Preparation Contents Wi-Fi MODEL Safety instructions Important safety instructions Connecting SmartThings General safety 1. Launch the QR Code Reader app to scan the QR image attached to the Microwave operation precautions product. Limited warranty 2. When the SmartThings app is running, tap ‘Add’ to connect the Installation SmartThings app to the product.
Safety instructions Using the Deodorization features IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Using the Child Lock features READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Switching the beeper off WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven Cookware guide must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent Cooking guide person.
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Safety instructions • bed and breakfast type environments. Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. heated in microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended.
Do not insert fingers or foreign substances. If foreign substances enter the oven, manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in unplug the power cord and contact a local Samsung service centre. order to avoid a hazard. This oven should be positioned proper Do not apply excessive pressure or impact to the oven.
Safety instructions Do not store flammable materials in the oven. Because alcohol vapours can contact Stir liquids halfway during heating or after heating ends and allow the liquid stand hot parts of the oven, use caution when heating food or drinks containing alcohol. at least 20 seconds after heating to prevent eruptive boiling.
Accessories Depending on the model that you have purchased, you are supplied with several Samsung will charge a repair fee for replacing an accessory or repairing a cosmetic accessories that can be used in a variety of ways. defect if the damage to the unit or accessory was caused by the customer. Items...
Installation Maintenance Installation site Cleaning Clean the microwave oven regularly to prevent impurities from building up on or • Select a flat, level surface inside the microwave oven. Also pay special attention to the door, door sealing, approximately 85 cm above the floor. and turntable and roller ring (applicable models only).
If you encounter a problem with hinges, sealing, and/or the door, contact a qualified technician or a local Samsung service centre for technical assistance. • If you want to replace the light bulb, contact a local Samsung service centre. Do not replace it yourself. •...
Microwave oven features Microwave oven use Control panel How a microwave oven works Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves; the energy released 01 Display enables food to be cooked or reheated without changing either the form or the 02 Home Dessert colour.
Checking that your oven is operating correctly Setting the time The following simple procedure enables you to check that your oven is When power is supplied, “88:88” and then “12:00” is automatically displayed on working correctly at all times. If you are in doubt, refer to the section entitled the display.
Microwave oven use Cooking/Reheating Power levels and time variations The following procedure explains how to cook or reheat food. The power level function enables you to adapt the amount of energy dissipated and thus the time required to cook or reheat your food, according to its type and CAUTION quantity.
Adjusting the cooking time Stopping the cooking You can increase the cooking time by pressing the Start/+30s button once for each You can stop cooking at any time so that you can: 30 seconds to be added. • Check the food •...
Microwave oven use Using Home Dessert The following table presents quantities and appropriate instructions about 10 pre-programmed cooking options. Home Dessert has 10 pre-programmed cook settings. You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. CAUTION Use oven gloves when taking out food.
Using the Auto Cook features The following table presents quantities and appropriate instructions about 30 pre-programmed cooking options. This is composed of Vegetable & Grain and The Auto Cook features has 30 pre-programmed cooking times. You do not need to Poultry &...
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Microwave oven use Serving Code Food Serving Size Instructions Code Food Instructions Size Pasta/Soup 200-250 g Pour into a deep ceramic soup plate Peeled 250 g Wash and peel the potatoes and cut into or bowl and cover during heating 400-450 g Potatoes a similar size.
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3. Snack Serving Code Food Instructions Size Code Food Serving Size Instructions 2-11 Turkey Breasts 300 g Rinse pieces and put on a ceramic plate. Frozen Chicken 150-200 g Use precooked, frozen chicken Cover with microwave cling film. Pierce wings wings.
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Microwave oven use 4. Soften/Melt Code Food Serving Size Instructions Quiche (Chilled) 600 g This program is suitable for Code Food Serving Instructions refrigerated quiche. Remove a Size (g) package and put on the dish. Melt Butter Cut butter into 3 or 4 pieces and Place on turntable in oven.
Using the Power Defrost features The following table presents the various Power Defrost programmes, quantities and appropriate instructions. The Power Defrost features enable you to defrost meat, poultry, fish, bread and Remove all kind of package material before defrosting. Place meat, poultry, fish cake.
Microwave oven use Using Keep Warm features Using the Deodorization features The Keep Warm feature keeps food hot until it’s served. Use this function to keep Use this features after cooking odorous food or when there is a lot of smoke in the food warm until ready to serve.
Cookware guide To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate Using the Child Lock features the food, without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used. Your microwave oven is fitted with a special child lock programme, which enables Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware.
Cookware guide Cooking guide Microwaves Microwave- Cookware Comments safe Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by its water, fat and sugar content. • Fine glassware Can be used to warm foods or liquids. ✓ Delicate glass may break or crack if The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly.
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Cooking guide for frozen vegetables Cooking guide for fresh vegetables Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30-45 ml cold water (2-3 tbsp.) for Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Cook covered for the minimum time – see every 250 g unless another water quantity is recommended –...
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Cooking guide Cooking guide for rice and pasta Food Serving Size (g) Power (W) Time (min.) Rice: Use a large glass pyrex bowl with lid – rice doubles in volume during Eggplants 1000 3½-4 cooking. Cook covered. After the cooking time is over, stir before standing time and salt or add herbs and butter.
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Reheating Reheating liquids Your microwave oven will reheat food in a fraction of the time that conventional Always allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the microwave oven ovens and hobs normally take. has been switched off to allow the temperature to even out. Stir during heating, if Use the power levels and reheating times in the following chart as a guide.
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Cooking guide Reheating liquids and food Food Serving Size Power (W) Time (min.) Use the power levels and times in this table as a guide lines for reheating. Pasta with 350 g 3½-4½ Sauce (Chilled) Food Serving Size Power (W) Time (min.) Instructions Put pasta (e.g.
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Reheating baby food and milk Defrosting Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for reheating. 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 Food Serving Size Power (W)
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Cooking guide Tips and tricks Food Serving Size Power (W) Time (min.) Poultry Melting crystallized honey Chicken Pieces 500 g (2 pcs.) 14-15 Put 20 g crystallized honey into a small deep glass dish. Heat for 20-30 seconds Whole Chicken 1200 g 32-34 using 300 W, until honey is melted.
Troubleshooting and information code Troubleshooting Problem Cause Action If you have any of the problems listed below try the solutions given. The power The microwave oven After cooking for an turns off during has been cooking for an extended period of time, let Problem Cause Action...
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Troubleshooting and information code Problem Cause Action Problem Cause Action The door cannot Food residue is stuck Clean the microwave oven There are sparks Metal containers are used Do not use metal containers. be opened between the door and and then open the door. during cooking.
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