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M1716(GB1) 3/30/00 8:26 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 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 ( 2 Turn the TIMER knob to select the appropriate time. If you want to adjust the cooking time 1 Leave the food in the oven. Turn the TIMER knob to desired time. 2 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS ).
M1716(GB1) 3/30/00 8:26 AM Page 3 Contents GB Quick Look-up Guide ................................................................................2 Oven ........................................................................................................4 Control Panel ............................................................................................5 Accessories ..............................................................................................6 Using this Instruction Booklet ..
M1716(GB1) 3/30/00 8:26 AM Page 4 Oven GB TIMER KNOB LIGHT VENTILATION HOLES VARIABLE COOKING POWER CONTROL KNOB ROLLER RING DOOR COUPLER DOOR LATCHES 4 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS TURNTABLE OPEN DOOR PUSH BUTTON SAFETY INTERLOCK HOLES
M1716(GB1) 3/30/00 8:26 AM Page 5 Control Panel GB 1 2 3 1. DEFROST 2. INSTANT REHEAT 3.
M1716(GB1) 3/30/00 8:26 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.
M1716(GB1) 3/30/00 8:26 AM Page 7 Using this Instruction Booklet You have just purchased a SAMSUNG microwave oven.
M1716(GB1) 3/30/00 8:26 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. DO NOT heat: ◆ Airtight or vacuum-sealed bottles, jars, containers Ex) Baby food jars ◆ Airtight food.
M1716(GB1) 3/30/00 8:26 AM Page 9 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.
M1716(GB1) 3/30/00 8:26 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.
M1716(GB1) 3/30/00 8:26 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 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.
M1716(GB1) 3/30/00 8:26 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 Set the power level to maximum by turning COOKING POWER CONTROL knob. 2 Set the time 4 to 5 minutes by turning the TIMER knob. ➢ The oven must be plugged into an appropriate wall socket. The turntable must be in position in the oven.
M1716(GB1) 3/30/00 8:26 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 Set the power level to maximum by turning COOKING POWER CONTROL knob. (MAXIMUM POWER : 800 W) 2 Set the time by turning TIMER knob. Result: The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating.
M1716(GB2) 3/30/00 8:28 AM Page 14 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. 2 To stop completely; Turn the TIMER knob to “0”. Adjusting the Cooking Time Adjust the remaining cooking time by rotating the TIMER knob Manual Defrosting Food The Defrost feature enables you to defrost meat, poultry, fish.
M1716(GB2) 3/30/00 8:28 AM Page 15 Using the Instant Reheat Feature (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. 1 Turn the TIMER knob to select Instant Reheat. (drinks or soup/sauce, fresh vegetables). ➢ Use only recipients that are microwave-safe. Instant Reheat Setting Here are a few tips and recommendations to be followed when reheating food with the Instant Reheat Feature.
M1716(GB2) 3/30/00 8:28 AM Page 16 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.
M1716(GB2) 3/30/00 8:28 AM Page 17 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.
M1716(GB2) 3/30/00 8:28 AM Page 18 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.
M1716(GB2) 3/30/00 8:28 AM Page 19 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.
M1716(GB2) 3/30/00 8:28 AM Page 20 Cooking Guide REHEATING Your microwave oven will reheat food in a fraction of the time that conventional ovens and 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.
M1716(GB2) 3/30/00 8:28 AM Page 21 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.) 11/2 21/2 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.
M1716(GB2) 3/30/00 8:28 AM Page 22 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.
M1716(GB2) 3/30/00 8:28 AM Page 23 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 800 W, until butter is melted. MELTING CHOCOLATE Put 100 g chocolate into a small deep glass dish. Heat for 4-6 minutes, until chocolate is melted. Stir once or twice during melting. MELTNG CRYSTALLIZED HONEY Put 20 g crystallized honey into a small deep glass dish. Heat for 20-30 seconds using 300 W, until honey is melted.
M1716(GB2) 3/30/00 8:28 AM Page 24 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 ☛ 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. Rinse and dry. 3.
M1716(GB2) 3/30/00 8:28 AM Page 25 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.
M1716(GB2) 3/30/00 8:28 AM Page 26 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.
M1716(GB2) 3/30/00 8:28 AM Page 27 ELECTRONICS Printed in Korea
