Samsung C108STF, C108ST-5 User Manual

MICROWAVE OVEN

Owner’s Instructions and Cooking Guide

C108ST / C108STB C108STT / C108STF C109ST / C109STB C109STT / C109STF

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

Oven.......................................................................................................3

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

Accessories............................................................................................4

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

Safety Precautions.................................................................................5

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

Selecting the Display Language.............................................................7

Setting the Time .....................................................................................7

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

Checking that Your Oven is Operating Correctly...................................8

What to Do if You are in Doubt or You have a Problem ........................9

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

Power Levels and Time Variations.......................................................10

Stopping the Cooking...........................................................................10

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

Using the Auto Cook Feature...............................................................11

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

Using the Auto Defrost Feature............................................................13

Using the Junior/Snack Cook Feature .................................................14

Using the Cafeteria Feature .................................................................16

Cafeteria Settings.................................................................................16

Using a Crusting Plate..........................................................................17

Multistage Cooking...............................................................................18

Setting a Standing Time.......................................................................19

Choosing the Accessories....................................................................19

Preheating the Oven ............................................................................19

Cooking by Convection ........................................................................20

Grilling ..................................................................................................20

Choosing the Heating Element Position...............................................21

Spit-Roasting........................................................................................21

Using The Vertical Multi-Spit................................................................22

Combining Microwaves and the Grill....................................................22

Combining Microwaves and Convection..............................................23

Safety-locking Your Microwave Oven ..................................................24

Scroll Speed.........................................................................................24

Switching the Beeper Off......................................................................24

Manual Stop Turntable Function ..........................................................24

Cookware Guide...................................................................................25

Cooking Guide......................................................................................26

Cleaning Your Microwave Oven...........................................................35

Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven......................................36

Technical Specifications.......................................................................36

Code No.: DE68-02329E

“Quick” Look-up Guide

I want to cook some food

I want to defrost some food

1. Turn the Cooking Control knob to the Microwave() symbol.

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

3. Select the cooking time by turning the dial knob as required.

4. Press Start( ) button. Result:

1. Place the frozen food in the oven. Turn the Cooking Control knob to the Defrost() symbol.

2. Select the food category by pressing the Select() button, until the desired food category is selected.

Cooking starts

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

I want to add an extra 30 seconds

Leave the food in the oven. Press +30s( ) button one or more times for each extra

30 seconds that you wish to add.

✉ The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there

has been an interruption in power, the display shows “SELECT YOUR LANGUAGE”. At this point, you must select a language for the display. You can choose from English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Russian. Please refer to page 7.

3. Select the weight by turning the dial kn ob as require d.

4. Press Start( ) button.

Result:

Defrosting starts

◆ When cooking has finished, the oven will beep and flash “0” four times. The oven will then beep once each minute thereafter.

Oven Control Panel

VENTILATION HOLES

DOOR

DOOR HANDLE

DOOR LATCHES

TURNTABLE

HEATING ELEMENT

ROLLER RING

COUPLER

VENTILATION HOLES

CONTROL PANEL

SAFETY INTERLOCK HOLES

3 4

5 6

7 8

9 10

12 13 14

15 16

17 18

1. Display

2. Standing time setting button

3. Clock setting button

4. Auto defrost feature mode

5. Cafeteria mode

6. Junior/Snack mode

7. Auto reheat feature mode

8. Auto cook feature mode

9. Mode selection button

10. Preheat mode selection button

11. Stop / Cancel button

12. Language mode selection button

13. Cooking Control knob

14. Microwave mode

15. Combined mode (microwave+grill)

16. Grill mode

17. Combined mode

(microwave+convection)

18. Convection mode

19. More/Less button

20. Start / cooking time adjustment

button and time setting weight selection

21. Turntable on / off button

Accessories

Using this Instruction Booklet

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

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

3. turntable, to be placed on the roller ring with the center fitting on to the coupler. Purpose:

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

5. Roasting spit, Coupler Barbecue and Skewer, to be placed in the glass bowl (C108STB/C108STF/C109STB/ C109STF only). Purpose:

6. Glass bowl, to be placed on the turntable (C108STB/ C108STF/C109STB/ C109STF on ly). Purpose:

7. Crusting plate, to be placed on the turn ta b le (C 10 8S TT / C108STF/C109STT/ C109STF only). Purpose:

The coupler rotates the turntable.

The roller ring supports the turntable.

The turntable serves as the main cooking surface; it can be easily removed for cleaning.

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.

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.

Roasting stand is placed on the glass bowl.

The crusting plate is used to brown food better in the microwave or grill combination cooking modes and to keep pastry and pizza dough crisp.

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 i s 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.

☛✉

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 att empt be made to op erate the oven wi th

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.

Safety Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.s 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 use any metallic cookware in the microwave oven:

• Metallic containers

• Dinnerware with gold or silver trimmings

• Skewers, forks, etc. Reason:

2. DO NOT heat:

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

• Airtight food. Ex) Eggs, nuts in shells, tomatoes Reason:

Tip:

3. DO NOT operate the microwave oven when it is empty. Reason: Tip:

4. DO NOT cover the rear ventilation slots with cloths or paper. Reason:

5. ALWAYS use oven gloves when removing a dish from the oven. Reason:

6. DO NOT touch heating elements or interior oven wa lls. Reason:

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

Electric arcing or sparking may occur and may damage the oven.

The increase in pressure may cause them to explode. Remove lids and pierce skins, bags, etc.

The oven walls may be damaged. Leave a glass of water inside the oven at all times. The water will absorb the microwaves if you accidentally set the oven going when it is empty.

The cloths or paper may catch fire as hot air is evacuated from the oven.

Some dishes absorb microwaves and heat is always transferred from the food to the dish. The dishes are therefore hot

These walls may be hot enough to burn skin even after cooking is 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 ove n co ol down fir s t.

disconnect the oven from the power supply.

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 temperatur e to eq ua lize .

• 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 in str uct ion s : * 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 ba by f ood or milk be fore givin g it to the baby.

• NEVER heat a baby's bottle with the teat on, as th e bo t tle ma y expl od e 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 cab le 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 whe n op en ing th e doo r. Reason:

11. Keep the inside of the oven clean.

• Clean the inside of the oven right after each use wi th a mild de t erge nt

Reason:

12. “Clicking” sound might be noticed while operating, especially in defrosting mode. Reason:

The hot air or steam released may cause scalding.

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

Food particles or spattered oils stuck to oven walls or floor can cause the damage of painting and reduce the efficiency of the oven.

When the power output is changing electrically, you may hear that sound. This is normal.

Safety Precautions (continued)

Installing Your Microwave Oven

13. If the microwave oven is operating wit ho ut an y loa d, the po we r wil l 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 minut es, not op e rat in g microwave oven(MWO), to cool down the inner elect ron ic pa rts 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.

This microwave oven can be placed almost anywhere (kitchen work surface or shelf, movable trolley, table).

10cm

20cm above

85 cm of the floor

behind

10cm on the side

1. 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.

☛ Never block the air vents as the oven may overheat and

automatically switch itself off. It will remain inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently.

☛ 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.

☛ DO NOT operate the microwave oven without the coupler, roller

ring and turntable.

Selecting the Display Language

Setting the Time

The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there has been an interruption in power, the display shows “SELECT YOUR LANGUAGE”. At this point, you can select a language for the display. You can choose from English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Russian.

1. Press the Language button immediately after plugging in your microwave, or immediately after a power shor ta ge . Result:

2. When you have selected the language and display you want to use, press the Start( ) button to end this

procedure.

If you continue to press the Language button, the settings will cycle in the following order: ENGLISH(LBS), ENGLISH(KG), FRENCH, GERMAN, SPANISH, ITALIAN, DUTCH, RUSSIAN.

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:

• 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. Turn the dial knob to set the hour.

3. Press the Clock( ) button.

4. Turn the dial knob to set the minute.

5. When the right time is displayed, press the Clock()

button to start the clock. Result:

The time is displayed whenever you are not using the microwave oven.

How a Microwave Oven W orks

Checking that Your Oven is Operating Correctly

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

1. The microwaves generated by the magnetron 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 use d and the properties of the food:

• Quantity and density

• Water content

• Initial temperature (refrigerated or not)

☛ 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

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. Clos e the door.

1. Press the Start ( ) button and set the time to 4 or 5 minutes, by pressing the Start ( ) button the appropriate

number of times. Result:

The oven heats the water for 4 or 5 minutes. The water should then be boiling.

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.

◆ “3" message indicates

• The "E3" message is automatically activated prior to the microwave oven overheating. Should the "E3" mes sag e be act iva te d, th en depre ss th e " " 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

The following procedure explains how to cook or reheat food.

☛ 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.

1. Turn the Cooking Control knob to the Microwave() symbol. Result:

2. Select the appropriate power level by pressing the Select ( ) button again until the corresponding output power is displayed. Refer to the power level tabl e be low fo r fu rt he r details.

3. Set the cooking time by turning the dial knob.

• Example: For a cooking time of 3 minutes, 30 seconds,

Result:

4. Press the Start ( ) button. Result:

✉ If you would like to know the current Power

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

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

The following indications are displayed:

(one-stage cooking) (microwave mode)

turn the dial knob to the right to set 3:30.

The cooking time is displayed.

The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating. Cooking starts and when it has finished:

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

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

button twice or more times to select the

()

desired power level.

Select ()

Start () button

Select

Power Levels and Time Variations

Stopping the Cooking

The power level function enables you to adapt the amount of energy

dissipated and thus the time required to cook or reheat you r fo od , 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%

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

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

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 Open the door.

Result:

To resume cooking, close the door again and press the Start( ) button.

Completely Press the Stop( ) button.

Result:

If you wish to cancel the cooking settings, press the Stop( ) button again.

Cooking stops.

Adjusting the Cooking Time

Like traditional cooking, you may find that, depending on the food’s characteristics or your tastes, you have to adjust the cooking times slightly. You can:

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

• Increase or decrease the remaining cooking time

1. To increase the cooking time of your food, press the Start( ) button once for each 30 seconds that you wish

to add.

• Example: To add three minutes, press the Start()

button six times.

2. During the cooking, to increase or decrease the cooking time of your food, turn the dial knob right or left.

Using the Auto Cook Feature

The Auto Cook( ) feature has four pre-programmed cooking t imes. You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level.

You can adjust the size of the serving by turning the dial knob.

☛ Use only recipients that are microwave-safe.

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

1. Turn the Cooking Control knob to the Auto Cook() symbol.

2. Select the type of food that you are cooking by pressing the Select ( ) button. Refer to the table on the following page for a description of the various pre-programmed settings.

3. Select the size of the serving by turning the dial knob.

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 preprogrammed setting selected.

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

The following table presents the various Auto Reheat & 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 Fresh

Vegetables

2 Peeled

Potatoes

3 Roast Fish 200-300 g

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

(1 pc) 400-500 g (1-2 pcs) 600-700 g (2 pcs) 800-900 g (2-3 pcs)

Time

3 min. Weigh the vegetables after

3 min. Weigh the potatoes after peeling,

3 min. Brush skin of whole fish with oil

Recommendations

washing, 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 tablespoons) 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 (3 tablespoons) water when cooking 300-450g, add 60ml (4 tablespoons) for cooking 500750 g.

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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