MG11H2020CT MG14H3020CM Microwave Oven imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. Owner’s Instructions & Cooking Guide MG11H2020CT_AA_DE68-04270A-05_EN.
contents safety information Safety information................................................................................. 2 Quick look-up guide..............................................................................10 Oven features.........................................................................................10 Oven.....................................................................................................10 Control panel......................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: What the icons and signs in this user manual mean: CAUTION Hazards Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your microwave oven, follow these basic safety precautions.
11. Do not tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door. 12. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar locations. 20. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Piece can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock. 13. Do not immerse the cord or plug in water. 14. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. (including the back of the oven). 21.
WARNING WARNING WARNING USE OF EXTENSION CORDS A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of your becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and you can use them if you exercise care. If you use a long cord or extension cord: 1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. 2.
This appliance must be properly grounded. Read and follow the specific “Grounding instructions” found in the beginning of this Section. Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe, plastic water pipe, or telephone line. - This may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, or problems with the product. - Never plug the power cord into a socket that is not grounded correctly and make sure that it is grounded in accordance with local and national codes.
Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself. - Because a high voltage current enters the product chassis during operation, opening the chassis can result in electric shock or fire. - You may be exposed to electromagnetic waves. - When the oven requires repair, contact your nearest service center. If any foreign substance such as water enters the microwave, unplug it and contact your nearest service center. - Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Make sure all cookware used in the oven is suitable for microwaving. Use microwavable cookware in strict compliance with such manufacturer’s recommendations. Do not stand on top of the microwave or place objects (such as laundry, oven covers, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance. - Items, such as a cloth, may get caught in the door. - This may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury.
CLEANING THE TURNTABLE AND ROLLER RINGS Place the oven on a flat level surface 85 cm above the floor. The surface should be strong enough to safety bear the weight of the oven. NOT FOR BUILT-IN INSTALLATION 20 cm 10 cm 1. When you install your oven, make sure there is above behind adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least 10 cm (4 inches) of space behind and, on the sides of the oven and 20 cm (8 inches) of space 10 cm on 85 cm of above. the side the floor 2.
quick look-up guide oven features To cook food: OVEN 1. Place the food in the oven. Press the Number buttons to enter the cooking time. 1 2 3 4 5 2. Press the Start button. Result: Cooking starts. The oven beeps 4 times when cooking is over. To defrost food: 1. Place the frozen food in the oven. Press the Auto Defrost button one or more times. 2. Select the weight by pressing the Number buttons. 6 3. Press the Start button.
CONTROL PANEL ACCESSORIES Depending on the model that you have purchased, some or all of the accessories listed below are included with your microwave. 1. * Roller ring, to be placed in the center of the oven. Purpose: The roller ring supports the turntable. 2. * Turntable, to be placed on the roller ring with the center fitting to the coupler. Purpose: The turntable serves as the main cooking surface. It can be easily removed for cleaning. 2 3 6 4 5 3. * Grill rack, to be placed on the turntable.
oven use CHECKING IF YOUR OVEN IS OPERATING CORRECTLY HOW A MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves. The microwaves cause molecules in the food to vibrate more quickly, releasing heat. This heat disperses through the food, cooking it, reheating it, or defrosting it. You can use your microwave oven to: • Defrost (manual & auto) • Cook • Reheat The following simple procedure enables you to confirm your oven is working correctly at all times.
SETTING THE TIME SETTING POWER LEVELS Your microwave oven has an inbuilt clock. When power is supplied, “:0”, “88:88” or “12:00” is automatically displayed on the display. You must set the clock: • When you first install your microwave oven • After a power failure Your microwave allows you to set up to two different stages of cooking, each with its own time length and power level. The MWO Power level button lets you control the heating intensity from Warm (1) to High (10). 1. To set the time.
MULTI-STAGE COOKING STOPPING THE COOKING 1. Follow steps 1 and 2 in the “One-Stage Cooking” section on page 13 for further details. You can stop cooking at any time to check the food. 1. To stop temporarily; 1) Open the door. Result: Cooking stops. To resume cooking, close the door, and then press the Start button again. 2) Press the Stop/Cancel button. Result: Cooking stops. To resume cooking, press the Start button again.
USING THE INSTANT COOK FEATURES The Instant Cook buttons let you cook favorite foods using preset power levels and times at the touch of a button. If the food is not thoroughly cooked or reheated when you use the instant cook feature, complete the cooking process by selecting a power level, and then cooking the food for an additional amount of time. 1. Select the type of food that you are cooking by pressing the Instant Cook buttons. (Refer to the table.) 2. Press the Start button. Result: Cooking starts.
Food Kids Meals 1 Chicken Nuggets (Frozen) 2 French Fries (Frozen) 3 Frozen Sandwich (In crisping sleeve) 9-oz. package size 4 Hot Dogs Serving Size 1 serving 2 servings 1 serving 2 servings Instructions Food Snacks Place a paper towel on a plate and arrange the nuggets in a spoke-like fashion on the paper towel. Do not cover. Let stand for 1 minute after heating. Refer to the package directions for the serving size and the amount of food.
USING THE AUTO REHEAT FEATURES USING THE SOFTEN/MELT FEATURES Heating leftovers and precooked foods is easy with your new microwave. By actually sensing the humidity that escapes as the food is heated, the oven’s heating time is automatically adjusted depending on the type and amount of precooked food. To begin, place the food in the center of the turntable and close the door. The Soften/Melt features has 4 pre-programmed cooking times. You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level.
USING THE AUTO DEFROST FEATURES To thaw frozen foods, enter the weight of the food, and the microwave automatically sets the defrosting time, power level, and standing time. Press the Start button to start defrosting. Check the food when you hear the oven signal. After the final stage, small sections may still be icy. Let them stand to continue the thawing process. The food is not defrosted until all ice crystals have thawed.
USING THE GRILL COOK BUTTON USING THE COMBI COOK BUTTON For more time savings plus the benefits of grilling, use the Grill mode directly after microwave cooking. This feature allows you to grill some of your favorite foods using the radiant heat from the grilling element. You can also combine microwave cooking with the grill, to cook quickly and grill at the same time. For best results, place the food on the metal rack which is placed on the turntable tray. Use the rack for grilling only.
USING THE CRUSTY PLATE The crusty plate’s high temperature turns food crispy and brown. This lets you brown food on the top with the grill and on the bottom using the crusty plate. Several items which you can prepare on the crusty plate can be found in the chart on the right. You can also use the crusty plate for bacon, eggs, sausages, etc. 1. Place the crusty plate directly on the turntable and preheat it with the Combi function by following the times and instructions in the chart.
SWITCHING THE BEEPER OFF Food Mini Pizza-Snack (Frozen) Fish Fingers (Frozen) Chicken Nuggets (Frozen) Baked Potatoes Power Time (min.) 9 X 0.05 lbs. 9-10½ 30 % + Grill (0.45 lbs.) Instructions Preheat the crusty plate for 3 minutes. Distribute pizza snacks evenly on the crusty plate. Put the plate on the turntable. Let stand for 3 minutes. 0.7-0.8 lbs. 30 % + Grill 5½-7 Instructions Preheat the crusty plate for 5 minutes. Put the chilled pizza on the plate. Put the crusty plate on the Turntable.
SAFETY-LOCKING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Your microwave oven is fitted with a special Child Safety function which enables you to lock the oven so that children or anyone unfamiliar with it cannot operate it accidentally. 1. Press the Stop/Cancel button for 3 seconds. Result: • The oven is locked. No functions can be selected. • The display shows “Loc” when you press any button.
Cookware Microwavesafe Comments Cookware Fast-food packaging Plastic Containers Can be used to warm food. Overheating may cause the polystyrene to melt. May catch fire. Fine glassware Glass jars Freezer bags 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. Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave, and can shatter. Metal Dishes, Utensils Freezer bag twist ties May cause arcing or fire.
cooking guide Microwave energy actually penetrates food and is attracted and absorbed by the water, fat and sugar in the food. 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. GENERAL MICROWAVE TIPS Dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to heat than lighter foods. Foods with a delicate texture should be heated at a low power level to prevent them from becoming tough.
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. Cook covered for the minimum time – see table.
Cooking Guide for rice and pasta Food Leeks Mushrooms Onions Pepper Potatoes Turnip Cabbage Serving Size Power Time (min.) 0.6 lbs. 90 % 4-5 Instructions Cut leeks into thick slices. Let stand for 3 minutes. 0.25 lbs. 90 % 1½-2½ 0.6 lbs. 2½-3½ Instructions Prepare small whole or sliced mushrooms. Do not add any water. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Spice with salt and pepper. Drain before serving. Let stand for 3 minutes. 0.6 lbs. 90 % 5-6 Instructions Cut onions into slices or halves.
REHEATING REHEATING BABY FOOD Your microwave oven will reheat food in a fraction of the time that conventional ovens 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 64.5 to 68 °F or a chilled food with a temperature of about 41 to 45 °F. 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) Serving Size Power Time (min.) 0.8 lbs. 60 % 4½-6 Instructions Put stew in a deep ceramic plate. Cover with a plastic lid. Stir occasionally during reheating and again before standing and serving. Let stand for 2-3 minutes. Pasta with Sauce (Chilled) Filled Pasta with Sauce (Chilled) Plated Meal (Chilled) 0.8 lbs. 60 % 3½-5½ Instructions Put pasta (e.g. spaghetti or egg noodles) on a flat ceramic plate. Cover with microwave cling film.
MANUAL 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. Food Serving Size Power Time (min.) Minced Meat 0.6 lbs. 1.1 lbs. 20 % 6-7½ 9-12½ Pork Steaks 0.6 lbs. 20 % 5-7½ Meat Power Time (min.) Chicken Pieces 2 pcs (1.1 lbs.) 20 % 14-16 Whole Chicken 2.7 lbs. 20 % 32-35 Put the frozen food on a dish without cover.
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 guidelines for grilling. Use oven gloves when taking the food out of the microwave.
troubleshooting and error codes TROUBLESHOOTING MELTING CRYSTALLIZED HONEY Put ¾ oz (20 g) crystallized honey into a small deep glass dish. Heat for 20-30 seconds using 30 %, until honey is melted. Check these solutions if you have a problem with your microwave: MELTING GELATINE Lay dry gelatine sheets ⅓ oz (10 g) for 5 minutes into cold water. Put drained gelatine into a small glass pyrex bowl. Heat for 1 minute using 30 %. Stir after melting. The display and/or the oven is not working.
WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION Operating noise is too loud. The MWO makes noise during operation. This is normal. If you hear an abnormal sound continuously, please contact the Samsung Call Center (1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)). Difficult to replace Charcoal Filter. Please refer to the instructions for replacing the charcoal filter in the user’s manual. Turntable rotates improperly. Make sure you have not put too much food on the turntable.
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 MG11H2020CT Output power LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE MG14H3020CM 120 V ~ 60 Hz Power consumption Microwave Grill Combined mode This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.
This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship encountered in normal household, noncommercial use of this product and shall not cover the following: damage that occurs in shipment, delivery, installation, and uses for which this product was not intended; damage caused by unauthorized modification or alteration of the product; product where the original factory serial numbers have been removed, defaced, changed in any way, or cannot be readily determined; cosmetic damage inclu
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