Samsung DE68-02846A manual

Microwave Oven Owner ’ s Manual CODE NO. : DE68-02846A SRH1230ZG SRH1230ZW SRH1230ZS GB-SRH1230_02846A 2003.10.13 9:39 AM Page 1[...]

S AFETY 2 S AFETY P RECAUTIONS TO A VOID P OSSIBLE E XPOSURE TO E XCESSIVE M ICROW A VE E NERGY : (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 front [...]

• 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. • Carefully remove container coverings, directing steam away from hands and face. •[...]

S AFETY 4 S AFETY S AVE T HESE I NSTRUCTIONS 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 c[...]

C ONTENTS 5 C ONTENTS Y our New Microwave Oven . . . . . 6 Checking Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Setting Up Y our Microwave Oven . . . . . . .6 Optional Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Control Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 T ur[...]

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 . Thank Y ou for Choosing Samsung Y our new oven represents the latest in microwave cooking technology . This oven is a full-featured, easy-to-use appliance built to strict quality stan- dards s[...]

Y OUR N EW M ICROW A VE OVEN 7 Y OUR N EW M ICROW A VE O VEN One Minute + p. 10 Press once for every minute of cooking at High power . Instant Cook Buttons p. 9 Instant settings to cook popular foods. Auto Reheat p. 10 Sets type of food to be reheated. Number Buttons Sets cooking times or amounts. More/Less Button p. 13 Increases or decreases cooki[...]

O PERA TION 8 O PERA TION T urning on the Power and Selecting a Display Language The first time you plug the power cord into an out- let, or after there has been an interruption in power , the display shows “SAMSUNG SO SIMPLE.” At this point, you can select a language and weight system for the display . Y ou can choose from English, French, Spa[...]

O PERA TION 9 O PERA TION Using the Instant Cook Buttons 1 Press the Instant Cook button corre- sponding to the food you are cooking ( Popcorn , for example). The display shows the first serving size: 2 Press the button repeatedly to select the serving size you want. The display will cycle through all available serving sizes. Select the correct ser[...]

Using the One Minute+ This button offers a convenient way to heat food in one-minute increments at the High power level. 1 Press the One Minute+ button once for each minute you wish to cook the food. The time will display . 2 Press the Start button to begin cooking. Add minutes to a program in progress by pressing the One Minute+ button for each mi[...]

Defrosting Automatically T o thaw frozen food, set the weight of the food and the microwave automatically sets the defrosting time, power level and standing time. 1 Press the Auto Defrost button. The dis- play shows “0.5 LB.” (0.2Kg if you have set your oven for metric measure) 2 T o set the weight of your food, press the Auto Defrost button re[...]

O PERA TION 12 O PERA TION Adjusting the V olume The Sound button on the microwave allows you to adjust the volume of the microwave’ s chime sound. The sound is initially set to its highest setting. T o change the volume: 1 Press the Sound button. The display shows “0-OFF 1-LOW 2-MED 3-HIGH” 2 Press “0” to turn the volume off, “1” for[...]

O PERA TION 13 O PERA TION Setting Cooking T imes, continued Some recipes require different stages of cooking at different temperatures. Y ou can set multiple stages of cooking with your microwave. Multi-stage Cooking 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in the “One-Stage Cooking” section on 12 page. The dis- play shows “PRESS ST ART OR ENTER NEXT ST AGE C[...]

O PERA TION 14 O PERA TION Using the Kitchen T imer 1 Use the Number buttons to set the length of time you want the timer to run. 2 Press the Kitchen T imer button. 3 The display counts down and beeps when the time has elapsed. Setting the Child Protection Lock Y ou can lock your microwave oven so it can’t be used by unsupervised children. 1 Pres[...]

C OOKING I NSTRUCTIONS 15 C OOKING I NSTRUCTIONS Cooking Utensils This section lists which utensils can be used in the microwave, which ones have limited use for short periods, and which ones should not be used in the microwave. Recommended Use • Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — Use for heating or cooking. • Microwave browning dish [...]

C OOKING I NSTRUCTIONS 16 C OOKING I NSTRUCTIONS Adding Moisture Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in moisture content should be covered or allowed to stand so that the heat dis- perses evenly . Add a small amount of water to dry food to help it cook. General T ips • Dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer t[...]

C OOKING I NSTRUCTIONS 17 C OOKING I NSTRUCTIONS GUIDE for Cooking Meat in Y our Microwave • Place meat on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. • Start meat fat-side down. Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips or thin meat areas. • Check the temperature in several places before letting the meat stand t[...]

C OOKING I NSTRUCTIONS 18 C OOKING I NSTRUCTIONS • V egetables should be washed just before cooking. Often, no extra water is needed. If dense vegeta- bles such as potatoes, carrots and green beans are being cooked, add about 1/4 cup water . • Small vegetables (sliced carrots, peas, lima beans, etc.) will cook faster than larger ones. • Whole[...]

C OOKING I NSTRUCTIONS 19 C OOKING I NSTRUCTIONS AUTO DEFROSTING GUIDE • Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food. Notes 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[...]

C OOKING I NSTRUCTIONS 20 C OOKING I NSTRUCTIONS Recipes Beef and Barley Stew 1 1/2 lbs. beef stew cubes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour 1 Tbs W orcestershire sauce 1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) beef broth 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 1 cup) 1/2 cup barley 1 bay leaf 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 pkg. (9-1[...]

21 C OOKING I NSTRUCTIONS C OOKING I NSTRUCTIONS Warm Potato Salad 2 lbs. small red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 4 slices bacon (uncooked), cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. flour 1/2 tsp. celery seed 1/8 tsp. pepper 2 1/2 Tbs. apple cider vinegar 1. In a 2-quart casserole, combine potatoes and 1/4[...]

A PPENDIX 22 A PPENDIX T roubleshooting Guide Before you call a repair person for your oven, check this list of possible problems and solutions. Neither the oven’ s display nor the oven operate. • Properly insert the plug into a grounded outlet. • If the outlet is controlled by a wall switch, make sure the wall switch is turned on. • Remove[...]

A PPENDIX 23 A PPENDIX How to Clean the Outside Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alco- hol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave. Case Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry . Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Control Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cl[...]

A PPENDIX 24 A PPENDIX Exhaust Feature The V ent Fan The exhaust fan has 1 metal reusable grease filter . A charcoal filter can be used for remiving smoke and odors incase fo recirculating air back into the room. Reusable Grease Filters The metal filter trap grease released by foods on the cooktop. They also prevent flames from foods on the cooktop[...]

A PPENDIX 25 A PPENDIX Model Number Oven Cavity Controls T imer Power Source Power Consumption Power Output Oven Cavity Dimensions Outside Dimensions Shipping Dimensions Net/Gross W eight SRH1230ZG / SRH1230ZW / SRH1230ZS 1.2cu . ft 10 power levels, including defrost 99 minutes, 99 seconds 120 V AC, 60 Hz 1500 W atts 900 W atts 14 3 / 4 ”(W)X9 1 [...]

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICAN LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT Subject to the requirements, conditions, exclusions and limitations of the Original Limited W arranty supplied with Samsung Electronics (SAMSUNG) products, and the requirements, conditions, exclusions and limitations contained herein, SAMSUNG will additionally provide W arranty Repair[...]

G UÍA R ÁPIDA (S P ANISH ) Operación 1. Presione CLOCK. 2. Use botones numéricos para seleccionar hora. 3. Presiones CLOCK de nuevo. 1. Use botones numéricos para seleccionar tiempo. 2. Seleccione nivel de poder o deje alto. 3. Presione ST ART . 1. Presione el botón ONE MINUTE+ por cada minuto de cocción. 2. Presione ST ART . 1. Presione bot[...]

Q UICK R EFERENCE (E NGLISH ) ELECTRONICS Operation 1. Press CLOCK. 2. Use number buttons to enter time. 3. Press CLOCK again. 1. Use number buttons to set cooking time. 2. Set power level or leave at high. 3. Press ST ART . 1. Press the ONE MINUTE + button once for each minute of cooking. 2. Press ST ART . 1. Press button that corresponds to the f[...]