Contents Safety instructions Using the Power Defrost features Convection Important safety instructions Grilling General safety Choosing the accessories Microwave operation precautions Combining microwaves and grill Limited warranty Combining microwaves and convection Product group definition Using the Deodorization features Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) Switching the Beeper Off Installation Using the Child Lock features...
Safety instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
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Safety instructions Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode, even children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental after microwave heating has ended. capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits they have been given supervision or instruction concerning...
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Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless If the oven generates a strange noise, a burning smell, or smoke is emitted, unplug the power plug immediately and continuously supervised. contact your nearest service center. CAUTION: The cooking process has to be supervised. The microwave oven has to be positioned so that plug is A short term cooking process has to be supervised accessible.
Do not insert fingers or foreign substances. If foreign substances enter the oven, unplug the Remove wire twist ties. Electric arcing may occur. power cord and contact a local Samsung service centre. Do not use the oven to dry papers or clothes.
USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. To prevent Samsung will charge a repair fee for replacing an accessory or repairing a cosmetic defect if possible harm to the environment or human health from the damage to the unit or accessory was caused by the customer.
Installation Accessories Installation site Depending on the model that you have purchased, you are supplied with several accessories • Select a flat, level surface approx. 85 cm that can be used in a variety of ways. above the floor. The surface must support the weight of the microwave oven.
Use a soft cloth in soapy water to clean both the inner and outer sides of the microwave oven. • If you want to replace the light bulb, contact a local Samsung service centre. Do not Rinse and dry well.
Microwave oven use How a microwave oven works Checking that your microwave oven is operating correctly Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves; the energy released enables food to The following simple procedure enables you to check that your microwave oven is working be cooked or reheated without changing either the form or the colour.
Microwave oven use Setting the time Cooking/Reheating When power is supplied, "88:88" and then "12:00" is automatically displayed on the display. The following procedure explains how to cook or reheat food. Please set the current time. The time can be displayed in either the 24-hour or 12-hour NOTE notation.
Power levels and time variations Adjusting the cooking time You can increase the cooking time by pressing the Start/+30s button once for each The power level function enables you to adapt the amount of energy dissipated and thus the 30 seconds to be added. time required to cook or reheat your food, according to its type and quantity.
Microwave oven use Stopping the cooking Using the Sensor Cook features You can stop cooking at any time so that you can: The 8 Sensor 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. •...
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Sensor Cook guide Code/Food Serving Size (g) Instructions The following table presents 8 Sensor Cook programmes. It contains its recommended weight Rinse and clean fresh vegetables, such as cauliflower range per item after cooking and appropriate instructions. In the beginning of the programme florets and prepare florets.
Microwave oven use Auto sensor cooking instructions Important The Auto Sensor allows you to cook your food automatically by detecting the amount of gases • After installing the microwave oven and plugging into an electrical outlet, do not unplug generated from the food while cooking. the power cord.
Using the Auto Reheat/Cook features 6. Press the Start/+30s button. Result: The food is cooked according to the The 5 Auto Reheat/Cook features include/provide pre-programmed cooking times. pre-programmed setting selected. You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. •...
Microwave oven use Using the Healthy Cooking features Auto Reheat/Cook guide The following table presents quantities and appropriate instructions for auto reheat and cook. The 15 Healthy Cooking features provide pre-programmed cooking times. NOTE 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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Healthy Cooking guide 2. Vegetables The following table presents quantities and appropriate instructions about 15 Healthy Code/Food Serving Size (g) Instructions Cooking programmes. This is composed of Grain/Pasta(3), Vegetables(6) and Poultry/Fish(6). Rinse and clean green beans. Put them evenly into a glass bowl with lid.
Microwave oven use Using the Dough Proof/Yogurt features 3. Poultry/Fish Code/Food Serving Size (g) Instructions The 5 Dough Proof/Yogurt features include/provide pre-programmed cooking times. You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. Rinse chicken breast and put on a ceramic plate. Cover 300 - 350 You can adjust the dough proof/yogurt category by turning the Multi Function Selector Dial Chicken...
Using the Power Defrost features Dough Proof/Yogurt guide The following table presents how to use the auto programmes for rising yeast dough or The 5 Power Defrost features enable you to defrost meat, poultry, fish, bread, cake and fruit. homemade yogurt. The defrost time and power level are set automatically.
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Microwave oven use 4. Press the Start/+30s button. Code/Food Serving Size (g) Instructions Result: Put bread horizontally on a piece of kitchen paper and turn • Defrosting begins. over, as soon as the microwave oven beeps. Place cake on • The microwave oven beeps through a ceramic plate and if possible, turn over, as soon as the defrosting to remind you to turn the food microwave oven beeps.
Convection Grilling The convection mode enables you to cook food in the same way as in a traditional microwave The grill enables you to heat and brown food quickly, without using microwaves. oven. The microwave mode is not used. You can set the temperature, as required, in a range •...
Microwave oven use Choosing the accessories Combining microwaves and grill You can also combine microwave cooking with the grill, to cook quickly and brown at the Traditional convection cooking does require same time. cookware. You should, however, use only cookware that you would use in your normal NOTE microwave oven.
Combining microwaves and convection 2. Make the display indicating Cb-1, and then press the Multi Function Selector Dial. Combination cooking uses both microwave energy and convection heating. No preheating is Result: The following indications are required as the microwave energy is immediately available. displayed: Many foods can be cooked in combination mode, particularly: (Microwave &...
Microwave oven use Using the Deodorization features 2. Make the display indicating Cb-2 (Microwave + Convection) by turning the Multi Function Use this features after cooking odorous food or when there is a lot of smoke in the oven Selector Dial, and then press the Multi interior.
Using the Child Lock features Using the Turntable On/Off features Your microwave oven is fitted with a special child lock programme, which enables the The Turntable On/Off button enables you to use large dishes which fill the whole microwave microwave oven to be 'locked' so that children or anyone unfamiliar with it cannot operate it oven by stopping the turntable from rotating (only manual cooking mode).
Cookware guide Cookware guide To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, Microwave- Cookware Comments without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used. safe Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware. If the cookware is marked Metal microwave-safe, you do not need to worry.
Cooking guide Microwaves Cooking Guide for frozen vegetables Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Cook covered for the minimum time – see table. Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by its water, fat and sugar Continue cooking to get the result you prefer. content.
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Cooking guide Cooking guide for fresh vegetables Food Serving Size (g) Power (W) Time (min.) Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30 - 45 ml cold water (2 - 3 tbsp.) for every 250 g 3 ½ - 4 unless another water quantity is recommended –...
Reheating Cooking guide for rice and pasta Rice: Use a large glass pyrex bowl with lid - rice doubles in volume during cooking. Your microwave oven will reheat food in a fraction of the time that conventional microwave Cook covered. After the cooking time is over, stir before standing time and salt or ovens hobs normally take.
Cooking guide Reheating liquids Reheating liquids and food Use the power levels and times in this table as a guide lines for reheating. Always allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the microwave oven has been Food Serving Size Power (W) Time (min.)
Defrosting Food Serving Size Power (W) Time (min.) 350 g 4 ½ - 5 Microwaves are an excellent way of defrosting frozen food. Microwaves gently defrost frozen 450 g 5 ½ - 6 ½ food in a short period of time. This can be of great advantage, if unexpected guests suddenly Plated Meal show up.
Cooking guide Grill Food Serving Size Power (W) Time (min.) Poultry The grill-heating element is located underneath the ceiling of the cavity. It operates while the door is closed and the turntable is rotating. The turntable’s rotation makes the food brown Chicken Pieces 500 g (2 pcs) 14 - 15...
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Grill guide for fresh food Food Serving Size Power 1 step (min.) 2 step (min.) Preheat the grill with the grill-function for 2 - 3 minutes. 2 apples (ca. 400 g) 300 W + Grill 7 - 8 Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for grilling. Instructions Use oven gloves when taking out.
Cooking guide Convection Convection guide for fresh and frozen food Preheat the convection with the auto pre-heat function to the desired temperature. Cooking with convection is the traditional and well known method of cooking food in a Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for convection cooking. traditional microwave oven with hot air.
Tips and tricks Food Serving Size Power 1 step (min.) 2 step (min.) Bread Melting butter Put 50 g butter into a small deep glass dish. Cover with plastic lid. Fresh Bread Rolls 6 pcs (350 g) 100 W + 180 °C 8 - 10 Heat for 30 - 40 seconds using 900 W, until butter is melted.
Troubleshooting and information code Troubleshooting and information code Troubleshooting Problem Cause Action There is a popping If you have any of the problems listed below try the solutions given. sound during Cooking sealed food or using Do not use sealed containers as operation, and the a container with a lid may they may burst during cooking due...
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Problem Cause Action Problem Cause Action The microwave oven is The roller ring is not properly The microwave oven Make sure the microwave oven is installed on an uneven in place, there is too much Adjust the amount of food and do is not level.
If this error frequently opened during lowered and this may affect the occurs again, call your local SAMSUNG Customer Care Centre. cooking. results of your cooking. The microwave...
Technical specifications SAMSUNG strives to improve its products at all times. Both the design specifications and these user instructions are thus subject to change without notice. Model MC28A5127A* Power source 230 V ~ 50 Hz AC Power consumption Maximum power...
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