Samsung SMH7177STE User Manual

Code No. : DE68-00356R
Microwave Oven
Owner’s Manual
SMH7177
SMH7178
SMH7174
SMH7175
SMH7176
SMH7175WE DE68-00356R.fm Page 1 Friday, May 6, 2005 10:55 AM

Samsung SMH7177STE Specifications

General

Brand	Samsung
Model	SMH7177STE
Category	Microwave Oven
Language	English

Summary

Microwave Oven Safety

Precautions Against Microwave Energy Exposure

Essential precautions to prevent harmful exposure to microwave energy.

General Safety Instructions for Appliances

General safety guidelines for using electrical appliances, including microwave ovens.

Safety (Continued)

Reducing Risk of Personal Injury

Specific instructions to minimize personal injury risks when using the microwave.

Safety (Continued)

Important Grounding Procedures

Essential information on proper grounding procedures for electrical safety.

Vent Fan Operation and Safety

Information regarding the operation and safety of the microwave's vent fan.

Your New Microwave Oven

Checking Parts and Unpacking

Guide to unpacking and verifying all included parts for the microwave oven.

Warranty and Service Information

Details on product warranty, registration, and how to obtain service.

Setting Up Your Microwave Oven

Step-by-step instructions for the initial setup and installation of the microwave.

Control Panel Buttons (SMH7176, SMH7177, SMH7178)

Explains the functions of each button on the control panel for specific models.

Control Panel Buttons (SMH7174, SMH7175)

Explains the functions of each button on the control panel for specific models.

Microwave Operation

Initial Power On and Language Selection

Guide to powering on the oven and setting the display language preference.

Customizing Oven Settings (My Choice)

Customizing oven settings like language, display weight, and signals.

Display Weight Settings

Instructions on choosing between pounds (LBS) and kilograms (KG).

Clock and Time Settings

Steps to set the current time, AM/PM, and Daylight Saving Time.

Custom Cook Button Programming

Programming and using the Custom Cook feature to memorize cooking settings.

Kitchen Timer Usage

Instructions for using the built-in kitchen timer function.

Pause/Cancel and Help Button Functions

How to pause, cancel cooking, and access help information.

One Minute + Button Operation

How to quickly add cooking time in one-minute increments.

Sensor Cook and Sensor Reheat Operation

Guide to using sensor cooking and reheating features.

Power Defrosting Operation

How to use the power/auto defrost function for thawing frozen food.

Handy Helper and Kids Meals Functions

Using preset cooking programs for Handy Helper and Kids Meals.

Snack Bar Button Operation

Using preset cooking programs for Snack Bar items.

Setting Cooking Times and Power Levels

How to set cooking duration and adjust power levels for single-stage cooking.

Multi-stage Cooking Setup

Instructions for setting up cooking with multiple stages.

Adjusting Cooking Times (More/Less Buttons)

Adjusting preset cooking times using the More/Less buttons.

Turntable, Light, and Vent Fan Controls

Operating the turntable, interior light, and vent fan.

Using the Microwave Shelf

Proper usage of the included shelf for microwave cooking.

Child Protection Lock Feature

Activating and deactivating the child lock feature for safety.

Cooking Instructions

Utensils and Testing for Microwave Safety

Guide to safe utensils and testing for microwave-safe dishes.

Microwave Cooking Techniques

Techniques like stirring, arrangement, shielding, turning, standing, and venting.

General Cooking Tips

General advice on cooking dense foods, altitude, piercing skins, and avoiding burns.

Auto Sensor Cooking Guide

Detailed explanation and guidelines for the Auto Sensor cooking feature.

Sensor Cooking Guide by Food Type

Instructions for sensor cooking popcorn, potatoes, beverages, dinners, pizza, vegetables.

Sensor Reheat Guide and Defrosting Guide

Instructions for sensor reheating and power/auto defrosting.

Meat and Poultry Cooking Guides

Instructions for cooking meat and poultry in the microwave.

Seafood, Eggs, and Vegetable Cooking Guides

Instructions for cooking seafood, eggs, and vegetables.

Microwave Recipes

Provided recipes with ingredients and preparation instructions.

Appendix and Specifications

Troubleshooting Common Problems

Lists common problems and their solutions for oven operation.

TV/Radio Interference Issues

Explains how microwave use can interfere with other electronics.

Oven Care and Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the microwave oven.

Exterior Cleaning and Light Bulb Replacement

Methods for cleaning the exterior and replacing light bulbs.

Vent Fan and Filter Maintenance

Details on cleaning grease filters and replacing charcoal filters.

Installing New Charcoal Filter

Instructions for installing a new charcoal filter.

Model SMH7174, SMH7175 Specifications

Technical specifications for specific microwave models.

Model SMH7176, SMH7177, SMH7178 Specifications

Technical specifications for specific microwave models.

Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Terms and Conditions

Details of the product's limited warranty terms and conditions.

Quick Reference Guides

Spanish Quick Reference (Guía Rápida)

A quick reference guide in Spanish for basic functions.

English Quick Reference

A quick reference guide in English for basic functions.