Samsung MC17T8000CS User manual

Microwave Oven
User manual
MC17T8000C*

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Contents
Contents
Important safety instructions 4
What You Need To Know About Safety Instructions 4
Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy 4
Important Safety Symbols And Precautions 5
State Of California Proposition 65 Warning 5
Grounding Instructions 10
Use Of Extension Cords 11
Critical Installation Warnings 12
Installation Cautions 13
Critical Usage Warnings 14
Usage Cautions 16
Critical Cleaning Instructions 18
Setting up your new microwave oven 19
Checking the parts 19
Setting up your microwave oven 20
Checking the control panel 21
Clock Settings 22
Child Lock 22
Eco mode 23
Smart Control 23
Voice Control 24
Auto Connectivity 28
My settings 29
Using your microwave oven 31
Kitchen Timer 31
Vent Fan (High/Mid/Low/Off) 31
Cooktop Lamp (High/Low/Off) 32
Turntable (On/Off) 32
STOP/CLEAR Eco button 32
+30sec button 33
Accessory Combination Guide 33
Popcorn 34
Cookie 35
Slim Fry 36
Example for Slim Fry operation 37
Auto Cook 39
Example for Auto Cook operation 40
Defrost 50
Microwave 52
Convection Bake/Roast 53
Speed Bake/Roast 54
Cookware for cooking with speed bake/roast 55
Food suitable for speed bake/roast 55
Speed Bake/Roast Cooking Guide 56
Grill 57
Keep Warm 58
Steam Clean 59

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Contents
Cookware guide 60
Recommended cooking utensils 60
Limited use items 60
Not recommended 60
Testing utensils 61
Cooking guide 62
Cooking techniques 62
Recommended cooking utensils 63
Guide for cooking eggs in your microwave 63
Guide for cooking vegetables in your microwave 64
Cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven 65
Cleaning the exterior 65
Cleaning under your microwave oven 65
Cleaning the control panel 65
Cleaning the door and door seals 65
Cleaning the interior 66
Cleaning the turntable and roller rings 66
Storing and repairing your microwave oven 66
Replacing the cooktop/night light 67
Replacing the oven light 67
Cleaning the grease filter 68
Replacing the charcoal filter 69
Troubleshooting 70
Check points 70
Information codes 75
Appendix 76
Specifications 76
Warranty 77

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Important safety instructions
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Important safety instructions
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.
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. Only properly qualified service personnel should adjust or repair the oven. Do not
attempt to adjust or repair the oven yourself.

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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.
NOTE
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. 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.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
WARNING : This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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Important safety instructions
1. FCC Notice
FCC STATEMENT:
This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used
properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause
interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply
with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to part
18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide residential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following:
• Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or television.
• Relocate the Microwave Oven with respect to the receiver.
• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
• Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and the
receiver are on different branch codes.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio of TV interference caused by
unauthorized modification to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of the user to
correct such interference.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements, a separation distance of 20 cm or more should
be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during device operation.

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To ensure compliance, operations at closer than this distance is not recommended.
WARNING
Any changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2. IC Notice
The term “IC” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For products available in
the US/Canadian markets, only channels 1~11 are available. You cannot select any other
channels.
IC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT:
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated so there is at
least 8 inches (20 cm) between the radiator and your body. This device and its antenna(s)
must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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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. Read and follow the specific “Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive
microwave energy” on page 4.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlets. See
Important “Grounding instructions” on page 8 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. Do not use this appliance for other purposes than cooking. Drying of clothing and
heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of
injury, ignition or fire. 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 specifically 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 fingers 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 qualified 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 fire in the oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully watch 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 the bags in the
oven.
c. 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 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.
18. 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:
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.
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.
19. Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in microwave /
toaster oven as they may create a fire of electric shock.
20. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Piece can burn off the pad and touch electrical
parts involving a risk of electric shock.
21. Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in toaster mode.
22. Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer’s recommended accessories, in
this oven when not in use.
23. 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. Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on
the hood of the filter.
2. When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
3. Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, 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 pronged outlet. Do not remove the third (grounding) prong.
Do not use an adaptor or otherwise thwart the safety function of 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 on the next page.