AMW73F-W Microwave Oven user manual imagina las posibilidades Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. Please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register AMW73F_W.
safety information PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY A. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since opendoor 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 sealing surface. C. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.
safety information What you need to know about safety instructions safety Congratulations on your new Samsung microwave oven. This manual contains important information on the installation, use and care of your appliance. Please take time to read this manual to take full advantage of your microwave oven’s many benefits and features. Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING 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. Use this appliance only for its intended uses as described in this manual. 3. Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” on this page. 4.
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven. c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread. 19.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electrical current. This appliance is equipped with a cord that includes a grounding wire and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. WARNING WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. - Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
WARNING SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR INSTALLATION Remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the power plug terminals and contact points using a dry cloth on a regular basis. - Unplug the power plug and clean it with a dry cloth. - Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire. Plug the three-prong power cord into a properly grounded outlet of standard 115-120 voltage, 60 Hz. Your oven should be the only appliance on this circuit.
Do not twist or tie the power cord. Do not hook the power cord over a metal object, place a heavy object on the power cord, insert the power cord between objects, or push the power cord into the space behind the appliance. - This may result in electric shock or fire. Do not pull the power cord, when unplugging the power plug. - Unplug the power plug by holding the plug. - Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire. When the power plug or power cord is damaged, contact your nearest service center.
oven on your own - there is dangerous voltage inside. If the oven needs to be repaired, contact an authorized service center near you. If any foreign substance such as water has entered the appliance, unplug the power plug and contact your nearest service center. - Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire. safety Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself. - Since a high voltage current enters the product chassis, it may result in electric shock or fire.
CAUTION CAUTION SIGNS FOR USING When the surface is cracked, turn the power switch of the appliance off. - Failing to do so may result in electric shock. Dishes and containers can become hot. Handle with care. Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Carefully remove container coverings, directing steam away from hands and face. Remove lids from baby food before heating. After heating baby food, stir well to distribute the heat evenly. Always test temperature by tasting before feeding the baby.
Do not try to preheat oven or operate while empty. Do not cook without the glass tray in place on the oven floor. Food will not cookproperly without the tray. Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles. The containers can break. Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance when it is in operation. safety Do not scratch the glass of the oven door with a sharp object. - This may result in the glass being damaged or broken. Do not use sealed containers.
contents your new microwave oven 13 17 13 13 14 15 Checking Parts Guarantee and Service Information Setting Up Your Microwave Oven Control Panel Buttons operation 17 17 17 18 18 19 19 19 20 21 21 21 21 21 22 22 23 23 23 23 Power Level Clock Setting Kitchen Timer Microwave cook Speedy Cooking Setting up the defrost rack Weight Defrost Function Time Defrost Function Popcorn Potato Frozen vegetable Bevergae Dinner plate Pizza Memory function Multi-stage cooking Inquiring function Lock function for childr
your new 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. Microwave oven Roller guide ring Glass tray Defrost rack (Ues only Weight and Time defrosting) your new microwave oven Checking Parts Warranty and Service Information To help us better serve you, please complete the enclosed registration card and promptly return it by mail. If the registration card is missing.
Setting Up Your Microwave Oven 1. Place the oven on a flat, sturdy surface and plug the cord into a grounded outlet. Make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least four inches of space behind, above, and to the side of the oven. 2. Open the oven door by pressing the button below the control panel. 3. Wipe the inside of the oven with a damp cloth. 4. Place the pre-assembled ring in the indentation in the center of the oven. 5.
Control Panel Buttons 2 3 8 Clock your new microwave oven 7 1 4 5 6 9 11 10 your new microwave oven _15 AMW73F_W.
1 Cocción por Tiempo (Time Cook) (p. 18) 2 Descongelado por Tiempo (Time Defrost) (p. 19) 3 Potencia (Power) (p. 17) 4 Reloj (Clock) (p. 17) 5 Auto menu: Popcorn, Papas, Pizza, Verduras Congeladas, Sopas/Bebidas, Platos Prepardos (Popcorn, Potato, Pizza, Fresh vegetable, Beverage, Dinner plate) (p. 20~21) 6 Number Buttons:0-9 7 Descongelado por Peso (Weight Defrost) (p. 19) 8 +30 Seg. (+30 Sec.) (p.
operation Power Level 11 power levels are available. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Display PL10 PL9 PL8 PL7 PL6 PL5 PL4 PL3 PL2 PL1 PL0 operation Level Power Clock Setting 1. Press “Reloj”, “00:00” will display. 2. Press the number keys and enter the current time. For example, time is 12:10 now, please press “1,2,1,0” in turn. 3. Press “Reloj” to finish clock setting. “:” will flash and the clock will be lighted. 4.
Microwave cook 1. Press “Cocción por Tiempo” once, LED will display “00:00”. 2. Press number keys to input the cooking time; the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds. 3. Press “Potencia” once, LED will display “PL10”. The default power is 100% power. Now you can press number keys to adjust the power level. 4. Press “Comenzar/+30 Seg.” to start cooking. Example: to cook the food with 50% microwave power for 15 minutes. a. Press “Cocción por Tiempo” once. “00:00” displays. b.
Setting up the defrost rack 1. Place the Defrost Rack on the center of the glass tray. operation 2. Place the frozen food on the center of the Defrost Rack. Microwave defrosting only, do not use for cooking, be sure to center food. Weight Defrost Function 1. Place food directly on the defrost rack and place the rack on the turntable. 2. Press “Descongelado por Peso”, LED will display “dEF1”. 3. Press numerical buttons to input weight to be defrosted. Input the weight ranged between 100~2000 g. 4.
Popcorn 1. Press “Popcorn” repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display, “90, 100”g. will display in order. For example, press “Popcorn” once , “90” appears. 2. Press “Comenzar/+30 Seg.” to cook, buzzer will sound five times and then turn back to waiting state. Important Information About Microwave Popcorn Feature: POPCORN 1. When selecting 90-100g of popcorn, it is suggested that you fold both sides of the bag about 1 centimeters and make each corner triangle shape before cooking. 2.
Potato operation 1. Press “Papas” repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display, “2, 3, 4” will display in order. “2”SET : 2 potato (approximate 460g.) “3”SETS: 3 potatoes (approximate 690g.) “4”SETS: 4 potatoes (approximate 920g.) For example, press “Papas” once , “2” appears. 2. Press “Comenzar/+30 Seg.” to cook, buzzer sounds once.When cooking finish,buzzer sounds five times and then turn back to waiting state. Frozen vegetable 1.
Memory function 1. Press “0/Memoria” to choose memory 1-3 procedure. The LED will display 1,2,3. 2. If the procedure has been set, press “Comenzar/+30 Seg.” to use it. If not, continue to set the procedure. Only one or two stages can be set. 3. After finishing the setting, press “Comenzar/+30 Seg.” once to save the procedure and turn back to the waiting states.If press “Comenzar/+30 Seg.” again,it will start cooking. Example: to set the following procedure as the second memory, that is memory 2.
Inquiring function 1. In cooking state, press “Reloj”, the LED will display clock for three seconds. Lock function for children operation 2. In the microwave cooking state, press “Potencia” to inquire microwave power level, and the current microwave power will be displayed. After three seconds, the oven will turn back to the previous state. In multi-stage state, the inquiring way can be done by the same way as above.
cooking Instructions Cooking Utensils Recommended Use • • • • • • • 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. Microwavable plastic wrap - Use to retain steam. Leave a small opening for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food. Wax paper - Use as a cover to prevent spattering.
Not Recommended • • • • Testing Utensils If you are not sure whether a dish is microwave-safe or not, you can perform this test: 1. Fill a 1 cup glass measuring cup with water and put it inside your oven, next to the dish you want to test: cooking Instructions • Glass jars and bottles - Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave, and can shatter. Paper bags - These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn bags that are designed for microwave use.
Cooking Techniques 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. 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.
General Tips • • • • • • • cooking Instructions • 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. 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 overcooking.
Auto Defrosting Guide • Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food. Food Standard Amount Roast 1100 g - 2000g Beef, Pork. Procedure 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. Steaks, Chops, Fish 200 g - 1300g 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.
Cooking Guide GUIDE for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave • • • Food Cook Time/Power Level Directions Cooking Time: 8-11 min. / 454g for 46.1˚C - “Rare” 9-13 min. / 454g for 48.9˚C - “Medium” 10-15 min. / 454g for 62.7˚C - “Well Done” Power Level: High(10) for first 5 min., then Medium(5). Place roast fat-side down on roasting rack. Cover with wax paper. Turn over when cooking time is half up. Let stand 10 min. Pork Boneless Cooking Time: or bone-in 11-14 min. / 454g for 71.
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.21/2 Food Steaks Up to 680g Fillets Up to 680g Shrimp Up to 680g Cook Time/Power Level Directions Cooking Time: 6-10 min. / 454g Power Level: Medium-High(7).
appendix Troubleshooting Guide 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. Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuse. Plug another appliance into the outlet; if the other appliance doesn’t work, have a qualified electrician repair the outlet.
If the oven is set more than 30 minutes at 90 or 100 percent power level, after the first 30 minutes the power level will automatically adjust itself to 80 percent power to avoid overcooking.Cuidado y Limpieza Care and Cleaning 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.
Especificaciones AMW73F-W Oven Cavity 20 liter Controls 10 power levels Timer 99 minutes 99 seconds Power Source 120 V ca 60 Hz Output Power 800 Watts Power Consumption 1250 Watts Outside Dimensions 44.0 (W) x 25.9 (H) x 34.0 (D) cm Dimensiones cavidad horno 30.6 (W) x 20.8 (H) x30.7 (D) cm Net/Gross Weight 11.0/13.0 kg appendix Modelo appendix _33 AMW73F_W.
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