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Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. 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. MG28H5125NK_ST_DE68-04246J-05_EN.indd 1...
contents Safety instructions ..................3 Using the steam cleaning ..............29 Using the deodorisation features ............30 Installation ....................8 Using the child lock features ..............30 Accessories ....................8 Using the turntable on/off features ............30 Installation site ..................8 Switching the beeper off ...............30 Turntable....................8 Cookware guide ..................31 Maintenance ....................9 Cleaning ....................9 Cooking guide ..................32...
safety instructions • by clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • bed and breakfast type environments. READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. WarninG: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
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The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play removed. with the appliance. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
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WarninG: When the appliance is operated in the combination caution: The cooking process has to be supervised. A short mode, children should only use the oven under adult supervision term cooking process has to be supervised continuously. due to the temperatures generated. The door or the outer surface may get hot when the appliance is During use the appliance becomes hot.
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Do not insert fingers or foreign substances. If foreign substances enter the oven, unplug Remove wire twist ties. Electric arcing may occur. the power cord and contact a local Samsung service centre. Do not use the oven to dry papers or clothes.
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Limited warranty Failure to observe the following safety precautions may result in harmful exposure to Samsung will charge a repair fee for replacing an accessory or repairing a cosmetic microwave energy. defect if the damage to the unit or accessory was caused by the customer. Items this stipulation covers include: •...
installation INSTALLATION SITE • Select a flat, level surface approx. 85 cm above the floor. The 20 cm 10 cm ACCESSORIES surface must support the weight of the oven. above behind Depending on the model that you have purchased, you are supplied with several •...
If the door won’t open or close smoothly, first check if the door seals have built up • If you want to replace the light bulb, contact a local Samsung service centre. Do not impurities. Use a soft cloth in soapy water to clean both the inner and outer sides of the replace it yourself.
oven use CHECKING THAT YOUR OVEN IS OPERATING CORRECTLY HOW A MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS The following simple procedure enables you to check that your oven is working correctly at all times. If you are in doubt, refer to the section entitled “Troubleshooting” on the Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves;...
SETTING THE TIME COOKING/REHEATING When power is supplied, “88:88” and then “12:00” is automatically displayed on the The following procedure explains how to cook or reheat food. display. ALWAYS check your cooking settings before leaving the oven unattended. Please set the current time. The time can be displayed in either the 24-hour or 12-hour notation.
POWER LEVELS AND TIME VARIATIONS ADJUSTING THE COOKING TIME The power level function enables you to adapt the amount of energy dissipated and thus You can increase the cooking time by pressing the START/+30s button once for each the time required to cook or reheat your food, according to its type and quantity. You can 30 seconds to be added.
SETTING THE ENERGY SAVE MODE USING THE HEALTHY COOKING FEATURES The oven has an energy save mode. The 17 Healthy Cooking features provide pre-programmed cooking times. You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. •...
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The following table presents quantities and appropriate instructions about 17 Serving Code/Food Instructions pre-programmed cooking options. This is composed of Vegetables & Grains and Size Poultry & Fish. 250 g Use a large glass ovenware dish with lid. Use oven gloves when taking out food. Add double quantity of cold water (500 ml).
USING THE SENSOR COOK FEATURES 2. Poultry & Fish The 8 Sensor Cook features include/provide pre-programmed cooking times. Serving Code/Food Instructions You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. Size You can adjust the Sensor Cook type of food by turning the Multi Function Selector Dial. 300 g Rinse pieces and put on a ceramic plate.
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Code/Food Serving Size Instructions Code/Food Serving Size Instructions 150-250 g Pour the liquid (room-temperature) into 250-500 g Pour soup/sauce into a ceramic deep plate ceramic cup or mug. Reheat uncovered. and cover with plastic lid. Put on turntable. Stir Drinks soup/sauce Place in the centre of turntable.
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Auto sensor cooking instructions Utensils & Cover for sensor cooking The Auto Sensor allows you to cook your food automatically by detecting the amount of • To obtain good cooking results with this function, follow the directions for selecting gases generated from the food while cooking. appropriate containers and covers in the charts in this book.
USING THE THAI MENU FEATURES The following table presents the Thai Menu programmes, quantities and appropriate instructions. The 30 Thai Menu features include/provide pre-programmed cooking times. You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. You can adjust the number of Serving Code/Food Ingredients...
USING THE POWER DEFROST FEATURES The following table presents the various Power Defrost programmes, quantities and appropriate instructions. The Power Defrost features enable you to defrost meat, poultry, fish, bread and cake. Remove all kind of package material before defrosting. Place meat, poultry, fish and The defrost time and power level are set automatically.
GRILLING COMBINING MICROWAVES AND GRILL The grill enables you to heat and brown food quickly, without using microwaves. You can also combine microwave cooking with the grill, to cook quickly and brown at the • Always use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven, as they will be same time.
USING THE CRUSTY PLATE We recommend to preheat the crusty plate directly on the turntable. Preheat crusty plate with 600 W + Grill function for 3-4 minutes. This crusty plate allows you to brown food not only on the top with the grill, but also the Follow the times and instructions in the table.
USING THE STEAM CLEANING Cooking time Food Serving Size Power The steam provided by steam clean system will soak the cavity surface. (min.) After using steam clean function, you can easily clean the cavity of oven. Mini Pizza-snack 9 X 30 g (270 g) 300 W + Grill 9-10 Use this function only after the oven has completely cooled.
USING THE DEODORISATION FEATURES USING THE TURNTABLE ON/OFF FEATURES Use this features after cooking odorous food or when there is a lot of smoke in the oven The Turntable On/Off button enables you to use large dishes which fill the whole oven interior.
cookware guide Microwave- Cookware Comments safe To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used. Glassware Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware. If the cookware is marked •...
cooking guide cooking Guide for frozen vegetables Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Cook covered for the minimum time – see table. Continue cooking to get the result you prefer. MICROWAVES Stir twice during cooking and once after cooking. Add salt, herbs or butter after cooking. Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by its water, fat and Cover during standing time.
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cooking Guide for fresh vegetables Food Serving Size Power Time (min.) Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30-45 ml cold water (2-3 tbsp) for every leeks 250 g 900 W 4-4½ 250 g unless another water quantity is recommended – see table. Cook covered for the Instructions minimum time –...
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cooking Guide for rice and pasta REHEATING Rice: Use a large glass pyrex bowl with lid – rice doubles in volume during Your microwave oven will reheat food in a fraction of the time that conventional ovens cooking. Cook covered. hobs normally take.
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REHEATING LIQUIDS REMARK: Always allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been switched off Baby food particularly needs to be checked carefully before serving to prevent burns. to allow the temperature to even out. Stir during heating, if necessary, and ALWAYS stir Use the power levels and times in the next table as a guide lines for reheating.
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reheating Baby food and Milk Food Serving Size Power Time (min.) Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for reheating. Pasta with 350 g 600 W 3½-4½ sauce (chilled) Food Serving Size Power Time Instructions Put pasta (e.g.
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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.
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GRILL MICROWAVE + GRILL The grill-heating element is located underneath the ceiling of the cavity. It operates while This cooking mode combines the radiant heat that is coming from the grill with the speed the door is closed and the turntable is rotating. The turntable’s rotation makes the food of microwave cooking.
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Grill Guide for fresh and frozen foods Serving Fresh Food Power 1 step (min.) 2 step (min.) Preheat the grill with the grill-function for 3 minutes. Size Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for grilling. chicken Pieces 500 g (2 pcs) 300 W + Grill...
6½ to 7½ minutes using 900 W. • The Light bulb should not be replaced in person for safety reasons. Please contact Stir several times well during cooking. nearest authorised Samsung customer care, to arrange for a qualified engineer to replace the bulb. BroWninG alMonD slices Spread 30 g sliced almonds evenly on a medium sized ceramic plate.
(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.