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ME179KFETSR

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Page 1: ...Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product Please register your product at www samsung com register 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 Microwave Oven user manual ME179KFETSR ENGLISH ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 1 2012 05 21 5 10 14 ...

Page 2: ...OSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY A Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks B Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on the sealing surface C Do not operat...

Page 3: ...using any electrical appliance basic safety precautions should be followed including the following WARNING To reduce risk of burns electric shock fire personal injury or exposure to excessive microwave energy 1 Read all safety instructions before using the appliance 2 Read and follow the specific Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy on page 2 3 This appliance must b...

Page 4: ...ide the oven to facilitate cooking b Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing the bags in the oven c If materials inside the oven ignite keep the oven door closed turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel If the door is opened the fire may spread d Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper ...

Page 5: ...se a long cord or extension cord 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 type 3 wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3 slot outlet 3 The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by child...

Page 6: ...rdance with local and national codes Do not cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord under any circumstances Connect the oven to a 20A circuit If you connect the oven to a 15A circuit make sure that the circuit breaker is operable Do not install this appliance in a humid oily or dusty location or in a location exposed to direct sunlight or water rain drops This may result in electr...

Page 7: ...oking Failing to do so may result in burns In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below the oven smother the flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid a cookie sheet or a flat tray Never leave surface units beneath your oven unattended at high heat settings Boil overs cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if the vent fan is opera...

Page 8: ...side of the oven can cause burns Do not put aluminum foil except as specifically directed in this manual metal objects such as containers forks etc or containers with golden or silver rims into the microwave These objects can cause sparks or a fire Do not use or place flammable sprays or objects near the oven Heat from the microwave can cause flammable sprays to explode or burn Failing to do so ma...

Page 9: ...ody close to the appliance while cooking or when opening the door just after cooking Take care that children do not come too close to the appliance Failing to do so may result in children burning themselves Do not place food or heavy objects over the door when opening the door The food or object may fall and this may result in burns or injury Do not abruptly cool the door the inside of the applian...

Page 10: ...osion Keep the inside of the oven clean Food particles or spattered oils stuck to the oven walls or floor can cause paint damage and reduce the efficiency of the oven STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defec...

Page 11: ... Using the speed cook button 21 Using the smart chef button 26 Using the auto cook button 29 Using the microwave setting cooking times power levels 34 Brown 35 Bake Roast 35 Speed bake Roast 35 Speed bake roast guide 36 COOKWARE GUIDE Recommended cooking utensils 37 Limited use items 37 Not recommended 37 Testing utensils 37 COOKING GUIDE Cooking techniques 38 General microwave tips 38 Guide for c...

Page 12: ...If your microwave oven was damaged during shipping or if you do not have all the parts contact Samsung Customer Service Refer to the WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION on page 45 Microwave oven Ceramic Enamel Tray Glass Tray Roller Guide Ring Grease Filter Installed Charcoal filter Exhaust adaptor Hardware kit Screws Brackets Manuals User Installation Templates Top Wall Cooking Guide Manual Low Rack...

Page 13: ...oven 4 Place the glass tray securely in the center of the pre assembled roller ring Installing the metal shelf When you need to use the Metal Shelf place it on the plastic hooks inside your oven and make sure it is positioned properly to avoid arcing and damaging your oven CAUTION Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the microwave to prevent damage to the oven from arcing damp cloth p...

Page 14: ...e 34 Express Menu page 19 Select Stop Clear Page 17 My Settings page 15 Kitchen Timer page 17 Eco Mode page 18 Steam Clean page 18 Light Hi Lo Off page 17 Auto Cook page 29 Brown page 35 Defrost page 19 Microwave 30 Sec page 17 Knob Dial Start Warm Hold page 18 Turntable On Off page 18 Vent Hi Mid Low Off page 17 ME179KFETSR_AA_DE68 04130A_EN indd 14 2012 05 21 5 10 16 ...

Page 15: ...The default is Medium Speed Press My Settings dial 4 and select by pressing the Select button 5 Remind End Signal The Remind End Signal can be turned On and Off Press My Settings dial 5 and select by pressing the Select button 6 Daylight Savings Time Adjustment The time can be advanced one hour for DST without resetting the clock Press My Settings dial 6 and select by pressing the Select button 7 ...

Page 16: ...l go back one hour If the clock is set for standard time this function allows you to change the time easily without needing to reset the clock Daylight Saving Time begins for most of the United States at 2 a m on the first Sunday of April and reverts to Standard time at 2 a m on the last Sunday of October SETTING THE KEY LOCK 1 Press the My Settings button dial 7 KEY LOC and then press the Select ...

Page 17: ...nute 5 seconds 1 minute 3 minutes 10 seconds 3 minutes 10 minutes 30 seconds 10 minutes 20 minutes 1 minute 20 minutes 60 minutes 2 minutes 60 minutes 90 minutes 5 minutes 2 Add cooking time to a program in progress by dialing in the Microwave 30 Sec direction clockwise As you dial clockwise you increase the cooking time by set increments USING THE MORE LESS FEATURE The More or Less feature allows...

Page 18: ...the cavity surface After using the steam clean function you can easily clean the cavity of the oven 1 Open the door 2 Carefully pour about 2fl oz of water into a wide plate 3 Place the plate on the tray of micrwave oven 4 Close the door 5 Press the Steam Clean button and then the Start button Steam clean will operate for 6 minutes and 30 seconds The length of time cannot be modified 6 When the cle...

Page 19: ...d on a piece of paper towel Turn over as soon as the oven beeps Place cake on a ceramic plate and if possible turn over as soon as the oven beeps The oven keeps operating and stops only when you open the door This program is suitable for all kinds of bread sliced or whole as well as for bread rolls and baguettes Arrange bread rolls in a circle Check foods when the oven signals After the final stag...

Page 20: ...before serving 6 REHEAT DINNER PLATE 1 SERVING Place the pre cooked refrigerated food on a microwave safe plate Cover the plate with vented plastic wrap or wax paper 7 REHEAT CASSEROLE 1 TO 4 SERVINGS Place the refrigerated casserole on a microwave safe plate or bowl Cover with a lid or vented plastic wrap Stir well before serving 8 REHEAT PASTA 1 TO 4 SERVINGS Place the refrigerated pasta on a mi...

Page 21: ...servings 1 serving 3 Links Place the sausage links on the ceramic enamel tray then place the tray on the high rack Turn over the links when the microwave beeps and restart the microwave E 4 SAUSAGE LINKS FROZEN 2 servings 4 servings 1 serving 3 Links Place the sausage links on the ceramic enamel tray then place the tray on the high rack E 5 SAUSAGE PATTIES FROZEN 2 servings 4 patties 4 servings 8 ...

Page 22: ... microwave F 3 SEAFOOD 1 WHITE FISH FILLET 1 serving 2 pieces 4 oz 2 servings 4 pieces 8 oz 1 serving 2 pcs each piece 2 oz Spray the high rack with non stick spray Place the fillets cod pollack etc on the high rack then place the rack on the ceramic enamel tray F 2 SALMON FILLET 1 serving 1 pieces 4 oz 2 servings 2 pieces 8 oz 1 serving 1 pc each piece 4 oz Spray the high rack with non stick spra...

Page 23: ...k rest for 5 minutes before slicing F 5 TOP ROUND STEAK WELL DONE 3 4 Inch 1 llb Place the steak on the high rack then place the rack on the ceramic enamel tray When the microwave beeps turn over the steak and restart the microwave Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing F 6 SIRLOIN STEAK MEDIUM 1 Inch 1 lb Place the steak on the high rack then place the rack on the ceramic enamel tray Whe...

Page 24: ...AL 6 INCH 6 inch Place the pizza on the medium rack then place the rack on the ceramic enamel tray C 2 FROZEN PIZZA REGULAR 12INCH 12 inch Place the pizza on the medium rack then place the rack on the ceramic enamel tray C 3 FROZEN INDIVIDUAL DEEP DISH PIZZA 6 inch Place the pizza on the medium rack then place the rack on the ceramic enamel tray C 4 FROZEN RISING CRUST PIZZA 12 inch Place the pizz...

Page 25: ...rving Place the meatballs on the ceramic enamel tray then place the tray on the medium rack D 6 CHEESE STICKS 2 servings 4 servings 2 sticks per serving Place the cheese sticks on the ceramic enamel tray then place the tray on the high rack E 7 ONION RINGS 2 servings 6 ea 4 servings 12 ea 3 rings per serving Place the onion rings on the ceramic enamel tray then place the tray on the medium rack Wh...

Page 26: ...servings 4 servings 1 serving cup Wash and clean the green beans Place the green beans in a microwave safe bowl Add 1 4 tablespoons of water 1 Tbsp per serving Cover during cooking and stir afterwards G 4 SPINACH 1 serving 2 servings 3 servings 4 servings 1 serving 1 cup Wash and clean the spinach Place the spinach in a microwave safe bowl Add 1 4 tablespoons of water 1 Tbsp per serving Cover duri...

Page 27: ...1 serving 2 servings 3 servings 4 servings 1 serving cup Place the green beans in a microwave safe bowl Cover during cooking and stir afterwards G 4 PEAS 1 serving 2 servings 3 servings 4 servings 1 serving cup Place the peas in a microwave safe bowl Cover during cooking and stir afterwards G 5 SPINACH 1 serving 2 servings 3 servings 4 servings 1 serving 1 cup Place the spinach in a microwave safe...

Page 28: ...lace the rack on the ceramic enamel tray When the microwave beeps turn over the chicken breasts and restart the microwave F 2 BONE IN CHICKEN PIECES 2 servings 18 oz 4 servings 36 oz Brush the chicken pieces with oil and seasonings Place the pieces skin side up on the high rack then place the rack on the ceramic enamel tray F 3 TURKEY BREAST 4 pieces 12 oz each 3 oz Place the turkey breasts on the...

Page 29: ...d then press the Start button CATEGORY Cook No FOOD Amount Directions Accessory Type 1 REHEAT 1 SOUP BROTH 1 to 4 servings 8 oz serving Pour the refrigerated soup into a mircowave safe bowl Cover with a lid or vented plastic wrap Stir well before serving G 2 SOUP CREAM 1 to 4 servings 8 oz serving Pour the refrigerated soup into a microwave safe bowl Cover with a lid or vented plastic wrap Stir we...

Page 30: ... Layer 2 paper towels on a microwave safe plate and arrange the bacon on the towels Do not overlap the bacon Cover with an additional paper towel Remove the paper towel immediately after cooking G 3 KIDS MENU 1 CHICKEN NUGGETS 1 serving 2 servings 1 serving 5 ea Arrange the nuggets in an evenly spaced circle on top of a paper towel on a microwave safe plate Do not cover Let stand 1 minute before s...

Page 31: ...hen place the tray on the low rack A 3 CRESCENT ROLLS REFRIGERATED SMALL 8 ea Preheat the microwave to 375 F Place the rolls on the greased ceramic enamel tray then place the tray on the low rack A 4 CRESCENT ROLLS REFRIGERATED LARGE 8 ea Preheat the microwave to 375 F Place the rolls on the greased ceramic enamel tray then place the tray on the low rack A 6 BAKED GOODS 1 BOX CAKE MIX 1 package Pr...

Page 32: ... Preheat the microwave to 400 F Place the fish sticks on the low rack then place the rack on the ceramic enamel tray B 4 NACHOS 1 SERVING 1 serving Arrange the tortilla chips uniformly on a microwave safe plate Sprinkle evenly with cheese Contents 2 cups tortilla chips 1 3 cup grated cheese G 5 EGG ROLLS 2 serving 2 ea 4 servings 4 ea 1 serving 1 ea Preheat the microwave to 425 F Place the egg rol...

Page 33: ...chips will keep their shape even when the heating time is over G 4 SOFTEN ICE CREAM 1 pint gallon Remove the lid of the carton Place the carton in the center of the microwave G 5 SOFTEN CREAM CHEESE 1 package 8 oz Unwrap the cream cheese and place on a microwave safe dish G 6 SOFTEN FROZEN JUICE 1 package 11 5 oz Do not place metal juice cans in the microwave Remove the plastic lid and place in ce...

Page 34: ...ther than High press the Select button then use the dial to enter a power level 4 Press the Start button to begin cooking If you want to add or reduce the cooking time use the dial You can adjust the cooking time while the microwave is operating Multi stage Cooking Maximum of 2 stages Your oven allows you to set two different cooking stages each with their own time length and power level The power...

Page 35: ...omatically between microwave and Bake Roast cooking The food will be moist as well as crisp and brown This type of cooking is ideal for large foods that require long cooking times when prepared in a conventional oven such as large roasts whole chickens etc When combination cooking use the low or middle rack to allow air to circulate completely around the dish To use combination cooking 1 Press the...

Page 36: ... 1 0 lb 1st side Speed Roast 30 2nd side Speed Roast 10 1st side 12 18 2nd side 10 16 Place the pork on the low rack then place the rack on the ceramic enamel tray After cooking let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing Roast Chicken 3 4 lbs 1st side Speed Roast 50 2nd side Speed Roast 30 1st side 25 40 2nd side 15 30 Fold the wings under the chicken Place the chicken on the low rack then pl...

Page 37: ...strips of foil to prevent overcooking of exposed areas 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 shor...

Page 38: ...w minutes after the oven stops Let foods stand to complete cooking especially foods such as roasts and whole vegetables Roasts need this time to complete cooking in the center without overcooking the outer 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 tempe...

Page 39: ...t cup water Small vegetables sliced carrots peas lima beans etc will cook faster than larger ones Whole vegetables such as potatoes acorn squash or corn on the cob should be arranged in a circle on the turntable before cooking They will cook more evenly if turned over after half the cooking time Always place vegetables like asparagus and broccoli with the stem ends pointing towards the edge of the...

Page 40: ...e door and door seals Always ensure that the door seals are clean and that the door closes properly Take particular care when cleaning the door seals to ensure that no particles accumulate and prevent the door from closing correctly Wash the glass door with very mild soap and water Be sure to use a soft cloth to avoid scratching If steam accumulates inside or outside the oven door wipe with a soft...

Page 41: ...KTOP NIGHT LIGHT When replacing the cooktop night light make sure that you are wearing gloves to avoid injury from the heat of the bulb 1 Unplug the oven or turn off the power at the main power supply 2 Remove the screw from the light cover and lower the cover 3 Disconnect the wire connector 4 Remove the screw securing the LED lamp board 5 Replace the LED lamp board To purchase a new LED lamp boar...

Page 42: ... grease filter case where it says PUSH 2 Pull the filter case out of the microwave oven 3 Remove the filter from the filter case by widening the case as shown below Then soak the grease filter in hot water mixed with a mild detergent Rinse well and shake to dry If necessary brush the filter lightly to remove embedded dirt When the filter is dry put it back in the filter case WARNING Do not use amm...

Page 43: ...ng dealer You can also order online at www samsungparts com 1 Unplug the oven or turn off the power at the main power supply 2 Open the door 3 Remove the vent grille mounting screws 2 middle screws 4 Slide the vent grille to the left then pull it straight out 5 Push the hook and remove the old filter 6 Slide a new charcoal filter into place The filter should rest at the angle shown 7 Replace the v...

Page 44: ...the set time has elapsed If there was a power outage the time indicator will display 88 88 If no power outage occurred remove the plug from the outlet wait ten seconds and plug it in again Reset the clock and any cooking instructions Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuses Cooks food too slowly Make sure the oven has its own 20 amp circuit line Operating another appliance on the same ...

Page 45: ...800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 or register online at www samsung com global register When contacting Samsung please provide the specific model and serial number information which is usually located on the back or bottom of the product Please record these numbers below along with the other requested information Keep this information in a safe place as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identificat...

Page 46: ...abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature use of products equipment systems utilities services parts supplies accessories applications installations repairs external wiring or connectors not supplied or authorized by SAMSUNG which damage this product or result in service problems incorrect electrical line voltage fluctuations and surges customer adjustments and failure to follow o...

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