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10 

Operation

Setting and Using the Custom Cook Button 

The 

Custom Cook

 Button memorizes the time and power setting for a 

particular food.

Programming the Custom Cook Button

1

Press the 

Custom Cook

 button. Press the button twice to delete 

the previous Custom Setting. The display shows “CUS”.

2

Use the 

Number 

buttons to enter the amount of cooking time. 

The display will show the amount of time you have set.

3

Press 

Power Level 

and use the Number buttons to enter the 

power level. The display will show the power level you have set. 
You can set the Power Level from 0 to 9.

1 = warm

2 = low

 

3 = defrost

4 = medium low

 

5 = medium

6 = simmer

 

7 = medium high

8 = reheat

 

9 = sauté

0 = high

4

Press the 

Custom Cook

 button again.

Using the Custom Cook Button 

Press the 

Custom Cook

 button after memorizing a recipe, then press 

Start/Time Plus

 button.

Defrosting Automatically 

To thaw frozen food, set the weight of the food and the microwave 
automatically sets the defrosting time, power level and standing time. 

1

Press the 

Auto Defrost

 button. The display shows “0.5 lbs.” 

(0.2Kg if you have set your oven for metric measure)

2

To set the weight of your food, press the 

Auto Defrost

 button 

repeatedly. This increases the weight by 0.5 lb increments, up to 
6.0 lbs (The Auto Defrost button will increase the weight by 0.2Kg 
if you are using metric measurement).

You can also use the number buttons to enter the weight of the 
food directly.

The oven calculates the defrosting time and starts automatically. 
Twice during defrosting, the oven will beep.

3

Press the 

Pause/Cancel

 button, open the oven door, and turn 

the food over. 

4

Press the 

Start/Time Plus

 button to resume defrosting. 

• See page 16 for the Auto Defrosting Guide.

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Summary of Contents for ME1040WC

Page 1: ...k Button 10 Defrosting Automatically 10 Setting Cooking Times Power Levels 11 One stage Cooking 11 Multi stage Cooking 11 Using the More Less Button 12 Adjusting the Volume 12 Using the Kitchen Timer 12 Demonstration Mode 12 Using More Time 12 Setting the Child Protection Lock 13 Using the Combi Cook Button MG1040WC5B MG1040WC 5 13 Using the Grill Cook Button MG1040WC5B MG1040WC 5 13 Cooking Instr...

Page 2: ...age the oven 2 DO NOT heat Airtight or vacuum sealed bottles jars containers Ex Baby food jars Airtight food Ex Eggs nuts in shells tomatoes Reason The increase in pressure may cause them to explode Tip Remove lids and pierce skins bags etc 3 DO NOT operate the microwave oven when it is empty Reason The oven walls may be damaged Tip Leave a glass of water inside the oven at all times The water wil...

Page 3: ...ble containers of plastic paper or other combustible materials IMPORTANT Young children should NEVER be allowed to use or play with the microwave oven Nor should they be left unattended near the microwave oven when it is in use Items of interest to children should not be stored or hidden just above the oven Installing Your Microwave Oven This microwave oven can be placed almost anywhere kitchen wo...

Page 4: ...rvice 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 800 2 444 999 or go on line to umg com sa Setting Up Your Microwave Oven 1 Place the oven on a flat sturdy ...

Page 5: ... New Microwave oven Control Panel Buttons ME1040WC5B ME1040WC 5 MG1040WC5B MG1040WC 5 See next page for more information 2 3 13 14 6 7 8 10 1 12 4 5 15 9 11 ME1040WC gb fm Page 5 Friday March 18 2005 10 13 AM ...

Page 6: ...G1040WC5B MG1040WC 5 p 13 Press this pad to Grill foods 14 Combi MG1040WC5B MG1040WC 5 p 13 15 More Less p 12 Increases or decreases cooking time Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet or after there has been an interruption in power the display shows At this point you can select the weight system for the display You can choose between pou...

Page 7: ... Clock button Using the Pause Cancel Button The Pause Cancel button allows you to clear instructions you have entered It also allows you to pause the oven s cooking cycle so that you can check the food Pause the oven during cooking press Pause Cancel once To restart press Start Time Plus Stop cooking erase instructions and return the oven display to the time of day press Pause Cancel twice Correct...

Page 8: ...n Lock Demo I On Lock Demo I On Lock Demo I Lock Demo II I Lock Demo II I Lock Demo II I Lock Demo II I On Lock Demo II I On Lock Demo I On Loc On Lock Demo k Demo kg g Oz lbs cup II I On Lock Demo I On Lock Demo I Lock Demo II I Lock Demo II I Lock Demo II I Lock Demo II I On Lock Demo II I Frozen Dinner 8 10 oz 10 12 oz 12 18 oz Remove package from outer wrapping and follow package instructions ...

Page 9: ...r example for three servings press the 3 button Refer to the Auto Reheat Chart below for the servings The display shows the number of servings you have selected 3 Press the Start Time Plus button The display will show Cooking Time Auto Reheat Chart On Lock Demo I On Lock Demo I On Lock Demo I On Lock Demo I ON Lock Demo II I Lock Demo II I Lock Demo II I Lock Demo II I On Lock Demo II I On Lock De...

Page 10: ...rt Time Plus button Defrosting Automatically To thaw frozen food set the weight of the food and the microwave automatically sets the defrosting time power level and standing time 1 Press the Auto Defrost button The display shows 0 5 lbs 0 2Kg if you have set your oven for metric measure 2 To set the weight of your food press the Auto Defrost button repeatedly This increases the weight by 0 5 lb in...

Page 11: ...ooking If you want to change the power level press Pause Cancel before you press Start Time Plus and re enter all of the instructions Result Cooking starts and once finished 1 Oven emits four beeps 2 Sign of finishing process sounds 3 time One time in every minute Setting Cooking Times continued Some recipes require different stages of cooking at different temperatures You can set multiple stages ...

Page 12: ...N 2 Press Sound button again to turn the volume off The display shows 3 Press Start Time Plus The display returns to the time of day Using the Kitchen Timer 1 Use the Number buttons to set the length of time you want the timer to run 2 Press the Kitchen Timer button 3 The display counts down and beeps when the time has elapsed Demonstration Mode You can use the Demonstration Mode to see how your m...

Page 13: ...ings plus the benefits of grilling use the Grill mode directly after microwave cooking This feature allows you to grill some of your favorite foods using the radiant heat from the grilling element For best results place the food on the metal rack which is placed on the turntable tray The rack is to be used for grilling ONLY Do not leave it in the oven after grilling or use when microwaving When cl...

Page 14: ...ven 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 Glass jars and bottles Regular glass...

Page 15: ...s 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 a small amount of water to ...

Page 16: ...ish 0 5 3 0 lbs After each stage rearrange the food If there are any warm or thawed portions of food shield them with narrow flat pieces of aluminum foil Remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted Let stand covered for 5 10 minutes Ground Meat 0 5 3 0 lbs After each stage remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted Let stand covered with foil for 5 10 minutes Whole Chicken 2 5 6 0...

Page 17: ...Grill Directions Beef Hamburger patties 4 oz each inch thick Meat Ioaf Sirloin steak to 1 inch thick Tenderloin steak 8 oz each 1 inch thick 2 patties 4 patties 1 to 2 lbs 1 to 2 4 2 3 min 3 5 min 20 25 min 4 5 min ib 3 4 min lb for 120 F Rare 4 6 min lb for 135 F Medium 6 8 min lb for 150 F Well Done HIGH 0 MEDIUM HIGH 7 MEDIUM HIGH 7 MEDIUM HIGH 7 MEDIUM HIGH 7 MEDIUM HIGH 7 6 8 min 8 10 min 8 m...

Page 18: ... 8 to 10 oz 1 lb 2 lbs 1 lb 1 to 2 lbs 3 4 min 6 8 min 4 5 min 4 6 min MEDIUM HIGH 7 MEDIUM HIGH 7 MEDIUM HIGH 7 MEDIUM HIGH 7 5 9 min 6 10 min 7 11 min 8 10 min 10 12 min Turn fish steaks and whole fish over after half the microwave time drain after microwaving brush with melted butter before grilling May be grilled in dish on rack Turn fish fillets over after half the microwave time drain after ...

Page 19: ...s Roast Beef Boneless Up to 4 lbs Cooking Time 7 10 min lbs for 115 F Rare 8 12 min lbs for 120 F Medium 9 14 min lbs for 145 F Well Done Power Level High 0 for first 5 min then Medium 5 Place roast fat side down on roasting rack Cover with wax paper Turn over when cooking time is half up Let stand 10 min Food Cook Time Power Level Directions Whole Chicken Up to 4 lbs Cooking Time 6 9 min lbs 170 ...

Page 20: ...r 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 time necessary for dense large f...

Page 21: ...l Cover with lid Cook at High for 4 to 6 minutes until heated through stirring once Stir before serving Makes 6 servings Warm Potato Salad 2 lbs small red potatoes cut into inch pieces 4 slices bacon uncooked cut into inch pieces cup chopped onion 2 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 1 tsp flour tsp celery seed 1 8 tsp pepper 2 Tbs apple cider vinegar 1 In a 2 quart casserole combine potatoes and cup water Cove...

Page 22: ...styrene cups containers Paper bags or newspaper Recycled paper or metal trims Can be used to warm food Overheating may cause the polystyrene to melt May catch fire May cause arcing Glassware Oven to table ware Fine glassware Glass jars Can be used unless decorated with a metal trim Can be used to warm foods or liquids Delicate glass may break or crack if heated suddenly Must remove the lid Suitabl...

Page 23: ...ks Clean the turntable roller ring and oven floor Make sure the turntable and roller ring are positioned correctly Using your microwave causes TV or radio interference This is similar to the interference caused by other small appliances such as hair dryers Move your microwave further away from other appliances like your TV or radio Care and Cleaning Follow these instructions to clean and care for ...

Page 24: ...311 16 D Net Gross Weight 31 1 36 8 lbs Model Number MG1040WC 5 Oven Cavity 1 0cuft Controls 10 power levels including defrost Timer 99 minutes 99 seconds Power Source 220 VAC 60 Hz Power Output 950 Watts Heater 1200 Watts Outside Dimensions 2011 32 W X 1111 16 H X 1515 16 D Oven Cavity Dimensions 137 32 W X 91 8 H X 1311 16 D Net Gross Weight 32 6 39 2 lbs Model Number MG1040WC5B Oven Cavity 1 0c...

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