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CQ138SC
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions and Cooking Guide SPEED COOK OVEN CQ138SC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Guide to Microwave Power Levels Microwave Cookware Guide Microwave Cooking Guide Steam Cooking Guide Crusty Cook Guide Switching Off the Beeper Child Safety Lock Using the Steam Clean Feature Cleaning Your Microwave Oven Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven Troubleshooting Error Codes Technical Specifications...

  • Page 4: Using This Manual

    (c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged until it has been repaired by a qualified microwave service technician trained by the manufacturer It is particularly important that the oven door...
  • Page 5 Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the container; To prevent this situation ALWAYS allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been switched off so that the temperature can equalize...
  • Page 6 WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use WARNING: When the appliance is operated in the combination mode, children should only use the oven...

  • Page 7: Installing Your Microwave Oven

    The power supply specifications of the oven must be respected and any extension cable used must be of the same standard as the power cable supplied with the oven Wipe the interior and the door seal with a damp cloth before using your microwave oven for the first time.

  • Page 8: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock When the appliance is first plugged in, the DISPLAY lights up. After three seconds, the Clock symbol and “12:00” blink on the DISPLAY. Setting the Clock Turn MULTI-FUNCTION SELECTOR to set hour Turn MULTI-FUNCTION SELECTOR to set minute Re-setting the Clock Press Hold timer( Select (...

  • Page 9: Oven Features

    • The levels 2 and 3 are mainly used for grill function • The level 1 is mainly used for MW function & Fan oven function • Please refer to Cooking Guides provided throughout this booklet to determine appropriate shelf level for your dishes...

  • Page 10: Accessories

    Accessories The following accessories are provided with your microwave oven: Ceramic Tray (Useful for Microwave Mode) Grill Insert for Ceramic Tray (Useful for Fan oven Mode and Grill Mode) Stainless Steel Lid Steam Tray Steam Plate / Crusty Plate Pro Steamer (The Pro Steamer can be used to Auto Steam &...

  • Page 11: Control Panel

    Control Panel 7 10 1. OFF . FAN OVEN MODE 3. GRILL MODE . MICROWAVE MODE . GRILL COMBI MODE (microwave+grill) . FAN COMBI MODE (microwave+fan oven) . YEAST DOUGH / YOGURT MODE 8. MODE SELECTOR . DISPLAY 10. AUTO REHEAT COOK MODE 11.

  • Page 12: Types Of Heating

    Types of Heating OVEN MODE The following table represents the various oven modes and settings of your oven. Use the cooking guide tables for those modes as guidelines for cooking. Fan Oven Mode Food is heated by two heating elements on top of cavity and one bottom...

  • Page 13: Automatic Functions

    You simply select the programme and weight and start the process Steam Clean By the help of hot steam the surface of the oven cavity will be soaked and you can easy clean your oven The steam clean programme takes...

  • Page 14: Using Fan Oven Mode

    ) In Fan Oven Mode settings, the top and bottom heating elements switch off and on throughout cooking to regulate the temperature Important When using Fan Oven Mode, be sure glass baking dishes are suitable for 40 - 230 °C cooking temperatures Turn MULTI-FUNCTION SELECTOR Dial to desired temperature (Defalt : 180 °C)
  • Page 15 Cooking Guide Use settings and times in this table as guide lines for baking and roasting We recommend to preheat the oven with fan oven mode to the desired temperature Food Item Shelf Level...

  • Page 16: Using Grill Mode

    Press START Important 1) Always use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven, as they will be very hot ) Check that the heating element is in the horizontal position Set the cooking time by turning the...
  • Page 17 Food is heated by the top heating elements. (horizontal position) Cooking Guide Use settings and times in this table as guide lines for grilling We recommend to preheat the oven with Grill Mode for 2-3 minutes Food Item Shelf Level...

  • Page 18: Using Grill Combi Mode

    1) ALWAYS use microwave-safe and oven-proof cookware Glass or ceramic dishes are ideal as they allow the microwaves to penetrate the food evenly ) ALWAYS use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven, as they will be very ) Check that the heating element is in the horizontal position...
  • Page 19 Cooking Guide Use settings and times in this table as guide lines for grilling with grill and microwave combination We recommend to preheat the oven with Grill Mode for 2-3 minutes After cooking let stand for some minutes, see table Shelf...

  • Page 20: Using Fan Combi Mode

    1) ALWAYS use microwave-safe and oven-proof cookware Glass or ceramic dishes are ideal as they allow the microwaves to penetrate the food evenly ) ALWAYS use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven, as they will be very 3) Check that the heating element is in the horizontal position...
  • Page 21 Use settings and times in this table as guide lines for baking and roasting with combination of fan oven and microwaves We recommend to preheat the oven with Fan Oven mode After cooking let stand for some minutes, please refer to table advice...

  • Page 22: Using Yeast Dough / Yogurt Mode

    Press START Result When cooking has  finished, the oven will beep and flash “End” four times The oven will then beep one time per minute ) Setting Set the cooking time by turning the MULTI-FUNCTION SELECTOR (The maximum time is 10 hours )
  • Page 23 Using Yeast Dough / Yogurt Mode (Continued) Yeast Dough / Yogurt ( This function can be used for rising yeast dough or for preparing fresh yoghurt. Cooking Guide Yeast Dough / Yogurt Mode Guide Use times in this table as guide lines for rising dough or preparing yoghurt Put dough into a heat resistant bowl and cover with cling film.

  • Page 24: Using Auto Cook Mode

    Result  Auto cooking starts When cooking has finished, the oven will beep and flash “End” four times The oven will then beep one time per minute Press the Auto Cook button If you want to change serving size; Press the Select (...
  • Page 25 Programme no 6, 8, 10 and 17 are running alternately with a cycle of microwaves and fan oven mode Programme no 7, 9, 18 and 19 are running with fan oven mode only...
  • Page 26 1 0-1 2 ceramic tray, shelf level 1. By the help of convectional oven mode the cake will be warmed and crisp up This programme is suitable for cake (round) and...
  • Page 27 0 1-0 15 Standing Recommendations Time (min) Preheat the oven, using grill mode for 5 min Brush chilled chicken pieces with oil and spices Put skin-side down on grill insert with ceramic tray, shelf level . Turn over, as soon as the...

  • Page 28: Using Auto Steam Cook Mode

    Close the door Press Auto Steam / Crusty Cook button Press the START button Result  Steam cooking starts When cooking has finished, the oven will beep and flash “End” four times The oven will then beep one time per minute...
  • Page 29 Using Auto Steam Cook Mode (Continued) The following table presents the various Auto Steam Cook Programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations These programmes can only be used together with the steam accessory Regarding the Steam cook programmes (S1-S5) the cooking time depends on size, thickness and type of food These programmes are suitable for medium sized food or pieces of food When steaming thick slices or big sized pieces of food, keep covered and let stand for 2-5 minutes after cooking When steaming very thin sliced food, or soft cooking vegetables,...

  • Page 30: Using Auto Crusty Cook Mode

    Normally when cooking food in just a microwave oven, or through the microwave mode in grill/fan oven ovens, foods that are made with pastries normally become soggy. Using the Samsung Crusty plate helps maintain the crispiness of your food The crusting plate can also be used for bacon, eggs, sausages, etc.
  • Page 31  Crusty cooking starts When cooking has finished, the oven will beep and flash “End” four times The oven will then beep one time per minute How to clean the Crusty plate As the crusty plate has a Teflon layer, if you use it incorrectly, it can be damaged.
  • Page 32 Before using the Crusty Cook programmes (C1-C5) preheat the crusty plate with 600W+Grill mode or 600W+210°C for 3 minutes on the ceramic tray, shelf level 2 These Programmes are running alternately with a cycle of microwaves and grill, or microwave and fan oven mode Use oven gloves, while taking out!

  • Page 33: Setting A Standing Time

    Select the standing time by turning the MULTI-FUNCTION SELECTOR Press the Hold timer button Press the START button Result Standing time starts  When it has finished: 1)The oven beeps four times 2) The current time is displayed again...

  • Page 34: Using Power Defrost Mode

    Refer to the table on the followingpage for a description of the various pre-programmed settings Press START to start cooking Result Defrosting begins  The oven beeps half way  through defrosting to remind you to turn the food over...
  • Page 35 20 - 80 Always shield the tail of a whole fish with aluminium foil. Turn the fish over, as soon as the oven beeps. This programme is suitable for whole fishes as well as for fish fillets. 10 - 60...

  • Page 36: How A Microwave Oven Works

    Important 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 •...

  • Page 37: Using Microwave Mode

    If you want to heat a dish for a short period of time at maximum power (800W), you can also simply press the Start button once for each 30 seconds of cooking time The oven starts immediately (MODE SELECTOR has to be located to Microwave)

  • Page 38: Guide To Microwave Power Levels

    Using Microwave Mode (Continued) Guide to Microwave Power Levels POWER LEVEL PERCENTAGE (%) HIGH HIGH LOW MEDIUM HIGH MEDIUM MEDIUM LOW DEFROST OUTPUT POWER (W) REMARK For heating up liquids For heating up and cooking food For heating up and cooking food For cooking meat and heating up delicate foods For defrosting and continued...

  • Page 39: Microwave Cookware Guide

    Can be used in small quantities to protect   areas against overcooking Arcing can occur if the foil is too close to the oven wall or if too much foil is used Do not preheat for more than 8 minutes ...
  • Page 40 • Recycled paper Plastic • Containers • Cling film • Freezer bags Wax or Grease-proof Paper Note “Arcing” is the microwave term for sparks in the oven : Recommended  : Use Caution   : Unsafe  Microwave-Safe For short cooking times and warming ...

  • Page 41: Microwave Cooking Guide

    Sauces, custard, soups, steamed puddings, preserves, and chutneys can also be cooked in a microwave oven Generally speaking, microwave cooking is ideal for any food that would normally be prepared on a hob Melting butter or chocolate, for example (see the chapter with quick &...
  • Page 42 Using Microwave Mode (Continued) COOKING GUIDE FOR FRESH VEGETABLES Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid Add 30-45 ml cold water (2-3 tbsp ) for every 250 g unless another water quantity is recommended – see table Cook covered for the minimum time –...
  • Page 43 Pasta REHEATING Your microwave oven will reheat food in a fraction of the time that conventional ovens hobs normally take Use the power levels and reheating times in the following chart as a guide The times in the chart consider liquids with a room temperature of about +18 to +20°C or a chilled food with a temperature of about +5 to +7°C Use the ceramic tray, shelf level 1 for reheating...
  • Page 44 Using Microwave Mode (Continued) REHEATING LIQUIDS Always allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been switched off to allow the temperature to even out Stir during heating, if necessary, and ALWAYS stir after heating To prevent eruptive boiling and possible scalding, you should put a spoon or glass...
  • Page 45 Using Microwave Mode (Continued) Food Portion Meat Minced Beef 250 g 4 - 6 500 g 9 - 11 Pork Steaks 250 g 7 - 8 Poultry Chicken Pieces 500 g (2 12 - 14 pcs) Whole Chicken 1200 g 28 - 32 Fish Fish Fillets...

  • Page 46: Steam Cooking Guide

    Using Microwave Mode Steam Cooking Guide Pour 00 ml cold water into the steam plate of Pro Steamer Put the steam tray into the plate, add food on tray and cover with stainless steel lid Put Pro Steamer on the ceramic tray, shelf 1 The cooking time depends on size, thickness and type of food When steaming thin slices or small pieces we recommend to reduce the time When steaming thick slices or big sized pieces of food you can add time Use the power levels and times in this table as a guide lines...

  • Page 47: Crusty Cook Guide

    Using Microwave Mode Crusty Cook Guide We recommend to preheat crusty plate where indicated on the bottom of cavity using Grill Combi Mode 600W + Grill or Fan oven combi 600W+210°C, 1-3 minutes Follow the times and instructions in the table Preheat...
  • Page 48 Spread 30 g sliced almonds evenly on a medium sized ceramic plate Stir several times during browning for 3 ½ to 4 ½ minutes using 600 W Let it stand for 2-3 minutes in the oven Use oven gloves while taking out!

  • Page 49: Switching Off The Beeper

    CANCEL ( ) and START ( button at the same time Child Safety Lock The oven’s Child Safety Lock allows you to lock the control panel to protect the oven against unintended use. To Lock Oven Press SELECT and STOP/CANCEL...

  • Page 50: Using The Steam Clean Feature

    Using the Steam Clean Feature The Steam Clean feature allows you to sanitize your oven in just 15 minutes. The STEAM CLEAN process takes three and a half minutes, and the standby time for the process is eleven and a half minutes.

  • Page 51: Cleaning Your Microwave Oven

    Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven Repairs should only be made by a qualified service technician. If oven requires servicing, unplug the oven and contact the nearest Samsung Customer Service Center. When calling, please have the following information ready: •...

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    Make sure you are using proper cookware without metal trimmings • Make sure no forks or other metal utensils have been left inside the oven • If using aluminum foil, make sure it is not too close to inside walls ...

  • Page 53: Error Codes

    Error Codes Error Code General Functions TEMP SENSOR OPEN In case the value of the temperature sensor is more than 250 °C during operation / cancellation TEMP SENSOR SHORT In case the value of the temperature sensor is less than 5 °C during operation / cancellation OVER 30 °C DURING OPERATION OF MWO In case the temperature rises over 230 °C during operation of MWO...

  • Page 54: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications “ Samsung strives to improve its products at all times. Both the design specifications and these user instructions are thus subject to change without notice. ” Power Source Power Consumption Maximum power Microwave Grill Convection (Fan Oven) Output Power...
  • Page 55 Note...
  • Page 56 CODE NO.: DE68-03437H-01...

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