How A Microwave Oven Works; Checking That Your Oven Is Operating Correctly; What To Do If You Are In Doubt Or Have Aproblem - Samsung MC455THRCSR Owner's Instructions Manual

7. When the right time is displayed, press the Multi
Function Selector Dial to start the clock.
Result: The time is displayed whenever you are
not using the microwave oven.

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.
You can use your microwave oven to:
• Defrost
• Reheat
• Cook
Cooking principle.
1. The microwaves generated by the magnetron
reflected at cavity and are distributed uniformly as
the food rotates on the turntable. The food is thus
cooked evenly.
2. The microwaves are absorbed by the food up to
a depth of about 1 inch (2.5 cm). Cooking then
continues as the heat is dissipated within the food.
3. Cooking times vary according to the container used
and the properties of the food:
• Quantity and density
• Water content
• Initial temperature (refrigerated or not)
As the centre of the food is cooked by heat dissipation, cooking
continues even when you have taken the food out of the oven.
Standing times specified in recipes and in this booklet must therefore
be respected to ensure:
• Even cooking of the food right to the centre
• The same temperature throughout the food
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CHECKING THAT YOUR OVEN IS OPERATING
CORRECTLY
The following simple procedure enables you to check that your oven is
working correctly at all times. If you are in doubt, refer to the section entitled
"What to do if you are in doubt or have a problem" on the page.
The oven must be plugged into an appropriate wall socket. The
turntable must be in position in the oven. If a power level other than the
maximum (100 % - 900 W) is used, the water takes longer to boil.
Open the oven door by pulling the handle on the right side of the door.
Place a glass of water on the turntable. Close the door.
Press the Start / +30s button and set the time to 4
or 5 minutes, by pressing the Start / +30s button the
appropriate number of times.
Result: The oven heats the water for 4 or 5
minutes.
The water should then be boiling.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT OR HAVE A
PROBLEM
Becoming familiar with a new appliance always takes a little time. If you
have any of the problems listed below, try the solutions given. They may
save you the time and inconvenience of an unnecessary service call.
The following are normal occurrences.
• Condensation inside the oven.
• Air flow around the door and outer casing.
• Light reflection around the door and outer casing.
• Steam escaping from around the door or vents.
The food is not cooked at all.
• Have you set the timer correctly and pressed the Start / +30s button?
• Is the door closed?
• Have you overloaded the electric circuit and caused a fuse to blow or a
breaker to be triggered.
The food is either overcooked or undercooked.
• Was the appropriate cooking length set for the type of food?
• Was an appropriate power level chosen?
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