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SMH8165
Microwave Oven
user manual
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features of your new microwave oven • Luxurious Look The Stainless Steel (STSS) exterior delivers a luxurious look to your kitchen. The design matches perfectly with your other kitchen appliances, providing a harmonious kitchen interior. • Contr ollable V entilation System Depending on the duct location, you can set the orientation of the vent. You can also select the ventilation power (High, Low, Off) depending on your cooking selection. • One T ouch Instant Cooking One touch Cooking sa
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safety information PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY A. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. B. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surface. C. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly impor
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safety information Congratulations on your new Samsung microwave oven. This manual contains important information on the installation, use and care of your appliance. Please take time to read this manual to take full advantage of your microwave oven’s many benefits and features. WhAT YOU NEED TO kNOW ABOUT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It is your responsibility to use common se
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IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: W ARNING WARNING To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal injury or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1. Read all safety instructions before using the appliance. 2. Use this appliance only for its intended uses as described in this manual. 3. Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” on thi
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20. Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood of filter. 21. When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on. 22. Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive cleaning agent, such as lye-based oven cleaner, may damage the filter. CAUTION CAUTION 1. Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood of filter. 2. When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on. 3. Use care when cleaning the vent-ho
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SEVERE W ARNING SIGNS FOR INST ALLA TION WARNING The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualified technician or service company. - Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, problems with the product, or injury. Unpack oven, remove all packaging material and examine the oven for any damages such as dents on the interior or exterior of the oven, broken door latches, cracks in the door, or a door that is not lined up correctly. If there is any dam
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- Unplug the power plug by holding the plug. - Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire. When the power plug or power cord is damaged, contact your nearest service center. CAUTION SIGNS FOR INST ALLA TION CAUTION This appliance should be positioned in such a way that it is accessible to the power plug. - Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire due to electric leakage. Unplug the power plug when the appliance is not being used for long periods of time or during a thund
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If any foreign substance such as water has entered the appliance, unplug the power plug and contact your nearest service center. - Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire. Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. - This may result in electric shock. Do not turn the appliance off by unplugging the power plug while an operation is in progress. - Plugging the power plug into the wall socket again may cause a spark and result in electric shock or fire. Keep all packaging materia
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Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, oven cover, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance. - Items, such as a cloth, may be caught in the door. - This may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury. Do not operate the appliance with wet hands. - This may result in electric shock. Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of the appliance. - As well as being
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contents 13 Checking the parts setting up your new 14 Warranty and service information miCrow Ave oven 14 Setting up your microwave oven 15 Checking the control panel 13 17 Setting the time 18 Using the Kitchen Timer Button using your miCrow Ave oven 18 Using the One Minute+ Button 18 Using the More/Less Buttons 18 18 Using the Vent Hi/Lo/Off Button 18 Using the Light On/night/Off Button 19 Using the Turntable On/Off button 19 Using the metal shelf 20 Using the Sensor Cook buttons 21 Using th
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34 Cleaning the exterior CleAning AnD mAint Aining your 34 Cleaning the interior miCrow Ave oven 34 Cleaning the door and door seals 34 Cleaning the turntable and roller rings 34 35 Cleaning the grease filter 35 Storing and repairing your microwave oven 36 Replacing the Cooktop/Night light 36 Replacing the oven light 37 Replacing the charcoal filter 38 Check these points if your microwave oven… trouBleshooting 38 39 Specifications AppenDix 39 wArrAnty 40 12_ contents SMH8165_DE68-00355C-01.
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01 SETTING UP yOUR mICROW A VE OVEN setting up your new microwave oven Be sure to follow these instructions closely so that your new microwave oven works properly. ChEC kING ThE P AR TS Carefully unpack your microwave oven, and make sure you’ve received all the parts shown below. If your microwave oven was damaged during shipping, or if you do not have all the parts, contact Samsung Customer Service. (Refer to the “WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION” on page 14.) microwave oven shelf glass tra
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W ARRANTy AND SER VICE INFORmA TION To help us to serve you better, please complete the enclosed registration card and promptly return it by mail. If the registration card is missing, you can call Samsung Electronics, Inc., at 1-800-sAmsung (726-7864) or register online at www.samsung.com/global/register. When contacting Samsung, please provide the specific model and serial number information which is usually located on the back or bottom of the product. Please record these numbers below, alo
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01 SETTING UP yOUR mICROW A VE OVEN setting up your new microwave oven ChEC kING ThE CONTROL P ANEL 1 2 17 3 4 5 6 7 16 8 9 15 14 10 13 11 12 setting up your new microwave oven _15 SMH8165_DE68-00355C-01.indd 15 2009-08-27 11:35:55
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The display displays the time when the microwave is not being used, as 1 DisplA y well as your selected cooking time settings and cooking functions. Auto DeFrost 2 Use this button to defrost food according to its weight. Button sensor Cook 3 Use these buttons to select a preset cooking cycle. Button sensor reheA t 4 Use this button to reheat dinner plates, casseroles, and pasta. Button hAnDy helper, Press these buttons to cook specific foods. The items are listed under 5 kiDs meAls, snACk
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01 SETTING UP yOUR mICROW A VE OVEN setting up your new microwave oven 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. Select AM/PM by press Clock button. 3. Enter time. 4. Press Clock button. setting up your new microwave oven _17 SMH8165_DE68-00355C-01.indd 17 2009-08-27 11:35:55
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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 kITC hEN TImER B UTTON This microwave allows you to use your microwave oven as a timer. Use the Kitchen Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. 1. Enter the time by using the number buttons. 2. Press the kitchen timer button. When the time is over, four beeps will sound and End is displa
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02 USING yOUR mICROW A VE OVEN using your microwave oven USING ThE TURNT ABLE ON/OFF BUTTON For best cooking results leave the turntable on. However, for large dishes it can be turned off. Press the TURNTABLE ON/OFF button to turn the turntable on or off. The turntable may become too hot to touch. Use pot holders to touch the turntable during and after cooking. CAution USING ThE mET AL ShELF Use the metal shelf to cook more than one item at the same time. • Do not use a micr owave br owning d
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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 preference. If the food is not thoroughly cooked or reheated when using the auto cook feature, complete the cooking process by selecting a power level and cooking time. Do not continuously use the sensor Cook buttons. The oven must cool for 5 minutes between uses or the food will overcook. CAu
