User manual for Microwave
Your microwave oven is equipped with a built-in clock. Set the clock when first installing your microwave oven and after a power failure. The time is displayed whenever the microwave oven is not being used.
To check the time while cooking, press the Clock button.
The Child Lock function allows you to lock the buttons so that the microwave oven cannot be operated accidentally. The oven can be locked at any time.
Activating/Deactivating
If you want to activate or deactivate the child lock function, press the STOP/CLEAR button for 3 seconds.
The display will show CHILD LOCK ON when the oven is locked, and then re-displays the time.
You can customize your new microwave oven to suit your preferences. To customize:
The functions, options, and corresponding number buttons are listed in the table below
Filter Reminder
The filter should be cleaned or replaced once every four months. When it is time to clean or replace the filter, the microwave displays the “Filter” message to remind you to clean or replace the filter. To remove the message, touch the number 0 when the microwave is in standby mode, or access Options.
Cooking has never been easier than with your new Samsung microwave oven.
The following section describes everything you need to know about using your microwave oven.
Use the Kitchen Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
This simplified control saves you time, letting you quickly start cooking at 100 % power.
The vent removes steam and other vapors from the cooking surface. You can manually select the vent setting.
The exhaust fan’s speed will reduce when the oven’s cooking function is activated.
Press the Delay Off button once to turn the fan off after a certain number of minutes. The number of minutes depends on how many times you press the button.
You can set the microwave so the light turns on and off automatically at a preset time. The light comes on at the same time every day until reset.
For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. However, for large dishes it can be turned off. Press the Turntable On/Off button to turn the turntable on or off.
The turntable may become too hot to touch. Use pot holders to touch the turntable during and after cooking.
Use the metal shelf to cook more than one item at the same time.
Food cooks best on the turntable.
For best results
Uneven results
The shelf gives you the option to reheat more than one dish at the same time.
Reheating food
To reheat food on 2 levels or to reheat food on the lower level:
Eco Mode reduces standby power usage.
When you press the Eco Mode button once, the display will go out and the microwave shifts to the mode which minimizes power usage.
To cancel the Eco Mode, press the Eco Mode button once again, or press any other button.
SENSOR COOKING BUTTONS
The Sensor Cooking buttons let you cook favorite foods using preset power levels and times at the touch of a button. If the food is not thoroughly cooked or reheated when you use the auto cook feature, complete the cooking process by selecting a power level and cooking the food for an additional amount of time.
CAUTION: Do not use the Sensor Cooking buttons continuously. The oven must cool for 5 minutes between uses or the food will overcook.
Sensor cooking utensils & covers
To obtain good cooking results using these functions, follow the directions for selecting the appropriate containers and covers in the Cookware section on page 16.
CAUTION
Foods that require stirring or rotating should be stirred or turned at the end of the Sensor Cook cycle, when the time has started to count down on the display.
Do not use the Auto Sensor cooking feature continuously. Wait 5 minutes before selecting another sensor cooking operation.
To avoid poor results, do not use the Auto Sensor when the room ambient temperature is too high or too low.
Sensor cooking table
Heating leftovers and precooked foods is easy with your new microwave. By actually sensing the humidity that escapes as the food is heated, the oven’s heating time is automatically adjusted depending on the type and amount of precooked food.
All food must already be precooked. Plates of food and casseroles should be stored at refrigerator temperature. Press the Reheat button and ENTER/START button to begin reheating your precooked food. If you want to check the current time while reheating, press the Clock button.
To thaw frozen foods, enter the weight of the food, and the microwave automatically sets the defrosting time, power level, and standing time. Press ENTER/START button to start defrosting.
Auto defrosting table
Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food.
Roast Beef, Pork
Start with the food placed fat side down. After each stage, turn the food over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil. Let stand, covered for 10-20 minutes.
Steaks, Chops, Fish
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
After each stage, remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted. Let stand, covered with foil for 5-10 minutes.
Whole Chicken
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 aluminum foil. After the second stage, again shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil. Let stand, covered for 30-60 minutes in the refrigerator.
Chicken Pieces
After each stage, rearrange or remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted. Let stand for 10-20 minutes.
Fit Choice table
Soften / Melt table
Kids meals table
Snack bar table
Your oven allows you to set two different cooking stages, each with its own time length and power level. The power level lets you control the heating intensity from Warm (1) to High (10).
One-stage cooking
For simple, one-stage cooking, you only need to set the cooking time. The power level is automatically set to High. If you want to set the power level to any other level, use the Power Level button.
Some recipes require different cooking stages at different temperatures. Your microwave allows you to set multiple cooking stages.
Multi-stage cooking
Power Levels
The 10 power levels allow you to choose the optimal power level for your cooking needs.
You can keep cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds.
Below are the amounts of food we recommend you apply the Warm and Hold function to by Food Type.
For food to cook in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food without being reflected or absorbed by the dish.
It is important to choose the correct cookware, therefore, look for cookware that is marked microwave-safe.
The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates if and how they should be used in a microwave oven.
If you are not sure whether an item is microwave-safe, you can perform the following simple test:
After one minute, the water should be warm and the item you are testing should be cool. If the dish is warm, then it is absorbing microwave energy and is not microwave-safe.
: Recommended to use
: Use with Caution
: Unsafe to use / Do not use
Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by the water, fat, and sugar in the food. The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly. The rapid movement of these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks the food.
If the oven is set to cook for more than 20 minutes, it will automatically adjust to 70 percent power after 20 minutes to avoid overcooking.
Stirring
Open the microwave door and stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables occasionally 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 towards the center. The oven will turn off when you open the door to stir your food.
Arrangement
Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or chops, with the thicker, meatier parts toward the outside of the turntable where they can receive more microwave energy. To prevent overcooking, place thin or delicate parts towards the center of the turntable.
Shielding
Shield food with narrow strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Areas that need shielding include poultry wing-tips, the ends of poultry legs, and corners of square baking dishes. Use only small amounts of aluminum foil. Larger amounts can damage your oven.
Turning
Turn foods over midway through the cooking cycle to expose all parts to the microwave energy. This is especially important with large items such as roasts.
Standing
Foods cooked in the microwave build up internal heat and continue to cook for a few minutes after the oven stops. Let foods stand to complete the cooking process, 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 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 a small amount of water to dry food to help it cook.
Venting
After covering a dish with plastic wrap, vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner to let excess steam escape.
Place the meat fat side down on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips or thin pieces of meat. Check the temperature in several places before letting the meat stand the recommended time.
The following temperatures are the removal temperatures. The temperature of the food will rise during standing time.
Roast beef (boneless) Up to 4 lbs.
Place the roast fatside down on the roasting rack and cover with wax paper. Turn over halfway through the cooking process. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes.
Pork (boneless or bone-in) Up to 4 lbs.
Place the pork fat-side down on the roasting rack and cover with wax paper. Turn over halfway through cooking process. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes.
The following temperatures are the removal temperatures. The temperature of the food will rise during standing time. Expect a 10 °F rise in temperature during the standing time.
Place the poultry on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish and cover with wax paper to prevent spattering. Use aluminum foil to shield the bone tips, thin pieces of meat, or areas that may start to overcook.
Check the temperature in several places
Whole chicken Up to 4 lbs.
Place the chicken breastside down on the roasting rack. Cover with wax paper. Turn over half way through cooking process. Cook until the juices run clear and the meat near the bone is no longer pink. Let stand for 5-10 minutes.
Chicken pieces Up to 2 lbs.
Place the chicken bone-side down on the dish, with the thickest portions towards the outside of the dish. Cover with wax paper. Turn over halfway through the cooking process. Cook until the juices run clear and the meat near the bone is no longer pink. Let stand for 5-10 minutes.
Place the fish on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. Use a tight cover to steam the fish. A lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel will decrease steaming. Cook the fish until it flakes easily with a fork. Do not over cook fish. Check it after the minimum cooking time.
Tuna steaks and salmon steaks Up to 1.5 lbs.
Arrange the steaks on a roasting rack with the meaty portions towards the outside of the rack. Cover with wax paper. Turn them over halfway through the cooking process. Cook until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Let stand for 3-5 minutes.
Fillets Up to 1.5 lbs.
Arrange the fillets in a baking dish, tucking any thin pieces under. Cover with wax paper. If the fillets are thicker than ½ in., turn them over halfway through the cooking process. Cook until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Let stand for 2-3 minutes.
Shrimp Up to 1.5 lbs.
Arrange the shrimp in a baking dish without overlapping or layering them. Cover with wax paper. Cook until firm and opaque, stirring 2 or 3 times. Let stand for 5 minutes.
You can use your microwave oven to cook eggs. Cook them until they are just set as they become tough if they are overcooked.
WARNING Never cook eggs in their shells and never warm up hard-boiled eggs in their shells. Eggs cooked or warmed up in their shells can explode. Always pierce whole eggs to keep them from bursting.
Vegetables should be washed prior to cooking. Usually, no extra water is needed. When cooking dense vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and green beans, add about ¼ 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 halfway through the cooking process.
Always place vegetables such as asparagus and broccoli with the stems pointing towards the edge of the dish and the tips toward the center.
When cooking cut vegetables, always cover the dish with a lid or vented microwavable plastic wrap.
Whole, unpeeled vegetables such as potatoes, squash, eggplant, etc., should have their skins pierced in several spots before cooking to prevent them from bursting.
For a more even cooking result, stir or rearrange whole vegetables halfway through the cook time.
Generally, the denser the food, the longer the standing time. (The standing time refers to the time necessary for dense, large foods and vegetables to finish cooking after they come out of the oven.) A baked potato can stand on the counter for five minutes before cooking is completed, while a dish of peas can be served immediately.
It’s best to clean spills on the outside of your microwave oven as they occur. Use a soft cloth and warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
CAUTION Do not get water into the vents. Never use abrasive products or chemical solvents such as ammonia or alcohol as they can damage the appearance of your microwave.
Cleaning under your microwave oven
Regularly clean grease and dust from the bottom of your microwave using a solution of warm water and detergent.
Cleaning the control panel
Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives, or sharp objects on the panel as it is easily damaged.
Cleaning the 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 a thin film of water accumulates on the inside or outside of the oven door, wipe it off with a soft cloth. A thin water film can accumulate when you operate the oven at high humidity and in no way indicates microwave leakage.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
CAUTION
Clean the interior surfaces (oven cavity) of your microwave oven periodically to remove any splashes or stains. To remove hardened food articles and remove smells, place 2 cups of water (add lemon juice for extra freshness) into a four-cup measuring glass. Run the microwave at High power for 5 minutes or until the water boils. Let water stand in the oven for one or two minutes.
CLEANING THE TURNTABLE AND ROLLER RINGS
Clean the roller rings periodically and wash the turntable as required. You can wash the turntable safely in your dishwasher.
STORING AND REPAIRING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
If you need to store your microwave oven for a short or extended period of time, choose a dust-free, dry location. Dust and dampness may adversely affect the ability of the microwave parts.
WARNING
When replacing the cooktop/night light, make sure that you are wearing gloves to avoid injury from the heat of the bulb.
When replacing the oven light, make sure that you are wearing gloves to avoid injury from the heat of the bulb.
Your microwave oven has reusable grease filter. The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once every four month, or as required.
1. To remove the filter, push the front of the grease filter case
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 ammonia or put the grease filter in the microwave oven. The aluminum will darken.
4. To re-install the filter, slide the filter case into the frame slot, and then push it inside.
If your oven is vented to the inside, the charcoal filter should be replaced every 6 to 12 months and more often if necessary. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. To order a new charcoal filter, contact the Parts Department at 1-800-627-4368 or your Samsung 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 vent grille and 2 screws and close the door. Turn the power back on and set the clock.
Check these solutions if you have a problem with your microwave:
The display and/or the oven is not working.
The display is working, but the power won’t come on.
Is the power going off before the set time has elapsed?
Cooks food too slowly
Has sparks or arcing.
The turntable makes noise or becomes stuck.
Causes TV or radio interference.
Vent Motor suction force is too weak.
Operating noise is too loud.
Cook top lamp is too dim.
Difficult to replace Charcoal Filter.
Turntable rotates improperly
Reference file: Samsung ME18H704SFS/AA - 1.8 cu. ft. Over The Range Microwave
Additionally, the document applies to other Samsung models: ME18H704SF*, ME18H704SF*/AA, ME18H704SFS
