MS23F301T** MS23F302T** imagine the possibilities Microwave Oven Owner’s Instructions & Cooking Guide Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. 800W 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. MS23F301TAK_EU_DE68-04182K-02_EN.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Make sure that these safety precautions are obeyed at all times. Before using the oven, confirm that the following instructions are followed. ENGLISH USING THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET You have just purchased a SAMSUNG microwave oven.
If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames. WARNING: Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the container. WARNING: The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
ENGLISH This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating. The door or the outer surface may get hot when the appliance is operating. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years. Appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system. This product is a Group 2 Class B ISM equipment.
ENGLISH INSTALLING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 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. 20 cm 10 cm 1.When you install your oven, above behind make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by 10 cm on 85 cm of leaving at least 10 cm (4 inches) the floor the side of space behind and, on the sides of the oven and 20 cm (8 inches) of space above. 2.Remove all packing materials inside the oven. 3.
(Swing heater model only) STORING AND REPAIRING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN A few simple precautions should be taken when storing or having your microwave oven serviced. The oven must not be used if the door or door seals are damaged: • Broken hinge • Deteriorated seals • Distorted or bent oven casing Only a qualified microwave service technician should perform repair. NEVER remove the outer casing from the oven.
ENGLISH This microwave oven is not intended for commercial use. The Light bulb should not be replaced in person for safety reasons. Please contact nearest authorised Samsung customer care,to arrange for a qualified engineer to replace the bulb. Do not turn the appliance off by unplugging the power plug while an operation is in progress.
Do not store flammable materials in the oven. Take special care when heating dishes or drinks that contain alcohol as alcohol vapours may contact a hot part of the oven. CAUTION Keep children away from the door when opening or closing it as they may bump themselves on the door or catch their fingers in the door.
ENGLISH (a) A Dented, Scratched, or Broken Door, Handle, Out-Panel, or Control Panel. (b) A Broken or missing Tray, Guide Roller, Coupler, or Wire Rack. Do not operate the microwave oven when it is empty. The microwave oven will automatically shut down for 30 minutes for safety purposes. We recommend placing a glass of water inside the oven at all times to absorb microwave energy in case the microwave oven is started accidentally.
CONTENTS QUICK LOOK-UP GUIDE Quick look-up guide.................................................................................11 Control panel............................................................................................12 Oven........................................................................................................12 Accessories..............................................................................................13 Setting the time...................................
OVEN CONTROL PANEL 1 3 2 4 1 ENGLISH 2 3 8 4 9 5 10 800W 6 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 7 12 1. DOOR HANDLE 6. DOOR 2. VENTILATION HOLES 7. TURNTABLE 3. LIGHT 8. COUPLER 4. DISPLAY 9. ROLLER RING 1. DISPLAY 7. STOP/ECO BUTTON 5. DOOR LATCHES 10.SAFETY INTERLOCK HOLES 2. HEALTHY COOKING BUTTON 8. MY PLATE BUTTON 11.CONTROL PANEL 3. POWER DEFROST BUTTON 9. DEODORIZATION BUTTON 4. MICROWAVE BUTTON 10.MEMORY BUTTON 5. CHILD LOCK BUTTON 11.CLOCK SETTING BUTTON 6.
SETTING THE TIME Depending on the model that you have purchased, you are supplied with several accessories that can be used in a variety of ways. Your microwave oven has an inbuilt clock. When power is supplied, “:0”, “88:88” or “12:00” is automatically displayed on the display. Please set the current time. The time can be displayed in either the 24- hour or 12-hour notation. You must set the clock: • When you first install your microwave oven • After a power failure 1.
HOW A MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS CHECKING THAT YOUR OVEN IS OPERATING CORRECTLY ENGLISH Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves; the energy released enables food to be cooked or reheated without the foods form or colour changing. 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 glass of water on the turntable. Then, close the door.
COOKING/REHEATING POWER LEVELS 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 door. You can choose among the power levels below. 1. Press the Microwave ( ) button. The 800 W (maximum cooking power) indications are displayed: Select the appropriate power level by pressing the Microwave ( ) button again until the corresponding wattage is displayed.
SETTING THE ENERGY SAVE MODE 3. Press the Start/+30s ( ) button. Result : Cooking starts. When it has finished. 1) The oven beeps 4 times. 2) The end reminder signal will beep 3 times (once every minute). 3) The current time is displayed again. ENGLISH The oven has an energy save mode. This facility saves electricity when the oven is not in use. Normal condition is standby mode and show clock when not using. • Press the Energy Save ( Result : Display off. ) button.
Code 3 Food Green Beans Portion (g) Standing time (min.) 250 1-2 Spinach 150 1-2 5 Corn on the cob 250 (1 pcs) 1-2 Peeled Potatoes 250 500 2-3 6 7 8 Brown Rice (parboiled) Wholemeal Macaroni 125 125 5-10 1 Code Rinse and clean green beans. Put them evenly into a glass bowl with lid. Add 30 ml (1 tablespoon) water when cooking 250 g. Put bowl in the centre of turntable. Cook covered. Stir after cooking. Rinse and clean spinach. Put into a glass bowl with lid. Do not add water.
Code ENGLISH 4 5 6 Food Fresh Salmon Filet Fresh Prawns Fresh Trout Portion (g) 300 (2 pcs) 250 3. Press the Start/+30s ( ) button. Standing time (min.) 1-2 1-2 200 (1 fish) 2 Recommendations Result : • Defrosting begins. • The oven beeps half way through defrosting to remind you to turn the food over. • Press ( ) button again to finish defrosting. Rinse fish and put on a ceramic plate, add 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Cover with microwave cling film. Pierce film. Put dish on turntable.
USING THE MY PLATE FEATURE Code/Food 2. Chilled Vegetarian Meal Result : Cooking starts. When it has finished. 1) The oven beeps 4 times. 2) The end reminder signal will beep 3 times (once every minute). 3) The current time is displayed again. Use only recipients that are microwave-safe. The following table presents the My Plate auto reheat programmes, quantities, standing times and appropriate recommendations. Those programmes are running with microwave energy only. 1.
MAINTENANCE: Food Your steamer can be washed in a dishwasher. ENGLISH When washing by hand, use hot water and washing-up liquid. Do not use abrasive pads. Rice Some foods (such as tomato) may discolour the plastic. This is normal and not a manufacturing fault. DEFROSTING: Jacket potatoes Place the frozen food in the steam bowl without the lid. The liquid will remain in the bottom of the pot and will not harm the food. COOKING: Stew (chilled) Cooking Standing time time Handling (min.) (min.
Food Fruit compote 2. Set your cooking programme as usual (power level and cooking time) see if necessary. Cooking Standing time time Handling (min.) (min.) 250 g 800 W 3-4 2-3 Bowl + Lid Instructions Weigh the fresh fruits (e.g. apples, pears, plums, apricots, mangoes or pineapple) after peeling, washing and cutting into similar sizes or cubes. Put into steam bowl. Add 1-2 tablespoons water and 1-2 tbsp. sugar. Cover with lid. Portion Power levels 3. Press the ( ) button.
ENGLISH SAFETY-LOCKING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Your microwave oven is fitted with a special Child Safety programme, which enables the oven to be “locked” so that children or anyone unfamiliar with it cannot operate it accidentally. The oven can be locked at any time. 1. Press the ( ) buttons at the same time. Result : • The oven is locked (no functions can be selected). • The display shows “L”. 2. To unlock the oven, press the ( ) buttons again at the same time. Result : The oven can be used normally.
Cookware Comments Plastic • Containers ✓ • Cling film ✓ • Freezer bags Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic. Some other plastics may warp or discolour at high temperatures. Do not use Melamine plastic. Can be used to retain moisture. Should not touch the food. Take care when removing the film as hot steam will escape. Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should not be airtight. Prick with a fork, if necessary. Can be used to retain moisture and prevent spattering.
Food ENGLISH Mixed vegetables (chinese style) Portion (g) Power (W) Time (min.) Standing time (min.) 300 600 8-9 2-3 Instructions Add 15 ml (1 tablespoon) cold water. Food Portion (g) Indomie 1 Small pack (80 g) Pasta : Use a large glass pyrex bowl with lid - rice doubles in volume during cooking. 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 after the cooking time is finished.
Standing time (min.) Time (min.) Cauliflower 250 500 5-5½ 8½-9 3 Courgettes 250 3½-4 3 Egg plants 250 3½-4 3 Leeks Mushrooms 250 125 250 4½-5 1½-2 3-3½ 3 3 Onions 250 5½-6 3 Pepper Potatoes 250 250 500 4½-5 4-5 7½-8½ 3 3 Turnip cabbage Boiled Yam 250 5-5½ 3 350 12½-13 1-2 REHEATING Instructions Your microwave oven will reheat food in a fraction of the time that conventional ovens hobs normally take. Use the power levels and reheating times in the following chart as a guide.
REHEATING LIQUIDS ENGLISH 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 ALWAYS stir after heating. To prevent eruptive boiling and possible scalding, you should put a spoon or glass stick into the beverages and stir before, during and after heating. Food Portion Power (W) Time (min.) Standing time (min.
MANUAL DEFROSTING Reheating baby food and milk Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for reheating. Portion Power (W) Time Standing time (min.) Baby food (vegetables + meat) 190 g 600 30 sec. 2-3 Baby porridge (grain + milk + fruit) 190 g 600 20 sec. 2-3 Baby milk 100 ml 200 ml 300 30-40 sec. 50 sec. to 1 min. 2-3 Instructions Empty into ceramic deep plate. Cook covered. Stir after cooking time. Stand for 2-3 minutes.
Food ENGLISH Poultry Chicken pieces Whole chicken Fish Fish fillets SPECIAL HINTS Time (min.) Standing time (min.) 500 g (2 pcs) 900 g 14½-15½ 15-40 First, put chicken pieces first skin-side down, whole chicken first breast-side-down on a flat ceramic plate. Shield the thinner parts like wings and ends with aluminium foil. Turn over after half of defrosting time! 250 g (2 pcs) 400 g (4 pcs) 6-7 5-15 Put frozen fish in the middle of a flat ceramic plate.
INSTALLATION & WIRING INSTRUCTIONS Connect the blue wire to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured black. IMPORTANT NOTE : The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and, if it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BS1363 of the same rating must be used. Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the cover is detachable.
ENGLISH COOKING INSTRUCTIONS ON FOOD PACKAGING COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Microwave Symbols On the front of your oven there is a microwave oven symbol, as shown below. This symbol has been introduced for your benefit when cooking or reheating packaged food. The IEC Power Output rating is an internationally standardised rating, so all microwave manufacturers now use the same method of measuring power output.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT OR HAVE A PROBLEM If the above guidelines do not enable you to solve the problem, then contact your local SAMSUNG customer service 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.
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