Samsung SMH9187W manual

imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. Please r egister your product at www .samsung.com/global/register Microwave Oven user manual SMH9187 ENGLISH SMH9187_XAC-03640B-EN-01.indd 1 2010-02-20  3:17:57[...]

2_ safety information safety information PRECAUTIONS T O A VOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE T O EXCESSIVE MICROW A VE ENERGY A. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposur e to microwave energy . It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. B. Do not place any object be[...]

safety information _3 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS What the icons and signs in this user manual mean: WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices that may r esult in severe personal injury or death. CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices that may r esult in minor personal injury or property damage. CAUTION T o reduce the risk of fir e, explosio[...]

4_ safety information 7. 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. 8. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used [...]

safety information _5 22. Use car e when cleaning the vent-hood filter . Corr osive cleaning agent, such as lye-based oven cleaner , may damage the filter . CAUTION 1. Clean V entilating Hoods Frequently - Gr ease 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 clea[...]

6_ safety information SEVERE W ARNING SIGNS FOR INST ALLA TION The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualified technician or service company . - Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fir e, an explosion, problems with the product, or injury . Unpack oven, remove all packaging material and examine the oven for any dama[...]

safety information _7 Do not twist or tie the power cord. Do not hook the power cord over a metal object, place a heavy object on the power cord, insert the power cor d between objects, or push the power cord into the space behind the appliance. - This may result in electric shock or fir e. Do not pull the power cord, when unplugging the power plu[...]

8_ safety information oven off and disconnect the power cor d, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit br eaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spr ead. Always observe Safety Precautions when using your oven. Never try to repair the oven on your own - ther e is dangerous voltage inside. If the oven needs to be repair ed, contact an aut[...]

safety information _9 - Failing to do so may result in electric shock or injury . Do not tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door . Under no circumstances should you r emove the outer cabinet. Do not store or use oven outdoors. CAUTION SIGNS FOR USING When the surface is cracked, turn the power switch of the appliance off. - Faili[...]

10_ safety information WARNING Do not abruptly cool the door , the inside of the appliance, or the dish by pouring water over it during or just after cooking. - This may result in damage to the appliance. The steam or water spray may result in burns or injury . Do not try to preheat oven or operate while empty . Do not cook without the glass tray i[...]

contents _11 contents SETTING UP YOUR NEW MICROWA VE OVEN 13 13 Checking the parts 14 W arranty and service information 14 Setting up your microwave oven 15 T ur ning on the power for the first time 15 Setting the time 15 Child lock 16 My settings 17 Checking the control panel USING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN 19 19 Using the Kitchen Timer button 19 Usin[...]

12_ contents CLEANING AND MAINT AINING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN 39 39 Cleaning the exterior 39 Cleaning the interior 39 Cleaning the turntable and roller rings 40 Storing and repairing your micr owave oven 40 Replacing the cooktop/night light 40 Replacing the oven light 41 Cleaning the grease filter 42 Replacing the charcoal filter TROUBLESHOOTING 43[...]

setting up your new microwave oven _13 01 SETTING UP YOUR NEW MICROWA VE OVEN setting up your new microwave oven Be sure to follow these instructions closely so that your new microwave oven works properly . CHECKING THE P ARTS Carefully unpack your micr owave oven, and make sure you’ve r eceived all the parts shown below . If your microwave oven [...]

14_ setting up your new microwave oven W ARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMA TION T o help us to serve you better , please complete the enclosed registration card and pr omptly return it by mail. If the registration car d is missing, you can call Samsung Electronics, Inc., at 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) or register online at www .samsung.com/global/register .[...]

setting up your new microwave oven _15 01 SETTING UP YOUR NEW MICROWA VE OVEN setting up your new microwave oven TURNING ON THE POWER FOR THE FIRST TIME The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, the display turns on after four seconds with: PLEASE TOUCH CLOCK AND SET TIME OF DA Y This will also occur after a power interruption SETTING[...]

16_ setting up your new microwave oven MY SETTINGS Y our new microwave oven can be customized to suit your personal prefer ences. Simply press the My SETTINGS button to configure the following options. The options ar e summarized in the following table: No. Function Description 1 Weight mode selected 1 Lbs. 2 Kg. 2 Sound on/off contr ol 1 Sound ON[...]

setting up your new microwave oven _17 01 SETTING UP YOUR NEW MICROWA VE OVEN CHECKING THE CONTROL P ANEL setting up your new microwave oven 1 2 3 4 7 8 5 9 16 23 26 6 10 11 19 21 24 27 13 17 12 14 15 18 20 22 25 SMH9187_XAC-03640B-EN-01.indd 17 2010-02-20  3:18:03[...]

18_ setting up your new microwave oven DISPLA Y The Display includes a clock and indicators to tell you the time of day , cooking time settings and cooking functions selected. COOK Press this button to cook a beverage, fr ozen dinner , frozen br eakfast, chicken breast. The oven’ s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amoun[...]

setting up your new microwave oven _19 01 SETTING UP YOUR NEW MICROWA VE OVEN ENTER/ST ART Press this button to start a function. If you open the door after the oven begins to cook, close the door and press the Enter/Start button again. TURNT ABLE ON/OFF Press this button to turn off the turntable. OFF will appear in the display . • T urntable[...]

20_ using your microwave oven USING THE MORE/LESS BUTTONS The More (9)/Less (1) buttons allow you to adjust the pr e-set cooking times. They only work for the “ Sensor Reheat ”, “ Sensor Cooking (except Beverage)”, “ Add 30 sec. ”, “ Custom Cook ”, “ Kitchen Timer ”, “ Soften/Melt ”, “ Kids Meals ”, “ Snack Bar ” and[...]

using your microwave oven _21 02 USING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN USING THE TURNT ABLE ON/OFF BUTTON For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. However , for large dishes it can be tur ned of f. Press the T urntable On/Off button to turn the tur ntable on or of f. The turntable may become too hot to touch. Use pot holders to touch the tur ntable d[...]

22_ using your microwave oven USING THE SENSOR COOKING BUTTONS The Sensor Cooking buttons consist of frequently used settings allowing you to select them quickly and conveniently . Use the More (9)/Less (1) buttons to set your temperature pr eference. If the food is not thoroughly cooked or r eheated when using the auto cook feature, complete the c[...]

using your microwave oven _23 02 USING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN Sensor cooking table FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE Popcorn 3.0 - 3.5 oz 1 package Use only one microwave popcorn bag at a time. Be careful when r emoving and opening the heated bag from the oven. Let the oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using it again. Cook Beverage 8 oz. Use a measuring cu[...]

24_ using your microwave oven USING THE SENSOR REHEA T BUTTON Heating leftovers and precooked foods is easy with your new micr owave. By actually sensing the humidity that escapes as the food is heated, the oven’ s heating time is automatically adjusted depending on the type and amount of precooked food. All food must already be pr ecooked. Plate[...]

using your microwave oven _25 02 USING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN USING THE AUTO DEFROST BUTTON T o thaw frozen foods, enter the weight of the food, and the microwave automatically sets the defrosting time, power level and standing time. Press Enter/Start button to start defr osting. 1. Press the Auto Defr ost button. The display shows: ENTER WEIGHT . 2.[...]

26_ using your microwave oven USING THE SOFTEN / MEL T BUTTON 1. Press the Soften/Melt button. The display will show: SELECT MENU 1 TO 3 . (Refer to the Soften/Melt table). Press the button r epeatedly to cycle through the available items. 2. Press the number 1 or 2 buttons to select the serving size. Only number 1 (serving) is available for the Me[...]

using your microwave oven _27 02 USING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN USING THE KIDS MEALS BUTTON 1. Press the Kids Meals button. The display will show SELECT MENU 1 TO 4 . (Refer to the Kids meals table). Press the button r epeatedly to cycle through the available items. 2. Press the number 1 or 2 buttons to select the serving size. (Refer to the Kids meals[...]

28_ using your microwave oven USING THE SNACKS BUTTON 1. Press the Snacks button. The display will show SELECT MENU 1 TO 4 . (Refer to the snack bar table). Press the button r epeatedly to cycle through the available items. 2. Press the number 1 or 2 buttons to select the serving size. Only number 1 (serving) is available for Nachos. (Refer to the [...]

using your microwave oven _29 02 USING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN MICROW A VE COOKING TIMES & POWER LEVELS Y our oven allows you to set three differ ent cooking stages, each with their own time length and power level. The power level lets you control the heating intensity fr om W arm (1) through to High (0). One-stage cooking For simple one-stage coo[...]

30_ using your microwave oven USING THE CUSTOM COOK BUTTON The Custom Cook button lets you store a customized set of cooking instructions, and r ecall this setting later from memory to begin cooking quickly . Only one set of instructions can be stored at a time. 1. Press the Custom Cook button. The display shows TOUCH ST ART OR ENTER NEW TIME . 2. [...]

cookware guide _31 03 COOKWARE GUIDE 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. It is important to choose the correct cookware, therefore look for cookware that is marked microwave-safe. The following table lists various types of cookware an[...]

32_ cookware guide COOKWARE MICROWA VE-SAFE COMMENTS Metal Dishes, Utensils 7 May cause arcing or fir e. Freezer bag twist ties 7 Paper Plates, cups, napkins and kitchen paper 3 For short cooking times and warming. Also to absorb excess moisture. Recycled paper 3 Do not use r ecycled paper towels, which may contain metal and may catch fire or cau[...]

cooking guide _33 04 COOKING GUIDE cooking guide Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by the water , fat and sugar content. The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly . The rapid movement of these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks the food. GENERAL MICROW A VE TIPS Dense foods, [...]

34_ cooking guide Adding moisture Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in moistur e content should be covered or allowed to stand so that the heat disperses evenly . Add a small amount of water to dry food to help it cook. V enting After covering a dish with plastic wrap, vent the plastic wrap by turning back one co[...]

cooking guide _35 04 COOKING GUIDE COOKING POUL TR Y Place the poultry on a microwave-safe r oasting rack in a microwave-safe dish and cover with wax paper to prevent spattering. Use aluminum foil to shield the bone tips, thin pieces of meat, or ar eas that may start to overcook. Check the temperature in several places befor e letting the poultry s[...]

36_ cooking guide COOKING EGGS Y ou can use your microwave oven to cook eggs. Cook them until they are just set as they become tough if they are over cooked. Never cook eggs in their shells, and never warm up hard-boiled eggs in their shells as they may explode. Always pierce whole eggs to keep them fr om bursting. COOKING VEGET ABLES V egetables s[...]

cooking guide _37 04 COOKING GUIDE RECIPES Beef and barley stew 1½ lbs. beef stew cubes, cut into ½-inch pieces ½ cup chopped onion 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour 1 Tbs. Wor cestershire sauce 1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) beef broth 2 medium carrots, cut into ½-inch slices (about 1 cup) ½ cup barley 1 bay leaf ¼ tsp. pepper 1 pkg. (9-10 oz.) frozen peas,[...]

38_ cooking guide W arm potato salad 2 lbs. small red potatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces 4 slices bacon (uncooked), cut into ½-inch pieces ¼ cup chopped onion 2 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. flour ½ tsp. celery seed 1/8 tsp. pepper 2½ Tbs. apple cider vinegar 1. In a 2-quart casserole, combine the potatoes and ¼ cup water . Cover with lid. Coo[...]

cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven _39 05 CLEANING AND MAINT AINING cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven Keeping your microwave oven clean improves its performance, wards off unnecessary repairs, and lengthens its life. CLEANING THE EXTERIOR It’ s best to clean spills on the outside of your microwave oven as they occur . Use a s[...]

40_ cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven STORING AND REP AIRING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN If you need to store your micr owave oven for a short or extended period of time, choose a dust-free, dry location. Dust and dampness may adversely affect the ability of the micr owave parts. Do not repair , replace or service any part of your micr owave o[...]

cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven _41 05 CLEANING AND MAINT AINING CLEANING THE GREASE FIL TER Y our microwave oven has two metal reusable gr ease filters. The grease filters should be r emoved and cleaned at least once a month, or as requir ed. T o avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not operate the oven hood without [...]

42_ cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven REPLACING THE CHARCOAL FIL TER If your oven is not vented to the outside, the charcoal filter should be r eplaced when it is noticeably dirty or discolored (every 6 to 12 months, and mor e often if necessary). The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. T o order a new charcoal filter , contact the Par[...]

troubleshooting _43 06 APPENDIX troubleshooting CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN… PROBLEM SOLUTION The display and/or the oven is not working. Make sure the plug is pr operly connected to a grounded outlet. If the wall outlet is controlled by a wall switch, make sur e the wall switch is turned on. Remove the plug from the outlet, wait [...]

44_ appendix appendix SPECIFICA TIONS MODEL NUMBER SMH9187B / SHM9187W Oven Cavity 1.8 cuft Controls 10 power levels, including defr ost Timer 99 minutes, 99 seconds Power Source 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption 1500 W atts Power Output 1000 W atts Oven Cavity Dimensions 21 13 / 32 ”(W) X 10 9 / 32 ”(H) X 14 17 / 32 ”(D) Outside Dimensions 2[...]

warranty _45 warranty SAMSUNG OVER-THE-RANGE(OTR) MICROW A VE OVEN Limited warranty to original purchaser This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electr onics America, Inc. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new , in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser , is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in mat[...]

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