Microwave Oven User manual MS23K3513** MS23K3513AS_TC_DE68-04431B-00_EN.
Contents Contents Using this user manual 3 Oven use 11 The following symbols are used in this User Manual: 3 Safety instructions 3 Important safety instructions 3 Installation 8 Accessories Installation site Turntable 8 8 8 Maintenance 9 Cleaning Replacement (repair) Care against an extended period of disuse 9 9 9 How a microwave oven works Checking that your oven is operating correctly Cooking/Reheating Setting the time Power levels and time variations Adjusting the cooking time Stoppin
Using this user manual Safety instructions You have just purchased a SAMSUNG microwave oven. Your Owner’s Instructions contains valuable information on cooking with your microwave oven: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety precautions Suitable accessories and cookware Useful cooking tips Cooking tips The following symbols are used in this User Manual: WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.
Safety instructions Safety instructions Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition. Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed during microwave cooking. The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.
General safety Any modifications or repairs must be performed by qualified personnel only. Do not heat food or liquids sealed in containers for the microwave function. Do not use benzene, thinner, alcohol, or steam or high-pressure cleaners to clean the oven. Do not install the oven: near a heater or flammable material; locations that are humid, oily, dusty or exposed to direct sunlight or water; or where gas may leak; or an uneven surface.
Safety instructions Safety instructions Do not store flammable materials in the oven. Because alcohol vapours can contact hot parts of the oven, use caution when heating food or drinks containing alcohol. Stand at arms length from the oven when opening the door to avoid getting scalded by escaping hot air or steam. Children may bump themselves or catch their fingers on the door. When opening/ closing the door, keep children away. Do not operate the oven when it is empty.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Samsung will charge a repair fee for replacing an accessory or repairing a cosmetic defect if the damage to the unit or accessory was caused by the customer. Items this stipulation covers include: • Door, handles, out-panel, or control panel that are dented, scratched, or broken. • A broken or missing tray, guide roller, coupler, or wire rack. This appliance must be grounded.
Installation Installation site Accessories Depending on the model that you have purchased, you are supplied with several accessories that can be used in a variety of ways. 01 Roller ring, to be placed in the centre of 01 the oven. Purpose: The roller ring supports the turntable. 02 Installation 02 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.
Maintenance Replacement (repair) Cleaning Clean the oven regularly to prevent impurities from building up on or inside the oven. Also pay special attention to the door, door sealing, and turntable and roller ring (applicable models only). If the door won’t open or close smoothly, first check if the door seals have built up impurities. Use a soft cloth in soapy water to clean both the inner and outer sides of the oven. Rinse and dry well.
Quick look-up guide Oven features If you want to cook some food. Oven Place the food in the oven. 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. 01 02 03 04 If you want to add an extra 30 seconds. 1. Press the START/+30s button one or more times for each extra 30 seconds that you wish to add. 2.
Oven use Control panel How a microwave oven works 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Auto Cook Button Quick Defrost Button Soften/Melt Button Favorite Button Microwave Button Deodorization Button Child Lock Button Select/Clock Button Down Button Up Button Stop/Eco Button Start/+30s Button Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves; the energy released enables food to be cooked or reheated without changing either the form or the colour.
Oven use Checking that your oven is operating correctly Cooking/Reheating The following simple procedure enables you to check that your oven is working correctly at all times. If you are in doubt, refer to the section entitled “Troubleshooting” on the page 23 to 25. The following procedure explains how to cook or reheat food. NOTE The oven must be plugged into an appropriate wall socket. The turntable must be in position in the oven.
Setting the time Power levels and time variations When power is supplied, “88:88” and then “12:00” is automatically displayed on the display. The power level function enables you to adapt the amount of energy dissipated and thus the time required to cook or reheat your food, according to its type and quantity. You can choose between six power levels. Please set the current time. The time can be displayed in either the 24-hour or 12hour notation.
Oven use Adjusting the cooking time Stopping the cooking You can increase the cooking time by pressing the START/+30s button once for each 30 seconds to be added. You can stop cooking at any time so that you can: • Check the food • Turn the food over or stir it • Leave it to stand • Check how cooking is progressing at any time simply by opening the door • Increase the remaining cooking time 2 Method 1 To stop the cooking... Then...
Using the auto cook features The Auto Cook features has 20 pre-programmed cooking times. You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. You can adjust the type of the serving by pressing the Up or Down button. IMPORTANT Use only recipients that are microwave-safe. First, place the food in the centre of the turntable and close the door. 1. Press the Auto Cook button. 1 2 3. Press the START/+30s button. Result: The food is cooked according to the pre-programmed setting selected.
Oven use Code/Food Serving size Oven use Code/Food 15 Chicken Breasts 300 g Rinse pieces and put on a ceramic plate. Cover with microwave cling film. Pierce film. Put dish on turntable. Stand for 2 minutes. 16 Turkey Breasts 300 g Rinse pieces and put on a ceramic plate. Cover with microwave cling film. Pierce film. Put dish on turntable. Stand for 2 minutes. 17 Fresh Fish Fillets 300 g Rinse fish and put on a ceramic plate, add 1 tbsp lemon juice. Cover with microwave cling film. Pierce film.
Using the quick defrost features The Quick Defrost features enable you to defrost meat, poultry, fish, frozen vegetable and frozen bread. The defrost time and power level are set automatically. You simply select the programme and the weight. NOTE Use only containers that are microwave-safe. Open the door. Place the frozen food on a ceramic in the centre of the turntable. Close the door. 1. Press the Quick Defrost button.
Oven use Using the soften/melt features The Soften/Melt features has 4 pre-programmed cooking times. You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. You can adjust the number of servings by pressing the Up or Down button. First, place the food in the centre of the turntable and close the door. NOTE Use only containers that are microwave safe. 1. Press the Soften/Melt button. 1 2 Oven use 3 4 2. Select the type of food that you are cooking by pressing the Up or Down button.
Using the favorite features To use the favorite setting If you often cook or reheat the same types of dishes, you can store the cooking times and power levels in the oven’s memory, so that you do not have to reset them each order. You can store two different setting. 1. Set your cooking programme as usual (cooking time and power level) see Cooking/Reheating page again if 2 necessary. 2. Press Favorite button, then select the program that you want to save by pressing the Up or Down button.
Oven use Cookware guide Using the child lock features 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. Your microwave oven is fitted with a special child lock programme, which enables the oven to be “locked” so that children or anyone unfamiliar with it cannot operate it accidentally. 1. Press the Child Lock button for 3 seconds. 1 Result: 2 • The oven is locked (no functions can be selected).
Cooking guide Cookware Microwavesafe Microwaves Comments 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. Metal • Dishes ✗ • Freezer bag twist ties ✗ May cause arcing or fire. Paper Cooking • Plates, cups, napkins and kitchen paper ✓ For short cooking times and warming.
Cooking guide Reheating Liquids and Food Use the power levels and times in this table as a guide lines for reheating. Food Serving Size Power Time (min.) Drinks (Coffee, Tea and Water) 150 ml (1 cup) 250 ml (1 mug) 750 W 1-1½ 1½-2 Instructions Pour into cup and reheat uncovered. Put cup/ mug in the centre of turntable. Keep in microwave oven during standing time and stir well. Stand for 1-2 minutes.
Troubleshooting and information code Troubleshooting Problem If you have any of the problems listed below try the solutions given. Problem Cause Action General The buttons cannot be pressed properly. Remove the foreign matter and try again. For touch models: Moisture is on the exterior. Wipe the moisture from the exterior. Child lock is activated. Deactivate Child lock. The time is not displayed. The Eco (power-saving) function is set. Turn off the Eco function. The oven does not work.
Troubleshooting and information code Problem Heating including the Warm function does not work properly. Cause The oven may not work, too much food is being cooked, or improper cookware is being used. Action Put one cup of water in a microwave-safe container and run the microwave for 1-2 minutes to check whether the water is heated. Reduce the amount of food and start the function again. Use a cooking container with a flat bottom. The thaw function does not work. Too much food is being cooked.
Problem Cause Action Turntable Information code While turning, the turntable comes out of place or stops turning. There is no roller ring, or the roller ring is not properly in place. The turn table drags while turning. The roller ring is not properly in place, there is too much food, or the container is too large and touches the inside of the microwave. Adjust the amount of food and do not use containers that are too large. Food residue is stuck to the bottom of the oven.
Technical specifications Memo SAMSUNG strives to improve its products at all times. Both the design specifications and these user instructions are thus subject to change without notice. Model MS23K3513** Power source 220 V ~ 60 Hz AC Power consumption Microwave 1200 W Output power 100 W / 750 W - 6 levels (IEC-705) Operating frequency 2450 MHz Dimensions (W x H x D) Outside (Include Handle) Oven cavity 489 x 275 x 374 mm 330 x 211 x 324 mm Volume 23 liter Weight Net 12.0 kg approx.
Memo MS23K3513AS_TC_DE68-04431B-00_EN.
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