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SMH1611
SMH1622
Microwave Oven
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IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS safety AND PRECAUTIONS What the icons and signs in this user information manual mean: Congratulations on your new Samsung Hazards or unsafe practices that microwave oven. This manual contains important information on the installation, use and care of may result in severe personal WARNING your appliance. Please take time to read this injury or death. manual to take full advantage of your microwave oven’s many benefits and features. Hazards or unsafe practices th
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17. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity. IMPORTANT SAFETY a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials INSTRUCTIONS are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. When using any electrical appliance, basic safety b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags precautions should be followed, including the following: before placing the bags in oven. c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed,
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Make sure to install your oven in a location with GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS adequate space. This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an Remove all foreign substances such as dust or water electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of from the power plug terminals and contact points electric shock by providing an escape wire for the using a dry cloth on a regular basis. electrical current. This appliance is equipped with a cord • Unplug the power plug and clean it with a dry
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Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the INSTALLATION CAUTION appliance yourself. • Because a high voltage current enters the product CAUTIONS chassis during operation, opening the chassis can result in electric shock or fire. Position the oven so that the plug is easily • You may be exposed to electromagnetic waves. accessible. • Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire • When the oven requires repair, contact your due to electric leakage. nearest service center.
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Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked USAGE CAUTIONS CAUTION bottles. The containers can break. Do not scratch the glass of the oven door with a If the surface of the microwave is cracked, turn it off. sharp object. • Failing to do so may result in electric shock. • This may result in the glass being damaged or Dishes and containers can become hot. Handle with broken. care. Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Carefully whe
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contents SETTING UP YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 8 Checking the parts 8 19 Cleaning the exterior 8 Warranty and service information 19 19 Cleaning the interior 8 Setting up your microwave oven 19 Cleaning the turntable and roller 9 Checking the control panel rings 10 Setting the time 19 Storing and repairing your 10 Child Lock microwave oven 19 Replacing the cooktop/night light 19 Replacing the oven light USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 20 Cleaning the grea
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WARRANTY AND SERVICE setting up your INFORMATION To help us to serve you better, please complete the enclosed registration card and promptly return it by mail. microwave oven If the registration card is missing, you can call Samsung Electronics, Inc., at 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) or Be sure to follow these instructions closely so register online at www.samsung.com/register. that your new microwave oven works properly. When contacting Samsung, please provide the specific model and serial nu
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01 SETTING UP YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN CHECKING THE CONTROL PANEL Display See page 11 See page 11 See page 12 See page 13 See page 14 See page 10 See page 14 setting up your new microwave oven _9 SMH1611_SMH1622_XAA_DE68-03898A_EN+MES.indb 9 2012-09-11 �� 9:46:15
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SETTING THE TIME Your 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 microwave oven is not being used. 1. Press the Clock button. 2. Use the number buttons to enter the current time. 3. Press the Enter/Start button. CHILD LOCK The Child Lock function allows you to lock the buttons so that the microwave oven cannot be operated accidentally. The oven can be locked at any time.
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02 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Auto cook table Cooking Number of Amount or Preset Times to Instructions Type Button Press Cook only one microwave popcorn bag at a time. Be careful when removing 3.0 oz. once and opening the heated bag from the oven. Let the oven cool for at least 5 1 package Popcorn minutes before using it again. 3.0-3.5 oz. Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while popcorn is being twice 1 package cooked! CAUTION Use measuring cup or mug. Do not cover. Place the bevera
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Auto reheating table Follow the instructions below when reheating different types of food. Category Amount Directions Use only pre-cooked, refrigerated foods. Cover the plate with a vented plastic wrap or waxed paper tucked under the plate. If the food is not as hot as you would like after using the reheat function, continue heating using additional time and power. 1 serving Plate of food (1 plate) Contents: 3-4 oz. meat, poultry or fish (up to 6 oz. with bone) ½ cup starch (potatoes, pasta,
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02 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Auto defrosting table Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food. Standard category Procedure amount Roast Beef, Start with the food placed fat side down. After each stage, turn the food over and shield 2.5-6.0 lbs. Pork any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil. Steaks, After each stage, rearrange the food. If there are any warm or thawed portions of food, Chops, 0.5-3.0 lbs. shield them with narrow, flat pieces of aluminum
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Power Levels MICROWAVE COOKING TIMES & POWER LEVELS The 10 power levels allow you to choose the optimal power level for your cooking needs. The power level lets you control the heating intensity from Warm (1) to High (10). Power Microwave Use level output Cooking at high power levels Boiling water. Cooking ground beef. 1. Use the number buttons to enter the cooking time. Making candy. 2. Press the Enter/Start button. Cooking fresh fruit and 10 100 % vegetables. 3. When the cooking time is
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03 COOKWARE GUIDE Cookware Comments cookware guide Glassware For food to cook in the microwave oven, the Oven-to-table Can be used, unless decorated microwaves must be able to penetrate the food ware with a metal trim. without being reflected or absorbed by the dish. Fine Can be used to warm foods or It is important to choose the correct cookware, glassware liquids. Delicate glass may break therefore, look for cookware that is marked or crack if heated suddenly. microwave-safe. Glass jar
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Turning Turn foods over midway through the cooking cycle cooking guide to expose all parts to the microwave energy. This is especially important with large items such as roasts. Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by the water, fat and Standing sugar in the food. The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly. The rapid Foods cooked in the microwave build up internal heat movement of these molecules creates friction and continue to cook for a f
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04 COOKING GUIDE COOKING SEAFOOD Remove After standing Food from oven (10 MIN.) Place the fish on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a Beef microwave-safe dish. Use a tight cover to steam the fish. Rare 135 °F 145 °F A lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel will decrease Medium 150 °F 160 °F steaming. Cook the fish until it flakes easily with a fork. Do not overcook fish. check it after the minimum cooking Well Done 160 °F 170 °F time. Pork Medium 150 °F 160 °F Cooking time/ Food Instru
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the tips toward the center. Warm potato salad When cooking cut vegetables, always cover the dish with 2 lbs. small red potatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces a lid or vented microwavable plastic wrap. 4 slices bacon (uncooked), cut into ½-inch pieces Whole, unpeeled vegetables such as potatoes, squash, ¼ cup chopped onion eggplant, etc., should have their skins pierced in several 2 tsp. sugar spots before cooking to prevent them from bursting. 1 tsp. salt For a more even cooking result, stir or rea
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05 CLEANING AND MAINTAINING CLEANING THE TURNTABLE AND cleaning and ROLLER RINGS Clean the roller rings periodically and wash the turntable as required. You can wash the turntable safely in your maintaining your dishwasher. STORING AND REPAIRING YOUR microwave oven MICROWAVE OVEN Keeping your microwave oven clean improves its performance, wards off unnecessary repairs, If you need to store your microwave oven for a short or and lengthens its life. extended period of time, choose a dust-fr
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6. Remove the cover by pushing the hook and pulling up REPLACING THE CHARCOAL FILTER the lever. If your oven is vented to the inside, the charcoal filter 7. Remove the bulb by turning it gently. should be replaced every 6 to 12 months and more often 8. Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb. if necessary. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. To 9. Replace the bulb holder. order a new charcoal filter, contact the Parts Department 10. Replace the vent grille and the 3 screws. at 1-8
