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Instructions & Cooking guide

MC28H5013**

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Summary of Contents for MC28H5013 series

Page 1: ... Cooking guide MC28H5013 This manual is made with 100 recycled paper 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 MC28H5013AK_TL_DE68 04234D 02_EN indd 1 2014 05 16 5 57 23 ...

Page 2: ...enter for help Note Important contents Safety information 2 Quick look up guide 11 Oven features 12 Oven 12 Control panel 13 Accessories 13 Oven use 14 How a microwave oven works 14 Checking that your oven is operating correctly 14 Setting the time 15 Cooking Reheating 15 Power levels and time variations 16 Adjusting the cooking time 16 Stopping the cooking 16 Setting the energy save mode 16 Using...

Page 3: ...ow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use WARNING This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervisi...

Page 4: ...r to avoid a hazard WARNING Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming pads slippers sponges damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury ignition or fire If smoke is emitted switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door c...

Page 5: ...ation mode children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated During use the appliance becomes hot Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven WARNING Accessible parts may become hot during use Young children should be kept away A steam cleaner is not to be used WARNING Ensure that the appliance is switched off before replacing t...

Page 6: ...stalling your microwave oven Place the oven on a flat level surface 85 cm above the floor The surface should be strong enough to safety bear the weight of the oven 1 When you install your oven make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least 10 cm 4 inches of space behind and on the sides of the oven and 20 cm 8 inches of space above 2 Remove all packing materials inside t...

Page 7: ...n in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation 1 Clean the outside surfaces with a soft cloth and warm soapy water Rinse and dry 2 Remove any splashes or stains on the inside surfaces of oven with a soapy cloth Rinse and dry 3 To loosen hardened food particles and remove smells pla...

Page 8: ...r where gas may leak on un level ground This appliance must be properly grounded in accordance with local and national codes Remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the power plug terminals and contact points using a dry cloth on a regular basis When cleaning the upper part inside the cavity it will be convenient to turn heater downward by 45 and clean it Swing heater model only S...

Page 9: ...contact your nearest service centre Do not pour or directly spray water onto the oven Do not place objects on the oven inside or on the door of the oven Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of the oven Do not store flammable materials in the oven Take special care when heating dishes or drinks that contain alcohol as alcohol vapours may contact a hot part of the oven...

Page 10: ...bent 2 door hinges broken or loose 3 door seals and sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone other than a properly qualified microwave service technician trained by the manufacturer CAUTION Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens DO NOT use any metallic containers Dinnerware with gold or silver trimmings Skewers forks etc Remove wire twist tie...

Page 11: ...able If you have any questions or concerns contact your nearest service centre or find help and information online at www samsung com This microwave oven is supposed for heating food It is intended for domestic home use only Do not heat any type of textiles or cushions filled with grains which could cause burns and fire The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by improper or incorr...

Page 12: ...required 4 Press the START button Result Defrosting starts When cooking has finished the oven will beep and flash End 4 times The oven will then beep one time per minute oven features Oven 1 DOOR HANDLE 2 DOOR 3 VENTILATION HOLES 4 HEATING ELEMENT 5 LIGHT 6 DOOR LATCHES 7 TURNTABLE 8 COUPLER 9 ROLLER RING 10 SAFETY INTERLOCK HOLES 11 CONTROL PANEL 7 8 9 10 11 6 1 2 3 5 4 MC28H5013AK_TL_DE68 04234D...

Page 13: ...sed in a variety of ways 1 Roller ring to be placed in the centre of the oven Purpose The roller ring supports the turntable 2 Turntable to be placed on the roller ring with the centre fitting on to the coupler Purpose The turntable serves as the main cooking surface it can be easily removed for cleaning 3 High rack Low rack to be placed on the turntable Purpose The metal racks can be used to cook...

Page 14: ...taken the food out of the oven Standing times specified in recipes and in this booklet must therefore be respected to ensure Even cooking of the food right to the centre The same temperature throughout the food 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 ...

Page 15: ... whenever you are not using the microwave oven Cooking Reheating The following procedure explains how to cook or reheat food ALWAYS check your cooking settings before leaving the oven unattended Open the door Place the food in the centre of the turntable Close the door Never switch the microwave oven on when it is empty 1 Press the Microwave button Result The following indications are displayed mi...

Page 16: ...f press the Up and Down button that you wish to add Stopping the cooking You can stop cooking at any time so that you can Check the food Turn the food over or stir it Leave it to stand To stop the cooking Then Temporarily Temporarily Open the door without pressing the stop button or press the stop button once when the oven is being operated Result Cooking stops To resume cooking close the door aga...

Page 17: ...d 1 Auto Reheat Code Food Serving Size Instructions 1 1 Ready Meal chilled 300 350 g 400 450 g Put on a microwave safe plate and cover with microwave cling film This programme is suitable for meals consisting of 3 components e g meat with sauce vegetables and a side dish like potatoes rice or pasta Stand for 2 3 minutes 1 2 Mini Ravioli chilled 200 250 g 300 350 g Put chilled ready mini ravioli in...

Page 18: ...ning and cutting into similar size Put them into a glass bowl with lid Add 30 ml 2 tablespoons water when cooking for 200 250 g add 45 ml 3 tablespoons for 300 450 g and add 60 75 ml 4 tablespoons for 400 450 g Stir after cooking When cooking higher quantities stir once during cooking Stand for 1 2 minutes 2 2 Chicken Pieces 300 400 g 1 pc 500 600 g 2 pcs 700 800 g 3 pcs Brush the chicken pieces w...

Page 19: ... 3 Mushroom Soup 400 450 g Potato 1 ea Cabbage 50 g Onion 1 ea small size Mushroom 100 g Tomato sauce 2 tbsp Oil 2 tbsp Water 2 cups Salt Sugar Pepper as per taste Instructions Chop all vegetables In microwave safe glass bowl put potato cabbage onion 2 cups of water and cook When beep grind the stalk with some water and then add oil chopped mushroom salt black pepper sugar and tomato sauce Mix wel...

Page 20: ...li 8 ea Instant Idli Mix 2 cups Curd 1 cup Ginger Garlic Chili paste and salt as per your taste Water as required Instructions Mix all the ingredients and make a batter pour this batter to greased microwave safe idly stand and cook Serve hot with Chutney Sambhar Code Food Serving Size Ingredients 1 10 Steamed Vegetables 200 g Mix Vegetable Cauliflower Carrot Capsicum Muter Corn French beans Cut in...

Page 21: ...ball dough and then press start Serve hot with rice Code Food Serving Size Ingredients 2 5 Dal Tadaka 400 500 g Soaked Arhar Dal Soaked for 1 hr 200 g Water 300 g Oil 2 tbsp Cumin 1 tbsp Green Chilies 2 3 ea Curry Leaves 5 6 ea Salt Coriander Cumin Powder Turmeric Asafetida Kasoori methi Lemon juice as per your taste Instructions In microwave safe bowl take dal water turmeric asafetida Cover and c...

Page 22: ... glass bowl take oil black cardamom cumin seeds chopped onions green chili salt soaked rice and cook When beep add water and salt Mix well and cover and then press start Code Food Serving Size Ingredients 2 11 Dosa Sabji 400 500 g Boiled potato peeled chop 300 g Chopped Onion 2 Nos Green chili salt turmeric powder as per your taste Oil 2 tbsp Mustard Seeds Cumin seeds Curry leaves for tempering In...

Page 23: ...e with pista pieces and serve cool Code Food Serving Size Ingredients 3 5 Pongal South Indian sweet 350 400 g Soaked rice 100 g Soaked green gram 50 g Water 500 ml Grated Jaggery 200 g Ghee 50 g Cardamom powder 1 tbsp Dry fruits as per your taste Instructions In microwave safe glass bowl put ghee soaked rice green gram water mix it well cover it and cook When beep add jaggery cardamom powder dry f...

Page 24: ...nts 4 4 Baked Vegetables 350 400 g Half boiled vegetables carrot cauliflower french beans cut into small pieces sweet corn green peas etc 300 g Plain flour 2 tbsp Butter 2 tbsp Milk 2 cups Water cup Grated cheese 5 tbsp Salt sugar pepper as per your taste Instructions In microwave safe glass dish take butter vegetables plain flour milk water salt sugar and pepper mix well and cook When beep mix it...

Page 25: ...s leaves 4 optional Ginger 2 piece Coriander leaves 3 tbsp For main dish Coconut milk 1 cups Salt 1 tsp A tiny piece of jaggery Coriander powder 1 tbsp Cumin powder 1 tbsp Oil 2 tbsp Chopped mix vegetable carrot cabbage peas 1 cup Instructions In grinder prepare green paste Churn grated one coconut in mixer In microwave safe glass bowl add vegetables oil and cook When beep add salt jaggery and coc...

Page 26: ...ack when beep select menu and cook Code Food Serving Size Ingredients 5 3 Banana Bread 450 g Refined flour 225 g Margarine 125 g Egg 2 ea Powder Sugar 200 g Baking Powder tsp Soda Bicarb 1 tsp Riped Banana 3 ea Walnut 50 g Milk as required Vanilla essence 1 tsp Instructions Pre heat the oven 180 C with the convection function Grease and dust 10 cake tin Sieve flour with baking powder soda bicarb C...

Page 27: ...lmond essence beat Add cashew nut sieved refined flour mix well The mixture will form into a dough Roll into sticks shape into a circle Arrange this on baking tray Put it on low rack When beep select menu and cook Cool the biscuits Serve them Code Food Serving Size Ingredients 5 8 Chocolate Cookies 200 225 g Refined flour 115 g Margarine or butter 60 g Powder sugar 60 g Vanilla essence tsp Baking ...

Page 28: ... g Boneless Chicken 150 g Ginger paste 1 tsp Garlic paste 1 tsp Salt Pepper powder as per your taste Corn Flour Paste 2 tbsp dissolve in cup of water Oil 2 tbsp Water 300 ml Instructions In microwave safe glass bowl add oil chicken in small pieces ginger paste garlic paste corn flour paste water mix it well and cook Serve hot 6 3 Crab Soup 400 450 g Crab 150 g Ginger paste 1 tsp Garlic paste 1 tsp...

Page 29: ...Size Ingredients 6 9 Lemon Chicken 400 450 g Boneless Chicken 300 g Lemon juice 3 tbsp Salt as per your taste Honey 3 tsp Pepper powder 1 tsp Olive Oil 2 tbsp Corn Flour 2 tbsp Corn Flour Paste 2 tbsp dissolve in cup of water Chopped Coriander leaves 1 tbsp Instructions Marinate chicken with pepper powder salt lemon juice keep for one hour in refrigerator In microwave safe bowl take olive oil mari...

Page 30: ...Food Serving Size Ingredients 7 1 Mirchi Chicken 400 450 g Chicken legs 5 6 Chopped coriander leaves 2 tbsp Oil 4 tbsp Tomato puree 1 cup Sugar salt as per your taste Onion paste 4 tbsp Ginger garlic green chili paste 2 tbsp Lemon juice 2 tsp Garam Masala 1 tsp Instructions Marinate chicken with onion ginger garlic green chili paste Place it in refrigerator for 2 3 hrs In microwave safe glass bowl...

Page 31: ...riander 1 tsp for garnish Instructions Beat well yogurt cream lemon juice add all other ingredients Marinate chicken put it in refrigerator for 2 hrs In microwave safe glass bowl add marinated chicken cover it and cook Code Food Serving Size Ingredients 7 6 Yogurt Chicken 500 600 g Chicken 500 g Yogurt 1 cup Finely chopped mint leaves 1 tbsp Corn flour 1 tbsp mix in 2 tbsp water Oil 2 tbsp Chopped...

Page 32: ...rowave safe glass bowl take oil ginger garlic onion chicken red chili powder and cook When beep add 3 cup water all other ingredients mix it well and press start Garnish with coriander leaves serve hot Code Food Serving Size Ingredients 7 11 Chicken Chettinad 700 800 g Chicken 500 g cut into pieces of your choice Ginger garlic paste each 1 tsp Tomato puree cup Red chili powder tsp Chopped onion 2 ...

Page 33: ... serve hot Code Food Serving Size Ingredients 8 3 Meat Loaf 500 550 g Keema 500 g Meanced meat Curd cup 2 eggs Garlic paste 1 tsp Ginger paste 1 tsp Garam masala powder 1 tsp Lemon juice 2 tbsp Chopped coriander leaves 2 tbsp Salt 1 tsp Pepper 1 tsp adjust to taste Bread slices 3 pieces soaked in water squeezed crumbled For sauce Maida 1 tsp Mustard powder tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp Tomato sa...

Page 34: ...dients mix it well and press start Serve hot Code Food Serving Size Ingredients 8 8 Chicken in Thai Red Curry 500 550 g Boneless chicken 400 g Kashmiri red chili 4 5 dry Onion Garlic 8 10 flakes Chopped ginger 1 tsp Lemon grass 1 Coriander seeds 1 tsp Cumin seeds 1 tsp Saboot kali mirch 6 Soya sauce tsp Lemon juice 1 tbsp Salt sugar each 1 tsp Baby corns 4 5 Small carrot 1 ea Cauliflower cup Mushr...

Page 35: ...ogurt 1 cup Ginger garlic paste 2 tsp Red chili powder 1 tsp Coriander powder 2 tsp Salt to taste Oil 2 tbsp Bay leaf 1 Cloves 4 5 Green cardamom 4 5 Green cardamoms 4 5 Garam masala powder 1 tsp White pepper powder tsp Fresh cream cup Instructions In microwave safe glass bowl add oil boneless mutton green chili cloves green cardamom garama masala white pepper powder ginger garlic paste 1 cup of w...

Page 36: ...frigerator for 1 hr and cook When beep mix it well and press start Serve hot Code Food Serving Size Ingredients 9 8 Bengali Fish Curry 400 450 g Fish 300 g cut into 1 flat pieces Lemon juice 1 tbsp Salt tsp Turmeric tsp Oil 4 tbsp Chili powder tsp Chopped coriander 1 tsp Water 1 cup Mustard paste grind Yellow mustard 4 tsp Dry red chilies deseed 2 ea Finely chopped onion 1 Salt tsp Water to grind ...

Page 37: ...s Fresh red chilies 2 ea sliced Soya sauce 2 tbsp Chopped onion 1 ea White pepper powder salt as per your taste Fresh basil leaves 10 12 Chopped Coriander leaves 2 tbsp Chopped spring onion 2 tbsp Sugar as per your taste Oil 2 tbsp Instructions In microwave safe glass bowl add chicken onion oil 1 cup of water and cook When beep add all other ingredients and press start Serve hot garnish with coria...

Page 38: ...th cling film and set on turntable After finish keep 6 hours in a refrigerator For the first time we recommend to use dried yoghurt bacteria ferment Using the power defrost features The 5 Power Defrost features enables you to defrost meat poultry fish bread cake and fruit The defrost time and power level are set automatically You simply select the programme and the weight Use only containers that ...

Page 39: ...le This programme is suitable for all kinds of yeast cake biscuit cheese cake and puff pastry It is not suitable for short crust pastry fruit and cream cakes as well as for cake with chocolate topping Stand for 10 60 minutes 5 Fruit 100 600 g Spread fruits evenly into a flat glass dish This programme is suitable for all kind of fruits Stand for 5 20 minutes Convection The convection mode enables y...

Page 40: ...ne microwave cooking with the grill to cook quickly and brown at the same time ALWAYS use microwave safe and oven proof cookware Glass or ceramic dishes are ideal as they allow the microwaves to penetrate the food evenly ALWAYS use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven as they will be very hot You can improve cooking and grilling if you use the high rack Open the door Place the food...

Page 41: ...utton and then press the Select button Result The following indications are displayed microwave convection combi mode 600 W output power 3 Select the appropriate power level by pressing the Up or Down button until the corresponding output power is displayed 600 450 300 180 100 W At that time press the Select button to set the power level If don t set the power level within 5 seconds Automatically ...

Page 42: ...table on off button Result The turntable will not rotate The following indications are displayed 2 To switch the turntable rotating back on press the Turntable on off button again Result The turntable will rotate This Turntable on off button is available only during manual cooking mode WARNING Using the deodorisation features Use the feature after cooking odorous food or when there is a lot of smo...

Page 43: ...m food Overheating may cause the polystyrene to melt Paper bags or newspaper May catch fire Recycled paper or metal trims May cause arcing Cookware Microwave safe Comments Glassware Oven to tableware Can be used unless decorated with a metal trim Fine glassware Can be used to warm foods or liquids Delicate glass may break or crack if heated suddenly Glass jars Must remove the lid Suitable for warm...

Page 44: ...ng is very important as the evaporated water rises as steam and contributes to cooking process Food can be covered in different ways e g with a ceramic plate plastic cover or microwave suitable cling film Standing times After cooking is over food the standing time is important to allow the temperature to even out within the food Cooking Guide for frozen vegetables Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl w...

Page 45: ...to the centre Serve after 3 minutes standing Courgettes 250 g 900 W 4 4 Instructions Cut courgettes into slices Add 30 ml 2 tbsp water or a knob of butter Cook until just tender Serve after 3 minutes standing Egg Plants 250 g 900 W 3 4 Instructions Cut egg plants into small slices and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon lemon juice Serve after 3 minutes standing Food Serving Size Power Time min Leeks 250 g...

Page 46: ...ill be more successful Power levels and stirring Some foods can be reheated using 900 W power while others should be reheated using 600 W 450 W or even 300 W Check the tables for guidance In general it is better to reheat food using a lower power level if the food is delicate in large quantities or if it is likely to heat up very quickly mince pies for example Stir well or turn food over during re...

Page 47: ...up Chilled 250 g 350 g 450 g 550 g 900 W 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 Instructions Pour into a deep microwave safe plate or bowl Cover with plastic lid Stir well after reheating Stir again before serving Serve after 2 3 minutes standing Food Serving Size Power Time min Stew Chilled 350 g 600 W 4 5 Instructions Put stew in a deep microwave safe plate Cover with plastic lid Stir occasionally during reheating and...

Page 48: ...ove 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 does not feel warm If smaller and thinner parts of the frozen food start to warm up they can be shield by wrapping very small strips of ...

Page 49: ...stic cookware as it can melt Food suitable for grilling Chops sausages steaks hamburgers bacon and gammon rashers thin fish portions sandwiches and all kinds of toast with toppings Important remark Whenever the grill only mode is used please remember that food must be placed on the high rack unless another instruction is recommended MICROWAVE GRILL This cooking mode combines the radiant heat that ...

Page 50: ... potatoes into halves Put them in a circle on the high rack with the cut side to the grill Gratin Potatoes Vegetables Chilled 450 g 450 W Grill 9 11 Instructions Put the fresh gratin into a small glass pyrex dish Put the dish on the high rack After cooking stand for 2 3 minutes Fresh food Serving Size Power 1 step min 2 step min Baked Apples 2 apples ca 400 g 300 W Grill 7 8 Instructions Core the ...

Page 51: ... meats and poultry as well as casseroles and gratin dishes sponge cakes and light fruit cakes pies and crumbles roast vegetables scones and breads Convection Guide for fresh and frozen food Preheat the convection with the auto pre heat function to the desired temperature Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for convection cooking Use oven gloves when taking out Fresh food Se...

Page 52: ...te is melted Stir once or twice during melting Use oven gloves while taking out MELTING CRYSTALLIZED HONEY Put 20 g crystallized honey into a small deep glass dish Heat for 20 30 seconds using 300 W until honey is melted MELTING GELATINE Lay dry gelatine sheets 10 g for 5 minutes into cold water Put drained gelatine into a small glass pyrex bowl Heat for 1 minute using 300 W Stir after melting COO...

Page 53: ...ct it Reset the time Sparking and cracking occur inside the oven arcing Have you used a dish with metal trimmings Have you left a fork or other metal utensil inside the oven Is aluminum foil too close to the inside walls Smoke and bad smell when initial operating It s a temporary condition by new component heating Smoke and smell will disappear completely after 10 minutes operation To remove smell...

Page 54: ...Model MC28H5013 Power source 230 V 50 Hz AC Power consumption Maximum power Microwave Grill Convection 2900 W 1400 W 1500 W Max 2100 W Output power 100 W 900 W IEC 705 Operating frequency 2450 MHz Dimensions W x D x H Outside Oven cavity 517 x 474 8 x 310 mm 358 x 327 x 235 5 mm Volume 1 0 Cubic feet Weight Net 17 5 kg approx MEMO MC28H5013AK_TL_DE68 04234D 02_EN indd 54 2014 05 16 5 57 39 ...

Page 55: ...08 technical specifications MEMO MEMO MC28H5013AK_TL_DE68 04234D 02_EN indd 55 2014 05 16 5 57 39 ...

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