Samsung SMH3150WG/XAA User manual

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SMH3150
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features
Samsung, the global leader in microwave oven manufacturing, sets the benchmark for microwave oven
styling, innovation and performance.
New style and competitive
This model applies unique and attractive new pocket design. It harmonizes with kitchen & other
appliances. And customer has easiness opening the door.
Clean Kitchen Environment
220 CFM High Ventilation Power improves air quality in the Kitchen. It removes vapors, steam, and
odors caused by cooking. you’ll smell the different!
Better Cooking Performance
With 1000W output power this model heats food quickly and keeps it tasty. Furthermore, your
food is cooked evenly by using both Stirrer & Turntable.
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Safety information _3
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
safety information
wHAT THE ICONS ANd SIgNS IN THIS 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.
Do not attempt or use.
Do not repaire.
Do not touch.
Be careful
Follow directions explicity.
Unplug the pwer plug from the wall socket.
Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.
Call the service center for help.
Note
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOId POSSIblE ExPORSURE TO
ExESSIVE mICROwAVE ENERgy:
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.
Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
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
Door (bent or dented),
Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
Door seals and sealing surfaces.
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The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
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4_ Safety information
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ImPORTANT SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS
When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the
following:
wARNINg
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, call
1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) for the name of an authorized service center near you.
TO REDUCE RISK OF BURNS, ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, PERSONAL INJURY OR
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY:
Read all safety instructions before using the appliance.
Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 3.
This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlets. See
“IMPORTANT GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 6 of this manual.
Install or place this appliance only in accordance with the installation instructions
provided.
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use
corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed
to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles or spattered oils stuck to the oven
walls or floor can cause paint damage and reduce the efficiency of the oven.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
When cleaning door and oven surfaces, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents
applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
Remove lids from baby food before heating. After heating baby food, stir well and test
temperature by tasting before serving.
This over-the-range oven was designed for use over ranges no wider than 91.44 cm(36
inches). It may be installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment.
Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to 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.
Carefully remove container coverings, directing steam away from hands and face.
Some items, like whole eggs and food in sealed containers, may explode if heated in
this oven.
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Safety information _5
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Do not cover or block any of the openings on this appliance.
Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use near water - for example, near a
kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
Do not try to preheat oven or operate while empty.
Do not cook without the glass tray in place on the oven floor. Food will not cook properly
without the tray.
Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles. The containers can break.
Dishes and containers can become hot. Handle with care.
Do not operate any other heating or cooking appliance beneath this appliance.
Do not mount unit over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance.
Do not mount over a sink.
Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance when it is in operation.
This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the
nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE IN THE OVEN:
Remove wire twist-ties from plastic cooking bags before placing bags in oven.
Do not use the oven compartment for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products,
cooking utensils, or food in the oven when not in use.
Do not overcook food. Watch appliance carefully if paper, plastic, or other combustible
materials are inside.
If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off,
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.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS:
Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before
removing the container.
Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
Do not overheat the liquid.
Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.
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6_ Safety information
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ImPORTANT 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.
Plug the three-prong power cord into a properly grounded outlet of standard 115-120
voltage, 60 Hz. Your oven should be the only appliance on this circuit.
wARNINg
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a
qualified electrician or servicer if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if
you are not sure if the appliance is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. If the power cord is too short, have a
qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance.
Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord under any
circumstances.
Connect the oven only to a 15A dedicated circuit.
THE VENT FAN
The fan will operate automatically under certain conditions.Take care to prevent the
starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in use.
In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a
flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet
or a flat tray.
Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on
hood of filter.
When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive cleaning agent, such as lye-
based oven cleaner, may damage the filter.
Never leave surface units beneath your microwave oven unattended at high heat
settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if
the microwave vent fan is operating. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate
sized cookware and use high heat on surface units only when necessary.
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Contents _7
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
22
22 Cooking utensils
23 Testing utensils
23 General microwave tips
24 Cooking techniques
25 Cooking Guide
MAINTENANCE
26
26 Troubleshooting
27 Care and Cleaning
28 Cooktop/night light replacement
28 Oven light replacement
29 Cleaning the grease lter
30 Charcoal lter replacement
31 Specications
WARRANTY
32
YOUR NEW MICROWAVE OVEN
8
8 Checking Parts
9 Warranty and Service Information
9 Setting up your Microwave Oven
10 Control panel feature
BEGINNING
12
12 Turning on the power
12 Setting the clock
12 Setting the sound on/off
12 Setting the child protection lock
12 Using the demonstration mode
QUICK GUIDE
13
13 Using the your new microwave oven
OPERATING THE OVEN
14
14 Using the kitchen timer pad
14 Using the one minute+ pad
14 Using the more/less pads
14 Using the vent hi/lo/off pad
14 Using the light hi/lo/off pad
15 Using the instant cook pads
16 Using the cook pad
17 Using the reheat pad
18 Using the auto defrost pad
20 Using the microwave setting cooking times
& power levels
contents
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8_ your new microwave oven
your new microwave oven
CHECKING PARTS
Unpack your microwave oven and check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here. If
any part is missing or broken, call your dealer.
Microwave oven
Glass Tray Roller Guide Ring Charcoal filter
(Part No. : DE63-00367E)
Grease Filter
(Part No. : DE63-00196A)
Exhaust adaptor
(Part No. : DE92-90242A)
Hardware-kit
(Part No. : DE92-90505G)
Manuals
(User & Installations)
Templates (Top & Wall) Registration Card
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01 YOUR NEW MIRCOWAVE OVEN
Your new microwave oven _9
WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION
To help us to serve you better, please complete the enclosed registration card and promptly return
it by mail. If the registration card is missing, you can call Samsung Electronics, Inc., at 1-800-
SAMSUNG (7267864).
When contacting Samsung, please provide the specific model and serial number information
which is usually located on the back or bottom of the product. Please record these numbers
below, along with the other requested information. Keep this information in a safe place as a
permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in case of theft or loss, and a copy of
your sales receipt as a proof of purchase if warranty service is needed.
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE PURCHASED
PURCHASED FROM
Warranty service can only be performed by a Samsung Authorized Service Center. If you should
require warranty service, provide the above information with a copy of your sales receipt to the
Samsung Authorized Service Center.
For service assistance and the location of the nearest service center, please call 1-800-
SAMSUNG (726-7864).
SETTING UP YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
1. Open the oven door by pulling the handle on the right side of the door.
2. Wipe the inside of the oven with a damp cloth.
3. Place the pre-assembled ring in the indentation in the center
of the oven.
4. Place the glass tray securely in the center of the pre-
assembled roller guide.
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10_ your new microwave oven
CONTROL PANEL FEATURE Read the instructions carefully before using the microwave oven. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various features and functions of the oven as described below. Detailed instructions for each feature and function follow later in this user manual.
Display
The display includes a clock and indicators to tell you
time of day, cooking time settings and cooking functions
selected.
Instant cook pads
Learn more about this features on page 15.
Auto Defrost
Touch this pad to defrost food by weight.
Learn more about this features on page 18.
Cook Touch this pad to cook beverage, bacon, frozen dinner, frozen breakfast. Learn more about this features on page 16. Reheat Touch this pad to reheat dinner plate, casserole, and pasta. Learn more about this features on page 17.
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01 YOUR NEW MIRCOWAVE OVEN
Your new microwave oven _11
Number pads
Touch number pads to enter cooking time, power level,
quantities, or weights.
Power Level
Touch this pad to select a cooking power level.
Learn more about this features on page 20.
Kitchen Timer
Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer.
Learn more about this features on page 14.
Stop/Clear
Touch this pad to stop the oven or to clear all entries.
Vent Hi/Lo/Off
Touch this pad to turn the fan on or off.
Learn more about this features on page 14.
Clock Touch this pad to enter the time of day. Learn more about this features on page 12. One Minute + Touch this pad to set and start quickly at 100% power level. Learn more about this features on page 14. Sound On/Off
Touch this pad to turn off or on the sound. Learn more about this features on page 12.
ENTER/START Touch this pad to start a function. Light Hi/Lo/Off Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop light. Learn more about this features on page 14. More/Less Touch this pad to add or subtract the cooking time. Learn more about this features on page 14.
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12_ Beginning
This section introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read
this information before use.
SETTING THE CLOCK
Touch this pad to enter the time of day.
1. Touch CLOCK pad.
2. Enter the time by using the number pads.
3. Touch ENTER/START pad.
SETTING THE SOUND ON/OFF
Touch this pad to turn off or on the sound of the oven.
1. Touch SOUND ON/OFF pad. The display shows On.
2. Touch SOUND ON/OFF pad. The display shows OFF.
3. Touch ENTER/START pad. The display returns to the time of day.
SETTING THE CHILD PROTECTION LOCK
You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used
by children.
The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the control panel. Child Lock prevents
accidental programming when wiping the control panel.
To set the child lock.
1. Touch and hold ENTER/START pad more than 3 seconds. Lwill appear in the display window
with one beep.
To cancel the child lock
1. Touch and hold ENTER/START pad more than 3 seconds. Lwill disappear and you hear one
beep.
USING THE DEMONSTRATION MODE
You can use the Demonstration mode to see how your microwave oven operates without the oven
heating.
1. Touch 0pad and 1pad at the same time.
2. To turn demo mode off, repeat step 1 above.
beginning
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Quick guide _13
03 QUICK GUIDE
USING THE YOUR NEW MICROWAVE OVEN
quick guide
One minute cooking
1. Touch ONE MINUTE + pad once for each minute of cooking.
2. The time will be displayed and the oven will start.
See page 14 for more informations•
One stage cooking
1. Use function pads to set cooking time.
2. Touch ENTER/START pad.
See page 15~17 for more informations•
Auto Defrost
1. Touch AUTO DEFROST pad.
2. Enter weight of food by touching AUTO DEFROST pad repeatedly or using the number pads.
3. Touch ENTER/START pad.
4. When the oven beeps, turn food over. Touch ENTER/START pad to resume defrosting cycle.
See page 18 for more informations•
Set cooking time and power levels
1. Use function pads to set cooking time.
2. To set higher power level, touch POWER LEVEL pad and use the number pads to enter the
power level.
3. Touch ENTER/START pad to begin cooking.
See page 20 for more informations•
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14_ Operating the oven
operating the oven
USING THE KITCHEN TIMER PAD
You can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use the Kitchen Timer for timing up to 99 minutes,
99 seconds.
1. Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad.
2. Enter the time by using the number pads.
3. Touch ENTER/ START pad.
When the time is over, you will hear beeps and End will display.
USING THE ONE MINUTE+ PAD
This button offers a convenient way to heat food in one-minute increments at the high power level.
1. Touch the ONE MINUTE + pad once for each minute you wish to cook the food. For example,
touch it twice for two minutes. The time will display, and the oven starts automatically.
2. Add minutes to a program in progress by touching the ONE MINUTE + pad for each minute
you want to add.
USING THE MORE/LESS PADS
The MORE(9)/LESS(1) pads allow you to adjust pre-set cooking times. They only work in the
Reheat, Auto Cooking, One Minute +, Time Cook modes. Use the MORE(9)/LESS(1) pads
only after you have already begun cooking with one of these procedures.
1. To add more time to an automatic cooking procedure: Touch the MORE(9) pad.
2. To reduce the time of an automatic cooking procedure: Touch the LESS(1) pad.
USING THE VENT HI/LO/OFF PAD
The vent moves steam and other vapors from the cooking surface. The vent will operate at low
speed whenever the oven is on.
1. To operate the vent manually: Touch VENT HI/LO/OFF pad once for high fan speed, twice for
low fan speed, or three times to turn the fan off.
If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the fan in the vent hood will
automatically turn on at the low setting to cool the oven. The fan will automatically turn off
when the internal parts are cool. When this occurs, the vent cannot be turned off.
USING THE LIGHT HI/LO/OFF PAD
1 Touch LIGHT HI/LO/OFF pad once for bright light, twice for night light, or three times to turn
the light off.
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04 OPERATING THE OVEN
Operating the oven _15
USING THE INSTANT COOK PADS
1. Touch the pad corresponding to the food you are cooking (POPCORN, for example). The
display shows: 3.5 OZ
2. Touch the pad repeatedly to select the serving size you want. The display will cycle through
all available serving sizes. Once you select the correct serving size, the microwave will begin
cooking automatically.
Instant cook guide
CATEGORY DIRECTIONS AMOUNT
Popcorn
Use only one microwave-only bag of popcorn at a time.
Use caution when removing and opening the hot bag
from oven. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before
using again.
3.0-3.5 oz
1 package
Potato
Prick each potato several times with fork. Place on
turntable in spoke-like fashion. Let stand 3-5 minutes. Let
oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again. Use
MORE(9) pad when cooking larger potatoes.
1 to 4
potatoes
Vegetables
(Fr-1) Fresh
Place fresh vegetables in microwave-safe ceramic, glass
or plastic dish and add 2-4 Tbs. water. Cover with lid
or vented plastic wrap during cooking and stir before
standing. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before
using again. Use MORE(9) pad when cooking dense
vegetables such as carrots or broccoli spears.
1 to 4
servings
(Fr-2) Frozen
Place frozen vegetables in microwave-safe ceramic,
glass or plastic dish and add 2-4 Tbs. water. Cover with
lid or vented plastic wrap during cooking and stir before
standing. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before
using again. Use MORE(9) pad when cooking dense
vegetables such as carrots or broccoli spears.
1 to 4
servings
Pizza slice
Put 1-3 slices of pizza on a microwave-safe plate with
wide end of slice toward the outside edge of the plate. Do
not let slices overlap. Do not cover. Let oven cool for at
least 5 minutes before using again. Use MORE(9) pad to
increase reheat time for thick crust pizza.
1 to 3 slices
Desired food temperature varies from person to person. Use the MORE(9)/LESS(1) pads
to fit your temperature preference.
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16_ Operating the oven
USING THE COOK PAD
Cook pad provides four preset categories for cooking.
CATEGORY TIMES TO TOUCH DISPLAY
Beverage once Ac-1
Bacon twice Ac-2
Frozen dinner three times Ac-3
Frozen breakfast four times Ac-4
Example: to cook 8 ozs of frozen dinner.
1. Touch COOK pad three times.
2. Touch number pads to enter quantity, serving size or package weight.
3. Touch ENTER/START pad.
When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and End will display.
Cook guide
CATEGORY DIRECTIONS AMOUNT
Beverage
Use measuring cup or mug; do not cover. Place the
beverage in the oven. After heating, stir well. Let oven
cool for at least 5 minutes before using again.
Note:
Reheat times based on an 8 ounce cup.
Beverage heated with the beverage feature may be
very hot.
Remove container with care.
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0.5 cup
1 cup
2 cups
Bacon
Place 2 paper towels on plate and arrange bacon on
towels, do not overlap.
Cover with additonal paper towel. Remove paper towel
immediately after cooking.
Use MORE(9)/LESS(1) pads for desired crispness.
2 to 6 slices
Frozen Dinner
Remove food from outer wrapping and follow box
instructions for covering and standing. Let oven cool for
at least 5 minutes before using again.
8 to 14 oz.
Frozen Breakfast
Follow package instructions for covering and standing.
Use this pad for frozen sandwich, breakfast entree, etc.
Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again.
4 to 8 oz.
Desired food temperature varies from person to person. Use the MORE(9)/LESS(1) pads
to fit your temperature preference.
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04 OPERATING THE OVEN
Operating the oven _17
USING THE REHEAT PAD
Reheat pad provides three preset categories for reheating.
CATEGORY TIMES TO TOUCH DISPLAY
Dinner Plate once rh-1
Casserole twice rh-2
Pasta three times rh-3
Example: to reheat 3 servings of casserole.
1. Touch REHEAT pad twice.
2. Touch number pads to enter quantity/servings.
3. Touch ENTER/START pad.
When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and End will display.
Reheat guide
CATEGORY DIRECTIONS AMOUNT
Dinner Plate
Use only pre-cooked, refrigerated foods. Cover plate
with vented plastic wrap or waxed paper, tucked under
plate. If food is not as hot as you prefer after heating with
reheat, continue heating using time and power.
Contents:
3-4 oz. meat, poultry or fish (up to 6 oz. with bone)
½ cup starch (potatoes, pasta, rice, etc.)
½ cup vegetables (about 3-4 oz.)
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1 serving
(1 plate)
Casserole
Cover plate with lid or vented plastic wrap. If food is not
as hot as you prefer after heating with reheat, continue
heating using time and power. Stir foods once before
serving.
Contents:
3-4 oz. meat, poultry or fish (up to 6 oz. with bone)
½ cup starch (potatoes, pasta, rice, etc.)
½ cup vegetables (about 3-4 oz.)
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1 to 4
servings
Pasta
Desired food temperature varies from person to person. Use the MORE(9)/LESS(1)
pads to fit your temperature preference.
Allow food to stand 1 to 5 minutes before serving.
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18_ Operating the oven
USING THE AUTO DEFROST PAD
Defrost choices are preset in the oven. The defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting
method for frozen foods, because the oven automatically sets the defrosting times according to
the weight you enter. For added convenience, the auto defrost beeps to remind you to check or
turn over the food during the defrost cycle.
After touching the AUTO DEFROST pad once, select the food weight. Available weight ranges
are 0.1 To 6.0 Lbs.
1. Touch AUTO DEFROST pad.
2. Touch number pads to enter the weight.
3. Touch ENTER/START pad.
After you touch ENTER/ START pad, the display counts down the defrost time. The
oven will beep twice during the defrost cycle. At this time, open the door and turn the
food as needed. Remove any portions that have thawed then return frozen portions to
the oven and touch ENTER/START pad to resume the defrost cycle.
The oven will not stop during the beep unless the door is opened.
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Defrost tips
When using auto defrost, the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of
pounds (the weight of the food minus the container).
Use auto defrost only for raw food. Auto defrost gives best results when food to be thawed is
a minimum of 0°f (taken directly from a true freezer). If food has been stored in a refrigerator-
freezer that does not maintain a temperature of 5°f or below, always program a lower food
weight (for a shorter defrosting time) to prevent cooking the food.
If the food is stored outside the freezer for up to 20 minutes, enter a lower food weight.
The shape of the package alters the defrosting time. Shallow rectangular packets defrost more
quickly than a deep block.
Separate pieces as they begin to defrost. Separated pieces defrost more easily.
Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start to become warm.
You can use small pieces of alu-minum foil to shield foods like chicken wings, leg tips, and fish
tails, but the foil must not touch the side of the oven. Foil causes arcing, which can damage the
oven lining.
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04 OPERATING THE OVEN
Operating the oven _19
Auto defrosting guide
Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food.
CATEGORY PROCEDURE STANDARD
AMOUNT
Roast Beef,
Pork
Start with the food placed fat side down. After each stage,
turn the food over and shield any warm portions with narrow
strips of aluminum foil.
2.5-6.0 lbs.
Steaks,
Chops, Fish
After each stage, rearrange the food. If there are any warm or
thawed portions of food, shield them with narrow flat pieces
of aluminum foil. Remove any pieces of food that are nearly
defrosted. Let stand, covered, for 5-10 minutes.
0.5-3.0 lbs.
Ground Meat After each stage, remove any pieces of food that are nearly
defrosted. Let stand, covered with foil, for 5-10 minutes. 0.5-3.0 lbs.
Whole
Chicken
Remove giblets before defrosting poultry. Start defrosting
with the breast side down. After the first stage, turn the
chicken over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips
of aluminum foil. After the second stage, again shield any
warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil. Let stand,
covered, for 30-60 minutes in the refrigerator.
2.5-6.0 lbs.
Chicken
Pieces
After each stage, rearrange or remove any pieces of food that
are nearly defrosted. Let stand for 10-20 minutes. 0.5-3.0 lbs.
Bread
Arrange rolls in a circle horizontally on kitchen paper in the
middle of turntable.
Turn over after half of defrosting time.
0.1-2.0 lbs.
Check foods when the oven signals. After the final stage, small sections may still be icy; let
them stand to continue thawing. Do not defrost until all ice crystals have thawed. Shielding
roasts and steaks with small pieces of foil prevents the edges from cooking before the
center of the food has defrosted. Use narrow, flat, smooth strips of aluminum foil to cover
the edges and thinner sections of the food.
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20_ Operating the oven
USING THE MICROWAVE SETTING COOKING TIMES & POWER
LEVELS
Your oven allows you to set up three different stages of cooking, each with its own time length
and power level. The power level lets you control the heating intensity from Warm (1) to High
(10/Power level).
Cooking at high power levels
1. Touch number pads to enter the cook time.
2. Touch ENTER/ START pad.
When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and End will display.
Cooking at lower power levels
High power cooking does not always give you the best results with foods that need slower
cooking, such as roasts, baked goods, or custards. Your oven has 9 power settings in addition to
high.
1. Touch number pads to enter the cook time.
2. Touch POWER LEVEL pad.
3. Touch number pads to enter the power level.
4. Touch ENTER/ START pad.
When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and End will display.
Cooking with more than one cook cycle
For best results, some recipes call for one Power Level for a certain length of time, and another
Power Level for another length of time.Your oven can be set to change from one to another
automatically, for up to three cycles at the first cycle is defrost.
1. Touch number pads to enter the cook time.
2. Touch POWER LEVEL pad.
3. Touch number pads to enter the power level.
4. Touch number pads to enter the second cook time.
5. Touch POWER LEVEL pad.
6. Touch number pads to enter the power level.
7. Touch ENTER/ START pad.
When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and End will display.
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