Samsung M181GN User Manual
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1. BROWN BLUE Cooking Instructions On Food Packaging Microwave Symbols On the front of your oven there is a microwave oven symbol as shown below This symbol has been introduced for your benefit when cooking or reheating packaged food Kl ER Packaged food is also increasingly using a microwave symbol similar to the one below When you see this X Symbol on food packaging the cooking instructions are based on either the IEC Power Output Rating or the Reheating Categories A B C D or E 11 Cooking Instructions The IEC Power Output rating is an internationally standardised rating so all microwave manufacturers now use the same method of measuring power output If food packaging gives cooking instructions based on IEC Power ratings set cooking times according to the IEC Power of your oven For example If the cooking instructions are based on a 650W oven then you will need to reduce some cooking time for the M181GN 850W Ready meals are now very convenient and popular These are meals which are already prepared and cooked by the food manufacturer and then frozen chilled or vacuum sealed for long life Increasingly heating times for such ready meals are being based on the Heating Categories A B C D and E On this instance simply match the heating category of your oven to the instructions on the food package and set your timer accordingly For example If2. supplied with the oven Wipe the interior and the door seal with a damp cloth before using your microwave oven for the first time The oven causes interference with radios or televisions e 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 bx 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 Select the power level to maximum by turning COOKING POWER CONTROL knob MAXIMUM POWER 850 W 2 Select the time by turning TIMER knob aK NG Result The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating er Never switch the microwave oven on when it is empty You can change the power level during cooking by turning the COOKING POWER CONTROL knob Power Levels You can choose any of the power levels listed below Power Level Output HIGH 850 W REHEAT 700 W MEDIUM HIGH 600 W MEDIUM 450 W MEDIUM LOW 300 W MANUAL DEFROST X amp 180 W LOW KEEP WARM 100 W If you select higher power level the cooking time must be decreased I
3. MICROWAVE OVEN Owner s Instructions M181GN Code No DE68 02974A OV as eer Perrone ee reer E E treet rere 2 ACCOSSOMNOS oeiee eara anr a AE AEAEE ESNEA 2 Control Panel ssivsccssccssccisscsscscccssccsseacessoecssessesosstocesescoatsesccraritens 2 Using this Instruction Booklet 2 0 00 cece eee eeee cece eee eeeeeee 3 Safety Precautions 0 cccceceeceeeseeseeseeeeeeeeeeeaeeaeeaeeeeeateaeeaeeeeees 3 Installing Your Microwave OVEN ou cece eee ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 5 What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem 5 Cooking Rehe ating ss 6 Power CeVelS iascia inneni iaeaea Rea Aaa A AAEE aa 6 Stopping the Cooking ssssesesssssieisisisieireisirinrieisisrnrnnersrere 6 Adjusting the Cooking Time ssesssessesseresrssrsrernsrnrrerrernernereee 7 Manual Defrosting of Food s sesesesssseereeissisrreririnsrnrrernernsrnerere 7 Using the Instant Reheat Feature oo cece eeeeeeeeee 7 Instant Reheat Settings cece eeeeeeseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 7 W ookware Guide isisisi dann dancin 8 Cleaning Your Microwave Oven cceseseseeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeees 9 Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven cseeee 9 Installation amp Wiring Instructions 0 00 cece ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeees 10 Wiring INStructions 20 0 cece eee eeeeeeeeeeseeseeeaeseseeeeeaeeees 10 Cooking Instructions On Food Packaging c eeeeeeee 11 Cooking Instructions 0 0 ceeeeeseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees
4. NOTE The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a mouldedplug incorporating a fuse The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and if it requires replacing a fuse approved to BS1363 of the same rating must be used Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the cover is detachable If a replacement fuse cover is required it must be of the same colour as the pin face of the plug Replacement covers are available from your Dealer If the fitted plug is not suitable for the power points in your house or the cable is not long enough to reach a power point you should obtain a suitable safety approved extension lead or consult your Dealer for assistance However if there is no alternative to cutting off the plug remove the fuse and then safely dispose of the plug Do not connect the plug to a mains socket as there is a risk of shock hazard from the bared flexible cord 10 Wiring Instructions WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED This appliance must be earthed In the event of an electrical short circuit earthing reduces the risk of electric shock providing an escape wire for the electric current The appliance is equipped with a mains lead which includes an earth wire for connecting to the earth terminal of your mains plug The plug must be plugged into a socket that is properly installed and earthed The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code e Green
5. and yellow Earth e Blue Neutral e Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings indentifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows Connect the green and yellow wire to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter E or the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow Connect the blue wire to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured black c Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if in doubt about any of these instructions The manufacturer of this oven will not accept any liability for damage to persons or material for non observance of these requirements There are no user serviceable parts inside the oven and if the mains lead of this appliance is damaged it must only be replaced by qualified service personnel approved by the manufacturer because special tools are required WARNING GREEN AND Ensure that the plug and power cord are not damaged 13 AMP YELLOW FUSE before use If you have any reason to remove the moulded plug from this appliance immediately remove the fuse and dispose of the plug Do not connect the plug to a mains socket under any circumstances as there is a danger of electric shock CIRCUITS Your microwave oven should be operated on a separate circuit from other appliances Failure to do this may cause the circuit breaker to trip the fuse to blow or the food to cook more slowly
6. antly the control panel so that you can find the buttons more easily The step by step procedures use two different symbols bed Important Note PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Failure to observe the following safety precautions may result in harmful exposure to microwave energy a 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 b Do not place any object between the oven door 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 c 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 d 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 plea
7. ay also explode if overheated e ALWAYS check the temperature of baby food or milk before giving it to the baby e NEVER heat a baby s bottle with the teat on as the bottle may explode if overheated Be careful not to damage the power cable e Do not immerse the power cable or plug in water and keep the power cable away from heated surfaces e Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cable or plug Stand at arm s length from the oven when opening the door Reason The hot air or steam released may cause scalding Keep the inside of the oven clean Reason Food particles or spattered oils stuck to oven walls or floor can cause paint damage and reduce the efficiency of the oven You may notice a Clicking sound during operation especially when the oven is defrosting Reason This sound is normal when the electrical power output is changing e When the microwave oven is operating without any load the power will be cut off automati cally for safety You can operate 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 inte
8. e mee Only ree piste Snes ii 2 Drinks 150 ml 1 min 5 sec 1 2 min S Soup Sauce 200 250 ml 2min30sec 2 3min chilled LY Fresh 300 350 g 6 min 20 sec 3 min vegetables 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 JX 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 Jv Do not preheat for more than eight minutes China and earthenware J Porcelain pottery glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable unless decorated with a metal trim Disposable polyester J Some frozen foods are packaged in cardboard dishes these dishes Fast food packaging e Polystyrene cups vV Can be used to warm food Overheating containers may cause the polystyrene to melt e Paper bags or X May catch fire newspaper e Recycled paperor X May cause arcing metal trims Glassware e Oven to table ware Can be used unless decorated with a metal trim e Fine glassware Jv Can be used to wa
9. e clean and that the door Distorted or bent oven casing closes properly Only a qualified microwave service technician should perform repair Cii Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the of the e NEVER remove the outer casing from the oven If the oven is appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation faulty and needs servicing or you are in doubt about its condition e Unplug it from the wall socket 1 Clean the outside surfaces with a soft cloth and warm soapy water Rinse and e Contact the nearest after sales service centre dry 2 Remove any splashes or stains on the inside surfaces or on the roller ring with a If you wish to store your oven away temporarily choose a dry soapy cloth Rinse and dry dust free place e Reason Dust and damp may adversely affect the working 3 To loosen hardened food particles and remove smells place a cup of diluted parts in the oven lemon juice on the turntable and heat for ten minutes at maximum power This microwave oven is not intended for commercial use 4 Wash the dishwasher safe plate whenever necessary bg er 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 Installation amp Wiring Instructions IMPORTANT
10. eeseeeeeeeeateaeeeeeees 11 Technical Specifications 20 0 0 ceceeeeseeseeeeesceseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeees 12 Oven Control Panel VENTILATION HOLES cB DOOR LIGHT VARIABLE COOKING D DOOR HANDLE POWER CONTROL KNOB e 2 TURNTABLE ROLLER RING TIMER KNOB COUPLER SAFETY INTERLOCK DOOR LATCHES HOLES Accessories H 3 Depending on the model that you have purchased you are supplied with several accessories that can be used in a variety of ways 1 Coupler already placed over the motor shaft in the base LR of the oven Purpose The coupler rotates the turntable Way 2 Roller ring to be placed in the centre of the oven Purpose The roller ring supports the turntable e H D 3 Turntable to be placed on the roller ring with the centre 1 MANUAL DEFROST fitting to the coupler 2 VARIABLE COOKING POWER CONTROL Purpose The turntable serves as the main cooking KNOB surface it can be easily removed for cleaning 3 TIMER KNOB 4 INSTANT REHEAT er 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 At the front of the booklet you will find illustrations of the oven and more import
11. f you select lower power level the cooking time must be increased 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 resume cooking close the door To stop Completely Turn the TIMER knob to 0 Adjusting the Cooking Time Using the Instant Reheat Feature Adjust the remaining cooking time by rotating the TIMER knob First place the food in the center of the turntable and close the door joa a 1 Turn the COOKING POWER CONTROL knob to Max NS Power 2 Turn the TIMER knob to select Instant Reheat Manual Defrosting of Food x N S drinks or soup sauce fresh vegetables c q Ca The Manual Defrost feature enables you to defrost meat poultry fish Siro or fruit First place the frozen food in the centre of the turntable and close the door Use only recipients that are microwave safe a 1 Turn the COOKING POWER CONTROL knob to the AS Manual Defrost S symbol Instant Reheat Settings 2 Turn the TIMER knob to select the appropriate time Result _ Defrosting begins Here are a few tips and recommendations to be followed when cooking or reheating food with the Instant Reheat and Cooking Feature Symbols Food Serving Size Cooking Time Standing Time only recipients that are microwave saf
12. ng materials inside the oven Install the roller ring and turntable The oven does not start when you turn the TIMER knob Check that the turntable rotates freely s e Is the door completely closed ENS KA The food is not cooked at all 3 This microwave oven has to be positioned so that plug is e Have you set the timer correctly accessible e Is the door closed e Have you overloaded the electric circuit and caused a fuse to blow or a Never block the air vents as the oven may overheat and breaker to be triggered automatically switch itself off It will remain inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently The food is either overcooked or undercooked e Was the appropriate cooking length set for the type of food Cl For your personal safety plug the cable into a 3 pin 230 Volt e Was an appropriate power level chosen 50Hz AC earthed socket If the power cable of this appliance is damaged it must be replaced by a special cable supplied by Sparking and cracking occur inside the oven arcing PENCON UD13A1 e Have you used a dish with metal trimmings Do not install the microwave oven in hot or damp surroundings Have you left a fork or other metal utensil inside the oven like next to a traditional oven or radiator The power supply e _ Is aluminium foil too close to the inside walls specifications of the oven must be respected and any extension cable used must be of the same standard as the power cable
13. rest to children should not be stored or hidden just above the oven WARNING If the door or door seals are damaged the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person WARNING It is hazardous for anyone other than a comperent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy WARNING Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode WARNING Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use Installing Your Microwave oven What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem Place the oven on a flat level surface that strong that is enough to joa safely bear the weight of the oven If you have any of the problems listed below try the solutions given 20em 4 T m 1 When you install your oven make sure there is adequate Thisis normal Doon O ventilation for your oven by leaving at least 10 cm 4 Condensation inside the oven E inches of space behind and on the sides of the oven e Air flow around the door and outer casing N el and 20 cm 8 inches of space above e Light reflection around the door and outer casing __ of the side e Steam escaping from around the door or vents 2 Remove all packi
14. rm foods or liquids Delicate glass may break or crack if heated suddenly e Glass jars J Must remove the lid Suitable for warming only Metal e Dishes x May cause arcing or fire e Freezer bagtwist X ties Paper e Plates cups v napkins and Kitchen paper e Recycled paper x For short cooking times and warming Also to absorb excess moisture May cause arcing Plastic e Containers v e Cling film v e Freezer bags vx Particularly if heat resistant thermoplastic Some other plastics may warp or discolour at high temperatures Do not use Melamine plastic Can be used to retain moisture Should not touch the food Take care when removing the film as hot steam will escape Only if boilable or oven proof Should not be airtight Prick with a fork if necessary Wax or grease proof paper Y Recommended KX Use Caution X Unsafe Can be used to retain moisture and prevent spattering Cleaning Your Microwave Oven Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven The following parts of your microwave oven should be cleaned A few simple precautions should be taken when storing or having your joa regularly to prevent grease and food particles from building up microwave oven serviced e Inside and outside surfaces e Door and door seals oe Turntable and Roller rings The oven must not be used if the door or door seals are damaged e Broken hinge e Deteriorated seals 7 Ci ALWAYS ensure that the door seals ar
15. se check that the following safety precautions are taken DO NOT use any metallic cookware in the microwave oven e Metallic containers e Dinnerware with gold or silver trimmings e Skewers forks etc Reason Electric arcing or sparking may occur and may damage the oven DO NOT heat e Airtight or vacuum sealed bottles jars containers Ex Baby food jars e 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 DO NOT operate the microwave oven when it is empty Reason The 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 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 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 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 To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not
16. store flammable materials in the oven e Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags e Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers e f smoke is observed keep the oven door closed and switch off or disconnect the oven from the power supply Safety Precautions continued ce i 10 11 12 13 Take particular care when heating liquids and baby foods e ALWAYS allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been switched off so that the temperature can equalize e Stir during heating if necessary and ALWAYS stir after heating e Take care when handling the container after heating You may burn yourself if the container is too hot e A risk of delayed eruptive boiling exists e 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 In the 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 e 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 m
17. the heating instructions are 3 minutes on HIGH for a D category oven then you will need to set your timer for less than 3 minutes on HIGH for the M181GN E category er Always remember that cooking instructions are intended only as a guide If you have followed the instructions and the food is still not piping hot throughout simply return it to the oven and cook it until it is 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 M181GN Power source 230V 50 Hz Power consumption Microwave 1250 W Output power 100 W 850 W IEC 705 e 240V 850W e 230V 800W Operating frequency 2450 MHz Magnetron OM75P 31 Cooling method Cooling fan motor Dimensions W x H x D Outside 489 x 275 x 380 mm Oven cavity 330 x 211 x 329 mm Volume 23 liter Weight Net 13 5 kg approx ELECTRONICS
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