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Operation

Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels

Your microwave allows you to set up to two different stages of cooking, each 
with its own time length and power level. The power level button lets you 
control the heating intensity from Warm (1) to High (0).

One-stage Cooking 

For simple one-stage cooking, you only need to set a cooking time. The 
power level is automatically set to High. If you want to set the power to any 
other level, you must set it using the 

Power Level button.

1

Use the number buttons to set a cooking time. You can set a time from 
one second to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. To set a time over one minute, 
enter the seconds too. 

For example, to set 20 minutes, enter 2, 0, 

0, 0 .

2

If you want to set the power level to something other than High, 
press the Power Level button, then use the number buttons to 
enter a power level.

Power Levels:

1 = PL:10

(Warm)

6 = PL:60

(Simmer)

2 = PL:20

(Low)

7 = PL:70

(Medium High)

3 = PL:30

(Defrost)

8 = PL:80

(Reheat)

4 = PL:40

(Medium Low)

9 = PL:90

(Sauté)

5 = PL:50

(Medium)

0 = PL:Hi

(High)

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. 

Some recipes require different stages of cooking at different temperatures. 
You can set multiple stages of cooking with your microwave.

Multi-stage Cooking 

1

Follow steps 1 and 2 in the “One-Stage Cooking” section on the  
previous page. 

When entering more than one cooking stage, the 

Power Level button 

must be pressed before the second cooking stage can be entered. 

To set the power level at High for a stage of cooking, press the 

Power 

Level button twice. 

2

Use the number buttons to set a second cooking time. 

3

Press the Power Level button, then use the number buttons to set 
the power level of the second stage of cooking. 

4

Press Start to begin cooking.

You can check the Power Level while cooking is in progress by pressing the 
Power Level button.

Demonstration Mode

You can use the Demonstration Mode to see how your microwave oven 
operates without the oven heating.

1

Hold the 

0 button and then press the 1 button.

To turn demo mode off, repeat step 1 above.

Using the More/Less Buttons

The More/Less buttons allow you to adjust pre-set cooking times. They  only 
work in the 

Instant, Handy Helper, Kids Meals, Snack Bar or Time 

Cook modes. Use the More/Less button only after you have already begun 
cooking with one of these procedures. 
The More/Less feature cannot be used with the 

Sensor Cook button.

1

To ADD more time to an automatic cooking procedure: Press the 
More(9) button. 

2

To REDUCE the time of an automatic cooking procedure: Press the 
Less(1) button.

If you wish to increase/decrease in

 Time Cook mode by 10sec, press 

the More(9) or Less(1) button.

Switching the Beeper On/Off

 You can switch the beeper off whenever you want.

 

1

Press the 

Sound button. The display shows “ON”.

(“START” will flash)

2

Press the Sound  button to turn the volume off. The display shows: 
“OFF”.(“START” will flash)

3

Press Start.                                                                                           
The display returns to the time of day.

Using the Kitchen Timer
1

Press the 

Kitchen Timer button.

2

Use the Number buttons to set the length of time you want the 
timer to run.

3

Press Start to begin Kitchen Timer.

4

The display counts down and beeps when the time has elapsed.

Note: The microwave does not turn on when the Kitchen timer 

is used.

Setting the Child Protection Lock

You can lock your microwave oven so it can’t be used by unsupervised chil-
dren.

1

Hold the “0” button and then press the 

2 button. The display shows 

“Loc”.

At this point, the microwave oven cannot be used until it is unlocked. To 
unlock it, repeat step 1 above.

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Page 1: ...Code No DE68 02340A Microwave Oven Owner s Manual MS840WB MS1040WB MS1240WB MS1440WB tz_ W iT hhU GGw GXGGz SGt GZWSGYWWYGGXWa Ght ...

Page 2: ...including the following WARNING To reduce risk of burns electric shock fire personal injury or exposure to excessive microwave energy Read all safety instructions before using the appliance Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY on this page This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlets See IMPORTANT GROUNDING I...

Page 3: ...mpty Do not cook without the glass tray in place on the oven floor Food will not cook properly without the tray Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked bottles The containers can break Dishes and containers can become hot Handle with care Carefully remove container coverings directing steam away from hands and face Remove lids from baby food before heating After heating baby food stir wel...

Page 4: ...ovided 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 electrical rating of the appliance 2 The extension cord must be a grounding t...

Page 5: ...URCHASED FROM ____________________ 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 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 or go on line to WWW SAMSUNG SUP...

Page 6: ...ound 8 Number Buttons 9 More Less 10 Kitchen Timer 11 Power Level 12 Pause Cancel 13 Start 1 One Minute 2 Auto Defrost 3 Clock 4 One Touch Sensor Cook Buttons 5 Pizza Reheat INSTANT COOK 6 Beverage INSTANT COOK 7 Sound 8 Handy Helper Kids Meals Snack Bar 9 Number Buttons 10 More Less 11 Kitchen Timer 12 Power Level 13 Pause Cancel 14 Start 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 10 12 14 13 11 9 5 tz_ W iT hhU GGw G GGz SG...

Page 7: ... 12 Multi stage Cooking 12 Demonstration Mode 12 Using the More Less Buttons 12 Switching the Beeper On Off 12 Using the Kitchen Timer 12 Setting the Child Protection Lock 12 Cooking Instructions 13 Cooking Utensils 13 Testing Utensils 13 Cooking Techniques 14 General Tips 14 Auto Sensor Cook 15 Utensils Cover For Sensor Cooking 15 Important 15 Cooking Guide 15 Auto Defrosting Guide 17 Recipes 18 ...

Page 8: ...r level 1 Press the One Minute button once for each minute you wish to cook the food For example press it twice for two minutes The time will display and the oven starts automatically Add minutes to a program in progress by pressing the One Minute button for each minute you want to add Using the Sensor Cook Buttons By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food heat this feature auto matically...

Page 9: ...e Refer to the Handy Helper Chart below for the serving 3 Press Start button to begin cooking Handy Helper Chart Beverage cup 1 cup 2 cups Use measuring cup or mug do not cover Place the beverage in the oven After heating stir well Pizza reheat MS1040WB MS1240WB MS1440WB 1 Slice 2 Slices 3 Slices 4 Slices Put the pizza on a microwave safe plate with wide end of slice towards the outside edge of th...

Page 10: ... a paper towel on top of plate and arrange nuggets in spoke fashion on paper towel Do not cover Let stand 1 min Hot Dogs A 2 2 EA 4 EA Prick hot dogs place on plate When the oven beeps add buns and re start the oven French Fries A 3 4 5 oz 6 7 oz Place 2 paper towels on plate and arrange french fries on towels do not overlap Blot with additional paper towel after removal from oven Frozen Sandwich ...

Page 11: ... display shows 0 5 lbs 0 2Kg if you have set your oven for metric measure ENTER and Lbs will flash 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 up to 2 6kg if you are using metric measurement You can also use the number buttons to enter the weight of t...

Page 12: ...er buttons to set the power level of the second stage of cooking 4 Press Start to begin cooking You can check the Power Level while cooking is in progress by pressing the Power Level button Demonstration Mode You can use the Demonstration Mode to see how your microwave oven operates without the oven heating 1 Hold the 0 button and then press the 1 button To turn demo mode off repeat step 1 above U...

Page 13: ...ur 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 Recommended Glass jars and bottles Regular g...

Page 14: ...ing is complete Let liquids stand a moment before serving When heat ing 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 evenly Add a small amount of water to dry food to help it cook General Tips Dense foods such as p...

Page 15: ... Moisture resulting from this detergent may affect the sensor Avoid placing the oven near high moisture or gas emitting appliances since this will interfere with the proper performance of the Auto Sensor Always keep the inside of the oven clean Wipe all spills with a damp cloth This oven is designed for household use only Cooking Guide Guide for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave Place meat on a micro...

Page 16: ...id or 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 lar...

Page 17: ... Chops 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...

Page 18: ... Cover with lid Cook at High 0 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 19: ...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 clean Food particles and spilled liquids can stick to the oven walls causing the oven to work less efficiently Wipe up spills immediately Use a damp cloth and mild soap Do not use harsh detergents or abra...

Page 20: ...29 32 D Oven Cavity Dimensions 137 32 W X 93 32 H X 1323 32 D Net Gross Weight 33 8 37 1 lbs Model Number MS1240WB Oven Cavity 1 2cuft Controls 10 power levels including defrost Timer 99 minutes 99 seconds Power Source 120 VAC 60 Hz Power Output 1200 Watts Outside Dimensions 2019 32 W X 1145 64 H X 161 4 D Oven Cavity Dimensions 1431 64 W X 91 64 H X 1527 64 D Net Gross Weight 33 36 lbs Model Numb...

Page 21: ...ons cleaning maintenance and environmental instructions that are covered and prescribed in the instruction book product removal and reinstallation problems caused by pest infestations and overheating or overcooking by user glass tray or turntable reduced magnetron power output related to normal aging SAMSUNG does not warrant uninterrupted or error free operation of the product THERE ARE NO EXPRESS...

Page 22: ...e Original Limited Warranty Statement and a dated Bill of Sale as Proof of Purchase must be presented to the Service Center Transportation to and from the Service Center is the responsibility of the purchaser Conditions covered are limited only to manufacturing defects in material or workmanship and only those encountered in normal use of the product Excluded but not limited to are any original sp...

Page 23: ...r si es diferente a 0 Utilice los botones numéricos 0 9 para ajustar el segundo tiempo de cocinar Oprima el botón POWER LEVEL y los botones numéricos 0 9 para seleccionar la potencia de cocinar si es diferente a 0 Utilice los botones numéricos 0 9 para ajustar el tercer tiempo de cocinar Oprima el botón POWER LEVEL y los botones numéricos 0 9 para seleccionar la potencia de cocinar si es diferente...

Page 24: ...tton and turn food over Press START to resume defrosting cycle Set Cooking Time and Power Levels 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 Sensor Cook Buttons 1 Press button that corresponds to the food you are cooking for example POTATO 2 The display will sho...

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