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nlY_WohjTWZZ^^mTWYluUGGwGXGG{ SGqGYYSGYWXWGG[aZWGwt MICROWAVE OVEN Owner’s Instructions and Cooking Guide GE280 Quick Look-up Guide ............................................................................2 Oven ......................................................................................................2 Control Panel ........................................................................................3 Accessories ............................................................
nlY_WohjTWZZ^^mTWYluUGGwGYGG{ SGqGYYSGYWXWGG[aZWGwt Quick Look-up Guide EN Oven If you want to cook some food 1. Place the food in the oven. Select the power level by pressing the more times. VENTILATION HOLES button one or GRILL DOOR HANDLE DISPLAY LIGHT WATER BOWL HOLDER 2. Select the cooking time by turning the dial knob as required. 3. Press the Result : button. Cooking starts. The oven beeps four times when cooking is over. If you want to auto power defrost some food 1.
nlY_WohjTWZZ^^mTWYluUGGwGZGG{ SGqGYYSGYWXWGG[aZWGwt 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, already placed over the motor shaft in the base of the oven. Purpose : The coupler rotates the turntable. 1 2. Roller ring, to be placed in the centre of the oven. Purpose : The roller ring supports the turntable. 2 3.
nlY_WohjTWZZ^^mTWYluUGGwG[GG{ SGqGYYSGYWXWGG[aZWGwt EN Using this Instruction Booklet Safety Precautions You have just purchased a SAMSUNG microwave oven.
nlY_WohjTWZZ^^mTWYluUGGwG\GG{ SGqGYYSGYWXWGG[aZWGwt Safety Precautions (continued) Installing Your Microwave Oven Place the oven on a flat level surface 85cm above the floor. The EN surface should be strong enough to safety bear the weight of the 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.
nlY_WohjTWZZ^^mTWYluUGGwG]GG{ SGqGYYSGYWXWGG[aZWGwt Setting the Time EN What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem 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. The time can be displayed in either the 24hour or 12-hour notation.
nlY_WohjTWZZ^^mTWYluUGGwG^GG{ SGqGYYSGYWXWGG[aZWGwt Cooking / Reheating Power Levels The following procedure explains how to cook or reheat food. ALWAYS check your cooking settings before leaving the oven unattended. First, place the food in the centre of the turntable. Then, close the door You can choose among the power levels below. Power Level button.
nlY_WohjTWZZ^^mTWYluUGGwG_GG{ SGqGYYSGYWXWGG[aZWGwt EN Stopping the Cooking Using the Steam Cleaning You can stop cooking at any time to check the food. The steam provided by steam clean system will soak the cavity surface. After using steam clean function, you can easily clean the cavity of oven. 1. To stop temporarily; Open the door. Cooking stops. To resume cooking, close the Result : door and press again. 2. To stop completely; Press the button The cooking stops.
nlY_WohjTWZZ^^mTWYluUGGwG`GG{ SGqGYYSGYWXWGG[aZWGwt Using the Auto Reheat Feature Auto Reheat Settings The Auto Reheat feature has four pre-programmed cooking time. You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. 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.
nlY_WohjTWZZ^^mTWYluUGGwGXWGG{ SGqGYYSGYWXWGG[aZWGwt EN Using the Auto Power Defrost Feature Auto Power Defrost Settings The Auto power Defrost feature 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 Power Defrost programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations.
nlY_WohjTWZZ^^mTWYluUGGwGXXGG{ SGqGYYSGYWXWGG[aZWGwt Using the Auto Crusty Cook Function With the Auto Crusty Cook feature, the cooking time is set automatically. You can adjust the number of servings by turning the dial knob. First, place the crusty plate in the centre of the turntable and close the door. The following table presents the various Auto Programmes of the EN Crisp function, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations.
nlY_WohjTWZZ^^mTWYluUGGwGXYGG{ SGqGYYSGYWXWGG[aZWGwt Using the Manual Crusty Cook Function EN This crusty plate allows you to brown food not only on the top with the grill, but also the bottom of the food turns crispy and brown due to the high temperature of the crusty plate. Several items which you can prepare on the crusty plate can be found in the chart (see next page). The crusty plate can also be used for bacon, eggs, sausages, etc.
nlY_WohjTWZZ^^mTWYluUGGwGXZGG{ SGqGYYSGYWXWGG[aZWGwt Choosing the Heating Element Position Grilling 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. • Horizontal position for grilling or combined microwave + grill cooking The grill enables you to heat and brown food quickly, without using microwaves. To this aim, a grill rack is supplied with your microwave oven. 1.
nlY_WohjTWZZ^^mTWYluUGGwGX[GG{ SGqGYYSGYWXWGG[aZWGwt EN Combining Microwave and the Grill Manual Stop Turntable Function You can also combine microwave cooking with the grill, to cook quickly and brown at the same time. The turntable on/off( ) button enables you to use large dishes which fill the whole oven by stopping the turntable from rotating. ALWAYS use microwave-safe and oven-proof cookware.
nlY_WohjTWZZ^^mTWYluUGGwGX\GG{ SGqGYYSGYWXWGG[aZWGwt Switching the Beeper Off Safety-Locking Your Microwave Oven You can switch the beeper off whenever you want. Your microwave oven is fitted with a special Child Safety programme, EN 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. 1. Press the Result : and buttons at the same time. The following indication is displayed. 1.
nlY_WohjTWZZ^^mTWYluUGGwGX]GG{ SGqGYYSGYWXWGG[aZWGwt 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.
nlY_WohjTWZZ^^mTWYluUGGwGX^GG{ SGqGYYSGYWXWGG[aZWGwt 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.
nlY_WohjTWZZ^^mTWYluUGGwGX_GG{ SGqGYYSGYWXWGG[aZWGwt Cooking Guide(continued) EN 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.
nlY_WohjTWZZ^^mTWYluUGGwGX`GG{ SGqGYYSGYWXWGG[aZWGwt Cooking Guide(continued) 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.
nlY_WohjTWZZ^^mTWYluUGGwGYWGG{ SGqGYYSGYWXWGG[aZWGwt Cooking Guide(continued) EN Reheating Baby Food and Milk All frozen food should be defrosted using defrosting power level (180 W). Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for reheating. Food Baby food (vegetables + meat) Portion Power Time (min.) 190g Baby porridge (grain + milk + fruit) 190g Baby milk 100ml 200ml 600W 30sec. 600W 20sec. 300W 30-40 sec. 1 min. to 1 min. 10sec. Standing Time (min.
nlY_WohjTWZZ^^mTWYluUGGwGYXGG{ SGqGYYSGYWXWGG[aZWGwt Cooking Guide(continued) 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.
nlY_WohjTWZZ^^mTWYluUGGwGYYGG{ SGqGYYSGYWXWGG[aZWGwt Cooking Guide(continued) EN Grill Guide for fresh food Grill Guide for fresh food 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 Toast Slices Portion Power 1. Side Time (min) 2. Side Instructions Time (min.
nlY_WohjTWZZ^^mTWYluUGGwGYZGG{ SGqGYYSGYWXWGG[aZWGwt 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.
nlY_WohjTWZZ^^mTWYluUGGwGY[GG{ SGqGYYSGYWXWGG[aZWGwt EN 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 repair SAMSUNG strives to improve its products at all times.