Samsung MC12J8035CT User manual

Microwave oven
User manual
MC12J8035CT
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Contents
Contents
Important safety instructions 3
Installation 16
What’s included 16
Turntable 18
Maintenance 19
Cleaning 19
Replacement (repair) 20
Care during an extended period of disuse 20
Before you start 21
Clock 21
Sound On/Off 22
About microwave energy 23
Cookware for microwave mode 24
Operations 26
Control panel 26
Manual mode 29
Auto mode 37
Special functions 40
Cooking Smart 42
Auto cooking 42
Manual cooking 49
Quick & Easy 62
Troubleshooting 63
Checkpoints 63
Information codes 71
Technical specications 72
Warranty 73
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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 benets 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.
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 the 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 qualied service
personnel.
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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 re, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your
microwave oven, follow these basic safety precautions.
Do NOT attempt. Unplug the power plug from the
wall socket.
Do NOT disassemble. Make sure the machine is grounded
to prevent electric shock.
Do NOT touch. Call the service center for help.
Follow directions explicitly. 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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When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including
the following:
WARNING
To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, re, personal injury or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
1. Read all safety instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specic “Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive
microwave energy” on page 3.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlets. See
Important “Grounding instructions” on page 7 of this manual.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers (for example, closed glass jars)
can explode if heated rapidly. Never heat them in a microwave oven.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not put
corrosive chemicals or vapors in or on this appliance. This type of oven is specically
designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when it is used by children. Keep
children away from the door when opening or closing it as they may bump themselves
on the door or catch their ngers in the door.
8. 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.
9. This appliance should be repaired or serviced only by qualied service personnel. Contact
the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
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 water, for example,
near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar locations.
13. Do not immerse the cord or plug in water.
14. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. (including the back of the oven).
15. Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter.
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16. When cleaning surfaces of the door and oven that come together when the door closes,
use only mild, nonabrasive soaps, or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
Unplug the plug before cleaning.
17. To reduce the risk of re in the oven cavity:
18. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
19. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing the bags in the oven.
20. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off, and
disconnect the power cord, or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If
the door is opened, the re may spread.
21. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils,
or food in the cavity when not in use.
22. Liquids, such as water, milk, coffee, or tea can 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:
23. Do not overheat liquid.
24. Stir liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
25. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
26. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before
removing the container.
27. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.
28. Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not inserted in microwave / toaster
oven as they may create a re of electric shock.
29. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Piece can burn off the pad and touch electrical
parts involving a risk of electric shock.
30. Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in the toaster mode.
31. Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer’s recommended accessories, in this
oven when not in use.
32. Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause
overheating of the oven.
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CAUTION
1. Over the range model only
• Clean ventilating hoods frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on
the hood of the lter.
• When aming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
• Use care when cleaning the vent-hood lter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-
based oven cleaner, may damage the lter.
2. Push button type model only
• Pre-caution for safe use to avoid possible exposure to excessive micro oven energy :
Do not attempt to pull any part of the door by hand to open the door. Open the door
only utilizing the push button located at front-right-bottom side.
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 qualied 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 qualied 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.
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USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of your becoming entangled in or
tripping over a longer cord. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and you can
use them if you exercise care. If you use a long cord or extension cord:
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 icker and the speed of the blower may vary when
the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer too.
CRITICAL INSTALLATION WARNINGS
The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualied technician or
service company.
• Failing to have a qualied technician install the oven may result in electric shock,
re, an explosion, problems with the product, or injury.
Unpack the oven, remove all packaging material and examine the oven for any
damage 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.
Make sure to install your oven in a location with adequate space.
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 re.
Plug the power cord into a properly grounded 3 pronged outlet. Your oven should be
the only appliance connected to this circuit.
• Sharing a wall socket with other appliances, using a power strip, or extending the
power cord may result in electric shock or re.
• Do not use an electric transformer. It may result in electric shock or re.
• Ensure that the voltage, frequency and current provided match the product’s
specications. Failing to do so may result in electric shock or re.
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 specic “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, re, 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 grounded 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. If you connect the oven to a 15A circuit, make sure
that the circuit breaker is operable.
Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily, or dusty location, or in a location
exposed to direct sunlight or water (rain drops).
• This may result in electric shock or re.
Plug the power plug into the wall socket rmly. Do not use a damaged power plug,
damaged power cord, or loose wall socket.
• This may result in electric shock or re.
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 re.
Do not pull the power cord when you unplug the oven.
• Unplug the oven by pulling the plug only.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or re.
When the power plug or power cord is damaged, contact your nearest service center
for a replacement or repair.
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INSTALLATION CAUTIONS
Position the oven so that the plug is easily accessible.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or re due to electric leakage.
Unplug the oven when it 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 re.
CRITICAL USAGE WARNINGS
If the microwave appliance is ooded, please contact your nearest service center. Failing
to do so may result in electric shock or re.
Read and follow the specic “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Mic
rowave Energy”, found in the beginning of this Safety Information Section.
If the microwave generates a strange noise, a burning smell or smoke, unplug it
immediately and contact your nearest service center.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or re.
In the event of a gas leak (propane gas, LP gas, etc.), ventilate the room immediately. Do
not touch the microwave, power cord, or plug.
• Do not use a ventilating fan.
• A spark may result in an explosion or re.
Take care that the door or any of the other parts do not come into contact with your body
while cooking or just after cooking.
• Failing to do so may result in burns.
In the event of a grease re on the surface units below the oven, smother the aming pan
on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet, or a at tray.
Never leave surface units beneath your oven unattended at high heat settings. Boil
overs 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 the 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 re 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.
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