Contents Important safety instructions Installation What’s included Turntable Maintenance Cleaning Replacement (repair) Care against an extended period of disuse Before you start Current time Power saving Child Lock Sound On/Off Kitchen timer About microwave energy Cookware for microwave Operations Feature panel Simple steps to start Manual mode Common settings...
Important safety instructions Congratulations on your new Samsung microwave oven. This manual contains important information on the installation, use and care of your appliance. Please take time to read this manual to take full advantage of your microwave oven’s many benefits and features.
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Important safety instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS What the icons and signs in this user manual mean: WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death. CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your microwave oven, follow these basic safety precautions.
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When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal injury or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1. Read all safety instructions before using the appliance. 2.
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Important safety instructions 16. When cleaning surfaces of the door and oven that come together when the door closes, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps, or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. Unplug the plug before cleaning. 17. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: 18.
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CAUTION 1. Over The Range model Only • Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood of the filter. • When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on. • Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye- based oven cleaner, may damage the filter.
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Important safety instructions USE OF EXTENSION CORDS A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of your becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and you can use them if you exercise care. If you use a long cord or extension cord: 1.
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This appliance must be properly grounded. Read and follow the specific “Grounding instructions” found in the beginning of this Section. Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe, plastic water pipe, or telephone line. • This may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, or problems with the product. • Never plug the power cord into a socket that is not grounded correctly and make sure that it is grounded in accordance with local and national codes.
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Important safety instructions INSTALLATION CAUTIONS Position the oven so that the plug is easily accessible. • Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire due to electric leakage. Unplug the oven when it is not being used for long periods of time or during a thunder/lightning storm.
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Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself. • Because a high voltage current enters the product chassis during operation, opening the chassis can result in electric shock or fire. • You may be exposed to electromagnetic waves. • When the oven requires repair, contact your nearest service center.
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Important safety instructions USAGE CAUTIONS If the surface of the microwave is cracked, turn it off. • Failing to do so may result in electric shock. Dishes and containers can become hot. Handle with care. Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Carefully remove container coverings, directing steam away from your hands and face.
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Do not cook without the glass tray in place on the oven floor. Food will not cook properly without the tray. Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles. The containers can break. Do not scratch the glass of the oven door with a sharp object. • This may result in the glass being damaged or broken.
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Important safety instructions 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. NOT FOR BUILT-IN INSTALLATION 20 cm 10 cm 1.
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STORING AND REPAIRING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN If you need to store your microwave oven for a short or extended period of time, choose a dust-free, dry location. Dust and dampness may adversely affect the microwave parts. • Do not repair, replace or service any part of your microwave oven yourself. Allow only a qualified service technician to perform repairs.
What’s included Make sure all parts and accessories are included in the product package. If you have a problem with the oven or accessories, contact a local Samsung customer centre or the retailer. Oven at a glance 01 Door 02 Vent...
Accessories The oven comes with different accessories that help you prepare different types of food. Roller ring Turntable Roller ring Put in the centre of the base. It supports the turntable. Turntable Put on the roller ring with the centre fitting the coupler.
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.
Before you start There is some basic information that you should know before going directly to a cooking recipe. Before or during any cooking mode, you can set/change the clock or the kitchen timer to your needs. Current time It is important to set the correct clock time to ensure correct automatic operations. 1.
Child Lock To prevent accidents, Child Lock disables all controls except for the Eco button. Hold down Child Lock for 3 seconds to activate, or hold down for 3 seconds again to deactivate the lock on the feature panel. Sound On/Off You can mute or unmute the beep or melody of the oven.
Before you start About microwave energy Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves. The oven uses the prebuilt magnetron to generate microwaves which are used to cook or reheat food without deforming or discolouring the food. 1. The microwaves generated by the magnetron are distributed uniformly through the whirling distribution system.
Cookware for microwave Cookware used for Microwave Mode must allow microwaves to pass through and penetrate food. Metals such as stainless steel, aluminum and copper reflect microwaves. Therefore, do not use cookware made of metallic materials. Cookware marked microwave - safe is always safe for use.
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Before you start Microwave- Material Description safe Oven-to-table Microwave-safe unless decorated with ware metal trims. Delicate glassware may break or crack Glassware Fine glassware by rapid heating. Appropriate for warming only. Remove Glass jars the lid before cooking. Dishes Metal These may cause arcing or fire.
Operations Feature panel The front panel comes in a wide range of materials and colours. For improved quality, the actual appearance of the oven is subject to change without notice. Instant Cook Healthy Cooking Baby Food Auto Defrost Soften/Melt Keep Warm Auto Reheat Child Lock Deodorization...
Operations Simple steps to start To cook food 1. Put the food in a microwave-safe container and then in the centre of the turntable. 2. Use the number buttons to set the cooking time. 3. Press START. NOTE When cooking is complete, the oven beeps 4 times.
Manual mode Microwave This is the basic function of this microwave oven. The power level is set to High by default. 1. Put food in a microwave-safe container and then on the turntable. 2. Use the number buttons to set the 02 03 cooking time (max: 99 min 99 sec).
Operations Common settings Cooking time Follow these steps to set or change the cooking time. By default, the power level is set to High. Use the number buttons to set the cooking time (max: 99 min 99 sec). The time area consists of the minute and second elements.
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Power level Select cooking time then choose power level before press start button. You can change the heating intensity according to the cooking recipe or to your preference. 1. Press Power Level. 2. Use the number buttons to select a specific power level.
Operations Auto mode Healthy Cooking For healthier alternatives, the oven offers a total of 16 Healthy Cook programmes in 2 different categories. Take advantage of this feature to save you time or shorten your learning curve. The cooking time and temperature will be adjusted according to the selected recipe.
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Healthy Cooking guide The following table presents auto programmes for cooking, roasting, and baking. The table contains food quantities, weight ranges, and appropriate recommendations. Cooking modes and times have been pre-programmed for your convenience. 1. Vegetable/Grain Code Food Serving Size (g) Instructions Broccoli Rinse and clean fresh broccoli and prepare...
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Operations Code Food Serving Size (g) Instructions Brown Rice Use a large glass ovenware dish with lid. Add double quantity of cold water (500 ml). Cook covered. Stir before standing time and add salt and herbs. Stand for 5-10 minutes. Use a large glass ovenware dish with lid.
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2. Poultry/Seafood Code Food Serving Size (g) Instructions Chicken Rinse pieces and put on a ceramic plate. Cover Breasts with microwave cling film. Pierce the film. Put dish on turntable. Stand for 2 minutes. Turkey Rinse pieces and put on a ceramic plate. Cover Breasts with microwave cling film.
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Operations Baby Food Baby Food is designed to prepare food for babies who need to receive special care by their parents or guardians. 1. Put baby food in the centre of the turntable. 2. Press Baby Food. 3. Use the Baby Food or number buttons to select a specific programme.
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Baby food guide Code Food Serving Instructions Size (g) Baby Food Remove metal top from room temperature jars of baby food. Remove plastic lid and metal lid from cups of baby food replace lid, Baby Food discarding metal lid. Place jar cup in center of turntable and microwave on high power until Baby Food temperature is reached.
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Operations Instant Cook For inexperienced cooks, the oven offers a total of 26 Instant Cook programmes in 3 different categories. Take advantage of this feature to save you time or shorten your learning curve. The cooking time and temperature will be adjusted according to the selected recipe. 1.
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Instant cook guide The following table presents auto programmes for cooking, roasting, and baking. The table contains food quantities, weight ranges, and appropriate recommendations. Cooking modes and times have been pre-programmed for your convenience. Popcorn Code Food Serving Size Instructions Popcorn 3 (85 g) Use only one microwave popcorn bag at a...
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Operations Code Food Serving Size Instructions Frozen Chicken 110-140 g Place a paper towel on a plate and arrange Nuggets the nuggets in a spoke-like fashion on the paper towel. Do not cover. Let stand for Frozen Chicken 170-200 g 1 minute after heating.
Convenience Soften/Melt This is useful to soften or melt soft food or confection such as butter, chocolate, and sugar. 1. Put food in the centre of the turntable. 2. Press Soften/Melt. 3. Use the Soften/Melt button again or the number buttons to select a specific programme.
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Operations Soften/Melt guide The following table presents auto programmes for softening or melting specific kinds of food. The table contains food quantities, weight ranges, and appropriate recommendations. Code Food Serving Size (g) Instructions Melt Butter Cut butter into 3 or 4 pieces and Put them on small glass bowl.
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Auto Reheat Use Auto Reheat to warm up food leftovers or precooked food. The operating time and power level will be set according to the selected programme. 1. Put food in the centre of the turntable and close the door. 2.
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Operations Auto Reheat guide The following table presents auto programmes for reheating food. The table contains food quantities, weight ranges, and appropriate recommendations. Code Food Serving Size (g) Instructions Plate of Food 1 serving Use only precooked, refrigerated foods. Cover the plate with vented plastic wrap or waxed paper tucked under the plate.
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Auto Defrost This is useful to defrost frozen meat, poultry, fish, or bread. The operating time and power level will be adjusted according to the selected programme. 1. Put food in the centre of the turntable and close the door. 2.
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Operations Auto Defrost guide The following table presents auto programmes for defrosting food. The table contains food quantities, weight ranges, and appropriate recommendations. Code Food Serving Size Instructions (kg) 0.1-1.5 Shield the edges with aluminium foil. Turn the Meat meat over, when the oven beeps. This programme is suitable for beef,lamb, pork, steaks, chops, minced meat.
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Keep Warm If you want to keep cooked foods warm until serving, use this function. The operating time and power level will be adjusted according to the selected programme. 1. Put food in the centre of the turntable and close the door. 2.
Operations Deodorization Deodorization helps remove bad smells from inside the oven after cooking. The default time is 5 minutes. • To activate, press Deodorization and then START on the feature panel. • To change the time, press +30s to increase by 30 seconds (max: 15 min). 46 English MS32J5133BT_AP_DE68-04345G-00_EN.indd 46 2015-06-04...
Cooking Smart We provide these cooking guides to help you make the most out of this oven. Experience our cooking know-how to add convenience and richness to your life. Microwave cooking guide • Cover the food throughout the entire • When cooking is complete, let stand for cooking.
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Cooking Smart Fresh vegetables • Use a suitable glass Pyrex container • Add 30-45 ml of cold water to every with a lid. 250 g unless otherwise specified. • Cut ingredients into as small pieces as • Stir once during cooking and once after possible to reduce the cooking time.
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Food Serving Size (g) Power Time (min.) Onions 90 % 5-5½ Cut onions into slices or halves. Add only 15 ml (1 tbsp) water. Stand for 3 minutes. Pepper 90 % 4½-5 Cut pepper into small slices. Stand for 3 minutes. Potatoes 90 % Weigh the peeled potatoes and cut them into similar sized halves...
Cooking Smart Food Serving Size Power Time (min.) Mixed Corn 250 g 90 % 17-18 (Rice + Grain) Add 400 ml cold water. Stand for 5 minutes. Pasta 250 g 90 % 10-11 Add 1000 ml hot water. Stand for 5 minutes. Reheating guide General This reheating guide is based on the condition that the room temperature is between 18 °C...
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Food Serving Size (g) Power Time (min.) Pasta with Sauce 60 % 3½-4½ (Chilled) 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 60 % Sauce (Chilled) Put filled pasta (e.g.
Cooking Smart Food Serving Size Power Time (sec.) Baby Porridge 190 g 60 % (Grain + Milk + Empty into ceramic deep plate. Cook covered. Stir after cooking time. Fruit) Before serving, stir well and check the temperature carefully. Stand for 2-3 minutes.
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Food Serving Size Power Time (min.) Fish Fish Fillets 200 g 20 % Whole Fish 400 g 11-13 Put frozen fish in the middle of a flat ceramic plate. Arrange the thinner parts under the thicker parts. Shield narrow ends of fillets and tail of whole fish with aluminium foil.
Cooking Smart Quick & Easy Melting crystallized honey Cooking pudding/ custard Put 20 g crystallized honey into a small Mix pudding powder with sugar and milk deep glass dish. (500 ml) by following the manufacturers Heat for 20-30 seconds using 30 %, until instructions and stir well.
You may encounter a problem using the oven. In that case, first check the table below and try the suggestions. If a problem persists, or if any information code keeps appearing on the display, contact a local Samsung service centre. Checkpoints If you encounter a problem with the oven, first check the table below and try the suggestions.
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Action The power turns off The oven has been cooking for After cooking for an extended during operation. an extended period of time. period of time, let the oven cool. The cooling fan is not working. Listen for the sound of the cooling fan.
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Problem Cause Action The oven does not The oven may not work, too Put one cup of water in a heat. much food is being cooked, or microwave-safe container improper cookware is being and run the microwave for used. 1-2 minutes to check whether the water is heated.
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Action The interior light is The door has been left open for The interior light may dim or does not turn a long time. automatically turn off when the Eco function operates. Close and reopen the door or press the “Cancel”...
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• The model and serial numbers, normally SAMSUNG customer service centre. 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. English 59 MS32J5133BT_AP_DE68-04345G-00_EN.indd 59 2015-06-04...
30 seconds and seconds. try setting again. If it appears again, call your local SAMSUNG Customer Care Centre. NOTE If the suggested solution does not solve the problem, contact your local SAMSUNG Customer Care Centre. 60 English MS32J5133BT_AP_DE68-04345G-00_EN.indd 60 2015-06-04...
Technical specifcations 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 MS32J5133B** MS40J5133CT 120 V ~ 60 Hz Power Source Power Consumption 1600 W...
Warranty and service information To help us better serve you, please complete the enclosed registration card and promptly return it by mail. If the registration card is missing, you can call Samsung Electronics. Latin America-Panama, at 800-7267, 800-0101, or register online www.samsung.com/latin/support (Spanish)
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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. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com/mx/support ARGENTINE 0800-555-SAMSUNG (0800-555-7267) www.samsung.com/ar/support...