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Code No.: DE68-02615A

Microwave Oven

Owner’s Manual

MW1041WA/BA/GA/SA 

 
 

Safety ........................................................................................... 2
Your New Microwave oven......................................................... 5

Checking Parts .......................................................................... 5
Setting Up Your Microwave Oven ............................................. 5
Control Panel Buttons................................................................ 6

Operation ..................................................................................... 7

Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight .......................... 7
Using the One  Button ................................................. 7
Using the Instant Cook Buttons ................................................. 8
Instant Cook Chart..................................................................... 8
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 the Clock ..................................................................... 11
Using the Pause/Cancel Button............................................... 11
Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels .................................. 12
One-stage Cooking.................................................................. 12
Multi-stage Cooking................................................................. 12
Using the More/Less Button .................................................... 12
Adjusting the Volume............................................................... 13
Using the Kitchen Timer .......................................................... 13
Demonstration Mode ............................................................... 13
Using More Time ..................................................................... 13
Setting the Child Protection Lock ............................................ 13

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

Cooking Utensils...................................................................... 14
Testing Utensils ....................................................................... 14
Auto Defrosting Guide ............................................................. 15
Cooking Guide......................................................................... 17
Recipes.................................................................................... 19
Cooking Techniques................................................................ 20
General Tips ............................................................................ 20

Appendix.................................................................................... 21

Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................ 21
Care and Cleaning................................................................... 21
Specifications .......................................................................... 23

Quick Reference........................................................................ 23

   

Summary of Contents for MW1041BA

Page 1: ...k Button 10 Using the Custom Cook Button 10 Defrosting Automatically 10 Setting the Clock 11 Using the Pause Cancel Button 11 Setting Cooking Times Power Levels 12 One stage Cooking 12 Multi stage Cooking 12 Using the More Less Button 12 Adjusting the Volume 13 Using the Kitchen Timer 13 Demonstration Mode 13 Using More Time 13 Setting the Child Protection Lock 13 Cooking Instructions 14 Cooking U...

Page 2: ...be followed 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...

Page 3: ...torage 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 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 ...

Page 4: ... sure if the appliance 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 l...

Page 5: ...el Number __________________________________ Serial Number __________________________________ DatePurchased __________________________________ 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 o...

Page 6: ...od to be defrosted 5 Number Buttons Set cooking time or amounts and power levels other than high 6 Power Level p 12 Press this pad to set power level other than high 7 Kitchen Timer p 13 8 Sound Button p 13 9 Clock p 11 Sets current time 10 Pause Cancel p 11 Press to pause oven or correct a mistake 11 Start Time Plus Press to start cooking 12 Custom Cook p 10 Press twice to program your favorite r...

Page 7: ...n plug it in again in order to change to the weight selection 2 Press 0 repeatedly to select the weight system you wish to use When you have selected the weight system you want to use press the PAUSE CANCEL button to end this procedure Using the One Minute Button This button offers a convenient way to heat food in one minute increments at the High power level 1 Press the One Minute button once for...

Page 8: ...emo II I Lock Demo II I Lock Demo II I On Lock Demo II I Item Weight Remarks Popcorn 3 5 oz 3 0 3 5 oz 1 75 oz 1 5 1 75 oz Use one microwave only bag of popcorn Use caution when removing and opening hot bag from oven Potato 1 EA 2 EA 3 EA 4 EA 5 EA 6 EA Prick each potato several times with fork Place on turntable in spoke like fashion Remove from oven wrap in foil and let stand 3 5 min Fresh Veget...

Page 9: ...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 Demo I On Lock Demo I On Lock Demo I On Lock Demo I Lock Demo II I ON Lock Demo II I Lock Demo II I Lock Demo II I On Lock Demo II I On Lock Demo I On Lock Demo I On Lock Demo I On Lock ...

Page 10: ...fter 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...

Page 11: ...ile 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 Time Plus Stop cooking erase instructions and return the oven display to the ti...

Page 12: ...gn of finishing process sounds 3 time One time in every minute 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 this page When entering more than one cooking stage the Power Level button must be pressed before the second cooking stage c...

Page 13: ...your microwave oven operates without the oven heating 1 Hold the 0 button and press 1 button To turn demo mode off repeat steps 1 above Using More Time This button offer a convenient way to heat the food adding 1 second in high power level Maintain pressed the button Start Time Plus in the way to reach the cooking time that you want This button can increase the heating time to 59 seconds at maximu...

Page 14: ...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 Recommended...

Page 15: ...luminum foil Steaks 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 mi...

Page 16: ... skin side up in 9 inch pie plate Cover with wax paper Turn over after the cooking time Drain after microwaving Brush with melted butter before grilling Place directly on rack to grill Fish Fish Fillets inch thick Fish Fillets inch thick Fish steaks 1 inch thick Whole Fish 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 ...

Page 17: ...wn on roasting rack Cover with wax paper Turn over when cooking time is half up Let stand 10 min Pork Boneless or bone in Up to 4 lbs Cooking Time 10 14 min lbs for 160 F Well Done Power Level High 0 for first 5 min then Medium 5 Place roast fat side down on roasting rack Cover with vented plastic wrap Turn over when cooking time is half up Let stand 10 min Bacon 2 6 slices Cooking Time 2 slices 1...

Page 18: ...over the dish with a lid 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 n...

Page 19: ...10 minutes Let stand for 10 minutes Remove bay leaf before serving Makes 6 servings Broccoli and Cheese Casserole cup butter or margarine cup chopped onion 1 Tbs flour tsp salt tsp dry mustard 1 8 tsp pepper 1 cups milk 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 dry 1 In a 2 quart casserole cook but...

Page 20: ...er areas All liquids such 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 ...

Page 21: ... 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 your oven Keep the ins...

Page 22: ...ir once 4 Stir in sugar salt flour celery seed and pepper Cook at High until mixture boils 30 40 sec Stir in vinegar and 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 to...

Page 23: ...isplay and the oven will start Instant Cook Buttons 1 Press button that corresponds to the food you are cooking for example POPCORN 2 Press the button repeatedly to select serving size Auto Defrost 1 Press AUTO DEFROST 2 Enter weight of food by pressing AUTO DEFROST button repeatedly or using the number buttons 3 When prompted by beep Sound press PAUSE CANCEL button and turn food over Press START ...

Page 24: ...ELECTRONICS Samsung Electronics Co Ltd March 2003 Printed in Malaysia ...

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