Samsung CE2977N User Manual
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1. 4min halves Put some 4pcs cheese on top Arrange in a circle on crusty plate Put crusty plate on the rack Burger 2pieces 600W 3min 6 6 min Preheat crusty plate frozen 125g Grill Put frozen burger in a 4pieces mw 8 8 2min circle on crusty plate 250g Put crusty plate on the rack Turn over after 4 5 min Baguettes 100 150g 450W 5min 5 6min Preheat crusty plate frozen 1pc Grill Put one baguette 200 2509 uw 6 7min beside the centre 2 2pcs baguettes side by side on the plate Put crusty plate on rack Pizza 300 350g 600W 5min 7 8min Preheat crusty plate frozen 400 450g Grill 9 10min Put the frozen pizza on mw the crusty plate Put crusty plate on the rack Mini Pizza 100 150g 600W Smin 3 3 2min Preheat crusty plate chilled 200 250g Grill 4 42min Put the chilled pizza mw pieces in a circle on the plate Set crusty plate on the rack Oven 200g 450W 4min 9min Preheat crusty plate Chips 300g Grill 12min Distribute oven chips frozen 400g aw 15min on crusty plate Put the plate on the rack Turn over after half of cooking time Baked 250g 600W 4min 45min Preheat crusty plate Potatoes 500g Grill 7 7 2min Cut potatoes in halves mw Put them on the crusty plate with the cut side x to the bottom Arrange in a circle Put the plate on the rack Fish 150g 600W 4min 6 6 2min Preheat crusty plate Fingers 5 pes Grill Brush plate with 1 tbsp frozen 300 g2. Cebolas 250g 4 4 3 Cut onions into slices or halves Add only 15 ml 1 tbsp water Pepper 250g 312 4 3 Cut pepper into small slices Potatoes 250g 3 4 3 Weigh the peeled potatoes and cut 500g 6 7 them into similar sized halves or quarters Turnip Cabbage 250g 412 5 3 Cut turnip cabbage into small cubes Cooking Guide continued Cooking Guide for frozen vegetables Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid Cook covered for the minimum time see table Continue cooking to get the result you prefer Stir twice during cooking and once after cooking Add salt herbs or butter after cooking Cover during standing time Food Portion Power Time Standing Instructions min Time min Spinach 150g 600W 5 6 2 3 Add 15 ml 1 tablespoon cold water Broccoli 300g 600W 8 9 2 3 Add 30 ml 2 tbsp cold water Peas 300g 600W 7 8 2 3 Add 15 ml 1 tbsp cold water Green Beans 300g 600W 72 84 2 3 Add 30 ml 2 tbsp cold water Mixed 300g 600W 7 8 2 3 Add 15 ml 1 tbsp cold Vegetables water carrots peas corn Mixed 300g 600W 712 8 2 3 Add 15 ml 1 tbsp cold Vegetables water Chinese style Cooking Guide for rice and pasta Rice Use a large glass pyrex bowl with lid rice doubles in volume during cook ing Cook covered After the cooking time is over stir before standing time and salt or add herbs and butter Remark the rice may not have a
3. cooking stand for 2 3 minutes Pasta 400g 600 W 14 16 Put frozen pasta into a Cannelloni Grill small flat rectangular glass Macaroni pyrex dish Put the dish Lasagne directly on the turntable After cooking stand for 2 3 minutes Fish Gratin 400g 450 W 16 18 A Put frozen fish gratin into a Grill small flat rectangular glass pyrex dish Put the dish directly on the turntable After cooking stand for 2 3 minutes Cooking Guide continued Grill Guide for fresh food Preheat the grill with the grill function for 4 minutes Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for grilling Fresh Food Portion Power 1 Side 2 Side Instructions Time Time min min Toast 4pcs Grill only 3 4 3 4 Putthe toast slices side by Slices each side on the rack 25g Bread Rolls 2 4 Grill only 2 2 3 112 212 Put bread rolls first with the already pieces bottom side up in a circle baked directly on the turntable Grilled 200g 300W 34 4 Cut tomatoes into halves Tomatoes 2pcs Grill Put some cheese on top 400g 5 6 Arrange in a circle in a flat 4pcs glass pyrex dish Place it on the rack Tomato 4 pcs 300W 4 5 Toast the breas slices first Cheese 300 g Grill Put the toast with topping on Toast the rack Stand for 2 3 minutes Toast 2 pcs 450W 32 42 Toast the bread slices first Hawaii 300 g Grill Put the toast with topping on pineapple 4 p
4. taken 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 Checking that Your Oven is Operating Correctly What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem The following simple procedure enables you to check that your oven is working correctly at all times If you have any of the problems listed below try the solutions given oB Open the oven door by pulling the handle on the right side of the door This is normal Condensation inside the oven Place a glass of water on the turntable Then close the door Air tow around the deer and outer casing Light reflection around the door and outer casing 1 Press the 4 button e Steam escaping from around the door or vents The oven does not start when you press the lt gt button e Is the door completely closed 2 Set the time to 4 5 minutes by turning the dial knob as The food is not cooked at all requried Have you set the timer correctly and or pressed the lt gt button Is the door closed Have you overloaded the electric circuit and caused a fuse to blow or a breaker to be triggered 3 Press the lt gt button Result The oven heats the water for 4 to 5 minutes The food is either overcooked or undercooked The water should then be boiling Was the appropriate cooking length set for the typ
5. 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 deep ceramic plate Cover with plastic lid Stir well after reheating Let stand for 2 3 minutes before serving Stir again and check the temperature Recommended serving temperature between 30 40 C BABY MILK Pour milk into a sterilised glass bottle Reheat uncovered Never heat a baby s bottle with teat on as the bottle may explode if overheated Shake well before standing time and again before serving Always carefully check the temperature of baby milk or food before giving it to the baby Recommended serving temperature ca 37 C REMARK Baby food particularly needs to be checked carefully before serving to prevent burns Use the power levels and times in the next table as a guide lines for reheating Reheating Liquids and Food Use the power levels and times in this table as a guide lines for reheating Food Portion Power Time Standing Instructions min Time min Drinks 150 ml 900W 1 1 1 2 Pour into cups and reheat coffee 1 cup uncovered 1 cup in the centre tea and 300 ml 112 2 2 cups opposite of each other 3 water 2 cups cups in a circle Keep in 450 ml 22 3 microwave oven during standing 3 cups time an
6. to the power level table 2 Set the cooking time by turning the dial knob 3 Press the lt gt button Result The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating 1 Cooking starts and when it has finished the oven beeps four times 2 The end reminder signal will beep 3 times once every minute 3 The current time is displayed again Never switch the microwave oven on when it is empty If you wish to heat a dish for a short period of time at maximum power 900W simply press the 30s button once for each 30 seconds of cooking time The oven starts immediately Power Levels You can choose among the power levels below Power Level Output MWO GRILL HIGH 900 W MEDIUM HIGH 600 W MEDIUM 450 W MEDIUM LOW 300 W DEFROST 180 W e LOW KEEP WARM 100 W GRILL 1300 W COMBI 600 W 1300 W COMBI II 450 W 1300 W COMBI III 300 W 1300 W P If you select higher power level the cooking time must be decreased bed If you select lower power level the cooking time must be increased If you want to add the cooking time by turning dial knob Time Increasing Time Time Increasing Time upto 1 min 5 sec unit 10 20 min 1 min unit 1 3 min 10 sec unit 20 40 min 2 min unit 3 10 min 30 sec unit 40 99 min 5 min unit Stopping the Cooking You can stop cooking at any time to check the food 1 To stop temporarily Open the door Result Cooking stops To r
7. transparent Stir twice during cooking COOKING JAM Put 600 g fruits for example mixed berries in a suitable sized glass pyrex bowl with lid Add 300 g preserving sugar and stir well Cook covered for 10 12 minutes using 900 W Stir several times during cooking Empty directly into small jam glasses with twist off lids Stand on lid for 5 minutes COOKING 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 1 2 to 7 Y2 minutes using 900 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 1 2 to 4 12 minutes using 600 W Let it stand for 2 3 minutes in the oven Use oven gloves while taking out 23 Cleaning Your Microwave Oven The following parts of your microwave oven should be cleaned regularly to prevent grease and food particles from building up e Inside and outside surfaces e Door and door seals e Turntable and Roller rings ec ALWAYS ensure that the door seals are clean and the door closes properly 1 Clean the outside surfaces with a soft cloth and warm soapy water Rinse and dry 2 Remove any splashes or stains on the inside surfaces or on the roller ring with a soapy cloth Rinse and dry 3 To loosen hardened food particles and remove smells place
8. 6 circle on the rack After 2pcs grilling stand for 2 3 500g 8 10 7 8 minutes 4pcs Roast Fish 450g 300W 6 7 7 8 Brush skin of whole fish with 650g Grill 7 8 8 9 oil and herbs and spices Put fish side by side head to tail on rack Baked 2apple 300W 6 7 Core the apples and fill them Apples ca 400g Grill with raisins and jam Put 4 apples 10 12 some almond slices on top ca 800g Put apples on a flat glass pyrex dish Place the dish directly on the turntable Cooking Guide continued SPECIAL HINTS MELTING BUTTER Put 50 g butter into a small deep glass dish Cover with plastic lid Heat for 30 40 seconds using 900 W until butter is melted MELTING CHOCOLATE Put 100 g chocolate into a small deep glass dish Heat for 3 5 minutes using 450W until chocolate is melted Stir once or twice during melting Use oven gloves while taking out MELTNG CRYSTALLIZED HONEY Put 20 g crystallized honey into a small deep glass dish Heat for 20 30 seconds using 300 W until honey is melted MELTING GELATINE Lay dry gelatine sheets 10 g for 5 minutes into cold water Put drained gelatine into a small glass pyrex bowl Heat for 1 minute using 300 W Stir after melting COOKING GLAZE ICING FOR CAKE AND GATEAUX Mix instant glaze approximately 14 g with 40 g sugar and 250 ml cold water Cook uncovered in a glass pyrex bowl for 3 1 2 to 4 minutes using 900 W until glaze icing is
9. MICROWAVE OVEN Owner s Instructions and Cooking Guide CE2977N CE2977NT Code No DE68 02155A Using the Auto Reheat Cook Feature Auto Reheat Cook Settings Quick Look Up GUIDE 12 5 f0c5 cel ee arlieeeneatiarsin didi arene ane 2 OVO E E EE Aiba eas tleadiedeisd hia euaeee ta aces 2 Control Panel szisczsseysvesseighscaseevvzesesons ets a E E 3 Accessories cecceeeceeeeeeeeeeee we Using this Instruction Booklet wi 4 Safety Precautions cece wad Installing Your Microwave Oven rr Setting the Time eee 16 How a Microwave Oven WOKKS c eseeteeeeees 6 Checking that Your Oven is Operating Correctly ween What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem aal Cooking Reheating 8 Power Levels wind Stopping the Cooking 8 Adjusting the Cooking Time 20 wn anO 9 Using the Dual Cook Feature 10 Using the Auto Power Defrost Feature cccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 10 Auto Power Defrost Settings cceeescescseeseeeeeeeeseeseeaeeeeaeeaeeaeeaeeaeeas 11 Using the Crusty Plate CE2977NT s es 11 Crusty Plate Setting CE2977NT ceeeseeeeeseeseeneeseeeeeseeseeeeeeteeeeeeees 12 Choosing the Heating Element Position cccceseeseeeeeteeeeeeeeee 13 Choosing the Accessories 02 0 eeceeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeteteeesecseceeseesetetseeaeenee 13 INNS cco se
10. NG Microwaves are an excellent way of defrosting frozen food Microwaves gently defrost frozen food in a short period of time This can be of great advantage if unexpected guests suddenly show up Frozen poultry must be thoroughly thawed before cooking Remove any metal ties and take it out of any wrapping to allow thawed liquid to drain away Put the frozen food on a dish without cover Turn over halfway drain off any liquid and remove any giblets as soon as possible Check the food occasionally to make sure that it does not feel warm If smaller and thinner parts of the frozen food start to warm up they can be shield by wrapping very small strips of aluminium foil around them during defrosting Should poultry start to warm up on the outer surface stop thawing and allow it to stand for 20 minutes before continuing Leave the fish meat and poultry to stand in order to complete defrosting The standing time for complete defrosting will vary depending on the quantity defrosted Please refer to the table below Hint Flat food defrosts better than thick and smaller quantities need less time than bigger ones Remember this hint while freezing and defrosting food 20 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 180 W Food Portion Time Standing Instructions min Time min Meat M
11. a cup of diluted lemon juice on the turntable and heat for ten minutes at maximum power 4 Wash the dishwasher safe plate whenever necessary bx DO NOT spill water in the vents NEVER use any abrasive products or chemical solvents Take particular care when cleaning the door seals to ensure that no particles e Accumulate e Prevent the door from closing correctly bed Clean the microwave oven cavity right ofter each use with a mild detergent solution but let the microwave oven cool down before cleaning in order to avoid injury lt 7 When cleaning the upper part inside the cavity it will be pA convenient to turn heater downward by 45 and clean it Tee Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven A few simple precautions should be taken when storing or having your microwave oven serviced The oven must not be used if the door or door seals are damaged e Broken hinge e Deteriorated seals e Distorted or bent oven casing Only a qualified microwave service technician should perform repair Caii NEVER remove the outer casing from the oven If the oven is faulty and needs servicing or you are in doubt about its condition Unplyg it from the wall socket Contact the nearest after sales service centre If 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 fo
12. an be used in grill and combination cooking Crusty plate CE2977NT only see Page 11 Purpose The crusty plate is used to brown food better in the microwave or grill combination cooking modes It helps keep pasty and pizza dough crisp Ci DO NOT operate the microwave oven without the roller ring and turntable Using this Instruction Booklet You have just purchased a SAMSUNG microwave oven Your Owner s Instructions contain much valuable information on cooking with your microwave oven e Safety precautions e Suitable accessories and cookware e Useful cooking tips Inside the cover you will find a quick look up guide explaining four basic cooking operations e Cooking food e Auto Power Defrosting food e Grilling food e Adding extra cooking time At the front of the booklet you will find illustrations of the oven and more importantly the control panel so that you can find the buttons more easily The step by step procedures use four different symbols Com be os C XN Important Note Caution Turn PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Failure to observe the following safety precautions may result in harmful exposure to microwave energy 1 Under no circumstances should any attempt be made to operate the oven with the door open or to tamper with the safety interlocks door latches or to insert anything into the safety interlock holes 2 Do not place any object between the oven d
13. bsorbed all water after the cooking time is finished Pasta Use a large glass pyrex bowl Add boiling water a pinch of salt and stir well Cook uncovered Stir occasionally during and after cooking Cover during standing time and drain thoroughly afterwards Food Portion Power Time Standing Instructions min Time min White Rice 250g 900W 15 16 5 Add 500 ml cold water parboiled 375g 172 182 Add 750 ml cold water Brown Rice 250g 900W 20 21 5 Add 500 ml cold water parboiled 375g 22 23 Add 750 ml cold water 18 Food Portion Power Time Standing Instructions min Time min Mixed Rice 250g 900W 16 17 5 Add 500 ml cold water rice wild rice Mixed Corn 250g 900W 17 18 5 Add 400 ml cold water rice grain Pasta 250g 900W 10 11 5 Add 1000 ml hot water REHEATING Your microwave oven will reheat food in a fraction of the time that conventional ovens hobs normally take Use the power levels and reheating times in the following chart as a guide The times in the chart consider liquids with a room temperature of about 18 to 20 C or a chilled food with a temperature of about 5 to 7 C Arranging and covering Avoid reheating large items such as joint of meat they tend to overcook and dry out before the centre is piping hot Reheating small pieces will be more successful Power levels and stirring Some foods can be reheated using 900 W po
14. china are usually suitable unless decorated with a metal trim Disposable polyester v Some frozen foods are packaged in cardboard dishes these dishes Fast food packaging Polystyrene cups v Can be used to warm food containers Overheating may cause the polystyrene to melt Paper bags or x May catch fire newspaper e Recycled paper or x May cause arcing metal trims Glassware Oven to table ware v Can be used unless decorated with a metal trim e Fine glassware y Can be used to warm foods or liquids Delicate glass may break or crack if heated suddenly e Glass jars v Must remove the lid Suitable for warming only Metal e Dishes x May cause arcing or fire Freezer bag twist ties X Paper e Plates cups napkins vV and Kitchen paper For short cooking times and warming Also to absorb excess moisture e Recycled paper x May cause arcing Plastic Containers Jv Particularly if heat resistant thermoplastic Some other plastics may warp or discolour at high temperatures Do not use Melamine plastic e Cling film y Can be used to retain moisture Should not touch the food Take care when removing the film as hot steam will escape e Freezer bags vx Only if boilable or oven proof Should not be airtight Prick with a fork if necessary Wax or grease proof y Can be used to retain moisture and paper 16 prevent spattering Cooking Guide MICROWAVES Microwave energy actually penetrat
15. cs 6 7 the rack Put 2 toasts ham 600 g opposite directly on the rack cheese Stand for 2 3 minutes slices Baked 250g 600W 42 52 Cut potatoes into halves Put Potatoes 500g Grill 62 72 them in a circle on the rack with the cut side to the grill Gratin 500g 450W 9 11 Put the fresh gratin into a Potatoes Grill small glass pyrex dish Put vegetables the dish on the rack After chilled cooking stand for 2 3 minutes Chicken 450g 300W 7 8 7 8 Brush chicken pieces with oil Pieces 2pcs Grill and spices Put them in a 650 g 9 10 8 9 circle with the bones to the 2 3pcs middle Put one chicken 850g 11 12 9 10 piece not into the centre of 4pcs the rack Stand for 2 3 minutes Fresh Food Portion Power 1 Side 2 Side Instructions Time Time min min Roast 900g 450W 10 12 9 11 Brush chicken with oil and Chicken 1100g Grill 12 14 11 13 spices Put chicken first breast side down second side breast side up directly on turntable Stand for 5 minutes after grilling Lamb 400g Grillonly 10 12 8 9 Brush the lamb chops with oil Chops 4pcs and spices Lay themina medium circle on the rack After grilling stand for 2 3 minutes Grill Guide for fresh food Fresh Portion Power 1 Side 2 Side Instructions Food Time Time min min Pork MW Grill 300W Grill Brush the pork steaks with Steaks Gril only oil and spices Lay them ina 250g 6 7 5
16. d stir well 600 ml 3 3 4 cups Soup 250g 900W 2 2 2 3 Pour into a deep ceramic plate chilled 350g 22 3 or deep ceramic bowl Cover 450g 3 32 with plastic lid Stir well after 550g 32 4 reheating Stir again before serving Stew 350g 600W 412 51 2 2 3 Put stew in a deep ceramic chilled plate Cover with plastic lid Stir occasionally during reheating and again before standing and serving 19 Food Portion Power Time Standing Instructions min Time min Pasta 350g 600W 312 41 2 3 Put pasta e g spaghetti or egg with noodles on a flat ceramic plate sauce Cover with microwave cling film chilled Stir before serving Filled 350g 600W 4 5 3 Put filled pasta e g ravioli pasta tortellini in a deep ceramic with plate Cover with plastic lid Stir sauce occasionally during reheating chilled and again before standing and serving Plated 350g 600W 4 2 51 2 3 Plate a meal of 2 3 chilled Meal 450g 5 6 components on a ceramic dish chilled 550g 52 62 Cover with microwave cling film Guide for Dual Reheating Use the power levels and times in this table as a guide lines for reheating Food Portion Power Time Standing Instructions min Time min Soup 2 x 250g 900 W 342 412 2 3 Pour into two deep ceramic plates chilled 2 x 250g 5 6 and cover Put one plate directly on the turntable other on the rack Stir well after reheating S
17. e 1 cup in the centre 2 cups opposite of water 600 ml 4cups each other and 3 or 4 cups in a circle Leave them to stand in the z microwave oven Stir the drinks Using the Auto Reheat Cook Feature before and after standing time and be careful while taking the cups out f see safety instructions for liquids The Auto Reheat Cook feature has five pre programmed cooking time f JVE preprog g 3 Soup 200 250ml 1 2 mins Pour the soup sauce into a deep You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level _ S Sauce 300 350ml ceramic soup plate or bowl and i 400 450ml cover during heating and standin You can adjust the number of servings by turning the dial knob Chilled 500 550ml time Stir baere d after condita First place the food in the centre of the turntable Then close the oom tng door 4 Fresh 200 250g 3 mins Weigh the vegetables after vegetab 300 350g washing cleaning and cutting into a sep Veg Sie 1 Select the type of food that you are cooking by pressing les 400 450g similar size Put them into a glass 2 s the Auto button once or more times 500 550g bowl with lid Add 45 mI 3 cm 600 650g tablespoons water when cooking 700 750g 200 450 g add 60 ml 4 tablespoons for 500 650 g and add 2 Select the size of the serving by turning the dial knob 75 ml 5 tablespoons for 700 750 Refer to the table g Stir after cooking When cooking bigger quantities stir once during cooking 3 Press the am
18. e food in the oven Press 30s one or more times for each extra 30 seconds that you wish to add If you want to grill some food 1 Press the yU button 2 Select the cooking time by turning the dial knob 3 Press the lt gt button Oven VENTILATION HOLES LIGHT GRILL HANDLE DISPLAY DOOR CONTROL PANEL TURNTABLE ROLLER RING DOOR LATCHES COUPLER SAFETY INTERLOCK HOLES Control Panel Fad ects NOP Accessories Depending on the model that you have purchased you are supplied DISPLAY AUTO REHEAT COOK SELECTION AUTO POWER DEFROST BUTTON GRILL MODE SELECTION STOP CANCEL BUTTON CLOCK SETTING DUAL COOK SELECTION 11 MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL MODE SELECTION COMBI MODE SELECTION START BUTTON DIAL KNOB cook time weight and serving size TURNTABLE ON OFF N with several accessories that can be used in a variety of ways Coupler already placed over the motor shaft in the base of the oven Purpose The coupler rotates the turntable Roller ring to be placed in the centre of the oven Purpose The roller ring supports the turntable Turntable to be placed on the roller ring with the centre fitting to the coupler Purpose The turntable serves as the main cooking surface it can be easily removed for cleaning Metal rack to be placed on the turntable Purpose The metal rack c
19. e has a teflon layer which is not scratch resistant Do not use any sharp objects like a knife to cut on the crusty plate Use plastic accessories to avoid scratches on the surface of the crusty plate or remove the food from the plate before cutting Place the food on the crusty plate Ci Do not place any objects on the crusty plate that are not heat resistant e g plastic bowels Never place the crusty plate in the oven without turntable Place the crusty plate on the metal rack or turntable in the microwave 5 Select the appropriate cooking time and power Refer to the table on the next page How to clean the Cruty Plate Clean the crusty plate with warm water and detergent and rinse off with clean water Do not use a scrubbing brush or a hard sponge otherwise the top layer will be damaged Please Note The crusty plate is not dishwasher safe Crusty Plate Setting CE2977NT We recommend to preheat the crusty plate directly on the turn table Preheat the crusty plate with the 600W Grill ww function and follow the times and instructions in the table Food Portion Power Preheating Cooking Recommendations Time Time Bacon 4 slices 600W 3min 3 3 amin Preheat crusty plate 80g Grill Put slices side by side 8Slices mw 42 5min on crusty plate Put 160g crusty plate on the rack Grilled 200 g 450W 3min 3min Preheat crusty plate Tomatoes 2pcs Grill Cut tomatoes in 400 g uu
20. e of food e Was an appropriate power level chosen Sparking and cracking occur inside the oven arcin The oven must be plugged into an appropriate wall socket The P fete you ae ae aie ol seis al 9 turntable must be in position in the oven If a power level other than Have you left a fork or other metal utensil inside the oven the maximum is used the water takes longer to boil e Is aluminium foil too close to the inside walls The oven causes interference with radios or televisions Slight interference may be observed on televisions or radios when the oven is operating This is normal To solve this problem install the oven away from televisions radios and aerials e If interference is detected by the oven s microprocessor the display may be reset To solve this problem disconnect the power plug and reconnect it Reset the time bed If the above guidelines do not enable you to solve the problem contact your local dealer or SAMSUNG after sales service Cooking Reheating The following procedure explains how to cook or reheat food ALWAYS check your cooking settings before leaving the oven unattended First place the food in the centre of the turntable Then close the door 1 Press the button Result The 900W maximum cooking power indications are displayed Select the appropriate power level by pressing the button again until the corresponding wattage is displayed Refer
21. ed oils stuck to oven walls or floor can cause paint damage and reduce the efficiency of the oven 12 You may notice a Clicking sound during operation especially when the oven is in defrosting Reason This sound is normal when the electrical power output is changing 13 When the microwave oven is operating without any load the power will be cut off automatically for safety You can operate the oven 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 left unattended near the microwave oven when it is in use Items of interest to children should not be stored or hidden just above the oven CAUTION Microwave radiations Person must not be exposed to microwave energy which can be irradiated by magnetron or other microwave generator due to a wrong connection or use All the in and out microwave connections The wave guide the flange and the joints must be safe Don t let the generator work without a loan which absorbs the microwave energy Never look inside an open wave gude or an aerial while the generator is working Installing Your Microwave Oven Place the oven on a flat level surface that strong enough to sa
22. es food attracted and absorbed by its water fat and sugar content The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly The rapid move ment of these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks the food COOKING Cookware for microwave cooking Cookware must allow microwave energy to pass through it for maximum efficiency Microwaves are reflected by metal such as stainless steel aluminium and copper but they can penetrate through ceramic glass porcelain and plastic as well as paper and wood So food must never be cooked in metal containers Foods suitable for microwave cooking Many kinds of food are suitable for microwave cooking including fresh or frozen veg etables fruit pasta rice grains beans fish and meat Sauces custard soups steamed puddings preserves and chutneys can also be cooked ina microwave oven Generally speaking microwave cooking is ideal for any food that would normal ly be prepared on a hob Melting butter or chocolate 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 allow the temperature to even out within the food Cooking G
23. esaw Sc EE ee cence sachs T T A ET 13 Combining Microwaves and the Grill l 14 Switching the Beeper Off ee eeeceeeseeeeeeeeseeneeseeseeseeaeeaesseeateaeeaeeaeeas 14 Safety Locking Your Microwave OVEN ccceceeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 14 BROMEMBETING FUNCOM asaris 15 Manual Stop Turntable Function cccccececcesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeees 15 Cookware Guide ee E P ylwitbei eed nud teds lagane E 16 Cooking Guide assiasarecsieaiic ans e 17 Cleaning Your Microwave OVEN ceccecssceeeeeeeeeeeeeeieseeeeteaeeneeeeaeeaes 23 Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven Back Cover Technical Specifications ececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeneeneeneeaeees Back Cover Quick Look up Guide If you want to cook some food 1 Place the food in the oven Select the power level by pressing the 4 button one or more times 2 Select the cooking time by turning the dial knob as required 3 Press the lt b gt button Result Cooking starts The oven beeps four times when cooking is over If you want to auto power defrost some food Place the frozen food in the oven Select the type of food that you are cooking by pressing the Power Defrost button one or more times D 1 N 2 Select the food weight by turning the dial knob it is possible to set up to a maximum of 2000g 3 Press the lt gt button If you want to add extra 30 seconds Leave th
24. esume cooking close the door and press lt gt again 2 To stop completely Press the button Result The cooking stops If you wish to cancel the cooking settings press the Cancel Q button again You can also cancel any setting before starting by simply pressing Cancel Q Cm Adjusting the Cooking Time Auto Reheat Cook Settings You can increase the cooking time by pressing the 30s button once for each 30 seconds to be added The following table presents the various Auto Reheat amp Cook Programmes quantities standing times and appropriate Press the 30s button once for each 30 seconds to be added recommendations Code Serving Portion Standing Recommendations Symbol Type Time 1 Ready 300 350g 3 mins Put the meal on a ceramic plate Qe Meal 400 450g and cover it with microwave cling You can only adjust the time during cooking when the Microwave Chilled 500 550g film This programme is suitable for Auto Reheat Cook Grill and Combi modes are selected the meals consisting of 3 components e g meat with sauce Md vegetables and side dishes like During the cooking to increase or decrease the cooking time of potatoes rice or pasta oy your food turn the dial knob right or left 2 Drinks 150 mi icup 1 2 mins Pour the liquid into ceramic cups J 2 Coffee 300 ml 2cups milk tea 450 ml 3cups and reheat uncovered Plac
25. fely bear the weight of the oven 20cm above 85cm of the floor 10cm behind a B 10cm f on the side When you install your oven make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least 10 cm 4 inches of space behind and on the sides of the oven and 20 cm 8 inches of space above and 85 cm 33 inches of the floor Remove all packing materials inside the oven Install the roller ring and turntable Check that the turntable rotates freely This microwave oven has to be positioned so that plug is accessible Never block the air vents as the oven may overheat and automatically switch itself off It will remain inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently For your personal safety plug the cable into a 3 pin 230 Volt 50Hz AC earthed socket If the power cable of this appliance is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard Do not install the microwave oven in hot or damp surroundings like next to a traditional oven or radiator The power supply specifications of the oven must be respected and any extension cable used must be of the same standard as the power cable supplied with the oven Wipe the interior and the door seal with a damp cloth before using your microwave oven for the first time Setting the Time in either the 24 hour or 12 hour notation You must set the clock e When you fir
26. he oven walls may be damaged Tip Leave a glass of water inside the oven at all times The water will absorb the microwaves if you accidentally set the oven going when it is empty 4 DO NOT cover the rear ventilation slots with cloths or paper Reason The cloths or paper may catch fire as hot air is evacuated from the oven 5 ALWAYS use oven gloves when removing a dish from the oven Reason Some dishes absorb microwaves and heat is always transferred from the food to the dish The dishes are therefore hot 6 DO NOT touch heating elements or interior oven walls Reason These walls may be hot enough to burn even after cooking has finished even though they do not appear to be so Do not allow inflammable materials to come into contact with any interior area of the oven Let the oven cool down first 7 To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not store flammable materials in the oven Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers If smoke is observed keep the oven door closed and switch off or disconnect the oven from the power supply 8 Take particular care when heating liquids and baby foods ALWAYS allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been switched off so that the temperature can equalize Stir during heating if necessary and ALWAYS stir after heating e Take care when handling the container after heating You may burn y
27. inced beef 200g 6 7 15 30 Place the meat on a flat ceramic plate 400g 10 12 Shield thinner edges with aluminium Pork steaks 250g 7 8 foil Turn over after half of defrosting time Poultry Chicken 500g 14 15 15 60 First put chicken pieces first skin side pieces 2pcs down whole chicken first breast side down on a flat ceramic plate Shield Whole 1200g 32 34 the thinner parts like wings and ends chicken with aluminium foil Turn over after half of defrosting time Fish Fish fillets 200g 6 7 10 25 Put frozen fish in the middle of a flat Whole fish 400g 11 13 ceramic plate Arrange the thinner parts under the thicker parts Shield narrow ends of fillets and tail whole fish with aluminium foil Turn over after half of defrosting time Fruits Berries 250g 6 7 5 10 Spread fruits on a flat round glass dish with a large diameter Bread Bread rolls 2pcs 1 1 5 20 _ Arrange rolls in a circle or bread each ca 50g 4pcs 2 3 horizontally on kitchen paper in the Toast 250g 4 412 middle of turntable Turn over after Sandwich half of defrosting time German 500g 7 9 bread wheat rye flour Cooking Guide continued GRILL The grill heating element is located underneath the ceiling of the cavity It operates while the door is closed and the turntable is rotating The turntable s rotation makes the food brown more evenly Preheating the grill for 4 minutes will make the food brown more quickly C
28. l appears on the When cooking is over the end reminder signal will beep 3 times Chime bell per 1min And then cooking mode will be RESET and the oven will forget the last cooking mode If there s no operation after the door is opened and closed once the cooking mode will be RESET after 30 seconds e Press the Cancel button and then cooking mode will be RESET 2 To switch the turntable rotating back on Press the Turntable on off 3 button again Result Turntable on off S symbol disappears on the display the turntable will rotate bx Don t press Turntable on off lt button during cooking process 15 Cookware Guide To cook food in the microwave oven the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware If the cookware is marked microwave safe you do not need to worry The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven Cookware Microwave Comments Safe Aluminium foil vx 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 Browning plate v Do not preheat for more than eight minutes China and earthenware V Porcelain pottery glazed earthenware and bone
29. mw 8v gt 9min oil Put fish fingers in a 10 pcs circle on the plate Turn over after 31 min 5 pcs or after 5 min 10 pes Chicken 125g 600W 4min 45min Preheat crusty plate Nuggets 250g Grill 67min Brush plate with 1 tbsp frozen aw oil Put chicken 12 nuggets on the plate Put crusty plate on the rack Turn over after 3 min 125g or 5 min 250g Choosing the Heating Element Position Grilling The heating element is used when grilling It can be placed in one of The grill enables you to heat and brown food quickly without using joe two positions microwaves To this aim a grill rack is supplied with your microwave e Horizontal position for grilling or combined microwave oven grill cooking 1 Preheat the grill to the required temperature by the pressing the Grill button and set the preheat time by Only change the position of the heating element when it is cold and do turning the dial knob not apply excessive force when placing it in the vertical position To set the heating element Then 2 Press the lt gt button to the Horizontal position grill or Pull the heating element combined microwave towards you grill Push it upwards until it is 3 Open the door and place the food on the rack parallel with the roof of the Close the door oven When cleaning the upper part inside the cavity it will be convenient to turn heate
30. n be used for thick food portions that benefit from a browned and crispy top e g chicken pieces turning them over half way through cooking Please refer to the grill table for further details IMPORTANT REMARK Whenever the combination mode microwave grill is used make sure that the grill heating element is under the ceiling in the horizontal position and not on the back wall in the vertical position The food should be placed on the high rack unless another instruction is recommended Otherwise it has to be placed directly on the turntable Please refer to the instructions in the following chart The food must be turned over if it is to be browned on both sides 21 Grill Guide for frozen food Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for grilling Fresh Food Portion Power 1 Side 2 Side Instructions Time Time min min Bread Rolls MW Grill 300W Grill Arrange rolls in a circle each ca 50 g Grill only with the bottom side up 2 12 2 2 3 directly on the turntable 4 22 3 2 3 Grill the second side of the rolls up to the crisp you prefer Stand for 2 5 minutes Baguettes MW Grill 450W Grill Put frozen baguette Garlic Bread Grill only diagonally on baking paper 200 250g 32 4 2 3 on the rack After grilling 1pc stand for 2 3 minutes Gratin 400g 450 W 13 15 Put frozen gratin into a vegetables or Grill small glass pyrex dish Put potatoes the dish on the rack After
31. ollowing indication is displayed Un The oven operates with the beeper on again Safety Locking Your Microwave Oven Your microwave oven is fitted 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 and buttons at the same time Result The oven is locked no funtions can be selected The display shows L 2 To unlock the oven press the and buttons again at the same time Result The oven can be used normally Remembering Function Manual Stop Turntable Function This oven remembers the last cooking mode for your convenience The turntable on off se button enables you to use large dishes which fill the whole oven by stopping the turntable from rotating only maual 1 Set the add some cooking time by turning the dial knob cooking mode er The results will be less satisfactory in this case as the cooking is less even We recommend that you turn the dish by hand halfway through the cooking process fe A 2 Press the lt button Warning Never operate the turntable without food in the oven e Reason This may cauce fire or damage to the unit 1 Press the Turntable on off lt 3 button display the turntable will not rotate Result Turntable on off lt s symbo
32. ookware for grilling Should be flameproof and may include metal Do not use any type of plastic cookware as it can melt Food suitable for grilling Chops sausages steaks hamburgers bacon and gammon rashers thin fish portions sandwiches and all kinds of toast with toppings IMPORTANT REMARK Whenever the grill only mode is used make sure that the grill heating element is under the ceiling in the horizontal position and not on the back wall in the vertical position Please remember that food must be placed on the high rack unless another instruction is recommended MICROWAVE GRILL This cooking mode combines the radiant heat that is coming from the grill with the speed of microwave cooking It operates only while the door is closed and the turntable is rotating Due to the rotation of the turntable the food browns evenly Three combina tion modes are available with this model 600 W Grill 450 W Grill and 300 W Grill Cookware for cooking with microwave grill Please use cookware that microwaves can pass through Cookware should be flame proof Do not use metal cookware with combination mode Do not use any type of plas tic cookware as it can melt Food suitable for microwave grill cooking Food suitable for combination mode cooking include all kinds of cooked food which need reheating and browning e g baked pasta as well as foods which require a short cooking time to brown the top of the food Also this mode ca
33. oor and front face or allow food or cleaner residues to accumulate on sealing surfaces Ensure that the door and door sealing surfaces are kept clean by wiping after use first with a damp cloth and then with a soft dry cloth 3 Do not operate the oven if it is damaged until it has been repaired by a qualified microwave service technician trained by the manufacturer It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the 1 Door door seals and sealing surfaces 2 Door hinges broken or loose 3 Power cable 4 The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone other than a properly qualified microwave service technician trained by the manufacturer Safety Precautions Important Safety Instructions Read Carefully and keep for future reference Before cooking food or liquids in your microwave oven please check that the following safety precautions are taken 1 DO NOT use any metallic cookware in the microwave oven e 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 e Airtight or vacuum sealed bottles jars containers Ex Baby food jars Airtight food Ex Eggs nuts in shells tomatoes Reason The increase in pressure may cause them to explode Tip Remove lids and pierce skins bags etc 3 DO NOT operate the microwave oven when it is empty Reason T
34. ourself if thecontainer is too hot A risk of delayed eruptive boiling exists Safety Precautions continued To prevent delayed boiling and possible scalding you should put a plastic spoon or glass stick into the beverages and stir before during and after heating Reason During the heating of liquids the boiling point can be delayed this means that eruptive boiling can start after the container is removed from the oven You may scald yourself e Inthe event of scalding follow these FIRST AID instructions Immerse the scalded area in cold water for at least 10 minutes Cover with a clean dry dressing Do not apply any creams oils or lotions NEVER fill the container to the top and choose a container that is wider at the top than at the bottom to prevent the liquid from boiling over Bottles with narrow necks may also explode if overheated e ALWAYS check the temperature of baby food or milk before giving it to the baby NEVER heat a baby s bottle with the teat on as the bottle may explode if overheated 9 Be careful not to damage the power cable Do not immerse the power cable or plug in water and keep the power cable away from heated surfaces Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cable or plug 10 Stand at arm s length from the oven when opening the door Reason The hot air or steam released may cause scalding 11 Keep the inside of the oven clean Reason Food particles or spatter
35. p button 5 Chicken 200 300 g 3 mins Brush the chicken pieces with oil aa O pieces 1 pc and spice them with pepper salt Result i one oe s 400 500 g and paprika Put them on the high 2 pcs rack with the skin side down Turn 2 lea k will beep 3 times 600 700 g over when the oven beeps 2 3 pcs 3 The current time is displayed again pig as 3 4 pcs Use only recipients that are microwave safe Using the Dual Cook Feature Your Samsung microwave oven can cook two different foods at the same time using the Dual Cook Feature 1 Place two READY MEALS in the oven one on the turntable and the other on the metal rack which is placed on the turntable 2 Press the Auto button six times 3 Select the food weight by turning the dial knob 4 Press the lt button 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 once every minute 3 The current time is displayed again When using Dual Cook heating 2 levels of food always use the rack Always use the metal rack which should be put on the turntable Code Serving Portion Standing Recommendations Symbol Type Time 6 Ready 2x300 350g 2 mins Put each meal on a ceramic plate E meal 2x400 450g and cover it with microwave cling Chilled film This programme is suitable for the meals consisting of 3 components e g meat
36. r commercial use Technical Specifications 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 CE2977N CE2977NT Power source 230V 50 Hz Power consumption Microwave 1400 W Grill 1300 W Combined mode 2700 W Output power 100 W 900 W 6 Level IEC 705 Operating frequency 2450 MHz Magnetron OM75P 31 Cooling method Cooling fan motor Dimensions W x H x D Outside 517 x 297 x 424 mm Oven cavity 336 x 241 x 349 mm Volume 28 liter Weight Net 18 kg approx ELECTRONICS
37. r downward by 45 and clean it 4 Press the U button Result The follwing indications are displayed Ww i LI 5 Set the Grilling time by turning the dial knob The maximum grilling time is 60 minute Choosing the Accessories 6 Press the lt button Result Grilling cooking start When it has finished 1 The oven beeps four times 2 The end reminder signal will beep 3 times Use microwave safe recipients do not use plastic containers dishes paper cups towels etc DEN If you wish to select the combined cooking mode grill and once every minute OD microwave use only dishes that are microwave safe and 3 The current time is displayed again C oven proof Metallic cookware or utensils may damage en your oven i ae bed Do not worry if the heater turns off and on while grilling This system is designed to prevent overheating of the oven For further details on suitable cookware and utensils refer to the Cookware Guide on Page 16 Always use oven gloves when touching the dishes in the oven as they will be very hot Check that the heating element is in the horizontal position 13 Combining Microwaves and the Grill You can also combine microwave cooking with the grill to cook quickly and brown at the same time ALWAYS use microwave safe and oven proof cookware Glass or ceramic dishes are ideal as they allow the microwaves to penetra
38. rntable Turn the food over when the oven beeps Keep the corresponding standing time after Auto Power Defrosting has finished Button Food Portion Standing Time Recommendation Using the Crusty Plate CE2977NT Your Samsung microwave oven has a crusty plate as an additional accessory This crusty plate allows you to brown food not only on the top with the grill but also the bottom of the food turns crispy and brown due to the high tempera ture of the crusty plate Several items which you can prepare on the crusty plate can be found in the chart see next page The crusty plate can also be used for bacon eggs sausages etc Meat 200 2000g 20 60min Poultry 200 2000g 20 60min Fish 200 2000g 20 50min Shield the edges with aluminium foil Turn the food over when the oven beeps Select the defrosting fuction with a power level of 180W if you want to defrost food manually For further details on Manual defrosting and defrosting time refer to the Page 20 11 1 Place the crusty plate directly on the turntable and preheat it with highest Microwave Grill Combination 600W Grill myy by following the times and instructions in the chart Always use oven gloves to take out the crusty plate as will become very hot Brush the plate with oil if you are cooking food such as bacon and eggs in order to brown the food nicely Please note that the crusty plat
39. st install your microwave oven e After a power failure Do not forget to reset the clock when you switch to and from summer and winter time cB Your microwave oven has an inbuilt clock The time can be displayed 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 button Result The time is displayed when ever you are not using the microwave oven 1 To display the time in the Then press the button How a Microwave Oven Works Microwaves are high frequency electromagnetic waves the energy released enables food to be cooked or reheated without changing either the form or the colour You can use your microwave oven to e Auto Power Defrost e Auto Reheat Cook e Cook Cooking Principle 1 The microwaves generated by the magnetron are distributed uniformly as the food rotates on the turntable The food is thus cooked evenly 2 The microwaves are absorbed by the food up toa depth of about 1 inch 2 5 cm Cooking then continues as the heat is dissipated within the food 3 Cooking times vary according to the recipient used and the properties of the food Quantity and density Water content Initial temperature refrigerated or not er As the centre of the food is cooked by heat dissipation cooking continues even when you have
40. te the food evenly ALWAYS use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven as they will be very hot 1 Make sure that the heating element is in the horizontal position refer to Page 13 for further details 2 Open the oven door Place the food on the rack and the rack on the turntable Close the door 3 Press the Combi uu button Result The following indications are displayed duu microwave and grill mode 600W out power Select the appropriate power level by pressing the Combi UU button again untilthe corresponding power level is displayed You cannot set the temperature of the grill The maximum cooking time is 60 minutes 5 Press the lt gt button Result Combination cooking starts When it has finished 1 The oven beeps four times 2 The end reminder signal will beep 3 times once every minute 3 The current time is displayed again The maximum microwave power for the combined microwave and grill mode is 600W 4 Set the cooking time by turning the dial knob as required 14 Switching the Beeper Off 1 Press the Q and lt gt buttons at the same time P Result The following indication is displayed The oven does not beep each time you press a button 2 To switch the beeper back on press the and lt gt buttons again at the same time Result The f
41. tir again before serving Chicken 2 x 350g 600W 7 812 3 Plate two meals of each 2 chilled Curry amp components on two ceramic Rice plates dishes Cover with chilled microwave cling film Put one plate directly on the turn table other on the rack Plate 2 x 350g 600W 712 9 3 Plate two meals of 2 3 chilled Meal components on two flat ceramic chilled plates Cover with microwave cling film Put one plate directly on the turntable other on the rack Cooking Guide continued Reheating Baby Food and Milk Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for reheating Food Portion Power Time min Standing Instructions Time min Baby food 190g 600W 30sec 2 3 Empty into ceramic deep vegetables plate Cook covered Stir after meat cooking time Stand for 2 3 minutes Before serving stir well and check the tem perature carefully Baby 190g 600W 20sec 2 3 Empty into ceramic deep porridge plate Cook covered Stir after grain cooking time Stand for 2 3 milk fruit minutes Before serving stir well and check the tem perature carefully Baby milk 100ml 300W 30 40 sec 2 3 Stir or shake well and pour into a sterilised glass bottle 200ml 1 min to Place into the centre of 1 min turntable Cook uncovered 10sec Shake well and stand for at least 3 minutes Before serving shake well and check the tempera ture carefully DEFROSTI
42. uide for fresh vegetables Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid Add 30 45 ml cold water 2 3 tbsp for every 250 g unless another water quantity is recommended see table Cook covered for the minimum time see table Continue cooking to get the result you prefer Stir once during and once after cooking Add salt herbs or butter after cooking Cover during a standing time of 3 minutes Hint Cut the fresh vegetables into even sized pieces The smaller they are cut the quicker they will cook 17 All fresh vegetables should be cooked using full microwave power 900 W oB Food Portion Time Standing Instructions min Time min Broccoli 250g 312 4 3 Prepare even sized florets Arrange 500g 6 7 the stems to the centre Brussels 250g 5 52 3 Add 60 75 ml 5 6 tbsp water Sprouts Carrots 250g 3 4 3 Cut carrots into even sized slices Cauliflower 250g 4 4 3 Prepare even sized florets Cut big 500g 62 72 florets into halves Arrange stems to the centre Courgettes 250g 3 3 3 Cut courgettes into slices Add 30 ml 2 tbsp water or a knob of butter Cook until just tender Egg Plants 250g 2423 3 Cut egg plants into small slices and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon lemon juice Leeks 250g 3 3 3 Cut leeks into thick slices Mushrooms 125g 1 1 3 Prepare small whole or sliced 250g 2 2 mushrooms Do not add any water Sprinkle with lemon juice Spice with salt and pepper Drain before serving
43. wer while others should be reheated using 600 W 450 W or even 300 W Check the tables for guidance In general it is better to reheat food using a lower power level if the food is delicate in large quantities or if it is likely to heat up very quickly mince pies for example Stir well or turn food over during reheating for best results When possible stir again before serving Take particular care when heating liquids and baby foods To prevent eruptive boiling of liquids and possible scalding stir before during and after heating Keep them in the microwave oven during standing time We recommend putting a plastic spoon or glass stick into the liquids Avoid overheating and therefore spoiling the food It is preferable to underestimate cooking time and add extra heating time if necessary Heating and standing times When reheating food for the first time it is helpful to make a note of the time taken for future reference Always make sure that the reheated food is piping hot throughout Allow food to stand for a short time after reheating to let the temperature even out The recommended standing time after reheating is 2 4 minutes unless another time is recommended in the chart Take particular care when heating liquids and baby food See also the chapter with the safety precautions Cooking Guide continued REHEATING LIQUIDS Always allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been switched off to allow
44. with sauce vegetables and side dishes like potatoes rice or pasta Place one plate on the turntable and the other one the rack Using the Auto Power Defrost Feature The Auto Power Defrost feature enables you to defrost meat poultry fish The defrost time and power level are set automatically You simply select the programme and the weight bed Use only dishes that are microwave safe First place the frozen food in the centre of the turntable and close the door 1 Select the type of food that you are cooking by pressing the Power Defrost button one or more times Refer to the table on the buttom D out o Example Press the Power Defrost button three times to defrost fish 2 Select the food weight by turning the dial knob it is possible to set up to a maximum of 2000g 3 Press the lt gt button Result Defrosting begins The oven beeps half way through defrosting to remind you to turn the food over Press lt gt button again to finish defrosting bx You can also defrost food manually To do so select the microwave cooking reheating function with a power level of 180W Refer to the section entitled Cooking Reheating on Page 8 for further details This increses the weight by 100 g if you are using metric measurement 10 Auto Power Defrost Settings Remove all kinds of packaging material before defrosting Place the frozen foods on a tu
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