Samsung M1777 manual

MICROW A VE OVEN M1777 Owner’ s Instructions and Cooking Guide M1777(GB1)power 5/18/00 8:46 AM Page 1[...]

2 S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS GB 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 one or more times. 2 Select the cooking time by turning the dial knob as required. 3 Press the button. Result: Cooking starts. The oven beeps four times when cooking is over . If you want to auto p[...]

GB S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS 3 Contents Quick Look-up Guide ................................................................................2 Oven ........................................................................................................4 Control Panel .......................................................................................[...]

4 S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS GB Oven SAFETY INTERLOCK HOLES TURNT ABLE DOOR LA TCHES DOOR HANDLE VENTILA TION HOLES LIGHT DISPLA Y ROLLER RING COUPLER DOOR CONTROL P ANEL M1777(GB1)power 5/18/00 8:46 AM Page 4[...]

GB S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS 5 Control Panel DISPLA Y AUTO POWER DEFROST BUTTON DEODORIZA TION BUTTON CLOCK SETTING AUTO REHEA T/COOK SELECTION POWER LEVEL SETTING INST ANT REHEA T BUTTON ST ART DIAL KNOB STOP/CANCEL BUTTON M1777(GB1)power 5/18/00 8:46 AM Page 5[...]

6 S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS GB 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 ring and turntable. 1 Coupler , already placed over the motor shaft in the base of the oven. Purpose : The coupler rotates th[...]

GB S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS 7 Using this Instruction Booklet Y ou have just purchased a SAMSUNG microwave oven. Y our 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 ex[...]

Safety Precautions Before cooking food or liquids in your microwave oven, please check that the following safety precautions are taken. 1. 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 cause dama[...]

GB S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS 9 Safety Precautions (continued) 8. T ake particular care when heating liquids and baby foods. ◆ AL W A YS 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 AL W A YS stir after heating. ◆ T ake care when ha[...]

10 S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS GB Installing Y our Microwave Oven Place the oven on a flat, level surface that is 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 [...]

GB S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS 11 Setting the T ime Y our microwave oven has an inbuilt clock. The time can be displayed in either the 24-hour or 12-hour notation. Y ou 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 or winter time. 1 T o [...]

12 S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS GB How a Microwave Oven W orks Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves; the energy released enables food to be cooked or reheated without changing either the form or the colour of the food. Y ou can use your microwave oven to: ◆ Auto Power Defrost ◆ Instant Reheat ◆ Auto Cook/Reheat ◆ Cook Cooking Princi[...]

GB S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS 13 Checking that Y our 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 lev[...]

14 S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS GB Cooking / Reheating The following procedure explains how to cook or reheat food. AL W A YS check your cooking settings before leaving the oven unattended. First, place the food in the centre of the turntable. Then, close the door . ☛ Never switch the microwave oven on when it is empty . ➢ If you wish to heat a dish f[...]

GB S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS 15 Stopping the Cooking Y ou can stop cooking at any time to check the food. ☛ Y ou can cancel any setting before you start cooking by simply pressing Cancel . 1 T o stop temporarily; Open the door . Result : Cooking stops. T o resume cooking, close the door and press again. 2 T o stop Completely: Press the button. Result[...]

16 S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS GB Using the Auto Reheat/Cook Feature The Auto Reheat/Cook feature has four pre-programmed cooking times. Y ou do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. Y ou can adjust the number of servings by turning the dial knob. First, place the food in the centre of the turntable and close the door . ➢ Use onl[...]

GB S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS 17 Auto Reheat/Cook Settings The following table presents the various Auto Reheat & Cook Programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. Button Food Serving Standing Recommendations Size Time 1 Ready Meal 300-350 g 3 mins Put the meal on a ceramic plate and cover it Chilled 400-450 g with microwa[...]

18 S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS GB Using the Instant Reheat Feature With the Instant Reheat feature, the cooking time is set automatically and you do not have to press the Start button. Y ou can adjust the number of servings by pressing the appropriate Instant Reheat button the required number of times. First, place the food in the centre of the turntable[...]

GB S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS 19 Using the Auto Power Defrost Feature The Auto Power Defrost feature enables you to defrost meat, poultry or fish. The defrost time and power level are set automatically . ➢ Use only dishes that are microwave-safe. First, place the frozen food in the centre of the turntable and close the door . ➢ Y ou can also defrost[...]

20 S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS GB Using the Deodorization Feature Use this feature after cooking odorous food or when there is a lot of smoke in the oven interior . First clean the oven interior . ➢ ◆ The deodorization time has been specified as 5 minutes. It increases by 30 seconds whenever the +30s button is pressed. ◆ Y ou can also adjust deodor[...]

GB S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS 21 Switching the Beeper Off Y ou can switch the beeper off whenever you want. 1 Press the and buttons at the same time. Result: ◆ The oven will not beep each time you press a button. 2 T o switch the beeper back on, press the and buttons again at the same time. Result: ◆ The oven operates with the beeper on again. Safet[...]

22 S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS GB Cookware Guide T o cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used. Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware. If the cookware is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry . The following table lists various types[...]

GB S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS 23 Cooking Guide MICROW A VES Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by its water , fat and sugar content. The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly . The rapid move- ment of these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks the food. COOKING Cookware for microwave[...]

24 S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS GB Cooking Guide Cooking Guide for fresh vegetables Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30-45 ml cold water (2-3 tbsp.) for every 250 g unless another water quantity is recommended - see table. Cook covered for the minimum time - see table. Continue cooking to get the result you prefer . Stir once during and once [...]

GB S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS 25 Cooking Guide Cooking Guide for rice and pasta Rice : Use a large glass pyrex bowl with lid - rice doubles in volume during cook ing. Cook covered. After the cooking time is over , stir before standing time and salt or add herbs and butter . Remark: the rice may not have absorbed all water after the cooking time is finis[...]

26 S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS GB Cooking Guide REHEA TING Y our microwave oven will reheat food in a fraction of the time that conventional ovens hobs normally take. Use the power levels and reheating times in the following chart as a guide. The times in the chart consider liquids with a room temperature of about +18 to +20°C or a chilled food with a t[...]

GB S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS 27 Cooking Guide Reheating Liquids and Food Use the power levels and times in this table as a guide lines for reheating. Food Portion Power Time Standing Instructions (min.) Time (min.) Drinks 150 ml (1 cup) 850 W 1-1 1 / 2 1 - 2 Pour into cups and reheat uncovered: (coffee, tea 300 ml (2 cups) 2-2 1 / 2 1 cup in the centre[...]

28 S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS GB Cooking Guide Reheating Baby Food and Milk Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for reheating. Food Portion Power T ime Standing Instructions Time (min.) Baby food 190 g 600 W 20-30 sec. 2 - 3 Empty into ceramic deep plate. (vegetables Cook covered. Stir after cooking + meat) time. Stand for 2-3 mi[...]

GB S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS 29 Cooking Guide DEFROSTING Microwaves are an excellent way of defrosting frozen food. Microwaves gently defrost frozen food in a short period of time. This can be of great advantage, if unexpected guests suddenly show up. Frozen poultry must be thoroughly thawed before cooking. Remove any metal ties and take it out of any [...]

30 S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS GB Cooking Guide SPECIAL HINTS MEL TING BUTTER Put 50 g butter into a small deep glass dish. Cover with plastic lid. Heat for 30-40 seconds using 850 W , until butter is melted. MEL TING CHOCOLA TE Put 100 g chocolate into a small deep glass dish. Heat for 3-5 minutes, using 450W until chocolate is melted. Stir once or twic[...]

GB S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS 31 Cleaning Y our Microwave Oven The following parts of your microwave oven should be cleaned regularly to pre- vent grease and food particles from building up: ● Inside and outside surfaces ● Door and door seals ● Turntable and Roller rings ☛ AL W A YS ensure that the door seals are clean and the door closes proper[...]

32 S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS GB Storing and Repairing Y our 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 [...]

GB S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS 33 T echnical Specifications SAMSUNG strives to improve its products at all times. Both the design specifi- cations and these user instructions are thus subject to change without notice. Model M1777 Power source 230V ~ 50 Hz Power consumption Microwave 1250 W Output power 100 W / 850 W (IEC-705) Operating frequency 2450 MHz[...]

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