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Code No.: DE68-00398A

Microwave Oven

Owner’s Instructions

M1974N / M1914N

Quick Look-up Guide..............................................................................2
Oven .......................................................................................................3
Accessories ............................................................................................3
Using this Instruction Booklet .................................................................5
Safety Precautions .................................................................................5
Installing Your Microwave Oven.............................................................6
Setting the Time .....................................................................................7
How a Microwave Oven Work................................................................7
Checking that Your Oven is Operating Correctly ...................................8
What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem ...............................8
Cooking / Reheating...............................................................................9
Power Levels..........................................................................................9
Stopping the Cooking .............................................................................9
Adjusting the Cooking Time .................................................................10
Using the Auto Reheat/Cook Feature (M1974N) .................................10
Auto Reheat / Cook Settings(M1974N)................................................11
Using the Instant Reheat Feature ........................................................12
Instant Reheat Settings ........................................................................12
Using the Auto Defrost Feature (M1974N)...........................................13
Manual Defrosting Food(M1914N).......................................................13
Auto Defrost Settings(M1974N) ...........................................................14
Using the Deodorization Feature(M1974N) .........................................14
Manual Stop Turntable Function ..........................................................15
Switching the Beeper Off (M1974N) ....................................................15
Safety-Locking Your Microwave Oven (M1974N)................................15
Cookware Guide...................................................................................16
Cooking Guide......................................................................................17
Cleaning Your Microwave Oven...........................................................22
Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven ......................................23
Technical Specification.........................................................................23

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Summary of Contents for M1914N

Page 1: ...the Cooking Time 10 Using the Auto Reheat Cook Feature M1974N 10 Auto Reheat Cook Settings M1974N 11 Using the Instant Reheat Feature 12 Instant Reheat Settings 12 Using the Auto Defrost Feature M1974N 13 Manual Defrosting Food M1914N 13 Auto Defrost Settings M1974N 14 Using the Deodorization Feature M1974N 14 Manual Stop Turntable Function 15 Switching the Beeper Off M1974N 15 Safety Locking Your...

Page 2: ...ur times when cooking is over 1 Place the frozen food in the oven Select the type of food by pressing the Auto button 2 Select the weight by turning the dial knob as required 3 Press the button 1 Leave the food in the oven Press 30s once or more times for each extra 30 seconds that you wish to add 1 Place the food in the oven Select the power level by rotating the COOKING POWER CONTROL knob 2 Sele...

Page 3: ...ON HOLES DOOR LATCHES DOOR TURNTABLE COUPLER ROLLER RING SAFETY INTERLOCK HOLES LIGHT DOOR HANDLE VARIABLE COOKING POWER CONTROL KNOB TIMER KNOB 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...

Page 4: ...ATURE SELECTION 3 POWER LEVEL SETTING 4 DRINKS BUTTON 5 DEODORIZATION BUTTION 6 TURNRABLE ON OFF 7 STOP CANCEL BUTTON 8 START DIAL KNOB Cook time Weight and Serving size 9 CLOCK SETTING ROTATIVO 1 DEFROST 2 INSTANT REHEAT 3 TURNTABLE ON OFF M1974 GB fm Page 4 Tuesday September 4 2001 4 25 PM ...

Page 5: ...ollowing safety precautions are taken 1 DO NOT use any metallic cookware in the microwave oven Metallic containers Dinnerware with gold or silver trimmings Skewers forks etc Reason Electric arcing or sparking may occur and may damage the oven 2 DO NOT heat Airtight or vacuum sealed bottles jars containers Ex Baby food jars Airtight food Ex Eggs nuts in shells tomatoes Reason The increase in pressu...

Page 6: ...omatically for safety You can operate normally after letting it stand for over 30 minutes IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS During cooking you should look into the oven from time to time when food is being heated or cooked in disposable containers of plastic paper or other combustible materials IMPORTANT Young children should NEVER be allowed to use or play with the microwave oven Nor should they be l...

Page 7: ... the food out of the oven Standing times specified in recipes and in this booklet must therefore be respected to ensure Even cooking of the food right to the centre The same temperature throughout the food 1 To display the time in the Then press the button 24 hour notation Once 12 hour notation Twice 2 Turn the dial knob to set hour 3 Press the button 4 Turn the dial knob to set minute 5 Press the...

Page 8: ... a fuse to blow or a breaker to be triggered The food is either 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 ca...

Page 9: ...ncel Model M1914N 1 Press the button Result The 1000W 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 as required 3 Press the button Result The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating Cooking starts...

Page 10: ...at are microwave safe 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 left Adjust the remaining cooking time by rotating the TIMER knob 1 Select the type of food that you are cooking by pressing the Auto Reheat Cook button once or more times 2 Select the size of the serving by turning the...

Page 11: ... 450 g 500 550 g 600 650 g 700 750 g 3 mins Weigh the vegetables after washing cleaning and cutting into similar size Put them into a glass bowl with lid Add 30 ml 2 tablespoons water when cooking for 100 250 g add 45 ml 3 tablespoons for 300 450 g and add 60 75 ml 4 5 tablespoons for 500 750 g Stir after cooking When cooking bigger quantities stir once during cooking Frozen Vegetables 100 150 g 2...

Page 12: ...914N 1 Press the Drinks button which you want the required number of times Result Cooking starts after about two seconds When it has finished 1 The oven beeps four times 2 The end reminder signal will beep 3 times per 1 min 3 The current time is displayed again 1 Turn the COOKING POWER CONTROL knob to Max Power 2 Turn the TIMER knob to select Instant Reheat drinks soup sauce or ready meal Button F...

Page 13: ...ing Food M1914N The Defrost feature enables you to defrost meat poultry or fish First place the frozen food in the centre of the turntable and close the door Use only recipients that are microwave safe 1 Press the Auto button Press the Auto button one or more times according to the type of food to be defrosted Refer to the table on the opposite page for further details 2 Select the food weight by ...

Page 14: ...dial knob right or left The maximum deodorization time is 15 minutes Code Food Serving Size Standing Time Recommendation 1 Meat 0 2 2kg 20 60mins 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 Poultry 0 2 2kg 20 60mins Shield the leg and wing tips with aluminium foil Turn the poultry over when the...

Page 15: ...ted with a special Child Safety programme 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 Turntable on off button Result The turntable will not rotate 2 To switch the turntable rotating back on press the Turntable on off button again Result The turntable will rotate 1 Push the Turntable ...

Page 16: ...ontainers 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 for warming ...

Page 17: ...e for example see the chapter with tips techniques and hints Covering during cooking To cover the food during cooking is very important as the evaporated water rises as steam and contributes to cooking process Food can be covered in different ways e g with a ceramic plate plastic cover or microwave suitable cling film Standing times After cooking is over food the standing time is important to allo...

Page 18: ...3 Cut courgettes into slices Add 30 ml 2 tbsp water or a knob of butter Cook until just tender Egg Plants 250g 3 3 3 Cut egg plants into small slices and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon lemon juice Leeks 250g 4 4 3 Cut leeks into thick slices Mushrooms 125g 250g 1 2 2 3 3 Prepare small whole or sliced mushrooms Do not add any water Sprinkle with lemon juice Spice with salt and pepper Drain before servi...

Page 19: ...REHEATING LIQUIDS Always allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been switched off to allow the temperature to even out Stir during heating if necessary and ALWAYS stir after heating To prevent eruptive boiling and possible scalding you should put a spoon or glass stick into the beverages and stir before during and after heating REHEATING BABY FOOD BABY FOOD Empty into a de...

Page 20: ... on a flat ceramic plate Cover with microwave cling film Stir before serving Filled pasta with sauce chilled 350g 600W 4 5 3 Put filled pasta e g ravioli tortellini in a deep ceramic plate Cover with plastic lid Stir occasionally during reheating and again before standing and serving Plated Meal chilled 350g 450g 550g 600W 4 5 5 6 6 7 3 Plate a meal of 2 3 chilled components on a ceramic dish Cove...

Page 21: ...er this hint 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 180W Food Portion Time min Standing Time min Instructions Meat Minced beef Pork steaks 200g 400g 250g 7 8 14 16 8 9 5 20 Place the meat on a flat ceramic plate Shield thinner edges wi...

Page 22: ...KING 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 to 7 minutes using 1000 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 to 4 minutes using 600...

Page 23: ...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 This microwave oven is not intended for commercial use Technical Specification 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 M1974N M1914N P...

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