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MICROWAVE OVEN

Owner’s Instructions and Cooking Guide

GR87 Oven ................................................................................................2

Control Panel ...................................................................................2

Accessories .....................................................................................2

Using this Instruction Booklet ..........................................................3

Safety Precautions...........................................................................3

Installing Your Microwave Oven ......................................................4

Setting the Time...............................................................................5

What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem.........................5

Cooking / Reheating ........................................................................6

Power Levels ...................................................................................6

Stopping the Cooking ......................................................................6

Adjusting the Cooking Time.............................................................6

Using the Auto Reheat /Cook Feature ............................................7

Auto Reheat /Cook Settings ............................................................7

Using the Auto Power Defrost Feature............................................7

Auto Power Defrost Settings ...........................................................8

Grilling..............................................................................................8

Combining Microwave and the Grill.................................................9

Choosing the Accessories ...............................................................9

Switching the Beeper Off.................................................................9

Safety-Locking Your Microwave Oven ............................................9

Cookware Guide ............................................................................10

Cooking Guide ...............................................................................11

Cleaning Your Microwave Oven ....................................................16

Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven ...............................16

Technical Specifications ................................................................16

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Oven

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VENTILATION HOLES

DOOR HANDLE

GRILL

DISPLAY

CONTROL PANEL

DOOR

DOOR LATCHES

TURNTABLE

COUPLER

ROLLER RING

SAFETY INTERLOCK

HOLES

Control Panel

LIGHT

Accessories

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 to the coupler.

Purpose : The turntable serves as the main cooking surface; it can be easily removed for cleaning.

4.

Baby Bottle Stand, see page 13.

Purpose : To heat the baby bottle, insert the baby bottle aslant in the groove of the Baby Bottle Stand.

5.

Metal rack, to be placed on the turntable.

Purpose: The metal rack can be used in grill and combination cooking.

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DO NOT operate the microwave oven without the roller ring and turntable.

1 2 3 4

1.

AUTO POWER DEFROST

BUTTON

2.

AUTO REHEAT / COOK

SELECTION BUTTON

3.

GRILL / COMBI SELECTION

BUTTON

4.

POWER LEVEL SETTING

5 6 7 8 9

5.

6.

7.

DISPLAY

CLOCK SETTING

UP/DOWN BUTTON

(cook time, weight and serving size)

8.

START BUTTON

9.

STOP/CANCEL BUTTON

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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:

• Safety precautions

• Suitable accessories and cookware

• Useful cooking tips

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 three different symbols.

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Important

✉

Note

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Caution

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, 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, 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.

• 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.

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Safety Precautions (continued)

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• 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.

• 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. 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.

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.

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

Place the oven on a flat, level surface that is strong enough to safely bear the weight of the oven.

20cm above

85 cm of the floor

10cm behind

10cm on the side

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, and on the sides of the oven and

20 cm (8 inches) of space above the oven and 85 cm (33 inches) of the floor.

2.

Remove all packing materials inside the oven.

Install the roller ring and turntable.

Check that the turntable rotates freely.

3.

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.

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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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Setting the Time

Your microwave oven has an inbuilt clock. The time can be displayed in either the 24-hour or 12-hour notation. You must set the clock:

• When you first install your microwave oven

• After a power failure

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Do not forget to reset the clock when you switch to and from summer or winter time.

1.

To display the time in the...

24-hour notation

12-hour notation

Then press the button...

Once

Twice

2.

Press the Up / Down button to set the hour.

3.

Press the button.

4.

Press the Up / Down button to set the minute.

5.

Press the button.

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.

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◆ This is normal.

• 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 press the

button.

• Is the door completely closed?

◆ The food is not cooked at all

• Have you set the timer correctly and/or pressed the button?

• 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

• 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)

• 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

• 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 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.

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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

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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 800 W (maximum cooking power) indications are displayed: Select the appropriate power level by pressing the button again until the corresponding wattage is displayed. Refer to the power level table.

2.

Set the cooking time by pressing the Up / Down button as required.

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 and press again.

2.

To stop Completely:

Press the button.

Result : The cooking stops.

If you wish to cancel the cooking setting, press the Cancel( ) button again.

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You can cancel any setting before you start cooking by simply pressing Cancel( ).

3.

Press the button.

Result : The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating.

Cooking starts and when it has finished the oven beeps four times.

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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(800W), simply press the +30s button once for each 30 seconds of cooking time. The oven starts immediately.

Power Levels

You can choose from among the power levels below.

Power Level Output

MWO GRILL

HIGH

MEDIUM HIGH

MEDIUM

MEDIUM LOW

DEFROST

LOW / KEEP WARM

GRILL

COMBI I

COMBI II

COMBI III

800 W

600 W

450 W

300 W

180 W

100 W

-

600 W

450 W

300 W

-

-

-

-

-

-

800 W

800 W

800 W

800 W

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If you select the higher power level, the cooking time must be decreased.

If you select the lower power level, the cooking time must be increased.

Adjusting the Cooking Time

You can increase the cooking time by pressing the +30s button once for each 30 seconds to be added.

1.

Press the +30s button once for each 30 seconds to be added.

2.

During the cooking to increase or decrease the cooking time of your food, press the +30s button.

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Using the Auto Reheat /Cook Feature

The Auto Reheat/Cook feature has four pre-programmed cooking times. You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. You can adjust the number of servings by pressing the button.

First, place the food in the centre of the turntable and close the door.

1.

Select the type of food that you are cooking by pressing the

Auto Reheat/Cook( ) button once or more times.

2.

Select the size of the serving by pressing the Up / Down button. (Refer to the table.)

3.

Press the button

Result : Cooking starts. When it has finished:

1) The oven beeps four times.

2) The end reminder signal will beep 3 times

(once every minutes)

3) The current time is displayed again.

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Use only recipients that are microwave-safe.

Auto Reheat /Cook Settings

The following table presents 4 Auto Programmes for reheating and cooking food, it contains its quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. Programme 1 is operating with microwave energy only. Programmes 2, 3 and 4 is running with a combination of microwaves and grill.

Code/ Food Serving

Size

Standing

Time

Recommendations

1

Drinks

Coffee, milk, tea, water (roomtemperature)

150 ml

(1 cup)

250 ml

(1 mug)

2

Frozen Bread

Rolls

3

Roast Fish

4

Grilled

Potatoes

125 g

250 g

375 g

300 g

600 g

250 g

500 g

750 g

1-2 min. Pour into a ceramic cup (150 ml) or mug (250 ml) and place in the centre of turntable. Reheat uncovered. Stir carefully before and after standing time. Be careful while taking the cups out (see safety instructions for liquids).

3-5 min. Put frozen bread rolls, baguettes or ciabatta bread upside down in a circle on the metal rack. Turn over, as soon as the oven beeps. Oven keeps operating and is stopped, when you open the door.

3-5 min. Brush skin of whole fish with vegetable oil and add salt. Put one fish (300g) beside centre on metal rack. Put two fishes (600g) head to tail side by side on metal rack.Turnover when the oven beeps.

3-5 min. Rinse and pierce potatoes (medium size).Put potatoes in a circle on metal rack.

Using the Auto Power Defrost Feature

The Auto Power Defrost feature enables you to defrost meat, poultry, fish, bread/cake. The defrost time and power level are set automatically.

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Use only dishes that are microwave-safe.

First, place the frozen food in the centre of the turntable and close the door.

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1.

Select the type of food that you are cooking by pressing the

Power Defrost( ) button on or more times.

2.

Select the food weight by pressing the Up / Down button.

(Refer to the table.)

3.

Press button.

Result :

◆ Defrosting begins.

◆ The oven beeps halfway through defrosting to remind you to turn the food over.

◆ Press

button again to finish defrosting

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Use only recipients that are microwave-safe.

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 6 for further details.

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Auto Power Defrost Settings

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The following table presents 4 Auto Defrost programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations.

Remove all kind of package material before defrosting. Place meat, poultry, fish and bread/cake on a ceramic plate.

Food

1

Meat

2

Poultry

3

Fish

4

Bread/

Cake

Serving Size Standing

Time

Recommendations

200-2000 g 20-60 min Shield the edges with aluminium foil. Turn the meat over, when the oven beeps. This programme is suitable for beef, lamb, pork, steaks, chops and minced meat.

200-2000 g 20-60 min Shield the leg and wing tips with aluminium foil.

Turn the poultry over, when the oven beeps. This programme is suitable for whole chicken as well as for chicken portions.

200-2000 g 20-50 min Shield the tail of a whole fish with aluminium foil.

Turn the fish over, when the oven beeps. This programme is suitable for whole fishes as well as for fish fillets.

125-1000 g 5-30 min Put bread on a piece of kitchen paper and turn over, as soon as the oven beeps. Place cake on a ceramic plate and if possible, turn over, as soon as the oven beeps. (Oven keeps operating and is stopped, when you open the door.)This programme is suitable for all kinds of bread, sliced or whole, as well as for bread rolls and baguettes. Arrange bread rolls in a circle.This programme is suitable for all kinds of yeast cake, biscuit, cheese cake and puff pastry.It is not suitable for short/crust pastry, fruit and cream cakes as well as for cake with chocolate topping.

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Select the Manual Defrosting function with a power level of 180 W if you want to defrost food manually. For further details on manual defrosting

and defrosting time, refer to the page 14.

Grilling

The grill enables you to heat and brown food quickly, without using microwaves. To this aim, a grill rack is supplied with your microwave oven.

1.

Preheat the grill to the required temperature, by pressing the

Grill/Combi( ) button and set the preheat time by pressing the Up / Down button.

2.

Press the button.

3.

Open the door and place the food on the rack.

Close the door.

4.

Press the Grill/Combi(

Result :

) button once.

The follwing indications are displayed:

5.

Set the Grilling time by pressing the Up / Down button.

The maximum grilling time is 60 minutes.

6.

Press the button.

Result : Grilling cooking start. 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.

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Do not worry if the heater turns off and on while grilling.

This system is designed to prevent overheating of the oven.

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Always use oven gloves when touching the dishes in the oven, as they will be very hot.

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Combining Microwave and the Grill

You can also combine microwave cooking with the grill, to cook quickly and brown at the same time.

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ALWAYS use microwave-safe and oven-proof cookware. Glass or ceramic dishes are ideal as they allow the microwaves to penetrate the food evenly.

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ALWAYS use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven, as they will be very hot.

1.

Open the oven door.

Place the food on the rack and the rack on the turntable.

Close the door.

Choosing the Accessories

Use microwave-safe recipients; do not use plastic containers, dishes, paper cups, towels, etc.

If you wish to select the combined cooking mode (grill and microwave), use only dishes that are microwave-safe and ovenproof. Metallic cookware or utensils may damage your oven.

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For further details on suitable cookware and utensils, refer to the

Cookware Guide on page 10.

Switching the Beeper Off

You can switch the beeper off whenever you want.

1.

Press the and buttons at the same time.

Result :

◆ The following indication is displayed.

2.

Press the Grill/Combi(

Result :

) button twice.

Select the appropriate power level by pressing the Combi ( )button again until the corresponding power level is displayed:

Twice : 600 W

Third : 450 W

Fourth : 300 W

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You cannot set the temperature of the grill.

3.

Set the cooking time by pressing the Up / Down button.

The maximum cooking time is 60 minutes.

2.

To switch the beeper back on, press the and buttons again at the same time.

Result :

◆ The oven will not beep each time you press a button.

◆ The following indication is displayed.

4.

Press the 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.

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The maximum microwave power for the combined microwave and grill mode is 600W.

✉

Do not worry if the heater turns off and on while grilling.

This system is designed to prevent overheating of the oven.

☛

Always use oven gloves when touching the dishes in the oven, as they will be very hot.

◆ 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 functions 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.

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Cookware Guide

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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

Aluminium foil

Browning plate

China and earthenware

Disposable polyester cardboard dishes

Fast-food packaging

• Polystyrene cups containers

• Paper bags or newspaper

• Recycled paper or metal trims

Glassware

• Oven-to-table ware

• Fine glassware

✓

✓

✓

✓

✗

✗

• Glass jars

✓

✓

Microwave-

Safe

✓ ✗

Comments

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 eight 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.

May cause arcing.

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.

Metal

• Dishes

• Freezer bag twist ties

Paper

• Plates, cups, napkins and

Kitchen paper

• Recycled paper

✓

✗

May cause arcing or fire.

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

May cause arcing.

Plastic

• Containers

✓

• Cling film

✓

• Freezer bags

Wax or grease-proof paper

✓ ✗

✓

✓

:Recommended

✓✗

:Use Caution

✗

:Unsafe

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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.

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Cooking Guide

MICROWAVES

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 movement 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 vegetables, 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 normally 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 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

Spinach

Broccoli

Peas

Green Beans

Mixed

Vegetables

(carrots/peas/ corn)

Mixed

Vegetables

(Chinese style)

Portion Power

150g 600W

Time

(min.)

5-6

300g 600W 8½-9 ½

300g 600W 7½-8½

300g 600W 9-10

300g 600W 7½-8½

Standing

Time(min.)

2-3

Instructions

2-3

2-3

2-3

2-3

Add 15 ml (1 tablespoon) cold water.

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.) cold water.

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.) cold water.

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.) cold water.

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.) cold water.

300g 600W 8-9 2-3 Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.) cold water.

Cooking Guide for rice and pasta

Rice: Use a large glass pyrex bowl with lid - rice doubles in volume during cooking. 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

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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 (min.) Standing

Time(min.)

250g 800 W 16½-17½ 5

Instructions

Add 500 ml cold water.

White Rice

(parboiled)

Brown Rice

(parboiled)

Brown Rice

250g

250g

800 W

600 W

21½-22½

21½-22½

5

10

Add 500 ml cold water.

Add 600 ml cold water.

Mixed Rice

(rice + wild rice)

Mixed Corn

(rice + grain)

Pasta

250g 800 W 17½-18½

250g 800 W 18½-19½

250g 800 W 11-12

5

5

5

Add 500 ml cold water.

Add 400 ml cold water.

Add 1000 ml hot water.

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Cooking Guide (continued)

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Cooking Guide 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.

All fresh vegetables should be cooked using full microwave power (800 W).

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Food

Broccoli

Portion Time

(min.)

250g

500g

4-4½

7½-8

Brussels Sprouts 250g 5½-6½

Carrots 250g 4½-5

Cauliflower 250g

500g

5-5½

8½-9

Courgettes

Egg Plants

Leeks

Mushrooms

Onions

Pepper

Potatoes

Turnip Cabbage

250g

250g

250g

125g

250g

250g

250g

250g

500g

250g

3½-4

3½-4

4½-5

1½-2

3-3½

5½-6

4½-5

4-5

7½-8½

5-5½

Standing

Time (min.)

3

Instructions

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

Prepare even sized florets. Arrange the stems to the centre.

Add 60-75 ml (5-6 tbsp.) water.

Cut carrots into even sized slices.

Prepare even sized florets. Cut big florets into halves. Arrange stems to the centre.

Cut courgettes into slices. Add 30 ml

(2 tbsp.) water or a knob of butter.

Cook until just tender.

Cut egg plants into small slices and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon lemon juice.

Cut leeks into thick slices.

Prepare small whole or sliced mushrooms Do not add any water.

Sprinkle with lemon juice. Spice with salt and pepper. Drain before serving.

Cut onions into slices or halves. Add only 15 ml (1 tbsp.) water.

Cut pepper into small slices.

Weigh the peeled potatoes and cut them into similar sized halves or quarters.

Cut turnip cabbage into small cubes.

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 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.

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Cooking Guide (continued)

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 Baby Food and Milk

Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for reheating.

Food

Baby food

(vegetables + meat)

Baby porridge

(grain + milk

+ fruit)

Baby milk

Portion Power Time

190g

190g

100ml

200ml

600W

600W

20-30sec.

10-20sec.

300W 30-40sec.

1min. to

1min.10sec.

Standing

Time(min.)

2-3

Instructions

Empty into ceramic deep plate. Cook covered. Stir after cooking time. Stand for

2-3 minutes. Before serving, stir well and check the temperature carefully.

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 temperature carefully.

Stir or shake well and pour into a sterilised glass bottle.

Place into the centre of turntable. Cook uncovered.

Shake well and stand for at least 3 minutes. Before serving, shake well and check the temperature carefully.

Reheating Liquids and Food

Use the power levels and times in this table as a guide lines for reheating.

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Food

Drinks

(coffee, tea and water)

Soup

(chilled)

Stew

(chilled)

Pasta with sauce

(chilled)

Filled pasta with sauce

(chilled)

Plated

Meal

(chilled)

Portion Power Time

(min.)

150ml

(1 cup)

250ml

(1 cup)

250 g

450 g

800W 1-1½

800W

1½-2

3-3½

4-4½

350g 600W 5½-6½

350g 600W 4½-5½

350g

350g

450g

600W

600W

5-6

5-6

6-7

Standing

Time (min.)

1-2

Instructions

2-3

2-3

3

3

3

Pour into cup and reheat uncovered.Put cup/ mug in the centre of turntable.Keep in microwave oven during standing time and stir well.

Pour into a deep ceramic plate.Cover with plastic lid.Stir well after reheating. Stir again before serving.

Put stew in a deep ceramic plate.

Cover with plastic lid.Stir occasionally during reheating and again before standing and serving.

Put pasta (e.g. spaghetti or egg noodles) on a flat ceramic plate.

Cover with microwave cling film.

Stir before serving.

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.

Plate a meal of 2-3 chilled components on a ceramic dish.Cover with microwave clingfilm.

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Cooking Guide (continued)

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MANUAL DEFROSTING

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 half way, 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.

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).

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Food Portion Time

(min.)

Standing

Time (min.)

Instructions

Meat

Minced beef 250g

500g

250g

5-6

9-11

6-7

10-20 Place the meat on a flat ceramic plate.Shield thinner edges with aluminium foil.Turn over after half of defrosting time!

Pork steaks

Poultry

Chicken pieces

Whole chicken

500g

(2pcs)

950g

12-14

24-26

15-40 First, put chicken pieces first skin-side down, whole chicken first breast-sidedown on a flat ceramic plate. Shield the thinner parts like wings and ends with aluminium foil. Turn over after half of defrosting time!

Fish

Fish fillets 200g

(2 pcs)

400g

(4 pcs)

4½-

5½

8-10

5-20 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 250g 4½-

5½

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)

2pcs

4pcs

250g

500g

1½-2

3-3½

4-4½

8-10

5-10 Arrange rolls in a circle or bread horizontally on kitchen paper in the middle of turntable.Turn over after half of defrosting time!

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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 3 minutes will make the food brown more quickly.

Cookware 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:

Please remember that food must be placed on the 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 combination 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 flameproof.

Do not use metal cookware with combination mode. Do not use any type of plastic 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 can 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:

The food should be placed on the 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.

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Cooking Guide (continued)

Preheat the grill with the grill-function for 3 minutes.

Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for grilling.

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Food Items

Toast Slices

Portion

4pcs

(each 25 g)

Power 1.Side

Time(min.)

2. Side

Time(min.)

Instructions

Grill only

4-5 4½-5½ Put the toast slices side by side on the rack.

FrozenBread

Rolls/

Baguettes

Baked

Potatoes

Chicken

Pieces

Beef Steaks

(medium)

Roast Fish

Grilled

Vegetables

Frozen

Baguettes with topping

Frozen Pasta

(Canelloni,M acaroni,Lasa gne)

125g

250g

500g

Mw +

Grill

300 W +

Grill

1½-2

2-2½

450 W

+ Grill

450g-500g 300 W

250g-300g

250g-300g 300 W

250g

250-300 g

(2pcs)

400g

+ Grill

Grill only

+ Grill

450 W

+ Grill

450 W

+ Grill

600 W

+ Grill

9-10

7-9

15-18

5-6

7-8

8-9

15-18

Grill only

1-2

2-3

---

8-10

---

Arrange rolls upside down in a circle on rack.Grill the second side of the rolls up to the crisp you prefer. Stand for 2-5 minutes.

Cut potatoes into halves. Put them in a circle on the rack with the cut side to the grill.

Prepare chicken pieces with oil and spices.Put them in a circle with the bones to the middle. Put one chicken piece not into the centre of the rack. Stand for 2-3 minutes.

15-18 Put steaks side by side on the rack.Stand for 2-3 minutes.

6-7 Brush skin of whole fish with oil and add salt. Fill fish with herbs and spices and add lemon juice. Arrange fish on metal rack beside centre.

Stand for 2-3 minutes.

--Put fresh sliced vegetables in a oven proof dish e.g. pieces of pepper, onions, courgette slices and mushrooms.Set dish on metal rack.

--Put 2 frozen baguettes with topping (cheese, tomatoes, ham , mushrooms) side by side on the rack. After grilling stand for 2-3 minutes.

Put frozen pasta into a small flat rectangular glass pyrex dish. Put the dish on metal rack.After cooking stand for

2-3 minutes.

QUICK AND EASY

MELTING BUTTER

Put 50 g butter into a small deep glass dish. Cover with plastic lid.

GHeat for 30-40 seconds using 800 W, until butter is melted.

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MELTING CHOCOLATE

Put 100 g chocolate into a small deep glass dish.

GHeat for 3-5 minutes, using 450 W until chocolate is melted.

GStir 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.

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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.

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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 3½ to 4½ 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

Gpyrex bowl with lid. Add

300 g preserving sugar and stir well.

GCook covered for 10-12 minutes using 800 W.GStir several times during cooking. Empty directly into small jam

Gglasses 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 6½

Gto 7½ 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.

GStir several times during browning for 3½ Gto 4½ minutes using 600 W.GLet it stand for 2-3 minutes in the oven.

Use oven gloves while taking out!

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Cleaning Your Microwave Oven

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The following parts of your microwave oven should be cleaned regularly to prevent grease and food particles from building up:

• Inside and outside surfaces

• Door and door seals

• Turntable and Roller rings

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ALWAYS ensure that the door seals are clean and the door closes properly.

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Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

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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.

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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

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:

• Broken hinge

• Deteriorated seals

• Distorted or bent oven casing

Only a qualified microwave service technician should perform repair

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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.

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This microwave oven is not intended for 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

Power source

Power consumption

Microwave

Grill

Combined Mode

Output power

Operating frequency

Cooling method

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Outside

Oven cavity

Volume

Weight

Net

GR87

230V ~ 50 Hz

1200 W

800 W

2000 W

100 W / 800 W (IEC-705)

2450 MHz

Cooling fan motor

421.5 x 319.5 x 436.7 mm

330 x 199 x 330 mm

20 liter

14.5 kg approx

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