Samsung ME8123ST/SLI manual Using the more/less buttons Cooking utensils, Using the kitchen timer

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Using the more/less buttons			Cooking utensils
The More/Less buttons allow you to adjust pre-set cooking times. They			Recommended use
only work in the Rice/Pasta, Meat, Instant Cook, Auto Reheat, Pizza
Reheat, Beverage or Time Cook, Kitchen Time modes.			• Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes - Use for heating or
Use the More/Less button only after you have already begun cooking with			cooking.
one of these procedures.			• Microwavable browning dish - Use to brown the exterior of small items
The More/Less feature cannot be used with the Sensor Cook button.
			such as steaks, chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions provided with
The More/Less key cannot be used with the Auto defrost key.
			your browning dish.
1. To ADD more time to an automatic cooking procedure: Press the More
			• Microwavable plastic wrap - Use to retain steam. Leave a small
	(9) button.		opening for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the
2. To REDUCE the time of an automatic cooking procedure: Press the			food.
	Less (1) button.		• Wax paper - Use as a cover to prevent spattering.
	If you wish to increase/decrease in Time Cook, Kitchen Time mode		• Paper towels and napkins - Use for short-term heating and covering;
			they absorb excess moisture and prevent spattering. Do not use
	by 10 sec, press the More (9) or Less (1) button.
			recycled paper towels, which may contain metal and can catch fire.
Using the kitchen timer			• Paper plates and cups - Use for short-term heating at low
1. Press the Kitchen Timer button.			temperatures. Do not use recycled paper, which may contain metal and
			can catch fire.
2. Use the Number buttons to set the length of time you want the timer to			• Thermometers - Use only those labeled “Microwave Safe” and follow all
			directions. Check the food in several places. Conventional thermometers
	run.
			may be used once the food has been removed from the oven.
3. Press Start to begin Kitchen Timer.
			Limited use
4. The display counts down and beeps when the time has elapsed.
			• Aluminum foil - Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking of
	The microwave does not turn on when the Kitchen timer is used.
			exposed areas. Using too much foil can damage your oven, so be
Setting the child protection lock			careful.
			• Ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware - Use these if they are labeled
You can lock your microwave oven so it can’t be used by unsupervised
			“Microwave Safe”. If they are not labeled, test them to make sure they
children.			can be used safely. Never use dishes with metallic trim.
1. Hold the “0” button and then press the “2” button. The display shows			• Plastic - Use only if labeled “Microwave Safe”. Other plastics can melt.
	“Loc”.		• Straw, wicker, and wood - Use only for short-term heating, as they can
	At this point, the microwave oven cannot be used until it is unlocked. To		be flammable.
	unlock it, repeat step 1 above.
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