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Cooking Guide(continued)

SPECIAL HINTS

MELTING BUTTER

Put 50 g butter into a small deep glass dish. Cover with plastic lid.
Heat for 30-40 seconds using 850 W, until butter is melted.

MELTING CHOCOLATE

Put 100 g chocolate into a small deep glass dish.
Heat for 3-5 minutes, using 450 W until chocolate is melted.
Stir once or twice during melting. Use oven gloves while taking out!

MELTNG CRYSTALLIZED HONEY

Put 20 g crystallized honey into a small deep glass dish.
Heat for 20-30 seconds using 300 W, until honey is melted.

MELTING GELATINE

Lay dry gelatine sheets (10 g) for 5 minutes into cold water.
Put drained gelatine into a small glass pyrex bowl.
Heat for 1 minute using 300 W.
Stir after melting.

COOKING GLAZE/ICING (FOR CAKE AND GATEAUX)

Mix instant glaze (approximately 14 g) with 40 g sugar and 250 ml cold water.
Cook uncovered in a glass pyrex bowl for 3 ½ to 4 ½ minutes using 850 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 850 W.
Stir several times during cooking. Empty directly into small jam
glasses with twist-off lids. Stand on lid for 5 minutes.

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 ½ to 7 ½ minutes using 850 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 ½ to 4 ½ 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 up:

Inside and outside surfaces

Door and door seals

Turntable and Roller rings

ALWAYS ensure that the door seals are clean and the door closes 
properly.

Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to 
deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the of the 
appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

1.

Clean the outside surfaces with a soft cloth and warm, soapy water.Rinse and 
dry.

2.

Remove any splashes or stains on the inside surfaces or on the roller ring with 
a soapy cloth. 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 door from closing correctly

Clean

 

the

 microwave oven cavity right ofter each use with a mild 

detergent solution, but let the microwave oven cool down before 
cleaning in order to avoid injury.

When cleaning the upper part inside the cavity, it will be 
convenient to turn heater downward by 45° and clean it.

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Summary of Contents for GE872

Page 1: ...aning 8 Using the Auto Reheat Feature 9 Auto Reheat Settings 9 Using the Auto Power Defrost Feature 10 Auto Power Defrost Settings 10 Using the Cafeteria Feature 11 Cafeteria Settings 11 Using the Manual Crusty Cook Function GE872T 12 Choosing the Heating Element Position 13 Choosing the Accessories 13 Grilling 13 Combining Microwave and the Grill 14 Switching the Beeper Off 14 Safety Locking Your...

Page 2: ...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 the butt...

Page 3: ...ler 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 easily removed for cleaning 4 Metal rack to ...

Page 4: ...s from paper or plastic bags Reason Electric arcing or sparking may occur and may damage the oven When heating food in plastic or paper containers keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition Do not use your microwave oven to dry papers or clothes If smoke is observed switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames Microwave heating of bevera...

Page 5: ... 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 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...

Page 6: ...er 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 interfere...

Page 7: ...ult 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...

Page 8: ...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 Stop button again Press the 30s button once for each 30 seconds to be added During the cooking to increase or decrease the cooking time of your food turn the dial knob right or l...

Page 9: ...end reminder signal will beep 3 times once every minute 3 The current time is displayed again Code Food Portion Standing Time Recommendations 1 Ready Meal Chilled 300 350 g 400 450 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 with sauce vegetables and a side dish like potatoes rice or pasta 2 Soup Sauce ...

Page 10: ...aximum of 1500g 3 Press the 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 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...

Page 11: ...r signal will beep 3 times once every minute 3 The current time is displayed again Code Food Serving Size Standing Time Recommendations 1 Drinks Coffee milk tea water room temperature 150 ml 1 cup 250 ml 1 mug 1 2 min Pour into a ceramic cup 150 ml or mug 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 ...

Page 12: ... the crusty plate or remove the food from the plate before cutting 3 Place the food on the crusty plate Do not place any objects on the crusty plate that are not heat resistant e g plastic bowels Never place the crusty plate in the oven without turntable 4 Place the crusty plate on the metal rack or turntable in the microwave 5 Select the appropriate cooking time and power Refer to the table on th...

Page 13: ... hot Check that the heating element is in the horizontal position If you wish to select the combined cooking mode grill and microwave use only dishes that are microwave safe and oven proof Metallic cookware or utensils may damage your oven To set the heating element to the Then Horizontal position grill or combined microwave grill Pull the heating element towards you Push it upwards until it is pa...

Page 14: ... the door 3 Press the Combi button Result The following indications are displayed microwave and grill mode 600W 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 4 Set the cooking time by turning the dial knob as required The maximum cooking time is 60 minutes 5 Press the butt...

Page 15: ...lystyrene cups containers Paper bags or papers 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 16: ...ide 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 A...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...and 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 In...

Page 19: ...nt 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 alumin...

Page 20: ...re 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...

Page 21: ...3 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 Gril...

Page 22: ... 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 building...

Page 23: ... 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 GE872 GE872T Power source 230V ...

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