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SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS

NORTH AMERICAN LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

Subject to the requirements, conditions, exclusions and limitations of
the Original Limited Warranty supplied with Samsung Electronics
(SAMSUNG) products, and the requirements, conditions, exclusions
and limitations contained herein, SAMSUNG will additionally provide
Warranty Repair Service in the United States on SAMSUNG 
products purchased in Canada, and in Canada on SAMSUNG
products purchased in the United States, for the warranty period orig-
inally specified, and to the Original Purchaser only.

The above described warranty repairs must be performed by a 
SAMSUNG Authorized Service Center. Along with this Statement,
the 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 specified provisions for,
in-home or on-site services, minimum or maximum repair times,
exchanges or replacements, accessories, options, upgrades, or
consumables.

For the locations of a SAMSUNG Authorized Service Center, please
call toll-free:

In the United States: 1-800-SAMSUNG ( 1-800-726-7864 )

In Canada: 1-800-SAMSUNG

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Summary of Contents for MW8584N

Page 1: ...Microwave Oven Owner s Manual MW8584W CODE NO DE68 00211A MW8490W mini 9 28 00 4 33 AM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...he name of 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 for...

Page 3: ...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 not cook without...

Page 4: ...unded 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 electrical rating...

Page 5: ...ically 11 Reheating Automatically 12 Setting Cooking Times Power Levels 13 One stage Cooking 13 Multi stage Cooking 13 Using the More Less Button 14 Adjusting the Volume 14 Using the Kitchen Timer 15 Setting the Child Protection Lock 15 Demonstration Mode 15 Cooking Instructions 16 Cooking Utensils 16 Testing Utensils 16 Cooking Techniques 17 General Tips 17 Cooking Guides 18 19 Defrosting Guide 2...

Page 6: ...sy warranty service Model Number _________________________ 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 leavi...

Page 7: ...ood to be reheat ed Number Buttons Sets cooking times or amounts and power levels other than high More Less Button p 14 Increases or decreases cooking time Kitchen Timer p 15 Start Press to start cooking Auto Defrost p 11 Sets weight of food to be defrosted Power Level p 13 Sets power to level other than high Clock p 8 Sets current time Pause Cancel p 8 Press to pause oven or correct a mistake 1 2...

Page 8: ...sys tem you want to use press the PAUSE CANCEL button to end this procedure or press CLOCK START 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...

Page 9: ...U options simply press the Start button to begin cooking Item Weight Remarks Popcorn 3 5 oz Use one microwave only bag 3 0 3 5 oz of popcorn 1 75 oz Use caution when removing 1 5 1 75 oz and opening hot bag from oven Potato 1 EA Prick each potato several 2 EA times with fork 3 EA Place on turntable in spoke 4 EA like fashion 5 EA Remove from oven wrap in 6 EA foil and let stand 3 5 min Fresh 1 cup...

Page 10: ...o matically OPERATION 10 OPERATION 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 dis play shows 0 5 LB 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 weig...

Page 11: ... then PRESS START 2 Use the Number buttons to increase the serving size For example for three serv ings press the 3 button The display shows the number of servings you have selected 3 Press the Start button The display will show REHEAT Plate of food Casserole Soup Sauce Auto Reheat Chart Item Weight Remarks Plate of 1 serving Cover plate with vented Food plastic wrap or wax paper Contents 3 4 oz m...

Page 12: ... NEXT STAGE COOKING TIME 3 Press the Start button to begin cooking If you want to change the power level press Pause Cancel before you press Start and reenter all of the instructions Setting Cooking Times continued 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 O...

Page 13: ... 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 NORMAL appears in the display Adjusting the Volume The Sound button on the microwave allows you to adjust the volume of the microwave s chime sound The sound is initially set to its highest set ting To change the ...

Page 14: ...ss the 2 button The display shows PRESS START 3 Press the Start button The display shows LOCK then return to the time of day At this point the microwave oven cannot be used until it is unlocked To unlock it repeat steps 1 3 above Demonstration Mode You can use the Demonstration Mode to see how your microwave oven operates without the oven heating 1 Press the 0 button The display shows PRESS 1 DEMO...

Page 15: ...il 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 Glass jars and b...

Page 16: ...uld 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 evenly Add a small amount of water to dry food to help it cook ...

Page 17: ...ortions towards the outside of the dish Cover with wax paper Turn over when the 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 tips th...

Page 18: ...n 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 flakes easily with a fork...

Page 19: ...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 lbs Remove giblets before freezing poultry Start defrosting with the breast side down After the first stage turn the chicken over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of alu minum foil After the second stage again shield any warm portions with nar...

Page 20: ...s 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 dry 1 In a 2 quart...

Page 21: ...n stir once 4 Stir in sugar salt 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 s...

Page 22: ...n is accidentally turned on Troubleshooting Guide Before you call a repair person for your oven check this list of possible problems and solutions Neither the oven s display nor the oven operate Properly insert the plug into a grounded outlet If the outlet is controlled by a wall switch make sure the wall switch is turned on Remove the plug from the outlet wait ten sec onds then plug it in again R...

Page 23: ...responsibility of the customer Exclusions of the Warranty This warranty does not cover damage due to acci dent fire flood and or other Acts of God misuse incorrect line voltage improper installation improper or unauthorized repairs commercial use or damage that occurs during shipping Customer adjustments which are explained in this owner s manual are not covered under the terms of this warranty Th...

Page 24: ...na Etapa Utilice los botones numéricos 0 9 para ajustar el 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 Oprima el botón START para comenzar a cocinar Ajustando el Tiempo de Concinar y Niveles de Potencia Cocinando en Etapas Múltiples Utilice los botones numéricos 0 9 para ajustar el tiempo de cocinar Oprima el...

Page 25: ...tantánea Selecione el botón Instant cook POP CORN FROZEN DINNER etc apropiado para el tipo de comida que desea cocinar oprima este botón repetidamente para pro gramar el tamaño de la porción Ajustando el Tiempo de Cocinado Si desea ajustar el tiempo de cocinado mientras el horno está en operación opri ma el botón MORE LESS repetidamente hasta llegar al tiempo deseado Usando el Cronómetro Oprima lo...

Page 26: ...rformed by a SAMSUNG Authorized Service Center Along with this Statement the 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 i...

Page 27: ...ectuées dans un centre de réparation agréé SAMSUNG En plus de la présente garantie la garantie lim itée originale et une facture datée en tant que preuve d achat doivent être présentées au centre de réparation Le transport de l appareil au et à partir du centre de réparation demeure la responsabilité de l acheteur Les conditions couvertes ne sont limitées qu aux vices de matériaux et de fabricatio...

Page 28: ...n prompted by oven display press PAUSE CANCEL button and turn food over Press START to resume defrosting cycle 1 Press AUTO REHEAT repeatedly to select type of dish to reheat 2 To increase serving size press the corresponding number button 3 Press START to begin reheating cycle 1 Use number buttons to set cooking time 2 To set power level at other than HIGH press POWER LEVEL and use the number but...

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