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Code No.: DE68-03174A

Microwave Oven

Owner’s Manual

ME1040WE 
MG1040WE

Safety ........................................................................................... 2
Installing Your Microwave Oven................................................ 3
Your New Microwave oven......................................................... 4

Checking Parts .......................................................................... 4
Setting Up Your Microwave Oven ............................................. 4
Control Panel Buttons................................................................ 5

Operation ..................................................................................... 6

Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight .......................... 6
Setting the Clock ....................................................................... 7
Using the Pause/Cancel Button................................................. 7
Using the Instant Cook Buttons ................................................. 8
Using the One  Button ................................................. 9
Reheating Automatically............................................................ 9
Setting and Using the Custom Cook Button ............................ 10
Programming the Custom Cook Button................................... 10
Using the Custom Cook 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
(MG1040WE)........................................................................... 13
Using the Grill Cook Button
(MG1040WE)........................................................................... 13

Cooking Instructions ................................................................ 14

Cooking Utensils...................................................................... 14
Testing Utensils ....................................................................... 14
Cooking Techniques................................................................ 15
General Tips ............................................................................ 15
Auto Defrosting Guide ............................................................. 16
Guide for Cooking & Grilling 
(MG1040WE)........................................................................... 17
Cooking Guide......................................................................... 19
Recipes.................................................................................... 21

Cookware Guide........................................................................ 22
Appendix.................................................................................... 23

Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................ 23
Care and Cleaning................................................................... 23
Specifications .......................................................................... 24

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Summary of Contents for ME1040WE

Page 1: ...tom Cook 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 MG1040WE 13 Using the Grill Cook Button MG1040WE 13 Cooking Instructions 14 Cooking ...

Page 2: ...mage 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 wi...

Page 3: ...isposable 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 kitc...

Page 4: ...________ 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 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 ov...

Page 5: ...5 Your New Microwave oven Control Panel Buttons ME1040WE MG1040WE See next page for more information 2 3 13 14 6 7 8 10 1 12 4 5 15 9 11 tlXW W l tnXW W lU GGw G GGt SGh G_SGYWW GG aY_Ght ...

Page 6: ...ipe 13 Grill MG1040WE p 13 Press this pad to Grill foods 14 Combi MG1040WE 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 pounds LBS or k...

Page 7: ...e 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 Correc...

Page 8: ...bs cup II I On 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 ...

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: ...cooking 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: ... 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 cleaning the up...

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: ...as 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: ...Fish 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 ...

Page 17: ...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 min 8 1...

Page 18: ...h 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: ...ns 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: ...ll 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 Cov...

Page 22: ...ystyrene 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 Suitab...

Page 23: ...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 your oven Keep the inside of the oven c...

Page 24: ...1 8 H X 1311 16 D Net Gross Weight 31 1 36 8 lbs Model Number MG1040WE Oven Cavity 1 0cuft Controls 10 power levels including defrost Timer 99 minutes 99 seconds Power Source 220 VAC 50Hz 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 Samsung Electronics Co Ltd P...

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