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Microwave oven

Installation and Operating 

Instruction

FQ215

This manual is made with 100% recycled paper.

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Page 1: ...sung product To receive more complete service please register your product at www samsung com register Microwave oven Installation and Operating Instruction FQ215 This manual is made with 100 recycled paper ENGLISH FQ215_XEO 03869E_EN indb 1 14 06 2011 15 44 56 ...

Page 2: ...e explosion electric shock or personal injury when using your microwave oven follow these basic safety precaution Do NOT attempt Do NOT disassemble Do NOT touch Follow directions explicitly Unplug the power plug from the wall socket Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock Call the service center for help Note Important SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR INSTALLATION The installation of t...

Page 3: ...ropane gas LP gas etc ventilate immediately without touching the power plug Do not touch the appliance or power cord Do not use a ventilating fan A spark may result in an explosion or fire Take care that the door heater or any of the other parts do not come into contact with the body while cooking or just after cooking Failure to do so may result in burns During use the appliance becomes hot Care ...

Page 4: ... the oven function Failure to do so may result in fire Take care that food does not come into contact with the heater when cooking food with the oven This may result in fire Do not over heat food This may result in fire Do not heat food wrapped in paper such as magazines or newspaper This may result in fire Do not use or place inflammable sprays or objects near the oven This may result in fire or ...

Page 5: ...t in an abrupt overflow of the contents and cause burns Do not hold food or any part there of during or immediately after cooking Use cooking gloves because it may be very hot and you could burn yourself If you pull the ceramic dish or well being multi purpose pan forwards food may spill and this may result in burns When the surface is cracked turn the power switch of the appliance off Failure to ...

Page 6: ...rself when cleaning the appliance external internal You may hurt yourself on the sharp edges of the appliance Do not clean the appliance with a steam cleaner This may result in corrosion PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Failure to observe the following safety precautions may result in harmful exposure to microwave energy a Under no circumstances should any attem...

Page 7: ...ment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling ...

Page 8: ...e 32 How a microwave oven works 33 Using microwave mode 43 Switching off the beeper 43 Child safety lock CLEANING AND CARE 44 44 Using the steam clean feature 45 Cleaning your microwave oven TROUBLESHOOTING ERROR CODE 46 46 Storing and repairing your microwave oven 47 Troubleshooting 48 Error code INSTALLATION WIRING INSTRUCTION 49 49 Wiring instruction 50 Cooking instructions on food packaging 51...

Page 9: ...t regulations The authorities can provide information on how to dispose of domestic appliances in a responsible manner Safety This appliance should only be connected by a qualified technician The combi steam oven is NOT designed for use in a commercial cooking setting It should be used exclusively for cooking food in a home setting The appliance is hot during and after use Exercise caution when yo...

Page 10: ...10_ installing your microwave oven Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 4 Fig 5 Fig 3 Fig 3 1 Fig 3 2 Fig 3 3 Fig 3 4 FQ215_XEO 03869E_EN indb 10 14 06 2011 15 44 58 ...

Page 11: ...n cable to the power source Fig 2 Slide the microwave oven completely into the recess Fig 3 Fig 3 1 there are squared holes Fig 3 2 align hooks of DECO with squared holes Fig 3 3 insert hooks into squared holes by inclining DECO Fig 3 4 push downward to assemble Fig 4 Fasten the microwave oven using the four screws 4 x 20 mm provoded Fig 5 Make the electrical connection Check that the appliance wo...

Page 12: ...he microwave level is mainly used for microwave function Please refer to Cooking Guides provided throughout this booklet to determine appropriate shelf level for your dishes Top Heating Elements Safety Door Lock Oven Light Control Panel Door Handle Door Oven Levels Level 4 Level 2 Level 5 Level 3 Level 1 FQ215_XEO 03869E_EN indb 12 14 06 2011 15 44 59 ...

Page 13: ...2 Two Baking Trays DO NOT use for Microwave Mode 3 Grill Insert for Ceramic Tray Useful for Speed Menu and Grill Mode 4 Oven Rack DO NOT use for Microwave Mode Note Please refer to Cooking Guides provided throughout this booklet to determine appropriate accessory for your dishes Grill insert Ceramic tray FQ215_XEO 03869E_EN indb 13 14 06 2011 15 44 59 ...

Page 14: ...RT BUTTON Power save button If you press the power save button the lights for the button are turned off As a result all buttons other than the power save button are deactivated Press the power save button again will turn the lights of the other buttons on Conseguently all buttons are reactivated If you don t press any button during 5 minutes it will be changed to power save mode 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10...

Page 15: ...plugged in the DISPLAY lights up After three seconds the COOKING TIME symbol and 12 00 blink on the DISPLAY 1 Press COOKING TIME button The 12 starts blinking 2 Press CONTROL button to set hour 3 Press START button again The 00 starts blinking 4 Press CONTROL button to set minute 5 Press START button again The clock sets by itself within 5 seconds FQ215_XEO 03869E_EN indb 15 14 06 2011 15 45 00 ...

Page 16: ...ction Setting Food is heated by hot air from the left and right sides of the oven This setting provides uniform heating and is ideal for baking Convection Top Heat Setting Hot air and top heating element combine making this setting ideal for crisping and browning Especially recommended for meats Conventional Heat Setting Heat comes from top and bottom heating elements This setting is suitable for ...

Page 17: ...ost Mode Mode Description Choose from five pre programmed speed defrost settings for defrosting Defrosting time and power level are automatically set Simply select the programme and weight to start defrosting Microwave Mode Mode Description Microwave energy is used to cook and defrost foods It provides fast efficient cooking without changing the colour or form of food Power level and cooking time ...

Page 18: ... Dual Convection Convection Top Heat Conventional Heat Grill Convection Bottom Heat Note The convection heater and grill heater switch on and off constantly to regulate the temperature 2 To change temperature press TEMPERATURE POWER LEVEL button and press CONTROL button 3 To set cooking time press COOKING TIME button and press CONTROL button to set desired cooking time FQ215_XEO 03869E_EN indb 18 ...

Page 19: ...hange the setting 2 In Oven Mode settings the convection heater and top and bottom heating elements switch off and on throughout cooking to regulate the temperature 3 During cooking the inside temperature is displayed by pressing TEMPERATURE POWER LEVEL button at the same time Important When using Oven Mode be sure glass baking dishes are suitable for 40 250 C cooking temperatures FQ215_XEO 03869E...

Page 20: ... baking We recommend to preheat the oven with dual convection mode Food item Shelf level Temperature C Accessory Time h Hazelnut cake square mould 2 160 170 Oven rack 1 00 1 10 Lemon cake ring shaped or bowl mould 2 150 160 Oven rack 0 50 1 00 Sponge cake 3 150 160 Oven rack 0 35 0 45 Fruit flan base 3 150 170 Oven rack 0 25 0 35 Flat streusel fruit cake yeast dough 3 150 170 Baking tray 0 30 0 40...

Page 21: ...ng Convection Top Heat mode Put meat on oven rack follow shelf level advice in the table and use baking tray as oil pan on level 1 Food item Shelf level Temperature C Accessory Time h Beef roast beef 1 kg medium 3 1 170 190 Oven rack Baking tray 1 00 1 30 Pork shoulder joint Roll 1 kg 3 1 180 200 Oven rack Baking tray 1 30 2 00 Lamb roast lamb Leg of lamb 0 8 Kg 2 1 190 210 Oven rack Baking tray 0...

Page 22: ... baking We recommend to preheat the oven with Conventional Heat mode Food item Shelf level Temperature C Accessory Time h Lasagne 3 200 220 Oven rack 0 25 0 35 Vegetables gratin 3 180 200 Oven rack 0 20 0 30 Potato gratin 3 180 200 Oven rack 0 25 0 35 Frozen pizza baguettes 3 160 180 Baking tray 0 10 0 15 Oven chips 3 200 220 Baking tray 0 15 0 20 Marble cake 3 180 200 Oven rack 0 50 1 10 Muffins ...

Page 23: ...nutes Food item Shelf level 1st side time min 2nd side time min Accessory Kebab spits 4 8 10 6 8 Grill insert with ceramic tray Pork steaks 4 7 9 5 7 Grill insert with ceramic tray Sausages 4 4 6 3 5 Baking tray Chicken pieces 4 10 15 8 10 Grill insert with ceramic tray Salmon steaks 4 8 12 6 10 Grill insert with ceramic tray Sliced vegetables 5 5 7 3 5 Baking tray Toast 5 2 3 1 2 Oven rack Cheese...

Page 24: ...imes in this table as guidelines for baking We recommend to preheat the oven with dual convection mode Food item Shelf level Temperature C Accessory Time h Fresh pizza 3 180 200 Baking tray 15 25 Chilled pre baked quiche Pie 2 180 200 Oven Rack 10 15 Frozen self rising pizza 2 180 200 Baking tray 15 20 Frozen pizza 3 200 220 Oven Rack 10 15 Chilled pizza 3 180 220 Baking tray 8 15 Frozen puff past...

Page 25: ...COOKING TIME button 1 After 5 seconds setting cook time ends automatically and START button blinks 2 Press COOKING TIME button to end setting cook time 4 Press START button the oven will start promptly 5 When the set time has elapsed an audible signal sounds and the oven switches itself off Note More Less function During cooking you can adjust the pre set cooking time with CONTROL for better cooki...

Page 26: ... TIME button and enter the desired cook time 2 00 3 Press START TIME button Enter the desired START Time 18 00 4 Press START TIME button The oven automatically starts at the reserved time of 18 00 The Start Time is displayed at the start of cooking Note Start Time is displayed when reservation is completed Cook Time and Start Time can be changed before the reserved time FQ215_XEO 03869E_EN indb 26...

Page 27: ...o Speed Menu position 2 Press CONTROL button to select desired Speed Menu setting Refer to table on pages 27 28 for a description of the 12 Speed Menu settings 3 Press WEIGHT button to change weight 4 Press CONTROL button to select desired weight 5 Press the START button Note Some of the speed menus are continuous Others require the food to be turned over the oven will beep to prompt you The oven ...

Page 28: ...Frozen fish gratin 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 Ceramic tray 3 Put frozen fish gratin in a suitable glass pyrex or ceramic dish After cooking stand for 3 4 minutes 6 Chicken pieces 0 2 0 4 0 4 0 6 0 6 0 8 0 8 1 0 Grill insert with ceramic tray 4 Brush chilled chicken pieces with oil and spices Put on grill insert with ceramic tray with the skin side down Turn over as soon as the oven beeps After cookin...

Page 29: ...ke lemon cake and hazelnut cake 12 Muffins 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 Oven rack 3 Put muffin dough in metal muffin dish suitable for 12 muffins Set dish on oven rack 0 5 0 6 kg weight range is recommended for muffins of each 45 g 0 7 0 8 kg weight range is recommended for medium sized muffins of each 65 g Important Most of Speed Menu Mode settings use microwave energy to heat food Therefore guidelines for co...

Page 30: ... for a description of the 5 Speed Defrost settings 3 Press WEIGHT button and select food weight by press the CONTROL button 4 Press START button to start cooking When cooking has finished the oven will beep and flash End four times The oven will then beep one time per minute for 3 minutes Result Defrosting begins The oven beeps half way through defrosting to remind you to turn the food over Import...

Page 31: ...er when the oven beeps This programme is suitable for whole fishes as well as for fish fillets 4 Bread Cake 0 1 1 0 Ceramic tray 1 10 30 Put bread on a piece of kitchen paper and turn over as soon as the oven beeps Place cake on ceramic tray and if possible turn over as soon as the oven beeps Oven keeps operating and is stopped when you open the door This programme is suitable for all kinds of bre...

Page 32: ...the food up to a depth of about 1 inch 2 5 cm Cooking then continues as the heat is dissipated within the food 3 Cooking times vary according to the container used and the properties of the food Quantity and density Water content Initial temperature Refrigerated or not Important As the centre of the food is cooked by heat dissipation cooking continues even when you have taken the food out of the o...

Page 33: ...1 Press the COOKING FUNCTION SELECT button Time and power level will appear on display 2 To change cooking time press COOKING TIME button and press CONTROL button to cooking desired time When cooking time is set START will blink If you do not wish to change power level press START button to start cooking 3 To change power level press TEMPERATURE POWER LEVEL button and Press CONTROL button to desir...

Page 34: ...propriate cookware refer to following guide and always use ceramic tray on shelf Level 1 when using microwave mode Cookware Microwave Safe Comments Aluminium foil Can be used in small quantities to protect areas against overcooking Arcing can occur if the foil is too close to the oven wall or if too much foil is used Crusting plate Do not preheat for more than 8 minutes China and earthenware Do no...

Page 35: ...b excess moisture Recycled paper May cause arcing Plastic Containers Particularly if heat resistant thermoplastic Some other plastics may warp or discolour at high temperatures Do not use Melamine plastic Cling film Can be used to retain moisture Should not touch the food Take care when removing the film as hot steam will escape Freezer bags Only if boilable or oven proof Should not be airtight Pr...

Page 36: ...After cooking it is important to let food stand for recommended standing time to allow the temperature to even out within the food 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 Stir twice during cooking and once after cooking Add salt herbs or butter after cooking Keep covered d...

Page 37: ... Prepare even sized florets Arrange the stems to the centre Brussels sprouts 250 5 6 3 Add 60 75 ml 5 6 tbsp water Carrots 250 4 5 3 Cut carrots into even sized slices Cauliflower 250 500 4 5 7 8 3 Prepare even sized florets Cut big florets into halves Arrange stems to the centre Courgettes 250 3 4 3 Cut courgettes into slices Add 30 ml 2 tbsp water or a knob of butter Cook until just tender Egg p...

Page 38: ...er after the cooking time is finished Pasta Use a large glass Pyrex bowl Add boiling water a pinch of salt and stir well Cook uncovered Stir occasionally during and after cooking Cover during standing time and drain thoroughly afterwards Food Portion g Power W Time min Standing time min Instructions White rice Parboiled 250 375 900 15 16 17 18 5 Add 500 ml cold water Add 750 ml cold water Brown ri...

Page 39: ...ch as mince pies it is better to use a lower power level Stirring Stir well or turn food over during reheating for best results When possible stir again before serving Stirring is especially important when heating liquids Heating and Standing Times When reheating food for the first time it is helpful to make a note of the time taken for future reference Avoid overheating If uncertain it is prefera...

Page 40: ... of time This can be a great advantage if unexpected guests suddenly show up Frozen poultry must be thoroughly thawed before cooking Remove any metal ties and take it out of any wrapping to allow thawed liquid to drain away Put the frozen food on a dish without cover Turn over half way drain off any liquid and remove any giblets as soon as possible Check the food occasionally to make sure that it ...

Page 41: ...after half of defrosting time Whole chicken 1200 g 28 32 Fish Fish fillets 200 g 6 7 10 25 Put frozen fish in the middle of ceramic plate Arrange the thinner parts under the thicker parts Shield narrow ends of fillets and tail of whole fish With aluminium foil Turn over after half of defrosting time Whole fish 400 g 11 13 Fruit Berries 300 g 6 7 5 10 Spread fruit on a flat round glass dish with a ...

Page 42: ...a glass Pyrex bowl using 900 W until glaze icing is transparent about 3 to 4 minutes Stir twice during cooking Cooking jam Put 600 g of fruits such as mixed berries in a suitably sized glass Pyrex bowl Add 300 g of preserving sugar and stir well Cook covered for 10 12 minutes using 900 W Stir several times during cooking Empty directly into small jam glasses with twist off lids Let it stand with l...

Page 43: ...CHILD SAFETY LOCK The oven s Child Safety Lock allows you to lock the control panel to protect the oven against unintended use To lock oven 1 Press TEMPERATURE POWER LEVEL button and WEIGHT button at the same time and hold for 3 seconds 2 Lock symbol appears on display indicating all functions locked To unlock oven 1 Press TEMPERATURE POWER LEVEL button and WEIGHT button at the same time and hold ...

Page 44: ...tes 1 Press the STOP CANCEL button Pour about 100 ml water onto the floor of the empty oven 2 Press STEAM CLEAN button and Press the START button After 15 minutes the oven will stop automatically Wipe it out with a dry cloth Important Use this feature only when oven has cooled completely to room temperature Do NOT use distilled water Do NOT use high pressure water cleaners or steam jet cleaners fo...

Page 45: ...s or stains on inside surfaces with a soapy cloth Rinse and dry 3 To loosen hardened food particles and remove smells place a cup of diluted lemon juice on the floor of the empty oven and heat for ten minutes at maximum power 4 Wash the inside Important Take special care NOT to spill water in the vents NEVER use abrasive products or chemical solvents ALWAYS ensure that door seals are clean to prev...

Page 46: ...nplug the oven and contact the nearest Samsung Customer Service Center When calling please have the following information ready The model number and serial number Can be found at rear of the oven Warranty details Clear description of the problem If oven must be temporarily stored choose a clean dry place as dust and dampness can cause damage FQ215_XEO 03869E_EN indb 46 14 06 2011 15 45 08 ...

Page 47: ...ses interference with radios or televisions Slight interference on televisions or radios may occur when the oven is operating To minimize this effect try to install oven away from televisions radios and aerials Electronic interference causes DISPLAY to be reset Disconnect the power plug and reconnect it Reset the time Condensation appears inside the oven This is a normal occurrence Simply wipe awa...

Page 48: ...on cancellation TEMP SENSOR SHORT In case the value of a temperature sensor is less than 5 C during operation cancellation OVER 210 C DURING OPERATION OF MWO In case the temperature rises over 210 C during operation of MWO FIRE sensed DAMPER S W In case it fails to sense DAMPER whether to open or close for 2 minutes FQ215_XEO 03869E_EN indb 48 14 06 2011 15 45 08 ...

Page 49: ...ot connect the plug to a mains socket as there is a risk of shock hazard from the bared flexible cord WIRING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED This appliance must be earthed In the event of an electrical short circuit earthing reduces the risk of electric shock providing an escape wire for the electric current The appliance is equipped with a mains lead which includes an earth wir...

Page 50: ...y remove the fuse and dispose of the plug Do not connect the plug to a mains socket under any circumstances as there is a danger of electric shock CIRCUITS Your microwave oven should be operated on a separate circuit from other appliances Failure to do this may cause the circuit breaker to trip the fuse to blow or the food to cook more slowly COOKING INSTRUCTIONS ON FOOD PACKAGING MICROWAVE SYMBOL...

Page 51: ...dy prepared and cooked by the food manufacturer and then frozen chilled or vacuum sealed for long life Increasingly heating times for such ready meals are being based on the Heating Categories A B C D and E On this instance simply match the heating category of your oven to the instructions on the food package and set your timer accordingly For example If the heating instructions are 3 minutes on H...

Page 52: ...amsung comply with the undermentioned technological parameters Model FQ215 Power Source 230 V 50 Hz Power Consumption Maximum Power Microwave Top Grill Bottom Heater Dual Convection 3150 W 1650 W 2800 W 1000 W 3000 W Output Power 100 W 900 W IEC 705 240V 900W 230V 850W Operating Frequency 2450 MHz Magnetron OM75P 20 Cooling Method Cooling fan motor Dimensions W x H x D Outside Oven Cavity Net 596 ...

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