Samsung GE83HT-B User Manual
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1. Q Clock Stop gt Q Clock Stop 13 Press the Stop and Clock buttons at the same time Result The oven is locked no functions can be selected The display shows L To unlock the oven press the Stop and Clock buttons again at the same time Result The oven can be used normally Cookware Guide To cook food in the microwave oven the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware If the cookware is marked microwave safe you do not need to worry The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven Cookware Microwave Comments Safe Aluminium foil J x 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 J Do not preheat for more than eight minutes China and earthenware J Porcelain pottery glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable unless decorated with a metal trim Disposable polyester WA Some frozen foods are packaged in cardboard dishes these dishes Fast food packaging e Polystyrene cups containers e Paper bags or x Can be used to warm food Overheating may cause the polystyrene to melt May catch fire2. newspaper e Recycled paperor X May cause arcing metal trims Glassware e Oven to table J Can be used unless decorated with a ware metal trim e Fine glassware J Can be used to warm foods or liquids Delicate glass may break or crack if heated suddenly e Glass jars J Must remove the lid Suitable for warming only Metal e Dishes May cause arcing or fire e Freezerbagtwist X ties Paper e Plates cups v napkins and Kitchen paper e Recycled paper For short cooking times and warming Also to absorb excess moisture May cause arcing Plastic e Containers e Cling film S e Freezer bags vx Particularly if heat resistant thermoplastic Some other plastics may warp or discolour at high temperatures Do not use Melamine plastic Can be used to retain moisture Should not touch the food Take care when removing the film as hot steam will escape Only if boilable or oven proof Should not be airtight Prick with a fork if necessary Wax or grease proof paper ZY Recommended X Use Caution e X Unsafe 14 Can be used to retain moisture and prevent spattering 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 co
3. 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 Power Level button Result The 850W maximum cooking power Power PPA i Level indications are displayed Select the appropriate power level by pressing the Power Level button again until the corresponding wattage is displayed Refer to the power level table 2 Set the cooking time by Pressing the and buttons as required 3 Press the lt button Result The oven light comes on and the turntable 405 starts rotating i 1 Cooking starts and when it has finished the oven beeps four times 2 The end reminder signal will beep 3 times once every minute 3 The current time is displayed again Com Never switch the microwave oven on when it is empty De If you wish to heat a dish for a short period of time at maximum power 850W simply press the 30s button once for each 30 seconds of cooking time The oven starts immediately Power Levels You can choose among the power levels below Power Level Output MWO GRILL HIGH 850 W MEDIUM HIGH 600 W MEDIUM 450 W MEDIUM LOW 300 W DEFROST 2 amp 180 W LOW KEEP WARM 100 W e GRILL 1100 W COMBI uu 600 W 1100 W COMBI II uy 450 W 1
4. Grilled Tomatoes 200 g 2pcs 3 min 450W Grill 4 5 min Preheat crusty plate Cut tomatoes in halves Put some cheese on top Arrange in a circle on crusty plate Put crusty plate on the rack Burger frozen 2 pieces 125g 3 min 600W Grill 7 7 2 min Preheat crusty plate Put frozen burger in a circle on crusty plate Put crusty plate on the rack Turn over after 4 5 min Baguettes 200 250 g frozen 2pcs 4 min 450W Grill 8 9 min Preheat crusty plate Put one baguette beside the centre 2 baguettes side by side on the plate Put crusty plate on rack Pizza frozen 300 350 g 4 min 600W Grill 9 10 min Preheat crusty plate Put the frozen pizza on the crusty plate Put crusty plate on the rack Baked Potatoes 250 g 500g 3 min 600W Grill 5 6 min 8 9 min Preheat crusty plate Cut potatoes in halves Put them on the crusty plate with the cut side to the bottom Arrange in a circle Put the plate on the rack 12 Fish 150g 4 min 600W 7 8min Preheat crusty plate Fingers 5 pcs Grill Brush plate with 1 tbsp frozen 300 g 9 10 min oil Put fish fingers in a 10 pcs circle on the plate Turn over after 4 min 5 pcs or after 6 min 10 pcs Chicken 125g 4 min 600W 5 5 min Preheat crusty plate Nuggets Grill Brush plate with 1 tbsp frozen 250g 7 8 min oil Put chicken nuggets on the plate Put crusty
5. wild rice cold water Mixed Corn 250g 850W 18 19 5 Add 400 ml rice grain cold water Pasta 250g 850W 11 12 5 Add 1000 ml hot water Cooking Guide continued 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 850 W Food Portion Time Standing _ Instructions min Time min Broccoli 250g 44 3 Prepare even sized florets Arrange 500g 8 812 the stems to the centre Brussels 250g 5 6 3 Add 60 75 ml 5 6 tbsp water Sprouts Carrots 250g 412 5 3 Cut carrots into even sized slices Cauliflower 250g 5 5 3 Prepare even sized florets 500g 812 9 Cut big florets into halves Arrange stems to the centre Courgettes 250g 32 4 3 Cut courgettes into slices Add 30 ml 2 tbsp water or a knob of butter Cook until just tender Egg Plants 250g 3 2 4 3 Cut egg plants into small slices and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon lemon juice Leeks 250g 4 2 5 3 Cut leeks int
6. plate on the rack Turn over after 3 min 125g or 5 min 250g Pizza 300 350g 4min 450W 6 7 min Preheat crust plate chilled Grill Put the chilled pizza on the plate Put crust plate on rack Using the Deodorization Feature Use this feature after cooking odorous food or when there is a lot of smoke in the oven interior First clean the oven interior Press the Deodorize button after you have finished Deodorize cleaning you will hear four beeps Switch The deodorization time has been specified as 5 minutes It increases by 30 seconds whenever the 30s button is pressed The maximum deodorization time is 15 minutes ing the Beeper Off You can switch the beeper off whenever you want g Stop 305 J 1 Press the Stop and lt buttons at the same time Result The following indication is displayed DFF The oven does not beep each time you press a button 2 To switch the beeper back on press the Stop Q and lt gt g Stop 305 buttons again at the same time 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
7. 600W 5 6 12 3 Plate a meal of 2 3 chilled chilled components on a ceramic dish Cover with microwave cling film 17 Cooking Guide continued 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 f
8. a maximum of 1500g whole chicken as well as for chicken portions 3 Press the lt button 3 Fish 200 1500g 20 80 min Shield the tail of a whole fish with D Result aluminium foil Turn the fish over when the 305 Defrosting begins oven beeps This programme is suitable for The oven beeps half way through whole fishes as well as for fish fillets defrosting to remind you to turn the food over 4 Bread 125 625g 10 60 min Put bread horizontally on a piece of kitchen Press Q button again to finish defrosting Cake paper and turn over as soon as the oven beeps Place cake on a ceramic plate and Dx You can also defrost food manually To do so select the microwave if possible turn over as soon as the oven cooking reheating function with a power level of 180W Refer to the beeps section entitled Cooking Reheating on page 7 for further details 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 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 18 Choosing the Heating Element Position Grilling En The heating element is used when grilling There is only one position The grill enables you to heat and brown food quickly wit
9. g chocolate into a small deep glass dish Heat for 3 5 minutes using 450 W until chocolate is melted Stir once or twice during melting Use oven gloves while taking out MELTING 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 to 4 Y2 minutes using 850 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 850 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 to 7 minutes using 850 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 br
10. solutions given This is normal e Condensation inside the oven e Air flow around the door and outer casing e Light reflection around the door and outer casing e Steam escaping from around the door or vents The oven does not start when you press the lt gt button e Is the door completely closed The food is not cooked at all e Have you set the timer correctly and or pressed the Q button e Is the door closed e Have you overloaded the electric circuit and caused a fuse to blow ora breaker to be triggered The food is either overcooked or undercooked e Was the appropriate cooking length set for the type of food e Was an appropriate power level chosen Sparking and cracking occur inside the oven arcing e Have you used a dish with metal trimmings e Have you left a fork or other metal utensil inside the oven e Is aluminium foil too close to the inside walls The oven causes interference with radios or televisions e Slight interference may be observed on televisions or radios when the oven is operating This is normal To solve this problem install the oven away from televisions radios and aerials e 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 bx If the above guidelines do not enable you to solve the problem contact your local dealer or SAMSUNG after sales service Cooking Reheating
11. standing time Food Portion Power Time Standing Instructions min Time min Spinach 150g 600W 4 5 2 3 Add 15 ml 1 tablespoon cold water Broccoli 300g 600W 9 10 2 3 Add 30 ml 2 tbsp cold water Peas 300g 600W 712 812 2 3 Add 15 ml 1 tbsp cold water Green Beans 300g 600W 8 9 2 3 Add 30 ml 2 tbsp cold water 15 Food Portion Power Time Standing Instructions min Time min Mixed 300g 600W 712 812 2 3 Add 15 ml 1 tbsp Vegetables cold water carrots peas corn Mixed 300g 600W 8 9 2 3 Add 15 ml 1 tbsp Vegetables cold water Chinese style 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 add 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 250g 850W 16 17 5 Add 500 ml parboiled cold water Brown Rice 250g 850W 21 22 5 Add 500 ml parboiled cold water Mixed Rice 250g 850W 17 18 5 Add 500 ml rice
12. x 329 mm k Volume 23 liter Weight Net 15 kg approx 22 Note 23 ELECTRONICS If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center Tel 3030 8282 1800 110011 www samsung com
13. 100 W COMBI IIl uu 300 W 1100 W Dx If you select higher power level the cooking time must be decreased be If you select lower power level the cooking time must be increased Stopping the Cooking You can stop cooking at any time to check the food 1 To stop temporarily Ts Open the door P li i Result Cooking stops To resume cooking close the k door and press lt gt again 2 To stop completely Q Press the button Result The cooking stops If you wish to cancel the Stop cooking settings press the Stop button again Com You can also cancel any setting before starting by simply pressing Stop Adjusting the Cooking Time You can increase the cooking time by pressing the 30s button once for each 30 seconds to be added T Press the 30s button once for each 30 seconds to be added Using the Auto Reheat Feature The Auto Reheat feature has four pre programmed cooking time You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level You can adjust the number of servings by pressing the and buttons First place the food in the centre of the turntable and close the door 1 Ready Meals RJE 2 Soup Sauce FRAME 3 Frozen Pasta Gratin 4 Drinks os o 1 Select the type of food that you are cooking by pressing the Auto button once or more times 2 Select the size of the serving by pressing
14. MICROWAVE OVEN Owner s Instructions and Cooking Guide GE83H GE83HT Code No DE68 03513J Quick LOOK UP Guide oo eee eee ete eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseseeeeesaeeseteeeaeeaeeateateas 2 bO V 0 Pemerre rer EAEE NE rer verreerr pire reer rereer reer re reeerre 2 Control Panel oo ee ceceecceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeaeeaesaesaecaesaeeeseeeeaseeseeseeeeeeeeatens 3 ACCOSSONCS si succiztivensccistescensatveceveceaacvescvucesdccssevecessd reccacseusenedesisevesediaiieees 3 Using this Instruction Booklet ccc cece cee cee eee eee eeeeneeeaeeeeeeeeeeaeees 4 Safety Precautions niisiis uiar iivaa 4 Installing Your Microwave Oven c seeseeseeseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeaeeees 5 Setting the Time sisisi aariaa a aii 6 What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem seeeesereene 6 Cooking REHeating ceeeceseceeeeseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesesaeseeeeeaeeneeateas 7 Power LovolS s ig tiasana aa a AE Gawd Raaen 7 Stopping the COOKing cccecceessseeseeseeeeseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeseeseeeeeeeeeeeeee 7 Adjusting the Cooking Time eccececeeceecseeereeeceeeneeneseeeeteesaeeeeaeeaee 7 Using the Auto Reheat Feature oo cece eeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 8 Auto Reheat SetingS ireen degana 8 Using the Auto Rapid Defrost Feature uo cece eee eee eeeeeeeeeees 9 Auto Rapid Defrost Settings eee sseeseeeseeeeeseeseeeeeeteeceeeeetseeeeaees 9 Choosing the Heating Element Position eeeeeceeee
15. 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 Whenever the combination mode microwave grill is used make sure that the grill heating element is under the ceiling in the horizontal position and not on the back wall in the vertical position The food should be placed on the high 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 Grill Guide for frozen food Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for grilling Fresh Food Portion Power 1 Side 2 Side Instructions Time Time min min Bread Rolls MW 300W Grill Arrange rolls in a circle on each about Grill Grill only rack Grill the second side 50 g 2 pcs 1 1 1 2 of the rolls up to the crisp 4 pcs 2 22 1 2 you prefer Stand for 2 5 minutes Baguettes 250 300 g 450W 8 9 Put 2 frozen baguettes side topping 2pcs Grill by side on the rack After tomatos grilling stand for 2 3 cheese ham minutes mushroom
16. at plug is accessible If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent 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 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 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 e When you first install your microwave oven e After a power failure Do not forget to reset the clock when you switch to and from summer and winter time 1 To display the time Then press the in the Clock button Clock 24 hour notation Once 12 hour notation Twice 2 Press the and buttons to set the hour 3 Press the Clock button 4 Press the and buttons to set the minute 5 Press the Clock button Clock What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem If you have any of the problems listed below try the
17. be found in the chart see next page The crusty plate can also be used for bacon eggs sausages etc 1 Make sure that the heating element is in the horizontal position refer to page 10 for further details 1 Place the crusty plate directly on the turntable and preheat it with highest Microwave Grill Combination 600W Grill 1y by following the times and instructions 2 Open the oven door J in the chart Place the food on the rack and the rack on the turntable Always use oven gloves to take out the crusty pisos plate as will become very hot 2 Brush the plate with oil if you are cooking food such as bacon and eggs in order to brown the food nicely 3 Press the Combi uv button ee Result The following indications are displayed i Please note that the crusty plate has a teflon l eles uu microwave and grill mode layer which is not scratch resistant Do not use i 600W out power any sharp objects like a knife to cut on the Select the appropriate power level by pressing the crusty plate Combi vv button again until the E Use plastic accessories to avoid scratches on corresponding power level is displayed ai You cannot set the temperature of the grill the surface of the crusty plate or remove the food from the plate before cutting 4 Set the cooking time by pressing the and buttons 3 Place the food on th
18. 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 bent 2 Door hinges broken or loose 3 door seals and sealing surfaces 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 e Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens DO NOT use any metallic containers Dinnerware with gold or silver trimmings Skewers forks etc Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags Reason Electric arcing or sparking may occur and may damage the oven e When heating
19. e crusty plate as required Com Do not place any objects on the crusty plate L F The maximum cooking time is 60 minutes that are not heat resistant e g plastic bowels Com Never place the crusty plate in the oven without 5 Press the lt button turntable Result Combination cooking starts When it has 4 Place the crusty plate on the metal rack or turntable in the D finished pam microwave 30s f 1 The oven beeps four times 2 The end reminder signal will beep 3 times once every minute 5 Select the appropriate cooking time and power 3 The current time is displayed again s Refer to the table on the next page De The maximum microwave power for the combined microwave and grill Ded How to clean the Cruty Plate mode is 600W Clean the crusty plate with warm water and detergent and rinse off with clean water De Do not use a scrubbing brush or a hard sponge otherwise the top layer will be damaged Please Note The crusty plate is not dishwasher safe 11 Crusty Plate Setting GE83HT We recommend to preheat the crust plate directly on the turntable Preheat the crusty plate with 600 W Grill function and follow the times and instructions in the table Food Portion Preheaing Power Time Cooking Time Recommendations 4 Slices 80g Bacon 3 min 600W Grill 3 4 min Preheat crusty plate Put slices side by side on crusty plate Put crusty plate on the rack
20. emoval 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 WARNING dee When the appliance is operated in the combination mode children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated WARNING Accessible parts may become hot during use Young children should be kept away e The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet e For safety reasons do not clean the appliance with a steam jet or high pressure cleaner Installing Your Microwave Oven Place the oven on a flat level surface 85cm above the floor The surface should be strong enough to safety bear the weight of the oven 20cm above 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 10cm 1 behind Q LH 85cm of 10cm the floor on the side 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 th
21. er standing time Be careful while taking the cups out see safety instructions for liquids Using the Auto Rapid Defrost Feature Auto Rapid Defrost Settings The Auto Rapid Defrost feature enables you to defrost meat poultry The following table presents the various Rapid Defrost programmes EN fish and bread cake The defrost time and power level are set quantities standing times and appropriate recommendations Remove automatically all kind of package material before defrosting You simply select the programme and the weight Place meat poultry and fish on a flat glass plate or on a ceramic plate Dx Use only dishes that are microwave safe arrange bread and cake on kitchen paper First place the frozen food in the centre of the turntable and close the Code Food Serving Size Standing Recommendations door Time 1 Meat 200 1500 g 20 90 min Shield the edges with aluminium foil Turn 1 Select the type of food that you are cooking by pressing the meat over when the oven beeps PPID i ven the Rapid 83 button one or more times This programme is suitable for lamb pork oot HUM Refer to the table on the side steaks chops minced meat 2 Poultry 200 1500g 20 90 min Shield the leg and wing tips with aluminium 2 Select the food weight by pressing the and foil Turn the poultry over when the oven 7 E buttons beeps This programme is suitable for It is possible to set up to
22. eseeseeeeeeeeeeeees 10 Choosing the Accessories ia Cig E tere ree rrer reir rer rte ee cerer tye trcerer tyes errertrerter terri errr Combining Microwave and the Grill 0 ceeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeteeneeeeaeees 11 Using the Crusty Plate GE83HT ce ceeeeseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeaes Crusty Plate Setting GE83HT eceeeseeeeseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeneseeseeaeeateas Using the Deodorization Feature es Switching the Beeper Off oo eee eee eseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeaeeeeeeseaeeaeeeeeeeeesseeees Safety Locking Your Microwave OVEN csceecceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeteaee 13 Cookware Guide nsee 14 Cooking Guide 0 0 0 cece 215 Cleaning Your Microwave OVEN sesser 2 Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven 22 Technical Specifications 2 0eessess eaters ne averetiaenaavari 22 Quick Look up Guide If you want to cook some food Power Level Grill l 7 30s 1 Place the food in the oven Select the power level by pressing the Power Level button one or more times 2 Set the cooking time by Pressing the and buttons as required 3 Press the Q button Cooking starts The oven beeps four times when cooking is over Result If you want to auto rapid defrost some food 1 Place the frozen food in the oven Select the type of food that you are cooking by pressing the Rapid 2 but
23. food in plastic or paper containers keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition Do not use your microwave oven to dry papers or clothes e Small amounts of food require shorter cooking or heating time If normal times are allowed they may overheat and burn e f smoke is observed switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames e Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling therefore care must be taken when handling the container To prevent this situation 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 In the event of scalding follow these FIRST AID instructions Immerse the scalded area in cold water for at least 10 minutes Cover with a clean dry dressing Do not apply any creams oils or lotions e NEVER fill the container to the top and choose a container that is wider at the top than at the bottom to prevent the liquid from boiling over Bottles with narrow necks may also explode if overheated NEVER heat a babys bottle with the teat on as the bottle may explode if overheated e The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption in order to avoid burns e Eggs in their shell and whole hard boiled eggs should not be heated in
24. 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 Cooking Guide continued REHEATING BABY FOOD BABY FOOD Empty into a deep ceramic plate Cover wit
25. h 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 about 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 Portion Power Time Standing Instructions Time min Baby food vegetables meat 190g 600W 30sec 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 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 turn table Cook uncovered Shake well and stand for at least 3 minutes Before serving shake well and check the
26. he rack ham Put 2 toasts opposite cheese directly on the rack slices Stand for 2 3 minutes Baked 250g 600 W 412 52 Cut potatoes into halves Potatoes 500 g Grill 8 9 Put them in a circle on the rack with the cut side to the grill Chicken 450 500g 300W 8 9 9 10 Prepare chicken pieces Pieces 2 pcs Grill 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 Lamb 400 g Grill 11 13 8 9 Brush the lamb chops with Chops 4pcs only oil and spices medium Lay them in a circle on the rack After grilling stand for 2 3 minutes 20 Fresh Food Portion Power 1 Side 2 Side Instructions Time Time min min Pork Steaks MW 300W Grill Brush the pork steaks with Grill Grill only oil and spices 250 g 7 8 6 7 Lay them in a circle on the 2pcs rack After grilling stand for 2 3 minutes Baked 1 apple 300W 4 4 Core the apples and fill Apples about 200g Grill them with raisins and jam 2 apples 6 7 Put some almond slices on about 400g top Put apples on a flat glass pyrex dish Place the dish directly on the turntable Cooking Guide continued SPECIAL HINTS MELTING BUTTER Put 50 g butter into a small deep glass dish Cover with plastic lid Heat for 30 40 seconds using 850 W until butter is melted MELTING CHOCOLATE Put 100
27. hout using listed We need to tell consumers when it should be placed in the microwaves To this aim a grill rack is supplied with your microwave vertlcal position oven e Horizontal position for grilling or combined microwave grill cooking 1 Preheat the grill to the required temperature by pressing the Grill button and set the preheat time by pressing the and buttons Co Only change the position of the heating element when it is cold and do not apply excessive force when placing it in the vertical position 2 Press the lt gt button To set the heating element Then to the bd Horizontal position grill or Pull the heating element combined microwave towards you 3 Open the door and place the food on the rack grill Push it upwards until it is Close the door parallel with the roof of the oven a 4 Press the Grill button aynen cleaning theupperpart inside the cavity it will be Result The follwing indications are displayed convenient to turn heater downward by 45 and clean it Grill 77 e N w lt 5 Set the Grilling time by pressing the and buttons Paes The maximum grilling time is 60 minutes Choosing the Accessories 6 Press the lt gt button Use microwave safe recipients do not use plastic containers dishes aN Result Grilling cooking start When it has finished 30s paper cu
28. is closed and the turntable is rotating The turntable s rotation makes the food brown more evenly Preheating the grill for 4 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 Whenever the grill only mode is used make sure that the grill heating element is under the ceiling in the horizontal position and not on the back wall in the vertical position Please remember that food must be placed on the high 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
29. microwave ovens since they may explode even after microwave heating has ended Also do not heat airtight or vacuum sealed bottles jars containers nuts in shells tomatoes etc e The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed e Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation e DONOT cover the ventilation slots with cloths or paper They may catch fire as hot air is evacuated from the oven The oven may overheat and automatically switch itself off It will remain inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently e ALWAYS use oven gloves when removing a dish from the oven to avoid unintentional burn Safety Precautions continued e DO NOT touch heating elements or interior oven walls until the oven be cooled down e 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 e Stand at arms length from the oven when opening the door Reason The hot air or steam released may cause scalding e You may notice a Clicking sound during operation especially when the oven is defrosting Reason This sound is normal when the electrical power output is changing e DONOT operate the microwave oven when it is empty The power will be cut off automatically for safet
30. o thick slices Mushrooms 125g 1 2 2 3 Prepare small whole or sliced 250g 3 3 mushrooms Do not add any water Sprinkle with lemon juice Spice with salt and pepper Drain before serving Onions 250g 5 2 6 3 Cut onions into slices or halves Add only 15 ml 1 tbsp water Pepper 250g 4 5 3 Cut pepper into small slices Potatoes 250g 4 5 3 Weigh the peeled potatoes and cut 500g 7 2 8 them into similar sized halves or quarters Turnip 250g 5 5 3 Cut turnip cabbage into small Cabbage cubes 16 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 850 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
31. oking 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 Food 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 standing time for the food 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
32. ollowing 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 250g 6 7 2 5 25 Place the meat on a flat 500g 13 14 ceramic plate Shield thinner Pork steaks 250g 72 8 2 edges with aluminium foil Turn over after half of e defrosting time Poultry Chicken 500g 14 15 2 15 40 First put chicken pieces first pieces 2 pcs skin side down whole chicken first breast side down on a flat Whole 900g 28 30 ceramic plate chicken Shield the thinner parts like wings and ends with aluminium foil Turn over after half of defrosting time Fish Fish fillets 200g 6 7 5 15 Put frozen fish in the middle of 2 pcs a flat ceramic plate 400g 12 13 Arrange the thinner parts under 4 pcs the thicker parts Shield narrow ends with aluminium foil Turn over after half of defrosting time Fruits Berries 250g 6 7 5 10 Distribute fruits on a flat round glass dish with a large diameter Bread Bread rolls 2 pcs Ya 1 5 20 Arrange rolls in a circle or bread each about 4 pcs 2 2 2 horizontally on kitchen paper in e 50 g the middle of turntable Toast 250g 4 5 Turn over after half of Sandwich defrosting time German 500g 8 10 bread wheat rye flour 18 Cooking Guide continued GRILL The grill heating element is located underneath the ceiling of the cavity It operates while the door
33. or seals When cleaning the upper part inside the cavity it will be convenient to turn heater downward by 45 and clean it Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven Technical Specifications A few simple precautions should be taken when storing or having your SAMSUNG strives to improve its products at all times Both the design specifications and these user instructions are thus subject to change microwave oven serviced The oven must not be used if the door or door seals are damaged e Broken hinge e Deteriorated seals e Distorted or bent oven casing Only a qualified microwave service technician should perform repair Com NEVER remove the outer casing from the oven If the oven is faulty and needs servicing or you are in doubt about its condition e Unplug it from the wall socket e 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 without notice Model GE83H GE83HT Power source 230V 50 Hz Power consumption Microwave 1300 W Grill 1100 W e Combined mode 2400 W Output power 100 W 850 W IEC 705 Operating frequency 2450 MHz Magnetron OM75P 31 Cooling method Cooling fan motor Dimensions W x H x D Outside 489 x 275 x 401 4 mm Oven cavity 330 x 211
34. owning for 3 to 4 minutes using 600 W Let it stand for 2 3 minutes in the oven Use oven gloves while taking out 21 Cleaning Your Microwave Oven The following parts of your microwave oven should be cleaned regularly to prevent grease and food particles from building up e Inside and outside surfaces e Door and door seals e Turntable and Roller rings Com ALWAYS ensure that the door seals are clean and the door closes properly Com 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 Clean the outside surfaces with a soft cloth and warm soapy water Rinse and dry Remove any splashes or stains on the inside surfaces or on the roller ring with a soapy cloth Rinse and dry 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 Wash the dishwasher safe plate whenever necessary to ensure that no particles e Accumulate e Prevent the door from closing correctly Clean the microwave oven cavity right ofter each use with a mild detergent solution but let the microwave oven cool down before cleaning in order to avoid injury Bs DO NOT spill water in the vents NEVER use any abrasive products or chemical solvents Take particular care when cleaning the do
35. ps towels etc 1 The oven beeps four times l 2 The end reminder signal will beep 3 times F gt inute If you wish to select the combined cooking mode grill and 3 Caa inek iia again microwave use only dishes that are microwave safe and oven proof Metallic cookware or utensils may damage your oven Do not worry if the heater turns off and on while grilling This system is designed to prevent overheating of the oven De For further details on suitable cookware and utensils refer to the Com Always use oven gloves when touching the dishes in the oven as Cookware Guide on page 14 they will be very hot Check that the heating element is in the horizontal position 10 Combining Microwave and the Grill Using the Crusty Plate GE83HT You can also combine microwave cooking with the grill to cook Your Samsung microwave oven has a crusty plate as an additional EN quickly and brown at the same time accessory a ALWAYS use microwave safe and oven proof cookware Glass or ceramic dishes are ideal as they allow the microwaves to penetrate This crusty plate allows you to brown food not only on the top with the the food evenly grill but also the bottom of the food turns crispy and brown due to the ALWAYS use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven high tempera ture of the crusty plate Several items which you can as they will be very hot prepare on the crusty plate can
36. 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 Metal rack to be placed on the turntable Purpose The metal rack can be used in grill and combination cooking 5 Crusty plate GE83HT only see page 11 Purpose The crusty plate is used to brown food better in the microwave or grill combination cooking modes It helps keep pasty and pizza dough crisp ai DO NOT operate the microwave oven without the roller ring and turntable Using this Instruction Booklet You have just purchased a SAMSUNG microwave oven Your Owner s Instructions contain much valuable information on cooking with your microwave oven e Safety precautions e Suitable accessories and cookware e Useful cooking tips Inside the cover you will find a quick look up guide explaining four basic cooking operations e Cooking food e Auto Power Defrosting of food e Grilling food e 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 three different symbols Ca De X Important Note 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
37. s Gratin 400g 450W 13 14 Put frozen gratin into a vegetables Grill small round glass pyrex potatoes dish Put the dish on the rack After cooking stand for 2 3 minutes Pasta 400g 600W 14 15 Put frozen pasta into a Cannelloni Grill small flat rectangular glass Macaroni pyrex dish Lasagne Put the dish directly on the turntable After cooking stand for 2 3 minutes Chicken 250g 450W 5 5 2 3 3 2 Put chicken nuggets on the Nuggets Grill rack Oven Chips 250g 450W 9 11 4 5 Put oven chips evenly on Grill baking paper on the rack 19 Cooking Guide continued Grill Guide for fresh food Preheat the grill with the grill function for 4 minutes Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for grilling Fresh Food Portion Power 1 Side 2 Side Instructions Time Time min min Toast Slices 4 pcs Grill 4 5 4 5 Put the toast slices side by each 25g only side on the rack Bread Rolls 2 4 pieces Grill 2 3 2 3 Put bread rolls first with the already only bottom side up in a circle baked directly on the turntable Grilled 200 g 300 W 312 42 Cut tomatoes into halves Tomatoes 2pcs Grill Put some cheese on top 400 g 6 7 Arrange in a circle in a flat 4pcs glass pyrex dish Place it on the rack Toast 2 pcs 450W 312 4 Toast the bread slices first Hawaii 300 g Grill Put the toast with topping pineapple on t
38. temperature carefully Baby porridge grain milk fruit 190g 600W 20sec 2 3 Baby milk 100ml 300W 30 40sec 2 3 200ml 50 sec to 1min Reheating Liquids and Food Use the power levels and times in this table as a guide lines for reheating Food Portion Power Time Standing __ Instructions min Time min Drinks 150ml 850W 1 1 1 2 Pour into a ceramic cup Coffee milk 1 cup 150 ml or mug 250 ml tea water 250ml 1 2 and place in the centre of room 1 mug turntable Reheat temperature uncovered Stir carefully before and after standing e time Be careful while taking the cups out see safety instructions for liquids Soup 250g 850W 3 3 2 3 Pour into a deep ceramic chilled plate Cover with plastic lid Stir well after reheating Stir again before serving Stew 350g 600W 5 6 2 3 Put stew in a deep chilled ceramic plate Cover with plastic lid Stir occasionally during e Py reheating and again before standing and serving Pasta with 350g 600W 4 5 3 Put pasta e g spaghetti sauce or egg noodles on a flat chilled ceramic plate Cover with microwave cling film Stir before serving Filled pasta 350g 600W 5 6 3 Put filled pasta e g with sauce ravioli tortellini in a deep chilled ceramic plate Cover with plastic lid A Stir occasionally during reheating and again before standing and serving Plated Meal 350g
39. the and buttons Refer to the table on the side 3 Press the lt 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 minute 3 The current time is displayed again Use only recipients that are microwave safe Auto Reheat Settings The following table presents the various Auto Reheat Programmes quantities standing times and appropriate recommendations Code Food Portion Standing Recommendations Time 1 Ready Meals 300 350g 3min Putonaceramic plate and cover with Chilled 400 450 g microwave cling film This programme is suitable for meals consisting of 3 components e g meat with sauce vegetables and a side dish like potatoes rice or pasta 2 Soup Sauce 200 250g 3min Pour the soup sauce into a deep ceramic Chilled 300 350 g soup plate or bowl Cover during heating 400 450 g and standing time Stir before and after standing time 3 Pasta Gratin 200 g 3 min Put the frozen pasta gratin into a suitable frozen 400 g sized glass pyrex dish Put the dish on the rack This programme is suitable for frozen pasta geatin such as lasagne cannelloni or macaroni 4 Drinks 150ml 1 2 min Pour into a ceramic cup 150 ml or mug Coffee milk 1 cup 250 ml and place in the centre of tea water room 250 ml turntable temperature 1 mug Reheat uncovered Stir carefully before and aft
40. ton one or more times 2 Select the food weight by pressing the and buttons 3 Press the lt gt button If you want to add extra 30 seconds Leave the food in the oven Press 30s one or more times for each extra 30 seconds that you wish to add If you want to grill some food 1 Press the Grill button 2 Set the cooking time by Pressing the and buttons 3 Press the lt button Oven VENTILATION HOLES LIGHT DOOR HANDLE GRILL DISPLAY E ZA sa DOOR CONTROL PANEL ER RIN TURNTABLE POLL G DOOR LATCHES COUPLER SAFETY INTERLOCK HOLES Control Panel N NONPA DISPLAY AUTO RAPID DEFROST FEATURE AUTO REHEAT SELECTION POWER LEVEL SETTING GRILL MODE SELECTION CLOCK SETTING STOP CANCEL BUTTON Ready Meals Soup Sauce Frozen Pasta Gratin Drinks Deodorize 9 10 11 8 COMBI MODE SELECTION 9 DEODORIZATION BUTTON 10 UP DOWN BUTTON Cook time Weight and serving size 11 START BUTTON 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
41. y You can operate normally after letting it stand for over 30 minutes It is best to leave a glass of water inside the oven at all times The water will absorb the microwaves energy if the oven accidently started e The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet 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 e This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety e Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance e During use the appliance becomes hot Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven e DO NOT use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface which may result in shattering of the glass If provided WARNING M If the door or door seals are damaged the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person WARNING l It is hazardous for anyone other than a comperent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the r
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