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Code No.:DE68-02863A

MICROWAVE OVEN

Owner’s Instructions and Cooking Guide

CE290DN

Quick Look-up Guide ............................................................................. 2

Oven....................................................................................................... 2

Control Panel .........................................................................................3

Accessories............................................................................................3

Using this Instruction Booklet.................................................................4

Safety Precautions ................................................................................. 4

Installing Your Microwave Oven ............................................................5

Setting the Time ..................................................................................... 6

What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem ............................... 6

Cooking / Reheating............................................................................... 7

Power Levels..........................................................................................7

Stopping the Cooking............................................................................. 8

Adjusting the Cooking Time ...................................................................8

Using the Auto Reheat Feature ............................................................. 8

Auto Reheat Settings ............................................................................ 9

Using the Snack Cook Feature .............................................................. 9

Snack Cook Setting.............................................................................. 10

Using the Auto Power Defrost Feature ................................................10

Auto Power Defrost Settings................................................................ 11

Using the Auto Crusty Cook Function.................................................. 11

Using the Manual Crusty Cook Function .............................................12

Choosing the Heating Element Position .............................................. 13

Choosing the Accessories ................................................................... 13

Grilling ..................................................................................................14

Combining Microwave and the Grill .....................................................14

Manual Stop Turntable Function.......................................................... 15

Switching the Beeper Off ..................................................................... 15

Safety-Locking Your Microwave Oven................................................. 15

Cookware Guide .................................................................................. 16

Cooking Guide ..................................................................................... 17

Cleaning Your Microwave Oven .......................................................... 23

Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven...................................... 24

Technical Specifications....................................................................... 24

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jlY`WkuT\niUGGwGXGGm SGt GX[SGYWW[GG^aZ_Gwt MICROWAVE OVEN Owner’s Instructions and Cooking Guide CE290DN Code No.:DE68-02863A Quick Look-up Guide ............................................................................. 2 Oven....................................................................................................... 2 Control Panel .........................................................................................3 Accessories.............................................
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jlY`WkuT\niUGGwGYGGm SGt GX[SGYWW[GG^aZ_Gwt Quick Look-up Guide GB Oven If you want to cook some food 1. Place the food in the oven. Select the power level by pressing the more times. VENTILATION HOLES button one or LIGHT GRILL DOOR HANDLE DISPLAY 2. Select the cooking time by turning the dial knob as required. 3. Press the Result : button. Cooking starts. The oven beeps four times when cooking is over. If you want to auto power defrost some food 1. Place the frozen food in the oven.
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jlY`WkuT\niUGGwGZGGm SGt GX[SGYWW[GG^aZ_Gwt Control Panel Accessories Depending on the model that you have purchased, you are supplied with several accessories that can be used in a variety of ways. 1. Coupler, already placed over the motor shaft in the base of the oven. Purpose : The coupler rotates the turntable. 1 5 2. Roller ring, to be placed in the centre of the oven. Purpose : The roller ring supports the turntable. 6 8 3.
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jlY`WkuT\niUGGwG[GGm SGt GX[SGYWW[GG^aZ_Gwt GB Using this Instruction Booklet Safety Precautions You have just purchased a SAMSUNG microwave oven. Your Owner’s Instructions contain much valuable information on cooking with your microwave oven: • Safety precautions • Suitable accessories and cookware • Useful cooking tips IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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jlY`WkuT\niUGGwG\GGm SGt GX[SGYWW[GG^aZ_Gwt Safety Precautions(continued) • Installing Your Microwave Oven Place the oven on a flat, level surface that strong enough to safely bear GB the weight of the oven. In the event of scalding, follow these FIRST AID instructions: * * * Immerse the scalded area in cold water for at least 10 minutes. Cover with a clean, dry dressing. Do not apply any creams, oils or lotions. • 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
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jlY`WkuT\niUGGwG]GGm SGt GX[SGYWW[GG^aZ_Gwt Setting the Time GB What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem Your microwave oven has an inbuilt clock. The time can be displayed in either the 24-hour or 12-hour notation. You must set the clock: • When you first install your microwave oven • After a power failure ✉ If you have any of the problems listed below try the solutions given. ◆ This is normal.
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jlY`WkuT\niUGGwG^GGm SGt GX[SGYWW[GG^aZ_Gwt Cooking / Reheating Power Levels The following procedure explains how to cook or reheat food. You can choose among the power levels below. ALWAYS check your cooking settings before leaving the oven unattended. Power Level First, place the food in the centre of the turntable. Then, close the door HIGH MEDIUM HIGH MEDIUM MEDIUM LOW DEFROST( ) LOW / KEEP WARM GRILL COMBI I COMBI II COMBI III 1. Press the Result : button.
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jlY`WkuT\niUGGwG_GGm SGt GX[SGYWW[GG^aZ_Gwt GB Stopping the Cooking Using the Auto Reheat Feature You can stop cooking at any time to check the food. The Auto Reheat feature has four pre-programmed cooking time. 1. To stop temporarily; Open the door. Cooking stops. To resume cooking, close the Result : door and press again. ☛ You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. You can adjust the number of servings by turning the dial knob.
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jlY`WkuT\niUGGwG`GGm SGt GX[SGYWW[GG^aZ_Gwt Auto Reheat Settings Using the Snack Cook Feature The following table presents the various Auto Reheat Programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. The Snack Cook feature has six pre-programmed cooking time, you do GB not need to set either the cooking time or power level. Code/ Serving Symbol Type You can adjust the number of servings by turning the dial knob.
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jlY`WkuT\niUGGwGXWGGm SGt GX[SGYWW[GG^aZ_Gwt GB Snack Cook Setting Using the Auto Power Defrost Feature The following table presents Auto Programmes six types of food and snacks which are favoured by children. It contains its quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. Programmes no 1, 2, 5 and 6 is running with microwave energy only. Programmes no 3 and 4 are running with a combination of microweaves and grill.
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jlY`WkuT\niUGGwGXXGGm SGt GX[SGYWW[GG^aZ_Gwt Auto Power Defrost Settings Using the Auto Crusty Cook Function The following table presents the various Auto Power Defrost programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. With the Auto Crusty Cook feature, the cooking time is set automatically. Remove all kinds of package material before defrosting. Place meat, poultry, fish and bread/cake on a ceramic plate.
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jlY`WkuT\niUGGwGXYGGm SGt GX[SGYWW[GG^aZ_Gwt Using the Auto Crusty Cook Function (continued) Using the Manual Crusty Cook Function This crusty plate allows you to brown food not only on the top with the grill, but also the bottom of the food turns crispy and brown due to the high temperature of the crusty plate. Several items which you can prepare on the crusty plate can be found in the chart (see next page).
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jlY`WkuT\niUGGwGXZGGm SGt GX[SGYWW[GG^aZ_Gwt Using the Manual Crusty Cook Function (continued) Choosing the Heating Element Position The heating element is used when grilling. There is only one position listed. We need to tell consumers when it should be placed in the vertlcal position. • Horizontal position for grilling or combined microwave + grill cooking We recommend to preheat the crusty plate directly on the turn-table.
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jlY`WkuT\niUGGwGX[GGm SGt GX[SGYWW[GG^aZ_Gwt GB Grilling Combining Microwave and the Grill The grill enables you to heat and brown food quickly, without using microwaves. To this aim, a grill rack is supplied with your microwave oven. You can also combine microwave cooking with the grill, to cook quickly and brown at the same time. ☛ 1. Preheat the grill to the required temperature, by pressing the Grill( ) button and set the preheat time by turning the dial knob. 2. Press the ☛ button.
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jlY`WkuT\niUGGwGX\GGm SGt GX[SGYWW[GG^aZ_Gwt Manual Stop Turntable Function Switching the Beeper Off The turntable on/off( ) button enables you to use large dishes which fill the whole oven by stopping the turntable from rotating. You can switch the beeper off whenever you want. ☛ ☛ 1. Press the Result : The results will be less satisfactory in this case as the cooking is less even. We recommend that you turn the dish by hand halfway through the cooking process.
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jlY`WkuT\niUGGwGX]GGm SGt GX[SGYWW[GG^aZ_Gwt Cookware Guide GB To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used. Paper • Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware. If the cookware is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry. • Plastic • Containers The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven.
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jlY`WkuT\niUGGwGX^GGm SGt GX[SGYWW[GG^aZ_Gwt Cooking Guide MICROWAVES GB Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by its water, fat and sugar content. The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly. The rapid movement of these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks the food. All fresh vegetables should be cooked using full microwave power (900 W).
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jlY`WkuT\niUGGwGX_GGm SGt GX[SGYWW[GG^aZ_Gwt Cooking Guide(continued) GB Cooking Guide for frozen vegetables Food Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Cook covered for the minimum time - see table. Continue cooking to get the result you prefer. Stir twice during cooking and once after cooking. Add salt, herbs or butter after cooking. Cover during standing time. Mixed Corn (rice + grain) 250g 900W 17-18 5 Add 400 ml cold water.
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jlY`WkuT\niUGGwGX`GGm SGt GX[SGYWW[GG^aZ_Gwt Cooking Guide(continued) REHEATING LIQUIDS Food Always allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been switched off to allow the temperature to even out. Stir during heating, if necessary, and ALWAYS stir after heating. To prevent eruptive boiling and possible scalding, you should put a spoon or glass stick into the beverages and stir before, during and after heating.
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jlY`WkuT\niUGGwGYWGGm SGt GX[SGYWW[GG^aZ_Gwt Cooking Guide(continued) GB Reheating Baby Food and Milk For defrosting of frozen food with a temperature of about -18 to - 20 °C, use the fol-lowing table as a guide. All frozen food should be defrosted using defrosting power level (180 W). Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for reheating. Food Baby food (vegetables + meat) Baby porridge (grain + milk + fruit) Baby milk Portion Power Time (min.
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jlY`WkuT\niUGGwGYXGGm SGt GX[SGYWW[GG^aZ_Gwt Cooking Guide(continued) GRILL Grill Guide for frozen food The grill-heating element is located underneath the ceiling of the cavity. It operates while the door is closed and the turntable is rotating. The turntable’s rotation makes the food brown more evenly. Preheating the grill for 4 minutes will make the food brown more quickly. Cookware for grilling: Should be flameproof and may include metal.
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jlY`WkuT\niUGGwGYYGGm SGt GX[SGYWW[GG^aZ_Gwt Cooking Guide(continued) GB Grill Guide for fresh food Fresh Food Portion Power Preheat the grill with the grill-function for 4 minutes. Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for grilling. Fresh Food Portion Power 1.
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jlY`WkuT\niUGGwGYZGGm SGt GX[SGYWW[GG^aZ_Gwt Cooking Guide(continued) Cleaning Your Microwave Oven SPECIAL HINTS The following parts of your microwave oven should be cleaned regularly to prevent grease and food particles from building up: • Inside and outside surfaces • Door and door seals • Turntable and Roller rings MELTING BUTTER Put 50 g butter into a small deep glass dish. Cover with plastic lid. Heat for 30-40 seconds using 900 W, until butter is melted.
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jlY`WkuT\niUGGwGY[GGm SGt GX[SGYWW[GG^aZ_Gwt GB Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven Technical Specifications A few simple precautions should be taken when storing or having your microwave oven serviced. SAMSUNG strives to improve its products at all times. Both the design specifications and these user instructions are thus subject to change without notice.