Samsung MC12J8035CT Manual

Microwave ovenUser manualMC12J8035CTMC12J8035CT_AA_DE68-04367A-00_EN.indd 1 2015-06-11  12:16:14

10 EnglishImportant safety instructionsSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSImportant safety instructions INSTALLATION CAUTIONSPosition the oven so that the plug i

English 11Important safety instructionsSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSDo not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself.• Because a hi

12 EnglishImportant safety instructionsSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSImportant safety instructionsUSAGE CAUTIONSIf the surface of the microwave is cracked,

English 13Important safety instructionsSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSDo not cook without the glass tray in place on the oven oor. Food will not cook proper

14 EnglishImportant safety instructionsSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSImportant safety instructionsINSTALLING YOUR MICROWAVE OVENPlace the oven on a at leve

English 15Important safety instructionsSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSSTORING AND REPAIRING YOUR MICROWAVE OVENIf you need to store your microwave oven for a

16 EnglishInstallationInstallationWhat’s includedMake sure all parts and accessories listed on this page and the next page are included in the produc

English 17InstallationAccessoriesThe oven comes with different accessories that help you prepare different types of food.Roller ring Turntable Crusty

18 EnglishInstallationInstallation* Roller ring Put in the center of the base. It supports the turntable.* Turntable Put on the roller ring with the

English 19MaintenanceMaintenanceCleaningClean the oven regularly to prevent impurities from building up on or inside the oven. Also pay special atten

2 EnglishContentsContentsImportant safety instructions 3Installation 16What’s included 16Turntable 18Maintenance 19Cleaning 19Replacement (repair

20 EnglishMaintenanceMaintenanceReplacement (repair)WARNINGThis oven has no user-removable parts inside. Do not try to replace or repair the oven you

English 21Before you startBefore you startThere are a two microwave components that you should know about before going directly to a recipe. Before o

22 EnglishBefore you startBefore you startSound On/OffYou can turn on or off the key tone, beep, or alarm. This setting is available only in the Stan

English 23Before you startAbout microwave energyMicrowaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves. The oven uses its built-in magnetron to generate

24 EnglishBefore you startBefore you startCookware for microwave modeCookware used for Microwave Mode must allow microwaves to pass through and penet

English 25Before you startMaterialMicrowave-safeDescriptionGlasswareOven-to-table wareMicrowave-safe unless decorated with metal trims.Fine glassware

26 EnglishOperationsOperationsControl panelThe front panel comes in a wide range of materials and colors. For improved quality, the actual appearance

English 27OperationsFeature overviewFeatureTemp./Power rangeDefault Temp./PowerMax. timeManual modePower Convection300-450 °F 400 °F 60 min.Power Con

28 EnglishOperationsOperationsFeatureTemp./Power rangeDefault Temp./PowerMax. timeAuto modeAuto Power ConvectionTo accommodate rst-time users of Pow

English 29OperationsManual modeStep 1. Select modeOn the feature panel, select a Manual mode., for example, Convection. The default temperature (or p

English 3Important safety instructionsSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSImportant safety instructionsCongratulations on your new Samsung microwave oven. This ma

30 EnglishOperationsOperationsCAUTION• Always use oven gloves while taking out food.• The microwave fan may continue to operate for 5 minutes after

English 31OperationsPower ConvectionPower Convection is similar to the Convection mode. However, the heating elements generate higher temperature hea

32 EnglishOperationsOperationsConvectionThe heating elements generate heat, which is evenly distributed inside the oven by the convection fan. You ca

English 33OperationsCombi - Grill CombiThe heating elements generate heat, which is reinforced by the microwave energy. Use only microwave-safe cookw

34 EnglishOperationsOperationsCombi - Convection CombiThis combination mode combines microwave energy with hot air, resulting in reduced cooking time

English 35OperationsMicrowaveMicrowaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves. The microwave energy cooks or reheats food without changing either

36 EnglishOperationsOperationsGrillThe heating elements generate heat. Make sure they are in the horizontal position.Step 1>Step 2>Step 3>St

English 37OperationsAuto modeThe oven offers 4 different auto modes for your convenience: Auto Power Convection, Auto Cook, Slim Fry, and Defrost. Se

38 EnglishOperationsOperationsAuto Power ConvectionPower Convection is similar to the Convection mode. However, the heating elements generate higher

English 39OperationsSlim FryThe 8 slim fry cook features include/provide pre-programmed cooking times. You do not need to set either the cooking time

4 EnglishImportant safety instructionsSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSImportant safety instructionsIMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONSWhat the icons and

40 EnglishOperationsOperationsSpecial functionsWarm HoldWith this function, only the convection heating element operates, and it cycles on and off to

English 41OperationsWarm Hold guideFood Temperature (°F)Standing time (min.)DirectionsMeals 175 30 For keeping meat, chicken, gratin, pizza, potatoes

42 EnglishCooking SmartCooking SmartAuto cookingAuto Power Convection guideCook No. Food Amount DirectionsP1 Bone-In Chicken Pieces2 servings (18 oz.

English 43Cooking SmartCook No. Food Amount DirectionsP6 Boneless Pork Chops2 servings (2 ea.)4 servings (4 ea.)(1 serving = 4-5 oz./each)Place the p

44 EnglishCooking SmartCooking SmartAuto Cook guideCook No. Food Amount DirectionsA1 Soup 1 to 4 servings (8 oz./serving)Pour the refrigerated soup i

English 45Cooking SmartCook No. Food Amount DirectionsA9 Bacon 1 serving : 2 slices2 servings : 4 slices3 servings : 6 slicesLayer 2 paper towels on

46 EnglishCooking SmartCooking SmartCook No. Food Amount DirectionsA16 Popcorn 3.5 oz.3.0 oz.1.5 oz.Heat only one microwave popcorn bag at a time. Be

English 47Cooking SmartSlim Fry guideCook No. Food Amount DirectionsF1 Frozen Prawns 2 servings (8 oz.)4 servings (16 oz.)Place frozen prawns on the

48 EnglishCooking SmartCooking SmartDefrost guideCook No. Food Amount Directionsd1 Meat 0.1-3.5 lbs. Shield the edges with aluminium foil. Turn the m

English 49Cooking SmartManual cookingMicrowave cooking guide• Do not use metal containers with Microwave mode. Always put food containers on the tur

English 5Important safety instructionsSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWhen using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, includ

50 EnglishCooking SmartCooking SmartFresh vegetables• Use a glass Pyrex container with a lid.• Add 30-45 ml of cold water (2-3 tbsp.) for every 0.6

English 51Cooking SmartFood Amount PowerCooking time (min.)Standing time (min.)Onions 0.6 lb. 100 % 5-5½ 3Cut onions into slices or halves. Add only

52 EnglishCooking SmartCooking SmartRice and PastaStir from time to time during and after cooking.Cook uncovered, and close the lid during settling.

English 53Cooking SmartReheating• Do not reheat large-sized foods such as joints of meat, which easily overcook.• It is safer to reheat foods at lo

54 EnglishCooking SmartCooking SmartFood Amount PowerCooking time (min.)Standing time (min.)Filled Pasta With Sauce (Chilled)0.8 lb. 70 % 4-5 3Put l

English 55Cooking SmartDefrostPut frozen food in a microwave-safe container without a cover. Turn over during defrosting, and drain off liquid and re

56 EnglishCooking SmartCooking SmartGrilling guideThe grill-heating elements are located on the ceiling of the cooking chamber. These elements operat

English 57Cooking SmartFood Amount ModeCooking time1st side (min.) 2nd side (min.)Baked Apples 2 apples 30 % + Grill 6-7 -Core the apples and ll the

58 EnglishCooking SmartCooking SmartCrusty plateWe recommend you to preheat the crusty plate while it’s on the turntable for 3-4 minutes.Food AmountP

English 59Cooking SmartPower Convection guideCooking with Power Convection is a powerful combination of the inner grill heater and the convection rin

6 EnglishImportant safety instructionsSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSImportant safety instructions16. When cleaning surfaces of the door and oven that come t

60 EnglishCooking SmartCooking SmartConvection guideConvectionIn Convection mode, both the heating element and the side-wall fan operate together to

English 61Cooking SmartFood AmountPower Cooking time1st Step 2nd Step1st Step (min.)2nd Step (min.)Meat Roast Beef/Lamb (Medium)2.7-2.9 lbs. 30 % + 3

62 EnglishCooking SmartCooking SmartQuick & EasyMelting butterPut about 3 tbsp. butter into a small deep glass dish. Cover with plastic lid.Heat

English 63TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you encounter a problem using your microwave, rst check the table below and try the recommendations. If a

64 EnglishTroubleshootingTroubleshootingProblem Cause ActionThe power turns off during operation.The oven has been cooking for an extended period of

English 65TroubleshootingProblem Cause ActionThe oven exterior is too hot during operation.There is not sufcient ventilation space for the oven.Ther

66 EnglishTroubleshootingTroubleshootingProblem Cause ActionThe warm function does not work.The oven may not work if too much food is being warmed or

English 67TroubleshootingProblem Cause ActionThere are sparks during cooking.Metal containers are used during the cooking or thawing.Do not use metal

68 EnglishTroubleshootingTroubleshootingProblem Cause ActionTurntableWhile turning, the turntable comes out of place or stops turning.There is no rol

English 69TroubleshootingProblem Cause ActionGrillSmoke comes out during operation.During initial operation, smoke may come from the heating elements

English 7Important safety instructionsSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION1. Over the range model only• Clean ventilating hoods frequently - Grease shou

70 EnglishTroubleshootingTroubleshootingProblem Cause ActionThe oven does not cook properly.The oven door is frequently opened during cooking. Do not

English 71TroubleshootingInformation codesIf the oven fails to operate, you may see an information code on the display. Check the table below and try

72 EnglishTechnical specicationsTechnical specicationsTechnical specicationsSAMSUNG strives to improve its products at all times. Both the design

English 73WarrantyWarrantySamsung microwave ovenLimited warranty to original purchaserThis SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by Sams

74 EnglishWarrantyWarrantyIn-home service will be provided during the warranty labor period subject to availability within the contiguous United Stat

English 75WarrantyTHERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDIN

Please be advised that the Samsung warranty does NOT cover service calls to explain product operation, correct improper installation, or perform norma

8 EnglishImportant safety instructionsSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSImportant safety instructionsUSE OF EXTENSION CORDSA short power-supply cord is provided

English 9Important safety instructionsSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSThis appliance must be properly grounded. Read and follow the specic “Grounding instruc