Contents Contents Cooking Smart Safety instructions Auto cooking Important safety instructions Manual cooking Microwave function only Quick & Easy Oven function only - optional General safety Troubleshooting Microwave operation precautions Limited warranty Checkpoints Information codes Installation Technical specifications What’s included Installation site Turntable Maintenance...
Safety instructions • by clients in hotels, motels and other residential IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS environments; READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. • bed and breakfast type environments. MICROWAVE FUNCTION ONLY 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...
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Safety instructions Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and heated in microwave ovens since they may explode, even after above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental microwave heating has ended.
OVEN FUNCTION ONLY - OPTIONAL Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised. WARNING: When the appliance is operated in the combination This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and mode, children should only use the oven under adult above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental supervision due to the temperatures generated.
While the oven is operating, do not turn it off by unplugging the power cord. Do not insert fingers or foreign substances. If foreign substances enter the oven, unplug the power cord and contact a local Samsung service centre. 6 English SAMI12_DE68-04336G-02_EN.indd 6...
Microwave operation precautions Microwave oven precautions Only use microwave-safe utensils. Do not use metallic containers, gold or silver Failure to observe the following safety precautions may result in harmful exposure trimmed dinnerware, skewers, etc. to microwave energy. Remove wire twist ties. Electric arcing may occur. •...
Limited warranty What’s included Samsung will charge a repair fee for replacing an accessory or repairing a cosmetic Make sure all parts and accessories are included in the product package. If you defect if the damage to the unit or accessory was caused by the customer. Items...
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Accessories Roller ring Put in the centre of the base. It supports the turntable. The oven comes with different accessories that help you prepare different types of Turntable Put on the roller ring with the centre fitting the coupler. It food.
Installation Installation site Barbecue set The barbecue set consists of the roasting spit, coupler barbecue, and 6 skewers, making up the vertical multi- • Select a flat, level surface approx. 85 spit. Use this barbecue set to barbecue whole meats cm above the floor.
Samsung service centre for technical assistance. of the oven. Rinse and dry well. • If you want to replace the light bulb, contact a local Samsung service centre. Do not replace it yourself. To remove stubborn impurities with bad smells from inside the oven If you encounter a problem with the outer housing of the oven, first unplug •...
Before you start Before you start There are a couple of components that you should know before going directly to Sound On/Off a recipe. Before or during any cooking mode, you can set/change the clock or the kitchen timer to your needs. You can turn on or off the key tone, beep, or alarm.
About microwave energy Cookware for microwave Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves. The oven uses the prebuilt Cookware used for Microwave Mode must allow microwaves to pass through magnetron to generate microwaves which are used to cook or reheat food without and penetrate food.
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Before you start Microwave- Microwave- Material Description Material Description safe safe Polystyrene Use to maintain moisture and Overheating may cause these Wax or grease-proof paper cups or prevent spattering. to melt. containers Fast-food : Microwave safe : Use caution : Microwave unsafe Paper bags or These may catch fire.
Operations Control panel 11 Child Lock Press and hold for 3 seconds to activate or deactivate. Child Lock is available only in Standby state. 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. 12 Value dial Turn the value dial to adjust the setting value for your selection.
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Operations Feature overview Temperature Default Feature Max. time range temperature Temperature Default Feature Max. time You can use less oil compared to frying with range temperature Slim Fry an oil fryer and still get tasty results. 40-230 °C 180 °C 60 min.
Manual mode CAUTION • Always use oven gloves while taking out food. Microwave oven may operate for 5 minutes to be cooled when the • Step 1. Select mode temperature of oven cavity is hot after cooking. will be displayed. Turn the mode dial to select a manual mode, for example, Convection.
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Operations To stop operation Convection Combo Press Stop ( ) once to stop operation, This combination mode combines the microwave energy with hot air, resulting in twice to cancel the current mode, three reduced cooking time and producing a brown, crispy surface of the food. Use this times to turn the oven off for power saving.
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Microwave Grill Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves. The microwave energy The heating elements generate heat. Make sure they are in the horizontal position. enables food to be cooked or reheated without changing either the form or the Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 colour.
Operations Auto mode Grill Combo The heating elements generate heat, which is reinforced by the microwave energy. The oven offers 3 different auto modes for your convenience: Slim Fry, Auto Cook, Use only microwave-safe cookware, such as glass or ceramic cookware. and Power Defrost.
Slim Fry Power Defrost The oven offers 12 programmes for your convenience. You can use less The oven offers 5 defrosting programmes for your convenience. The time and oil compared to frying with an oil fryer and still get tasty results. Slim Fry power level are automatically adjusted according to the selected programme.
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Operations Use the value dial to set the time, and Deodorization then press START ( ). The oven starts Use this to remove bad smells from the oven regularly. warming. Turn the mode dial to select a deodorization. The default time (05:00) blinks.
Cooking Smart Auto cooking Serving size Food Directions Slim Fry guide Frozen Oven 300-350 Distribute frozen oven chips evenly on Chips 400-450 the crusty plate. Set plate on low rack. Serving size After cooking, stand for 2-3 minutes. Food Directions Frozen Prawns 200-250 Distribute frozen prawns evenly on the...
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Cooking Smart Auto cook guide Serving size Food Directions Serving size Food Directions Homemade 1000-1100 Ingredients Lasagne 2 tbsp olive oil, 500 g minced beef, Frozen Lasagne 400-450 Put frozen lasagne into a suitable sized 100 g tomato sauce, 100 ml beef stock, ovenproof dish.
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Serving size Serving size Food Directions Food Directions Homemade 600-650 Ingredients (1200-1250 g) Homemade 400-500 Ingredients Gratin 1200-1250 800 g potatoes, 100 ml milk, 100 ml Mini Quiche • Pastry cream, 50 g, beaten whole egg, 1 tbsp 200 g plain flour, 80 g butter, 1 egg each of salt, pepper, nutmeg, 150 g Mixture •...
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Cooking Smart Serving size Serving size Food Directions Food Directions Roast Pork 800-1000 Brush pork with oil and spice it with Cake Dough 500-800 Put dough in suitable sized bowl and set 1200-1400 pepper and salt. Put it on the low rack, on the low rack.
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Power Defrost guide Serving size Food Directions Serving size Food Directions Bread/Cake 100-1000 Put bread horizontally on a piece of kitchen paper and turn over, as soon Meat 200-1500 Shield the edges with aluminium foil. as the oven beeps. Place cake on a Turn the meat over, when the oven ceramic plate and if possible, turn beeps.
Cooking Smart Manual cooking Fresh vegetables • Use a glass Pyrex container with a lid. • Add 30-45 ml of cold water for every 250 g. Microwave cooking guide • Stir once during cooking, and once after cooking. • Do not use metal containers with Microwave mode. Always put food •...
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Rice and pasta Cooking time Standing time Food Serving size (g) Stir from time to time during and after cooking. (min.) (min.) Cook uncovered, and close the lid during settling. Then, drain water thoroughly. Mushrooms • Rice: Use a large glass Pyrex container with a lid against the rice doubling in volume.
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Cooking Smart Reheating Power Cooking Standing Food Serving size • Do not reheat large-sized foods such as joints of meat, which easily overcook. time (min.) time (min.) • It is safer to reheat foods at lower power levels. Filled pasta with 350 g 5½...
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Defrost Serving size Defrosting Standing Food Put frozen food in a microwave-safe container without a cover. Turn over during time (min.) time (min.) defrosting, and drain off liquid and remove giblets after defrosting. For faster Bread Bread rolls 2 pcs 1-1½...
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Cooking Smart Grilling Cooking time Cooking time Food Serving size Mode (1st side) (2nd side) Cooking time Cooking time (min.) (min.) Food Serving size Mode (1st side) (2nd side) (min.) (min.) Chicken 500 g 300 W + Grill 9-11 8-10 pieces (2 pcs.) Toast Slices...
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Crusty plate Convection guide We recommend you to preheat the crusty plate while it’s on the turntable for 3-4 Convection minutes. 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 Preheat Cooking biscuits, individual scones, rolls, and cakes as well as fruit cakes, choux, and...
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Cooking Smart Food Serving size (g) Mode Cooking Time (min.) Food Serving size (g) Mode Cooking Time (min.) Roast beef/lamb 1000-1200 450 W + 160 °C 18-20 (first side) Homemade 500-600 170 °C 45-50 (medium) 15-17 (second side) Quiche Preheat oven for 170 °C by using convection mode. Prepare (Medium size) quiche using metal medium size pan and put on low rack.
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Steam cooking guide Cooking Time Food Serving size (g) Mode (min.) Cooking Time Food Serving size (g) Mode Rice 900 W 15-18 (min.) Put parboiled rice into the bowl. Add 500 ml cold Artichokes 300 (1-2 pcs) 900 W water. Cover with lid. After cooking let stand white rice Rinse and clean artichokes.
Cooking Smart Quick & Easy Cooking pudding Mix pudding powder with sugar and milk (500 ml) by following the manufacturers instructions and stir well. Use a suitable sized glass pyrex bowl with lid. Cook Melting butter covered for 6 ½ to 7 ½ minutes using 900 W. Stir several times well during Put 50 g butter into a small deep glass dish.
Problem Cause Action 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. The power The oven has been After cooking for an extended turns off during...
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Action Problem Cause Action Heating including The oven may not work, Put one cup of water in a When power is The door is not properly Close the door and check the Warm function too much food is being microwave-safe container and connected, the closed.
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Problem Cause Action Problem Cause Action Turntable Oven While turning, the There is no roller ring, Install the roller ring and then The oven does not The door is open. Close the door and try again. turntable comes or the roller ring is not try again.
The touch key is malfunction. Press Stop ( ) to try again. C-d0 Unplug the power cord for cooling enough time, and clean the button. (Dust, Water) When appear same problem, contact a local Samsung service centre. 40 English SAMI12_DE68-04336G-02_EN.indd 40 2015-11-10 11:27:23...
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. Power Source 230 V ~ 50 Hz Power Maximum power 2850 W Consumption Microwave...
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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? COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT U.A.E 800-SAMSUNG (800 - 726 7864)
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