Samsung MG28F303E series, Owner'S Instructions & Cooking Manual

Page 1: ...Cooking guide MG28F303E MG28F304E 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 MG28F303EAW_EF_DE68 04179L 00_EN indd 1 2014 04 11 8 22 52 ...

Page 2: ...unded to prevent electric shock Call the service center for help Note Important Safety information 2 Quick look up guide 11 Oven features 12 Oven 12 Control panel 12 Accessories 13 Oven use 14 How a microwave oven works 14 Checking that your oven is operating correctly 14 Setting the time 15 Cooking reheating 15 Power levels 16 Adjusting the cooking time 16 Stopping the cooking 16 Manual defrostin...

Page 3: ...ildren 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 WARNING 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...

Page 4: ...ly and any food deposites removed Failure to maintain the oven in a clean conditioin could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation The appliance is not intended for installing in road vehicles caravans and similar vehicles etc This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with red...

Page 5: ... 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 WARNING Ensure that the appliance is switched off before replacing the la...

Page 6: ...entionally generated and or 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 INSTALLING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Place the oven on a f...

Page 7: ...de 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 Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation 1 Clean the outside surfaces with a soft cloth and...

Page 8: ...location in a location exposed to direct sunlight and water or where gas may leak on un level ground This appliance must be properly grounded in accordance with local and national codes 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 wi...

Page 9: ...objects or behind the oven 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 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 spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of the oven Do not store flammable ...

Page 10: ...not be adjusted or repaired by anyone other than a properly qualified microwave service technician trained by the manufacturer Samsung will charge a repair fee for replacing an accessory or repairing a cosmetic defect if the damage to the unit and or damage to or loss of the accessory was caused by the customer Items this stipulation covers include Do not operate the microwave oven for deep fat fr...

Page 11: ...t accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories e g 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 sustain...

Page 12: ...FETY INTERLOCK HOLES 12 VARIABLE COOKING POWER CONTROL KNOB 9 10 11 12 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 CONTROL PANEL 1 DISPLAY 2 TIME WEIGHT DIAL 3 MANUAL DEFROST 4 VARIABLE COOKING POWER CONTROL KNOB 5 COMBI MICROWAVE GRILL 6 TURNTABLE ON OFF BUTTON 7 AUTO DEFROST 8 GRILL 9 CLOCK SETTING BUTTON 1 3 6 2 7 8 4 5 9 MG28F303EAW_EF_DE68 04179L 00_EN indd 12 2014 04 11 8 23 50 ...

Page 13: ...n 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 to the coupler Purpose The turntable serves as the main cooking surface it can be easily removed for cleaning 3 Grill rack to be placed on the turntable Purpose The metal rack can be used in grill and combination cooking 4 Crusty plate see page 19 20 MG28F303E...

Page 14: ...ng 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 CHECKING THAT YOUR OVEN IS OPERATING CORRECTLY The following simple procedure enables you to check that your oven is working correctly at all times Open the oven door by pulling the handle on the right side of the door Place a...

Page 15: ...our notation Press the Clock button once or twice 2 Turn the TIME WEIGHT dial to set hour 3 Press the Clock button 4 Turn the TIME WEIGHT dial to set minute 5 Press the Clock button COOKING REHEATING The following procedure explains how to cook or reheat food Always check your cooking settings before leaving the oven unattended First place the food in the centre of the turntable Then close the doo...

Page 16: ... Cooking stops To resume cooking close the door 2 To stop completely Turn the TIME WEIGHT dial to the left Current time will be displayed MANUAL DEFROSTING FOOD The Manual Defrost feature enables you to defrost meat poultry fish First place the frozen food in the centre of the turntable and close the door 1 Turn the COOKING POWER CONTROL knob to the Manual Defrost symbol 2 Turn the TIME WEIGHT dia...

Page 17: ... min POWER STEAM COOKING GUIDE MG28F303EF MG28F303EJ MG28F304EF MG28F304EJ MODELS ONLY The Power Steamer is based on the principle of steam cooking and is designed for fast healthy cooking in your Samsung Microwave oven This accessory is ideal for cooking rice pasta vegetables etc in record time while preserving their nutritional values The Microwave Power steamer set is made up of 3 items Bowl In...

Page 18: ...s and put them into steam bowl Add 3 tablespoons water Cover with lid Stew chilled 400 g 600 W 5 6 1 2 Bowl Lid Instructions Put stew into the steam bowl Cover with lid Stir well before standing Food Portion Power levels Cooking time min Standing time min Handling Soup chilled 400 g 900 W 3 4 1 2 Bowl Lid Instructions Pour into steam bowl Cover with lid Stir well before standing Frozen soup 400 g ...

Page 19: ... crusty plate with warm water and detergent and rinse off with clean water Do not use a scrubbing brush or a hard sponge otherwise the top layer will be damaged Please note that the crust plate is not dish washer safe We recommend to preheat the crusty plate directly on the turntable Preheat crusty plate with 600 W Grill function for 3 4 minutes Follow the times and instructions in the table Food ...

Page 20: ...ith the cut side to the bottom Arrange in a circle Put the plate on the rack Stand for 3 minutes CHOOSING THE ACCESSORIES Use microwave safe recipients do not use plastic containers dishes paper cups towels etc If you wish to select the combined cooking mode grill and microwave use only dishes that are microwave safe and oven proof For further details on suitable cookware and utensils refer to the...

Page 21: ...ng 1 Cooking starts and when it has finished the oven beeps 4 times 2 The end reminder signal will beep 3 times once every minute 3 The current time is displayed again The maximum microwave power for the combined microwave and grill mode is 600 W DO NOT operate the GRILL COMBI mode with power steam cooker Operation mode MW GRILL COMBI O X USING THE TURNTABLE ON OFF FEATURES The Turntable On Off bu...

Page 22: ...ded Use caution Unsafe 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 microwave safe you do not need to worry The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates whether and how they should be used ...

Page 23: ...ing 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 different ways e g 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 ve...

Page 24: ...s Arrange stems to the centre Stand for 3 minutes Courgettes 250 g 900 W 4 4 Instructions Cut courgettes into slices Add 30 ml 2 tbsp water or a knob of butter Cook until just tender Stand for 3 minutes Egg Plants 250 g 900 W 3 4 Instructions Cut egg plants into small slices and sprinkle with 1 tbsp lemon juice Stand for 3 minutes Food Serving Size Power Time min Leeks 250 g 900 W 4 4 Instructions...

Page 25: ...ture 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...

Page 26: ...3 4 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 Stand for 1 2 minutes Food Serving Size Power Time min Soup Chilled 250 g 350 g 450 g 550 g 900 W 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 Instructions Pour into a deep ceramic plate or deep ceramic bowl Cover with plastic lid Stir well after re...

Page 27: ...ove 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 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 ...

Page 28: ...ameproof 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 MICROWAV...

Page 29: ...t them in a circle on the high rack with the cut side to the grill Frozen Lasagne 400 g 300 W Grill Grill only 18 19 1 2 Instructions Put the fresh gratin into a small ovenproof dish Put the dish on the turntable After cooking stand for 2 3 minutes Fresh Food Serving Size Power 1 step min 2 step min Baked Apples 2 apples ca 400 g 300 W Grill 7 8 Instructions Core the apples and fill them with rais...

Page 30: ...ng 600 W Let it stand for 2 3 minutes in the oven Use oven gloves while taking out 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 st...

Page 31: ...rvice 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 technical specifications SAMSUNG strives to improve its products at all times Both the design specifications and these user instructions are thus subject to...

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