Samsung DE68-03267F-01 Microwave Oven User Manual

Samsung DE68-03267F-01 Microwave Oven

Features

• Luxurious Look
  With the STSS exterior, it provides a luxurious look in your kitchen and the design matches great with other kitchen appliances, so that it provides a harmonious kitchen interior and finally completes the total kitchen solution.
• Controllable Ventilation System
  According to duct location and presence, you can set the way of vent orientation. Also, you can choose the ventilation power (High, Low, and Off) depending on the cooking condition.
• One Touch Instant Cookpad
  You can cook easily and save the time by various instant cooking menu that consists of what you use frequently. Moreover, your OTR provides the best cooking condition of each menu, so that you will be happy with its performance.
• Child safety Lock
  The child safety lock function is with New OTR so that you can prevent unexpected operations by children.
• Cook-top Lighting
  Whenever you cook, cooktop lighting is with you. You can also control the degree of lighting(High/Low/Off).

Safety information

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

• Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
• Do not place any object between the oven’s front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on the sealing surface.
• Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the:
  • Door (bent),
  • hinges and latches, (broken or loosened),
  • door seals and sealing surface.
• The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

Congratulations on your new Samsung microwave oven. This manual contains important information on the installation, use, and care of your appliance. Please take time to read this manual to take full advantage of your microwave oven’s many benefits and features.

IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:

To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal injury, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

1. Read all safety instructions before using the appliance.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended uses as described in this manual.
3. Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” on this page.
4. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlets. See Important “Grounding Instructions” on page 6 of this manual.
5. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
6. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example, closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven.
7. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
8. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
9. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
10. Never try to repair the oven on your own. This appliance should be repaired or serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
11. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
12. Do not tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door.
13. Do not store this appliance 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 the cord or plug in water.
15. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. (including the back of the oven).
16. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter.
17. When cleaning surfaces of the door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps, or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. Unplug the plug before cleaning.
18. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity.
    • Do not overcook food. Carefully attend to appliances when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
    • Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing the bag in the oven.
    • If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off, disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.
    • Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
19. Liquids, such as water, milk, 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. To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
    • Do not overheat the liquid.
    • Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
    • Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
    • After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.
    • Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.
20. Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently – Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood of filter.
21. When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
22. Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaner, may damage the filter.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electrical current. This appliance is equipped with a cord that includes a grounding wire and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

Use of Extension Cords

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a long cord or extension cord is used:

1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
2. The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet.
3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally. If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too.

SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR INSTALLATION

The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualified technician or service company.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, problems with the product, or injury.

Unpack the oven, remove all packaging material, and examine the oven for any damages such as dents on the interior or exterior of the oven, broken door latches, cracks in the door, or a door that is not lined up correctly. If there is any damage, do not operate the oven and notify your dealer immediately.

Remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the power plug terminals and contact points using a dry cloth on a regular basis.

• Unplug the power plug and clean it with a dry cloth.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

Plug the power cord into a properly grounded outlet of standard. Your oven should be the only one connected to this circuit.

• Sharing a wall socket with other appliances using a power strip or extending the power cord may result in electric shock or fire.
• Do not use an electric transformer. It may result in electric shock or fire.
• Ensure that the power voltage, frequency and current are the same as those of the product specifications. Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire. Keep all packaging materials out of the reach of children. Children may use them for play.

This appliance 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.

• This may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, or problems with the product
• Never plug the power cord into a socket that is not grounded correctly and make sure that it is in accordance with local and national codes.

Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord under any circumstances. Connect the oven to a 20A circuit. When connecting the oven to a 15A circuit, make sure that circuit breaker is operable.

SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR USING

If the appliance is flooded please contact your nearest service center: Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire. Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy”, found in the beginning of this Section.

If the appliance generates a strange noise, a burning smell or smoke, unplug the power plug immediately and contact your nearest service center.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

In the event of a gas leak (such as propane gas, LP gas, etc.), ventilate immediately without touching the power plug. Do not touch the appliance or power cord.

• Do not use a ventilating fan.
• A spark may result 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 of a grease fire on the surface units below the oven, smother a flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet, or a flat tray. Never leave surface units beneath your oven unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if the vent fan is operating. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate-sized cookware and use high heat on surface units only when necessary.

If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread. Always observe Safety Precautions when using your oven. Never try to repair the oven on your own – there is dangerous voltage inside. If the oven needs to be repaired, contact an authorized service center near you.

CAUTION SIGNS FOR USING

When the surface is cracked, turn the power switch of the appliance off.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock.

Dishes and containers can become hot. Handle with care. Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Carefully remove container coverings, directing steam away from hands and face.

Remove lids from baby food before heating. After heating baby food, stir well to distribute the heat evenly. Always test temperature by tasting before feeding the baby. The glass jar or surface of the food may appear to be cooler than the interior, which can be so hot as to burn the infant’s mouth.

Make sure all cookware used in the oven is suitable for microwaving. Use microwavable cookware in strict compliance with such manufacturers recommendations.

Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, oven cover, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance.

• Items, such as a cloth, may be caught in the door.
• This may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury.

Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.

• This may result in electric shock.

Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of the appliance.

• As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result in electric shock, fire or problems with the product.

Do not place the appliance over a fragile object such as a sink or glass object.

• This may result in damage to the sink or glass object.

Do not put your face or body close to the appliance while cooking or when opening the door just after cooking.

• Take care that children do not come too close to the appliance.
• Failing to do so may result in children burning themselves.

Do not place food or heavy objects over the door when opening the door.

• The food or object may fall and this may result in burns or injury.

Do not abruptly cool the door, the inside of the appliance, or the dish by pouring water over it during or just after cooking.

• This may result in damage to the appliance. The steam or water spray may result in 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 beverages in narrow-necked bottles. The containers can break.
• Do not scratch the glass of the oven door with a sharp object.
• This may result in the glass being damaged or broken.
• Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance when it is in operation.
• Do not use sealed containers. Remove seals and lids before use. Sealed containers can explode due to buildup of pressure even after oven has been turned off.

SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR CLEANING

Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it. Do not use benzene, thinner or alcohol to clean the appliance.

• This may result in discoloration, deformation, damage, electric shock or fire.

Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance from the wall socket and remove food waste from the door and cooking compartment.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

Take care not to hurt yourself when cleaning the appliance (external/internal)

• You may hurt yourself on the sharp edges of the appliance.

Do not clean the appliance with a steam cleaner.

• This may result in corrosion.

Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles or spattered oils stuck to the oven walls or floor can cause paint damage and reduce the efficiency of the oven.

Contents

Your new microwave oven

• 12 Checking parts
• 13 Warranty and Service Information
• 13 Setting up your Microwave Oven
• 14 Control panel feature

Beginning

• 16 Setting the clock
• 16 Setting the sound on/off
• 16 Setting the child protection lock
• 16 Using the demonstration mode

Quick guide

• 17 Using the your new microwave oven

Operating the oven

• 18 Using the kitchen timer pad
• 18 Using the one minute+ pad
• 18 Using the more/less pads
• 18 Using the vent hi/lo/off pad
• 18 Using the light hi/lo/off pad
• 19 Using the instant cook pads
• 20 Using the cook pad
• 21 Using the reheat pad
• 22 Using the auto defrost pad
• 24 Using the microwave setting cooking times & power levels

Cooking instructions

• 26 Cooking utensils
• 27 Testing utensils
• 27 General microwave tips
• 28 Cooking techniques
• 29 Cooking Guide

Maintenance

• 30 Troubleshooting
• 31 Care and Cleaning
• 32 Cooktop/night light replacement
• 32 Oven light replacement
• 33 Cleaning the grease filter
• 34 Charcoal filter replacement
• 34 Specifications

Warranty

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.

Setting up your Microwave Oven

1. Open the oven door by pulling the handle on the right side of the door.
2. Wipe the inside of the oven with a damp cloth.
3. Place the pre-assembled ring in the indentation in the center of the oven.
4. Place the glass tray securely in the center of the pre-assembled roller guide.

Control panel Feature

Read the instructions carefully before using the microwave oven. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various features and functions of the oven as described below. Detailed instructions for each feature and function follow later in this user manual.

Beginning

This section introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before use.

Setting the clock

Touch this pad to enter the time of day.

1. Touch CLOCK pad.
2. Enter the time by using the number pads.
3. Touch ENTER /START pad.

Setting the sound on/off

Touch this pad to turn off or on the sound of the oven.

1. Touch SOUN D ON/OFF pad. The display shows On.
2. Touch SOUN D ON/OFF pad. The display shows OFF.
3. Touch ENTER /START pad. The display returns to the time of day

Setting the child protection lock

You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the control panel. Child Lock prevents accidental programming when wiping the control panel.

To set the child lock.

1. Touch and hold ENTER /ST ART pad more than 3 seconds. L will appear in the display window with one beep.

To cancel the child lock

1. Touch and hold ENTER /ST ART pad more than 3 seconds. L will disappear and you hear one beep.

Using the demonstration mode

You can use the Demonstration mode to see how your microwave oven operates without the oven heating.

1. Touch 0 pad and 1 pad at the same time.
2. To turn demo mode off, repeat step 1 above.

Quick guide

Using the your new microwave oven

One minute cooking

1. Touch ONE MINUTE + pad once for each minute of cooking.
2. The time will be displayed and the oven will start.
   1. See page 18 for more information

One stage cooking

1. 1. Use function pads to set cooking time.
   2. Touch ENTER /START pad.
      1. See page 19~21 for more information.

Auto Defrost

1. Touch AUTO DEFROST pad.
2. Enter weight of food by touching AUTO DEFROST pad repeatedly or using the number pads.
3. Touch ENTER /START pad.
4. When the oven beeps, turn food over

Set cooking time and power levels

1. Use function pads to set cooking time.
2. To set higher power level, touch POWER LEVEL pad and use the number pads to enter the power level.
3. Touch ENTER /START pad to begin cooking.

Operating the oven

Using the kitchen timer PAd

You can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use the Kitchen Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.

1. Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad.
2. Enter the time by using the number pads.
3. Touch ENTER / START pad.

When the time is over, you will hear beeps and End will display

Using the one minute + PAd

This button offers a convenient way to heat food in one-minute increments at the high power level.

1. Touch the ONE MINUTE + pad once for each minute you wish to cook the food. For example, touch it twice for two minutes. The time will display, and the oven will start automatically.
2. Add minutes to a program in progress by touching the ONE MINUTE + pad for each minute you want to add.

Using the instant COOk PAds

Popcorn, Potato, Pizza slice

1. Touch the pad corresponding to the food you are cooking (POPCORN, for example). The display shows: 3.5 OZ
2. Touch the pad repeatedly to select the serving size you want. The display will cycle through all available serving sizes. Once you select the correct serving size, the microwave will begin cooking automatically.

Vegetables
Example: to cook 3 servings of frozen vegetables.

1. Touch Vegetables pad twice.
2. Touch number pads to enter serving size.
3. Touch the ENTER /START pad.

Instant cook guide

Using the cook PAd

Cook pad provides four preset categories for cooking.

Example: to cook 8 ozs of frozen dinner.

1. Touch the COOK pad three times.
2. Touch number pads to enter quantity, serving size or package weight.
3. Touch the ENTER /START pad.

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and the End will display.

Cook guide

Using the reheat pad

Reheat pad provides three preset categories for reheating.

Example: to reheat 3 servings of casserole.

1. Touch the REHEAT pad twice.
2. Touch number pads to enter quantity/servings.
3. Touch ENTER /ST ART pad.

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and End will display.

Reheat guide

Auto defrosting guide

Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food.

Check foods when the oven signals. After the final stage, small sections may still be icy; let them stand to continue thawing. Do not defrost until all ice crystals have thawed. Shielding roasts and steaks with small pieces of foil prevents the edges from cooking before the center of the food has defrosted. Use narrow, flat, smooth strips of aluminum foil to cover the edges and thinner sections of the food.

USING THE MICROWAVE SETTING COOKING TIMES & POWER LEVELS

Your oven allows you to set up 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 (10/Power level).
Cooking at high power levels

1. Touch number pads to enter the cooking time.
2. Touch the ENTER/ START pad.

‘When the cooking time is over, you will hear four beeps and the end will display.

Cooking at lower power levels
High-power cooking does not always give you the best results with foods that need slower cooking, such as roasts, baked goods, or custards. Your oven has 9 power settings in addition to high.

1. Touch number pads to enter the cooking time.
2. Touch the POWER LEVEL pad.
3. Touch number pads to enter the power level.
4. Touch the ENTER/ START pad.

‘When the cooking time is over, you will hear four beeps, and End will display.

Cooking guide for power levels
The 9 power levels in addition to high allow you to choose the best power level for the food you are cooking. Below are listed all the power levels, examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amount of microwave power you are using.

Cooking instructions

Cooking utensils

Recommended use

• Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes – Use for heating or cooking.
• Microwave plastic wrap – Use to cover. Leave a small opening for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food.
• Wax paper – Use as a cover to prevent spattering.
• Paper towels and napkins are used for short-term heating and covering; they absorb excess moisture and prevent spattering. Do not use recycled paper towels, which may contain metal and can catch fire.
• Paper plates and cups – Use for short-term heating at low temperatures. Do not use recycled
  paper, which may contain metal and can catch fire.
• Thermometers – Use only those labeled “Microwave-Safe” and follow all directions. Check the food in several places. Conventional thermometers may be used once the food has been removed from the oven.

Limited Use

Aluminum foil – Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking of exposed areas. Using too much foil can damage your oven, so be careful.

• Ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware – Use these if they are labeled “Microwave-Safe”. If they
  are not labeled, test them to make sure they can be used safely. Never use dishes with metallic
  trim.
• Plastic – Use only if labeled “Microwave-Safe”. Other plastics can melt.
• Straw, wicker, and wood – Use only for short-term heating, as they can be flammable.

TESTING UTENSILS

If you are not sure whether a dish is microwave-safe or not, you can perform this test:

1. Fill 1 cup of glass measuring cup with water and put it inside your oven, next to the dish you want to test.
2. Touch the ONE MINUTE + button once to heat them for one minute at high power. The water should be warm and the dish you are testing should be cool. If the dish is warm, then it absorbs microwave energy and is not acceptable for use in the microwave.

GENERAL MICROWAVE TIPS

• Dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to heat than lighter foods. Foods with a delicate
  texture should be heated at a low power level to avoid becoming tough.
• Altitude and the type of cookware you are using can affect cooking time. When using a new recipe, use the minimum cooking time and check the food occasionally to prevent overcooking.
• Foods with a non-porous skin such as potatoes or hot dogs, should be pierced to prevent bursting.
• Frying with heating oil or fat is not recommended. Fat and oil can suddenly boil over and cause severe burns.
• 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.
• Although microwaves do not heat the cookware, the heat from the food is often transferred to the cookware. Always use pot holders when removing food from the microwave and instruct children to do the same.
• Making candy in the microwave is not recommended as candy can be heated to very high temperatures. Keep this in mind to avoid injury.

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Before you call a repair person for your oven, check this list of possible problems and solutions

CARE AND CLEANING

• Follow these instructions to clean and care for your oven.
• Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles and spilled liquids can stick to the oven walls, causing the oven to work less efficiently.
• Wipe up spills immediately. Use a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives.
• To help loosen baked on food particles or liquids, heat two cups of water (add the juice of one lemon if you desire to keep the oven fresh) in a four-cup measuring glass at High power for five minutes or until boiling. Let stand in the oven for one or two minutes.
• Remove the glass tray from the oven when cleaning the oven or tray. To prevent the tray from breaking, handle it carefully and do not put it in water immediately after cooking. Wash the tray carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher.
• Clean the outside surface of the oven with soap and a damp cloth. Dry with a soft cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts of the oven, don’t let water seep into the openings.
• Wash the door window with very mild soap and water. Be sure to use a soft cloth to avoid scratching.
• If steam accumulates inside or outside the oven door, wipe with a soft cloth. Steam can accumulate when operating the oven in high humidity and in no way indicates microwave leakage.
• Never operate the oven without food in it; this can damage the magnetron tube or glass tray. ‘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.

Specifications

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