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Code No.: DE68-03714B

MICROWAVE OVEN

Owner’s Instructions and Cooking Guide

CE103VD

“Quick” Look-up Guide .......................................................................... 2

Oven ...................................................................................................... 2

Control Panel ........................................................................................ 3

Accessories ........................................................................................... 3

Using this Instruction Booklet ................................................................ 4

Safety Precautions ................................................................................ 4

Installing Your Microwave Oven ............................................................ 5

Setting the Time .................................................................................... 6

Checking that Your Oven is Operating Correctly .................................. 6

How a Microwave Oven Works ............................................................. 6

What to Do if You are in Doubt or You have a Problem........................ 7

Cooking/Reheating ................................................................................ 7

Power Levels and Time Variations ........................................................ 8

Stopping the Cooking ............................................................................ 8

Adjusting the Cooking Time................................................................... 8

Using the Power Defrost Feature .......................................................... 9

Using the Auto Reheat Feature ........................................................... 10

Using the Cafeteria Feature ................................................................ 11

Using the Indian’s Best Feature .......................................................... 13

Using the Healthy Cook Feature ......................................................... 15

Multistage Cooking .............................................................................. 17

Fast Preheating the Oven.................................................................... 17

Cooking by Convection........................................................................ 18

Grilling.................................................................................................. 18

Choosing the Accessories ................................................................... 19

Combining Microwaves and the Grill................................................... 19

Combining Microwaves and Convection ............................................. 20

Using the Deodorize Feature............................................................... 21

Safety-locking Your Microwave Oven ................................................. 21

Switching the Beeper Off..................................................................... 21

Cookware Guide.................................................................................. 22

Cooking Guide ..................................................................................... 23

Cleaning Your Microwave Oven .......................................................... 31

Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven ..................................... 31

Technical Specifications ...................................................................... 32

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jlXWZ}k{sTWZ^X[iluUGGwGXGGt SGhGX^SGYWW`GGXXa\YGht MICROWAVE OVEN Owner’s Instructions and Cooking Guide CE103VD Code No.: DE68-03714B “Quick” Look-up Guide .......................................................................... 2 Oven ...................................................................................................... 2 Control Panel ........................................................................................ 3 Accessories ...............................
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jlXWZ}k{sTWZ^X[iluUGGwGYGGt SGhGX^SGYWW`GGXXa\YGht “Quick” Look-up Guide EN Oven I want to cook some food 1. Place the food in the oven. Press the Microwave( ) button. VENTILATION HOLES HEATING ELEMENT DOOR VENTILATION HOLES 2. Press the Microwave( ) button until the appropriate power level is displayed. 3. Select the cooking time by pressing the 10min, 1min and 10s buttons as required. 4. Press Start button.
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jlXWZ}k{sTWZ^X[iluUGGwGZGGt SGhGX^SGYWW`GGXXa\YGht Control Panel Accessories Depending on the model that you have purchased, you are supplied with several accessories that can be used in a variety of ways. 1. Coupler, to be placed correctly over the motor shaft in the base of the oven. Purpose: The coupler rotates the turntable. 2. Roller ring, to be placed in the center of the oven. Purpose: The roller ring supports the turntable. 3.
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jlXWZ}k{sTWZ^X[iluUGGwG[GGt SGhGX^SGYWW`GGXXa\YGht EN Using this Instruction Booklet Safety Precautions Thank you for purchasing a SAMSUNG microwave oven.
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jlXWZ}k{sTWZ^X[iluUGGwG\GGt SGhGX^SGYWW`GGXXa\YGht Safety Precautions (continued) Installing Your Microwave Oven • DO NOT touch heating elements or interior oven walls until the oven be cooled down. • Do not immerse the power cable or plug in water and keep the power cable away from heated surfaces. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cable or plug. • Stand at arms length from the oven when opening the door. Reason: The hot air or steam released may cause scalding.
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jlXWZ}k{sTWZ^X[iluUGGwG]GGt SGhGX^SGYWW`GGXXa\YGht EN Setting the Time Checking that Your Oven is Operating Correctly Your microwave oven has an inbuilt clock. When power is supplied, “12:00” is automatically displayed on the display. Please set the current time. The time can be displayed in either the 12-hour or 24-hour notation.
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jlXWZ}k{sTWZ^X[iluUGGwG^GGt SGhGX^SGYWW`GGXXa\YGht What to Do if You are in Doubt or You have a Problem Cooking/Reheating The following procedure explains how to cook or reheat food. Becoming familiar with a new appliance always takes a little time. If you have any of the problems listed below, try the solutions given. They may save you the time and inconvenience of an unnecessary service call. ALWAYS check your cooking settings before leaving the oven unattended. Open the door.
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jlXWZ}k{sTWZ^X[iluUGGwG_GGt SGhGX^SGYWW`GGXXa\YGht EN Power Levels and Time Variations Stopping the Cooking The power level function enables you to adapt the amount of energy dissipated and thus the time required to cook or reheat your food, according to its type and quantity. You can choose between six power levels.
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jlXWZ}k{sTWZ^X[iluUGGwG`GGt SGhGX^SGYWW`GGXXa\YGht Using the Power Defrost Feature The Power Defrost ( ) feature enables you to defrost meat, poultry, fish, bread , cake and fruit. The defrost time and power level are set automatically. You simply select the programme and the weight. The following table presents the various Power Defrost programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. Remove all kind of package material before defrosting.
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jlXWZ}k{sTWZ^X[iluUGGwGXWGGt SGhGX^SGYWW`GGXXa\YGht Using the Auto Reheat Feature EN The four Auto Reheat( ) features provide four pre-programmed cooking times. You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. You simply select the programme and the weight. The following table presents the various Auto Reheat & Cook Programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. Programmes no 1 to 3 are running with microwave energy only.
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jlXWZ}k{sTWZ^X[iluUGGwGXXGGt SGhGX^SGYWW`GGXXa\YGht Using the Cafeteria Feature With the Cafeteria ( ) feature, the cooking time is set automatically. The following table presents the various Cafeteria Programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. First, place the food in the centre of the turntable and close the door. 1. Press the Cafeteria ( ) button. Food Serving Size Ingredients Recommendations 1.
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jlXWZ}k{sTWZ^X[iluUGGwGXYGGt SGhGX^SGYWW`GGXXa\YGht Using the Cafeteria Feature (continued) EN Food 4. Eggless Chocolate Walnut Cake Serving Size Ingredients 500 g Recommendations Regular Flour (Maida) - 100 g, Powdered Sugar - 2 tbsp, Butter - 75 g (preferably unsalted), Milk - ½ cup, Milk Maid - ½ tin, Cocoa Powder - 1/4 Cup, Soda bi carb - ½ tsp, Baking powder - ½ tsp, Vanilla Essence - 1 tsp, Walnut - 2 tbsp. Sift regular flour with cocoa, soda bicarb and baking powder. Keep aside.
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jlXWZ}k{sTWZ^X[iluUGGwGXZGGt SGhGX^SGYWW`GGXXa\YGht Using the Indian’s Best Feature The ten Indian’s Best features include/provide pre-programmed cooking times. You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. You simply select the programme and the weight. The following table presents the various Indian’s Best Programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. Food Use only recipients that are microwave-safe.
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jlXWZ}k{sTWZ^X[iluUGGwGX[GGt SGhGX^SGYWW`GGXXa\YGht Using the Indian’s Best Feature (continued) EN Food 5. Maharani Dal Serving Size Ingredients 100-120 g Recommendations Moong dhuli (Yellow lentils) - ½ cup, Water - 1 cup, Ginger Paste - 1 tsp, Oil - 1 tbsp, Salt to taste, Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp, Red Chili Powder - 1/4 tsp, Dry Mango Powder - ½ tsp, Coriander Powder - ½ tsp, Curry Leaves - 3 to 4, Whole Green Chilies, Slit 1 to 2.
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jlXWZ}k{sTWZ^X[iluUGGwGX\GGt SGhGX^SGYWW`GGXXa\YGht Using the Healthy Cook Feature The ten Healthy Cook features include/provide pre-programmed cooking times. You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. The following table presents the various Healthy Cook Programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. You simply select the programme and the weight. First, place the food in the centre of the turntable and close the door. Food 2.
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jlXWZ}k{sTWZ^X[iluUGGwGX]GGt SGhGX^SGYWW`GGXXa\YGht Using the Healthy Cook Feature (continued) 10. Exotic Tomatoes EN Food Serving Size Ingredients Fish - ½ kg, Ginger - ½ inch long, Garlic - 8 to 10 cloves, Green Chilies - 2 to 3, Coriander - 1 ½ cup, Onion 1 (big), Turmeric - 1 tsp, Dried mango powder - 1 tsp, Cumin powder - 1 tsp, Coriander powder - 1 tsp, Oil - 1 tbsp.
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jlXWZ}k{sTWZ^X[iluUGGwGX^GGt SGhGX^SGYWW`GGXXa\YGht Multistage Cooking Fast Preheating the Oven Your microwave oven can be programmed to cook food in up to three stages (the Convection , Microwave+Convection and Fast Preheat mode can not be used in Multistage cooking). Example: You wish to Power defrost food and cook it without having to reset the oven after each stage. You can thus defrost and cook a 1.
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jlXWZ}k{sTWZ^X[iluUGGwGX_GGt SGhGX^SGYWW`GGXXa\YGht EN Cooking by Convection Grilling The convection mode enables you to cook food in the same way as in a traditional oven. The microwave mode is not used. You can set the temperature, as required, in a range varying from 40°C to 220°C in eight preset levels. The maximum cooking time is 60 minutes. The grill enables you to heat and brown food quickly, without using microwaves.
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jlXWZ}k{sTWZ^X[iluUGGwGX`GGt SGhGX^SGYWW`GGXXa\YGht Choosing the Accessories Combining Microwaves and the Grill Traditional convection cooking does require cookware. You should, however, use only cookware that you would use in your normal oven. Microwave-safe containers are not usually suitable for convection cooking; don’t use plastic containers, dishes, paper cups, towels, etc.
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jlXWZ}k{sTWZ^X[iluUGGwGYWGGt SGhGX^SGYWW`GGXXa\YGht Combining Microwaves and Convection EN Combination cooking uses both microwave energy and convection heating. No preheating is required as the microwave energy is immediately available. Many foods can be cooked in combination mode, particularly: • Roast meats and poultry • Pies and cakes • Egg and cheese dishes Open the door . Place the food on the turntable or on the low rack which should then be placed on the turntable.
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jlXWZ}k{sTWZ^X[iluUGGwGYXGGt SGhGX^SGYWW`GGXXa\YGht Using the Deodorize Feature Switching the Beeper Off Use this feature after cooking odorous food or when there is a lot of smoke in the oven interior. First clean the oven interior. You can switch the beeper off whenever you want. 1. Press the Fast Preheat( ) and Microwave Grill( ) buttons at the same time (about one second). Result: The oven does not beep to indicate the end of a function.
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jlXWZ}k{sTWZ^X[iluUGGwGYYGGt SGhGX^SGYWW`GGXXa\YGht Cookware Guide EN To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used. Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware. If the cookware is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry. The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven.
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jlXWZ}k{sTWZ^X[iluUGGwGYZGGt SGhGX^SGYWW`GGXXa\YGht Cooking Guide MICROWAVES Cooking Guide for frozen vegetables Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by its water, fat and sugar content. The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly. The rapid movement of these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks the food. Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Cook covered for the minimum time - see table.
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jlXWZ}k{sTWZ^X[iluUGGwGY[GGt SGhGX^SGYWW`GGXXa\YGht Cooking Guide (continued) EN Cooking Guide for rice and pasta Cooking Guide for fresh vegetables Rice: Use a large glass pyrex bowl with lid – rice doubles in volume during cooking. Cook covered. After the cooking time is over, stir before standing time and salt or add herbs and butter. Remark: the rice may not have absorbed all water after the cooking time is finished. Pasta: Use a large glass pyrex bowl.
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jlXWZ}k{sTWZ^X[iluUGGwGY\GGt SGhGX^SGYWW`GGXXa\YGht Cooking Guide (continued) REHEATING REHEATING LIQUIDS Your microwave oven will reheat food in a fraction of the time that conventional ovens and hobs normally take. Use the power levels and reheating times in the following chart as a guide. The times in the chart consider liquids with a room temperature of about +18 to +20 °C or a chilled food with a temperature of about +5 to +7 °C.
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jlXWZ}k{sTWZ^X[iluUGGwGY]GGt SGhGX^SGYWW`GGXXa\YGht Cooking Guide (continued) EN Reheating Baby Food and Milk Reheating Liquids and Food Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for reheating. Use the power levels and times in this table as a guide lines for reheating.
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jlXWZ}k{sTWZ^X[iluUGGwGY^GGt SGhGX^SGYWW`GGXXa\YGht Cooking Guide (continued) DEFROSTING All frozen food should be defrosted using defrosting power level (180 W). Microwaves are an excellent way of defrosting frozen food. Microwaves gently defrost frozen food in a short period of time. This can be of great advantage, if unexpected guests suddenly show up. Food Meat Minced Meat Frozen poultry must be thoroughly thawed before cooking.
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jlXWZ}k{sTWZ^X[iluUGGwGY_GGt SGhGX^SGYWW`GGXXa\YGht Cooking Guide (continued) EN Grill Guide for fresh food GRILL The grill-heating element is located underneath the ceiling of the cavity. They operate while the door is closed and the turntable is rotating. The turntable’s rotation makes the food brown more evenly. Preheating the grill for 4 minutes will make the food brown more quickly. Cookware for grilling: Should be flameproof and may include metal.
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jlXWZ}k{sTWZ^X[iluUGGwGY`GGt SGhGX^SGYWW`GGXXa\YGht Cooking Guide (continued) Convection Guide for fresh and frozen food Fresh Food Portion Steaks (medium) Roast Fish 400 g (2 pcs) 400-500 g Power Preheat the convection with the auto pre-heat function to the desired temperature. Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for convection cooking. Use oven gloves when taking out. 1. Side 2. Side Instructions Time Time (min.) (min.
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jlXWZ}k{sTWZ^X[iluUGGwGZWGGt SGhGX^SGYWW`GGXXa\YGht Cooking Guide (continued) SPECIAL HINTS EN Fresh Food CAKE Apple Cake (fresh dough) Mini Muffins (fresh dough) Portion 500 g Power MELTING BUTTER Put 50 g butter into a small deep glass dish. Cover with plastic lid. Heat for 30-40 seconds using 900 W, until butter is melted. 1. Side 2. Side Instructions Time Time (min.) (min.) Only 180 38-43 °C - Put the fresh dough in a small rectangular black metal baking dish (length 25 cm).
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jlXWZ}k{sTWZ^X[iluUGGwGZXGGt SGhGX^SGYWW`GGXXa\YGht Cleaning Your Microwave Oven Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven The following parts of your microwave oven should be cleaned regularly to prevent grease and food particles from building up: • Inside and outside surfaces • Door and door seals • Turntable and Roller rings A few simple precautions should be taken when storing or having your microwave oven serviced.
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jlXWZ}k{sTWZ^X[iluUGGwGZYGGt SGhGX^SGYWW`GGXXa\YGht Technical Specifications EN SAMSUNG strives to improve its products at all times. Both the design specifications and these user instructions are thus subject to change without notice. Power source 230 V ~ 50 Hz AC Power consumption Maximum power Microwave Grill (heating element) Convection (heating element) 2700 W 1400 W 1250 W Max.