User Manual Samsung MC28M6055CW/EU Combination Microwave, 900W, 28 Litre

• Owner's manual - (English)

Table of contents

• Maintenance
• Oven features
• Oven use
• Troubleshooting
• Technical specifications

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 won’t 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 swing-heater models

• To clean the upper area of the cooking chamber, lower the top heating element by 45° (A) 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 oven’s 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 user-removable parts inside. Do not try to replace or repair the oven yourself.

• If you encounter a problem with hinges, sealing, and/or 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 don’t use the oven for an extended period of time, unplug the power cord and move the oven to a dry, dust-free location. Dust and moisture that builds up inside the oven may affect the performance of the oven.

Oven features

Oven

01. Heating element

02. Ventilation holes

03. Safety interlock holes

04. Door latches

05. Door

06. Turntable

07. Coupler

08. Roller ring

09. Control panel

01. Hot Blast Auto

02. Slim Fry

03. Healthy Cooking

04. Dough Proof/Yogurt

05. Power Defrost

06. Auto Reheat/Cook

07. Hot Blast

08. Grill

09. Microwave

10. Combi

11. Turntable On/Off

12. Multi Function Selector Dial

13. Child Lock

14. STOP/ECO

15. START/+30s

Oven use

How a microwave oven works

Microwaves are high-frequency 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 (2.5 cm). Cooking then continues as the heat is dissipated within the food.
3. Cooking times vary according to the container used and the properties of the food:
   • Quantity and density
   • Water content
   • Initial temperature (refrigerated or not)

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 page 47.

NOTE

• 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 upper side of the door. Place a glass of water on the turntable. Close the door.

Press the Microwave mode and set the time to 4 or 5 minutes by pressing the START/+30s button.

The oven heats the water for 4 or 5 Oven use minutes. The water should then be boiling.

Setting the time

When power is supplied, “88:88” and then “12:00” is automatically displayed on the display.

Please set the current time. The time can be displayed in either the 24-hour or 12- hour notation.

You must set the clock:

• When you first install your microwave oven
• After a power failure

NOTE: Do not forget to reset the clock when you switch to and from summer and winter time.

1. Press the Multi Function Selector Dial.
2. Turn the Multi Function Selector Dial to set time display type. (12H or 24H)
3. Press the Multi Function Selector Dial to complete the setup.
4. Turn the Multi Function Selector Dial to set the hour.
5. Press the Multi Function Selector Dial.
6. Turn the Multi Function Selector Dial to set the minute.
7. When the right time is displayed, press the Multi Function Selector Dial to start the clock. The time is displayed whenever you are not using the microwave oven.

Cooking/Reheating

The following procedure explains how to cook or reheat food.

CAUTION: 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. The following indications are displayed: (Microwave mode) 900 W (Output power)
2. Turn the Multi Function Selector Dial until the appropriate power level is displayed. At that time, press the Multi Function Selector Dial to set the power level.
   • If don’t set the power level within 5 seconds, automatically changes to the cooking time setting stage.
3. Set the cooking time by turning the Multi Function Selector Dial. The cooking time is displayed.
4. Press the START/+30s button. The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating. Cooking starts. When it has finished.
   1. The oven beeps 4 times.
   2. The end reminder signal will beep 3 times (once every minute).
   3. The current time is displayed again.

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.

The cooking times given in recipes and in this booklet correspond to the specific power level indicated.

Adjusting the cooking time

You can increase the cooking time by pressing the START/+30s button once for each 30 seconds to be added.

• Check how cooking is progressing at any time simply by opening the door
• Increase the remaining cooking time

Method 1

To increase the cooking time of your food during cooking, press the START/+30s button once for each 30 seconds that you wish to add.

• Example: To add three minutes, press the START/+30s button six times.

Method 2

Just turning Multi Function Selector Dial to adjust cooking time.

• To increase cooking time, turn to right and to decrease cooking time, turn to left.

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

Setting the energy save mode

The oven has an energy save mode.

• Press the STOP/ECO button. Display off.
• 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.

Using the hot blast auto features

The 10 Hot Blast Auto features include/provide pre-programmed 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 turning the Multi Function Selector Dial.

CAUTION: Use only recipients that are microwave-safe. Open the door. Place the food in the centre of the turntable. Close the door.

1. Press the Hot Blast Auto button.
2. Select the type of food that you are cooking by turning the Multi Function Selector Dial. Refer to the table on the following page for a description of the various preprogrammed settings. At that time, press the Multi Function Selector Dial to select the type of food.
3. Select the size of the serving by turning the Multi Function Selector Dial.
4. Press the START/+30s button. The food is cooked according to the preprogrammed setting selected. When it has finished.
   1. The oven beeps 4 times.
   2. The end reminder signal will beep 3 times (once every minute).
   3. The current time is displayed again.

Using the slim fry features

The 11 Slim Fry features include/provide pre-programmed cooking times. You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. You can adjust the Slim Fry category by turning the Multi Function Selector Dial.

CAUTION: Use only recipients that are microwave-safe. Open the door. Place the food in the centre of the turntable. Close the door.

1. Press the Slim Fry button.
2. Turn the Multi Function Selector Dial to select cook category. At that time, press the Multi Function Selector Dial to select the cook category.
   1. Potatoes/Vegetables
   2. Seafood
   3. Chicken
3. Select the type of food that you are cooking by turning the Multi Fuction Selector Dial. Refer to the table on the following page for a description of the various pre-programmed settings. At that time, press the Multi Fuction Selector Dial to select the type of food.
4. Select the size of the serving by turning the Multi Function Selector Dial.
   
5. Press the START/+30s button. The food is cooked according to the preprogrammed setting selected. When it has finished.
   1. The oven beeps 4 times.
   2. The end reminder signal will beep 3 times (once every minute).
   3. The current time is displayed again

Using the healthy cooking features

The 13 Healthy Cooking features provide pre-programmed 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 turning the Multi Function Selector Dial.

CAUTION: Use only recipients that are microwave-safe. Open the door. Place the food in the centre of the turntable. Close the door.

1. Press the Healthy Cooking button.
2. Select the category of food by turning the Multi Function Selector Dial and press the Multi Function Selector Dial.
   1. Grain/Pasta
   2. Vegetables
   3. Poultry/Fish
3. Select the type of food that you are cooking by turning the Multi Function Selector Dial. Refer to the table on the following page for a description of the various pre-programmed settings. At that time, press the Multi Function Selector Dial to select the type of food.
4. Select the size of the serving by turning the Multi Function Selector Dial.
   
5. Press the START/+30s button. The food is cooked according to the preprogrammed setting selected. When it has finished.
   1. The oven beeps 4 times.
   2. The end reminder signal will beep 3 times (once every minute).
   3. The current time is displayed again.

Using the dough proof/yogurt features

The 5 Dough Proof/Yogurt features include/provide pre-programmed 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 turning the Multi Function Selector Dial 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 Dough Proof or Homemade Yogurt and press the Multi Function Selector Dial.
   1. Dough Proof
   2. Homemade Yogurt
3. Select the type of food that you are cooking by turning the Multi Function Selector Dial. Refer to the table on the following page for a description of the various pre-programmed settings.
4. Press the START/+30s button. The food is cooked according to the preprogrammed setting selected. When it has finished.
   1. The oven beeps 4 times.
   2. The end reminder signal will beep 3 times (once every minute).
   3. The current time is displayed again.

Using the power defrost features

The Power Defrost features enable 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.

CAUTION: Use only recipients that are microwave-safe. Open the door. Place the food 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 turning the Multi Function Selector Dial. Refer to the table on the following page for a description of the various pre-programmed settings. At that time, press the Multi Function Selector Dial to select the type of food.
3. Select the size of the serving by turning the Multi Function Selector Dial.
4. Press the START/+30s button.
   • Defrosting begins.
   • The oven beeps through defrosting to remind you to turn the food over.
5. Press the START/+30s button again to finish defrosting. When it has finished.
   1. The oven beeps 4 times.
   2. The end reminder signal will beep 3 times (once every minute).
   3. The current time is displayed again.

Using the auto reheat/cook features

The 5 Auto Reheat/Cook features include/provide pre-programmed 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 turning the Multi Function Selector Dial.

CAUTION: Use only recipients that are microwave-safe. Open the door. Place the food in the centre of the turntable. Close the door.

1. Press the Auto Reheat/Cook button.
2. Select the type of food that you are cooking by turning the Multi Function Selector Dial. Refer to the table on the following page for a description of the various pre-programmed settings. At that time, press the Multi Function Selector Dial to select the type of food.
3. Select the size of the serving by turning the Multi Function Selector Dial.
4. Press the START/+30s button. The food is cooked according to the preprogrammed setting selected. When it has finished.
   1. The oven beeps 4 times.
   2. The end reminder signal will beep 3 times (once every minute).
   3. The current time is displayed again.

Using the crusty plate

This crusty plate allows you to brown food not only on the top with the grill, but also the bottom of the food turns crispy and brown due to the high temperature of the crusty plate. Several items which you can prepare on the crusty plate can be found in the chart (see next page). The crusty plate can also be used for bacon, eggs, sausages, etc.

1. Place the crusty plate directly on the turntable and preheat it with highest Microwave-Grill-Combination [600 W + Grill] by following the times and instructions in the chart.
2. Brush the plate with oil if you are cooking food, such as bacon and eggs, in order to brown the food nicely.
3. Place the food on the crusty plate.
4. Place the crusty plate on the metal rack (or turntable) in the microwave.
5. Select the appropriate cooking time and power. (Refer to the table on the side)

Hot Blast

Hot Blast mode is similar to 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.

Open the door and place the recipient on the low rack and set on turntable.

1. The Hot Blast button. The following indications are displayed:
   (Hot blast mode)
   180 °C (Temperature)
2. Set the temperature by turning the Multi Function Selector Dial. (Temperature : 40-200 °C, 10 °C interval)
   • If don’t set the temperature within 5 seconds, automatically changes to the cooking time setting stage.
3. Press the Multi Function Selector Dial.
4. Set the cooking time by turning the Multi Function Selector Dial. (If you want to preheat the oven, select “ : 0”)
5. Press the START/+30s button. Cooking starts. When it has finished.
   1. The oven beeps 4 times.
   2. The end reminder signal will beep 3 times (once every minute).
   3. The current time is displayed again.

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. The following indications are displayed:
   (Grill mode)
   • You cannot set the temperature of the grill.
3. Set the grilling time by turning the Multi Function Selector Dial.
   • The maximum grilling time is 60 minutes.
4. Press the START/+30s button. Grilling starts. When it has finished.
   1. The oven beeps 4 times.
   2. The end reminder signal will beep 3 times (once every minute).
   3. The current time is displayed again.

Choosing the accessories

• Traditional oven cooking does require cookware. You should, however, use only cookware that you would use in your normal oven.
• Microwave-safe containers are not usually suitable for convection cooking; don’t use plastic containers, dishes, paper cups, towels, etc.
• If you wish to select a combined cooking mode (microwave and grill or hot blast), use only recipients that are microwave-safe and oven-proof.

CAUTION: For further details on suitable cookware and utensils, refer to the Cookware guide on page 33.

Combining microwaves and grill

You can also combine microwave cooking with the grill, to cook quickly and brown at the same time.

CAUTION

• ALWAYS use microwave-safe and oven-proof cookware. Glass or ceramic dishes are ideal as they allow the microwaves to penetrate the food evenly.
• ALWAYS use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven, as they will be very hot. You can improve cooking and grilling, if you use the high rack.

Open the door. Place the food 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. The following indications are displayed: Cb-1 (Microwave + Grill)
2. Make the display indicating Cb-1, and then press the Multi Function Selector Dial.
   The following indications are displayed: (Microwave & Grill combi mode) 600 W (Output power)
   
3. Select the appropriate power level by turning the Multi Function Selector Dial until the corresponding output power is displayed (600, 450, 300 W). At that time, press the Multi Function Selector Dial to set the power level.
   • You cannot set the temperature of the grill.
   • If don’t set the temperature within 5 seconds, automatically changes to the cooking time setting stage.
4. Set the cooking time by turning the Multi Function Selector Dial.
   • The maximum cooking time is 60 minutes.
5. Press the START/+30s button. Combination cooking starts. When it has finished.
   1. The oven beeps 4 times.
   2. The end reminder signal will beep 3 times (once every minute).
   3. The current time is displayed again.

Combining microwaves and hot blast

Combination cooking uses both microwave energy and hot blast 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

CAUTION

• ALWAYS use microwave-safe and oven-proof cookware. Glass or ceramic dishes are ideal as they allow the microwaves to penetrate the food evenly.
• ALWAYS use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven, as they will be very hot. You can 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. The following indications are displayed: Cb-1 (Microwave + Grill)
2. Make the display indicating Cb-2 (Microwave + Hot blast) by turning the Multi Function Selector Dial, and then press the Multi Function Selector Dial. The following indications are displayed: (Microwave & Hot blast combi mode) 600 W (Output power)
   
3. Select the appropriate power level by turning the Multi Function Selector Dial until the corresponding output power is displayed (600, 450, 300, 180, 100 W). At that time, press the Multi Function Selector Dial to set the power level.
   • If don’t set the power level within 5 seconds, automatically changes to the cooking time setting stage. (Default : 600 W)
     The following indications are displayed: (Microwave & Hot blast combi mode)
     180 °C (Temperature)
4. Select the appropriate temperature by turning the Multi Function Selector Dial (Temperature : 200-40 °C). At that time, press the Multi Function Selector Dial to set the power level.
   • If don’t set the temperature within 5 seconds, automatically changes to the cooking time setting stage. (Default : 180 °C)
5. Set the cooking time by turning the Multi Function Selector Dial.
   • The maximum cooking time is 60 minutes.
     
6. Press the START/+30s button. Combination cooking starts. The oven is heated to the required temperature and then microwave cooking continues until the cooking time is over. When it has finished.
   1. The oven beeps 4 times.
   2. The end reminder signal will beep 3 times (once every minute).
   3. The current time is displayed again.

Switching the beeper off

You can switch the beeper off whenever you want.

1. Press the Microwave and STOP/ECO button at the same time. The oven does not beep to indicate the end of a function.
   • The following indications are displayed:
2. To switch the beeper back on, press the Microwave and STOP/ECO button again at the same time. The oven operates normally.
   • The following indications are displayed:

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 3 second.
   • The oven is locked (no functions can be selected).
   • The display shows “L”.
2. To unlock the oven, press the Child Lock button for 3 second. The oven can be used normally.

Using the turntable on/off features

The Turntable On/Off button enables you to use large dishes which fill the whole oven by stopping the turntable from rotating (only manual cooking mode).

CAUTION: The results will 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.

WARNING: Never operate the turntable without food in the oven. This may cause fire or damage to the unit.

1. Press the Turntable On/Off button during setting Microwave, Grill, Hot Blast, Preheat and Combi function.
   • It is not available with preprogrammed function or before press the Microwave, Grill, Hot Blast, Preheat and Combi button.
     Turntable On/Off symbol appears on the display, the turntable will not rotate during the cooking.
     (Turntable off mode)
2. To switch the turntable rotating back on, press the Turntable On/Off button again. Turntable On/Off symbol disappears on the display, the turntable will rotate.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

If you have any of the problems listed below try the solutions given.

Information code

NOTE: For any codes not listed above, or if the suggested solution does not solve the problem, contact your local SAMSUNG Customer Care Centre

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.