Samsung M1618N/DOR How a Microwave Oven Works, Checking that Your Oven is Operating Correctly

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How a Microwave Oven Works

Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves; the energy GB released enables food to be cooked or reheated without changing

either the form or the colour.

You can use your microwave oven to:

Defrost

Instant Reheat

Cook

Cooking Principle

1.The microwaves generated by the magnetron are distributed uniformly as the food rotates on the turntable. The food is thus cooked evenly.

2.The microwaves are absorbed by the food up to a depth of about 1 inch (2.5 cm). Cooking then

continues as the heat is dissipated within the food.

3. Cooking times vary according to the recipient used and the properties of the food:

• Quantity and density

Water content

Initial temperature (refrigerated or not)

As the centre of the food is cooked by heat dissipation, cooking continues even when you have taken the food out of the oven. Standing times specified in recipes and in this booklet must therefore be respected to ensure:

Even cooking of the food right to the centre

The same temperature throughout the food

Checking that Your Oven is Operating Correctly

The following simple procedure enables you to check that your oven is working correctly at all times.

First, place a bowl of water on the turntable. Then, close the door.

1. Set the power level to maximum by turning COOKING POWER CONTROL knob.

2. Set the time 4 to 5 minutes by turning the TIMER knob.

The oven must be plugged into an appropriate wall socket. The turntable must be in position in the oven. If a power level other than the maximum is used, the water takes longer to boil.

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Contents Microwave Oven Code No. DE68-01700KTurn the Cooking Power Control knob to Quick Look-up GuideOven Accessories Control Panel Using this Instruction Booklet Safety PrecautionsDo not heat Safety Precautions Installing Your Microwave Oven Important Safety InstructionsHow a Microwave Oven Works Checking that Your Oven is Operating CorrectlyPower Level Output What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a ProblemPower Levels Cooking / ReheatingInstant Reheat Settings Stopping the Cooking Using the Instant Reheat FeatureAdjusting the Cooking Time Manual Defrosting FoodCookware Guide Browning plateCooking Guide MicrowavesCooking Reheating Reheating LiquidsReheating Baby Food Reheating Baby Food and MilkReheating Liquids and Food Defrosting Cleaning Your Microwave Oven Special HintsThis microwave oven is not intended for commercial use