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Code No.: DE68-03251F

MICROWAVE OVEN

Owner’s Instructions and Cooking Guide

GE872C / GE872TC

Quick Look-up Guide ............................................................................. 2
Oven....................................................................................................... 2
Control Panel ......................................................................................... 3
Accessories............................................................................................ 3
Using this Instruction Booklet................................................................. 4
Safety Precautions ................................................................................. 4
Installing Your Microwave Oven ............................................................ 5
Setting the Time ..................................................................................... 6
What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem ............................... 6
Cooking / Reheating............................................................................... 7
Power Levels.......................................................................................... 7
Stopping the Cooking............................................................................. 8
Adjusting the Cooking Time ................................................................... 8
Using the Steam Cleaning ..................................................................... 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 (GE872TC).......................... 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 Microwave Oven................................................. 14
Cookware Guide .................................................................................. 15
Cooking Guide ..................................................................................... 16
Cleaning Your Microwave Oven .......................................................... 22
Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven...................................... 23
Technical Specifications....................................................................... 23

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Summary of Contents for GE872C

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 GE872TC 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 You...

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: ... 1 Coupler 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 r...

Page 4: ...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 newspapers 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 beve...

Page 5: ...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 a safe way and understands the hazards of improper ...

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: ... the button Result 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 b...

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: ...n 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 Food Serving Size Standing Time Recommendations 1 Ready Meal Chilled 300 350 g 400 450 g 3 min Put meal 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 vegeta...

Page 10: ...f 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 minced meat 2 Poul...

Page 11: ...s four times 2 The end reminder 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 the liquid into ceramic cup and reheat uncovered Place one cup mug in the centre of turntable Leave them to stand in the microwave oven Stir drinks...

Page 12: ...ty 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 the next page Food SERVING SIZE CRUSTY PLATE PREHEATING TIME COOKING MODE Cooking Time Recommendations Bacon 4 Slices 50g 3 min Grill Mw Cycle...

Page 13: ... 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 parallel with the roof of the oven When ...

Page 14: ...rack and the rack on the turntable Close the door 3 Press the Combi button Result The following indications are 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 button Result Combination cooking starts When it has finished 1 The oven beeps four times 2 The end reminder signal will be...

Page 15: ...styrene 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 Suitabl...

Page 16: ...de 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 Af...

Page 17: ...od 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 t...

Page 18: ...ic deep plate Cook covered Stir after cooking time Stand 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 caref...

Page 19: ...int 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 12 14 6 7 5 25 Place the meat on a flat ceramic plate Shield thinner edges with alumi...

Page 20: ... the turntable is rotating Due to the rotation of the turntable the food browns evenly Cookware for cooking with microwave grill cycle function 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 plastic cookware as it can melt Food suitable for microwave grill cycle cooking Food suitable for comb...

Page 21: ...Put the toast with topping side by side on the rack After cooking stand for 2 3 minutes Chicken Wings chilled 450 500 g 2 pcs 4 Mw Grill Cycle 12 14 10 12 Prepare chicken pieces such as chicken wings or drumsticks with oil and spices Put them in a circle on rack with the bones to the middle After cooking stand for 2 3 minutes Lamb Chops chilled 400 g 4pcs 4 Grill only 11 13 8 9 Brush the lamb chop...

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: ...our 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 GE872C GE872TC Power source 230V ...

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