Samsung SMH2117S User Manual

MICROWAVE OVEN

USER MANUAL

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Microwave Hood Combination Safety

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

WARNING

CAUTION

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen
if the instructions are not followed.

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage.

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 sealing

surfaces.

(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 surfaces.

(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to
persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

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Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.

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The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect

only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” found in this section and in the
provided Installation Instructions.

Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance

with the provided Installation Instructions.

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Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and

sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars –
are able to explode and should not be heated in the
microwave oven.

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As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary

when used by children.

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When flambeing foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as

described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals
or vapors in the microwave oven. This type of oven is
specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not
designed for industrial or laboratory use.

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Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged

cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.

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The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified

service personnel. Call an authorized service company
for examination, repair, or adjustment.

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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

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Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave
oven when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials
are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

– Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags

before placing bags in oven.

– If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door

closed, turn oven o, and disconnect the power cord, or
shut o power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

– Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not

leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the
cavity when not in use.

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Liquids, such as water, coee, or tea are able to 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.

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To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
– Do not overheat the liquid.
– Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
– Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
– After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave

oven for a short time before removing the container.

– Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil

into the container.

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Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not

be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.

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Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive

cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may
damage the filter.

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Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave

oven.

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Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not use

the microwave oven near water - for example, near a
kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming

pool, or similar locations.

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Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

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Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

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Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

CAUTION

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See door surface cleaning instructions in the “Microwave

Oven Care” section.

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Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not

be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a
fire or risk of electric shock.

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Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn

o the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of
electric shock.

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Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking

equipment.

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Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width

of 36” (91.44 cm).

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Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer’s

recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use.

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Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave

oven when the microwave oven is in operation.

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Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with

metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.

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Dishes and containers can become hot. Handle with care.

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Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Carefully remove
container coverings, directing steam away from your
hands and face.

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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.

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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.

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Do not try to preheat the oven or operate it while empty.

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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 use sealed containers. Remove seals and lids

before use. Sealed containers can explode due to
buildup of pressure even after oven has been turned o.

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Electrical Requirements

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Required:

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A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp electrical supply

with a fuse or circuit breaker.

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Recommended:

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A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker.

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A separate circuit serving only this microwave oven.

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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For all cord connected appliances:

The microwave oven 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 electric current. The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a
grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding
instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the
microwave oven.

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not use an adapter.

WARNING

Settings

Clock

The Clock is a 12- or 24-hour clock. Use Control Setup to change
mode, or to turn on or o Daylight Saving Time.

12 hour mode: Touch CLOCK, enter time, touch the Start control,
select A.M. or P.M., then touch Start control again.

24 hour mode: Touch CLOCK, enter time, then touch the Start
control.

Kitchen Timer

The kitchen timer can be used independently during any cooking
program. Touch the Timer control, enter time, then touch the Start
control.

Control Lock (On some models)

Activate to avoid unintended start. Depending on your model, the
padlock graphic on the control panel is next to either the Start
control or Cancel control. Touch and hold the appropriate control
pad until the signal sounds and the lock indicator appears in the
display. Repeat to unlock control.

Eco Mode (On some models)

Eco Mode reduces standby power usage.

When you press the ECO MODE button once, the display will go
out and the microwave shifts to the mode which minimizes power
usage.

To cancel the ECO MODE, press ECO MODE button once again,
or press any other button.

Vent Fan

Can control speed and on/o. Comes on automatically at the low
setting when it senses heat from the cooktop below. When this
occurs, the vent fan cannot be turned o. It may stay on for up to 1
hour to cool the microwave oven.

Cooktop Light

High, low and o. Low setting may be used as night light.

My Settings

Settings for the following may be changed: Weight (lbs or kg),
Sound (on or o), Clock display (12 or 24 hours), Display scroll
speed (slow, normal or fast), Remind end signal (on or o), Demo
Mode (on or o) and Daylight Saving Time (on or o).

Tones

Programming tones and signals which can be turned o or on
using the Control Setup(My Settings).

Demo Mode

Activate to practice using the control without actually turning on
the magnetron. Use the Control Setup(My Settings) to activate or
deactivate.

Features

Cooking Rack

Use only for 2-level cooking. To avoid damage to the microwave
oven, always remove rack after 2-level cooking. To avoid damage
to the microwave oven due to soil buildup, clean rack supports
often.

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Turntable

Turntable may be turned o for manual cooking only. This is helpful
when cooking with plates that are bigger than the turntable, or
when cooking with plates that are side by side.
Turntable cannot be turned o during preset or sensor functions.

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Cookware

Recommended to use

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Browning plate

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Stoneware

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Disposable polyester cardboard

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Fast-food packaging-polystyrene cups/container

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Glassware-Oven-to-table ware, Fine glassware, Glass jars

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Paper-Plates, cups, napkins, kitchen paper, recycled paper

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Plastic-Containers, Clingfilm

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Wax or Grease-proof paper

To Test Cookware: Place dish on turntable with 1 cup of water beside it. Program 1 minute of cook time at 100 %. If dish becomes hot and
the water stays cool, do not use the dish in the microwave oven.

Do Not Use

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Metal-Dishes, Utensils, Freezer bag twist ties, Metalic

objects

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Straw or wicker

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Non-approved meat thermoneters,skewers

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Fast food packaging-paper bag or newspaper, Recycled

paper, Metal trims

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Aluminum foil (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)

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Freezer bag

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Wood

Microwave Oven Use

For list of preset programs, see the Cooking Guide label on the front facing of the microwave oven opening, behind the door.

Manual Cooking/Stage Cooking

Touch number pads to enter time, touch COOK POWER (if not 100
%), touch number pads to enter power level (10-90), then touch the
Start control.

If programming additional stages, enter the cook time and cook
power of each before touching the Start control.

Preset Cooking (Sensor)

Touch COOK, select food item (Beverage, Frozen Dinner, Frozen
Breakfast or Chicken Breast – see Cooking Guide label), enter
quantity if needed, then touch the Start control.

Preset Reheating (Sensor)

Touch REHEAT, select food item (Dinner Plate, Casserole or Pasta –
see Cooking Guide label), enter quantity if needed, then touch the
Start control.

Preset Defrosting

Unwrap food. Touch AUTO DEFROST, enter weight in pounds (0.1 -

6.0), and touch the Start control.

Soften/Melt

Touch SOFTEN/MELT, select food item (Melt Chocolate, Soften
Cream Cheese, Soften Butter or Melt Butter – see Cooking Guide
label), enter quantity if needed, then touch the Start control.

Snack Menu

Touch SNACK MENU, select food item (Nachos, Chicken Wings,
Potato Skins or Cheese Sticks – see Cooking Guide label), enter
quantity if needed, then touch the Start control.

Kids Menu

Touch KIDS MENU, select food item (Chicken Nuggets, Hot Dogs,
French Fries or Frozen Sandwich – see Cooking Guide label), enter

quantity if needed, then touch the Start control.

Precise Touch Cooking (Sensor)

Touch control for quick access to the following programs:

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POPCORN: senses 3.0 - 3.5 oz (85 - 99 g) bags

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POTATO: senses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 potatoes

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PIZZA: senses 1, 2, 3 or 4 slices

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VEGGIE: 1 for Fresh or 2 for Frozen; senses 1, 2, 3 or 4

servings).

Sensor Cooking

A sensor in the microwave oven detects moisture released from
food as it heats, and adjusts the cooking time accordingly.

Make sure microwave oven has been plugged in for at least 3
minutes. Use microwave-safe dish with loose-fitting lid, or cover
microwave-safe dish with plastic wrap, and vent.

Less and More (On some models)

During cooking, touch number pad “1” to subtract cook time in
10-second increments. Each additional touch of the number pad
“1” subtracts 10 seconds more from the cook time. Touch number
pad “6” to add cook time in 10-second increments. Each additional
touch of the number pad “6” adds 10 seconds more to the cook
time.

Add 30 Seconds (One Minute +)

Touch ADD 30 SEC(One Minute +). to start the microwave oven
at 100 % power for 30 seconds(One Minute +), or to add time in
30-second(One Minute +) increments to any manual cooking cycle.

To Test Cookware/Dinnerware: Place dish on turntable with 1 cup
(250 mL) of water beside it. Program 1 minute of cook time at 100 %.
If dish becomes hot and the water stays cool, do not use the dish
in the microwave oven.

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