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Page 1: Microwave Oven
Microwave oven User manual MG23J5133A* 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. MG23J5133AT_EG_DE68-04328D-00_EN.indd 1 2015-01-27 4:35:21... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Using this user manual The following symbols are used in this User Manual: Safety instructions Important safety instructions Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) Installation Accessories Installation site Turntable Maintenance Cleaning Replacement (repair) Care against an extended period of disuse Quick look-up guide Oven features Oven... - Page 3 Oven use How a microwave oven works Checking that your oven is operating correctly Setting the time Cooking/Reheating Power levels Adjusting the cooking time Stopping the cooking Setting the energy save mode Using the healthy cooking features Using the my plate features Using the power defrost features Using the keep warm features Using the deodorisation feature...
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Page 4: Using This User Manual
Using this user manual You have just purchased a SAMSUNG microwave oven. Your Owner’s Instructions contains valuable information on cooking with your microwave oven: • 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. -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions 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. Microwave function only WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person. - Page 6 Safety instructions WARNING: This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
- Page 7 Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. The appliance is not intended for installing in road vehicles, caravans and similar vehicles etc.
- Page 8 Safety instructions Oven function only - Optional WARNING: When the appliance is operated in the combination mode, children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated. During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven.
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Page 9: General Safety
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. - Page 10 Safety instructions Do not place the oven over a fragile object such as a sink or glass object. Do not use benzene, thinner, alcohol, steam cleaner or high pressure cleaner to clean the appliance. Ensure that the power voltage, frequency and current are the same as those of the product specifications.
- Page 11 CAUTION Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens; DO NOT use any metallic containers, Dinnerware with gold or silver trimmings, Skewers, forks, etc. Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags. Reason: Electric arcing or sparking may occur and may damage the oven. Do not use your microwave oven to dry papers or clothes.
- Page 12 Samsung will charge a repair fee for replacing an accessory or repairing a cosmetic defect if the damage to the unit and/or damage to or loss of the accessory was caused by the customer.
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Page 13: Correct Disposal Of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
• Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possible result in a hazardous situation. Product group definition This product is a Group 2 Class B ISM equipment. The definition of group 2 which contains all ISM equipment in which radio-frequency energy is intentionally generated and/or used in the form of electromagnetic radiation for the treatment of material, and EDM and arc welding equipment. -
Page 14: Installation
Installation Accessories Depending on the model that you have purchased, you are supplied with several accessories that can be used in a variety of ways. 1. Roller ring, to be placed in the centre of the oven. Purpose: The roller ring supports the turntable. -
Page 15: Installation Site
Installation site • Select a flat, level surface approx. 85 cm above the floor. The surface must support the weight of the oven. • Secure room for ventilation, at least 10 cm from the rear wall and both sides, and 20 cm from above. -
Page 16: Turntable
Installation Turntable Remove all packing materials inside the oven. Install the roller ring and turntable. Check that the turntable rotates freely. 16 English MG23J5133AT_EG_DE68-04328D-00_EN.indd 16 2015-01-27 4:35:24... -
Page 17: Maintenance
Maintenance 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. -
Page 18: Replacement (Repair)
WARNING This oven has no user-removable • If you want to replace the light parts inside. Do not try to replace bulb, contact a local Samsung or repair the oven yourself. service centre. Do not replace it yourself. • If you encounter a problem with hinges, sealing, and/or •... -
Page 19: Quick Look-Up Guide
Quick look-up guide If you want to cook some food. 1. Place the food in the oven. Press the Microwave button to start cooking. 2. Press the Up/Down button until the appropriate power level is displayed. At that time, press the Select button to set the power level. - Page 20 Quick look-up guide If you want to grill some food. 1. Press the Grill button. 2. Select the cooking time by pressing the Up/Down button. 3. Press the START button. 20 English MG23J5133AT_EG_DE68-04328D-00_EN.indd 20 2015-01-27 4:35:25...
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Page 21: Oven Features
Oven features Oven 01 Door 02 Ventilation holes 03 Heating element 04 Light 05 Door latches 06 Turntable 07 Coupler 08 Roller ring 09 Safety interlock holes 10 Open door push button 11 Control panel English 21 MG23J5133AT_EG_DE68-04328D-00_EN.indd 21 2015-01-27 4:35:25... -
Page 22: Control Panel
Oven features Control panel 01 Healthy Cooking Selection 02 My Plate Selection 03 Auto Power Defrost Button 04 Keep Warm Button 05 Deodorisation Button 06 Microwave Mode Button 07 Grill Mode Button 08 Combi Mode Button 09 Kitchen Timer Button 10 Clock Setting 11 Child Lock Button 12 Up/Down Button... -
Page 23: Oven Use
Oven use How a microwave oven works Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves; the energy released enables food to be cooked or reheated without the foods form or colour changing. You can use your microwave oven to: • Defrost (manual & auto) •... -
Page 24: Checking That Your Oven Is Operating Correctly
Oven use Checking that your oven is operating correctly The following simple procedure enables you to check that your oven is working correctly at all times. Open the oven door, and place a glass of water on the turntable. Then, close the door. 1. -
Page 25: Setting The Time
Setting the time When power is supplied, “88:88” and then “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 •... -
Page 26: Cooking/Reheating
Oven use Cooking/Reheating The following procedure explains how to cook or reheat food. IMPORTANT ALWAYS check your cooking settings before leaving the oven unattended. Open the door. Place the food in the centre of the turntable. Close the door. Never switch the microwave oven on when it is empty. -
Page 27: Power Levels
Power levels You can choose among the power levels below. NOTE Power level Output If you select higher power level, the cooking HIGH 800 W time must be decreased. MEDIUM HIGH 600 W NOTE MEDIUM 450 W If you select lower power level, the cooking MEDIUM LOW 300 W time must be increased. -
Page 28: Stopping The Cooking
Oven use Stopping the cooking You can stop cooking at any time to check the food. 1. To stop temporarily; Open the door. Result: Cooking stops. To resume cooking, close the door and press the START button again. 2. To stop completely; Press the STOP/ECO button. -
Page 29: Setting The Energy Save Mode
Setting the energy save mode The oven has an energy save mode. • Press the STOP/ECO button. Result: Display off. • To remove energy save mode, open the door or press the STOP/ECO button and then display shows current time. The oven is ready for use. -
Page 30: Using The Healthy Cooking Features
Oven use Using the healthy cooking features The 20 Healthy Cooking features provide pre-programmed cooking times. You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. NOTE Use only recipients that are microwave-safe. Open the door. Place the food in the centre of the turntable. Close the door. 1. - Page 31 Healthy cooking guide 1. Vegetable/Grains Code/Food Serving size Directions Broccoli Floerts Rinse and clean fresh broccoli and prepare florets. Put them evenly into a glass bowl with lid. Add 30 ml (2 tbsp) water when cooking for 250 g, and add 60-75 ml (4-5 tbsp) for 500 g.
- Page 32 Oven use Code/Food Serving size Directions Wholemeal Use a large glass ovenware dish with lid. Add 500 ml hot boiling water, a pinch of salt and stir Macaroni well. Cook uncovered. Stir before standing time and drain thoroughly afterwards. Stand for 1 minutes.
- Page 33 2. Poultry/Seafood Code/Food Serving size Directions Rinse pieces and put on a ceramic plate. Cover Chicken Breasts with microwave cling film. Pierce film. Put dish on turntable. Stand for 2 minutes. Turkey Breasts Rinse pieces and put on a ceramic plate. Cover with microwave cling film.
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Page 34: Using The My Plate Features
Oven use Using the my plate features The My Plate features has two 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/Down button. First, place the food in the centre of the turntable and close the door. - Page 35 My plate guide The following table presents the my plate auto reheat programmes, quantities and appropriate Instructions. Those programmes are running with microwave energy only. Code/Food Serving size Directions Chilled Ready 300-350 Put on a ceramic plate and cover with microwave Meal cling film.
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Page 36: Using The Power Defrost Features
Oven use Using the power defrost features The Power Defrost features enable you to defrost meat, poultry, fish, bread/cake. The defrost time and power level are set automatically. You simply select the programme and the weight. NOTE Use only recipients that are microwave-safe. Open the door. - Page 37 Power defrost guide The following table presents the various power defrost programmes, quantities and appropriate instructions. Remove all kind of package material before defrosting. Place meat, poultry, fish, bread on a ceramic plate. Code/Food Serving size Directions Meat 200-1500 Shield the edges with aluminium foil. Turn the meat over when the oven beeps.
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Page 38: Using The Keep Warm Features
Oven use Using the keep warm features The Keep Warm features keeps food hot until it’s served. Use this function to keep food warm until ready to serve. You can select warming temperature either hot or mild by pressing the Up/Down button. 1. -
Page 39: Using The Deodorisation Feature
Using the deodorisation feature Use this features after cooking odorous food or when there is a lot of smoke in the oven interior. First clean the oven interior. Press the Deodorisation button after you have finished cleaning and press the START button. -
Page 40: Grilling
Oven use Grilling The grill enables you to heat and brown food quickly, without using microwaves. For this purpose, a grill rack is supplied with your microwave oven. 1. Preheat the grill to the required temperature, by pressing the Grill button and set the preheat time by pressing the Up/Down button. -
Page 41: Combining Microwaves And The Grill
Combining microwaves and the grill You can also combine microwave cooking with the grill, to cook quickly and brown at the same time. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT ALWAYS use microwave-safe and oven- ALWAYS use oven gloves when touching the proof cookware. Glass or ceramic dishes recipients in the oven, as they will be very are ideal as they allow the microwaves to hot. -
Page 42: Setting A Standing Time
Oven use Setting a standing time The kitchen timer can be used to set a standing time automatically (without microwave cooking). First, place the food in the centre of the turntable and close the door. 1. Press the Kitchen Timer button. 2. -
Page 43: Safety-Locking Your Microwave Oven
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. -
Page 44: Cookware Guide
Cookware guide 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. Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware. If the cookware is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry. - Page 45 Microwave- Cookware Description safe Dishes Metal May cause arcing or fire. Freezer bag twist ties Plates, cups, For short cooking times and warming. napkins and Also to absorb excess moisture. Paper kitchen paper Recycled paper May cause arcing. Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic.
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Page 46: Cooking Guide
Cooking guide Microwaves Cooking Microwave energy actually penetrates food, Cookware for microwave cooking: attracted and absorbed by its water, fat and Cookware must allow microwave energy sugar content. to pass through it for maximum efficiency. The microwaves cause the molecules in the Microwaves are reflected by metal, such as food to move rapidly. - Page 47 Cooking Guide for frozen vegetables Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Cook covered for the minimum time – see table. Continue cooking to get the result you prefer. Stir twice during cooking and once after cooking. Add salt, herbs or butter after cooking. Cover during standing time.
- Page 48 Cooking guide Cooking guide for fresh vegetables Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30-45 ml cold water (2-3 tbsp) for every 250 g unless another water quantity is recommended – see table. Cook covered for the minimum time –...
- Page 49 Food Serving size (g) Power (W) Time (min.) Leeks 4-4½ Instructions Cut leeks into thick slices. Serve after 3 minutes standing. 1½-2 Mushrooms 2½-3 Instructions Prepare small whole or sliced mushrooms. Do not add any water. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Spice with salt and pepper. Drain before serving.
- Page 50 Cooking guide Cooking guide for rice and pasta Rice: 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.
- Page 51 Reheating Heating and standing times When reheating food for the first time, it is Your microwave oven will reheat food in a helpful to make a note of the time taken - fraction of the time that conventional ovens for future reference. hobs normally take.
- Page 52 Cooking guide Reheating baby food Baby milk: Pour milk into a sterilised glass bottle. Reheat uncovered. Never heat a baby’s Baby food: bottle with teat on, as the bottle may Empty into a deep ceramic plate. Cover explode if overheated. Shake well before with plastic lid.
- Page 53 Food Serving size Power (W) Time (min.) Stew 350 g 4½-5½ (chilled) Instructions Put stew in a deep ceramic plate. Cover with plastic lid. Stir occasionally during reheating and again before standing and serving. Serve after 2-3 minutes standing. Pasta with sauce 350 g 3½-4½...
- Page 54 Cooking guide Reheating baby food and milk Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for reheating. Food Serving size Power (W) Time (sec.) Baby food 190 g (vegetables + meat) Instructions Empty into ceramic deep plate. Cook covered. Stir after cooking time.
- Page 55 Defrosting Microwaves are an excellent way of defrosting frozen food. Microwaves gently defrost frozen food in a short period of time. This can be of great advantage, if unexpected guests suddenly show up. Frozen poultry must be thoroughly thawed before cooking. Remove any metal ties and take it out of any wrapping to allow thawed liquid to drain away.
- Page 56 Cooking guide Food Serving size (g) Power (W) Time (min.) Poultry Chicken pieces 500 (2 pcs) 14-15 Whole chicken 1200 32-34 Instructions 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.
- Page 57 Grill Cookware for cooking with microwave + grill: The grill-heating element is located Please use cookware that microwaves underneath the ceiling of the cavity. It can pass through. Cookware should be operates while the door is closed and flameproof. Do not use metal cookware with the turntable is rotating.
- Page 58 Cooking guide Grill Guide for fresh and frozen foods Preheat the grill with the grill-function for 3 minutes. Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for grilling. IMPORTANT Use oven gloves when taking out. Cooking time Cooking time (1st side) (2nd side)
- Page 59 Cooking time Cooking time (1st side) (2nd side) Food Serving size Mode (min.) (min.) Baked apples 2 apples 300 W + Grill (ca. 400 g) Instructions Core the apples and fill them with raisins and jam. Put some almond slices on top. Put apples on a flat glass pyrex dish. Place the dish directly on the low rack.
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Page 60: Tips And Tricks
Cooking guide Tips and tricks Melting butter Cooking jam Put 50 g butter into a small deep glass dish. Put 600 g fruits (for example mixed berries) Cover with plastic lid. in a suitable sized glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 300 g preserving sugar and stir well. -
Page 61: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have any of the problems listed below try the solutions given. Problem Cause Action General The buttons cannot Foreign matter may be caught Remove the foreign matter and be pressed properly. between the buttons. try again. For touch models: Moisture is Wipe the moisture from the on the exterior. - Page 62 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Action There is no power to Power is not supplied. Make sure power is supplied. the oven. Cooking sealed food or using a Do not use sealed containers There is a popping sound during container with a lid may causes as they may burst during operation, and the popping sounds.
- Page 63 Problem Cause Action The warm function The oven may not work, too Put one cup of water in a does not work. much food is being cooked, or microwave-safe container and improper cookware is being run the microwave for 1-2 used.
- Page 64 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Action When power is The door is not properly closed. Close the door and check again. connected, the oven immediately starts to work. There is electricity The power or power socket is Make sure the power and power coming from the not properly grounded.
- Page 65 Problem Cause Action Turntable There is no roller ring, or the Install the roller ring and then While turning, the turntable comes out roller ring is not properly in try again. of place or stops place. turning. The turn table drags The roller ring is not properly Adjust the amount of food and while turning.
- Page 66 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Action Oven The oven does not The door is open. Close the door and try again. heat. Smoke comes out During initial operation, smoke This is not a malfunction, and if during preheating. may come from the heating you run the oven 2-3 times, it elements when you first use the should stop.
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Page 67: Information Codes
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. Information codes Check code Cause Action Cooking sensor is needed to... -
Page 68: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications 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 MG23J5133A* Power source 230 V ~ 50 Hz Microwave 1200 W Power consumption... - Page 69 Memo MG23J5133AT_EG_DE68-04328D-00_EN.indd 69 2015-01-27 4:35:35...
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