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O

PERATION

Turning on the Power and Selecting a
Display Language

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). To do so,

1

Press 

Start

immediately after 

plugging in your microwave. The display
shows “ ENGLISH/LBS”. If the display
does not show “ENGLISH/LBS”, you will
need to unplug the microwave and then
plug it in again in order to change the
language.

2

Press 

START

repeatedly to select the lan-

guage and weight system you wish to use:
• ENGLISH/LBS,
• ENGLISH/KG,
• FRENCH/KG,
• SPANISH/LBS, 
• SPANISH/KG
• PORTUGUESE/KG
If you continue to press START, the set-
tings will cycle in the order shown here.

When you have selected the language and weight sys-
tem you want to use, press the 

Pause/Cancel 

button to

end this procedure, or press 

Clock

to set the clock.

Setting the Clock

1

Press the 

Clock 

button.  The display will

show:

2

Use the number buttons to enter the cur-
rent time. You must press at least three
numbers to set the clock. If the current
time is 5:00 enter, 5,0,0. 

3

Press 

Clock 

again. A colon will appear,

indicating that the time is set. 

If there is a power interruption, you will need to
reset the clock.
You can check the current time while cooking is in
progress by pressing the 

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

.

Stop cooking, erase instructions, and return the
oven display to the time of day: press

Pause/Cancel

twice.

Correct a mistake you have just entered: press

Pause/Cancel

once, then re-enter the instructions.

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Summary of Contents for ME4096W

Page 1: ... Microwave Oven Owner s Manual MW4090W ME4096W MW4390W Code No DE68 00834B ...

Page 2: ...repaired call an authorized service center near you IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Some items like whole eggs and food in sealed containers may explode if heated in this oven Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed ...

Page 3: ...ic cooking bags before placing bags in oven c If materials inside the oven ignite keep the oven door closed turn the oven off disconnect the power cord or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel d Do not use the oven compartment for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use Do not try to preheat oven or operate while empty Do ...

Page 4: ...is properly grounded Use of Extension Cords A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use If a long cord or extension cord is used 1 The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the el...

Page 5: ...the One Minute Button 9 Using the Defrosting 10 Setting Cooking Times Power Levels 10 Using the More Less Button 11 Using the Kitchen Timer 11 Setting the Child Protection Lock 12 Demonstration Mode 12 Operation Guide MW4090W ME4096W 12 Cooking Instructions 13 Cooking Utensils 13 Testing Utensils 13 Cooking Techniques 14 General Tips 14 Cooking Guides 15 16 Defrosting Guide 17 Recipes 18 Appendix ...

Page 6: ...ber _________________________ Serial Number _________________________ Date Purchased _________________________ Dealer _________________________ Setting Up Your Microwave Oven 1 Place the oven on a flat sturdy surface and plug the cord into a grounded outlet Once plugged in the display on your oven will show Make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least four inches of sp...

Page 7: ...ettings to cook popular foods Number Buttons Sets cooking times More Less Button p 11 Increases or decreases cooking time Kitchen Timer p 11 Start Press to start cooking Defrost p 10 Power Level p 10 Sets power to a level other than high Clock p 8 Sets current time Pause Cancel p 8 Press to pause oven or correct a mis take Control Panel Buttons MW4390W ...

Page 8: ...ted the language and weight sys tem you want to use press the Pause Cancel button to end this procedure or press Clock to set the clock Setting the Clock 1 Press the Clock button The display will show 2 Use the number buttons to enter the cur rent time You must press at least three numbers to set the clock If the current time is 5 00 enter 5 0 0 3 Press Clock again A colon will appear indicating t...

Page 9: ...re placing the bag in the center of the oven If it still gets stuck open the door and reposition the bag close the door and press start Potato 1 EA Prick each potato several 2 EA times with fork 3 EA Place it on turntable in 4 EA spoke like fashion Remove from oven wrap in foil and let stand 3 5 min MICRO HELP MICRO HELP MICRO HELP MICRO HELP Item Weight Remarks Diet Cook 7 10 oz Remove package fr...

Page 10: ...r buttons to enter a power level Power Levels 1 warm 6 simmer 2 low 7 medium high 3 defrost 8 reheat 4 medium low 9 sauté 5 medium 0 high The display shows PRESS START 3 Press the Start button to begin cooking If you want to change the power level press Pause Cancel before you press Start and re enter all of the instructions Using the Defrosting The defrost setting is designed for speedy thawing o...

Page 11: ...ton once The word MORE will appear in the display 2 To REDUCE the time of an automatic cooking procedure Press the More Less button twice The word LESS will appear in the display 3 To return to the NORMAL time set for an automatic cooking procedure Press the More Less button until the word NOR MAL appears in the display MICRO HELP HELP Using the Kitchen Timer 1 Use the Number buttons to set the le...

Page 12: ...ress the 1 button The display shows PRESS START 3 Press the Start button The display shows DEMO MODE ON then DEMO To turn demo mode off repeat steps 1 3 above MICRO HELP MICRO HELP MICRO HELP MICRO HELP Operation Guide MW4090W ME4096W Operation Check 1 Plug the microwave oven into an AC out let 2 Open the door and place the food in the oven 3 Set the Timer for required time oven lamp turns on 4 Tu...

Page 13: ... Using too much foil can damage your oven 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 Recommende...

Page 14: ... the outer areas All liquids such as soup or hot choco late should be shaken or stirred when cooking is complete Let liquids stand a moment before serv ing 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 dis perses ...

Page 15: ...e thickest portions towards the outside of the dish Cover with wax paper Turn over when cooking time is half up Cook until juices run clear and meat near the bone is no longer pink Let stand 5 10 min GUIDE for Cooking Poultry in Your Microwave Place poultry on a microwave safe roasting rack in a microwave safe dish Cover poultry with wax paper to prevent spattering Use aluminum foil to shield bone...

Page 16: ...hile a dish of peas can be served immediately GUIDE for Cooking Eggs in Your Microwave Never cook eggs in the shell and never warm hard cooked eggs in the shell they can explode Always pierce whole eggs to keep them from bursting Cook eggs just until set they become tough if overcooked GUIDE for Cooking Vegetables in Your Microwave GUIDE for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave Cook fish until it fla...

Page 17: ...up to 3 lbs Pork Chops up to 3 lbs Microwave Time 6 8 min lb Let Stand 5 10 min Microwave Time 6 8 min lb Let Stand 5 10 min Place on plate or rack Microwave until pliable then separate and rearrange Turn over twice Place on plate or rack Microwave until pliable then separate and rearrange Turn over twice PORK Microwave Time 7 9 min lb Let Stand 5 10 min Microwave Time 9 11 min lb Let Stand 5 10 m...

Page 18: ...edium for 10 minutes Let stand for 10 minutes Remove bay leaf before serving Makes 6 servings Broccoli and Cheese Casserole 1 4 cup butter or margarine 1 4 cup chopped onion 1 1 2 Tbs flour 1 2 tsp salt 1 4 tsp dry mustard 1 8 tsp pepper 1 1 2 cups milk 1 4 cup chopped red pepper 8 oz 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded 1 pkg 9 10 oz frozen chopped broccoli thawed 4 cups cooked spiral shaped pasta 8 oz...

Page 19: ... flour celery seed and pepper Cook at High until mixture boils 30 40 sec Stir in vinegar and 1 2 cup water Cook at High until liquid boils and thickens slightly 1 2 min stir once Add bacon to dressing Pour dressing over potatoes Stir well Makes 6 servings Black Bean Soup 1 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic minced 2 cans 15 oz each black beans drained 1 can 14 16 oz stewed tomatoes chopped 1 can 13 ...

Page 20: ...the turntable roller ring and oven floor Make sure the turntable and roller ring are posi tioned correctly Using your microwave causes TV or radio interfer ence 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 ov...

Page 21: ...ss Weight MW4390W 0 7cuft 10 power levels including defrost 99 minutes 99 seconds 220 VAC 60 Hz 700 Watts 191 4 W X 1013 16 H X 1317 32 D 122 32 W X 714 32 H X 1322 32 D 27 6 30 9 lbs MW4090W ME4096W 0 7cuft 5 power levels including defrost 35 minutes 220 VAC 60 Hz 700 Watts 191 4 W X 1013 16 H X 1317 32 D 122 32 W X 714 32 H X 1322 32 D 27 6 30 9 lbs ...

Page 22: ...OPCORN 2 Press the button repeatedly to select serving size 1 Use number buttons to set cooking time 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 Feature Set Clock One Minute Cooking Instant Cook Buttons Set Cooking Time and Power Levels SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC HEADQUARTERS 105 CHALLENGER ROAD R...

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