Contents Using this user manual The following symbols are used in this User Manual: Safety instructions Important safety instructions Installation What’s included Installation site Turntable Maintenance Cleaning Replacement (repair) Care against an extended period of disuse Before you start Current time Power saving Child Lock Sound On/Off...
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Operations Feature panel Simple steps to start Manual mode Common settings Auto mode Convenience Cooking Smart Microwave cooking guide Reheating guide Defrosting guide Quick & Easy Troubleshooting Checkpoints Information codes Technical specifications Warranty and service information English 3 MS23J5133BM_AP_DE68-04342C-00_EN.indd 3 2015-05-14 10:25:22...
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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Safety instructions 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. Plug the power plug into the wall socket firmly. Do not use a multiple plug adapter, an extension cord or an electric transformer.
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Reason: Electric arcing or sparking may occur and may damage the oven. Do not use your microwave oven to dry papers or clothes. Use shorter times for smaller amounts of food to prevent overheating and burning food. Do not immerse the power cable or power plug in water and keep the power cable away from heat.
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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.
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...
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Installation 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.
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.
Installation Turntable Remove all packing materials inside the oven.Install the roller ring and turntable. Check that the turntable rotates freely. 16 English MS23J5133BM_AP_DE68-04342C-00_EN.indd 16 2015-05-14 10:25:25...
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.
Before you start Child Lock To prevent accidents, Child Lock disables all controls except for the Eco button. Hold down STOP/CANCEL 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.
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.
Before you start 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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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. Freezer bag with twist-ties Plates, cups,...
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 Auto Reheat Auto Defrost Soften/Melt Keep Warm Number pad Power Level Kitchen Timer...
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.
Operations 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).
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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Operations Power level 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. Available levels range from No power (0) to High (10). See the table below.
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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Operations 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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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. Add Wholemeal 1 L hot boiling water, a pinch of salt and stir Macaroni...
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Operations 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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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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Operations 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)
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 Meals 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.
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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Fresh vegetables • Use a suitable glass Pyrex container with • Add 30-45 ml of cold water to every 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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Cooking Smart 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...
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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Cooking Smart 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)
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. Baby Milk 100 ml 30 %...
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Cooking Smart 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.
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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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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Troubleshooting 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 and improper cookware is being run the microwave for 1-2 used.
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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. 54 English MS23J5133BM_AP_DE68-04342C-00_EN.indd 54 2015-05-14...
30 seconds and 10 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. English 55 MS23J5133BM_AP_DE68-04342C-00_EN.indd 55 2015-05-14...
Technical specifcations 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 MS23J5133B* 120 V ~ 60 Hz Power Source Power Consumption 1200 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...
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