User manual SAMSUNG SMH7178STF

[. . . ] : DE68-00356T Safety When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: (A) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. (B) Do not place any object between the front face of the oven and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. (C) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. [. . . ] Paper towels and napkins - Use for short-term heating and covering; they absorb excess moisture and prevent spattering. Do not use recycled paper towels, which may contain metal and can catch fire. Paper plates and cups - Use for short-term heating at low temperatures. Do not use recycled paper, which may contain metal and can catch fire. Thermometers - Use only those labeled "Microwave-Safe" and follow all directions. Conventional thermometers may be used once the food has been removed from the oven. Aluminum foil - Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking of exposed areas. Using too much foil can damage your oven, so be careful. Ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware - Use these if they are labeled "Microwave-Safe". If they are not labeled, test them to make sure they can be used safely. Plastic - Use only if labeled "Microwave-Safe". Straw, wicker, and wood - Use only for short-term heating, as they can be flammable. Glass jars and bottles - Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave, and can shatter. Paper bags -These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn bags that are designed for microwave use. · · · Styrofoam plates and cups - These can melt and leave an unhealthy residue on food. Plastic storage and food containers - Containers such as margarine tubs can melt in the microwave. Metal utensils - These can damage your oven. Remove all metal before cooking. Testing Utensils If you are not sure whether a dish is microwave-safe or not, you can perform this test: 1 · · Fill 1 cup of glass measuring cup with water and put it inside your oven, next to the dish you want to test. Limited Use · · Touch the One Minute + pad once to heat them for one minute at High power. The water should be warm and the dish you are testing should be cool. If the dish is warm, then it is absorbing microwave energy and is not acceptable for use in the microwave. 2 · · Not Recommended · · 17 Cooking Instructions Cooking Techniques Stirring Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly. Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats more quickly, so stir from the outside to the center. The oven will turn off when you open the door to stir your food. Adding Moisture Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. [. . . ] The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG's authorized service center. SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG. Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. [. . . ]