C105_GB.fm Page 1 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM MICROWAVE OVEN Owner’s Instructions and Cooking Guide C105 / C105B C105T / C105F C106 / C106B C106T / C106F Code No.: DE68-02483C “Quick” Look-up Guide ...........................................................................2 Oven .......................................................................................................2 Control Panel .........................................................................................3 Accessories .
C105_GB.fm Page 2 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM “Quick” Look-up Guide GB Oven I want to cook some food 1. Turn the Cooking Control knob to the Microwave( symbol. HEATING ELEMENT VENTILATION HOLES ) VENTILATION HOLES DOOR 2. Press the Select( level is displayed. ) button until the appropriate power 3. Select the cooking time by turning the dial knob as required. 4. Press Start( ) button. Cooking starts Result: ◆ When cooking has finished, the oven will beep and flash “0” four times.
C105_GB.fm Page 3 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM 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 1. Coupler, to be placed correctly over the motor shaft in the base of the oven. Purpose: The coupler rotates the turntable. 2 2. Roller ring, to be placed in the center of the oven. Purpose: The roller ring supports the turntable. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 10 21 3.
C105_GB.fm Page 4 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM GB Using this Instruction Booklet Safety Precautions Thank you for purchasing a SAMSUNG microwave oven.
C105_GB.fm Page 5 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM Safety Precautions (continued) 13. If the microwave oven is operating without any load, the power will cut off automatically for safety. After standing for over 30 min, you can operate the oven normally. • Do not worry is the oven continues to work after cooking has finished.
C105_GB.fm Page 6 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM GB Installing Your Microwave Oven Setting the Time This microwave oven can be placed almost anywhere (kitchen work surface or shelf, movable trolley, table). Your microwave oven has an inbuilt clock. The time can be displayed in either the 24-hour or 12-hour notation. You must set the clock: • When you first install your microwave oven • After a power failure 20cm above 85 cm of the floor 10cm behind 10cm on the side 1.
C105_GB.fm Page 7 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM How a Microwave Oven Works What to Do if You are in Doubt or You have a Problem Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves; the energy released enables food to be cooked or reheated without changing either the form or the colour. You can use your microwave oven to: • Defrost • Reheat • Cook Cooking Principle GB Becoming familiar with a new appliance always takes a little time.
C105_GB.fm Page 8 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM GB Cooking/Reheating Power Levels and Time Variations The following procedure explains how to cook or reheat food. 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. ☛ ALWAYS check your cooking settings before leaving the oven unattended. Open the door.
C105_GB.fm Page 9 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM Adjusting the Cooking Time Using the Auto Cook Feature Like traditional cooking, you may find that, depending on the food’s characteristics or your tastes, you have to adjust the cooking times slightly. You can: • Check how cooking is progressing at any time simply by opening the door • Increase or decrease the remaining cooking time The Auto Cook( ) feature has five pre-programmed cooking times.
C105_GB.fm Page 10 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM Using the Auto Cook Feature (continued) GB The following table presents the various Auto Cook Programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. Programmes no 1 and 2 are running with microwave energy only. Programmes no 5 are running with a combination of microwaves and convection. Programmes no 3 and 4 are running with a combination of microwaves and grill.
C105_GB.fm Page 11 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM Using the Auto Reheat Feature The Auto Reheat( ) feature has four pre-programmed cooking times. You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. You can adjust the size of the serving by turning the dial knob. ☛ The following table presents the various Auto Reheat Programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. Programmes no 1, and 2 are running with microwave energy only.
C105_GB.fm Page 12 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM Using the Auto Defrost Feature GB The Auto Defrost( ) feature enables you to defrost steaks/ chops/ minced meat/ chicken pieces, meat joint, chicken, fish, bread and 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, standing times and appropriate recommendations.
C105_GB.fm Page 13 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM Using the Junior Cook Feature The following table presents Auto Programmes for types of food and snacks which are favoured by children and for trendy finger food. It contains its quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. Programmes no 1, 2 and 3 are running with microwave energy only. The Junior( ) Cook feature has three pre-programmed cooking time, you do not need to set either the cooking time or power level.
C105_GB.fm Page 14 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM Using the Snack Cook Feature GB The following table presents Auto Programmes for types of food and snacks which are favoured by children and for trendy finger food. It contains its quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. Programmes no 3 are running with microwave energy only. Programme no 1 is running with a combi-nation of microwaves and grill. Programme no 2 is running with a combination of microwaves and convection.
C105_GB.fm Page 15 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM Using the Drink Feature Drink Settings With the Drink( ) feature, the cooking time is set automatically. You can adjust the number of servings by turning the dial knob. First, place the food in the centre of the turntable and close the door. The following table presents Auto Programmes for Reheat of drinks. Programme use the microwaves only mode. 1. Turn the Cooking Control knob to the Drink ( symbol.
C105_GB.fm Page 16 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM GB Using the Cake Feature Cake Settings With the Cake( ) feature, the cooking time is set automatically. You can adjust the number of servings by turning the dial knob. First, place the food in the centre of the turntable and close the door. The following table presents Auto Programmes for defrosting & warming frozen cake. Programme use a combination of microwaves and convection mode. 1. Turn the Cooking Control knob to the Cake ( symbol. ) 2.
C105_GB.fm Page 17 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM Using a Crusting Plate C105T / C105F / C106T / C106F only 8. Press the Start ( ) button. GB Result: Cooking starts. ◆ When cooking has finished, the oven will beep and flash “0” four times. The oven will then beep one time per minute. Normally when cooking food in just a microwave oven, or through the microwave mode in grill/convection ovens, foods that are made with pastries normally become soggy.
C105_GB.fm Page 18 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM Multistage Cooking GB 8. Set the cooking time by turning the dial knob (30 minutes in the example). Your microwave oven can be programmed to cook food in up to four stages (the Convection , Microwave+Convection and Preheat mode can not be used in Multistage cooking). Example: You wish to defrost food and cook it without having to reset the oven after each stage. You can thus defrost and cook a 1.
C105_GB.fm Page 19 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM Setting a Standing Time Preheating the Oven The Hold Time can be used to set a standing time automatically (without microwave cooking). For convection cooking, it is recommended that you preheat the oven GB to the appropriate temperature before placing the food in the oven. When the oven reaches the requested temperature, it is maintained for approximately 10 minutes; it is then switched off automatically.
C105_GB.fm Page 20 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM GB 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 250°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.
C105_GB.fm Page 21 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM Choosing the Heating Element Position Spit-Roasting The heating element is used when grilling. There is only one position listed. We need to tell consumers when it should be placed in the vertlcal position. The heating element is used when cooking food by convection, grilling or spit roasting.
C105_GB.fm Page 22 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM GB Using The Vertical Multi-Spit Combining Microwaves and the Grill C105B / C105F / C106B / C106F only You can also combine microwave cooking with the grill, to cook quickly and brown at the same time. MULTI-SPIT FOR KEBAB Using the multi-spit with 6 kebab skewers you can easily barbecue meat, poultry, fish, vegetables (like onions, peppers or courgettes) and fruit which have been cut into pieces.
C105_GB.fm Page 23 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM Combining Microwaves and Convection 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. Close the door.
C105_GB.fm Page 24 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM GB Safety-locking Your Microwave Oven Using the Memory Cook Feature 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. The oven can be locked at any time.
C105_GB.fm Page 25 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM Cookware Guide 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.
C105_GB.fm Page 26 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM Cooking Guide MICROWAVES GB 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. COOKING Cookware for microwave cooking: Cookware must allow microwave energy to pass through it for maximum efficiency.
C105_GB.fm Page 27 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM Cooking Guide (continued) Cooking Guide for fresh vegetables REHEATING Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30-45 ml cold water (2-3 tbsp.) for every 250 g unless another water quantity is recommended – see table. Cook covered for the minimum time – see table. Continue cooking to get the result you prefer. Stir once during and once after cooking. Add salt, herbs or butter after cooking. Cover during a standing time of 3 minutes.
C105_GB.fm Page 28 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM Cooking Guide (continued) GB REHEATING BABY FOOD Reheating Liquids and Food BABY FOOD: Empty into a deep ceramic plate. Cover with plastic lid. Stir well after reheating! Let stand for 2-3 minutes before serving. Stir again and check the temperature. Recommended serving temperature: between 30-40°C. BABY MILK: Pour milk into a sterilised glass bottle. Reheat uncovered. Never heat a baby’s bottle with teat on, as the bottle may explode if overheated.
C105_GB.fm Page 29 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM Cooking Guide (continued) DEFROSTING GB 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. All frozen food should be defrosted using defrosting power level (180 W). Frozen poultry must be thoroughly thawed before cooking.
C105_GB.fm Page 30 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM Cooking Guide (continued) GB GRILL Grill guide for frozen food The grill-heating element is located underneath the ceiling of the cavity. It operates 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. Preheat the grill with the grill function for 3 minutes, unless indicated differently.
C105_GB.fm Page 31 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM Cooking Guide (continued) Grill Guide for fresh food Fresh Food Portion Power 1. Side 2. Side Instructions Time Time (min.) (min.) Chicken Pieces 500 g (2pcs) 900 g (3-4pcs) 300W+ Grill 10-11 400 g (4pcs) Preheat the grill with the grill-function for 3 minutes. Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for grilling. Fresh Food Portion Power 1. Side 2. Side Instructions Time Time (min.) (min.
C105_GB.fm Page 32 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM Cooking Guide (continued) GB CONVECTION Convection Guide for fresh food like Pie/Quiche, Pizza and Meat Cooking with convection is the traditional and well known method of cooking food in a traditional oven with hot air. The heating element and the fan are situated on the back-wall, so that the hot air is circulating. Preheat the convection with the preheating function to the desired temperature.
C105_GB.fm Page 33 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM Cooking Guide (continued) Convection Guide for fresh food like Bread Rolls, Bread and Cake Preheat the convection with the preheating function to the desired temperature, unless we recommend not to preheat the oven- see table. Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for convection cooking. Food Portion Power 4-6 pc (each ca. 50 g) 2-3 Only convection 180°C Put bread rolls in a circle on the low rack.
C105_GB.fm Page 34 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM Cooking Guide (continued) GB Convection guide for frozen food like Bread Rolls, Bread, Cake and Pastry Convection guide for frozen Pizza, Pasta, Chips and Nuggets Preheat the convection with the preheating function until the desired temperature is reached, unless we recommend not to preheat the oven- see table. Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for baking.
C105_GB.fm Page 35 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM Cooking Guide (continued) Cleaning Your Microwave Oven SPECIAL HINTS 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 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.
C105_GB.fm Page 36 Monday, November 4, 2002 10:46 AM GB Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven Technical Specifications A few simple precautions should be taken when storing or having your microwave oven serviced. The oven must not be used if the door or door seals are damaged: • Broken hinge • Deteriorated seals • Distorted or bent oven casing Only a qualified microwave service technician should perform repairs. SAMSUNG strives to improve its products at all times.
