MD1200.fm Page 1 Monday, March 15, 2004 8:17 AM Microwave Oven Owner’s Manual MD1200 Code No.
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MD1200.fm Page 3 Monday, March 15, 2004 8:17 AM Safety Important Safety Instructions, continued • Do not operate any other heating or cooking appliance beneath this appliance. • Do not mount unit over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance. • Do not mount over a sink. • Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance when it is in operation.
MD1200.fm Page 4 Monday, March 15, 2004 8:17 AM Safety WARNING WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or servicer if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you are not sure if the appliance is properly grounded. Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord under any circumstances. Note Connect the oven to a 20A circuit.
MD1200.fm Page 5 Monday, March 15, 2004 8:17 AM Your New Microwave oven Table of Contents Checking Parts Unpack your microwave oven and check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here. If any part is missing or broken, call your dealer. Safety ........................................................................................... 2 Your New Microwave oven......................................................... 5 Table of Contents ............................................................
MD1200.fm Page 6 Monday, March 15, 2004 8:17 AM Your New Microwave oven Warranty and Service Information Setting Up Your Microwave Oven To help us better serve you, please complete the enclosed registration card and promptly return it by mail. If the registration card is missing, you can call Samsung Electronics America, Inc., at 1-800- SAMSUNG (1-800-7267864), or register on-line at WWW.SAMSUNGUSA.
MD1200.fm Page 7 Monday, March 15, 2004 8:17 AM Your New Microwave oven Control Panel Buttons 7 6 8 1 4 3 1. One Minute+ p.10 p.11 p.8 11. Handy Helper, Kids Meals, Snack Bar 12. Auto Reheat Shows type and quantity of food to be reheated. p.11 Press this pad to set a power level other than high. p.13 Sets kitchen or convenience timer. p.8 Sets current time. 8. Sound Button p.9 Selects type of dish to be reheated. Sets cooking times or amounts and power levels other than high. 7.
MD1200.fm Page 8 Monday, March 15, 2004 8:17 AM Operation Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight Using the Pause/Cancel Button The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there has been an interruption in power, the display shows “ ” At this point, you can select the weight system for the display. You can choose between pounds (LBS) or kilograms (KG). To do so, The Pause/Cancel button allows you to clear instructions you have entered.
MD1200.fm Page 9 Monday, March 15, 2004 8:17 AM Operation Instant Cook Chart Item Weight Remarks Regular (3.5 oz), Light Regular (3.0-3.5 oz) 1 EA, 2 EA 3 EA, 4 EA 5 EA, 6 EA • Beverage ½ cup 1 cup 2 cups Boil water ½ cup 1 cup 2 cups • • • • Popcorn Potato • • • • • Fresh vegetables Pizza reheat Bacon 1 Slice 2 Slices 3 Slices Put the pizza on a microwave-safe plate with wide end of slice towards the outside edge of the plate. Do not let slices overlap. Do not cover.
MD1200.fm Page 10 Monday, March 15, 2004 8:17 AM Operation Using the Kids Meals Button 1 2 Snack Bar Chart Press the Kids Meals button corresponding to the food you are cooking. The display shows “A-1”(Code of item). Press the Kids Meals button repeatedly to select the item you want.
MD1200.fm Page 11 Monday, March 15, 2004 8:17 AM Operation Defrosting Automatically One-stage Cooking To thaw frozen food, set the weight of the food and the microwave automatically sets the defrosting time, power level and standing time. 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 2 Press the Auto Defrost button. The display shows “0.
MD1200.fm Page 12 Monday, March 15, 2004 8:17 AM Operation Reheating Automatically Auto Reheat Chart • To reheat food, select the type of dish and the number of servings you want to reheat, then the oven will automatically set the reheating time. 1 Press the Auto Reheat button. The display shows : SELECT ITEM WITH AUTO REHEAT BUTTON 2 Press the Auto Reheat repeatedly to select the type of dish you wish to reheat. The initial serving size for each dish is one serving.
MD1200.fm Page 13 Monday, March 15, 2004 8:17 AM Operation Multi-stage Cooking Switching the Beeper On/Off 1 You can switch the beeper off whenever you want. Follow steps 1 and 2 in the “One-Stage Cooking” section on the previous page. 1 When entering more than one cooking stage, the Power Level button must be pressed before the second cooking stage can be entered. Press the Sound button. The display shows “ON”. (“START” will flash) 2 Press the Sound button to turn the volume off.
MD1200.fm Page 14 Monday, March 15, 2004 8:17 AM Cooking Instructions Not Recommended Cooking Utensils • Recommended Use • • Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — Use for heating or cooking. • • • • • • • Microwavable browning dish — Use to brown the exterior of small items such as steaks, chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions provided with your browning dish. Microwavable plastic wrap — Use to retain steam.
MD1200.fm Page 15 Monday, March 15, 2004 8:17 AM Cooking Instructions Cooking Techniques General Tips Stirring • Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly. Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats more quickly, so stir from the outside to the center. The oven will turn off when you open the door to stir your food.
MD1200.fm Page 16 Monday, March 15, 2004 8:17 AM Cooking Instructions Guide for Cooking Poultry in Your Microwave Cooking Guide • Guide for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave • • • • • • Place meat on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. Start meat fat-side down. Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips or thin meat areas. Check the temperature in several places before letting the meat stand the recommended time. The following temperatures are removal temperatures.
MD1200.fm Page 17 Monday, March 15, 2004 8:17 AM Cooking Instructions Guide for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave Guide for Cooking Eggs in Your Microwave • • • • • Cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork. Place fish on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. Use a tight cover to steam fish. A lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel provides less steaming. Do not overcook fish; check it at minimum cooking time. Food Steaks Cook Time/Power Level Cooking Time: 6-10 min. / lb.
MD1200.fm Page 18 Monday, March 15, 2004 8:17 AM Cooking Instructions Notes Auto Defrosting Guide • Check foods when the oven signals. After the final stage, small sections may still be icy; let them stand to continue thawing. Do not defrost until all ice crystals have thawed. Shielding roasts and steaks with small pieces of foil prevents the edges from cooking before the center of the food has defrosted.
MD1200.fm Page 19 Monday, March 15, 2004 8:17 AM Cooking Instructions Broccoli and Cheese Casserole Recipes ¼ cup butter or margarine ¼ cup chopped onion 1½ Tbs. flour ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. dry mustard 1 /8 tsp. pepper 1½ cups milk ¼ 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) Beef and Barley Stew 1½ lbs. beef stew cubes, cut into ½-inch pieces ½ cup chopped onion 2 Tbs.
MD1200.fm Page 20 Monday, March 15, 2004 8:17 AM Cooking Instructions Warm Potato Salad Black Bean Soup 2 lbs. small red potatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces 4 slices bacon (uncooked), cut into ½-inch pieces ¼ cup chopped onion 2 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. flour ½ tsp. celery seed 1/8 tsp. pepper 2½ Tbs. apple cider vinegar 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 (13.75-14.5 oz.) chicken broth 1 can (7-8.5 oz.
MD1200.fm Page 21 Monday, March 15, 2004 8:17 AM Appendix Troubleshooting Guide Using your microwave causes TV or radio interference. 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 seconds, then plug it in again.
MD1200.fm Page 22 Monday, March 15, 2004 8:17 AM Appendix Care and Cleaning Specifications 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 abrasives.
MD1200.fm Page 23 Monday, March 15, 2004 8:17 AM Warranty Warranty Information output related to normal aging. SAMSUNG does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the product.
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MD1200.fm Page 25 Monday, March 15, 2004 8:17 AM Quick Reference(English) Feature Operation Set Clock 1. Press CLOCK. 2. Use number buttons to enter the current time. 3. Press CLOCK or START again. One Stage Cooking 1. Use number buttons to set cooking time. 2. Set power level or leave at high. 3. Press START. One Minute+ Cooking 1. Press the ONE MINUTE + button once for each minute of cooking. 2. The time will display and the oven will start. Instant Cook Buttons 1.
