Contents Microwave oven use Safety instructions How a microwave oven works Important safety instructions Setting the time General safety Checking that your oven is operating correctly Microwave operation precautions Setting the energy save mode Limited warranty Cooking/Reheating Product group definition Stopping the cooking Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical &...
Safety instructions Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. on the oven due to the possibility of ignition. WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven Do not use this appliance for other purposes than cooking.
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Safety instructions The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and removed. above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life...
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WARNING: When the appliance is operated in the combination CAUTION: The cooking process has to be supervised. A short mode, children should only use the oven under adult term cooking process has to be supervised continuously. supervision due to the temperatures generated. The door or the outer surface may get hot when the appliance During use the appliance becomes hot.
While the oven is operating, do not turn it off by unplugging the power cord. Do not insert fingers or foreign substances. If foreign substances enter the oven, unplug the power cord and contact a local Samsung service centre. Do not apply excessive pressure or impact to the oven.
Microwave oven precautions Microwave operation precautions Only use microwave-safe utensils. Do not use metallic containers, gold or silver Failure to observe the following safety precautions may result in harmful exposure trimmed dinnerware, skewers, etc. to microwave energy. Remove wire twist ties. Electric arcing may occur. •...
Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) Samsung will charge a repair fee for replacing an accessory or repairing a cosmetic defect if the damage to the unit or accessory was caused by the customer. Items (Applicable in countries with separate collection systems)
Installation Accessories Installation site Depending on the model that you have purchased, you are supplied with several • Select a flat, level surface accessories that can be used in a variety of ways. approximately 85 cm above the floor. The surface must support the weight of 01 Roller ring, to be placed in the centre of the microwave oven.
Use a soft cloth in soapy water to clean both the inner and outer sides qualified technician or a local Samsung service centre for technical assistance. of the microwave oven. Rinse and dry well. If you want to replace the light bulb, contact a local Samsung service centre. • Do not replace it yourself.
Microwave oven use How a microwave oven works Setting the time Your microwave oven has an inbuilt clock. When power is supplied, “:0”, “88:88” or Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves; the energy released enables food to be cooked or reheated without changing either the form or the “12:00”...
Checking that your oven is operating correctly Cooking/Reheating The following simple procedure enables you to check that your oven is working The following procedure explains how to cook or reheat food. correctly at all times. Open the oven door by pushing the large button in the ALWAYS check your cooking settings before leaving the oven unattended.
Microwave oven use Power levels Stopping the cooking You can choose among the power levels below. You can stop cooking at any time to check the food. Output To stop temporarily; Power level Open the door. GRILL Cooking stops. To resume cooking, close HIGH 800 W the door and press Start again.
Using the instant reheat/cook feature Instant reheat/cook settings The following table presents 6 Auto Reheat/Cook Programmes, quantities, standing With the Instant Reheat feature, the cooking time is set automatically. times and appropriate recommendations. You can adjust the number of servings by pressing the appropriate Instant Reheat button the required number of times.
The Pure Steamer is based on the principle of steam cooking, and is designed for 150 g (4-6 pcs.) Frozen Mini Quich/ fast, healthy cooking in your Samsung Microwave oven. Pizza 250 g (7-9 pcs.) This accessory is ideal for cooking rice, pasta, vegetables, etc. in record time, while Recommendations preserving their nutritional values.
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Defrosting Cooking time Food Serving Size Power levels Handling Place the frozen food in the steam bowl without the lid. The liquid will remain in (min.) the bottom of the pot and will not harm the food. Rice 250 g 800 W 15-18 Bowl + Lid...
Microwave oven use Using the Power Defrost feature Cooking time Food Serving Size Power levels Handling (min.) The Power Defrost feature enable you to defrost meat, poultry, fish and bread/ cake. The defrost time and power level are set automatically. Fruit Compote 250 g 600 W...
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Power Defrost settings Code/Food Portion Standing time Recommendations The following table presents the various Power Defrost programmes, quantities, 125-625 g 5-20 min. Put bread on a piece of kitchen 4. Bread/ standing times and appropriate recommendations. Cake paper and turn over, as soon Remove all kinds of package material before defrosting.
Microwave oven use Grilling Press the Start button. The oven light comes on and the The grill enables you to heat and brown food quickly, without using microwaves. turntable starts rotating. To this aim, a grill rack is supplied with your microwave oven. Cooking starts and when it has Preheat the grill to the required finished the oven beeps four times.
Combining microwaves and the grill Press the Start button. Combination cooking starts. When it You can also combine microwave cooking with the grill, to cook quickly and brown has finished. at the same time. The oven beeps four times. The end reminder signal will beep CAUTION 3 times (once every minute).
Microwave oven use Multistage cooking Press the Start button. The three modes [defrosting and Your microwave oven can be programmed to cook food up to three stages. cooking (I, II)] are selected one after the other. According to the defrosting NOTE mode that you have chosen, the oven •...
Choosing the accessories Safety-locking your microwave oven Your microwave oven is fitted with a special Child Safety programme, which Use microwave-safe recipients; do not enables the oven to be “locked” so that children or anyone unfamiliar with it use plastic containers, dishes, paper cups, cannot operate it accidentally.
Cookware guide To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate Microwave- the food, without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used. Cookware Comments safe Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware. If the cookware is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry.
Cooking guide Microwaves Cooking guide for frozen vegetables Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Cook covered for the minimum time - see Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by its water, table. Continue cooking to get the result you prefer. fat and sugar content.
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Cooking guide Cooking guide for rice and pasta Cooking guide for fresh vegetables Rice : Use a large glass pyrex bowl with lid - rice doubles in volume during Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30-45 ml cold water (2-3 tbsp.) for cooking.
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Reheating Standing time Food Portion Time (min.) (min.) Your microwave oven will reheat food in a fraction of the time that conventional ovens hobs normally take. Egg plants 250 g 3½-4 Use the power levels and reheating times in the following chart as a guide. The Instructions times in the chart consider liquids with a room temperature of about +18 to +20 °C Cut egg plants into small slices and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon...
Cooking guide Heating and standing times REMARK When reheating food for the first time, it is helpful to make a note of the time Baby food particularly needs to be checked carefully before serving to prevent taken – for future reference. burns.
Reheating liquids and food Standing time Food Portion Power Time (min.) Use the power levels and times in this table as a guide lines for reheating. (min.) Filled pasta 350 g 600 W Standing time Food Portion Power Time (min.) with sauce (min.) Instructions...
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Cooking guide For defrosting of frozen food with a temperature of about -18 to -20 °C, use the Standing time Food Portion Time (min.) following table as a guide. (min.) All frozen food should be defrosted using defrosting power level (180 W, Fruits Standing time Berries...
Grill Microwave + Grill The grill-heating element is located underneath the ceiling of the cavity. It This cooking mode combines the radiant heat that is coming from the grill with operates while the door is closed and the turntable is rotating. The turntable’s the speed of microwave cooking.
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Cooking guide Grill guide for frozen food 1st side time 2nd side time Fresh food Portion Power Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for grilling. (min.) (min.) Chicken 250 g 450 W + Grill 5-5½...
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1st side time 2nd side time 1st side time 2nd side time Fresh food Portion Power Fresh food Portion Power (min.) (min.) (min.) (min.) Toast hawaii 2 pcs (300 g) 450 W + Grill 3½-4 Pork steaks 250 g (2 pcs.) MW +Grill 300 W + Grill Grill only...
Cooking guide Special hints Cooking pudding Mix pudding powder with sugar and milk (500 ml) by following the manufacturers instructions and stir well. Use a suitable sized glass pyrex bowl with lid. Cook Melting butter covered for 6½ to 7½ minutes using 800 W. Put 50g butter into a small deep glass dish.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Cause Action If you have any of the problems listed below try the solutions given. The power turns off The microwave oven After cooking for an during operation. has been cooking for an extended period of time, Problem Cause Action...
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Action Problem Cause Action The microwave oven There is not sufficient There are intake/exhaust The interior light is The door has been left The interior light may exterior is too hot ventilation space for the outlets on the front and dim or does not turn open for a long time.
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Problem Cause Action Problem Cause Action Water drips. There may be water or Let the microwave oven Grill Steam emits steam in some cases cool and then wipe with a Smoke comes out During initial operation, This is not a malfunction, through a door depending on the food.
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Action Problem Cause Action The microwave The microwave oven If you open the door often, Microwave oven oven does not cook door is frequently opened the interior temperature The microwave oven The door is open. Close the door and try properly.
Technical specifications Memo SAMSUNG strives to improve its products at all times. Both the design specifications and these user instructions are thus subject to change without notice. By right of the common regulation 2/1984 (III.10) BKM-IpM. we as distributors testify, that the GE83X-P ovens of Samsung comply with the undermentioned technological parameters.
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Please be advised that the Samsung warranty does NOT cover service calls to explain product operation, correct improper installation, or perform normal cleaning or maintenance. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT 0333 000 0333 www.samsung.com/uk/support...
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