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Owner's Instructions & Cooking Guide
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contents safety information
Safety information ................................................................................ 2 Congratulations on your new Samsung microwave oven. This manual
Quick look-up guide .............................................................................10 contains important information on the installation, use and care of your
Oven features........................................................................................11
appliance. Please take time to read this manual to take full advantage
Oven....................................................................................................11 of your microwave oven's many benefits and features.
Control panel .......................................................................................11
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Accessories .........................................................................................12
Oven use................................................................................................12
How a microwave oven works .............................................................12
Checking if your oven is operating correctly .........................................13 ABOUT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Setting the time ...................................................................................13 Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not
Cooking/Reheating ..............................................................................14 cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It is your
Power levels and time variations ..........................................................14 responsibility to use common sense, caution, and care when installing,
Adjusting the cooking time ...................................................................14 maintaining, and operating your microwave oven.
Stopping the cooking...........................................................................15
Setting the energy save mode..............................................................15
Using the popcorn feature ...................................................................15PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
Using the defrost features ....................................................................16
Using the auto reheat/cook features ....................................................17
Using the slim fry cook features ...........................................................18
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
Multistage cooking...............................................................................20
Fast preheating the oven......................................................................21
Cooking by convection ........................................................................21 A. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since
Choosing the proper cookware ............................................................22 open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave
Grilling .................................................................................................22 energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety
Combining microwave cooking and the grill .........................................22 interlocks.
Combining microwave cooking and convection ...................................23
Turning the beeper off ..........................................................................24 B. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the
Safety-locking your microwave oven ....................................................24 door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on the sealing
surface.
Cookware guide ...................................................................................24
Microwave-safe utensils .......................................................................24 C. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important
Cooking guide.......................................................................................26 that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:
Troubleshooting and error codes .......................................................35 1. Door (bent),
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................35 2. Hinges and latches, (broken or loosened),
Error code ...........................................................................................36 3. Door seals and sealing surface.
Warranty and service information .........................................................36
D. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except
Technical specifications ......................................................................37 properly qualified service personnel.
Warranty ................................................................................................37
Samsung microwave oven ...................................................................37
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IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS WARNING WARNING
AND PRECAUTIONS To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal injury or exposure
to excessive microwave energy:
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:
1. Read all safety instructions before using the appliance.
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe 2. Read and follow the specific "Precautions to avoid possible
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WARNING personal injury or death. exposure to excessive microwave energy" on page 2.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly
Hazards Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in grounded outlets. See Important "Grounding instructions" on page
CAUTION minor personal injury or property damage. 4 of this manual.
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, 4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided
or personal injury when using your microwave oven, installation instructions.
CAUTION follow these basic safety precautions. 5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers (for
example, closed glass jars) can explode if heated rapidly. Never
Unplug the power plug heat them in a microwave oven.
Do NOT attempt.
from the wall socket. 6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the
Make sure the machine manual. Do not put corrosive chemicals or vapors in or on this
Do NOT disassemble. is grounded to prevent appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook,
electric shock. or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
Call the service center for 7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when it is
Do NOT touch. used by children. Keep children away from the door when opening
help.
or closing it as they may bump themselves on the door or catch
Follow directions their fingers in the door.
Note
explicitly.
8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
others. Please follow them explicitly. After reading this section,
keep it in a safe place for future reference. 9. This appliance should be repaired or serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility
for examination, repair, or adjustment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY 10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
INSTRUCTIONS 11. Do not tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door.
12. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near
When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should
water, for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a
be followed, including the following:
swimming pool, or similar locations.
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13. Do not immerse the cord or plug in water. 19. Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not inserted
14. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. in microwave / toaster oven as they may create a fire of electric
(including the back of the oven). shock.
15. Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter. 20. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Piece can burn off the pad
and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock.
16. When cleaning surfaces of the door and oven that come together
when the door closes, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps, or 21. Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in the
detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. Unplug the plug toaster mode.
before cleaning. 22. Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer's
17. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use.
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, 23. Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil.
plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the This will cause overheating of the oven.
oven to facilitate cooking.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing
the bags in the oven. CAUTION CAUTION
c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn 1. Over The Range model Only
the oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off the power
- Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be
at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire
may spread. allowed to accumulate on the hood of the filter.
d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper - When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use. - Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive cleaning
18. Liquids, such as water, milk, coffee, or tea can be overheated agents, such as lye-based oven cleaner, may damage the filter.
beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible 2. Push Button type model Only
bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the - Pre-caution for safe use to avoid possible exposure to excessive
microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT micro oven energy : Do not attempt to pull any part of the door
IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE
by hand to open the door. Open the door only utilizing the push
CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL
IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury: button located at front-right-bottom side.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
a. Do not overheat liquid.
b. Stir liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
c. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short
d. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an
oven for a short time before removing the container. escape wire for the electrical current. This appliance is equipped with
e. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into a cord that includes a grounding wire and a grounding plug. The plug
the container. must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
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WARNING WARNING WARNING
CRITICAL INSTALLATION
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric
shock. WARNINGS
- Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove the third The installation of this appliance must be performed by a
(grounding) prong. Do not use an adaptor or otherwise defeat the qualified technician or service company.
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grounding plug. - Failing to have a qualified technician install the oven may
- Consult a qualified electrician or service person if you do not result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, problems with the
understand the grounding instructions or if you are not sure if the product, or injury.
appliance is properly grounded. Unpack the oven, remove all packaging material and examine
- We do not recommend using an extension cord with this the oven for any damage such as dents on the interior or
appliance. If the power-supply cord is too short, have a qualified exterior of the oven, broken door latches, cracks in the door, or
electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance. a door that is not lined up correctly. If there is any damage, do
However, if it is necessary to use an extension cord, read and not operate the oven and notify your dealer immediately.
follow the "Use of Extension Cords" section below. Make sure to install your oven in a location with adequate space.
Remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS power plug terminals and contact points using a dry cloth on a
regular basis.
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of your - Unplug the power plug and clean it with a dry cloth.
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer cord - Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
sets or extension cords are available and you can use them if you Plug the power cord into a properly grounded 3 pronged outlet.
exercise care. If you use a long cord or extension cord: Your oven should be the only appliance connected to this circuit.
1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord - Sharing a wall socket with other appliances, using a power
should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. strip, or extending the power cord may result in electric
2. The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it shock or fire.
must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet. - Do not use an electric transformer. It may result in electric
3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over shock or fire.
the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or - Ensure that the voltage, frequency and current provided
tripped over accidentally. If you use an extension cord, the interior match the product's specifications. Failing to do so may
light may flicker and the speed of the blower may vary when the result in electric shock or fire.
microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer too. Keep all packaging materials out of the reach of children.
Children may use them for play.
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This appliance must be properly grounded. Read and follow
the specific "Grounding instructions" found in the beginning of CAUTION INSTALLATION CAUTIONS
this Section. Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe, plastic
water pipe, or telephone line. Position the oven so that the plug is easily accessible.
- This may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, or - Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire due to
problems with the product. electric leakage.
- Never plug the power cord into a socket that is not grounded Unplug the oven when it is not being used for long periods of
correctly and make sure that it is grounded in accordance time or during a thunder/lightning storm.
with local and national codes.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power
CRITICAL USAGE WARNINGS
cord under any circumstances.
Connect the oven to a 20A circuit. If you connect the oven to a WARNING
15A circuit, make sure that the circuit breaker is operable.
If the microwave appliance is flooded, please contact your
Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily, or dusty location, or nearest service center. Failing to do so may result in electric
in a location exposed to direct sunlight or water (rain drops). shock or fire.
- This may result in electric shock or fire. Read and follow the specific "Precautions to Avoid Possible
Plug the power plug into the wall socket firmly. Do not use a Exposure to Excessive Mic rowave Energy", found in the
damaged power plug, damaged power cord, or loose wall beginning of this Safety Information Section.
socket. If the microwave generates a strange noise, a burning smell or
- This may result in electric shock or fire. smoke, unplug it immediately and contact your nearest service
Do not mount over a sink. center.
Do not pull or excessively bend the power cord. - Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not twist or tie the power cord. In the event of a gas leak (propane gas, LP gas, etc.), ventilate
Do not hook the power cord over a metal object, place a heavy the room immediately. Do not touch the microwave, power cord,
object on the power cord, insert the power cord between or plug.
objects, or push the power cord into the space behind the - Do not use a ventilating fan.
appliance.
- A spark may result in an explosion or fire.
- This may result in electric shock or fire.
Take care that the door or any of the other parts do not come
Do not pull the power cord when you unplug the oven. into contact with your body while cooking or just after cooking.
- Unplug the oven by pulling the plug only. - Failing to do so may result in burns.
- Faili ng to do so may result in electric shock or fire. In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below the oven,
When the power plug or power cord is damaged, contact your smother the flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan
nearest service center for a replacement or repair. completely with a lid, a cookie sheet, or a flat tray.
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Never leave surface units beneath your oven unattended at high Do not let children or any person with reduced physical, sensory
heat settings. Boil overs cause smoking and greasy spillovers or mental capabilities use this appliance unsupervised. Make
that may ignite and spread if the vent fan is operating. To sure that the appliance is out of the reach of children.
minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware - Failing to do so may result in electric shock, burns or injury.
and use high heat on surface units only when necessary.
Do not touch the inside of the appliance immediately after
If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep the oven door cooking. The inside of the appliance will be hot.
closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or
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- The heat on the inside of the oven can cause burns.
shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is
opened, the fire may spread. Do not put aluminum foil (except as specifically directed in
this manual), metal objects (such as containers, forks, etc.) or
- Always observe Safety Precautions when using your oven.
containers with golden or silver rims into the microwave.
Never try to repair the oven on your own. There is dangerous
voltage inside. If the oven needs to be repaired, contact an - These objects can cause sparks or a fire.
authorized service center near you. Do not use or place flammable sprays or objects near the oven.
Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance - Heat from the microwave can cause flammable sprays to
yourself. explode or burn.
- Because a high voltage current enters the product chassis - Failing to do so may result in electric shock or injury.
during operation, opening the chassis can result in electric Do not tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the
shock or fire. door. Under no circumstances should you remove the outer
- You may be exposed to electromagnetic waves. cabinet.
- When the oven requires repair, contact your nearest service Do not store or use the oven outdoors.
center.
If any foreign substance such as water enters the microwave,
unplug it and contact your nearest service center.
USAGE CAUTIONS
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire. If the surface of the microwave is cracked, turn it off.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
Dishes and containers can become hot. Handle with care.
- This may result in electric shock.
Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Carefully remove
Do not turn the appliance off by unplugging the power plug container coverings, directing steam away from your hands and
while the appliance is in operation. face.
- Plugging the power plug into the wall socket again may Remove lids from baby food before heating. After heating baby
cause a spark and result in electric shock or fire. food, stir well to distribute the heat evenly. Always test the
Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children. temperature by tasting before feeding the baby. The glass jar or
Packaging materials can be dangerous to children. surface of the food may appear to be cooler than the food in the
- If a child places a bag over its head, the child can suffocate. interior, which can be so hot that it will burn the infant's mouth.
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Make sure all cookware used in the oven is suitable for microwaving. Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles. The
Use microwavable cookware in strict compliance with such containers can break.
manufacturer's recommendations. Do not scratch the glass of the oven door with a sharp object.
Do not stand on top of the microwave or place objects (such as - This may result in the glass being damaged or broken.
laundry, oven covers, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance when it is
chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance. in operation.
- Items, such as a cloth, may get caught in the door. Do not use sealed containers. Remove seals and lids before
- This may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the use. Sealed containers can explode due to buildup of pressure
product, or injury. even after the oven has been turned off.
Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
- This may result in electric shock.
WARNING
CRITICAL CLEANING
Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the
surface of the appliance. INSTRUCTIONS
- As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result in Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it.
electric shock, fire or problems with the product. Do not use benzene, thinner, or alcohol to clean the appliance.
Do not place the appliance over a fragile object such as a sink or - This may result in discoloration, deformation, damage, electric
glass object. shock, or fire.
- This may result in damage to the sink or glass object. Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance from
Do not put your face or body close to the appliance while the wall socket and remove food waste from the door and cooking
cooking or when opening the door just after cooking. compartment.
- Take care that children do not come too close to the - Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
appliance. Take care not to hurt yourself when cleaning the appliance.
- Failing to do so may result in children burning themselves. (external/internal)
Do not place food or heavy objects over the door when opening - You may hurt yourself on the sharp edges of the appliance.
the door. Do not clean the appliance with a steam cleaner.
- The food or object may fall and this may result in burns or - This may result in corrosion.
injury.
Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles or spattered oils
Do not abruptly cool the door, the inside of the appliance, or the stuck to the oven walls or floor can cause paint damage and reduce
dish by pouring water over it during or just after cooking. the efficiency of the oven.
- This may result in damage to the appliance. The steam or
water spray may result in burns or injury.
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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WARNING
STATE OF CALIFORNIA CLEANING THE TURNTABLE AND
PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS: ROLLER RINGS
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to Clean the roller rings periodically and wash the turntable as required.
cause cancer and reproductive toxicity. You can wash the turntable safely in your dishwasher.
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INSTALLING YOUR MICROWAVE STORING AND REPAIRING YOUR
OVEN MICROWAVE OVEN
Place the oven on a flat level surface 85 cm above the floor. The surface If you need to store your microwave oven for a short or extended
should be strong enough to safety bear the weight of the oven. period of time, choose a dust-free, dry location. Dust and dampness
NOT FOR BUILT-IN INSTALLATION may adversely affect the microwave parts.
1. When you install your oven, make sure there is 20 cm 10 cm