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Code No.: DE68-02399K

MICROWAVE OVEN

Owner’s Instructions and Cooking Guide

PG83

Quick Look-up Guide .................................................................. 2

Oven............................................................................................ 3

Accessories ................................................................................. 3

Control Panel .............................................................................. 4

Using this Instruction Booklet...................................................... 4

Safety Precautions ...................................................................... 5

Installing Your Microwave oven .................................................. 7

Setting the Time .......................................................................... 7

What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem .................... 8

Choosing the Heating Element Position(Upper Heater) ............. 8

Choosing the Heating Element Position(Lower Heater) ............. 9

Cooking / Reheating.................................................................... 9

Power Levels............................................................................. 10

Stopping the Cooking................................................................ 10

Adjusting the Cooking Time ...................................................... 10

Using the Auto Reheat Feature................................................. 11

Using the Auto Defrost Feature................................................. 12

Auto Defrost Settings ................................................................ 12

Choosing the Accessories......................................................... 13

Top Grilling ................................................................................ 13

Super Grilling............................................................................. 14

Combining Microwaves and the Top Grill ................................. 15

Combining Microwaves and the Super Grill.............................. 16

Using the Super Grill Auto Cook Features................................ 17

Using the Super Grill Auto Reheat Features............................. 18

Using the Deodorization Feature .............................................. 19

Switching the Beeper Off .......................................................... 20

Safety-Locking Your Microwave Oven...................................... 20

Cookware Guide ....................................................................... 21

Cooking Guide .......................................................................... 22

Cleaning Your Microwave Oven ............................................... 31

Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven........................... 32

Technical Specifications............................................................ 32

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wn_Z{sTWYZ``rluUGGwGXGGt SGm GXZSGYWW]GGZaX\Gwt MICROWAVE OVEN Owner’s Instructions and Cooking Guide PG83 Code No.: DE68-02399K Quick Look-up Guide .................................................................. 2 Oven............................................................................................ 3 Accessories ................................................................................. 3 Control Panel ................................................................
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wn_Z{sTWYZ``rluUGGwGYGGt SGm GXZSGYWW]GGZaX\Gwt Quick Look-up Guide EN If you want to cook some food If you want to top grill some food 1. Place the food in the oven. Select the power level by pressing the more times. 1. Preheat the grill to the required temperature, by pressing the , time settng(10min, 1min and 10s) and button. button once or 2. Select the cooking time by pressing the 10min. 1min or 10s button as required. 2. Place the food on the rack in the oven.
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wn_Z{sTWYZ``rluUGGwGZGGt SGm GXZSGYWW]GGZaX\Gwt Oven Accessories VENTILATION HOLES HANDLE Depending on the model that you have purchased, you are supplied with several accessories that can be used in a variety of ways. DISPLAY UPPER HEATER DOOR 1. Coupler, already placed over the motor shaft in the base of the oven. Purpose The coupler rotates the turntable. LIGHT CONTROL PANEL 2. Roller ring, to be placed in the centre of the oven. Purpose The roller ring supports the turntable.
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wn_Z{sTWYZ``rluUGGwG[GGt SGm GXZSGYWW]GGZaX\Gwt Control Panel Using this Instruction Booklet You have just purchased a SAMSUNG microwave oven.
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wn_Z{sTWYZ``rluUGGwG\GGt SGm GXZSGYWW]GGZaX\Gwt Using this Instruction Booklet (continued) Safety Precautions PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Important Safety Instructions. Read Carefully and keep for future reference. Failure to observe the following safety precautions may result in harmful exposure to microwave energy.
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wn_Z{sTWYZ``rluUGGwG]GGt SGm GXZSGYWW]GGZaX\Gwt Safety Precautions (continued) EN 8. 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 13. You may notice a “Clicking” sound during operation(especially when the oven is in defrosting).
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wn_Z{sTWYZ``rluUGGwG^GGt SGm GXZSGYWW]GGZaX\Gwt Installing Your Microwave oven Setting the Time 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.
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wn_Z{sTWYZ``rluUGGwG_GGt SGm GXZSGYWW]GGZaX\Gwt What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem Choosing the Heating Element Position(Upper Heater) If you have any of the problems listed below try the solutions given. The heating element is used when top grilling. It can be placed in one of two positions: • Horizontal position for top grilling or combined microwave + top grill cooking EN ◆ This is normal.
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wn_Z{sTWYZ``rluUGGwG`GGt SGm GXZSGYWW]GGZaX\Gwt Choosing the Heating Element Position(Lower Heater) Cooking / Reheating The following procedure explains how to cook or reheat food. ALWAYS check your cooking settings before leaving the oven unattended. The heating element is used when Super grilling. It can be placed in one of two positions: • Horizontal position for Super grilling or combined microwave +super grill cooking • Vertical position for microwave cooking.
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wn_Z{sTWYZ``rluUGGwGXWGGt SGm GXZSGYWW]GGZaX\Gwt EN Power Levels Stopping the Cooking You can choose among the power levels below. You can stop cooking at any time to check the food. 1. To stop temporarily; Open the door. Result : Cooking stops. To resume cooking, close the door and press again.
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wn_Z{sTWYZ``rluUGGwGXXGGt SGm GXZSGYWW]GGZaX\Gwt Using the Auto Reheat Feature With the Auto Reheat feature, the cooking time is set automatically. You can adjust the number of servings by pressing the appropriate Auto Reheat button the required number of times. The following table presents 3 Auto Reheat Programmes and the quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. First, select the position of heating elements and place the food in the center of the turntable.
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wn_Z{sTWYZ``rluUGGwGXYGGt SGm GXZSGYWW]GGZaX\Gwt EN Using the Auto Defrost Feature Auto Defrost Settings The Auto Defrost feature enables you to defrost meat, poultry or fish. The defrost time and power level are set automatically. You simply select the programme and the weight. The following table presents the various Auto Defrost programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. ✉ Remove all kinds of package material before defrosting.
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wn_Z{sTWYZ``rluUGGwGXZGGt SGm GXZSGYWW]GGZaX\Gwt Choosing the Accessories Top Grilling Use microwave-safe recipients; do not use plastic containers, dishes, paper cups, towels, etc. The top grill enables you to heat and brown food quickly, without EN using microwaves. To this aim, a grill rack(metal rack) is supplied with your microwave oven. If you wish to select the combined cooking mode (grill and microwave), use only dishes that are microwave-safe and oven-proof.
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wn_Z{sTWYZ``rluUGGwGX[GGt SGm GXZSGYWW]GGZaX\Gwt Super Grilling EN The super grill enables you to heat and brown food very quickly, without using microwaves. To this aim, a grill rack(metal rack) is supplied with your microwave oven. ✉ ✉ 6. Press the Result : The grill-heating elements are located underneath the ceiling and at the back of the cavity. They operate while the door is closed and the turntable is rotating. The turntable's rotation makes the food brown more evenly.
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wn_Z{sTWYZ``rluUGGwGX\GGt SGm GXZSGYWW]GGZaX\Gwt Combining Microwaves and the Top Grill This cooking mode combines the radiant heat that is coming from the grill with the speed of microwave cooking. It operates only while the door is closed and the turntable is rotating. Due to the rotation of the turntable, the food browns evenly on top side. 5.
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wn_Z{sTWYZ``rluUGGwGX]GGt SGm GXZSGYWW]GGZaX\Gwt Combining Microwaves and the Super Grill EN 5. Set the cooking time by pressing the 10min, 1min and 10s buttons. The maximum cooking time is 60 minutes. This cooking mode combines the radiant heat that is coming from the grill with the speed of microwave cooking. It operates only while the door is closed and the turntable is rotating. Due to the rotation of the turntable, the food browns on top side and bottom side.
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wn_Z{sTWYZ``rluUGGwGX^GGt SGm GXZSGYWW]GGZaX\Gwt Using the Super Grill Auto Cook Features With the super grill auto cook feature, the cooking time is set automatically. You can adjust the munber of serving by pressing the oppropriate super grill auto cook button the required number of times. The following table presents the various Super Grill Auto Programmes EN for Roast Meat, Roast Poultry and Roast Fish and the quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations.
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wn_Z{sTWYZ``rluUGGwGX_GGt SGm GXZSGYWW]GGZaX\Gwt Using the Super Grill Auto Cook Features (continued) Using the Super Grill Auto Reheat Features With the super grill auto reheat feature, the cooking time is set automatically. You can adjust the munber of serving by pressing the appropriate super grill auto reheat button the required number of times. EN Icon Code Food Serving Size Standing Recommendations Time 1 Roast Fish 300 g (1pc) 600 g (2pcs) 3-4 min.
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wn_Z{sTWYZ``rluUGGwGX`GGt SGm GXZSGYWW]GGZaX\Gwt Using the Super Grill Auto Reheat Features (continued) Using the Deodorization Feature Use this feature after cooking odorous food or when there is a lot of smoke in the oven interior. The following table presents the Super Grill Auto Programmes for Toast Hawaii and Frozen Pizza and the quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. First clean the oven interior.
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wn_Z{sTWYZ``rluUGGwGYWGGt SGm GXZSGYWW]GGZaX\Gwt EN Switching the Beeper Off Safety-Locking Your Microwave Oven You can switch the beeper off whenever you want. Your microwave oven is fitted with a special Child Safety programme, which enables the oven to be “locked” so that children or anyone unfamiliar with it cannot operate it accidentally. 1. Press the Result : and buttons at the same time. The oven will not beep each time you press a button. The oven can be locked at any time.
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wn_Z{sTWYZ``rluUGGwGYXGGt SGm GXZSGYWW]GGZaX\Gwt 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. Paper • Plates, cups, napkins and Kitchen paper • Recycled paper Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware. If the cookware is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry.
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wn_Z{sTWYZ``rluUGGwGYYGGt SGm GXZSGYWW]GGZaX\Gwt Cooking Guide EN MICROWAVES Food 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.
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wn_Z{sTWYZ``rluUGGwGYZGGt SGm GXZSGYWW]GGZaX\Gwt Cooking Guide (continued) Cooking Cooking Guide for fresh vegetables Food 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.
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wn_Z{sTWYZ``rluUGGwGY[GGt SGm GXZSGYWW]GGZaX\Gwt Cooking Guide (continued) EN REHEATING REHEATING LIQUIDS 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.
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wn_Z{sTWYZ``rluUGGwGY\GGt SGm GXZSGYWW]GGZaX\Gwt Cooking Guide (continued) Reheating Baby Food and Milk Reheating Liquids and Food Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for reheating. Use the power levels and times in this table as a guide lines for reheating. Food Food Portion Power 30sec. Standing Instructions Time (min.) Baby food (vegetables + meat) 190g Baby porridge (grain + milk + fruit) 190g 600W 20sec. 2-3 Empty into ceramic deep plate.
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wn_Z{sTWYZ``rluUGGwGY]GGt SGm GXZSGYWW]GGZaX\Gwt Cooking Guide (continued) EN DEFROSTING All frozen food should be defrosted using defrosting power level (180 W, 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. Food Frozen poultry must be thoroughly thawed before cooking.
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wn_Z{sTWYZ``rluUGGwGY^GGt SGm GXZSGYWW]GGZaX\Gwt Cooking Guide (continued) SUPER GRILL TOP GRILL The grill-heating elements are located underneath the ceiling and at the back of the cavity. They operate while the door is closed and the turntable is rotating. The turntable's rotation makes the food brown more evenly. Before using super grill modes make sure that both heating-elements are in horizontal position.
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wn_Z{sTWYZ``rluUGGwGY_GGt SGm GXZSGYWW]GGZaX\Gwt Cooking Guide (continued) EN Super Grill Guide for toasts, pastries and vegetables Food Before using the Super Grill modes make sure that both heaters are in horizontal position. Use the super levels and times in this table as guide lines for grilling. Use oven gloves while taking out food. Do not touch the hot heaters directly after grilling. Food Portion Preheating Power Time Time(min.) (min.
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wn_Z{sTWYZ``rluUGGwGY`GGt SGm GXZSGYWW]GGZaX\Gwt Cooking Guide (continued) Super Grill Guide for meat, poultry and fish Fresh Food Before using the Super Grill modes make sure that both heaters are in horizontal position. Use the super levels and times in this table as guide lines for grilling. Use oven gloves while taking out food. Do not touch the hot heaters directly after grilling.
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wn_Z{sTWYZ``rluUGGwGZWGGt SGm GXZSGYWW]GGZaX\Gwt Cooking Guide (continued) EN Super Grill Guide for Frozen Food Grill Guide for Top Grill Before using the Super Grill modes make sure that both heaters are in horizontal position. Use the super levels and times in this table as guide lines for grilling. Use oven gloves while taking out food. Do not touch the hot heaters directly after grilling. Preheat the grill with the grill-function for 3 minutes.
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wn_Z{sTWYZ``rluUGGwGZXGGt SGm GXZSGYWW]GGZaX\Gwt Cooking Guide (continued) 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: 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.
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wn_Z{sTWYZ``rluUGGwGZYGGt SGm GXZSGYWW]GGZaX\Gwt EN Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven Technical Specifications 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.