Contents Oven use Using this user manual How a microwave oven works The following symbols are used in this User Manual: Checking that your oven is operating correctly Safety instructions Cooking/Reheating Setting the time Important safety instructions Power levels and time variations Adjusting the cooking time Installation Stopping the cooking...
Using this user manual Safety instructions You have just purchased a SAMSUNG microwave oven. Your Owner’s Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS contains valuable information on cooking with your microwave oven: • Safety precautions READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. •...
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Safety instructions • farm houses; Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be • by clients in hotels, motels and other residential heated in microwave ovens since they may explode, even after environments; microwave heating has ended. • bed and breakfast type environments.
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This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and OVEN FUNCTION ONLY - OPTIONAL above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental WARNING: When the appliance is operated in the combination capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have mode, children should only use the oven under adult been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the supervision due to the temperatures generated.
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While the oven is operating, do not turn it off by unplugging the power cord. Do not insert fingers or foreign substances. If foreign substances enter the oven, unplug the power cord and contact a local Samsung service centre. 6 English MG32J5215AS_FA_DE68-04322C-01_EN.indd 6...
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Do not use a damaged power plug, power cord, or loose wall socket. For damaged not heat airtight or vacuum-sealed containers, nuts, tomatoes, etc. power plugs or cords, contact a local Samsung service centre. Do not cover the ventilation slots with cloth or paper. This is a fire hazard. The Do not pour or directly spray water onto the oven.
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All adjustments or repairs must be done by a qualified technician. Limited warranty 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: •...
Installation Accessories IMPORTANT DO NOT operate the microwave oven without the roller ring and turntable. Depending on the model that you have purchased, you are supplied with several accessories that can be used in a variety of ways. IMPORTANT 01 Roller ring, to be placed in the centre of the oven.
Installation Maintenance Installation site Cleaning • Select a flat, level surface approx. Clean the oven regularly to prevent impurities from building up on or inside the 20 cm 10 cm 85 cm above the floor. The surface oven. Also pay special attention to the door, door sealing, and turntable and roller behind above must support the weight of the oven.
Samsung service centre for technical assistance. 3 times (once every minute). • If you want to replace the light bulb, contact a local Samsung service centre. The current time is displayed Do not replace it yourself.
Oven use How a microwave oven works Checking that your oven is operating correctly The following simple procedure enables you to check that your oven is Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves; the energy released enables working correctly at all times. If you are in doubt, refer to the section entitled food to be cooked or reheated without changing either the form or the colour.
Oven use Cooking/Reheating Setting the time The following procedure explains how to cook or reheat food. When power is supplied, “88:88” and then “12:00” is automatically displayed on the display. IMPORTANT Please set the current time. The time can be displayed in either the 24-hour or 12- ALWAYS check your cooking settings before leaving the oven unattended.
Power levels and time variations Adjusting the cooking time The power level function enables you to adapt the amount of energy dissipated You can increase the cooking time by pressing the START/+30s button once for and thus the time required to cook or reheat your food, according to its type and each 30 seconds to be added.
Oven use Stopping the cooking Using the healthy cooking features You can stop cooking at any time so that you can: The Healthy Cooking features has 20 pre-programmed cooking times. You do not • Check the food need to set either the cooking times or the power level. •...
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The following table presents quantities and appropriate instructions about 20 Code/Food Serving size Instructions pre-programmed cooking options. This is composed of Vegetable & Grain and 250 g Wash and peel the potatoes and cut into a Poultry & Fish. Peeled similar size.
Oven use Poultry & Fish Using the my plate features Code/Food Serving size Instructions The My Plate features has 2 pre-programmed cooking times. You do not need to set either the cooking times or the power level. You can adjust the number of 300 g Rinse pieces and put on a ceramic plate.
The following table presents the My Plate auto reheat programmes, quantities, Using the power defrost features standing times and appropriate recommendations. Those programmes are running The Power Defrost features enable you to defrost meat, poultry, fish, bread and with microwave energy only. cake.
Oven use The following table presents the various Power Defrost programmes, quantities, Using the warming mode features standing times and appropriate recommendations. The Warming Mode features has Food Warming & Plate Warming pre-programmed Remove all kind of package material before defrosting. Place meat, poultry and function.
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Place the plates in the centre of the 1. Keep Warm turntable. The Keep warm feature keeps food hot until it’s served. (Maximum Plates : 5 pcs) Use this function to keep food warm until ready to serve. You can select warming temperature either hot or mild by turning the Dial Knob. (Refer to the previous page for instructions.) 1-1.
Oven use Grilling IMPORTANT Use normal water only, and no distilled water. The grill enables you to heat and brown food quickly, without using microwaves. • Always use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven, as they will IMPORTANT be very hot.
Combining microwaves and grill Set the cooking time by turning the Dial Knob. You can also combine microwave cooking with the grill, to cook quickly and brown • The maximum cooking time is at the same time. 60 minutes. Press the START/+30s button. IMPORTANT Result: ALWAYS use microwave-safe and oven-proof cookware.
Oven use Using the child lock features Using the turntable on/off features Your microwave oven is fitted with a special child lock programme, which enables The Turntable On/Off button enables you to use large dishes which fill the whole the oven to be “locked” so that children or anyone unfamiliar with it cannot oven by stopping the turntable from rotating (only manual cooking mode).
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. Microwave- Cookware Comments safe Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware. If the cookware is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry.
Cooking guide Cooking Guide for frozen vegetables Microwaves Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Cook covered for the minimum time – see Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by its water, table. Continue cooking to get the result you prefer. fat and sugar content.
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Cooking Guide for fresh vegetables Food Serving Size Power Time (min.) Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30-45 ml cold water (2-3 tbsp) for Egg Plants 250 g 900 W 3½-4 every 250 g unless another water quantity is recommended – see table. Cook Instructions covered for the minimum time –...
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Cooking guide Reheating Cooking Guide for rice and pasta Rice: Use a large glass pyrex bowl with lid – rice doubles in volume during Your microwave oven will reheat food in a fraction of the time that conventional cooking. Cook covered. ovens hobs normally take.
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Reheating liquids Remark: Always allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been Baby food particularly needs to be checked carefully before serving to prevent switched off to allow the temperature to even out. Stir during heating, if necessary, burns.
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Cooking guide Reheating baby food and milk Food Serving Size Power Time (min.) Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for reheating. Pasta with Sauce 350 g 600 W 3½-4½ (Chilled) Food Serving Size Power Time Instructions Put pasta (e.g.
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Defrosting Food Serving Size Power Time (min.) Poultry 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 Chicken Pieces 500 g (2 pcs) 180 W 14-15 unexpected guests suddenly show up.
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Cooking guide Grill Microwave + grill The grill-heating element is located underneath the ceiling of the cavity. It This cooking mode combines the radiant heat that is coming from the grill with operates while the door is closed and the turntable is rotating. The turntable’s the speed of microwave cooking.
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Grill Guide for fresh and frozen foods Fresh food Serving Size Power 1 step (min.) 2 step (min.) Preheat the grill with the grill-function for 3 minutes. Baked Apples 2 apples (ca. 300 W + Grill Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for grilling. 400 g) IMPORTANT Instructions...
Cooking guide Troubleshooting and information code Tips and tricks Troubleshooting If you have any of the problems listed below try the solutions given. Melting crystallized honey Problem Cause Action Put 20 g crystallized honey into a small deep glass dish. Heat for 20-30 seconds using 300 W, until honey is melted.
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Problem Cause Action Problem Cause Action The power The oven has been After cooking for an extended Heating including The oven may not work, Put one cup of water in a turns off during cooking for an extended period of time, let the oven the Warm function too much food is being microwave-safe container and...
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Troubleshooting and information code Problem Cause Action Problem Cause Action When power is The door is not properly Close the door and check Turntable connected, the closed. again. While turning, the There is no roller ring, Install the roller ring and then oven immediately turntable comes or the roller ring is not...
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Problem Cause Action Problem Cause Action Oven Steam The oven does not The door is open. Close the door and try again. I can hear water Water is heated using the This is not an oven heat. boiling during steam heater. malfunction.
Troubleshooting and information code Technical specifications SAMSUNG strives to improve its products at all times. Both the design specifications Information code and these user instructions are thus subject to change without notice. Model MG32J5215 ** Information code CAUSE Action Clean the keys and check if there...
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