Samsung ME16K3000AS - Manuals

10 English Se tting up y our ne w micr o w ave ov en Setting up your new microwave oven NOTE If you need an accessory marked with a *, you can buy it from the Samsung Contact Center 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). Warranty and service information To help us to serve you better, please complete the enclose...

English 11 Se tting up y our ne w micr o w ave ov en Checking the control panel Display See page 13 See page 15 See page 17 See page 18 See page 12 See page 14 See page 16 Setting up your microwave oven 1. Open the door by pulling the handle on the right side of the door. 2. Wipe the inside of the o...

12 English Using y our micr o w ave ov en Using your microwave oven Setting up your new microwave oven Using your microwave oven Cooking has never been easier than with your new Samsung microwave oven.The following section describes everything you need to know about using your microwave oven. Kitche...

English 13 Using y our micr o w ave ov en Cooking Preset Button Amount or Type Number of Times to Press Instructions Potato 1 potato once Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Place them on the turntable in a spoke-like fashion. After cooking, let the potatoes stand for 3-5 minutes. Let the ...

14 English Using y our micr o w ave ov en Using your microwave oven Reheat button The Reheat button provides three preset reheating categories. Category Number of Times to Press Display Dinner plate once rh-1 Casserole twice rh-2 Pasta three times rh-3 Example: Reheating 3 servings of casserole. 1. ...

English 15 Using y our micr o w ave ov en Defrosting tips When using auto defrost, the entered weight is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight of the food minus the container).Use the auto defrost cycle for raw food only. The auto defrost cycle gives best results when the food yo...

English 17 Using y our micr o w ave ov en Cooking with more than one cook cycle For best results, some recipes call for one Power Level for a certain length of time, and another Power Level for another length of time. Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically, if the first cyc...

18 English C ookw ar e guide Using your microwave oven Cookware guide For food to cook in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food without being reflected or absorbed by the dish.It is important to choose the correct cookware, therefore, look for cookware that is marked ...

20 English C ooking g uide Arrangement Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or chops, with the thicker, meatier parts toward the outside of the turntable where they can receive more microwave energy. To prevent overcooking, place thin or delicate parts towards the center of the turn...

English 21 C ooking g uide The following temperatures are the removal temperatures. The temperature of the food will rise during standing time. Expect a 10 °F rise in temperature during the standing time. Food Remove from oven After standing (10 MIN.) Beef Rare 135 °F 145 °F Medium 150 °F 160 °F Wel...

22 English C ooking g uide Cooking guide Cooking seafood Place the fish on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. Use a tight cover to steam the fish. A lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel will decrease steaming. Cook the fish until it flakes easily with a fork. Do not overco...

English 23 C ooking g uide Cooking eggs You can use your microwave oven to cook eggs. Cook them until they are just set as they become tough if they are overcooked. WARNING Never cook eggs in their shells and never warm up hard-boiled eggs in their shells. Eggs cooked or warmed up in their shells ca...

English 25 Cleaning and maint aining y our micr ow av e oven Cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven Keeping your microwave oven clean improves its performance, wards off unnecessary repairs, and lengthens its life. Cleaning the exterior It’s best to clean spills on the outside of your microwav...

26 English Cleaning and maint aining y our micr ow av e oven Cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven Replacing the cooktop/night light When replacing the cooktop/night light, make sure that you are wearing gloves to avoid injury from the heat of the bulb. 1. Unplug the oven or turn off the powe...

English 27 Cleaning and maint aining y our micr ow av e oven Replacing the charcoal filter If your oven is vented to the inside, the charcoal filter should be replaced every 6 to 12 months and more often if necessary. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. To order a new charcoal filter, contact the...

28 English Tr ouble shoo ting Troubleshooting Problem Solution The turntable makes noise or becomes stuck. Clean the turntable, roller ring and oven floor.Make sure the turntable and roller ring are positioned correctly. Causes TV or radio interference. This is similar to interference caused by othe...

English 29 Appendix Appendix Warranty (USA) SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVEN LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new, in the original carton to the original consumer p...