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Microwave Oven

Owner's instructions & Cooking guide
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  • Page 1: Microwave Oven

    Owner’s instructions & Cooking guide Please be advised that the Samsung warranty does NOT cover service calls to explain product operation, correct improper installation, or perform normal cleaning or maintenance. This manual is made with 100 % recycled paper.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety information ..................2 USING THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Quick look-up guide ..................11 You have just purchased a SAMSUNG microwave oven. Your Owner’s Oven features ....................12 Instructions contain valuable information on cooking with your microwave Oven ......................12 oven: Control panel ....................
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Only allow children to use READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR the oven without supervision when FUTURE REFERENCE. adequate instructions have been given Make sure that these safety precautions are so that the child is able to use the oven obeyed at all times.
  • Page 4 The microwave oven is intended for Failure to maintain the oven in a clean heating food and beverages. Drying of conditioin could lead to deterioration of food or clothing and heating of warming the surface that could adversely affect pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and the life of the appliance and possibly similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition result in a hazardous situation.
  • Page 5 The appliance should not be cleaned During use the appliance becomes hot. with a water jet. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven. This oven should be positioned proper direction and height permitting easy WARNING: Accessible parts may access to cavity and control area. become hot during use.
  • Page 6 EDM and arc welding equipment. This appliance can be used by For Class B equipment is equipment children aged from 8 years and above suitable for use in domestic establishments and persons with reduced physical, and in establishments directly connected sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have to a low voltage power supply network been given supervision or instruction...
  • Page 7 If the supply cord is damaged, it must be Failure to maintain the oven in a clean replaced by the manufacturer, its service condition could lead to deterioration of the agent or similarly qualified persons in surface that could adversely affect the life order to avoid a hazard.
  • Page 8 A few simple precautions should be taken Please contact nearest authorised when storing or having your microwave oven Samsung customer care, to arrange for a serviced. qualified engineer to replace the bulb. The oven must not be used if the door or...
  • Page 9 Remove all foreign substances such as dust or Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power water from the power plug terminals and contact cord or loose wall socket. When the power plug points using a dry cloth on a regular basis. or power cord is damaged, contact your nearest service centre.
  • Page 10 Stir liquids halfway during heating or after heating Samsung will charge a repair fee for replacing an accessory or repairing a cosmetic ends and allow the liquid stand at least 20 seconds defect if the damage to the unit and/or damage to or loss of the accessory was after heating to prevent eruptive boiling.
  • Page 11: Quick Look-Up Guide

    If you I want to add an extra 30 seconds. have any questions or concerns, contact your nearest service centre or find help and information online at www.samsung.com. Press START/+30s button one or more times for each extra • This microwave oven is supposed for heating food. It is intended for 30 seconds that you wish to add.
  • Page 12: Oven Features

    oven features CONTROL PANEL OVEN 1. DOOR HANDLE 7. TURNTABLE 2. DOOR 8. COUPLER 3. VENTILATION HOLES 9. ROLLER RING 4. HEATING ELEMENT 10. S AFETY INTERLOCK HOLES 5. LIGHT 11. C ONTROL PANEL 6. DOOR LATCHES 1. SENSOR BUTTON 9. MICROWAVE BUTTON 2. AUTO REHEAT/COOK BUTTON 10. C OMBI BUTTON 3.
  • Page 13: Accessories

    oven use ACCESSORIES HOW A MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS Depending on the model that you have purchased, you are supplied with several Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves; the energy released enables accessories that can be used in a variety of ways. food to be cooked or reheated without changing either the form or the colour.
  • Page 14: Checking That Your Oven Is Operating Correctly

    CHECKING THAT YOUR OVEN IS OPERATING CORRECTLY The following simple procedure enables you to check that your oven is working correctly 4. Turn the Multi Function Selector Dial to set the hour. at all times. If you are in doubt, refer to the section entitled “Troubleshooting” on the page 37-38.
  • Page 15: Power Levels And Time Variations

    ADJUSTING THE COOKING TIME You can increase the cooking time by pressing the START/+30s button once for each 4. Press the START/+30s button. 30 seconds to be added. Result: The oven light comes on and the turntable starts • Check how cooking is progressing at any time simply by opening the door rotating. Cooking starts and when it has finished. • Increase the remaining cooking time •...
  • Page 16: Setting The Energy Save Mode

    SETTING THE ENERGY SAVE MODE The oven has an energy save mode. If the inside temperature is over the 60 °C, cooling fan will operate for 3 minutes. You can’t use Sensor button temporarily until oven get cool to a desired temperature for • Press the STOP/ECO button. sensor safe mode. Result: Display off. The following table presents 8 Sensor Cook Programmes. It contains its recommended • To remove energy save mode, open the door or press the weight range per item after cooking and appropriate instructions.
  • Page 17 Auto sensor cooking instructions The Auto Sensor allows you to cook your food automatically by detecting the amount of Code/Food Serving Size Instructions gases generated from the food while cooking. 200-500 g Rinse and clean fresh vegetables, such as • When cooking food, many kinds of gases are generated. carrots and cut into round slices evenly.
  • Page 18: Using The Auto Reheat/Cook Features

    USING THE AUTO REHEAT/COOK FEATURES Important The 5 Auto Reheat/Cook features include/provide pre-programmed cooking times. • After installing the oven and plugging into an electrical outlet, do not unplug the You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. power cord.
  • Page 19: Using The Healthy Cooking Features

    USING THE HEALTHY COOKING FEATURES The following table presents quantities and appropriate instructions for auto reheat and The 15 Healthy Cooking features provide pre-programmed cooking times. cook. You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. You can adjust the size of the serving by turning the Multi Function Selector Dial.
  • Page 20 The following table presents quantities and appropriate Instructions about 15 Healthy 2. Vegetables Cooking Programmes. This is composed of Grain/Pasta(1), Vegetables(2) and Poultry/ Code/Food Serving Size Instructions Fish(3). 200-250 g Rinse and clean green beans. Put them Use oven gloves when taking out food. 300-350 g evenly into a glass bowl with lid. Add 30 ml Green Beans 1.
  • Page 21: Using The Dough Proof/Yogurt Features

    USING THE DOUGH PROOF/YOGURT FEATURES 3. Poultry/Fish The 5 Dough Proof/Yogurt features include/provide pre-programmed cooking times. Code/Food Serving Size Instructions You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. You can adjust the 300-350 g Rinse chicken breast and put on a ceramic dough proof/yogurt category by turning the Multi Function Selector Dial after press 400-450 g...
  • Page 22: Using The Power Defrost Features

    USING THE POWER DEFROST FEATURES The following table presents how to use the auto programmes for rising yeast dough or The Power Defrost features enable you to defrost meat, poultry, fish, bread, cake homemade yogurt. and fruit. The defrost time and power level are set automatically. You simply select the programme and the weight.
  • Page 23: Using The Deodorisation Features

    USING THE DEODORISATION FEATURES The following table presents the various Power Defrost programmes, quantities and Use this feature after cooking odorous food or when there is a lot of smoke in the oven appropriate instructions. Remove all kind of package material before defrosting. interior. Place meat, poultry and fish on a flat glass plate or on a ceramic plate, arrange bread/ First clean the oven interior.
  • Page 24: Grilling

    CHOOSING THE ACCESSORIES 4. Set the cooking time by turning the Multi Function Traditional convection cooking does require cookware. You Selector Dial. should, however, use only cookware that you would use in your (If you want to preheat the oven, select “ : 0”) normal oven. Microwave-safe containers are not usually suitable for 5.
  • Page 25: Combining Microwaves And Convection

    COMBINING MICROWAVES AND CONVECTION Combination cooking uses both microwave energy and convection heating. 3. Select the appropriate power level by turning the Multi No preheating is required as the microwave energy is immediately available. Function Selector Dial until the corresponding output Many foods can be cooked in combination mode, particularly: power is displayed (600, 450, 300 W). At that time, press • Roast meats and poultry the Multi Function Selector Dial to set the power level.
  • Page 26: Switching The Beeper Off

    USING THE CHILD LOCK FEATURES Your microwave oven is fitted with a special child lock programme, which enables 4. Select the appropriate temperature by turning the Multi the oven to be “locked” so that children or anyone unfamiliar with it cannot operate it Function Selector Dial (Temperature : 200~40 °C). At that accidentally.
  • Page 27: Using The Crusty Plate (Only Mc28H5125C* Model Use)

    cookware guide USING THE CRUSTY PLATE (ONLY MC28H5125C* MODEL USE) To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, This crusty plate allows you to brown food not only on the top with the grill, but also the without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used.
  • Page 28: Cooking Guide

    cooking guide Microwave- MICROWAVES Cookware Comments safe Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by its water, fat and Glassware sugar content. • Oven-to-tableware Can be used, unless decorated with a The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly. The rapid movement of ✓...
  • Page 29 Cooking Guide for frozen vegetables Cooking Guide for fresh vegetables Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Cook covered for the minimum time – see table. Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30-45 ml cold water (2-3 tbsp) for every Continue cooking to get the result you prefer. 250 g unless another water quantity is recommended – see table. Cook covered for the Stir twice during cooking and once after cooking. Add salt, herbs or butter after cooking. minimum time – see table. Continue cooking to get the result you prefer. Stir once during Cover during standing time.
  • Page 30 Cooking Guide for rice and pasta Rice: Use a large glass pyrex bowl with lid - rice doubles in volume during Food Serving Size Power Time (min.) cooking. Cook covered. Leeks 250 g 900 W 4-4½ After the cooking time is over, stir before standing time and salt or add herbs and butter.
  • Page 31 REHEATING Reheating Liquids and Food Use the power levels and times in this table as a guide lines for reheating. Your microwave oven will reheat food in a fraction of the time that conventional ovens hobs normally take. Food Serving Size Power Time (min.) Use the power levels and reheating times in the following chart as a guide.
  • Page 32 REHEATING BABY FOOD BABY FOOD: Food Serving Size Power Time (min.) Empty into a deep ceramic plate. Cover with plastic lid. Stir well after reheating! Let stand Filled Pasta 350 g 600 W for 2-3 minutes before serving. Stir again and check the temperature. Recommended with Sauce Instructions serving temperature: between 30-40 °C. (Chilled) Put filled pasta (e.g. ravioli, tortellini) in a deep ceramic plate. BABY MILK: Cover with plastic lid. Stir occasionally during reheating and again Pour milk into a sterilised glass bottle. Reheat uncovered. Never heat a baby’s bottle with before standing and serving. Serve after 3 minutes standing. teat on, as the bottle may explode if overheated. Shake well before standing time and Plated Meal 350 g 600 W...
  • Page 33 DEFROSTING Food Serving Size Power Time (min.) Microwaves are an excellent way of defrosting frozen food. Microwaves gently defrost Poultry frozen food in a short period of time. This can be of great advantage, if unexpected Chicken Pieces 500 g (2 pcs) 180 W 14-15 guests suddenly show up.
  • Page 34 GRILL Grill Guide for Fresh Food Preheat the grill with the grill-function for 2-3 minutes. The grill-heating element is located underneath the ceiling of the cavity. It operates while Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for grilling. the door is closed and the turntable is rotating.
  • Page 35 CONVECTION Cooking with convection is the traditional and well known method of cooking food in a Fresh Food Serving Size Power 1 step (min.) 2 step (min.) traditional oven with hot air. Baked Apples 2 apples 300 W + Grill The heating element and the fan position is at the back-wall, so that the hot air is (ca. 400 g) circulating.
  • Page 36 Convection Guide for fresh and frozen food Preheat the convection with the auto pre-heat function to the desired temperature. Use 1 step 2 step Fresh Food Serving Size Power the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for convection cooking. Use oven (min.) (min.) gloves when taking out.
  • Page 37: Troubleshooting And Error Code

    • The Light bulb should not be replaced in person for safety reasons. Please contact Cook covered for 10-12 minutes using 900 W. nearest authorised Samsung customer care, to arrange for a qualified engineer to Stir several times during cooking. Empty directly into small jam glasses with twist-off lids.
  • Page 38: Error Code

    Sparking and cracking occur inside the oven (arcing). • Have you used a dish with metal trimmings? SAMSUNG strives to improve its products at all times. Both the design specifications and • Have you left a fork or other metal utensil inside the oven? these user instructions are thus subject to change without notice.
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