Samsung DE68-03267F-01 manual

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    imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing a Samsung pr oduct. T o receive a more complete service, please register your product at www .samsung.com/global/register Microwave Oven user manual SMH5165 SMH5165STG_XAC-GB-01.indd 1 2009-08-27  10:01:18[...]

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    2 _ features features   With the STSS exterior , it provides luxurious look in your kitchen and the design matches great with other kitchen appliances, so that it pr ovides harmonious kitchen interior and finally completes total kitchen solution.   ?[...]

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    Safety information _ 3 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS safety information PRECAUTIONS T O A VOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE T O EXCESSIVE MICROW A VE ENERGY A. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposur e to micr owave energy . It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. B.[...]

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    4 _ Safety information SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS safety information Congratulations on your new Samsung microwave oven. This manual contains important information on the installation, use and care of your appliance. Please take time to read this manual to take full advantage of your microwave oven’ s many benefits and features. WHA T Y OU NEED T [...]

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    Safety information _ 5 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:   T o reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal injury or exposur e to excessive microwave energy: 1. Read all safety instructions[...]

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    6 _ Safety information SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 20. Clean V entilating Hoods Frequently - Gr ease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood of filter . 21. When flaming foods under the hood, tur n the fan on. 22. Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter . Corrosive cleaning agent, such as lye-based oven cleaner , may damage the filter . ?[...]

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    Safety information _ 7 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS     The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualified technician or service company . - Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fir e, an explosion, problems with t[...]

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    8 _ Safety information SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - Unplug the power plug by holding the plug. - Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fir e. When the power plug or power cord is damaged, contact your near est service center .    This appliance shoul[...]

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    Safety information _ 9 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS If any foreign substance such as water has enter ed the appliance, unplug the power plug and contact your nearest service center . - Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fir e. Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. - This may result in electric shock. Do not turn the appliance off b[...]

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    10 _ Safety information Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry , oven cover , lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance. - Items, such as a cloth, may be caught in the door . - This may result in electric shock, fir e, problems with the pr oduct, or injury . Do not[...]

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    Contents _ 11 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS 26 26 Cooking utensils 27 T esting utensils 27 General microwave tips 28 Cooking techniques 29 Cooking Guide MAINTENANCE 30 30 T roubleshooting 31 Care and Cleaning 32 Cooktop/night light replacement 32 Oven light replacement 33 Cleaning the grease lter 34 Charcoal lter r eplacement 34 Specications WARRAN[...]

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    12 _ your new microwave oven your new microwave oven   Unpack your microwave oven and check to make sur e that you have all the parts shown here. If any part is missing or broken, call your dealer . Microwave oven Glass T ray Roller Guide Ring Charcoal filter Grease Filter Exhaust adaptor Hardwar e-kit Man[...]

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    01 YOUR NEW MIRCOWA VE OVEN Y our new microwave oven _ 13    T o help us to serve you better , please complete the enclosed registration card and pr omptly return it by mail. If the registration car d is missing, you can call Samsung Electronics, Inc., a[...]

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    14 _ your new microwave oven    Read the instructions carefully befor e using the microwave oven. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various features and functions of the oven as described below . Detailed instructions for each feature and function follow later [...]

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    01 YOUR NEW MIRCOWA VE OVEN Y our new microwave oven _ 15 Number pads T ouch number pads to enter cooking time, power level, quantities, or weights. Power Level T ouch this pad to select a cooking power level. Learn more about this features on page 24. Kitchen Timer T ouch this pad to set the kitchen timer . Learn more about this features on page 1[...]

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    16 _ Beginning This section introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your micr owave oven. Please read this information before use.  T ouch this pad to enter the time of day . 1. T ouch CLOCK pad. 2. Enter the time by using the number pads. 3. T ouch ENTER/ST ART pad. ?[...]

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    Quick guide _ 17 03 QUICK GUIDE    quick guide One minute cooking 1. T ouch ONE MINUTE + pad once for each minute of cooking. 2. The time will be displayed and the oven will start. See page 18 for more informations • One stage cooking 1. Use func[...]

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    18 _ Operating the oven operating the oven   Y ou can use your microwave oven as a timer . Use the Kitchen T imer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. 1. T ouch KITCHEN TIMER pad. 2. Enter the time by using the number pads. 3. T ouch ENTER/ ST ART pad. When the tim[...]

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    04 OPERA TING THE OVEN Operating the oven _ 19    Popcorn, Potato, Pizza slice 1. T ouch the pad corr esponding to the food you are cooking ( POPCORN , for example). The display shows: 3.5 OZ 2. T ouch the pad r epeatedly to select the serving size you want. The displa[...]

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    20 _ Operating the oven   Cook pad provides four pr eset categories for cooking. CA TEGOR Y TIMES TO TOUCH DISPLA Y Beverage once Ac-1 Bacon twice Ac-2 Frozen dinner three times Ac-3 Frozen br eakfast four times Ac-4 Example: to cook 8 ozs of frozen dinner . 1. T ouch COOK pad thr ee times. 2. T[...]

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    04 OPERA TING THE OVEN Operating the oven _ 21    Reheat pad provides thr ee preset categories for r eheating. CA TEGOR Y TIMES TO TOUCH DISPLA Y Dinner Plate once rh-1 Casserole twice rh-2 Pasta three times rh-3 Example: to reheat 3 servings of casser ole. 1. T ouch REHEA T pad twice. 2. [...]

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    22 _ Operating the oven   Defrost choices ar e preset in the oven. The defr ost feature pr ovides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods, because the oven automatically sets the defr osting times according to the weight you enter . For added convenience, the[...]

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    04 OPERA TING THE OVEN Operating the oven _ 23 Auto defrosting guide Follow the instructions below when defrosting dif ferent types of food. CA TEGOR Y PROCEDURE ST ANDARD AMOUNT Roast Beef, Pork Start with the food placed fat side down. After each stage, turn the food over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil. 2.5-6.0 l[...]

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    24 _ Operating the oven     Y our oven allows you to set up three differ ent stages of cooking, each with its own time length and power level. The power level lets you control the he[...]

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    04 OPERA TING THE OVEN Operating the oven _ 25 Cooking guide for power levels The 9 power levels in addition to high allow you to choose the best power level for the food you are cooking. Below ar e listed all the power levels, examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amount of microwave power you ar e using. POWER LEVEL MICROWA VE OUTP[...]

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    26 _ Cooking instructions cooking instructions  Recommended use Glass and glass - • ceramic bowls and dishes - Use for heating or cooking. Microwavable plastic wrap - • Use to cover . Leave a small opening for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food. W ax paper - •?[...]

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    05 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Cooking instructions _ 27  If you are not sur e 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. 2. T ouch the ONE MINUTE + button once to heat the[...]

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    28 _ Cooking instructions  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 mor e quickly , so stir from the outside to the center . The oven will tur n off when you open the door to stir[...]

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    05 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Cooking instructions _ 29  Guide for cooking eggs in your microwave Never cook eggs in the shell, and never warm hard-cooked eggs in the shell; they can explode. • Always pierce whole eggs to keep them fr om bursting. • Cook eggs just until set; they become tough if overcooked[...]

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    30 _ Maintenance maintenance  Before you call a r epair person for your oven, check this list of possible problems and solutions. PROBLEM SOLUTIONS Neither the oven’ s display nor the oven operate. Properly insert the plug into a gr ounded outlet. • If the outlet is controlled by a wall switch, ma[...]

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    06 MAINTENANCE Maintenance _ 31  Follow these instructions to clean and care for your oven. • Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles and spilled liquids can stick to the oven walls, • causing the oven to work less efficiently . Wipe up spills immediately . Use a damp cloth and[...]

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    32 _ Maintenance  T o avoid personal injury or property damage, wear gloves when r eplacing light bulb. 1. Unplug the oven or turn off power at the main power supply . 2. Remove the bulb cover , and mounting screws. 3. Replace bulb with 40 watt appliance bu[...]

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    06 MAINTENANCE Maintenance _ 33   The grease filter should be r emoved and cleaned often, at least once a month. T o avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not operate oven hood without filters in place. 1. T o r emove grease filter , slide filter to the[...]

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    34 _ Maintenance   If your oven is vented to the inside, the charcoal filter should be r eplaced every 6 to 12 months, and more often if necessary . The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. T o or der a new charcoal filter , contact the Parts Department at your neares[...]

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    07 WARRANTY W arranty _ 35 warranty     This SAMSUNG brand pr oduct, as supplied and distributed by Samsung El[...]

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    QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? COUNTR Y CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE A T IN CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) www .samsung.com/ca DE68-03267F-01 SMH5165STG_XAC-GB-01.indd 36 2009-08-27  10:01:31[...]