SMH1816
Microwave Oven
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safety information
Congratulations on your new Samsung microwave oven. This manual contains important information on the installation, use and care of your appliance. Please take time to read this manual to take full advantage of your microwave oven’s many benefits and features.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It is your responsibility to use common sense, caution, and care when installing, maintaining, and operating your microwave oven.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
A.Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
B.Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on the sealing surface.
C.Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:
1.Door (bent),
2.Hinges and latches, (broken or loosened),
3.Door seals and sealing surface.
D.Only properly qualified service personnel should adjust or repair the oven. Do not attempt to adjust or repair the oven yourself.
IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:
Hazards or unsafe practices that
may result in severe personal WARNING injury or death.
Hazards or unsafe practices that
may result in minor personal CAUTION injury or property damage.
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or
personal injury when using your CAUTION microwave oven, follow these
basic safety precautions.
Do NOT attempt.
Do NOT disassemble.
Do NOT touch.
Follow directions explicitly.
Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.
Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.
Call the service center for help.
Note
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others. Please follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING WARNING
To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal injury or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
1.Read all safety instructions before using the appliance.
2.Read and follow the specific “Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy” on this page.
3.This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlets. See Important “Grounding instructions” on page 4 of this manual.
4.Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
5.Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers (for example, closed glass jars) can explode if heated rapidly. Never heat them in a microwave oven.
6.Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not put corrosive chemicals or vapors in or on this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
7.As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when it is used by children.
8.Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
9.This appliance should be repaired or serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
10.Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
11.Do not tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door.
12.Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar locations.
13.Do not immerse the cord or plug in water.
14.Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. (including the back of the oven).
15.Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter.
16.When cleaning surfaces of the door and oven that come together when the door closes, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps, or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. Unplug the plug before cleaning.
17.To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity.
a.Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
b.Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing the bags in the oven.
c.If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.
d.Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
18.Liquids, such as water, milk, coffee, or tea can be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling
when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury:
a.Do not overheat liquid.
b.Stir liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
c.Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
d.After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.
e.Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.
CAUTION CAUTION
1.Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood of filter.
2.When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
3.Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaner, may damage the filter.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electrical current. This appliance is equipped with a cord that includes a grounding wire and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
WARNING WARNING
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
•Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove the third (grounding) prong. Do not use an adaptor or otherwise defeat the grounding plug.
•Consult a qualified electrician or service person if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you are not sure if the appliance is properly grounded.
•We do not recommend using an extension cord with this appliance. If the power-supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance. However, if it is necessary to use an extension cord, read and follow the “Use of Extension Cords” section below.
Use of Extension Cords
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of your becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and you can use them if you exercise care. If you use a long cord or extension cord:
1.The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
2.The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet.
3.The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally. If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the speed of the blower may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer too.
CRITICAL
WARNING INSTALLATION
WARNINGS
The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualified technician or service company.
•Failing to have a qualified technician install the oven may result in electric shock, fire, an
explosion, problems with the product, or injury.
Unpack the oven, remove all packaging material and examine the oven for any damage such as dents
on the interior or exterior of the oven, broken door latches, cracks in the door, or a door that is not lined up correctly. If there is any damage, do not operate the oven and notify your dealer immediately.
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Make sure to install your oven in a location with adequate space.
Remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the power plug terminals and contact points using a dry cloth on a regular basis.
•Unplug the power plug and clean it with a dry cloth.
•Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Plug the power cord into a properly grounded 3 pronged outlet. Your oven should be the only appliance connected to this circuit.
•Sharing a wall socket with other appliances, using a power strip, or extending the power cord may result in electric shock or fire.
•Do not use an electric transformer. It may result in electric shock or fire.
•Ensure that the voltage, frequency and current provided match the product’s specifications. Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Keep all packaging materials out of the reach of children. Children may use them for play.
This appliance must be properly grounded. Read and follow the specific “Grounding instructions” found in the beginning of this Section. Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe, plastic water pipe, or telephone line.
•This may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, or problems with the product
•Never plug the power cord into a socket that is not grounded correctly and make sure that it is in accordance with local and national codes.
Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord under any circumstances.
Connect the oven to a 20A circuit. If you connect the oven to a 15A circuit, make sure that circuit breaker is operable.
Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily, or dusty location, or in a location exposed to direct sunlight or water (rain drops).
• This may result in electric shock or fire.
Plug the power plug into the wall socket firmly. Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord, or loose wall socket.
• This may result in electric shock or fire. Do not mount over a sink.
Do not pull or excessively bend the power cord. Do not twist or tie the power cord.
Do not hook the power cord over a metal object, place a heavy object on the power cord, insert the power cord between objects, or push the power cord into the space behind the appliance.
• This may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not pull the power cord when you unplug the oven.
•Unplug the oven by pulling the plug only.
•Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
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When the power plug or power cord is damaged, contact your nearest service center for a replacement or repair.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION CAUTIONS
Position the oven so that the plug is easily accessible.
•Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire due to electric leakage.
Unplug the oven when it is not being used for long 
periods of time or during a thunder/lightning storm.
•Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
CRITICAL USAGE WARNING WARNINGS
If the microwave appliance is flooded please contact your nearest service center : Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy”, found in the beginning of this Section.
If the microwave generates a strange noise, a burning smell or smoke, unplug it immediately and contact your nearest service center.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
In the event of a gas leak (propane gas, LP gas, etc.), ventilate the room immediately. Do not touch the microwave, power cord, or plug.
•Do not use a ventilating fan.
•A spark may result in an explosion or fire.
Take care that the door or any of the other parts do not come into contact with the body while cooking or just after cooking.
• Failing to do so may result in burns.
In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below the oven, smother the flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray.
Never leave surface units beneath your oven unattended at high heat settings. Boil over cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if the vent fan is operating. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use high heat on surface units only when necessary.
If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.
•Always observe Safety Precautions when using your oven. Never try to repair the oven on your own there is dangerous voltage inside. If the oven needs to be repaired, contact an authorized service center near you.
Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself.
•Because a high voltage current enters the product chassis during operation, opening the chassis can result in electric shock or fire.
•You may be exposed to electromagnetic waves.
•When the oven requires repair, contact your nearest service center.
If any foreign substance such as water enters the
microwave, unplug it and contact your nearest service center.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
• This may result in electric shock.
Do not turn the appliance off by unplugging the power plug while the appliance is in operation.
•Plugging the power plug into the wall socket again may cause a spark and result in electric shock or fire.
Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children. Packaging materials can be dangerous to children.
•If a child places a bag over its head, the child can suffocate
Do not let children or any person with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities use this appliance unsupervised.
Make sure that the appliance is out of the reach of children.
•Failing to do so may result in electric shock, burns or injury.
Do not touch the inside of the appliance immediately after cooking. The inside of the appliance will be hot.
•The heat on the inside of the oven can cause burns.
Do not put aluminum foil (except as specifically directed in this manual), metal objects (such as containers, forks, etc.) or containers with golden or silver rims into the microwave.
• These objects can cause sparks or a fire.
Do not use or place flammable sprays or objects near the oven.
•Heat from the microwave can cause flammable sprays to explode or burn.
•Failing to do so may result in electric shock or injury.
Do not tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door. Under no circumstances should you remove the outer cabinet.
Do not store or use the oven outdoors.
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CAUTION USAGE CAUTIONS
If the surface of the microwave is cracked, turn it off.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock.
Dishes and containers can become hot. Handle with care.
Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Carefully remove container coverings, directing steam away from your hands and face.
Remove lids from baby food before heating. After heating baby food, stir well to distribute the heat evenly. Always test the temperature by tasting before feeding the baby. The glass jar or surface of the food may appear to be cooler than the food in the interior, which can be so hot that it will burn the infant’s mouth.
Make sure all cookware used in the oven is suitable for microwaving.
Use microwavable cookware in strict compliance with such manufacturer’s recommendations.
Do not stand on top of the microwave or place objects (such as laundry, oven covers, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance.
•Items, such as a cloth, may get caught in the door.
•This may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury.
Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
• This may result in electric shock.
Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of the appliance.
•As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result in electric shock, fire or problems with the product.
Do not place the appliance over a fragile object such as a sink or glass object.
•This may result in damage to the sink or glass object.
Do not put your face or body close to the appliance while cooking or when opening the door just after cooking.
•Take care that children do not come too close to the appliance.
•Failing to do so may result in children burning themselves.
Do not place food or heavy objects over the door when opening the door.
•The food or object may fall and this may result in burns or injury.
Do not abruptly cool the door, the inside of the appliance, or the dish by pouring water over it during or just after cooking.
•This may result in damage to the appliance. The steam or water spray may result in burns or injury.
Do not try to preheat the oven or operate it while empty.
Do not cook without the glass tray in place on the oven floor. Food will not cook properly without the tray.
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Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles. The containers can break.
Do not scratch the glass of the oven door with a sharp object.
•This may result in the glass being damaged or broken.
Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance when it is in operation.
Do not use sealed containers. Remove seals and lids before use. Sealed containers can explode due to buildup of pressure even after oven has been turned off.
CRITICAL CLEANING WARNING INSTRUCTIONS
Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it.
Do not use benzene, thinner or alcohol to clean the appliance.
•This may result in discoloration, deformation, damage, electric shock or fire.
Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance from the wall socket and remove food waste from the door and cooking compartment.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Take care not to hurt yourself when cleaning the appliance (external/internal)
•You may hurt yourself on the sharp edges of the appliance.
Do not clean the appliance with a steam cleaner.
• This may result in corrosion.
Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles or spattered oils stuck to the oven walls or floor can cause paint damage and reduce the efficiency of the oven.
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SETTING UP YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
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Setting up your microwave oven |
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
10 10 Kitchen Timer button
10 Add 30 sec. button
10Vent buttons (4 Speed & On/Off)
10Vent Delay Off button
10Light Hi/Lo/Off button
11Set Timer button
11Turntable On/Off button
11Metal shelf
11Eco Mode
12Sensor Cooking buttons
12Sensor Reheat button
13Auto Defrost button
131 Pound Defrost button
14Soften/Melt button
14Kids Meals button
15Snacks button
15Microwave Cooking Times & Power Levels
16Custom Cook button
16 Warm & Hold
COOKWARE GUIDE
16 16 Microwave-safe utensils
COOKING GUIDE
17 17 General microwave tips
18Cooking meat
18Cooking poultry
19Cooking seafood
19Cooking eggs
19Cooking vegetables
19Recipes
CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
20 20 Cleaning the exterior
20Cleaning the interior
21Cleaning the turntable and roller rings
21Storing and repairing your microwave oven
21Replacing the cooktop/night light
21Replacing the oven light
21Cleaning the grease filter
22Replacing the charcoal filter
TROUBLESHOOTING
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WARRANTY
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setting up your microwave oven
Be sure to follow these instructions closely so that your new microwave oven works properly.
CHECKING THE PARTS
Carefully unpack your microwave oven, and make sure you’ve received all the parts shown below. If your
microwave oven was damaged during shipping, or if you do not have all the parts, contact Samsung Customer Service. (Refer to the “Warranty and service information” on page 8.)
Microwave oven (SMH1816)
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Glass Tray |
Roller Guide Ring |
Grease Filters |
Charcoal filter |
Exhaust adaptor |
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WARRANTY AND SERVICE
INFORMATION
To help us to serve you better, please complete the enclosed registration card and promptly return it by mail. If the registration card is missing, you can call Samsung Electronics, Inc., at
1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) or register online at www.samsung.com/global/register.
When contacting Samsung, please provide the specific model and serial number information which is usually located on the back or bottom of the product. Please record these numbers in the spaces provided below, along with the other requested information. Keep this information in a safe place as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in case of theft or loss. Also keep a copy of your sales receipt as a proof of purchase if warranty service is needed.
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE PURCHASED
PURCHASED FROM
Warranty service can only be performed by a Samsung Authorized Service Center. If you should require warranty service, provide the above information with a copy of your sales receipt to the Samsung Authorized Service Center. For service assistance and the location of the nearest service center, please call 1-800- SAMSUNG (726-7864).
SETTING UP YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
1.Open the door by pulling the handle on the right side of the door.
2.Wipe the inside of the oven with a damp cloth.
3.Install the pre-assembled ring into the indentation at the center of the microwave oven.
4.Place the glass tray securely in the center of the preassembled roller ring.
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