How to cook with your Samsung microwave

Microwaves have become an indispensable convenience in modern times, and Samsung microwaves elevate this convenience with their array of special features, such as Sensor Cook. This allows you to simply select what you're cooking and leave the rest to the microwave. After a taxing day at work, you can look forward to unwinding at home.

Bowl of steamed vegetables inside of a Samsung microwave

Bowl of steamed vegetables inside of a Samsung microwave

How to cook with your Samsung microwave

Microwave features will vary by model

Microwave features and the exact way to use them will vary by model. We've covered some of the most common models for the following functions and settings. They may apply to your model even if your model isn't listed.

If these don't match your model, then please refer to your user manual for precise instructions, suggested recipes and uses, and guidance of what accessories can be used with each setting or function.

Use accessories in your microwave

Your microwave is equipped with a few accessories that will help with cooking and reheating. For instance, your microwave may come with a glass turntable, ceramic enamel tray, and wire racks. For a full list of accessories that are included with your particular microwave, please refer to your user manual.

Glass Turntable:

Your microwave’s glass turntable or ceramic enamel tray can be used with any function. Some models have an option to disable the turntable’s rotation.

Additionally, the wire rack(s) can be used with Auto Cook, Sensor Cook, Speed Cook, and Timed Cook to cook more than one item at the same time. For instance, you can place a dish of food on the rack and another dish on the glass turntable or glass enamel tray below it.

The provided frying plate or tray can be used when frying foods with Fry mode.

Use Auto Defrost

The defrost cycle is designed to offer the optimal defrosting method for frozen foods. By entering the weight of the food, the microwave automatically adjusts the defrosting time for you.

The Auto Defrost button highlighted on a microwave

  1. Press the Auto Defrost button.

  2. Next, use the Number buttons to set the food's weight (for instance, press 1 and then 5 for 1.5 pounds), and press OK/START or ENTER/START to begin defrosting.
  3. The microwave will beep halfway through defrosting as a reminder to turn the food over. It won't automatically stop, so you'll need to pause and flip the food manually.
  4. Press OK/START or ENTER/START again to continue defrosting.

Use Auto Cook

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Wondering about the ideal microwave time for your meal? Auto Cook removes the guesswork. Just inform your microwave about what you're cooking (and its quantity), and it will automatically adjust the settings.

Model ME11A7510

  1. Press the Auto Cook button.
  2. Select the food category using the Number buttons, and then press OK.
  3. Select the food item using the Number buttons, and then press OK.
  4. Select the portion using the Number buttons, and then press START.

Models ME17R7021 and ME16A4021

  1. Use the Cooking Preset buttons to select the category of food, the food item, and the quantity.
  2. Press OK/START.