Samsung SMH8165 User manual

Microwave Oven
user manual
SMH8165
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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 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 qualified
service personnel.
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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
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.
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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 fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury
when using your microwave oven, follow these basic safety precautions.
Do NOT attempt.
Do NOT disassemble.
Do NOT touch.
Follow directions explicitly.
Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.
Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.
Call the service center for help.
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.
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. Use this appliance only for its intended uses as described in this manual.
3. Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy” on this page.
4. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlets.
See Important “Grounding Instructions” on page 5 of this manual.
5. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
6. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example, closed
glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven.
7. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do
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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.
8. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
9. 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.
10. Never try to repair the oven on your own. This appliance should be repaired or
serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
11. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
12. Do not tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door.
13. 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.
14. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
15. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. (including the back of the oven).
16. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
17. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the
door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps, or detergents applied with a sponge or
soft cloth. Unplug the plug before cleaning.
18. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity.
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend 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 bag in
oven.
c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and
disconnect the power cord, or shut off 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.
19. Liquids, such as water, milk, 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. To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
a. Do not overheat the liquid.
b. Stir the 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.
20. Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate
on hood of filter.
21. When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
22. Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive cleaning agent, such as
lye-based oven cleaner, may damage the filter.
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CAUTION
1. Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate
on hood of filter.
2. When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
3. Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive cleaning agent, 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 prong outlet. Do not remove the third (grounding) prong.
Do not use an adaptor or otherwise defeat 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 below.
Use of Extension Cords
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or
tripping over a longer cord. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may
be used if care is exercised in their use. If a long cord or extension cord is used:
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 flicker and the blower may vary
when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too.
WARNING
CAUTION
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