contents Using the power defrost features ................. 22 safety instructions ....................3 Using the deodorisation features ................. 23 Important safety instructions ................3 Convection ........................ 23 General safety ......................7 Grilling ........................24 Microwave operation precautions ................ 8 Choosing the accessories ..................24 Limited warranty ......................
safety instructions • staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • farm houses; READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. • by clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments; WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the •...
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The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall The appliance shall not be cleaned with a steam cleaner. be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before The appliance should not be cleaned with a water jet. consumption, in order to avoid burns. The appliance is not intended for installing in road Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should vehicles, caravans and similar vehicles etc.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by WARNING: When the appliance is operated in the the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified combination mode, children should only use the oven persons in order to avoid a hazard. under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated.
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WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 become hot during use. years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience Care should be taken to avoid touching heating and knowledge if they have been given supervision or elements.
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.
Limited warranty Do not put corrosive chemicals or vapors in or on this appliance. Samsung will charge a repair fee for replacing an accessory or repairing a cosmetic This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food.
This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal. For information on Samsung’s environmental commitments and product regulatory obligations, e.g. REACH, visit our sustainability page available via www.samsung.com English - 9...
installation COOKING INSTRUCTIONS The IEC Power Output rating is an internationally standardised rating, so all microwave manufacturers now use the same method of measuring INSTALLATION SITE power output. • Select a flat, level surface approx. 85 cm above If food packaging gives cooking instructions based on IEC Power ratings, 20 cm above the floor.
Samsung service centre for technical assistance. (applicable models only). • If you want to replace the light bulb, contact a local Samsung service centre. Do not If the door won’t open or close smoothly, first check if the door seals have built up replace it yourself.
oven use ACCESSORIES HOW A MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS Depending on the model that you have purchased, you are supplied with several Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves; the energy released enables accessories that can be used in a variety of ways. food to be cooked or reheated without changing either the form or the colour.
CHECKING THAT YOUR OVEN IS OPERATING CORRECTLY 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” 4. Turn the Multi Function Selector Dial to set the hour. on the page 37.
ADJUSTING THE COOKING TIME You can increase the cooking time by pressing the START/+30s button once for each 4. Press the START/+30s button. 30 seconds to be added. Result: The oven light comes on and the turntable • Check how cooking is progressing at any time simply by opening the door starts rotating.
SETTING THE ENERGY SAVE MODE The oven has an energy save mode. If the inside temperature is over the 60 °C, cooling fan will operate for 3 minutes. You can’t use Sensor Cook button temporarily until oven get cool to a desired •...
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Auto sensor cooking instructions The Auto Sensor allows you to cook your food automatically by detecting the amount of Code/Food Serving size Instructions gases generated from the food while cooking. 200-500 g Rinse and clean fresh vegetables, such as • When cooking food, many kinds of gases are generated. Sliced Carrots carrots and cut into round slices evenly.
USING THE AUTO REHEAT/COOK FEATURES Important The 5 Auto Reheat/Cook features include/provide pre-programmed cooking times. • After installing the oven and plugging into an electrical outlet, do not unplug the You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. power cord.
USING THE HEALTHY COOKING FEATURES The following table presents quantities and appropriate instructions for auto reheat and The 15 Healthy Cooking features provide pre-programmed cooking times. cook. You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. You can adjust the size of the serving by turning the Multi Function Selector Dial.
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The following table presents quantities and appropriate Instructions about 15 Healthy 2. Vegetables Cooking Programmes. This is composed of Grain/Pasta(1), Vegetables(2) and Poultry/ Code/Food Serving size Instructions Fish(3). Use oven gloves when taking out food. 200-250 g Rinse and clean green beans. Put them 300-350 g evenly into a glass bowl with lid.
USING THE DOUGH PROOF/YOGURT FEATURES 3. Poultry/Fish The 5 Dough Proof/Yogurt features include/provide pre-programmed cooking times. Code/Food Serving size Instructions You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. You can adjust the 300-350 g Rinse chicken breast and put on a ceramic dough proof/yogurt category by turning the Multi Function Selector Dial after press the 400-450 g...
USING THE POWER DEFROST FEATURES The following table presents how to use the auto programmes for rising yeast dough or The Power Defrost features enable you to defrost meat, poultry, fish, bread, cake and homemade yogurt. fruit. The defrost time and power level are set automatically. You simply select the programme and the weight.
USING THE DEODORISATION FEATURES The following table presents the various Power Defrost programmes, quantities and Use this feature after cooking odorous food or when there is a lot of smoke in the oven appropriate instructions. Remove all kind of package material before defrosting. interior.
CHOOSING THE ACCESSORIES 4. Set the cooking time by turning the Multi Function Traditional convection cooking does require cookware. You Selector Dial. should, however, use only cookware that you would use in your (If you want to preheat the oven, select “ : 0”) normal oven.
COMBINING MICROWAVES AND CONVECTION Combination cooking uses both microwave energy and convection heating. No 3. Select the appropriate power level by turning the Multi preheating is required as the microwave energy is immediately available. Function Selector Dial until the corresponding output Many foods can be cooked in combination mode, particularly: power is displayed (600, 450, 300 W).
USING THE CHILD LOCK FEATURES Your microwave oven is fitted with a special child lock programme, which enables 4. Select the appropriate temperature by turning the Multi the oven to be “locked” so that children or anyone unfamiliar with it cannot operate it Function Selector Dial (Temperature : 200~40 °C).
cookware guide To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the Microwave- Cookware Comments food, without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used. safe Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware. If the cookware is marked Glassware microwave-safe, you do not need to worry.
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 Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30-45 ml cold water (2-3 tbsp) for every Food Serving size Power Time (min.) 250 g unless another water quantity is recommended – see table. Cook covered for Leeks 250 g 900 W...
REHEATING Cooking Guide for rice and pasta 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 and Food Use the power levels and times in this table as a guide lines for reheating. Food Serving size Power Time (min.) Food Serving size Power Time (min.) Filled Pasta with 350 g 600 W Drinks (Coffee, 150 ml (1 cup) 900 W 1-1½...
REHEATING BABY FOOD DEFROSTING BABY FOOD: Microwaves are an excellent way of defrosting frozen food. Microwaves gently defrost Empty into a deep ceramic plate. Cover with plastic lid. Stir well after reheating! frozen food in a short period of time. This can be of great advantage, if unexpected Let stand for 2-3 minutes before serving.
GRILL The grill-heating element is located underneath the ceiling of the cavity. It operates Food Serving size Power Time (min.) while the door is closed and the turntable is rotating. The turntable’s rotation makes Poultry the food brown more evenly. Preheating the grill for 3-5 minutes will make the food Chicken Pieces brown more quickly.
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Grill Guide for Fresh Food Preheat the grill with the grill-function for 2-3 minutes. Fresh Food Serving size Power 1 step (min.) 2 step (min.) Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for grilling. Baked Apples 2 apples 300 W + Grill Use oven gloves when taking out.
CONVECTION Convection Guide for fresh and frozen food Preheat the convection with the auto pre-heat function to the desired temperature. Use Cooking with convection is the traditional and well known method of cooking food in a the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for convection cooking. Use oven traditional oven with hot air.
TIPS AND TRICKS 1 step 2 step MELTING BUTTER Fresh Food Serving size Power Put 50 g butter into a small deep glass dish. Cover with plastic lid. (min.) (min.) Heat for 30-40 seconds using 900 W, until butter is melted. BREAD MELTING CHOCOLATE Fresh Bread...
• Clean the keys and check if there is water on the surface around key. Turn off the • Was an appropriate power level chosen? microwave oven and try setting again. If it occurs again, call your local Samsung Customer Care Centre.
Overall Standby Power consumption (W) (All network ports is "on" condition) Samsung strives to improve its products at all times. Both the design specifications and Default time for the power management to the these user instructions are thus subject to change without notice.
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