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USING THE INSTANT COOK FEATURES

The Instant Cook buttons let you cook favorite foods using preset power levels and times 

at the touch of a button. If the food is not thoroughly cooked or reheated when you use 

the instant cook feature, complete the cooking process by selecting a power level, and 

then cooking the food for an additional amount of time.
To begin, place the food in the center of the turntable, and then close the door.

1. 

Select the type of food that you are cooking by pressing the 

Instant Cook 

buttons. (Refer to the table.)

2. 

Press the 

Start

 button.

Result:

  Cooking starts. When it has finished:

1)  The oven beeps 4 times.

2)  The end reminder signal will beep once 

every minute until you open the microwave’s 

door.

3)  The current time is displayed again.

The following table details the

 Instant Cook 

programs, quantities, and instructions.

Food

Serving Size

Instructions

Popcorn

3.0 - 3.5 oz. 

1 package

Use only one microwave popcorn bag 

at a time. Be careful when removing the 

heated bag from the oven and opening it. 

Potato

1 to 6 ea

Pierce each potato several times with 

a fork. Place on the turntable in a 

spoke-like fashion. After cooking, let the 

potatoes stand for 3-5 minutes.

Pizza

1 to 4 slices

Place 1-4 pizza slices on a microwave-

safe plate with the wide ends of the 

slices towards the outside edge of the 

plate. Do not let the slices overlap.

Do not cover.

(continued)

Food

Serving Size

Instructions

Veggies 1

Fresh 

Vegetables 

(Fresh 

Veggies)

1 to 4 

servings

(0.25-1 lbs.)

Place the fresh vegetables in a 

microwave-safe ceramic, glass, or plastic 

dish and add 2-4 tbs. of water. Cover 

with a lid or vented plastic wrap while 

cooking and stir before letting stand.

2

Frozen 

Vegetables 

(Frozen 

Veggies)

Place the frozen vegetables in a 

microwave-safe ceramic, glass, or plastic 

dish and add 2-4 tbs. of water. Cover to 

cook. Stir before letting stand.

Stir before letting stand for 3-5 minutes.

Cook

1

Beverage

1/2 cup

1 cup

2 cups

Use a measuring cup or mug and do not 

cover. Place the beverage in the oven. 

After heating, stir well.

2

Chicken 

Breast

1 Serving

(2 pieces)

2 Servings

(4 pieces)

Place the chicken breasts on a 

microwave safe plate and cover with 

plastic wrap. Cook to an internal 

temperature of 170 °F. Let stand for 

5 minutes.

3

Frozen 

Breakfast

5 (4-6 oz.)

8 (7-8 oz.)

Follow the package instructions for 

covering and letting stand. Use this 

button for frozen sandwiches, breakfast 

entrees, pancakes, waffles, etc.

4

Frozen 

Dinner

8 (8-10 oz.)

12 (11-14 oz.)

16 (15-18 oz.)

Remove the food from its wrapping and 

follow the instructions on the box for 

covering and letting stand.

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Summary of Contents for MG11H2020CT

Page 1: ...Instructions Cooking Guide MG11H2020CT MG14H3020CM imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product This manual is made with 100 recycled paper MG11H2020CT_AA_DE68 04270A 01_EN indd 1 2014 07 01 5 32 14 ...

Page 2: ...n This manual contains important information on the installation use and care of your appliance Please take time to read this manual to take full advantage of your microwave oven s many benefits and features WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur It is your responsi...

Page 3: ...3 This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlets See Important Grounding instructions on page 4 of this manual 4 Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions 5 Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars can explode if heated rapidly Never heat them in a microwave oven 6 Use this ...

Page 4: ...s with narrow necks d After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container e Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container 19 Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not inserted in microwave toaster oven as they may create a fire of electric shock 20 Do not clean with metal scouring pads Piece can ...

Page 5: ...extension cord the interior light may flicker and the speed of the blower may vary when the microwave oven is on Cooking times may be longer too CRITICAL INSTALLATION WARNINGS The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualified technician or service company Failing to have a qualified technician install the oven may result in electric shock fire an explosion problems with the produ...

Page 6: ...g the oven by pulling the plug only Faili ng to do so may result in electric shock or fire When the power plug or power cord is damaged contact your nearest service center for a replacement or repair CAUTION INSTALLATION CAUTIONS Position the oven so that the plug is easily accessible Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire due to electric leakage Unplug the oven when it is not being...

Page 7: ...ials well out of the reach of children Packaging materials can be dangerous to children If a child places a bag over its head the child can suffocate Do not let children or any person with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities use this appliance unsupervised Make sure that the appliance is out of the reach of children Failing to do so may result in electric shock burns or injury Do not t...

Page 8: ...ouring water over it during or just after cooking This may result in damage to the appliance The steam or water spray may result in burns or injury Do not cook without the glass tray in place on the oven floor Food will not cook properly without the tray Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked bottles The containers can break Do not scratch the glass of the oven door with a sharp object T...

Page 9: ...supply specifications of the oven must be respected and any extension cable used must be of the same standard as the power cable supplied with the oven Wipe the interior and the door seal with a damp cloth before using your microwave oven for the first time CLEANING THE TURNTABLE AND ROLLER RINGS Clean the roller rings periodically and wash the turntable as required You can wash the turntable safe...

Page 10: ...o Defrost button one or more times 2 Select the weight by pressing the Number buttons 3 Press the Start button Refer to the section entitled Using the auto defrost features on page 18 for further details oven features OVEN 1 DOOR 2 VENTILATION HOLES 3 GRILL 4 LIGHT 5 DISPLAY 6 DOOR LATCHES 7 TURNTABLE 8 COUPLER 9 ROLLER RING 10 SAFETY INTERLOCK HOLES 11 OPEN DOOR PUSH BUTTON 12 CONTROL PANEL 8 9 7...

Page 11: ...The roller ring supports the turntable 2 Turntable to be placed on the roller ring with the center fitting to the coupler Purpose The turntable serves as the main cooking surface It can be easily removed for cleaning 3 Grill rack to be placed on the turntable Purpose The metal rack can be used in grill and combination cooking 4 Crusty plate see page 20 to 21 Purpose The crusty plate is used to bro...

Page 12: ...er you have taken the food out of the oven You should use the standing times specified in recipes and in this booklet to ensure Even cooking of the food right to the center The same temperature throughout the food CHECKING IF YOUR OVEN IS OPERATING CORRECTLY The following simple procedure enables you to confirm your oven is working correctly at all times Open the oven door by pushing the push butt...

Page 13: ...O Power level button lets you control the heating intensity from Warm 1 to High 10 ONE STAGE COOKING For simple one stage cooking you only need to set a cooking time The power level is automatically set to High If you want to set the power to any other level you must set it using the MWO Power level button 1 Use the Number buttons to set a cooking time You can set a time from one second to 99 minu...

Page 14: ...Result Cooking stops To resume cooking close the door and then press the Start button again 2 Press the Stop Cancel button Result Cooking stops To resume cooking press the Start button again 2 To stop completely Press the Stop Cancel button Result The cooking stops If you want to cancel the cooking settings press the Stop Cancel button again You can also cancel any setting before starting by simpl...

Page 15: ...ces Place 1 4 pizza slices on a microwave safe plate with the wide ends of the slices towards the outside edge of the plate Do not let the slices overlap Do not cover continued Food Serving Size Instructions Veggies 1 Fresh Vegetables Fresh Veggies 1 to 4 servings 0 25 1 lbs Place the fresh vegetables in a microwave safe ceramic glass or plastic dish and add 2 4 tbs of water Cover with a lid or ve...

Page 16: ...d place them on a plate When the oven beeps remove the hot dogs from the oven put each hot dog in a bun place the buns and hot dogs in the oven and then restart the oven Let stand for 1 minute after heating For the best texture the buns should be added to the hot dogs when the oven beeps Food Serving Size Instructions Snacks 1 Cheese Sticks Frozen 1 Serving 5 6 pcs 2 Servings 7 10 pcs Place the ch...

Page 17: ...size and the amount of food USING THE SOFTEN MELT FEATURES The Soften Melt features has 4 pre programmed cooking times You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level You can select the food servings by pressing the button To begin place the food in the center of the turntable and close the door 1 Select the type of food that you are cooking by pressing the Soften Melt button on...

Page 18: ... page 13 for further details The following table details the various Auto Defrost programs quantities and instructions Remove all packaging materials before defrosting Auto defrosting table Food Serving Size Instructions Roast Beef Pork 2 5 3 5 lbs Start with the food placed fat side down After each stage turn the food over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil Let stand...

Page 19: ...ishes in the oven as they will be very hot CHOOSING COOKWARE Use microwave safe cookware Do not use plastic containers dishes paper cups towels etc If you want to use the combined cooking mode grill and microwave use only dishes that are microwave safe and ovenproof For further details on suitable cookware and utensils refer to the cookware guide on pages 22 23 USING THE COMBI COOK BUTTON You can ...

Page 20: ...therwise the top layer will be damaged The crusty plate is not dish washer safe Do not put it in the dishwasher We recommend to preheat the crusty plate directly on the turntable Preheat the crusty plate with the Combi function set to 30 Grill function for 3 4 minutes Follow the instructions and use the times in the table Food Serving Size Power Time min Bacon 4 slices 30 Grill 3 4 Instructions Pr...

Page 21: ...e crusty plate for 3 minutes Cut potatoes in half Put them on the crusty plate with the cut side to the bottom Arrange in a circle Put the plate on the rack Let stand for 3 minutes SWITCHING THE BEEPER OFF You can switch the beeper off using the Sound button 1 Press the Sound button Result The display shows OFF 2 Press the Start button The beeper sound is turned off The display re displays the tim...

Page 22: ... food without being reflected or absorbed by the dish It is important to choose the correct cookware therefore look for cookware that is marked microwave safe The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates if and how they should be used in a microwave oven MICROWAVE SAFE UTENSILS If you are not sure whether an item is microwave safe or not you can perform the following simple te...

Page 23: ... Cookware Microwave safe Comments Plastic Containers Can be used if heat resistant thermoplastic Some plastics may warp or discolor at high temperatures Do not use Melamine plastic Cling film Can be used to retain moisture Avoid wrapping the food too tightly Take care when removing the film as hot steam will escape Freezer bags Only if boilable or oven proof Should not be airtight Pierce with a fo...

Page 24: ... such as casseroles and vegetables occasionally while cooking to distribute heat evenly Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats more quickly so stir from the outside towards the center The oven will turn off when you open the door to stir your food Arrangement Arrange unevenly shaped foods such as chicken pieces or chops with the thicker meatier parts toward the outside of th...

Page 25: ...ss another water quantity is recommended see table Cook covered for the minimum time see table Continue cooking to get the result you prefer Stir once during and once after cooking Add salt herbs or butter after cooking Cover during a standing time of 3 minutes Hint Cut the fresh vegetables into even sized pieces The smaller they are cut the quicker they will cook Food Serving Size Power Time min ...

Page 26: ...me is over stir before standing time and salt or add herbs and butter Remark The rice may not have absorbed all water 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 Serving Size Power Time min White Rice Par...

Page 27: ...nded in the chart Take particular care when heating liquids and baby food See also the chapter with the safety precautions REHEATING LIQUIDS Always allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been switched off to allow the temperature to even out Stir during heating if necessary and ALWAYS stir after heating To prevent eruptive boiling and possible scalding you should put a spo...

Page 28: ...7 Instructions Put the ready to serve cheese fondue in a suitable sized glass pyrex bowl with lid Stir occasionally during and after reheating Stir well before serving Let stand for 1 2 minutes Reheating Baby Food and Milk Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for reheating Food Serving Size Power Time Baby Food Vegetables Meat 0 4 lbs 60 30 sec Instructions Empty into cerami...

Page 29: ... table as a guide Food Serving Size Power Time min Meat Minced Meat 0 6 lbs 1 1 lbs 20 6 7 9 12 Pork Steaks 0 6 lbs 20 5 7 Instructions Place the meat on the turntable Shield thinner edges with aluminium foil Turn over after half of defrosting time Let stand for 15 30 minutes Food Serving Size Power Time min Poultry Chicken Pieces 2 pcs 1 1 lbs 20 14 16 Whole Chicken 2 7 lbs 20 32 35 Instructions ...

Page 30: ... that benefit from a browned and crispy top e g chicken pieces turning them over half way through cooking Please refer to the grill table for further details Important remark Whenever you use the combination mode microwave grill the food should be placed on the high rack unless you are instructed otherwise Please refer to the instructions in the following chart The food must be turned over if it i...

Page 31: ... or the oven is not working Make sure the plug is properly connected to a grounded outlet If the wall outlet is controlled by a wall switch make sure the wall switch is turned on Remove the plug from the outlet wait ten seconds and plug it in again Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuses Plug a different appliance into the outlet If the other appliance doesn t work call a qualified el...

Page 32: ... Call Center 1 800 726 7864 Difficult to replace Charcoal Filter Please refer to the instructions for replacing the charcoal filter in the user s manual Turntable rotates improperly Make sure you have not put too much food on the turntable If the food is too large or too heavy the turntable may operate improperly Smoke and bad smell when initial operating This is a temporary condition caused by a ...

Page 33: ...epairing 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 include A Dented Scratched or Broken Door Handle Out Panel or Control Panel A Broken or missing Tray Guide Roller Coupler Filter or Wire Rack User Replaceable Parts may be sent to the customer for unit repair If necessary a Service Engineer can be ...

Page 34: ...service please contact SAMSUNG at 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 or www samsung com In home service will be provided during the warranty labor period subject to availability within the contiguous United States In home service is not available in all areas To receive in home service the product must be unobstructed and accessible to service personnel If during in home service repair can not be completed it...

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