Samsung MS9796 User manual

MICROWAVE OVEN
MS9796W/MS9796
Owner’s Instructions
and
Cooking Guide
Code No.: DE68-01723A
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Quick Look-up Guide
If you want to cook some food
1 Place the food in the oven.
Select the power level by pressing the button once or more
times.
2 Select the cooking time by pressing the 10min, 1min or 10s
buttons as required.
3 Press the button.
Result: Cooking starts.
The oven beeps four times when cooking is over.
If you want to defrost some food
1 Place the frozen food in the oven.
Press the Auto ( ) button once or more time according to the
type of food to be defrosted. Refer to the table on the page 21 for
further details.
If you want to add 30 seconds
1 Leave the food in the oven.
Press +30s once or more times for each extra 30 seconds that
you wish to add.
2 Select the weight by pressing the kg and gbuttons as required.
3 Press the button.
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Contents
Quick Look-up Guide................................................................................2
Oven ........................................................................................................4
Control Panel............................................................................................5
Accessories ..............................................................................................6
Using this Instruction Booklet ..................................................................7
Safety Precautions....................................................................................8
Installing Your Microwave Oven................................................................10
Setting the Time........................................................................................10
How a Microwave Oven Works ................................................................11
Checking that Your Oven is Operating Correctly......................................12
What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem..................................12
Cooking/Reheating....................................................................................13
Power Levels ............................................................................................13
Stopping the Cooking................................................................................14
Adjusting the Cooking Time ......................................................................14
Setting a Standing Time ..........................................................................15
Sensor Reheat Feature ............................................................................16
Sensor Reheat Settings ..........................................................................16
Sensor Cook Feature................................................................................17
Sensor Cooking Settings ........................................................................18
Instant Reheat/Cook Feature....................................................................19
Instant Reheat/Cook Settings ..................................................................20
Auto Defrost Feature ..............................................................................21
Auto Defrost Settings ..............................................................................22
Multistage Cooking ..................................................................................23
Switching the Beeper Off ........................................................................24
Safety-locking Your Microwave Oven ......................................................24
Cookware Guide ......................................................................................25
Cooking Guide ..........................................................................................26
Cleaning Your Microwave Oven................................................................34
Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven ..........................................34
Technical Specifications............................................................................35
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Oven
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SAFETY
INTERLOCK HOLES
TURNTABLE
DOOR LATCHES
VENTILATION HOLES LIGHT
DISPLAY
OPEN DOOR
PUSH BUTTON
ROLLER GUIDE
DOOR
CONTROL PANEL
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Control Panel
DISPLAY
SENSOR COOK
BUTTON
INSTANT REHEAT/
COOK SELECTION
AUTO DEFROST
FEATURE
SELECTION
WEIGHT
SELECTION
START BUTTON
OPEN DOOR
PUSH BUTTON
TIME SETTING
COOKING
CONDITION
ADJUSTMENT(More/Less)
SENSOR REHEAT
BUTTON
CLOCK SETTING
STANDING TIME
SETTING
STOP/CANCEL
BUTTON
MICROWAVE
MODE SELECTION
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Accessories
Depending on the model that you have purchased, you are supplied
with several accessories that can be used in a variety of ways.
☛DO NOT operate the microwave oven without the roller guide
and turntable.
1 Roller guide; Place the pre-assembled roller guide in the
indentation in the center of the oven.
Purpose: The roller guide supports the turntable.
2Turntable; Place the glass securely in the center of the
pre-assembled roller guide.
Purpose: The turntable serves as the main cooking surface; it
can be easily removed for cleaning.
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Using this Instruction Booklet
You have just purchased a SAMSUNG microwave oven. Your Owner’s
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 three basic
cooking operations:
◆Cooking food
◆Defrosting 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 two different symbols.
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 wiping after use first 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 trained by the manufacturer.
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 repaired by anyone other than a properly
qualified microwave service technician trained by the manufacturer.
☛
➢
Important Note
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Safety Precautions
Before cooking food or liquids in your microwave oven, please check that the
following safety precautions are taken.
1. Utensils DO NOT use any metallic cookware in the microwave oven:
◆ Metallic containers
◆ Dinnerware with gold or silver trimmings
◆ Skewers, forks, etc.
Reason: Electric arcing or sparking may occur and may damage the oven.
2. DO NOT heat:
◆ 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 them to explode.
Tip: Remove lids and pierce skins, bags, etc.
3. DO NOT operate the microwave oven when it is empty.
Reason: The oven walls may be damaged.
Tip: Leave a glass of water inside the oven at all times.
The water will absorb the microwaves if you accidentally set the oven going when
it is empty.
4. DO NOT cover the rear ventilation slots with cloths or paper.
Reason: The cloths or paper may catch fire as hot air is evacuated from the oven.
5. ALWAYS use oven gloves when removing a dish from the oven.
Reason: Some dishes absorb microwaves and heat is always transferred from the food to
the dish.The dishes are therefore hot.
6. DO NOT touch heating elements or interior oven walls.
Reason: These walls may be hot enough to burn even after cooking has finished, although
they do not appear to be so. Do not allow inflammable materials to come into
contact with any interior area of the oven. Let the oven cool down first.
7. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
◆ Do not store flammable materials in the oven
◆ Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags
◆ Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers
◆ If smoke is observed, keep the oven door closed and switch off or disconnect the oven
from the power supply
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Safety Precautions (continued)
8. Take particular care when heating liquids and baby foods.
◆ALWAYS allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been switched
off so that the temperature can equalize.
◆Stir during heating, if necessary, and ALWAYS stir after heating.
◆Take care when handling the container after heating. You may burn yourself, if the
container is too hot.
◆A risk of delayed eruptive boiling exists.
◆To prevent delayed boiling and possible scalding, you should put a plastic spoon or glass
stick into the beverages and stir before, during and 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.
◆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 the top and choose a container that is wider at 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 food or milk before giving it to the baby.
◆ NEVER heat a baby’s bottle with the teat on, as the bottle may explode 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 power cable or plug.
10. Stand at arm’s length from the oven when opening the door.
Reason: The hot air or steam released may cause scalding.
11. Keep the inside of the oven clean.
Reason: Food particles or spattered oils stuck to oven walls or floor can cause paint
damage and reduce the efficiency of the oven.
12. “Clicking” sound might be noticed while operating, especially at defrosting mode.
Reason: When the electrical power output is changing, you may hear that sound.
This is normal.
13. When the microwave oven is operating without any load, the power will be cut off automati-
cally for safety. You can operate normally after letting it stand for over 30 minutes.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
During cooking, you should look into the oven from time to time when food is being heated or
cooked in disposable containers of plastic, paper or other combustible materials.
IMPORTANT
Young children should NEVER be allowed to use or play with the microwave oven. Nor should
they be left unattended near the microwave oven when it is in use. Items of interest to children
should not be stored or hidden just above the oven.
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Installing Your Microwave Oven
Place the oven on a flat, level surface strong enough to safely bear the weight
of the oven.
✽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 a special cable.
Contact your local dealer to have it replaced.
✽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.
1When you install your oven, Make sure there is adequate
ventilation for your oven by leaving at least 10 cm (4 inches) of
space behind, on the sides of the oven and 20 cm (8 inches) of
above.
20 cm
above 10 cm
behind
10 cm
of the side
2Remove all packing materials inside the oven.
Install the roller guide and turntable.
Check that the turntable rotates freely.
Setting the Time
Your microwave oven has an inbuilt clock. The time can be displayed in either
the 24-hour or 12-hour notation. 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 in the... Then press the button...
24-hour notation Once
12-hour notation Twice
3When the right time is displayed, press the button again to start
the clock.
Result: The time is displayed whenever you are not using the
microwave oven.
2 Set the hour with the hbutton and the minutes with the
min button.
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How a Microwave Oven Works
Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves; the energy released
enables food to be cooked or reheated without changing either the form or the
colour.
You can use your microwave oven to:
◆Defrost
◆Reheat
◆Cook
Cooking Principle
☛As the centre of the food is cooked by heat dissipation, cooking
continues even when you have taken the food out of the oven.
Standing times specified in recipes and in this booklet must
therefore be respected to ensure:
◆Even cooking of the food right to the centre
◆The same temperature throughout the food
1The microwaves generated by the magnetron are distributed
uniformly as the food rotates on the turntable.
The food is thus cooked evenly.
2The microwaves are absorbed by the food up to a depth of
about 1 inch (2.5 cm). Cooking then continues as the heat is
dissipated within the food.
3Cooking times vary according to the recipient used and the
properties of the food:
◆Quantity and density
◆Water content
◆Initial temperature (refrigerated or not)
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Checking that Your Oven is Operating Correctly
The following simple procedure enables you to check that your oven is work-
ing correctly at all times.
First, place a bowl of water on the turntable.
➢The oven must be plugged into an appropriate wall socket. The turntable
must be in position in the oven. If a power level other than the maximum
is used, the water takes longer to boil.
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 casing
• Steam escaping from around the door or vents
● The oven does not start when you press the button.
• Is the door completely closed?
● The food is not cooked at all
• Have you set the timer correctly and/or pressed the button?
• Is the door closed?
• Have you overloaded the electric circuit and caused a fuse to blow or a breaker to
be triggered?
● The food is either overcooked or undercooked
• Was the appropriate cooking length set for the type 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 observed on televisions or radios when the 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 microprocessor, the display may be
reset.To solve this problem, disconnect the power plug and reconnect it. Reset
the time.
➢If the above guidelines do not enable you to solve the problem, contact your
local dealer or SAMSUNG after-sales service.
1Press the button and set the time to 4-5 minutes by pressing
the 1min button the appropriate number of times.
2Press button.
Result:The oven heats the water for 4 to 5 minutes.
The water should then be boiling.
What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem
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Cooking / Reheating
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 and close the door
☛
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(1000W),
simply press the +30s
button once for each 30 seconds of cooking time. The oven starts
immediately.
1Press the button.
Result:The 1000W (maximum cooking power) indications are
displayed:Select the appropriate power level by pressing
the button again until the corresponding wattage is
displayed. Refer to the power level table below.
2Set the cooking time by pressing the 10min, 1min and 10s button.
3Press the button.
Result:The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating.
Cooking starts and when it has finished the oven beeps
four times.
Power Levels
You can choose among the power levels below.
Power Level Output
FULL 1000 W
HIGH 850 W
MEDIUM HIGH 600 W
MEDIUM 450 W
MEDIUM LOW 300 W
DEFROST( ) 180 W
LOW 100 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.
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Stopping the Cooking
You can stop cooking at any time to check the food.
☛
You can also cancel any setting before starting by simply pressing .
1To stop temporarily;
Open the door.
Result: Cooking stops. To resume cooking, close the door and
press again.
2To stop Completely;
Press the button.
Result: The cooking stops.
If you wish to cancel the cooking settings, press the
button again.
Adjusting the Cooking Time
You can increase the cooking time by pressing the +30s button once for each
30 seconds to be added.
Press the +30s button once for each 30 seconds to be added.
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The Hold Timer can be used in two different ways:
◆As a simple timer
◆To set a standing time for defrosting.
☛
Set standing time.
☛
To set the standing time during defrosting. See page 23.
Setting a Standing Time
1Press the button.
2Select the required time by pressing the 10min, 1min, and
10s buttons.
3Press the button.
Result: The oven beeps four times when the standing time
is over.
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This sensor reheating program is suitable for reheating plated meal,
soup/sauce, casserole/stew which are stored in the refrigerator.
First, place the food in the centre of the turntable and close the door.
The following table presents the Sensor Reheat Programme, quantities, standing
times and appropriate recommendations. This Sensor Reheat program is suitable
for reheating plated meal, soup/sauce, casserole/stew which are stored in the
refrigerator (+6°C ±1°C).
➢ You can reheat food with any weight in the weight range that is listed in the
table below. You don’t have to give in any serving size at all.
You simply press the sensor reheat button and the sensor reheating starts
automatically. There is no need to touch the button.
Cooking condition can be changed by
pressing button.
“MORE/LESS” function is only available while the display showing.
We recommend you press the button for reheating plated meals, button
for reheating stew/casserole and the nomal program for reheating soup/sauce.
➢ If you wish to... Press ...
More function Until the symbol is displayed.
Less function Until the symbol is displayed.
Normal function Until the symbol is not displayed.
➢ Use only recipients that are microwave-safe.
Sensor Reheat Feature
Sensor Reheat Settings
1Press Sensor Reheat ( ) button.
1-1 The display show
Result: Key mark to be selected flash on the display. Cooking starts.
When time is over.
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.
Food Serving Standing Recommendation
Size Time
Soup/ 200-900 ml 2-3 min Pour soup into a deep ceramic soup plate or bowl.
Sauce Cover with microwave cling film or use a plastic cover
(chilled) during heating and standing. Stir carefully before and after
standing time.
Stew/ 200-900 ml 2-3 min. Pour stew into a deep ceramic soup plate or bowl.
Casserole Cover with microwave cling film or use a plastic cover
(chilled) during heating and standing. Stir carefully before and after
standing time.
Plated 300-550 g 3 min Put the meal on a ceramic plate and cover with microwave
Meal cling film. This programme is suitable for meals consisting
(chilled) of 2 components (e.g. meat pieces with sauce & rice,
vegetables combined with potatoes, rice or pasta). Make
sure that all components are piping hot.
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This sensor cooking program is suitable for cooking fresh vegetables,
fresh fish and rice. You can cook food any weight within the range of
weight which is listed in the table next page.
Code No. are changed from S-1 to S-3 by pressing Sensor Cook
button each time.
Code No. can be selected according to cooking item.
Press the more or less( ) button to select cooking condition.
Example: Press the Sensor Cook button three times to sensor cook of rice.
➢ Use only dishes that are microwave-safe.
Sensor Cook Feature
1Press Sensor Cook ( ) repeatedly to select the type of dish
you wish to cook. Cooking condition can be changed by pressing
More/Less button.
More/Less function is only available while the display showing.
2Press the button.
Result: Cooking starts. When time is over.
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.
1-1 Your choices of dishes include
“Fresh vegetable : (S-1)”, “Fresh fish : (S-2)” ,“Rice : (S-3)”
The display shows chosen.
Result: Key mark to be selected flash on the display.
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Code Food Serving Standing Recommendations
No. Size Time
S-1 Fresh 250-750 g 2-3 min Wash and prepare vegetables and cut into a
Vegetables similar size. Put them into a glass bowl with
lid. Add 30 ml (2 tablespoons) water when
cooking 250g, add 60 ml (4 tbsp.) for 500g
and add 75 ml (5 tbsp.) for 750 g.
After cooking time is displayed stir once or
twice during cooking. Stir again before
standing.
This programme is suitable for all kinds of
vegetables. If you want to cook softer type
(like courgettes) simply press the LESS
button. For harder types (like cauliflower or
carrots) or if you wish your vegetables cooked
longer you simply press the MORE button.
S-2Fresh Fish 200-900 g 4-5 min. Rinse the fresh fish with water and sprinkle
with lemon juice. Use a microwave suitable
glass or ceramic dish. Lay whole fishes head
to tail. Cover with microwave cling film or
plastic lid during cooking and standing time.
This programme is suitable for whole fish like
trout and for fish fillets e.g. cod, rose fish and
salmon.
S-3Rice 200-600 g 5 min Put rice in a large glass pyrex bowl with lid.
Rice doubles in volume during cooking.
Add double quantity of cold water.
Cook covered. Stir before standing time.
This programme is suitable for white rice
(parboiled).
Sensor Cooking Settings
The following table presents the Sensor Cook Programmes, quantities, standing
times and appropriate recommendations.
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Instant Reheat/Cook Feature
With the Instant Reheat and Cook feature, the cooking time is set automatically
and you do not have to press the button. You can choose appropriate
serving size by pressing Instant Reheat/Cook button several times.
First, place the food in the centre of the turntable and close the door.
Example: Press the button three times to reheat three cups of coffee. Refer to the table next page.
➢Use only dishes that are microwave-safe.
Press the Instant Reheat/Cook button which you want the
required number of times
Result: Cooking starts after about two seconds.
When it is over:
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.
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Instant Reheat & Cook Settings
The following table presents the various Instant Reheat & Cook Programmes,
quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. When heating food you
can use programmes no 1,2, or 3 when cooking you can use programmes no. 4,5 or 6.
Code Food Serving Standing Recommendations
No. Size Time
1Drinks 150 ml (1 cup) 1-2 min Pour into a ceramic cup and reheat
(coffee, milk, tea 300 ml (2 cups) uncovered. Place 1 cup in the centre, 2
water with room 450 ml (3 cups) opposite of each other and 3 or 4 in a
temperature) 600 ml (4 cups) circle. Stir carefully before and after
standing time.
2 Beans with 200-250 g 2-3 min Pour chilled beans with sauce (+6°C)
Sauce(chilled) 400-450 g into a deep ceramic soup plate or bowl
600-650 g and cover during heating and standing.
Stir carefully before and after standing
time.
3 Frozen 300-350 g 3 min Weigh the frozen vegetables (-18°C)
Vegetables 400-450 g and put them in a suitable sized glass
500-550 g pyrex bowl with lid. When cooking
300-350 g add 15 ml (1 tbsp.) water for
400-450 g add 30 ml (2 tbsp.) for
500-550g add 45 ml (3tbsp.) Stir twice
during cooking and before standing
time. This programme is suitable for
peas, sweet corn, green beans,
broccoli, cauliflower.
4 Peeled 400-500 g 3 min Weigh the potatoes after peeling and
Potatoes 550-650 g washing. Cut them into similar size and
700-800 g put them into a glass pyrex bowl with
lid. When cooking 400-500g add 45 ml
(3 tbsp.) water, for 550-650 g add
60 ml (4 tbsp.), for 700-800 g add
75 ml (5 tbsp.).
5 Pasta 250 g 1-4 min Put the dry pasta or dry egg noodles in
500 g a big glass pyrex bowl. When cooking
250 g add 1000 ml hot boiling water, for
500g add 2000 ml. Cook uncovered.
Stir occasionally during and after
cooking. Stand covered for 1-4 min.
after cooking according to taste.
6 Stewed Fruit 350-450 g 3 min Weigh the fresh fruits after peeling and
500-600 g washing and cut into similar pieces.
650-750 g Put into a glass pyrex bowl with lid.
800-900 g When steaming 350-450 g fruits add
45 ml (3 tbsp.) water, for 500-600 add
60 ml (4 tbsp.), for 650-750g add
75 ml (5 tbsp.), for 800-900 g add
90 ml (6 tbsp.). This programme is
suitable for pears, apples, pineapples,
mangoes or apricots.
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