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    MICROW A VE OVEN CE2977 / CE2977T Owner’ s Instructions & Cooking Guide CE2977a(GB1) 5/10/00 1:32 PM Page 1[...]

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    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[...]

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

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    4 S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS GB Oven SAFETY INTERLOCK HOLES TURNT ABLE DOOR LA TCHES HANDLE VENTILA TION HOLES LIGHT GRILL DISPLA Y ROLLER RING DOOR COUPLER CONTROL P ANEL CE2977a(GB1) 5/10/00 1:32 PM Page 4[...]

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    GB S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS 5 Control Panel DISPLA Y CLOCK SETTING DUAL COOK SELECTION MICROW A VE/ POWER LEVEL MODE SELECTION COMBI MODE SELECTION ST ART BUTTON/ DIAL KNOB (cook time, weight and serving dishes) AUTO POWER DEFROST BUTTON AUTO REHEA T/COOK SELECTION GRILL MODE SELECTION STOP/CANCEL BUTTON TURNT ABLE ON/OFF CE2977a(GB1) 5/10/00 1:32 PM [...]

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    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[...]

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    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 e[...]

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    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 may damage[...]

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    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 WA YS stir after heating. ◆ T ake care when han[...]

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

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    GB S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS 11 Setting the Time 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 and winter time. 1 T o [...]

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

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    GB S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS 13 The following simple procedure enables you to check that your oven is work- ing correctly at all times. Open the oven door by pulling the handle on the right side of the door . Place a glass of water on the turntable. Close the door . ➢ The oven must be plugged into an appropriate wall socket. The turntable must be in [...]

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    14 S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS GB If you have any of the problems listed below try the solutions given. ● This is normal. • Condensation inside the oven • Air flow around the door and outer casing • Light reflection around the door and outer casing • Steam escaping from around the door or vents ● The oven does not start when you press the but[...]

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    GB S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS 15 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. Close the door ☛ Never switch the microwave oven on when it is empty . ➢ If you wish to heat a dish for a sho[...]

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    16 S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS GB Power Levels Y ou can choose among the power levels below. Power Level Output MWO GRILL HIGH 900 W MEDIUM HIGH 600 W MEDIUM 450 W MEDIUM LOW 300 W DEFROST 180 W LOW / KEEP W ARM 100 W GRILL - 1300 W COMBI I 600 W 1300 W COMBI II 450 W 1300 W COMBI III 300 W 1300 W ➢ ◆ If you select higher power level, the cooking tim[...]

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    GB S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS 17 Stopping the Cooking Y ou can stop cooking at any time to check the food. ☛ Y ou can also cancel any setting before starting 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 : Th[...]

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    18 S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS GB Using the Auto Reheat/Cook Feature The Auto Reheat/Cook feature has five pre-programmed cooking time. 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 only[...]

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    GB S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS 19 Auto Reheat / Cook Settings The following table presents the various Auto Reheat & Cook Programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. Code Symbol Serving Portion Standing Recommendations T ype Time 1 Ready Meal 300-350 g 3 mins Put the meal on a ceramic plate and cover it Chilled 400-450 g w[...]

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    20 S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS GB Using the Dual Cook Feature Y our Samsung microwave oven can cook two different foods at the same time using the Dual Cook Feature. ☛ When using Dual Cook (heating 2 levels of food), always use the rack. Always use the metal rack, which should be put on the turntable. 1 Place two READY MEALS in the oven, one on the tur[...]

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    GB S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS 21 Using the Auto Power Defrost Feature The Auto Power Defrost feature enables you to defrost meat, poultry, fish. The defrost time and power level are set automatically . Y ou simply select the programme and the weight. ➢ Use only dishes that are microwave-safe. First, place the frozen food in the centre of the turntable[...]

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    22 S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS GB Using the Crusty Plate (CE2977T) Y our Samsung microwave oven has a crusty plate as an additional accessory. This crusty plate allows you to brown food not only on the top with the grill, but also the bottom of the food turns crispy and brown due to the high tempera- ture of the crusty plate. Several items which you can [...]

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    GB S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS 23 Crusty Plate Setting (CE2977T) Food Portion Power Preheating Cooking Recommendations Time Time Bacon 4 slices (80g) 600W+Grill 3 min. 3 - 3 1 / 2 min. Preheat crusty plate. Put slices side by side on 8 Slices (160g) ( ) 4 1 / 2 - 5 min. crusty plate. Put crusty plate on the rack. Grilled 200 g (2pc) 450W+Grill 3 min. 3 m[...]

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    24 S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS GB Choosing the Heating Element Position The heating element is used when grilling. It can be placed in one of two positions: ◆ Horizontal position for grilling or combined microwave + grill cooking ☛ Only change the position of the heating element when it is cold and do not apply excessive force when placing it in the [...]

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    The grill enables you to heat and brown food quickly , without using microwaves. T o this aim, a grill rack is supplied with your microwave oven. ➢ Do not worry if the heater turns off and on while grilling. This system is designed to prevent overheating of the oven. ☛ Always use oven gloves when touching the dishes in the oven, as they will be[...]

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    26 S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS GB Combining Microwaves and the Grill Y ou can also combine microwave cooking with the grill, to cook quickly and brown at the same time. ☛ ◆ AL W A YS use microwave-safe and oven-proof cookware. Glass or ceramic dishes are ideal as they allow the microwaves to penetrate the food evenly . ◆ AL W A YS use oven gloves w[...]

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    GB S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS 27 Switching the Beeper Off 1 Press the and buttons at the same time. Result : ◆ The following indication is displayed. ◆ The oven does 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 following indication is displayed. ◆ The oven op[...]

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    28 S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS GB Remembering Function This oven remembers the last cooking mode for your convenience. ➢ 1) When cooking is over , the end reminder signal will beep 3 times. (Chime bell per 1min). And then, cooking mode will be “RESET” and the oven will forget the last cooking mode. 2) If there’s no operation after the door is ope[...]

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    GB S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS 29 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[...]

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    30 S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS GB 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[...]

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    GB S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS 31 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 [...]

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    32 S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS GB 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[...]

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    GB S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS 33 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[...]

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    34 S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS GB 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) 900 W 1-1 1 / 2 1 - 2 Pour into cups and reheat uncovered: (coffee, tea 300 ml (2 cups) 1 1 / 2 -2 1 cup in the centr[...]

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    GB S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS 35 Cooking Guide Guide for Dual Reheating Use the power levels and times in this table as a guide lines for reheating. Food Portion Power Time Standing Instructions (min.) Time (min.) Soup 2 x 250 g 900 W 3 1 / 2 -4 1 / 2 2 - 3 Pour into two deep ceramic plates (chilled) 2 x 350 g 5-6 and cover . Put one plate directly on t[...]

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    36 S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS GB 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 [...]

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    GB S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS 37 Cooking Guide GRILL The grill-heating element is located underneath the ceiling of the cavity . It operates while the door is closed and the turntable is rotating. The turntable’ s rotation makes the food brown more evenly . Preheating the grill for 4 minutes will make the food brown more quickly . Cookware for grillin[...]

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    38 S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS GB Cooking Guide Fresh Portion Power 1. Side 2. Side Instructions Food Time Time (min) (min.) T oast Slices 4 pc Grill only 3 1 / 2 -4 1 / 2 3-4 Put the toast slices side by side on (each 25g) the rack. Bread Rolls 2-4 pieces Grill only 2 1 / 2 -3 1 / 2 1 1 / 2 -2 1 / 2 Put bread rolls first with the bottom (already baked) [...]

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    GB S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS 39 Cooking Guide Fresh Portion Power 1. Side 2. Side Instructions Food Time Time (min) (min.) Bread Rolls MW+Grill 300W+Grill Grill only Arrange rolls in a circle with the bot- (each ca. 50 g) 2 pc 1 1 / 2 -2 2-3 tom side up directly on the turntable. 4 pc 2 1 / 2 -3 2-3 Grill the second side of the rolls up to the crisp yo[...]

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    40 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 900 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[...]

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    GB S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS 41 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 WA YS ensure that the door seals are clean and the door closes properl[...]

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    42 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 [...]

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    GB S AMSUNG E LECTRONICS 43 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 CE2977/CE2977T Power source 230V ~ 50 Hz Power consumption Microwave 1500 W Grill 1300 W Combined mode 2800 W Output power 100 W/900[...]

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    Printed in Korea CE2977c(GB3) 5/10/00 1:35 PM Page 44[...]