Samsung M181GN User Manual

MICROWAVE OVEN

Owner’s Instructions

M181GN

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

Accessories .............................................................................. 2

Control Panel ............................................................................ 2

Using this Instruction Booklet ...................................................3

Safety Precautions ...................................................................3

Installing Your Microwave oven ...............................................5

What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem .................5

Cooking / Reheating .................................................................6

Power Levels ............................................................................6

Stopping the Cooking ............................................................... 6

Adjusting the Cooking Time .....................................................7

Manual Defrosting of Food ....................................................... 7

Using the Instant Reheat Feature ............................................7

Instant Reheat Settings ............................................................ 7

Cookware Guide ...................................................................... 8

Cleaning Your Microwave Oven ..............................................9

Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven ..........................9

Installation & Wiring Instructions ............................................ 10

Wiring Instructions ..................................................................10

Cooking Instructions On Food Packaging ..............................11

Cooking Instructions ...............................................................11

Technical Specifications ......................................................... 12

Code No. : DE68-02974A

Oven

VENTILATION HOLES

DOOR HANDLE

DOOR

DOOR LATCHES

TURNTABLE

COUPLER

LIGHT

ROLLER RING

VARIABLE COOKING POWER CONTROL KNOB

SAFETY INTERLOCK HOLES

Accessories

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

Control Panel

TIMER KNOB

1. Coupler, already placed over the motor shaft in the base of the oven. Purpose: The coupler rotates the turntable.

2. Roller ring

Purpose: The roller ring supports the turntable.

3. Turntable

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

, to be placed in the centre of the oven.

, to be placed on the roller ring with the centre

surface; it can be easily removed for cleaning.

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

turntable.

1. MANUAL DEFROST

VARIABLE COOKING POWER CONTROL KNOB

TIMER KNOB

INSTANT REHEAT

Using this Instruction Booklet

Safety Precautions

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

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.

☛ ✉

Important Note

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

Failure to observe the following safety precautions may result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. (a) Under no circumstances should any attempt be made to operate the oven with

the door open or to tamper with the safety interlocks (door latches) or to insert anything into the safety interlock holes.

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

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

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

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

qualified microwave service technician trained by the manufacturer.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Before cooking food or liquids in your microwave oven, please check

that the following safety precautions are taken.

1. DO NOT 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

• Airtight or vacuum-sealed bottles, jars, containers

• Airtight food.

Reason Tip

3. DO NOT

Reason Tip

4. DO NOT

Reason

5. ALWAYS

Reason

6. DO NOT

Reason

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

heat:

Ex) Baby food jars

Ex) Eggs, nuts in shells, tomatoes

: The increase in pressure may cause them to explode.

: Remove lids and pierce skins, bags, etc.

operate the microwave oven when it is empty.

: The oven walls may be damaged.

: Leave a glass of water inside the oven at all times.

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

cover the rear ventilation slots with cloths or paper.

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

oven.

use oven gloves when removing a dish from the oven.

: Some dishes absorb microwaves and heat is always transferred from

the food to the dish.The dishes are therefore hot.

touch heating elements or interior oven walls.

: These walls may be hot enough to burn even after cooking has

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

the oven from the power supply

Safety Precautions (continued)

Take particular care when heating liquids and baby foods.

•

ALWAYS

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

• 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

top than at the bottom to prevent the liquid from boiling over. Bottles with narrow necks may also explode if overheated.

•

ALWAYS

baby.

•

NEVER

overheated.

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

11.

Keep the inside of the oven clean. Reason

12.

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

13.

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

allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has

: 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.

fill the container to the top and choose a container that is wider at the

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

heat a baby’s bottle with the teat on, as the bottle may explode if

: The hot air or steam released may cause scalding.

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

paint damage and reduce the efficiency of the oven.

: This sound is normal when the electrical power output is changing.

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 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.

NEVER

be allowed to use or play with the microwave oven. Nor

WARNING:

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

WARNING:

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

WARNING:

Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

WARNING:

Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.

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