Samsung CE2877L User Manual

MICROWAVE OVEN

Owner’s Instructions and Cooking Guide

CE2877L

Quick Look-up Guide .............................................................................2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How a Microwave Oven Works..............................................................7

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

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

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

Power Levels..........................................................................................9

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

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

Using the Indian Recipe Feature .........................................................10

Indian Recipe Settings .........................................................................11

Using the Auto Power Defrost Feature................................................12

Auto Power Defrost Settings................................................................12

Choosing the Heating Element Position ..............................................12

Choosing the Accessories ...................................................................12

Grilling..................................................................................................13

Combining Microwave and the Grill .....................................................13

Switching the Beeper Off .....................................................................14

Safety-Locking Your Microwave Oven.................................................14

Remembering Function........................................................................14

Cookware Guide ..................................................................................15

Cooking Guide .....................................................................................16

Cleaning Your Microwave Oven ..........................................................22

Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven......................................22

Technical Specifications.......................................................................23

Code No. : DE68-01877G

Quick Look-up Guide

If you want to cook some food

If you want to auto power defrost some food

1. Place the food in the oven. Select the power level by pressing the button one or more times.

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

3. Press the button. Result :

1. Place the frozen food in the oven. Select the type of food that you are cooking by pressing the Power Defrost( ) button one or more times.

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

3. Press the button.

Cooking starts. The oven beeps four times when cooking is over.

Oven

VENTILATION HOLES

HANDLE

DOOR

DOOR LATCHES

TURNTABLE

COUPLER

GRILL

LIGHT

SAFETY INTERLOCK HOLES

DISPLAY

CONTROL PANEL

If you want to add extra minute

Leave the food in the oven. Press +30s one or more times for each extra 30 seconds that you wish to add.

If you want to grill some food

1. Press the button.

2. Select the cooking time by turning the dial knob.

3. Press the button.

Control Panel Accessories

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, already placed over the motor shaft in the base of the oven. Purpose :

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

☛ DO NOT operate the microwave oven without the roller ring and

3. Turntable, to be placed on the roller ring with the centre fitting to the coupler. Purpose :

4. Metal rack, to be placed on the turntable. 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 rack can be used in grill and combination cooking.

turntable.

1. DISPLAY

2. INDIAN RECIPES SELECTION

3. AUTO POWER DEFROST

BUTTON

4. GRILL MODE SELECTION

5. STOP/CANCEL BUTTON

6. CLOCK SETTING

7. MICROWAVE/ POWER LEVEL MODE SELECTION

8. COMBI MODE SELECTION

9. START BUTTON/ DIAL KNOB

(cook time, weight and serving size)

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 cooking operations:

• Cooking food

• Auto Power Defrosting of food

• Grilling food

• Adding extra cooking time

At the front 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 step-by-step procedures use four different symbols.

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Important Note Caution Turn

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

Failure to observe the following safety precautions may result in harmful exposure to microwave energy.

1. Under no circumstances should any attempt be made to operate t he oven with the door open or to tamper with the safety interlocks (door latches) or to insert anything into the safety interlock holes.

2. 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 first with a damp cloth and then with a soft dry cloth.

3. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged until it has been repaired by a 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

4. 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. 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

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

2. DO NOT heat:

• Airtight or vacuu m-s ealed bo tt les, ja rs, co nt ai ne rs Ex) Baby food jars

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

Reason:

The increase in pressure may cause them to explode.

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 fl am mab l e mat er ials in the ove n

• Remove wire twist t ies f rom pa pe r or pla stic b ag s

• Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers If smoke is observed,

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..

: The s e wa lls may be hot en oug h to bu rn even afte r coo k ing ha s

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

keep the oven door closed and switch off or disconnect the oven from the power supply

• 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 heatin g, if ne cessa ry, an d A LWAYS st ir af ter h ea ting .

• 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.

• To prevent delayed boiling and possible scalding, you should put a plastic spoon or glass stick into the beverages and stir before, during and after heating. Reason

: During the heating of liquids the boiling point can be delayed;

this means that eruptive boiling can start after the container is

• In the event of scaldin g, fo llow th ese FIR ST AI D in str uction s:

* Immerse the scalded area in cold water for at least 10 minutes. * Cover with a 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 temperat ure of baby food or milk before givin g it to the baby.

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

9. Be careful not to damage the power cable.

• Do not immerse the power cable or plug in water and keep the 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 whe n op en ing th e doo r. Reason

11. Keep the inside of the oven clean. Reason

12. You may notice a “Clicking” sound during operation(especially when the oven is in defrosting).

Reason

13. When the microwave oven is operating without any load, the power will be cut off automatically for safety. You can operate the oven normally after letting it stand for over 30 minutes.

removed from the oven. You may scald yourself.

: The hot air or steam released may cause scalding.

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

cause paint damage and reduce the efficiency of the oven.

: This sound is normal when the electrical power output is chang ing.

8. Take particular care when heating liquids and baby foods.

Safety Precautions(continued)

Installing Your Microwave Oven

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

During cooking, you should look into the oven from time to tim e whe n foo d is b eing heated or cooked in disposable containers of pla stic , paper or othe r com bu stib le materials.

IMPORTANT

Young children should NEVER be allo wed to use or play with the microwave oven . Nor should they be left unattended near the microw ave ove n whe n it is in use . Items of interest to children should not be stored or hidden just abo ve th e ov en.

WARNING:

If the door or door seals are damaged, the ov en must not be ope rate d 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 wh en ad equ ate in st ru ctio ns have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe wa y and understands the hazards of improper us e.

Place the oven on a flat, level surface that strong enough to safely bear the weight of the oven.

20cm

above

85cm of the floor

10cm

behind

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

10cm

and 20 cm (8 inches) of space above and 85 cm(thirty three 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.

Setting the Time

How a Microwave Oven W orks

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

• When you first install your microwave oven

• After a power failure

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Do not forget to reset the clock when you switch to and from summer and winter time.

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

24-hour notation Once 12-hour notation Twice

2. Turn the dial knob to set hour.

3. Press the button.

4. Turn the dial knob to set minute.

5. Press the button.

Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves; the energy released enables food to be cooked or reheated without changing either the form or the colour of the food.

You can use your microwave oven to:

• Auto Power Defrost

• Auto Reheat/Cook

• 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 recipient used and the properties of the foo d:

• 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

Checking that Your Oven is Operating Correctly

The following simple procedure enables you to check that your oven is

working correctly at all times. Open the oven door by pulling the handle on the right side of the door.

Place a glass of water on the turntable. Then, close the door.

1. Press the button.

2. Set the time to 4-5 minutes by turning th e di al kn ob as

requried.

3. Press the button. Result :

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

What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a

Problem

If you have any of the problems listed below try the solutions given.

◆ This is normal.

• 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 oven does not start when you press the button.

• Is the door completely closed?

◆ The food is not cooked at all

• Have you set the timer correctly and/or pressed the 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 po we r level cho sen ?

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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 is used, the water takes longer to boil.

◆ 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.To solve this problem, install the oven away from televisions, radios and aerials.

• 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.

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If the above guidelines do not enable you to solve the problem, contact your local dealer or SAMSUNG after-sales service.

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