Samsung DE68-02846A, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Microwave Oven Owner s Manual CODE NO DE68 02846A SRH1230ZG SRH1230ZW SRH1230ZS ...

Page 2: ...SAM SUNG for the name of an authorized service center near you IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Some items like whole eggs and food in sealed containers may explode if heated in this oven Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is no...

Page 3: ...kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Keep the inside of the oven clean Food particles or spattered oils stuck to the oven walls or floor can cause paint damage and reduce the efficien cy of the oven Do not immerse cord or plug in water Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter When cleaning door and oven surfaces use only mild nona...

Page 4: ...ings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is operating To minimize automatic fan opera tion use adequate sized cookware and use high heat on surface units only when necessary Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling Visible bubbling or boiling when the contain...

Page 5: ... Cooking Times Power Levels 12 One stage Cooking 12 Multi stage Cooking 13 Using the More Less Button 13 Using the Kitchen Timer 14 Setting the Child Protection Lock 14 Demonstration Mode 14 Using the Vent Fan 14 Using the Cooktop light 14 Cooking Instructions 15 Cooking Utensils 15 Testing Utensils 15 Cooking Techniques 16 General Tips 16 Cooking Guides 17 18 Auto Defrosting Guide 19 Recipes 20 2...

Page 6: ...Number _________________________ Date Purchased _________________________ Dealer _________________________ Setting Up Your Microwave Oven 1 Plug the cord into a grounded outlet Once plugged in the display on your oven will show 2 Open the oven door by pulling the handle on the right side of the door 3 Wipe the inside of the oven with a damp cloth 4 Place the pre assembled ring in the indentation i...

Page 7: ... Kitchen Timer p 14 Start Press to start cooking Auto Defrost p 11 Sets weight of food to be defrosted Help Screen p 12 Press to see help information about the feature you are using Power Level p 12 Sets power to level other than high Clock p 8 Sets current time Pause Cancel p 8 Press to pause oven or correct a mistake Control Panel Buttons Fan on off p 14 Press to turn on the vent fan Light on of...

Page 8: ...weight system you want to use press the PAUSE CANCEL button to end this procedure or press CLOCK to set the clock Setting the Clock 1 Press the Clock button The display will show 2 Use the number buttons to enter the cur rent time You must press at least three numbers to set the clock If the current time is 5 00 enter 5 0 0 3 Press Clock again A colon will appear indicating that the time is set If...

Page 9: ...l 2 EA times with fork 3 EA Place on turntable in spoke 4 EA like fashion 5 EA Remove from oven wrap in 6 EA foil and let stand 3 5 min One potato should be turn the food over at half time Fresh 1 cup Place the vegetables into a Vegetable 2 cups casserole and add a small 3 cups amount of water 2 4 Tbsp 4 cups Cover during cooking and stir before standing Frozen 7 10 oz Remove package from outer Di...

Page 10: ...vings for casseroles and soup Only one serving is available for a plate of food The display shows the dish and quantity you have chosen then PRESS START 2 Use the number buttons to increase the serving size For example for three servings press the 3 button Refer to the Auto Reheat Chart below for the servings The display shows the number of servings you have selected 3 Press the Start button The d...

Page 11: ...tton to resume defrost ing See page 19 for the Auto Defrosting Guide SettingandUsingtheCustomCookButton The Custom Cook button memorizes the time and power setting for a particular food Programming the Custom Cook button 1 Press the Custom Cook button Press the button twice to delete the previous Custom setting The display shows ENTER COOKING TIME AND POWER 2 Use the Number buttons to enter the am...

Page 12: ...mes Power Levels Your microwave allows you to set up to three differ ent stages of cooking each with its own time length and power level The power level lets you control the heating intensity from Warm 1 to High 0 One stage Cooking For simple one stage cooking you only need to set a cooking time The power level is automatically set at High If you want to set the power to any other level you must s...

Page 13: ...tage of cooking The display shows the power level you have set and then PRESS START OR ENTER NEXT STAGE COOKING TIME 4 Press Start to begin cooking or repeat steps 2 and 3 to set a cooking time and power level for a third stage of cooking When finished press Start Using the More Less Button The More Less button allows you to adjust pre set cooking times It only works with Auto Reheat and the Insta...

Page 14: ...rates without the oven heating 1 Press the 0 button The display shows PRESS 1 DEMO 2 CHILD LOCK 2 Press the 1 button The display shows PRESS START 3 Press the Start button The display shows DEMO MODE ON then DEMO To turn demo mode off repeat steps 1 3 above Using the Vent Fan The vent fan removes steam and other vapors from surface cooking on your regular oven Press Fan on off once for high fan sp...

Page 15: ...il Use narrow strips of foil to pre vent overcooking of exposed areas Using too much foil can damage your oven so be careful Ceramic porcelain and stoneware Use these if they are labeled Microwave Safe If they are not labeled test them to make sure they can be used safely Never use dishes with metallic trim Plastic Use only if labeled Microwave Safe Other plastics can melt Straw wicker and wood Us...

Page 16: ...es cooking easier than con ventional cooking provided you keep these consid erations in mind Stirring Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly Food at the out side of the dish absorbs more energy and heats more quickly so stir from the outside to the center The oven will turn off when you open the door to stir your food Arrangement Arrange unevenly shape...

Page 17: ...ith the thickest portions towards the outside of the dish Cover with wax paper Turn over when the cooking time is half up Cook until juices run clear and meat near the bone is no longer pink Let stand 5 10 min GUIDE for Cooking Poultry in Your Microwave Place poultry on a microwave safe roasting rack in a microwave safe dish Cover poultry with wax paper to prevent spattering Use aluminum foil to s...

Page 18: ...dish of peas can be served immediately GUIDE for Cooking Eggs in Your Microwave Never cook eggs in the shell and never warm hard cooked eggs in the shell they can explode Always pierce whole eggs to keep them from bursting Cook eggs just until set they become tough if overcooked GUIDE for Cooking Vegetables in Your Microwave GUIDE for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave Cook fish until it flakes eas...

Page 19: ...l Ground Meat 0 5 3 0 lbs After each stage remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted Let stand covered with foil for 5 10 minutes Whole Chicken 2 5 6 0 lbs Remove giblets before freezing poultry Start defrosting with the breast side down After the first stage turn the chicken over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil After the second stage again shield any war...

Page 20: ...ith lid Cook at Medium for 10 minutes Let stand for 10 minutes Remove bay leaf before serving Broccoli and Cheese Casserole 1 4 cup butter or margarine 1 4 cup chopped onion 1 1 2 Tbs flour 1 2 tsp salt 1 4 tsp dry mustard 1 8 tsp pepper 1 1 2 cups milk 1 4 cup chopped red pepper 8 oz 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded 1 pkg 9 10 oz frozen chopped broccoli thawed 4 cups cooked spiral shaped pasta 8 oz...

Page 21: ...m Cook at High until tender 2 3 min stir once 4 Stir in sugar salt flour celery seed and pepper Cook at High until mixture boils 30 40 sec Stir in vinegar and 1 2 cup water Cook at High until liquid boils and thickens slightly 1 2 min stir once Add bacon to dressing Pour dressing over potatoes Stir well Black Bean Soup 1 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic minced 2 cans 15 oz each black beans drained...

Page 22: ...he turntable roller ring and oven floor Make sure the turntable and roller ring are positioned correctly Using your microwave causes TV or radio interference This is similar to the interference caused by other small appliances such as hair dryers Move your microwave further away from other appliances like your TV or radio Care and Cleaning Follow these instructions to clean and care for your oven ...

Page 23: ...lb Replacement Cooktop Light Replace the burned out bulb with a 40 watt incan descent bulb 1 To replace the bulb s first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug 2 Remove the screw at the front of the light cover and lower the cover 3 Be sure the bulb s to be replaced are cool before removing After breaking the adhesive seal remove the bulb by gently turning ...

Page 24: ...t to lock into place Charcoal Filter The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned It must be replaced Order part No DE74 00020A from your appliance dealer If the oven is istalled on the wall or cabinet not vented to the outside the air will be recurculated through a disposable charcoal filter that hepls remove smoke and odors The charcoal filter should be replaced when it is noticeably dirty or discolore...

Page 25: ...MSUNG Obligation to the Original Owner The original dated sales receipt must be retained by the customer and is the only acceptable proof of purchase It must be presented to an SEA Authorized Service Center at the time service is requested before warranty services are rendered On all carry in models transportation to and from the Authorized Service Center is the responsibility of the customer Excl...

Page 26: ...be performed by a SAMSUNG Authorized Service Center Along with this Statement the Original Limited Warranty Statement and a dated Bill of Sale as Proof of Purchase must be presented to the Service Center Transportation to and from the Service Center is the responsibility of the purchaser Conditions covered are limited only to manufacturing defects in material or workmanship and only those encounte...

Page 27: ...resionando el botón de AUTO DEFROST repetidamente o con los botones numéricos 3 Presione START 4 Después de medio tiempo presione CANCEL voltee el alimento y presiones START para re iniciar 1 Presione AUTO REHEAT repetidamente para selec cionar tipo de platillo 2 Para incrementar tamaño de porción presione los botones numéricos 3 Presione START para comenzar 1 Use botones numéricos para tiempo de ...

Page 28: ... oven display press PAUSE CANCEL button and turn food over Press START to resume defrosting cycle 1 Press AUTO REHEAT repeatedly to select type of dish to reheat 2 To increase serving size press the corresponding number button 3 Press START to begin reheating cycle 1 Use number buttons to set cooking time 2 To set power level at other than HIGH press POWER LEVEL and use the number buttons to enter...