Samsung SMH8187 manual

imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing a Samsung pr oduct. T o receive a more complete service, please register your product at www .samsung.com/global/register Microwave Oven user manual SMH8187 SMH8187STG_XAC-GB.indd 1 2008-04-07 오전 10:12:25[...]

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 condition by abso[...]

Safety information _ 3 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS wHA T THE ICONS ANd SIgNS IN THIS mANUAl mEAN: WARNING: Hazar ds or unsafe practices that may result in sever e personal injury or death. CAUTION: Hazards or unsafe practices that may r esult in minor personal injury or property damage. Do not attempt or use. Do not repair e. Do not touch. Be careful [...]

4 _ Safety information 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 Always observe Safety Precautions when using your oven. Never try to r epair the oven on your own - there is danger ous voltage inside. If the oven needs [...]

Safety information _ 5 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Liquids, such as water , coffee, or tea ar e able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed fr om the microwave oven is not always pr esent. THIS COULD RESUL T IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENL Y BOILING OVER WHEN THE[...]

6 _ Safety information SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ImPOR T ANT SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS , CONTINUEd TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE IN THE OVEN: 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. D[...]

Safety information _ 7 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ImPOR T ANT gROUNdINg INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short cir cuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by pr oviding an escape wire for the electrical curr ent. This appliance is equipped with a cord that includes a gr ounding wire and a gr oundi[...]

8 _ Contents YOUR NEW MICROWA VE OVEN 10 10 Checking parts 11 W arranty and service informatio n 11 Setting up your microwave ove n 12 Control panel fetur e BEGINNING 14 14 T ur ning on the power 14 Using the my choice featur e 15 Setting the cloc k 15 Setting the child protection loc k QUICK GUIDE 16 16 Using the your new microwave oven OPERA TING[...]

Contents _ 9 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS 25 25 Cooking utensils 26 T esting utensil s 26 General microwave tip s 27 Cooking technique s 28 Auto sensor coo k 28 Utensils & cover for sensor cookin g 29 Sensor Cooking Guid e 30 Sensor Reheat Guid e 30 Power/Auto Defrosting Guid e 31 Cooking Guid e 34 Recipe s MAINTENANCE 36 36 T roubleshooting 37 Care an[...]

10 _ Y our new microwave oven 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 Hardwar e-kit Manuals (User &am[...]

01 YOUR NEW MIRCOWA VE OVEN Y our new microwave oven _ 11 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, plea[...]

12 _ 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 _ 13 More, Less Increase or decr ease cooking time Learn more about these features on page 17. My Choice Press to set non-cooking featur e Learn more about this feature on page 14. Custom Cook Learn more about this feature on page 23. Help Press to see help information about the featur e you are [...]

14 _ Beginning 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 personal tastes. [...]

02 BEGINNING Beginning _ 15 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 ti[...]

16 _ 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 17 for more informations • Sensor Reheat 1. Pr ess SENSOR REHEA T button. 2. The display will show REHEA T and the oven will start automat[...]

04 OPERA TING THE OVEN Operating the oven _ 17 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, Fr[...]

18 _ Operating the oven 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 corr esponding to the food you are cooking ( POT A TO , for example). The display shows POT A TO and your[...]

04 OPERA TING THE OVEN Operating the oven _ 19 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 r epeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer to the handy helper chart) 2. Pr ess the number 1 or 2 button to sele[...]

20 _ Operating the oven 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 r epeatedly 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 size you want. (Refer to the[...]

04 OPERA TING THE OVEN Operating the oven _ 21 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 r epeatedly 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 [...]

22 _ Operating the oven 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 only need to set a cooking[...]

04 OPERA TING THE OVEN Operating the oven _ 23 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. U[...]

24 _ Operating the oven 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 on the microwave floor . This could[...]

05 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Cooking instructions _ 25 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[...]

26 _ Cooking instructions 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 . The water should be war[...]

05 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Cooking instructions _ 27 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. [...]

28 _ Cooking instructions 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 food, eliminating the need to set[...]

05 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Cooking instructions _ 29 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 minut[...]

30 _ Cooking instructions 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 prefer after heating wi[...]

05 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Cooking instructions _ 31 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 sta[...]

32 _ Cooking instructions 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 temperature in several places befor e letting the pou[...]

05 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Cooking instructions _ 33 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 ege[...]

34 _ Cooking instructions 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, thawed ?[...]

05 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Cooking instructions _ 35 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 ca[...]

36 _ Maintenance 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 wall switch is turned on[...]

06 MAINTENANCE Maintenance _ 37 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 abras[...]

38 _ Maintenance 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 replaced ar e c[...]

06 MAINTENANCE Maintenance _ 39 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 [...]

40 _ Maintenance 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 noticeably dirty o[...]

06 MAINTENANCE Maintenance _ 41 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 Dime[...]

42 _ W arranty 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 materials an[...]

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QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? COUNTR Y CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE A T IN CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) www .samsung.com/ca DE68-00356Y SMH8187STG_XAC-GB.indd 44 2008-04-07 오전 10:12:43[...]