Samsung MC28H5013AK/EU 28 L Convection MWO with Dough proof/Yogurt

Instructions & Cooking guide - Transcript

• Page 1 - English - : imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product Microwave Oven Instructions amp Cooking guide MC28H5013 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 MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 1 20170629 104915
• Page 2 - English - : English 2English 2 contents Safety instructions 3 Important safety instructions 3 Microwave function only 3 Oven function only optional 5 Installation 10 Installation site 10 Turntable 10 Maintenance 11 Cleaning 11 Replacement repair 11 Care against an extended period of disuse 11 Oven features 12 Oven 12 Control panel 12 Accessories 13 Oven use 13 How a microwave oven works 13 Checking that your oven is operating correctly 14 Setting the time 14 Cookingreheating 15 Power levels and time variations 15 Adjusting the cooking time 16 Stopping the cooking 16 Setting the energy save mode 16 Using the auto reheatcook features 17 Using the healthy cooking features 18 Using the dough proofyogurt features 20 Using the power defrost features 21 Convection 22 Grilling 23 Choosing the accessories 23 Combining microwave and grill 23 Combining microwave and convection 24 Using the child lock features 25 Using the turntable ono features 25 Using the deodorisation features 25 Switching the beeper o 25 Cookware guide 26 Cooking guide 27 Troubleshooting and error code 36 Troubleshooting 36 Error code 36 Technical specifications 37 MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 2 20170629 104916
• Page 3 - English - : English 3English 3 01 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS safety instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE MICROWAVE FUNCTION ONLY WARNING If the door or door seals are damaged the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person WARNING It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy WARNING Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode WARNING Only allow 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 This appliance is intended to be used in household only and it is not intended to be used such as sta kitchen areas in shops oces and other working environments farm houses by clients in hotels motels and other residential environments bed and breakfast type environments Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens When heating food in plastic or paper containers keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed during microwave cooking 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 observed emitted switch o or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 3 20170629 104916
• Page 4 - English - : English 4English 4 This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance 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 supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved Children shall not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard This oven should be positioned proper direction and height permitting easy access to cavity and control area Before using the your oven first time oven should be operated with the water during 10 minute and then used Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling therefore care must be taken when handling the container The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption in order to avoid burns Eggs in their shell and whole hardboiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode even after microwave heating has ended The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely aect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation The microwave oven is intended to be used on the counter top freestanding use only the microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet The appliance should not be cleaned with a water jet The appliance is not intended for installing in road vehicles caravans and similar vehicles etc MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 4 20170629 104916
• Page 5 - English - : English 5English 5 01 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS If the oven generates a strange noise a burning smell or smoke is emitted unplug the power plug immediately and contact your nearest service center The microwave oven has to be positioned so that plug is accessible OVEN FUNCTION ONLY OPTIONAL WARNING When the appliance is operated in the combination 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 Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface which may result in shattering of the glass WARNING Ensure that the appliance is switched o before replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface which may result in shattering of the glass WARNING The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised 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 supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved Children shall not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision The door or the outer surface may get hot when the appliance is operating The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating The appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remotecontrol system MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 5 20170629 104916
• Page 6 - English - : English 6English 6 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 supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved Children shall not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years General safety Any modifications or repairs must be performed by qualified personnel only Do not heat food or liquids sealed in containers for the microwave function Do not use benzene thinner alcohol or steam or highpressure cleaners to clean the oven Do not install the oven near a heater or flammable material locations that are humid oily dusty or exposed to direct sunlight or water or where gas may leak or an uneven surface This oven must be properly grounded in accordance with local and national codes Regularly use a dry cloth to remove foreign substances from the power plug terminals and contacts Do not pull excessively bend or place heavy objects on the power cord If there is a gas leak propane LP etc ventilate immediately Do not touch the power cord Do not touch the power cord with wet hands While the oven is operating do not turn it o by unplugging the power cord Do not insert fingers or foreign substances If foreign substances enter the oven unplug the power cord and contact a local Samsung service centre Do not apply excessive pressure or impact to the oven Do not place the oven over fragile objects Ensure the power voltage frequency and current matches the product specifications Firmly plug the power plug into the wall socket Do not use multiple plug adapters extension cords or electric transformers Do not hook the power cord on metal objects Make sure the cord is between objects or behind the oven Do not use a damaged power plug power cord or loose wall socket For damaged power plugs or cords contact a local Samsung service centre Do not pour or directly spray water onto the oven Do not place objects on the oven inside or on the oven door Do not spray volatile materials such as insecticide on the oven Do not store flammable materials in the oven Because alcohol vapours can contact hot parts of the oven use caution when heating food or drinks containing alcohol Children may bump themselves or catch their fingers on the door When openingclosing the door keep children away MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 6 20170629 104916
• Page 7 - English - : English 7English 7 01 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Microwave warning Microwave heating of beverages may result in delayed eruptive boiling always use caution when handling the container Always allow beverages to stand at least 20 seconds before handling If necessary stir during heating Always stir after heating In the event of scalding follow these First Aid instructions 1 Immerse the scalded area in cold water for at least 10 minutes 2 Cover with a clean dry dressing 3 Do not apply any creams oils or lotions To avoid damaging the tray or rack do not put the tray or rack in water shortly after cooking Do not use the oven for deep fat frying because the oil temperature cannot be controlled This could result in a sudden boil over of hot oils Microwave oven precautions Only use microwavesafe utensils Do not use metallic containers gold or silver trimmed dinnerware skewers etc Remove wire twist ties Electric arcing may occur Do not use the oven to dry papers or clothes Use shorter times for small amounts of food to prevent overheating or burning Keep the power cord and power plug away from water and heat sources To avoid the risk of explosion do not heat eggs with shells or hardboiled eggs Do not heat airtight or vacuumsealed containers nuts tomatoes etc Do not cover the ventilation slots with cloth or paper This is a fire hazard The oven may overheat and turn o automatically and will remain o until it cools suciently Always use oven mitts when removing a dish Stir liquids halfway during heating or after heating ends and allow the liquid stand at least 20 seconds after heating to prevent eruptive boiling Stand at arms length from the oven when opening the door to avoid getting scalded by escaping hot air or steam Do not operate the oven when it is empty The oven will automatically shut down for 30 minutes for safety purposes We recommend placing a glass of water inside the oven at all times to absorb microwave energy in case the oven is started accidentally Install the oven in compliance with the clearances in this manual See Installing your microwave oven Use caution when connecting other electrical appliances to sockets near the oven Microwave operation precautions Failure to observe the following safety precautions may result in harmful exposure to microwave energy Do not operate the oven with the door open Do not tamper with the safety interlocks door latches Do not insert anything into the safety interlock holes Do not place any object between the oven door and front face or allow food or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces Keep the door and door sealing surfaces clean by wiping with a damp cloth and then with a soft dry cloth after each use Do not operate the oven if it is damaged Only operate after it has been repaired by a qualified technician Important the oven door must close properly The door must not be bent the door hinges must not be broken or loose the door seals and sealing surfaces must not be damaged All adjustments or repairs must be done by a qualified technician Limited warranty Samsung will charge a repair fee for replacing an accessory or repairing a cosmetic defect if the damage to the unit or accessory was caused by the customer Items this stipulation covers include Door handles outpanel or control panel that are dented scratched or broken A broken or missing tray guide roller coupler or wire rack Use this oven only for its intended purpose as described in this instruction manual Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur It is your responsibility to use common sense caution and care when installing maintaining and operating your oven Because these following operating instructions cover various models the characteristics of your microwave oven may dier slightly from those described in this manual and not all warning signs may be applicable If you have any questions or concerns contact a local Samsung service centre or find help and information online at wwwsamsungcom Use this oven for heating food only It is intended for domestic use only Do not heat any type of textiles or cushions filled with grains The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by improper or incorrect use of the oven To avoid deterioration of the oven surface and hazardous situations always keep the oven clean and well maintained MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 7 20170629 104916
• Page 8 - English - : English 8English 8 INSTALLATION amp WIRING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT NOTE The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and if it requires replacing a fuse approved to BS1363 of the same rating must be used Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the cover is detachable If a replacement fuse cover is required it must be of the same colour as the pin face of the plug Replacement covers are available from your Dealer If the fitted plug is not suitable for the power points in your house or the cable is not long enough to reach a power point you should obtain a suitable safety approved extension lead or consult your Dealer for assistance However if there is no alternative to cutting o the plug remove the fuse and then safely dispose of the plug Do not 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 wire for connecting to the earth terminal of your mains plug The plug must be plugged into a socket that is properly installed and earthed The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings indentifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows Connect the green and yellow wire to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter E or the earth symbol or coloured green or greenandyellow Product group definition This product is a Group 2 Class B ISM equipment The definition of group 2 which contains all ISM equipment in which radiofrequency energy is intentionally generated andor used in the form of electromagnetic radiation for the treatment of material and EDM and arc welding equipment For Class B equipment is equipment suitable for use in domestic establishments and in establishments directly connected to a low voltage power supply network which supplies buildings used for domestic purposes Correct Disposal of This Product Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in countries with separate collection systems This marking on the product accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories eg charger headset USB cable should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life To prevent possible harm to the environment 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 oce for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal For information on Samsungs environmental commitments and product specific regulatory obligations eg REACH visit samsungcomukaboutsamsung samsungelectronicscorporatecitizenshipdatacornerhtml MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 8 20170629 104916
• Page 9 - English - : English 9English 9 01 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Connect the blue wire to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured black Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if in doubt about any of these instructions The manufacturer of this oven will not accept any liability for damage to persons or material for non observance of these requirements There are no userserviceable parts inside the oven and if the mains lead of this appliance is damaged it must only be replaced by qualified service personnel approved by the manufacturer because special tools are required WARNING Ensure that the plug and power cord are not damaged before use If you have any reason to remove the moulded plug from this appliance immediately 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 WARNING WARNING COOKING INSTRUCTIONS ON FOOD PACKAGING Microwave Symbols On the front of your oven there is a microwave oven symbol as shown below This symbol has been introduced for your benefit when cooking or reheating packaged food Packaged food is also increasingly using a microwave symbol similar to the one below When you see this Symbol on food packaging the cooking instructions are based on either the IEC Power Output Rating or the Reheating Categories A B C D or E MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 9 20170629 104916
• Page 10 - English - : English 10English 10 installation INSTALLATION SITE Select a flat level surface approx 85cm above the floor The surface must support the weight of the oven Secure room for ventilation at least 10cm from the rear wall and both sides and 20cm from above Do not install the oven in hot or damp surroundings such as next to other microwave ovens or radiators Conform to the power supply specifications of this oven Use only approved extension cables if you need to use Wipe the interior and the door seal with a damp cloth before using your oven for the first time 10 cm on the side 20 cm above 10 cm behind 85 cm of the floor TURNTABLE Remove all packing materials inside the oven Install the roller ring and turntable Check that the turntable rotates freely COOKING INSTRUCTIONS The IEC Power Output rating is an internationally standardised rating so all microwave manufacturers now use the same method of measuring power output If food packaging gives cooking instructions based on IEC Power ratings set cooking times according to the IEC Power of your oven For example If the cooking instructions are based on a 650 W oven then you will need to reduce some cooking time for the MC28H5013 900 W Ready meals are now very convenient and popular These are meals which are already 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 HIGH for a D category oven then you will need to set your timer for less than 3 minutes on HIGH for the MC28H5013 E category Always remember that cooking instructions are intended only as a guide If you have followed the instructions and the food is still not piping hot throughout simply return it to the oven and cook it until it is MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 10 20170629 104916
• Page 11 - English - : English 11 02 INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE maintenance CLEANING Clean the oven regularly to prevent impurities from building up on or inside the oven Also pay special attention to the door door sealing and turntable and roller ring applicable models only If the door wont open or close smoothly first check if the door seals have built up impurities Use a soft cloth in soapy water to clean both the inner and outer sides of the oven Rinse and dry well To remove stubborn impurities with bad smells from inside the oven 1 With an empty oven put a cup of diluted lemon juice on the centre of the turntable 2 Heat the oven for 10 minutes at max power 3 When the cycle is complete wait until the oven cools down Then open the door and clean the cooking chamber To clean inside swingheater models To clean the upper area of the cooking chamber lower the top heating element by 45 as shown This will help clean the upper area When done reposition the top heating element CAUTION Keep the door and door sealing clean and ensure the door opens and closes smoothly Otherwise the ovens lifecycle may be shortened Take caution not to spill water into the oven vents Do not use any abrasive or chemical substances for cleaning After each use of the oven use a mild detergent to clean the cooking chamber after waiting for the oven to cool down REPLACEMENT REPAIR WARNING This oven has no userremovable parts inside Do not try to replace or repair the oven yourself If you encounter a problem with hinges sealing andor the door contact a qualified technician or a local Samsung service centre for technical assistance If you want to replace the light bulb contact a local Samsung service centre Do not replace it yourself If you encounter a problem with the outer housing of the oven first unplug the power cord from the power source and then contact a local Samsung service centre CARE AGAINST AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF DISUSE If you dont use the oven for an extended period of time unplug the power cord and move the oven to a dry dustfree location Dust and moisture that builds up inside the oven may aect the performance of the oven MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 11 20170629 104917
• Page 12 - English - : English 12 oven features OVEN 7 8 9 10 116 1 2 3 5 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 CONTROL PANEL 1 AUTO REHEAT COOK BUTTON 2 HEALTHY COOKING BUTTON 3 DOUGH PROOF YOGURT BUTTON 4 CONVECTION BUTTON 5 GRILL BUTTON 6 MICROWAVE BUTTON 7 POWER DEFROST BUTTON 8 COMBI BUTTON 9 CHILD LOCK BUTTON 10 TURNTABLE ONOFF BUTTON 11 DEODORISATION BUTTON 12 CLOCK BUTTON 13 DOWN BUTTON 14 SELECT BUTTON 15 UP BUTTON 16 STOP ECO BUTTON 17 30s BUTTON 18 START BUTTON MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 12 20170629 104917
• Page 13 - English - : English 13 03 OVEN FEATURES OVEN USE ACCESSORIES Depending on the model that you have purchased you are supplied with several accessories that can be used 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 two dishes at the same time A small dish may be placed on the turntable and a second dish on the rack The metal racks can be used in grill convection and combination cooking oven use HOW A MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS Microwaves are highfrequency electromagnetic waves the energy released enables food to be cooked or reheated without changing either the form or the colour You can use your microwave oven to Defrost Reheat Cook Cooking principle 1 The microwaves generated by the magnetron reflected at cavity and are distributed uniformly as the food rotates on the turntable The food is thus cooked evenly 2 The microwaves are absorbed by the food up to a depth of about 1 inch 25 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 As the centre of the food is cooked by heat dissipation cooking continues even when you have 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 MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 13 20170629 104918
• Page 14 - English - : English 14 SETTING THE TIME Your microwave oven has an inbuilt clock When power is supplied 8888 and then 1200 is automatically displayed on the display Please set the current time The time can be displayed in either the 24hour or 12hour notation You must set the clock When you first install your microwave oven After a power failure Do not forget to reset the clock when you switch to and from summer and winter time 1 Press the Clock button 2 Press the Up or Down button to set time display type 12H or 24H At that time press the Select button to set the display type 3 Press the Up or Down button to set the hour 4 Press the Select button 5 Press the Up or Down button to set the minute 6 When the right time is displayed press the Select button to start the clock Result The time is displayed whenever you are not using the microwave oven 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 entitled Troubleshooting on the page38 The oven must be plugged into an appropriate wall socket The turntable must be in position in the oven If a power level other than the maximum 100 900 W is used the water takes longer to boil Open the oven door by pulling the handle on the right side of the door Place a glass of water on the turntable Close the door Operate the Microwave mode and set the time to 4 or 5 minutes by pressing the 30s or Up and Down button the appropriate number of times Result The oven heats the water for 4 or 5 minutes The water should then be boiling MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 14 20170629 104919
• Page 15 - English - : English 15 04 OVEN USE COOKINGREHEATING 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 microwave mode 2 Press the Up or Down button until the appropriate power level is displayed At that time press the Select button to set the power level If dont set the power level within 5 seconds Automatically changes to the cooking time setting stage 3 Set the Cooking time by pressing the Up or Down button Result The cooking time is displayed 4 Press the Start button Result The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating Cooking starts and when it has finished The oven beep and flash End 4 times The oven will then beep one time per minute POWER LEVELS AND TIME VARIATIONS The power level function enables you to adapt the amount of energy dissipated and thus the time required to cook or reheat your food according to its type and quantity You can choose between six power levels Power level Percentage Output HIGH 100 900 W MEDIUM HIGH 67 600 W MEDIUM 50 450 W MEDIUM LOW 33 300 W DEFROST 20 180 W LOW 11 100 W The cooking times given in recipes and in this booklet correspond to the specific power level indicated If you select a Then the cooking time must be Higher power level Lower power level Decreased Increased MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 15 20170629 104919
• Page 16 - English - : English 16 ADJUSTING THE COOKING TIME You can adjust the cooking time by pressing the 30s Check how cooking is progressing at any time simply by opening the door Increase the remaining cooking time To increase the cooking time of your food press the 30s button once for each 30 seconds that you wish to add Example To add three minutes press the 30s button six times To adjust the cooking time of 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 again and press the Start button Completely Completely Press the stop button once Result Cooking stops If you wish to cancel the cooking settings press the Stop Eco button again SETTING THE ENERGY SAVE MODE The oven has an energy save mode Press the Stop Eco button During Standby mode Result Display o To remove energy save mode open the door or press the Stop Eco button and then display shows current time The oven is ready for use Auto energy saving function If you do not select any function when appliance is in the middle of setting or operating with temporary stop condition function is canceled and clock will be displayed after 25 minutes Oven Lamp will be turned o after 5 minutes with door open condition MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 16 20170629 104919
• Page 17 - English - : English 17 04 OVEN USE The following table presents quantities and appropriate instructions for auto reheat amp cook Use oven gloves when taking out food 1 Auto Reheat CodeFood Serving size Instructions 11 Ready Meal chilled 300350 g 400450 g Put on a microwavesafe plate and cover with microwave cling film This programme is suitable for meals consisting of 3 components eg meat with sauce vegetables and a side dish like potatoes rice or pasta Stand for 23minutes 12 Mini Ravioli chilled 200250 g 300350 g Put chilled ready mini ravioli in a microwave proof plastic dish in the centre of turntable Pierce film of ready product or cover plastic dish with microwave cling film Stir carefully before and after standing time This programme is suitable for ravioli as well as for noodles in sauce Stand for 3minutes 13 Frozen Pizza 300350 g 400450 g Put frozen pizza on the low rack 14 Frozen Pizza Snacks 100150 g 250300 g Put frozen pizza snacks on the low rack 15 Frozen Lasagne 400450 g 600650 g Put frozen lasagne into a suitable sized ovenproof dish Put dish on low rack Stand for 34minutes 16 Frozen Bread Rolls 100150 g 2pcs 200250 g 4pcs 300350 g 6pcs We recommend to preheat the oven to 180 C for 5 minutes using the convection function Put 2 to 6 frozen bread rolls 18 C in a circle on the low rack This program is suitable for small frozen bakery products as bread rolls ciabatta rolls and small baguettes Stand for 35minutes USING THE AUTO REHEATCOOK FEATURES The 10 Auto Reheat Cook features includeprovide preprogrammed cooking times You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level You can adjust the size of the serving by pressing the Up or Down button Use only recipients that are microwavesafe Open the door Place the food in the centre of the turntable Close the door 1 Press the Auto Reheat Cook button 2 Press the Up and Down button to select Cook category 1 Auto Reheat 2 Auto Cook 3 Press the Select button 4 Select the type of food that you are cooking by pressing the Up and Down button Refer to the table on the following page for a description of the various preprogrammed settings Press the Select button to select the type of food 5 Select the size of the serving by pressing the Up and Down button 6 Press the Start button Result The food is cooked according to the preprogrammed setting selected When cooking has finished the oven will beep and flash End 4 times The oven will then beep one time per minute MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 17 20170629 104919
• Page 18 - English - : English 18 USING THE HEALTHY COOKING FEATURES The 15 Healthy Cooking features provide preprogrammed cooking times You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level You can adjust the size of the serving by pressing the Up or Down button Use only dishes that are microwavesafe Open the door Place the food in the centre of the turntable Close the door 1 Press the Healthy Cooking button 2 Press the Up or Down button to select cook category 3 Select the cook category by pressing the Select button 4 Press the Up or Down button to select cook type 5 Select the cook type by pressing the Select button 6 Press the Up or Down button to select serving size Refer to the table on the following page for a description of the various preprogrammed settings 7 Press the Start button Result The food is cooked according to the pre programmed setting selected When cooking has finished the oven will beep and flash End 4 times The oven will then beep one time per minute 2 Auto Cook CodeFood Serving size Instructions 21 Broccoli Florets Fresh Vegetables 200250 g 300350 g 400450 g Weigh the vegetables after washing cleaning and cutting into similar size Put them into a glass bowl with lid Add 30 ml 2 tablespoons water when cooking for 200250 g add 45 ml 3tablespoons for 300450 g and add 6075 ml 4tablespoons for 400450 g Stir after cooking When cooking higher quantities stir once during cooking Stand for 12minutes 22 Chicken Pieces 300400 g 1 pc 500600 g 2pcs 700800 g 3pcs Brush the chicken pieces with oil and spice them with pepper salt and paprika Put them in a circle on the high rack with the skinside down Turnover as soon as the beep sounds Stand for 2 minutes 23 Roast Chicken 11001150 g 12001250 g Brush chilled chicken with oil and spices Put breastsidedown in the middle of the low rack Turnover as soon as the oven beeps Push start button to continue process Stand for 5 minutes 24 Muns 250300 g Pour dough into 68 paper or silicone cups for muns each 45 g and set on low rack Start programme oven is preheating After beep sounds insert rack with food MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 18 20170629 104920
• Page 19 - English - : English 19 04 OVEN USE The following table presents quantities and cooking instructions for the 15 Healthy Cooking Programmes This is composed of GrainPasta1 Vegetables2 and Poultry Fish3 Use oven gloves when taking out food GrainPasta CodeFood Serving size Instructions 11 Brown Rice 150200 g 200250 g Use a large glass ovenproof dish with lid Add double the amount of cold water to rice Cover and cook Stir and add salt and herbs Stand for 510 minutes 12 Quinoa 150200 g 200250 g Use a large glass ovenproof dish with lid Add double the amount of cold water to rice Cover and cook Stir and add salt and herbs Stand for 13 minutes 13 Macaroni 100150 g 200250 g Use a large glass ovenproof dish Add 4times the amount of hot water boiling water to pasta and a pinch of salt Stir well and cook uncovered Stir again and drain thoroughly afterwards Stand for 13 minutes Vegetables CodeFood Serving size Instructions 21 Green Beans 200250 g 300350 g Rinse and clean green beans Put them evenly into an ovenproof glass bowl with lid Add 30ml 2 tablespoons water when cooking for 200250 g and add 45 ml 3tablespoons for 300450 g Put bowl in the centre of turntable Cook covered Stir after cooking Stand for 12minutes 22 Spinach 100150 g 200250 g Rinse and clean spinach Put into an ovenproof glass bowl with lid Do not add water Put bowl in the centre of turntable Cook covered Stir after cooking Stand for 12minutes 23 Peeled Potatoes 300350 g 400450 g 500550 g Wash and peel potatoes cut into halves and put into an ovenproof glass bowl with lid Add 1530 ml of water 12tablespoons Stir after cooking When cooking higher quantities stir once during cooking Stand for 35 minutes 24 Potatoes Gratin 400450 g 800850 g Put the fresh potato gratin into an ovenproof glass dish Put the dish on the low rack Stand for 23minutes 25 Grilled Eggplants 100150 g 200250 g Rinse and slice eggplants Brush with oil and spices Put slices evenly on the high rack Turnover after beep sounds Press start to continue The oven keeps operating if you do not turnover Stand for 12 minutes 26 Grilled Tomatoes 400450 g 600650 g Rinse and clean tomatoes Cut them into halves and put in an ovenproof dish Add grated cheese on top Put dish on the high rack MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 19 20170629 104920
• Page 20 - English - : English 20 PoultryFish CodeFood Serving size Instructions 31 Chicken Breasts 300350 g 400450 g Rinse chicken breast and put on a microwave safe plate Cover with microwave cling film and pierce film Put dish on the turntable Stand for 2 minutes 32 Turkey Breasts 300350 g 400450 g Rinse turkey breast and put on deep glass ovenproof dish Cover with microwave cling film and pierce film Put dish on the turntable Stand for 2 minutes 33 Grilled Chicken Breasts 300350 g 400450 g Rinse chicken breast marinate and put them on the high rack Turnover as soon as the beep sounds Stand for 2 minutes 34 Grilled Fish Fillets 200300 g 400500 g Put fish fillets evenly on the high rack Turnover as soon as the beep sounds Stand for 12minutes 35 Grilled Salmon Steaks 200250 g 300350 g Put fish steaks evenly on the high rack Turnover as soon as the beep sounds Stand for 2 minutes 36 Roast Fish 200300 g 400500 g Brush skin of whole fish trout or gilthead with oil and add herbs and spices Put fish side by side head to tail on the high rack Turnover as soon as the beep sounds Stand for 3 minutes USING THE DOUGH PROOFYOGURT FEATURES The 5 Dough Proof Yogurt features provide preprogrammed cooking times You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level You can adjust the dough proof yogurt category by pressing the Up or Down button after press the Dough Proof Yogurt button First place the food in the centre of the turntable and close the door 1 Press the Dough Proof Yogurt button 2 Select the type of food that you are cooking by Up or Down button No1 is Dough Proof and No2 is Homemade Yogurt You have to choose the number that you want to use for cooking by pressing the Up or Down button Refer to the table on the following page for a description of the various preprogrammed settings At that time press the Select button to select the type of food 3 Select the size of the serving by pressing the Up or Down button 4 Press the Start button Turntable is not operating during yogurt cooking MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 20 20170629 104920
• Page 21 - English - : English 21 04 OVEN USE The following table presents how to use the auto programme for rising yeast dough or homemade yogurt Dough Proof CodeFood Serving size Instructions 11 Pizza Dough 300500 g Put dough in suitable sized bowl and set on the low rack Cover with aluminium foil 12 Cake Dough 500800 g Put dough in suitable sized bowl and set on the low rack Cover with aluminium foil 13 Bread Dough 600900 g Put dough in suitable sized bowl and set on the low rack Cover with aluminium foil Homemade Yogurt CodeFood Serving size Instructions 21 Small Cups 500 g Distribute 150 g natural yogurt into 5 microwave safe cups or small glass jars evenly 30 g each Add 100 ml milk into each cup Use longlife milk roomtemperature 35 fat Cover each with cling film and set in a circle on turntable After finish keep 6hours in a refrigerator For the first time we recommend to use dried yoghurt bacteria ferment 22 Large Bowl 500 g Mix 150 g natural yogurt with 500 ml longlife milk roomtemperature 35 fat Pour evenly into large glass bowl Cover with 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 are microwavesafe Open the door Place the frozen food on a ceramic in the centre of the turntable Close the door 1 Press the Power Defrost button 2 Select the type of food that you are cooking by pressing the Up or Down button Refer to the table on the following page for a description of the various preprogrammed settings At that time press the Select button to select the type of food 3 Select the size of the serving by pressing the Up or Down button 4 Press the Start button Result Defrosting begins The oven beeps through defrosting to remind you to turn the food over 5 Press the Start button again to finish defrosting Result When cooking has finished the oven will beep and flash End 4 times The oven will then beep one time per minute MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 21 20170629 104920
• Page 22 - English - : English 22 The following table presents the various Power Defrost Programmes quantities and appropriate instructions Remove all kind of package material before defrosting Place meat poultry and fish on a flat glass plate or on a ceramic plate arrange bread cake and fruit on kitchen paper CodeFood Serving size Instructions Meat 2001500 g Shield the edges with aluminium foil Turn the meat over when the oven beeps This programme is suitable for beef lamb pork steaks chops minced meat Stand for 20 90minutes Poultry 2001500 g Shield the leg and wing tips with aluminium foil Turn the poultry over when the oven beeps This programme is suitable for whole chicken as well as for chicken portions Stand for 2090 minutes Fish 2001500 g Shield the tail of a whole fish with aluminium foil Turn the fish over when the oven beeps This programme is suitable for whole fishes as well as for fish fillets Stand for 2080 minutes BreadCake 1251000 g Put bread horizontally on a piece of kitchen paper and turn over as soon as the oven beeps Place cake on a microwavesafe plate 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 bread sliced or whole as well as for bread rolls and baguettes Arrange bread rolls in a circle This programme is suitable for all kinds of yeast cake biscuit cheese cake and pu pastry It is not suitable for shortcrust pastry fruit and cream cakes as well as for cake with chocolate topping Stand for 1060 minutes Fruit 100600 g Spread fruits evenly into a flat glass dish This programme is suitable for all kind of fruits Stand for 520 minutes CONVECTION The convection mode enables you to cook food in the same way as in a traditional oven The microwave mode is not used You can set the temperature as required in a range varying from 40 C to 200 C The maximum cooking time is 60 minutes Always use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven as they will be very hot You can get better cooking and browning if you use the low rack Check that the heating element is in the horizontal position Open the door and place the recipient on the low rack and set on turntable 1 Press the Convection button Result The following indications are displayed convection mode 180 C temperature 2 Set the temperature by pressing the Up or Down button Temperature 40200 C 10 C interval If dont set the temperature within 5 seconds Automatically changes to the cooking time setting stage 3 Press the Select button 4 Set the cooking time by pressing the Up or Down button If you want to preheat the oven omit this step 5 Press the Start button Result Cooking starts When cooking has finished the oven will beep and flash End 4 times The oven will then beep one time per minute MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 22 20170629 104921
• Page 23 - English - : English 23 04 OVEN USE GRILLING The grill enables you to heat and brown food quickly without using microwaves Always use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven as they will be very hot You can get better cooking and grilling results if you use the high rack 1 Open the door and place the food on the rack 2 Press the Grill button Result The following indications are displayed grill mode You cannot set the temperature of the grill 3 Set the grilling time by pressing the Up or Down button The maximum grilling time is 60 minutes 4 Press the Start button Result Grilling starts When cooking has finished the oven will beep and flash End 4 times The oven will then beep one time per minute CHOOSING THE ACCESSORIES Traditional convection cooking does require cookware You should however use only cookware that you would use in your normal oven Microwavesafe containers are not usually suitable for convection cooking dont use plastic containers dishes paper cups towels etc If you wish to select a combined cooking mode microwave and grill or convection use only recipients that are microwavesafe and ovenproof For further details on suitable cookware and utensils refer to the Cookware Guide on page 28 COMBINING MICROWAVE AND GRILL You can also combine microwave cooking with the grill to cook quickly and brown at the same time ALWAYS use microwavesafe and ovenproof 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 on the rack best suited to the type of food to be cooked Place the rack on the turntable Close the door 1 Press the Combi button Result The following indications are displayed Cb1 Microwave Grill 2 Make the display indicating Cb1 by pressing the Up or Down button and then press the Select button Result The following indications are displayed microwave amp grill 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 W At that time press the Select button to set the power level You cannot set the temperature of the grill If dont set the power level within 5 seconds Automatically changes to the cooking time setting stage 4 Set the cooking time by pressing the Up or Down button The maximum cooking time is 60 minutes 5 Press the Start button Result Combination cooking starts When cooking has finished the oven will beep and flash End 4 times The oven will then beep one time per minute MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 23 20170629 104921
• Page 24 - English - : English 24 4 Select the appropriate temperature by pressing the Up or Down button Temperature 20040 C At that time press the Select button to set the temperature If dont set the temperature within 5 seconds Automatically changes to the cooking time setting stage 5 Set the cooking time by pressing the Up or Down button The maximum cooking time is 60 minutes 6 Press the Start button Result Combination cooking starts The oven is heated to the required temperature and then microwave cooking continues until the cooking time is over When cooking has finished the oven will beep and flash End 4 times The oven will then beep one time per minute COMBINING MICROWAVE AND CONVECTION Combination cooking uses both microwave energy and convection heating No preheating is required as the microwave energy is immediately available Many foods can be cooked in combination mode particularly Roast meats and poultry Pies and cakes Egg and cheese dishes ALWAYS use microwavesafe and ovenproof cookware Glass or ceramic dishes are ideal as they allow the microwaves to penetrate the food evenly ALWAYS use oven gloves when touching the dishes in the oven as they will be very hot You can get better cooking and browning if you use the low rack Open the door Place the food on the turntable or on the low rack which should then be placed on the turntable Close the door The heating element must be in the horizontal position 1 Press the Combi button Result The following indications are displayed Cb1 Microwave Grill 2 Make the display indicating Cb 2 by pressing the Up or Down button and then press the Select button Result The following indications are displayed microwave amp 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 dont set the power level within 5 seconds Automatically changes to the cooking time setting stage Default 180 C MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 24 20170629 104921
• Page 25 - English - : English 25 04 OVEN USE USING THE CHILD LOCK FEATURES Your microwave oven is fitted with a special child lock programme which enables the oven to be locked so that children or anyone unfamiliar with it cannot operate it accidentally 1 Press the Child Lock button for three second Result The oven is locked no functions can be selected The display show s L 2 To unlock the oven press the Child Lock button for threesecond Result The oven can be used normally USING THE TURNTABLE ONOFF FEATURES The Turntable ono button enables you to use large dishes which fill the whole oven by stopping the turntable from rotating only manual cooking mode The results may be less satisfactory in this case as the cooking is less even We recommend that you turn the dish by hand halfway through the cooking process Never operate the turntable without food in the oven Reason This may cause fire or damage to the unit 1 Press the Turntable ono button Result The turntable will not rotate The following indications are displayed 2 To switch the turntable rotating back on press the Turntable ono button again Result The turntable will rotate This Turntable ono 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 smoke in the oven interior First clean the oven interior 1 Press the Deodorisation button after you have finished cleaning 2 Press the Start button The deodorisation time has been specified as 5 minutes You can also adjust Deodorisation time by pressing the 30s button The maximum deodorisation time is 15 minutes SWITCHING THE BEEPER OFF You can switch the beeper o whenever you want 1 Press the Start and Stop Eco button at the same time one second Result The oven does not beep to indicate the end of a function 2 To switch the beeper back on press the Start and StopEco buttons again at the same time one second Result The oven operates normally MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 25 20170629 104922
• Page 26 - English - : English 26 cookware guide 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 Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware If the cookware is marked microwavesafe you do not need to worry The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven Cookware Microwavesafe Comments Aluminum 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 Crust plate Do not preheat for more than 8minutes China and earthenware Porcelain pottery glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable unless decorated with a metal trim Disposable polyester cardboard dishes Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes Fastfood packaging Polystyrene cups containers Can be used to warm food Overheating may cause the polystyrene to melt Paper bags or newspaper May catch fire Recycled paper or metal trims May cause arcing Cookware Microwavesafe Comments Glassware Oventotableware 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 warming only Metal Dishes May cause arcing or fire Freezer bag twist ties Paper Plates cups napkins and kitchen paper For short cooking times and warming Also to absorb excess moisture Recycled paper May cause arcing Plastic Containers Particularly if heatresistant 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 ovenproof Should not be airtight Prick with a fork if necessary Wax or greaseproof paper Can be used to retain moisture and prevent spattering Recommended Use caution Unsafe MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 26 20170629 104922
• Page 27 - English - : English 27 05 COOKWARE GUIDE COOKING GUIDE cooking guide MICROWAVES Microwave energy actually penetrates food attracted and absorbed by its water fat and sugar content The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly The rapid movement of these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks the food COOKING Cookware for microwave cooking Cookware must allow microwave energy to pass through it for maximum eciency Microwaves are reflected by metal such as stainless steel aluminium and copper but they can penetrate through ceramic glass porcelain and plastic as well as paper and wood So food must never be cooked in metal containers Food suitable for microwave cooking Many kinds of food are suitable for microwave cooking including fresh or frozen vegetables fruit pasta rice grains beans fish and meat Sauces custard soups steamed puddings preserves and chutneys can also be cooked in a microwave oven Generally speaking microwave cooking is ideal for any food that would normally be prepared on a hob Melting butter or chocolate for example see the chapter with tips techniques and hints Covering during cooking To cover the food during cooking is very important as the evaporated water rises as steam and contributes to cooking process Food can be covered in dierent ways eg 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 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 Cover during standing time Food Serving size Power Time min Spinach 150 g 600 W 56 Instructions Add 15 ml 1 tbsp cold water Serve after 23 minutes standing Broccoli 300 g 600 W 89 Instructions Add 30 ml 2 tbsp cold water Serve after 23 minutes standing Peas 300 g 600 W 78 Instructions Add 15 ml 1 tbsp cold water Serve after 23 minutes standing Green Beans 300 g 600 W 7½8½ Instructions Add 30 ml 2 tbsp cold water Serve after 23 minutes standing Mixed Vegetables CarrotsPeas Corn 300 g 600 W 78 Instructions Add 15 ml 1 tbsp cold water Serve after 23 minutes standing Mixed Vegetables Chinese style 300 g 600 W 7½8½ Instructions Add 15 ml 1 tbsp cold water Serve after 23 minutes standing MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 27 20170629 104922
• Page 28 - English - : English 28 Cooking Guide for fresh vegetables Use a suitable glass bowl with lid Add 3045 ml cold water 23 tbsp for every 250g unless 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 Broccoli 250 g 500 g 900 W 4½5 78 Instructions Prepare even sized florets Arrange the stems to the centre Serve after 3 minutes standing Brussels Sprouts 250 g 900 W 66½ Instructions Add 6075 ml 56 tbsp water Serve after 3 minutes standing Carrots 250 g 900 W 4½5 Instructions Cut carrots into even sized slices Serve after 3 minutes standing Cauliflower 250 g 500 g 900 W 55½ 7½8½ Instructions Prepare even sized florets Cut big florets into halves Arrange stems to the centre Serve after 3 minutes standing Courgettes 250 g 900 W 44½ 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 3½4 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 900 W 44½ Instructions Cut leeks into thick slices Serve after 3 minutes standing Mushrooms 125 g 250 g 900 W 1½2 2½3 Instructions Prepare small whole or sliced mushrooms Do not add any water Sprinkle with lemon juice Spice with salt and pepper Drain before serving Serve after 3 minutes standing Onions 250 g 900 W 55½ Instructions Cut onions into slices or halves Add only 15 ml 1 tbsp water Serve after 3 minutes standing Peppers 250 g 900 W 4½5 Instructions Cut pepper into small slices Potatoes 250 g 500 g 900 W 45 78 Instructions Weigh the peeled potatoes and cut them into similar sized halves or quarters Serve after 3 minutes standing Turnip Cabbage 250 g 900 W 5½6 Instructions Cut turnip cabbage into small cubes Serve after 3 minutes standing MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 28 20170629 104922
• Page 29 - English - : English 29 06 COOKING GUIDE Cooking Guide for rice and pasta Rice Use a large glass bowl with lid rice doubles in volume during cooking Cook covered After the cooking time 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 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 Parboiled 250 g 375 g 900 W 1516 17½18½ Instructions Add cold water of double quantity Serve after 5 minutes standing Brown Rice Parboiled 250 g 375 g 900 W 2021 2223 Instructions Add cold water of double quantity Serve after 5 minutes standing Mixed Rice Rice Wild rice 250 g 900 W 1617 Instructions Add 500 ml cold water Serve after 5 minutes standing Mixed Corn Rice Grain 250 g 900 W 1718 Instructions Add 400 ml cold water Serve after 5 minutes standing Pasta 250 g 900 W 1011 Instructions Add 1000 ml hot water Serve after 5 minutes standing Instant Noodle 1 Small pack 80 g 1 Big pack 120 g 900 W 77½ 99½ Instructions Use a glass pyrex bowl Put the noodle and add room temperature 350 ml water in bowl Cook covered with wrap and pierce at several times After cooking drain water and mix instant noodle spices REHEATING Your microwave oven will reheat food in a fraction of the time that conventional ovens hobs normally take Use the power levels and reheating times in the following chart as a guide The times in the chart consider liquids with a room temperature of about 18 to 20 C or a chilled food with a temperature of about 5 to 7 C Arranging and covering Avoid reheating large items such as joint of meat they tend to overcook and dry out before the centre is piping hot Reheating small pieces will 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 reheating for best results When possible stir again before serving Take particular care when heating liquids and baby foods To prevent eruptive boiling of liquids and possible scalding stir before during and after heating Keep them in the microwave oven during standing time We recommend putting a plastic spoon or glass stick into the liquids Avoid overheating and therefore spoiling the food It is preferable to underestimate cooking time and add extra heating time if necessary 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 Always make sure that the reheated food is piping hot throughout Allow food to stand for a short time after reheating to let the temperature even out The recommended standing time after reheating is 24 minutes unless another time is recommended 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 o 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 spoon or glass stick into the beverages and stir before during and after heating MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 29 20170629 104923
• Page 30 - English - : English 30 REHEATING BABY FOOD BABY FOOD Empty into a deep ceramic plate Cover with plastic lid Stir well after reheating Let stand for 23 minutes before serving Stir again and check the temperature Recommended serving temperature between 3040 C BABY MILK Pour milk into a sterilised glass bottle Reheat uncovered Never heat a babys bottle with teat on as the bottle may explode if overheated Shake well before standing time and again before serving Always carefully check the temperature of baby milk or food before giving it to the baby Recommended serving temperature ca 37 C REMARK Baby food particularly needs to be checked carefully before serving to prevent burns Use the power levels and times in the next table as a guide lines for reheating Reheating Liquids and Food Use the power levels and times in this table as a guide lines for reheating Food Serving size Power Time min Drinks Coee Tea and Water 150 ml 1 cup 900 W 11½ 300 ml 2 cups 22½ 450 ml 3 cups 33½ 600 ml 4 cups 3½4 Instructions Pour into cups and reheat uncovered 1 cup in the centre 2 cups opposite of each other 3 cups in a circle Keep in microwave oven during standing time and stir well Serve after 12 minutes standing Soup Chilled 250 g 350 g 450 g 550 g 900 W 2½3 33½ 3½4 4½5 Instructions Pour into a deep microwavesafe plate or bowl Cover with plastic lid Stir well after reheating Stir again before serving Serve after 23 minutes standing Food Serving size Power Time min Stew Chilled 350 g 600 W 4½5½ Instructions Put stew in a deep microwavesafe plate Cover with plastic lid Stir occasionally during reheating and again before standing and serving Serve after 23 minutes standing Pasta with Sauce Chilled 350 g 600 W 3½4½ Instructions Put pasta eg spaghetti or egg noodles on a flat microwave safe plate Cover with microwave cling film Stir before serving Serve after 3 minutes standing Filled Pasta with Sauce Chilled 350 g 600 W 45 Instructions Put filled pasta eg ravioli tortellini in a deep microwavesafe plate Cover with plastic lid Stir occasionally during reheating and again before standing and serving Serve after 3 minutes standing Plated Meal Chilled 350 g 450 g 600 W 4½5 5½6½ Instructions Plate a meal of 23 chilled components on a microwavesafe dish Cover with microwave clingfilm Serve after 3 minutes standing Cheese Fondue ReadyToServe Chilled 400 g 600 W 67 Instructions Put the readytoserve cheese fondue in a suitable sized glass bowl with lid Stir occasionally during and after reheating Stir well before serving Serve after 12 minutes standing MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 30 20170629 104923
• Page 31 - English - : English 31 06 COOKING GUIDE 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 190 g 600 W 30 sec Instructions Empty into ceramic deep plate Cook covered Stir after cooking time Before serving stir well and check the temperature carefully Serve after 23 minutes standing Baby Porridge Grain Milk Fruit 190 g 600 W 20 sec Instructions Empty into microwavesafe deep plate Cook covered Stir after cooking time Before serving stir well and check the temperature carefully Serve after 23 minutes standing Baby Milk 100 ml 300 W 3040 sec 200 ml 1 min to 1 min 10sec Instructions Stir or shake well and pour into a sterilized glass bottle Place into the centre of turntable Cook uncovered Before serving shake well and check the temperature carefully Serve after 23 minutes standing DEFROSTING 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 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 o 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 aluminium foil around them during defrosting Should poultry start to warm up on the outer surface stop thawing and allow it to stand for 20 minutes before continuing Leave the fish meat and poultry to stand in order to complete defrosting The standing time for complete defrosting will vary depending on the quantity defrosted Please refer to the table below Hint Flat food defrosts better than thick and smaller quantities need less time than bigger ones Remember this hint while freezing and defrosting food For defrosting of frozen food with a temperature of about 18 to 20 C use the following table as a guide Food Serving size Power Time min Meat Minced Meat 250 g 500 g 180 W 67 813 Pork Steaks 250 g 180 W 78 Instructions Place the meat on turntable Shield thinner edges with aluminium foil Turn over after half of defrosting time Serve after 1530 minutes standing continued MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 31 20170629 104923
• Page 32 - English - : English 32 Food Serving size Power Time min Poultry Chicken Pieces 500 g 2 pcs 180 W 1415 Whole Chicken 1200 g 180 W 3234 Instructions First put chicken pieces first skinside down whole chicken first breastsidedown on a flat ceramic plate Shield the thinner parts like wings and ends with aluminium foil Turn over after half of defrosting time Serve after 1560 minutes standing Fish Fish Fillets 200 g 180 W 67 Whole Fish 400 g 180 W 1113 Instructions Put frozen fish in the middle of a flat 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 Serve after 1025 minutes standing Fruits Berries 300 g 180 W 67 Instructions Spread fruit on a flat round glass dish with a large diameter Serve after 510 minutes standing Bread Bread Rolls Eachca 50 g 2 pcs 4 pcs 180 W 11½ 2½3 ToastSandwich 250 g 180 W 44½ Instructions Arrange rolls in a circle or bread horizontally on kitchen paper in the middle of turntable Turn over after half of defrosting time Serve after 520 minutes standing GRILL The grillheating element is located underneath the ceiling of the cavity It operates while the door is closed and the turntable is rotating The turntables rotation makes the food brown more evenly Preheating the grill for 35 minutes will make the food brown more quickly Cookware for grilling Should be flameproof and may include metal Do not use any type of plastic 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 is coming from the grill with the speed of microwave cooking It operates only while the door is closed and the turntable is rotating Due to the rotation of the turntable the food browns evenly Three combination modes are available with this model 600 W Grill 450 W Grill and 300 W Grill Cookware for cooking with microwave grill Please use cookware that microwaves can pass through Cookware should be flameproof Do not use metal cookware with combination mode Do not use any type of plastic cookware as it can melt Food suitable for microwave grill cooking Food suitable for combination mode cooking include all kinds of cooked food which need reheating and browning eg baked pasta as well as foods which require a short cooking time to brown the top of the food Also this mode can be used for thick food portions that benefit from a browned and crispy top eg chicken pieces turning them over half way through cooking Please refer to the grill table for further details Important remark Whenever the combination mode microwave grill is used the food should be placed on the high rack unless another instruction is recommended Please refer to the instructions in the following chart The food must be turned over if it is to be browned on both sides MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 32 20170629 104923
• Page 33 - English - : English 33 06 COOKING GUIDE Grill Guide for Fresh Food Preheat the grill with the grillfunction for 23 minutes Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for grilling Use oven gloves when taking out Fresh food Serving size Power 1 step min 2 step min Toast Slices 4 pcs each 25 g Grill only 34 23 Instructions Put toast slices side by side on the high rack Grilled Tomatoes 400 g 2 pcs 300 W Grill 56 Instructions Cut tomatoes into halves Put some cheese on top Arrange in a circle in a flat glass pyrex dish Place it on the high rack Stand for 23 minutes Tomato Cheese Toast 4 pcs 300 g 300 W Grill 45 Instructions Toast the bread slices first Put the toast with topping on the high rack Stand for 23 minutes Toast Hawaii Ham Pineapple Cheese slices 4 pcs 500 g 300 W Grill 56 Instructions Toast the bread slices first Put the toast with topping on the high rack Stand for 23 minutes Baked Potatoes 500 g 600 W Grill 78 Instructions Cut 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 911 Instructions Put the fresh gratin into a small glass pyrex dish Put the dish on the high rack After cooking stand for 23 minutes Fresh food Serving size Power 1 step min 2 step min Baked Apples 2 apples ca400 g 300 W Grill 78 Instructions Core the apples and fill them with raisins and jam Put some almond slices on top Put apples on a flat glass pyrex dish Place the dish directly on the low rack Chicken Pieces 500 g 2 pcs 300 W Grill 810 68 Instructions Brush chicken pieces with oil and spices Put them in a circle on the high rack After grilling stand for 23 minutes Roast Chicken 1200 g 450 W Grill 1819 17 Instructions Brush the chicken oil and spices Put the chicken on the low rack After grilling stand for 5 minutes Roast Fish 400500 g 300 W Grill 57 5½6½ Instructions Brush skin of whole fish with oil and add herbs and spices Put two fishes side by side head to tail on the high rack After grilling stand for 23 minutes Plantain 1 ea 200 g 450 W Grill 8½9 Instructions Peel and slice plantain 1 cm thick Put on the crusty plate with high rack Brush all sides with oil If plantain becomes soft reduce time 12 minute soft type Stand for 12 minutes Yam 200 g 600 W Grill 99½ Instructions Peel and slice yam 15 cm thick and put on the crusty plate and brush all sides with oil Put it on the high rack and cook Stand for 12 minutes MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 33 20170629 104923
• Page 34 - English - : English 34 CONVECTION Cooking with convection is the traditional and well known method of cooking food in a traditional oven with hot air The heating element and the fan position is at the backwall so that the hot air is circulating This mode is supported by the top heating element Cookware for convection cooking All conventional ovenproof cookware baking tins and sheets anything you would normally use in a traditional convection oven can be used Food suitable for convection cooking All biscuits individual scones rolls and cakes should be made by this mode as well as rich fruit cakes choux pastry and soués MICROWAVE CONVECTION This mode combines the microwave energy with the hot air and is therefore reducing the cooking time while giving the food a brown and crispy surface Cooking with convection is the traditional and well known method of cooking food in an oven with hot air circulated by a fan on the backwall Cookware for cooking with microwaves convection Should be able to let the microwaves pass through Should be ovenproof like glass pottery or china without metal trims similar to the cookware described under Microwave Grill Food suitable for Microwave Convection cooking All kinds of 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 preheat 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 Serving size Power 1 step min 2 step min PIZZA Frozen Pizza Ready baked 300 g 1 step 300 W 200 C 2 step Grill 1112 23 Instructions Place the pizza on the low rack After baking stand for 23minutes PASTA Frozen Lasagne 400 g 1 step 450 W 200 C 2 step Convt 200 C 1516 56 Instructions Put into a suitable sized glass pyrex dish or leave in the original packaging take care that this is suitable for microwaves and oven heat Put frozen pasta gratin on the low rack After cooking stand for 23 minutes MEAT Roast Beef Roast Lamb Medium 12001300 g 600 W 180 C 2023 1013 Instructions Brush beef lamb with oil and spice it with pepper salt and paprika Put it on the low rack first with the fat side down After cooking wrap in aluminium foil and stand for 1015minutes Roast Chicken 10001100 g 450 W 200 C 2022 20 Instructions Brush chicken with oil and spices Put chicken first breast side down second side breast side up on the low rack Stand for 5minutes MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 34 20170629 104923
• Page 35 - English - : English 35 06 COOKING GUIDE Fresh food Serving size Power 1 step min 2 step min BREAD Fresh Bread Rolls 6 pcs 350 g 100 W 180 C 810 Instructions Put bread rolls in a circle on the low rack Stand for 23 minutes Garlic Bread Chilled Prebaked 200 g 1 pc 180 W 200 C 810 Instructions Put the chilled baguette on baking paper on the low rack After baking stand for 23 minutes CAKE Marble Cake Fresh Dough 500 g Only 180C 3843 Instructions Put the fresh dough in a small rectangular black metal baking dish length 25 cm Put the cake on the low rack After baking stand for 510 minutes Small Cakes Fresh Dough 10 x 28 g Only 160 C 2628 Instructions Fill the fresh dough evenly in paper cups and set on baking tray on the low rack After baking stand for 5 minutes Cookies FreshDough 200250 g Only 200 C 1520 Instructions Put the chilled croissants on baking paper on the low rack Frozen Cake 1000 g 180 W 180 C 1820 Instructions Put the frozen cake directly on the low rack After defrost and warming stand for 1520 minutes TIPS AND TRICKS MELTING BUTTER Put 50 g butter into a small deep glass dish Cover with plastic lid Heat for 3040 seconds using 900 W until butter is melted MELTING CHOCOLATE Put 100 g chocolate into a small deep glass dish Heat for 35 minutes using 450 W until chocolate 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 2030 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 COOKING GLAZEICING FOR CAKE AND GATEAUX Mix instant glaze approximately 14 g with 40 g sugar and 250 ml cold water Cook uncovered in a glass pyrex bowl for 3½ to 4½ minutes using 900 W until glazeicing is transparent Stir twice during cooking COOKING JAM Put 600 g fruits for example mixed berries in a suitable sized glass pyrex bowl with lid Add 300 g preserving sugar and stir well Cook covered for 1012 minutes using 900 W Stir several times during cooking Empty directly into small jam glasses with twisto lids Stand on lid for 5 minutes COOKING PUDDING Mix pudding powder with sugar and milk 500 ml by following the manufacturers instructions and stir well Use a suitable sized glass pyrex bowl with lid Cook covered for 6½ to 7½ minutes using 900 W Stir several times well during cooking BROWNING ALMOND SLICES Spread 30 g sliced almonds evenly on a medium sized ceramic plate Stir several times during browning for 3½ to 4½ minutes using 600 W Let it stand for 23 minutes in the oven Use oven gloves while taking out MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 35 20170629 104923
• Page 36 - English - : English 36 troubleshooting and error code TROUBLESHOOTING If you have any of the problems listed below try the solutions given This is normal Condensation inside the oven Air flow around the door and outer casing Light reflection around the door and outer casing Steam escaping from around the door or vents The oven does not start when you press the Start button Is the door completely closed The food is not cooked at all Have you set the timer correctly andor pressed the Start button Is the door closed Have you overloaded the electric circuit and caused a fuse to blow or a breaker to be triggered The food is either overcooked or undercooked Was the appropriate cooking length set for the type of food Was an appropriate power level chosen The light bulb is not working The Light bulb should not be replaced in person for safety reasons Please contact nearest authorised Samsung customer care centre to arrange for a qualified engineer to replace the bulb The oven causes interference with radios or televisions Slight interference may be observed on televisions or radios when the oven is operating This is normal To solve this problem install the oven away from televisions radios and aerials If interference is detected by the ovens microprocessor the display may be reset To solve this problem disconnect the power plug and reconnect 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 Its a temporary condition by new component heating Smoke and smell will disappear completely after 10 minutes operation To remove smell more quickly please operate microwave oven with putting lemon formation or lemon juice in the cabinet If the above guidelines do not enable you to solve the problem then contact your local SAMSUNG customer service centre Please have the following information read The model and serial numbers normally printed on the rear of the oven Your warranty details A clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or SAMSUNG aftersales service ERROR CODE SE message indicates Clean the keys and check if there is water on the surface around key Turn o the microwave oven and try setting again If it occurs again call your local SAMSUNG Customer Care Centre E24 message indicates Before the microwave can overheat the E24 message appears on the display If the E24 message appears press the StopEco key to utilize the initialization mode After the oven cools try operating the oven If the E24 message appears again contact your local Samsung Customer Care Centre For any codes not listed above or if the suggested solution does not solve the problem contact your local SAMSUNG Customer Care Centre MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 36 20170629 104923
• Page 37 - English - : English 37 07 TROUBLESHOOTING amp TECHNICAL SPEC 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 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 IEC705 240 V 900 W 230 V 850 W Operating frequency 2450 MHz Dimensions W x D x H Outside Oven cavity 517 x 4748 x 310 mm 358 x 327 x 2355 mm Volume 10 Cubic feet Weight Net 175 kg approx MEMO MC28H5013AWEUDE6804234B03ENindd 37 20170629 104923
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