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SMH8187
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features Professional Design Samsung New OTR with Stainless Steel, it has professional look and the design matches great with other kitchen appliances, so that it provides harmonious kitchen interior and finally completes total kitchen solution. Turbo vent With 400CFM ventilation power, New OTR can keep the comfortable cooking condition by absorbing smoke and odor from cook-top. Moreover, it provides the silent condition that is equivalent noise level to other OTR with lower ventilation pow
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safety infomation wHAT THE ICONS ANd SIgNS IN THIS mANUAl mEAN: WARNING: Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death. CAUTION: Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage. Do not attempt or use. Do not repaire. Do not touch. Be careful Follow directions explicity. Unplug the power plug from the wall socket. Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock. Call the service center for help. Note PRECAUTION
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ImPORTANT SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: w ARNINg 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, call 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) for the name of an authorized service center near you. TO REDUCE RISK OF BURNS, ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, PERSONAL INJURY OR EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
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Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. Carefully remove container coverings, directing steam away from hands and face. Some items, like whole eggs and food in
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ImPORTANT SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS, CONTINUEd TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE IN THE OVEN: Remove wire twist-ties from plastic cooking bags before placing bags in oven. Do not use the oven compartment for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the oven when not in use. Do not overcook food. Watch appliance carefully if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are inside. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off, disconn
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ImPORTANT 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. Plug the three-prong power cord into a properly grounded outlet of standard 115-120 voltage, 60 Hz. Your oven
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contents 10 Checking parts YOUR NEW MICROWAVE OVEN 11 Warranty and service information 11 Setting up your microwave oven 10 12 Control panel feture 14 Turning on the power bEGINNING 14 Using the my choice feature 15 Setting the clock 14 15 Setting the child protection lock 16 Using the your new microwave oven qUICk GUIDE 16 17 Using the help button OPERATING ThE OVEN 17 Using the pause/cancel button 17 Using the kitchen timer 17 17 Using the one minute+ button 17 Using the more/less buttons
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contents 25 Cooking utensils COOkING INSTRUCTIONS 26 Testing utensils 26 General microwave tips 25 27 Cooking techniques 28 Auto sensor cook 28 Utensils & cover for sensor cooking 29 Sensor Cooking Guide 30 Sensor Reheat Guide 30 Power/Auto Defrosting Guide 31 Cooking Guide 34 Recipes 36 Troubleshooting MAINTENANCE 37 Care and Cleaning 38 Light bulb replacement 36 39 The vent fan 41 Specifications WARRANTY 42 Contents _ SMH8187STG_XAC-GB.indd 9 2008-04-07 오전 10:12:26
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your new microwave oven CheCkIng P ar TS 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. Microwave oven Shelf Glass Tray Roller Guide Ring Charcoal filter Grease Filters (2ea) Exhaust adaptor hardware-kit Manuals Templates (Top & Wall) Registration Card (User & Installations) 10_ Your new microwave oven SMH8187STG_XAC-GB.indd 10 2008-04-07 오전 10:12:29
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01 YOUR NEW MIRCOWAVE OVEN WarranTy anD Ser VICe InForma TIon To help us to serve you better, please complete the enclosed registration card and promptly return it by mail. If the registration card is missing, you can call Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc., at 1-00-SAMSUNG ( 2 ) . When contacting Samsung, please provide the specific model and serial number information which is usually located on the back or bottom of the product. Please record these numbers below, along with the othe
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12_ Your new microwave oven SMH8187STG_XAC-GB.indd 12 2008-04-07 오전 10:12:30 ConTrol P anel FeaTureS 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. Display window Sensor Reheat Learn more about this feature on page 18. Power/Auto Defrost One Minute + Sets weight of fo
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01 YOUR NEW MIRCOWAVE OVEN Your new microwave oven _1 SMH8187STG_XAC-GB.indd 13 2008-04-07 오전 10:12:31 kitchen Timer More, Less Sets kitchen or convenience timer Increase or decrease cooking time Learn more about this feature on page 17. Learn more about these features on page 17. Power Level Press this button to set a power level help Learn more about this feature on page 22. Press to see help information about the feature you are using Custom Cook Learn more about this feature on page 17
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beginning TurnIng on The PoWer The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there has been an interruption in power, the display shows after four seconds ENJOY YOUR COOKING -- -- -- PRESS MY CHOICE FOR PERSONAL OPTIONS. uSIng The my ChoICe Fea Ture Your new microwave oven can be customized to suit your personal tastes. Simply press MY ChOICE to set these options. For your convenience, all the options are summarized in the following table: NUMbER MY ChOICE OPTIONS DESCRIPTI
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02 BEGINNING Setting the remind end signal The Remind End Signal can be set On or Off. 1. Press the MY ChOICE button and then press number button. The display shows: REMIND END SIGNAL ON/OFF PRESS MY CHOICE 2. Press the MY ChOICE button to select ON. The display shows: ON 3. Press the START button. The display returns to the time of day. • To turn Remind End Signal off, repeat steps 1-3 above. Setting the daylight saving time adjustment 1. Press the MY ChOICE button and then number button.
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quick guide uSIng The your neW mICroW aVe oVen One minute cooking 1. Press the ONE MINUTE + button once for each minute of cooking. 2. The time will display and the oven will start. • See page 17 for more informations Sensor Cook 1. Press button that corresponds to the food you are cooking (for example POTATO). 2. The display will show the food you have chosen and the oven will start automatically. • See page 18 for more informations Sensor Reheat 1. Press SENSOR REhEAT button. 2. The display wi
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04 OPERATING THE OVEN operating the oven uSIng The helP BuTTon Your microwave offers helpful instructions for many procedures. When you need feature information and helpful hints, press the hELP button and then press the button that you want to get information on. Help information is available in 3 languages (English, French and Spanish). uSIng The P auSe/CanCel BuTTon The PAUSE/CANCEL button allows you to clear instructions you have entered. It also allows you to pause the oven’s cooking cyc
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uSIng The SenSor Cook BuTTonS By actually sensing the humidity that escapes as food heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s heating time for various types and amounts of food. • Press the SENSOR COOk button corresponding to the food you are cooking (POTATO, for example). The display shows POTATO and your microwave oven will begin cooking automatically. • When cooking popcorn, wait at least five minutes between each bag to avoid overheating the glass tray. If you want to adjust t
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04 OPERATING THE OVEN uSIng The hanDy helPer BuTTon 1. Press the hANDY hELPER button corresponding to the food you are cooking. The display shows: MELT CHOCOLATE 1CUP CHIPS. • Press the hANDY hELPER button repeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer to the handy helper chart) 2. Press the number 1 or 2 button to select the serving size you want. Only the number 1 button(serving) is available for Soften Cream Cheese and Melt Chocolate items. (Refer to the handy helper chart for the serving)
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uSIng The kIDS mealS BuTTon 1. Press the kIDS MEALS button corresponding to the food you are cooking. The display shows: CHICKEN NUGGETS • Press the kIDS MEALS button repeatedly to select the item you want. (Refer to the kids meals chart.) 2. Press the number 1 or 2 button to select the serving size you want. (Refer to the kids meals chart for the serving.) 3. Press the START button to begin cooking. Kids meals chart ITEM AMOUNT REMARkS Put a paper towel on top of plate and arrange nuggets in
