are cook- 1 Press the Clock button. The display will ing(Popcorn, Potato, Frozen Dinner) by show: pressing the Auto Cook button one or more times. The display shows “1” 2 Enter the time of day by pressing the Hours and Minutes buttons in sequence. 2 Select the number of servings(for exam- ple; Popcorn 3.5 oz) by pressing the Servings button one or more times. The dis
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MW4699S-SEA 2003.3.1 10:6 AM Page 9 OPERATION Using the 1 Min+ Button Auto Reheat Chart Item Weight Remarks This button offers a convenient way to heat food in Plate of 1 serving • Cover plate with vented one-minute increments at the High power level. Food plastic wrap or wax paper • Contents - 3-4 oz. meat, poultry or 1 Press the 1 Min+ button once for each fish (up to 6 oz. with bone) minute you wish to cook the food. For - 1/2 cup starch (potatoes, example, press it twice for two minute
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MW4699S-SEA 2003.3.1 10:6 AM Page 10 OPERATION Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels Using Defrosting The power level lets you control the heating intensity The defrost setting is designed for speedy thawing from Warm (10) to High (100) with the Power Level of frozen food and is one of the great advantages button. of the microwave oven. (Power level of 30% is automatically set for defrosting) 1 Press the button (10 Min., 1 Min., 10 Sec.) sequentially to enter the desired cooking time. 1 Press
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MW4699S-SEA 2003.3.1 10:6 AM Page 11 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Cooking Utensils Recommended Use Not Recommended • Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — • Glass jars and bottles — Regular glass is too Use for heating or cooking. thin to be used in a microwave, and can shatter. • Microwave browning dish — Use to brown the • Paper bags — These are a fire hazard, except exterior of small items such as steaks, chops, or for popcorn bags that are designed for pancakes. Follow the directions pro
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MW4699S-SEA 2003.3.1 10:6 AM Page 12 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Cooking Techniques Stirring Adding Moisture Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. cooking to distribute heat evenly. Food at the out- Food that is uneven in moisture content should be side of the dish absorbs more energy and heats covered or allowed to stand so that the heat dis- more quickly, so stir from the outside to the center. perses evenly. Add a small amount of wat
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MW4699S-SEA 2003.3.1 10:6 AM Page 13 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS 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. • Check the temperature in several places before letting the meat stand the recommended time. • The following temperatures are removal temperatures. The temperature of the food will rise during the standing time. Food
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MW4699S-SEA 2003.3.1 10:6 AM Page 14 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. • Use a tight cover to steam fish. A lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel provides less steaming. • Do not overcook fish; check it at minimum cooking time. Food Cook Time /Power Level Directions Cooking Time: Arrange steaks on roasting rack with Steaks 6-8 min. / lb.
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MW4699S-SEA 2003.3.1 10:6 AM Page 15 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS 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. • When defrosted, food should be cool, but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, let stand a few minutes. • Poultry and fish may be
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MW4699S-SEA 2003.3.1 10:6 AM Page 16 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Recipes Beef and Barley Stew Broccoli and Cheese Casserole 1 1/2 lbs. beef stew cubes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 Tbs. flour 1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp. salt 1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) beef broth 1/4 tsp. dry mustard 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 1 1/8 tsp. pepper cup) 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup barley 1/4 cup chopp
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MW4699S-SEA 2003.3.1 10:6 AM Page 17 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Recipes Warm Potato Salad Black Bean Soup 1 cup chopped onion 2 lbs. small red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 clove garlic, minced 4 slices bacon (uncooked), cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, drained 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 can (14-16 oz.) stewed tomatoes, chopped 2 tsp. sugar 1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) chicken broth 1 tsp. salt 1 can (7-8.5 oz.) corn 1 tsp. flour 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies 1/2 tsp.
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MW4699S-SEA 2003.3.1 10:6 AM Page 18 APPENDIX Troubleshooting Guide Before you call a repair person for your oven, Using your microwave causes TV or radio interfer- check this list of possible problems and solutions. ence. Neither the oven’s display nor the oven operate. • This is similar to the interference caused by other small appliances, such as hair dryers. • Properly insert the plug into a grounded outlet. Move your microwave further away from other • If the outlet is controlled by a
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MW4699S-SEA 2003.3.1 10:6 AM Page 19 APPENDIX SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVEN LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new, in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by SAMSUNG against manu- facturing defects in materials and workmanship for a limited warranty period of: One (1) Year Parts and Labor, Eight (8) Years Parts Warranty for Magnetron This limited w
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MW4699S-SEA 2003.3.1 10:6 AM Page 20 SAFETY Specifications Model Number MW4699S/MW4688BA Oven Cavity 0.7cuft Controls 10 power levels, including defrost Timer 99 minutes, 90 seconds Power Source 120 VAC, 60 Hz Power Output 700 Watts 1/4 13/16 15/32 Outside Dimensions 19 ”(W) X 10 ”(H) X 15 ”(D) 1/16 29/32 11/16 Oven Cavity Dimensions 12 ”(W) X 7 ”(H) X 12 ”(D) Net/Gross Weight 27.6/30.9 lbs 20 SAFETY
