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Code No. : DE68-03636B

MICROWAVE OVEN

Owner’s Instructions and Cooking Guide

CE3780AT

“Quick” Look-up Guide .......................................................................... 2
Using the Steam Cleaning..................................................................... 2
Control Panel ......................................................................................... 3
Oven ...................................................................................................... 3
Accessories ........................................................................................... 4
Using this Instruction Booklet ................................................................ 5
Safety Precautions ................................................................................ 5
Installing Your Microwave Oven ............................................................ 6
Setting the Time .................................................................................... 7
Checking that Your Oven is Operating Correctly .................................. 7
How a Microwave Oven Works ............................................................. 8
What to Do if You are in Doubt or You have a Problem........................ 8
Cooking/Reheating ................................................................................ 9
Power Levels and Time Variations ........................................................ 9
Stopping the Cooking .......................................................................... 10
Adjusting the Cooking Time................................................................. 10
Using the Auto Cook Feature .............................................................. 11
Using the Auto Reheat Feature ........................................................... 12
Using the Power Defrost Feature ........................................................ 13
Multistage Cooking .............................................................................. 14
Fast Preheating the Oven.................................................................... 14
Using the Snack Cook Feature ........................................................... 15
Using the Manual Crusty Cook Function............................................. 16
Using the Square metal tray and Rack................................................ 18
Cooking by Convection........................................................................ 20
Grilling.................................................................................................. 20
Choosing the Heating Element Position.............................................. 21
Choosing the Accessories ................................................................... 21
Spit-Roasting ....................................................................................... 21
Using The Rotisserie-Spit.................................................................... 22
Rotating Spit Roasting......................................................................... 22
Combining Microwaves and the Grill ................................................... 23
Combining Microwaves and Convection ............................................. 24
Safety-locking Your Microwave Oven ................................................. 24
Switching the Beeper Off..................................................................... 24
Using the Memory Cook Feature ........................................................ 25
Manual Stop Turntable Function ......................................................... 25
Cookware Guide.................................................................................. 26
Cooking Guide ..................................................................................... 27
Cleaning Your Microwave Oven .......................................................... 35
Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven ..................................... 36
Technical Specifications ...................................................................... 36

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Summary of Contents for CE3780AT

Page 1: ... Using the Power Defrost Feature 13 Multistage Cooking 14 Fast Preheating the Oven 14 Using the Snack Cook Feature 15 Using the Manual Crusty Cook Function 16 Using the Square metal tray and Rack 18 Cooking by Convection 20 Grilling 20 Choosing the Heating Element Position 21 Choosing the Accessories 21 Spit Roasting 21 Using The Rotisserie Spit 22 Rotating Spit Roasting 22 Combining Microwaves an...

Page 2: ...ct the cooking time 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 Leave the food in the oven Press 30s button one or more times for each extra 30 seconds that you wish to add 1 Place the frozen food in the oven Press the Power Defrost button 2 Select the...

Page 3: ...O REHEAT FEATURE BUTTON 12 AUTO FAST PREHEAT SELECTION BUTTON 13 CONVECTION BUTTON 14 SNACK BUTTON 15 MICROWAVE CONVECTION BUTTON 16 DIAL KNOB Cook time Weight and serving size 17 CLOCK SETTING BUTTON 18 START 30S BUTTON VENTILATION HOLES DOOR LATCHES DOOR TURNTABLE COUPLER ROLLER RING SAFETY INTERLOCK HOLES VENTILATION HOLES HEATING ELEMENT CONTROL PANEL DOOR HANDLE SUPPORT ROTISSERIE jlZ _Wh ohj...

Page 4: ...nvection and combination cooking 5 Clean water bowl to be placed in the right side of the oven Purpose The water bowl can be used to clean 6 Rotisserie spit Purpose The roasting spit is a convenient way of barbecuing a chicken as the meat does not have to be turned over It can be used convection combination cooking 7 Crust plate to be placed on the turntable Purpose The crust plate is used to brow...

Page 5: ...o not use your microwave oven to dry papers or clothes Small amounts of food require shorter cooking or heating time If normal times are allowed they may overheat and burn If smoke is observed switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling therefore care must be taken when handling the ...

Page 6: ... heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode WARNING Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use WARNING When the appliance is operated in the combination mode children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the...

Page 7: ...sition 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 To display the time in Then press the Clock the button 12 hour notation Once 24 hour notation Twice 2 Turn the dial knob to set the hour 3 Press the Clock button 4 ...

Page 8: ...e 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 is operating This is normal Solution Install the oven away from televisions radios and aerials If interfe...

Page 9: ...e following indications are displayed microwave mode 2 Select the appropriate power level by pressing the Microwave button again until the corresponding output power is displayed Refer to the power level table below for further details 3 Set the cooking time by turning the dial knob Result The cooking time is displayed 4 Press the Start button Result The oven light comes on and the turntable start...

Page 10: ...r Increase the remaining cooking time To stop the cooking Then Temporarily Open the door Result Cooking stops To resume cooking close the door again and press the Start button Completely Press the Stop button Result Cooking stops If you wish to cancel the cooking settings press the Stop button again To increase the cooking time of your food press the Start button once for each 30 seconds that you ...

Page 11: ... 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 Jacket Potatoes 2 x 200 g 4 x 200 g 6 x 200 g 4 5 min Take potatoes with similar size and weight of circa 200g per potato Wash and prick the skin with a fork Put 2 potatoes opposite to each other ...

Page 12: ...cording 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 Ready Meal chilled 300 350 g 400 450 g 500 550 g 3 min Put on a ceramic plate and cover with microwave cling film This programme is suitable for meals consisting of 3 components e g meat...

Page 13: ...then beep one time per minute Code Food Serving Size Standing Time Recommendations 1 Steaks Chops Minced Meat Chicken Pieces 200 1200g 10 60 min Shield the edges with aluminium foil When the oven beeps turn the plieces over This programme is suitable for flat pieces of meat or poultry like steaks chops chicken legs chicken or duck breast and minced meat 2 Meat Joint 600 2000g 20 90 min Shield the ...

Page 14: ...eset temperature is kept for 10 minutes If you would like to know the current temperature of oven cavity press Fast Preheat button 1 Press the Power Defrost button 2 Select the type of food that you are cooking by pressing the Power Defrost button 3 Set the weight by turning the dial knob the appropriate number of times 1800 g in the example 4 Press the Microwave button 5 Set the microwave power l...

Page 15: ...ime Recommendations 1 Hamburger chilled 150 g 1pc 300 g 2pcs 1 2 min Put hamburger bread roll with slice of beef or cheeseburger on kitchen paper Put one hamburger in the centre of turntable put two hamburgers opposite to each other on turntable After reheating garnish with lettuce tomato slice dressing and spices 2 Mini Ravioli chilled 200 250 g 300 350 g 3 min Put chilled ready mini ravioli in a...

Page 16: ...ry 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 scratch resistant Do not use any sharp objects like a knife to cut on the crusty plate Use plastic accessories to avoid scratches on the surface of the crusty plate or remove the food from the plate before cutting 3 Pla...

Page 17: ...y Set plate on high rack Grilled Vegetables 250 g 3 4 450W Grill 8 9 Preheat crusty plate and brush with 1 tbsp oil Put fresh sliced vegetables on plate e g pieces of pepper onions courgette slices and mushrooms Set crusty plate on high rack FrozenMini Spring Rolls with topping 250 g 2 3 1st stage 300W 250 C 2nd stage Grill only 1st stage 5 6 2nd stage 4 5 Preheat crusty plate Distribute spring ro...

Page 18: ...ss the Convection button once or more times to set the temperature Refer to the table on the following page for a description of the various pre programmed settings 5 Set the cooking time by turning the dial knob 6 Press the 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 Fresh Food Portion Auto Preh...

Page 19: ... square metal tray Put sliced apples on top Add almonds slices or crumbles Muffins 500 600 g 12 pcs 180 C 4 180 C 18 21 Fill muffins dough evenly in a metal muffin mould suitable for 12 muffins Set dish on rack Cookies 300 g 30 pcs 180 C 4 160 180 C 12 15 Put cookies evenly on baking paper on square metal tray Fresh Food Portion Auto Preheat Stage From below Power Time min Instructions Frozen Pizz...

Page 20: ...the recipients in the oven as they will be very hot You can get better cooking and grilling results if you use the high rack 1 Press the Convection button Result The following indications are displayed convection mode 250 C temperature 2 Press the Convection button once or more times to set the temperature Temperature 250 220 200 180 160 140 100 40 C 3 Set the cooking time by turning the dial knob...

Page 21: ...u would use in your normal oven Microwave safe containers are not usually suitable for convection cooking don t use plastic containers dishes paper cups towels etc If you wish to select a combined cooking mode microwave and grill or convection use only recipients that are microwave safe and oven proof Metallic cookware or utensils may damage your oven To set the heating element to the Then Horizon...

Page 22: ...ng Use oven gloves while taking out Rotating Spit 1 For preparing kebabs with the multi spit use the 4 skewers 2 Put the same amount of food on each skewer 3 Put side dy side on windage like left picture 4 Tickles both end and turus putting on hole 5 Put the skewers into the coupler and position in cavity 2 1 Food Quantity Cooking Mode Cooking Time min Standing Time min Recommendations Roast Chick...

Page 23: ...er roasting and during standing time it should be wrapped in aluminium foil Turkey Lamb Barbecue Skewers 500 600g 300W 220 C 20 25 2 Prepare flat skewers evenly with meat cubes and vegetables Brush them with oil and spices Put the skewers into the coupler and position in cavity Seafood Skewers 300 400g Grill 25 30 Prepare flat skewers evenly with marinated prawns or cubes of fish fillets Put the s...

Page 24: ...r you want 1 Press the Microwave Convection button Result The following indications are displayed microwave convection combi mode 600W output power 2 Select the temperature by pressing the Microwave Convection button Temperature 250 220 200 180 160 140 100 40 C 3 Set the cooking time by turning the dial knob The maximum cooking time is 60 minutes 4 Set the appropriate power level by pressing the M...

Page 25: ... Warning Never operate the turntable without food in the oven Reason This may cause fire or damage to the 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 To programme the Then press MEMORY button Setting Once Display is P Resetting Twice Display is P 2 Set your cooking programme as usual MW Grill MW Gri...

Page 26: ...ene 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 fo...

Page 27: ...ozen 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 pyrex bowl with lid rice doubles in volume during cooking Cook covered After the cooking...

Page 28: ...ooking 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 time after reheating is 2 4 minutes unl...

Page 29: ...inutes Before serving stir well and check the temperature carefully Baby milk 100ml 200ml 300W 30 40sec 1min 10 sec 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 Instr...

Page 30: ...he door is closed and the turntable is rotating Due to the rotation of the turntable the food browns evenly Three combination modes are available with this model 600 W Grill 450 W Grill and 300 W Grill Cookware for cooking with microwaves grill Please use cookware that microwaves can pass through Cookware should be flameproof Do not use metal cookware with combination mode Do not use any type of p...

Page 31: ...ome almond slices on top Put apples on a flat glass pyrex dish Place the dish directly on the low rack Chicken Pieces 500 g 2pcs 800 g 4pcs 300W Grill 10 11 12 13 9 10 11 12 Brush chicken pieces with oil and spices Put them in a circle on the high rack Put one chicken piece not into the centre of the high rack Place the rack on the metal enamel tray Stand for 2 3 minutes Lamb Chops medium 500 g 4 ...

Page 32: ...asseroles and gratin dishes sponge 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 levels and times in this table as guide lines for convection cooking Fresh Food Portion Power 1 Side Time min 2 Side Time min Instructions PIE QUICHE ...

Page 33: ...t 750g 180 W 220 C without preheating 28 30 Put the fresh dough in a small rectangular black metal dish length 25cm Make a shallow cut lengthways Put the bread on the low rack Stand for 5 10 minutes CAKE Marble Cake batter cake 500g 180 W 220 C 19 21 Put the fresh dough in a small round glass pyrex dish diameter 18 cm Put the cake on the low rack Stand for 5 10 minutes Dutch Butter Cake batter cak...

Page 34: ...aguettes side by side on the low rack After baking stand for 2 3 minutes Cake ready baked with fruit filling 400 500 g 180 W 180 C without preheating 8 10 Put cake on baking paper Set a small cake on the low cake with a large diameter on the high rack After baking stand for 15 30 minutes Hint Stand cake in the oven and serve warm Puff Pastries raw dough with filling 250 g 5 6 pcs 180 W 220 C 10 11...

Page 35: ...imes 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 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 buil...

Page 36: ...ntre If you wish to store your oven away temporarily choose a dry dust free place Reason Dust and damp may adversely affect the working parts in the oven 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 Power source 230 V 50 Hz AC Power consumption Maximum power Microwa...

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