Samsung CK139FS manual

Owner ’ s Instructions and Cooking Guide MICROW A VE OVEN CK135 /CK135M / CK136T / CK136TM / CK137B / CK137BM / CK138F / CK138FM CK139FS 1CK135/6T/7B/8F(GB) 3/31/00 11:03 AM Page 1[...]

2 Quick Look-up Guide I want to cook some food Place the food in the oven. Press the POWER LEVEL( ) button. Press the POWER LEVEL( ) button until the appropriate power level is dis- played. Select the cooking time by turning the dial knob as required. I want to defrost some food Place the frozen food in the oven. Select the food category by pressin[...]

3 Contents ◆ Q UICK L OOK - UP G UIDE ............................................................................................. 2 ◆ U SING THIS I NSTRUCTIONS B OOKLET ........................................................................ 5 ◆ I NSTALLING AND P REPARING Y OUR M ICROWAVE O VEN ■ Safety Precautions .......................[...]

4 Contents ◆ C OMBINED C OOKING ■ Combining Microwaves and Convection ....................................................... 25 ■ Combining Microwaves and the Grill ............................................................. 26 ◆ F EATURES C OMMON TO A LL T YPES OF C OOKING ■ Safety-locking Your Microwave Oven..........................[...]

5 You have just purchased a SAMSUNG microwave oven. Your 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 explaining three basic cooking operations: ◆ Cooking a dish[...]

Safety Pr ecautions Before cooking food or liquids in your microwave oven, please check that the following safety precautions are taken. 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 t[...]

7 Safety Pr ecautions (continued) GB IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS During cooking, you should look into the oven from time to time when food is being heated or cooked in disposable containers of plastic paper or other combustible material. IMPORT ANT: Y oung children should NEVER be allowed to use or play with the microwave oven. Nor should they b[...]

8 Accessories Depending on the model that you have purchased, you are supplied with several accessories that can be used in a variety of ways. 1 Coupler , to be placed correctly over the motor shaft in the base of the oven. Purpose: The coupler rotates the turn-table. 2 Roller ring , to be placed in the centre of the oven. Purpose: The roller ring [...]

This microwave oven can be placed almost anywhere (kitchen work surface or shelf, movable trolley, table). ☛ For your personal safety, this appliance must be: ◆ Properly earthed (3-pin plug) ◆ Plugged into a standard 230 Volt, 50 Hz, AC earthed socket 1 Install the oven on a flat, level, stable surface. Make sure there is adequate ventilation[...]

How a Micr owave Oven W orks 10 Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves; the energy released enables food to be cooked or reheated without changing either the form or the colour. You can use your microwave oven to: ◆ Defrost ◆ Reheat ◆ Cook Cooking Principle 1 The microwaves generated by the magnetron are distributed uniformly as [...]

Becoming familiar with a new appliance always takes a little time. If you have any of the problems listed below, try the solutions given. They may save you the time and inconvenience of an unnecessary service call. What to Do if Y ou ar e in Doubt or Have a Problem 11 GB Checks/Explanation/Solution This is normal. ◆ Have you set the timer correct[...]

The power level function enables you to adapt the amount of energy dissipated and thus the time required to cook or reheat your food, according to its type and quantity. You can choose between six power levels. Power Level Percentage Output Power Level Percentage Output HIGH 100% 900 W MEDIUM LOW 33% 300 W MEDIUM HIGH 67% 600 W DEFROST 20% 180 W ME[...]

13 Stopping the Cooking GB You can stop cooking at any time so that you can: ◆ Check the food ◆ Turn the food over or stir it ◆ Leave it to stand To stop the cooking... Then... Temporarily Open the door. Result: Cooking stops. To resume cooking, close the door again and press the START( 1min+) button. Completely Press the STOP( ) button. Resu[...]

Using the Auto Reheat & Cook Feature The Auto Reheat & Cook () feature has nine pre-programmed cooking times. You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. You can adjust the size of the serving by pressing the Dish button. ☛ Use only recipients that are microwave-safe. 1 Open the door. 2 Place the food in the centre[...]

15 The following table presents the various Auto Reheat & Cook Programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. Programmes numbers 1,2 and 3 run with microwave energy only. Programmes number 5 and 7 are running with a combination of microwaves and grill. Programmes no 4, 6,8,9 run with a combination of microwave and conve[...]

Using a Crusting Plate Normally when cooking food, such as pizzas or pies, on a grill or in a microwave oven, the dough or pastry becomes soggy. This can be avoided by using a crusting plate; as a high temperature is reached quickly, the crust turns crisp and brown. The crusting plate can also be used for bacon, eggs, sausages, etc. ➢ Before usin[...]

17 The Auto Defrost feature enables you to defrost steaks/ chops/ minced meat/ chicken pieces, meat joint, chicken, fish, bread or cake. The defrost time and power level are set automatically. You simply select the programme and the weight. ☛ Use only recipients that are microwave-safe. 1 Open the door. Place the frozen food in the center of the [...]

Using the Auto Defrost Featur e (continued) The following table presents the various Auto Defrost programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. Remove all kind of package material before defrosting. Place meat, poultry and fish on a flat ceramic plate. Code Food Serving Size Standing Time Recommendations 1 Steaks/ Chops/ 2[...]

19 Your microwave oven can be programmed to cook food in up to four stages (the convection mode can not be used in Multistage cooking). Example : You wish to defrost food and cook it without having to reset the oven after each stage. You can thus defrost and cook a 1.8 kg chicken in four stages: ◆ Defrosting ◆ Standing for 20 minutes ◆ Microw[...]

Choosing the Accessories Traditional convection cooking does not require any special cookware. You should, however, use only cookware that you would use in your normal oven. Microwave-safe recipients are not usually suitable for convection cooking; don’t use plastic containers, dishes, paper cups, towels, etc. If you wish to select a combined coo[...]

21 The convection mode enables you to cook food in the same way as in a traditional oven. Microwaves are not used. You can set the temperature, as required, in a range varying from 40°C to 250°C in eight preset levels. The maximum cooking time is 60 minutes. ☛ ◆ If you wish to preheat the oven, see page 20. ◆ Always use oven gloves when tou[...]

Grilling The grill enables you to heat and brown food quickly, without using microwaves. ◆ Always use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven, as they will be very hot. ◆ You can get better cooking and grilling, if you use the high rack. 1 Check that the heating element is in the horizontal position, and that the appropriate rack i[...]

23 The roasting spit is useful for barbecue cooking, as you do not need to turn the meat over. It can be used for combined microwave and Convection cooking. ☛ ◆ Make sure that the weight of the meat is evenly distributed on the spit and that the spit rotates freely. ◆ Always use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven, as they wi[...]

24 MULTI-SPIT FOR KEBAB Using the multi-spit with 6 kebab skewers you can easily barbecue meat, poultry, fish, vegetables (like onions, peppers or courgettes) and fruit which have been cut into pieces. You can prepare the above food with the kebab skewers by using grill or combination mode. USE OF THE MULTI-SPIT WITH KEBAB SKEWERS 1. For preparing [...]

25 GB Combination cooking uses both microwave energy and convection heating. No preheating is required as the microwave energy is immediately available. Many foods can be cooked in combination mode, particularly: ◆ Roast meats and poultry ◆ Pies and cakes ◆ Egg and cheese dishes ☛ ◆ ALWAYS use microwave-safe and oven-proof cookware. Glass[...]

26 Combining Micr owaves and the Grill You can also combine microwave cooking with the grill, to cook quickly and brown at the same time. ☛ ◆ ALWAYS use microwave-safe and oven-proof cookware. Glass or ceramic dishes are ideal as they allow the microwaves to penetrate the food evenly. ◆ ALWAYS use oven gloves when touching the recipients in t[...]

27 GB Your microwave oven is fitted with a special Child Safety programme, which enables the oven to be “locked” so that children or anyone unfamiliar with it cannot operate it accidentally. The oven can be locked at any time. 1 Press the Grill ( ) and Power Level ( ) buttons at the same time (about three seconds). Result : ◆ The oven is lock[...]

28 GB You can switch the beeper off whenever you want. 1 Press the Turntable Convection ( ) and Power Level ( ) buttons at the same time (about three seconds). Result: The oven does not beep to indicate the end of a function. 2 To switch the beeper back on, press the Convection ( ) and Power Level ( ) buttons again at the same time (about three sec[...]

29 GB To 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 of cookware and indicates whether and[...]

Cooking Guide 30 GB 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 movement of these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks the food. COOKING Cookware for microwave cooking: Cookware must al[...]

31 Cooking Guide GB 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 after cooking. Add [...]

Cooking Guide 32 GB Cooking Guide for rice and pasta Rice: Use a large glass pyrex bowl with lid – rice doubles in volume during cooking. 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 finished. Pasta: Use a large [...]

33 Cooking Guide GB REHEA TING Your 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 temperature of about +5 [...]

Cooking Guide 34 GB Reheating Liquids and Food Use the power levels and times in this table as a guide lines for reheating. Reheating Baby Food and Milk Use the power levels and times in this table as 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 [...]

35 Cooking Guide GB 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 wrapping to allow thaw[...]

Cooking Guide 36 GB 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 grilling: Should be flameproof an[...]

37 Cooking Guide GB Grill Guide for fresh food Preheat the grill with the grill-function for 3 minutes. Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for grilling. Fresh Portion Power 1. Side 2. Side Instructions Food Time Time (min.) (min.) Toast Slices 4 pc Grill only 5 - 6 3-4 Put toast slices side by side on the (each 25 g) rack. [...]

Cooking Guide 38 GB Fresh Portion Power 1. Side 2. Side Instructions Food Time Time (min.) (min.) Chicken Pieces 450 (2pc) 300 W+ 10 - 11 9 - 10 Brush chicken pieces with oil and 850 (4pc) Grill 12 - 13 11 - 12 spices. Put them in a circle on the high rack. Put one chicken piece not into the centre of the high rack. Stand for 2-3 minutes. Lamb Chop[...]

39 GB Cooking Guide CONVECTION Cooking with convection is the traditional and well known method of cooking food in a traditional oven with hot air. The heating element and the fan are situated on the back-wall, so that the hot air is circulating. Cookware for convection cooking: All conventional ovenproof cookware, baking tins and sheets – anythi[...]

40 GB Cooking Guide Convection Guide for fresh food like Bread Rolls, Bread and Cake Preheat the convection with the preheating function to the desired temperature, unless we recommend not to preheat the oven- see table. Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for convection cooking Food Portion Power Time Instructions (min) BRE[...]

41 GB Cooking Guide Convection guide for frozen food like Bread Rolls, Bread, Cake and Pastry Preheat the convection with the preheating function until the desired temperature is reached, unless we recommend not to preheat the oven- see table. Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for baking. Food Portion Power Time Instructio[...]

Cooking Guide 42 GB Convection guide for frozen Pizza, Pasta, Chips and Nuggets Preheat the convection with the preheating function until the desired temperature is reached, unless we recommend not to preheat the oven- see table. Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for baking. Food Portion Power Time Instructions (min.) Pizz[...]

43 GB Cooking Guide SPECIAL HINTS MELTING 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. MELTING CHOCOLATE Put 100 g chocolate into a small deep glass dish. Heat for 3-5 minutes, using 450 W until chocolate is melted. Stir once or twice during melting. Use ove[...]

44 GB The following parts of your microwave oven should be cleaned regularly to prevent grease and food particles from building up: ◆ Inside and outside surfaces ◆ Door and door seals ◆ Turn-table and roller ring ☛ ALWAYS ensure that the door seals are clean and that the door closes properly. 1 Clean the outside surfaces with a soft cloth a[...]

45 GB SAMSUNG strives to improve its products at all times. Both the design specifications and these user instructions are thus subject to change without notice. Power source 230 V ~ 50 Hz AC Power consumption Maximum power 3200 W Microwave 1500 W Grill (heating element) 1300 W Convection (heating element) 1700 W Output power 100 W/900 W - 6 levels[...]

46 GB SAFETY INTERLOCK HOLES TURN-TABLE Oven DOOR LATCHES VENTILATION HOLES HEATING ELEMENT VENTILATION HOLES CONTROL PANEL ROLLER RING DOOR COUPLER GRILL RACK 3CK135/6T/7B/8F(GB) 3/31/00 11:05 AM Page 46[...]

47 GB Contr ol Panel DISPLAY AUTO REHEAT & COOK FEATURE SELECTION LANGUAGE MODE SELECTION CLOCK SETTING TURNTABLE ON/ OFF BUTTON PREHEAT MODE SELECTION GRILL MODE SELECTION COMBINED MODE SELECTION (MICROWAVE+CONVECTION) STANDING TIME SETTING AUTO DEFROST FEATURE SELECTION STOP / CANCEL BUTTON MICROWAVE / POWER LEVEL MODE SELECTION CONVECTION MO[...]

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