background image

18

ENGLISH

19

CHOOSING THE ACCESSORIES

Use microwave-safe recipients; do not use plastic containers, dishes, paper 

cups, towels, etc.
If you wish to select the combined cooking mode (grill and 

microwave), use only dishes that are microwave-safe and 

oven-proof

For further details on suitable cookware and utensils, 

refer to the Cookware Guide on page 20-21.

GRILLING

The grill enables you to heat and brown food quickly, without using microwaves. 

To this aim, a grill rack is supplied with your microwave oven.

1. 

Preheat the grill to the required temperature, by 

pressing the 

Grill

, time settng (

10 min

1 min

 and 

10 s

) and 

Start

 button.

2. 

After preheating is finished, Open the door and place 
the food on the rack.

3. 

Press the 

Grill

 button. Select the cooking time by 

pressing the 

10 min

1 min 

and 

10 s

 buttons. (The 

maximun grilling time is 60 minute.)

4. 

Press the 

Start

 (

) 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)  The end reminder signal will beep 3 times (once every 

minute).

3)  The current time is displayed again.

Do not worry if the heater turns off and on while grilling. This system is 
designed to prevent overheating of the oven.
Always use oven gloves when touching the dishes in the oven, as they 
will be very hot.

AUTO POWER DEFROST SETTINGS

The following table presents the various Auto Power Defrost programmes, 

quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations.

Remove all kinds of package material before defrosting. Place meat, poultry, fish 

and bread/cake on a ceramic plate.

Code/Food

Portion

Standing 

time

Recommendations

1. Meat

200-1500 g

20-60 min.

Shield the edges with aluminium 

foil. Turn the meat over when the 

oven beeps. This programme 

is suitable for beef, lamb, pork, 

steaks, chops and minced meat.

2. Poultry

200-1500 g

20-60 min.

Shield the leg and wing tips with 

aluminium foil. Turn the poultry 

over when the oven beeps. This 

programme is suitable for whole 

chicken and chicken portions.

3. Fish

200-1500 g

20-50 min.

Shield the tail 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.

4. 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 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 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.

Select the Manual Defrosting function with a power level of 180 W if you 
want to defrost food manually. For further details on manual defrosting 
and defrosting time, refer to the page 26.

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 evenly.

ALWAYS

 use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven, as 

they will be very hot.

1. 

Open the oven door by pushing the large button in 
the bottom right-hand corner of the control panel. 
Place the food on the rack and the rack on the 

turntable. Close the door.

2. 

Press the 

Combi

 button.

Result :

 

The following indications are displayed:

Combi

(microwave and grill mode)

600 W

(out power)

Select the appropriate 

power level

 by pressing the 

Combi

 button 

again until the corresponding power level is displayed.

You cannot set the temperature of the grill.

3. 

Set the cooking time by pressing the 

10 min

1 min

 and 

10 s

 buttons. The maximum cooking time is 60 minutes.

4. 

Press the 

Start

 (

) button.

Result :

 

Combination cooking starts. 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.

The maximum microwave power for the combined microwave and grill 
mode is 600 W.

GE83M_BAL_DE68-04151A-02_EN_131004.indd   18

2013-10-04   �� 6:55:20

Summary of Contents for GE83M

Page 1: ...ct To receive more complete service please register your product at www samsung com register 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 GE83M_BAL_DE68 04151A 02_EN_131004 indd 1 2013 10 04 6 55 07 ...

Page 2: ...the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock Call the service center for help Note Important Important safety instructions READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Make sure that these safety precautions are obeyed at all times Before using the oven confirm that the following instructions are followed WARNING Microwave function only WARNING If the door or door seals are damaged the oven m...

Page 3: ...n plasitic or paper containers keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignitions The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming pads slippers sponges damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury ignition or fire If smoke is emitted switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flame...

Page 4: ...t not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode The appliance should not be cleaned with a water jet This oven should be positioned proper direction and height permitting easy access to cavity and control area Before using the your oven first time oven should be operated with the water during 10 minute and then used If the oven generates a strange noise a burning smell or smo...

Page 5: ...supervision Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface which may result in shattering of the glass The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating The door or the outer surface may get hot when the appliance is operating Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less th...

Page 6: ...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 cloth before using your microwave oven for the first time Cleaning your microwave oven The following parts of your microwave ...

Page 7: ... When cleaning the upper part inside the cavity it will be convenient to turn heater downward by 45 and clean it Swing heater model only Storing and repairing your microwave oven A few simple precautions should be taken when storing or having your microwave oven serviced The oven must not be used if the door or door seals are damaged Broken hinge Deteriorated seals Distorted or bent oven casing On...

Page 8: ...rs or foreign substances If any foreign substance such as water has entered the appliance unplug the power plug and contact your nearest service centre Do not apply excessive pressure or impact to the appliance Do not place the oven over a fragile object such as a sink or glass object Do not use benzene thinner alcohol steam cleaner or high pressure cleaner to clean the appliance Ensure that the p...

Page 9: ...le hard boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode even after microwave heating has ended Also do not heat airtight or vacuum sealed bottles jars containers nuts inshells tomatoes etc Do not cover the ventilation slots with cloth or paper They may catch fire as hot air escapes from the oven The oven may also overheat and switch itself off automatically and will rema...

Page 10: ...n and care when installing maintaining and operating your appliance Because these following operating instructions cover various models the characteristics of your microwave oven may differ slightly from those described in this manual and not all warning signs may be applicable If you have any questions or concerns contact your nearest service centre or find help and information online at www sams...

Page 11: ...the oven Press 30s once or more times for each extra 30 seconds that you wish to add Quick look up guide 11 Oven 12 Accessories 12 control panel 13 Setting the time 13 How a microwave oven works 14 Checking that your oven is operating correctly 14 Setting the energy save mode 14 Cooking Reheating 15 Power levels 15 Stopping the cooking 16 Adjusting the cooking time 16 Using the instant reheat cook...

Page 12: ... 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 cooking surface it can be easily removed for cleaning 3 Grill rack to be placed on the turntable Purpose The metal rack can be used in grill and combination cooking DO NOT operate the ...

Page 13: ...fter a power failure Do not forget to reset the clock when you switch to and from summer and winter time Auto energy saving function If you do not select any function when appliance is in the middle of setting or operating with temporary stop condition function is canceled and clock will be displayed after 25 minutes Oven Lamp will be turned off after 5 minutes with door open condition 1 To displa...

Page 14: ...nsure 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 large button in the bottom right hand corner of the control panel First place a bowl of water on the turntable Then close the ...

Page 15: ... 3 Press the Start 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 The end reminder signal will beep 3 times once every minute 3 The current time is displayed again Never switch the microwave oven on when it is empty Power levels You can choose among the power levels below Power Level Output MWO GRILL HIG...

Page 16: ...es Result Press Start button to start cooking 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 Example Press the Drinks button once times to reheat one cups of coffee Refer to the table on the next page for further details Use only recipients that are microwave safe Instant reheat cook settings The ...

Page 17: ...tables and sauce Using the auto POWER defrost feature The Auto power defrost feature enable you to defrost meat poultry fish and bread cake 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 1 Select the type of food that you are c...

Page 18: ...ding times and appropriate recommendations Remove all kinds of package material before defrosting Place meat poultry fish and bread cake on a ceramic plate Code Food Portion Standing time Recommendations 1 Meat 200 1500 g 20 60 min Shield the edges with aluminium foil Turn the meat over when the oven beeps This programme is suitable for beef lamb pork steaks chops and minced meat 2 Poultry 200 150...

Page 19: ...oking starts 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 The maximum microwave power for the combined microwave and grill mode is 600 W Multistage cooking Your microwave oven can be programmed to cook food up to three stages Example You wish to defrost food and cook it without having to reset t...

Page 20: ...gramme 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 Stop and Clock buttons at the same time Result The oven is locked no functions can be selected 2 To unlock the oven press the Stop and Clock buttons again at the same time Result The oven can be used normally Cookware guide To cook f...

Page 21: ...ishes May cause arcing or fire Freezer bag twist ties Paper Plates cups napkins and Kitchen paper For short cooking times and warming Also to absorb excess moisture Recycled paper May cause arcing Plastic Containers Particularly if heat resistant thermoplastic Some other plastics may warp or discolour at high temperatures Do not use Melamine plastic Cookware Microwave safe Comments Cling film Can ...

Page 22: ...okware for microwave cooking Cookware must allow microwave energy to pass through it for maximum efficiency Microwaves are reflected by metal such as stainless steel aluminium and copper but they can penetrate through ceramic glass porcelain and plastic as well as paper and wood So food must never be cooked in metal containers Food suitable for microwave cooking Many kinds of food are suitable for...

Page 23: ...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 All fresh vegetables should be cooked using full microwave power 800 W Food Portion Time min Standing time min Instructions Broccoli 250 g 500 g 4 4 7 7 3 Prepare even sized florets Arrange the stems to the centre Brussels sprout...

Page 24: ...and 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 chart Take particular care when heating liquids and baby food See also the chapter with the safety precautions REHEATING LIQUIDS Always allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been switched off to allow t...

Page 25: ...eheat uncovered Place cup 150 ml or mug 250 ml in the centre of turntable Stir carefully before and after standing time 250 ml 1 mug 1 2 Soup chilled 250 g 800 W 3 3 2 3 Pour into a deep ceramic plate Cover with plastic lid Stir well after reheating Stir again before serving Stew chilled 350 g 600 W 5 6 2 3 Put stew in a deep ceramic plate Cover with plastic lid Stir occasionally during reheating ...

Page 26: ...rosting 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 250 g 500 g 6 7 10 12 5 25 Place the meat on a flat ceramic plate Shield thinner edges with aluminium foil Turn over after half of defrosting time Pork steaks 250...

Page 27: ... 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 horizontal position and n...

Page 28: ...es 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 Fresh food Portion Power 1st side time min 2nd side time min Instructions Chicken pieces 450 500 g 2 pcs 300 W Grill 10 12 12 13 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 cent...

Page 29: ...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 What to do if you are in doubt or have a problem If you have any of the problems listed below try the solutions given This is normal Condensation inside the oven Air flow around the door and out...

Page 30: ...or televisions Slight interference may be observed on televisions or radios when the oven is operating This is normal To solve this problem install the oven away from televisions radios and aerials If interference is detected by the oven s microprocessor the display may be reset To solve this problem disconnect the power plug and reconnect it Reset the time If the above guidelines do not enable yo...

Page 31: ...31 ENGLISH MEMO MEMO GE83M_BAL_DE68 04151A 02_EN_131004 indd 31 2013 10 04 6 55 23 ...

Page 32: ...Code No DE68 04151A 02 GE83M_BAL_DE68 04151A 02_EN_131004 indd 32 2013 10 04 6 55 23 ...

Reviews: