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GB-SRH1230_02846A 2003.10.13 9:39 AM Page 1
Microwave
Oven
Owner’s Manual
SRH1230ZG
SRH1230ZW
SRH1230ZS
CODE NO. : DE68-02846A
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GB-SRH1230_02846A 2003.10.13 9:39 AM Page 2 SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO INSTRUCTIONS AVOID POSSIBLE When using any electrical appliance, EXPOSURE TO basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY: WARNING (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven To reduce risk of burns, electric with the door open since open-door shock, fire, personal injury or expo- operation can result in harmful sure to excessive microwave energy: exposure to
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GB-SRH1230_02846A 2003.10.13 9:39 AM Page 3 SAFETY Important Safety Instructions, continued • Do not cook without the glass tray in place on the oven floor. Food will not cook properly without the • Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged tray. cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged. • Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles. The containers can break. • This appliance should be serviced only by quali- fied service personnel. Contact t
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GB-SRH1230_02846A 2003.10.13 9:39 AM Page 4 SAFETY WARNING Important Grounding Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord under any circumstances Instructions This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of THE VENT FAN electric shock by providing an escape wire for the The fan will operate automatically under certain electric current. This appliance is equipped with a conditions (see page 14).Take care to pre
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GB-SRH1230_02846A 2003.10.13 9:39 AM Page 5 CONTENTS Using the Cooktop light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Your New Microwave Oven . . . . . 6 Checking Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Cooking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Setting Up Your Microwave Oven . . . . . . .6 Cooking Utensils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Optional Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Testing Utensils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Contr
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GB-SRH1230_02846A 2003.10.13 9:39 AM Page 6 YOUR NEW MICROWAVE OVEN Checking Parts Setting Up Your Microwave Oven Unpack your microwave oven and check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here. If any 1 Plug the cord into a grounded outlet. part is missing or broken, call your dealer. Once plugged in, the display on your oven will show: MICRO HELP instruction installation HELP 2 Open the oven door by pulling the handle microwave oven on the right side of the door. 3 Wipe the inside
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GB-SRH1230_02846A 2003.10.13 9:39 AM Page 7 YOUR NEW MICROWAVE OVEN Control Panel Buttons Instant Cook Buttons p. 9 Instant settings to cook popular foods. Custom Cook p. 11 Press twice to program your favorite recipe. Press once to cook with that recipe. Auto Reheat p. 10 Sets type of food to be reheated. Auto Defrost p. 11 Sets weight of food to be defrosted. One Minute + p. 10 Press once for every minute of cooking at High power. Number Butto
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GB-SRH1230_02846A 2003.10.13 9:39 AM Page 8 OPERATION Turning on the Power and Selecting a Setting the Clock Display Language 1 Press the Clock button. The display will The first time you plug the power cord into an out- show: let, or after there has been an interruption in power, the display shows “SAMSUNG SO SIMPLE.” At this point, you can select a language and weight system for the display. You can choose from English, French, Spanish and Portuguese and MICRO HELP between pounds (LBS) or
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GB-SRH1230_02846A 2003.10.13 9:39 AM Page 9 OPERATION Using the Instant Cook Buttons Instant Cook Chart 1 Press the Instant Cook button corre- Item Weight Remarks sponding to the food you are cooking (Popcorn, for example). The display Popcorn 3.5 oz • Use one microwave-only bag shows the first serving size: 3.0-3.5 oz of popcorn. 1.75 oz • Use caution when removing 1.5-1.75 oz and opening hot bag from oven. 2 Press the button repeatedly to select the Potato 1 EA • Prick each potato severa
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GB-SRH1230_02846A 2003.10.13 9:40 AM Page 10 OPERATION Using the One Minute+ This button offers a convenient way to heat food in 2 Use the number buttons to increase the one-minute increments at the High power level. serving size. For example, for three servings, press the“3” button(Refer to the Auto Reheat Chart below for the 1 Press the One Minute+ button once for servings). The display shows the number each minute you wish to cook the food. of servings you have selected: The time will di
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GB-SRH1230_02846A 2003.10.13 9:40 AM Page 11 OPERATION Defrosting Automatically Setting and Using the Custom Cook Button The Custom Cook button memorizes the time and power setting for a particular food. To thaw frozen food, set the weight of the food and the microwave automatically sets the defrosting Programming the Custom Cook button time, power level and standing time. 1 Press the Custom Cook button. Press the button twice to delete the previous 1 Press the Auto Defrost button. The di
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GB-SRH1230_02846A 2003.10.13 9:40 AM Page 12 OPERATION Adjusting the Volume Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels Your microwave allows you to set up to three differ- The Sound button on the microwave allows you to ent stages of cooking, each with its own time length adjust the volume of the microwave’s chime sound. and power level. The power level lets you control the The sound is initially set to its highest setting. To heating intensity from Warm (1) to High (0). change the volume: One-stag
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GB-SRH1230_02846A 2003.10.13 9:40 AM Page 13 OPERATION Setting Cooking Times, continued Using the More/Less Button Some recipes require different stages of cooking at The More/Less button allows you to adjust pre-set different temperatures. You can set multiple stages cooking times. It only works with Auto Reheat and of cooking with your microwave. the Instant Cook buttons. Use the More/Less button only after you have already begun cooking with one of these procedures. Multi-stage Cooking
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GB-SRH1230_02846A 2003.10.13 9:40 AM Page 14 OPERATION Demonstration Mode Using the Kitchen Timer You can use the Demonstration Mode to see how 1 Use the Number buttons to set the length your microwave oven operates without the oven of time you want the timer to run. heating. 2 Press the Kitchen Timer button. 1 Press the “0” button. The display shows “PRESS 1-DEMO 2-CHILD LOCK.” 3 The display counts down and beeps when the time has elapsed. MICRO HELP 2 Press the “1” button. The display shows
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GB-SRH1230_02846A 2003.10.13 9:40 AM Page 15 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Cooking Utensils This section lists which utensils can be used in the microwave, which ones have limited use for short Not Recommended periods, and which ones should not be used in the microwave. • Glass jars and bottles — Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave, and can shatter. Recommended Use • Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — • Paper bags — These are a fire hazard, except Use for heating or cooking
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GB-SRH1230_02846A 2003.10.13 9:40 AM Page 16 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Cooking Techniques Your microwave makes cooking easier than con- Adding Moisture ventional cooking, provided you keep these consid- Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. erations in mind: Food that is uneven in moisture content should be covered or allowed to stand so that the heat dis- Stirring perses evenly. Add a small amount of water to dry Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while food to help it cook
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GB-SRH1230_02846A 2003.10.13 9:40 AM Page 17 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS GUIDE for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave • Place meat on a microwave-safe roasting 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 before letting the meat stand the recommended time. • The following temperatures are removal temperatures. The temperature of the food will rise during the standing tim
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GB-SRH1230_02846A 2003.10.13 9:40 AM Page 18 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS GUIDE for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave • Cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork. • Place fish on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. • Use a tight cover to steam fish. A lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel provides less steaming. • Do not overcook fish; check it at minimum cooking time. Food Cook Time /Power Level Directions Cooking Time: Arrange steaks on roasting rack with Steaks 7-11 m
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GB-SRH1230_02846A 2003.10.13 9:40 AM Page 19 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS AUTO DEFROSTING GUIDE • Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food. Food Amount Procedure Roast Beef, Pork Start with the food placed fat side down. After each stage, turn 2.5-6.0 lbs. the food over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil. After each stage, rearrange the food. If there are any warm or Steaks, Chops, Fish 0.5-3.0 lbs. thawed portions of food, shield them with
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GB-SRH1230_02846A 2003.10.13 9:40 AM Page 20 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Recipes Beef and Barley Stew Broccoli and Cheese Casserole 1 1/2 lbs. beef stew cubes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 Tbs. flour 1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp. salt 1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) beef broth 1/4 tsp. dry mustard 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 1 1/8 tsp. pepper cup) 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup barley 1/4 c
