Safety-locking your microwave oven. Samsung MC285TCTCSQ

2. To switch the beeper back on, press the stop/Eco

( ) and start/+30s ( same time.

) buttons again at the result :

• The following indication is displayed.

• 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 stop/Eco ( at the same time.

result :

) and clock ( ) buttons

• The oven is locked (no functions can be selected).

• The display shows “L”.

2. To unlock the oven, press the stop/Eco (

clock ( ) buttons again at the same time.

result : The oven can be used normally.

) and

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.

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• Polystyrene cups containers

✓ ✗

✓

✓

✓

✓

✗

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.

Do not preheat for more than

8 minutes.

Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable, unless decorated with a metal trim.

Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes.

Can be used to warm food.

Overheating may cause the polystyrene to melt.

May catch fire.

• Paper bags or newspaper

• Recycled paper or metal trims glassware

• Oven-to-tableware

✗

✓

May cause arcing.

Can be used, unless decorated with a metal trim.

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• Fine glassware

• Glass jars

✓

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.

metal

• Dishes

• Freezer bag twist ties paper

• Plates, cups, napkins and kitchen paper

• Recycled paper plastic

• Containers

✗

✗

✓

✗

May cause arcing or fire.

For short cooking times and warming. Also to absorb excess moisture.

May cause arcing.

• Cling film

• Freezer bags

Wax or grease-proof paper

✓

✓

✓ ✗

✓

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.

Can be used to retain moisture and prevent spattering.

✓

: recommended

✓✗

: Use caution

✗

: Unsafe

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