Samsung Oven Manual
Samsung Oven Manual
User manual
MS23K3513**
Contents
Oven use 11
How a microwave oven works 11
Checking that your oven is operating correctly 12
Cooking/Reheating 12
Setting the time 13
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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 READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be
When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye heated in microwave ovens since they may explode, even after
on the oven due to the possibility of ignition. microwave heating has ended.
Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits
Safety instructions
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This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and General safety
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental Any modifications or repairs must be performed by qualified personnel only.
Do not heat food or liquids sealed in containers for the microwave function.
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have Do not use benzene, thinner, alcohol, or steam or high-pressure cleaners to clean
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the the oven.
Safety instructions
Do not install the oven: near a heater or flammable material; locations that are
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. humid, oily, dusty or exposed to direct sunlight or water; or where gas may leak;
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user or an uneven surface.
This oven must be properly grounded in accordance with local and national codes.
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. Regularly use a dry cloth to remove foreign substances from the power plug
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the terminals and contacts.
Do not pull, excessively bend, or place heavy objects on the power cord.
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in If there is a gas leak (propane, LP, etc) ventilate immediately. Do not touch the
order to avoid a hazard. power cord.
Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.
This oven should be positioned proper direction and height While the oven is operating, do not turn it off by unplugging the power cord.
permitting easy access to cavity and control area. Do not insert fingers or foreign substances. If foreign substances enter the oven,
unplug the power cord and contact a local Samsung service centre.
Before using the your oven first time, oven should be operated Do not apply excessive pressure or impact to the oven.
with the water during 10 minute and then used. Do not place the oven over fragile objects.
Ensure the power voltage, frequency, and current matches the product
If the oven generates a strange noise, a burning smell, or smoke specifications.
is emitted, unplug the power plug immediately and contact Firmly plug the power plug into the wall socket. Do not use multiple plug adapters,
extension cords, or electric transformers.
your nearest service center. Do not hook the power cord on metal objects. Make sure the cord is between
The microwave oven has to be positioned so that plug is objects or behind the oven.
Do not use a damaged power plug, power cord, or loose wall socket. For damaged
accessible. power plugs or cords, contact a local Samsung service centre.
Do not pour or directly spray water onto the oven.
Do not place objects on the oven, inside, or on the oven door.
Do not spray volatile materials such as insecticide on the oven.
Do not store flammable materials in the oven. Because alcohol vapours can contact
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hot parts of the oven, use caution when heating food or drinks containing alcohol. Microwave oven precautions
Children may bump themselves or catch their fingers on the door. When opening/ Only use microwave-safe utensils. Do not use metallic containers, gold or silver
closing the door, keep children away. trimmed dinnerware, skewers, etc.
Remove wire twist ties. Electric arcing may occur.
Microwave warning
Do not use the oven to dry papers or clothes.
Microwave heating of beverages may result in delayed eruptive boiling; always
Use shorter times for small amounts of food to prevent overheating or burning.
Safety instructions
use caution when handling the container. Always allow beverages to stand at least
Keep the power cord and power plug away from water and heat sources.
20 seconds before handling. If necessary, stir during heating. Always stir after
To avoid the risk of explosion, do not heat eggs with shells or hard-boiled eggs. Do
heating.
not heat airtight or vacuum-sealed containers, nuts, tomatoes, etc.
In the event of scalding, follow these First Aid instructions:
Do not cover the ventilation slots with cloth or paper. This is a fire hazard. The
1. Immerse the scalded area in cold water for at least 10 minutes.
oven may overheat and turn off automatically and will remain off until it cools
2. Cover with a clean, dry dressing.
sufficiently.
3. Do not apply any creams, oils, or lotions.
Always use oven mitts when removing a dish.
To avoid damaging the tray or rack, do not put the tray or rack in water shortly
after cooking. Stir liquids halfway during heating or after heating ends and allow the liquid stand
at least 20 seconds after heating to prevent eruptive boiling.
Do not use the oven for deep fat frying because the oil temperature cannot be
controlled. This could result in a sudden boil over of hot oils. Stand at arms length from the oven when opening the door to avoid getting
scalded by escaping hot air or steam.
Do not operate the oven when it is empty. The 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 oven is started
accidentally.
Install the oven in compliance with the clearances in this manual. (See Installing
your microwave oven.)
Use caution when connecting other electrical appliances to sockets near the oven.
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Microwave operation precautions Limited warranty
Failure to observe the following safety precautions may result in harmful exposure Samsung will charge a repair fee for replacing an accessory or repairing a cosmetic
to microwave energy. defect if the damage to the unit or accessory was caused by the customer. Items
• Do not operate the oven with the door open. Do not tamper with the safety this stipulation covers include:
interlocks (door latches). Do not insert anything into the safety interlock holes. • Door, handles, out-panel, or control panel that are dented, scratched, or broken.
• Do not place any object between the oven door and front face or allow food • A broken or missing tray, guide roller, coupler, or wire rack.
Safety instructions
or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. Keep the door and door Use this oven only for its intended purpose as described in this instruction manual.
sealing surfaces clean by wiping with a damp cloth and then with a soft, dry Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all
cloth after each use. possible conditions and situations that may occur. It is your responsibility to use
• Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. Only operate after it has been repaired common sense, caution, and care when installing, maintaining, and operating your
by a qualified technician. oven.
Important: the oven door must close properly. The door must not be bent; the Because these following operating instructions cover various models, the
door hinges must not be broken or loose; the door seals and sealing surfaces characteristics of your microwave oven may differ slightly from those described in
must not be damaged. this manual and not all warning signs may be applicable. If you have any questions
• All adjustments or repairs must be done by a qualified technician. or concerns, contact a local Samsung service centre or find help and information
online at www.samsung.com.
Use this oven for heating food only. It is intended for domestic use only. Do not
heat any type of textiles or cushions filled with grains. The manufacturer cannot
be held liable for damage caused by improper or incorrect use of the oven.
To avoid deterioration of the oven surface and hazardous situations, always keep
the oven clean and well maintained.
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Installation
Turntable
Remove all packing materials inside the
oven. Install the roller ring and turntable.
Check that the turntable rotates freely.
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Maintenance
Maintenance
2. Heat the oven for 10 minutes at max power. centre.
3. When the cycle is complete, wait until the oven cools down. Then, open the door
Care against an extended period of disuse
and clean the cooking chamber.
• If you don’t use the oven for an extended period of time, unplug the power cord
To clean inside swing-heater models and move the oven to a dry, dust-free location. Dust and moisture that builds up
To clean the upper area of the cooking inside the oven may affect the performance of the oven.
chamber, lower the top heating element by
45° as shown. This will help clean the upper
area. When done, reposition the top heating
element.
CAUTION
• Keep the door and door sealing clean and ensure the door opens and closes
smoothly. Otherwise, the oven’s lifecycle may be shortened.
• Take caution not to spill water into the oven vents.
• Do not use any abrasive or chemical substances for cleaning.
• After each use of the oven, use a mild detergent to clean the cooking chamber
after waiting for the oven to cool down.
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Quick look-up guide Oven features
05 06 07 08 09 10
10 Control panel
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07 08 food up to a depth of about 1 inch
(2.5 cm). Cooking then continues as the
09 10 heat is dissipated within the food.
3. Cooking times vary according to the
container used and the properties of the
food:
• Quantity and density
11 12 • Water content
• Initial temperature (refrigerated or not)
IMPORTANT
As the centre of the food is cooked by heat dissipation, cooking continues even when
you have taken the food out of the oven. Standing times specified in recipes and in
this booklet must therefore be respected to ensure:
• Even cooking of the food right to the centre.
• The same temperature throughout the food.
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Setting the time Power levels and time variations
When power is supplied, “88:88” and then “12:00” is automatically displayed on The power level function enables you to adapt the amount of energy dissipated
the display. and thus the time required to cook or reheat your food, according to its type and
Please set the current time. The time can be displayed in either the 24-hour or 12- quantity. You can choose between six power levels.
hour notation. You must set the clock: Power level Percentage Output
• When you first install your microwave oven
HIGH 100 % 800 W
• After a power failure
MEDIUM HIGH 75 % 600 W
NOTE
MEDIUM 56 % 450 W
Do not forget to reset the clock when you switch to and from summer and winter
MEDIUM LOW 38 % 300 W
time.
DEFROST 23 % 180 W
1. Press the Select/Clock button.
LOW 13 % 100 W
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The cooking times given in recipes and in this booklet correspond to the specific
power level indicated.
2. Set the 24-hour or 12-hour notation by
pressing the Up or Down button. And If you select a... Then the cooking time must be...
then press the Select/Clock button. Higher power level Decreased
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3. Press the Up or Down button to set the Lower power level Increased
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hour. And then press the Select/Clock
button.
4. Press the Up or Down button to set the
minute.
5. When the right time is displayed, press
the Select/Clock button to start the clock.
5 Result: The time is displayed whenever
you are not using the microwave
oven.
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NOTE
Auto energy saving function
If you do not select any function when appliance is in the middle of setting or
operating with temporary stop condition, function is canceled and clock will be
displayed after 25 minutes.
Oven Lamp will be turned off after 5 minutes with door open condition.
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Using the malaysian menu features The following table presents the Malaysian Menu programmes, quantities and
appropriate instructions. Those programmes are running with microwave energy
The Malaysian Menu features has 10 pre-programmed cooking times. You do not only.
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. Code/Food Serving Size Ingredients
1 4-5 servings Homemade Chilli Paste
First, place the food in the centre of the turntable and close the door. Chicken/Beef Dry Chilli Cut 1 inch 30 g, Water 300 g
NOTE Rendang
Rendang
Use only containers that are microwave safe. Chicken parts cut(12 ea) 400 g or Beef topside slice
1. Press the Malaysian Menu button. 400 g, Bombay onion(2 ea) - large dice 100 g,
Garlic (7 clove) - peeled 30 g, Lemongrass(3 stalk) -
1 slice 76 g, Galangal(2 inch) - slice 30 g, Fresh Turmeric
- slice (1 tbsp.) 30 g, Fresh Ginger - slice (2 inch) 27 g,
All -Prepared Chilli Blend, Coconut Milk Concentrate
2. Select the type of food that you are
1 cup, Meat Curry Powder 2 tbsp., Fried Coriander Seed
cooking by pressing the Up or Down
(whole) 1 tbsp., Kerisik (fried coconut paste) 2 tbsp.,
button. (Refer to the table on the side.)
Salt and sugar to taste, Water 1 cup, Kaffir Lime Leaf,
2 Oil 50 g
Instructions
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For Homemade Chilli Paste
3. Press the START/+30s button. Combine ingredients in ceramic bowl. Put it in the microwave
Result: The food is cooked according oven. Operate a 800 W for 5 mins. After cooking, Discard chilli
to the preprogrammed setting water, rinse and remove seeds. Blend soften chilli with a 100 g
3
selected. water and 1 tsp. oil to make a smooth chilli paste.
1) The oven beeps 4 times. Method for Fried Coriander Seeds
2) The end reminder signal will beep Put Coriander seeds on a plate. Operate a 600 W for 1 min.
3 times (once every minute). Methods for Complete Rendang
3) The current time is displayed again. Blend in the bracket ingredients into smooth thick paste with
all the prepared chilli paste and enough water for smooth
blending. Combine well all ingredients into a casserole. Put it
in the microwave oven. Select this menu in autocook and press
a START/+30s button. When the beeps, take out and stir. Even
if you don’t take out it for stirring, this oven keep operating. If
you take out it, press a START/+30s button after stirring. After
cooking, serve hot.
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oven. Operate a 800 W for 15 min. After cooking, take out from oven,
anise in a casserole. Put it in the microwave oven. Select this menu in
rest until it’s cooled and slice. Put aside.
autocook and press a START/+30s button. When the first beeps, take
For Complete Dish
out it from oven stir well. Add all the powder spices together and stir
Mix well all sauce ingredients. Put it in the microwave oven. Select this
well. Put it in the microwave oven and press a START/+30s button
menu in autocook and press a START/+30s button. When the beeps,
again. When the second beeps, take out it from oven and add all the
take out it from oven and mix well. Put it in the microwave oven and
ingredients and stir well. After cooking, stir well and serve.
press a START/+30s button again. After cooking, add butter and
coriander. Mix well and serve.
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Code/Food Serving Size Ingredients Code/Food Serving Size Ingredients
5 1-2 servings For Chicken 6 2-3 servings For Chicken
Kung Pao Boneless Diced Chicken 150 g, Oil 3 tbsp., Corn Starch Sweet and Boneless Diced Chicken 150 g, Oil 3 tbsp., Corn Starch
Chicken 1 tbsp., Light soy sauce ½ tsp., Garlic chop 2 ea Sour Chicken 1 tbsp., Light Soy Sauce ½ ea, Garlic-chop (2 ea) 14 g,
For Vegetables Young Ginger- slice (1 inch) 14 g, White pepper ½ tsp.,
Chop Ginger (1 inch) 13 g, Garlic (3 ea) 15 g, Dried Chilli Salt ½ tsp., Sugar 1 tsp.
(cut 4 ea) 5 ea, Onion dice (1 ea) 50 g, Capsicum dice For Vegetables
(½ ea) 26 g, Water chestnut - (cut 4 ea) 40 g, Roasted Canned pineapple 10 cubes, Green capsicum -
cashew - last after cook 2 tbsp., Spring onion (cut 1 slice 25 g, Onion - diced (1 ea) 80 g, Red Chilli (1 ea)
inch) - last after cook 20g 20 g, Cucumber seeded and cut sticks (½ ea) 60 g, Can
Sauce pineapple with juice 80 g, Spring onion cut 1 inch - last
Sesame oil ½ tsp., Chilli paste 2 tbsp., Sichuan pepper after cook 20 g
powder ½ tsp., Corn Starch 1 tbsp., Brown sugar 2 tbsp., For Sauce
Light soy sauce 2 tbsp., Dark soy sauce 1 tbsp., White Chilli Sauce 3 tbsp., Tomato Sauce 3 tbsp., Oyster sauce
vinegar 2 tbsp., Water 30 g 2 tbsp., White Vinegar 1 tbsp.
Instructions Instructions
Mix and rub chicken ingredients well. Put it in the microwave oven. Mix and rub chicken ingredients well. Put it in the microwave oven.
Select this menu in autocook and press a START/+30s button. When Select this menu in autocook and press a START/+30s button. When
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the beeps, take out it. Add all the sauce ingredients and form a smooth the beeps, add all the sauce ingredients and form a smooth paste. Then
paste. Then pour the sauce and vegetables into the chicken, mix well. pour the sauce and vegetables into the chicken, mix well. Put it in the
Put it in the microwave oven and press a START/+30s button again. microwave oven and press a START/+30s button again. After cooking,
After cooking, take out and sprinkle with spring onion and cashew to take out and sprinkle with spring onion to serve.
serve. 7 2-3 servings Beef Tenderloin thin slice 150 g, Salted Vegetables
Salted soaked overnight and slice 100 g, Cili Padi slice (8 ea)
Vegetables 20 g, White vinegar 1 tbsp., Enough water to cover, Salt
and Beef and Sugar to taste, Water ½ cup
Tenderloin Instructions
Mix all ingredients. Put it in the microwave oven. Select this menu in
autocook and press a START/+30s button. After cooking, serve hot.
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Code/Food Serving Size Ingredients Code/Food Serving Size Ingredients
9 Instructions 10 2 servings Crab (cut half), cleaned and shelled 2 ea, Water 1 cup,
Chicken/Beef For Peanut Sauce Spicy Crab in Diced can pineapple with juice 120 g, Fresh turmeric -
Satay Put the peanuts and anchovies(with some oil) on a piece of grease proof Coconut Gravy pound (1 inch) 18 g, Cili Padi (12 ea) 20 g, Lemongrass
paper. Put it in the microwave oven and operate a 600W for 2 mins. - smashed (4 stalk) 28 g, Coconut milk concentrate ½
After cooking, take out and shuffle the peanut and anchovies. Put it in cup, Fresh Kaffir Lime Leaf 5 ea, Salt and sugar to taste
the microwave oven again and operate a 600 W for 1 min 30 sec. After Instructions
cooking, take out keep cool and press with hands to remove peanut Put water, lemongrass, turmeric, galangal and pineapple plus juice.
skin. Put in dry mill and grind into coarse size. Put aside. Put it in the microwave oven. Select this menu in autocook and
Mix oil, dry chilli, onion, lemongrass and galangal in the other micrwave press a START/+30s button. When the beeps, take out it and add all
safe bowl. Put it in the microwave oven and operate a 800 W for 4 the ingredients. Mix well. Put it in the microwave oven and press a
mins. START/+30s button again. After cooking, stir and serve.
After cooking, take out and blend into smooth paste with enough water
and tamarind juice.
Using the same casserole, add roasted peanuts, blended ingredients,
palm sugar, tomato paste, water and sugar. Stir well into a smooth sauce.
Put it in the microwave oven and operate a 800 W for 9 mins. After
cooking, take out, stir well.
For Marinade
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Blend all ingredient into a smooth paste. Add boneless chicken to the
paste and marinade for 2 hrs. Then preak meat onto skewers.
For Complete Dish
Put it in the microwave oven. Select this menu in autocook and press
a START/+30s button. When the beeps, take out it and turn the food
over. brush with oil and water solution using lemongrass. Put it in the
microwave oven and press a START/+30s button again. After cooking,
brush with oil and water solution using lemongrass again. Serve with
peanut sauce, cucumber and onion.
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Using the auto cook features The following table presents quantities and appropriate instructions about 20
pre-programmed cooking options. Those programmes are running with microwave
The Auto Cook features has 16 pre-programmed cooking times. You do not need to energy only.
set either the cooking times or the power level.
You can adjust the type of the serving by pressing the Up or Down button. Serving
Code/Food Instructions
size
IMPORTANT
1 250 g Rinse and clean fresh broccoli and prepare florets.
Use only recipients that are microwave-safe. Broccoli Put them evenly into a glass bowl with lid. Add
30 ml (2 tbsp.) water when cooking for 250 g.
First, place the food in the centre of the turntable and close the door. Put bowl in the centre of turntable. Cook covered.
1. Press the Auto Cook button. Stir after cooking. Stand for 1-2 minutes.
2 250 g Rinse and clean carrots and prepare even slices.
1
Carrots Put them evenly into a glass bowl with lid. Add
30 ml (2 tbsp.) water when cooking for 250 g.
2. Select the type of food that you are Put bowl in the centre of turntable. Cook covered.
2 cooking by pressing the Up or Down Stir after cooking. Stand for 1-2 minutes.
button. (Refer to the table on the side.)
3 250 g Rinse and clean green beans. Put them evenly
Green Beans into a glass bowl with lid. Add 30 ml (2 tbsp.)
3. Press the START/+30s button. water when cooking 250 g.
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Result: The food is cooked according Put bowl in the centre of turntable. Cook covered.
to the pre-programmed setting Stir after cooking. Stand for 1-2 minutes.
3
selected.
4 150 g Rinse and clean spinach. Put into a glass bowl
1) The oven beeps 4 times.
Spinach with lid. Do not add water. Put bowl in the centre
2) The end reminder signal will beep
of turntable. Cook covered. Stir after cooking.
3 times (once every minute).
Stand for 1-2 minutes.
3) The current time is displayed again.
5 250 g Rinse and clean corn on the cob and put into an
Corn on the Cob oval glass dish. Cover with microwave cling film
and pierce film. Stand for 1-2 minutes.
6 250 g Wash and peel the potatoes and cut into a similar
Peeled size. Put them into a glass bowl with lid.
Potatoes Add 45-60 ml (3-4 tbsp.) water. Put bowl in the
centre of turntable. Cook covered. Stand for
2-3 minutes.
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Serving Serving
Code/Food Instructions Code/Food Instructions
size size
7 125 g Use a large glass ovenware dish with lid. 15 250 g Rinse prawns on a ceramic plate, add 1 tbsp
Brown Rice Add double quantity of cold water (250 ml). Fresh Prawns lemon juice. Cover with microwave cling film.
Cook covered. Stir before standing time and add Pierce film. Put dish on turntable.
salt and herbs. Stand for 5-10 minutes. Stand for 1-2 minutes.
8 125 g Use a large glass ovenware dish with lid. 16 200 g Put 1 fresh whole fish into an ovenproof dish.
Wholemeal Add 500 ml hot boiling water, a pinch of salt and Fresh Trout Add a pinch salt, 1 tbsp lemon juice and herbs.
Macaroni stir well. Cook uncovered. Stir before standing Cover with microwave cling film. Pierce film.
time and drain thoroughly afterwards. Stand for Put dish on turntable. Stand for 2 minutes.
1 minutes.
9 125 g Use a large glass ovenware dish with lid.
Quinoa Add double quantity of cold water (250 ml).
Cook covered. Stir before standing time and add
salt and herbs. Stand for 1-3 minutes.
10 125 g Use a large glass ovenware dish with lid.
Bulgur Add double quantity of cold water (250 ml).
Cook covered. Stir before standing time and add
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salt and herbs. Stand for 2-5 minutes.
11 300 g Rinse pieces and put on a ceramic plate.
Chicken Breasts Cover with microwave cling film. Pierce film.
Put dish on turntable. Stand for 2 minutes.
12 300 g Rinse pieces and put on a ceramic plate.
Turkey Breasts Cover with microwave cling film. Pierce film.
Put dish on turntable. Stand for 2 minutes.
13 300 g Rinse fish and put on a ceramic plate, add 1 tbsp
Fresh Fish lemon juice. Cover with microwave cling film.
Fillets Pierce film. Put dish on turntable.
Stand for 1-2 minutes.
14 300 g Rinse fish and put on a ceramic plate, add 1 tbsp
Fresh Salmon lemon juice. Cover with microwave cling film.
Fillets Pierce film. Put dish on turntable.
Stand for 1-2 minutes.
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Using the quick defrost features The following table presents the various Quick Defrost programmes, serving size,
standing times and appropriate instructions. Remove all kind of package material
The Quick Defrost features enable you to defrost meat, poultry, fish, frozen before defrosting. Place meat, poultry, fish, vegetable and bread on a flat glass
vegetable and frozen bread. The defrost time and power level are set dish or ceramic plate.
automatically. You simply select the programme and the weight.
Code/Food Serving size Instructions
NOTE
1 200-1500 g Shield the edges with aluminium foil. Turn the meat
Use only containers that are microwave-safe. Meat over, when the oven beeps. This programme is suitable
Open the door. Place the frozen food on a ceramic in the centre of the turntable. for beef, lamb, pork, steaks, chops, minced meat.
Close the door. Stand for 20-60 minutes.
1. Press the Quick Defrost button. 2 200-1500 g Shield the leg and wing tips with aluminium foil.
Poultry Turn the poultry over, when the oven beeps. This
1 programme is suitable for whole chicken as well as
for chicken portions.
Stand for 20-60 minutes.
2. Select the type of food that you are
cooking by pressing the Up or Down 3 200-1500 g Shield the tail of a whole fish with aluminium foil. Turn
button. And then press the Select/Clock Fish the fish over, when the oven beeps. This programme is
button. suitable for whole fishes as well as for fish fillets.
2
Stand for 20-60 minutes.
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Using the my plate features My plate
The My Plate features has 4 pre-programmed cooking times. You do not need
Code/Food Serving Size Instructions
to set either the cooking times or the power level. You can adjust the number of
servings by turning the dial knob. 1 300-350 g Put on a ceramic plate and cover with
First, place the food in the centre of the turntable and close the door. Ready meal microwave cling film. This programme is
1. Press the My Plate button. (Chilled) suitable for meals consisting of 3 components
2 400-450 g (e.g. meat with sauce, vegetables and a side
Ready meal dishes like potatoes, rice or pasta). Stand for
1
(Chilled) 2-3 minutes.
2. Select the type of food that you are 3 300-350 g Put meal on a ceramic plate and cover with
cooking by pressing the Up or Down Vegetarian Meal microwave cling film. This programme is
(Chilled) suitable for meals consisting of 2 components
2 button.
4 400-450 g (e.g. spaghetti with sauce or rice with
Vegetarian Meal vegetables). Stand for 2-3 minutes.
3. Press the START/+30s button.
(Chilled)
Result: Cooking starts. When it has
finished.
3
1) The oven beeps 4 times.
Using the deodorization features
2) The end reminder signal will beep
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3 times (once every minute). Use this features after cooking odorous food or when there is a lot of smoke in the
3) The current time is displayed again. oven interior.
First clean the oven interior.
Press the Deodorization button after
you have finished cleaning. As soon as
you press the Deodorization button, the
operation will start automatically. when it
has finished, the oven beeps four times.
NOTE
The deodorization time has been specified as 5 minutes. It increases by 30 seconds
whenever the START/+30s button is pressed.
NOTE
The maximum deodorization time is 15 minutes.
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To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate
Using the child lock features the food, without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used.
Your microwave oven is fitted with a special child lock programme, which enables Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware. If the cookware is
the oven to be “locked” so that children or anyone unfamiliar with it cannot marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry.
operate it accidentally. The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates whether and how
1. Press the Child Lock button for they should be used in a microwave oven.
1 3 seconds. Microwave-
Result: Cookware Comments
2 safe
• The oven is locked (no functions can be
Aluminum foil Can be used in small quantities to protect
selected).
areas against overcooking. Arcing can
• The display shows “L”.
occur if the foil is too close to the oven
wall or if too much foil is used.
2. To unlock the oven, press the Child Lock Crust plate Do not preheat for more than 8 minutes.
button for 3 seconds.
China and Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware
Result: The oven can be used normally.
earthenware and bone china are usually suitable,
unless decorated with a metal trim.
Switching the beeper off Disposable polyester Some frozen foods are packaged in these
You can switch the beeper off whenever you want. cardboard dishes dishes.
1. Press the Down and STOP/ECO button at Fast-food packaging
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the same time. • Polystyrene cups Can be used to warm food. Overheating
Result: The oven does not beep to containers may cause the polystyrene to melt.
1 indicate the end of a function.
• Paper bags or May catch fire.
2 2. To switch the beeper back on, press the
newspaper
Down and STOP/ECO button again at the
• Recycled paper or May cause arcing.
same time.
metal trims
Result: The oven operates normally.
Glassware
1 • Oven-to-tableware Can be used, unless decorated with a
2 metal trim.
• Fine glassware Can be used to warm foods or liquids.
Delicate glass may break or crack if
heated suddenly.
• Glass jars Must remove the lid. Suitable for
warming only.
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Cooking guide
Microwave- Microwaves
Cookware Comments
safe Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by its water,
Metal fat and sugar content.
• Dishes May cause arcing or fire. 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
• Freezer bag twist
food.
ties
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• Plates, cups, For short cooking times and warming.
napkins and Also to absorb excess moisture.
Cookware for microwave cooking:
kitchen paper
Cookware must allow microwave energy to pass through it for maximum
• Recycled paper May cause arcing.
efficiency. Microwaves are reflected by metal, such as stainless steel, aluminium
Plastic and copper, but they can penetrate through ceramic, glass, porcelain and plastic as
• Containers Particularly if heat-resistant well as paper and wood. So food must never be cooked in metal containers.
thermoplastic. Some other plastics may
warp or discolour at high temperatures. Food suitable for microwave cooking:
Do not use Melamine plastic. Many kinds of food are suitable for microwave cooking, including fresh or frozen
• Cling film Can be used to retain moisture. Should vegetables, fruit, pasta, rice, grains, beans, fish, and meat. Sauces, custard, soups,
not touch the food. Take care when steamed puddings, preserves, and chutneys can also be cooked in a microwave
removing the film as hot steam will oven. Generally speaking, microwave cooking is ideal for any food that would
escape. normally be prepared on a hob. Melting butter or chocolate, for example (see the
chapter with tips, techniques and hints).
Cooking guide
• Freezer bags Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should not
be airtight. Prick with a fork, if necessary.
Covering during cooking
Wax or grease- Can be used to retain moisture and
To cover the food during cooking is very important, as the evaporated water rises
proof paper prevent spattering.
as steam and contributes to cooking process. Food can be covered in different
ways: e.g. with a ceramic plate, plastic cover or microwave suitable cling film.
: Recommended : Use caution : Unsafe
Standing times
After cooking is over food the standing time is important to allow the temperature
to even out within the food.
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Cooking guide
(Chilled) Instructions
Put pasta (e.g. spaghetti or egg noodles) on a flat ceramic
plate. Cover with microwave cling film. Stir before serving.
Stand for 3 minutes.
Filled Pasta with 350 g 600 W 5-6
Sauce (Chilled) Instructions
Put filled pasta (e.g. ravioli, tortellini) in a deep ceramic
plate. Cover with plastic lid. Stir occasionally during
reheating and again before standing and serving. Stand
for 3 minutes.
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Troubleshooting and information code
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Troubleshooting and information code
A beeping sound If the Auto Cook function After turning over the food, finished, but the cooling fan continues to malfunction.
occurs during is being used, this press the START/+30s button cooling fan is still run for about 3 minutes
cooking. beeping sound means again to restart operation. running. after cooking is complete.
it's time to turn over the
food during thawing.
The oven is not The oven is installed on Make sure the oven is installed
level. an uneven surface. on flat, stable surface.
There are sparks Metal containers are used Do not use metal containers.
during cooking. during the oven/thawing
functions.
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Problem Cause Action Information code
Turntable
Information code CAUSE Action
While turning, the There is no roller ring, Install the roller ring and then
Clean the keys and check if there
turntable comes or the roller ring is not try again.
is water on the surface around
out of place or properly in place.
Control buttons key. If it occurs again, turn off the
stops turning.
C-d0 are pressed over microwave oven over 30 seconds
The turn table The roller ring is not Adjust the amount of food and 10 seconds. and try setting again. If it appears
drags while properly in place, there do not use containers that are again, call your local SAMSUNG
turning. is too much food, or the too large. Customer Care Centre.
container is too large and
touches the inside of the NOTE
microwave. If the suggested solution does not solve the problem, contact your local SAMSUNG
The turn table Food residue is stuck to Remove any food residue Customer Care Centre.
rattles while the bottom of the oven. stuck to the bottom of the
turning and is oven.
noisy.
Model MS23K3513**
Power consumption
Microwave 1150 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Outside (Include Handle) 489 x 275 x 374 mm
Oven cavity 330 x 211 x 324 mm
Volume 23 liter
Weight
Net 12.0 kg approx.
Technical specifications
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Memo
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.
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