User manual SAMSUNG ME83M

[. . . ] mE83M imagine the possibilities Microwave Oven Owner’s Instructions & Cooking Guide Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. Please register your product at www. samsung. com/register This manual is made with 100 % recycled paper. ME83M_XSA_DE68-04112B_EN. indd 1 8/6/2012 11:41:36 AM Contents Oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . Using this instruction booklet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Legend for symbols and icons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . [. . . ] Check that the turntable rotates freely. 20 cm above 10 cm behind Setting the time Your microwave oven has an inbuilt clock. When power is supplied, “12:00” is automatically displayed on the display. The time can be displayed in either the 12-hour or 24-hour notation. You must set the clock: • When you first install your microwave oven • After a power failure Do not forget to reset the clock when you switch to and from summer and winter time. 24-hour notation 12-hour notation Press the Clock button once or twice 2. Set the hour with the h button and the minutes with the min button. ENGLISH 85 cm of the floor 10 cm on the side 3. This microwave oven has to be positioned so that plug is accessible. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent. For your personal safety, plug the cable into a 3-pin, 240 Volt, 50 Hz, AC earthed socket. If the power cable of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cable. Do not install the microwave oven in hot or damp surroundings like next to a traditional oven or radiator. The power supply specifications of the oven must be respected and any extension cable used must be of the same standard as the power cable supplied with the oven. Wipe the interior and the door seal with a damp cloth before using your microwave oven for the first time. 3. When the right time is displayed, press the Clock button again to start the clock. Result : The time is displayed whenever you are not using the microwave oven. 8 ME83M_XSA_DE68-04112B_EN. indd 8 8/6/2012 11:41:47 AM How a microwave oven works 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 • Instant Reheat/Cook • Cook Cooking Principle. 1. The microwaves generated by the magnetron are distributed uniformly as the food rotates on the turntable. 2. The microwaves are absorbed by the food up to a depth of about 1 inch (2. 5 cm). Cooking then continues as the heat is dissipated within the food. 3. Cooking times vary according to the recipient used and the properties of the food: • Quantity and density • Water content • Initial temperature (refrigerated or not) As the centre of the food is cooked by heat dissipation, cooking continues even when you have taken the food out of the oven. Standing times specified in recipes and in this booklet must therefore be respected to ensure: • Even cooking of the food right to the centre • The same temperature throughout the food Checking that your oven is operating correctly The following simple procedure enables you to check that your oven is working correctly at all times. Open the oven door by pushing the large button in the bottom right-hand corner of the control panel. First, place a bowl of water on the turntable. 1. Press the Power Level button and set the time to 4-5 minutes by pressing the 1min button the appropriate number of times. Result : The oven heats the water for 4 to 5 minutes. [. . . ] Arcing can occur if the foil is too close to the oven wall or if too much foil is used. Do not preheat for more than eight minutes. Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable, unless decorated with a metal trim. Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes. 4. Set the cooking time by pressing the 10 min, 1 min and 10 s buttons the appropiate number of times (4 minutes in the example). [. . . ]