Sharp CE283DN User Manual
MICROWAVE OVEN
Owner’s Instructions and Cooking Guide
CE283DN
Quick Look-up Guide .............................................................................2
Oven.......................................................................................................2
Control Panel .........................................................................................3
Accessories............................................................................................3
Using this Instruction Booklet.................................................................4
Safety Precautions.................................................................................4
Installing Your Microwave Oven ............................................................5
Setting the Time.....................................................................................6
What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem...............................6
Cooking / Reheating...............................................................................7
Power Levels..........................................................................................7
Stopping the Cooking.............................................................................7
Adjusting the Cooking Time...................................................................8
Using the Auto Reheat/Cook Feature....................................................8
Auto Reheat Settings.................. ..........................................................8
Using the Cafeteria Feature...................................................................9
Cafeteria Settings...................................................................................9
Using the Auto Power Defrost Feature................................................10
Auto Power Defrost Settings................................................................10
Using the Auto Crusty Cook Function..................................................11
Using the Manual Crusty Cook Function .............................................12
Choosing the Heating Element Position ..............................................13
Choosing the Accessories ...................................................................13
Grilling..................................................................................................13
Combining Microwave and the Grill .....................................................14
Switching the Beeper Off .....................................................................14
Safety-Locking Your Microwave Oven.................................................14
Cookware Guide ..................................................................................15
Cooking Guide .....................................................................................16
Cleaning Your Microwave Oven ..........................................................22
Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven......................................23
Installation & Wiring Instructions..........................................................23
Wiring Instructions................................................................................23
Cooking Instructions On Food Packaging ...........................................24
Cooking Instructions.............................................................................24
Technical Specifications.......................................................................24
Code No.: DE68-02661A
Quick Look-up Guide
If you want to cook some food
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If you want to auto power defrost some food
1. Place the food in the oven.
Select the power level by pressing the Power Level button
one or more times.
2. Select the cooking time by pressing the 10 min, 1 min or
10 s button as required.
3. Press the Start button.
Result :
1. Place the frozen food in the oven.
Select the type of food that you are cooking by pressing
the Power Defrost button one or more times.
2. Select the food weight by pressing the Up/Down button.
3. Press the Start button.
Cooking starts. The oven beeps four times
when cooking is over.
Oven
VENTILATION HOLES
DOOR HANDLE
DOOR
DOOR LATCHES
TURNTABLE
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COUPLER
GRILL
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LIGHT
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SAFETY INTERLOCK
HOLES
DISPLAY
CONTROL
PANEL
If you want to add extra 30 seconds
Leave the food in the oven.
Press +30s one or more times for each extra 30 seconds
that you wish to add.
If you want to grill some food
1. Preheat the grill to the required temperature, by pressing
the Grill button, time settng(10min , 1min and 10s button)
and Start button.
2. Place the food on the rack in the oven.
Press the Grill button. Select the cooking time by pressing
the 10 min, 1 min and 10 s buttons.
3. Press the Start button.
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Control Panel Accessories
Depending on the model that you have purchased, you are supplied
with several accessories that can be used in a variety of ways.
1. Coupler, already placed over the motor shaft in the base
of the oven.
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☛ DO NOT operate the microwave oven without the roller ring and
Purpose :
2. Roller ring, to be placed in the centre of the oven.
Purpose :
3. Turntable, to be placed on the roller ring with the centre
fitting to the coupler.
Purpose :
4. Metal rack, to be placed on the turntable.
Purpose :
5. Crusty plate, see page 11 to 12.
Purpose :
The coupler rotates the turntable.
The roller ring supports the turntable.
The turntable serves as the main cooking
surface; it can be easily removed for cleaning.
The metal rack can be used in grill and
combination cooking.
The crusty plate when using auto crusty cook
function or manual crusty cook function.
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turntable.
1. DISPLAY
2. CLOCK SETTING
3. MICROWAVE/POWER LEVEL
MODE SELECTION
4. GRILL MODE SELECTION
5. COMBI MODE SELECTION
6. UP/DOWN BUTTON (Weight,
Serving size)
7. STOP/CANCEL BUTTON
8. TIME SETTING
9. AUTO POWER DEFROST
FEATURE
10. AUTO CRUSTY COOK
SELECTION
11. AUTO REHEAT/COOK
SELECTION
12. CAFETERIA SELECTION
13. START BUTTON
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Using this Instruction Booklet
Safety Precautions
You have just purchased a SAMSUNG microwave oven. Your Owner’s
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Instructions contain much valuable information on cooking with your
microwave oven:
• Safety precautions
• Suitable accessories and cookware
• Useful cooking tips
Inside the cover you will find a quick look-up guide explaining four
basic cooking operations:
• Cooking food
• Auto Power Defrosting of food
• Grilling food
• Adding extra cooking time
At the front of the booklet you will find illustrations of the oven, and
more importantly the control panel, so that you can find the buttons
more easily.
The step-by-step procedures use three different symbols.
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Important Note Caution
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
Failure to observe the following safety precautions may result in harmful exposure to
microwave energy.
(a) Under no circumstances should any attempt be made to operate the oven with
the door open or to tamper with the safety interlocks (door latches) or to insert
anything into the safety interlock holes.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven door and front face or allow food or
cleaner residues to accumulate on sealing surfaces. Ensure that the door and
door sealing surfaces are kept clean by wip ing after use f irst with a damp cloth
and then with a soft dry cloth.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged until it has been repaired by a
qualified microwave service technician tra ine d b y the ma nu f actur er. It is
particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no
damage to the:
(1) Door, door seals and sealing surfaces
(2) Door hinges (broken or loose)
(3) Power cable
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or rep ai re d by a nyone ot he r th an a pr op er ly
qualified microwave service technician tra ine d b y the manu f act ur er .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Before cooking food or liquids in your microwave oven, please check
that the following safety precautions are taken.
1. DO NOT use any metallic cookware in the microwave oven:
• Metallic containers
• Dinnerware with gold or silver trimmings
• Skewers, forks, etc.
Reason
2. DO NOT heat:
3. DO NOT operate the microwave oven when it is empty.
4. DO NOT cover the rear ventilation slots with cloths or paper.
5. ALWAYS use oven gloves when removing a dish from the oven.
6. DO NOT touch heating elements or interior oven walls.
7. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
8. Take particular care when heating liquids and baby foods.
: Electric arcing or sparking may occur and may damage the oven.
• Airtight or vacuum-sealed bottles, jars, containers
Ex) Baby food jars
• Airtight food.
Ex) Eggs, nuts in shells, tomatoes
Reason:
The increase in pressure may cause th em to exp lo de .
Tip:
Reason:
Tip:
Reason
Reason:
Reason
• Do not store flammable materia ls in the oven
• Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags
• Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers If smoke is ob served,
• ALWAYS allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been
• Stir during heating, if necessary, and ALWA YS st ir after hea ting.
• Take care when handling the cont ainer after heating. Y ou may burn y ourself if
• A risk of delayed eruptive boiling exists.
• To prevent delayed boiling and possib le sca ldin g, yo u sh ould put a plast i c
Remove lids and pierce skins, bags, etc.
The oven walls may be damaged.
Leave a glass of water inside the oven at all times.
The water will absorb the microwaves if you acciden ta lly se t the ove n
going when it is empty
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The cloths or paper may catch fire as hot air is evacuated from the
oven.
Some dishes absorb microwav es and heat is always transferred from
the food to the dish.The dishes are therefore hot.
:
These walls may be hot enough to burn even after cookin g has
finished, even though they do not appear to be so. Do not allow
inflammable materials to come into co nt act w ith any inte rior area of t he
oven. Let the oven cool down first.
keep the oven door closed and switch off or disconne ct the oven f ro m the
power supply
switched off so that the temperatu re can eq ualize.
the container is too hot.
spoon or glass stick into the beverages and stir be fo re, dur in g an d after
heating.
Reason
: During the heating of liquids the boiling point can be delayed; this
means that eruptive boiling can start after the container is removed
from the oven. You may scald yourself.
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Safety Precautions(continued)
Installing Your Microwave Oven
• In the event of scalding, follow these FIRST AID instructions:
* Immerse the scalded area in cold water for at least 10 minutes.
* Cover with a clean, dry dressing.
* Do not apply any creams, oils or lotions.
• NEVER fill the container to th e top and choo se a c ontaine r tha t is wider a t the
top than at the bottom to prevent the liquid from boiling over. Bottles with
narrow necks may also explode if overheated.
• ALWAYS check the temperature of baby foo d or m ilk before giving it to the
baby.
• NEVER heat a baby’s bottle with th e te at on , as the bott le may explod e if
overheated.
9. Be careful not to damage the power cable.
• Do not immerse the power cable or plug in water and keep the power cable
away from heated surfaces.
• Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged powe r ca ble or plug.
10. Stand at arm’s length from the oven when opening the door.
Reason
:
11. Keep the inside of the oven clean.
12. You may notice a “Clicking” sound during operation(especially when the oven
13. When the microwave oven is operating without any load, the power wi ll be cut
The hot air or steam released may cause scalding.
Reason
:
Food particles or spattered oils stuck to oven wa lls or floor can cause
paint damage and reduce the efficiency of the o ven.
is in defrosting).
Reason
:
This sound is normal when the electrical power output is changing.
off automatically for safety. You can operate the oven normally after letting it
stand for over 30 minutes.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
During cooking, you should look into the oven from time to tim e whe n foo d is b eing
heated or cooked in disposable containers of pla stic , paper or othe r com bu stib le
materials.
IMPORTANT
Young children should NEVER be allo wed to use or play with the microwave oven . Nor
should they be left unattended near the microw ave ove n whe n it is in use . Items of
interest to children should not be stored or hidden just abo ve th e ov en.
WARNING:
If the door or door seals are damaged, th e oven must n ot be oper ated unt il it has b een
repaired by a competent perso n.
WARNING:
It is hazardous for anyone other than a comperent person to carry out any service or
repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against
exposure to microwave energy.
WARNING:
Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable
to explode.
WARNING:
Only allow children to use the oven without supervicion wh en ad equ ate in st ru ctio ns
have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe wa y and
understands the hazards of improper us e.
Place the oven on a flat, level surface that strong enough to safely bear
the weight of the oven.
20cm
above
85cm of
the floor
10cm
behind
on the side
1. When you install your oven, make sure there is adequate
ventilation for your oven by leaving at least 10 cm (4
inches) of space behind and, on the sides of the oven
10cm
and 20 cm (8 inches) of space above and 85 cm(thirty
three inches) of the floor.
2. Remove all packing materials inside the oven.
Install the roller ring and turntable.
Check that the turntable rotates freely.
3. This microwave oven has to be positioned so that plug is
accessible.
❉ Never block the air vents as the oven may overheat and
automatically switch itself off. It will remain inoperable until it has
cooled sufficiently.
❉ For your personal safety, plug the cable into a 3-pin, 230 Volt,
50Hz, AC earthed socket. If the power cable of this appliance is
damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
❉ Do not install the microwave oven in hot or damp surroundings
like next to a traditional oven or radiator. The power supply
specifications of the oven must be respected and any extension
cable used must be of the same standard as the power cable
supplied with the oven. Wipe the interior and the door seal with a
damp cloth before using your microwave oven for the first time.
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Setting the Time
Your microwave oven has an inbuilt clock. The time can be displayed
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in either the 24-hour or 12-hour notatio n. You must set the clock:
• When you first install your microwave oven
• After a power failure
✉ Do not forget to reset the clock when you switch to and from
summer and winter time.
1. To display the time Then press the
in the... Clock button...
24-hour notation Once
12-hour notation Twice
2. Set the hour with the h button and the minutes with the
min button.
3. When the right time is displayed, press the Clock button
again to startthe clock.
Result :
The time is displayed whenever you are not
using the microwave oven.
What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a
Problem
If you have any of the problems listed below try the solutions given.
◆ This is normal.
• Condensation inside the oven
• Air flow around the door and outer casing
• Light reflection around the door and outer ca sing
• Steam escaping from around the doo r or ven ts
◆ The oven does not start when you press the Start button.
• Is the door completely closed?
◆ The food is not cooked at all
• Have you set the timer correctly and/or pr es sed the
• Is the door closed?
• Have you overloaded the electric circuit and ca us ed a fu se to blow or a
breaker to be triggered?
◆ The food is either overcooked or undercooked
• Was the appropriate cookin g le ngth se t fo r th e ty pe of food ?
• Was an appropriate power level chosen?
◆ Sparking and cracking occur inside the oven (arcing)
• Have you used a dish with metal trimmings?
• Have you left a fork or other metal utensil inside the oven?
• Is aluminium foil too close to the inside walls?
◆ The oven causes interference with radios or televisions
• Slight interference may be o bserved on telev isions or radio s when th e oven is
operating. This is normal.To solve this problem, install the oven away from
televisions, radios and aerials.
• If interference is detected by the oven ’s micropr oces so r, the displa y ma y be
reset.To solve this problem, disconnect the power plug and reconnect it.
Reset the time.
Start
button?
✉ If the above guidelines do not enable you to solve the problem,
contact your local dealer or SAMSUNG after-sales service.
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Cooking / Reheating
Power Levels
The following procedure explains how to cook or reheat food.
ALWAYS check your cooking settings before leaving the oven
unattended.
First, place the food in the centre of the turntable. Then, close the door
1. Press the Power Level button.
Result :
2. Set the cooking time by pressing the 10 min, 1 min and
10 s button.
3. Press the Start button.
Result :
The 850W (maximum cooking power)
indications are displayed:
Select the appropriate power level by
pressing the Power Level button again until
the corresponding wattage is displayed. Refer
to the power level table.
The oven light comes on and the turntable
starts rotating.
1) Cooking starts and when it has finished the
oven beeps four times.
2) The end reminder signal will beep 3
times(once every minute).
3) The current time is displayed again.
☛ Never switch the microwave oven on when it is empty.
✉ If you wish to heat a dish for a short period of time at maximum
power(850W), simply press the
seconds of cooking time. The oven starts immediately.
+30s button once for each 30
You can choose among the power levels below.
Power Level Output
MWO GRILL
HIGH
MEDIUM HIGH
MEDIUM
MEDIUM LOW
DEFROST
LOW / KEEP WARM
GRILL
COMBI I
COMBI II
COMBI III
850 W
600 W
450 W
300 W
180 W
100 W
600 W
450 W
300 W
1100 W
1100 W
1100 W
1100 W
✉ If you select higher power level, the cooking time must be
decreased.
✉ If you select lower power level, the cooking time must be
increased.
Stopping the Cooking
You can stop cooking at any time to check the food.
1. To stop temporarily;
Open the door.
Result :
2. To stop completely;
Press the Stop/Cancel
Result :
☛ You can also cancel any setting before starting by simply pressing
Stop/Cancel button.
Cooking stops. To resume cooking, close the
door and press Start again.
button
The cooking stops. If you wish to cancel the
cooking settings, press the Stop/Cancel
button again.
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Adjusting the Cooking Time
Auto Reheat Settings
You can increase the cooking time by pressing the +30s button once
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for each 30 seconds to be added.
Press the
+30s
button once for each 30 seconds to be add ed.
☛ You can only adjust the time during cooking when the Microwave,
Grill and Combi modes are selected.
Using the Auto Reheat/Cook Feature
The Auto Reheat/Cook feature has four pre-programmed cooking
time. You do not need to set either the cooking ti mes or the power l evel.
You can adjust the number of servings by pressing the Up/Down
button.
First, place the food in the centre of the turntable and close the door.
1. Select the type of food that you are cooking by pressing
the Auto Reheat/Cook ( ) button once or more times.
2. Select the size of the serving by pressing the Up/Down
button.
(Refer to the table on the side.)
3. Press the Start button.
Result :
✉ Use only recipients that are microwave-safe.
Cooking starts. When it has finished.
1) The oven beeps four times.
2) The end reminder signal will beep 3 times
(once every minute).
3) The current time is displayed again.
The following table presents the various Auto Reheat Programmes,
quantities, standing times and appro pri ate recommendations.
Code / Food Portion Standing
Time
1. Ready
Meals
(Chilled)
2. Soup/Sauce
(Chilled)
3. Frozen
Pasta Gratin
4. Frozen
Mini Quiche /
Mini Pizza
300-350 g
400-450 g
200-250 g
300-350 g
400-450 g
200 g
400 g
150 g
(4-6 pcs)
250 g
(7-9 pcs)
3 min. Put on a ceramic plat e an d cover with
3 min. Pour the soup/sauce into a deep ceramic
3 min. Pour the soup/sauce into a deep ceramic
- Put the frozen mini- quiche or mini- pizza
Recommendations
microwave cling film. This programm e is
suitable for meals consisting of 3
components (e.g. meat with sauce,
vegetables and a side dish like potatoes, ri ce
or pasta).
soup plate or bowl. Cover during heating
and standing time. Stir before and after
standing time.
soup plate or bowl. Cover during heating
and standing time. Stir before and after
standing time.
evenly on the rack.
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