CE2933-GB.fm Page 1 Thursday, December 6, 2001 5:16 PM MICROWAVE OVEN Owner’s Instructions and Cooking Guide CE2933N / CE2933NT CE2913N / CE2913NT Code No.: DE68-02255A Quick Look-up Guide..............................................................................2 Oven .......................................................................................................3 Accessories ............................................................................................
CE2933-GB.fm Page 2 Thursday, December 6, 2001 5:16 PM Quick Look-up Guide GB Model : CE2933N/CE2933NT If you want to add an extra minute If you want to cook some food 1. Place the food in the oven. Select the power level by pressing the more times. 1. Leave the food in the oven. Press +30s once or more times for each extra 30 seconds that you wish to add. button once or If you want to grill some food 2. Select the cooking time by pressing the 10min, 1min or 10s buttons as required. 1.
CE2933-GB.fm Page 3 Thursday, December 6, 2001 5:16 PM Quick Look-up Guide(Cautionued) Oven Model : CE2913N/CE2913NT Model : CE2933N/CE2933NT GB CONTROL PANEL VENTILATION HOLES If you want to cook some food LIGHT 1. Place the food in the oven. Select the power level by rotating the COOKING POWER CONTROL knob. DISPLAY GRILL 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.
CE2933-GB.fm Page 4 Thursday, December 6, 2001 5:16 PM Control Panel GB Model : CE2933N/CE2933NT Model : CE2913N/CE2913NT 1 1 2 3 4 8 5 9 2 6 10 7 1. INSTANT REHEAT/COOK SELECTION 2. WEIGHT SELECTION 3. AUTO DEFROST FEATURE SELECTION 4. GRILL MODE SELECTION 5. MICROWAVE MODE SELECTION 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. TIME SETTING STOP / CANCEL BUTTON COMBI MODE SELECTION CLOCK SETTING START BUTTON 1. DEFROST 2.
CE2933-GB.fm Page 5 Thursday, December 6, 2001 5:16 PM Accessories Using this Instruction Booklet Depending on the model that you have purchased, you are supplied with several accessories that can be used in a variety of ways. You have just purchased a SAMSUNG microwave oven. Your Owner’s GB Instructions contain much valuable information on cooking with your microwave oven: • Safety precautions • Suitable accessories and cookware • Useful cooking tips 1.
CE2933-GB.fm Page 6 Thursday, December 6, 2001 5:16 PM Safety Precautions GB • Important Safety Instructions. Read Carefully and keep for future reference. Before cooking food or liquids in your microwave oven, please check that the following safety precautions are taken. 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.
CE2933-GB.fm Page 7 Thursday, December 6, 2001 5:16 PM Installing Your Microwave Oven Setting the Time (CE2933N/CE2933NT) Place the oven on a flat, level surface that strong enough to safely bear the weight of the oven. 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 20 cm above 85 cm of the floor 10 cm behind 10 cm on the side 1.
CE2933-GB.fm Page 8 Thursday, December 6, 2001 5:16 PM GB How a Microwave Oven Work Checking that Your Oven is Operating Correctly Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves; the energy released enables food to be cooked or reheated without changing either the form or the colour. The following simple procedure enables you to check that your oven is working correctly at all times. First, place a bowl of water on the turntable. Then, close the door.
CE2933-GB.fm Page 9 Thursday, December 6, 2001 5:16 PM What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem Cooking / Reheating If you have any of the problems listed below, try the solutions given. The following procedure explains how to cook or reheat food. ALWAYS check your cooking settings before leaving the oven unattended. ◆ This is normal.
CE2933-GB.fm Page 10 Thursday, December 6, 2001 5:16 PM GB Power Levels Stopping the Cooking You can choose among the power levels below. You can stop cooking at any time to check the food.
CE2933-GB.fm Page 11 Thursday, December 6, 2001 5:16 PM Adjusting the Cooking Time Using the Instant Reheat/Cook Feature Model : CE2933N/CE2933NT Model : CE2933N/CE2933NT You can increase the cooking time by pressing the +30s button once for each 30 seconds to be added. With the Instant Reheat and Cook feature, the cooking time is set automatically and you do not have to press the button.
CE2933-GB.fm Page 12 Thursday, December 6, 2001 5:16 PM Instant Reheat / Cook Settings GB Model : CE2933N/CE2933NT Chicken pieces The following table presents the various Instant Reheat & Cook Programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations.
CE2933-GB.fm Page 13 Thursday, December 6, 2001 5:16 PM Using the Auto Defrost Feature (CE2933N/ CE2933NT) Manual Defrosting Food(CE2913N/CE2913NT) The Defrost feature enables you to defrost meat, poultry, fish or Bread/ GB Cake. The Auto Defrost feature enables you to defrost meat, poultry, fish or bread/ cake. The defrost time and power level are set automatically. You simply select the programme and the weight. ✉ First, place the frozen food in the centre of the turntable. Then, close the door.
CE2933-GB.fm Page 14 Thursday, December 6, 2001 5:16 PM GB Auto Defrost Settings(CE2933N/CE2933NT) Using the Crusty Plate (CE2933NT/CE2913NT) The following table presents the various Auto Defrost programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. Your Samsung microwave oven has a crusty plate as an additional accessory.
CE2933-GB.fm Page 15 Thursday, December 6, 2001 5:16 PM Crusty Plate Setting (CE2933NT/CE2913NT) 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. Food Portion Power Preheati- Cooking ng Time Time Bacon 4 slices (80g) 8 slices (160g) 600W+ Grill 3min. 3-3½min. Preheat crusty plate. Put slices side by side on 4½ -5min. crusty plate. Put crusty plate on the rack.
CE2933-GB.fm Page 16 Thursday, December 6, 2001 5:16 PM GB Choosing the Heating Element Position Choosing the Accessories The heating element is used when grilling. It can be placed in one of two positions: • Horizontal position for grilling or combined microwave +grill cooking Use microwave-safe recipients; do not use plastic containers, dishes, paper cups, towels, etc. ☛ If you wish to select the combined cooking mode (grill and microwave), use only dishes that are microwave-safe and oven-proof.
CE2933-GB.fm Page 17 Thursday, December 6, 2001 5:16 PM 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. Model : CE2913N/CE2913NT 1. Preheat the grill to the required temperature, by the turning the cooking power control knob to grill symbol( ) and turning the timer knob to the appropriate. Model : CE2933N/CE2933NT 1.
CE2933-GB.fm Page 18 Thursday, December 6, 2001 5:16 PM Combining Microwaves and the Grill GB Model : CE2913N/CE2913NT You can also combine microwave cooking with the grill, to cook quickly and brown at the same time. ☛ ☛ 1. Make sure that the heating element is in the horizontal position; refer to page 16 for further details. ALWAYS use microwave-safe and oven-proof cookware. Glass or ceramic dishes are ideal as they allow the microwaves to penetrate the food evenly.
CE2933-GB.fm Page 19 Thursday, December 6, 2001 5:16 PM Multistage Cooking (CE2933N/CE2933NT) Your microwave oven can be programmed to cook food in up to three stages. 7. Press the button. Result: The three modes [defrosting and cooking(I,II)] are selected one after the other. According to the defrosting mode that you have chosen, the oven may beep half way through defrosting to remind you to turn the food over. ◆ When cooking is over, the oven beeps four times.
CE2933-GB.fm Page 20 Thursday, December 6, 2001 5:16 PM Switching the Beeper Off (CE2933N/CE2933NT) GB Remembering Function (CE2933N/CE2933NT) This oven remembers the last cooking mode for your convenience. 1. Press the and buttons at the same time. Result: The following indication is displayed. 1. Add some cooking time using the 10min, 1min and 10s buttons. ◆ The oven does not beep each time you press a button or cooking ends. 2. Press the 2.
CE2933-GB.fm Page 21 Thursday, December 6, 2001 5:16 PM 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. Metal • Dishes • Freezer bag twist ties Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware. If the cookware is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry.
CE2933-GB.fm Page 22 Thursday, December 6, 2001 5:16 PM Cooking Guide GB MICROWAVES Cooking Guide for frozen vegetables 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. Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Cook covered for the minimum time - see table.
CE2933-GB.fm Page 23 Thursday, December 6, 2001 5:16 PM Cooking Guide Cooking Guide for fresh vegetables Cooking Guide for rice and pasta 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.
CE2933-GB.fm Page 24 Thursday, December 6, 2001 5:16 PM Cooking Guide GB BABY MILK: Pour milk into a sterilised glass bottle. Reheat uncovered. Never heat a baby’s bottle with teat on, as the bottle may explode if overheated. Shake well before standing time and again before serving ! Always carefully check the temperature of baby milk or food before giving it to the baby. Recommended serving temperature: ca. 37°C.
CE2933-GB.fm Page 25 Thursday, December 6, 2001 5:16 PM Cooking Guide Reheating Liquids and Food Reheating Baby Food and Milk Use the power levels and times in this table as a guide lines for reheating. Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for reheating. Food Food Drinks (coffee, milk, tea, water with room temperature) Portion Power Time Standing Instructions (min. ) Time (min.
CE2933-GB.fm Page 26 Thursday, December 6, 2001 5:16 PM Cooking Guide GB DEFROSTING 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. All frozen food should be defrosted using defrosting power level (180 W). Food 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.
CE2933-GB.fm Page 27 Thursday, December 6, 2001 5:16 PM Cooking Guide GRILL Grill Guide for fresh 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. Do not use any type of plastic cookware, as it can melt.
CE2933-GB.fm Page 28 Thursday, December 6, 2001 5:16 PM Cooking Guide GB Grill Guide for fresh food Fresh Food Portion Lamb Chops (medium) Pork Steaks Roast Fish Baked Apples 400g (4pcs) Grill Guide for frozen food Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for grilling. Power 1. Side 2. Side Instructions Time Time (min) (min) Grill only 10-12 250 g (2pcs) 500 g (4pcs) MW + (300W+ Grill Gril) 6-7 8-10 450g 650g 300W + Grill 2 apple (ca.400g) 4 apples (ca.
CE2933-GB.fm Page 29 Thursday, December 6, 2001 5:16 PM Cooking Guide 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.
CE2933-GB.fm Page 30 Thursday, December 6, 2001 5:16 PM GB Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven Technical Specification 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.
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