aCE2D33/2933(GB1) 2/1/00 6:22 AM Page 1 MICROWAVE OVEN CE2D33 / CE2D33T Owner’s Instructions and Cooking Guide
aCE2D33/2933(GB1) 2/1/00 6:22 AM Page 2 Quick Look-up Guide If you want to cook some food GB 1 Place the food in the oven. Select the power level by pressing the times. button once or more 2 Select the cooking time by pressing the 10min, 1min or 10s buttons as required. 3 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. Press the Auto ( ) button.
aCE2D33/2933(GB1) 2/1/00 6:22 AM Page 3 Contents GB Quick Look-up Guide ................................................................................2 Oven ........................................................................................................4 Control Panel ............................................................................................5 Accessories ..............................................................................................
aCE2D33/2933(GB1) 2/1/00 6:22 AM Page 4 Oven GB LIGHT VENTILATION HOLES CONTROL PANEL GRILL DISPLAY ROLLER RING DOOR COUPLER DOOR LATCHES 4 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS TURNTABLE OPEN DOOR PUSH BUTTON SAFETY INTERLOCK HOLES
aCE2D33/2933(GB1) 2/1/00 6:22 AM Page 5 Control Panel GB 8 1 2 3 4 9 10 5 7 6 1. INSTANT REHEAT/COOK SELECTION 2. AUTO DEFROST FEATURE SELECTION 3. WEIGHT SELECTION 4. MICROWAVE MODE SELECTION 5. TIME SETTING 6. STOP / CANCEL BUTTON 11 12 7. CLOCK SETTING 8. DUAL COOK SELECTION 9. GRILL MODE SELECTION 10. COMBI MODE SELECTION 11. STANDING TIME SETTING 12.
aCE2D33/2933(GB1) 2/1/00 6:22 AM Page 6 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.
aCE2D33/2933(GB1) 2/1/00 6:22 AM Page 7 Using this Instruction Booklet You have just purchased a SAMSUNG microwave oven.
aCE2D33/2933(GB1) 2/1/00 6:22 AM Page 8 Safety Precautions Before cooking food or liquids in your microwave oven, please check that the following safety precautions are taken. GB 8 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.
aCE2D33/2933(GB1) 2/1/00 6:22 AM Safety Precautions 8. 9. Page 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.
aCE2D33/2933(GB1) 2/1/00 6:22 AM Page 10 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 of 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, 20 cm (8 inches) of space above the oven and 85 cm (thirty three inches) of the floor.
aCE2D33/2933(GB1) 2/1/00 6:22 AM Page 11 How a Microwave Oven Works Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves; the energy released enables food to be cooked or reheated without changing either the form or the colour. GB You can use your microwave oven to: ◆ Defrost ◆ Instant Reheat/Cook ◆ Cook Cooking Principle 1 The microwaves generated by the magnetron are distributed uniformly as the food rotates on the turntable. The food is thus cooked evenly.
aCE2D33/2933(GB1) 2/1/00 6:22 AM Page 12 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 First, place a bowl of water on the turntable. 1 Press the button and set the time to 4-5 minutes by pressing the 1min button the appropriate number of times. 2 Press button. Result: The oven heats the water for 4 to 5 minutes. The water should then be boiling.
aCE2D33/2933(GB1) 2/1/00 6:22 AM Page 13 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 1 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.
bCE2D33/2933(GB2) 2/1/00 6:23 AM Page 14 Power Levels You can choose among the power levels below. GB Power Level Output MWO HIGH 900 W MEDIUM HIGH 600 W MEDIUM 450 W MEDIUM LOW 300 W DEFROST( LOW ) GRILL 180 W 100 W GRILL - 1300 W COMBI III 600 W 1300 W COMBI II 450 W 1300 W COMBI I 300 W 1300 W ➢ ◆ If you select higher power level, the cooking time must be decreased. ◆ If you select lower power level, the cooking time must be increased.
bCE2D33/2933(GB2) 2/1/00 6:23 AM Page 15 Stopping the Cooking You can stop cooking at any time to check the food. GB 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 ☛ button again. You can also cancel any setting before starting by simply pressing Cancel .
bCE2D33/2933(GB2) 2/1/00 6:23 AM Page 16 Using the Instant Reheat/Cook Feature With the Instant Reheat and Cook feature, the cooking time is set automatically and you do not have to press the button. You can adjust the number of servings by pressing the appropriate Instant Reheat and Cook button the required number of times. GB First, place the food in the centre of the turntable and close the door.
bCE2D33/2933(GB2) 2/1/00 6:23 AM Page 17 Using the Auto Defrost Feature 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. ➢ GB Use only dishes that are microwave-safe. First, place the frozen food in the centre of the turntable and close the door. 1 Press the Auto( ) button.
bCE2D33/2933(GB2) 2/1/00 6:23 AM Page 18 Auto Defrost Settings 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 18 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.
bCE2D33/2933(GB2) 2/1/00 6:23 AM Page 19 Using the Dual Cook Feature 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 Press the Dual Cook button. Result: Cooking starts after about two seconds. When it has finished 1) The oven beeps four times. 2) The end reminder signal will beep 3 times (once every minute).
bCE2D33/2933(GB2) 2/1/00 6:23 AM Page 20 Using the Crusty Plate (CE2D33T) 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.
bCE2D33/2933(GB2) 2/1/00 6:23 AM Page 21 Crusty Plate Setting (CE2D33T) 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 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.
bCE2D33/2933(GB2) 2/1/00 6:23 AM Page 22 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...
cCE2D33/2933(GB3) 2/1/00 6:24 AM Page 23 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 1 Preheat the grill to the required temperature, by the pressing the button and then the 10min, 1min and 10s buttons. 2 Open the door and place the food on the rack. 3 Press the button. Select the cooking time by pressing the 10min, 1min and 10s buttons. (The maximun grilling time is 60 minute.
cCE2D33/2933(GB3) 2/1/00 6:25 AM Page 24 Combining Microwaves and the Grill You can also combine microwave cooking with the grill, to cook quickly and brown at the same time. GB ☛ ◆ 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.
cCE2D33/2933(GB3) 2/1/00 6:25 AM Page 25 Multistage Cooking Your microwave oven can be programmed to cook food in up to four stages. Example : You wish to defrost food and cook it without having to reset the oven after each stage. You can thus defrost and cook a 500g fish in four stages: ◆ Defrosting ◆ Standing for 20 minutes ◆ Cook I ◆ Cook II ➢ GB ✻ You can set between two and four stages in multistage cooking.
cCE2D33/2933(GB3) 2/1/00 6:25 AM Page 26 Switching the Beeper Off GB 1 Press the and buttons at the same time. Result: ◆ The symbol is no longer displayed. ◆ The oven does not beep each time you press a button or cooking ends. 2 To switch the beeper back on, press the and buttons again at the same time. Result: ◆ The symbol is displayed again. ◆ The oven operates with the beeper on again.
cCE2D33/2933(GB3) 2/1/00 6:25 AM Page 27 Remembering Function This oven remembers the last cooking mode for your convenience. GB 1 Add some cooking time using the 10min, 1min and 10s buttons. 2 Press the ➢ button. 1) When cooking is over, the end reminder signal will beep 3 times. (once every minute). And then, cooking mode will be “RESET” and the oven will forget the last cooking mode.
cCE2D33/2933(GB3) 2/1/00 6:25 AM Page 28 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.
cCE2D33/2933(GB3) 2/1/00 6:25 AM Page 29 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.
cCE2D33/2933(GB3) 2/1/00 6:25 AM Page 30 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.
cCE2D33/2933(GB3) 2/1/00 6:25 AM Page 31 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.
cCE2D33/2933(GB3) 2/1/00 6:25 AM Page 32 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.
cCE2D33/2933(GB3) 2/1/00 6:25 AM Page 33 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 31/2-4 1-2 Pour into cups and reheat uncovered: 1 cup in the centre, 2 cups opposite of each other, 3 cups in a circle.
cCE2D33/2933(GB3) 2/1/00 6:25 AM Page 34 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.) Chicken Curry & Rice (chilled) 2 x 350 g 900 W 6-7 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.
cCE2D33/2933(GB3) 2/1/00 6:25 AM Page 35 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.
cCE2D33/2933(GB3) 2/1/00 6:25 AM Page 36 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.
cCE2D33/2933(GB3) 2/1/00 6:25 AM Page 37 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 Portion Power 1. Side Time (min) Toast Slices 4 pc (each 25g) Grill only 4-5 Bread Rolls (already baked) 2-4 pieces Grill only 2-3 1-2 Put bread rolls first with the bottom side up on the rack.
cCE2D33/2933(GB3) 2/1/00 6:25 AM Page 38 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.
cCE2D33/2933(GB3) 2/1/00 6:25 AM Page 39 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.
cCE2D33/2933(GB3) 2/1/00 6:25 AM Page 40 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 ☛ ➢ ➢ 40 NEVER remove the outer casing from the oven.
cCE2D33/2933(GB3) 2/1/00 6:25 AM Page 41 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.
cCE2D33/2933(GB3) 2/1/00 6:25 AM Page 42 ELECTRONICS P i n r i K n o t r e e d a
