Samsung M1974N User Manual

Microwave Oven

Owner’s Instructions

M1974N / M1914N

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

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

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

Using this Instruction Booklet.................................................................5

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

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

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

How a Microwave Oven Work................................................................7

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

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

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

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

Stopping the Cooking.............................................................................9

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

Using the Auto Reheat/Cook Feature (M1974N).................................10

Auto Reheat / Cook Settings(M1974N)................................................11

Using the Instant Reheat Feature........................................................12

Instant Reheat Settings........................................................................12

Using the Auto Defrost Feature (M1974N)...........................................13

Manual Defrosting Food(M1914N).......................................................13

Auto Defrost Settings(M1974N)...........................................................14

Using the Deodorization Feature(M1974N) .........................................14

Manual Stop Turntable Function..........................................................15

Switching the Beeper Off (M1974N) ....................................................15

Safety-Locking Your Microwave Oven (M1974N)................................15

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

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

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

Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven......................................23

Technical Specification.........................................................................23

Code No.: DE68-00398A

Quick Look-up Guide

Model: M1974N

If you want to cook some food

1. Place the food in the oven.

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

3. Press the button.

If you want to defrost some food

1. Place the frozen food in the oven.

2. Select the weight by turning the dial knob as required.

3. Press the button.

Select the power level by pressing the button once or more times.

required.

Result:

Select the type of food by pressing the Auto button.

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

Model: M1914N

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 defrost

symbol.

2. Turn the TIMER knob to select the appropriate time.

If you want to adjust the cooking time

1. Leave the food in the oven. Turn the TIMER knob to desired time.

If you want to add an extra 30 seconds

1. Leave the food in the oven. Press +30s once or more times for each extra 30 seconds thatyouwishtoadd.

Oven

Accessories

Model: M1974N

VENTILATION HOLES

DOOR HANDLE

DOOR

DOOR LATCHES

Model: M1914N

VENTILATION HOLES

DOOR HANDLE

COUPLER

TURNTABLE

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

LIGHT

SAFETY INTERLOCK HOLES

LIGHT

DISPLAY

CONTROL PANEL

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

VARIABLE COOKING POWER CONTROL KNOB

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

2. Roller ring,tobeplacedinthecentreoftheoven. Purpose:

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

The coupler rotates the turntable.

The roller ring supports the turntable.

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

turntable.

DOOR

DOOR LATCHES

COUPLER

TURNTABLE

SAFETY INTERLOCK HOLES

TIMER KNOB

Control Panel

Model: M1974N Model: M1914N

1. AUTO REHEAT/COOK

SELECTION

2. AUTO DEFROST FEATURE SELECTION

3. POWER LEVEL SETTING

4. DRINKS BUTTON

5. DEODORIZATION BUTTION

6. TURNRABLE ON/OFF

7. STOP/CANCEL BUTTON

8. START DIAL KNOB (Cook time,

Weight and Serving size)

9. CLOCK SETTING ROTATIVO

1. DEFROST

2. INSTANT REHEAT

3. TURNTABLE ON/OFF

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

Inside the cover you will find a quick look-up guide explaining four 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 three different symbols.

☛✉

Important Note 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.

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:

2. DO NOT heat:

• Airtight or vacuum-sealed bottles, jars, containers.

• Airtight food. Reason:

Tip:

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

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

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

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

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

• Do not store flammable materials in the oven

• Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags

• Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers

• If smoke is observed, keep the oven door closed and switch off or

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

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

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

• Take care when handling the container after heating. You may burn

• A risk of delayed eruptive boiling exists.

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

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.

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

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

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

These walls may be hot enough to burn 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.

disconnect the oven from the power supply

been switched off so that the temperature can equalize.

yourself if the container is too hot.

Safety Precautions(Cautinued)

InstallingYourMicrowave Oven

• 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:

• NEVER fill the container to the top and choose a container that is wider at

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

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

9. Be careful not to damage the power cable.

• Do not immerse the power cable or plug in water and keep the power

• 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 in defrosting). Reason

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

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.

* 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.

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

the baby. overheated.

cable away from heated surfaces.

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.

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

20 cm above

10 cm

behind

on the side

1. When you install your oven, Make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least 10 cm (4 inches) of space behind, on the sides of the oven and 20

10 cm

cm (8 inches) of above.

2. Remove all packing materials inside the oven. Install the roller ring and turntable. Check that the turntable rotates freely.

3. This microwave oven has to be positioned so that plug is accessible.

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

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

❉ For your personal safety, plug the cable into a 3-pin, 230 Volt,

50Hz, AC earthed socket. If the power cable of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cable. Contact your local dealer to have it replaced.

❉ 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.

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.

Setting the Time

How a Microwave Oven Work

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.

Model: M1974N

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

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

•InstantCook

• Auto Cook/Reheat (M1974)

• 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. Themicrowavesareabsorbedbythefooduptoa 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

Checkingthat YourOven is Operating Correctly

What to Do if Youare in Doubt or Have a Problem

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. Then, close the door.

Model: M1974N

1. Press the button and set the time to 4-5 minutes by turning the dial knob as required.

2. Press button.

Result:

Theovenheatsthewaterfor4to5minutes. The water should then be boiling.

Model: M1914N

1. Set the power level to maximum by turning COOKING POWER CONTROL knob.

2. Setthetime4to5minutesbyturningtheTIMER knob.

Result:

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.

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

◆ This is normal.

• Condensation inside the oven and display

• 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. (M1974N)

• Is the door completely closed?

◆ The oven does not start when you turn the TIMER knob. (M1914N)

• Is the door completely closed?

◆ The food is not cooked at all

• Have you set the timer correctly and/or pressed the button? (M1974N)

• Have you set the timer correctly? (M1914N)

• 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 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.(M1974N)

✉ If the above guidelines do not enable you to solve the problem,

contact your local dealer or SAMSUNG after-sales service.

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