Microwave
Oven
Owner’s Manual
MB7696W / MB7697G
Brow ner
One
Help
Minute
+
Screen
Gentle
Cook
Fresh
Vegetable
Frozen
Dinner
Popcorn Potato
Diet
Cook
Baby
Food
Frozen Custom
Breakfast Cook
Auto Reheat
Auto Defrost
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
1
4
7
Sound
More / Less
Kitchen Timer Clock
Pow er Level
Start
Pause/Cancel
CODE NO. : DE68-00278A
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued)
11. Keep the inside of the oven clean.
7. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
◆◆◆Do not store flammable materials in the oven
◆◆◆Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags
◆◆◆Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers
◆◆◆If smoke is observed, keep the oven door closed and
switch off or disconnect the oven from the power
supply
Reason : Food particles or spattered oils stuck to
oven walls or floor can cause paint damage
and reduce the efficiency of the oven.
12. “Clicking” sound might be noticed while operating,
especially at defrosting mode.
Reason : When the electrical power output is chang-
ing, you may hear that sound.
8. Take particular care when heating liquids and baby foods.
◆ ALWAYS allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds
after the oven has been switched off so that the tem-
perature can equalize.
This is normal.
13. When the microwave oven is operating without any
load, the power will be cut off automatically for safety.
You can operate normally after letting it stand for over
30 minutes.
◆ Stir during heating, if necessary, and ALWAYS stir
after heating.
◆ Take care when handling the container after heating.
You may burn yourself, if the container is too hot.
◆ A risk of delayed eruptive boiling exists.
◆ To prevent delayed boiling and possible scalding, you
should put a plastic spoon or glass stick into the bev-
erages and stir before, during and after heating.
Reason : During the heating of liquids the boiling point
can be delayed; this means that eruptive
boiling can start after the container is
14. Before use, the user should check that utensils are
suitable for use in microwave ovens.
If smoke is observed, keep the oven door closed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
During cooking, you should look into the oven from time to
time when food is being heated or cooked in disposable
containers of plastic, paper or other combustible materials.
removed from the oven. You may scald
yourself.
IMPORTANT
◆ In the event of scalding, follow these FIRST AID
instructions:
Young children should NEVER be allowed to use or play
with the microwave oven. Nor should they be left unattend-
ed near the microwave oven when it is in use. Items of
interest to children should not be stored or hidden just
above the oven.
•
Immerse the scalded area in cold water for at
least 10 minutes.
Cover with a clean, dry dressing.
Do not apply any creams, oils or lotions.
•
•
◆ NEVER fill the container to the top and choose a con-
tainer that is wider at the top than at the bottom to pre-
vent the liquid from boiling over. Bottles with narrow
necks may also explode if overheated.
CAUTION MICROWAVE RADIATION DO NOT BECOME
EXPOSED TO RADIATION FROM THE MICROWAVE.
◆◆◆ALWAYS check the temperature of baby food or milk
before giving it to the baby.
◆◆◆NEVER heat a baby’s bottle with the teat on, as the
bottle may explode if overheated.
9. Be careful not to damage the power cable.
◆ Do not immerse the power cable or plug in water and
keep the power cable away from heated surfaces.
◆ Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged
power cable or plug.
10.Stand at arm’s length from the oven when opening the
door.
Reason : The hot air or steam released may cause
scalding.
SAFETY
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INSTALLING
YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
Place the oven on a flat, level surface strong enough to safely bear the weight of the oven.
10 cm
behind
20 cm
above
1 When you install your oven, Make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by
leaving at least 10 cm (4 inches) of space behind, on the sides of the oven and 20 cm
(8 inches) of above.
10 cm
of the side
2 Remove all packing materials inside the oven.
Install the roller ring and turntable.
Check that the turntable rotates freely.
◆ Never block the air vents as the oven may overheat and automatically switch itself off. It will remain
inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently.
◆ For your personal safety, plug the cable into a 3-pin, 220 Volt, 50-60Hz, AC earthed socket. If the power
cable of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cable KDK(KKP4819D).
Contact your local dealer to have it replaced.
◆ Do not install the microwave oven in hot or damp surroundings like next to a traditional oven
or radiator. The power supply specifications of the oven must be respected and any
extension cable used must be of the same standard as the power cable supplied with the oven.
Wipe the interior and the door seal with a damp cloth before using your microwave oven for the first time.
Cooking Principle
1
2
The microwaves generated by the magnetron are distributed uniformly as the
food rotates on the turntable. The food is thus cooked evenly.
The microwaves are absorbed by the food up to a depth of about
1 inch (2.5 cm). Cooking then continues as the heat is dissipated
within the food.
3
Cooking times vary according to the recipient used and the properties of the
food:
◆
◆
◆
Quantity and density
Water content
Initial temperature (refrigerated or not)
◆
As the centre of the food is cooked by heat dissipation, cooking continues even when you
have taken the food out of the oven. Standing times specified in recipes and in this booklet
must therefore be respected to ensure:
◆
◆
Even cooking of the food right to the centre
The same temperature throughout the food
4
SAFETY
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CONTENTS
Your New Microwave Oven . . . . . .6
Checking Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Setting Up Your Microwave Oven . . . .6
Control Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Cooking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Cooking Utensils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Testing Utensils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Cooking Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
General Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Cooking Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19
Auto Defrosting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Guide for cooking & browning . . .22-23
Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Turning on the Power and Selecting a
Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Using the Pause/Cancel Button . . . . . .8
Using the Help System . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Using the Instant Cook Buttons . . . . . .9
Using the One Minute + Button . . . . .10
Using the Gentle Cook Button . . . . . .10
Using the Browner Button . . . . . . . . .10
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Setting and Using the Custom Cook
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Defrosting Automatically . . . . . . . . . . .11
Reheating Automatically . . . . . . . . . .12
Auto Reheat Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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
CONTENTS
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YOUR NEW MICROWAVE OVEN
Checking Parts
Setting Up Your Microwave Oven
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.
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:
MICRO
HELP
HELP
2
3
4
Open the oven door by pressing the but-
ton below the control panel.
microwave oven
instruction manual
Wipe the inside of the oven with a damp
cloth.
glass tray
Place the pre-assembled ring in the
indentation in the center of the oven.
roller guide ring
metal rack
Thank You for Choosing Samsung
Your new oven represents the latest in microwave
cooking technology. This oven is a full-featured,
easy-to-use appliance built to strict quality stan-
dards set by Samsung — the highest in the indus-
try. We’re proud to offer you a product that will
provide convenient, dependable service for years
to come.
5
Place the glass tray on top of the ring so
that the three glass tabs in the center of
the tray fit securely into the tabs on the
floor of the oven.
Please record the serial number from the inside or
back of your Samsung microwave oven and the
date of purchase in the space provided below. We
recommend that you keep your purchase receipt
with this manual for easy warranty service.
Model Number _________________________
Serial Number _________________________
Date Purchased _________________________
Dealer
_________________________
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OUR NEW MICROWAVE OVEN
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YOUR NEW MICROWAVE OVEN
Control Panel Buttons
Help Screen
p. 9
Press to see help information about the fea-
ture you are using.
Browner
Press this pad for browning cook
p. 10
Brow ner
One
Minute +
Help
Screen
Gentle Cook
p. 10
Press to set gentler cooking with reduced
power
Gentle
Cook
One Minute +
p. 10
Press once for every minute of cooking at
High power.
Fresh
Vegetable
Frozen
Dinner
Popcorn Potato
Instant Cook Buttons
p. 9
Instant settings to cook popular foods.
Diet
Cook
Baby
Food
Frozen Custom
Breakfast
Cook
Custom Cook
p. 11
Press twice to program your favorite recipe.
Press once to cook with that recipe.
Auto Reheat
p. 12
p.11
Auto Reheat
Auto Defrost
Shows type and quantity of food to be
reheated.
Auto Defrost
Sets weight of food to be defrosted.
Number Buttons
3
6
2
5
8
0
1
4
Sets cooking times or amounts and power
levels other than high.
Sound Button
p. 14
7
9
More / Less
Sound
More/Less Button
Increases or decreases cooking time.
p. 14
Kitchen Timer Clock
Pow er Level
Kitchen Timer
p. 15
p. 8
Clock
Sets current time.
Start
Pause/Cancel
Power Level
Sets power to level other than high.
p. 13
Pause/Cancel
p. 8
Press to pause oven or correct a mistake.
Start
Press to start cooking.
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OUR NEW MICROWAVE OVEN
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OPERATION
Turning on the Power and Selecting a
Display Language
Setting the Clock
The first time you plug the power cord into an out-
let, or after there has been an interruption in
power, the display shows “SAMSUNG SO
1
Press the Clock button.
The display will show:
SIMPLE.” At this point, you can select a language
and weight system for the display. You can choose
from English, French, Spanish and Portuguese and
between pounds (LBS) or kilograms (KG). To do so,
1
2
Press START immediately after plugging in your
Microwave. The display shows
“ENGLISH/LBS”. If the display does not show
“ENGLISH/LBS”, you will need to unplug the
Microwave and then plug it in again to change
the language.
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 am, enter 5,0,0.
HELP
HELP
Press START repeatedly to select the lan-
guage and weight system you wish to
use:
3
Press Clock again. A colon will appear,
indicating that the time is set.
• ENGLISH/LBS,
• ENGLISH/KG,
• FRENCH/KG,
• SPANISH/LBS, or SPANISH/KG
• PORTUGUESE/KG.
If you continue to press START, the set-
tings will cycle in the order shown here.
If there is a power interruption, you will need to
reset the clock.
You can check the current time while cooking is in
progress by pressing the Clock button.
Using the Pause/Cancel Button
HELP
MICRO
MICRO
The Pause/Cancel button allows you to clear
instructions you have entered. It also allows you to
pause the oven’s cooking cycle, so that you can
check the food.
HELP
HELP
MICRO
•
Pause the oven during cooking: press
Pause/Cancel once.
To restart, press Start.
HELP
•
Stop cooking, erase instructions, and return the
oven display to the time of day: press
Pause/Cancel twice.
•
•
Correct a mistake you have just entered: press
Pause/Cancel once, then re-enter the instruc-
tions.
Cancel a timer setting: press Pause/Cancel
once.
HELP
MICRO
When you have selected the language and weight system you
want to use, press the PAUSE/CANCEL button to end this
procedure, or press CLOCK to set the clock.
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OPERATION
Using the Help system
Instant Cook Chart
Item
Weight
Remarks
Your microwave offers helpful instructions for many
procedures.
Popcorn
3.5 oz
3.0-3.5 oz
1.75 oz
• Use one microwave-only bag
of popcorn.
• Use caution when removing
1.5-1.75 oz and opening hot bag from
oven.
1
When you need feature information and
helpful hints, press the Help Screen but-
ton and then press the button that you
want to get information on. Help informa-
tion is available in 4 languages (English,
French, Spanish and Portuguese).
Potato
1 EA
• Prick each potato several
2 EA
3 EA
4 EA
5 EA
6 EA
times with fork.
• Place it on turntable in spoke-
like fashion.
• Remove from oven, wrap in
foil and let stand 3-5 min.
Fresh
Vegetable
1 cup
• Place the vegetables into a
casserole and add a small
amount of water(2-4 Tbsp).
• Cover during cooking and stir
before standing.
2 cups
3 cups
4 cups
Using the Instant Cook Buttons
1
Press the Instant Cook button corre-
sponding to the food you are cooking
(Popcorn, for example).
Frozen
Dinner
7-10 oz
10-12 oz
12-18 oz
• Remove package from outer
wrapping and follow package
instructions for covering and
standing. After cooking, let
stand 1-3 min.
The display shows the first serving size:
Diet Cook
7-10 oz
(Low Calorie 10-12 oz
Frozen Dinner) 12-18 oz
2
Press the button repeatedly to select the
serving size you want. The display will
cycle through all available serving sizes.
Once you select the correct serving size,
the microwave will begin cooking auto-
matically.
Baby Food 2.5 oz
• Remove lid from baby food
and heat (heating time is very
short). Check temperature
and stir well before serving.
• The More/Less key cannot be
used with the baby food key.
4 oz
6 oz
Frozen
Breakfast
2-4 oz
4-6 oz
6-8 oz
• Remove package from outer
wrapping and follow package
instructions for covering and
standing. After cooking, let
stand 1-3 min.
MICRO
HELP
If you don’t need to read all the MENU options,
simply press the Start button to begin cooking.
OPERATION
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OPERATION
Using the One Minute+ Button
Using the Browner Cook Button
For more time savings plus the benefits of brown-
ing, use the Browner mode directly after
microwave cooking.
This button offers a convenient way to heat food in
one-minute increments at the High power level.
This feature allows you to brown some of your
favorite foods using the radiant heat from the
browning element.
1
Press the One Minute+ button once for
each minute you wish to cook the food.
For example, press it twice for two min-
utes. The time will display, and the oven
starts automatically.
For best results, place the food on the metal rack
which is placed on the glass tray.
The rack is to be used for browning ONLY.
Do not leave it in the oven after browning or use
when microwaving.
Add minutes to a program in progress by pressing
the One Minute+ button for each minute you
want to add.
When cleaning the upper part inside the oven, you
can conveniently turn the heater downward by 45˚
to clean it.
Using the Gentle Cook Button
45¡
This button is for slower, gentler cooking with
reduced power. It is ideal for heat sensitive foods
such as those containing egg yolks, sour cream
and mayonnaise and for simmering stews, etc.
1
2
Use the Number buttons to set the
1
Use the Number buttons to set a cooking
time.
For example, to set 10 minutes, enter
1,0,0,0.
browning time.
(up to 30 minutes maximum).
Press the Browner button.
The word “BROWNER” will appear in the
display.
2
Press the Gentle Cook button. The time
will display and the oven will start auto-
matically.
3
Press Start.
The display counts down the time and beeps
MICRO
HELP
when the time has elapsed.
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OPERATION
Setting and Using the Custom Cook Button
Defrosting Automatically
The Custom Cook button memorizes the time and
power setting for a particular food.
To thaw frozen food, set the weight of the food and
the microwave automatically sets the defrosting
time, power level and standing time.
Programming the Custom Cook button
1
Press the Custom Cook button. Press the
button twice to delete the previous
Custom setting. The display shows
“ENTER COOKING TIME AND POWER.”
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 weight by 0.5 lb incre-
ments, up to 6.0 lbs.
2
3
Use the Number buttons to enter the amount
of cooking time. The display will show the
amount of time you have set.
You can also use the number buttons to
enter the weight of the food directly.
The oven calculates the defrosting time
and starts automatically. Twice during
defrosting, the oven will beep and the
display will read “TURN THE FOOD
OVER.”
Press Power Level and use the Number
buttons to enter the power level. The dis-
play will show the power level you have
set. You can set the power level from 0
to 9.
1 = warm
2 = low
3 = defrost
5 = medium
7 = medium high
9 = sauté
4 = medium low
6 = simmer
8 = reheat
0 = high
MICRO
HELP
MICRO
3
4
Press the Pause/Cancel button, open the
oven door, and turn the food over.
4
Press the Custom Cook button again. The
display will read “CUSTOM RECIPE
SAVED.”
After closing the door.
Press the Start button to resume
defrosting.
Using the Custom Cook button
Press the Custom button after memorizing a recipe,
then press Start button.
You can check the power level while cooking is in
progress by pressing the Power Level button.
• See page 20 for the Auto Defrosting
Guide
OPERATION
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OPERATION
Reheating Automatically
Auto Reheat Chart
Item
Weight
Remarks
To reheat food, select the type of dish and the num-
ber of servings you want to reheat, and the
microwave automatically sets the reheating time.
Plate of 1 serving
Food
• Cover plate with vented
plastic wrap or wax paper
• Contents
- 3-4 oz. meat, poultry or
fish (up to 6 oz. with bone)
- 1/2 cup starch (potatoes,
pasta, rice, etc.)
- 1/2 cup vegetables (about
3-4 oz.)
1
Press the Auto Reheat button repeatedly
to select the type of dish you wish to
reheat. The initial serving size for each
dish is one serving.
Casse- 1 to 4 servings
• Cover with lid or vented
plastic wrap.
role
(8 oz./serving)
MICRO
HELP
HELP
Soup/
Sauce
1 to 4 servings • Stir foods once before
(8 oz./serving) serving.
Plate of food
HELP
Casserole
MICRO
HELP
Soup /Sauce
You can select up to four servings for
casseroles and soup. Only one serving is
available for a plate of food.
The display shows the dish and quantity you
have chosen, then “PRESS START.”
2
Use the Number buttons to increase the
serving size. For example, for three serv-
ings, press the“3” button (Refer to the
Auto Reheat Chart below for the
Servings). The display shows the number
of servings you have selected:
HELP
MICRO
HELP
3
Press the Start button. The display will
show “REHEAT.”
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OPERATION
Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels
Setting Cooking Times, continued
Some recipes require different stages of cooking at
different temperatures. You can set multiple stages
of cooking with your microwave.
Your microwave allows you to set up to three differ-
ent stages of cooking, each with its own time length
and power level. The power level lets you control
the heating intensity from Warm (1) to High (0).
Multi-stage Cooking
One-stage Cooking
1
Follow steps 1 and 2 in the “One-Stage
Cooking” section on this page. The dis-
play shows “PRESS START OR ENTER
NEXT STAGE COOKING TIME.”
For simple one-stage cooking, you only need to set
a cooking time. The power level is automatically
set at High. If you want the power set at any other
level, you must set it using the Power Level button.
1
Use the Number buttons to set a cooking
time. You can set a time from one second
to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. To set a time
over one minute, enter the seconds too.
For example, to set 20 minutes, enter
2, 0, 0, 0 .
When entering more than one cooking stage, the
Power Level button must be pressed before the
second cooking stage can be entered.
To set the power level at High for a stage of cook-
ing, press the Power Level button twice.
2
If you want to set the power level to
something other than High, press the
Power Level button, then use the number
buttons to enter a Power Level.
2
3
Use the Number buttons to set a second
cooking time.
Power Levels:
1 = warm
6 = simmer
7 = medium high
8 = reheat
9 = sauté
Press the Power Level button, then use
the Number buttons to set the power level
for the second stage of cooking. The dis-
play shows the power level you have set
and then “PRESS START OR NEXT STAGE
COOKING TIME.”
2 = low
3 = defrost
4 = medium low
5 = medium
0 = high
The display shows “PRESS START OR ENTER 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
re-enter all of the instructions.
4
Press Start to begin cooking, or repeat
steps 2 and 3 to set a cooking time and
power level for a third stage of cooking.
When finished, press Start.
OPERATION
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OPERATION
Using the More/Less Button
Adjusting the Volume
The More/Less button allows you to adjust pre-set
cooking times. It only works with Auto Reheat , the
Instant-cook buttons. Use the More/Less button
only after you have already begun cooking with one
of these procedures. The More/Less key cannot be
used with the Baby Food, Auto Defrost key.
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 volume:
1
Press the Sound button. The display
shows
1
2
3
To ADD more time to an automatic cooking
procedure: Press the More/Less button
once. The word “MORE” will appear in the
display.
“0-OFF 1-LOW 2-MED 3-HIGH”
To REDUCE the time of an automatic cook-
ing procedure: Press the More/Less but-
ton twice. The word “LESS” will appear in
the display.
2
Press “0” to turn the volume off, “1” for
low volume, “2” for medium volume, or
“3” for high volume.
The display will show the volume you
have chosen, then shows “PRESS
START”
To return to the NORMAL time set for an
automatic cooking procedure: Press the
More/Less button until the word “NOR-
MAL” appears in the display.
3
Press Start:
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OPERATION
Using the Kitchen Timer
Demonstration Mode
You can use the Demonstration Mode to see how
your microwave oven operates without the oven
heating.
1
Use the Number buttons to set the length
of time you want the timer to run.
2
3
Press the Kitchen Timer button.
1
Press the “0” button. The display shows
The display counts down and beeps
when the time has elapsed.
“PRESS 1-DEMO 2-CHILD LOCK.”
MICRO
HELP
Setting the Child Protection Lock
2
3
Press the “1” button. The display shows
“PRESS START”.
You can lock your microwave oven so it can’t be
used by unsupervised children.
MICRO
HELP
Press the Start button. The display shows
1
2
3
Press the “0” button. The display shows
“PRESS 1-DEMO 2- CHILD LOCK.”
“DEMO MODE ON”.
CRO
MICRO
MICRO
HELP
Press the “2” button. The display shows
“PRESS START.”
To turn demo mode off, repeat steps 1–3 above.
MICRO
HELP
Press the Start button. The display
shows “LOCK” then returns 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.
OPERATION
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COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
Cooking Utensils
Recommended Use
Not Recommended
• Glass jars and bottles — Regular glass is too
thin to be used in a microwave, and can shatter.
• Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes —
Use for heating or cooking.
• Paper bags — These are a fire hazard, except
for popcorn bags that are designed for
microwave use.
• 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.
• Styrofoam plates and cups — These can melt
and leave an unhealthy residue on food.
• Microwavable plastic wrap — Use to retain
steam. Leave a small opening for some steam to
escape and avoid placing it directly on the food.
• Plastic storage and food containers —
Containers such as margarine tubs can melt in
the microwave.
• Metal utensils — These can damage your oven.
• Wax paper — Use as a cover to prevent spatter-
Remove all metal before cooking.
ing.
• Paper towels and napkins — Use for short-term
heating and covering; they absorb excess mois-
ture and prevent spattering. Do not use recycled
paper towels, which may contain metal and can
catch fire.
Testing Utensils
If you are not sure whether a dish is microwave-
safe or not, you can perform this test:
• Paper plates and cups — Use for short-term
heating at low temperatures. Do not use recy-
cled paper, which may contain metal and can
catch fire.
1
Fill a 1 cup glass measuring cup with
water and put it inside your oven, next to
the dish you want to test.
• Thermometers — Use only those labeled
“Microwave Safe” and follow all directions.
Check the food in several places. Conventional
thermometers may be used once the food has
been removed from the oven.
Limited Use
• Aluminum foil — Use narrow strips of foil to pre-
vent overcooking of exposed areas. Using too
much foil can damage your oven, so be careful.
2
Press the One Minute + button once to
heat them for one minute at High power.
• 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.
The water should be warm and the dish you are
testing should be cool. If the dish is warm, then it is
absorbing microwave energy and is not acceptable
for use in the microwave.
• 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.
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Cooking Techniques
Stirring
Browning
Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while
cooking to distribute heat evenly. Food at the out-
side 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.
Roast, poultry and ham cooked for 15 minutes or
longer brown nicely on their own in a microwave.
Other cook too quickly in a microwave oven to
brown. To brown and crisp foods after microwav-
ing, place on the metal racks then place the rack
on the turntable and use the browner feature. The
rack is for use with the Browner only, do not use
when microwaving.
Arrangement
Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken
pieces or chops, with the thicker, meatier parts
toward the outside of the turntable where they
receive more microwave energy. To prevent over-
cooking, place thin or delicate parts toward the
center of the turntable.
General Tips
• Dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to
heat than lighter foods. Foods with a delicate
texture should be heated at a low power level to
avoid becoming tough.
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.
•
Altitude and the type of cookware you are using
can affect cooking time. When using a new
recipe, use the minimum cooking time and
check the food occasionally to prevent over-
cooking.
•
•
•
Foods with a non-porous skin or shell, such as
potatoes, eggs, or hot dogs, should be pierced
to prevent bursting.
Turning
Turn foods over midway through cooking to expose
all parts to microwave energy. This is especially
important with large items such as roasts.
Frying with heating oil or fat is not recommend-
ed. Fat and oil can suddenly boil over and
cause severe burns.
Standing
Some ingredients heat faster than others. For
example, the jelly inside a jelly doughnut will be
hotter than the dough. Keep this in mind to avoid
burns.
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 cook-
ing, 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 choco-
late, should 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.
•
•
Home canning in the microwave oven is not
recommended because all harmful bacteria may
not be destroyed by the microwave heating
process.
Although microwaves do not heat the cook-
ware, the heat is often transferred to the cook-
ware. Always use pot holders when removing
food from the microwave and instruct children
to do the same.
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.
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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. The temperature of the food will rise during the
standing time.
Food
Cook Time /Power Level
Directions
Cooking Time:
Place roast fat-side down on roast-
ing rack. Cover with wax paper.
Turn over when cooking time is half
up. Let stand 10 min.
Roast Beef
Boneless
7-10 min. / lb. for 115° F - Rare
8-12 min. / lb. for 120° F - Medium
9-14 min. / lb. for 145° F - Well Done
Up to 4 lbs.
Power Level: High(0) for first 5 min., then Medium(5).
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, thin meat areas, or areas that start to overcook.
Check the temperature in several places before letting the poultry stand the recommended time.
Food
Cook Time /Power Level
Directions
Cooking Time:
6-9 min. / lb. 170° -180°F
Place chicken breast-side down on
roasting rack. 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.
Whole
Chicken
Up to 4 lbs.
Power Level: Medium High(7).
Cooking Time:
6-9 min. / lb.
180°F dark meat
170°F light meat
Place chicken bone-side down on dish,
with the thickest portions 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.
Chicken
Pieces
1/2
Up to 1 lbs.
Power Level: Medium High(7).
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GUIDE for Cooking Seafood 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
Cook Time /Power Level
Directions
Cooking Time:
6-10 min. / lb.
Arrange steaks on roasting rack with
meaty portions towards the outside of
rack. Cover with wax paper. Turn over
and rearrange when cooking time is half
up. Cook until fish flakes easily with a
fork. Let stand 3-5 min.
Steaks
Power Level: Medium High(7).
Up to 1.5 lbs.
Cooking Time:
3-7 min. / lb.
Arrange fillets in a baking dish, turning any
thin pieces under. Cover with wax paper. If
over 1/2 inch thick, turn over and rearrange
when cooking time is half up. Cook until fish
flakes easily with a fork. Let stand 2-3 min.
Fillets
Up to 1.5 lbs.
Shrimp
Power Level: Medium High(7).
Cooking Time:
Arrange shrimp in a baking dish without
overlapping or layering. Cover with wax
paper. Cook until firm and opaque, stir-
ring 2 or 3 times. Let stand 5 min.
1/2
3-5 min. / lb.
Up to 1.5 lbs.
Power Level: Medium High(7).
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
•
Vegetables should be washed just before cooking.
Often, no extra water is needed. If dense vegeta-
bles such as potatoes, carrots and green beans
are being cooked, add about 1/4 cup water.
•
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 skin
pricked in several spots before cooking to prevent
them from bursting.
•
•
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.
•
•
For more even cooking, stir or rearrange whole
vegetables halfway through the cooking time.
Generally, the denser the food, the longer the
standing time. (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.
•
Always place vegetables like asparagus and broc-
coli with the stem ends pointing towards the edge
of the dish and the tips toward the center.
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AUTO DEFROSTING GUIDE
•
Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food.
Amount
Procedure
Food
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.
Roast Beef
2.5-5.0 lbs.
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.
Steaks, Chops, Fish
0.5-3.0 lbs.
Ground Meat
0.5-3.0 lbs.
2.5-6.0 lbs.
After each stage, remove any pieces of food that are nearly
defrosted. Let stand, covered with foil, for 5–10 minutes.
Whole Chicken
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 narrow strips of aluminum foil. Let stand, cov-
ered, for 30–60 minutes in the refrigerator.
Chicken Pieces
0.5-2.0 lbs.
After each stage, rearrange or remove any pieces of food that
are nearly defrosted. Let stand for 10-20 minutes.
Notes
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. Use narrow, flat, smooth strips of aluminum foil to cover the edges and thinner
sections of the food.
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Recipes
Beef and Barley Stew
1 1/2 lbs. beef stew cubes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 Tbs. all-purpose flour
1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) beef broth
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 1
cup)
1/2 cup barley
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 pkg. (9-10 oz.) frozen peas, thawed
1. In a 2-quart casserole, combine beef, onion,
flour, and Worcestershire; mix well. Cover with
lid. Cook at High for 6 to 8 minutes until beef is
no longer pink, stirring once.
2. Stir in beef broth, carrots, barley, bay leaf, and
pepper. Cover with lid. Cook at Medium for 1 to
11/2 hours until carrots and beef are tender, stir-
ring 2 to 3 times.
3. Stir in peas. Cover with lid. Cook at Medium for
10 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes. Remove
bay leaf before serving. Makes 6 servings.
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GUIDE for Cooking & Browning
• Always use microwave and heat-safe cooking utensils:
• Cover food with wax paper, plastic wrap or lids during microwave time; remove during browning.
• Always use the metal rack that comes with your oven when you want to get better browning unless
the food is very high, like whole chicken or meat loaf. The rack is very helpful for quick browning.
• The browner time given below is for browning on one side of the food only. If browning is desired on
both sides, turn food over and brown for the same amount of time as the first side.
• Place dish on the metal rack on glass tray or the foods directly on the metal rack after microwaving
and draining.
• Preheating is not necessary. However, preheating will increase browning if desired.
Food
Amount
Cook Time
Power Level
Browner
Directions
Beef
2 patties
4 patties
2-3 min. HIGH (0)
6-8 min
8-10 min
Turn over after half the
microwave time.Drain after
microwaving. Place directly on
rack to brown.
Hamburger patties,
4 oz. each, 1/2-inch
thick.
3-5 min.
1 1/2 to 2 lbs
1 to 2
20-25 min.
4-5 min./lb.
Meat loaf.
MEDIUM-HIGH (7)
MEDIUM-HIGH (7)
Use ring mold or pyrex loaf pan.
Do not use rack for browning.
8 min
Sirloin steak 3/4 to
1-inch thick.
Brush with melted butter before
browning. Turn over after half
8-10 min
the microwave time. Drain after
microwaving.Place directly on
rack to brown.
Tenderloin steak, 8
oz. each, 1-inch
thick.
4
3-4 min./lb. for 120°F MEDIUM-HIGH(7)
Rare
8-10 min
Same as above.
MEDIUM-HIGH(7)
4-6 min./lb. for 135°F
Medium
MEDIUM-HIGH(7)
6-8 min./lb. for 150°F
Well Done
Lamb
Lamb chops, 1-inch
thick .
MEDIUM-HIGH (7)
MEDIUM-HIGH (7)
4-6 min.
9-11 min Same as above.
9-11 min
1 to 1 1/2 lbs
1 to 2
4-6 min.
Veal
Veal cutlets or loin
chops, 1/2 to 3/4-
inch thick .
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Food
Amount Cook Time
Power Level Browner
Directions
Poultry
Chicken
pieces.
1 lb
5-7 min.
MEDIUM-HIGH (7) 8-10 min Arrange chicken, skin side up in
9-inch pie plate. Cover with wax
paper. Turn over after 1/2 the cook-
ing time. Drain after microwaving.
Brush with melted butter before
browning. Place directly on rack to
brown.
Fish
Fish Fillets,
1/2-inch thick.
1 lb
3-4 min.
6-8 min.
5-9 min
MEDIUM-HIGH (7)
MEDIUM-HIGH (7)
Turn fish steaks and whole fish over
after half the microwave time, drain
after microwaving, brush with melt-
ed butter before browning. May be
browned in dish on rack.
Fish Fillets,
1/2-inch thick.
2 lbs
6-10 min
Turn fish fillets over after half the
microwave time, drain after
microwaving, brush with melted
butter before browning. May be
browned in dish on rack.
Fish steaks,
1-inch thick.
Turn over after half the microwave
time.
1 lb
4-5 min.
4-6 min.
7-11 min
8-10 min
MEDIUM-HIGH (7)
MEDIUM-HIGH (7)
Whole Fish
8 to 10 oz.
1 1/2 to 2 lbs
Turn over after half the microwav-
10-12 min ing time. Brown on rack.
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Spinach Casserole
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach
11/2 cups cottage cheese
2 eggs, slightly beaten
Fish Steak Suprise
3 tablespoons flour
2 (8-oz.) swordfish, halibut or salmon steaks
2 tablespoons onion soup mix
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons butter or margarine, melted
1. Arrange steaks in 9-inch glass pie plate.
Sprinkle evenly with soup mix; cover completely
with mayonnaise. Cover with wax paper.
1. Remove foil from spinach package. Place pack-
age in 9-inch glass pie plate. Microwave at HIGH
(0) for 5 to 6 minutes, or until hot. Let stand 5 min-
utes in box. Remove spinach from package; drain
thoroughly.
2. Microwave at MEDIUM-HIGH (7) for 4 to 5 min-
utes until fish flakes easily when tested with
fork. Remove dish from oven. Brown in dish on
rack, uncovered, for 6 to 8 minutes turn over
after the cooking time is halp up until topping is
lightly browned. Makes 2 servings.
2. In same pie plate, combine spinach with next 3
ingredients. With back of a spoon, level mixture in
dish.
3. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, salt and
butter. Sprinkle evenly over top of spinach mix-
ture. Microwave at HIGH (0) for 5 minutes.
Remove dish from oven. Place dish on rack.
Brown for 6 to 8 minutes, until bread crumbs are
golden brown.
Broccoli Au Gratin
2 slices bacon
2 teaspoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
2 pkgs. (10 oz. each) frozen chopped broccoli
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
1 can (11 oz.) condensed Chedder cheese
soup
1. Arrange bacon on paper towel-lined plate:
cover with a paper towel. Microwave at HIGH
(0) for 1 1/4 to1 13/4 minutes until crisp; crumble.
Set aside.
2. Place butter in small bowl. Microwave at HIGH
(0) for 30 to 45 seconds, or until melted. Stir in
bacon and bread crumbs. Set aside.
3. Place broccoli in 2-quart shallow casserole.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap. Microwave at
HIGH (0) for 7 to 9 minutes until hot, stirring after
half the time. Stir in soup. With back of a spoon.
level mixture in dish.Sprinkle with bread crumb
mixture.
4. Microwave at HIGH (0) for 4 minutes. Brown for
5 to 7 minutes in dish on rack until crumbs are
golden brown. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
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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.
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.
•
•
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.
Care and Cleaning
Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown
fuse.
Follow these instructions to clean and care for
your oven.
Plug another appliance into the outlet; if the
other appliance doesn’t work, have a qualified
electrician repair the outlet.
•
•
•
Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food parti-
cles and spilled liquids can stick to the oven
walls, causing the oven to work less efficiently.
•
Plug the oven into a different outlet.
Wipe up spills immediately. Use a damp cloth
and mild soap. Do not use harsh detergents or
abrasives.
The oven’s display works, but the power won’t
come on.
•
•
Make sure the door is closed securely.
To help loosen baked on food particles or liq-
uids, heat two cups of water (add the juice of
one lemon if you desire to keep the oven fresh)
in a four-cup measuring glass at High power for
five minutes or until boiling. Let stand in the
oven for one or two minutes.
Check to see if packing material or other materi-
al is stuck to the door seal.
•
•
Check for door damage.
Press Cancel twice and re-enter all cooking
instructions.
•
•
Remove the glass tray from the oven when
cleaning the oven or tray. To prevent the tray
from breaking, handle it carefully and do not put
it in water immediately after cooking. Wash the
tray carefully in warm sudsy water or in the
dishwasher.
The power goes off before the set time has
elapsed.
•
If there has not been a power outage, remove
the plug from the outlet, wait ten seconds, then
plug it in again. If there was a power outage, the
time indicator will display “SAMSUNG SO SIM-
PLE” Reset the clock and any cooking instruc-
tions.
Clean the outside surface of the oven with soap
and a damp cloth. Dry with a soft cloth. To pre-
vent damage to the operating parts of the oven,
don’t let water seep into the openings.
•
Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown
fuse.
•
•
Wash the door window with very mild soap and
water. Be sure to use a soft cloth to avoid
scratching.
The food is cooking too slowly.
•
Make sure the oven is on its own 10 amp circuit
line. Operating another appliance on the same
circuit can cause a voltage drop. If necessary,
move the oven to its own circuit.
If steam accumulates inside or outside the oven
door, wipe with a soft cloth. Steam can accumu-
late when operating the oven in high humidity
and in no way indicates microwave leakage.
You see sparks or arcing.
•
Never operate the oven without food in it; this
can damage the magnetron tube or glass tray.
You may wish to leave a cup of water in the
oven when it is not in use to prevent damage if
the oven is accidentally turned on.
•
Remove any metallic utensils, cookware, or
metal ties. If using foil, use only narrow strips
and allow at least one inch between the foil and
interior oven walls.
The turntable makes noises or sticks.
•
•
Clean the turntable, roller ring and oven floor.
Make sure the turntable and roller ring are posi-
tioned correctly.
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Specifications
Model Number
Oven Cavity
MB7696W / MB7697G
1.3cuft
Controls
10 power levels, including defrost
99 minutes, 99 seconds
220 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Timer
Power Source
Power Output
Oven Cavity Dimensions
Outside Dimensions
Net/Gross Weight
MWO 950 Watts / HEATER 1300 Watts
3/4
17/32
7/16
14 ”(W) X 9
”(H) X 15 ”(D)
7/8
5/16
21/32
21 ”(W) X 12 ”(H) X 16
38.6/43.1 lbs
”(D)
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