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SMH3150
Code No. : DE68-00356U-01
SMH3150_00356U_GB.indd 1 2007-05-22 �� 10:27:16
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Safety When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal injury or (A) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open exposure to excessive microwave energy: since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure • Read all safety instructions before using the appliance. to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper • Read and follow the specific “Precaut
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Safety • Remove lids from baby food before heating. After heating Important Safety Instructions, continued baby food, stir well and test temperature by tasting before • Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use near water serving. - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or • Do not operate any other heating or cooking appliance near a swimming pool, etc. beneath this appliance. • Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles or • Do not mount unit over or near an
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Safety The fan will operate automatically under certain conditions (see page 14).Take care to prevent the starting and spreading of This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in use. short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock • In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below the by providing an escape wire for the electrical current. This microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on the surface unit a
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Contents Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ov . . en light Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . .Specifications . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Your New Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 . . . W .ar
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Your New Microwave Oven Checking Parts Warranty and Service Information To help us to serve you better, please complete the enclosed registration card Unpack your microwave oven and check to make sure that you have all and promptly return it by mail. If the registration card is missing, you can call the parts shown here. If any part is missing or broken, call your dealer. Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc., at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864), or register on-line at www.samsung.ca (*Fax no.: 90
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Your New Microwave Oven 1 DISPLAY Control Panel The Display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings and cooking functions selected. POPCORN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . . . 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . T ouch this pad when popping popcorn in your microwave oven. 3 BAKED POTATO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P . . 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . Touch this pad to cook potatoes. REHEAT . . . .
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Operation Child Lock Kitchen Timer You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being You can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use the Kitchen Timer for accidentally started or used by children. timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the control panel. Child Lock prevents accidental programming when wiping the control Example: To set for 3 minutes . panel. 1. Touch Kitchen Timer pad. . Enter the time by using the number pad
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Operation Using the Instant cook pads Auto cook table Category Directions Amount 1 Touch the Popcorn pad corresponding to the food you are cooking (Popcorn, for example). Use only one microwave-only bag of popcorn at 3.0-3.5 oz The display shows: 3.5 OZ a time. Use caution when removing and opening Popcorn the hot bag from oven. Let oven cool for at least 5 1 package Touch the pad repeatedly to select the serving size you want. The minutes before using again. display will cycle through a
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Operation Auto cook table Reheat table Category Directions Amount Category Directions Amount Place 2 paper towels on plate and arrange bacon Use only pre-cooked, refrigerated foods. Cover on towels, do not overlap. plate with vented plastic wrap or waxed paper, (Ac-2) 2 to 6 Cover with additonal paper towel. Remove paper tucked under plate. If food is not as hot as you slices Bacon towel immediately after cooking. prefer after heating with REHEAT, continue Use More(9)/Less(1) pads for des
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Operation a lower food weight. Auto Defrost • The shape of the package alters the defrosting time. Shallow Defrost choices are preset in the oven. The defrost feature provides rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a deep block. you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods, because the oven • Separate pieces as they begin to defrost. Separated pieces defrost automatically sets the defrosting times according to the weight you more easily. enter. For added convenience, the AUTO
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Operation Auto defrosting guide Using the microwave setting cooking times & Standard Power levels Category Procedure Amount Your oven allows you to set up three different stages of cooking, each Chicken 0.5-3.0 lbs. After each stage, rearrange or remove any with its own time length and power level. The power level lets you Pieces pieces of food that are nearly defrosted. Let control the heating intensity from Warm (1) to High (10/Power level). stand for 10-20 minutes. Cooking at high power
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Operation Cooking with more than one cook cycle Cooking guide for power levels For best results, some recipes call for one Power Level for a certain The 9 power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to choose the best length of time, and another Power Level for another length of time.Your power level for the food you are cooking. Below are listed all the power oven can be set to change from one to another automatically, for up to levels, examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amou
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Operation More/less Vent Hi/Lo/Off The More(9)/Less(1) pads allow you to adjust pre-set cooking times. The VENT moves steam and other vapors from the cooking surface. They only work in the Reheat, Auto Cooking, One Minute +, Time Cook The vent will operate at low speed whenever the oven is on. modes. Use the More(9)/Less(1) pads only after you have already 1 To operate the vent manually: Touch Vent pad once for High fan begun cooking with one of these procedures. speed, twice for Low fan spe
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Cooking Instructions • Styrofoam plates and cups - These can melt and leave an Cooking Utensils unhealthy residue on food. • Plastic storage and food containers - Containers such as Recommended Use margarine tubs can melt in the microwave. • Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes - Use for heating or cooking. Testing Utensils • Microwavable plastic wrap - Use to cover. Leave a small opening for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food. If you are not sure whether
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Cooking Instructions Standing Cooking Techniques Foods cooked in the microwave build up internal heat and continue to cook for a few minutes after the oven stops. Let foods stand Stirring to complete cooking, especially foods such as roasts and whole Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to vegetables. Roasts need this time to complete cooking in the center distribute heat evenly. Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more without overcooking the outer areas. All liq
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Cooking Instructions Guide for Cooking Eggs in Your Microwave General microwave tips • Never cook eggs in the shell, and never warm hard-cooked eggs • Dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to heat than lighter in the shell; they can explode. foods. Foods with a delicate texture should be heated at a low • Always pierce whole eggs to keep them from bursting. power level to avoid becoming tough. • Cook eggs just until set; they become tough if overcooked. • Altitude and the type of cookwar
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Appendix You see sparks or arcing . Troubleshooting Guide • Remove any metallic utensils, cookware, or metal ties. If using foil, Before you call a repair person for your oven, check this list of possible use only narrow strips and allow at least one inch between the foil problems and solutions. and interior oven walls. Neither the oven’s display nor the oven operate . The turntable makes noises or sticks . • Properly insert the plug into a grounded outlet. • Clean the turntable, roller ring
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Appendix Care and Cleaning Cleaning the Grease filter The grease filter should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a • Follow these instructions to clean and care for your oven. month. • 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. CAUTION • Wipe up spills immediately. Use a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives. To avoid risk of personal injury or property d
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Appendix Charcoal filter Replacement Cooktop/Night light Replacement If your oven is vented to the inside, the charcoal filter should be replaced every 6 to 12 months, and more often if necessary. The CAUTION charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. To order a new charcoal filter, contact the Parts Department at your nearest Authorized Service Center or To avoid personal injury or property damage, wear gloves when call: 1-800-361-3400 replacing light bulb. 1 Unplug oven or turn off power at the ma
