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Code No.: DE68-02329C

MICROWAVE OVEN

Owner’s Instructions and Cooking Guide

C108ST / C108STB
C108STT / C108STF
C109ST / C109STB
C109STT / C109STF

“Quick” Look-up Guide ...........................................................................2
Oven .......................................................................................................3
Control Panel .........................................................................................3
Accessories ............................................................................................4
Using this Instruction Booklet .................................................................4
Safety Precautions .................................................................................5
Installing Your Microwave Oven.............................................................6
Selecting the Display Language.............................................................7
Setting the Time .....................................................................................7
How a Microwave Oven Works ..............................................................7
Checking that Your Oven is Operating Correctly ...................................7
What to Do if You are in Doubt or You have a Problem ........................8
Cooking/Reheating.................................................................................8
Power Levels and Time Variations.........................................................9
Stopping the Cooking .............................................................................9
Adjusting the Cooking Time ...................................................................9
Using the Auto Cook Feature...............................................................10
Using the Auto Reheat Feature............................................................11
Using the Auto Defrost Feature............................................................12
Using the Junior/Snack Cook Feature .................................................13
Using the Cafeteria Feature .................................................................15
Cafeteria Settings.................................................................................15
Using a Crusting Plate..........................................................................16
Multistage Cooking...............................................................................17
Setting a Standing Time .......................................................................18
Choosing the Accessories....................................................................18
Preheating the Oven ............................................................................18
Cooking by Convection ........................................................................19
Grilling ..................................................................................................19
Choosing the Heating Element Position...............................................20
Spit-Roasting........................................................................................20
Using The Vertical Multi-Spit ................................................................21
Combining Microwaves and the Grill....................................................21
Combining Microwaves and Convection ..............................................22
Safety-locking Your Microwave Oven ..................................................23
Scroll Speed .........................................................................................23
Switching the Beeper Off......................................................................23
Manual Stop Turntable Function ..........................................................23
Cookware Guide...................................................................................24
Cooking Guide......................................................................................25
Cleaning Your Microwave Oven...........................................................34
Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven ......................................35
Installation & Wiring Instructions ..........................................................35
Wiring Instructions................................................................................35
Cooking Instructions On Food Packaging............................................36
Cooking Instructions.............................................................................36
Technical Specifications.......................................................................36

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Summary of Contents for C109ST

Page 1: ...ture 12 Using the Junior Snack Cook Feature 13 Using the Cafeteria Feature 15 Cafeteria Settings 15 Using a Crusting Plate 16 Multistage Cooking 17 Setting a Standing Time 18 Choosing the Accessories 18 Preheating the Oven 18 Cooking by Convection 19 Grilling 19 Choosing the Heating Element Position 20 Spit Roasting 20 Using The Vertical Multi Spit 21 Combining Microwaves and the Grill 21 Combinin...

Page 2: ...by turning the dial knob as required 4 Press Start button Result Cooking starts When cooking has finished the oven will beep and flash 0 four times The oven will then beep one time per minute 1 Place the frozen food in the oven Turn the Cooking Control knob to the Defrost symbol 2 Select the food category by pressing the Select button until the desired food category is selected 3 Select the weight...

Page 3: ...ure mode 8 Auto cook feature mode 9 Mode selection button 10 Preheat mode selection button 11 Stop Cancel button 12 Language mode selection button 13 Cooking Control knob 14 Microwave mode 15 Combined mode microwave grill 16 Grill mode 17 Combined mode microwave convection 18 Convection mode 19 More Less button 20 Start cooking time adjustment button and time setting weight selection 21 Turntable ...

Page 4: ...ed microwave service technician trained by the manufacturer It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the 1 Door door seals and sealing surfaces 2 Door hinges broken or loose 3 Power cable d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone other than a properly qualified microwave service technician trained by the manufacturer 1 Coupler to ...

Page 5: ... switch off or disconnect the oven from the power supply 8 Take particular care when heating liquids and baby foods ALWAYS allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been switched off to allow the temperature to equalize Stir during heating if necessary and ALWAYS stir after heating To prevent eruptive boiling and possible scalding you should stir before during and after heati...

Page 6: ...ble to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use WARNING Oven casing and door will get hot during convection and combination cooking DO NOT operate the microwave oven without the coupler roller ring and turntable Installing Your Microwave Oven This microwave oven can be placed almost anywhere kitchen work surface or shelf movable trolley table Never block the air vents...

Page 7: ...able must be in position in the oven If a power level other than the maximum 100 900 W is used the water takes longer to boil Open the oven door by pulling the handle on the right side of the door Place a glass of water on the turntable Close the door 1 Press the Language button immediately after plugging in your microwave or immediately after a power shortage Result If you continue to press the L...

Page 8: ...s do not enable you to solve the problem then contact your local Samsung customer service centre Please have the following information read The model and serial numbers normally printed on the rear of the oven Your warranty details A clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or SAMSUNG aftersales service Cooking Reheating The following procedure explains how to cook or reheat...

Page 9: ...e simply by opening the door Increase or decrease the remaining cooking time Power Level Percentage Output HIGH MEDIUM HIGH MEDIUM MEDIUM LOW DEFROST LOW 100 67 50 33 20 11 900W 600W 450W 300W 180W 100W If you select a Then the cooking time must be Higher power level Lower power level Decreased Increased To stop the cooking Then Temporarily Open the door Result Cooking stops To resume cooking clos...

Page 10: ...espectively 5 Press the Start button Result The food is cooked according to the pre programmed setting selected When cooking has finished the oven will beep and flash 0 four times The oven will then beep one time per minute Code Food Serving Size Standing Time Recommendations 1 Fresh Vegetables 200 250 g 300 350 g 400 450 g 500 550 g 600 650 g 700 750 g 3 min Weigh the vegetables after washing cle...

Page 11: ... 15 min Brush the beef lamb with oil and spices pepper only salt should be added after roasting Put it on the low rack with the fat side down Turn over when the oven beeps After roasting and during standing time it should be wrapped in aluminium foil 1 Turn the Cooking Control knob to the Auto Reheat symbol 2 Select the type of food that you are cooking by pressing the Select button Refer to the t...

Page 12: ...2 Soup sauce chilled 200 250 ml 300 350 ml 400 450 ml 500 550 ml 600 650 ml 700 750 ml 2 3min Pour into a deep ceramic soup plate or bowl and cover with plastic lid during heating Stir the soup as soon as the oven beeps oven keeps operating and is stopped when you open the door Stir carefully before and after standing time 3 Frozen Pizza 300 400 g 450 550 g 600 700 g Place one frozen pizza 18 C on...

Page 13: ...fishes as well as for fish fillets 4 Bread Cake 125 1000g 5 30 min Put bread or cake on a piece of kitchen paper and turn over as soon as the oven beeps oven keeps operating and is stopped when you open the door This programme is suitable for all kinds of bread sliced or whole as well as for bread rolls and baguettes Arrange bread rolls in a circle This programme is suitable for all kinds of yeast...

Page 14: ...in a microwave proof plastic dish in the centre of turntable Pierce film of ready product or cover plastic dish with microwave wrap Stir carefully before and after standing time This programme is suitable for ravioli as well as for noodles in sauce 3 Frozen Chicken Wings 200 250 g 300 350 g 400 450 g 2 min Put the frozen ready chicken wings or small drumsticks pre cooked and spiced on the metal ra...

Page 15: ...is cooked according to the pre programmed setting selected When cooking has finished the oven will beep and flash 0 four times The oven will then beep one time per minute Button Food Serving Size Standing Time Recommendations 1 Drinks Coffee milk tea water room temperature 150 ml 1 cup 300 ml 2 cups 450 ml 3 cups 600 ml 4 cups 1 2 mins Pour the liquid into ceramic cups only and reheat uncovered Pl...

Page 16: ...as described above Use oven gloves at all times as the crusting plate will become very hot 2 Brush the plate with oil if you are cooking food such as bacon and eggs in order to brown the food nicely 3 Place the food on the crusting plate Do not place any recipients on the crusting plate that are not heat resistant plastic bowls for example 4 Place the crusting plate on the turntable in the microwa...

Page 17: ... food that you are cooking by pressing the Select button 3 Set the weight by turning the dial knob the appropriate number of times 1800 g in the example 4 Press the Hold Delay button 5 Set the standing time by turning the dial knob the appropriate number of times 20 minutes in the example 6 Turn the Cooking Control knob to the Microwave symbol 7 Set the microwave power level by pressing the Select...

Page 18: ...n isdisplayed Hold Delay mode 2 Select the standing time by turning the dial knob 3 Press Start button Result The oven beeps when the standing time is over Traditional convection cooking does not require any special cookware You should however use only cookware that you would use in your normal oven Microwave safe cantainers are not usually suitable for convection cooking don t use plastic contain...

Page 19: ...tter cooking and grilling results if you use the high rack Check that the heating element is in the horizontal position and that the appropriate rack is in position 1 Turn the Cooking Control knob to the Convection symbol Result The following indications are displayed convection mode 250 C temperature 2 Press the Select button once or more times to set the temperature 3 Set the cooking time by tur...

Page 20: ... the Then Vertical position spit roasting only C108STB C108STF C109STB C109STF Pull down on the heating element Push it towards the back of the oven until it is parallel with the back wall Horizontal position convection cooking and grilling Pull the heating element towards you Push it upwards until it is parallel with the roof of the oven 1 Push the roasting spit through the centre of the meat Exa...

Page 21: ...ishwasher Therefore clean it with warm water and washing up liquid by hand Remove the vertical multi spit from the oven after use Combining Microwaves and the Grill You can also combine microwave cooking with the grill to cook quickly and brown at the same time ALWAYS use microwave safe and oven proof cookware Glass or ceramic dishes are ideal as they allow the microwaves to penetrate the food eve...

Page 22: ...or The heating element must be in the horizontal position If you would like to know the current temperature of the oven cavity press the Language button 1 Turn the Cooking Control knob to the Combi MW Convection symbol Result The following indications are displayed microwave convection combi mode 250 C temperature 2 Select the temperature by pressing the Select button 3 Set the cooking time by tur...

Page 23: ... unit Do not press the Turntable on off button during the cooking process Cancel the cooking phase before pressing the turntable On Off button 1 Press the Stop and Select buttons at the same time about one second Result The oven is locked The icon is displayed 2 To unlock the oven press the Stop and Select buttons again at the same time about one second Result The icon is no longer displayed The o...

Page 24: ...rene cups containers Paper bags or newspaper Recycled paper or metal trims Can be used to warm food Overheating may cause the polystyrene to melt May catch fire May cause arcing Glassware Oven to table ware Fine glassware Glass jars Can be used unless decorated with a metal trim Can be used to warm foods or liquids Delicate glass may break or crack if heated suddenly Must remove the lid Suitable f...

Page 25: ...itable glass pyrex bowl with lid Cook covered for the minimum time see table Continue cooking to get the result you prefer Stir twice during cooking and once after cooking Add salt herbs or butter after cooking Cover during standing time Cooking Guide for rice and pasta Rice Use a large glass pyrex bowl with lid rice doubles in volume during cooking Cook covered After the cooking time is over stir...

Page 26: ...ood It is preferable to underestimate cooking time and add extra heating time if necessary Heating and standing times When reheating food for the first time it is helpful to make a note of the time taken for future reference Always make sure that the reheated food is piping hot throughout Allow food to stand for a short time after reheating to let the temperature even out The recommended standing ...

Page 27: ... to 1min 20sec 2 3 Stir or shake well and pour into a sterilised glass bottle Place into the centre of turntable Cook uncovered Shake well and stand for at least 2 minutes Before serving shake well and check the temperature carefully Food Portion Power Time min Standing Time min Instructions Drinks coffee tea and water 150ml 1 cup 300ml 2 cups 450ml 3 cups 600ml 4 cups 900W 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 1 2 Pou...

Page 28: ...ile freezing and defrosting food For defrosting of frozen food with a temperature of about 18 to 20 C use the following table as a guide All frozen food should be defrosted using defrosting power level 180 W Food Portion Time min Standing Time min Instructions Meat Minced beef Pork steaks 200g 400g 250g 6 7 10 12 7 8 15 30 Place the meat on a flat ceramic plate Shield thinner edges with aluminium ...

Page 29: ...browning e g baked pasta as well as foods which require a short cooking time to brown the top of the food Also this mode can be used for thick food portions that benefit from a browned and crispy top e g chicken pieces turning them over half way through cooking Please refer to the grill table for further details IMPORTANT REMARK Whenever the combination mode microwave grill is used make sure that ...

Page 30: ... the grill Gratin Potatoes vegetables chilled 450 g 600W Grill 6 7 Put the fresh gratin into a small round glass pyrex dish Put the dish on the high rack After cooking stand for 2 3 minutes Baked Apples 2 apples ca 400g 4 apples ca 800g 300W Grill 6 7 11 13 Core the apples and fill them with raisins and jam Put some almond slices on top Put apples on a flat glass pyrex dish Place the dish directly...

Page 31: ...ookware described under MW Grill Food suitable for microwave convection cooking All kinds of meats and poultry as well as casseroles and gratin dishes sponge cakes and light fruit cakes pies and crumbles roast vegetables scones and breads Convection Guide for fresh food like Pie Quiche Pizza and Meat Preheat the convection with the preheating function to the desired temperature Use the power level...

Page 32: ... Put baguette on the high rack Use oven gloves while taking out Stand 2 3 minutes Garlic Bread chilled pre baked 200 g 1pc 180 W 220 C 7 8 Put the chilled baguette on baking paper on the high rack After baking stand for 2 3 minutes CAKE Marble Cake batter cake 500g 180 W 220 C without preheating 18 20 Put the fresh dough in a small round black metal baking dish diameter 18 cm Put the cake on the l...

Page 33: ... Pieces ready baked with fruit filling 500 600 g 300 W 160 C without preheating 7 9 Set frozen cake pieces in a circle on the low rack After baking stand for 5 10 minutes Cake ready baked with fruit filling 1200 1300 g 300 W 160 C without preheating 14 16 Put frozen cake on baking paper on the low rack After baking stand for 10 20 minutes Sweet Puff Pastries raw dough 250 g 5 6 pc 180 W 220 C 9 12...

Page 34: ...COOKING PUDDING Mix pudding powder with sugar and milk 500 ml by following the manufacturers instructions and stir well Use a suitable sized glass pyrex bowl with lid Cook covered for 6 to 7 minutes using 900 W Stir several times well during cooking BROWNING 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 6...

Page 35: ...appliance must be earthed In the event of an electrical short circuit earthing reduces the risk of electric shock providing an escape wire for the electric current The appliance is equipped with a mains lead which includes an earth wire for connecting to the earth terminal of your mains plug The plug must be plugged into a socket that is properly installed and earthed The wires in this mains lead ...

Page 36: ...d for long life Increasingly heating times for such ready meals are being based on the Heating Categories A B C D and E On this instance simply match the heating category of your oven to the instructions on the food package and set your timer accordingly For example If the heating instructions are 3 minutes on HIGH for a D category oven then you will need to set your timer for less than 3 minutes ...

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