Samsung SMH8187STG, SMH8187BG Using the sensor cook buttons, Using the sensor reheat button

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Using the sensor cook buttons

By actually sensing the humidity that escapes as food heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s heating time for various types and amounts of food.

Press the SENSOR COOK button corresponding to the food you are cooking (POTATO, for example). The display shows POTATO and your microwave oven will begin cooking automatically.

When cooking popcorn, wait at least five minutes between each bag to avoid overheating the glass tray. If you want to adjust the cooking time, you can use the MORE or LESS buttons. If you want to check the current time while cooking is in progress, press the CLOCK button.

See “Sensor cooking guide” on page 32 for more informations.

Using the sensor reheat button

Heating leftovers and precooked foods is easy with your new microwave. By actually sensing the humidity that escapes as food heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s heating time for various types and amounts of precooked food. All food should be precooked. Plate of food and casserole should be stored at refrigerator temperature. To use sensor reheating:

Press SENSOR REHEAT button.The display will show REHEAT and the oven will start automatically.

If you want to adjust the heating time, use the MORE/LESS buttons.

If you want to check the current time while reheating, press the CLOCK button.

See “Sensor reheat guide” on page 33 for more informations.

Using the power/auto defrosting

To thaw frozen food, set the weight of the food and the microwave automatically sets the defrosting time, power level and standing time.

The Power Defrost function will automatically activate when defrosting foods that weigh less than 1.0 lbs.

The Auto Defrost function will automatically activate when desfrosting foods that weight over 1.0 lbs.

Please note that Auto Defrost function (function that defrosts foods which weigh more than 1.0 lbs) will take several minutes longer than the Power Defrost function (function that defrosts foods which weigh less than 1.0 lbs).

1.Press the POWER/AUTO DEFROST button. The display shows : 0.5 LB (0.2Kg if you have set your oven for metric measure).

2.To set the weight of your food, press the POWER/AUTO DEFROST repeatedly. This increases the weight by 0.5 lb increments, up to 6.0 lbs. You can also use the number buttons to enter the weight of the food directly. The oven calculates the defrosting time and starts automatically.

Twice during defrosting, the oven will beep and the display will read TURN THE FOOD OVER

3. Open the oven door, and turn the food over.

4. Press the START button to resume defrosting.

Even if you do not turn the food over when TURN THE FOOD OVER is displayed.

See “Power/auto defrosting guide” on page 33 for more informations.

04 OPERATING THE OVEN

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Contents Microwave Oven Features Safety information Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe Basic safety precautionsPersonal injury or death Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minorImportant Safety Instructions Grounding Instructions Safety information Safety information Safety information Safety information Contents Maintenance Checking parts Your new microwave ovenWarranty and service information Setting up your microwave ovenModel Number Serial Number Date Purchased Purchased from Control panel feAtureS Oven Mircowave NEW Your Using the my choice feature Turning on the powerSelecting the display weight Beginning Setting the child protection lock Setting the clock Setting the remind end signal Setting the daylight saving time adjustmentQuick guide Using the your new microwave ovenOperating the oven Using the sensor cook buttons Using the sensor reheat buttonUsing the power/auto defrosting Using the handy helper button Handy helper chartAmount Remarks Kids meals chart Using the kids meals buttonUsing the snack bar button Snack bar chartContents Power Level Setting cooking times & power levelsOne-stage cooking Multi-stage cookingTurning the Turntable On/Off Setting and using the custom cook buttonTurning the Light On/Night/Off Turning the Vent Fan Turbo/Hi/Low/OffUsing the metal shelf How to use the metal shelf when microwavingShelf and reheating Cooking utensils Cooking instructionsRecommended use Limited useGeneral microwave tips Testing utensilsCooking techniques Utensils & cover for sensor cooking Auto sensor cookSensor Cooking Guide Food Amount ProcedureSensor Reheat Guide Power/Auto Defrosting GuideCooking Guide Food Cook TIME/POWER Level DirectionsGuide for cooking meat in your microwave Food Remove from Oven After Standing 10 MINGuide for cooking seafood in your microwave Guide for cooking poultry in your microwaveGuide for cooking vegetables in your microwave Guide for cooking eggs in your microwaveBeef and barley stew RecipesBroccoli and cheese casserole Makes 6 servingsWarm potato salad Black bean soupMakes about 2 quarts Maintenance TroubleshootingProblem Solutions How to clean the outside Care and CleaningLight bulb replacement Cooktop lightOven light Grease filters Vent fanCharcoal filter Charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. It must be replacedModel Number SpecificationsSMH8187BG / SHM8187WG Model Number SMH8187STGWarranty Page Page Questions or COMMENTS?