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MICROWAVE OVEN

Owner’s Instructions and Cooking Guide

C106

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

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

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

Accessories ............................................................................................4

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

Safety Precautions .................................................................................5

Installing Your Microwave Oven.............................................................6

Setting the Time .....................................................................................7

Checking that Your Oven is Operating Correctly ...................................7

Setting a Standing Time.........................................................................7

How a Microwave Oven Works ..............................................................8

What to Do if You are in Doubt or You have a Problem ........................8

Cooking/Reheating.................................................................................9

Power Levels and Time Variations.........................................................9

Stopping the Cooking.............................................................................9

Adjusting the Cooking Time .................................................................10

Selection and Change of Weight Unit ..................................................10

Using the Auto Cook Feature...............................................................10

Using the Auto Reheat Feature............................................................12

Using the Power Defrost Feature.........................................................13

Using the Snack Feature......................................................................14

Multistage Cooking...............................................................................15

Fast Preheating the Oven ....................................................................15

Cooking by Convection ........................................................................16

Grilling ..................................................................................................16

Choosing the Heating Element Position ..............................................17

Choosing the Accessories....................................................................17

Combining Microwaves and the Grill....................................................17

Combining Microwaves and Convection..............................................18

Using the Deodorize Feature ...............................................................18

Safety-locking Your Microwave Oven ..................................................18

Switching the Beeper Off .....................................................................19

Using the Memory Cook Feature .........................................................19

Cookware Guide...................................................................................20

Cooking Guide......................................................................................21

Cleaning Your Microwave Oven...........................................................30

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

Technical Specifications.......................................................................31

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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwGXGG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[YGht MICROWAVE OVEN Owner’s Instructions and Cooking Guide C106 “Quick” Look-up Guide ...........................................................................2 Oven.......................................................................................................2 Control Panel..........................................................................................3 Accessories ........................................................
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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwGYGG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[YGht “Quick” Look-up Guide GB Oven I want to cook some food 1. Place the food in the oven. Press the Microwave( ) button. HEATING ELEMENT VENTILATION HOLES 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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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwGZGG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1. DISPLAY 2. AUTO FAST PREHEAT SELECTION BUTTON 3. CONVECTION BUTTON 4. MICROWAVE+CONVECTION BUTTON 5. MICROWAVE BUTTON 6.
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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwG[GG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[YGht GB Using this Instruction Booklet Safety Precautions Thank you for purchasing a SAMSUNG microwave oven. Your Owner’s Instructions contains much valuable information on cooking with your new microwave oven: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Before cooking food or liquids in your microwave oven, please check that the following safety precautions are taken.
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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwG\GG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[YGht Safety Precautions (continued) 8. Take particular care when heating liquids and baby foods. • ALWAYS allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been switched off to allow the temperature to equalize. • Stir during heating if necessary and ALWAYS stir after heating. • To prevent eruptive boiling and possible scalding, you should stir before, during, and after heating.
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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwG]GG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[YGht 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 12-hour or 24-hour notation. You must set the clock: 20cm above 85 cm of the floor 10cm behind 10cm on the side • • 1.
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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwG^GG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[YGht Checking that Your Oven is Operating Correctly Setting a Standing Time The following simple procedure enables you to check that your oven is working correctly at all times. If you are in doubt, refer to the section entitled “What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem” on the page. The Hold Time can be used to set a standing time automatically (without microwave cooking). ✉ 1. Press the Hold Timer button.
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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwG_GG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[YGht How a Microwave Oven Works GB 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: • • • Becoming familiar with a new appliance always takes a little time. If you have any of the problems listed below, try the solutions given.
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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwG`GG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[YGht 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.
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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwGXWGG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[YGht GB Adjusting the Cooking Time Using the Auto Cook Feature You can increase the cooking time by pressing +30s button once for each 30seconds to be added. The five Auto Cook( ) featureS include/provide 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 pressing the ( ) and ( ) buttons.
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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwGXXGG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[YGht Using the Auto Cook Feature(continued) 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.
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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwGXYGG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[YGht Using the Auto Reheat Feature GB 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 can adjust the size of the serving by pressing the ( ) and ( ) buttons. ☛ The following table presents the various Auto Reheat Programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations.
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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwGXZGG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[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 GB all kind of package material before defrosting.
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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwGX[GG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[YGht Using the Snack Feature GB With the Snack feature, the cooking time is set automatically. You can adjust the number of servings by pressing the( ) and ( ) button. First, place the food in the centre of the turntable on rack and close the door. The following table presents Auto Programmes for types of food and snacks which are favoured by children and for trendy finger food.
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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwGX\GG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[YGht Multistage Cooking 8. Pressing the10min, 1min, and 10s buttons appropriate number of times (15 minutes in the example). Your microwave oven can be programmed to cook food in up to four 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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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwGX]GG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[YGht GB Fast Preheating the Oven Cooking by Convection For convection cooking, it is recommended that you preheat the oven 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. Check that the heating element is in the correct position for the type of cooking that you require.
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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwGX^GG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[YGht Grilling Choosing the Heating Element Position The grill enables you to heat and brown food quickly, without using microwaves. 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. • • Always use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven, as they will be very hot.
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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwGX_GG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[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 cantainers are not usually suitable for convection cooking; don’t use plastic containers, dishes, paper cups, towels, etc.
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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwGX`GG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[YGht 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: • • • ☛ 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. The heating element must be in the horizontal position. 1.
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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwGYWGG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[YGht GB Using the Deodorize Feature Safety-locking Your Microwave Oven Use this feature after cooking odorous food or when there is a lot of smoke in the oven interior. First clean the oven interior. 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.
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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwGYXGG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[YGht Switching the Beeper Off Using the Memory Cook Feature You can switch the beeper off whenever you want. If you often cook or reheat the same types of dishes, you can store the cooking times and power levels in the oven’s memory, so that you do not have to reset them each other. 1. Press the Fast Preheat and Microwave Grill( ) buttons at the same time (about one second).
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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwGYYGG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[YGht Cookware Guide GB 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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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwGYZGG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[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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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwGY[GG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[YGht Cooking Guide (continued) GB 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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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwGY\GG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[YGht Cooking Guide (continued) REHEATING REHEATING BABY FOOD 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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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwGY]GG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[YGht Cooking Guide (continued) GB 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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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwGY^GG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[YGht Cooking Guide (continued) DEFROSTING 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.
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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwGY_GG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[YGht 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. Cookware for grilling: Should be flameproof and may include metal.
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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwGY`GG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[YGht Cooking Guide (continued) Grill Guide for fresh food Fresh Food Portion Power 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 Toast Slices 4 pc Grill only 3½-4½ (each 25g) Grilled Tomatoes 200 g (2pc) 300W+ 400 g (4pc) Grill 3-4 Put toast slices side by side on the rack. 4-5 5½-6½ - Cut tomatoes into halves.
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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwGZWGG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[YGht 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.
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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwGZXGG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[YGht Cooking Guide (continued) Convection Guide for fresh food like Bread Rolls, Bread and Cake Food 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 BREAD ROLLS Bread Rolls (ready 4-6 pc (each baked) ca.
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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwGZYGG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[YGht 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.
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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwGZZGG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[YGht 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: 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. • • • MELTING CHOCOLATE Put 100 g chocolate into a small deep glass dish.
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jXW]T\nluTWZW^WhniUGGwGZ[GG~ SGq GY]SGYWW\GG_a[YGht 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: SAMSUNG strives to improve its products at all times. Both the design specifications and these user instructions are thus subject to change without notice.
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