Contents Operations Important safety instructions Feature panel What you need to know about safety instructions Simple steps to start Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy Manual mode Important safety symbols and precautions Common settings California proposition 65 warning Sensor mode Grounding instructions Auto mode...
Important safety instructions Congratulations on your new Samsung microwave oven. This manual contains When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, important information on the installation, use and care of your appliance. Please including the following: take time to read this manual to take full advantage of your microwave oven’s many benefits and features.
Important safety instructions 14. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. (including the back of the oven). 21. Do not put paper products into the oven when you are operating it in the 15. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter. toaster mode.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 1. FCC Notice WARNING FCC STATEMENT: This appliance has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 18 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference WARNING in a residential installation.
Important safety instructions CRITICAL INSTALLATION WARNINGS WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. If your microwave oven is an over-the-range model, installation must be • Plug the power cord into a grounded 3 pronged outlet. Do not remove the third performed by a qualified technician or service company.
• Failing to do so may result in burns. • Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire. If the power plug or power cord is damaged, contact your nearest Samsung service center for a replacement or repair.
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• You may be exposed to electromagnetic waves. objects (such as containers, forks, etc.) or containers with golden or silver rims into • When the oven requires repair, contact your nearest Samsung service center. the microwave. If any foreign substance such as water enters the microwave, unplug it and contact •...
USAGE CAUTIONS Do not put your face or body close to the appliance while cooking or when opening the door just after cooking. • Take care that children do not come too close to the appliance. If the surface of the microwave is cracked, turn the microwave off. •...
Important safety instructions CRITICAL CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it. Place the oven on a flat level surface 33.5 inches (85 cm) above the floor. The Do not use benzene, thinner, or alcohol to clean the appliance. surface should be strong enough to safety bear the weight of the oven.
CLEANING THE TURNTABLE AND from the power outlet and contact your nearest Samsung service center. • Do not use the oven if it is damaged, in particular, if the door or door seals are ROLLER damaged.
The oven comes with different accessories that help you prepare different types of Make sure all parts and accessories are included in the product package. If you food. have a problem with the oven or accessories, contact a local Samsung customer center or your retailer. Oven at a glance...
Samsung service center for technical assistance. the oven. Rinse and dry well. • If you want to replace the light bulb, contact a local Samsung service center. To remove stubborn debris and bad smells from inside the oven Do not replace it yourself.
Before you start Energy saving Before you use the microwave for the first time, there is some basic information you should know. This information starts below. To reduce energy consumption when not using the oven, use the energy saving NOTE function of the oven.
Door Auto Lock To open the door When Door Auto Lock function is on, the door will be locked automatically for Touch Door Unlock to open the door. safety reasons. 1. Touch Door Unlock. 2. Press Push Button Door Opener. NOTE (US model only) •...
Before you start Sound On/Off 3. Insert the following tool into the forced open hole and press it. You can mute or unmute the sounds (beeps Required tool for service. or melody) made by the oven. Use the commercial tools less than 2 mm •...
About microwave energy Cookware for microwaving Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves. The magnetron built into Cookware used for Microwave Mode must allow microwaves to pass through the oven generates microwaves which cook or reheat food without deforming or and penetrate food. Metals such as stainless steel, aluminum, and copper reflect discolouring it.
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Before you start Material Microwave-safe Description Material Microwave-safe Description Use thermoplastic containers Polystyrene Overheating may cause these cups or only. Some plastics may to melt. Containers containers warp or discolour at high Fast-food temperatures. Paper bags or packaging These may catch fire. Plastic newspaper Use to maintain moisture...
Operations Feature panel Simple steps to start The front panel comes in a wide range of materials and colors. For improved To cook food quality, the actual appearance of the oven is subject to change without notice. 1. Put the food in a microwave-safe container, and then put the container in Sensor Cook the center of the turntable.
Operations To defrost frozen food Manual mode 1. Put the frozen food in a microwave-safe Microwave container, and then put the container in the center of the turntable. This is the basic function of this microwave oven. The power level is set to High by 2.
Common settings Power level Select the cooking time, and then choose the power level before touching the START button. Cooking time 1. Touch Power Level. Follow these steps to set or change the cooking time. By default, the power level is 2.
Operations Sensor mode 2. Select a category by touching Popcorn, Potato, Pizza, Veggies, Beverage, or Reheat. Sensor Cook 3. Touch the selected button again or the For inexperienced cooks, the oven offers a total of 9 Sensor Cook programs in number buttons to select a specific 6 different categories.
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Sensor cook guide Code/Food Serving size Instructions The following table presents auto programs for cooking, roasting, and baking. 1 to 4 Place the food in a microwave- 1. Fresh The table contains food quantities, weight ranges, and appropriate Vegetables servings safe ceramic, glass, or plastic dish recommendations.
Operations Auto mode Code/Food Serving size Instructions Use only precooked, refrigerated foods. Cover the plate with Snack/Kids Meals vented plastic wrap or waxed The Snack/Kids Meals feature has 9 pre-programmed cooking times. You do not paper tucked under the plate. need to set either cooking times or the power level.
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Snack/Kids Meals guide Code Food Serving size Instructions The following table lists auto programs for heating snack foods. The table contains Place a paper towel on a plate and food quantities, weight ranges, and appropriate recommendations. arrange the nuggets in a spoke-like fashion on the paper towel.
Operations Convenience Defrost guide The following table lists auto programs for defrosting food. The table contains food quantities, weight ranges, and appropriate recommendations. Defrost Code Food Serving size (lb) Instructions Use to defrost frozen meat, poultry, fish, or bread. The operating time and power level will be adjusted according to the selected program.
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Soften/Melt Code Food Serving size (lb) Instructions This is useful to soften or melt soft food or confections such as butter, chocolate, Put bread on a piece of kitchen paper and and sugar. turn over as soon as the oven beeps. 1.
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Operations Soften/Melt guide Keep Warm The following table lists auto programs for softening or melting specific kinds If you want to keep cooked foods warm until serving, use this function. The of food. The table contains food quantities, weight ranges, and appropriate operating time and power level will be adjusted according to the selected program.
Cooking Smart Deodorization We provide these cooking guides to help you make the most out of this oven. Experience our cooking know-how to add convenience and richness to your life. Deodorization helps remove bad smells from inside the oven after cooking. The default time is 5 minutes.
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Cooking Smart Fresh vegetables Food Serving size (oz) Power (%) Time (min.) • Use a suitable glass Pyrex container with a lid. 9 (250 g) 4 - 4 ½ • Cut ingredients so that pieces are as small as possible to reduce the cooking Leeks Cut leeks into thick slices.
Rice and pasta Reheating guide Rice • Use a large-sized glass Pyrex container with a lid. Note that rice doubles in General volume during cooking. This reheating guide is based on the following standards: That the temperature of Pasta liquid at room temperature is between 64.4 °F and 68 °F (18 °C and 20 °C) and that •...
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Cooking Smart Special care for baby food Food Serving size Power (%) Time (min.) To prevent accidents such as burns, special care must be taken with baby food 12.3 oz (350 g) 4 - 5 before serving. Make sure to strictly follow this reheating guide for baby food. Put filled pasta (e.g.
Defrosting guide Food Food Serving size Power (%) Time (min.) Berries 10.6 oz (300 g) 6 - 7 This defrosting guide is based on the following standard: That frozen food has an internal temperature between 0 °F and -4 °F (-18 °C and -20 °C). The standing time Fruit Spread fruit on a flat, round glass dish (with a large diameter).
If a problem persists, or if an information code keeps Put 1.3 lb (600 g) fruit (for example mixed berries) in a suitably sized glass pyrex appearing on the display, contact a local Samsung service center. bowl with lid. Add 10.6 oz (300 g) preserving sugar and stir well.
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Problem Cause Action Problem Cause Action The user has opened After turning over the food, There are intake/exhaust outlets The oven stops the door to turn food touch the START button again to on the front and rear of the while in operation.
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Action Problem Cause Action To test the oven, put one cup The interior light may of water in a microwave-safe automatically turn off when the The door has been left container, put the container Eco function operates. Close and open for a long time.
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NOTE functions in use. If the above guidelines do not enable you to solve the problem, then contact your To ventilate the local SAMSUNG customer service center. oven, the cooling fan Cooking is finished, Please have the following information ready:...
44.1 lbs. C-10 and then contact a local Samsung The GAS Sensor is Standby mode entry time 30 sec. service center. shorted. NOTE If the suggested solution does not solve the problem, contact your local SAMSUNG Service Center. 38 English...
SAMSUNG authorized servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or required to bring the product to a SAMSUNG Visits by an authorized servicer to explain product functions, maintenance or authorized service center for service.
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AS PROVIDED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT Parts that SAMSUNG has determined can be replaced by the user may be sent to LIMITED TO TIME WAY FROM WORK, HOTELS AND/OR RESTAURANT MEALS, the customer for installation.
Samsung will charge a repair fee for replacing an accessory or repairing a cosmetic delivery and installation; applications and uses for which this product was not defect if the damage to the unit and/or damage to or loss of the accessory was intended;...
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CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST SAMSUNG BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE.
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