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Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. Owner’s instructions & Cooking guide 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. MC288TVTCSQ_TL_DE68-04126W-00_EN.indd 1...
Safety information ................2 USING THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Quick look-up guide ................11 You have just purchased a SAMSUNG microwave oven. Your Owner’s Oven features ..................12 Instructions contains valuable information on cooking with your microwave Oven ....................12 oven: Control panel ..................12...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Only allow children to use READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR the oven without supervision when FUTURE REFERENCE. adequate instructions have been given Make sure that these safety precautions are so that the child is able to use the oven obeyed at all times.
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The microwave oven is intended for Failure to maintain the oven in a clean heating food and beverages. Drying of conditioin could lead to deterioration of food or clothing and heating of warming the surface that could adversely affect pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and the life of the appliance and possibly similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition result in a hazardous situation.
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The appliance should not be cleaned During use the appliance becomes hot. with a water jet. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven. This oven should be positioned proper direction and height permitting easy WARNING: Accessible parts may access to cavity and control area. become hot during use.
INSTALLING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above Place the oven on a flat level surface 85 cm and persons with reduced physical, above the floor. The surface should be strong sensory or mental capabilities or lack of enough to safety bear the weight of the oven.
Do not install the microwave oven in hot or 1. Clean the outside surfaces with a soft cloth damp surroundings like next to a traditional and warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry. oven or radiator. The power supply 2. Remove any splashes or stains on the specifications of the oven must be respected inside surfaces of oven with a soapy cloth.
Please contact nearest authorised serviced. Samsung customer care centre to arrange The oven must not be used if the door or for a qualified engineer to replace the bulb. door seals are damaged: WARNING • Broken hinge...
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Do not pull or excessively bend or place heavy Do not pour or directly spray water onto the oven. objecton the power cord. Do not place objects on the oven, inside or on the In the event of a gas leak (such as propane gas, LP door of the oven.
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Do not operate the microwave oven when it is CAUTION empty. The microwave oven will automatically Only use utensils that are suitable for use in shut down for 30 minutes for safety purposes. We microwave ovens; DO NOT use any metallic recommend placing a glass of water inside the oven containers, Dinnerware with gold or silver trimmings, at all times to absorb microwave energy in case the...
Samsung will charge a repair fee for replacing an accessory or repairing I want to cook some food. a cosmetic defect if the damage to the unit and/or damage to or loss of the accessory was caused by the customer. Items this stipulation covers 1. Place the food in the oven. Press the START/+30s button.
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 3. Press the Select button to complete the setup. at all times. If you are in doubt, refer to the section entitled “Troubleshooting” on the page 77-80.
COOKING/REHEATING POWER LEVELS AND TIME VARIATIONS The following procedure explains how to cook or reheat food. The power level function enables you to adapt the amount of energy dissipated and thus the time required to cook or reheat your food, according to its type and quantity. ALWAYS check your cooking settings before leaving the oven unattended.
STOPPING THE COOKING USING THE SLIM FRY COOK FEATURES You can stop cooking at any time so that you can: The 22 Slim Fry cook features include/provide pre-programmed cooking times. • Check the food You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. • Turn the food over or stir it You can adjust the slim fry cook category by turning the Knob Dial.
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The following table presents the 22 Slim Fry auto programmes for frying. It contains its Serving Code/Food Ingredients quantities and appropriate instructions. Size You will use less oil compared to frying with oil fryer, while you will get tasty results. 6 pieces Potatoes - 2 medium (300 g), Boiled and shredded, Programmes are running with a combination of convection, top heater and microwave...
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 4 pieces Bread slices - 4, Salt to taste, Green chilli (chopped) 12 pieces Chickpea flour - 1 cup, Salt - 1 tsp., Turmeric - ¼ tsp., Ground cumin - ½ tsp., Green chilli - ¼ tsp., Potato - Bread - 1, Coriander powder - ¼ tsp., Red chilli powder - Mix Veg. ¼ tsp., Roasted cumin powder - ½ tsp. 1, Onion - 1, Olive oil Pakora Pakora...
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 4 pieces White bread or brown bread – 5~6 slices, Potatoes - 2 10 pieces Paneer - 150 g (10 square pieces), Gram/ besan flour (medium size), Dry pomegranate seeds - ½ tsp. or - 1 cup, Red chilly powder - 1 tsp., Mango powder - Flat Bread Paneer dry mango powder - ½ tsp,, Crushed black pepper...
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Serving Code/Food Serving Size Instructions Code/Food Ingredients Size 200-250 g Wash normal sized potatoes and cut them into Potato Wedges 300-350 g wedges. Brush with olive oil and spices. 1-10 6 pieces Boiled, peeled and mashed potatoes - 2, Boiled and 400-450 g Put them with the cut side on the crusty plate.
USING THE ROTI/NAAN/CURD FEATURES 4. Chicken The 4 Roti/Naan/Curd cook 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. 200-250 g Distribute frozen chicken nuggets evenly on You can adjust the Roti/Naan/Curd cook category by turning the Knob Dial. 300-350 g the crusty plate.
USING THE SENSOR COOK FEATURES Code/Food Serving Size Ingredients The 8 Sensor Cook features include/provide pre-programmed cooking times. 8 pieces All-purpose flour - 4 cups, Sugar - 1 tbsp., Hot water You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. (but not boiling, just hot tap water) - ¼...
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Code/Food Serving Size Instructions Code/Food Serving Size Instructions 200-800 g Rinse and clean potatoes, each 200 g. 150-250 g Pour the liquid (room-temperature) into Brush with olive oil and pierce skin with a Drinks ceramic cup or mug. Reheat uncovered. Jacket Potatoes Place in the centre of turntable.
USING THE INDIAN RECIPE COOK FEATURES Utensils & Cover for sensor cooking The 203 Indian Recipe cook features include/provide pre-programmed cooking times. • To obtain good cooking results with this function, follow the directions for selecting You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. appropriate containers and covers in the charts in this book.
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The following table presents the various Indian Recipe (Veggie) programmes and Serving Code/Food Ingredients appropriate Instructions. Size Use oven gloves when taking out food. 400-450 g Potato - 1 ea, Cabbage - 50 g, Onion - 1 ea (small 1. Soups & Snacks size), Mushroom - 100 g, Tomato sauce - 2 tbsp., Mushroom Oil - 2 tbsp., Water - 2 cups, Salt, Sugar, Pepper as Soup Serving...
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 400-500 g Carrot - 1 ea (medium size, chopped), Cauliflower - 200-250 g Pizza Base - 100 g, Pizza toping - 3 tbsp., Mixed vegetables (Tomato, Capsicum, Onion) - 1 cup, 50 g (chopped), Onion - 2 tbsp. (chopped), Green Vegetable peas - ¼ cup, Butter - 1 tbsp., Milk - 1 cup, Salt & Grated Cheese - ½ cup, Chili Flakes as per your taste, Vegetable Pizza...
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 1-12 1-15 300-400 g Poha - 0.3 kg, Oil - 3 tbsp., Onion - 1 cup (chopped), 200 g Mix Vegetable (Carrot, Muter, Corn, Cauliflower, Green chili - 4 ea, Mustered, Cumin, Asafetida, French Beans etc : cut small pieces) - 200 g, Honey - Poha Chili Honey Turmeric, Curry leaves for tempering, Grated Coconut...
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2. Vegetables & Rice Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 1-19 200-250 g Pasta - 200 g, Oil - 1 tbsp., Grated Cheese - 3 tbsp., 400-500 g Boiled Mutter - 100 g, Paneer - 200 g, Onions - 2 (paste), Tomato - 2 (puree), Garlic-ginger paste - Vegetable Pasta Sauce, Spring Onion, Water as per your taste, Mutter Salt as required 1 tsp., Oil - 2 tbsp., Red chili powder, Garam masala,...
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 2-13 2-10 200-300 g Tomato - 4 ea, Onion (Chopped) - 1 ea, Paneer - 400-500 g Soaked Rice 200 g, Corn 50 g, Chopped Simla Mirch - 1 ea, Oil - 2 tbsp., Black cardamom - 2 or 3, Cumin Stuffed ½ cup, Coriander, Cumin Powder, Salt & Sugar as per Corn & your taste, Butter - 1 tbsp. seeds - ½ tsp., Onions - 2 ea (Chopped), Green chili & Tomato Shimla Mirch salt as per your taste Instructions Rice Instructions Cut tomatoes and scoop out the pulp to have plain tomato cups. Grate paneer then mix coriander, cumin powder and stuff the In microwave safe glass bowl take oil, black cardamom, cumin mixture with tomatoes.
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 2-16 2-19 400-500 g Boiled potato peeled & chop 300 g., Chopped Onion 400-500 g Soaked Rice - 100 g, Soaked Moong Dal - 50 g, 2 Nos., Green chili salt, turmeric powder as per your Oil - 1½ tbsp., For Masalas : Coriander powder Dosa Sabji Khichadi taste, Oil 2 tbsp., Mustard Seeds, Cumin seeds, Curry - 1 tbsp., Cumin seed powder - ½ tbsp., Water - leaves for tempering...
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3. Sweets & Tandoori Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 200-250 g Suji - 150 g, Ghee - 4 tbsp., Sugar - ¾ cup., Water - 450-500 g Grated carrot - 400 g, Milk - 100 g, Khoya - 50 g, 3 cup, Dry Fruit, Cardamom Powder as per your test Sugar - 100 g, Milk Powder - 50 g, Cardamom Suji Halwa Gajar (carrot) powder - 1 tsp., Almonds & resins - 2 tbsp. ka Halwa Instructions In microwave safe glass bowl take suji, ghee and cook.
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 300-350 g Water - 200 ml, Prawns - 100 g, Ginger, Garlic, Green 300-350 g Chopped Boneless Chicken - 150 g, Fresh Coriander Chili - 1 tbsp. (small pieces), Salt & Pepper powder as Leaves a few springs, Green or Fresh red chili - 3~4, Sea Food Tom Yum per your taste, Corn Flour Paste - 2 tbsp. (dissolve in Lemon Grass - 4 inches stalk, Lime leaves - 4~5, Soup...
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 6-15 6-12 350-400 g Fish slice - 300 g, Salt, Lemon juice, Pepper powder 300-350 g Boneless Chicken - 250 g, Chopped Ginger - ½ tsp., Chopped Garlic - ½ tsp., Vinegar - 1 tbsp., Soya Fish Pepper as per your taste, Oil - 3 tbsp., Chopped Onion - Chili Chicken 4 tbsp., Chopped Tomato - 3 tbsp., Chopped Garlic - sauce - 2 tbsp., Ajinomoto - ½ tsp., Green chili - 2 tsp., Water as required, Coriander leaves - 1 tbsp.
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7. Indian Special Chicken Dishes Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 6-18 500-550 g Boneless Chicken - 400 g, Grind red chili - 10, Oil - 450-500 g Chicken Breast - 250 g, Chopped Spaghetti - 75 g, 3 tbsp., Garlic paste - 1 tbsp., Garlic finely - 1 tbsp. Schezwan Chopped green, Red, Yellow capsicum - Each 1 ea, Chicken with (chopped), Tomato sauce - 4 tbsp., Vinegar - 1 tbsp., Chicken Chopped Onion - 1 ea, Chopped tomato - 2 ea, Olive Capsicum Red Chili Sauce - 2 tbsp., Soya Sauce -1½ tbsp., oil - 4 tbsp., Salt &...
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 500-550 g Boneless Chicken - 400 g, Lemon juice - 1 tbsp., 500-600 g Chicken - 500 g (medium size pieces), Onion - 1 (chopped), Garlic - 4~5 flakes, Tomato Puree - 4 ea, Butter Kashmiri red chili powder - 1 tsp., Salt & sugar - as Chicken per your taste, Butter - 4 tbsp., Ginger-garlic paste Grated Ginger - 1 tsp., Garam Masala - 1 tsp., Cumin Chicken Jalfreji...
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 7-10 7-13 500-600 g Chicken - 500 g, Yogurt - 1 cup, Finely chopped mint 700-800 g Chicken - 500 g (cut into pieces of your choice), leaves - 1 tbsp., Corn flour - 1 tbsp.(mix in 2 tbsp. Chopped green chili - 3~4, Chopped coriander - Yogurt Green water), Oil - 2 tbsp., Chopped onion - 1 ea, Chopped ½ cup, Chopped mint - ¼ cup, Two sticks chopped Chicken Chicken green chili - 2~3, Chopped ginger - 1 tbsp., Garam celery, Chopped spring onion - 2 ea, Garlic paste - Masala - 1 tsp., Dried fenugreek leaves - 1 tsp., Salt 1 tsp., Ginger paste - 1 tsp., Cumin powder - 1 tsp., as per your taste, Chopped coriander - 1 tbsp. Oil - 3 tbsp., Salt - 1 tsp. Instructions Instructions In microwave safe glass bowl add oil, onion, green chili, ginger &...
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 7-19 7-16 600-700 g Chicken - 400 g (cut into pieces of your choice), 700-800 g Chicken - 600 g (cut into pieces of your choice), Ginger-garlic paste - each 1 tsp., Tomato puree - Kadhai Ginger-garlic paste - each 1 tsp., Tomato puree - Hyderabadi ½ cup, Red chili powder - ½ tsp., Coriander powder ½ cup, Finely chopped onion - 2 ea, Finely Chopped Chicken Chicken - 1 tsp., Garam masala - 1 tsp., Sugar - 1 tsp., Two tomato - 2 ea, Oil - 4 tbsp., Water - 1 cup, Cream - large capsicum cut into strips, Corn flour - 2 tbsp.
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8. Tandoori Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 600-700 g Prawns - 500 g, Chopped onion - 2 ea, Chopped 400 g Fish (pomfert) - 400 g, Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tsp. tomato - 2 ea, Oil - 2 tbsp., Red Chili powder - 1 tsp., Roasted each. Oil - 2 tbsp., Semolina - 2 tbsp., Salt as per Green Masala Turmeric powder - ½...
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 400-500 g Surmai (Goanese fish) - 400 g (cut into pieces), Dry 400-450 g Boneless chicken - 400 g, Thick yogurt - ½ cup, Chat Masala - 1 tsp., Ginger-garlic paste - each 1 tsp., Sesame Fish mango powder - 1 tsp., Red chili powder - 1 tsp., Chicken Turmeric powder - ½...
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 8-12 8-15 400-450 g Boneless chicken - 400 g, Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tsp. 400-500 g Boneless chicken - 400 g (cut into pieces), Dry mango each. Oil - 2 tbsp., Semolina - 2 tbsp., Salt as per powder - 1 tsp., Red chili powder - 1 tsp., Turmeric Green Sesame...
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 8-19 8-17 500-600 g Boneless Mutton - 500 g, Garlic paste - 1 tsp., Ginger 450-500 g Surmai fillets - 300 g (cut into 2” pieces), Lemon juice - 2 tbsp., Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tsp. each, Turmeric Tandoori paste-1 tsp., Red chili powder - 1 tsp., Coriander, Fish Tikka...
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9. All Time Favorite Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 550-600 g Boneless chicken - 500 g, French beans - 18~20 500-550 g Boneless chicken - 200 g (cut into bite size pieces), (cut into 1 piece), Carrots - 2 (medium size, cut into Mushrooms quartered (cut into 4 pieces each) - Chicken a’la Chicken &...
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 900 g For green paste : Green chillies - 6~8, Spring 650-700 g Mutton - 400 g, Ginger Garlic paste - 1 tbsp., Green chilies finely - 3~4 (chopped),., Salt - 1¼ tsp., Magaz Thai Chicken onions - 3 ea (chopped along with the green part), Mutton Malai...
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 9-10 9-12 400-450 g Boneless Chicken - 200 g, Pineapple juice - ½ cup, 500-550 g Boneless chicken - 400 g, Kashmiri red chili - 4~5 dry, Baby corns (cut into lengthwise) - 3~4, Broccoli/ Onion - ½, Garlic - 8~10 flakes, Chopped ginger - Chicken with Chicken in 1 tsp., Lemon grass - 1, Coriander seeds - 1½ tsp., cauliflower florets - 4~5, Mushrooms - 3~4 (cut into Sweet &...
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 9-17 9-15 500-550 g Boneless chicken - 250 g, Capsicum - 1 ea (cut into 300-350 g Boiled Boneless chicken - 100 g (cut into pieces), Pizza base - 2 ea, Grated cheese - 150 g, Red chili Chicken in pieces), Oil - 3 tbsp., Garlic - 1 tbsp.(chopped), Dry Chilly red chili - 1 ea (cut into thin slices), Red chili paste - paste - 1 tsp., Chopped onion & capsicum - ½ each,...
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0. Indian Famous Variety Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 9-19 450-500 g Chicken - 250 g, Beat in Egg - 1 ea, Salt - ¼ tsp., 200-250 g Refine flour- 200 g, Curd- 2 tbsp., yeast- 1 tsp., sugar- 1 pinch, blanched & sliced almonds- 1 tsp., Red chili powder - ¼ tsp., Bread crumbs - ½ cup, Naan Badami Crispy oil - 1 tsp., luke warm water - enough to make dough, Oil - 1-2 tbsp.
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 800-850 g Boneless Mutton - 600 g, Cashewnuts - ½, chopped 700-800 g Keema - 500 g, Lemon juice - 1 tsp., Kashmiri red chilli powder - 1 tsp., Salt to taste Mutton Green chillies - 2~3, Fresh coriander leaves - 1 few Butter Keema sprigs, Yogurt - 1 cup, Ginger-garlic paste - 2 tsp., For marination : Yogurt - 1 cup, Salt to taste, Ginger...
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 0-10 700-750 g Prawns - 500 g, Ginger-garlic - each 1 tsp., Cumin 600-650 g Chicken - 400 g (cut into 8 pieces) seeds - 1 tsp., Red chilies whole - 12~15, Cloves - Marinade : Thick yogurt - ½ cup, Almonds - 8~10 Bombay Dum Chicken (ground to powder), Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tbsp., 7~8, Cinnamon - 2 inch stick, Mustard seeds - 1 tsp., Prawn Kali Mirch Oil - 1 tbsp., Red chili powder - ½ tsp., Salt - ¾ tsp., Vinegar - 4 tbsp., Chopped Onions - 2 medium size, Garama masala powder - ½...
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 0-15 0-13 550-600 g Drumsticks - 5 (500 g chicken legs) 350-400 g Chicken - 100 g (cut into 2-3 pieces), Water - 4 cups, Salt as per your taste. Badami First marinade : Lemon juice - 2 tbsp., Oil - 1 tbsp., Chicken Hot Other ingredients : Oil - 1 tbsp., Crushed garlic Salt - ½...
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d. Dough Proof Serving Code/Food Serving Size Instructions Code/Food Ingredients Size 300-500 g Put dough in suitable sized bowl and set on the low rack. Cover with aluminium foil. 0-18 550-600 g Boneless Mutton - 300 g (cut into pieces), Mint Pizza Dough Mutton Mint leaves - 25~30 (rawly chopped), Olive oil - 1 tbsp., 500-800 g Put dough in suitable sized bowl and set on Cumin seed powder - 1 tsp., Chopped onion - 1 ea,...
USING THE POWER DEFROST FEATURES The Power Defrost features enable you to defrost meat, poultry, fish, bread/cake The following table presents the various Power Defrost programmes, quantities and and fruit. The defrost time and power level are set automatically. You simply select the appropriate instructions. Remove all kind of package material before defrosting. programme and the weight.
SPIT-ROASTING The barbecue spit is useful for grilling, as you do not need to turn the meat over. It can be 5. Select the appropriate temperature by turning the Knob used for combined microwave and Convection cooking. Dial. (Temperature : 200~40 °C) Make sure that the weight of the meat is evenly distributed on the spit and that the At that time, press the Select button to set the temperature.
USING THE CRUSTY PLATE CONVECTION This crusty plate allows you to brown food not only on the top with the grill, but also the The convection mode enables you to cook food in the same way as in a traditional oven. bottom of the food turns crispy and brown due to the high temperature of the crusty The microwave mode is not used.
GRILLING COMBINING MICROWAVES 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 • Always use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven, as they will be same time.
COMBINING MICROWAVES AND CONVECTION Combination cooking uses both microwave energy and convection heating. No 4. Select the appropriate temperature by turning the Knob preheating is required as the microwave energy is immediately available. Dial (Temperature : 200~40 °C). At that time, press the Many foods can be cooked in combination mode, particularly: Select button to set the temperature. • Roast meats and poultry • If don’t set the temperature within 5 seconds, • Pies and cakes...
cookware guide USING THE CHILD LOCK FEATURES Your microwave oven is fitted with a special child lock programme, which enables To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, the oven to be “locked” so that children or anyone unfamiliar with it cannot operate it without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used.
cooking guide Microwave- Cookware Comments MICROWAVES safe Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by its water, fat and Glassware sugar content. • Oven-to- Can be used, unless decorated with a metal ✓ The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly. The rapid movement of tableware trim.
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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 table. Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30-45 ml cold water (2-3 tbsp) for every Continue cooking to get the result you prefer. 250 g unless another water quantity is recommended – see table. Cook covered for the Stir twice during cooking and once after cooking. Add salt, herbs or butter after cooking. minimum time – see table. Continue cooking to get the result you prefer. Stir once during Cover during standing time.
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Cooking Guide for rice and pasta Rice: Use a large glass pyrex bowl with lid - rice doubles in volume during Food Portion Power Time (min.) cooking. Cook covered. Leeks 250 g 900 W 4-4½ After the cooking time is over, stir before standing time and salt or add herbs and butter.
REHEATING REHEATING BABY FOOD Your microwave oven will reheat food in a fraction of the time that conventional ovens BABY FOOD: hobs normally take. Empty into a deep ceramic plate. Cover with plastic lid. Stir well after reheating! Let stand Use the power levels and reheating times in the following chart as a guide. The times in for 2-3 minutes before serving.
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Reheating Baby Food and Milk Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for reheating. Food Portion Power Time (min.) Food Portion Power Time Stew (Chilled) 350 g 600 W 4½-5½ Baby Food 190 g 600 W 30 sec.
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DEFROSTING Microwaves are an excellent way of defrosting frozen food. Microwaves gently defrost Food Portion Power Time (min.) frozen food in a short period of time. This can be of great advantage, if unexpected Poultry guests suddenly show up. Chicken Pieces 500 g (2 pcs) 180 W 14-15...
GRILL Grill Guide for Fresh Food Preheat the grill with the grill-function for 2-3 minutes. The grill-heating element is located underneath the ceiling of the cavity. It operates while Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for grilling. the door is closed and the turntable is rotating.
CONVECTION Cooking with convection is the traditional and well known method of cooking food in a Fresh food Portion Power 1 step (min.) 2 step (min.) traditional oven with hot air. Baked Apples 2 apples 300 W + Grill The heating element and the fan position is at the back-wall, so that the hot air is (ca. 400 g) circulating.
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Convection Guide for fresh and frozen food Preheat the convection with the auto pre-heat function to the desired temperature. Use 1 step 2 step the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for convection cooking. Use oven Fresh food Portion Power...
troubleshooting and Information code TIPS AND TRICKS MELTING BUTTER TROUBLESHOOTING Put 50 g butter into a small deep glass dish. Cover with plastic lid. Heat for 30-40 seconds using 900 W, until butter is melted. If you have any of the problems listed below try the solutions given. MELTING CHOCOLATE Problem Cause Action Put 100 g chocolate into a small deep glass dish.
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Problem Cause Action Problem Cause Action The power turns off The oven has been cooking After cooking for an The oven does not The oven may not work, too Put one cup of water in a heat. for an extended period of extended period of time, let much food is being cooked, microwave-safe container...
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Problem Cause Action Problem Cause Action The interior light The door has been left open The interior light may The brightness Brightness changes Power output changes is dim or does not for a long time. automatically turn off when inside the oven depending on power output during cooking are not turn on.
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• Your warranty details elements. remove the food from the • A clear description of the problem heating elements. Then contact your local dealer or SAMSUNG aftersales service. There is a burning Plastic or non heat-resistant Use glass cookware suitable or plastic smell cookware is used.
INFORMATION CODES SAMSUNG strives to improve its products at all times. Both the design specifications and Code Description Action these user instructions are thus subject to change without notice. C-10 Cooking sensor is Press the Stop/Cancle button and needed to check. operate again. If it occurs again, turn off...
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