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- Page 1 Operating Instructions and Cooking Guide SPEED COOK OVEN CQ138 CQ138S CQ138T Owner’s Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 4: Using This Manual
Using This Manual Thank you for purchasing a SAMSUNG speed cook oven. Your Owner’s Manual contains important safety instructions and essential information on using and caring for your new speed cook oven. Before using your oven, please read all the information in this manual and keep it for future reference. - Page 5 Important Safety Instructions (Continued) ● When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition; Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers or clothes ● Small amounts of food require shorter cooking or heating time. If normal times are al- lowed they may overheat and burn.
- Page 6 Important Safety Instructions (Continued) Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cable or plug. ● Stand at arms length from the oven when opening the door. Reason The hot air or steam released may cause scalding. ●...
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Page 7: Installing Your Microwave Oven
Installing Your Microwave Oven Place the oven on a flat level surface 85cm above the floor. The surface should be strong enough to safety bear the weight of the oven. When you install your oven, make sure there is adequate ventila- tion for your oven by leaving at least 10 cm (4 inches) of space behind and, on the sides of the oven and 20 cm (8 inches) of space above. -
Page 8: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock When the appliance is first plugged in, the DISPLAY lights up. After three sec- onds, the Clock symbol and “12:00” blink on the DISPLAY. Setting the Clock Turn MULTI-FUNCTION SELECTOR Press Select( ) button. The “00” to set hour. starts blinking. -
Page 9: Oven Features
Oven Features Contro Panel Oven Light Top Heating Elements Level 3 Oven Levels Level 2 MW & Fan oven Level 1 Safety Door Lock Door Door Handle Note ● Shelf levels are numbered from the bottom up. ● The levels 2 and 3 are mainly used for grill function. ●... -
Page 10: Accessories
Accessories The following accessories are provided with your microwave oven: Ceramic Tray Multi Pan (Useful for Microwave Mode) (DO NOT use for Microwave Mode.) Grill Insert for Ceramic Tray Oven Rack (CQ138T Only) (Useful for Fan oven Mode and Grill (DO NOT use for Microwave Mode.) Mode) Stainless Steel Lid... -
Page 11: Control Panel
16. MULTI-FUNCTION SELECTOR 7. YEAST DOUGH / YOGURT MODE 17. STOP / CANCEL 8. MODE SELECTOR 18. START 9. DISPLAY Model : CQ138 7 10 1. OFF 10. AUTO REHEAT COOK MODE 2. FAN OVEN MODE 11. MEMORY MODE 3. GRILL MODE 12. -
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 heating element, while the fan from side distributes the hot air evenly. -
Page 13: Automatic Functions
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 only 15 minutes time. Memory (CQ138 Only) You can memorize your favorite cooking recipes for later use. You can use 3 memory numbers. (1 to 3) -
Page 14: Using Fan Oven Mode
Using Fan Oven Mode Fan Oven( ) Setting Turn MODE SELECTOR Dial to Fan Turn MULTI-FUNCTION SELECTOR Oven mode position. Dial to desired temperature. (Defalt : 180 °C) Set the cooking time by turning the Press Select( ) button to set de- MULTI-FUNCTION SELECTOR. - Page 15 Using Fan Oven Mode (Continued) Fan Oven ( ) Setting Food is heated by two heating elements on top of cavity and one bottom heating element, while the fan from side distributes the hot air evenly. Multi pan or ceramic tray is usually placed on Level Cooking Guide Use settings and times in this table as guide lines for baking and roasting.
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Page 16: Using Grill Mode
Using Grill Mode Grill ( ) Setting The grill enables you to heat and brown food quickly, without using microwaves. Turn MODE SELECTOR Dial to Grill Set the cooking time by turning the mode position. MULTI-FUNCTION SELECTOR. (The maximum cooking time is 90 minutes.) Press START. - Page 17 Using Grill Mode (Continued) Grill ( ) Setting Food is heated by the top heating elements. (horizontal position) For grilling, ceramic tray with grill insert or multi pan are usually placed on Level 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.
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Page 18: Using Grill Combi Mode
Using Grill Combi Mode Grill Combi ( ) Setting You can also combine microwave cooking with the grill, to cook quickly and brown at the same time. Turn MODE SELECTOR Dial to Gill Set the cooking time by turning the Combi mode position. - Page 19 Using Grill Combi Mode (Continued) Grill Combi ( ) Setting Food is heated by the top heating elements combined with a cycle of microwave energy. Ceramic tray (with grill insert) is usually placed on Level Cooking Guide Use settings and times in this table as guide lines for grilling with grill and microwave combina- tion.
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Page 20: Using Fan Combi Mode
Using Fan Combi Mode Fan Combi ( ) Setting Turn MODE SELECTOR Dial to Fan Set the cooking time by turning the Combi mode position. MULTI-FUNCTION SELECTOR. (The maximum cooking time is 90 minutes.) If you want to change power level; If you want to change temperature;... - Page 21 Using Fan Combi Mode (Continued) Fan Combi ( ) Setting Food is heated by dual grill and one bottom heating element, combined with a cycle of microwave energy, while one fan from side distributes the hot air evenly. Ceramic tray(with grill insert) is usually placed on Level Cooking Guide Use settings and times in this table as guide lines for baking and roasting with combination of...
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Page 22: Using Yeast Dough / Yogurt Mode
Using Yeast Dough / Yogurt Mode Yeast Dough / Yogurt ( ) Setting Turn MODE SELECTOR Dial to Yeast Set the cooking time by turning the Dough / Yogurt mode position. MULTI-FUNCTION SELECTOR. (The maximum time is 10 hours.) Press START. Result When cooking has ... - Page 23 Using Yeast Dough / Yogurt Mode (Continued) Yeast Dough / Yogurt ( ) Setting This function can be used for rising yeast dough or for preparing fresh yoghurt. Ceramic tray is usually placed on Level Cooking Guide Yeast Dough / Yogurt Mode Guide Use times in this table as guide lines for rising dough or preparing yoghurt.
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Page 24: Using Auto Cook Mode
Using Auto Cook Mode The twenty Auto Cook 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 Auto Cook Mode by turning the MULTI-FUNCTION SE- LECTOR. (A-1 ~ A-20) Turn MODE SELECTOR Dial to Off Press the Auto Cook button. - Page 25 Using Auto Cook Mode (Continued) The following table presents 20 Auto Programmes for Reheat & Cook. It contains its quantities, standing times after cooking and appropriate recommendations. Programme no 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 12, 13 and 20 are running with microwave energy only. Programme no 14 is running with grill function.
- Page 26 Using Auto Cook Mode (Continued) Serving Standing Code Food Recommendations Size (kg) Time (min) Frozen Pizza 0.3-0.35 Place one frozen pizza on the multi pan, shelf (-18°C) 0.4-0.45 level 1. Frozen 0.4-0.45 Lasagne Put frozen lasagne into a suitable sized glass (-18°C) pyrex or ceramic dish.
- Page 27 Using Auto Cook Mode (Continued) Serving Standing Code Food Recommendations Size (kg) Time (min) A-15 Chicken 0.4-0.5 Brush chilled chicken pieces with oil and spices. Put skin-side down on grill insert drumsticks/ 1.0-1.2 pieces with ceramic tray, shelf level 2. Turn over, as soon as the oven beeps.
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Page 28: Using Auto Steam Cook Mode (Cq138S / Cq138T Only)
Using Auto Steam Cook Mode (CQ138S / CQ138T only) The following procedure explains how to cook food. Caution!! ● Never use this Pro Steamer with a product of different model. It may cause a fire or fatal damage to the product. ●... - Page 29 Using Auto Steam Cook Mode (CQ138S / CQ138T only) (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.
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Page 30: Using Auto Crusty Cook Mode (Cq138S / Cq138T Only)
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 Using Auto Crusty Cook Mode (CQ138S / CQ138T only) (Continued) Select the type of food by turning the If you want to change serving size; MULTI-FUNCTION SELECTOR. Press the Select ( ) button and then select size of the serving by turning (C-1 ~ C-5) the MULTI-FUNCTION SELECTOR.
- Page 32 Using Auto Crusty Cook Mode (CQ138S / CQ138T only) (Continued) The following table presents the various Auto Crusty Cook Programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. These Programmes are running with a combination of microwaves and grill, or microwave and convection. Before using the Crusty Cook programmes (C1-C5) preheat the crusty plate with 600W+Grill mode or 600W+210°C for 1-3 minutes on the ceramic tray, shelf level 2.
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Page 33: Using Memory Mode (Cq138 Only)
Using Memory Mode (CQ138 only) You can memorize your favorite cooking recipes for later use. To save your recipe to memory: Turn the MODE SELECTOR dial to select When finished with your input, press the Memory button to select a memory a mode and enter the steps required before pressing the START button. -
Page 34: Setting A Standing Time
Setting a Standing Time The Hold Time can be used to set a standing time automatically (without microwave cooking). Turn MODE SELECTOR Dial to Off Press the Hold timer button. position. Press the START button. Select the standing time by turning the Result Standing time starts. -
Page 35: Using Power Defrost Mode
Using Power Defrost Mode Setting Power Defrost Mode Choose from five pre - programmed microwave settings for defrosting. Defrosting time and power level are automatically set. Simply select the setting and weight to start defrosting. Open the door. Place the frozen food in the centre of the ceramic tray. Position is level 1. - Page 36 Using Power Defrost Mode (Continued) Guide to Power Defrost Settings The following table presents the various Power Defrost programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. These programmes use microwave energy only. Remove all packaging material before defrosting. Place meat, poultry and fish on the ceramic tray.
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Page 37: How A Microwave Oven Works
How a Microwave Oven Works Microwaves are high - frequency electromagnetic waves; the energy released enables food to be cooked or reheated without changing either the form or the colour. You can use your microwave to: • Defrost • Cook Cooking Principle The microwaves generated by the magnetron are distributed uniformly by using a stirrer distribution... -
Page 38: Using Microwave Mode
Using Microwave Mode Microwaves are high frequency electromagnetic waves. In microwave cooking, microwave energy penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by its water, fat and sugar content. The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly. The rapid movement of these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks the food. -
Page 39: Guide To Microwave Power Levels
Using Microwave Mode (Continued) Guide to Microwave Power Levels PERCENTAGE OUTPUT POWER LEVEL REMARK POWER (W) HIGH For heating up liquids. HIGH LOW For heating up and cooking food. MEDIUM HIGH For heating up and cooking food. MEDIUM For cooking meat and heating up delicate foods. -
Page 40: Microwave Cookware Guide
Using Microwave Mode (Continued) Microwave Cookware Guide Cookware used for Microwave Mode must allow microwaves to pass through and penetrate food. Metals such as stainless steel, aluminum and copper reflect microwaves. Therefore, do not use cookware made of metallic materials. Cookware marked microwave - safe is always safe for use. - Page 41 Using Microwave Mode (Continued) MICROWAVE- COOKWARE COMMENTS SAFE Paper • Plates, cups, For short cooking times and warming. napkins and Also to absorb excess moisture. Kitchen paper • Recycled paper May cause arcing. Plastic • Containers Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplas- ...
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Page 42: Microwave Cooking Guide
Using Microwave Mode (Continued) Microwave Cooking Guide MICROWAVES Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by its water, fat and sugar content. The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly. The rapid movement of these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks the food. Cookware for microwave cooking: Cookware must allow microwave energy to pass through it for maximum efficiency. - Page 43 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 44 Using Microwave Mode (Continued) COOKING GUIDE FOR RICE AND PASTA Rice Use a large glass pyrex bowl with lid – rice doubles in volume during cooking. Put on ceramic tray, shelf 1.Cook covered. After the cooking time is over, stir before standing time and salt or add herbs and butter.
- Page 45 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 stick into the beverages and stir before, during and after heating.
- Page 46 Using Microwave Mode (Continued) Time Standing Food Portion Instructions (Min) Time (Min) Meat Minced Beef 250 g 4 - 6 15 - 30 Place the meat on the ceramic plate. 500 g 9 - 11 Shield thinner edges with aluminium foil.
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Page 47: Steam Cook Guide
Using Microwave Mode (CQ138S / CQ138T only) (Continued) Steam Cook Guide Pour 500 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. -
Page 48: Crusty Cook Guide
Using Microwave Mode (CQ138S / CQ138T only) (Continued) Crusty Cook Guide We recommend to preheat crusty plate on the bottom of cavity using Grill Combi Mode 600W + Grill, 1-3 minutes. Follow the times and instructions in the table. Pre- Cooking heat Cooking... - Page 49 Using Microwave Mode (Continued) QUICK & EASY MELTING BUTTER Put 50 g butter into a small deep glass dish. Cover with plastic lid. Heat for 30-40 seconds using 800 W, until butter is melted. MELTING CHOCOLATE Put 100 g chocolate into a small deep glass dish. Heat for 3-5 minutes, using 450W until chocolate is melted.
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Page 50: Switching Off The Beeper
Switching Off the Beeper You can switch the beeper off whenever you want. To switch beeper off, press STOP / To switch beeper back on, press CANCEL ( ) and START ( ) but- STOP / CANCEL ( ) and START ton at the same time. -
Page 51: 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. Turn MODE SELECTOR to Off posi- Press STEAM CLEAN. -
Page 52: 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: The model number and serial number (Can be found at rear of the oven.) -
Page 53: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you have problems with your oven, try the solutions suggested below. They may save you the time and inconvenience of an unnecessary service call. Food remains uncooked. ● Ensure timer has been set correctly and START button pressed. ●... -
Page 54: 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. -
Page 55: 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 with- out notice. ” Power Source 230 V ~ 50 Hz Power Consumption Maximum power... - Page 56 QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT 0845 SAMSUNG (7267864) www.samsung.com EIRE 0818 717 100 www.samsung.com/ie 3030 8282 INDIA www.samsung.com 1800 110011 GREECE www.samsung.com/gr AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 www.samsung.com New zealand 0800SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com/nz SOUTH AFRICA 0860-SAMSUNG(726-7864 ) www.samsung.com...