Samsung C106FL User Manual

MICROWAVE OVEN

Owner’s Instructions and Cooking Guide

C106FL

Code No.: DE68-03066A

“Quick” Look-up Guide ...........................................................................2

Oven .......................................................................................................2

Control Panel .........................................................................................3

Accessories ............................................................................................ 3

Using this Instruction Booklet .................................................................4

Safety Precautions .................................................................................4

Installing Your Microwave Oven.............................................................6

Setting the Time .....................................................................................6

Checking that Your Oven is Operating Correctly ...................................7

Setting a Standing Time .........................................................................7

How a Microwave Oven Works ..............................................................8

What to Do if You are in Doubt or You have a Problem ........................8

Cooking/Reheating .................................................................................9

Power Levels and Time Variations .........................................................9

Stopping the Cooking .............................................................................9

Adjusting the Cooking Time .................................................................10

Selection and Change of Weight Unit ..................................................10

Using the Auto Cook Feature ...............................................................10

Using the Auto Reheat Feature............................................................12

Using the Power Defrost Feature .........................................................13

Using the Indian Recipe Feature ..........................................................14

Multistage Cooking ...............................................................................15

Fast Preheating the Oven ....................................................................16

Cooking by Convection ........................................................................16

Grilling ..................................................................................................17

Choosing the Heating Element Position...............................................17

Choosing the Accessories....................................................................18

Combining Microwaves and the Grill....................................................18

Combining Microwaves and Convection ..............................................19

Using the Deodorize Feature ...............................................................20

Safety-locking Your Microwave Oven ..................................................20

Switching the Beeper Off......................................................................20

Using the Memory Cook Feature .........................................................20

Cookware Guide...................................................................................21

Cooking Guide......................................................................................22

Cleaning Your Microwave Oven...........................................................32

Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven ......................................33

Technical Specifications.......................................................................33

“Quick” Look-up Guide

Oven

I want to cook some food

Place the food in the oven. Press the

2. Press the Microwave( ) button until the appropriate power level is displayed.

3. Select the cooking time by pressing the 10min, 1min and 10s buttons as required.

4. Press Start button.

Result: Cooking starts

I want to add an extra 30 seconds

Leave the food in the oven. Press seconds that you wish to add.

I want to Power defrost some food

Place the frozen food in the oven. Press the

Microwave

◆

+30s

button one or more times for each extra 30

Power Defrost

( ) button.

When cooking has finished, the oven will beep and flash “0” four times. The oven will then beep one time per minute.

( ) button.

VENTILATION HOLES

DOOR

DOOR HANDLE

DOOR LATCHES

TURNTABLE

HEATING ELEMENT

COUPLER

ROLLER RING

VENTILATION HOLES

CONTROL PANEL

SAFETY INTERLOCK HOLES

2. Select the food category by pressing the Power Defrost

( )

selected.

3. Select the weight by pressing the required.

4. Press Start button. Result: Defrosting starts

button, until the desired food category is

( )

and

( )

buttons as

◆

When cooking has finished, the oven will beep and flash “0” four times. The oven will then beep one time per minute.

Control Panel Accessories

7 8

9 10

18 19

Depending on the model that you have purchased, you are supplied with several accessories that can be used in a variety of ways.

1. Coupler

2. Roller ring, to be placed in the center of the oven.

3. turntable, to be placed on the roller ring with the center

4. Metal racks (High rack, Low rack), to be placed on the

5. Roasting spit, Coupler barbecue and Skewer

6. Glass bowl

, to be placed correctly over the motor shaft in the base of the oven. Purpose: The coupler rotates the turntable.

Purpose: The roller ring supports the turntable.

fitting on to the coupler. Purpose: The turntable serves as the main cooking

surface; it can be easily removed for cleaning.

turntable. Purpose: The metal racks can be used to cook two

dishes at the same time. A small dish may be placed on the turntable and a second dish on the rack. The metal racks can be used in grill, convection and combination cooking.

, to be placed in the glass bowl. Purpose: The roasting spit is a convenient way of

barbecuing a chicken, as the meat does not have to be turned over. It can be used for grill combination cooking.

, to be placed on the turntable

Purpose: Roasting stand is placed on the glass bowl.

DISPLAY

2. AUTO FAST PREHEAT SELECTION BUTTON

3. CONVECTION BUTTON

4. MICROWAVE+CONVECTION

BUTTON

5. MICROWAVE BUTTON

6. GRILL BUTTON

7. MICROWAVE+GRILL BUTTON

8. TIME SETTING

9. UP/ DOWN BUTTON (Weight/

Serving/Time)

10. MORE/LESS BUTTON

11. STOP / CANCEL BUTTON

12. MEMORY BUTTON

13. CLOCK SETTING BUTTON

14. POWER DEFROST FEATURE

BUTTON

15. AUTO COOK FEATURE BUTTON

16. AUTO REHEAT FEATURE

BUTTON

17. INDIAN RECIPE FEATURE BUTTON

18. HOLD TIMER BUTTON

19. DEODORIZE BUTTON

20. START / +30S BUTTON

7. Crust plate

Purpose: The crust plate is used to brown food better in

, to be placed on the turntable.

the microwave or grill combination cooking modes and to keep pastry and pizza dough crisp.

Using this Instruction Booklet

Safety Precautions

Thank you for purchasing a SAMSUNG microwave oven. Your Owner’s

Instructions contains much valuable information on cooking with your new microwave oven:

• Safety precautions

• Accessories and cookware

• Useful cooking tips

Inside the cover you will find a quick look-up guide explaining three basic cooking operations:

• Cooking (microwave mode)

• Defrosting

• Adding an extra 30 seconds, if the dish is inadequately cooked or requires additional reheating

At the end of the booklet you will find illustrations of the oven, and more importantly the control panel, so that you can find the buttons more easily. The illustrations in the step-by-step procedures use two different symbols.

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Important 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.

(b) Do not place any object between the oven door and front face, or allow food or

cleaner residues to accumulate on sealing surfaces. Ensure that the door and door sealing surfaces are kept clean by wiping after use with first a damp cloth and then a final wipe with a soft dry cloth.

qualified microwave service technician trained by the manufacturer. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) Door, door seals and sealing surfaces (2) Door hinges (broken or loose) (3) Power cable

(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone other than a properly

qualified microwave service technician trained by the manufacturer.

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.

1. DO NOT

• Metallic containers

• Dinnerware with gold or silver trimmings

• Skewers, forks, etc. Reason: Electric arcing or sparking may occur and may damage the oven.

2. DO NOT heat:

• Airtight or vacuum-sealed bottles, jars, containers. Ex) Baby food jars

• Airtight food. Ex) Eggs, nuts in shells, tomatoes Reason: The increase in pressure may cause them to explode. Tip: Remove lids and pierce skins, bags, etc.

3. DO NOT operate the microwave oven when it is empty. Reason: The oven walls may be damaged. Tip: Leave a glass of water inside the oven at all times. The water will

4. DO NOT cover the rear ventilation slots with cloths or paper. Reason: The cloths or paper may catch fire as hot air is evacuated from the

5. ALWAYS use oven gloves when removing a dish from the oven. Reason: Some dishes absorb microwaves and heat is always transferred

6. DO NOT touch heating elements or interior oven walls. Reason: These walls may be hot enough to burn skin even after cooking is

7. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity

• Do not store flammable materials in the oven

• Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags

• Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers

• If smoke is observed, keep the oven door closed and switch off or

use any metallic cookware in the microwave oven:

absorb the microwaves if you accidentally set the oven going when it is empty.

oven.

from the food to the dish. The dishes are therefore

finished, oven though they do not appear to be so. Keep away from hot spot. Do not allow inflammable materials to come into contact with any interior area of the oven. Let the oven cool down first.

disconnect the oven from the power supply.

hot.

Safety Precautions (continued)

8. 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 to allow the temperature to equalize.

• Stir during heating if necessary and ALWAYS stir after heating.

• To prevent eruptive boiling and possible scalding, you should stir before, during, and after heating.

• In the event of scalding, follow these FIRST AID instructions : * Immerse hand in cold water for at least 10 minutes. * Cover with clean, dry dressing. * Do not apply any creams, oils or lotions.

• NEVER fill the container to the top and choose a container that is wider at the top than at the bottom to prevent the liquid from boiling over. Bottles with narrow necks may also explode if overheated.

• ALWAYS check the temperature of baby food or milk before giving it to the baby.

• NEVER heat a baby's bottle with the teat on, as the bottle may explode if overheated.

• During microwave heating of beverages, there are results in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care has to be taken when handling the container.

9. Be careful not to damage the power cable.

• Do not immerse power cable or plug in water and keep power cable away from heated surfaces.

• Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cable or plug.

10. Stand at arm’s length from the oven when opening the door. Reason: The hot air or steam released may cause scalding.

11. Keep the inside of the oven clean.

• Clean the inside of the oven right after each use with a mild detergent

solution, but let the microwave oven cool down before cleaning in order to avoid injury.

Reason: Food particles or spattered oils stuck to oven walls or floor can

cause the damage of painting and reduce the efficiency of the oven.

12. “Clicking” sound might be noticed while operating, especially in defrosting mode. Reason: When the power output is changing electrically, you may hear that

sound. This is normal.

13. If the microwave oven is operating without any load, the power will cut off automatically for safety. After standing for over 30 min, you can operate the oven normally.

• Do not worry is the oven continues to work after cooking has finished. Reason: This product is designed to fan for some minutes, not operating

microwave oven(MWO), to cool down the inner electronic parts when the stop button is pressed or the door is opened after finishing cooking in case that the oven operates for some minutes in cooking(MWO, GRILL, CONVECTION, MWO+GRILL, MWO+ CONVECTION). When cooking has finished, the oven will beep and flash “0” four times. The oven will then beep one time per minute.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

During cooking, you should look into the oven from time to time when food is being heated or cooked in disposable containers of plastic paper or other combustible material.

WARNING:

Do not use the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.

WARNING:

It is hazardous for anyone other than a comperent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

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 supervicion 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.

WARNING:

Oven casing and door will get hot during convection and combination cooking.

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DO NOT operate the microwave oven without the coupler, roller ring and turntable.

Installing Your Microwave Oven

Setting the Time

This microwave oven can be placed almost anywhere (kitchen work

surface or shelf, movable trolley, table).

10cm

20cm

behind

above

85 cm of the floor

☛ Never

10cm on the side

When you install your oven, make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least 10 cm (4 inches) of space behind, and on the sides of the oven and 20 cm (8 inches) of space above the oven and 85 cm (33 inches) of the floor.

2. Remove all packing materials inside the oven. Install the roller ring and turntable. Check that the turntable rotates freely.

3. This microwave oven has to be positioned so that plug is accessible.

block the air vents as the oven may overheat and automatically switch itself off. It will remain inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently.

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For your personal safety, plug the cable into a 3-pin, 230 Volt, 50Hz, AC earthed socket. If the power cable of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

☛ Do not

install the microwave oven in hot or damp surroundings like next to a traditional oven or radiator. The power supply specifications of the oven must be respected and any extension cable used must be of the same standard as the power cable supplied with the oven. Wipe the interior and the door seal with a damp cloth before using your microwave oven for the first time.

Your microwave oven has an inbuilt clock. The time can be displayed in either the 12-hour or 24-hour notation. You must set the clock:

• When you first install your microwave oven

• After a power failure

✉ Do not forget to reset the clock when you switch to and from

summer or winter time.

1. To display the time in Then press the Clock the... button...

12-hour notation Once 24-hour notation Twice

2. Press the

3. Press the Clock button.

4. Press the

5. When the right time is displayed, press the Clock button to

start the clock. Result: The time is displayed whenever you are not

( )

and

( )

buttons.

( )

and

( )

buttons to set the minute.

using the microwave oven.

Checking that Your Oven is Operating Correctly

Setting a Standing Time

The following simple procedure enables you to check that your oven is working correctly at all times. If you are in doubt, refer to the section entitled “What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem” on the page.

✉ The oven must be plugged into an appropriate wall socket. The

turntable must be in position in the oven. If a power level other than the maximum (100% - 900 W) is used, the water takes longer to boil.

Open the oven door by pulling the handle on the right side of the door. Place a glass of water on the turntable. Close the door.

Press the pressing the Result: The oven heats the water for 4 or 5 minutes.

Start

button and set the time to 4 or 5 minutes, by

Start

button the appropriate number of times.

The water should then be boiling.

The Hold Time can be used to set a standing time automatically (without microwave cooking).

Press the Result: The following indication isdisplayed :

Set the grilling time by pressing the buttons .

3. Press Start button. Result: The oven beeps when the standing time is over.

Hold Timer

button.

(Hold/Delay mode)

10min,1min

and

10s

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

• Reheat

•Cook

Cooking Principle

The microwaves generated by the magnetron reflected at cavity and are distributed uniformly as the food rotates on the turntable. The food is thus cooked evenly.

2. The microwaves are absorbed by the food up to a depth of about 1 inch (2.5 cm). Cooking then continues as the heat is dissipated within the food.

3. Cooking times vary according to the container used and the properties of the food:

• Quantity and density

• Water content

• Initial temperature (refrigerated or not)

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As the centre of the food is cooked by heat dissipation, cooking continues even when you have taken the food out of the oven. Standing times specified in recipes and in this booklet must therefore be respected to ensure:

• Even cooking of the food right to the centre

• The same temperature throughout the food

What to Do if You are in Doubt or You have a

Problem

Becoming familiar with a new appliance always takes a little time. If you have any of the problems listed below, try the solutions given. They may save you the time and inconvenience of an unnecessary service call.

◆ The following are normal occurrences.

• Condensation inside the oven

• Air flow around the door and outer casing

• Light reflection around the door and outer casing

• Steam escaping from around the door or vents

◆ The food is not cooked at all

• Have you set the timer correctly and pressed the Start button?

• Is the door closed?

• Have you overloaded the electric circuit and caused a fuse to blow or a breaker to be triggered.

◆ The food is either overcooked or undercooked

• Was the appropriate cooking length set for the type of food?

• Was an appropriate power level chosen?

◆ Sparking and cracking occur inside the oven (arcing)

• Have you used a dish with metal trimmings?

• Have you left a fork or other metal utensil inside the oven?

• Is aluminium foil too close to the inside walls?

◆ The oven causes interference with radios or televisions

• Slight interference may be observed on televisions or radios when the oven is operating. This is normal. * Solution: Install the oven away from televisions, radios and aerials.

• If interference is detected by the oven’s microprocessor, the display may be reset. * Solution: Disconnect the power plug and reconnect it. Reset the time.

◆ “E3" message indicates

• The "E3" message is automatically activated prior to the microwave oven overheating. Should the "E3" message be activated, then depress the "Stop/Cancel" key to utilize the initialization mode.

If the above guidelines do not enable you to solve the problem, then contact your local Samsung customer service centre. Please have the following information read;

• The model and serial numbers, normally printed on the rear of the oven

• Your warranty details

• A clear description of the problem

Then contact your local dealer or SAMSUNG aftersales service.

Cooking/Reheating

Power Levels and Time Variations

The following procedure explains how to cook or reheat food.

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ALWAYS check your cooking settings before leaving the oven unattended.

Open the door. Place the food in the centre of the turntable. Close the door. Never switch the microwave oven on when it is empty.

Press the Result: The following indications are displayed:

2. Select the appropriate power level by pressing the Microwave(

output power is displayed. Refer to the power level table below for further details.

3. Set the cooking time by pressing the 10min, 1min and 10s buttons. Result: The cooking time is displayed.

4. Press the Start button. Result: The oven light comes on and the turntable starts

Microwave

rotating. Cooking starts and when it has finished:

◆

( ) button.

(one-stage cooking) (microwave mode)

) button again until the corresponding

The oven will beep and flash “0” four times. The oven will then beep one time per minute.

✉ If you would like to know the current Power

Level of the oven cavity, press button once. If you would like to change the power level during cooking, press the

Microwave( ) button twice or more times to

select the desired power level.

Quick Start:

Microwave( )

✉ If you wish to heat a dish for a short period of time at maximum

power (900W), you can also simply press the for each 30 seconds of cooking time. The oven starts immediately.

Start button once

The power level function enables you to adapt the amount of energy dissipated and thus the time required to cook or reheat your food, according to its type and quantity. You can choose between six power levels.

Power Level Percentage Output

HIGH MEDIUM HIGH MEDIUM MEDIUM LOW DEFROST LOW

100 %

67 % 50 % 33 % 20 % 11 %

900 W 600 W 450 W 300 W 180 W 100 W

The cooking times given in recipes and in this booklet correspond to the specific power level indicated.

If you select a... Then the cooking time must be...

Higher power level Lower power level

Decreased Increased

Stopping the Cooking

You can stop cooking at any time so that you can:

• Check the food

• Turn the food over or stir it

• Leave it to stand

To stop the cooking... Then...

Temporarily

Completely

Open the door.

Result: Cooking stops. To resume cooking, close the door again and press the

Start

button.

Press the

If you wish to cancel the cooking settings, press the

Stop

Result: Cooking stops.

button again.

button.

Adjusting the Cooking Time

Using the Auto Cook Feature

You can increase the cooking time by pressing +30s button once for each

30seconds to be added.

• Check how cooking is progressing at any time simply by opening the door

• Increase the remaining cooking time

To increase the cooking time of your food, press the button once for each 30 seconds that you wish to add.

• Example: To add three minutes, press the Start button six times.

Selection and Change of Weight Unit

The weight unit of this MWO is basically set in "Grams".

If you want to change the weight unit to " Press the

the same time for about one second. Result: The letters "Oz" will appear in the display panel

2. To set weight unit back to "Grams", Press the

the same time for about one second. Result: The letter "g" will appear in the display panel

Convection

and blink three times. This means weight unit is set in "Pounds".

Convection

and blink three times. This means weight unit is set in "Grams".

( ) and

Pounds

Microwave

( ) buttons at

The five Auto Cook( ) features include/provide pre-programmed cooking times. You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. You can adjust the size of the serving by pressing the ( ) and ( ) buttons.

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Start

Use only recipients that are microwave-safe.

Open the door. Place the food in the centre of the turntable. Close the door.

Press the

2. Select the type of food that you are cooking by pressing

the Auto Cook( following page for a description of the various preprogrammed settings.

3. Select the size of the serving by pressing the buttons.

4. Increase or decrease the cooking time, if necessary, by pressing the More/Less buttons respectively.

5. Press the Start button. Result: The food is cooked according to the pre-

Auto Cook

programmed setting selected.

◆

( ) button.

) button. Refer to the table on the

( )

When cooking has finished, the oven will beep and flash “0” four times. The oven will then beep one time per minute.

and

( )

Using the Auto Cook Feature(continued)

The following table presents the various Auto Cook Programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. Programmes no 1 and 2 are running with microwave energy only. Programmes no 5 are running with a combination of microwaves and convection. Programmes no 3 and 4 are running with a combination of microwaves and grill.

Code Food Serving Size Standing

1. Vegetables

2. Peeled Potatoes

200-250 g 300-350 g 400-450 g 500-550 g 600-650 g 700-750 g

300-350 g 400-450 g 500-550 g 600-650 g 700-750 g

Time

2-3 min. Weigh the vegetables after washing,

2-3 min. Weigh the potatoes after peeling,

Recommendations

cleaning and cutting into similar size. Put them into a glass bowl with lid. Add 30 ml (2 tablespoons) water when cooking for 200-250 g, add 45 ml (3 tablespoons) for 300-450 g and add 60-75 ml (4-5 tables-poons) for 500-750 g.Stir after cooking. When cooking higher quantities stir once during cooking.

washing and cutting into a similar size. Put them into a glass bowl with lid. Add 45 ml (3tablesp-oons) water when cooking 300-450g, add 60ml (4 tablespoons) for cooking 500-750 g.

4. Chicken Pieces

5. Roast Lamb

200-300 g

(1pc)

400-500 g

(2pcs)

600-700 g

(3pcs)

800-900 g

(3-4pcs)

900-1000 g 1200-1300 g 1400-1500 g

2-3min. Brush the chicken pieces with oil and

spice them with pepper, salt and paprika. Put them in a circle on the high rack with the skin-side down. Turn over, as soon as the beep sounds.

10-15min. Brush the lamb with oil and spices

(pepper only, salt should be added after roasting). Put it on the low rack with the fat-side down. Turn over, when the oven beeps. After roasting and during standing time it should be wrapped in aluminium foil.

3. Roast Fish

200-300 g

(1 pc)

400-500 g

(1-2 pcs)

600-700 g

(2 pcs)

800-900 g

(2-3 pcs)

3 min. Brush skin of whole fish with oil and add

herbs and spices. Put fish side by side, head to tail on rack. Turn over, as soon as the beep sounds.

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