Samsung MC324GAKCBB User manual

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MC324GAKCBB
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2_using this instruction booklet
Using this instruction booklet
You have just purchased a SAMSUNG microwave oven. Your Owner’s Instructions
contain valuable information on cooking with your microwave oven:
• Safety precautions
• Suitable accessories and cookware
• Useful cooking tips
• Cooking tips
LEGEND FOR SYMBOLS AND ICONS
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.
Warning; Fire hazard Warning; Hot surface
Warning; Electricity Warning; Explosive material
Do NOT attempt. Do NOT touch.
Do NOT disassemble. 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
Important
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Important safety instructions
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
Make sure that these safety precautions are obeyed at all
times.
Before using the oven, confirm that the following
instructions are followed.
WARNING
(Microwave function only)
WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the
oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by
a competent person.
WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a
competent person to carry out any service or repair
operation that involves the removal of a cover which
gives protection against exposure to microwave
energy.
WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be
heated in sealed containers since they are liable to
explode.
This appliance is intended to be used in household
only.
WARNING: This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children unless they are aged from 8 years and above
and supervised.
Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave
ovens.
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4_important safety information
When heating food in plasitic or paper containers, keep
an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignitions.
The microwave oven is intended for heating food and
beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of
warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and
similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.
If smoke is emitted, switch o or unplug the appliance
and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
WARNING: Microwave heating of beverages can result
in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be
taken when handling the container.
WARNING: The contents of feeding bottles and baby
food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature
checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should
not be heated in microwave ovens since they may
explode, even after microwave heating has ended.
The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food
deposites removed.
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean conditioin could
lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely
aect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a
hazardous situation.
The appliance is not intended for installing in road
vehicles, caravans and similar vehicles etc.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
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WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven without
supervision when adequate instructions have been
given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe
way and understands the hazards of improper use.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING: Liquids or other foods must not be heated
in sealed containers since they are liable to explode;
The appliance should not be cleaned with a water jet.
This oven should be positioned proper direction and
height permitting easy access to cavity and control
area.
Before using the your oven first time, oven should be
operated with the water during 10 minute and then
used.
If the oven generates a strange noise, a burning
smell, or smoke is emitted, unplug the power plug
immediately and contact your nearest service center.
The microwave oven has to be positioned so that plug
is accessible.
The microwave oven is intended to be used on the
counter or counter top use only, the microwave oven
shall not be placed in a cabinet.
WARNING
(Oven function only) - Optional
WARNING: When the appliance is operated in the
combination mode, children should only use the oven
under adult supervision due to the temperatures
generated.
During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should
be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the
oven.
WARNING: Accessible parts may become hot during
use. Young children should be kept away.
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6_important safety information
A steam cleaner is not to be used.
WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched o
before replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of
electric shock.
WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts
become hot during use.
Care should be taken to avoid touching heating
elements.
Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away
unless continuously supervised.
This appliance can be used by children aged from
8years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal
scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can
scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of
the glass.
The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high
when the appliance is operating.
The door or the outer surface may get hot when the
appliance is operating.
Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of
children less than 8 years.
Appliances are not intended to be operated by means
of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
This product is a Group 2 Class B ISM equipment.
Thedefinition of group 2 which contains all ISM equipment
in which radio-frequency energy is intentionally generated
and/or used in the form of electromagnetic radiation
for the treatment of material, and EDM and arc welding
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equipment.
For Class B equipment is equipment suitable for use in
domestic establishments and in establishments directly
connected to a low voltage power supply network which
supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.
INSTALLING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
Place the oven on a flat level surface 85 cm above the
floor. The surface should be strong enough to safety bear
the weight of the oven.
1. When you install your oven, make sure there
is adequate ventilation for your oven by
leaving at least 10 cm (4 inches) of space
behind and, on the sides of the oven and
20cm (8 inches) of space above.
2. Remove all packing materials inside the oven.
3. Install the roller ring and turntable. Check that the
turntable rotates freely.
(Turntable type model only)
4. This microwave oven has to be positioned so that plug is
accessible.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
For your personal safety, plug the cable into a proper AC
earthed socket.
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.
10 cm
behind
20 cm
above
10 cm on
the side
85 cm of
the floor
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CLEANING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
The following parts of your microwave oven should be
cleaned regularly to prevent grease and food particles from
building up:
• Inside and outside surfaces
• Door and door seals
• Turntable and Roller rings
(Turntable type model only)
ALWAYS ensure that the door seals are clean and the
door closes properly.
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could
lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely
aect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a
hazardous situation.
1. Clean the outside surfaces with a soft cloth and warm,
soapy water. Rinse and dry.
2. Remove any splashes or stains on the inside surfaces of
oven with a soapy cloth. Rinse and dry.
3. To loosen hardened food particles and remove smells,
place a cup of diluted lemon juice in the oven and heat
for ten minutes at maximum power.
4. Wash the dishwasher-safe plate whenever necessary.
DO NOT spill water in the vents. NEVER use any abrasive
products or chemical solvents. Take particular care when
cleaning the door seals to ensure that no particles:
• Accumulate
• Prevent the door from closing correctly
Clean the microwave oven cavity right after each use
with a mild detergent solution, but let the microwave
oven cool down before cleaning in order to avoid injury.
When cleaning the upper part inside the cavity,
it will be convenient to turn heater downward
by 45 ° and clean it.
(Swing heater model only)
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STORING AND REPAIRING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
A few simple precautions should be taken when storing or
having your microwave oven serviced.
The oven must not be used if the door or door seals are
damaged:
• Broken hinge
• Deteriorated seals
• Distorted or bent oven casing
Only a qualified microwave service technician should
perform repair
NEVER remove the outer casing from the oven. If the
oven is faulty and needs servicing or you are in doubt
about its condition:
• Unplug it from the wall socket
• Contact the nearest after-sales service centre
If you wish to store your oven away temporarily, choose
a dry, dustfree place.
Reason : Dust and damp may adversely aect the
working parts in the oven.
This microwave oven is not intended for commercial
use.
The Light bulb should not be replaced in person for
safety reasons.
Please contact nearest authorised Samsung customer
care, to arrange for a qualified engineer to replace the
bulb.
WARNING
Only qualified sta should be allowed to modify or repair the
appliance.
Do not heat liquids and other food in sealed containers for
microwave function.
For your safety, do not use high-pressure water cleaners or steam
jet cleaners.
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10_important safety information
Do not install this appliance; near heater, inflammable material; in a
humid, oily or dusty location, in a location exposed to direct sunlight
and water or where gas may leak; on un level ground.
This appliance must be properly grounded in accordance with local
and national codes.
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.
Do not pull or excessively bend or place heavy objecton the power
cord.
In the event of a gas leak (such as propane gas, LP gas, etc.),
ventilate immediately without touching the power plug.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
Do not turn the appliance o by unplugging the power plug while an
operation is in progress.
Do not insert fingers or foreign substances, If any foreign substance
such as water has entered the appliance, unplug the power plug
and contact your nearest service centre.
Do not apply excessive pressure or impact to the appliance.
Do not place the oven over a fragile object such as a sink or glass
object.
Do not use benzene, thinner, alcohol, steam cleaner or high
pressure cleaner to clean the appliance.
Ensure that the power voltage, frequency and current are the same
as those of the product specifications.
Plug the power plug into the wall socket firmly. Do not use a multiple
plug adapter, an extension cord or an electric transformer.
Do not hook the power cord on a metal object, insert the power
cord between the objects or behind the oven.
Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord or loose
wall socket. When the power plug or power cord is damaged,
contact your nearest service centre.
Do not pour or directly spray water onto the oven.
Do not place objects on the oven, inside or on the door of the oven.
Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of
the oven.
Do not store flammable materials in the oven. Take special care
when heating dishes or drinks that contain alcohol as alcohol
vapours may contact a hot part of the oven.
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