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Using the Auto Power Defrost Feature

The Auto Power Defrost feature enables you to defrost meat, poultry, fish. 
The defrost time and power level are set automatically.
You simply select the programme and the weight.

Use only dishes that are microwave-safe.

First, place the frozen food in the centre of the turntable and close the door.

Example: Press the Power Defrost(

) button three times to defrost fish.

You can also defrost food manually. To do so, select the microwave cooking/reheating 

function with a power level of 180W. Refer to the section entitled “ Cooking/Reheating”  
on page 15 for further details.

To change selection of lbs, ml/g option from ml/g to lbs, press 

Power Defrost(

)

button and Stop/Cancel(

button at the same time, then long sound beeps and

ml/g is change to lbs.

This increses the weight by 100 g if you are using metric measurement.
(This increases the weight by 1 oz increments, up to 3 lbs 6 oz.)

Press the Power Defrost(

) button which you want the required

number of time.
(Refer to the table on the buttom)

Select the food weight by turning the dial knob it is possible to 

set up to a maximum of 2000g

Press button.

Result:  

◆ 

Defrosting begins.

◆ 

The oven beeps half way through defrosting to remind 

you to turn the food over.

◆ 

Press 

button again to finish defrosting.

Auto Power Defrost Settings

Remove all kinds of package material before defrosting.
Place the frozen foods on a turntable. Turn the food over when the oven beeps.
Keep the standing time of corresponding food after Auto Power Defrosting
being finished.

Button

Food

Portion Standing 

Recommendation

Time

1

Meat

200-2000g

20-60min.

Shield the edges with aluminium foil. 

2

Poultry

200-2000g

20-60min.

Turn the food over when the oven 

3

Fish

200-2000g

20-50min.

beeps

.

Select the defrosting fuction with a power level of 180W if you want to

defrost food manually.

For further details on Manual defrosting and defrosting time, 

refer to the page 36.

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Summary of Contents for CE2977

Page 1: ...MICROWAVE OVEN CE2977 CE2977T Owner s Instructions Cooking Guide ...

Page 2: ...you want to auto power defrost some food 1 Place the frozen food in the oven Press the Power Defrost button which you want the required number of time If you want to add an extra minute Leave the food in the oven Press 30s one or more times for each extra 30 seconds that you wish to add 2 Select the food weight by turning the dial knob it is possible to set up to a maximum of 2000g 3 Press the but...

Page 3: ... 17 Using the Auto Reheat Cook Feature 18 Auto Reheat Cook Settings 19 Using the Dual Cook Feature 20 Using the Auto Power Defrost Feature 21 Auto Power Defrost Settings 21 Using the Crusty Plate CE2977T 22 Crusty Plate Settings CE2977T 23 Choosing the Heating Element Position 24 Choosing the Accessories 24 Grilling 25 Combining Microwaves and the Grill 26 Switching the Beeper Off 27 Safety lockin...

Page 4: ...4 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS GB Oven SAFETY INTERLOCK HOLES TURNTABLE DOOR LATCHES HANDLE VENTILATION HOLES LIGHT GRILL DISPLAY ROLLER RING DOOR COUPLER CONTROL PANEL ...

Page 5: ...SETTING DUAL COOK SELECTION MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL MODE SELECTION COMBI MODE SELECTION START BUTTON DIAL KNOB cook time weight and serving dishes AUTO POWER DEFROST BUTTON AUTO REHEAT COOK SELECTION GRILL MODE SELECTION STOP CANCEL BUTTON TURNTABLE ON OFF ...

Page 6: ...o 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 on to the coupler Purpose The turntable serves as the main cooking surface it can be easily removed for cleaning 4 Metal rack to be placed on the turntable Purpose The metal rack can be used in grill and combination cooking 5 Crusty plate CE2977T ...

Page 7: ...ful exposure to microwave energy a Under no circumstances should any attempt be made to operate the oven with the door open or to tamper with the safety interlocks door latches or to insert anything into the safety interlock holes b Do not place any object between the oven door and front face or allow food or cleaner residues to accumulate on sealing surfaces Ensure that the door and door sealing ...

Page 8: ...et the oven going when it is empty 4 DO NOT cover the rear ventilation slots with cloths or paper Reason The cloths or paper may catch fire as hot air is evacuated from the oven 5 ALWAYS use oven gloves when removing a dish from the oven Reason Some dishes absorb microwaves and heat is always transferred from the food to the dish The dishes are therefore hot 6 DO NOT touch heating elements or inte...

Page 9: ...efore giving it to the baby NEVER heat a baby s bottle with the teat on as the bottle may explode if overheated 9 Be careful not to damage the power cable Do not immerse the power cable or plug in water and keep the power cable away from heated surfaces Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cable or plug 10 Stand at arm s length from the oven when opening the door Reason The hot ...

Page 10: ...16A S AFRICA APEX LEADS SA16 and NIGERIA GHANA KENYA and U A E is PENCON UD13A1 Do not install the microwave oven in hot or damp surroundings like next to a traditional oven or radiator The power supply specifications of the oven must be respected and any extension cable used must be of the same standard as the power cable supplied with the oven Wipe the interior and the door seal with a damp clot...

Page 11: ...ur microwave oven After a power failure Do not forget to reset the clock when you switch to and from summer and winter time 1 To display the time in the Then press the button 24 hour notation Once 12 hour notation Twice 3 Press the button 2 Turn the dial knob to set hour 4 Turn the dial knob to set minute 5 Press the button Result The time is displayed when ever you are not using the microwave ove...

Page 12: ...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 1 The microwaves generated by the magnetron are distributed uniformly as the food rotates on the turntable The food is thus cooked evenly 2 The microwaves are absorbed by the food up to a depth of about 1 inch 2 5 c...

Page 13: ...table Close the door The oven must be plugged into an appropriate wall socket The turntable must be in position in the oven If a power level other than the maximum is used the water takes longer to boil Checking that Your Oven is Operating Correctly 1 Press the button 2 Set the time to 4 5 minutes by turning the dial knob as requried 3 Press button Result The oven heats the water for 4 to 5 minute...

Page 14: ...gth 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 interference may be observed on televisions or radios when the oven i...

Page 15: ...for each 30 seconds of cooking time The oven starts immediately 1 Press the button Result The 900W 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 on the next page 2 Set the cooking time by turning the dial knob 3 Press the button Result The oven light comes o...

Page 16: ...0 W 1300 W COMBI II 450 W 1300 W COMBI III 300 W 1300 W If you select higher power level the cooking time must be decreased If you select lower power level the cooking time must be increased If you want to add the cooking time more or less by turning dual knob Time Increasing Time Time Increasing Time up to 1 min 5 sec unit 10 20 min 1 min unit 1 3 min 10 sec unit 20 40 min 2 min unit 3 10 min 30 ...

Page 17: ... button Result The cooking stops If you wish to cancel the cooking settings press the Cancel button again Adjusting the Cooking Time You can increase the cooking time by pressing the 30s button once for each 30 seconds to be added You can only adjust the time during cooking when the Microwave Auto Reheat Cook Grill and Combi modes are selected Press the 30s button once for each 30 seconds to be ad...

Page 18: ... the centre of the turntable and close the door Use only recipients that are microwave safe 1 Select the type of food that you are cooking by pressing the Auto Reheat Cook Auto button once or more times 2 Select the size of the serving by turning the dial knob Refer to the table on the next page 3 Press button Result Cooking starts When it has finished 1 The oven beeps four times 2 The end reminde...

Page 19: ...e drinks before and after standing time and be careful while taking the cups out see safety instructions for liquids 3 Soup Sauce 200 250 ml 1 2 mins Pour the soup sauce into a deep ceramic Chilled 300 350 ml soup plate or bowl and cover during heating 400 450 ml and standing time Stir before and after 500 550 ml standing time 600 650 ml 4 Fresh 200 250 g 3 mins Weigh the vegetables after washing ...

Page 20: ...ect the food weight by turning the dial knob 4 Press the button Result Cooking starts after about two seconds 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 Code Symbol Serving Portion Standing Recommendations Type Time 6 Ready meal 2 x 300 350 g 2 mins Put each meal on a ceramic plate and cover i...

Page 21: ...nt This increases the weight by 1 oz increments up to 3 lbs 6 oz 1 Press the Power Defrost button which you want the required number of time Refer to the table on the buttom 2 Select the food weight by turning the dial knob it is possible to set up to a maximum of 2000g 3 Press button Result Defrosting begins The oven beeps half way through defrosting to remind you to turn the food over Press butt...

Page 22: ...tly on the turntable and preheat it with highest Microwave Grill Combination 600W Grill by following the times and instructions in the chart Always use oven gloves to take out the crusty plate as it is becomming 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 Please note that the crusty plate has a teflon layer which is not scrat...

Page 23: ... the rack Mini Pizza 100 150 g 600W Grill 5 min 3 31 2 min Preheat crusty plate Put the chilled pizza chilled 200 250 g 4 41 2 min pieces in a circle on the plate Set crusty plate on the rack Oven 200 g 450W Grill 4 min 9 min Preheat crusty plate Distribute oven chips on Chips 300 g 12 min crusty plate Put the plate on the rack Turn frozen 400 g 15 min over after half of cooking time Baked 250 g 6...

Page 24: ...heating element towards you grill or combined microwave grill Push it upwards until it is parallel with the roof of the oven When cleaning the upper part inside the cavity it will be convenient to turn heater downward by 45 and clean it 45 Choosing the Accessories Use microwave safe recipients do not use plastic containers dishes paper cups towels etc For further details on suitable cookware and u...

Page 25: ...ion GB SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS 25 Grilling 1 Preheat the grill to the required temperature by the pressing the Grill button and set the preheat time by turning the dial knob 2 Press the button 3 Open the door and 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 min...

Page 26: ...zontal position refer to page 24 for further details 2 Open the oven door Place the food on the rack and the rack on the turntable Close the door 4 Set the cooking time by turning the dial knob as required The maximum cooking time is 60 minutes 5 Press the button Result Combination cooking starts When it has finished 1 The oven beeps four times 2 The end reminfer signal will beep 3 times once ever...

Page 27: ...The oven operates with the beeper on again Safety Locking Your Microwave Oven Your microwave oven is fitted with a special Child Safety programme which enables the oven to be locked so that children or anyone unfamiliar with it cannot operate it accidentally The oven can be locked at any time 1 Press the and buttons at the same time Result The oven is locked no funtions can be selected The display...

Page 28: ...The turntable on off button enables you to use large dishes which fill the whole oven by stopping the turntable from rotating only maual cooking mode The results will be less satisfactory in this case as the cooking is less even We recommend that you turn the dish by hand halfway through the cooking process Warning Never operate the turntable without food in the oven Reason This may cauce fire or ...

Page 29: ...ainst overcooking Arcing can occur if the foil is too close to the oven wall or if too much foil is used Do not preheat for more than eight minutes Porcelain pottery glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable unless deco rated with a metal trim Some frozen foods are packaged in these dish es Can be used to warm food Overheating may cause the polystyrene to melt May catch fire May cause...

Page 30: ... Melting butter or chocolate for example see the chapter with tips techniques and hints Covering during cooking To cover the food during cooking is very important as the evaporated water rises as steam and contributes to cooking process Food can be covered in different ways e g with a ceramic plate plastic cover or microwave suitable cling film Standing times After cooking is over food the standin...

Page 31: ... 1 2 3 Add 60 75 ml 5 6 tbsp water Carrots 250 g 3 1 2 4 3 Cut carrots into even sized slices Cauliflower 250 g 4 4 1 2 3 Prepare even sized florets Cut big florets 500 g 6 1 2 7 1 2 into halves Arrange stems to the centre Courgettes 250 g 3 3 1 2 3 Cut courgettes into slices Add 30 ml 2 tbsp water or a knob of butter Cook until just tender Egg Plants 250 g 2 1 2 3 3 Cut egg plants into small slic...

Page 32: ...ater a pinch of salt and stir well Cook uncovered Stir occasionally during and after cooking Cover during standing time and drain thoroughly afterwards Food Portion Power Time Standing Instructions min Time min White Rice 250 g 900 W 15 16 5 Add 500 ml cold water parboiled 375 g 171 2 181 2 Add 750 ml cold water Brown Rice 250 g 900 W 20 21 5 Add 500 ml cold water parboiled 375 g 22 23 Add 750 ml ...

Page 33: ...ecessary 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 time after reheating is 2 4 minutes unless another time is recommended in the char...

Page 34: ...ith 450 g 3 31 2 plastic lid Stir well after reheating 550 g 31 2 4 Stir again before serving Stew 350 g 600 W 41 2 51 2 2 3 Put stew in a deep ceramic plate chilled Cover with plastic lid Stir occasionally during reheating and again before standing and serving Pasta with 350 g 600 W 31 2 41 2 3 Put pasta e g spaghetti or egg noodles sauce on a flat ceramic plate Cover with chilled microwave cling...

Page 35: ...ates Cover with microwave cling film Put one plate directly on the turntable other on the rack Reheating Baby Food and Milk Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for reheating Food Portion Power Time Standing Instructions Time min Baby food 190 g 600 W 30 sec 2 3 Empty into ceramic deep plate vegetables Cook covered Stir after cooking meat time Stand for 2 3 minutes Before se...

Page 36: ...his hint while freezing and defrosting food For defrosting of frozen food with a temperature of about 18 to 20 C use the fol lowing table as a guide All frozen food should be defrosted using defrosting power level 180 W Food Portion Time Standing Instructions min Time min Meat Minced beef 200 g 6 7 15 30 Place the meat on a flat ceramic plate 400 g 10 12 Shield thinner edges with aluminium foil Tu...

Page 37: ...ion of the turntable the food browns evenly Three combina tion modes are available with this model 600 W Grill 450 W Grill and 300 W Grill Cookware for cooking with microwave grill Please use cookware that microwaves can pass through Cookware should be flame proof Do not use metal cookware with combination mode Do not use any type of plas tic cookware as it can melt Food suitable for microwave gri...

Page 38: ...ed 250 g 600 W 4 1 2 5 1 2 Cut potatoes into halves Put them in Potatoes 500 g Grill 6 1 2 7 1 2 a circle on the rack with the cut side to the grill Gratin 500 g 450 W 9 11 Put the fresh gratin into a small glass Potatoes Grill pyrex dish Put the dish on the rack vegetables After cooking stand for 2 3 minutes chilled Chicken 450 g 2pc 300 W 7 8 7 8 Brush chicken pieces with oil and Pieces 650 g 2 ...

Page 39: ...roni directly on the turntable After cooking Lasagne stand for 2 3 minutes Fish Gratin 400 g 450 W 16 18 Put frozen fish gratin into a small flat Grill rectangular glass pyrex dish Put the dish directly on the turntable After cooking stand for 2 3 minutes Grill Guide for frozen food Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for grilling Fresh Portion Power 1 Side 2 Side Instructi...

Page 40: ...ly 14 g with 40 g sugar and 250 ml cold water Cook uncovered in a glass pyrex bowl for 31 2 to 41 2 minutes using 900 W until glaze icing is transparent Stir twice during cooking COOKING JAM Put 600 g fruits for example mixed berries in a suitable sized glass pyrex bowl with lid Add 300 g preserving sugar and stir well Cook covered for 10 12 minutes using 900 W Stir several times during cooking Em...

Page 41: ... Rinse and dry 3 To loosen hardened food particles and remove smells place a cup of diluted lemon juice on the turntable and heat for ten minutes at maximum power 4 Wash the dishwasher safe plate whenever necessary DO NOT spill water in the vents NEVER use any abrasive products or chemical solvents Take particular care when cleaning the door seals to ensure that no particles Accumulate Prevent the...

Page 42: ...casing Only a qualified microwave service technician should perform repair NEVER remove the outer casing from the oven If the oven is faulty and needs servicing or you are in doubt about its condition Unplug it from the wall socket Contact the nearest after sales service centre If you wish to store your oven away temporarily choose a dry dust free place Reason Dust and damp may adversely affect th...

Page 43: ...t to change without notice Model CE2977 CE2977T Power source 230V 50 Hz Power consumption Microwave 1500 W Grill 1300 W Combined mode 2800 W Output power 100 W 900 W 6 Level IEC 705 Operating frequency 2450 MHz Magnetron OM75P 31 Cooling method Cooling fan motor Dimensions W x H x D Outside 517 x 297 x 424 mm Oven cavity 336 x 241 x 349 mm Volume 28 liter Weight Net 18 kg approx ...

Page 44: ...Printed in Korea ...

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