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Code No.: DE68-02329P

MICROWAVE OVEN

Owner’s Instructions and Cooking Guide

C108STC / C108STBC

C108STTC / C108STFC

C109STC / C109STBC

C109STTC / C109STFC

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

Oven.......................................................................................................3

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

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

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

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

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

Selecting the Display Language.............................................................7

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

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

Checking that Your Oven is Operating Correctly ...................................8

What to Do if You are in Doubt or You have a Problem ........................9

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

Power Levels and Time Variations.......................................................10

Stopping the Cooking...........................................................................10

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

Using the Auto Cook Feature...............................................................11

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

Using the Auto Defrost Feature............................................................13

Using the Junior/Snack Cook Feature .................................................14

Using the Cafeteria Feature .................................................................16

Cafeteria Settings.................................................................................16

Using a Crusting Plate..........................................................................17

Multistage Cooking...............................................................................18

Setting a Standing Time.......................................................................19

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

Preheating the Oven ............................................................................19

Cooking by Convection ........................................................................20

Grilling ..................................................................................................20

Choosing the Heating Element Position...............................................21

Spit-Roasting........................................................................................21

Using The Vertical Multi-Spit................................................................22

Combining Microwaves and the Grill....................................................22

Combining Microwaves and Convection..............................................23

Safety-locking Your Microwave Oven ..................................................24

Scroll Speed .........................................................................................24

Switching the Beeper Off......................................................................24

Manual Stop Turntable Function..........................................................24

Cookware Guide...................................................................................25

Cooking Guide......................................................................................26

Cleaning Your Microwave Oven...........................................................34

Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven......................................35

Technical Specifications.......................................................................35

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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwGXGGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt MICROWAVE OVEN Owner’s Instructions and Cooking Guide C108STC / C108STBC C108STTC / C108STFC C109STC / C109STBC C109STTC / C109STFC Code No.: DE68-02329P “Quick” Look-up Guide ...........................................................................2 Oven .......................................................................................................3 Control Panel .........................................................................
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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwGYGGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt “Quick” Look-up Guide I want to cook some food GB I want to add an extra 30 seconds 1. Turn the Cooking Control knob to the Microwave( symbol. 2. Press the Select( level is displayed. Leave the food in the oven. Press +30s( ) button one or more times for each extra 30 seconds that you wish to add. ) ) button until the appropriate power ✉ 3. Select the cooking time by turning the dial knob as required. 4. Press Start( ) button.
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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwGZGGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt Oven Control Panel GB HEATING ELEMENT VENTILATION HOLES 1 VENTILATION HOLES DOOR 2 3 4 5 12 13 14 6 15 16 7 8 DOOR HANDLE TURNTABLE ROLLER RING COUPLER DOOR LATCHES 17 18 CONTROL PANEL 9 SAFETY INTERLOCK HOLES 19 10 11 20 21 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwG[GGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt GB Accessories Using this Instruction Booklet Depending on the model that you have purchased, you are supplied with several accessories that can be used in a variety of ways. Thank you for purchasing a SAMSUNG microwave oven. Your Owner’s Instructions contains much valuable information on cooking with your new microwave oven: • Safety precautions • Accessories and cookware • Useful cooking tips 1.
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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwG\GGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt Safety Precautions 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`z{jT\niUGGwG]GGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt Safety Precautions (continued) GB Installing Your Microwave Oven 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.
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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwG^GGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt Selecting the Display Language Setting the Time The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there has been an interruption in power, the display shows “SELECT YOUR LANGUAGE”. At this point, you can select a language for the display. You can choose from English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Russian. Your microwave oven has an inbuilt clock. The time can be displayed in either the 24-hour or 12-hour notation.
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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwG_GGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt GB How a Microwave Oven Works Checking that Your Oven is Operating Correctly Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves; the energy released enables food to be cooked or reheated without changing either the form or the colour. The following simple procedure enables you to check that your oven is working correctly at all times.
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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwG`GGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt 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. ☛ GB ALWAYS check your cooking settings before leaving the oven unattended. Open the door.
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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwGXWGGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt GB 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. You can stop cooking at any time so that you can: • Check the food • Turn the food over or stir it • Leave it to stand Power Level Percentage Output To stop the cooking...
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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwGXXGGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt Using the Auto Cook Feature The following table presents the various Auto Cook Programmes, GB 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. The Auto Cook( ) feature has four pre-programmed cooking times. You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level.
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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwGXYGGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt Using the Auto Cook Feature (continued) GB 4 5 Chicken Pieces 400-500 g (2pcs) 600-700 g (3pcs) 800-900 g (3-4pcs) 3min. Roast Beef/ 900-1000 g 10-15 Roast Lamb 1200-1300 g min. Using the Auto Reheat Feature Brush the chicken pieces with oil and spice them with pepper, salt and paprika. Put them in a circle on the high rack with the skin-side down. Turn over, as soon as the beep sounds.
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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwGXZGGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt Using the Auto Reheat Feature (continued) Using the Auto Defrost Feature 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. Programmes no 3 and 4 are running with a combination of microwaves and convection.
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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwGX[GGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt GB Using the Auto Defrost Feature (continued) Using the Junior/Snack Cook Feature The following table presents the various Auto Defrost programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. Remove all kind of package material before defrosting. Place meat, poultry and fish on a ceramic plate. The Junior/Snack( ) Cook feature has six pre-programmed cooking time, you do not need to set either the cooking time or power level.
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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwGX\GGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt Using the Junior/Snack Cook Feature (continued) 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. 5 Popcorn 100 g - Use special popcorn product for preparing in microwave oven. Follow the instructions of food manufacturer and put the bag in the centre of turntable.
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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwGX]GGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt GB Using the Cafeteria Feature Cafeteria Settings With the Cafeteria( The following table presents Auto Programmes for Reheat of drinks and defrosting & warming frozen cake. ) feature, the cooking time is set automatically. You can adjust the number of servings by turning the dial knob. Programme no 1 use the microwave only mode. Programme no 2 uses a combination of microwaves and convection mode.
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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwGX^GGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt Using a Crusting Plate C108STTC / C108STFC / C109STTC / C109STFC only How to clean the crusting plate The best way to clean the crusting plate is to wash it with hot water and detergent and then rinse if off with clean water. Do not use a scrubbing brush or a hard sponge otherwise the top layer will be damaged.
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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwGX_GGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt 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.
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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwGX`GGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt 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 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. 1. Press the Hold/Delay ( ) button.
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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwGYWGGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt 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.
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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwGYXGGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt 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. C108STBC / C108STFC / C109STBC / C109STFC only The heating element is used when cooking food by convection, grilling or spit roasting.
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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwGYYGGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt GB Using The Vertical Multi-Spit Combining Microwaves and the Grill C108STBC / C108STFC / C109STBC / C109STFC 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.
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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwGYZGGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt Combining Microwaves and Convection Combination cooking uses both microwave energy and convection heating. No preheating is required as the microwave energy is immediately available. 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.
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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwGY[GGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt GB Safety-locking Your Microwave Oven Switching the Beeper Off 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. You can switch the beeper off whenever you want. 1. Press the Turntable Stop ( ) and More/Less ( ) buttons at the same time (about one second).
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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwGY\GGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt 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. Metal • • Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware. If the cookware is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry.
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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwGY]GGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt 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.
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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwGY^GGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt 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.
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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwGY_GGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt 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.
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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwGY`GGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt 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.
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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwGZWGGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt Cooking Guide (continued) GB GRILL MICROWAVE + GRILL 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. This cooking mode combines the radiant heat that is coming from the grill with the speed of microwave cooking.
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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwGZXGGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt Cooking Guide (continued) Grill Guide for fresh food Fresh Food Portion Preheat the grill with the grill-function for 4 minutes. Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for grilling. Fresh Food Portion Lamb Chops 400 g (medium) (4 pcs) Power 1. Side 2. Side Instructions Time Time (min.) (min.
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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwGZYGGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt Cooking Guide (continued) GB CONVECTION Fresh Food Portion Power 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 circulated.
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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwGZZGGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt Cooking Guide (continued) Convection guide for frozen food Frozen Food Preheat the convection with the preheating function until the desired temperature is reached. Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for baking. (-18°C) Frozen Food Portion (-18°C) Power Time (min) Instructions 4 pcs Bread Rolls (each ca. 50 g) (ready baked) 7½-8½ MwConvectionCycle 180°C Arrange rolls in a circle on the low rack.
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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwGZ[GGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt GB 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.
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jXW`z{jT\niUGGwGZ\GGt SGvGX_SGYWW[GGYaY`Gwt Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven Technical Specifications A few simple precautions should be taken when storing or having your microwave oven serviced. SAMSUNG strives to improve its products at all times. Both the design GB specifications and these user instructions are thus subject to change without notice.
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