Samsung CE2977T, CE2977 User Manual

MICROWAVE OVEN
CE2977 / CE2977T

Owner’s Instructions

& Cooking Guide

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Quick Look-up Guide

If you want to cook 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: Cooking starts.

The oven beeps four times when cooking is over.

If you want to auto power defrost some food

1 Place the frozen food in the oven.

Press the Power Defrost( ) button which you want the required
number of time.

2 Select the food weight by turning the dial knob it is possible to

set up to a maximum of 2000g.

3 Press the button.

If you want to add an extra minute

If you want to grill some food

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

1 Press the button.

2 Select the cooking time by turning the dial knob.

3 Press the button.

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

Setting the Time ......................................................................................11

How a Microwave Oven Works ................................................................12

Checking that Your Oven is Operating Correctly......................................13

What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem..................................14

Cooking/Reheating....................................................................................15

Power Levels ............................................................................................16

Stopping the Cooking ................................................................................17

Adjusting the Cooking Time......................................................................17

Using the Auto Reheat/Cook Feature ......................................................18

Auto Reheat/Cook Settings ......................................................................19

Using the Dual Cook Feature ..................................................................20

Using the Auto Power Defrost Feature ....................................................21

Auto Power Defrost Settings ..................................................................21

Using the Crusty Plate (CE2977T) ..........................................................22

Crusty Plate Settings (CE2977T) ............................................................23

Choosing the Heating Element Position ..................................................24

Choosing the Accessories ......................................................................24

Grilling ......................................................................................................25

Combining Microwaves and the Grill ......................................................26

Switching the Beeper Off ........................................................................27

Safety-locking Your Microwave Oven ......................................................27

Remembering Function ............................................................................28

Manual Stop Turntable Function ..............................................................28

Cookware Guide ......................................................................................29

Cooking Guide ..........................................................................................30

Cleaning Your Microwave Oven................................................................41

Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven ..........................................42

Technical Specifications............................................................................43

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Oven

VENTILATION HOLES

HANDLE

GRILL

LIGHT

CONTROL PANEL

DISPLAY

DOOR LATCHES

DOOR

COUPLER

TURNTABLE

ROLLER RING

SAFETY

INTERLOCK HOLES

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Control Panel

DISPLAY

AUTO

REHEAT/COOK

SELECTION

AUTO POWER

DEFROST

BUTTON

GRILL MODE

SELECTION

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CLOCK SETTING

DUAL COOK
SELECTION

MICROWAVE/
POWER LEVEL
MODE SELECTION

COMBI MODE
SELECTION

STOP/CANCEL

BUTTON

START BUTTON/
DIAL KNOB

(cook time, weight
and serving dishes)

TURNTABLE
ON/OFF

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Accessories

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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: The coupler rotates the turntable.

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

Purpose: The roller ring supports the turntable.

3 Turntable, to be placed on the roller ring with the centre fitting on to

the coupler.
Purpose: The turntable serves as the main cooking surface; it can be

easily removed for cleaning.

4 Metal rack, to be placed on the turntable.

Purpose: The metal rack can be used in grill and combination

cooking.

5 Crusty plate(CE2977T only), see page 22.

Purpose: The crusty plate is used to brown food better in the

microwave or grill combination cooking modes. It helps keep
pasty and pizza dough crisp.

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☛ DO NOT operate the microwave oven without the roller ring

and turntable.

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 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

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

(c) 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

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

qualified microwave service technician trained by the manufacturer.

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Safety Precautions

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

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 oven.

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

6. DO NOT touch heating elements or interior oven walls.

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

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Reason: Some dishes absorb microwaves and heat is always transferred from the food to

the dish.The dishes are therefore hot.

Reason: These walls may be hot enough to burn even after cooking has finished, although

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.

◆ 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 disconnect the oven

from the power supply

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 so that the temperature can equalize.

◆ Stir during heating, if necessary, and ALWAYS stir after heating.

◆ 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 removed from the
oven. You may scald yourself.

◆ In the event of scalding, follow these FIRST AID instructions:

• 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 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.

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 when opening the door.
Reason: The hot air or steam released may cause scalding.

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11. Keep the inside of the oven clean.
Reason: Food particles or spattered oils stuck to oven walls or floor can cause paint

12. “Clicking” sound might be noticed while operating, especially when the oven is in defrosting

mode.

Reason: When the electrical power output is changing, you may hear that sound.

13. When the microwave oven is operating without any load, the power will be cut off automati-

cally for safety. You can operate the oven normally after letting it stand for over 30 minutes.

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 materials.

IMPORTANT

Young children should NEVER be allowed to use or play with the microwave oven. Nor should
they be left unattended near the microwave oven when it is in use. Items of interest to children
should not be stored or hidden just above the oven.

damage and reduce the efficiency of the oven.

This is normal.

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Installing Your Microwave Oven

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

10 cm

20 cm

behind

above

✽ 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 a special cable
(I-SHENG SP022, KDK KKP4819D, EUROELECTRIC 3410, SAMIL SP-106B, MOONSUNG
EP-48E). Contact your local dealer to have it replaced. The power cable of ISRAEL is
PENCON(ZD16A), S/AFRICAAPEX LEADS SA16 and NIGERIA, GHANA, KENYAand
U.A.E is PENCON(UD13A1).

✽ 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.

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.

10 cm

on the side

2 Remove all packing materials inside the oven.

Install the roller ring and turntable.
Check that the turntable rotates freely.

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Setting the Time

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 and

winter time.

1

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

:

The time is displayed when ever you are not using the microwave

Result

oven.

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How a Microwave Oven Works

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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:

◆ 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

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

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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. Close the door.

1 Press the button.

2 Set the time to 4-5 minutes by turning the dial knob as requried.

3 Press button.

Result:The oven heats the water for 4 to 5 minutes.

The water should then be boiling.

➢ 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.

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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.

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• 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.

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• Is the door completely closed?
The food is not cooked at all

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• 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

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• 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)

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• 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

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• 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.

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

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Press the button.

: The 900W (maximum cooking power) indications are displayed:

Result

Select the appropriate power level by pressing the button again
until the corresponding wattage is displayed.
Refer to the power level table on the next page.

2 Set the cooking time by turning the dial knob.

3 Press the button.

: The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating.

Result

1) Cooking starts and when it has finished the oven beeps
four times.

2) The end reminfer signal will beep 3 times(once every minute).

3) The current time is displayed again.

Never switch the microwave oven on when it is empty.

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➢ If you wish to heat a dish for a short period of time at maximum power(900W),

simply press the +30s
immediately.

button once for each 30 seconds of cooking time. The oven starts

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Power Levels

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You can choose among the power levels below.

Power Level Output

MWO GRILL

HIGH 900 W
MEDIUM HIGH 600 W
MEDIUM 450 W
MEDIUM LOW 300 W
DEFROST 180 W
LOW / KEEP WARM 100 W
GRILL - 1300 W
COMBI I 600 W 1300 W
COMBI II 450 W 1300 W
COMBI III 300 W 1300 W

➢ ◆ 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
dual knob.

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Time Increasing Time Time Increasing Time

up to 1 min 5 sec. unit 10 - 20 min 1 min unit
1 - 3 min 10 sec. unit 20 - 40 min 2 min unit
3 - 10 min 30 sec. unit 40 - 99 min 5 min unit

Stopping the Cooking

You can stop cooking at any time to check the food.

1 To stop temporarily;

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

press again.

2 To stop completely;

Press the button

: The cooking stops.

Result

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

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You can also cancel any setting before starting by simply pressing Cancel .

Adjusting the Cooking Time

You can increase the cooking time by pressing the +30s button once for each
30 seconds to be added.

Press the +30s button once for each 30 seconds to be added.

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You can only adjust the time during cooking when the Microwave, Auto Reheat/Cook,

Grill and Combi modes are selected.

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

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Using the Auto Reheat/Cook Feature

The Auto Reheat/Cook feature has five pre-programmed cooking time.
You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level.
You can adjust the number of servings by turning the dial knob.

First, place the food in the centre of the turntable and close the door.

1 Select the type of food that you are cooking by pressing the

Auto Reheat/Cook(Auto) button once or more times.

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

(Refer to the table on the next page.)

3 Press button.

Result : Cooking starts. When it has finished.

1) The oven beeps four times.

2) The end reminder signal will beep 3 times

(once every minute).

3) The current time is displayed again.

➢ Use only recipients that are microwave-safe.

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Auto Reheat / Cook Settings

The following table presents the various Auto Reheat & Cook Programmes,
quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations.

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Code Symbol Serving Portion Standing Recommendations

Type Time

1 Ready Meal 300-350 g 3 mins Put the meal on a ceramic plate and cover it

Chilled 400-450 g with microwave cling film. This programme is

500-550 g suitable for the meals consisting of 3

components (e.g. meat with sauce,
vegetables and side dishes like potatoes,
rice or pasta).

2 Drinks 150 ml(1cup) 1-2 mins Pour the liquid into ceramic cups and reheat

Coffee, milk, 300 ml(2cups) uncovered. Place 1 cup in the centre, 2 cups
tea, water 450 ml(3cups) opposite of each other and 3 or 4 cups in a

600 ml(4cups) circle. Leave them to stand in the microwave

oven. Stir the drinks before and after standing
time and be careful while taking the cups out
(see safety instructions for liquids).

3 Soup/Sauce 200 - 250 ml 1-2 mins Pour the soup/sauce into a deep ceramic

Chilled 300 - 350 ml soup plate or bowl and cover during heating

400 - 450 ml and standing time. Stir before and after
500 - 550 ml standing time.
600 - 650 ml

4 Fresh 200 - 250 g 3 mins Weigh the vegetables after washing, cleaning

vegetables 300 - 350 g and cutting into a similar size. Put them into a

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Chicken 200-300 g(1 pc) 3 mins
pieces 400-500 g(2 pcs)

400 - 450 g glass bowl with lid. Add 45 ml (3 tablespoons)
500 - 550 g water when cooking 200-450 g, add 60 ml
600 - 650 g (4 tablespoons) for 500-650 g and add 75 ml
700 - 750 g (5 tablespoons) for 700-750 g. Stir after

600-700 g(2-3 pcs)
800-900 g(3-4 pcs)

cooking. (When cooking bigger quantities, stir
once during cooking.)

Brush the chicken pieces with oil and spice
them with pepper, salt and paprika. Put them
on the high rack with the skin-side down.
Turn over when the oven beeps.

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Using the Dual Cook Feature

Your Samsung microwave oven can cook two different foods at the same time
using the Dual Cook Feature.

1 Place two READY MEALS in the oven, one on the turntable and

the other on the metal rack, which is placed on the turntable.

2 Press the Dual Cook( ) button six times.

3 Select the food weight by turning the dial knob.

4 Press the button.

: Cooking starts after about two seconds.

Result

When it has finished

1) The oven beeps four times.

2) The end reminder signal will beep 3 times
(once every minute).

3) The current time is displayed again.

When using Dual Cook (heating 2 levels of food), always use the rack.

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Always use the metal rack, which should be put on the turntable.

Code Symbol Serving Portion Standing Recommendations

Type Time

6 Ready meal 2 x 300 - 350 g 2 mins

(Chilled) 2 x 400 - 450 g

Put each meal on a ceramic plate and cover it
with microwave cling film. This programme is
suitable for the meals consisting of 3
components (e.g. meat with sauce, vegetables
and side dishes like potatoes, rice or pasta).
Place one plate on the turntable and the other
one the rack.

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Using the Auto Power Defrost Feature

The Auto Power Defrost feature enables you to defrost meat, poultry, 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.

First, place the frozen food in the centre of the turntable and close the door.

1 Press the Power Defrost( ) button which you want the required

number of time.
(Refer to the table on the buttom)

Press the Power Defrost( ) button three times to defrost fish.

Example:

2 Select the food weight by turning the dial knob it is possible to

set up to a maximum of 2000g

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3 Press button.

: ◆ Defrosting begins.

Result

◆ The oven beeps half way through defrosting to remind
you to turn the food over.

◆ Press button again to finish defrosting.

➢ You can also defrost food manually. To do so, select the microwave cooking/reheating

function with a power level of 180W. Refer to the section entitled “ Cooking/Reheating”
on page 15 for further details.

To change selection of lbs, ml/g option from ml/g to lbs, press

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button and Stop/Cancel( ) button at the same time, then long sound beeps and
ml/g is change to lbs.

This increses the weight by 100 g if you are using metric measurement.

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(This increases the weight by 1 oz increments, up to 3 lbs 6 oz.)

Auto Power Defrost Settings

Remove all kinds of package material before defrosting.
Place the frozen foods on a turntable. Turn the food over when the oven beeps.
Keep the standing time of corresponding food after Auto Power Defrosting
being finished.

Button Food Portion Standing Recommendation

1 Meat 200-2000g 20-60min. Shield the edges with aluminium foil.
2 Poultry 200-2000g 20-60min. Turn the food over when the oven
3 Fish 200-2000g 20-50min. beeps

Time

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Power Defrost( )

Select the defrosting fuction with a power level of 180W if you want to

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defrost food manually.

For further details on Manual defrosting and defrosting time,
refer to the page 36.

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Using the Crusty Plate (CE2977T)

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 tempera­ture of the crusty plate. Several items which you can prepare on the crusty plate
can be found in the chart (see next page).

The crusty plate can also be used for bacon, eggs, sausages, etc.

1 Place the crusty plate directly on the turntable and preheat it with highest

Microwave-Grill-Combination[600W+Grill( )] by following the times and
instructions in the chart..

Always use oven gloves to take out the crusty plate, as it is becomming very

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hot.

2 Brush the plate with oil if you are cooking food, such as bacon and eggs, in

order to brown the food nicely.

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- Please note that the crusty plate has a teflon layer which is not scratch-resis
tant. Do not use any sharp objects like a knife to cut on the crusty plate.

- Use plastic accessories to avoid scratches on the surface of the crusty plate
or remove the food from the plate before cutting

3 Place the food on the crusty plate.

- Do not place any objects on the crusty plate that are not heat-resistant;

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e.g. plastic bowels.

- Never place the crusty plate in the oven without turntable.

4 Place the crusty plate on the metal rack(or turntable) in the microwave.

5 Select the appropriate cooking time and power.

Refer to the table on the next page.

➢ How to clean the Cruty Plate

✽ Please Note

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Clean the crusty plate with warm water and detergent and rinse off with clean water.

Do not use a scrubbing brush or a hard sponge otherwise the top layer will be damaged.

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The crusty plate is not dishwasher-safe.

Crusty Plate Setting (CE2977T)

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.

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Food Portion Power Preheating Cooking Recommendations

Time Time

1

Bacon 4 slices (80g) 600W+Grill 3 min. 3 - 3

8 Slices (160g) ( ) 4

Grilled 200 g (2pc) 450W+Grill 3 min. 3 min. Preheat crusty plate. Cut tomatoes in halves.

Tomatoes 400 g (4pc) ( ) 4 min. Put some cheese on top. Arrange in a circle on

Burger 2 pieces (125g) 600W+Grill 3 min 6 - 6

(frozen) 4 pieces (250g) ( ) 8 - 8

Baguettes 100-150 g (1pc) 450W+Grill 5 min 5 - 6 min. Preheat crusty plate. Put one baguette beside

(frozen) 200-250 g (2pc) ( ) 6 - 7 min. the centre, 2 baguettes side by side on the

Pizza 300 - 350 g 600W+Grill 5 min 7 - 8 min. Preheat crusty plate. Put the frozen pizza on

(frozen) 400 - 450 g ( ) 9 - 10 min. the crusty plate. Put crusty plate on the rack.

Mini Pizza 100 - 150 g 600W+Grill 5 min 3 - 3

(chilled) 200 - 250 g ( ) 4 - 4

Oven 200 g 450W+Grill 4 min 9 min. Preheat crusty plate. Distribute oven chips on

Chips 300 g ( ) 12 min. crusty plate. Put the plate on the rack. Turn

(frozen) 400 g 15 min. over after half of cooking time.

Baked 250 g 600W+Grill 4 min. 4

Potatoes 500 g ( ) 7 - 7

Fish 150 g (5 pc) 600W+Grill 4 min. 6 - 6
Fingers 300 g (10 pc) ( ) 8
(frozen) over after 3

Chicken 125 g 600W+Grill 4 min. 4
Nuggets 250 g ( ) 6
(frozen) crusty plate on the rack. Turn over after 3 min

2

/

min. Preheat crusty plate. Put slices side by side on

1

2

/

- 5 min. crusty plate. Put crusty plate on the rack.

crusty plate. Put crusty plate on the rack.

1

2

/

min. Preheat crusty plate. Put frozen burger in a

1

2

/

min. circle on crusty plate. Put crusty plate on the

rack. Turn over after 4-5 min.

plate. Put crusty plate on rack.

1

2

/

min. Preheat crusty plate. Put the chilled pizza

1

2

/

min. pieces in a circle on the plate. Set crusty

plate on the rack.

1

2

/

- 5 min. Preheat crusty plate. Cut potatoes in halves.

1

2

/

min. Put them on the crusty plate with the cut side

to the bottom. Arrange in a circle. Put the plate
on the rack.

1

2

/

min. Preheat crusty plate. Brush plate with 1 tbsp.

1

2

/

- 9 min. oil. Put fish fingers in a circle on the plate. Turn

1

2

/

- 5 min. Preheat crusty plate. Brush plate with 1 tbsp.

1

2

/

- 7 min. oil. Put chicken nuggets on the plate. Put

1/2

min (5 pc) or after 5 min (10 pc).

(125g) or 5 min (250g).

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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.

To set the heating element to the... Then...

Horizontal position ◆ Pull the heating element towards you
(grill or combined microwave + grill) ◆ Push it upwards until it is parallel with the

roof of the oven

45°

When cleaning the upper part inside the cavity, it will be convenient

to turn heater downward by 45° and clean it.

Choosing the Accessories

Use microwave-safe recipients; do not use plastic containers, dishes, paper
cups, towels, etc.

If you wish to select the combined cooking mode (grill and
microwave), use only dishes that are microwave-safe and oven­proof. Metallic cookware or utensils may damage your oven.

➢ For further details on suitable cookware and utensils, refer to the Cookware Guide on

page 29.

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Grilling

The grill enables you to heat and brown food quickly, without using
microwaves. To this aim, a grill rack is supplied with your microwave oven.

1 Preheat the grill to the required temperature, by the pressing the

Grill( ) button and set the preheat time by turning the
dial knob.

2 Press the button.

3 Open the door and place the food on the rack.

Close the door.

4 Press the button.

Result: The follwing indications are displayed:

5 Set the Grilling time by turning the dial knob.

The maximum grilling time is 60 minute.

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➢

☛

6 Press the button.

Do not worry if the heater turns off and on while grilling.

This system is designed to prevent overheating of the oven.
Always use oven gloves when touching the dishes in the oven, as they will be very hot.

Check that the heating element is in the horizontal position.

: Grilling cooking start. When it has finished

Result

1) The oven beeps four times.

2) The end reminfer signal will beep 3 times
(once every minute).

3) The current time is displayed again.

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Combining Microwaves and the Grill

You can also combine microwave cooking with the grill, to cook quickly and
brown at the same time.

☛ ◆ ALWAYS use microwave-safe and oven-proof cookware. Glass or

ceramic dishes are ideal as they allow the microwaves to
penetrate the food evenly.

◆ ALWAYS use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the

oven, as they will be very hot.

1 Make sure that the heating element is in the horizontal position;

refer to page 24 for further details.

2 Open the oven door.

Place the food on the rack and the rack on the turntable.
Close the door.

3 Press the Combi ( ) button.

Result: The following indications are displayed:

600W (out power)

➢ Select the appropriate power level by pressing the Combi ( )

button again untilthe corresponding power level is displayed.

☛ You cannot set the temperature of the grill.

(microwave and grill mode)

➢

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4 Set the cooking time by turning the dial knob as required.

The maximum cooking time is 60 minutes.

5 Press the button.

Result: Combination cooking starts. When it has finished

1) The oven beeps four times.

2) The end reminfer signal will beep 3 times
(once every minute).

3) The current time is displayed again.

The maximum microwave power for the combined microwave and grill mode is 600W.

Switching the Beeper Off

1 Press the and buttons at the same time.

Result:◆ The following indication is displayed.

◆

The oven does not beep each time you press a button.

2 To switch the beeper back on, press the and buttons

again at the same time.
Result:◆ The following indication is displayed.

◆

The oven operates with the beeper on again.

Safety-Locking Your Microwave Oven

Your microwave oven is fitted with a special Child Safety programme, which
enables the oven to be “locked” so that children or anyone unfamiliar with it
cannot operate it accidentally.

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The oven can be locked at any time.

1 Press the and buttons at the same time.

Result:◆ The oven is locked (no funtions can be selected).

◆

The display shows “L”.

2 To unlock the oven, press the and buttons again at the

same time.
Result:◆ The oven can be used normally.

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Remembering Function

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This oven remembers the last cooking mode for your convenience.

1 Set the add some cooking time by turning the dial knob.

2 Press the button.

➢ 1) When cooking is over, the end reminder signal will beep 3 times.

(Chime bell per 1min).
And then, cooking mode will be “RESET” and the oven will forget the last
cooking mode.

2) If there’s no operation after the door is opened and closed once, the cooking
mode will be “RESET” after 30 seconds.

3) Press the Cancel( ) button and then cooking mode will be “RESET”.

Manual Stop Turntable Function

The turntable on/off( ) button enables you to use large dishes which fill the
whole oven by stopping the turntable from rotating (only maual cooking mode).

☛

The results will be less satisfactory in this case as the cooking is less even.
We recommend that you turn the dish by hand halfway through the cooking process

☛

Warning ! Never operate the turntable without food in the oven.

: This may cauce fire or damage to the unit.

Reason

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1 Press the Turntable on/off ( ) button.

Result: Turntable on/off( ) symbol appears on the display,

the turntable will not rotate.

2 To switch the turntable rotating back on, Press the Turntable on/off()

button again.
Result: Turntable on/off( ) symbol disappears on the display,

the turntable will rotate.

➢ • Don’t press Turntable on/off( ) button during cooking process.

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.

The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates whether and
how they should be used in a microwave oven.

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Cookware
Aluminium foil

Browning plate
China and earthenware

Disposable polyester
cardboard dishes

Fast-food packaging

• Polystyrene cups
containers

• Paper bags or newspaper

• Recycled paper or metal trims

Glassware

• Oven-to-table ware

• Fine glassware

• Glass jars

Metal

• Dishes

• Freezer bag twist ties

Paper

• Plates, cups, napkins and

Kitchen paper

• Recycled paper

Plastic

• Containers

• Cling film

• Freezer bags

Wax or grease-proof paper

Microwave-Safe

✓✗

✓
✓

✓

✓
✗

✗

✓
✓
✓

✗
✗

✓
✗

✓

✓

✓✗

✓

Comments

Can be used in small quantities to protect
areas against overcooking. Arcing can occur if
the foil is too close to the oven wall or if too
much foil is used.

Do not preheat for more than eight minutes.
Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and

bone china are usually suitable, unless deco­rated with a metal trim.

Some frozen foods are packaged in these dish­es.

Can be used to warm food. Overheating may
cause the polystyrene to melt.
May catch fire.
May cause arcing.

Can be used, unless decorated with a metal
trim.
Can be used to warm foods or liquids. Delicate
glass may break or crack if heated suddenly.
Must remove the lid. Suitable for warming only.

May cause arcing or fire.

For short cooking times and warming. Also to
absorb excess moisture.
May cause arcing.

Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic.
Some other plastics may warp or discolour at
high temperatures. Do not use Melamine plas­tic.
Can be used to retain moisture. Should not
touch the food. Take care when removing the
film as hot steam will escape.
Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should not be
airtight. Prick with a fork, if necessary.

Can be used to retain moisture and prevent
spattering.

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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 move­ment 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.
Microwaves are reflected by metal, such as stainless steel, aluminium and copper, but
they can penetrate through ceramic, glass, porcelain and plastic as well as paper and
wood. So food must never be cooked in metal containers.

Foods suitable for microwave cooking:

Many kinds of food are suitable for microwave cooking, including fresh or frozen veg­etables, fruit, pasta, rice, grains, beans, fish, and meat. Sauces, custard, soups,
steamed puddings, preserves, and chutneys can also be cooked in a microwave
oven. Generally speaking, microwave cooking is ideal for any food that would normal­ly be prepared on a hob. Melting butter or chocolate, for example (see the chapter
with tips, techniques and hints).

Covering during cooking

To cover the food during cooking is very important, as the evaporated water rises as
steam and contributes to cooking process. Food can be covered in different ways: e.g.
with a ceramic plate, plastic cover or microwave suitable cling film.

Standing times

After cooking is over food the standing time is important to allow the temperature to
even out within the food.

Cooking Guide for frozen vegetables

Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Cook covered for the minimum time - see
table. Continue cooking to get the result you prefer.
Stir twice during cooking and once after cooking. Add salt, herbs or butter after
cooking. Cover during standing time.

Food Portion Power Time Standing Instructions

Spinach 150 g 600 W 5-6 2-3 Add 15 ml (1 tablespoon)

Broccoli 300 g 600 W 8-9 2-3 Add 30 ml (2 tbsp.)

Peas 300 g 600 W 7-8 2-3 Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.)

Green Beans 300 g 600 W 7

Mixed Vegetables 300 g 600 W 7-8 2-3 Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.)
(carrots/peas/corn) cold water.

Mixed Vegetables 300 g 600 W 7
(Chinese style) cold water.

(min.) Time (min.)

1

1

2

2

/

-8

/

2-3 Add 30 ml (2 tbsp.)

1

1

2

2

/

-8

/

2-3 Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.)

cold water.

cold water.

cold water.

cold water.

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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. Add salt, herbs or butter after cooking.
Cover during a standing time of 3 minutes.

Hint: Cut the fresh vegetables into even sized pieces. The smaller they are cut, the

quicker they will cook.

All fresh vegetables should be cooked using full microwave power (900 W).

Food Portion Time Standing Instructions

Broccoli 250 g 3

500 g 6-7 to the centre.

Brussels Sprouts 250 g 5-5

Carrots 250 g 3

Cauliflower 250 g 4-4

500 g 6

Courgettes 250 g 3-3

Egg Plants 250 g 2

(min.) Time (min.)

1

2

/

-4 3 Prepare even sized florets. Arrange the stems

1

2

/

3 Add 60-75 ml (5-6 tbsp.) water.

1

2

/

-4 3 Cut carrots into even sized slices.

1

2

/

1

2

/

-7

1

1

2

/

3 Prepare even sized florets. Cut big florets

1

2

/

2

/

into halves. Arrange stems to the centre.

3 Cut courgettes into slices. Add 30 ml (2 tbsp.)

water or a knob of butter.
Cook until just tender.

-3 3 Cut egg plants into small slices and sprinkle
with 1 tablespoon lemon juice.

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1

2

/

Leeks 250 g 3-3

Mushrooms 125 g 1-1

250 g 2-2

1
1

3 Cut leeks into thick slices.

2

/

3 Prepare small whole or sliced mushrooms.

2

/

Do not add any water. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
Spice with salt and pepper. Drain before serving.

1

Onions 250 g 4-4

2

/

3 Cut onions into slices or halves. Add only

15 ml (1 tbsp.) water.

1

2

/

Pepper 250 g 3

Potatoes 250 g 3-4 3 Weigh the peeled potatoes and cut them into

500 g 6-7 similar sized halves or quarters.

Turnip Cabbage 250 g 4

-4 3 Cut pepper into small slices.

1

2

/

-5 3 Cut turnip cabbage into small cubes.

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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.
Remark: the rice may not have absorbed all water after the cooking time is

Pasta : Use a large glass pyrex bowl. Add boiling water, a pinch of salt and stir well.

Cook uncovered.
Stir occasionally during and after cooking. Cover during standing time and
drain thoroughly afterwards.

Food Portion Power Time Standing Instructions

White Rice 250 g 900 W 15-16 5 Add 500 ml cold water.

(parboiled) 375 g 17
Brown Rice 250 g 900 W 20-21 5 Add 500 ml cold water.

(parboiled) 375 g 22-23 Add 750 ml cold water.
Mixed Rice

(rice + wild rice) 250 g 900 W 16-17 5 Add 500 ml cold water.
Mixed Corn

(rice + grain) 250 g 900 W 17-18 5 Add 400 ml cold water.
Pasta 250 g 900 W 10-11 5 Add 1000 ml hot water.

finished.

(min.) Time (min.)

1

1

2

2

/

-18

/

Add 750 ml cold water.

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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.

Arranging and covering

Avoid reheating large items such as joint of meat - they tend to overcook and dry out
before the centre is piping hot. Reheating small pieces will be more successful.

Power levels and stirring

Some foods can be reheated using 900 W power while others should be reheated using
600 W, 450 W or even 300 W.
Check the tables for guidance. In general, it is better to reheat food using a lower power
level, if the food is delicate, in large quantities, or if it is likely to heat up very quickly
(mince pies, for example).

Stir well or turn food over during reheating for best results. When possible, stir again
before serving.

Take particular care when heating liquids and baby foods. To prevent eruptive boiling of
liquids and possible scalding , stir before, during and after heating. Keep them in the
microwave oven during standing time. We recommend putting a plastic spoon or glass
stick into the liquids. Avoid overheating (and therefore spoiling) the food.
It is preferable to underestimate cooking time and add extra heating time, if necessary.

Heating and standing times

When reheating food for the first time, it is helpful to make a note of the time taken - for
future reference.

Always make sure that the reheated food is piping hot throughout.
Allow food to stand for a short time after reheating - to let the temperature even out.

The recommended standing time after reheating is 2-4 minutes, unless another time is
recommended in the chart..

Take particular care when heating liquids and baby food. See also the chapter with the
safety precautions.

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REHEATING LIQUIDS

Always allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been switched off
to allow the temperature to even out. Stir during heating, if necessary, and ALWAYS stir
after heating. To prevent eruptive boiling and possible scalding, you should put a spoon
or glass stick into the beverages and stir before, during and after heating.

REHEATING BABY FOOD

BABY FOOD: Empty into a deep ceramic plate. Cover with plastic lid. Stir well after

BABY MILK: Pour milk into a sterilised glass bottle. Reheat uncovered. Never heat a

REMARK:

Baby food particularly needs to be checked carefully before serving to prevent burns.
Use the power levels and times in the next table as a guide lines for reheating.

reheating! Let stand for 2-3 minutes before serving. Stir again and check
the temperature. Recommended serving temperature: between 30-40°C.

baby’s bottle with teat on, as the bottle may explode if overheated. Shake
well before standing time and again before serving ! Always carefully
check the temperature of baby milk or food before giving it to the baby.
Recommended serving temperature: ca. 37°C.

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Reheating Liquids and Food

Use the power levels and times in this table as a guide lines for reheating.

Food Portion Power Time Standing

(min.) Time (min.)

1

2

/

Drinks 150 ml (1 cup) 900 W 1-1
(coffee, tea 300 ml (2 cups) 1
and water) 450 ml (3 cups) 2

600 ml (4 cups) 3-3

Soup 250 g 900 W 2-2
(chilled) 350 g 2

450 g

3-

550 g 3

1

Stew 350 g 600 W 4

2

/

1

2

/

1

2

/

1

2

/

3

1

2

/

- 5

1 - 2

-2

-

3

1

2

/

1

2

/

2 - 3

-3 deep ceramic bowl.

1

2

/

-4

1

2

/

2 - 3

(chilled)

1

1

2 -

Pasta with 350 g 600 W 3

2

/

4

/

sauce

(chilled)
Filled pasta 350 g 600 W 4-5 3

with sauce
(chilled)

1

1

2 -

Plated Meal 350 g 600 W 4
(chilled) 450 g 5-6

550 g 5

2

/

5

/

1

1

2 -

2

/

6

/

Instructions

Pour into cups and reheat uncovered:
1 cup in the centre, 2 cups opposite
of each other, 3 cups in a circle. Keep
in microwave oven during standing
time and stir well.

Pour into a deep ceramic plate or
plastic lid. Stir well after reheating.

Stir again before serving.
Put stew in a deep ceramic plate.

Cover with plastic lid.Stir occasionally
during reheating and again before
standing and serving.

3

Put pasta (e.g. spaghetti or egg noodles)
on a flat ceramic plate. Cover with
microwave cling film. Stir before serving.

Put filled pasta (e.g. ravioli, tortellini)
in a deep ceramic plate. Cover with
plastic lid. Stir occasionally during
reheating and again before standing
and serving.

3

Plate a meal of 2-3 chilled compo­nents on a ceramic dish. Cover with
microwave cling-film.

Cover with

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Guide for Dual Reheating

Use the power levels and times in this table as a guide lines for reheating.

Food Portion Power Time Standing

(min.) Time (min.)

1

1

2

2

/

-4

/

Soup 2 x 250 g 900 W 3
(chilled) 2 x 350 g 5-6

Chicken Curry 2 x 350 g 600 W 7-8

2 - 3

1

2

/

& Rice
(chilled) dishes. Cover with microwave

1

Plate Meal 2 x 350 g 600 W 7

2

/

-9 3

(chilled) ponents on two flat ceramic plates.

Reheating Baby Food and Milk

Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for reheating.

Food Portion Power Time Standing

Baby food 190 g 600 W 30 sec. 2 - 3
(vegetables

+ meat)

Baby porridge 190 g 600 W 20 sec. 2 - 3
(grain + milk

+ fruit)

Baby milk 100 ml 300 W 30-40 sec. 2 - 3

200 ml 1 min. to sterilised glass bottle. Place into

1 min. 10 sec. the centre of turntable. Cook

Time (min.)

Instructions

Pour into two deep ceramic plates
and cover. Put one plate directly on
the turntable, other on the rack.
Stir well after reheating.
Stir again before serving.

3

Plate two meals of each 2 chilled
components on two ceramic plates

cling-film. Put one plate directly on the
turn table, other on the rack.

Plate two meals of 2-3 chilled com­Cover with microwave cling-film.

Put one plate directly on the turntable,
other on the rack.

Instructions

Empty into ceramic deep plate.
Cook covered. Stir after cooking
time. Stand for 2-3 minutes. Before
serving, stir well and check the tem­perature carefully.

Empty into ceramic deep plate.
Cook covered. Stir after cooking
time. Stand for 2-3 minutes. Before
serving, stir well and check the tem­perature carefully.

Stir or shake well and pour into a

uncovered. Shake well and stand for
at least 3 minutes. Before serving,
shake well and check the tempera­ture carefully.

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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.

Put the frozen food on a dish without cover. Turn over halfway, drain off any liquid and
remove any giblets as soon as possible.
Check the food occasionally to make sure that it does not feel warm.
If smaller and thinner parts of the frozen food start to warm up, they can be shield by
wrapping very small strips of aluminium foil around them during defrosting.

Should poultry start to warm up on the outer surface, stop thawing and allow it to
stand for 20 minutes before continuing.
Leave the fish, meat and poultry to stand in order to complete defrosting. The standing
time for complete defrosting will vary depending on the quantity defrosted. Please refer
to the table below.

Hint: Flat food defrosts better than thick and smaller quantities need less time than

bigger ones. Remember this hint while freezing and defrosting food.

For defrosting of frozen food with a temperature of about -18 to - 20 °C, use the fol­lowing table as a guide.

All frozen food should be defrosted using defrosting power level (180 W).

Food Portion Time Standing Instructions

Meat

Minced beef 200 g 6 - 7 15 - 30

Pork steaks

Poultry

Chicken pieces 500 g 14 - 15 15 - 60 First, put chicken pieces first skin-side down,

Whole chicken 1200 g 32 - 34 wings and ends with aluminium foil. Turn over

Fish

Fish fillets/ 200 g 6 - 7 10 - 25

Whole fish

Fruits

Berries 250 g 6 - 7 5 - 10 Spread fruits on a flat, round glass dish

Bread

Bread rolls 2 pc 1-1
(each ca. 50 g) 4 pc 2

T oast/ Sandwich 250 g 4-4

German bread 500 g 7-9

(wheat + rye flour)

(min.) Time (min.)

400 g 10 - 12
250 g 7 - 8

(2 pc) whole chicken first breast-side-down on a flat

11 - 13 plate. Arrange the thinner parts under the

400 g

1

2

/

1

/

5 - 20 Arrange rolls in a circle or bread horizontally on

2

-3 kitchen paper in the middle of turntable.

1

2

/

Place the meat on a flat ceramic plate.
Shield thinner edges with aluminium foil.
Turn over after half of defrosting time!

ceramic plate. Shield the thinner parts like
after half of defrosting time!

Put frozen fish in the middle of a flat ceramic
thicker parts. Shield narrow ends of fillets and tail

whole fish with aluminium foil. Turn over after half
of defrosting time!

(with a large diameter).

Turn over after half of defrosting time!

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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.

Cookware for grilling:

Should be flameproof and may include metal. Do not use any type of plastic cookware,
as it can melt.

Food suitable for grilling:

Chops, sausages, steaks, hamburgers, bacon and gammon rashers, thin fish portions,
sandwiches and all kinds of toast with toppings.

IMPORTANT REMARK:

Whenever the grill only mode is used, make sure that the grill-heating element is under
the ceiling in the horizontal position and not on the back-wall in the vertical position.
Please remember that food must be placed on the high rack, unless another instruction
is recommended.

MICROWAVE + GRILL

This cooking mode combines the radiant heat that is coming from the grill with the
speed of microwave cooking. It operates only while the door is closed and the turntable
is rotating. Due to the rotation of the turntable, the food browns evenly. Three combina­tion modes are available with this model:
600 W + Grill, 450 W + Grill and 300 W + Grill.

Cookware for cooking with microwave + grill

Please use cookware that microwaves can pass through. Cookware should be flame­proof. Do not use metal cookware with combination mode. Do not use any type of plas­tic cookware, as it can melt.

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Food suitable for microwave + grill cooking:

Food suitable for combination mode cooking include all kinds of cooked food which
need reheating and browning (e.g. baked pasta), as well as foods which require a short
cooking time to brown the top of the food. Also, this mode can be used for thick food
portions that benefit from a browned and crispy top (e.g. chicken pieces, turning them
over half way through cooking). Please refer to the grill table for further details.

IMPORTANT REMARK:

Whenever the combination mode (microwave + grill) is used, make sure that the grill
heating element is under the ceiling in the horizontal position and not on the back-wall
in the vertical position. The food should be placed on the high rack, unless another
instruction is recommended. Otherwise it has to be placed directly on the turntable.
Please refer to the instructions in the following chart.

The food must be turned over, if it is to be browned on both sides.

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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
Food Time Time

(min) (min.)

1

1

2

2

/

-4

Toast Slices 4 pc Grill only 3

(each 25g)

Bread Rolls 2-4 pieces Grill only 2

/

1

1

2

2

/

-3

/

1

(already baked) side up in a circle directly on the

1

1

2

Grilled 200 g (2pc) 300 W + 3
Tomatoes

400 g (4pc) Grill 5-6 cheese on top. Arrange in a circle in a

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-4

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Tomato-Cheese 4 pc(300 g) 300 W + 4-5 ---­Toast

Toast Hawaii 2 pc(300 g) 450 W + 3
(pineapple,

4 pc(600 g)

Grill Put the toast with topping on the rack.

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1

2

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Grill 6-7 toast with topping on the rack. Put 2
ham, cheese toasts opposite directly on the rack.
slices) Stand for 2-3 minutes.

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2 -

Baked 250 g 600 W + 4
Potatoes

500 g Grill

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5

/

1

1

2 -

2

6

/

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Gratin 500 g 450 W + 9-11 ---­Potatoes/

Grill pyrex dish. Put the dish on the rack.
vegetables
(chilled)

Chicken 450 g(2pc) 300 W + 7-8 7-8
Pieces

650 g(2-3pc) Grill 9-10 8-9 spices. Put them in a circle with the

850 g(4pc) 11-12 9-10 bones to the middle. Put one chicken

Roast Chicken 900 g 450 W + 10-12 9-11 Brush chicken with oil and spices.

1100 g Grill 12-14 11-13 Put chicken first breast side down,

Lamb Chops 400 g (4pc) Grill only 10-12 8-9 Brush the lamb chops with oil and
(medium) spices. Lay them in a circle on the

Instructions

3-4

Put the toast slices side by side on
the rack.

1

1

2

2

/

-2

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Put bread rolls first with the bottom
turntable.

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Cut tomatoes into halves. Put some
flat glass pyrex dish. Place it on the

rack.
Toast the breas slices first.
Stand for 2-3 minutes.

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Toast the bread slices first. Put the

Cut potatoes into halves. Put them in

---­a circle on the rack with the cut side
to the grill.

Put the fresh gratin into a small glass
After cooking stand for 2-3 minutes.

Brush chicken pieces with oil and

piece not into the centre of the rack.
Stand for 2-3 minutes.

second side breast side up directly on
turntable. Stand for 5 minutes after
grilling.

rack.After grilling stand for 2-3

minutes.

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Cooking Guide

Grill Guide for fresh food

Fresh Portion Power 1. Side 2. Side
Food Time Time

(min) (min.)

Pork Steaks MW +Grill (300W+Gril) (Grill only) Brush the pork steaks with oil and

250 g (2pc) 6-7 5-6 spices. Lay them in a circle on the
500 g (4pc) 8-10 7-8 rack. After grilling stand for 2-3

Roast Fish 450 g 300 W + 6-7 7-8 Brush skin of whole fish with oil and

650 g Grill 7-8 8-9 herbs and spices. Put fish side by

Baked 2 apple 300 W + 6-7 ---- Core the apples and fill them with
Apples (ca. 400g) Grill raisins and jam. Put some almond

4 apples 10-12 slices on top. Put apples on a flat

(ca. 800g) glass pyrex dish. Place the dish

Instructions

minutes.

side (head to tail) on rack

directly on the turntable.

Grill Guide for frozen food

Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for grilling.

Fresh Portion Power 1. Side 2. Side
Food Time Time

Bread Rolls MW+Grill 300W+Grill Grill only
(each ca. 50 g) 2 pc

Baguettes/ MW+Grill 450W+Grill Grill only
Garlic Bread 200-250 g (1pc) 3

Gratin 400 g 450 W + 13-15 ---­(vegetables or Grill pyrex dish. Put the dish on the rack.
potatoes) After cooking stand for 2-3 minutes.

Pasta 400 g 600 W + 14-16 ---­(Cannelloni, Grill tangular glass pyrex dish. Put the dish
Macaroni, directly on the turntable. After cooking
Lasagne) stand for 2-3 minutes.

Fish Gratin 400 g 450 W + 16-18 ----

4 pc

Grill

(min) (min.)

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2

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-2 2-3

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2

2

/

-3

1

2

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-4

Instructions

Arrange rolls in a circle with the bot­tom side up directly on the turntable.

2-3 Grill the second side of the rolls up to

the crisp you prefer. Stand for 2-5
minutes.

Put frozen baguette diagonally on

2-3 baking paper on the rack.

After grilling stand for 2-3 minutes.
Put frozen gratin into a small glass

Put frozen pasta into a small flat rec-

Put frozen fish gratin into a small flat
rectangular glass pyrex dish.
Put the dish directly on the turntable.
After cooking stand for 2-3 minutes.

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Cooking Guide

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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.
Stir once or twice during melting. Use oven gloves while taking out!

MELTNG CRYSTALLIZED HONEY

Put 20 g crystallized honey into a small deep glass dish.
Heat for 20-30 seconds using 300 W, until honey is melted.

MELTING GELATINE

Lay dry gelatine sheets (10 g) for 5 minutes into cold water.
Put drained gelatine into a small glass pyrex bowl.
Heat for 1 minute using 300 W.
Stir after melting.

COOKING GLAZE/ICING (FOR CAKE AND GATEAUX)

Mix instant glaze (approximately 14 g) with 40 g sugar and 250 ml cold water.
Cook uncovered in a glass pyrex bowl for 3
until glaze/icing is transparent. Stir twice during cooking.

COOKING JAM

Put 600 g fruits (for example mixed berries) in a suitable sized glass
pyrex bowl with lid. Add 300 g preserving sugar and stir well.
Cook covered for 10-12 minutes using 900 W.
Stir several times during cooking. Empty directly into small jam
glasses with twist-off lids. Stand on lid for 5 minutes.

1

1

2

2

/

to 4

/

minutes using 900 W,

COOKING PUDDING

Mix pudding powder with sugar and milk (500 ml) by following the
manufacturers instructions and stir well. Use a suitable sized glass pyrex
bowl with lid. Cook covered for 6

1

1

2

2

/

to 7

/

minutes using 900 W.

Stir several times well during cooking.

BROWNING ALMOND SLICES

Spread 30 g sliced almonds evenly on a medium sized ceramic plate.
Stir several times during browning for 3

1

1

2

2

/

to 4

/

minutes using 600 W.

Let it stand for 2-3 minutes in the oven. Use oven gloves while taking out!

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Cleaning Your Microwave Oven

45°

The following parts of your microwave oven should be cleaned regularly to pre­vent 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.

1. Clean the outside surfaces with a soft cloth and warm, soapy water.Rinse and dry.

2. Remove any splashes or stains on the inside surfaces or on the roller ring with a soapy cloth.
Rinse and dry.

3. To loosen hardened food particles and remove smells, place a cup of diluted
lemon juice on the turntable and heat for ten minutes at maximum power.

4. Wash the dishwasher-safe plate whenever necessary.

➢ DO NOT spill water in the vents. NEVER use any abrasive products or chemical

solvents.Take particular care when cleaning the door seals to ensure that no particles:

Accumulate

•

Prevent the door from closing correctly

•

➢ Clean the microwave oven cavity right ofter each use with a mild detergent solution, but

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

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45°

When cleaning the upper part inside the cavity, it will be convenient to turn
heater downward by 45° and clean it.

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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. If the oven is faulty and needs servicing

or you are in doubt about its condition:

• Unplug it from the wall socket

• Contact the nearest after-sales service centre

➢ If you wish to store your oven away temporarily, choose a dry, dust-free place.

Reason

: Dust and damp may adversely affect the working parts in the oven.

➢ This microwave oven is not intended for commercial use.

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Technical Specifications

SAMSUNG strives to improve its products at all times. Both the design specifi­cations and these user instructions are thus subject to change without notice.

Model CE2977/CE2977T

Power source 230V ~ 50 Hz

Power consumption

Microwave 1500 W
Grill 1300 W
Combined mode 2800 W

Output power

100 W/900 W -6 Level (IEC-705)

Operating frequency 2450 MHz

Magnetron OM75P(31)

Cooling method Cooling fan motor

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Outside 517 x 297 x 424 mm

Oven cavity 336 x 241 x 349 mm

Volume 28 liter

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Weight

Net 18 kg approx

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