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Microwave Oven

user manual

SMH8165

SMH8165_DE68-00355C-01.indd   1

2009-08-27     11:35:50

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Page 1: ...e possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product Please register your product at www samsung com global register Microwave Oven user manual SMH8165 SMH8165_DE68 00355C 01 indd 1 2009 08 2...

Page 2: ...ws you to cook easily simply by using various instant cooking options consisting of frequently used choices Moreover your Over The Range OTR oven provides optimal cook settings for various items guara...

Page 3: ...ace any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surface C Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that t...

Page 4: ...hat the icons and signs in this user manual mean WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor per...

Page 5: ...ppliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement near a swimming pool or similar locations 14 Do not immerse cord or plug in water 15 Keep cord aw...

Page 6: ...defeat the grounding plug Consult a qualified electrician or service person if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you are not sure if the appliance is properly grounded We do not r...

Page 7: ...must be properly grounded Read and follow the specific Grounding Instructions found in the beginning of this Section Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe plastic water pipe or telephone line Thi...

Page 8: ...in an explosion or fire Take care that the door or any of the other parts do not come into contact with the body while cooking or just after cooking Failing to do so may result in burns In the event...

Page 9: ...e or place inflammable sprays or objects near the oven This may result in fire or an explosion Do not insert fingers foreign substances or metal objects such as pins or needles into the inlet outlet w...

Page 10: ...n burns or injury Do not try to preheat oven or operate while empty Do not cook without the glass tray in place on the oven floor Food will not cookproperly without the tray Do not defrost frozen beve...

Page 11: ...8 Using the Vent Hi Lo Off Button 18 Using the Light On night Off Button 19 Using the Turntable On Off button 19 Using the metal shelf 20 Using the Sensor Cook buttons 21 Using the Auto Defrost button...

Page 12: ...he turntable and roller rings 35 Cleaning the grease filter 35 Storing and repairing your microwave oven 36 Replacing the Cooktop Night light 36 Replacing the oven light 37 Replacing the charcoal filt...

Page 13: ...f your microwave oven was damaged during shipping or if you do not have all the parts contact Samsung Customer Service Refer to the WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION on page 14 Microwave oven Shelf DE7...

Page 14: ...in case of theft or loss and a copy of your sales receipt as a proof of purchase if warranty service is needed MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER DATE PURCHASED PURCHASED FROM Warranty service can only be pe...

Page 15: ...r new microwave oven _15 01 Setting up your microwave oven setting up your new microwave oven Checking the control panel 1 2 4 10 3 5 6 8 9 11 17 16 15 14 13 12 7 SMH8165_DE68 00355C 01 indd 15 2009 0...

Page 16: ...en or to clear all entries Clock BUTTON Use this button to enter the time Turntable On Off BUTTON Use this button to turn the turntable on or off Light button The Light button allows you to select a l...

Page 17: ...clock Set the clock when first installing your microwave oven and after a power failure The time is displayed whenever the microwave oven is not being used 1 Press the Clock button 2 Select AM PM by p...

Page 18: ...u have already begun cooking using one of these modes 1 Use the More 9 button to add time to an automatic cooking procedure 2 Use the Less 1 button to decrease the time of an automatic cooking procedu...

Page 19: ...the same time Do not use a microwave browning dish on the shelf The shelf could overheat Do not use the oven with the shelf on the microwave floor This could damage the microwave Use pot holders when...

Page 20: ...ating should be stirred or turned at the end of the Sensor Cook cycle when the time has started to count down on the display Do not use the Auto Sensor cooking feature continuously Wait 5 minutes befo...

Page 21: ...nues while the oven is beeping and only stops when the door is opened Defrosting tips When using auto defrost the entered weight is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds the weight of the food...

Page 22: ...east 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 warm portions with narrow strips of...

Page 23: ...Sensor reheating table Follow the instructions below when reheating different types of food FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE Plates of food 1 serving 1 plate Use only precooked refrigerated foods Cover the plate...

Page 24: ...ss the button repeatedly to cycle through the available items 2 Press the number 1 or 2 buttons to select the serving size Only number 1 serving is available for the Melt Chocolate and Soften Cream Ch...

Page 25: ...t dogs 2 hot dogs 4 hot dogs Pierce the hot dogs and place them on a plate When the oven beeps add the buns and restart the oven Let stand for 1 minute after heating For the best texture the buns shou...

Page 26: ...precooked refrigerated chicken wings Place the chicken wings around the plate in a spoke like fashion and cover with wax paper Let stand for 1 to 2 minutes Potato skins 1 cooked potato 2 cooked potato...

Page 27: ...d is displayed If you do not enter a power level the microwave oven cooks at the High Power Level by default Cooking at lower power levels Cooking at high power does not always give you the best resul...

Page 28: ...cooked at each level and the amount of microwave power being used POWER LEVEL MICROWAVE OUTPUT USE 10 High 100 Boiling water Cooking ground beef Making candy Cooking fresh fruit and vegetables Cooking...

Page 29: ...OWAVE SAFE COMMENTS Aluminum foil 3 7 Can be used in small quantities to protect areas against overcooking Arcing can occur if the foil is too close to the oven wall or if too much foil is used Browni...

Page 30: ...Avoid wrapping the food too tight Take care when removing the film as hot steam will escape Freezer bags 3 8 Only if boilable or oven proof Should not be airtight Prick with a fork if necessary Wax o...

Page 31: ...UCTIONS Roast beef boneless Up to 4 lbs Cooking Time 10 15 min lb for 145 F Rare 12 17 min lb for 160 F Medium 14 19 min lb for 170 F Well Done Place the roast fat side down on the roasting rack and c...

Page 32: ...Medium High 7 Cooking seafood Place the fish on a microwave safe roasting rack in a microwave safe dish Use a tight cover to steam the fish A lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel will decrease s...

Page 33: ...he cook time Always place vegetables such as asparagus and broccoli with the stem pointing towards the edge of the dish and the tips toward the center When cooking cut vegetables always cover the dish...

Page 34: ...en periodically to remove any splashes or stains To remove hardened food articles and remove smells place 2 cups of water add lemon juice for extra freshness in a four cup measuring glass at High powe...

Page 35: ...ven center to lock it Storing and repairing your microwave oven If you need to store your microwave oven for a short or extended period of time choose a dust free dry location Dust and dampness may ad...

Page 36: ...upply Replacing the oven light When replacing the oven light make sure that you are wearing gloves to avoid injury from the heat of the bulb 1 Unplug the oven plug or turn off the power at the main po...

Page 37: ...8 or your Samsung dealer You can also order online at www samsungparts com Charcoal filter part no DE63 00367A 1 Unplug the oven plug or turn off the power at the main power supply 2 Open the door 3 R...

Page 38: ...has elapsed If there was a power outage the time indicator will display 88 88 If no power outage occurred remove the plug from the outlet wait ten seconds and plug it in again Reset the clock and any...

Page 39: ...ource 120 VAC 60 Hz Power Consumption 1650 Watts Power Output 1000 Watts Oven Cavity Dimensions 20 1 4 W X 9 1 4 H X 14 13 32 D Outside Dimensions 29 7 8 W X 16 1 2 H X 151 16 D Shipping Dimensions 33...

Page 40: ...neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature use of products equipment systems utilities services parts supplies accessories applications installations repairs external wiring or connectors no...

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Page 44: ...QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT USA 1 800 SAMSUNG 7267864 www samsung com us Code No DE68 00355C 01 SMH8165_DE68 00355C 01 indd 44 2009 08 27 11 36 02...

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