Page 2 - Safety; (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open; MPORTANT; WARNING; EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on this page.
2 S AVE T HESE I NSTRUCTIONS Safety P RECAUTIONS TO A VOID P OSSIBLE E XPOSURE TO E XCESSIVE M ICROWAVE E NERGY : (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the ...
Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions, continued
3 S AVE T HESE I NSTRUCTIONS Safety Important Safety Instructions, continued • Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use near water – for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. • Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles or spattered oils stuck ...
Page 4 - Use of Extension Cords; The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord; Note
4 S AVE T HESE I NSTRUCTIONS Safety I MPORTANT G ROUNDING I NSTRUCTIONS 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 inclu...
Page 5 - Your New Microwave oven; Table of Contents
5 Your New Microwave oven Table of Contents Safety ................................................................................................. 2Your New Microwave oven............................................................... 5 Table of Contents ..............................................
Page 6 - Warranty and Service Information
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 ...
Page 7 - Control Panel Buttons
7 Your New Microwave oven Control Panel Buttons 1. Clock p.8 Sets current time. 2. One Minute + p.14 Press once for every minute of cooking at High power. 3. Instant Cook Buttons p.9 Instant settings to cook popular foods. 4. Handy Helper, Kids Meals, Snack Bar p.10~11 Selects type of dish to be reh...
Page 8 - Operation; Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight; Setting the Clock; Using the Pause/Cancel Button
8 Operation Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there has been an interruption in power, the display shows “ ” At this point, you can select the weight system for the display. You can choose between pounds (LBS) or kilograms (KG...
Page 9 - Using the Instant Cook Buttons
9 Operation Using the Instant Cook Buttons 1 Press the Instant Cook button corresponding to the food you are cooking (Popcorn, for example). The display shows the first serving size. (“ENTER” and “QTY.” will flash): 2 Press the button repeatedly to select the serving size you want. The display will ...
Page 10 - Instant Cook Chart; Using the Handy Helper Button; Handy Helper Chart
10 Operation Instant Cook Chart Using the Handy Helper Button 1. Press the Handy Helper button corresponding to the food you are cooking. The display show “A-1”.(code of item) Press the Handy Helper button repeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer to the Handy Helper Chart below) 2. Press the Nu...
Page 11 - Using the Kids Meals Button; Kids Meals Chart; Using the Snack Bar Button; Snack Bar Chart
11 Operation Using the Kids Meals Button 1. Press the Kids Meals button corresponding to the food you are cooking. The display shows “A-1”(Code of item). Press the Kids Meals button repeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer to the Kids Meals Chart below) 2. Press the Number button to select the ...
Page 12 - Defrosting Automatically; • See page 19 for the Auto Defrosting Guide.; Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels
12 Operation Defrosting Automatically To thaw frozen food, set the weight of the food and the microwave automatically sets the defrosting time, power level and standing time. 1 Press the Auto Defrost button. The display shows “0.5 lbs.” (0.2Kg if you have set your oven for metric measure). (“ENTER” ...
Page 13 - Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels, continued; Using the More/Less Buttons
13 Operation Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels, continued Some recipes require different stages of cooking at different temperatures. You can set multiple stages of cooking with your microwave. Multi-stage Cooking 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in the “One-Stage Cooking” section on the previous page....
Page 14 - Using the Kitchen Timer; Demonstration Mode; Setting the Child Protection Lock; Using the One Minute + Button
14 Operation Using the Kitchen Timer 1 Press the Kitchen Timer button. 2 Use the Number buttons to set the length of time you want the timer to run. 3 Press Start to begin Kitchen Timer. 4 The display counts down and beeps when the time has elapsed. . “Note: The microwave does not turn on when the K...
Page 15 - Cooking Instructions; Cooking Utensils; Recommended Use; Limited Use; Testing Utensils
15 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...
Page 16 - Cooking Techniques
16 Cooking Instructions 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 ...
Page 17 - Cooking Guide; Guide for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave
17 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...
Page 18 - Guide for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave; Guide for Cooking Eggs in Your Microwave; Guide for Cooking Vegetables in Your Microwave
18 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...
Page 19 - Auto Defrosting Guide; Notes
19 Cooking Instructions 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 sections may still be icy; let them stand to continue thawing. Do not defrost until all ice crystals have thawe...
Page 20 - Recipes; Beef and Barley Stew
20 Cooking Instructions Recipes Beef and Barley Stew 1½ lbs. beef stew cubes, cut into ½-inch pieces ½ 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 ½-inch slices (about 1 cup) ½ cup barley 1 bay leaf ¼ tsp. pepper ...
Page 21 - Warm Potato Salad; Black Bean Soup
21 Cooking Instructions Warm Potato Salad 2 lbs. small red potatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces 4 slices bacon (uncooked), cut into ½-inch pieces ¼ cup chopped onion 2 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. flour ½ tsp. celery seed 1 / 8 tsp. pepper 2½ Tbs. apple cider vinegar 1. In a 2-quart casserole, combine ...
Page 22 - Appendix; Troubleshooting Guide
22 Appendix 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. • Properly insert the plug into a grounded outlet. • If the outlet is controlled by a wall switch, make sure the wall ...
Page 23 - Specifications
23 Appendix Specifications Model Number MW1080STA Oven Cavity 1.0cu.ft Controls 10 power levels, including defrost Timer 99 minutes, 99 seconds Power Source 120 VAC, 60 Hz Power Output 1100 Watts Outside Dimensions 20 19/32 ”(W) X 11 45/64 ”(H) X 17 13/16 ”(D) Oven Cavity Dimensions 14 31/64 ”(W) X ...
Page 24 - Warranty; Warranty Information
24 Warranty Warranty Information SAMSUNG 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 materi...
Page 28 - ELECTRONICS
Quick Reference(English) Feature Operation Set Clock 1. Press CLOCK.2. Use number buttons to enter the current time. 3. Press CLOCK again. One Stage Cooking 1. Use number buttons to set cooking time.2. Set power level or leave at high. 3. Press START. One Minute+ Cooking 1. Press the ONE MINUTE + bu...
