Samsung M1716 User Manual

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MICROWAVE OVEN M1716

Owner’s Instructions

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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 rotating the COOKING POWER

CONTROL knob.

2 Select the cooking time by rotating the TIMER knob.

If you want to defrost some food

1 Turn the COOKING POWER CONTROL knob to ( ).

If you want to adjust the cooking time

1 Leave the food in the oven.

Turn the TIMER knob to desired time.

2 Turn the TIMER knob to select the appropriate time.

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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

How a Microwave Oven Works ................................................................11

Checking that Your Oven is Operating Correctly......................................12

What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem..................................12

Cooking/Reheating....................................................................................13

Power Levels ............................................................................................13

Stopping the Cooking ................................................................................14

Adjusting the Cooking Time......................................................................14

Manual Defrosting Food ..........................................................................14

Using the Instant Reheat Feature ............................................................15

Instant Reheat Settings ............................................................................15

Cookware Guide ......................................................................................16

Cooking Guide ..........................................................................................17

Cleaning Your Microwave Oven................................................................24

Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven ..........................................25

Technical Specifications............................................................................26

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Oven

SAFETY

INTERLOCK HOLES

TURNTABLE

DOOR LATCHES

VENTILATION HOLES

LIGHT

TIMER KNOB

OPEN DOOR

PUSH BUTTON

ROLLER RING

COUPLER

DOOR

VARIABLE COOKING

POWER CONTROL

KNOB

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Control Panel

1. DEFROST

2. INSTANT REHEAT

3. OPEN DOOR PUSH BUTTON

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Accessories

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

☛ DO NOT operate the microwave oven without the roller ring

and turntable.

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 onto the

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

easily removed for cleaning.

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Using this Instruction Booklet

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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 three basic cooking operations:

◆

Cooking food

◆

Defrosting 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 two different symbols.

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.

microwave service technician trained by the manufacturer. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no

damage to the: (1) Door, door seals and sealing surfaces (2) Door hinges (broken or loose)

(3) Power cable

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

qualified microwave service technician trained by the manufacturer.

☛

➢

Important Note

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

the dish.The dishes are therefore hot.

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

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 disconnect the oven

from the power supply

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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.

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

damage and reduce the efficiency of the oven.

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

This is normal.

13. When the microwave oven is operating without any load, the power will be cut off automatically for safety. You can operate 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.

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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.

✽ 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, on the sides of the oven and 20 cm (8 inches) of above.

20 cm above

10 cm behind

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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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

◆ Instant Reheat

◆ Cook

Cooking Principle

☛ 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

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)

How a Microwave Oven Works

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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 turn the TIMER knob.

• Is the door completely closed?

●

The food is not cooked at all

• Have you set the timer correctly?

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

➢ If the above guidelines do not enable you to solve the problem, contact your

local dealer or SAMSUNG after-sales service.

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

Checking that Your Oven is Operating Correctly

The following simple procedure enables you to check that your oven is working correctly at all times.

First, place a bowl of water on the turntable.

➢ 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.

1 Set the power level to maximum by turning COOKING POWER

CONTROL knob.

2 Set the time 4 to 5 minutes by turning the TIMER knob.

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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

☛

Never switch the microwave oven on when it is empty

➢ You can change the power level during cooking by turning the COOKING

POWER CONTROL knob.

1 Set the power level to maximum by turning COOKING POWER

CONTROL knob. (MAXIMUM POWER : 800 W)

2 Set the time by turning TIMER knob.

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

Power Levels

You can choose among the power levels below.

Power Level Output

HIGH 800 W REHEAT 700 W MEDIUM HIGH 600 W MEDIUM 450 W MEDIUM LOW 300 W DEFROST( ) 180 W LOW / KEEP WARM 100 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.

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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.

2 To stop completely;

Turn the TIMER knob to “0”.

Adjusting the Cooking Time

Adjust the remaining cooking time by rotating the TIMER knob

The Defrost feature enables you to defrost meat, poultry, fish.

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

➢ Use only recipients that are microwave-safe.

1 Turn the COOKING POWER CONTROL knob to 180 W( ).

2 Turn the TIMER knob to select the appropriate time.

Result:

Defrosting begins.

Manual Defrosting Food

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Using the Instant Reheat Feature

Instant Reheat Setting

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

➢ Use only recipients that are microwave-safe.

Here are a few tips and recommendations to be followed when reheating food with the Instant Reheat Feature.

Symbol Serving Type Serving Size Cooking Time Standing Time

Drinks 150 ml 1 min 30 sec 1-2 mins

Soup/Sauce 200-250 ml 3 min 30 sec 2-3 mins

Fresh vegetables 300 - 350 g 6 min 30 sec 3 mins

Turn the COOKING POWER CONTROL knob to Max Power.

Turn the TIMER knob to select Instant Reheat.

(drinks or soup/sauce, fresh vegetables).

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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.

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

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.

Microwave-Safe

✓✗

✓ ✓

✓

✓ ✗

✗

✓ ✓ ✓

✗ ✗

✓ ✗

✓

✓✗

✓

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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 special 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 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

(min.) Time (min.)

Spinach 150 g 600 W 5-5

2-3 Add 15 ml (1 tablespoon)

cold water.

Broccoli 300 g 600 W 10-11 2-3 Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.)

cold water.

Peas 300 g 600 W 9-9

2-3 Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.)

cold water.

Green Beans 300 g 600 W 10-11 2-3 Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.)

cold water.

Mixed Vegetables 300 g 600 W 8

- 9

2-3 Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.)

(carrots/peas/corn) cold water. Mixed Vegetables 300 g 600 W 8-9 2-3 Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.)

(Chinese style) cold water.

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Cooking Guide

Cooking Guide for fresh vegetables

Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30-45 ml cold water (2-3 tbsp.) for every 250 g unless another water quantity is recommended - see table. Cook covered for the minimum time - see table. Continue cooking to get the result you prefer. Stir once during and once after cooking. 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 (800 W).

Food Portion Time Standing Instructions

(min.) Time (min.)

Broccoli 250 g 5-5

3 Prepare even sized florets. Arrange the stems

500 g 8

-9 to the centre.

Brussels Sprouts 250 g 6-7 3 Add 60-75 ml (5-6 tbsp.) water.

Carrots 250 g 5-5

3 Cut carrots into even sized slices.

Cauliflower 250 g 5

-6 3 Prepare even sized florets. Cut big florets

500 g 9-9

into halves. Arrange stems to the centre.

Courgettes 250 g 4-4

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

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

Egg Plants 250 g 4-4

3 Cut egg plants into small slices and sprinkle

with 1 tablespoon lemon juice.

Leeks 250 g 5-5

3 Cut leeks into thick slices.

Mushrooms 125 g 2 3 Prepare small whole or sliced mushrooms.

250 g 3

-4 Do not add any water. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Spice with salt and pepper. Drain before serving.

Onions 250 g 6-6

3 Cut onions into slices or halves. Add only

15 ml (1 tbsp.) water.

Pepper 250 g 5-5

3 Cut pepper into small slices.

Potatoes 250 g 5-6 3 Weigh the peeled potatoes and cut them into

500 g 8-9 similar sized halves or quarters.

Turnip Cabbage 250 g 5

-6 3 Cut turnip cabbage into small cubes.

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Cooking Guide

Cooking Guide for rice and pasta

Rice : Use a large glass pyrex bowl with lid - rice doubles in volume during cook

ing. Cook covered. After the cooking time is over, stir before standing time and salt or add herbs and butter. Remark: the rice may not have absorbed all water after the cooking time is finished.

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

(min.) Time (min.)

White Rice (parboiled) 250 g 800 W 17-18 5 Add 500 ml cold water.

Brown Rice (parboiled) 250 g 800 W 22-23 5 Add 500 ml cold water.

Brown Rice 250 g 600 W 22-23 10 Add 600 ml cold water. Mixed Rice

(rice + wild rice) 250 g 800 W 18-19 5 Add 500 ml cold water. Mixed Corn

(rice + grain) 250 g 800 W 19-20 5 Add 400 ml cold water. Pasta 250 g 800 W 11-12 5 Add 1000 ml hot water.

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Cooking Guide

REHEATING

Your microwave oven will reheat food in a fraction of the time that conventional ovens and 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 800 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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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Reheating Liquids and Food

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

Reheating Baby Food and Milk

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

Cooking Guide

Food Portion Power Time Standing

Instructions

(min.) Time (min.)

Drinks 150 ml (1 cup) 800 W 1

1 - 2

Pour into cups and reheat uncovered:

(coffee, tea 300 ml (2 cups) 2

1 cup in the centre, 2 cups opposite

and water)

450 ml (3 cups)

of each other, 3 cups in a circle. Keep in microwave oven during standing time and stir well.

Soup 250 g 800 W 3 - 3

2 - 3

Pour into a deep ceramic plate.

(chilled) 450 g 4

2 -

Cover with plastic lid. Stir well after reheating. Stir again before serving.

Stew 350 g 600 W 6 - 7 2 - 3

Put stew in a deep ceramic plate.

(chilled)

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

Pasta with 350 g 600 W 4

2 -

Put pasta (e.g. spaghetti or egg noodles)

sauce

on a flat ceramic plate. Cover with

(chilled)

microwave cling film. Stir before serving.

Filled pasta 350 g 600 W 5

2 -

Put filled pasta (e.g. ravioli, tortellini)

with sauce

in a deep ceramic plate. Cover with

(chilled)

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

Plated Meal 350 g 600 W 6 - 7 3

Plate a ready-to heat meal of 2-3

(chilled) 450 g 7 - 8

chilled on a ceramic dish. Cover with microwave cling-film.

Food Portion Power Time Standing

Instructions

(min.) Time (min.)

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

Empty into ceramic deep plate.

(vegetables

Cook covered. Stir after cooking

+ meat)

time. Stand for 2-3 minutes. Before serving, stir well and check the tem perature carefully.

Baby porridge 190 g 600 W 20 sec. 2 - 3

Empty into ceramic deep plate.

(grain + milk

Cook covered. Stir after cooking

+ fruit)

time. Stand for 2-3 minutes. Before serving, stir well and check the tem perature carefully.

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

Stir or shake well and pour into a

200 ml 1 min 10sec sterilised glass bottle. Place into

the centre of turn-table. Cook uncovered. Shake well and stand for at least 2 minutes. Before serving, shake well and check the tempera ture carefully.

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Cooking Guide

DEFROSTING

Microwaves are an excellent way of defrosting frozen food. Microwaves gently defrost frozen food in a short period of time. This can be of great advantage, if unexpected guests suddenly show up.

Frozen poultry must be thoroughly thawed before cooking. Remove any metal ties and take it out of any wrapping to allow thawed liquid to drain away.

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

(min.) Time (min.)

Meat

Minced beef 200 g 7 - 8 5 - 15

Place the meat on a flat ceramic plate.

400 g 13 - 15

Shield thinner edges with aluminium foil. Turn over after half of defrosting time!

Pork steaks

250 g 7

- 8

Poultry

Chicken pieces 500 g 15 - 16 15 - 40 First, put chicken pieces first skin-side down,

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

ceramic plate. Shield the thinner parts like

Whole chicken 900 g 32 - 34 wings and ends with aluminium foil. Turn over

after half of defrosting time!

Fish

Fish fillets 200 g 7 - 8 5 - 15

Put frozen fish in the middle of a flat ceramic (2 pc) plate. Arrange the thinner parts under the 400 g

13 - 14 thicker parts. Shield narrow ends with aluminium

(4 pc) foil. Turn over after half of defrosting time!

Fruits

Berries 250 g 7 - 8 5 - 10 Distribute fruits on a flat, round glass dish (with

a large diameter).

Bread

Bread rolls 2 pc 1 - 1

5 - 10 Arrange rolls in a circle or bread horizontally on

(each ca. 50 g) 4 pc 2

2 - 3

kitchen paper in the middle of turntable.

T oast/ Sandwich 250 g 5 - 5

Turn over after half of defrosting time!

German bread 500 g 9 - 11

(wheat + rye flour)

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Cooking Guide

SPECIAL

HINTS

MELTING BUTTER

Put 50 g butter into a small deep glass dish. Cover with plastic lid. Heat for 30-40 seconds using 800 W, until butter is melted.

MELTING CHOCOLATE

Put 100 g chocolate into a small deep glass dish. Heat for 4-6 minutes, until chocolate is melted. Stir once or twice during melting.

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 1/2 to 4 1/2 minutes using 800 W, 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 800 W. Stir several times during cooking. Empty directly into small jam glasses with twist-off lids. Stand on lid for 5 minutes.

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 1/2 to 7 1/2 minutes using 800 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 1/2 to 4 1/2 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

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

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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 Specification

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 M1716

Power source 230V ~ 50 Hz

Power consumption

Microwave 1200 W

Output power 100 W / 800 W (IEC-705)

Operating frequency 2450 MHz

Magnetron OM75S(31)

Cooling method Cooling fan motor

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Outside 489 x 275 x 351 mm

Oven cavity 306 x 201 x 322 mm

Volume 20 liter

Weight

Net 13.5 kg approx

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