Samsung SMH3150WGXAA 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/r egister Microwave Oven user manual SMH3150 SMH3150BF_XAA.indd 1 2007-03-15  5:19:45[...]

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    features Samsung, the global leader in microwave oven manufacturing, sets the benchmark for micr owave oven styling, innovation and performance. New style and competitive This model applies unique and attractive new pocket design. It harmonizes with kitchen & other appliances. And customer has easiness opening the door . Clean Kitchen Envir onm[...]

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    Safety information _ 3 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS safety information wHA T THE ICONS ANd SIgNS IN THIS mANUAl mEAN: WARNING: Hazar ds or unsafe practices that may result in sever e personal injury or death. CAUTION: Hazards or unsafe practices that may r esult in minor personal injury or property damage. Do not attempt or use. Do not repair e. Do not[...]

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    4 _ Safety information SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ImPOR T ANT SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: w ARNINg Always observe Safety Precautions when using your oven. Never try to r epair the oven on your own - there is danger ous voltage inside. If the oven needs [...]

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    Safety information _ 5 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly , or if it has been damaged. Do not cover or block any of the openings on this appliance. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or [...]

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    6 _ Safety information SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ImPOR T ANT gROUNdINg INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short cir cuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by pr oviding an escape wire for the electrical curr ent. This appliance is equipped with a cord that includes a gr ounding wire and a gr oundi[...]

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    Contents _ 7 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS 22 22 Cooking utensils 23 T esting utensils 23 General microwave tips 24 Cooking techniques 25 Cooking Guide MAINTENANCE 26 26 T roubleshooting 27 Care and Cleaning 28 Cooktop/night light replacement 28 Oven light replacement 29 Cleaning the grease lter 30 Charcoal lter r eplacement 31 Specications WARRANT[...]

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    8 _ your new microwave oven your new microwave oven CHECKING P ARTS 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 (Part No. : DE63-00367E) Grease Filter (Part No. : DE63-00196A) Exhaust adap[...]

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    01 YOUR NEW MIRCOWA VE OVEN Y our new microwave oven _ 9 W ARRANTY AND SER VICE INFORMA TION 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., at 1-800- SAMSUNG (7267864) . When contacting Samsung, please pro[...]

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    10 _ your new microwave oven CONTROL P ANEL FEA TURE 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 in this user manual. Display The display i[...]

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    01 YOUR NEW MIRCOWA VE OVEN Y our new microwave oven _ 11 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 20. Kitchen Timer T ouch this pad to set the kitchen timer . Learn more about this features on page 1[...]

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    12 _ Beginning This section introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your micr owave oven. Please read this information before use. SETTING THE CLOCK 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. SETTING THE SOUND ON/OFF T ouch this pad to turn[...]

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    Quick guide _ 13 03 QUICK GUIDE USING THE YOUR NEW MICROW A VE OVEN 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 14 for more informations • One stage cooking 1. Use function pads to set cooking time. 2. T ouch ENTER/ST ART pad. See page 1[...]

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    14 _ Operating the oven operating the oven USING THE KITCHEN TIMER P AD 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 time is over , you will hear beeps and End will display .[...]

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    04 OPERA TING THE OVEN Operating the oven _ 15 USING THE INST ANT COOK P ADS 1. T ouch the pad corresponding to the food you are cooking ( POPCORN , for example). The display shows: 3.5 OZ 2. T ouch the pad repeatedly to select the serving size you want. The display will cycle through all available serving sizes. Once you select the correct serving[...]

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    16 _ Operating the oven USING THE COOK P AD 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 three times. 2. T ouch number pads to enter quantity ,[...]

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    04 OPERA TING THE OVEN Operating the oven _ 17 USING THE REHEA T P AD 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. T ouch number pads to enter quantity/ser[...]

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    18 _ Operating the oven USING THE AUTO DEFROST P AD 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 auto defrost beeps to remind you to check or turn o[...]

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    04 OPERA TING THE OVEN Operating the oven _ 19 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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    20 _ Operating the oven USING THE MICROW A VE SETTING COOKING TIMES & POWER LEVELS 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 heating intensity fr om W arm (1) to High (10/Power level). Cooking at high power levels 1. T ouch number pads [...]

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    04 OPERA TING THE OVEN Operating the oven _ 21 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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    22 _ Cooking instructions cooking instructions COOKING UTENSILS 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 - Use as a cover to prevent spattering. Paper towels [...]

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    05 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Cooking instructions _ 23 TESTING UTENSILS 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 them for one minute at high power .[...]

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    24 _ 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 mor e quickly , so stir from the outside to the center . The oven will tur n off when you open the door to stir your food. Arrangement Arrange unev[...]

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    05 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Cooking instructions _ 25 COOKING GUIDE 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. Guide for cooking vegetables in your m[...]

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    26 _ Maintenance maintenance TROUBLESHOOTING 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, make sur e the wall switch is turned on[...]

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    06 MAINTENANCE Maintenance _ 27 CARE AND CLEANING 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 mild soap. Do not use harsh detergents or abras[...]

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    28 _ Maintenance COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT REPLACEMENT 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 bulb. 4. Replace bulb cover , and mounting screws. 5 T ur n the [...]

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    06 MAINTENANCE Maintenance _ 29 CLEANING THE GREASE FIL TER The grease fi lter should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month. T o avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not operate oven hood without fi lters in place. 1. T o remove grease fi lter , slide fi lter to the side. Pull fi lter downward and push to the othe[...]

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    30 _ Maintenance CHARCOAL FIL TER REPLACEMENT If your oven is vented to the inside, the charcoal fi lter should be r eplaced every 6 to 12 months, and more often if necessary . The charcoal fi lter cannot be cleaned. T o order a new charcoal fi lter , contact the Parts Department at your nearest Authorized Service Center or call: 1-800-SAMSUNG ([...]

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    07 WARRANTY W arranty _ 31 warranty SAMSUNG OVER-THE-RANGE(OTR) MICROWA VE OVEN LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new , in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser , is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing de[...]

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    QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? COUNTR Y CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE A T IN THE US 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) www .samsung.com DE68-00356V SMH3150BF_XAA.indd 32 2007-03-15  5:19:54[...]