MICROWAVE OVEN CE2974 / CE2974T CE2914 / CE2914T Owner’s Instructions Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quick Look-up Guide (CE2974/2974T) If you want to cook some food GB 1 Place the food in the oven. Turn the Cooking Control knob to Manual Cook( 2 Select the power level by pressing the times. ) symbol. button once or more 3 Select the cooking time by turning the dial knob as required. 4 Press the button. Result: Cooking starts. The oven beeps four times when cooking is over. If you want to defrost some food 1 Place the frozen food in the oven.
Quick Look-up Guide (CE2974/2974T) If you want to add an extra minute GB 1 Leave the food in the oven. Turn the Cooking Control knob to Manual Cook( ) symbol. Press +30s once or more times for each extra 30 seconds that you wish to add. If you want to grill some food ➢ Check that the heating element is in the horizontal position. 1 Place the food in the oven. Turn the Cooking Control knob to Manual Cook( 2 Press the ) symbol. button. 3 Select the cooking time by turning the dial knob.
Quick Look-up Guide (CE2914/2914T) If you want to cook some food GB 1 Place the food in the oven. Select the power level by rotating the COOKING POWER CONTROL knob. 2 Select the cooking time by rotating the TIMER knob. If you want to defrost some food 1 Turn the COOKING POWER CONTROL knob to defrost( symbol. 2 Turn the TIMER knob to select the appropriate time. 4 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quick Look-up Guide (CE2914/2914T) GB If you want to adjust the cooking time 1 Leave the food in the oven. Turn the TIMER knob to desired time. If you want to grill some food (See page 29). 1 Turn the COOKING POWER CONTROL knob to Grill( symbol. ) 2 Turn the TIMER knob to select the appropriate time. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Contents GB Quick Look-up Guide ................................................................................2 Oven ........................................................................................................7 Control Panel ............................................................................................8 Accessories ..............................................................................................10 Using this Instruction Booklet .....................................
Oven Model : CE2974/2974T GB LIGHT CONTROL PANEL VENTILATION HOLES DOOR HANDLE ROLLER RING DOOR COUPLER DOOR LATCHES DISPLAY GRILL SAFETY INTERLOCK HOLES TURNTABLE Model : CE2914/2914T LIGHT TIMER KNOB VENTILATION HOLES VARIABLE COOKING POWER CONTROL KNOB DOOR HANDLE GRILL ROLLER RING DOOR COUPLER DOOR LATCHES TURNTABLE TURNTABLE ON/OFF SAFETY INTERLOCK HOLES SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Control Panel (CE2974/2974T) GB 2 3 1 4 13 5 6 7 8 12 1. MANUAL COOK SELECTION 2. AUTO REHEAT SELECTION 3. AUTO COOK SELECTION 4. DUAL COOK SELECTION 5. AUTO DEFROST FEATURE SELECTION 6. POWER LEVEL SETTING 7. COMBI MODE SELECTION 8 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 9 10 11 8. GRILL MODE SELECTION 9. CLOCK SETTING 10. TURNTABLE ON/OFF 11. STOP/CANCEL BUTTON 12. START BUTTON/DIAL KNOB (cook time, weight and serving dishes) 13.
Control Panel (CE2914/2914T) GB 1 2 3 1. DEFROST 2. INSTANT REHEAT 3. TURNTABLE ON/OFF SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Accessories GB 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. 2 Roller ring, to be placed in the centre of the oven. Purpose: The roller ring supports the turntable. ☛ 10 3 Turntable, to be placed on the roller ring with the centre fitting on to the coupler.
Using this Instruction Booklet You have just purchased a SAMSUNG microwave oven.
Safety Precautions Before cooking food or liquids in your microwave oven, please check that the following safety precautions are taken. GB 12 1. DO NOT use any metallic cookware in the microwave oven: ◆ Metallic containers ◆ Dinnerware with gold or silver trimmings ◆ Skewers, forks, etc. Reason: Electric arcing or sparking may occur and may damage the oven. 2. DO NOT heat: ◆ Airtight or vacuum-sealed bottles, jars, containers Ex) Baby food jars ◆ Airtight food.
Safety Precautions 8. 9. (continued) Take particular care when heating liquids and baby foods. ◆ ALWAYS allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been switched off so that the temperature can equalize. ◆ Stir during heating, if necessary, and ALWAYS stir after heating. ◆ Take care when handling the container after heating. You may burn yourself, if the container is too hot. ◆ A risk of delayed eruptive boiling exists.
Installing Your Microwave Oven Place the oven on a flat, level surface strong enough to safely bear the weight of the oven. GB 20 cm above 10 cm behind 10 cm on the side 1 When you install your oven, make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least 10 cm (4 inches) of space behind, and on the sides of the oven and 20 cm (8 inches) of space above the oven. 2 Remove all packing materials inside the oven. Install the roller ring and turntable.
Setting the Time (CE2974/2974T)-continued 4 Turn the dial knob to set minute. 5 When the right time is displayed, press the button again to start the clock. Result: The time is diaplayed when ever you are not using the microwave oven. GB How a Microwave Oven Work Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves; the energy released enables food to be cooked or reheated without changing either the form or the colour.
Checking that Your Oven is Operating Correctly The following simple procedure enables you to check that your oven is working correctly at all times. GB Open the oven door by pulling on the handle on the right side of the door. Place a glass of water on the turntable. Close the door. Model : CE2974/2974T Turn the cooking control knob to manual cook 1 Press the button and set the time to 4-5 minutes by turning the dial knob as required. 2 Press button.
What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem If you have any of the problems listed below, try the solutions given. GB ● This is normal. • Condensation inside the oven and display • Air flow around the door and outer casing • Light reflection around the door and outer casing • Steam escaping from around the door or vents ● The oven does not start when you press the • Is the door completely closed? button.(CE2974/2974T) ● The oven does not start when you turn the TIMER knob.
Cooking / Reheating The following procedure explains how to cook or reheat food. ALWAYS check your cooking settings before leaving the oven unattended. GB First, place the food in the centre of the turntable. Close the door Model : CE2974/2974T 1 Turn the Cooking Control knob to Manual Cook( ) symbol. 2 Press the button. Result: The 900W (maximum cooking power) indications are displayed: Select the appropriate power level by pressing the button again until the corresponding wattage is displayed.
Power Levels You can choose among the power levels below.
Stopping the Cooking You can stop cooking at any time to check the food. GB Model : CE2974/2974T 1 To stop temporarily; Open the door. Result: Cooking stops. To resume cooking, close the door and press again. 2 To stop completely; Press the button. Result: The cooking stops. If you wish to cancel the cooking settings, press the STOP button again. ☛ You can also cancel any setting before starting by simply pressing Cancel . Model : CE2914/2914T 1 To stop temporarily; Open the door.
Adjusting the Cooking Time (continued) Model : CE2914/2914T GB Adjust the remaining cooking time by rotating the TIMER knob Using the Auto Reheat/Cook Feature (CE2974/2974T) The Auto Reheat/Cook feature has six pre-programmed cooking time, you do not need to set either the cooking time or power level. You can adjust the number of servings by turning the dial knob. First, place the food in the centre of the turntable and close the door. 1.
Auto Reheat / Cook Settings(CE2974/2974T) GB The following table presents the various Auto Reheat & Cook Programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. Code 22 Symbol Serving Type Portion Standing Time Recommendations H - 1 Ready Meal Chilled 300-350 g 400-450 g 500-550 g H - 2 Drinks Coffee, milk, tea, water 150 300 450 600 ml(1cup) 1-2 mins Pour the liquid into ceramic cups and reheat ml(2cups) uncovered.
Using the Instant Reheat/Cook Feature(CE2914/2914T) First, place the food in the centre of the turntable and close the door. GB 1 Turn the COOKING POWER CONTROL knob to Max Power. 2 Turn the TIMER knob to select Instant Reheat. (drinks, soup/sauce or ready meal). ➢ Use only recipients that are microwave-safe. Instant Reheat/Cook Setting (CE2914/2914T) Here are a few tips and recommendations to be followed when cooking or reheating food with the Instant Reheat and Cook Feature.
Using the Auto Defrost Feature (CE2974/2974T) The Auto Defrost feature enables you to defrost meat, poultry and fish. The defrost time and power level are set automatically. You simply select the programme and the weight. GB ➢ Use only dishes that are microwave-safe. First, place the frozen food in the centre of the turntable and close the door. 1 Turn the Cooking Control knob to Manual Cook( 2 Press the Auto( ) symbol. ) button.
Auto Defrost Settings (CE2974/2974T) The following table presents the various Auto Defrost programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. GB Remove all kinds of package material before defrosting. Place meat, poultry and fish on a turntable. Code Food Portion Standing Time Recommendation 1 Meat 0.2 - 2 kg 20 - 60 mins Shield the edges with aluminium foil. Turn the meat over when the oven beeps.
Using the Dual Cook Feature (CE2974/2974T) Your Samsung microwave oven can cook two different foods at the same time using the Dual Cook Feature. GB 1 Place two READY MEALS in the oven, one on the turntable and the other on the metal rack, which is placed on the turntable. 2 Turn the Cooking Control knob to Dual Cook( ) symbol. 3 Select the food weight by turning the dial knob. 4 Press the Result: ☛ button. Cooking starts after about two seconds. When it has finished 1) The oven beeps four times.
Using the Crusty Plate (CE2974T/2914T) Your Samsung microwave oven has a crusty plate as an additional accessory. 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). GB The crusty plate can also be used for bacon, eggs, sausages, etc.
Crusty Plate Setting (CE2974T/2914T) We recommend to preheat the crusty plate directly on the turn-table. Preheat the crusty plate with the 600W+Grill( ) function and follow the times and instructions in the table. GB Food Portion Power Bacon 4 slices (80g) 8 Slices (160g) 600W+Grill ( ) 3 min. 3 - 31/2 min. Preheat crusty plate. Put slices side by side on 41/2 - 5 min. crusty plate. Put crusty plate on the rack. 450W+Grill ( ) 3 min. 3 min. 4 min.
Choosing the Heating Element Position The heating element is used when grilling. It can be placed in one of two positions: GB ◆ Horizontal position for grilling or combined microwave + grill cooking ☛ Only change the position of the heating element when it is cold and do not apply excessive force when placing it in the vertical position. To set the heating element to the... Then...
Grilling The grill enables you to heat and brown food quickly, without using microwaves. To this aim, a grill rack(metal rack) is supplied with your microwave oven. GB Model : CE2974/2974T 1 Turn the Cooking Control knob to Manual Cook( ) symbol. 2 Preheat the grill to the required temperature, by the pressing the button and set the preheat time by turning the dial knob. 3 Press the button 4 Open the door and place the food on the rack. 5 Press the button.
Combining Microwaves and the Grill You can also combine microwave cooking with the grill, to cook quickly and brown at the same time. ☛ ◆ ALWAYS use microwave-safe and oven-proof cookware. Glass or ceramic dishes are ideal as they allow the microwaves to penetrate the food evenly. ◆ ALWAYS use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven, as they will be very hot. GB Model : CE2974/2974T 1 Make sure that the heating element is in the horizontal position; refer to page 29 for further details.
Combining Microwaves and the Grill (continued) Model : CE2914/2914T GB 1 Make sure that the heating element is in the horizontal position; refer to page 29 for further details. 2 Open the oven door. Place the food on the rack and the rack on the turntable. Close the door. 3 Turn the Cooking Power Control knob to the appropriate power Level ( , , ). 4 Turn the Timer knob to select the appropriate time. (Example : 60 mins) Result: Cooking starts.
Switching the Beeper Off (CE2974/2974T) 1 Press the and GB buttons at the same time. Result: ◆ The following indication is displayed ◆ The oven does not beep each time when you press a button. 2 To switch the beeper back on, press the and same time. Result: ◆ The following indication is displayed buttons again at the ◆ The oven operates with the beeper on again.
Remembering Function (CE2974/2974T) This oven remembers the last cooking power level for your convenience. GB 1 Set the add some cooking time by turning the dial knob. 2 Press the ➢ button. 1) When cooking is over, the end reminder signal will beep 3 times. (Chime bell per 1min). And then, cooking mode will be “RESET” and the oven will forget the last cooking mode. 2) If there’s no operation after the door is opened and closed once, the cooking mode will be “RESET” after 30 seconds.
Manual Stop Turntable Function The turntable on/off( ) button enables you to use large dishes which fill the whole oven by stopping the turntable from rotating. ☛ ☛ GB 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. Warning! Never operate the oven without local when turntable button is off. Result: This condition may cath fire and extre damage the oven.
Cookware Guide 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. GB Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware. If the cookware is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry. The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven.
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. COOKING Cookware for microwave cooking: Cookware must allow microwave energy to pass through it for maximum efficiency.
Cooking Guide Cooking Guide for fresh vegetables GB Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30-45 ml cold water (2-3 tbsp.) for every 250 g unless another water quantity is recommended - see table. Cook covered for the minimum time - see table. Continue cooking to get the result you prefer. Stir once during and once after cooking. Add salt, herbs or butter after cooking. Cover during a standing time of 3 minutes. Hint: Cut the fresh vegetables into even sized pieces.
Cooking Guide Cooking Guide for rice and pasta GB Rice : Use a large glass pyrex bowl with lid - rice doubles in volume during cook ing. Cook covered. After the cooking time is over, stir before standing time and salt or add herbs and butter. Remark: the rice may not have absorbed all water after the cooking time is finished. Pasta : Use a large glass pyrex bowl. Add boiling water, a pinch of salt and stir well. Cook uncovered. Stir occasionally during and after cooking.
Cooking Guide REHEATING Your microwave oven will reheat food in a fraction of the time that conventional ovens hobs normally take. Use the power levels and reheating times in the following chart as a guide. The times in the chart consider liquids with a room temperature of about +18 to +20°C or a chilled food with a temperature of about +5 to +7°C. GB Arranging and covering Avoid reheating large items such as joint of meat - they tend to overcook and dry out before the centre is piping hot.
Cooking Guide Reheating Liquids and Food Use the power levels and times in this table as a guide lines for reheating. Food Drinks (coffee, tea and water) Portion Power Time (min.) Standing Time (min.) 150 ml (1 cup) 900 W 300 ml (2 cups) 450 ml (3 cups) 600 ml (4 cups) 1-11/2 11/2 -2 21/2-3 3-31/2 1-2 Pour into cups and reheat uncovered: 1 cup in the centre, 2 cups opposite of each other, 3 cups in a circle. Keep in microwave oven during standing time and stir well.
Cooking Guide Guide for Dual Reheating GB Use the power levels and times in this table as a guide lines for reheating. Food Portion Power Time (min.) Standing Time (min.) Soup (chilled) 2 x 250 g 2 x 350 g 900 W 31/2-41/2 5-6 2-3 Chicken Curry & Rice (chilled) 2 x 350 g 600 W 7-81/2 3 Plate two meals of each 2 chilled components on two ceramic plates dishes. Cover with microwave cling-film. Put one plate directly on the turn table, other on the rack.
Cooking Guide DEFROSTING GB Microwaves are an excellent way of defrosting frozen food. Microwaves gently defrost frozen food in a short period of time. This can be of great advantage, if unexpected guests suddenly show up. Frozen poultry must be thoroughly thawed before cooking. Remove any metal ties and take it out of any wrapping to allow thawed liquid to drain away. Put the frozen food on a dish without cover. Turn over halfway, drain off any liquid and remove any giblets as soon as possible.
Cooking Guide GRILL GB 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. Do not use any type of plastic cookware, as it can melt.
Cooking Guide Grill Guide for fresh food 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 GB Portion Power 1. Side Time (min) 2. Side Time (min.) Toast Slices 4 pc (each 25g) Grill only 31/2-41/2 3-4 Bread Rolls (already baked) 2-4 pieces Grill only 21/2-31/2 Grilled Tomatoes 200 g (2pc) 400 g (4pc) 300 W + Grill 31/2-41/2 5-6 ---- Cut tomatoes into halves. Put some cheese on top.
Cooking Guide Grill Guide for fresh food GB Fresh Food Portion Pork Steaks 250 g (2pc) 500 g (4pc) Roast Fish Baked Apples Power 1. Side Time (min) 2. Side Time (min.) Instructions MW +Grill (300W+Gril) (Grill only) Brush the pork steaks with oil and 6-7 5-6 spices. Lay them in a circle on the 8-10 7-8 rack. After grilling stand for 2-3 minutes. 450 g 650 g 300 W + Grill 6-7 7-8 7-8 8-9 Brush skin of whole fish with oil and herbs and spices.
Cooking Guide GB SPECIAL HINTS 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. MELTING CHOCOLATE Put 100 g chocolate into a small deep glass dish. Heat for 3-5 minutes, using 450W until chocolate is melted. Stir once or twice during melting. Use oven gloves while taking out! MELTNG CRYSTALLIZED HONEY Put 20 g crystallized honey into a small deep glass dish.
Cleaning Your Microwave Oven The following parts of your microwave oven should be cleaned regularly to prevent grease and food particles from building up: GB ● Inside and outside surfaces ● Door and door seals ● Turntable and Roller rings ☛ ALWAYS ensure that the door seals are clean and the door closes properly. 1. Clean the outside surfaces with a soft cloth and warm, soapy water.Rinse and dry. 2. Remove any splashes or stains on the inside surfaces or on the roller ring with a soapy cloth.
Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven A few simple precautions should be taken when storing or having your microwave oven serviced. The oven must not be used if the door or door seals are damaged: ● ● ● GB Broken hinge Deteriorated seals Distorted or bent oven casing Only a qualified microwave service technician should perform repair ☛ ➢ ➢ NEVER remove the outer casing from the oven.
Technical Specification SAMSUNG strives to improve its products at all times. Both the design specifications and these user instructions are thus subject to change without notice.
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