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MICROWAVE OVEN
CE2974 / CE2974T
CE2914 / CE2914T
Owner's Instructions

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  • Page 1 MICROWAVE OVEN CE2974 / CE2974T CE2914 / CE2914T Owner’s Instructions...
  • Page 2: Quick Look-Up Guide

    Quick Look-up Guide (CE2974/2974T) If you want to cook some food 1 Place the food in the oven. Turn the Cooking Control knob to Manual Cook( ) symbol. 2 Select the power level by pressing the button once or more times.
  • Page 3 Quick Look-up Guide (CE2974/2974T) If you want to add an extra minute 1 Leave the food in the oven. Turn the Cooking Control knob to Manual Cook( ) symbol. Press +30s once or more times for each extra 30 seconds that you wish to add.
  • Page 4 Quick Look-up Guide (CE2914/2914T) 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 defrost( symbol.
  • Page 5 Quick Look-up Guide (CE2914/2914T) If you want to adjust the cooking time 1 Leave the food in the oven. Turn the TIMER knob to desired time. If you want to grill some food (See page 29). 1 Turn the COOKING POWER CONTROL knob to Grill( symbol.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Cooking/Reheating..................18 Power Levels ....................19 Stopping the Cooking................20 Adjusting the Cooking Time ..............20 Using the Auto Reheat/Cook Feature (CE2974/CE2974T) ......21 Auto Reheat/Cook Settings (CE2974/CE2974T) ........22 Using the Instant Reheat/Cook Feature (CE2914/CE2914T) ....23 Instant Reheat/Cook Settings (CE2914/CE2914T) ........23 Using the Auto Defrost Feature (CE2974/CE2974T)........24 Auto Defrost Settings (CE2974/2974T) ............25...
  • Page 7: Oven

    Oven Model : CE2974/2974T LIGHT CONTROL PANEL VENTILATION HOLES DOOR HANDLE DISPLAY GRILL ROLLER RING DOOR COUPLER SAFETY DOOR LATCHES INTERLOCK HOLES TURNTABLE Model : CE2914/2914T TIMER KNOB LIGHT VENTILATION HOLES VARIABLE COOKING POWER CONTROL DOOR HANDLE KNOB GRILL TURNTABLE...
  • Page 8: Control Panel

    Control Panel (CE2974/2974T) 1. MANUAL COOK SELECTION 8. GRILL MODE SELECTION 2. AUTO REHEAT SELECTION 9. CLOCK SETTING 3. AUTO COOK SELECTION 10. TURNTABLE ON/OFF 4. DUAL COOK SELECTION 11. STOP/CANCEL BUTTON 5. AUTO DEFROST FEATURE SELECTION 12. START BUTTON/DIAL KNOB 6.
  • Page 9 Control Panel (CE2914/2914T) 1. DEFROST 2. INSTANT REHEAT 3. TURNTABLE ON/OFF AMSUNG LECTRONICS...
  • Page 10: Accessories

    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. Roller ring, to be placed in the centre of the oven.
  • Page 11: Using This Instruction Booklet

    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 Inside the cover you will find a quick look-up guide explaining four basic...
  • Page 12: Safety Precautions

    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. Reason: Electric arcing or sparking may occur and may damage the oven.
  • Page 13 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. Take care when handling the container after heating.
  • Page 14: Installing Your Microwave Oven

    Wipe the interior and the door seal with a damp cloth before using your microwave oven for the first time. Setting the Time (CE2974/2974T) Your microwave oven has an inbuilt clock. The time can be displayed in either the 24-hour or 12-hour notation. You must set the clock:...
  • Page 15: How A Microwave Oven Works

    Setting the Time (CE2974/2974T)-continued Turn the dial knob to set minute. When the right time is displayed, press the button again to start the clock. Result: The time is diaplayed when ever you are not using the microwave oven. How a Microwave Oven Work Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves;...
  • Page 16: Checking That Your Oven Is Operating Correctly

    Open the oven door by pulling on the handle on the right side of the door. Place a glass of water on the turntable. Close the door. Model : CE2974/2974T Turn the cooking control knob to manual cook Press the button and set the time to 4-5 minutes by turning the dial knob as required.
  • Page 17: What To Do If You Are In Doubt Or Have A Problem

    If interference is detected by the oven’s microprocessor, the display may be reset.To solve this problem, disconnect the power plug and reconnect it. Reset the time.(CE2974/2974T) If the above guidelines do not enable you to solve the problem, contact your local dealer or SAMSUNG after-sales service. AMSUNG LECTRONICS...
  • Page 18: 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 Model : CE2974/2974T Turn the Cooking Control knob to Manual Cook( ) symbol.
  • Page 19: Power Levels

    If you select higher power level, the cooking time must be decreased. If you select lower power level, the cooking time must be increased. If you want to add the cooking time more or less by turning dial knob. (CE2974/2974T) Time Increasing Time...
  • Page 20: Stopping The Cooking

    Stopping the Cooking You can stop cooking at any time to check the food. Model : CE2974/2974T To stop temporarily; Open the door. Result: Cooking stops. To resume cooking, close the door and press again. To stop completely; Press the button.
  • Page 21: Using The Auto Reheat/Cook Feature (Ce2974/Ce2974T)

    Model : CE2914/2914T Adjust the remaining cooking time by rotating the TIMER knob Using the Auto Reheat/Cook Feature (CE2974/2974T) The Auto Reheat/Cook feature has six pre-programmed cooking time, you do not need to set either the cooking time or power level.
  • Page 22: Auto Reheat/Cook Settings (Ce2974/Ce2974T)

    Auto Reheat / Cook Settings(CE2974/2974T) The following table presents the various Auto Reheat & Cook Programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. Code Symbol Serving Portion Standing Recommendations Type Time H - 1 Ready Meal 300-350 g 3 mins Put the meal on a ceramic plate and cover it...
  • Page 23: Using The Instant Reheat/Cook Feature (Ce2914/Ce2914T)

    Using the Instant Reheat/Cook Feature(CE2914/2914T) 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, soup/sauce or ready meal). Use only recipients that are microwave-safe.
  • Page 24: Using The Auto Defrost Feature (Ce2974/Ce2974T)

    Using the Auto Defrost Feature (CE2974/2974T) The Auto Defrost feature enables you to defrost meat, poultry and fish. The defrost time and power level are set automatically. You simply select the programme and the weight. Use only dishes that are microwave-safe.
  • Page 25: Auto Defrost Settings (Ce2974/2974T)

    Auto Defrost Settings (CE2974/2974T) The following table presents the various Auto Defrost programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. Remove all kinds of package material before defrosting. Place meat, poultry and fish on a turntable. Code Food Portion Standing Recommendation...
  • Page 26: Using The Dual Cook Feature (Ce2974/2974T)

    Using the Dual Cook Feature (CE2974/2974T) Your Samsung microwave oven can cook two different foods at the same time using the Dual Cook Feature. Place two READY MEALS in the oven, one on the turntable and the other on the metal rack, which is placed on the turntable.
  • Page 27: Using The Crusty Plate (Ce2974T/2914T)

    Using the Crusty Plate (CE2974T/2914T) Your Samsung microwave oven has a crusty plate as an additional accessory. This crusty plate allows you to brown food not only on the top with the grill, but also the bottom of the food turns crispy and brown due to the high tempera- ture of the crusty plate.
  • Page 28: Crusty Plate Settings (Ce2974T/2914T)

    Crusty Plate Setting (CE2974T/2914T) We recommend to preheat the crusty plate directly on the turn-table. Preheat the crusty plate with the 600W+Grill( ) function and follow the times and instructions in the table. Food Portion Power Preheating Cooking Recommendations Time Time Bacon 4 slices (80g)
  • Page 29: Choosing The Heating Element Position

    Choosing the Heating Element Position The heating element is used when grilling. It can be placed in one of two positions: Horizontal position for grilling or combined microwave + grill cooking Only change the position of the heating element when it is cold and do not apply excessive force when placing it in the vertical position.
  • Page 30: Grilling

    The grill enables you to heat and brown food quickly, without using microwaves. To this aim, a grill rack(metal rack) is supplied with your microwave oven. Model : CE2974/2974T Turn the Cooking Control knob to Manual Cook( ) symbol. Preheat the grill to the required temperature, by the pressing the button and set the preheat time by turning the dial knob.
  • Page 31: Combining Microwaves And The Grill

    ALWAYS use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven, as they will be very hot. Model : CE2974/2974T Make sure that the heating element is in the horizontal position; refer to page 29 for further details.
  • Page 32 Combining Microwaves and the Grill (continued) Model : CE2914/2914T Make sure that the heating element is in the horizontal position; refer to page 29 for further details. Open the oven door. Place the food on the rack and the rack on the turntable. Close the door. Turn the Cooking Power Control knob to the appropriate power Level Turn the Timer knob to select the appropriate time.
  • Page 33: Switching The Beeper Off (Ce2974/2974T)

    Switching the Beeper Off (CE2974/2974T) Press the buttons at the same time. Result: The following indication is displayed The oven does not beep each time when you press a button. To switch the beeper back on, press the buttons again at the same time.
  • Page 34: Remembering Function (Ce2974/2974T)

    Remembering Function (CE2974/2974T) This oven remembers the last cooking power level for your convenience. Set the add some cooking time by turning the dial knob. Press the button. 1) When cooking is over, the end reminder signal will beep 3 times.
  • Page 35: Manual Stop Turntable Function

    We recommend that you turn the dish by hand halfway through the cooking process. Warning! Never operate the oven without local when turntable button is off. Result: This condition may cath fire and extre damage the oven. Model : CE2974/2974T Press the Turntable on/off( ) button. Result: The following indication is displayed.
  • Page 36: 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.
  • Page 37: Cooking Guide

    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 38 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. Continue cooking to get the result you prefer. Stir once during and once after cooking.
  • Page 39 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 40 Cooking Guide REHEATING Your microwave oven will reheat food in a fraction of the time that conventional ovens 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 41 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) 900 W 1 - 2 Pour into cups and reheat uncovered: (coffee, tea 300 ml (2 cups)
  • Page 42 Cooking Guide Guide for Dual Reheating Use the power levels and times in this table as a guide lines for reheating. Food Portion Power Time Standing Instructions (min.) Time (min.) Soup 2 x 250 g 900 W 2 - 3 Pour into two deep ceramic plates (chilled) 2 x 350 g...
  • Page 43 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. Remove any metal ties and take it out of any wrapping to allow thawed liquid to drain away.
  • Page 44 Cooking Guide GRILL The grill-heating element is located underneath the ceiling of the cavity. It operates while the door is closed and the turntable is rotating. The turntable’s rotation makes the food brown more evenly. Preheating the grill for 4 minutes will make the food brown more quickly.
  • Page 45 Cooking Guide Grill Guide for fresh food Preheat the grill with the grill-function for 4 minutes. Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for grilling. Fresh Portion Power 1. Side 2. Side Instructions Food Time Time (min) (min.)
  • Page 46 Cooking Guide Grill Guide for fresh food Fresh Portion Power 1. Side 2. Side Instructions Food Time Time (min) (min.) Pork Steaks MW +Grill (300W+Gril) (Grill only) Brush the pork steaks with oil and 250 g (2pc) spices. Lay them in a circle on the 500 g (4pc) 8-10 rack.
  • Page 47 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 900 W, until butter is melted. MELTING CHOCOLATE Put 100 g chocolate into a small deep glass dish. Heat for 3-5 minutes, using 450W until chocolate is melted.
  • Page 48: Cleaning Your Microwave Oven

    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. Clean the outside surfaces with a soft cloth and warm, soapy water.Rinse and dry.
  • Page 49: Storing And Repairing Your Microwave Oven

    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 Only a qualified microwave service technician should perform repair NEVER remove the outer casing from the oven.
  • Page 50: Technical Specifications

    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 CE2974/CE2974T/CE2914/CE2914T Power source 230V ~ 50 Hz Power consumption Microwave 1500 W...
  • Page 51 ELECTRONICS Printed in UK...

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