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    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 SMH7185 SMH7187 SMH7185BG_XAA DE68-00356W.indd 1 2007-08-23  9:44:10[...]

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    2_ features of your new micr owave oven features of your new microwave oven • Professional Design The new Stainless Steel Samsung Over The Range (OTR) oven has a clean, professional look that matches your other kitchen appliances perfectly , pr oviding a harmonious and complete kitchen solution. • T urbo vent With 400 CFM of ventilation power ,[...]

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    important safety instruction _3 important safety instruction Throughout this manual, you’ll see Warning and Caution notes. These warnings, cautions, and the important safety instructions that follow do not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur . It’ s your responsibility to use common sense, caution, and care when installi[...]

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    4_ important safety instruction Do not operate the microwave oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the microwave oven door close pr operly and that there is no damage to the • Door (bent or dented), • Hinges and latches (broken or loosened), • Door seals and sealing surfaces. The microwave oven should not be adjusted or r e[...]

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    important safety instruction _5 When cleaning the door and oven surfaces, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. Remove lids from baby food befor e heating. After heating baby food, stir well and test temperature by tasting befor e serving. This over -the-range oven was designed for use over ranges no wi[...]

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    6_ important safety instruction t o Reduce the Risk of fiRe in the o Ven: Remove wire twist-ties fr om plastic cooking bags before placing bags in oven. Do not use the oven compartment for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the oven when not in use. Do not overcook food. W atch appliance carefully if paper ,[...]

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    important safety instruction _7 imPoR t ant gRounding instRuctions This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short cir cuit, grounding r educes the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wir e for the electrical current. This appliance is equipped with a power cor d that includes a grounding wir e and a grounding plug. T[...]

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    8_ contents contents SETTING UP YOUR NEW MICROWA VE OVEN 10 10 Checking the parts 11 W arranty and service information 11 Setting up your microwave oven 12 T ur ning on the power for the first tim e 12 My Choic e 13 Setting the tim e 13 Help butto n 13 Child loc k 14 Checking the control pane l USING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN 16 16 Using the Kitchen Ti[...]

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    contents _9 CLEANING AND MAINT AINING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN 35 35 Cleaning the exterior 35 Cleaning the interior 35 Cleaning the turntable and roller rings 36 Storing and repairing your micr owave oven 36 Replacing the cooktop/night light 36 Replacing the oven light 37 Cleaning the grease filter 38 Replacing the charcoal filter TROUBLESHOOTING 39 [...]

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    10_ setting up your new microwave 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 was damaged during shipping, or if you [...]

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    setting up your new microwave oven _11 01 SETTING UP YOUR MICROWA VE 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[...]

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    12_ setting up your new microwave 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: ENJOY YOUR COOKING -- -- -- PRESS MY CHOICE FOR PERSONAL OPTIONS This will also occur after a power interruption MY CHOICE Y our new mi[...]

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    setting up your new microwave oven _13 01 SETTING UP YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN SETTING THE TIME Y our microwave oven is equipped with a built-in clock. Set the clock when first installing your microwave oven and after a power failure. The time is displayed whenever the micr owave oven is not being used. 1. Press the Clock button. 2. The display will sh[...]

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    14_ setting up your new microwave oven CHECKING THE CONTROL P ANEL setting up your new microwave oven 1 2 4 10 3 5 6 8 9 11 19 18 15 17 16 7 13 12 14 SMH7185BG_XAA DE68-00356W.indd 14 2007-08-23  9:44:13[...]

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    setting up your new microwave oven _15 01 SETTING UP YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN DISPLA Y The display displays the time when the microwave is not being used, as well as your selected cooking time settings and cooking functions. SENSOR REHEA T BUTTON Use this button to reheat dinner plates, casser oles, and pasta. POWER/AUTO DEFROST BUTTON Use this button [...]

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    16_ using your microwave oven using your microwave oven Cooking has never been easier than with your new Samsung microwave oven. The following section describes everything you need to know about using your microwave oven. USING THE KITCHEN TIMER BUTTON This microwave allows you to use your micr owave oven as a timer . Use the Kitchen T imer for tim[...]

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    using your microwave oven _17 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 off. Press the TURNT ABLE ON/OFF button to tur n the turntable on or off. The turntable may become too hot to touch. Use pot holders to touch the tur ntable duri[...]

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    18_ using your microwave oven USING THE SENSOR COOK BUTTONS The Sensor Cook 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 cooking[...]

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    using your microwave oven _19 02 USING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE Pizza reheat 1 to 3 slices Place 1-3 pizza slices on a microwave-safe plate with the wide ends of the slices towards the outside edge of the plate. Do not let the slices overlap. Do not cover . Let the oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using it again. Use the Mo[...]

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    20_ 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[...]

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    using your microwave oven _21 02 USING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN USING THE AUTO/POWER DEFROST BUTTON T o thaw frozen foods, enter the weight of the food, and the micr owave automatically sets the defrosting time, power level and standing time. The Power Defrost function is automatically activated when defr osting foods that weigh less than 1.0 lbs. The [...]

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    22_ using your microwave oven USING THE HANDY HELPER BUTTON 1. Press the Handy Helper button. The display will show: MEL T CHOCOLA TE 1CUP CHIPS . (Refer to the Handy helper 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 f[...]

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    using your microwave oven _23 02 USING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN USING THE KIDS MEALS BUTTON 1. Press the Kids Meals button. The display will show CHICKEN NUGGETS . (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 ta[...]

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    24_ using your microwave oven USING THE SNACK BAR BUTTON 1. Press the Snack Bar button. The display will show NACHOS 1 SERVING . (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 [...]

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    using your microwave oven _25 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[...]

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    26_ 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. Pr ess the button twice to delete the previous Custom [...]

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    cookware guide _27 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[...]

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    28_ cookware guide COOKWARE MICROWA VE-SAFE COMMENTS 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 cause arc[...]

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    cooking guide _29 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, [...]

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    30_ 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[...]

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    cooking guide _31 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[...]

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    32_ 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[...]

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    cooking guide _33 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,[...]

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    34_ 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[...]

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    cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven _35 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[...]

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    36_ 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[...]

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    cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven _37 05 CLEANING AND MAINT AINING CLEANING THE GREASE FIL TER Y our microwave oven has two metal reusable gr ease fi lters. The grease fi lters should be removed 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[...]

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    38_ cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven REPLACING THE CHARCOAL FIL TER If your oven is not vented to the outside, the charcoal fi lter should be replaced when it is noticeably dirty or discolored (every 6 to 12 months, and mor e often if necessary). The charcoal fi lter cannot be cleaned. T o order a new char coal fi lter , contact the [...]

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    troubleshooting _39 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 [...]

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    40_ appendix appendix SPECIFICA TIONS MODEL NUMBER SMH7185BG / SHM7185WG 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 1650 W atts Power Output 1100 W atts Oven Cavity Dimensions 21 13 / 32 ”(W) X 10 9 / 32 ”(H) X 14 17 / 32 ”(D) Outside Dimensions[...]

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    appendix _41 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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    QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS COUNTR Y CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE A T USA 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www .samsung.com/us Code No.: DE68-00356W-01 SMH7185BG_XAA DE68-00356W.indd 44 2007-08-23  9:44:22[...]