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- Page 1 M1716(GB1) 3/30/00 8:26 AM Page 1 MICROWAVE OVEN M1716 Owner’s Instructions Cooking Guide...
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Page 2: Quick Look-Up Guide
M1716(GB1) 3/30/00 8:26 AM Page 2 Quick Look-up Guide If you want to cook some food 1 Place the food in the oven. Select the power level by rotating the COOKING POWER CONTROL knob. 2 Select the cooking time by rotating the TIMER knob. If you want to defrost some food 1 Turn the COOKING POWER CONTROL knob to ( 2 Turn the TIMER knob to select the appropriate time. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
M1716(GB1) 3/30/00 8:26 AM Page 3 Contents Quick Look-up Guide ................2 Oven ......................4 Control Panel ....................5 Accessories ....................6 Using this Instruction Booklet ..............7 Safety Precautions..................8 Installing Your Microwave Oven..............10 How a Microwave Oven Works ..............11 Checking that Your Oven is Operating Correctly ........12 What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem........12 Cooking/Reheating..................13 Power Levels ....................13... -
Page 4: Oven
M1716(GB1) 3/30/00 8:26 AM Page 4 Oven TIMER KNOB LIGHT VENTILATION HOLES VARIABLE COOKING POWER CONTROL KNOB OPEN DOOR ROLLER RING PUSH BUTTON DOOR COUPLER SAFETY DOOR LATCHES INTERLOCK HOLES TURNTABLE AMSUNG LECTRONICS... -
Page 5: Control Panel
M1716(GB1) 3/30/00 8:26 AM Page 5 Control Panel 1. DEFROST 2. INSTANT REHEAT 3. OPEN DOOR PUSH BUTTON AMSUNG LECTRONICS... -
Page 6: Accessories
M1716(GB1) 3/30/00 8:26 AM Page 6 Accessories Depending on the model that you have purchased, you are supplied with several accessories that can be used in a variety of ways. Coupler, already placed over the motor shaft in the base of the oven. Purpose: The coupler rotates the turntable. -
Page 7: Using This Instruction Booklet
M1716(GB1) 3/30/00 8:26 AM Page 7 Using this Instruction Booklet You have just purchased a SAMSUNG microwave oven. Your Owner’s Instructions contain much valuable information on cooking with your microwave oven: Safety precautions Suitable accessories and cookware Useful cooking tips... -
Page 8: Safety Precautions
M1716(GB1) 3/30/00 8:26 AM Page 8 Safety Precautions Before cooking food or liquids in your microwave oven, please check that the following safety precautions are taken. DO NOT use any metallic cookware in the microwave oven: Metallic containers Dinnerware with gold or silver trimmings Skewers, forks, etc. - Page 9 M1716(GB1) 3/30/00 8:26 AM Page 9 Safety Precautions (continued) Take particular care when heating liquids and baby foods. ALWAYS allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been switched off so that the temperature can equalize. Stir during heating, if necessary, and ALWAYS stir after heating.
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Page 10: Installing Your Microwave Oven
M1716(GB1) 3/30/00 8:26 AM Page 10 Installing Your Microwave Oven Place the oven on a flat, level surface strong enough to safely bear the weight of the oven. 20 cm 10 cm 1 When you install your oven, Make sure there is adequate ventilation for behind above your oven by leaving at least 10 cm (4 inches) of space behind, on the... -
Page 11: How A Microwave Oven Works
M1716(GB1) 3/30/00 8:26 AM Page 11 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 Instant Reheat Cook... -
Page 12: Checking That Your Oven Is Operating Correctly
This is normal.To solve this problem, install the oven away from televisions, radios and aerials. If the above guidelines do not enable you to solve the problem, contact your local dealer or SAMSUNG after-sales service. 12 S AMSUNG LECTRONICS... -
Page 13: Cooking/Reheating
M1716(GB1) 3/30/00 8:26 AM Page 13 Cooking / Reheating The following procedure explains how to cook or reheat food. ALWAYS check your cooking settings before leaving the oven unattended. First, place the food in the centre of the turntable. Close the door Set the power level to maximum by turning COOKING POWER CONTROL knob. -
Page 14: Stopping The Cooking
M1716(GB2) 3/30/00 8:28 AM Page 14 Stopping the Cooking You can stop cooking at any time to check the food. To stop temporarily; Open the door. Result: Cooking stops. To resume cooking, close the door. To stop completely; Turn the TIMER knob to “0”. Adjusting the Cooking Time Adjust the remaining cooking time by rotating the TIMER knob Manual Defrosting Food... -
Page 15: Using The Instant Reheat Feature
M1716(GB2) 3/30/00 8:28 AM Page 15 Using the Instant Reheat Feature (First, place the food in the centre of the turntable and close the door. Turn the COOKING POWER CONTROL knob to Max Power. Turn the TIMER knob to select Instant Reheat. (drinks or soup/sauce, fresh vegetables). -
Page 16: Cookware Guide
M1716(GB2) 3/30/00 8:28 AM Page 16 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. -
Page 17: Cooking Guide
M1716(GB2) 3/30/00 8:28 AM Page 17 Cooking Guide MICROWAVES Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by its water, fat and sugar content. The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly. The rapid move- ment of these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks the food. COOKING Cookware for microwave cooking: Cookware must allow microwave energy to pass through it for maximum efficiency. - Page 18 M1716(GB2) 3/30/00 8:28 AM Page 18 Cooking Guide Cooking Guide for fresh vegetables Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30-45 ml cold water (2-3 tbsp.) for every 250 g unless another water quantity is recommended - see table. Cook covered for the minimum time - see table.
- Page 19 M1716(GB2) 3/30/00 8:28 AM Page 19 Cooking Guide Cooking Guide for rice and pasta Rice : Use a large glass pyrex bowl with lid - rice doubles in volume during cook ing. Cook covered. After the cooking time is over, stir before standing time and salt or add herbs and butter.
- Page 20 M1716(GB2) 3/30/00 8:28 AM Page 20 Cooking Guide REHEATING Your microwave oven will reheat food in a fraction of the time that conventional ovens and hobs normally take. Use the power levels and reheating times in the following chart as a guide. The times in the chart consider liquids with a room temperature of about +18 to +20°C or a chilled food with a temperature of about +5 to +7°C.
- Page 21 M1716(GB2) 3/30/00 8:28 AM Page 21 Cooking Guide Reheating Liquids and Food Use the power levels and times in this table as a guide lines for reheating. Food Portion Power Time Standing Instructions (min.) Time (min.) Drinks 150 ml (1 cup) 800 W 1 - 2 Pour into cups and reheat uncovered: (coffee, tea 300 ml (2 cups)
- Page 22 M1716(GB2) 3/30/00 8:28 AM Page 22 Cooking Guide DEFROSTING 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 unexpected guests suddenly show up. Frozen poultry must be thoroughly thawed before cooking.
- Page 23 M1716(GB2) 3/30/00 8:28 AM Page 23 Cooking Guide SPECIAL HINTS MELTING BUTTER Put 50 g butter into a small deep glass dish. Cover with plastic lid. Heat for 30-40 seconds using 800 W, until butter is melted. MELTING CHOCOLATE Put 100 g chocolate into a small deep glass dish. Heat for 4-6 minutes, until chocolate is melted.
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Page 24: Cleaning Your Microwave Oven
M1716(GB2) 3/30/00 8:28 AM Page 24 Cleaning Your Microwave Oven The following parts of your microwave oven should be cleaned regularly to pre- vent grease and food particles from building up: Inside and outside surfaces Door and door seals Turntable and Roller rings ALWAYS ensure that the door seals are clean and the door closes properly. -
Page 25: Storing And Repairing Your Microwave Oven
M1716(GB2) 3/30/00 8:28 AM Page 25 Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven A few simple precautions should be taken when storing or having your microwave oven serviced. The oven must not be used if the door or door seals are damaged: Broken hinge Deteriorated seals Distorted or bent oven casing... -
Page 26: Technical Specifications
M1716(GB2) 3/30/00 8:28 AM Page 26 Technical Specification SAMSUNG strives to improve its products at all times. Both the design specifi- cations and these user instructions are thus subject to change without notice. Model M1716 Power source 230V ~ 50 Hz... - Page 27 M1716(GB2) 3/30/00 8:28 AM Page 27 ELECTRONICS Printed in Korea...