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...
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- 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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...
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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 _...
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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:...
: 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...
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.
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).
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...
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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. •...
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. •...
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. •...
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.
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.
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...
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,...
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. •...
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. •...
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 •...
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.
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 •...
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.
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.
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).
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