Samsung SMH71875, SMH71857, SMH7185, SMH7187 User Manual

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Professionai Design

The new Stainless Steel Samsung Over The Range (OTR) oven has a clean, professional look
that matches your other kitchen appliances perfectly, providing a harmonious and complete

kitchen solution.

Turbo vent

With 400 CFM of ventilation power, your new Over The Range (OTR) oven offers optimal
cooking conditions by absorbing smoke and odor from the cook-top. It is also as silent as
other OTRs with much lower ventilation power.
Experience maximum power with no additional noise!

Large Interior capacity

With its 1.8 cu.ft capacity, your OTR oven delivers plenty of space for all your cooking needs.
A big capacity combined with 1,100 watts of output guarantees superior cooking results.

Auto Louver (SMH7187STG Only)

The Motorized Louver opens automatically only when the OTR is working. Therefore, you can
prevent contamination and also easily and speedily cleans the OTR.

Sensor Cooking

Don't know how to cook? Samsung's new OTR sensor technology offers preset functions
resulting in perfectly cooked dishes every time. Simply select a cooking menu, and the
cooking results will astound you.

VFD display

With an informative VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display), your OTR lets you easily use all
available functions.

2 features of your new microwave oven

Throughout this manual, you'll see Warning and ©aution notes.
These warnings, cautions, and the important sCety instructions that follow do not

cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur.
It's your responsibility to use common sense, caution, and care when installing,

maintaining, and operation your microwave oven. Samsung is not liable for
damages resulting from improper use.

WHATTHEICONSANDSIGNSINTHISMANUALMEAN:

WARNING: Hazards or unsafe practices that may result insevere personal injury or death.

WARNING

CAUTION: Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property

oAoT,o, damage.

Do not attempt or use.

I_ Do not repair.

Do not touch.

Be careful

I_ Follow directions explicity.

I_ 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

PRECAUTIONSTOAVOIDPOSSIBLEEXPOSURETO
EXESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY:

_Do not attempt to operate this microwave 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.

Do not place any object between the microwave oven front face and the door or
allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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Do not operate the microwave oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that

the microwave oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the

• Door (bent or dented),
Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
Door seals and sealing surfaces.

The microwave oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except

properly qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed,

including the following:

WARNING

WARNING

_ 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, call 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) for the name of an authorized service
center near you.

TOREDUCERISKOFBURNS,ELECTRICSHOCK,FIRE,

PERSONALINJURYOREXPOSURETOEXCESSIVE

MICROWAVEENERGY:

Read all safety instructions before using the appliance.
Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID EXPOSURE TO

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" on page 3.

This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlets. See

"IMPORTANT GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" on page 7 of this manual.
Install or place this appliance only in accordance with the installation instructions

provided.
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do

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

As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

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.

Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces.

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4....important safety instruction

Whencleaningthedoorandovensurfaces,useonlymild,nonabrasivesoapsor
detergentsappliedwithaspongeorsoftcloth.

Removelidsfrombabyfoodbeforeheating.Afterheatingbabyfood,stirwelland
testtemperaturebytastingbeforeserving.

Thisover-the-rangeovenwasdesignedforuseoverrangesnowiderthan36
inches.Itmaybeinstalledoverbothgasandelectriccookingequipment.

[_ Liquids,suchaswater,coffee,orteaareabletobeoverheatedbeyondthe

boilingpointwithoutappearingtobeboiling.Visiblebubblingorboilingwhen
thecontainerisremovedfromthemicrowaveovenisnotalwayspresent.THIS

COULDRESULTINVERYHOTLIQUIDSSUDDENLYBOILINGOVERWHENTHE
CONTAINERISDISTURBEDBYASPOONOROTHERUTENSILS,INSERTED
INTOTHELIQUID.

Carefullyremovecontainercoverings,directingsteamawayfromyourhandsand
face.

Someitems,likewholeeggsandfoodinsealedcontainers,mayexplodeifheated
inthisoven.

Donotoperatethisapplianceifithasadamagedcordorplug,ifitisnotworking
properly,orif ithasbeendamaged.

Donotcoverorblockanyoftheopeningsonthisappliance.
Donotstorethisapplianceoutdoors.Donotusenearwater-forexample,neara

kitchensink,inawetbasement,ornearaswimmingpool,etc.
Donotimmersethepowercordorpluginwater.

Donotletthepowercordhangoveredgeoftableorcounter.
Donottrytopreheatthemicrowaveovenoroperateitwhileempty.

Donotcookwithouttheglasstrayinplaceontheovenfloor.Foodwillnotcook
properlywithoutthetrayinplace.

Donotdefrostfrozenbeveragesinnarrow-neckedbottles.Thecontainerscan
break.

Dishesandcontainersmaybecomehot.Handlewithcare.
Donotmountunitoverornearanyportionofaheatingorcookingappliance.

Donotmountoverasink.
Donotstoreanythingdirectlyontopoftheappliancewhenitisinoperation.

Thisapplianceshouldbeservicedonlybyqualifiedservicepersonnel.Contactthe
nearestauthorizedservicefacilityforexamination,repair,oradjustment.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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TOREDUCETHERISKOFFIREINTHEOVEN:

[_ Remove wire twist-ties from plastic cooking bags before placing bags in oven.

[_Do not use the oven compartment for storage purposes. Do not leave paper

products, cooking utensils, or food in the oven when not in use.
Do not overcook food. Watch appliance carefully if paper, plastic, or other

combustible materials are inside.

_lf materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off,

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.

TOREDUCETHERISKOFINJURYTOPERSONS:

_] Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.

After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time

before removing the container.

_Do not use containers with narrow necks.

straight-sided

Do not overheat liquids.

_Use extreme when other utensils into the container.

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IMPORTANTGROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS

[_ 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 power cord that includes a
grounding wire and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet
that is properly installed and grounded. Plug the three-prong power cord into a
properly grounded outlet of standard 115-120 voltage, 60 Hz. Your oven should
be the only appliance on this circuit.

WARNING

WARNING

O Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a

....... qualified electrician or servicer ifyou do not understand the grounding instructions

or ifyou are not sure if the appliance is properly grounded.

_Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. If the power cord is too short,

have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance.

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Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord under any
circumstances.

Connect the oven only to a 15A dedicated circuit.

THEVENTFAN

[_The fan will operate automatically under certain conditions.Take care to prevent

the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in use.
In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven,

smother a flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a
lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray.

Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate
on the ventilating hood.

When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. A corrosive cleaning agent, such as

lyebased oven cleaner, may damage the filter.
Never leave surface units beneath your microwave oven unattended at high

heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite
and spread if the microwave vent fan is operating. To minimize automatic fan
operation, use adequate sized cookware and use high heat on surface units only
when necessary.

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SETTING UP YOUR NEW

MICROWAVE OVEN

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

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COOKWARE GUIDE

10 Checking the parts
11 Warranty and service information
11 Setting up your microwave oven
12 Turning on the power for the first time

12 My Choice
13 Setting the time
13 Help button

13 Child lock
14 Checking the control panel

16 Using the Kitchen Timer button
16 Using the One Minute+ button
16 Using the More/Less buttons
16 Using the Turbo Vent button
16 Using the Light button

17 Using the Turntable On/Off button
17 Using the metal shelf
18 Using the Sensor Cook buttons
20 Using the Sensor Reheat button

21 Using the Auto/Power Defrost button
22 Using the Handy Helper button
23 Using the Kids Meals button
24 Using the Snack Bar button
25 Microwave cooking times & power levels
26 Using the Custom Cook button

27 Microwave-safe utensils

COOKING GUIDE 29 General microwave tips

30 Cooking meat
31 Cooking poultry
31 Cooking seafood
32 Cooking eggs

32 Cooking vegetables
33 Recipes

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CLEANING AND MAiNTAiNiNG YOUR

MICROWAVE OVEN

35 Cleaning the exterior
35 Cleaning the interior

35 Cleaning the turntable and roller rings
36 Storing and repairing your microwave oven

36 Replacing the cooktop/night light
36 Replacing the oven light
37 Cleaning the grease filter
38 Replacing the charcoal filter

TROUBLESHOOTING 39 Check these points if your microwave oven...

APPENDIX 40 Specifications

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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. Ifyour
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 11.)

Microwave oven (SMH7185) Microwave oven (SMH7187}

Shelf Glass Tray Roller Guide Ring

DE75-00036A DE74-20002C DE97-00368A

Grease Filters (2ea)

DE63-00196A

Charcoal filter

DE63-00367D

Exhaust adaptor

DE92-90242D

Hardware kit (Screws &

Brackets)

DE92-90505E

Manuals

(User DE68-00356W &

installation DE68-00357N}

Templates

(Top DE68-03144B & Wall

DE68-03142B)

Registration Card

6801-001581

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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-SO0=SAMSUNG (726-7864) or register online at www.samsung.com/globaVregistero

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

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, and 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 (7267864).

SETTING UP YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

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Open the door by pulling the handle on the right side of the door.

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 pre-
assembled roller ring.

Installing the metal shelf

When you need to use the Metal Shelf, place it on the plastic hooks inside your oven and make
sure it is positioned properly to avoid arcing and damaging your oven.

O Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the microwave to prevent damage to the

oAoT,o,oven from arcing.

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TURNING ON THE POWER FOR THE FIRST TIME

The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet the display turns on after four seconds with: _q/,/OY

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MY CHOICE

Your new microwave oven can be customized to suit your personal preferences. Simply press the My
Choice button to configure the following options. The options are summarized in the following table:

Language choice

Display weight
Remind end signal

Daylight savings time adjustment

Selecting the display language

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The language options are English, French or
Spanish.

Select either pounds or kilograms.
The remind end signal can be turned on and off.

The time can be increased/decreased by selecting
Daylight Savings Time.

[_The time needs to be set to this function.

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1. Press the My Choice button immediately after plugging in your microwave and then press
the number 1 button. The display will show: LANOUAOE OHOICE iW_i_;!TS/',XYO/tO/OE

2. Press the My Choice button. The display will show: FWOLISt t_/]!_'S S;_'XR7

3. Press the My Choice button repeatedly to cycle through the language options: _TqOZISt 7,
/ ;OFT\/Cit, SS_/\I/S/_t

4. Press the Start button to select your language.

Selecting the weight units

You can choose between pounds (LBS) and kilograms (KG).

1. Press the My Choice button and then press the number 2 button. The display shows: L!_S
OR X,O_7_F_;S/WY CH©/Oiz.

2. Press the My Choice button. The display shows: LBS.

3. Press the My Choice button repeatedly to select the weight measurements you wish to use.

4. Press the Start button to select the weight units.

Setting the remind end siqnai

The Remind End Signal can be turned On or Off.

1. Press the My Choice button and then press the number 3 button. The display shows:
_, //,iNi ?FWi} SIOM/,AL©IU/{}I I__F:SS IWY(:}f/©ICE.

2. Press the My Choice button repeatedly to select either ON or OFR The display will display
your selection.

3. Press the Start button to make your selection.

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SETTING THE TIME

Your microwave oven is equipped with a built-in clock. Set the clock when first installing your microwave
oven and after a power failure. The time is displayed whenever the microwave oven is not being used.

1. Press the Clock button.

2. The display will show _/_/i-'_;TAA_,/f>/_,.Use the Clock button to select AM/PM.

3. Use the number buttons to enter the current time. You need to press at least three numbers
to set the clock. For example, if the current time is 5:00, press 5, 0, 0. The display will show:

_'_00.

4. Press the Clock button again.

5. A colon appears indicating that the time is set.

_To check the time while cooking, press the Clock button.

Adjusting for Daylight Saving Time

1. Press the My Choice button and then the number 4 button. The display will show:
/?A_//_/77 _A!A'/\/_ 771_,7©N/OFf _:_!_S I\_,YCi /O/CF.

2. Press the My Choice button repeatedly to toggle between ON and OFR

3. Press the Start button. The time of day will either increase (ON) or decrease by one hour
(OFF).

[] f the clock is set to standard time, this function allows convenient time changes without

needing to reset the clock. Daylight Saving Time begins for most of the United States at 2
a.m. on the second Sunday of March, and reverts to Standard time at 2 a.m. on the first

Sunday in November.

HELP BUTTON

Your microwave offers helpful instructions for many of the procedures of your microwave.
When you need information on features as well as helpful hints, press the Help button followed by the
button for which you require information on. Help information is available in 3 languages (English, French
and Spanish).

CHILD LOCK

The Child Lock function allows you to lock the buttons so that the microwave oven cannot be operated
accidentally. The oven can be locked at any time.

Activating/Deactivating

Ifyou want to activate or deactivate the child lock function, press the My Choice button and the 5 button
at the same time for 3 seconds.

The display will show d:;//i!D l O¢;£: ON when the oven is locked and then returns to displaying the time.

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