Samsung SMH9187 manual

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    imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. Please r egister your product at www .samsung.com/global/register Microwave Oven user manual SMH9187 SMH9187_XAA-03640A-01_EN.indd 1 2009-08-27 �� 11:21:33[...]

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    2_ features of your new micr owave oven features of your new microwave oven   The new Stainless Steel Samsung Over The Range (OTR) oven has a clean, professional look that matches your other kitchen appliances perfectly , pr oviding a harmonious and complete kitchen solution.  [...]

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    safety information _3 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 microwave energy . It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. B. Do not place any object be[...]

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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 O[...]

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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     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 the product, or injury . Un[...]

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    8_ safety information - 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 should be positioned in such a [...]

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    safety information _9 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 by unplugging the power plu[...]

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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 contents SETTING UP YOUR NEW MICROWA VE OVEN 13 13 Checking the parts 14 W arranty and service information 14 Setting up your microwave oven 15 T ur ning on the power for the first time 15 Setting the time 15 Child lock 16 My settings 17 Checking the control panel USING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN 19 19 Using the Kitchen Timer button 19 Usin[...]

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    12_ contents CLEANING AND MAINT AINING YOUR MICROWA VE OVEN 39 39 Cleaning the exterior 39 Cleaning the interior 39 Cleaning the turntable and roller rings 40 Storing and repairing your micr owave oven 40 Replacing the cooktop/night light 40 Replacing the oven light 41 Cleaning the grease filter 42 Replacing the charcoal filter TROUBLESHOOTING 43[...]

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    setting up your new microwave oven _13   setting up your new microwave oven Be sure to follow these instructions closely so that your new microwave oven works properly .   Carefully unpack your mic[...]

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    14_ setting up your new microwave oven    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 (72[...]

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    setting up your new microwave oven _15   setting up your new microwave oven  The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, t[...]

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    16_ setting up your new microwave oven  Y our new microwave oven can be customized to suit your personal prefer ences. Simply press the My SETTINGS button to configure the following options. The options ar e summarized in the following table: No. Function Description 1 Weight mode selected 1 Lbs. 2 Kg. 2 Sound on/o[...]

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    setting up your new microwave oven _17     setting up your new microwave oven 1 2 3 4 7 8 5 9 16 23 26 6 10 11 19 21 24 27 13 17 12 14 15 18 20 22 25 SMH9187_XAA-03640A-01_E[...]

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    18_ setting up your new microwave oven DISPLA Y The Display includes a clock and indicators to tell you the time of day , cooking time settings and cooking functions selected. COOK Press this button to cook a beverage, fr ozen dinner , frozen br eakfast, chicken breast. The oven’ s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amoun[...]

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    setting up your new microwave oven _19   ENTER/ST ART Press this button to start a function. If you open the door after the oven begins to cook, close the door and press the Enter/Start button again. TURNT ABLE ON/OFF Press this button to turn off the[...]

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    20_ using your microwave oven  The More (9)/Less (1) buttons allow you to adjust the pr e-set cooking times. They only work for the “ Sensor Reheat ”, “ Sensor Cooking (except Beverage)”, “ Add 30 sec. ”, “ Custom Cook ”, “ Kitchen Timer ”, “ Soft[...]

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    using your microwave oven _21     For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. However , for large dishes it can be tur ned of f. Press the T urntable On/Off butt[...]

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    22_ using your microwave oven  The Sensor Cooking buttons consist of frequently used settings allowing you to select them quickly and conveniently . Use the More (9)/Less (1) buttons to set your temperature pr eference. If the food is not thoroughly cook[...]

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    using your microwave oven _23    FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE  3.0 - 3.5 oz 1 package Use only one microwave popcorn bag at a time. Be careful when r emoving and opening the heated bag from th[...]

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    24_ using your microwave oven   Heating leftovers and precooked foods is easy with your new micr owave. By actually sensing the humidity that escapes as the food is heated, the oven’ s heating time is automatically adjusted depending on the type and amount o[...]

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    using your microwave oven _25    T o thaw frozen foods, enter the weight of the food, and the micr owave automatically sets the defrosting time, power level and standing time. Pre[...]

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    26_ using your microwave oven   1. Press the Soften/Melt button. The display will show: SELECT MENU 1 TO 3 . (Refer to the Soften/Melt table). Press the button r epeatedly to cycle through the available items. 2. Press the number 1 or 2 buttons to select the s[...]

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    using your microwave oven _27    1. Press the Kids Meals button. The display will show SELECT MENU 1 TO 4 . (Refer to the Kids meals table). Press the button r epeatedly to cycle throug[...]

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    28_ using your microwave oven  1. Press the Snacks button. The display will show SELECT MENU 1 TO 4 . (Refer to the snack bar table). Press the button r epeatedly to cycle through the available items. 2. Press the number 1 or 2 buttons to select the serving size. Only number 1 (se[...]

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    using your microwave oven _29      Y our oven allows you to set three differ ent cooking stages, each with their own time length and power level. The po[...]

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    30_ using your microwave oven  The Custom Cook button lets you store a customized set of cooking instructions, and r ecall this setting later from memory to begin cooking quickly . Only one set of instructions can be stored at a time. 1. Press the Custom Cook button[...]

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    cookware guide _31  cookware guide T o cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food without being reflected or absorbed by the dish. It is important to choose the correct cookware, therefore look for cookware that is marked microwave-safe. The following table [...]

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    32_ cookware guide COOKWARE MICROWA VE-SAFE COMMENTS  Dishes, Utensils 7 May cause arcing or fir e. Freezer bag twist ties 7  Plates, cups, napkins and kitchen paper 3 For short cooking times and warming. Also to absorb excess moisture. Recycled paper 3 Do not use r ecycled paper towels, which may contain metal and ma[...]

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    cooking guide _33  cooking guide Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by the water , fat and sugar content. The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly . The rapid movement of these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks the food. [...]

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    34_ cooking guide Adding moisture Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in moistur e content should be covered or allowed to stand so that the heat disperses evenly . Add a small amount of water to dry food to help it cook. V enting After covering a dish with plastic wrap, vent the plastic wrap by turning back one co[...]

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    cooking guide _35     Place the poultry on a microwave-safe r oasting rack in a microwave-safe dish and cover with wax paper to prevent spattering. Use aluminum foil to shield the bone tips, thin pieces of meat, or ar eas that may start to overcook. Check t[...]

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    36_ cooking guide  Y ou can use your microwave oven to cook eggs. Cook them until they are just set as they become tough if they are over cooked. Never cook eggs in their shells, and never warm up hard-boiled eggs in their shells as they may explode. Always pierce whole eggs to keep them fr om bursting. [...]

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    cooking guide _37    1½ lbs. beef stew cubes, cut into ½-inch pieces ½ cup chopped onion 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour 1 Tbs. Wor cestershire sauce 1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) beef broth 2 medium carrots, cut into ½-inch slice[...]

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    38_ cooking guide   2 lbs. small red potatoes, cut into 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 [...]

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    cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven _39   cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven Keeping your microwave oven clean improves its performance, wards off unnecessary repairs, and lengthens its life. ?[...]

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    40_ cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven     If you need to store your micr owave oven for a short or extended period of time, choose a dust-free, dry location. Dust and dampness may adversely affect the ability of the [...]

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    cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven _41     Y our microwave oven has two metal reusable gr ease filters. The grease filters should be r emoved and cleaned at least once a month, or[...]

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    42_ cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven   If your oven is not vented to the outside, the charcoal filter should be r eplaced when it is noticeably dirty or discolored (every 6 to 12 months, and mor e often if necessary). The charcoal filter cannot be c[...]

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    troubleshooting _43  troubleshooting    PROBLEM SOLUTION   Mak[...]

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    44_ appendix appendix   MODEL NUMBER SMH9187B / SHM9187W  1.8 cuft  10 power levels, including defr ost  99 minutes, 99 seconds  120 V AC, 60 Hz  165[...]

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