MD800WC_XAC-02984A GB.fm Page 1 Thursday, June 24, 2004 11:10 AM Microwave Oven Owner’s Manual MD800 Safety.................................................................2 Your New Microwave oven ..............................5 Checking Parts ....................................................... 5 Warranty and Service Information .......................... 5 Setting Up Your Microwave Oven .......................... 6 Control Panel Buttons............................................. 6 Operation......
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MD800WC_XAC-02984A GB.fm Page 3 Thursday, June 24, 2004 11:10 AM Safety IMPORTANT GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions, continued • 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. • Do not immerse cord or plug in water. • Keep cord away from heated surfaces. • Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
MD800WC_XAC-02984A GB.fm Page 4 Thursday, June 24, 2004 11:10 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.
MD800WC_XAC-02984A GB.fm Page 5 Thursday, June 24, 2004 11:10 AM Your New Microwave oven Checking Parts Warranty and Service Information 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. Microwave oven Glass tray 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.
MD800WC_XAC-02984A GB.fm Page 6 Thursday, June 24, 2004 11:10 AM Your New Microwave oven Control Panel Buttons 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 leaving at least four inches of space behind, above, and to the sides of the oven. 2 Open the oven door by pulling the handle on the right side of the door.
MD800WC_XAC-02984A GB.fm Page 7 Thursday, June 24, 2004 11:10 AM Operation Setting the Clock 1 Press the Clock button. The display will show: 2 Use the Number buttons to enter the current 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. Using the Pause/Cancel Button The Pause/Cancel button allows you to clear instructions you have entered.
MD800WC_XAC-02984A GB.fm Page 8 Thursday, June 24, 2004 11:10 AM Operation Using the One Minute+ Button Defrosting 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 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.
MD800WC_XAC-02984A GB.fm Page 9 Thursday, June 24, 2004 11:10 AM Operation Instant Cook Chart Using the Instant Cook Buttons 1 Press the Instant Cook button corresponding to the food you are cooking (Popcorn, for example). The display shows the first serving size: Item Popcorn Weight Remarks 3.5 oz • 3.0-3.5 oz • • 2 Press the button repeatedly to select the serving size you want. The display will cycle through all available serving sizes.
MD800WC_XAC-02984A GB.fm Page 10 Thursday, June 24, 2004 11:10 AM Cooking Instructions Time Cooking One Stage Programming Two Stage Programming 1 Touch Defrost. Display window shows "0". The power level lets you control the heating intensity from Warm to High with the Power Level button. 1 Press the Power Level button. The power level is automatically set to high. If you want to set the power level to something other than High, press the Power Level button repeatedly.
MD800WC_XAC-02984A GB.fm Page 11 Thursday, June 24, 2004 11:10 AM Cooking Instructions Cooking Utensils Recommended Use Not Recommended • • • • • • • • Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — Use for heating or cooking. Microwave browning dish — Use to brown the exterior of small items such as steaks, chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions provided with your browning dish.
MD800WC_XAC-02984A GB.fm Page 12 Thursday, June 24, 2004 11:10 AM Cooking Instructions Cooking Techniques Stirring General Tips • 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.
MD800WC_XAC-02984A GB.fm Page 13 Thursday, June 24, 2004 11:10 AM Cooking Instructions Cooking Guide Guide for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave • • • • Guide for Cooking Poultry 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.
MD800WC_XAC-02984A GB.fm Page 14 Thursday, June 24, 2004 11:10 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 Up to 1.5 lbs. Fillets Up to 1.
MD800WC_XAC-02984A GB.fm Page 15 Thursday, June 24, 2004 11:10 AM Cooking Instructions Defrosting Guide • • • • Food Unwrap food. Place food on microwave-safe rack, plate or shallow dish. After first half of defrosting time: remove any remaining wrap, break food apart or separate pieces if possible, remove any thawed food, if possible, shield tips, thin meat or warm areas of food with foil. When defrosted, food should be cool, but softened in all areas.
MD800WC_XAC-02984A GB.fm Page 16 Thursday, June 24, 2004 11:10 AM Cooking Instructions Recipes Beef and Barley Stew Broccoli and Cheese Casserole 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) 1½ lbs. beef stew cubes, cut into ½-inch pieces ½ cup chopped onion 2 Tbs.
MD800WC_XAC-02984A GB.fm Page 17 Thursday, June 24, 2004 11:10 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.
MD800WC_XAC-02984A GB.fm Page 18 Thursday, June 24, 2004 11:10 AM Appendix Troubleshooting Guide 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. Note : 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.
MD800WC_XAC-02984A GB.fm Page 19 Thursday, June 24, 2004 11:10 AM Exclusions of the Warranty Appendix This warranty does not cover damage due to accident, 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.
MD800WC_XAC-02984A GB.fm Page 20 Thursday, June 24, 2004 11:10 AM Quick Reference Feature Set Clock Operation 1. Press CLOCK. 2. Use the Number buttons to enter the current time. 3. Press CLOCK again. 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. Press button that corresponds to the food you are cooking (for example, POPCORN). 2. Press the button repeatedly to select serving size.
