Samsung SMH8187 User Manual
Samsung SMH8187 User Manual

Samsung SMH8187 User Manual

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  • Page 1: Microwave Oven

    SMH8187 Microwave Oven user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product. To receive a more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register...
  • Page 2: Sensor Cook

    Professional Design Samsung New OTR with Stainless Steel, it has professional look and the design matches great with other kitchen appliances, so that it provides harmonious kitchen interior and finally completes total kitchen solution. Turbo vent With 400CFM ventilation power, New OTR can keep the comfortable cooking condition by absorbing smoke and odor from cook-top.
  • Page 3: Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To

    safety infomation wHAT THE ICONS ANd SIgNS IN THIS 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 personal injury or property damage. Do not attempt or use.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    - there is dangerous voltage inside. If the oven needs to be repaired, call 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) for the name of an authorized service center near you. TO REDUCE RISK OF BURNS, ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, PERSONAL INJURY OR EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY: Read all safety instructions before using the appliance.
  • Page 5 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 container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
  • Page 6 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS: Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
  • Page 7 In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Turning on the power Using the my choice feature Setting the clock Setting the child protection lock Using the your new microwave oven Using the help button Using the pause/cancel button Using the kitchen timer Using the one minute+ button...
  • Page 9 COOkING INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE WARRANTY Cooking utensils Testing utensils General microwave tips Cooking techniques Auto sensor cook Utensils & cover for sensor cooking Sensor Cooking Guide Sensor Reheat Guide Power/Auto Defrosting Guide Cooking Guide Recipes Troubleshooting Care and Cleaning Light bulb replacement The vent fan Specifications Contents _...
  • Page 10: Your New Microwave Oven

    CheCkIng ParTS Unpack your microwave oven and check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here. If any part is missing or broken, call your dealer. Glass Tray Grease Filters (2ea) Manuals (User & Installations)
  • Page 11: Warranty And Service Information

    WarranTy anD SerVICe InFormaTIon To help us to serve you better, please complete the enclosed registration card and promptly return it by mail. If the registration card is missing, you can call Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc., at 1-00-SAMSUNG (2). When contacting Samsung, please provide the specific model and serial number information which is usually located on the back or bottom of the product.
  • Page 12 12_ Your new microwave oven...
  • Page 13 Your new microwave oven _1...
  • Page 14: Turning On The Power

    FOR PERSONAL OPTIONS. uSIng The my ChoICe FeaTure Your new microwave oven can be customized to suit your personal tastes. Simply press MY ChOICE to set these options. For your convenience, all the options are summarized in the following table:...
  • Page 15: Setting The Clock

    : CHILD LOCK ON 2. The display returns to the time of day. • At this point, the microwave oven cannot be used until it is unlocked. To unlock it, repeat steps 1-2 above. DAYLIGHT SELECT AM/PM Beginning _1...
  • Page 16: Quick Guide

    The your neW mICroWaVe oVen One minute cooking 1. Press the ONE MINUTE + button once for each minute of cooking. 2. The time will display and the oven will start. • See page 17 for more informations Sensor Cook 1.
  • Page 17: Operating The Oven

    operating the oven uSIng The helP BuTTon Your microwave offers helpful instructions for many procedures. When you need feature information and helpful hints, press the hELP button and then press the button that you want to get information on. Help information is available in 3 languages (English, French and Spanish).
  • Page 18: Using The Sensor Cook Buttons

    Even if you do not turn the food over when See “Power/auto defrosting guide” on page 30 for more informations. 1_ Operating the oven POTATO and your microwave oven will begin cooking REHEAT and the oven will start TURN THE FOOD OVER 0.5 LB (0.2Kg...
  • Page 19: Using The Handy Helper Button

    uSIng The hanDy helPer BuTTon 1. Press the hANDY hELPER button corresponding to the food you are cooking. The display shows: MELT CHOCOLATE 1CUP • Press the hANDY hELPER button repeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer to the handy helper chart) 2.
  • Page 20: Using The Kids Meals Button

    uSIng The kIDS mealS BuTTon 1. Press the kIDS MEALS button corresponding to the food you are cooking. The display shows: CHICKEN NUGGETS • Press the kIDS MEALS button repeatedly to select the item you want. (Refer to the kids meals chart.) 2.
  • Page 21: Using The Snack Bar Button

    uSIng The SnaCk Bar BuTTon 1. Press the SNACk bAR button corresponding to the food you are cooking. The display shows: NACHOS 1 SERVING • Press the SNACk bAR button repeatedly to select the item you want. (Refer to the snack bar chart) 2.
  • Page 22: Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels

    SeTTIng CookIng TImeS & PoWer leVelS Your microwave allows you to set up to three different 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).
  • Page 23: Setting And Using The Custom Cook Button

    SeTTIng anD uSIng The CuSTom Cook BuTTon The Custom 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.
  • Page 24: Using The Metal Shelf

    uSIng The meTal ShelF How to use the metal shelf when microwaving • Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the microwave to prevent damage to the oven from arcing. • Do not use a microwave browning dish on the shelf. The shelf could overheat. •...
  • Page 25: Cooking Instructions

    cooking instructions CookIng uTenSIlS Recommended use • Ceramic and glass - ceramic bowls and dishes - Use for heating or cooking. • Microwavable plastic wrap - Use to cover. Leave a small opening for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food. •...
  • Page 26: Testing Utensils

    Some ingredients heat faster than others. For example a jelly doughnut will be hotter than the dough. Keep this in mind to avoid burns. • Home canning in the microwave oven is not recommended because all harmful bacteria may not be destroyed by the microwave heating process. •...
  • Page 27: Cooking Techniques

    CookIng TeChnIqueS Stirring Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly. Food at the outside 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 shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or chops, with the thicker, meatier parts toward the outside of the turntable where they receive more microwave energy.
  • Page 28: Auto Sensor Cook

    auTo SenSor Cook The Auto Sensor allows you to cook your food automatically by detecting the amount of humidity generated from the food while cooking. • When cooking food, the humidity is generated. The Auto Sensor determines the proper time and power level by detecting the humidity from the food, eliminating the need to set the cooking time and power level.
  • Page 29: Sensor Cooking Guide

    SenSor CookIng guIDe Follow the instructions below when sensor cooking different types of food. FOOD AMOUNT 3.0 - 3.5 oz Popcorn 1 package Potatoes 1 to 6 potatoes. beverage 8 oz. Frozen dinner 8 to 14 oz. Pizza reheat 1 to 3 slices Frozen 1 to 4 servings vegetables...
  • Page 30: Sensor Reheat Guide

    SenSor reheaT guIDe Follow the instructions below when sensor reheating different types of food. FOOD AMOUNT 1 serving Plate of food (1 plate). Casserole 1 to 4 servings. Pasta reheat PoWer/auTo DeFroSTIng guIDe Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food. FOOD AMOUNT Roast beef,...
  • Page 31: Cooking Guide

    CookIng guIDe Guide for cooking meat in your microwave • Place meat on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. • Start meat fat-side down. Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips or thin meat areas. •...
  • Page 32: Guide For Cooking Poultry In Your Microwave

    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 shield bone tips, thin meat areas, or areas that start to overcook. •...
  • Page 33: Guide For Cooking Eggs In Your Microwave

    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 •...
  • Page 34: Recipes

    reCIPeS Beef and barley stew • 1½ lbs. beef stew cubes, cut into ½-inch pieces • ½ cup chopped onion • 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour • 1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce • 1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) beef broth • 2 medium carrots, cut into ½-inch slices (about 1 cup) •...
  • Page 35: Warm Potato Salad

    Warm potato salad • 2 lbs. small red potatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces • 4 slices bacon (uncooked), cut into ½-inch pieces • ¼ cup chopped onion • 2 tsp. sugar • 1 tsp. salt • 1 tsp. flour • ½...
  • Page 36: Maintenance

    maintenance TrouBleShooTIng Before you call a repair person for your oven, check this list of possible problems and solutions. PRObLEM Neither the oven’s display nor the oven operate. The oven’s display works, but the power won’t come on. The power goes off before the set time has elapsed.
  • Page 37: Care And Cleaning

    You may wish to leave a cup of water in the oven when it is not in use to prevent damage if the oven is accidentally turned on. How to clean the outside Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave. Case •...
  • Page 38: Light Bulb Replacement

    lIghT BulB rePlaCemenT Cooktop light Replace the burned-out bulb with a 40-watt incandescent bulb. To replace the bulb(s), first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. 1. Remove the screw at the front of the light cover and lower the cover. 2.
  • Page 39: The Vent Fan

    The VenT Fan • The exhaust fan has 2 metal reusable grease filter. • A charcoal filter can be used for removing smoke and odors in case the fan is not vented outside. Grease filters The metal filters trap grease released by foods on the cooktop. They also prevent flames from foods on the cooktop from damaging the inside of the microwave.
  • Page 40: Charcoal Filter

    Charcoal filter The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. It must be replaced. If the oven is installed on the wall(or cabinet) and not vented to the outside, the air will be recirculated through a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove smoke and odors. The charcoal filter should be replaced when it is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6 to 12 months, depending on hood usage).
  • Page 41: Specifications

    10 power levels, including defrost 99 minutes, 99 seconds 120 VAC, 60 Hz 1500 Watts 1000 Watts ”(W) X 9 ”(H) X 14 ”(D) ”(W) X 16 ”(H) X 15 ”(D) ”(W) X 19 ”(H) X 19 ”(D) 51.6/62.7 lbs 1-00-SAMSUNG (2) Maintenance _1...
  • Page 42: Warranty

    SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG’s authorized service center. SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG.
  • Page 44 QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT IN CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) www.samsung.com/ca DE68-00356Y...

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