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Microwave Oven

Owner’s Instructions & Cooking Guide

AME811CST

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Page 1: ...chasing this Samsung product This manual is made with 100 recycled paper Please be advised that the Samsung warranty does NOT cover service calls to explain product operation correct improper installation or perform normal cleaning or maintenance AME811CST_XAP_DE68 04275A 01_EN indd 1 2014 07 01 5 33 24 ...

Page 2: ...portant 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 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur It is your responsibility to use common sens...

Page 3: ...3 This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlets See Important Grounding instructions on page 4 of this manual 4 Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions 5 Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars can explode if heated rapidly Never heat them in a microwave oven 6 Use this ...

Page 4: ...s with narrow necks d After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container e Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container 19 Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not inserted in microwave toaster oven as they may create a fire of electric shock 20 Do not clean with metal scouring pads Piece can ...

Page 5: ... extension cord the interior light may flicker and the speed of the blower may vary when the microwave oven is on Cooking times may be longer too CRITICAL INSTALLATION WARNINGS The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualified technician or service company Failing to have a qualified technician install the oven may result in electric shock fire an explosion problems with the prod...

Page 6: ...ug the oven by pulling the plug only Faili ng to do so may result in electric shock or fire When the power plug or power cord is damaged contact your nearest service center for a replacement or repair CAUTION INSTALLATION CAUTIONS Position the oven so that the plug is easily accessible Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire due to electric leakage Unplug the oven when it is not bein...

Page 7: ...rials well out of the reach of children Packaging materials can be dangerous to children If a child places a bag over its head the child can suffocate Do not let children or any person with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities use this appliance unsupervised Make sure that the appliance is out of the reach of children Failing to do so may result in electric shock burns or injury Do not ...

Page 8: ...ouring water over it during or just after cooking This may result in damage to the appliance The steam or water spray may result in burns or injury Do not cook without the glass tray in place on the oven floor Food will not cook properly without the tray Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked bottles The containers can break Do not scratch the glass of the oven door with a sharp object T...

Page 9: ...d must be of the same standard as the power cable supplied with the oven Wipe the interior and the door seal with a damp cloth before using your microwave oven for the first time CLEANING THE TURNTABLE AND ROLLER RINGS Clean the roller rings periodically and wash the turntable as required You can wash the turntable safely in your dishwasher STORING AND REPAIRING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN If you need to ...

Page 10: ...he oven Press the Auto Defrost button once or more times 2 Select the weight by pressing the Number buttons 3 Press the Start button Refer to the section entitled Using the auto defrost features on page 19 20 for further details oven features OVEN 1 DOOR 2 VENTILATION HOLES 3 LIGHT 4 DISPLAY 5 DOOR LATCHES 6 TURNTABLE 7 COUPLER 8 ROLLER RING 9 SAFETY INTERLOCK HOLES 10 OPEN DOOR PUSH BUTTON 11 CON...

Page 11: ... 6 8 11 7 10 13 16 15 2 3 5 14 12 4 ACCESSORIES Depending on the model that you have purchased you are supplied with several accessories that can be used in a variety of ways 1 Roller ring to be placed in the centre of the oven Purpose The roller ring supports the turntable 2 Turntable to be placed on the roller ring with the centre fitting to the coupler Purpose The turntable serves as the main c...

Page 12: ...he oven Standing times specified in recipes and in this booklet must therefore be respected to ensure Even cooking of the food right to the centre The same temperature throughout the food CHECKING THAT YOUR OVEN IS OPERATING CORRECTLY The following simple procedure enables you to check that your oven is working correctly at all times Open the oven door by pushing the push button on the bottom side...

Page 13: ...tage cooking you only need to set a cooking time The power level is automatically set to High If you want to set the power to any other level you must set it using the Power level button 1 Use the Number buttons to set a cooking time You can set a time from one second to 99 minutes 99 seconds To set a time over one minute enter the seconds too For example to set 20 minutes enter 2 0 0 0 2 If you w...

Page 14: ...eck the food 1 To stop temporarily 1 Open the door Result Cooking stops To resume cooking close the door and press the Start button again 2 Press the Stop Cancel button Result Cooking stops To resume cooking press the Start button again 2 To stop completely Press the Stop Cancel button Result The cooking stops If you wish to cancel the cooking settings press the Stop Cancel button again You can al...

Page 15: ... turntable Cook covered Stir after cooking Stand for 1 2 minutes Code Food Serving Size Instructions 3 Green Beans 250 g Rinse and clean green beans Put them evenly into a glass bowl with lid Add 30 ml 2 tbsp water when cooking 250 g Put bowl in the centre of turntable Cook covered Stir after cooking Stand for 1 2 minutes 4 Spinach 150 g Rinse and clean spinach Put into a glass bowl with lid Do no...

Page 16: ...0 g Put1 2 fresh whole fish into an ovenproof dish Add a pinch salt 1 tbsp lemon juice and herbs Cover with microwave cling film Pierce the film Put dish on turntable Stand for 2 minutes USING THE AUTO COOK FEATURES The Auto Cook features enables you to cook popcorn potatoes and snack You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level You can select the food servings by pressing Po...

Page 17: ...lect the food servings by pressing the button First place the food in the centre of the turntable and close the door 1 Select the type of food that you are cooking by pressing the Soften Melt button one or more times Refer to the table on the side 2 Press the Start button Result Cooking starts When it has finished 1 The oven beeps 4 times 2 The end reminder signal will beep 1 time once every minut...

Page 18: ...p or mug do not cover Place the beverage in the oven After heating stir well USING THE BABY FOOD FEATURES The Baby Food features has 1 pre programmed cooking time You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level You can select the food servings by pressing the button First place the food in the centre of the turntable and close the door 1 Select the type of food that you are cook...

Page 19: ...3 4 oz 2 Casserole 1 to 4 servings Cover the plate with a lid or vented plastic wrap Stir the food once before serving Contents Casserole refrigerated foods 3 Soup Sauce USING THE AUTO DEFROST FEATURES The Auto Defrost features enables you to defrost meat poultry fish and bread The defrost time and power level are set automatically You simply select the programme and the weight Use only dishes tha...

Page 20: ...ircle This programme is suitable for all kinds of yeast cake biscuit cheese cake and puff pastry It is not suitable for short crust pastry fruit and cream cakes as well as for cake with chocolate topping Stand for 5 20 minutes Select the manual defrosting function with a power level of 20 if you want to defrost food manually For further details on manual defrosting and defrosting time refer to the...

Page 21: ...anyone unfamiliar with it cannot operate it accidentally 1 Press the Stop Cancel button for 3 seconds Result The oven is locked no functionscan be selected The display shows Loc when you press any button 2 To unlock the oven press the Stop Cancel button again for 3 seconds Result The oven can be used normally SWITCHING THE WEIGHT UNIT You can switch the weight unit using hidden button Power level ...

Page 22: ...ities to protect areas against overcooking Arcing can occur if the foil is too close to the oven wall or you use too much foil Browning plate Do not preheat for more than eight minutes Disposable polyester cardboard Some frozen foods are packaged in these materials Cookware Microwave safe Comments Fast food packaging Polystyrene cups containers Can be used to warm food Overheating may cause the po...

Page 23: ...e heated at a low power level to prevent them from becoming tough Foods with a non porous skin such as potatoes or hot dogs should be pierced to prevent bursting Putting heating oil or fat in the microwave is not recommended Fat and oil can suddenly boil over and cause severe burns Some ingredients heat faster than others For example the jelly in a jelly doughnut will be hotter than the dough Keep...

Page 24: ...ng Shield food with narrow strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking Areas that need shielding include poultry wing tips the ends of poultry legs and corners of square baking dishes Use only small amounts of aluminum foil Larger amounts can damage your oven Turning Turn foods over midway through the cooking cycle to expose all parts to the microwave energy This is especially important with la...

Page 25: ...see table Cook covered for the minimum time see table Continue cooking to get the result you prefer Stir once during and once after cooking Add salt herbs or butter after cooking Cover during a standing time of 3 minutes Hint Cut the fresh vegetables into even sized pieces The smaller they are cut the quicker they will cook Food Serving Size Power Time min Broccoli 250 g 500 g 90 4 5 7 8 Instructi...

Page 26: ...ll be more successful Power levels and stirring Some foods can be reheated using 90 power while others should be reheated using 60 50 or even 30 Check the tables for guidance In general it is better to reheat food using a lower power level if the food is delicate in large quantities or if it is likely to heat up very quickly mince pies for example Stir well or turn food over during reheating for b...

Page 27: ...r well after reheating Let stand for 2 3 minutes before serving Stir again and check the temperature Recommended serving temperature between 30 40 C BABY MILK Pour milk into a sterilised glass bottle Reheat uncovered Never heat a baby s bottle with teat on as the bottle may explode if overheated Shake well before standing time and again before serving Always carefully check the temperature of baby...

Page 28: ...ve any metal ties and take it out of any wrapping to allow thawed liquid to drain away Put the frozen food on a dish without cover Turn over half way drain off any liquid and remove any giblets as soon as possible Check the food occasionally to make sure that it does not feel warm If smaller and thinner parts of the frozen food start to warm up they can be shield by wrapping very small strips of a...

Page 29: ... ALMOND SLICES Spread 30 g sliced almonds evenly on a medium sized ceramic plate Stir several times during browning for 3 to 4 minutes using 60 Let it stand for 2 3 minutes in the oven Use oven gloves while taking out Food Serving Size Power Time min Poultry Chicken Pieces 500 g 2 pcs 20 14 15 Whole Chicken 1200 g 20 32 34 Instructions First put chicken pieces first skin side down whole chicken fi...

Page 30: ... display and or the oven is not working Make sure the plug is properly connected to a grounded outlet If the wall outlet is controlled by a wall switch make sure the wall switch is turned on Remove the plug from the outlet wait ten seconds and plug it in again Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuses Plug a different appliance into the outlet If the other appliance doesn t work call a ...

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