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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. MC28A5145VK-TL_DE68-04362C-00_EN.indd 1 MC28A5145VK-TL_DE68-04362C-00_EN.indd 1...
contents Safety instructions ..................2 Choosing the accessories ................63 Important safety instructions ................2 Combining microwaves and grill ..............64 Combining microwaves and convection............64 Installation ......................8 Switching the beeper off ................65 Accessories ....................8 Using the child lock features .................65 Installation site ....................8 Using the turntable on/off features ..............65 Turntable ......................8 Cookware guide ....................66 Maintenance ....................9...
safety instructions • staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • farm houses; READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE • by clients in hotels, motels and other residential REFERENCE. environments; WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, •...
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Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs This appliance is not intended for use by persons should not be heated in microwave ovens since (including children) with reduced physical, sensory they may explode, even after microwave heating or mental capabilities, or lack of experience has ended.
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This oven should be positioned proper direction A steam cleaner is not to be used. and height permitting easy access to cavity and WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched control area. off before replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility Before using the your oven first time, oven should be of electric shock.
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Do not insert fingers or foreign substances. If foreign substances enter the oven, unplug be made by children unless they are older than 8 the power cord and contact a local Samsung service centre. Do not apply excessive pressure or impact to the oven.
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Use shorter times for small amounts of food to prevent overheating or burning. Samsung will charge a repair fee for replacing an accessory or repairing a cosmetic Keep the power cord and power plug away from water and heat sources.
installation INSTALLATION SITE • Select a flat, level surface approx. 85 cm above the floor. The 20 cm 20 cm 10 cm 10 cm ACCESSORIES surface must support the weight of the oven. above above behind behind • Secure room for ventilation, at least 10 cm from the rear wall Depending on the model that you have purchased, you are supplied with several and both sides, and 20 cm from above.
Samsung service centre for technical assistance. 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 CHECKING THAT YOUR OVEN IS OPERATING CORRECTLY HOW A MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS 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” on the Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves;...
SETTING THE TIME COOKING/REHEATING When power is supplied, “88:88” and then “12:00” is automatically displayed on the The following procedure explains how to cook or reheat food. display. ALWAYS check your cooking settings before leaving the oven unattended. Please set the current time. The time can be displayed in either the 24-hour or 12-hour Open the door.
POWER LEVELS AND TIME VARIATIONS STOPPING THE COOKING The power level function enables you to adapt the amount of energy dissipated and thus You can stop cooking at any time so that you can: the time required to cook or reheat your food, according to its type and quantity. •...
USING THE SLIM FRY COOK FEATURES The following table presents the 22 Slim Fry auto programmes for frying. It contains its quantities and appropriate instructions. The 22 Slim Fry cook features include/provide pre-programmed cooking times. You will use less oil compared to frying with oil fryer, while you will get tasty results. You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level.
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 6 pieces Potatoes - 2 medium (300 g), Boiled and shredded, 4 pieces Bread slices - 4, Salt to taste, Green chilli (chopped) Mixed vegetables - 2 cups (250 g) : peas, carrots, - 1, Coriander powder - ¼...
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 12 pieces Chickpea flour - 1 cup, Salt - 1 tsp., Turmeric - ¼ tsp., 4 pieces White bread or brown bread - 5~6 slices, Potatoes - 2 Ground cumin - ½ tsp., Green chilli - ¼ tsp., Potato - (medium size), Dry pomegranate seeds - ½...
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2. Potatoes/Vegetables 3. Seafood Code/Food Serving Size Instructions Code/Food Serving Size Instructions 300-350 g Distribute frozen oven chips evenly on the 200-250 g Distribute frozen breaded prawns evenly on Frozen Oven 450-500 g crusty plate. Set plate on low rack. 300-350 g the crusty plate.
USING THE SENSOR COOK FEATURES The following table presents 8 Sensor Cook programmes. It contains its recommended weight range per item after cooking and appropriate instructions. In the beginning of the The 8 Sensor Cook features include/provide pre-programmed cooking times. programme the display shows the sensor period.
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Auto sensor cooking instructions Code/Food Serving Size Instructions The Auto Sensor allows you to cook your food automatically by detecting the amount of 200-500 g Rinse and clean fresh vegetables, such as gases generated from the food while cooking. Cauliflower cauliflower florets and prepare florets.
Important USING THE INDIAN RECIPE COOK FEATURES The 200 Indian Recipe 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.
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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...
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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 50 g (chopped), Onion - 2 tbsp. (chopped), Green vegetables (Tomato, Capsicum, Onion) - 1 cup, Vegetable peas - ¼...
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 1-12 300-400 g Poha - 0.3 kg, Oil - 3 tbsp., Onion - 1 cup (chopped), 1-15 200 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...
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2. Vegetables & Rice Serving Code/Food Ingredients Size Serving Code/Food Ingredients Size 1-19 200-250 g Pasta - 200 g, Oil - 1 tbsp., Grated Cheese - 3 tbsp., Pasta Sauce, Spring Onion, Water as per your taste, Vegetable 400-500 g Boiled Mutter - 100 g, Paneer - 200 g, Onions - 2 Salt as required Pasta...
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 4-14 500-600 g For green paste : Green chillies - 6~8, Spring 4-17 200 g Refined flour - 100 g, Grated cheese - 25 g, onions - 3 ea (chopped along with the green part), Butter-50 g, Cold water as required, Pepper powder - Vegetable in Cheese...
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 6-20 400-450 g Boneless Chicken - 250 g (cut into bite size pieces), 500-550 g Chicken - 450 g, Cashew nut powder - 2 tbsp., Cashew nut - 15~20, Dried broken red chilies - 6, Ginger-garlic &...
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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 Kashmiri red chili powder - 1 tsp., Salt & sugar - as (chopped), Garlic - 4~5 flakes, Tomato Puree - 4 ea, Butter Chicken...
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 7-10 500-600 g Chicken - 500 g, Yogurt - 1 cup, Finely chopped mint 7-13 700-800 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...
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 7-16 600-700 g Chicken - 400 g (cut into pieces of your choice), 7-18 700-800 g Chicken - 500 g (cut into pieces of your choice), Ginger-garlic paste - each 1 tsp., Tomato puree - Ginger-garlic paste - each 1 tsp., Tomato puree - Kadhai Chicken...
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 7-20 400-450 g Boiled boneless chicken - 300 g, Salt, Lemon juice, 350-400 g Fish fillet - 250 g, Boiled potato - 2 ea, Bread crumbs Pepper powder as per your taste, Oil - 3 tbsp., - 1 cup, Oil - 2 tbsp., Red chili powder - 1 tsp., Pepper Fish Cutlet...
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 400-450 g Fish fillet - 300 g, Garlic paste - 1 tsp., Anissed 400-500 g Fish (pomfert) - 400 g (cut into pieces), Ginger- garlic powder - 1 tsp., Dry mango powder - 1 tsp., Red chili paste - each 1 tsp., Pepper powder - ½...
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 8-16 500-600 g Chicken - 500 g, Garlic paste - 1 tsp., Ginger paste 8-19 450-500 g Surmai fillets - 300 g (cut into 2” pieces), Lemon juice - 1 tsp., Red chili powder - 1 tsp., Coriander, cumin - 2 tbsp., Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tsp.
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9. All Time Favorite Serving Code/Food Ingredients Size Serving Code/Food Ingredients Size 500-550 g Boneless chicken - 200 g (cut into bite size pieces), Mushrooms quartered (cut into 4 pieces each) - 550-600 g Boneless chicken - 500 g, French beans - 18~20 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 onions - 3 ea (chopped along with the green part), chilies finely - 3~4 (chopped),., Salt - 1¼...
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 9-10 400-450 g Boneless Chicken - 200 g, Pineapple juice - ½ cup, 9-12 500-550 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...
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 9-14 400-450 g Boneless chicken - 250 g, White sauce - 2 cup, 9-16 550-600 g Boneless chicken - 150 g, Soaked rice - 1 cup, Butter - 2 tbsp., Salt - ¾ tsp., Pepper to taste, Tomato Sprouted green gram - ½...
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0. Indian Famous Variety Serving Code/Food Ingredients Size Serving Code/Food Ingredients Size 9-18 500-550 g Chicken mince - 200 g, Butter - 1 tbsp., Chopped onion - ½, Green chili - 2 ea, Refined flour - 1 tbsp., Chicken 200-250 g Refine flour- 200 g, Curd- 2 tbsp., yeast- 1 tsp., Bread crumbs - 2 tbsp., Red chili flakes - ¼...
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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 Green chillies - 2~3, Fresh coriander leaves - 1 few chilli powder - 1 tsp., Salt to taste Mutton Butter Keema...
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 700-750 g Prawns - 500 g, Ginger-garlic - each 1 tsp., Cumin 0-10 600-650 g Chicken - 400 g (cut into 8 pieces) seeds - 1 tsp., Red chilies whole - 12~15, Cloves - Marinade : Thick yogurt - ½...
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Serving Serving Code/Food Ingredients Code/Food Ingredients Size Size 0-13 550-600 g Drumsticks - 5 (500 g chicken legs) 0-15 350-400 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...
USING THE CURD/DOUGH PROOF FEATURES Serving Code/Food Ingredients Size The 5 Curd/Dough Proof features include/provide pre-programmed cooking times. You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. 0-18 550-600 g Boneless Mutton - 300 g (cut into pieces), Mint You can adjust the Curd/Dough Proof category by turning the Multi Function Selector leaves - 25~30 (rawly chopped), Olive oil - 1 tbsp., Mutton Mint...
The following table presents how to use the auto programmes for rising yeast dough or USING THE POWER DEFROST FEATURES curd. The 5 Power Defrost features enable you to defrost meat, poultry, fish, bread, cake 1. Curd and fruit. The defrost time and power level are set automatically. You simply select the programme and the weight.
The following table presents the various Power Defrost programmes, quantities and USING THE ROTI & NAAN FEATURES appropriate instructions. Remove all kind of package material before defrosting. The 2 Roti & Naan cook features include/provide pre-programmed cooking times. Place meat, poultry and fish on a flat glass plate or on a ceramic plate, arrange bread, You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level.
SPIT-ROASTING Serving Code/Food Ingredients Size The barbecue spit is useful for grilling, as you do not need to turn the meat over. It can be used for combined microwave and Convection cooking. 8 pieces Whole wheat flour - 4 cups, Water as required for dough, Ghee - 50 g, Salt to taste Roti Make sure that the weight of the meat is evenly distributed on the spit and that the...
USING THE CRUSTY PLATE 5. Select the appropriate temperature by turning the Multi Function Selector Dial. (Temperature : 200~40 °C) This crusty plate allows you to brown food not only on the top with the grill, but also the At that time, press the Multi Function Selector Dial to set bottom of the food turns crispy and brown due to the high temperature of the crusty the temperature.
CONVECTION GRILLING The convection mode enables you to cook food in the same way as in a traditional oven. The grill enables you to heat and brown food quickly, without using microwaves. The microwave mode is not used. You can set the temperature, as required, in a range •...
COMBINING MICROWAVES AND GRILL COMBINING MICROWAVES AND CONVECTION You can also combine microwave cooking with the grill, to cook quickly and brown at the Combination cooking uses both microwave energy and convection heating. No same time. preheating is required as the microwave energy is immediately available. ALWAYS use microwave-safe and oven-proof cookware.
USING THE CHILD LOCK FEATURES 4. Select the appropriate temperature by turning the Multi Function Selector Dial (Temperature : 200~40 °C). At that Your microwave oven is fitted with a special child lock programme, which enables time, press the Multi Function Selector Dial to set the the oven to be “locked”...
cookware guide Microwave- Cookware Comments safe To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used. Glassware Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware. If the cookware is marked •...
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 Food Portion Power Time (min.) Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30-45 ml cold water (2-3 tbsp.) for every Leeks 250 g 900 W 4-4½ 250 g unless another water quantity is recommended – see table. Cook covered for the Instructions minimum time –...
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Cooking Guide for rice and pasta REHEATING 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 BABY FOOD Food Portion Power Time (min.) BABY FOOD: Stew (Chilled) 350 g 600 W 4½-5½ Empty into a deep ceramic plate. Cover with plastic lid. Stir well after reheating! Let stand Instructions for 2-3 minutes before serving. Stir again and check the temperature. Recommended Put stew in a deep ceramic plate.
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Reheating Baby Food and Milk DEFROSTING Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for reheating. Microwaves are an excellent way of defrosting frozen food. Microwaves gently defrost frozen food in a short period of time. This can be of great advantage, if unexpected Food Portion Power...
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GRILL Food Portion Power Time (min.) The grill-heating element is located underneath the ceiling of the cavity. It operates while Poultry the door is closed and the turntable is rotating. The turntable’s rotation makes the food Chicken Pieces 500 g (2 pcs) 180 W 14-15 brown more evenly.
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Grill Guide for Fresh Food Fresh food Portion Power 1 step (min.) 2 step (min.) Preheat the grill with the grill-function for 2-3 minutes. Baked Apples 2 apples 300 W + Grill Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for grilling. (ca. 400 g) Use oven gloves when taking out.
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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.
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TIPS AND TRICKS 1 step 2 step Fresh food Portion Power (min.) (min.) MELTING BUTTER Put 50 g butter into a small deep glass dish. Cover with plastic lid. BREAD Heat for 30-40 seconds using 900 W, until butter is melted. Fresh Bread 6 pcs (350 g) 100 W + 180 °C...
• Clean the keys and check if there is water on the surface around key. Turn off the • Have you overloaded the electric circuit and caused a fuse to blow or a breaker to be microwave oven and try setting again. If it occurs again, call your local SAMSUNG triggered? Customer Care Centre.
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 MC28A5145** Power source 230 V ~ 50 Hz AC Power consumption Maximum power...