MC28H5015** Microwave Oven Owner’s instructions & Cooking guide imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register 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. This manual is made with 100 % recycled paper. MC28H5015AK_EF_DE68-04234C-00_EN.
contents safety information Safety information........................................................................................ 2 Quick look-up guide..................................................................................... 11 Oven features................................................................................................ 12 Oven........................................................................................................... 12 Control panel........................
WARNING (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. This appliance is intended to be used in household only.
The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire. If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames. WARNING: Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the container.
During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven. WARNING: Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be kept away. A steam cleaner is not to be used. WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched off before replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock. WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements.
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.
CLEANING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN The following parts of your microwave oven should be cleaned regularly to prevent grease and food particles from building up: • Inside and outside surfaces • Door and door seals • Turntable and Roller rings (Turntable type model only) ALWAYS ensure that the door seals are clean and the door closes properly.
Clean the microwave oven cavity right after each use with a mild detergent solution, but let the microwave oven cool down before cleaning in order to avoid injury. When cleaning the upper part inside the cavity, it will be convenient to turn heater downward by 45 ° and clean it. (Swing heater model only) STORING AND REPAIRING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN A few simple precautions should be taken when storing or having your microwave oven serviced.
Remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the power plug terminals and contact points using a dry cloth on a regular basis. Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord or loose wall socket. When the power plug or power cord is damaged, contact your nearest service centre. Do not pull or excessively bend or place heavy objecton the power cord. Do not pour or directly spray water onto the oven. Do not place objects on the oven, inside or on the door of the oven.
Do not operate the microwave oven for deep fat frying because the oil temperature cannot be controlled. This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid. 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 microwave oven when it is empty. The microwave oven will automatically shut down for 30 minutes for safety purposes.
quick look-up guide I want to cook some food. 1. Place the food in the oven. Press the Start/+30s button. Result: When cooking has finished, the oven will beep and flash “End” 4 times. The oven will then beep one time per minute. I want to add an extra 30 seconds. Press the Start/+30s button one or more times for each extra 30 seconds that you wish to add. By Pressing the Up and Down Button, You can set the time as you want.
oven features I want to Power Defrost some food. 1. Press the Power Defrost button. OVEN 1 2 4 3 5 2. Set the cooking category by pressing the Up or Down button. Press the Select button to set desired. 3. Select the weight by pressing the Up or Down button as required. 4. Press the Start/+30s button. Result: Defrosting starts. • When cooking has finished, the oven will beep and flash “End” 4 times. The oven will then beep one time per minute. 6 7 8 9 10 11 1. DOOR HANDLE 7. TURNTABLE 2.
CONTROL PANEL 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. 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.
6. Steam cooker (Only MC28H5015F*, MC28H5015Z* Model use) Purpose: The plastic steam cooker when using power steam function. DO NOT operate the microwave oven without the roller ring and turntable. DO NOT operate the Grill, Convection and Combi mode with Steam cooker.
SETTING THE TIME 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 40-41 page. Press the Start/+30s button and set the time to 4 or 5 minutes, by pressing the Start/+30s button the appropriate number of times. Result: The oven heats the water for 4 or 5 minutes. The water should then be boiling.
COOKING/REHEATING POWER LEVELS AND TIME VARIATIONS The following procedure explains how to cook or reheat food. 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. 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.
STOPPING THE COOKING USING THE AUTO REHEAT/COOK FEATURES 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 The 10 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 pressing the Up or Down button. Use only recipients that are microwave-safe. Then...
The following table presents quantities and appropriate instructions for auto reheat and cook. Use oven gloves when taking out food. Code/Food 2-1 Broccoli Florets/ Fresh Vegetables 1. Auto Reheat Code/Food 2. Auto Cook Serving Size Instructions 1-1 Ready Meal (chilled) 300-350 g 400-450 g 1-2 Mini Ravioli (chilled) 200-250 g 300-350 g 1-3 Frozen Pizza 1-4 Frozen Pizza Snacks 1-5 Frozen Lasagne 300-350 g 400-450 g Put on a ceramic plate and cover with microwave cling film.
USING THE HEALTHY COOKING FEATURES The 15 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 pressing the Up or Down button. The following table presents quantities and appropriate instructions about 15 preprogrammed cooking options. This is composed of Grain/Pasta, Vegetables and Poultry/ Fish. Use only recipients that are microwave-safe. Use oven gloves when taking out food. 1.
2. Vegetables Code/Food 2-1 Green Beans 3. Poultry/Fish Serving Size Instructions Code/Food Serving Size Instructions 200-250 g 300-350 g Rinse and clean green beans. Put them evenly into a glass bowl with lid. Add 30 ml (2 tablespoons) water when cooking for 200-250 g and add 45 ml (3 tablespoons) for 300-450 g. Put bowl in the centre of turntable. Cook covered. Stir after cooking. Stand for 1-2 minutes. Rinse and clean spinach. Put into a glass bowl with lid. Do not add water.
USING THE DOUGH PROOF/YOGURT FEATURES The 5 Dough Proof/Yogurt features 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 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. 2. Select the type of food that you are cooking by Up or Down button. No.1 is Dough Proof and No.2 is Homemade Yogurt.
USING THE POWER DEFROST FEATURES The 5 Power Defrost feature 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 microwave-safe. 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.
GRILLING 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.
COMBINING MICROWAVE AND GRILL COMBINING MICROWAVE AND CONVECTION You can also combine microwave cooking with the grill, to cook quickly and brown at the same time. ALWAYS use microwave-safe and oven-proof cookware. Glass or ceramic dishes are ideal as they allow the microwaves to penetrate the food evenly. ALWAYS use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven, as they will be very hot. You can improve cooking and grilling, if you use the high rack. Open the door.
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 Up and Down button at the same time. (Three second) Result : • The oven is locked (no functions can be selected). • The display shows “L”. 5. Set the cooking time by pressing the Up or Down button. • The maximum cooking time is 60 minutes. 6. Press the Start/+30s button.
USING THE MANUAL CRUSTY COOK FUNCTION (ONLY MC28H5015C*, MC28H5015Z* MODEL USE) Normally when cooking in microwave oven, using grill or microwave mode in grill/ convection ovens, foods like pastries and pizza become soggy from button side. Using the Samsung Crusty plate helps to gain a crispy cookde result of your food. The crusty plate can also be used for bacon, eggs, sausages, etc. or Crusty plate Low rack High rack 8.
USING THE STEAM COOK FUNCTION (ONLY MC28H5015F*, MC28H5015Z* MODEL USE) MANUAL STEAM COOK SETTINGS Use the plastic steam cooker when using pure steam function. First, place the plastic steam cooker in the center of the turntable and close the door. Food Artichokes 2. Press the Up and Down button to desired until the appropriate power level is displayed. At that time, press the Select button to set the power level.
SPIT-ROASTING (ONLY MC28H5015Z* MODEL USE) Food Rice Jacket Potatoes Stew (chilled) Frozen Yeast Dumpling with Jam Filling Fruit Compote Serving Size Power Time (min.) 250 g 900 W 15-18 Instructions Put parboiled rice into the bowl. Add 500 ml cold water. Cover with lid. After cooking let stand white rice for 5 minutes, brown rice for 10 minutes. Stand for 5-10 minutes. 500 g 900 W 7-8 Instructions Weigh and rinse the potatoes and put them into bowl. Add 3 tablespoons water. Cover with lid.
USE OF THE MULTI-SPIT WITH KEBAB SKEWERS 6. Set the cooking time by pressing the Up or Down button. • The maximum cooking time is 60 minutes. 7. Press the Start/+30s 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.
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 than it will start automatically, after you have finished cleaning. 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.
cooking guide Cookware Microwavesafe MICROWAVES Comments Glassware ✓ • Fine glassware ✓ • Glass jars ✓ Can be used, unless decorated with a metal trim. Can be used to warm foods or liquids. Delicate glass may break or crack if heated suddenly. Must remove the lid. Suitable for warming only. Metal • Dishes • Freezer bag twist ties ✗ ✗ May cause arcing or fire. ✓ For short cooking times and warming. Also to absorb excess moisture. ✗ May cause arcing.
Cooking Guide for frozen vegetables Cooking Guide for fresh 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. Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30-45 ml cold water (2-3 tbsp.) for every 250 g unless another water quantity is recommended – see table.
Cooking Guide for rice and pasta Food Leeks Onions Pepper Potatoes Turnip Cabbage Power Rice: Time (min.) 250 g 900 W 4-4½ Instructions Cut leeks into thick slices. Serve after 3 minutes standing. 125 g 900 W 1½-2 250 g 2½-3 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. 250 g 900 W 5-5½ Instructions Cut onions into slices or halves. Add only 15 ml (1 tbsp.
REHEATING REHEATING BABY FOOD 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. BABY FOOD: Empty into a deep ceramic plate. Cover with plastic lid. Stir well after reheating! Let stand for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Reheating Baby Food and Milk Food Stew (Chilled) Filled Pasta with Sauce (Chilled) Plated Meal (Chilled) Power Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for reheating. Time (min.) 350 g 600 W 4½-5½ Instructions Put stew in a deep ceramic plate. Cover with plastic lid. Stir occasionally during reheating and again before standing and serving. Serve after 2-3 minutes standing. 350 g 600 W 3½-4½ Instructions Put pasta (e.g. spaghetti or egg noodles) on a flat ceramic plate.
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 off any liquid and remove any giblets as soon as possible.
GRILL Grill Guide for Fresh Food The grill-heating element is located underneath the ceiling of the cavity. It operates while the door is closed and the turntable is rotating. The turntable’s rotation makes the food brown more evenly. Preheating the grill for 3-5 minutes will make the food brown more quickly. Preheat the grill with the grill-function for 2-3 minutes. Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for grilling. Use oven gloves when taking out.
CONVECTION Fresh food Baked Apples Chicken Pieces Roast Chicken Roast Fish Serving Size Power 1 step (min.) 2 step (min.) 2 apples 300 W + Grill 7-8 (ca. 400 g) 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. 500 g (2 pcs) 300 W + Grill 8-10 6-8 Instructions Brush chicken pieces with oil and spices. Put them in a circle on the high rack.
Convection Guide for fresh and frozen food Preheat the convection with the auto pre-heat function to the desired temperature. Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for convection cooking. Use oven gloves when taking out. PIZZA Frozen Pizza (Ready baked) Serving Size Power 300 g 1 step 300 W + 200 °C 2 step Grill 1 step (min.) 2 step (min.) 11-12 2-3 Instructions Place the pizza on the low rack. After baking stand for 2-3 minutes.
troubleshooting and error code TIPS AND TRICKS MELTING BUTTER Put 50 g butter into a small deep glass dish. Cover with plastic lid. Heat for 30-40 seconds using 900 W, until butter is melted. TROUBLESHOOTING If you have any of the problems listed below try the solutions given. MELTING CHOCOLATE Put 100 g chocolate into a small deep glass dish. Heat for 3-5 minutes, using 450 W until chocolate is melted. Stir once or twice during melting. Use oven gloves while taking out! This is normal.
Smoke and bad smell when initial operating. • It’s a temporary condition by new component heating. Smoke and smell will disappear completely after 10 minutes operation. To remove smell more quickly, please operate microwave oven with putting lemon formation or lemon juice in the cabinet. • The model and serial numbers, normally printed on the rear of the oven • Your warranty details • A clear description of the problem Model Power source Then contact your local dealer or SAMSUNG aftersales service.
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