Samsung SMH9207ST User Manual

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Microwave Oven

user manual

SMH9207

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safety information

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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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.

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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.

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 5 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.

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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.

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.

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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 power­supply 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.

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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.

- 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

CAUTION

WARNING

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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.

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.

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- 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.

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.

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WARNING

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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SETTING UP YOUR NEW MICROWAVE

OVEN

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13 Checking The Parts
14 Setting Up Your Microwave Oven
17 Turning On The Power For The First Time
17 Setting The Time
17 Child Lock
18 My Settings

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

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19 Using the Kitchen Timer button
19 Using The Add 30 Sec. Button
19 Using The More/Less Button
19 Using The Hi/Mid/Lo/Off Vent Button
20 Using The Vent Delay Off Button
20 Using The Light Hi/Lo/Off Button
20 Using The Light Timer Button
21 Using The Turntable On/Off Button
21 Using The Metal Shelf
22 Using The Sensor Cooking Button

COOKWARE GUIDE

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31 Microwave-Safe Utensils

COOKING GUIDE

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33 General Microwave Tips
34 Cooking Meat
35 Cooking Poultry
35 Cooking Seafood
36 Cooking Eggs
36 Cooking Vegetables
37 Recipes

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CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR

MICROWAVE OVEN

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39 Cleaning The Exterior
39 Cleaning The Interior
39 Cleaning The Turntable And Roller Rings
40 Storing And Repairing Your Microwave Oven
40 Replacing The Cooktop/Night Bulb
40 Replacing The Oven Bulb
41 Cleaning The Grease Filter
42 Replacing The Charcoal Filter

APPENDIX

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43 Specifications

TROUBLESHOOTING

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44 Check These Points If Your Microwave Oven

WARRANTY

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01 SETTING UP YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

setting up your new 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 parts shown below. If your
microwave oven was damaged during shipping, or if you do not have the parts, contact Samsung
Customer Service (Refer to the “WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION” on page 45).

Microwave oven (SMH9207)

Shelf Glass Tray Roller Guide Ring

Grease Filters (2ea) Charcoal filter Exhaust adaptor

Hardware kit

(Screws & Brackets)

Manuals

(User & Installation)

Templates

(Top & Wall)

Registration Card

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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 roller 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.

Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the microwave to prevent damage to the
oven from arcing.

CAUTION

damp cloth

pre-assembled roller ring

indentation

glass tray

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DISPLAY

The display includes clock and indicators to tell you the time of day, cooking time
settings and cooking functions selected.

POPCORN

Press this button when popping popcorn in your microwave oven. The oven’s sensor
will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from
the popcorn.

COOK

Press this button to cook a beverage, frozen dinner, frozen breakfast, chicken breast.
The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of
humidity coming from the food.

REHEAT

Press this button to reheat a dinner plate, casserole, and pasta. The oven’s sensor will
tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity coming from the
food.

KIDS MEALS

Press this button to cook chicken nuggets, hot dogs, French fries and frozen
sandwiches.

SNACKS Press this button to cook nachos, chicken wings, potato skins and cheese sticks.

SOFTEN/MELT Press this button to cook melt chocolate, soften cream cheese and melt butter.

VEGETABLES

Press this button to cook fresh or frozen vegetables. The oven’s sensor will tell the
oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the
vegetables.

BAKED POTATO

Press this button to cook potatoes. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to
cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the potato.

PIZZA SLICE

Press this button to reheat pizza. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook
depending on the amount of humidity it detects.

1POUND DEFROST Press this button to defrost 1 pound of frozen food.

AUTO DEFROST Press this button to defrost food by weight.

CUSTOM
PROGRAM

Press this button to recall one cooking instruction previously programmed into memory.

LESS(1) Press this button to subtract the cooking time.

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