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:

Safety precautions

Suitable accessories and cookware

Useful cooking tips

Inside the cover you will find a quick look-up guide explaining four basic cooking operations:

Cooking food

Auto Power Defrosting of food

Grilling food

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.

Safety information

Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it at a safe place near the appliance for your future reference.

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this instruction manual. 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. Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It is your responsibility to use common sense, caution, and care when installing, maintaining, and operating your appliance.

Because these following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your microwave oven may differ slightly from those described in this manual and not all warning signs may be applicable. If you have any questions or concerns, contact your nearest service center or find help and information online at www. samsung.com.

Important safety symbols and precautions.

The following symbols are used in the text of this Owner’s Manual:

 

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe

WARNING

personal injury or death.

 

 

 

 

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor

CAUTION

personal injury or property damage.

 

 

 

 

To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock,

CAUTION

or personal injury when using your microwave oven,

follow these basic safety precaution

 

 

Do NOT attempt.

Do NOT disassemble.

Do NOT touch.

Follow directions explicitly.

Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.

Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.

Call the service center for help.

Note

Important

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