Samsung SMH1816S manual

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    imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. Please regist er your product at ww w .samsung.com/regist er 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) Micr owave Oven user manual SMH1816 ENGLISH This manual is made with 100% recycled paper. SMH1816_XAA_EN-3.25.indd 1 2011-03-28  11:24:49[...]

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    2_ safety information IMPOR T ANT SAFETY S YMBOLS AND PRECA UTIONS What the icons and signs in this user manual mean: WARNING Hazards or unsafe pr actices that may result in severe personal injury or death. CA UTION Hazards or unsafe pr actices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage. CA UTION T o reduce the risk of fir e, expl[...]

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    safety information _3 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INS TRUCTIONS When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING W ARNING T o reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal injury or exposure t o excessive microwave ener gy: 1. Read all safety instructions before using the appliance. 2[...]

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    4_ safety information GROUNDING INS TRUCTIONS T his appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding r educes the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electrical current. This appliance is equipped with a cord that includes a grounding wire and a gr ounding plug. The plug must be plugged into [...]

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    safety information _5 When the power plug or power cord is damaged, contact your nearest service center for a replacement or repair . CAUTION INST ALLA TION C AUTIONS P osition the oven so that the plug is easily accessible. • Failing to do so may r esult in electric shock or fire due to electric leakage. Unplug the oven when it is not being use[...]

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    6_ safety information CAUTION USAGE C A UTIONS If the surface of the microwave is cr acked, turn it o. • Failing to do so may r esult in electric shock. Dishes and containers can become hot. Handle with care. Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Car efully remove container coverings, directing st eam away from your hands and face. Remove lids [...]

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    contents _7 cont ents SETTING UP Y OUR MICROWA VE OVEN 8 8 Checking the parts 8 Warr anty and service information 8 Setting up your microwave oven 9 Checking the control panel 10 T urning on the power for the first time 10 Setting the time 10 Child Lock 10 My Settings USING Y OUR MICROWA VE OVEN 10 10 Kitchen Timer butt on 10 Add 30 sec. button 10[...]

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    8_ setting up your new microwave oven setting up your micr owave oven Be sure t o follow these instructions closely so that your new microwave oven works pr operly . CHECKING THE P ARTS Carefully unpack your micr owave oven, and make sure you’ve received all the parts shown below . If your microwave oven was damaged during shipping, or if you do [...]

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    setting up your new microwave oven _9 01 SETTING UP Y OUR MICROWA VE OVEN CHECKING THE CONTROL P ANEL Display See page 12 See page 14 See page 13 See page 15 See page 10-11 See page 10 See page 10 See page 16 See page 10 See page 16 See page 14 See page 15 SMH1816_XAA_EN-3.25.indd 9 2011-03-28  11:24:52[...]

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    10_ setting up your new microwave oven TURNING ON THE POWER FOR THE FIRS T TIME The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, the display turns on after four seconds with: PLEASE PRESS CL OCK AND SET TIME OF DA Y This will also occur after a power int erruption SETTING THE TIME Y our microwave oven is equipped with a built-in clock. Set t[...]

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    using your microwave oven _11 02 USING Y OUR MICROWA VE OVEN SET TIMER BUTT ON Y ou can set the microwave so the light turns on and o automatically at a preset time. The light comes on at the same time every day until reset. 1. Pr ess the Set T imer butt on. 2. Use the Number button t o set the light on time. 3. Pr ess the Enter/Start button. 4.[...]

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    12_ using your microwave oven SENSOR COOKING BUTT ONS The Sensor Cooking buttons let you cook favorit e foods using preset power levels and times at the touch of a button. If the food is not thoroughly cooked or r eheated when you use the auto cook feature, complet e the cooking process by selecting a power level and cooking the food for an additio[...]

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    using your microwave oven _13 02 USING Y OUR MICROWA VE OVEN Sensor reheating table F ollow the instructions below when reheating dierent types of food. F ood Amount Pr ocedure Dinner plate 1 serving (1 plate) Use only precooked, r efrigerated foods. Cover the plate with vent ed plastic wrap or waxed paper tuck ed under the plate. If the food is[...]

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    14_ using your microwave oven SOFTEN/MEL T BUTT ON 1. Pr ess the Soften/Melt button. The display will show: SELEC T MENU 1 T O 4 . (Refer to the Soften/Melt table). Pr ess the button repeat edly to cycle through the available items. 2. Pr ess the number 1 or 2 buttons to select the amount. Only number 1 (serving) is available for the Melt Chocolate[...]

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    using your microwave oven _15 02 USING Y OUR MICROWA VE OVEN SNACKS BUTT ON 1. Pr ess the Snacks button. The display will show SELEC T MENU 1 TO 4 . (Refer t o the snack bar table). Press the button repeat edly to cycle through the available it ems. 2. Pr ess the number 1 or 2 buttons to select the serving size. Only number 1 (serving) is available[...]

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    16_ cookware guide P ower L evels The 10 power levels allow you to choose the optimal power level for your cooking needs. 1 Warm 6 Simmer 2 Low 7 Medium high 3 Defrost 8 Reheat 4 Medium low 9 Sauté 5 Medium 10 High CUS T OM COOK BUTT ON The Custom Cook button lets you st ore a customiz ed set of cooking instructions, and recall this setting later [...]

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    cooking guide _17 04 COOKING GUIDE Cookware Comments Glassware Oven-to-table ware Can be used, unless decor ated with a metal trim. Fine glassware Can be used to warm foods or liquids. Delicate glass may break or crack if heat ed suddenly . Glass jars Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave, and can shatter . Metal Dishes, Utensils May [...]

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    18_ cooking guide F ood Remove from oven After standing (10 MIN.) Beef Rare 135 °F 145 °F Medium 150 °F 160 °F Well Done 160 °F 170 °F P ork Medium 150 °F 160 °F Well Done 160 °F 170 °F P oultry Dark meat 170 °F 180 °F Light meat 160 °F 170 °F COOKING POUL TRY Place the poultry on a microwave-safe roasting r ack in a microwave-safe di[...]

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    cooking guide _19 04 COOKING GUIDE COOKING SEAFOOD Place the fish on a microwave-safe roasting r ack in a microwave-safe dish. Use a tight cover to st eam the fish. A lighter cover of wax paper or paper t owel will decrease steaming. Cook the fish until it flakes easily with a fork. Do not over cook fish. Check it after the minimum cooking tim[...]

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    20_ cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven W arm potato salad 2 lbs. small red potatoes, cut int o ½-inch pieces 4 slices bacon (uncooked), cut into ½-inch pieces ¼ cup chopped onion 2 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. flour ½ tsp. celery seed 1/8 tsp. pepper 2½ Tbs. apple cider vinegar 1. In a 2-quart casserole, combine the potatoes and ¼[...]

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    cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven _21 05 CLEANING AND MAINT AINING 6. Remove the cover by pushing the hook and pulling up the lever . 7. Remove the bulb by turning it gently . 8. Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb. 9. Replace the bulb holder . 10. Replace the vent grille and the 2 screws. 11. T urn the power back on. CLEANING[...]

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    22_ troubleshooting REPLACING THE CHARCO AL FIL TER If your oven is vented t o the inside, the charcoal filter should be replaced every 6 to 12 months and mor e often if necessary . The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. T o order a new charcoal filt er , contact the P arts Department at 1-800-627-4368 or your Samsung dealer . Y ou can also orde[...]

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    warranty _23 06 WARRANTY appendix Specifications Model number SMH1816 Oven Cavity : 1.8 cu ft Timer : 99 minutes, 99 seconds Controls : 10 power levels, including defrost P ower Source : 120 V AC, 60 Hz P ower Output : 1100 Watts P ower Consumption : 1700 Watts Net/Shipping Weight ST : 51.8/61.2 lbs B / W : 50.4/59.7 lbs Outside Dimensions 29 7 / [...]

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    Code No.: DE68-03942A www .samsung.com SMH1816_XAA_EN-3.25.indd 24 2011-03-28  11:25:25[...]