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MICROWAVE OVEN
M1716
Owner’s Instructions
and
Cooking Guide
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Contents
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Quick Look-up Guide................................................................................2
Oven ........................................................................................................4
Control Panel ............................................................................................5
Accessories ..............................................................................................6
Using this Instruction Booklet ..................................................................7
Safety Precautions....................................................................................8
Installing Your Microwave Oven................................................................10
How a Microwave Oven Works ................................................................11
Checking that Your Oven is Operating Correctly......................................12
What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem..................................12
Cooking/Reheating....................................................................................13
Power Levels ............................................................................................13
Stopping the Cooking................................................................................14
Adjusting the Cooking Time ......................................................................14
Manual Defrosting Food ..........................................................................14
Using the Instant Reheat Feature ............................................................15
Instant Reheat Settings ............................................................................15
Cookware Guide ......................................................................................16
Cooking Guide ..........................................................................................17
Cleaning Your Microwave Oven................................................................24
Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven ..........................................25
Technical Specifications............................................................................26
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Oven
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TIMER KNOB
LIGHT
VENTILATION HOLES
VARIABLE COOKING
POWER CONTROL
KNOB
OPEN DOOR
PUSH BUTTON
ROLLER RING
COUPLER
DOOR
SAFETY
INTERLOCK HOLES
DOOR LATCHES
TURNTABLE
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Control Panel
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1
2
3
1. DEFROST
2. INSTANT REHEAT
3. OPEN DOOR PUSH BUTTON
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Accessories
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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 of the oven.
Purpose: The coupler rotates the turntable.
2
Roller ring, to be placed in the centre of the oven.
Purpose: The roller ring supports the turntable.
3
Turntable, to be placed on the roller ring with the centre fitting onto the
coupler.
Purpose: The turntable serves as the main cooking surface. It can be
easily removed for cleaning.
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DO NOT operate the microwave oven without the roller ring
and turntable.
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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:
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Safety precautions
Suitable accessories and cookware
Useful cooking tips
Inside the cover you will find a quick look-up guide explaining three basic
cooking operations:
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Cooking food
Defrosting food
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 two different symbols.
➢
☛
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.
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Safety Precautions
Before cooking food or liquids in your microwave oven, please check that the
following safety precautions are taken.
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1. DO NOT use any metallic cookware in the microwave oven:
☛☛☛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:
☛☛☛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: 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.
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, although
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
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Safety Precautions (continued)
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.
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☛ Stir during heating, if necessary, and ALWAYS stir after heating.
☛ Take care when handling the container after heating. You may burn yourself, if the
container is too hot.
☛ A risk of delayed eruptive boiling exists.
☛ 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.
☛ In the event of scalding, follow these FIRST AID instructions:
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•
•
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.
☛☛☛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 spattered oils stuck to oven walls or floor can cause paint
damage and reduce the efficiency of the oven.
12. “Clicking” sound might be noticed while operating, especially at defrosting mode.
Reason: When the electrical power output is changing, you may hear that sound.
This is normal.
13. 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 interest to children
should not be stored or hidden just above the oven.
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Installing Your Microwave Oven
Place the oven on a flat, level surface strong enough to safely bear the weight
of the oven.
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10 cm
behind
20 cm
above
1 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, on the
sides of the oven and 20 cm (8 inches) of above.
10 cm
on the side
2 Remove all packing materials inside the oven.
Install the roller ring and turntable.
Check that the turntable rotates freely.
☛ 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 a special cable
(I-SHENG SP022, KDK KKP4819D, EUROELECTRIC 3410,SAMIL SP-106B, MOONSUNG
EP-48E). Contact your local dealer to have it replaced. The power cable of ISRAEL is
PENCON(ZD16A), S/AFRICA APEX LEADS SA16 and NIGERIA, GHANA, KENYA and
U.A.E is PENCON(UD13A1).
☛ 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.
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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.
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You can use your microwave oven to:
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☛
☛
Defrost
Instant Reheat
Cook
Cooking Principle
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2
The microwaves generated by the magnetron are distributed uniformly as the
food rotates on the turntable. The food is thus cooked evenly.
The microwaves are absorbed by the food up to a depth of about
1 inch (2.5 cm). Cooking then continues as the heat is dissipated
within the food.
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Cooking times vary according to the recipient used and the properties of the
food:
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☛
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Quantity and density
Water content
Initial temperature (refrigerated or not)
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As the centre of the food is cooked by heat dissipation, cooking
continues even when you have taken the food out of the oven.
Standing times specified in recipes and in this booklet must
therefore be respected to ensure:
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Even cooking of the food right to the centre
The same temperature throughout the food
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Checking that Your Oven is Operating Correctly
The following simple procedure enables you to check that your oven is work-
ing correctly at all times.
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First, place a bowl of water on the turntable.
1
2
Set the power level to maximum by turning COOKING POWER
CONTROL knob.
Set the time 4 to 5 minutes by turning the TIMER knob.
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The oven must be plugged into an appropriate wall socket. The turntable
must be in position in the oven. If a power level other than the maximum
is used, the water takes longer to boil.
What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem
If you have any of the problems listed below try the solutions given.
This is normal.
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•
Condensation inside the oven
Air flow around the door and outer casing
Light reflection around the door and outer casing
Steam escaping from around the door or vents
The oven does not start when you turn the TIMER knob.
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Is the door completely closed?
The food is not cooked at all
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•
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Have you set the timer correctly?
Is the door closed?
Have you overloaded the electric circuit and caused a fuse to blow or a breaker to
be triggered?
The food is either overcooked or undercooked
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Was the appropriate cooking length set for the type of food?
Was an appropriate power level chosen?
Sparking and cracking occur inside the oven (arcing)
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Have you used a dish with metal trimmings?
Have you left a fork or other metal utensil inside the oven?
Is aluminium foil too close to the inside walls?
The oven causes interference with radios or televisions
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•
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.
☛☛☛If the above guidelines do not enable you to solve the problem, contact your
local dealer or SAMSUNG after-sales service.
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Cooking / Reheating
The following procedure explains how to cook or reheat food.
ALWAYS check your cooking settings before leaving the oven unattended.
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First, place the food in the centre of the turntable. Close the door
1
2
Set the power level to maximum by turning COOKING POWER
CONTROL knob.
(MAXIMUM POWER : 800 W)
Set the time by turning TIMER knob.
Result: The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating.
Never switch the microwave oven on when it is empty
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☛
You can change the power level during cooking by turning the COOKING
POWER CONTROL knob.
Power Levels
You can choose among the power levels below.
Power Level
Output
HIGH
800 W
700 W
600 W
450 W
300 W
180 W
100 W
REHEAT
MEDIUM HIGH
MEDIUM
MEDIUM LOW
DEFROST(
)
LOW / KEEP WARM
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☛☛If you select higher power level, the cooking time must be decreased.
☛☛If you select lower power level, the cooking time must be increased.
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Stopping the Cooking
You can stop cooking at any time to check the food.
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1
2
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
Adjust the remaining cooking time by rotating the TIMER knob
Manual Defrosting Food
The Defrost feature enables you to defrost meat, poultry, fish.
First, place the frozen food in the centre of the turntable and close the door.
1
2
Turn the COOKING POWER CONTROL knob to 180 W(
).
Turn the TIMER knob to select the appropriate time.
Result: Defrosting begins.
➢
Use only recipients that are microwave-safe.
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Using the Instant Reheat Feature
(First, place the food in the centre of the turntable and close the door.
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1
1
Turn the COOKING POWER CONTROL knob to Max Power.
Turn the TIMER knob to select Instant Reheat.
(drinks or soup/sauce, fresh vegetables).
➢
Use only recipients that are microwave-safe.
Instant Reheat Setting
Here are a few tips and recommendations to be followed when reheating food
with the Instant Reheat Feature.
Symbol
Serving Type
Drinks
Serving Size
150 ml
Cooking Time Standing Time
1 min 30 sec
3 min 30 sec
6 min 30 sec
1-2 mins
2-3 mins
3 mins
Soup/Sauce
Fresh vegetables
200-250 ml
300 - 350 g
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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.
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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-Safe
Comments
Aluminium foil
➢ ➢
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
➢➢➢➢➢➢
➢
Do not preheat for more than eight minutes.
China and earthenware
Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and
bone china are usually suitable, unless deco-
rated with a metal trim.
Disposable polyester
cardboard dishes
➢
Some frozen foods are packaged in these dish-
es.
Fast-food packaging
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•
Polystyrene cups
Can be used to warm food. Overheating may
cause the polystyrene to melt.
May catch fire.
containers
•
•
Paper bags or newspaper
Recycled paper or metal trims
➢
May cause arcing.
Glassware
➢
➢
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•
•
•
Oven-to-table ware
Can be used, unless decorated with a metal
trim.
Can be used to warm foods or liquids. Delicate
glass may break or crack if heated suddenly.
Must remove the lid. Suitable for warming only.
Fine glassware
Glass jars
Metal
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•
➢
➢
Dishes
Freezer bag twist ties
May cause arcing or fire.
Paper
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•
Plates, cups, napkins and
For short cooking times and warming. Also to
absorb excess moisture.
May cause arcing.
Kitchen paper
•
Recycled paper
Plastic
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•
Containers
Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic.
Some other plastics may warp or discolour at
high temperatures. Do not use Melamine plas-
tic.
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.
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•
Cling film
➢ ➢
➢
Freezer bags
Can be used to retain moisture and prevent
spattering.
Wax or grease-proof paper
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Cooking Guide
MICROWAVES
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Microwave energy actually penetrates 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 in a 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 special 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 the standing time is important to allow the temperature to even
out within the food.
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.)
1
2
Spinach
Broccoli
150 g
300 g
600 W
600 W
5-5 /
2-3
2-3
Add 15 ml (1 tablespoon)
cold water.
10-11
Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.)
cold water.
1
2
Peas
300 g
300 g
600 W
600 W
9-9 /
2-3
2-3
Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.)
cold water.
Green Beans
10-11
Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.)
cold water.
1
1
2
2
Mixed Vegetables
(carrots/peas/corn)
300 g
300 g
600 W 8 / - 9 /
2-3
2-3
Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.)
cold water.
Mixed Vegetables
(Chinese style)
600 W 8-9
Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.)
cold water.
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Cooking Guide
Cooking Guide for fresh vegetables
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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.
All fresh vegetables should be cooked using full microwave power (800 W).
Food
Portion Time
Standing Instructions
(min.) Time (min.)
1
2
Broccoli
250 g 5-5 /
3
3
Prepare even sized florets. Arrange the stems
to the centre.
1
2
500 g 8 / -9
Brussels Sprouts 250 g
6-7
Add 60-75 ml (5-6 tbsp.) water.
1
2
Carrots
250 g 5-5 /
3
3
Cut carrots into even sized slices.
1
2
Cauliflower
250 g 5 / -6
Prepare even sized florets. Cut big florets
into halves. Arrange stems to the centre.
1
2
500 g 9-9 /
1
2
Courgettes
Egg Plants
250 g 4-4 /
3
3
Cut courgettes into slices. Add 30 ml (2 tbsp.)
water or a knob of butter.
Cook until just tender.
1
2
250 g 4-4 /
Cut egg plants into small slices and sprinkle
with 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
1
2
Leeks
250 g 5-5 /
3
3
Cut leeks into thick slices.
Mushrooms
125 g
2
Prepare small whole or sliced mushrooms.
Do not add any water. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
Spice with salt and pepper. Drain before serving.
1
2
250 g 3 / -4
1
2
Onions
250 g 6-6 /
3
Cut onions into slices or halves. Add only
15 ml (1 tbsp.) water.
1
2
Pepper
250 g 5-5 /
3
3
Cut pepper into small slices.
Potatoes
250 g
500 g
5-6
8-9
Weigh the peeled potatoes and cut them into
similar sized halves or quarters.
1
2
Turnip Cabbage
250 g 5 / -6
3
Cut turnip cabbage into small cubes.
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Cooking Guide
Cooking Guide for rice and pasta
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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 absorbed 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
(parboiled)
250 g 800 W 17-18
5
Add 500 ml cold water.
Brown Rice
(parboiled)
250 g 800 W 22-23
250 g 600 W 22-23
5
Add 500 ml cold water.
Add 600 ml cold water.
Brown Rice
Mixed Rice
10
(rice + wild rice) 250 g 800 W 18-19
5
Add 500 ml cold water.
Mixed Corn
(rice + grain)
Pasta
250 g 800 W 19-20
250 g 800 W 11-12
5
5
Add 400 ml cold water.
Add 1000 ml hot water.
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Cooking Guide
REHEATING
Your microwave oven will reheat food in a fraction of the time that conventional ovens
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and 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 800 W power 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.
REHEATING LIQUIDS
Always allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been switched off
to allow 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.
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Cooking Guide
Reheating Liquids and Food
Use the power levels and times in this table as a guide lines for reheating.
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Food
Portion
Power
Time
Standing
Instructions
(min.) Time (min.)
1
2
Drinks
150 ml (1 cup) 800 W
1 /
1 - 2
Pour into cups and reheat uncovered:
1 cup in the centre, 2 cups opposite
of each other, 3 cups in a circle. Keep
in microwave oven during standing
time and stir well.
1
2
(coffee, tea 300 ml (2 cups)
and water)
2 /
1
2
450 ml (3 cups)
3 /
1
2
Soup
(chilled)
250 g
450 g
800 W
600 W
3 - 3 /
2 - 3
2 - 3
Pour into a deep ceramic plate.
Cover with plastic lid.
Stir well after reheating. Stir again
before serving.
1
2 -
4 /
5
Stew
(chilled)
350 g
6 - 7
Put stew in a deep ceramic plate.
Cover with plastic lid.Stir occasionally
during reheating and again before
standing and serving.
1
1
2 -
2
2
Pasta with
sauce
(chilled)
350 g
350 g
600 W 4 / 5 /
3
3
Put pasta (e.g. spaghetti or egg noodles)
on a flat ceramic plate. Cover with
microwave cling film. Stir before serving.
1
1
2 -
Filled pasta
with sauce
(chilled)
600 W 5 / 6 /
Put filled pasta (e.g. ravioli, tortellini)
in a deep ceramic plate. Cover with
plastic lid. Stir occasionally during
reheating and again before standing
and serving.
Plated Meal
(chilled)
350 g
450 g
600 W
6 - 7
7 - 8
3
Plate a ready-to heat meal of 2-3
chilled on a ceramic dish. Cover with
microwave cling-film.
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
Time (min.)
Instructions
Baby food
(vegetables
+ meat)
190 g
190 g
600 W 30 sec.
2 - 3
2 - 3
2 - 3
Empty into ceramic deep plate.
Cook covered. Stir after cooking
time. Stand for 2-3 minutes. Before
serving, stir well and check the tem
perature carefully.
Baby porridge
(grain + milk
+ fruit)
600 W 20 sec.
Empty into ceramic deep plate.
Cook covered. Stir after cooking
time. Stand for 2-3 minutes. Before
serving, stir well and check the tem
perature carefully.
Baby milk
100 ml 300 W 40 sec.
200 ml 1 min 10sec
Stir or shake well and pour into a
sterilised glass bottle. Place into
the centre of turn-table. Cook
uncovered. Shake well and stand for
at least 2 minutes. Before serving,
shake well and check the tempera
ture carefully.
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Cooking Guide
DEFROSTING
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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 big-
ger ones. Remember this hint while freezing and defrosting food.
For defrosting of frozen food with a temperature of about -18 to - 20 °C, use the fol-
lowing 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
Minced beef
200 g
7 - 8
5 - 15
Place the meat on a flat ceramic plate.
400 g 13 - 15
Shield thinner edges with aluminium foil.
Turn over after half of defrosting time!
2
/
Pork steaks
Poultry
250 g 71
- 8
Chicken pieces 500 g 15 - 16
(2 pc)
15 - 40
First, put chicken pieces first skin-side down,
whole chicken first breast-side-down on a flat
ceramic plate. Shield the thinner parts like
wings and ends with aluminium foil. Turn over
after half of defrosting time!
Whole chicken
900 g 32 - 34
Fish
Fish fillets
200 g
(2 pc)
400 g 13 - 14
(4 pc)
7 - 8
5 - 15
Put frozen fish in the middle of a flat ceramic
plate. Arrange the thinner parts under the
thicker parts. Shield narrow ends with aluminium
foil. Turn over after half of defrosting time!
Fruits
Berries
250 g
7 - 8
5 - 10
5 - 10
Distribute fruits on a flat, round glass dish (with
a large diameter).
Bread
Bread rolls
(each ca. 50 g)
Toast/ Sandwich
German bread
(wheat + rye flour)
1
2
2 pc
4 pc
1 - 1 /
Arrange rolls in a circle or bread horizontally on
kitchen paper in the middle of turntable.
Turn over after half of defrosting time!
1
2 - 3
1
2 /
2
250 g 5 - 5 /
500 g
9 - 11
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Cooking Guide
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SPECIAL HINTS
MELTING BUTTER
Put 50 g butter into a small deep glass dish. Cover with plastic lid.
Heat for 30-40 seconds using 800 W, until butter is melted.
MELTING CHOCOLATE
Put 100 g chocolate into a small deep glass dish.
Heat for 4-6 minutes, until chocolate is melted.
Stir once or twice during melting.
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 1/2 minutes using 800 W,
until glaze/icing is 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 800 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 1/2 minutes using 800 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 1/2 minutes using 600 W.
Let it stand for 2-3 minutes in the oven. Use oven gloves while taking out!
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Cleaning Your Microwave Oven
The following parts of your microwave oven should be cleaned regularly to pre-
vent grease and food particles from building up:
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Inside and outside surfaces
Door and door seals
Turntable and Roller rings
➢
➢
➢
➢
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 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.
➢
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:
Accumulate
•
•
Prevent the door from closing correctly
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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:
GB
Broken hinge
Deteriorated seals
Distorted or bent oven casing
➢
➢
➢
Only a qualified microwave service technician should perform repair
➢
NEVER remove the outer casing from the oven. If the oven is faulty and needs servicing
or you are in doubt about its condition:
•
Unplug 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 for commercial use.
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Technical Specification
SAMSUNG strives to improve its products at all times. Both the design specifi-
cations and these user instructions are thus subject to change without notice.
GB
Model
M1716
Power source
230V ~ 50 Hz
Power consumption
Microwave
1200 W
Output power
100 W / 800 W (IEC-705)
2450 MHz
Operating frequency
Magnetron
OM75S(31)
Cooling method
Cooling fan motor
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Outside
489 x 275 x 351 mm
306 x 201 x 322 mm
20 liter
Oven cavity
Volume
Weight
Net
13.5 kg approx
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