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MICROWAVE OVEN

Owner’s Instructions and Cooking Guide

CE287DN

Quick Look-up Guide ............................................................................. 2
Oven....................................................................................................... 2
Control Panel ......................................................................................... 3
Accessories............................................................................................ 3
Using this Instruction Booklet................................................................. 4
Safety Precautions ................................................................................. 4
Installing Your Microwave Oven ............................................................ 5
Setting the Time ..................................................................................... 6
What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem ............................... 6
Cooking / Reheating............................................................................... 7
Power Levels.......................................................................................... 7
Stopping the Cooking............................................................................. 8
Adjusting the Cooking Time ................................................................... 8
Using the Auto Reheat Feature ............................................................. 8
Auto  Reheat Settings ............................................................................ 9
Using the Cafeteria Feature ................................................................... 9
Cafeteria Settings................................................................................. 10
Using the Auto Power Defrost Feature ................................................ 10
Auto Power Defrost Settings................................................................ 11
Using the Auto Crusty Cook Function.................................................. 11
Using the Manual Crusty Cook Function ............................................. 12
Choosing the Heating Element Position .............................................. 13
Choosing the Accessories ................................................................... 13
Grilling .................................................................................................. 14
Combining Microwave and the Grill ..................................................... 14
Switching the Beeper Off ..................................................................... 15
Safety-Locking Your Microwave Oven................................................. 15
Cookware Guide .................................................................................. 16
Cooking Guide ..................................................................................... 17
Cleaning Your Microwave Oven .......................................................... 23
Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven...................................... 24
Technical Specifications....................................................................... 24

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Summary of Contents for CE287DN

Page 1: ...o Reheat Settings 9 Using the Cafeteria Feature 9 Cafeteria Settings 10 Using the Auto Power Defrost Feature 10 Auto Power Defrost Settings 11 Using the Auto Crusty Cook Function 11 Using the Manual Crusty Cook Function 12 Choosing the Heating Element Position 13 Choosing the Accessories 13 Grilling 14 Combining Microwave and the Grill 14 Switching the Beeper Off 15 Safety Locking Your Microwave O...

Page 2: ...cooking is over 1 Place the frozen food in the oven Select the type of food that you are cooking by pressing the Power button one or more times 2 Select the weight by turning the dial knob as required 3 Press the button Leave the food in the oven Press 30s one or more times for each extra 30 seconds that you wish to add 1 Press the button 2 Select the cooking time by turning the dial knob 3 Press ...

Page 3: ...rving size 1 3 4 5 6 8 7 2 10 9 11 1 Coupler already placed over the motor shaft in the base of the oven Purpose The coupler rotates the turntable 2 Roller ring to be placed in the centre of the oven Purpose The roller ring supports the turntable 3 Turntable to be placed on the roller ring with the centre fitting to the coupler Purpose The turntable serves as the main cooking surface it can be eas...

Page 4: ...ers forks etc Reason Electric arcing or sparking may occur and may damage the oven 2 DO NOT heat Airtight or vacuum sealed bottles jars containers Ex Baby food jars Airtight food Ex Eggs nuts in shells tomatoes Reason The increase in pressure may cause them to explode Tip Remove lids and pierce skins bags etc 3 DO NOT operate the microwave oven when it is empty Reason The oven walls may be damaged...

Page 5: ...ARNING If the door or door seals are damaged the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person WARNING It is hazardous for anyone other than a comperent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy WARNING Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed contain...

Page 6: ...r overcooked or undercooked Was the appropriate cooking length set for the type of food Was an appropriate power level chosen Sparking and cracking occur inside the oven arcing Have you used a dish with metal trimmings Have you left a fork or other metal utensil inside the oven Is aluminium foil too close to the inside walls The oven causes interference with radios or televisions Slight interferen...

Page 7: ...t The 850W maximum cooking power indications are displayed Select the appropriate power level by pressing the button again until the corresponding wattage is displayed Refer to the power level table 2 Set the cooking time by turning the dial knob 3 Press the button Result The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating 1 Cooking starts and when it has finished the oven beeps four times 2...

Page 8: ...lose the door Use only recipients that are microwave safe 1 To stop temporarily Open the door Result Cooking stops To resume cooking close the door and press again 2 To stop completely Press the button Result The cooking stops If you wish to cancel the cooking settings press the Cancel button again Press the 30s button once for each 30 seconds to be added During the cooking to increase or decrease...

Page 9: ...s programme is suitable for meals consisting of 3 components e g meat with sauce vegetables and a side dish like potatoes rice or pasta 2 Soup Sauce Chilled 200 250 g 300 350 g 400 450 g 3 min Pour the soup sauce into a deep ceramic soup plate or bowl Cover during heating and standing time Stir before and after standing time 3 Pasta Gratin frozen 200 g 400 g 3 min Put the frozen pasta gratin into ...

Page 10: ...250 ml and place in the centre of turntable Reheat uncovered Stir carefully before and after standing time Be careful while taking the cups out see safety instructions for liquids 2 Frozen Cake Pieces 100 g 1pc 200 g 2pcs 300 g 2 3pcs 400 g 3 4pcs 500 g 4pcs 5 15 min Put flat frozen cake pieces 18 C directly on metal rack Put bigger pieces and muffins on turntable Put one piece in the centre put 2...

Page 11: ...l of the whole fish with aluminium foil Turn the fish over when the oven beeps This programme is suitable for whole fishes and fish fillets Bread Cake 125 625 g 5 20 min Put bread on a piece of kitchen paper and turn over as soon as the oven beeps Place cake on a ceramic plate and if possible turn over as soon as the oven beeps Oven keeps operating and is stopped when you open the door This progra...

Page 12: ... 3 Preheat the crusty plate using 600W grill Put one baguette off center on crusty plate put 2 baguettes side by side on the crusty plate This programme is suitable for baguettes with topping e g vegetables ham and cheese as well as pizza snacks Frozen Chicken Nuggets 125 g 250 g 4 min Preheat the crusty plate using 600W grill Brush crusty plate with one tbsp oil Distribute chicken nuggets evenly ...

Page 13: ...n top Arrange in a circle on crusty plate Put crusty plate on the rack Burger frozen 2 pieces 125g 3 min 600W Grill 7 7 min Preheat crusty plate Put frozen burger in a circle on crusty plate Put crusty plate on the rack Turn over after 4 5 min Baked Potatoes 250 g 500 g 3 min 600W Grill 5 6 min 8 9 min Preheat crusty plate Cut potatoes in halves Put them on the crusty plate with the cut side to th...

Page 14: ...d place the food on the rack Close the door 4 Press the button Result The follwing indications are displayed 5 Set the Grilling time by turning the dial knob The maximum grilling time is 60 minutes 6 Press the button Result Grilling cooking start When it has finished 1 The oven beeps four times 2 The end reminder signal will beep 3 times once every minute 3 The current time is displayed again 1 Ma...

Page 15: ...s at the same time Result The following indication is displayed The oven does not beep each time you press a button 2 To switch the beeper back on press the and buttons again at the same time Result The following indication is displayed The oven operates with the beeper on again 1 Press the and buttons at the same time Result The oven is locked no funtions can be selected The display shows L 2 To ...

Page 16: ...tyrene 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...

Page 17: ...e for frozen vegetables Use a suitable 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 Aft...

Page 18: ...d 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 ti...

Page 19: ...d for 2 3 minutes Before serving stir well and check the temperature carefully Baby milk 100ml 200ml 300W 30 40sec 50 sec to 1min 2 3 Stir or shake well and pour into a sterilised glass bottle Place into the centre of turn table Cook uncovered Shake well and stand for at least 3 minutes Before serving shake well and check the temperature carefully Food Portion Power Time min Standing Time min Inst...

Page 20: ...t while 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 250g 500g 250g 6 7 13 14 7 8 5 25 Place the meat on a flat ceramic plate Shield thinner edges with alumini...

Page 21: ... 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 the grill heating element is under the ceiling in the h...

Page 22: ...minutes Baked Potatoes 250 g 500 g 600 W Grill 4 5 8 9 Cut potatoes into halves Put them in a circle on the rack with the cut side to the grill Chicken Pieces 450 500 g 2 pcs 300 W Grill 8 9 9 10 Prepare chicken pieces with oil and spices Put them in a circle with the bones to the middle Put one chicken piece not into the centre of the rack Stand for 2 3 minutes Lamb Chops medium 400 g 4pcs Grill ...

Page 23: ...ell 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 600 W Let it stand for 2 3 minutes in the oven Use oven gloves while taking out Cleaning Your Microwave Oven The following parts of your microwave oven should be cleaned regularly to prevent grease and food particles from building u...

Page 24: ...e your oven away temporarily choose a dry dust free place Reason Dust and damp may adversely affect the working parts in the oven This microwave oven is not intended for commercial use Technical Specifications SAMSUNG strives to improve its products at all times Both the design specifications and these user instructions are thus subject to change without notice Model CE287DN Power source 230V 50 H...

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