Microwave oven User manual MC35J8085** 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. MC35J8085PT_TL_DE68-04346F-00_EN.indd 1 2015-01-16 6:50:34...
Contents Using this user manual The following symbols are used in this User Manual: Safety instructions Important safety instructions Installation What’s included Installation site Turntable Maintenance Cleaning Replacement (repair) Care against an extended period of disuse Before you start Clock Sound On/Off Power saving About microwave energy...
Using this user manual You have just purchased a SAMSUNG microwave oven. Your Owner’s Instructions contains valuable information on cooking with your microwave oven: • Safety precautions • Suitable accessories and cookware • Useful cooking tips • Cooking tips The following symbols are used in this User Manual: WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.
Safety instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. MAKE SURE THAT THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE OBEYED AT ALL TIMES. BEFORE USING THE OVEN, CONFIRM THAT THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED. Microwave function only WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.
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WARNING: This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
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Safety instructions Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. The appliance is not intended for installing in road vehicles, caravans and similar vehicles etc.
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Oven function only - Optional WARNING: When the appliance is operated in the combination mode, children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated. During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven.
Safety instructions The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating. The door or the outer surface may get hot when the appliance is operating. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.
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Do not place the oven over a fragile object such as a sink or glass object. Do not use benzene, thinner, alcohol, steam cleaner or high pressure cleaner to clean the appliance. Ensure that the power voltage, frequency and current are the same as those of the product specifications.
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Safety instructions Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags. Reason: Electric arcing or sparking may occur and may damage the oven. Do not use your microwave oven to dry papers or clothes. Use shorter times for smaller amounts of food to prevent overheating and burning food. Do not immerse the power cable or power plug in water and keep the power cable away from heat.
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Samsung will charge a repair fee for replacing an accessory or repairing a cosmetic defect if the damage to the unit and/or damage to or loss of the accessory was caused by the customer.
What’s included Make sure all parts and accessories are included in the product package. If you have a problem with the oven or accessories, contact a local Samsung customer centre or the retailer. Oven at a glance 01 Control panel...
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Accessories The oven comes with different accessories that help you prepare different types of food. Roller ring Turntable Crusty plate Low rack High rack Steam cooker * Pro Steamer * Glass container * Barbecue set * NOTE Availability of accessories with an asterisk (*) depends on the oven model.
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Installation Roller ring Put in the centre of the base. It supports the turntable. Turntable Put on the roller ring with the centre fitting the coupler. It serves as a cooking base. Racks Use one of these racks as appropriate to cook two dishes simultaneously.
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Pro Steamer (MC35J8085L* and MC35J8085V* models only) • The Pro Steamer is a set of the stainless-steel cover, steam tray, and Crusty plate, which is designed for steam cooking. Use the Pro Steamer to brown food such as pastry and pizza dough with Microwave mode.
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Installation Barbecue set (MC35J8085P* and MC35J8085V* models only) The barbecue set consists of the roasting spit, coupler barbecue, and 6 skewers, making up the vertical multi-spit. Use this barbecue set to barbecue whole meats such as chicken. This set removes the need to turn the meat over manually, and can be also used with Grill combination mode.
Installation site Select a flat, level surface • approx. 85 cm above the floor. The surface must support the weight of the oven. Secure room for ventilation, at • least 10 cm from the rear wall and both sides, and 20 cm from above.
Maintenance Cleaning Clean the oven regularly to prevent impurities from building up on or inside the oven. Also pay special attention to the door, door sealing, and turntable and roller ring (applicable models only). If the door won’t open or close smoothly, first check if the door seals have built up impurities.
Before you start There are a couple of components that you should know before going directly to a recipe. Before or during any cooking mode, you can set/change the clock or the kitchen timer to your needs. Clock It is important to set the correct clock time to ensure correct automatic operations. 1.
Sound On/Off You can turn on or off the key tone, beep, or alarm. This setting is available only in Standby state (when the current time is displayed). To mute the sound, hold down for 3 seconds. “OFF” appears on the display. To unmute the sound, hold down again for 3 seconds.
Before you start About microwave energy Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves. The oven uses the prebuilt magnetron to generate microwaves which are used to cook or reheat food without deforming or discolouring the food. 1. The microwaves generated by the magnetron are distributed uniformly through the whirling distribution system.
Cookware for microwave 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.
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Before you start Microwave- Material Description safe Oven-to-table Microwave-safe unless decorated with ware metal trims. Delicate glassware may break or crack Glassware Fine glassware by rapid heating. Appropriate for warming only. Remove Glass jars the lid before cooking. Dishes These may cause arcing or fire. Metal Freezer bag with twist-ties...
Operations Control panel The front panel comes in a wide range of materials and colours. For improved quality, the actual appearance of the oven is subject to change without notice. 03 05 10 11 01 Mode dial Turn the mode dial to select a desired cooking mode or function. 02 Keep warm Use this only for keeping foods warm that have just been cooked.
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Operations Feature overview Temperature Default Feature Max. time range temperature 160-230 °C 200 °C 60 min. Hot Blast is similar to Convection mode. However, the heating elements generate Hot Blast stronger heat and distribute stronger air current inside the oven. This is designed to cook faster while keeping or improving the taste.
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Temperature Default Feature Max. time range temperature To accommodate first-time users of Hot Blast Hot Blast Auto mode, the oven offers 30 auto programmes. For cooking beginners, the oven offers a total Auto mode Auto of 254 auto cooking programmes. The oven offers 5 defrosting programmes for Power Defrost your convenience.
Operations Manual mode Step 1. Select mode Turn the mode dial to select a manual mode, for example, Convection. The default temperature blinks. Step 2. Set temperaure or Power level Use the value dial to adjust the default temperature (or power level). When done, press OK to move to the time elements.
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CAUTION • Always use oven gloves while taking out • Microwave oven may operate for food. 5 minutes to be cooled when the temperature of oven cavity is hot after cooking. will be displayed. To change the cooking time during cooking Use the value dial to adjust the cooking time.
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Operations Hot Blast Hot Blast is similar to Convection mode. However, the heating elements generate stronger heat and distribute stronger air current inside the oven. This is designed to cook faster while keeping or improving the taste. You can use the Low rack, or combination of the Low rack and Crusty plate on the turntable.
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Convection The heating elements generate heat, which is evenly distributed inside the oven by the convection fan. You can use the Low rack, or combination of the Low rack and Crusty plate on the turntable. Use this mode for biscuits, individual scones, rolls, and cakes as well as fruit cakes, choux, and soufflés.
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Operations Convection Combo This combination mode combines the microwave energy with hot air, resulting in reduced cooking time and producing a brown, crispy surface of the food. Use this for all kinds of meat and poultry as well as casseroles and gratin dishes, sponge cakes and light fruit cakes, pies and crumbles, roast vegetables, scones, and breads.
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Microwave Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves. The microwave energy enables food to be cooked or reheated without changing either the form or the colour. • Use only microwave-safe cookware. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 > > > Microwave Power level Cooking time...
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Operations Grill The heating elements generate heat. Make sure they are in the horizontal position. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 > > > Grill Cooking time 1. Put the High rack, or the combination of High rack and Crusty plate on the turntable.
Auto mode The oven offers 3 different auto modes for your convenience: Hot Blast Auto, Auto Cook, and Power Defrost. Select one that best fits your needs. Step 1. Select mode Turn the mode dial to select an auto mode (Hot Blast Auto and Auto Cook) or press Power Defrost.
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Operations Hot Blast Auto Hot Blast is similar to Convection mode. However, the heating elements generate stronger heat and distribute stronger air flow inside the oven. This is designed to cook faster while keeping or improving the taste. To accommodate first-time users of Hot Blast mode, the oven offers 3 auto programmes. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3...
Power Defrost The oven offers 5 defrosting programmes for your convenience. The time and power level are automatically adjusted according to the selected programme. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 > > Power Defrost 1 to 5 weight 1. Put food in suitable cookware, then on the turntable, and then close the door.
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Operations 3. Use the value dial to set the time, and then press START ( ). The oven starts warming. CAUTION NOTE • Always use oven gloves while taking out • To change the temperature during the food. cycle, press , and repeat step 2 above.
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Food Serving size Ingredients Summer Time 8-10 puffs For the Puffs: Cream Puffs Butter - 5 tbsp. (cut into small pieces), Water cup, Regular Flour – cup (sifted), Eggs – 2 ea For Filling: Black berries - cup, Fresh Cream - cup, Icing sugar - In a sauce pan pour the water, butter and heat gently until the...
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Cooking Smart Food Serving size Ingredients Tandoori Arvi 450-500 g Arvi - 400 g, Curd - 1 cup, Chat Masala, Salt, Garam Masala, Ginger garlic paste, Red chilli powder, Turmeric powder as per your taste, Oil and water required. In microwave safe glass bowl take arvi with some water. Peel the arvi and mix with all ingredients.
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H2 : Non veggie Food Serving size Ingredients Makes 6 Regular flour - 250 g, Milk - cup, Eno fruit Baked Keema Paratha salt- 1 tbsp, Warm water - cup, Salt - to taste, Cooked mutton mince - 50 g Add eno fruit salt to warm milk.
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Cooking Smart Food Serving size Ingredients Tandoori 2 nos Pomfrets - kg (approx 2 nos), Carom seeds Pomfret - 2 tbsp, Cream - 2 tbsp., Ginger garlic paste - 2 tbsp., Lemon juice - 2 tbsp., Chilli powder - 1 tbsp, Hung curd - 2 cups, Oil - 1 tbsp., Salt - to taste, Butter for greasing.
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H3 : Global Food Serving size Ingredients 400-450 g Frozen pan pizza - 400-450 g Frozen Pan Pizza Remove a package and place the Pizza on a Low rack. Put in the oven. After cooking, stand for 2-3 minutes. Homemade 500-550 g •...
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Cooking Smart Food Serving size Ingredients Homemade 1200-1250 g Potatoes - 800 g, Milk - 100 ml, Cream - 100 ml, gratin Whole egg - 50 g (Beaten), Each of salt - 1 tbsp, pepper, nutmeg, Grated mozzarella cheese - 150 g, butter, thyme.
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Food Serving size Ingredients Beef Steak Pie 500-600 g Beef(cubed) - 200 g, Olive oil - 1 tbsp., Onion(sliced) ea, Mushroom (sliced) - 80 g, Each of parsley and thyme - 1 tbsp. (chopped), Worcestershire sauce - 1 tbsp., Salt and Pepper, Flour - 2 tbsp., Hot beef stock - 100 ml, Ready- made pastry dough - 120 g, Egg yolk (beaten) –...
Cooking Smart Auto Cook A1 : Indian Slim Fry Food Serving size Ingredients Samosa Pockets 4 pieces Maida (all-purpose flour) - 1 cup, Oil - 2 tbsp., large pinch ajwain (optional), enough water to knead the maida, salt to taste, oil for brushing For the filling: Boiled potatoes - 2 ea (crumble), Boiled peas cup, Grated ginger -...
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Food Serving size Ingredients Veg Cutlets 6 pieces Potatoes - 2 medium (300 g), boiled and shredded, Mixed Vegetables - 2 cups (250 g, peas, carrots, green beans, corn), Paneer – 3-4 oz (100 g), Onions - medium (75 g), Chopped very fine, Green Chillies - to taste, finely chopped, Cilantro (Coriander leaves) –...
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Cooking Smart Food Serving size Ingredients Bread Pakoras 4 pieces Bread slices - 4, Salt to taste , Green chilli(chopped) 1 ea, Coriander powder - tbsp., Red chilli powder - tbsp., Roasted cumin powder - tbsp. For Batter Gram flour (besan) - 1 cups, Salt to taste, Red chilli powder - tbsp., Dry mango powder (amchur) -...
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Food Serving size Ingredients Mix Veg Pakora 12 pieces Chickpea flour - 1 cup, Salt - 1 tbsp., Turmeric tbsp., Ground cumin - tbsp., Green chilli - tbsp., Potato - 1 ea, Onion – 1 ea, olive oil Mix the chickpea flour with the salt, green chillies and the spices. Stirring with a whisk, add 200 ml (1 cup) of water.
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Cooking Smart Food Serving size Ingredients Flat Bread Roll 4 Pieces White bread or brown bread - 4 slices , Medium sized potatoes - 2 ea, Dry pomegranate seeds or dry mango powder – tbsp., Crushed black pepper – tbsp. or Black pepper powder – tbsp., Red chilli powder –...
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Food Serving size Ingredients Paneer Pakora 10 pieces Paneer - 150 g (10 square pieces), Gram / besan flour - 1 cup, Red chilli powder - 1 tbsp., Mango powder – tbsp., Roasted cumin powder - tbsp., Garam masala powder - tbsp., Oil to brush, Salt to taste Cut paneer into thick medium sized square shaped pieces.
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Cooking Smart Food Serving size Ingredients Aloo Tikki 6 pieces Boiled peeled and mashed potatoes – 2 ea, Boiled and coarsely crushed green peas - cup, Finely chopped coriander (dhania) - tbsp., Chaat masala - tbsp., Chilli powder tbsp., Lemon juice - tbsp., salt to taste, olive oil Combine all the ingredients in a bowl (except green peas) and...
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Food Serving size Ingredients Frozen Onion 300-350 g Frozen onion rings - 300-350 g Rings Distribute frozen onion rings evenly on the crusty plate. Set plate on low rack. After cooking, stand for 2-3 minutes. Frozen Prawns 300-350 g Frozen prawns - 300-350 g Distribute frozen prawns evenly on the crusty plate.
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Cooking Smart Food Serving size Ingredients Naan 3 Pieces All-purpose flour - 2 cups, Sugar - tbsp., Hot water (but not boiling, just hot tap water) – cup, Active dry yeast – tbsp., Warm milk – cup, Melted butter for brushing (may use olive oil), Fresh garlic or other herbs for topping Combine the warm water with the sugar and yeast.
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Food Serving size Ingredients Bread Dough 600-900 g Bread Dough - 600-900 g Put dough in suitable sized bowl and set on the low rack. Cover with aluminium foil. A4 : Soups & Snacks (Veggie) Food Serving size Ingredients 400-500 g Lettuce leaves - 2 cups, Onion –...
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Cooking Smart Food Serving size Ingredients Spinach Soup 400-500 g Spinach leaves – 2 cup (chopped), Butter – 1 tbsp., Milk - cup, Salt, Pepper, Nutmeg powder as per your taste. In microwave safe glass bowl Put spinach leaves and some water. When beep, blend the spinach to a smooth puree in a blender.
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Cooking Smart Food Serving size Ingredients Chilli Honey 200 g Mix Vegetable (Carrot, Muter, Corn, Cornflower, Vegetables French Beans etc : cut small pieces) - 200 g, Honey - 2 tbsp., Salt, Lemon juice, Pepper powder as per your test, Water as required. In microwave safe bowl take vegetables and some water.
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Food Serving size Ingredients Coconut 200-250 g Refined flour - 85 g, Margarine or butter - 55 g, Cookies Desiccated coconut - 40 g, Powder sugar - 55 g, Water - 2 tbsp. Preheat at 180 °C with convection mode. Cream the margarine & sugar very well until light &...
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Cooking Smart Food Serving size Ingredients Vegetable in 500-600 g For green paste : Green chillies - 6-8, Spring Thai curry onions - 3 ea (chopped along with the green part), Lemon grass leaves - 4 (optional), Ginger - 2” piece, Coriander leaves - 3 tbsp., For main dish : Coconut milk - 1 cups, Salt - 1 tbsp.,...
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Food Serving size Ingredients Aloo Ghobi 300-400 g Cut Potatoes - 200 g, Cut Cauliflower - 200 g, Cut Tomatoes - 100 g, Oil - 2 tbsp., Turmeric powder, Coriander powder, Red chilli powder, Cumin seeds, Salt, Garam masala, Water as per your taste.
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Cooking Smart Food Serving size Ingredients Dosa Sabji 400-500 g Boiled potato peeled & chop 300 g., Chopped Onion 2 Nos., Green chilli salt, turmeric powder as per your taste, Oil 2 tbsp., Mustard Seeds, Cumin seeds, Curry leaves for tempering. In microwave safe glass bowl take oil, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, green chilli, turmeric powder, onion and cook.
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Food Serving size Ingredients Kadhi Pakoda 400-500 g Ghee - 2 tbsp., Gram Flour - 3 tbsp., Curd – 200 g, Water - 300 ml, Salt, Cumin, Green Chilli, Ginger, Curry Leaves as per your taste, Gram flour for Pakoda - 100 g, Red Chilli powder, Turmeric, Ajwain, Salt as per your taste.
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Cooking Smart Food Serving size Ingredients Lazeez Bhindi 400-500 g Bhindi (Cut into pieces) - 400 g, Onion (Chopped) - 2 ea, Tomato (Chopped) - 2 ea, Ginger Garlic Paste - 2 tbsp., Coriander Powder, Cumin Powder, Turmeric, Red Chilli Powder, Garam Masala, Salt as per your taste, Oil as required, Cream - 2 tbsp.
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Food Serving size Ingredients Mutter Paneer 400-500 g Boiled Mutter - 100 g, Paneer - 200 g, Onions – 2 ea (paste), Tomato - 2 ea (puree), Garlic-ginger paste - 1 tbsp., Oil - 2 tbsp., Red chilli powder, Garam masala, Fresh Cream, Salt, Turmeric, Sugar, Kasoori methi, Coriander as per your taste, Cream - 2 tbsp.
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Cooking Smart Food Serving size Ingredients Sambhar 400-500 g Boiled Arhar Dal / Red Gram - 100 g, Oil - 2 tbsp., Onion – 1 ea (chopped), Tomato – 1 ea (Chopped), Mix vegetables (drumsticks, ghia/ bottle gourd, red pumpkin, brinjal, ladies finger) - 1 cup, Mustard Seeds - 1 tbsp., Asafetida - tbsp., Tamarind pulp, Cumin seeds, Green chilli, Sambhar masala, Salt as required.
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Food Serving size Ingredients Stuffed Tomato 200-300 g Tomato - 4 ea, Onion Chopped) – 1 ea, Paneer - cup, Coriander, Cumin Powder, Salt & Sugar as per your taste, Butter - 1 tbsp. Cut tomatoes and scoop out the pulp to have plain tomato cups. Grate paneer then mix coriander, cumin powder and stuff the mixture with tomatoes.
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Food Serving size Ingredients Tangri Kebab 350-400 g Chicken - 2 large leg pieces, Hung curd - cup, Lemon - 1 tbsp., Garam masala powder - 1 tbsp., Red chilli powder - 1 tbsp., Salt - to taste, Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp., Edible orange color - A few drops, Oil - 2 tbsp.
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Cooking Smart Food Serving size Ingredients Spicy Chicken 250 g Chicken wings - 250 g, Oil - 2 tbsp., Chicken Wings masala - 2 tbsp., Lemon juice - 2 tbsp., Salt - to taste Marinate for an hour and cook. Place it on greased crusty plate on high rack.
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Food Serving size Ingredients Butter Keema 700-800 g Keema - 500 g, Lemon juice - 1 tbsp., Kashmiri red chilli powder - 1 tbsp., Salt to taste For marination Yogurt - 1 cup, Salt to taste, Ginger paste - 2 tbsp., Garlic paste - 2 tbsp., Lemon juice - 2 tbsp., Garam masala powder - 1 tbsp., Mustard oil - 2 tbsp.
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Cooking Smart Food Serving size Ingredients Chettinad 500 g For the Chettinad Masala : Prawn Curry Grated Coconut - cup, Coriander Seeds - tbsp., Red Chilli – 1 ea, Cardamom – 3, Fennel Seeds - 1 tbsp., Cloves - 3, Cinnamon - 25 mm stick, Oil –...
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Food Serving size Ingredients Chicken 650-700 g Boneless Chicken - 500 g (cut into pieces), Dry Vindaloo red chillies - 6-7, Vinegar - 3 tbsp., Chopped Onion - 2 ea, Garlic & ginger paste - each 1 tbsp., Tomato puree - cup, Potato - 1 ea, Oil –...
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Cooking Smart Food Serving size Ingredients Dum Chicken 600-650 g Chicken – 400 g (cut into 8 pieces) Kali Mirch Marinade : Thick yogurt - cup, Almonds - 8-10 (ground to powder), Ginger -garlic paste - 1 tbsp., Oil - 1 tbsp., Red chilli powder - tbsp., Salt - tbsp., Garama masala powder - tbsp.
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Food Serving size Ingredients Kheema Kofta 450-500 g Keema - 250 g, Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tbsp., Green chillies - 2 (chopped), Garam masala - tbsp., Salt - tbsp., Bread-crumbs - cup, Fresh coriander leaves - 2 tbsp. (chopped) For Creamy tomato sauce : Tomato puree –...
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Cooking Smart Food Serving size Ingredients Mutton & 700-750 g Boneless Mutton - 500 g, Chopped mushrooms Mushroom in - 10-12, Chopped spring onions – 3–4, Chopped garlic - 5 cloves, Red chilli (crushed) - 1 tbsp., hot tomato sauce Pepper corns –...
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Food Serving size Ingredients Kashmiri Dum 400-500 g Mutton - 500 g, Poppy seeds - 1 tbsp., Almonds Gosht - 6, Salt - to taste, Garlic - 1 pod, Ghee - 3 tbsp., Peppercorns - 1 tbsp., A small piece of ginger, Cardamoms - 4, A small bunch of coriander leaves, Small sticks cinnamon - 3, A small piece of green papaya, Cumin seeds -...
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Cooking Smart Food Serving size Ingredients Masala Chops 4 to 5 Lamb chops - 500 g, Oil - 3 tbsp., Salt - to taste MARINADE: Hung curd - 1 cup, Raw papaya paste - 1 tbsp., Lemon juice - 1 tbsp., Curry powder - 5 tbsp., Carom seeds - 2 tbsp., Barbecue masala - 1 tbsp., Turmeric- 1 tbsp., Oil - 3 tbsp.
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Food Serving size Ingredients Spinach, Corn 600-650 g Boneless chicken - 250 g, Spinach - 250 g & Chicken in (remove stem & tear each leaf into 2-3 pieces), Frozen corn kernels - cup, Ginger paste Ginger Sauce tbsp., Salt and pepper powder - each tbsp., Corn flour paste - 2 tbsp.( dissolve in cup of water), Oil - 2 tbsp.
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Cooking Smart Power Defrost guide Serving size Food Directions Meat 200-1500 Shield the edges with aluminium foil. Turn the meat over, when the oven beeps. This programme is suitable for beef, lamb, pork, steaks, chops, minced meat. Stand for 20-60 minutes. Poultry 200-1500 Shield the leg and wing tips with aluminium foil.
Manual cooking Microwave cooking guide • Do not use metal containers with Microwave mode. Always put food containers on the turntable. • It is recommended to cover the food for best results. • After cooking is complete, let the food settle in its own steam. Frozen vegetables •...
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Cooking Smart Fresh vegetables • Use a glass Pyrex container with a lid. • Add 30-45 ml of cold water for every 250 g. Stir once during cooking, and once after cooking. • • Add seasoning after cooking. • For faster cooking, it is recommended to cut into smaller, even sizes. •...
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Food Serving size (g) Cooking time (min.) Standing time (min.) Onions Cut onions into slices or halves. Add only 15 ml (1 tbsp.) water. Peppers Cut pepper into small slices. Potatoes Weigh the peeled potatoes and cut them into similar sized halves or quarters.
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Cooking Smart Reheating • Do not reheat large-sized foods such as joints of meat, which easily overcook. • It is safer to reheat foods at lower power levels. Stir well or turn over during and after cooking. • • Use caution for liquids or baby foods. Stir well before, during, and after cooking with a plastic spoon or glass stirring stick to prevent eruptive boiling and scalding.
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Cooking time Standing Food Serving size Power (W) (min.) time (min.) Plated meal 450 g (chilled) Plate a meal of 2-3 chilled components on a ceramic dish. Cover with microwave cling-film. Baby foods & milk Cooking time Standing time Food Serving size Power (W) (sec.)
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Cooking Smart Defrost Put frozen food in a microwave-safe container without a cover. Turn over during defrosting, and drain off liquid and remove giblets after defrosting. For faster defrosting, cut the food into small pieces, and wrap them with aluminum foil before defrosting. When the outer surface of frozen foods begins to melt, stop defrosting and let stand as instructed in the table below.
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Grilling guide The grill-heating elements are located on the ceiling of the cooking chamber. These elements operate only when the door is closed and the turntable is rotating. When grilling food, put the food on the high rack unless otherwise instructed. Preheat the grill for 2-3 minutes with Grill mode, and, unless otherwise instructed below, grill food on the high rack.
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Cooking Smart Cooking time Cooking time Food Serving size Mode (1st side) (min.) (2nd side) (min.) Baked apples 2 apples 300 W + Grill Core the apples and fill them with raisins and jam. Put some almond slices on top. Put apples on a flat glass pyrex dish. Place the dish directly on the low rack.
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Preheat Cooking Serving size Food Mode Time (min.) Mode Time (min.) 600 W + 300 W + 3½-4½ Grilled tomatoes Grill Grill Preheat crusty plate. Cut tomatoes in halves. Put some cheese on top. Arrange in a circle on plate and set on high rack. Potato wedges 600 W + 450 W +...
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Cooking Smart Hot blast guide Cooking with hot blast is a powerful combination of the inner grill heater and the convection ring heater with fan at side. The hot air blows from the top of the cavity through holes into the oven.
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Convection guide Convection In Convection mode, both the heating element and the side-wall fan operate together to circulate the heat inside the cooking chamber. Use this mode for biscuits, individual scones, rolls, and cakes as well as fruit cakes, choux, and soufflés. All conventional ovenproof cookware, baking tins and sheets –...
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Cooking Smart Food Serving size (g) Mode Cooking Time (min.) Marble cake Only 180 °C 70-80 Put the fresh dough in a small rectangular black metal baking dish (length 25 cm). Put the dish on the low rack. After baking stand for 5-10 minutes.
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Steam cooking guide Food Serving size (g) Mode Cooking Time (min.) 300 (1-2 pcs) 900 W Artichokes Rinse and clean artichokes. Put into bowl. Add one tablespoon lemon juice. Cover with lid. Stand for 1-2 minutes. Fresh Vegetables 900 W Weigh the vegetables (e.g.
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Cooking Smart Food Serving size (g) Mode Cooking Time (min.) Stew (chilled) 600 W Put stew into the bowl. Cover with lid. Stir well before standing. Stand for 1-2 minutes. Frozen Yeast Dumpling 600 W with Jam Filling Moist the top of filled dumplings with cold water. Put 1-2 frozen dumplings side by side into the basket.
Quick & Easy Melting butter Cooking jam Put 50 g butter into a small deep glass Put 600 g fruits (for example mixed berries) dish. Cover with plastic lid. Heat for 30-40 in a suitable sized glass pyrex bowl with seconds using 900 W, until butter is melted.
You may encounter a problem using the oven. In that case, first check the table below and try the suggestions. If a problem persists, or if any information code keeps appearing on the display, contact a local Samsung service centre. Checkpoints If you encounter a problem with the oven, first check the table below and try the suggestions.
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Problem Cause Action The power turns off The oven has been cooking for After cooking for an extended during operation. an extended period of time. period of time, let the oven cool. The cooling fan is not working. Listen for the sound of the cooling fan.
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Action The oven does not The oven may not work, too Put one cup of water in a heat. much food is being cooked, or microwave-safe container and improper cookware is being run the microwave for 1-2 used.
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Problem Cause Action The interior light is The door has been left open for The interior light may dim or does not turn a long time. automatically turn off when the Eco function operates. Close and reopen the door or press the "Cancel"...
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Action The brightness inside Brightness changes depending Power output changes during the oven varies. on power output changes cooking are not malfunctions. according to function. This is not an oven malfunction. Cooking is finished, To ventilate the oven, the This is not an oven malfunction.
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Problem Cause Action Grill During initial operation, smoke This is not a malfunction, and if Smoke comes out during operation. may come from the heating you run the oven 2-3 times, it elements when you first use the should stop. oven.
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Action The oven does not The oven door is frequently Do not frequently open the door cook properly. opened during cooking. unless you are cooking things that need to be turned. If you open the door often, the interior temperature will be lowered and this may affect the results of your cooking.
) to try again. Unplug the power cord for cooling enough time, and clean the button. (Dust, The touch key is malfunction. C-d0 Water) When appear same problem, contact a local Samsung service centre. English 163 MC35J8085PT_TL_DE68-04346F-00_EN.indd 163 2015-01-16 6:50:52...
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Technical specifcations Technical specifcations SAMSUNG strives to improve its products at all times. Both the design specifications and these user instructions are thus subject to change without notice. 230 V ~ 50 Hz Power Source Maximum power 2950 W Microwave...
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