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Code No.: DE68-03251G

MICROWAVE OVEN

Owner’s Instructions and Cooking Guide

GE872 / GE872T

Quick Look-up Guide ............................................................................. 2

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

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

Accessories............................................................................................3

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

Safety Precautions ................................................................................. 4

Installing Your Microwave Oven ............................................................5

Setting the Time ..................................................................................... 6

What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem ............................... 6

Cooking / Reheating............................................................................... 7

Power Levels..........................................................................................7

Stopping the Cooking............................................................................. 8

Adjusting the Cooking Time ...................................................................8

Using the Steam Cleaning ..................................................................... 8

Using the Auto Reheat Feature .............................................................9

Auto Reheat Settings ............................................................................9

Using the Auto Power Defrost Feature ................................................10

Auto Power Defrost Settings................................................................ 10

Using the Cafeteria Feature.................................................................11

Cafeteria Settings.................................................................................11

Using the Manual Crusty Cook Function (GE872T) ............................ 12

Choosing the Heating Element Position .............................................. 13

Choosing the Accessories ................................................................... 13

Grilling .................................................................................................. 13

Combining Microwave and the Grill .....................................................14

Switching the Beeper Off .....................................................................14

Safety-Locking Your Microwave Oven................................................. 14

Cookware Guide ..................................................................................15

Cooking Guide .....................................................................................16

Cleaning Your Microwave Oven ..........................................................22

Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven......................................23

Technical Specifications....................................................................... 23

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nl_^YzwTWZY\XnluUGGwGXGGt SGhGYWSGYWW^GG`aW`Ght MICROWAVE OVEN Owner’s Instructions and Cooking Guide GE872 / GE872T Code No.: DE68-03251G Quick Look-up Guide ............................................................................. 2 Oven....................................................................................................... 2 Control Panel .........................................................................................3 Accessories...........................
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nl_^YzwTWZY\XnluUGGwGYGGt SGhGYWSGYWW^GG`aW`Ght 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. LIGHT VENTILATION HOLES button one or GRILL DOOR HANDLE WATER BOWL DISPLAY 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.
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nl_^YzwTWZY\XnluUGGwGZGGt SGhGYWSGYWW^GG`aW`Ght 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 7 4 8 3.
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nl_^YzwTWZY\XnluUGGwG[GGt SGhGYWSGYWW^GG`aW`Ght EN Using this Instruction Booklet Safety Precautions You have just purchased a SAMSUNG microwave oven. Your Owner’s Instructions contain much valuable information on cooking with your microwave oven: • Safety precautions • Suitable accessories and cookware • Useful cooking tips IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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nl_^YzwTWZY\XnluUGGwG\GGt SGhGYWSGYWW^GG`aW`Ght 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 immerse the power cable or plug in water and keep the power cable away from heated surfaces. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cable or plug. • Stand at arms length from the oven when opening the door.
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nl_^YzwTWZY\XnluUGGwG]GGt SGhGYWSGYWW^GG`aW`Ght Setting the Time EN What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem 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 If you have any of the problems listed below try the solutions given. This is normal.
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nl_^YzwTWZY\XnluUGGwG^GGt SGhGYWSGYWW^GG`aW`Ght Cooking / Reheating Power Levels The following procedure explains how to cook or reheat food. You can choose among the power levels below. ALWAYS check your cooking settings before leaving the oven unattended. Power Level Output First, place the food in the centre of the turntable. Then, close the door HIGH MEDIUM HIGH MEDIUM MEDIUM LOW DEFROST( ) LOW / KEEP WARM GRILL COMBI I( ) COMBI II( ) COMBI III( ) 1. Press the Result : button.
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nl_^YzwTWZY\XnluUGGwG_GGt SGhGYWSGYWW^GG`aW`Ght 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. Result : Cooking stops. To resume cooking, close the door and press again. 2. To stop completely; Press the button Result : The cooking stops.
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nl_^YzwTWZY\XnluUGGwG`GGt SGhGYWSGYWW^GG`aW`Ght 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. The following table presents the various Auto Reheat Programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations.
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nl_^YzwTWZY\XnluUGGwGXWGGt SGhGYWSGYWW^GG`aW`Ght 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. The following table presents the various Auto Power Defrost programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. You simply select the programme and the weight.
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nl_^YzwTWZY\XnluUGGwGXXGGt SGhGYWSGYWW^GG`aW`Ght Using the Cafeteria Feature Cafeteria Settings With the Cafeteria feature, the cooking time is set automatically. The following table presents Auto Programmes for reheating drinks and defrosting frozen cake. You can adjust the number of servings by turning the dial knob. It contains its quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. First, place the food in the centre of the turntable and close the door. 1.
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nl_^YzwTWZY\XnluUGGwGXYGGt SGhGYWSGYWW^GG`aW`Ght Using the Manual Crusty Cook Function (GE872T) 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). We recommend to preheat the crusty plate directly on the turntable.
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nl_^YzwTWZY\XnluUGGwGXZGGt SGhGYWSGYWW^GG`aW`Ght 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.
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nl_^YzwTWZY\XnluUGGwGX[GGt SGhGYWSGYWW^GG`aW`Ght EN Combining Microwave and the Grill Switching the Beeper Off You can also combine microwave cooking with the grill, to cook quickly and brown at the same time. You can switch the beeper off whenever you want. 1. Press the Result : ALWAYS use microwave-safe and oven-proof cookware. Glass or ceramic dishes are ideal as they allow the microwaves to penetrate the food evenly.
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nl_^YzwTWZY\XnluUGGwGX\GGt SGhGYWSGYWW^GG`aW`Ght 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. Paper • Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware. If the cookware is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry. • Plastic • Containers 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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nl_^YzwTWZY\XnluUGGwGX]GGt SGhGYWSGYWW^GG`aW`Ght Cooking Guide EN MICROWAVES Food 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. Mixed Vegetables (carrots/peas/ corn) 300g 600W 7½-8½ 2-3 Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.) cold water.
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nl_^YzwTWZY\XnluUGGwGX^GGt SGhGYWSGYWW^GG`aW`Ght 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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nl_^YzwTWZY\XnluUGGwGX_GGt SGhGYWSGYWW^GG`aW`Ght Cooking Guide(continued) EN 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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nl_^YzwTWZY\XnluUGGwGX`GGt SGhGYWSGYWW^GG`aW`Ght Cooking Guide(continued) MANUAL DEFROSTING EN All frozen food should be defrosted using defrosting power level (180 W). 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. Food Frozen poultry must be thoroughly thawed before cooking.
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nl_^YzwTWZY\XnluUGGwGYWGGt SGhGYWSGYWW^GG`aW`Ght Cooking Guide(continued) EN 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.
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nl_^YzwTWZY\XnluUGGwGYXGGt SGhGYWSGYWW^GG`aW`Ght 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 Toast Slices 4 pcs (each 25g) Grill only 4-5 Bread Rolls (already baked) 2-4 pieces Grill only 2-3 2-3 300 W 3½-4½ + Grill 6-7 -- Cut tomatoes into halves. Put some cheese on top.
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nl_^YzwTWZY\XnluUGGwGYYGGt SGhGYWSGYWW^GG`aW`Ght EN 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 850 W, until butter is melted.
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nl_^YzwTWZY\XnluUGGwGYZGGt SGhGYWSGYWW^GG`aW`Ght 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 EN specifications and these user instructions are thus subject to change without notice.
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