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- Page 1 AMW83E-SB AMW83E-WB Microwave Oven user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register AMW83E-SB_XTC-03676C_EN.indd 1 2010-04-30 2:40:42...
- Page 2 safety WARNING NOTE PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY: Failure to observe the following safety precautions may result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. A. Under no circumstances should any attempt be made to operate the oven with the door open or to tamper with the safety interlocks (door latches) or to insert anything into the safety interlock holes.
- Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Before cooking food or liquids in your microwave oven, please check that the following safety precautions are taken. Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. 1. DO NOT use any metallic cookware in the microwave oven: • Metallic containers • Dinnerware with gold or silver trimmings • Skewers, forks, etc.
- Page 4 • Stir during heating, if necessary, and ALWAYS stir after heating. • Take care when handling the container after heating. You may burn yourself if the container is too hot. • A risk of delayed eruptive boiling exists. • In the event of scalding, follow these FIRST AID instructions: • Immerse the scalded area in cold water for at least 10 minutes.
- Page 5 WARNING Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. WARNING Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
contents YOuR NEW mICROWAVE OVEN Checking Parts Warranty and Service Information Setting Up Your Microwave Oven Control Panel Buttons OPERATION Setting the Clock Using the power saving Button Using the Instant Cook Buttons Using the +30 Sec. Button Defrosting Automatically Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels One-stage Cooking Multi-stage Cooking Using the More/Less Buttons Setting the child protection lock COOkING INSTRuCTIONS Cooking Utensils Testing Utensils Cooking Techniques General Tips Auto Defrosting Guide Cooking Guide Recipes COOkWARE GuIDE APPENDIx Troubleshooting Guide Care and Cleaning Specifications 6_ contents... -
Page 7: Your New Microwave Oven
your new microwave oven Place the oven on a flat, level surface that strong enough to safely bear the weight of the oven. 1. When you install your oven, make sure there is 20cm above adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least 10 10cm behind cm (4 inches) of space behind, and on the sides of the oven and 20 cm (8 inches) of space above. 10cm of the side 2. -
Page 8: Checking Parts
WArrAnty And SErvicE inforMAtion To help us better serve you, please complete the enclosed registration card and promptly return it by mail. If the registration card is missing. you can call Samsung Hotline at the following numbers: 1-800-10-SAmSuNG(726-7864) for PLDT... -
Page 9: Setting Up Your Microwave Oven
SEtting uP your MicroWAvE ovEn 1. Place the oven on a flat, sturdy surface and plug the cord into a grounded outlet. Once plugged in, the display on your oven will show: If oven left untouched for about 10 seconds, display will show : Make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least four inches of space behind, above, and to the side of the oven. 2. -
Page 10: Control Panel Buttons
control PAnEl ButtonS • See next page for more information. 10_ your new microwave oven AMW83E-SB_XTC-03676C_EN.indd 10 2010-04-30 2:40:46... - Page 11 +30 Sec. Press once for every 30 secs of cooking at high power. (p. 14) After that press Start button to operate the oven. Instant Cook Buttons (p. 12) Instant settings to cook popular foods. Auto Defrost (p. 14) Sets weight of food to be defrosted.- Number Buttons Set cooking times or amounts and power levels other than high. Power Level (p. 15) Press this pad to set power level other than high.
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Page 12: Operation
operation SEtting thE clock 1. Press the Clock button. The display will show: 2. Use the Number buttons to enter the current time. You must On Lock Demo press at least three numbers to set the clock. If the current time is 5:00 enter 5,0,0. - Page 13 instant cook chart Item Weight Remarks Popcorn • Use one microwave-only bag of popcorn. 3.5 oz • Use caution when removing and opening hot bag 3.0-3.5 oz from oven. 1 EA • Prick each potato several times with fork. Potato • Place on turntable in spoke-like fashion. 2 EA 3 EA • Remove from oven, wrap in foil and let stand 3-5 4 EA min.
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Page 14: Using The +30 Sec. Button
uSing thE +30 SEc. Button This button offers a convenient way to heat food in 30 seconds increments at the High power level. 1. Press the +30 Sec. button once for each 30 seconds you wish to cook the food. For example, press it twice for one minute. -
Page 15: Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels
SEtting cooking tiMES & PoWEr lEvElS Your microwave allows you to set up to two different stages of cooking, each with its own time length and power level. The power level lets you control the heating intensity from Warm (1) to High (0). onE-StAgE cooking For simple one-stage cooking, you only need to set a cooking time. The power level is automatically set at High. -
Page 16: Multi-Stage Cooking
Multi-StAgE cooking Some recipes require different stages of cooking at different temperatures. You can set multiple stages of cooking with your microwave. 1. Follow steps 1 and 2 in the “One-Stage Cooking” section on this page. When entering more than one cooking stage, the Power Level button must be pressed before the second cooking stage can be entered. To set the power level at High for a stage of cooking, press the Power Level button twice. -
Page 17: Cooking Instructions
cooking Instructions cooking utEnSilS recommended use • Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes - Use for heating or cooking. • microwave grilling dish - Use to grill the exterior of small items such as steaks, chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions provided with your grilling dish. • microwavable plastic wrap - Use to retain steam. -
Page 18: Testing Utensils
not recommended • Glass jars and bottles - Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave, and can shatter. • Paper bags - These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn bags that are designed for microwave use. • Styrofoam plates and cups - These can melt and leave an unhealthy residue on food. -
Page 19: Cooking Techniques
cooking tEchniquES Stirring Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly. Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats more quickly, so stir from the outside to the center. The oven will turn off when you open the door to stir your food. -
Page 20: General Tips
gEnErAl tiPS • Dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to heat than lighter foods. Foods with a delicate texture should be heated at a low power level to avoid becoming tough. • Altitude and the type of cookware you are using can affect cooking time. When using a new recipe, use the minimum cooking time and check the food occasionally to prevent overcooking. -
Page 21: Auto Defrosting Guide
Auto dEfroSting guidE • Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food. Food Standard Amount Procedure roast 2.5-6.0 lbs. Start with the food placed fat side down. After Beef, Pork. each stage, turn the food over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil. -
Page 22: Cooking Guide
cooking guidE guidE for cooking Meat in your Microwave • Place meat on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. • Start meat fat-side down. Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips or thin meat areas. • Check the temperature in several places before letting the meat stand the recommended time. • The following temperatures are removal temperatures. The temperature of the food will rise during the standing time. - Page 23 guide for cooking Seafood in your Microwave • Cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork. • Place fish on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. • Use a tight cover to steam fish. A lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel provides less steaming. • Do not overcook fish; check it at minimum cooking time. Food Cook Time/Power Level Directions...
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Page 24: Recipes
rEciPES Beef and Barley Stew 1½ lbs. beef stew cubes, cut into ½-inch pieces ½ cup chopped onion 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce 1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) beef broth 2 medium carrots, cut into ½-inch (12.7mm) slices (about 1 cup) ½ cup barley 1 bay leaf ¼ tsp. pepper 1 pkg. (9-10 oz.) frozen peas, thawed 1. In a 2-quart casserole, combine beef, onion, flour, and Worcestershire; mix well. Cover with lid. Cook at High for 6 to 8 minutes until beef is no longer pink, stirring once. 2. Stir in beef broth, carrots, barley, bay leaf, and pepper. Cover with lid. Cook at Medium for 1 to 1½ hours until carrots and beef are tender, stirring 2 to 3 times. - Page 25 Warm Potato Salad 2 lbs. small red potatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces 4 slices bacon (uncooked), cut into ½-inch pieces ¼ cup chopped onion 2 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. flour ½ tsp. celery seed tsp. pepper 2½ Tbs. apple cider vinegar 1. In a 2-quart casserole, combine potatoes and ¼ cup water. Cover with lid. Cook at High until potatoes are tender (7-10 min.); stir twice. Drain and set aside to cool slightly. 2. In a medium bowl, cook bacon at High until crisp (2½-3½ min.); stir once. Place bacon on a paper towel. Reserve 1 Tbs. drippings. 3. Combine drippings and onion. Cover with plastic wrap; turn back a corner to vent steam. Cook at High until tender (1½-2½ min.); stir once.
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Page 26: Cookware Guide
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.Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware. If the cookware is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry.The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven. - Page 27 Cookware microwave- Comments Safe Paper • Plates, cups, napkins and For short cooking times and warming. Also Kitchen paper to absorb excess moisture. • Recycled paper May cause arcing. Plastic • Containers Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic. Some other plastics may warp or discolour at high temperatures. Do not use Melamine plastic. • Cling film Can be used to retain moisture.
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Page 28: Appendix
appendix trouBlEShooting guidE Before you call a repair person for your oven, check this list of possible problems and solutions. neither the oven’s display nor the oven operate. • Properly insert the plug into a grounded outlet. • If the outlet is controlled by a wall switch, make sure the wall switch is turned on. • Remove the plug from the outlet, wait ten seconds, then plug it in again. -
Page 29: Care And Cleaning
cArE And clEAning Follow these instructions to clean and care for your oven. • Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles and spilled liquids can stick to the oven walls, causing the oven to work less efficiently. • Wipe up spills immediately. Use a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives. -
Page 30: Specifications
SPEcificAtionS model Number AmW83E-SB / AmW83E-WB oven cavity 0.8 cu.ft controls 10 power levels, including defrost timer 99 minutes, 99 seconds 220 VAC, 60 Hz Power Source output Power 800 Watts (IEC-705) Power consumption 1200 Watts 489mm(W)) X 275mm(H) X 365mm(D) outside dimensions oven cavity dimensions 312mm(W) X 213mm(H) X 329mm(D) net/gross Weight 12.5/14Kg 30_ appendix AMW83E-SB_XTC-03676C_EN.indd 30... - Page 31 memo AMW83E-SB_XTC-03676C_EN.indd 31 2010-04-30 2:40:50...
- Page 32 QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS country cAll or viSit uS onlinE At 1-800-10-SAMSUNG(726-7864) 1-800-3-SAMSUNG(726-7864) PHILIPPINES www.samsung.com 1-800-8-SAMSUNG(726-7864) 02-5805777 Code No.: DE68-03676C AMW83E-SB_XTC-03676C_EN.indd 32 2010-04-30 2:40:50...