AME832KC Microwave Oven imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. Owner’s Instructions & Cooking Guide Please be advised that the Samsung warranty does NOT cover service calls to explain product operation, correct improper installation, or perform normal cleaning or maintenance. This manual is made with 100 % recycled paper. AME832KC_XAP_DE68-04274A-01_EN.
contents safety information Safety information................................................................................. 2 Quick look-up guide..............................................................................10 Oven features.........................................................................................10 Oven.....................................................................................................10 Control panel......................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS WARNING 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. What the icons and signs in this user manual mean: Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death. 2. Read and follow the specific “Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy” on page 2.
13. Do not immerse the cord or plug in water. 19. Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not inserted in microwave / toaster oven as they may create a fire of electric shock. 14. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. (including the back of the oven). 15. Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter. 16. When cleaning surfaces of the door and oven that come together when the door closes, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps, or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
WARNING WARNING WARNING USE OF EXTENSION CORDS A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of your becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and you can use them if you exercise care. If you use a long cord or extension cord: 1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. 2.
This appliance must be properly grounded. Read and follow the specific “Grounding instructions” found in the beginning of this Section. Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe, plastic water pipe, or telephone line. - This may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, or problems with the product. - Never plug the power cord into a socket that is not grounded correctly and make sure that it is grounded in accordance with local and national codes.
Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself. - Because a high voltage current enters the product chassis during operation, opening the chassis can result in electric shock or fire. - You may be exposed to electromagnetic waves. - When the oven requires repair, contact your nearest service center. If any foreign substance such as water enters the microwave, unplug it and contact your nearest service center. - Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Make sure all cookware used in the oven is suitable for microwaving. Use microwavable cookware in strict compliance with such manufacturer’s recommendations. Do not stand on top of the microwave or place objects (such as laundry, oven covers, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance. - Items, such as a cloth, may get caught in the door. - This may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury.
STORING AND REPAIRING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Place the oven on a flat level surface 85 cm above the floor. The surface should be strong enough to safety bear the weight of the oven. NOT FOR BUILT-IN INSTALLATION 20 cm 10 cm 1. When you install your oven, make sure there is above behind adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least 10 cm (4 inches) of space behind and, on the 10 cm on sides of the oven and 20 cm (8 inches) of space 85 cm of the side the floor above. 2.
quick look-up guide oven features If you want to cook some food. OVEN 1. Place the food in the oven. Press the Number buttons to enter operating time. 1 2 3 4 2. Press the START button. Result: Cooking starts. The oven beeps 4 times when cooking is over. If you want to Defrost some food. 1. Place the frozen food in the oven. Press the Auto Defrost button once or more times. 2. Select the weight by pressing the Number buttons. 5 3. Press the START button.
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. Roller ring, to be placed in the centre of the oven. Purpose: The roller ring supports the turntable. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 DO NOT operate the microwave oven without the roller ring and turntable. 9 1. INSTANT COOK BUTTONS 6. AUTO DEFROST BUTTON 2. NUMBER BUTTONS 7. +30s BUTTON 3. MORE/LESS BUTTONS 8. STOP/CANCEL BUTTON 4.
oven use CHECKING THAT YOUR OVEN IS OPERATING CORRECTLY HOW A MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves; the energy released enables food to be cooked or reheated without the foods form or colour changing. The following simple procedure enables you to check that your oven is working correctly at all times. Open the oven door by pushing the push button on the bottom side of the control panel. Place a glass of water on the turntable. Then, close the door.
SETTING THE TIME SETTING POWER LEVELS Your microwave oven has an inbuilt clock. When power is supplied, “:0”, “88:88” or “12:00” is automatically displayed on the display. Please set the current time. You must set the clock: • When you first install your microwave oven • After a power failure Your microwave allows you to set up to two different stages of cooking, each with its own time length and power level. The Power Level button lets you control the heating intensity from Warm (1) to High (0). 1.
MULTI-STAGE COOKING USING THE MORE/LESS BUTTONS 1. Follow steps 1 and 2 in the “One-Stage Cooking” section on page 13 for further details. When entering more than one cooking stage, the Power Level button must be pressed before the second cooking stage can be entered. The More/Less buttons allow you to adjust pre-set cooking times. They only work in the Instant, Time Cook modes. Use the More/Less button only after you have already begun cooking with one of these procedures. 1.
USING THE INSTANT COOK FEATURES The Instant cook features enables you to cook. You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. You can select the food servings by pressing the Instant Cook buttons. First, place the food in the centre of the turntable and close the door. 2. Press the START button. Result: Cooking starts. When it has finished. 1) The oven beeps 4 times. 2) The end reminder signal will beep 1 time (once every minute). 3) The current time is displayed again.
USING THE AUTO DEFROST FEATURES The Auto Defrost features enables you to defrost meat, poultry, fish and bread/cake. The defrost time and power level are set automatically. You simply select the programme and the weight. The following table presents the various Auto Defrost programmes, quantities and appropriate instructions. Remove all kinds of package material before defrosting. Code/Food Use only dishes that are microwave-safe.
cookware guide SAFETY-LOCKING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Your microwave oven is fitted with a special Child Safety programme, which enables the oven to be “locked” so that children or anyone unfamiliar with it cannot operate it accidentally. 1. Press the hidden button (The Number “0” button + the Number “2” button) for 3 seconds. Result: • The oven is locked (no functionscan be selected). Cookware 2. To unlock the oven, repeat step 1 above. Result: The oven can be used normally.
cooking guide Cookware Microwavesafe MICROWAVES Comments Glassware • Oven-to-tableware ✓ • Fine glassware ✓ • Glass jars ✓ Can be used, unless decorated with a metal trim. Can be used to warm foods or liquids. Delicate glass may break or crack if heated suddenly. Must remove the lid. Suitable for warming only. Metal • Dishes • Freezer bag twist ties ✗ ✗ May cause arcing or fire. ✓ For short cooking times and warming. Also to absorb excess moisture. ✗ May cause arcing.
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 time. Roast Beef Boneless Up to 1.8 kg Pork boneless or bone-in Up to 1.
Guide for cooking eggs in your microwave TIPS AND TRICKS Never cook eggs in the shell, and never warm hard-cooked eggs in the shell; they can explode. Always pierce whole eggs to keep them from bursting. Cook eggs just until set; they become tough if overcooked. MELTING CRYSTALLIZED HONEY Put 20 g crystallized honey into a small deep glass dish. Heat for 20-30 seconds using 30 %, until honey is melted.
troubleshooting and error code If you have any of the problems listed below try the solutions given. This is normal. • Condensation inside the oven. • Air flow around the door and outer casing. • Light reflection around the door and outer casing. • Steam escaping from around the door or vents. Sparking and cracking occur inside the oven (arcing).
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