Samsung SMH8187STG, SHM8187WG, SMH8187BG User Manual
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Microwave Oven
user manual
SMH8187
2_ features
features
Professional Design
Samsung New OTR with Stainless Steel, it has professional look and the design matches great
with other kitchen appliances, so that it provides harmonious kitchen interior and finally completes
total kitchen solution.
Turbo vent
With 400CFM ventilation power, New OTR can keep the comfortable cooking condition by
absorbing smoke and odor from cook-top. Moreover, it provides the silent condition that is
equivalent noise level to other OTR with lower ventilation power.
The Strongest power without additional noise! That’s the benefit you can feel from New OTR!
Big Interior capacity for convenience
With the 1.8 cu.ft capacity, it offers enough space to cook. The big capacity combined with 1,100
watts of output achieves superior cooking results.
Sensor cook
Don’t worry about failure of your cooking! New OTR’s sensor technology offers the best dish.
Only thing you need to do is just select the cooking menu, and then you will be satisfied with the
cooking results by sensor cook.
VFD display
With more informative VFD display, the OTR helps you use all the function it has with ease.
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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 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. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified
service personnel.
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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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe
personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor
personal injury or property damage.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or
personal injury when using your 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
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. Use this appliance only for its intended uses as described in this manual.
3. Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” on
this page.
4. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlets. See Important
“Grounding Instructions” on page 6 of this manual.
5. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
6. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example, closed glass jars are able
to explode and should not be heated in this oven.
7. 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.
8. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
9. 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.
10. Never try to repair the oven on your own. This appliance should be repaired or serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or
adjustment.
11. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
12. Do not tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door.
13. 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.
14. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
15. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. (including the back of the oven).
16. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
17. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the door, use only mild,
nonabrasive soaps, or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. Unplug the plug before
cleaning.
18. 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 bag in oven.
c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn 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.
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.
19. Liquids, such as water, milk, coffee, 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. To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
a. Do not overheat the liquid.
b. Stir the 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.
WARNING
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20. Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood of filter.
21. When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
22. Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive cleaning agent, such as lye-based oven
cleaner, may damage the filter.
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 agent, such as lye-based oven
cleaner, may damage the filter.
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
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 becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer
cord. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If
a long cord or extension cord is used:
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 blower may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be
longer, too.
WARNING
CAUTION
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SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR INSTALLATION
The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualified technician or service
company.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, problems with the
product, or injury.
Unpack oven, remove all packaging material and examine the oven for any damages 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.
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 outlet of standard. Your oven should be the
only connected on 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 power voltage, frequency and current are the same as those of the
product 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. When connecting 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, in a location exposed to direct
sunlight and 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 operate any other heating or cooking appliance beneath this appliance.
Do not mount unit over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance.
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 unplugging the power plug.
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- Unplug the power plug by holding the plug.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
When the power plug or power cord is damaged, contact your nearest service center.
CAUTION SIGNS FOR INSTALLATION
This appliance should be positioned in such a way that it is accessible to the power plug.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire due to electric leakage.
Unplug the power plug when the appliance 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.
SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR USING
If the 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 appliance generates a strange noise, a burning smell or smoke, unplug the power
plug 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 (such as propane gas, LP gas, etc.), ventilate immediately without
touching the power plug. Do not touch the appliance or power cord.
- 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 a 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. Boilovers
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 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.
- Since a high voltage current enters the product chassis, it may result in electric shock or
fire.
- You may be exposed to electromagnetic waves.
- When repairing the appliance is required, contact your nearest service center.
CAUTION
WARNING
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If any foreign substance such as water has entered the appliance, unplug the power plug
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 an operation is in
progress.
- 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, as packaging materials can
be dangerous to children.
- If a child places a bag over its head, it may result in suffocation.
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, because the inside of
the appliance is hot after being heated for a long time or heating a small amount of food.
- Failing to do so may result in burns.
Do not use aluminum foil, metal objects (such as containers, forks, etc.) or containers with
golden or silver rims.
- This may result in sparks or fire.
Do not use or place inflammable sprays or objects near the oven.
- This may result in fire or an explosion.
Do not insert fingers, foreign substances or metal objects such as pins or needles into the
inlet, outlet, water supply cartridge input and output parts, and holes. If foreign substances
are inserted into any of these holes, unplug the power plug from the wall socket and
contact your product provider or nearest service center.
- 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 oven outdoors.
CAUTION SIGNS FOR USING
When the surface is cracked, turn the power switch of the appliance 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 hands and face.
Remove lids from baby food before heating. After heating baby food, stir well to distribute
the heat evenly. Always test temperature by tasting before feeding the baby. The glass jar
or surface of the food may appear to be cooler than the interior, which can be so hot as to
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 manufacturers
recommendations.
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Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, oven cover, lighted
candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance.
- Items, such as a cloth, may be 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 oven or operate while empty.
Do not cook without the glass tray in place on the oven floor. Food will not cookproperly
without the tray.
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.
SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR CLEANING
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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YOUR NEW MICROWAVE OVEN
13
13 Checking parts
14 Warranty and service information
14 Setting up your microwave oven
15 Control panel feAtureS
BEGINNING
17
17 Turning on the power
17 Using the my choice feature
18 Setting the clock
18 Setting the child protection lock
QUICK GUIDE
19
19 Using the your new microwave oven
OPERATING THE OVEN
20
20 Using the help button
20 Using the pause/cancel button
20 Using the kitchen timer
20 Using the one minute+ button
20 Using the more/less buttons
21 Using the sensor cook buttons
21 Using the sensor reheat button
21 Using the power/auto defrosting
22 Using the handy helper button
23 Using the kids meals button
24 Using the snack bar button
25 Setting cooking times & power levels
26 Setting and using the custom cook button
26 Turning the Turntable On/Off
26 Turning the Light On/Night/Off
26 Turning the Vent Fan Turbo/Hi/Low/Off
27 Using the metal shelf
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COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
28
28 Cooking utensils
29 Testing utensils
29 General microwave tips
30 Cooking techniques
31 Auto sensor cook
31 Utensils & cover for sensor cooking
32 Sensor Cooking Guide
33 Sensor Reheat Guide
33 Power/Auto Defrosting Guide
34 Cooking Guide
37 Recipes
MAINTENANCE
39
39 Troubleshooting
40 Care and Cleaning
41 Light bulb replacement
42 The vent fan
44 Specications
WARRANTY
45
01 YOUR NEW MIRCOWAVE OVEN
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your new microwave oven
CHECKING PARTS
Unpack your microwave oven and check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here. If
any part is missing or broken, call your dealer.
Microwave oven Shelf
Glass Tray Roller Guide Ring Charcoal filter
Grease Filters (2ea) Exhaust adaptor Hardware-kit
Manuals
(User & Installations)
Templates (Top & Wall) Registration Card
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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 Canada, Inc., at
1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864).
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
1. Open the oven door by pulling the handle on the right side of the door.
2. Wipe the inside of the oven with a damp cloth.
3. Place the pre-assembled ring in the indentation in the center
of the oven.
4. Place the glass tray securely in the center of the preassembled roller guide.
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CONTROL PANEL FEATURES
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE MICROWAVE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various
features and functions of the oven as described below. Detailed instructions for each feature and function follow later in this user manual.
One Minute +
Press once for every minute of cooking at High power
Learn more about this feature on page 20.
Sensor Reheat
Learn more about this feature on page 21.
Power/Auto Defrost
Sets weight of food to be defrosted
Learn more about this feature on page 21.
Sensor Cook buttons
Sensor settings to cook popular foods
Learn more about this feature on page 21.
Handy Helper, Kids Meals, Snack Bar
Selects type of dish to be reheated
Learn more about this feature on page 22~24.
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