Samsung CQ138SC manual

Operating Instructions and Cooking Guide SPEED COOK OVEN CQ138SC Owner ’ s Manual CQ138SC_XSA-DE68-03437H_EN.indd 1 2008-12-01  3:14:18[...]

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Contents Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installing Y our Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

2 EN Using This Manual Thank you for purchasing a SAMSUNG speed cook oven. Y our Owner’ s Manual contains important safety instructions and essential information on using and caring for your new speed cook oven. Before using your oven, please read all the information in this manual and keep it for future reference. A handy quick look-up guide exp[...]

3 EN Important Safety Instructions (Continued) • Small amounts of food require shorter cooking or heating time. If normal times are allowed they may overheat and burn. • If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stie any ames; • Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed erup[...]

4 EN Important Safety Instructions (Continued) • Y ou may notice a Clicking sound during operation(especially when the oven is defrosting). Reason This sound is normal when the electrical power output is changing. • DO NOT operate the microwave oven when it is empty . The power will be cut off automatically for safety . Y ou can operate normall[...]

5 EN Installing Y our Microwave Oven Place the oven on a at level surface 85cm above the oor . The surface should be strong enough to safety bear the weight of the oven. When you install your oven, make sure there is 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[...]

6 EN Setting the Clock When the appliance is rst plugged in, the DISPLA Y lights up. After three seconds, the Clock symbol and “12:00” blink on the DISPLA Y . Setting the Clock 1 T urn MUL TI-FUNCTION SELECTOR to set hour . 2 Press Select( ) button. The “00” starts blinking. 3 T urn MUL TI-FUNCTION SELECTOR to set minute. 4 Press Select([...]

7 EN Oven Features Note • Shelf levels are numbered from the bottom up. • The levels 2 and 3 are mainly used for grill function. • The level 1 is mainly used for MW function & Fan oven function. • Please refer to Cooking Guides provided throughout this booklet to determine appropriate shelf level for your dishes. Control Panel T op Heat[...]

8 EN Accessories The following accessories are provided with your microwave oven: 1 Ceramic T ray (Useful for Microwave Mode) 2 Multi Pan (DO NOT use for Microwave Mode.) 3 Grill Insert for Ceramic T ray (Useful for Fan oven Mode and Grill Mode) 4 Pro Steamer (The Pro Steamer can be used to Auto Steam & Crusty cook.) ► Never use this Pro Stea[...]

9 EN 1. OFF 2. FAN OVEN MODE 3. GRILL MODE 4. MICROWA VE MODE 5. GRILL COMBI MODE (microwave+grill) 6. FAN COMBI MODE (microwave+fan oven) 7. YEAST DOUGH / YOGURT MODE 8. MODE SELECTOR 9. DISPLA Y 10. AUTO REHEA T COOK MODE 1 1. AUTO STEAM / CRUSTY COOK MODE 12. POWER DEFROST MODE 13. STEAM CLEAN 14. HOLD TIMER 15. SELECT 16. MUL TI-FUNCTION SELECT[...]

10 EN T ypes of Heating OVEN MODE The following table represents the various oven modes and settings of your oven. Use the cooking guide tables for those modes as guidelines for cooking. Fan Oven Mode Food is heated by two heating elements on top of cavity and one bottom heating element, while the fan from side distributes the hot air evenly . This[...]

1 1 EN T ypes of Heating (Continued) Automatic Functions The following table represents additional programmes and microwave mode. Auto Reheat & Cook Programmes 20 pre-programmed auto recipes can be selected. Y ou can enjoy convenient cooking, roasting and baking your favourite foods. Cooking time and power level will be set automatically . Y ou[...]

12 EN Using Fan Oven Mode Fan Oven( ) Setting 1 T urn MODE SELECTOR Dial to Fan Oven mode position. 2 T urn MUL TI-FUNCTION SELECTOR Dial to desired temperature. (Defalt : 180 °C) 3 Press Select( ) button to set desired temperature. 4 Set the cooking time by turning the MUL TI-FUNCTION SELECTOR. (Max. 10 Hour) 5 Press ST ART . ► The temperatu[...]

13 EN Using Fan Oven Mode (Continued) Fan Oven ( ) Setting Food is heated by two heating elements on top of cavity and one bottom heating element, while the fan from side distributes the hot air evenly . Multi pan or ceramic tray is usually placed on Level . Cooking Guide Use settings and times in this table as guide lines for baking and roasting. [...]

14 EN Using Grill Mode Grill ( ) Setting The grill enables you to heat and brown food quickly , without using microwaves. 1 T urn MODE SELECTOR Dial to Grill mode position. 2 Set the cooking time by turning the MUL TI-FUNCTION SELECTOR . (The maximum cooking time is 90 minutes.) 3 Press ST ART . Important 1) Always use oven gloves when touching the[...]

15 EN Using Grill Mode (Continued) Grill ( ) Setting Food is heated by the top heating elements. (horizontal position) For grilling, ceramic tray with grill insert or multi pan are usually placed on Level or . Cooking Guide Use settings and times in this table as guide lines for grilling. We recommend to preheat the oven with Grill Mode for 2-3 min[...]

16 EN Using Grill Combi Mode Grill Combi ( ) Setting Y ou can also combine microwave cooking with the grill, to cook quickly and brown at the same time. 1 T urn MODE SELECTOR Dial to Gill Combi mode position. 2 Set the cooking time by turning the MUL TI-FUNCTION SELECTOR . (The maximum cooking time is 90 minutes.) 3 If you want to change power leve[...]

17 EN Using Grill Combi Mode (Continued) Grill Combi ( ) Setting Food is heated by the top heating elements combined with a cycle of microwave energy . Ceramic tray (with grill insert) is usually placed on Level or . Cooking Guide Use settings and times in this table as guide lines for grilling with grill and microwave combination. We recommend to [...]

18 EN Using Fan Combi Mode Fan Combi ( ) Setting 1 T urn MODE SELECTOR Dial to Fan Combi mode position. 2 Set the cooking time by turning the MUL TI-FUNCTION SELECTOR . (The maximum cooking time is 90 minutes.) 3 If you want to change power level; Press the Select ( ) button and then select appropriate power level by turning the MUL TI-FUNCTION SEL[...]

19 EN Using Fan Combi Mode (Continued) Fan Combi ( ) Setting Food is heated by dual grill and one bottom heating element, combined with a cycle of microwave energy , while one fan from side distributes the hot air evenly. Ceramic tray(with grill insert) is usually placed on Level or . Cooking Guide Use settings and times in this table as guide line[...]

20 EN Using Y east Dough / Y ogurt Mode Y east Dough / Y ogurt ( ) Setting 1 T urn MODE SELECTOR Dial to Y east Dough / Y ogurt mode position. 2 Set the cooking time by turning the MUL TI-FUNCTION SELECTOR . (The maximum time is 10 hours.) 3 Press ST ART . Result  When cooking has nished, the oven will beep and ash “End” four times. Th[...]

21 EN Using Y east Dough / Y ogurt Mode (Continued) Y east Dough / Y ogurt ( ) Setting This function can be used for rising yeast dough or for preparing fresh yoghurt. Ceramic tray is usually placed on Level . Cooking Guide Y east Dough / Y ogurt Mode Guide Use times in this table as guide lines for rising dough or preparing yoghurt. Put dough into[...]

22 EN Using Auto Cook Mode The twenty Auto Cook features include/provide pre-programmed cooking times. Y ou do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. Y ou can adjust the Auto Cook Mode by turning the MULTI-FUNCTION SELECTOR. (A-1 ~ A-20) 1 T urn MODE SELECTOR Dial to Of f position. 2 Press the Auto Cook button. 3 Select the ty[...]

23 EN Using Auto Cook Mode (Continued) The following table presents 20 Auto Programmes for Reheat & Cook. It contains its quantities, standing times after cooking and appropriate recommendations. Programme no 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1 1, 12, 13 and 20 are running with microwave energy only . Programme no 14 is running with grill function. Programme no 1[...]

24 EN Using Auto Cook Mode (Continued) Code Food Serving Size (kg) Standing Time (min) Recommendations A-7 Frozen Pizza (-18°C) 0.3-0.35 0.4-0.45 - Place one frozen pizza on the multi pan, shelf level 1 . A-8 Frozen Lasagne (-18°C) 0.4-0.45 3-4 Put frozen lasagne into a suitable sized glass Pyrex or ceramic dish. Set dish on ceramic tray , shelf [...]

25 EN Using Auto Cook Mode (Continued) Code Food Serving Size (kg) Standing Time (min) Recommendations A-15 Chicken drumsticks/ pieces 0.4-0.5 1.0-1.2 2 Preheat the oven, using grill mode for 5 min. Brush chilled chicken pieces with oil and spices. Put skin-side down on grill insert with ceramic tray , shelf level 2. T urn over , as soon as the ove[...]

26 EN Using Auto Steam Cook Mode The following procedure explains how to cook food. Caution!! • Never use this Pro Steamer with a product of different model. It may cause a re or fatal damage to the product. • When you use this Pro Steamer , pour at least 500ml water before use. If the amount of water is less than 500ml, it may cause incompl[...]

27 EN Using Auto Steam Cook Mode (Continued) The following table presents the various Auto Steam Cook Programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. These programmes can only be used together with the steam accessory . Regarding the Steam cook programmes (S1-S5) the cooking time depends on size, thickness and type of food. [...]

28 EN Using Auto Crusty Cook Mode Normally when cooking food in just a microwave oven, or through the microwave mode in grill/fan oven ovens, foods that are made with pastries normally become soggy . Using the Samsung Crusty plate helps maintain the crispiness of your food The crusting plate can also be used for bacon, eggs, sausages, etc. Before u[...]

29 EN Using Auto Crusty Cook Mode (Continued) 7 Select the type of food by turning the MUL TI-FUNCTION SELECTOR. (C-1 ~ C-5) 8 If you want to change serving size; Press the Select ( ) button and then select size of the serving by turning the MUL TI-FUNCTION SELECTOR . 9 Press the ST ART button. Result  Crusty cooking starts. When cooking has [...]

30 EN Using Auto Crusty Cook Mode (Continued) The following table presents the various Auto Crusty Cook Programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. Before using the Crusty Cook programmes (C1-C5) preheat the crusty plate with 600W+Grill mode or 600W+210°C for 3 minutes on the ceramic tray , shelf level 2. These Programm[...]

31 EN Setting a Standing T ime The Hold T ime can be used to set a standing time automatically (without microwave cooking). 1 T urn MODE SELECTOR Dial to Of f position. 2 Press the Hold timer button. 3 Select the standing time by turning the MUL TI-FUNCTION SELECTOR . 4 Press the ST ART button. Result  Standing time starts. When it has nished[...]

32 EN Using Power Defrost Mode Setting Power Defrost Mode Choose from ve pre - programmed microwave settings for defrosting. Defrosting time and power level are automatically set. Simply select the setting and weight to start defrosting. Open the door . Place the frozen food in the centre of the ceramic tray . Position is level 1. Close the door[...]

33 EN Using Power Defrost Mode (Continued) Guide to Power Defrost Settings The following table presents the various Power Defrost programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. These programmes use microwave energy only . Remove all packaging material before defrosting. Place meat, poultry and sh on the ceramic tray . No[...]

34 EN How a Microwave Oven W orks Microwaves are high - frequency electromagnetic waves; the energy released enables food to be cooked or reheated without changing either the form or the colour . Y ou can use your microwave to: • Defrost • Cook Cooking Principle 1. The microwaves generated by the magnetron are distributed uniformly by using a s[...]

35 EN Using Microwave Mode Microwaves are high frequency electromagnetic waves. In microwave cooking, microwave energy 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 [...]

36 EN Using Microwave Mode (Continued) Guide to Microwave Power Levels POWER LEVEL PERCENT AGE (%) OUTPUT POWER (W) REMARK HIGH 100 800 For heating up liquids. HIGH LOW 83 700 For heating up and cooking food. MEDIUM HIGH 67 600 For heating up and cooking food. MEDIUM 50 450 For cooking meat and heating up delicate foods. MEDIUM LOW 33 300 DEFROST 2[...]

37 EN Using Microwave Mode (Continued) Microwave Cookware Guide Cookware used for Microwave Mode must allow microwaves to pass through and penetrate food. Metals such as stainless steel, aluminum and copper reect microwaves. Therefore, do not use cookware made of metallic materials. Cookware marked microwave - safe is always safe for use. For ad[...]

38 EN Using Microwave Mode (Continued) Cookware Microwave-Safe Comments 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 heat-resistant thermoplastic. Some other plastics may warp or discolour[...]

39 EN Using Microwave Mode (Continued) Microwave Cooking Guide MICROW A VES 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. Cookware fo[...]

40 EN Using Microwave Mode (Continued) COOKING GUIDE FOR FRESH VEGET ABLES 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. Continue cooking to get the result you prefer . Stir once during and onc[...]

41 EN Using Microwave Mode (Continued) COOKING GUIDE FOR RICE AND P AST A Rice Use a large glass pyrex bowl with lid – rice doubles in volume during cooking. Put on ceramic tray , shelf 1.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 aft[...]

42 EN Using Microwave Mode (Continued) REHEA TING LIQUIDS Always allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been switched off to allow the temperature to even out. Stir during heating, if necessary , and AL WA YS stir after heating. T o prevent eruptive boiling and possible scalding, you should put a spoon or glass stick into t[...]

43 EN Using Microwave Mode (Continued) Food Portion Time (Min) Standing Time (Min) Instructions Meat Minced Beef 250 g 500 g 4 - 6 9 - 1 1 15 - 30 Place the meat on the ceramic plate. Shield thinner edges with aluminium foil. T urn over after half of defrosting time. Pork Steaks 250 g 7 - 8 Poultry Chicken Pieces 500 g (2 pcs) 12 - 14 15 - 60 First[...]

44 EN Using Microwave Mode (Continued) Steam Cooking Guide Pour 500 ml cold water into the steam plate of Pro Steamer . Put the steam tray into the plate, add food on tray and cover with stainless steel lid. Put Pro Steamer on the ceramic tray , shelf 1. The cooking time depends on size, thickness and type of food. When steaming thin slices or smal[...]

45 EN Using Microwave Mode (Continued) Crusty Cook Guide We recommend to preheat crusty plate where indicated on the bottom of cavity using Grill Combi Mode 600W + Grill or Fan oven combi 600W+210°C, 1-3 minutes. Follow the times and instructions in the table. Food Quantity Preheat Time (Min) Cooking Mode Cooking Time (Min) Recommendations Bacon 4[...]

46 EN Using Microwave Mode (Continued) QUICK & EASY MEL TING BUTTER Put 50 g butter into a small deep glass dish. Cover with plastic lid. Heat for 30-40 seconds using 800 W , until butter is melted. MEL TING CHOCOLA TE Put 100 g chocolate into a small deep glass dish. Heat for 3-5 minutes, using 450W until chocolate is melted. Stir once or twic[...]

47 EN Switching Of f the Beeper Y ou can switch the beeper of f whenever you want. 1 T o switch beeper off, press ST OP / CANCEL ( ) and ST ART ( ) button at the same time. 2 T o switch beeper back on, press STOP / CANCEL ( ) and ST ART ( ) button again at the same time. Child Safety Lock The oven’ s Child Safety Lock allows you to lock the contr[...]

48 EN Using the Steam Clean Feature The Steam Clean feature allows you to sanitize your oven in just 15 minutes. The STEAM CLEAN process takes three and a half minutes, and the standby time for the process is eleven and a half minutes. 1 T urn MODE SELECTOR to Of f position. ► Pour about 100 ml water onto the oor of the empty oven. 2 Press [...]

49 EN Cleaning Y our Microwave Oven Clean your oven regularly to prevent grease and food particles from building up, especially on inside and outside surfaces, door and door seals. 1. Clean outside surfaces with a soft cloth and warm soapy water. Rinse and dry . 2. Remove any splashes or stains on inside surfaces with a soapy cloth. Rinse and dry .[...]

50 EN T roubleshooting If you have problems with your oven, try the solutions suggested below . They may save you the time and inconvenience of an unnecessary service call.  Food remains uncooked. • Ensure timer has been set correctly and ST ART button pressed. • Firmly close door . • Make sure you have not blown a fuse or triggered a circ[...]

51 EN Error Codes Error Code General Functions TEMP SENSOR OPEN In case the value of the temperature sensor is more than 250 °C during operation / cancellation. TEMP SENSOR SHORT In case the value of the temperature sensor is less than 5 °C during operation / cancellation. OVER 230 °C DURING OPERA TION OF MWO In case the temperature rises over 2[...]

52 EN T echnical Specications “ Samsung strives to improve its products at all times. Both the design specications and these user instructions are thus subject to change without notice. ” Power Source 240 V ~ 50 Hz Power Consumption Maximum power Microwave Grill Convection (Fan Oven) 2270 W 1500 W 1700 W 2270 W Output Power 100 W / 800 W [...]

53 EN Note CQ138SC_XSA-DE68-03437H_EN.indd 53 2008-12-01  3:14:47[...]

CODE NO.: DE68-03437H-01 CQ138SC_XSA-DE68-03437H_EN.indd 54 2008-12-01  3:14:47[...]