Samsung SMH7178STE - Manuals

5 Contents Safety ........................................................................................................ 2Contents ................................................................................................... 5Your New Microwave oven .............................................

6 Your New Microwave oven 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, register on-line at www.samsung-latin.comWhen contacting Samsung, please provide the specific mo...

10 Operation Setting and Using the Custom Cook Button The Custom Cook button memorizes the time and power setting for a particular food. 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 ...

11 Operation Using the Sensor Cook Buttons By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food heat, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s heating time for various types and amounts of precooked food. All food should be precooked and at refrig-erator temperature. 1 Press the Sensor Cook butto...

12 Operation Using the Power Defrosting Button To thaw frozen food, set the weight of the food and the microwave auto-matically sets the defrosting time, power level and standing time.The Power Defrost function will automactically activate when defrosting foods that weigh less than 1.0 lbs.The Auto ...

13 Operation Using the Kids Meals Button 1 Press the Kids Meals button corresponding to the food you are cooking. The display shows : CHICKEN NUGGETS . Press the Kids Meals button repeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer to the Kids Meals Chart below) 2 Press the Number 1 or 2 button to select ...

14 Operation Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels Your microwave allows you to set up to three different 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). One-stage Cooking For simple one-stage cook...

15 Operation Turning the Turntable On/Off For best cooking results, leave the turntable on.It can be turned off for large dishes.Press Turntable On/Off button to turn the turntable on or off. Sometimes the turntable can become too hot to touch. Be careful touching the turntable during and after cook...

16 Operation How to Use the Shelf When Microwaving • Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the microwave to prevent damage to the oven from arcing. • Do not use a microwave browning dish on the shelf. The shelf could overheat. • Do not use the oven with the shelf on the microwave floor. ...

17 Cooking Instructions 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. • Micr...

19 Cooking Instructions Auto Sensor Cook The Auto Sensor allows you to cook your food automatically by detect-ing the amount of gases generated from the food while cooking.• When cooking food, many kinds of gases are generated. The Auto Sensor determines the proper time and power level by detecting ...

20 Cooking Instructions Sensor Cooking Guide • Follow the instructions below when sensor cooking different types of food. Notes: Desired food temperature varies from person to person. Use the More/Less button to fit your temperature preference. Food Amount Procedure Popcorn 3.0 ~ 3.5 oz 1 package Us...

21 Cooking Instructions Sensor Reheat Guide • Follow the instructions below when sensor reheating different types of food. Sensor Recipes French Onion Soup (4 servings) 3 tablespoons butter or margarine3 cups ( about 3 medium ) sliced onions3 cups beef broth1 cup water1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce...

22 Cooking Instructions Peas With Lettuce (4 servings) 2 cups fresh shelled green peas1/3 cup thinly sliced celery2 tablespoons water3 cups shredded head lettuce1 tablespoon butter or magarine1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup whipping creamDash pepper to taste ...

23 Cooking Instructions 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...

24 Cooking Instructions 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...

25 Cooking Instructions Power Defrosting Guide • Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food. 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 tha...

26 Cooking Instructions Recipes Beef and Barley Stew 1½ lbs. beef stew cubes, cut into ½-inch pieces½ cup chopped onion2 Tbs. all-purpose flour1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) beef broth2 medium carrots, cut into ½-inch slices (about 1 cup)½ cup barley1 bay leaf¼ tsp. pepper1 pkg. (9...

27 Cooking Instructions Warm Potato Salad 2 lbs. small red potatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces4 slices bacon (uncooked), cut into ½-inch pieces¼ cup chopped onion2 tsp. sugar1 tsp. salt1 tsp. flour½ tsp. celery seed 1 / 8 tsp. pepper 2½ Tbs. apple cider vinegar 1. In a 2-quart casserole, combine potato...

30 Appendix Exhaust Feature The Vent Fan The exhaust fan has 2 metal reusable grease filter.A charcoal filter can be used for removing smoke and odors in case the fan is not vented outside. Reusable Grease Filters The metal filters trap grease released by foods on the cooktop. They also prevent flam...

31 Appendix Installing Charcoal Filter To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from the new filter. Insert the filter into the top opening of the oven as shown. It will rest at an angle on 2 side support tabs and in front of the right rear tab. Replace the grille and 2 screw...

32 Warranty SAMSUNG OVER-THE-RANGE(OTR) MICROWAVE OVEN This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new, in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in materia...

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5 Contents Safety ....................................................................................................... 2Contents ................................................................................................... 5Your New Microwave oven ..............................................

6 Your New Microwave oven 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, you can call Samsung Electronics America, Inc., at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864), or register o...

9 Operation Turning on the Power and Selecting a Display Language The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there has been an interruption in power, the display shows after four seconds “ENJOY YOUR COOKING -- -- -- PRESS MY CHOICE FOR PER-SONAL OPTIONS” 1 Press My Choice button...

10 Operation Selecting the Display Weight You can choose between pounds(LBS) and kilograms(KG). 1 Press My Choice button and then press the 2 button.The display shows : LBS OR KG PRESS MY CHOICE 2 Press My Choice button.The display shows : LBS 3 Press the My Choice button repeatedly to select the we...

11 Operation Setting and Using the Custom Cook Button The Custom Cook button memorizes the time and power setting for a particular food. 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 ...

12 Operation Using the Sensor Cook Buttons By actually sensing the humidity that escapes as food heat, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s heating time for various types and amounts of precooked food. All food should be precooked and at refrigerator temperature. 1 Press the Sensor Cook but...

13 Operation Using the Handy Helper Button 1 Press the Handy Helper button corresponding to the food you are cooking. The display shows “MELT CHOCOLATE 1CUP CHIPS”. Press the Handy Helper button repeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer to the Handy Helper Chart below) 2 Press the Number 1 or 2 ...

14 Operation Using the Snack Bar Button 1 Press the Snack Bar button corresponding to the food you are cooking. The display shows : NACHOS 1 SERVINGPress the Snack Bar button repeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer to the Snack Bar Chart below) 2 Press the Number 1 or 2 button to select the se...

15 Operation Multi-stage Cooking 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in the “One-Stage Cooking” section on the previous page. The display shows : PRESS START OR ENTER NEXT STAGE COOKING TIME When entering more than one cooking stage, the Power Level button must be pressed before the second cooking stage can be e...

16 Operation How to Use the Shelf When Microwaving • Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the microwave to prevent damage to the oven from arcing. • Do not use a microwave browning dish on the shelf. The shelf could overheat. • Do not use the oven with the shelf on the microwave floor. ...

17 Cooking Instructions 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. • Micr...

19 Cooking Instructions Auto Sensor Cook The Auto Sensor allows you to cook your food automatically by detect-ing the amount of humidity generated from the food while cooking.• When cooking food, the humidity is generated. The Auto Sensor determines the proper time and power level by detecting the h...

20 Cooking Instructions Sensor Cooking Guide • Follow the instructions below when sensor cooking different types of food. Notes: Desired food temperature varies from person to person. Use the More/Less button to fit your temperature preference. Food Amount Procedure Popcorn 3.0 ~ 3.5 oz 1 package Us...

21 Cooking Instructions Sensor Reheat Guide • Follow the instructions below when sensor reheating different types of food. Power/Auto Defrosting Guide • Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food. Notes: Check foods when the oven signals. After the final stage, small secti...

22 Cooking Instructions 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...

23 Cooking Instructions 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...

24 Cooking Instructions Recipes Beef and Barley Stew 1½ lbs. beef stew cubes, cut into ½-inch pieces½ cup chopped onion2 Tbs. all-purpose flour1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) beef broth2 medium carrots, cut into ½-inch slices (about 1 cup)½ cup barley1 bay leaf¼ tsp. pepper1 pkg. (9...

25 Cooking Instructions Warm Potato Salad 2 lbs. small red potatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces4 slices bacon (uncooked), cut into ½-inch pieces¼ cup chopped onion2 tsp. sugar1 tsp. salt1 tsp. flour½ tsp. celery seed 1 / 8 tsp. pepper 2½ Tbs. apple cider vinegar 1. In a 2-quart casserole, combine potato...

28 Appendix Exhaust Feature The Vent Fan The exhaust fan has 2 metal reusable grease filter.A charcoal filter can be used for removing smoke and odors in case the fan is not vented outside. Reusable Grease Filters The metal filters trap grease released by foods on the cooktop. They also prevent flam...

29 Appendix Installing Charcoal Filter To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from the new filter. Insert the filter into the top opening of the oven as shown. It will rest at an angle on 2 side support tabs and in front of the right rear tab. Replace the grille and 2 screw...

30 Warranty SAMSUNG OVER-THE-RANGE(OTR) MICROWAVE OVEN This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new, in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in materia...