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  • Page 1 Microwave Oven User manual MC28A5025**...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Preparation Contents Connecting SmartThings (Wi-Fi Model Only) Safety instructions Launch a QR code reader app and scan the QR code Important safety instructions image on the product. Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) Try connecting the SmartThings app to the product. General safety Microwave operation precautions Installation...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Convection IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Grilling Combining microwave and grill READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Combining microwave and convection Choosing the accessories WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven Using the child lock features Using the manual crusty cook function must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent Spit-roasting...
  • Page 4 Safety instructions • by clients in hotels, motels and other residential The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall environments; be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before • bed and breakfast type environments. consumption, in order to avoid burns. Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
  • Page 5 This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including If the oven generates a strange noise, a burning smell, or children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, smoke is emitted, unplug the power plug immediately and or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have contact your nearest service center.

  • Page 6: Correct Disposal Of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

    For more information on safe disposal and recycling visit our website. The surfaces are liable to get hot during use. www.samsung.com/in/support or contact our Helpline numbers- The appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an 1800 40 SAMSUNG(7267864) 1800 5 SAMSUNG(7267864) external timer or separate remote-control system.

  • Page 7: Microwave Operation Precautions

    Do not insert fingers or foreign substances. If foreign substances enter the oven, trimmed dinnerware, skewers, etc. unplug the power cord and contact a local Samsung service centre. Remove wire twist ties. Electric arcing may occur. Do not apply excessive pressure or impact to the oven.

  • Page 8: Installation

    The turntable serves as the main Samsung will charge a repair fee for replacing an accessory or repairing a cooking surface; it can be easily cosmetic defect if the damage to the unit or accessory was caused by the removed for cleaning.

  • Page 9: Installation Site

    Installation site 05 Roasting spit, coupler barbecue and Skewer to be placed in the glass bowl. • Select a flat, level surface approx. The roasting spit is a convenient of 85 cm above the floor. The surface must barbecuing a chicken, as the meat does support the weight of the oven.

  • Page 10: Turntable

    Maintenance Turntable Cleaning Clean the oven regularly to prevent impurities from building up on or inside the Remove all packing materials inside the oven. Also pay special attention to the door, door sealing, and turntable and roller oven. Install the roller ring and turntable. ring (applicable models only).

  • Page 11: Replacement (Repair)

    If you encounter a problem with hinges, sealing, and/or the door, contact a qualified technician or a local Samsung service centre for technical assistance. • If you want to replace the light bulb, contact a local Samsung service centre. Do not replace it yourself. •...

  • Page 12: Control Panel

    Oven use Control panel How a microwave oven works Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves; the energy released 01 Slim Fry enables food to be cooked or reheated without changing either the form or the 02 Roti/Naan colour. 03 Curd/Dough Proof You can use your microwave oven to: 04 Indian Recipe •...

  • Page 13: Checking That Your Oven Is Operating Correctly

    Checking that your oven is operating correctly Setting the time The following simple procedure enables you to check that your oven is Your microwave oven has an inbuilt clock. When power is supplied, “88:88” and working correctly at all times. If you are in doubt, refer to the section entitled then “12:00”...

  • Page 14: Cooking/Reheating

    Oven use Cooking/Reheating 5. Press the Up or Down button to set the minute. The following procedure explains how to cook or reheat food. CAUTION ALWAYS check your cooking settings before leaving the oven unattended. 6. When the right time is displayed, press Open the door.

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Cooking Time

    Adjusting the cooking time Power levels and time variations The power level function enables you to adapt the amount of energy dissipated You can increase the cooking time by pressing the START/+30s button once for and thus the time required to cook or reheat your food, according to its type and each 30 seconds to be added.

  • Page 16: Setting The Energy Save Mode

    Oven use Setting the energy save mode Using the slim fry cook features The oven has an energy save mode. The 22 Slim Fry cook features include/provide pre-programmed cooking times. You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. •...
  • Page 17 Slim fry guide 4. Select the size of the serving by pressing the Up and Down button. The following table presents the 22 Slim Fry auto programmes for frying. It • The serving size differs depending contains its quantities and appropriate instructions. on the menu, and some menus do You will use less oil compared to frying with oil fryer, while you will get tasty not provide a serving size.
  • Page 18 Oven use Code Food Serving size Ingredients Code Food Serving size Ingredients Veg. Cutlets 6 pieces Potatoes - 2 medium (300 g), Boiled and Bread 4 pieces Bread slices - 4, Salt to taste, Green chilli shredded, Mixed vegetables - 2 cups (250 g) : Pakora (chopped) - 1, Coriander powder - ¼...
  • Page 19 Code Food Serving size Ingredients Code Food Serving size Ingredients Mix Veg. 12 pieces Chickpea flour - 1 cup, Salt - 1 tsp., Turmeric - Flat Bread 4 pieces White bread or brown bread - 5~6 slices, Pakora ¼ tsp., Ground cumin - ½ tsp., Green chilli - ¼ tsp., Roll Potatoes - 2 (medium size), Dry pomegranate Potato - 1, Onion - 1, Olive oil...
  • Page 20 Oven use Code Food Serving size Ingredients Code Food Serving size Ingredients Paneer Pakora 10 pieces Paneer - 150 g (10 square pieces), Gram/ besan 1-10 Aloo Tikki 6 pieces Boiled, peeled and mashed potatoes - 2, Boiled flour - 1 cup, Red chilly powder - 1 tsp., Mango and coarsely crushed green peas - ¼...
  • Page 21 3. Seafood Code Food Serving size Instructions Homemade 300-350 g Use hard to medium type of potatoes and wash Code Food Serving size Instructions French Fries 450-500 g them. Peel potatoes and cut into sticks with a Frozen Prawns 200-250 g Distribute frozen breaded prawns evenly on the thickness of 10 x 10 mm.

  • Page 22: Using The Indian Recipe Features

    Oven use Using the indian recipe features Indian recipe guide The following table presents the various Indian Recipe (Veggie) programmes and The 100 Indian Recipe features provide pre-programmed cooking times. You do appropriate Instructions. not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. CAUTION CAUTION Use oven gloves when taking out food.
  • Page 23 Code Food Serving size Ingredients Code Food Serving size Ingredients Tom Yum 300-350 g Mushroom - 6~7 (chopped), Fresh coriander Poha 300-400 g Poha - 0.3 kg, Oil - 3 tbsp., Onion - 1 cup Soup leaves a few spring, Green or fresh red chili - (chopped), Green chili - 4 ea, Mustered, Cumin, 3~4, Lemon grass - 4 inches stalk, Lime leaves Asafetida, Turmeric, Curry leaves for tempering,...
  • Page 24 Oven use 2. Vegetables & Rice Code Food Serving size Ingredients Dal Tadaka 400-500 g Soaked Arhar Dal (Soaked for 1 hr) - 200 g, Code Food Serving size Ingredients Water - 300 g, Oil - 2 tbsp., Cumin - 1 tbsp., Green Mutter Paneer 400-500 g Boiled Mutter - 100 g, Paneer - 200 g, Onions...
  • Page 25 Code Food Serving size Ingredients Code Food Serving size Ingredients Corn & Shimla 400-500 g Soaked Rice 200 g, Corn 50 g, Chopped Simla Lemon Rice 400-500 g Soaked Rice - 150 g., Mustard seeds - ½ tsp., 2-10 Mirch Rice Mirch - 1 ea, Oil - 2 tbsp., Black cardamom - 2 or Urad dal - ½...
  • Page 26 Oven use Code Food Serving size Ingredients Code Food Serving size Ingredients Gajar (Carrot) 450-500 g Grated carrot - 400 g, Milk - 100 g, Khoya - 50 g, Aloo Tikka 400-500 g Baby Potato (peeled) - 400 g Curd - ½ cup Ginger ka Halwa Sugar - 100 g, Milk Powder - 50 g, Cardamom garlic paste - ½...
  • Page 27 Code Food Serving size Ingredients Code Food Serving size Ingredients Stuffed 200-250 g Mushroom - 150 g, cottage cheese- 3 tbsp., Tomato Basil 300-400 g Chopped tomato - 4 ea, Fresh basil leaves Mushroom Grated cheese - 2 tbsp., corns – 1 tbsp., corn Soup -20~25, Crushed peppercorns - 10~15, Chopped flour- 2 tbsp., lemon juice- 1 tbsp., red chilli...
  • Page 28 Oven use Code Food Serving size Ingredients Code Food Serving size Ingredients Baked 350-400 g Half boiled vegetables (carrot, cauliflower, french Pasta 400-450 g Penne Pasta - 200 g, Chopped onion - 2 tbsp., Vegetables beans - cut into small pieces, sweet corn & green Chopped garlic - 2 tsp., Chopped spinach - 75 g, peas etc.) - 300 g, Plain flour - 2 tbsp., Butter Cream - 1 cup, Grated cheese - 3 tbsp., Butter -...
  • Page 29 5. Cake/Confectionery Code Food Serving size Ingredients Mushroom 500-550 g Mushrooms quartered (cut into 4 pieces each) 4-11 Code Food Serving size Ingredients Gratin - 200 g, Oil or butter - 2 tbsp., Maida (flour) - 2 Butter 450-500 g Refined flour - 120 g, Margarine - 90 g, Egg tbsp., Salt - 1 tsp., Pepper - 1 tsp., Rum or sherry Sponge - 2 ea, Powder Sugar - 120 g, Baking Powder -...
  • Page 30 Oven use Code Food Serving size Ingredients Code Food Serving size Ingredients Banana 450 g Refined flour - 225 g, Margarine - 125 g, Egg Marble Cake 450-500 g Refined flour - 150 g, Condensed Milk - 200 g, Bread - 2 ea, Powder Sugar - 200 g, Baking Powder - Butter - 100 g, Soda Bicarb - ½...
  • Page 31 Code Food Serving size Ingredients Code Food Serving size Ingredients Chocolate 200-225 g Refined flour - 115 g, Margarine or butter 5-10 Kesar 400 g Refined flour - 100 g, Powder sugar - 100 g, Cookies - 60 g, Powder sugar - 60 g, Vanilla essence - Nankatai Ghee - 100 g, Semolina - 100 g, Cardamom ½...
  • Page 32 Oven use Code Food Serving size Ingredients Code Food Serving size Ingredients Chicken 350-400 g Boneless Chicken - 150 g, Ginger paste - 1 tsp., Mutton Soup 300-350 g Boneless Mutton - 150 g, Ginger paste - 1 tsp., Soup Garlic paste - 1 tsp., Salt &...
  • Page 33 Code Food Serving size Ingredients Code Food Serving size Ingredients Fish Pepper 350-400 g Fish slice - 300 g, Salt, Lemon juice, Pepper 6-11 Chili Chicken 300-350 g Boneless Chicken - 250 g, Chopped Ginger - powder as per your taste, Oil - 3 tbsp., Chopped ½...
  • Page 34 Oven use 7. Indian special chicken dishes Code Food Serving size Ingredients 6-13 Schezwan 500-550 g Boneless Chicken - 400 g, Grind red chili - 10, Code Food Serving size Ingredients Chicken Oil - 3 tbsp., Garlic paste - 1 tbsp., Garlic finely Mirchi 400-450 g Chicken legs - 5-6, Chopped coriander leaves...
  • Page 35 Code Food Serving size Ingredients Code Food Serving size Ingredients Chicken & 500-600 g Boneless Chicken - 450 g, Chopped Mushroom Yogurt 500-600 g Chicken - 500 g, Yogurt - 1 cup, Finely chopped Mushroom - 8-10, Spring onion - 3-4, Finley chopped Chicken mint leaves - 1 tbsp., Corn flour - 1 tbsp.
  • Page 36 Oven use 8. Tandoori Code Food Serving size Ingredients Kadhai 600-700 g Chicken - 400 g (cut into pieces of your choice), Code Food Serving size Ingredients Chicken Ginger-garlic paste - each 1 tsp., Tomato puree Roasted 600-700 g Prawns - 500 g, Chopped onion - 2 ea, Chopped - ½...
  • Page 37 Code Food Serving size Ingredients Code Food Serving size Ingredients Goanese 400-500 g Surmai (Goanese fish) - 300 g (cut into pieces), Chicken 400-450 g Boneless chicken - 300 g, Garlic paste - 1 tsp., Fish Kabab Tamarind juice - 2 tbsp., Red chili powder - Malai Kabab Anissed powder - 1 tsp., Dry mango powder - 1 tsp., Turmeric powder - ½...
  • Page 38 Oven use Code Food Serving size Ingredients Code Food Serving size Ingredients Sesame 400-500 g Boneless chicken - 400 g (cut into pieces), Dry Fish Tikka 450-500 g Surmai fillets - 300 g (cut into 2" pieces), Lemon Chicken mango powder - 1 tsp., Red chili powder - 1 tsp., Achari juice - 2 tbsp., Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tsp.
  • Page 39 Code Food Serving size Ingredients Code Food Serving size Ingredients Chicken & 500-550 g Boneless chicken - 200 g (cut into bite size Thai Chicken 900 g For green paste Mushroom pieces), Mushrooms quartered (cut into 4 pieces Green chillies - 6-8, Spring onions - 3 ea Gratin each) - 200 g, Oil or butter - 2 tbsp., Maida (chopped along with the green part), Lemon...
  • Page 40 Oven use Code Food Serving size Ingredients Code Food Serving size Ingredients Chicken 400-450 g Boneless Chicken - 500 g, Pineapple juice - Chicken in 500-550 g Boneless chicken - 250 g, Capsicum - 1 ea with Sweet ½ cup, Baby corns (cut into lengthwise) - 3-4, Hot Garlic (cut into pieces), Oil - 3 tbsp., Garlic - 1 tbsp.
  • Page 41 Code Food Serving size Ingredients Code Food Serving size Ingredients 9-10 Crispy 450-500 g Chicken - 250 g, Beat in Egg - 1 ea, Salt - ¼ tsp., Mutton 500-550 g Mutton - 250 g, Spaghetti - 100 g, Oil - 2 tbsp., Chicken Red chili powder - ¼...
  • Page 42 Oven use Code Food Serving size Ingredients Code Food Serving size Ingredients Bombay 700-750 g Prawns - 500 g, Ginger-garlic - each 1 tsp., 600-650 g Chicken - 400 g (cut into 8 pieces). Prawn Cumin seeds - 1 tsp., Red chilies whole - 12-15, Chicken Kali Marinade Cloves - 7-8, Cinnamon - 2 inch stick, Mustard...

  • Page 43: Using The Curd/Dough Proof Features

    Using the curd/dough proof features Code Food Serving size Ingredients Chicken Hot 350-400 g Chicken - 100 g (cut into 2-3 pieces), Water - The 5 Curd/Dough Proof features provide pre-programmed cooking times. & Sour Soup 4 cups, Salt as per your taste. You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level.

  • Page 44: Using The Power Defrost Features

    Oven use Using the power defrost features Curd/dough proof guide The following table presents how to use the auto programmes for rising yeast The 5 Power Defrost features enables you to defrost meat, poultry, fish, bread, dough or curd. cake and fruit. The defrost time and power level are set automatically. You simply select the programme and the weight.
  • Page 45 5. If oven will beep and operate stop, must Code Food Serving size Instructions turn the food over (ex: Meat, Poultry, Bread/Cake 125-1000 g Put bread horizontally on a piece of Fish). And press the START/+30s button kitchen paper and turn over, as soon as again to finish defrosting.

  • Page 46: Using The Roti/Naan Features

    Oven use Using the roti/naan features Roti/Naan guide The 2 Roti/Naan features provide pre-programmed cooking times. You do not Code Food Serving size Ingredients need to set either the cooking times or the power level. Roti 8 pieces Whole wheat flour - 4 cups, Water as required for CAUTION dough, Ghee - 50 g, Salt to taste Instructions...
  • Page 47 Convection 5. Press the START/+30s button. Cooking starts. The convection mode enables you to cook food in the same way as in a traditional • When cooking has finished, the oven oven. The microwave mode is not used. You can set the temperature, as required, will beep and flash “End”...
  • Page 48 Oven use Grilling Combining microwave 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 same time. • Always use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven, as they will be very hot.
  • Page 49 Combining microwave and convection 3. Select the appropriate power level by pressing the Up or Down button until Combination cooking uses both microwave energy and convection heating. No the corresponding output power is preheating is required as the microwave energy is immediately available. displayed (600, 450, 300 W).
  • Page 50 Oven use Choosing the accessories 3. Select the appropriate power level by pressing the Up or Down button until Traditional convection cooking does require the corresponding output power is cookware. You should, however, use only displayed (600, 450, 300, 180, 100 W). cookware that you would use in your At that time, press the Select button to normal oven.
  • Page 51 At that grill/convection ovens, foods like pastries and pizza become soggy from button time, press the Select button to set the side. Using the Samsung Crusty plate helps to gain a crispy cookde result of your power level. food.
  • Page 52 Oven use Spit-roasting CAUTION • Before using the crusty plate, preheat it by selecting the combination mode for The barbecue spit is useful for grilling, as you do not need to turn the meat over. It 3 to 5 minutes: can be used for combined microwave and convection cooking.
  • Page 53 4. Select the appropriate power level by 7. Press the START/+30s button. pressing the Up or Down button until • Combination cooking starts. the corresponding output power is • The oven is heated to the required displayed (600, 450, 300, 180, 100 W). temperature and then microwave At that time, press the Select button to cooking continues until the cooking...
  • Page 54 Oven use Using the vertical multi-spit Removing the multi-spit from the oven after grilling 1. Use oven gloves for taking for glass bowl with the multi-spit out of the oven, Multi-spit for kebab because it will be very hot. 2. Remove multi-spit out of the spit stand by using oven gloves as well. Using the multi-spit with 6 kebab skewers you can easily barbecue meat, poultry, 3.
  • Page 55 Cookware guide To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate Using the deodorisation features the food, without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used. Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware. If the cookware is Use the feature after cooking odorous food or when there is a lot of smoke in the marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry.
  • Page 56 Cooking guide Microwaves Microwave- Cookware Comments safe Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by its water, • Glass jars Must remove the lid. Suitable for warming ✓ fat and sugar content. only. The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly. The rapid Metal movement of these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks the food.
  • Page 57 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 Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30-45 ml cold water (2-3 tbsp) for table.
  • Page 58 Cooking guide Food Serving size Power Time (min.) Food Serving size Power Time (min.) Courgettes 250 g 900 W 4-4½ Turnip Cabbage 250 g 900 W 5½-6 Instructions Instructions Cut courgettes into slices. Add 30 ml (2 tbsp.) water or a Cut turnip cabbage into small cubes.
  • Page 59 Reheating Food Serving size Power Time (min.) Mixed Corn (Rice + 250 g 900 W 17-18 Your microwave oven will reheat food in a fraction of the time that conventional Grain) ovens hobs normally take. Instructions Use the power levels and reheating times in the following chart as a guide. The Add 400 ml cold water.
  • Page 60 Cooking guide Reheating liquids Remark: Always allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been Baby food particularly needs to be checked carefully before serving to prevent switched off to allow the temperature to even out. Stir during heating, if burns.
  • Page 61 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 Sauce 350 g 600 W 3½-4½ (Chilled) Instructions Food Serving size Power Time Put pasta (e.g.
  • Page 62 Cooking guide Defrosting Food Serving size Power Time (min.) Poultry Microwaves are an excellent way of defrosting frozen food. Microwaves gently defrost frozen food in a short period of time. This can be of great advantage, if Chicken Pieces 500 g (2 pcs) 180 W 14-15 unexpected guests suddenly show up.
  • Page 63 Microwave + Grill Food Serving size Power Time (min.) Bread This cooking mode combines the radiant heat that is coming from the grill with the speed of microwave cooking. It operates only while the door is closed and the Bread Rolls 2 pcs 180 W 1-1½...
  • Page 64 Cooking guide Grill guide for fresh food 1 step 2 step Fresh food Serving size Power Preheat the grill with the grill-function for 2-3 minutes. Use the power levels and (min.) (min.) times in this table as guide lines for grilling. Use oven gloves when taking out. Baked Apples 2 apples 300 W + Grill...
  • Page 65 Convection Convection Guide for fresh and frozen food Preheat the convection with the auto pre-heat function to the desired temperature. Cooking with convection is the traditional and well known method of cooking food Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for convection cooking. in a traditional oven with hot air.
  • Page 66 Cooking guide Tips and tricks 1 step 2 step Fresh food Serving size Power (min.) (min.) Melting butter Bread Put 50 g butter into a small deep glass dish. Cover with plastic lid. Fresh Bread 6 pcs (350 g) 100 W + 180 °C 8-10 Heat for 30-40 seconds using 900 W, until butter is melted.
  • Page 67 Troubleshooting Cooking pudding Troubleshooting Mix pudding powder with sugar and milk (500 ml) by following the manufacturers If you have any of the problems listed below try the solutions given. instructions and stir well. Use a suitable sized glass pyrex bowl with lid. Cook covered for 6½...
  • Page 68 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Action Problem Cause Action The power turns off The oven has been cooking After cooking for an The oven exterior There is not sufficient There are intake/exhaust during operation. for an extended period of extended period of time, is too hot during ventilation space for the outlets on the front and...
  • Page 69 Problem Cause Action Problem Cause Action The interior light is The door has been left The interior light may 1. Water drips. There may be water or Let the oven cool and then dim or does not turn open for a long time. automatically turn off 2.
  • Page 70 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Action Problem Cause Action Grill There is a burning or Plastic or non heat- Use glass cookware plastic smell when resistant cookware is used. suitable for high Smoke comes out During initial operation, This is not a malfunction, using the oven.
  • Page 71 Technical specifcations SAMSUNG strives to improve its products at all times. Both the design Information code specifications and these user instructions are thus subject to change without notice. Check code Cause Action Model MC28A5025** Press the STOP/ECO button Power source 230 V ~ 50 Hz AC and operate again.
  • Page 72 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. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? OR VISIT US ONLINE AT OR VISIT US ONLINE AT OR VISIT US ONLINE AT...

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