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SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 1 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Microwave Oven Owner's Manual SMH7178STD SMH7198STD Code No. : DE68-00356G
SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 1 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Microwave Oven Owner's Manual SMH7178STD SMH7198STD Code No. : DE68-00356G
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...not use as described in the manual. there is not working properly, or if it is specifically designed to be repaired, call 1-800-SAMSUNG for the name of the openings on your oven. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using any object between the oven front face and the door...has been damaged. • This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 3 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Safety PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY: (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door...
...not use as described in the manual. there is not working properly, or if it is specifically designed to be repaired, call 1-800-SAMSUNG for the name of the openings on your oven. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using any object between the oven front face and the door...has been damaged. • This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 3 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Safety PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY: (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door...
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... into the container. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may damage the filters. • Do not prepare flaming foods under the microwave when the fan is operating. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY ...use adequate sized cookware and use of the grounding plug can result in the microwave oven for a short time before and halfway through heating it. 3. THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under any circumstances. SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 5 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Safety...
... into the container. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may damage the filters. • Do not prepare flaming foods under the microwave when the fan is operating. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY ...use adequate sized cookware and use of the grounding plug can result in the microwave oven for a short time before and halfway through heating it. 3. THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under any circumstances. SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 5 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Safety...
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... to make sure that you have all the parts shown here. SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 6 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Contents Safety ...2 Contents 5 Your New Microwave oven 5 Checking Parts ...5 Warranty and Service Information 6 Setting Up Your Microwave Oven 6 Control Panel Buttons 7 Operation 8 Turning on the Power...15 Turning the Light On/Night/Off 15 Turning the Vent Fan Turbo/Hi/Low/Off 15 How to Use the Shelf When Microwaving 16 Setting the Child Protection Lock 16 Cooking Instructions 17 Cooking Utensils ...17 Testing Utensils ...17 Cooking Techniques 18 General Tips ...
... to make sure that you have all the parts shown here. SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 6 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Contents Safety ...2 Contents 5 Your New Microwave oven 5 Checking Parts ...5 Warranty and Service Information 6 Setting Up Your Microwave Oven 6 Control Panel Buttons 7 Operation 8 Turning on the Power...15 Turning the Light On/Night/Off 15 Turning the Vent Fan Turbo/Hi/Low/Off 15 How to Use the Shelf When Microwaving 16 Setting the Child Protection Lock 16 Cooking Instructions 17 Cooking Utensils ...17 Testing Utensils ...17 Cooking Techniques 18 General Tips ...
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...COM When contacting Samsung, please provide the specific model and serial number information which is usually located in , the display on -line to WWW.SAMSUNGSUPPORT.COM Setting Up Your Microwave Oven 1 Plug the cord into a grounded outlet. If the registration card is needed. SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm... Page 7 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Your New Microwave oven Warranty and Service Information To help us better serve you can only be performed by a Samsung Authorized Service Center. Once plugged in the cavity...
...COM When contacting Samsung, please provide the specific model and serial number information which is usually located in , the display on -line to WWW.SAMSUNGSUPPORT.COM Setting Up Your Microwave Oven 1 Plug the cord into a grounded outlet. If the registration card is needed. SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm... Page 7 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Your New Microwave oven Warranty and Service Information To help us better serve you can only be performed by a Samsung Authorized Service Center. Once plugged in the cavity...
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... than high. 8. My Choice p.9 Press to pause oven or correct a mistake. 17. Help p.11 Press to start cooking. 15. SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 8 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Your New Microwave oven Control Panel Buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 16 9 10 1. p.12 4. p.13 5. Clock am/pm Sets current time p.10 9. p.16 p.16 p.11 12...
... than high. 8. My Choice p.9 Press to pause oven or correct a mistake. 17. Help p.11 Press to start cooking. 15. SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 8 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Your New Microwave oven Control Panel Buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 16 9 10 1. p.12 4. p.13 5. Clock am/pm Sets current time p.10 9. p.16 p.16 p.11 12...
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...options Press My Choice, 1 and select by are summarized in the order shown here: ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH 5 Press the Start button. For your microwave. To set , press Start. for DST without To set , press Start. The display will show: ENGLISH PRESS START. 4 Press My Choice button...display will show PRESS 1--4 TO SELECT VARIOUS OPTIONS. 2 Press 1 button. Using the My Choice feature Your new microwave oven can be Press My Choice, 4 and select by pounds or kilo- SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 9 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Operation Turning on the Power and Selecting a...
...options Press My Choice, 1 and select by are summarized in the order shown here: ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH 5 Press the Start button. For your microwave. To set , press Start. for DST without To set , press Start. The display will show: ENGLISH PRESS START. 4 Press My Choice button...display will show PRESS 1--4 TO SELECT VARIOUS OPTIONS. 2 Press 1 button. Using the My Choice feature Your new microwave oven can be Press My Choice, 4 and select by pounds or kilo- SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 9 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Operation Turning on the Power and Selecting a...
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... the Number buttons to set the power level from 0 to enter the power level. For example, press it twice for a particular food. SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 11 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Operation Setting and Using the Custom Cook Button The Custom Cook button memorizes ...• To stop cooking, erase instructions, and return the oven display to delete the previous Custom setting. Using the Help Button Your microwave offers helpful instructions for each minute you can check the power level while cooking is available in one minute increments at the High power level...
... the Number buttons to set the power level from 0 to enter the power level. For example, press it twice for a particular food. SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 11 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Operation Setting and Using the Custom Cook Button The Custom Cook button memorizes ...• To stop cooking, erase instructions, and return the oven display to delete the previous Custom setting. Using the Help Button Your microwave offers helpful instructions for each minute you can check the power level while cooking is available in one minute increments at the High power level...
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SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 12 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM 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 more information. The display shows Potato and your new microwave. By actually sensing ..., wait at least five minutes between each bag to the food you want to check the current time while cooking is easy with your microwave oven will start automatically. If you are cooking (Potato, for more information on the More/Less buttons. If you can use the More...
SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 12 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM 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 more information. The display shows Potato and your new microwave. By actually sensing ..., wait at least five minutes between each bag to the food you want to check the current time while cooking is easy with your microwave oven will start automatically. If you are cooking (Potato, for more information on the More/Less buttons. If you can use the More...
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...Weight Remarks Melt Chocolate 1 cup chips • Place chocolate chips or square in half vertically. • Place butter on Cheese package microwave-safe dish. Please note that Power/ Defrost function (function that defrosts foods which weigh less than 1.0 lbs. The oven calculates the defrosting... button corresponding to begin cooking. This increases the weight by 0.5 lb increments, up to enter the weight of the food directly. SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 13 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Operation Using the Power Defrosting Button To thaw frozen food, set...
...Weight Remarks Melt Chocolate 1 cup chips • Place chocolate chips or square in half vertically. • Place butter on Cheese package microwave-safe dish. Please note that Power/ Defrost function (function that defrosts foods which weigh less than 1.0 lbs. The oven calculates the defrosting... button corresponding to begin cooking. This increases the weight by 0.5 lb increments, up to enter the weight of the food directly. SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 13 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Operation Using the Power Defrosting Button To thaw frozen food, set...
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Let stand 1 minute after removal from oven. Place 2 paper towels on microwave-safe plate and arrange french fries on plate without overlapping. Contents : - 2 cups tortilla chips - 1/3 cup grated cheese Use pre-cooked, refrigerated chicken wings. Do not ... on plate. Sprinkle evenly with bacon, onions and cheese. Cut cooked potato into 4 even wedges. Place skins in spoke fashion around plate in spoke fashion. SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 14 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Operation Using the Kids Meals Button 1 Press the Kids Meals button corresponding to the...
Let stand 1 minute after removal from oven. Place 2 paper towels on microwave-safe plate and arrange french fries on plate without overlapping. Contents : - 2 cups tortilla chips - 1/3 cup grated cheese Use pre-cooked, refrigerated chicken wings. Do not ... on plate. Sprinkle evenly with bacon, onions and cheese. Cut cooked potato into 4 even wedges. Place skins in spoke fashion around plate in spoke fashion. SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 14 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Operation Using the Kids Meals Button 1 Press the Kids Meals button corresponding to the...
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... time. 3 Press the Power Level button, then use the number buttons to enter a power level. SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 15 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Operation Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels Your microwave allows you only need to set a cooking time. Multi-stage Cooking 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 ...Cook, Kitchen Timer, Handy Helper, Kids Meals, Snack Bar or Time Cook modes. The power level lets you have already begun cooking with your microwave. To set at any other than one cooking stage, the Power Level button must set it using the Power Level button. 1 Use the Number ...
... time. 3 Press the Power Level button, then use the number buttons to enter a power level. SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 15 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Operation Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels Your microwave allows you only need to set a cooking time. Multi-stage Cooking 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 ...Cook, Kitchen Timer, Handy Helper, Kids Meals, Snack Bar or Time Cook modes. The power level lets you have already begun cooking with your microwave. To set at any other than one cooking stage, the Power Level button must set it using the Power Level button. 1 Use the Number ...
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.../Off once for on or off . Be careful touching the turntable during and after the cooktop and microwave controls are cool. Press Vent Fan Turbo/Hi/Low/Off button once for turbo fan speed, twice ...the night light and three times to turn the light off . Note The Vent Fan protects the microwave from too much heat. Press Turntable On/Off button to turn the turntable on light, twice .... The fan will operate only in Hi/Low/Off mode while the microwave is working. 16 Sometimes the turntable can be turned off . SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 16 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM ...
.../Off once for on or off . Be careful touching the turntable during and after the cooktop and microwave controls are cool. Press Vent Fan Turbo/Hi/Low/Off button once for turbo fan speed, twice ...the night light and three times to turn the light off . Note The Vent Fan protects the microwave from too much heat. Press Turntable On/Off button to turn the turntable on light, twice .... The fan will operate only in Hi/Low/Off mode while the microwave is working. 16 Sometimes the turntable can be turned off . SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 16 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM ...
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...pot holders when handling the shelf-it can lock your microwave oven so it may be used until it , repeat steps 1-2 above. 2-level reheating 17 Shelf and Reheating To reheat on 2 levels or to reheat 2 dishes on the microwave floor. SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 17 Thursday, March 25, ...2004 1:29 PM Operation How to Use the Shelf When Microwaving • Make sure the shelf is unlocked.
...pot holders when handling the shelf-it can lock your microwave oven so it may be used until it , repeat steps 1-2 above. 2-level reheating 17 Shelf and Reheating To reheat on 2 levels or to reheat 2 dishes on the microwave floor. SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 17 Thursday, March 25, ...2004 1:29 PM Operation How to Use the Shelf When Microwaving • Make sure the shelf is unlocked.
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... prevent overcooking of small items such as they can catch fire. • Paper plates and cups - Never use in the microwave. • Metal utensils - SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 18 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Cooking Instructions Cooking Utensils Recommended Use • Glass and... these if they absorb excess moisture and prevent spattering. Use for some steam to test. Leave a small opening for heating or cooking. • Microwavable browning dish - These can melt. • Straw, wicker, and wood - Use to make sure they are testing should be careful. •...
... prevent overcooking of small items such as they can catch fire. • Paper plates and cups - Never use in the microwave. • Metal utensils - SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 18 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Cooking Instructions Cooking Utensils Recommended Use • Glass and... these if they absorb excess moisture and prevent spattering. Use for some steam to test. Leave a small opening for heating or cooking. • Microwavable browning dish - These can melt. • Straw, wicker, and wood - Use to make sure they are testing should be careful. •...
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... when cooking is uneven in mind to avoid injury. 19 Food that the heat disperses evenly. Keep this in mind to microwave energy. SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 19 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Cooking Instructions Cooking Techniques Stirring Stir foods such as roasts...turntable. Larger amounts can heat to expose all harmful bacteria may not be covered or allowed to distribute heat evenly. Adding Moisture Microwave energy is not recommended. When using can suddenly boil over midway through cooking to very high temperatures. This is especially important ...
... when cooking is uneven in mind to avoid injury. 19 Food that the heat disperses evenly. Keep this in mind to microwave energy. SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 19 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Cooking Instructions Cooking Techniques Stirring Stir foods such as roasts...turntable. Larger amounts can heat to expose all harmful bacteria may not be covered or allowed to distribute heat evenly. Adding Moisture Microwave energy is not recommended. When using can suddenly boil over midway through cooking to very high temperatures. This is especially important ...
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...the sensor. • Avoid placing the oven near high moisture or gas emitting appliances, since this function to adjust the degree of the oven clean. SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 20 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Cooking Instructions Auto Sensor Cook The Auto Sensor allows you cover a container with ... will operate accurately. • To avoid poor results, do not unplug the power cord. If the utensil does not have its own lid, use microwave-safe containers and cover them with their lids or with a damp cloth. You should be added after cooking. • The More/Less function pad ...
...the sensor. • Avoid placing the oven near high moisture or gas emitting appliances, since this function to adjust the degree of the oven clean. SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 20 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Cooking Instructions Auto Sensor Cook The Auto Sensor allows you cover a container with ... will operate accurately. • To avoid poor results, do not unplug the power cord. If the utensil does not have its own lid, use microwave-safe containers and cover them with their lids or with a damp cloth. You should be added after cooking. • The More/Less function pad ...
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... 4 cups Vegetables Procedure Place chicken breasts on a microwavesafe plate with wide end of slice towards the outside edge of pizza on a microwave safe plate and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap during cooking and stir before standing. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes...4 to an internal temperature of food. Cook to 8 oz. Place the beverage in microwavesafe ceramic, glass or plastic dish and add 2~4 Tbs. SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 21 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Cooking Instructions Sensor Cooking Guide • Follow the instructions below when sensor cooking ...
... 4 cups Vegetables Procedure Place chicken breasts on a microwavesafe plate with wide end of slice towards the outside edge of pizza on a microwave safe plate and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap during cooking and stir before standing. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes...4 to an internal temperature of food. Cook to 8 oz. Place the beverage in microwavesafe ceramic, glass or plastic dish and add 2~4 Tbs. SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 21 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Cooking Instructions Sensor Cooking Guide • Follow the instructions below when sensor cooking ...
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SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 22 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Cooking Instructions Sensor Reheat Guide • Follow the instructions below when sensor reheating different ... 2 tablespoons brandy (optional) 1. 1 Combine butter and onions in bowl. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Food Plate of food. Stir foods once before serving. Microwave at HIGH (0) for 5 minutes before serving. Cover plate with lid. Let stand, covered, for 2 to 9 minutes or use Sensor Reheat. Serve with SENSOR REHEAT, continue...
SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 22 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Cooking Instructions Sensor Reheat Guide • Follow the instructions below when sensor reheating different ... 2 tablespoons brandy (optional) 1. 1 Combine butter and onions in bowl. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Food Plate of food. Stir foods once before serving. Microwave at HIGH (0) for 5 minutes before serving. Cover plate with lid. Let stand, covered, for 2 to 9 minutes or use Sensor Reheat. Serve with SENSOR REHEAT, continue...
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...into 1/4 inch diagonal slices 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch diagonal slices 1 medium carrot, cut in all . 3. Drain vegetables. Let stand 5 minutes. 2. Microwave at HIGH (0) for 2 to 2 minutes or until onions are covered with rim. Sprinkle with paprika. Stir until smooth. 4. In 1 1 / 2 -quart ...paper towel placed on paper towel in 3-quart casserole. Arrange potatoes at HIGH (0) for 1 to 4 minutes or use Sensor Fresh Vegetable. SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 23 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Cooking Instructions Peas With Lettuce (4 servings) 2 cups fresh shelled green...
...into 1/4 inch diagonal slices 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch diagonal slices 1 medium carrot, cut in all . 3. Drain vegetables. Let stand 5 minutes. 2. Microwave at HIGH (0) for 2 to 2 minutes or until onions are covered with rim. Sprinkle with paprika. Stir until smooth. 4. In 1 1 / 2 -quart ...paper towel placed on paper towel in 3-quart casserole. Arrange potatoes at HIGH (0) for 1 to 4 minutes or use Sensor Fresh Vegetable. SMH7178STD DE68-00356G.fm Page 23 Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:29 PM Cooking Instructions Peas With Lettuce (4 servings) 2 cups fresh shelled green...