Samsung SMH8187BG manuale d’uso

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2 _ features features Professional Design Samsung New OTR with Stainless Steel, it has professional look and the design matches gr eat with other kitchen appliances, so that it provides harmonious kitchen interior and finally completes total kitchen solution. T urbo vent With 400CFM ventilation power , New OTR can keep the comfortable cooking cond[...]

Safety information _ 3 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 micr owave energy . It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. B.[...]

4 _ Safety information SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS safety information 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. WHA T Y OU NEED T [...]

Safety information _ 5 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: W ARNING T o reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal injury or exposur e to excessive microwave energy: 1. Read all safety instructions before using [...]

6 _ Safety information SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 20. Clean V entilating Hoods Frequently - Gr ease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood of filter . 21. When flaming foods under the hood, tur n 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 . CA[...]

Safety information _ 7 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 exa[...]

8 _ Safety information SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - Unplug the power plug by holding the plug. - Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fir e. When the power plug or power cord is damaged, contact your near est service center . CAUTION SIGNS FOR INST ALLA TION This appliance should be positioned in such a way that it is accessible to the p[...]

Safety information _ 9 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS If any foreign substance such as water has enter ed the appliance, unplug the power plug and contact your nearest service center . - Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fir e. Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. - This may result in electric shock. Do not turn the appliance off b[...]

10 _ Safety information SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry , oven cover , lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance. - Items, such as a cloth, may be caught in the door . - This may result in electric shock, fir e, problems with the pr [...]

Contents _ 11 YOUR NEW MICROWA VE OVEN 13 13 Checking parts 14 W arranty and service information 14 Setting up your microwave oven 15 Control panel feAtur eS BEGINNING 17 17 T ur ning on the power 17 Using the my choice feature 18 Setting the clock 18 Setting the child protection lock QUICK GUIDE 19 19 Using the your new microwave oven OPERA TING T[...]

12 _ Contents COOKING INSTRUCTIONS 28 28 Cooking utensils 29 T esting utensils 29 General microwave tips 30 Cooking techniques 31 Auto sensor cook 31 Utensils & cover for sensor cooking 32 Sensor Cooking Guide 33 Sensor Reheat Guide 33 Power/Auto Defrosting Guide 34 Cooking Guide 37 Recipes MAINTENANCE 39 39 T roubleshooting 40 Care and Cleanin[...]

01 YOUR NEW MIRCOWA VE OVEN Y our new microwave oven _ 13 your new microwave oven CHECKING P ARTS Unpack your microwave oven and check to make sur e that you have all the parts shown here. If any part is missing or broken, call your dealer . Microwave oven Shelf Glass T ray Roller Guide Ring Charcoal filter Grease Filters (2ea) Exhaust adaptor Har[...]

14 _ Y our 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 Canada, Inc., at 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) . When contacting Samsung, please provide the specific mod[...]

15 _ Y our new microwave oven CONTROL P ANEL FEA TURES READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULL Y BEFORE USING THE MICROWA VE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various features and functions of the oven as described below . Detailed instructions for each feature and function follow later in this user manual. One Minute + Press[...]

01 YOUR NEW MIRCOWA VE OVEN Y our new microwave oven _ 16 More, Less Increase or decr ease cooking time Learn more about these features on page 20. My Choice Press to set non-cooking featur e Learn more about this feature on page 17. Custom Cook Learn more about this feature on page 26. Help Press to see help information about the featur e you are [...]

02 BEGINNING Beginning _ 17 TURNING ON THE POWER The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after ther e has been an interruption in power , the display shows after four seconds ENJOY YOUR COOKING -- -- -- PRESS MY CHOICE FOR PERSONAL OPTIONS . USING THE MY CHOICE FEA TURE Y our new microwave oven can be customized to suit your pers[...]

18 _ Beginning Setting the remind end signal The Remind End Signal can be set On or Off. 1. Pr ess the MY CHOICE button and then press number 3 button. The display shows: REMIND END SIGNAL ON/OFF PRESS MY CHOICE 2. Pr ess the MY CHOICE button to select ON. The display shows: ON 3. Pr ess the ST ART button. The display returns to the time of day . T[...]

Quick guide _ 19 03 QUICK GUIDE USING THE YOUR NEW MICROW A VE OVEN quick guide One minute cooking 1. Pr ess the ONE MINUTE + button once for each minute of cooking. 2. The time will display and the oven will start. See page 20 for more informations • Sensor Reheat 1. Pr ess SENSOR REHEA T button. 2. The display will show REHEA T and the oven [...]

20 _ Operating the oven operating the oven USING THE HELP BUTTON Y our microwave offers helpful instructions for many pr ocedures. When you need feature information and helpful hints, pr ess the HELP button and then press the button that you want to get information on. Help information is available in 3 languages (English, French and Spanish). USIN[...]

04 OPERA TING THE OVEN Operating the oven _ 21 USING THE SENSOR COOK BUTTONS By actually sensing the humidity that escapes as food heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’ s heating time for various types and amounts of food. Press the • SENSOR COOK button corresponding to the food you ar e cooking ( POT A TO , for example). The d[...]

22 _ Operating the oven USING THE HANDY HELPER BUTTON 1. Pr ess the HANDY HELPER button corresponding to the food you ar e cooking. The display shows: MEL T CHOCOLA TE 1CUP CHIPS . Press the • HANDY HELPER button repeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer to the handy helper chart) 2. Pr ess the number 1 or 2 button to select the serving si[...]

04 OPERA TING THE OVEN Operating the oven _ 23 USING THE KIDS MEALS BUTTON 1. Pr ess the KIDS MEALS button corresponding to the food you ar e cooking. The display shows: CHICKEN NUGGETS Press the • KIDS MEALS button repeatedly to select the item you want. (Refer to the kids meals chart.) 2. Pr ess the number 1 or 2 button to select the serving[...]

24 _ Operating the oven USING THE SNACK BAR BUTTON 1. Pr ess the SNACK BAR button corresponding to the food you ar e cooking. The display shows: NACHOS 1 SERVING Press the • SNACK BAR button repeatedly to select the item you want. (Refer to the snack bar chart) 2. Pr ess the number 1 or 2 button to select the serving size you want. Only the nu[...]

04 OPERA TING THE OVEN Operating the oven _ 25 SETTING COOKING TIMES & POWER LEVELS Y our microwave allows you to set up to three dif ferent stages of cooking, each with its own time length and power level. The power level lets you control the heating intensity fr om W arm (1) to High (0). One-stage cooking For simple one-stage cooking, you onl[...]

26 _ Operating the oven SETTING AND USING THE CUSTOM COOK BUTTON The Custom button memorizes the time and power setting for a particular food. Programming the Custom Cook button 1. Pr ess the CUSTOM COOK button. Press the button twice to delete the pr evious Custom setting. The display shows: ENTER COOKING TIME AND POWER 2. Use the number buttons t[...]

04 OPERA TING THE OVEN Operating the oven _ 27 USING THE MET AL SHELF How to use the metal shelf when microwaving Make sure the shelf is positioned pr operly inside the microwave to pr event damage to the oven • from ar cing. Do not use a microwave br owning dish on the shelf. The shelf could overheat. • Do not use the oven with the shelf[...]

28 _ Cooking instructions cooking instructions COOKING UTENSILS Recommended use Ceramic and glass - • ceramic bowls and dishes - Use for heating or cooking. Microwavable plastic wrap - • Use to cover . Leave a small opening for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food. W ax paper - • Use as a cover to prevent sp[...]

05 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Cooking instructions _ 29 TESTING UTENSILS If you are not sur e whether a dish is microwave-safe or not, you can perform this test: 1. Fill 1 cup of glass measuring cup with water and put it inside your oven, next to the dish you want to test. 2. Pr ess the ONE MINUTE + button once to heat them for one minute at High power .[...]

30 _ Cooking instructions COOKING TECHNIQUES Stirring Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly . Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats mor e quickly , so stir from the outside to the center . The oven will tur n off when you open the door to stir your food. Arrangement Arrange unev[...]

05 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Cooking instructions _ 31 AUTO SENSOR COOK The Auto Sensor allows you to cook your food automatically by detecting the amount of humidity generated from the food while cooking. When cooking food, the humidity is generated. The Auto Sensor determines the proper time • and power level by detecting the humidity from the fo[...]

32 _ Cooking instructions SENSOR COOKING GUIDE Follow the instructions below when sensor cooking differ ent types of food. FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE Popcorn 3.0 - 3.5 oz 1 package Use only one microwave-only bag of popcorn at a time. Use caution when removing and opening the hot bag fr om oven. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again. P[...]

05 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Cooking instructions _ 33 SENSOR REHEA T GUIDE Follow the instructions below when sensor reheating dif ferent types of food. FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE Plate of food 1 serving (1 plate). Use only pre-cooked, r efrigerated foods. Cover plate with vented plastic wrap or waxed paper , tucked under plate. If food is not as hot as you[...]

34 _ Cooking instructions COOKING GUIDE Guide for cooking meat in your microwave Place meat on a microwave-safe r oasting 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 befor e letting the meat stand the rec[...]

05 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Cooking instructions _ 35 Guide for cooking poultry in your microwave Place poultry on a microwave-safe r oasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. • Cover poultry with wax paper to prevent spattering. • Use aluminum foil to shield bone tips, thin meat areas, or ar eas that start to overcook. • Check the temperat[...]

36 _ Cooking instructions Guide for cooking eggs in your microwave Never cook eggs in the shell, and never warm hard-cooked eggs in the shell; they can explode. • Always pierce whole eggs to keep them fr om bursting. • Cook eggs just until set; they become tough if overcooked. • Guide for cooking vegetables in your microwave V egetab[...]

05 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Cooking instructions _ 37 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 [...]

38 _ Cooking instructions 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[...]

06 MAINTENANCE Maintenance _ 39 maintenance TROUBLESHOOTING Before you call a r epair person for your oven, check this list of possible problems and solutions. PROBLEM SOLUTIONS Neither the oven’ s display nor the oven operate. Properly insert the plug into a gr ounded outlet. • If the outlet is controlled by a wall switch, make sur e the wa[...]

40 _ Maintenance CARE AND CLEANING Follow these instructions to clean and care for your oven. • Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles and spilled liquids can stick to the oven walls, • causing the oven to work less efficiently . Wipe up spills immediately . Use a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not use harsh detergents or •[...]

06 MAINTENANCE Maintenance _ 41 LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT Cooktop light Replace the burned-out bulb with a 40-watt incandescent bulb. T o replace the bulb(s), first disconnect the power at the main fuse or cir cuit breaker panel or pull the plug. 1. Remove the scr ew at the front of the light cover and lower the cover . 2. Be sur e the bulb(s) to be [...]

42 _ Maintenance THE VENT F AN The exhaust fan has 2 metal reusable gr ease filter . • A charcoal filter can be used for r emoving smoke and odors in case the fan is not vented outside. • Grease lters The metal filters trap grease r eleased by foods on the cooktop. They also prevent flames fr om foods on the cooktop from damaging t[...]

06 MAINTENANCE Maintenance _ 43 Charcoal lter The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. It must be r eplaced. If the oven is installed on the wall(or cabinet) and not vented to the outside, the air will be recir culated through a disposable char coal filter that helps remove smoke and odors. The charcoal filter should be r eplaced when it is not[...]

44 _ Maintenance SPECIFICA TIONS MODEL NUMBER SMH8187BG / SHM8187WG Oven Cavity 1.8 cuft Controls 10 power levels, including defrost 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 20 7 / 8 ”(W) X 9 31 / 32 ”(H) X 14 9 / 16 ”(D) Outside Dimensions 29 7 / 8[...]

07 WARRANTY W arranty _ 45 warranty SAMSUNG OVER-THE-RANGE(OTR) MICROWA VE OVEN LIMITED W ARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand pr oduct, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. and delivered new , in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser , is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in [...]

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