Samsung Electronics Co OTR10STS Microwave Oven User Manual 49 401163v01

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Microwave Oven 49 401163v01

Users Manual

Microwave Oven164D3370P113 49-40116-3 12-00 JR JVM2050Owner’sManualSafety InformationArcing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . .8Microwave-Safe Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7Precautions to AvoidPossible Exposure toExcessive MicrowaveEnergy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Safety Precautions . . . .2, 3Vent Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Operating InstructionsAuto Feature . . . . . . . . . .20Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .34, 35Changing thePower Level . . . . . . . . . . .13Convenience Features . . . . . . . . . . .21–25Cooking Guide . . . . .15, 16Defrosting Guide . . . . . .18Exhaust Feature . . . .37, 38Features of Your Microwave Oven . . .11, 12Microwave Terms . . . . . .33Other Features . . . . 26–32Replacing Bulbs . . . . . . .36Time Features . . . . .14–19Troubleshooting TipsBefore You Call For Service . . . . . . . . . . . .39Things That Are Normal With YourMicrowave Oven . . . . . . .39Consumer SupportConsumer Support . . . . . .Back CoverOptional Kits . . . . . . . . .10Product Registration . . . . . . .41, 42Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . .43EspañolFor a Spanish version of thismanual, visit our Website atwww.GEAppliances.com. Para consultar una versionen español de este manualde instrucciones, visitenuestro sitio de internetwww.GEAppliances.com.www.GEAppliances.comSpacemakerXLWrite the model and serial numbers here:Model #________________________Serial #________________________Find these numbers on a label inside the oven.49-401163v01 12/6/00 5:46 PM Page 1
■Read and follow the specificprecautions in the Precautionsto Avoid Possible Exposure toExcessive Microwave Energysection above.■This appliance must begrounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See the GroundingInstructionssection on page 8.■Install or locate this appliance only in accordancewith the provided InstallationInstructions.■Do Not Attemptto operate this oven with the door opensince open-door operationcan result in harmfulexposure to microwaveenergy. It is important not todefeat or tamper with thesafety interlocks.■Do Not Place any objectbetween the oven front face and the door or allowsoil or cleaner residue toaccumulate on sealing surfaces.■Do Not Operate the oven if it isdamaged. It is particularlyimportant that the oven doorclose properly and that thereis no damage to the:door (bent),hinges and latches (broken or loosened),door seals and sealingsurfaces.■The Oven Should Not beadjusted or repaired by anyone except properlyqualified service personnel.321PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGYSafety InformationOperating InstructionsTroubleshooting TipsConsumer SupportIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.2For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electricshock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.WARNING!This microwave oven is UL listed for installation overelectric and gas ranges. This microwave oven is notapproved or tested for marine use.SAFETY PRECAUTIONS49-401163v01 12/6/00 5:46 PM Page 2
www.GEAppliances.com3Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety InformationUse this appliance only for its intended purpose asdescribed in this Owner’s Manual.■Do not mount thisappliance over a sink. ■This over-the-range ovenwas designed for use overranges no wider than 36″. It may be installed overboth gas and electriccooking equipment.■Do not operate thisappliance if it has adamaged power cord orplug, if it is not workingproperly, or if it has beendamaged or dropped.■Do not cover or block anyopenings on the appliance.■Use this appliance only for its intended use asdescribed in this manual.Do not use corrosivechemicals or vapors in thisappliance. This microwaveoven is specifically designedto heat, dry or cook food,and is not intended forlaboratory or industrial use.■Do not store this applianceoutdoors. Do not use thisproduct near water—for example, in a wet basement, near a swimmingpool or near a sink.■Keep power cord away fromheated surfaces.■Do not immerse power cordor plug in water.■To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:— Do not overcook food.Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials areplaced inside the ovenwhile cooking.— Remove wire twist-ties andmetal handles from paper or plastic containers beforeplacing them in the oven.— Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do notleave paper products, cooking utensils or food inthe oven when not in use.— If materials inside the ovenshould ignite, keep the ovendoor closed, turn the ovenoff and disconnect thepower cord, or shut offpower at the fuse or circuitbreaker panel. If the door isopened, the fire may spread.■See door surface cleaninginstructions in the Care andcleaning of the microwaveovensection of this manual.■This appliance should beserviced only by qualifiedservice personnel. Contactnearest authorized servicefacility for examination,repair or adjustment.■As with any appliance, closesupervision is necessarywhen used by children.49-401163v01 12/6/00 5:46 PM Page 3
Arcing is the microwave termfor sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:■The metal shelf notinstalled correctly so ittouches the microwave wall.■Metal or foil touching theside of the oven.■Foil not molded to food(upturned edges act likeantennas).■Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in themicrowave.■Recycled paper towels containing small metalpieces being used in themicrowave.■Do not pop popcorn in yourmicrowave oven unless in aspecial microwave popcornaccessory or unless you usepopcorn labeled for use inmicrowave ovens.■Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—for example,closed jars—will explodeand should not be heated inthis microwave oven. Suchuse of the microwave ovencould result in injury.■Do not boil eggs in amicrowave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolkand will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.■Operating the microwavewith no food inside formore than a minute or twomay cause damage to theoven and could start a fire.It increases the heat aroundthe magnetron and canshorten the life of the oven.■Foods with unbroken outer“skin” such as potatoes, hotdogs, sausages, tomatoes,apples, chicken livers andother giblets, and egg yolksshould be pierced to allowsteam to escape during cooking.FOODSSafety InformationOperating InstructionsTroubleshooting TipsConsumer SupportIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.4WARNING! If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correctthe problem.ARCING49-401163v01 12/6/00 5:46 PM Page 4
www.GEAppliances.com5Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Information■SUPERHEATED WATERMicrowaved water and otherliquids do not always bubblewhen they reach the boilingpoint. They can actually getsuperheated and not bubble at all.Superheated liquid will bubbleup out of the cup when it ismoved or when somethinglike a spoon or tea bag is putinto it.To prevent this fromhappening and causing injury,do not heat any liquid formore than 2 minutes per cup.After heating, let the cupstand in the microwave for 30 seconds before moving itor putting anything into it.■Avoid heating baby food inglass jars, even with the lidoff. Make sure all infantfood is thoroughly cooked.Stir food to distribute theheat evenly. Be careful toprevent scalding whenwarming formula or breastmilk. The container mayfeel cooler than the milkreally is. Always test the milkbefore feeding the baby.■Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow-neckedbottles (especially carbonated beverages).Even if the container isopened, pressure can buildup. This can cause thecontainer to burst, possiblyresulting in injury.■Spontaneous boiling—Under certain specialcircumstances, liquids maystart to boil during or shortlyafter removal from themicrowave oven. To preventburns from splashing liquid,we recommend thefollowing: before removingthe container from the oven,allow the container to standin the oven for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven hasshut off. Do not boil liquids in narrow-necked containerssuch as soft drink bottles,wine flasks and especiallynarrow-necked coffee cups.Even if the container isopened, excessive steam can build up and cause it to burst or overflow.■Hot foods and steam cancause burns. Be carefulwhen opening anycontainers of hot food,including popcorn bags,cooking pouches andboxes. To prevent possibleinjury, direct steam awayfrom hands and face.■Do not overcook potatoes.They could dehydrate andcatch fire, causing damage to your oven.■Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F. and poultry to at least anINTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects againstfoodborne illness.49-401163v01 12/6/00 5:46 PM Page 5
Make sure all cookware usedin your microwave oven issuitable for microwaving.Most glass casseroles, cookingdishes, measuring cups,custard cups, pottery or chinadinnerware which does nothave metallic trim or glazewith a metallic sheen can beused. Some cookware islabeled “suitable formicrowaving.”■If you are not sure if a dishis microwave-safe, use thistest: Place in the oven boththe dish you are testing anda glass measuring cup filledwith 1 cup of water—set themeasuring cup either in ornext to the dish. Microwave 30–45 seconds at high. Ifthe dish heats, it should notbe used for microwaving. If the dish remains cool and only the water in thecup heats, then the dish ismicrowave-safe.■If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,make sure it is safe for use inmicrowave ovens.■Do not use recycled paperproducts. Recycled papertowels, napkins and waxedpaper can contain metalflecks which may causearcing or ignite. Paperproducts containing nylonor nylon filaments shouldbe avoided, as they may also ignite. ■Some styrofoam trays (likethose that meat is packagedon) have a thin strip ofmetal embedded in thebottom. When microwaved,the metal can burn thefloor of the oven or ignite a paper towel.■Do not use the microwaveto dry newspapers.■Not all plastic wrap issuitable for use in microwaveovens. Check the packagefor proper use.■Paper towels, waxed paperand plastic wrap can beused to cover dishes inorder to retain moistureand prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrapso steam can escape.■Cookware may become hotbecause of heat transferredfrom the heated food. Potholders may be needed tohandle the cookware.MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARESafety InformationOperating InstructionsTroubleshooting TipsConsumer SupportIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.6WARNING! 49-401163v01 12/6/00 5:46 PM Page 6
www.GEAppliances.com7Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Information■“Boilable” cooking pouchesand tightly closed plasticbags should be slit, piercedor vented as directed by package. If they are not, plastic could burst duringor immediately aftercooking, possibly resultingin injury. Also, plasticstorage containers shouldbe at least partiallyuncovered because theyform a tight seal. Whencooking with containers tightly covered with plasticwrap, remove covering carefully and direct steamaway from hands and face.■Use foil only as directed inthis manual. TV dinnersmay be microwaved in foiltrays less than 3/4″high;remove the top foil coverand return the tray to thebox. When using foil in themicrowave oven, keep thefoil at least 1″away from the sides of the oven.■Plastic cookware—Plasticcookware designed formicrowave cooking is veryuseful, but should be usedcarefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may not be astolerant of overcookingconditions as are glass orceramic materials and maysoften or char if subjected to short periods ofovercooking. In longer exposures to overcooking,the food and cookware could ignite. Follow these guidelines: Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strictcompliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations. Do not microwaveempty containers. Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision.32149-401163v01 12/6/00 5:46 PM Page 7
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electricalshort circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock byproviding an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having agrounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must beplugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if thegrounding instructions are not completely understood, or ifdoubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your personalresponsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properlygrounded 3-prong wall outlet.Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third(ground) prong from the power cord.Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. If the powercord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service technicianinstall an outlet near the appliance.For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electricaloutlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or trippingof circuit breaker.GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSSafety InformationOperating InstructionsTroubleshooting TipsConsumer SupportIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.8WARNING! Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk ofelectric shock.49-401163v01 12/6/00 5:46 PM Page 8
www.GEAppliances.comConsumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Information9The fan will operate automatically under certain conditions (seeAutomatic Fan feature). Take care to prevent the starting andspreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in use. ■Clean the underside of the microwave often. Do not allowgrease to build up on the microwave or the fan filters.■In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below themicrowave oven, smother a flaming pan on the surface unitby covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray.■Use care when cleaning the vent fan filters. Corrosivecleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damagethe filters.■When preparing flaming foods under the microwave, turnthe fan on. ■Never leave surface units beneath your microwave ovenunattended at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smokingand greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if themicrowave vent fan is operating. To minimize automatic fanoperation, use adequate sized cookware and use high heat on surface units only when necessary.THE VENT FANREAD AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETYINFORMATION CAREFULLY.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS49-401163v01 12/6/00 5:46 PM Page 9

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