M1983CE/M1D83CE-GB 8/7/01 7:37 AM Page 1 Microwave Oven Owner’s Manual M1983CE/M1D83CE Code No.
M1983CE/M1D83CE-GB 8/7/01 7:37 AM Page 2 SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Before cooking food or liquids in your microwave oven, please check that the following safety precautions are taken. Failure to observe the following safety precautions may result in harmful exposure to microwave energy.
M1983CE/M1D83CE-GB 8/7/01 7:37 AM Page 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) 7. To ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: Do not store flammable materials in the oven Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers If smoke is observed, keep the oven door closed and switch off or disconnect the oven from the power supply 8. Take particular care when heating liquids and baby foods.
M1983CE/M1D83CE-GB 8/7/01 7:37 AM Page 4 INSTALLING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Place the oven on a flat, level surface strong enough to safely bear the weight of the oven. 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, on the sides of the oven and 20 cm (8 inches) of above. 2 Remove all packing materials inside the oven. Install the roller ring and turntable.
M1983CE/M1D83CE-GB 8/7/01 7:37 AM Page 5 CONTENTS Your New Microwave Oven . . . . . .6 Cooking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Checking Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Setting Up Your Microwave Oven . . . .6 Control Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Cooking Utensils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Testing Utensils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Cooking Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 General Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
M1983CE/M1D83CE-GB 8/7/01 7:37 AM YOUR NEW MICROWAVE Page 6 OVEN Checking Parts Setting Up Your Microwave Oven Unpack your microwave oven and check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here. If any part is missing or broken, call your dealer. 1 2 microwave oven glass tray roller guide ring 3 instruction manual 4 Place the oven on a flat, sturdy surface and plug the cord into a grounded outlet.
M1983CE/M1D83CE-GB 8/7/01 7:37 AM YOUR NEW MICROWAVE Page 7 OVEN Control Panel Buttons One Minute+ p. 10 Press once for every minute of cooking at High power. Gentle Cook p. 10 Press to set gentler cooking with reduced power Help Screen p. 9 Press to see help information about the feature you are using. Sensor Cook Buttons p. 9 Sensor settings to cook popular foods. Sensor Reheat p. 10 Auto Defrost Sets weight of food to be defrosted. p.
M1983CE/M1D83CE-GB 8/7/01 7:37 AM Page 8 OPERATION Turning on the Power and Selecting a Display Language Setting the Clock The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there has been an interruption in power, the display shows “SAMSUNG SO SIMPLE.” At this point, you can select a language and weight system for the display. You can choose from English, French, Spanish and Portuguese and between pounds (LBS) or kilograms (KG).
M1983CE/M1D83CE-GB 8/7/01 7:37 AM Page 9 OPERATION Using the Help system Your microwave offers helpful instructions for many procedures. 1 When you need feature information and helpful hints, press the Help Screen button and then press the button that you want to get information on. Help information is available in 4 languages (English, French, Spanish and Portuguese).
M1983CE/M1D83CE-GB 8/7/01 7:37 AM Page 10 OPERATION Using the One Minute+ Button This button offers a convenient way to heat food in one-minute increments at the High power level. 1 Press the One Minute+ button once for each minute you wish to cook the food. For example, press it twice for two minutes. The time will display, and the oven starts automatically. Add minutes to a program in progress by pressing the One Minute+ button for each minute you want to add.
M1983CE/M1D83CE-GB 8/7/01 7:37 AM Page 11 OPERATION Defrosting Automatically To thaw frozen food, set the weight of the food and the microwave automatically sets the defrosting time, power level and standing time. 1 2 Press the Auto Defrost button. The display shows “0.5 LB.”(0.2Kg if you have set your oven for metric measure). To set the weight of your food, press the Auto Defrost button repeatedly. This increases the weight by 0.5 lb increments, up to 6.0 lbs.
M1983CE/M1D83CE-GB 8/7/01 7:37 AM Page 12 OPERATION Defrosting Guide Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food. Type of food: Amount: Procedure: Roast beef, pork 1.2-2.5 kg Start with the food placed fat side down. After each stage, turn the food over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil. Type of food: Amount: Procedure: Steaks, chops, fish 0.2-1.2 kg After each stage, rearrange the food.
M1983CE/M1D83CE-GB 8/7/01 7:37 AM Page 13 OPERATION Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels Your microwave allows you to set up to three different stages of cooking, each with its own time length and power level. The power level lets you control the heating intensity from Warm (1) to High (0). One-stage Cooking Setting Cooking Times, continued Some recipes require different stages of cooking at different temperatures. You can set multiple stages of cooking with your microwave.
M1983CE/M1D83CE-GB 8/7/01 7:38 AM Page 14 OPERATION Using the More/Less Button Adjusting the Volume The More/Less button allows you to adjust pre-set cooking times. It only works with the Sensor Reheat , and Sensor-cooking buttons. Use the More/Less button only after you have already begun cooking with one of these procedures. The More/Less key cannot be used with the Baby Food key. The Sound button on the microwave allows you to adjust the volume of the microwave’s chime sound.
M1983CE/M1D83CE-GB 8/7/01 7:38 AM Page 15 OPERATION Using the Kitchen Timer Demonstration Mode 1 You can use the Demonstration Mode to see how your microwave oven operates without the oven heating. 2 3 Use the Number buttons to set the length of time you want the timer to run. Press the Kitchen Timer button. The display counts down and the oven beeps when the time has elapsed. Setting the Child Protection Lock 1 2 Press the “0” button. The display shows “PRESS 1-DEMO 2- CHILD LOCK.
M1983CE/M1D83CE-GB 8/7/01 7:38 AM Page 16 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Cooking Utensils Recommended Use • Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — Use for heating or cooking. • Microwave browning dish — Use to brown the exterior of small items such as steaks, chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions provided with your browning dish. • Microwavable plastic wrap — Use to retain steam. Leave a small opening for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food.
M1983CE/M1D83CE-GB 8/7/01 7:38 AM Page 17 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Cooking Techniques Stirring Adding Moisture Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly. Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats more quickly, so stir from the outside to the center. The oven will turn off when you open the door to stir your food. Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules.
M1983CE/M1D83CE-GB 8/7/01 7:38 AM Page 18 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Auto Sensor Cook Important The Auto Sensor allows you to cook your food automatically by detecting the amount of gases generated from the food while cooking. • When cooking food, many kinds of gases are generated. The Auto Sensor determines the proper time and power level by detecting these gases from the food, eliminating the need to set the cooking time and power level.
M1983CE/M1D83CE-GB 8/7/01 7:38 AM Page 19 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS GUIDE for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave • • • • Place meat on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. Start meat fat-side down. Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips or thin meat areas. Check the temperature in several places before letting the meat stand the recommended time. The following temperatures are removal temperatures. The temperature of the food will rise during the standing time.
M1983CE/M1D83CE-GB 8/7/01 7:38 AM Page 20 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS GUIDE for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave • • • • Cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork. Place fish on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. Use a tight cover to steam fish. A lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel provides less steaming. Do not overcook fish; check it at minimum cooking time. Food Cook Time /Power Level Steaks Cooking Time: 13-22 min. / kg Up to 700 g Power Level: Medium High(7).
M1983CE/M1D83CE-GB 8/7/01 7:38 AM Page 21 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS SENSOR COOKING GUIDE • Follow the instructions below when sensor cooking different types of food. Food Amount Procedure Popcorn 1 package (100-115 g) Frozen Vegetable 1 to 4 cups Potato 1 to 6 EA. Prick each potato several times with fork. Place on turntable in spoke-like fashion. Let stand 3 -5 min. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again.
M1983CE/M1D83CE-GB 8/7/01 7:38 AM Page 22 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS SENSOR COOKING GUIDE(Continued) Food Amount Rice 100-300 g rice 300-500 ml water Baby Food 100-200 g Fish 250-750 g Procedure Put rice and water in 2 to 3 qt. round glass casserole. Cover and place casserole in center of glass tray. To get best result, use the microwave-safe rice cooker. After cooking, let stand 5-10 min.. Remove lid from baby food and heat(heating time is very short). Check temperature and stir well before serving.
M1983CE/M1D83CE-GB 8/7/01 7:38 AM Page 23 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Recipes Peas With Lettuce (4 servings) 2 cups fresh shelled green peas 1/3 cup thinly sliced celery 2 tablespoons water 3 cups shredded head lettuce 1 tablespoon butter or magarine 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup whipping cream Dash pepper to taste French Onion Soup (4 servings) 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 3 cups ( about 3 medium ) sliced onions 3 cups beef broth 1 cup water 1 teaspoon Worce
M1983CE/M1D83CE-GB 8/7/01 7:38 AM Page 24 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Vegetable Medley (4 to 6 servings) 1 1/2 cups broccoli flowerets, 3/4 to 1 inch in diameter 1 1/2 cups cauliflower flowerets, 3/4 to 1 inch in diameter 1 medium yellow squash, cut into 1/4 inch diagonal slices 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch diagonal slices 1 medium carrot, cut into 1/8 inch diagonal slices 1/2 small red pepper, slivered 6-7 pitted ripe olives, sliced 2-3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teasp
M1983CE/M1D83CE-GB 8/7/01 7:38 AM Page 25 APPENDIX Troubleshooting Guide Before you call a repair person for your oven, check this list of possible problems and solutions. Neither the oven’s display nor the oven operate. • Properly insert the plug into a grounded outlet. • If the outlet is controlled by a wall switch, make sure the wall switch is turned on. • Remove the plug from the outlet, wait ten seconds, then plug it in again. • Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuse.
M1983CE/M1D83CE-GB 8/7/01 7:38 AM Page 26 APPENDIX Technical Specifications 26 Model M1983CE M1D83CE Power Source 240 V ~ 50 Hz 240 V ~ 50 Hz Power Consumption Microwave 1450 W 1450 W Outer Power 100 W / 1000 W (IEC-705) 100 W / 1000 W (IEC-705) Operating Frequency 2450 MHz 2450 MHz Magnetron OM75P(31) OM75P(31) Cooling Method Cooling Fan Motor Cooling Fan Motor Dimensions (W x H x D) Outside Oven Cavity 517 x 297 x 379 mm 336 x 241 x 349 mm 556 x 313 x 423 mm 375 x 251 x 392 mm
M1983CE/M1D83CE-GB 8/7/01 7:38 AM Page 27 ELECTRONICS September.
