Samsung MG23K3575AW Operating Instructions

Microwave Oven

User manual

MG23K3575

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Contents

Using this user manual 3

Contents

The following symbols are used in this User Manual: 3

Safety instructions 3

Important safety instructions 3
Correct Disposal of This Product

(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) 8

Installation 11

Accessories 11
Installation site 11
Turntable 11

Maintenance 12

Cleaning 12
Replacement (repair) 12
Care against an extended period of disuse 12

Quick look-up guide 13

Oven features 13

Oven 13
Control panel 14

Oven use 14

How a microwave oven works 14
Checking that your oven is operating correctly 15
Cooking/Reheating 15
Setting the time 16
Power levels and time variations 16
Adjusting the cooking time 17
Stopping the cooking 17
Setting the energy save mode 17
Using the heat wave grill features 18
Using the heat wave auto features 18
Using the quick defrost features 21
Using the auto cook features 22
Using the keep warm features 24
Combining microwaves and grill 25
Using the grill+30s features 26
Using the child lock features 26
Switching the beeper off 26

Cookware guide 27

Cooking guide 28

Troubleshooting and information code 37

Troubleshooting 37
Information code 40

Technical specifications 41

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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

Safety instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

MICROWAVE FUNCTION ONLY

Using this user manual

The following symbols are used in this User Manual:

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.

NOTE

Useful tips, recommendations, or information that helps users manipulate the product.

WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven
must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent
person.

WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent
person to carry out any service or repair operation that
involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against
exposure to microwave energy.

WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in
sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven without
supervision when adequate instructions have been given
so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and
understands the hazards of improper use.

This appliance is intended to be used in household only and it
is not intended to be used such as:

• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;

• farm houses;

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Safety instructions

Safety instructions

• by clients in hotels, motels and other residential
environments;

• bed and breakfast type environments.

Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye

on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed

during microwave cooking.
The microwave oven is intended for heating food and

beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming
pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to risk
of injury, ignition or fire.

If smoke is observed (emitted), switch off or unplug the
appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any
flames.

Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive
boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the
container.

Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be
heated in microwave ovens since they may explode, even after
microwave heating has ended.

The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits
removed.

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 microwave oven is intended to be used on the counter top
(freestanding) use only, the microwave oven shall not be placed
in a cabinet.

The appliance should not be cleaned with a water jet.
The appliance is not intended for installing in road vehicles,

caravans and similar vehicles etc.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have

been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall
be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before
consumption, in order to avoid burns.

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appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play

with the appliance.

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
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.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.

This oven should be positioned proper direction and height
permitting easy access to cavity and control area.

Before using the your oven first time, oven should be operated
with the water during 10 minute and then used.

If the oven generates a strange noise, a burning smell, or smoke
is emitted, unplug the power plug immediately and contact
your nearest service center.

The microwave oven has to be positioned so that plug is
accessible.

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.

WARNING: Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young

children should be kept away.

A steam cleaner is not to be used.

Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to

clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface,

which may result in shattering of the glass.

WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched off before

replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock.

Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to

clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface,

which may result in shattering of the glass.

WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot

during use.

Safety instructions

Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements.

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Safety instructions

Safety instructions

Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless
continuously supervised.

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.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

The door or the outer surface may get hot when the appliance
is operating.

The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the
appliance is operating.

The appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remote-control system.

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.

Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user

maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are

older than 8 and supervised.

Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less

than 8 years.

General safety

Any modifications or repairs must be performed by qualified personnel only.

Do not heat food or liquids sealed in containers for the microwave function.

Do not use benzene, thinner, alcohol, or steam or high-pressure cleaners to clean

the oven.

Do not install the oven: near a heater or flammable material; locations that are

humid, oily, dusty or exposed to direct sunlight or water; or where gas may leak;

or an uneven surface.

This oven must be properly grounded in accordance with local and national codes.

Regularly use a dry cloth to remove foreign substances from the power plug

terminals and contacts.

Do not pull, excessively bend, or place heavy objects on the power cord.

If there is a gas leak (propane, LP, etc) ventilate immediately. Do not touch the

power cord.

Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.

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.

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Do not apply excessive pressure or impact to the oven.
Do not place the oven over fragile objects.
Ensure the power voltage, frequency, and current matches the product
specifications.
Firmly plug the power plug into the wall socket. Do not use multiple plug adapters,
extension cords, or electric transformers.
Do not hook the power cord on metal objects. Make sure the cord is between
objects or behind the oven.
Do not use a damaged power plug, power cord, or loose wall socket. For damaged
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
hot parts of the oven, use caution when heating food or drinks containing alcohol.
Children may bump themselves or catch their fingers on the door. When opening/
closing the door, keep children away.

Microwave warning

Microwave heating of beverages may result in delayed eruptive boiling; always
use caution when handling the container. Always allow beverages to stand at least
20 seconds before handling. If necessary, stir during heating. Always stir after
heating.
In the event of scalding, follow these First Aid instructions:

1. Immerse the scalded area in cold water for at least 10 minutes.

2. Cover with a clean, dry dressing.

3. Do not apply any creams, oils, or lotions.

To avoid damaging the tray or rack, do not put the tray or rack in water shortly
after cooking.
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.

Microwave oven precautions

Only use microwave-safe utensils. Do not use metallic containers, gold or silver

trimmed dinnerware, skewers, etc.

Remove wire twist ties. Electric arcing may occur.

Do not use the oven to dry papers or clothes.

Use shorter times for small amounts of food to prevent overheating or burning.

Keep the power cord and power plug away from water and heat sources.

To avoid the risk of explosion, do not heat eggs with shells or hard-boiled eggs. Do

not heat airtight or vacuum-sealed containers, nuts, tomatoes, etc.

Do not cover the ventilation slots with cloth or paper. This is a fire hazard. The

oven may overheat and turn off automatically and will remain off until it cools

sufficiently.

Always use oven mitts when removing a dish.

Stir liquids halfway during heating or after heating ends and allow the liquid stand

at least 20 seconds after heating to prevent eruptive boiling.

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.

Microwave operation precautions

Failure to observe the following safety precautions may result in harmful exposure

to microwave energy.

• Do not operate the oven with the door open. Do not tamper with the safety
interlocks (door latches). Do not insert anything into the safety interlock holes.

• Do not place any object between the oven door and front face or allow food
or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. Keep the door and door
sealing surfaces clean by wiping with a damp cloth and then with a soft, dry
cloth after each use.

Safety instructions

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Safety instructions

Safety instructions

• Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. Only operate after it has been
repaired by a qualified technician.
Important: the oven door must close properly. The door must not be bent; the
door hinges must not be broken or loose; the door seals and sealing surfaces
must not be damaged.

• 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:

• Door, handles, out-panel, or control panel that are dented, scratched, or
broken.

• A broken or missing tray, guide roller, coupler, or wire rack.

Use this oven only for its intended purpose as described in this instruction manual.
Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur. It is your responsibility to use
common sense, caution, and care when installing, maintaining, and operating your
oven.
Because these following operating instructions cover various models, the
characteristics of your microwave oven may differ slightly from those described in
this manual and not all warning signs may be applicable. If you have any questions
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.

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.
For Class B equipment is equipment suitable for use in domestic establishments
and in establishments directly connected to a low voltage power supply network
which supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.

Correct Disposal of This Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

(Applicable in countries with separate collection systems)

This marking on the product, accessories or literature
indicates that the product and its electronic accessories
(e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed
of with other household waste at the end of their working
life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human
health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate
these items from other types of waste and recycle them
responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material
resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where
they purchased this product, or their local government
office, for details of where and how they can take these
items for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the
terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product
and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with
other commercial wastes for disposal.

For information on Samsung’s environmental commitments and product specific
regulatory obligations e.g. REACH visit: samsung.com/uk/aboutsamsung/
samsungelectronics/corporatecitizenship/data_corner.html

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INSTALLATION & WIRING INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT NOTE :

The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a
fuse.

The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and, if it requires
replacing, a fuse approved to BS1363 of the same rating must be used.

Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the cover is detachable. If a
replacement fuse cover is required, it must be of the same colour as the pin face of
the plug.

Replacement covers are available from your Dealer. If the fitted plug is not suitable
for the power points in your house or the cable is not long enough to reach a
power point, you should obtain a suitable safety approved extension lead or
consult your Dealer for assistance. However, if there is no alternative to cutting off
the plug, remove the fuse and then safely dispose of the plug. Do not connect the
plug to a mains socket, as there is a risk of shock hazard from the bared flexible
cord.

WIRING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

This appliance must be earthed. In the event of an electrical short circuit, earthing
reduces the risk of electric shock providing an escape wire for the electric current.
The appliance is equipped with a mains lead which includes an earth wire for
connecting to the earth terminal of your mains plug. The plug must be plugged
into a socket that is properly installed and earthed.

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:

• Green and yellow : Earth

• Blue : Neutral

• Brown : Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond
with the coloured markings indentifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows.

Connect the green and yellow wire to the terminal in the plug marked with the
letter E or the earth symbol ( ) or coloured green or green-and-yellow.

Connect the blue wire to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured black.

IMPORTANT: Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if in doubt about
any of these instructions.

The manufacturer of this oven will not accept any liability for damage to persons
or material for non observance of these requirements.

There are no user-serviceable parts inside the oven and if the mains lead of this
appliance is damaged, it must only be replaced by qualified service personnel
approved by the manufacturer because special tools are required.

01 02

WARNING: Ensure that the plug and power
cord are not damaged before use. If you
have any reason to remove the moulded
plug from this appliance, immediately
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug.

Do not connect the plug to a mains socket
under any circumstances as there is a
danger of electric shock.

CIRCUITS: Your microwave oven should be
operated on a separate circuit from other
appliances. Failure to do this may cause the

03 04

circuit breaker to trip, the fuse to blow, or
the food to cook more slowly.

01 GREEN AND YELLOW
02 13 AMP FUSE
03 BLUE
04 BROWN

Safety instructions

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Safety instructions

Safety instructions

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS ON FOOD PACKAGING

Microwave Symbols

On the front of your oven there is a microwave oven symbol, as shown below.

This symbol has been introduced for your benefit
when cooking or reheating packaged food.

Packaged food is also, increasingly, using a microwave
symbol similar to the one below. When you see this

Symbol on food packaging, cooking instructions are
based on either the IEC Power Output Rating, or the
Reheating Categories A, B, C, D or E.

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

The IEC Power Output rating is an internationally standardised rating, so all
microwave manufacturers now use the same method of measuring power output.

If food packaging gives cooking instructions based on IEC Power ratings, set
cooking times according to the IEC Power of your oven.

For example :

If the cooking instructions are based on a 650 W oven, then you will need to
reduce some cooking time for the MG23K3575** (800 W).

Ready meals are now very convenient and popular. These are meals which are
already prepared and cooked by the food manufacturer, and then frozen, chilled or
vacuum sealed for long life.

Increasingly, heating times for such ready meals are being based on the Heating
Categories A, B, C, D and E.

On this instance, simply match the heating category of your oven to the
instructions on the food package, and set your timer accordingly.

For example :

If the heating instructions are 3 minutes on HIGH for a D category oven, then you
will need to set your timer for less than 3 minutes on HIGH for the MG23K3575**
(E category).

IMPORTANT: Always remember that cooking instructions are intended only as a
guide. If you have followed the instructions and the food is still not piping hot
throughout, simply return it to the oven and cook it until it is.

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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.

01

02

03

IMPORTANT

DO NOT operate the microwave oven without the roller ring and turntable.

01 Roller ring, to be placed in the centre

of the oven.
Purpose: The roller ring supports the

turntable.

02 Turntable, to be placed on the roller

ring with the centre fitting to the
coupler.
Purpose: The turntable serves as the

main cooking surface; it
can be easily removed for
cleaning.

03 Grill rack, to be placed on the turntable.

Purpose: The metal rack can be used

in grill and combination
cooking.

Installation site

20 cm
above

85 cm of the

floor

Turntable

10 cm

behind

10 cm on

the side

• 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.

• Do not install the oven in hot or damp
surroundings, such as next to other
microwave ovens or radiators.

• Conform to the power supply
specifications of this oven. Use only
approved extension cables if you need
to use.

• Wipe the interior and the door seal
with a damp cloth before using your
oven for the first time.

Remove all packing materials inside the
oven. Install the roller ring and turntable.
Check that the turntable rotates freely.

Installation

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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. Use a soft cloth in soapy water to clean both the inner and outer sides
of the oven. Rinse and dry well.

To remove stubborn impurities with bad smells from inside the oven

1. With an empty oven, put a cup of diluted lemon juice on the centre of the

Maintenance

turntable.

2. Heat the oven for 10 minutes at max power.

3. When the cycle is complete, wait until the oven cools down. Then, open the

door and clean the cooking chamber.

To clean inside swing-heater models

To clean the upper area of the cooking
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.

Replacement (repair)

WARNING

This oven has no user-removable parts inside. Do not try to replace or repair the
oven yourself.

• If you encounter a problem with hinges, sealing, and/or the door, contact a
qualified technician or a local Samsung service centre for technical assistance.

• If you want to replace the light bulb, contact a local Samsung service centre.
Do not replace it yourself.

• If you encounter a problem with the outer housing of the oven, first unplug
the power cord from the power source, and then contact a local Samsung
service centre.

Care against an extended period of disuse

• If you don’t use the oven for an extended period of time, unplug the power
cord and move the oven to a dry, dust-free location. Dust and moisture that
builds up inside the oven may affect the performance of the oven.

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Quick look-up guide

Oven features

If you want to cook some food.

If you want to grilling some food

If you want to add an extra 30 seconds.

2

Place the food in the oven. Press the

START/+30s button.

Result: Cooking starts. When it has

finished.

1) The oven beeps 4 times.

2) The end reminder signal will beep
3 times (once every minute).

3) The current time is displayed
again.

Place the food in the oven. Press the

Grill+30s button.

Result: Grilling starts.

1) The oven beeps 4 times.

2) The end reminder signal will beep
3 times (once every minute).

3) The current time is displayed
again.

1. Press the START/+30s button one or
more times for each extra 30 seconds
that you wish to add.

2. By turning the Dial Knob, You can set
the time as you want.

Oven

01 02 060504

01 Door handle 02 Door 03 Ventilation holes

04 Plate grill 05 Heating element 06 Light

07 Door latches 08 Turntable 09 Coupler

10 Roller ring 11 Safety interlock holes

03

1007

11 120908

12 Control panel

Quick look-up guide

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Oven features

Oven use

Control panel

01 Heat Wave Grill Button
02 Heat Wave Auto Button
03 Quick Defrost Button
04 Auto Cook Button
05 Microwave Button
06 Keep Warm Button

01

03

05

Oven features

07

09

11

02

04

06

08

10

12

07 Combi Button
08 Grill+30s Button
09 Dial Knob (Weight/Serving/Time)
10 Select/Clock Button
11 Stop/Eco Button
12 Start/+30s Button

How a microwave oven works

Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves; the energy released enables
food to be cooked or reheated without changing either the form or the colour.

You can use your microwave oven to:

• Defrost

• Reheat

• Cook

Cooking principle.

1. The microwaves generated by the
magnetron reflected at cavity and
are distributed uniformly as the food
rotates on the turntable. The food is
thus cooked evenly.

2. The microwaves are absorbed by the
food up to a depth of about 1 inch
(2.5 cm). Cooking then continues as the
heat is dissipated within the food.

3. Cooking times vary according to the
container used and the properties of the
food:

• Quantity and density

• 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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Checking that your oven is operating correctly

The following simple procedure enables you to check that your oven is
working correctly at all times. If you are in doubt, refer to the section entitled
“Troubleshooting” on the page 37 to 40.

NOTE

The oven must be plugged into an appropriate wall socket. The turntable must be
in position in the oven. If a power level other than the maximum (100 % - 800 W)
is used, the water takes longer to boil.

Open the oven door by pulling the handle on the upper side of the door.
Place a glass of water on the turntable. Close the door.

Press the START/+30s button and set the
time to 4 or 5minutes, by pressing the
START/+30s button the appropriate number
of times.
Result: The oven heats the water for 4 or

5 minutes.
The water should then be boiling.

Cooking/Reheating

The following procedure explains how to cook or reheat food.

IMPORTANT

• ALWAYS check your cooking settings before leaving the oven unattended.

• The maximum Microwave time is 99 minutes.

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.

1. Press the Microwave button.
Result: The 800 W (Maximum

1

2. Select the appropriate power level by
turning the Dial Knob. (Refer to the

2

power level table.) And then press the

Select/Clock button.

3. Set the cooking time by turning the
Dial Knob.

3

Result: The cooking time is

4. Press the START/+30s button.
Result: The oven light comes on and

4

1) The oven beeps 4 times.

2) The end reminder signal will beep

3)

cooking power) indications
are displayed:

(microwave mode)

displayed.

the turntable starts rotating.
Cooking starts and when it
has finished.

3 times (once every minute).
The current time is displayed again.

Oven use

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Oven use

Oven use

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 12­hour notation. You must set the clock:

• When you first install your microwave oven

• After a power failure

NOTE

Do not forget to reset the clock when you switch to and from summer and winter
time.

1. Press the Select/Clock button.

1

2

3

4

2. Set the 24-hour or 12-hour notation by
turning the Dial Knob. And then press
the Select/Clock button.

3. Turn the Dial Knob to set the hour. And
then press the Select/Clock button.

4. Turn the Dial Knob to set the minute.

Power levels and time variations

The power level function enables you to adapt the amount of energy dissipated
and thus the time required to cook or reheat your food, according to its type and
quantity. You can choose between six power levels.

Power level Percentage Output

HIGH 100 % 800 W

MEDIUM HIGH 75 % 600 W

MEDIUM 56 % 450 W

MEDIUM LOW 38 % 300 W

DEFROST 23 % 180 W

LOW 13 % 100 W

The cooking times given in recipes and in this booklet correspond to the specific
power level indicated.

If you select a... Then the cooking time must be...

Higher power level
Lower power level

Decreased
Increased

5. When the right time is displayed, press
the Select/Clock button to start the

5

clock.
Result: The time is displayed

whenever you are not using
the microwave oven.

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Adjusting the cooking time

You can increase the cooking time by pressing the START/+30s button once for
each 30 seconds to be added.

In Microwave, Heat Wave Grill, or Combi mode, pressing START/+30s button
increases cooking time.

• Check how cooking is progressing at any time simply by opening the door

• Increase the remaining cooking time

Method 1

To increase the cooking time of your food

2

during cooking, press the START/+30s
button once for each 30 seconds that you
wish to add.

• Example: To add three minutes, press
the START/+30s button six times.

1

Method 2

Just turning Dial Knob to adjust cooking
time.

• To increase cooking time, turn to right
and to decrease cooking time, turn to
left.

Stopping the cooking

You can stop cooking at any time so that you can:

• Check the food

• Turn the food over or stir it

• Leave it to stand

To stop the cooking... Then...

Temporarily Open the door or press the STOP/ECO button once.

Result: Cooking stops.
To resume cooking, close the door again and press the
START/+30s button.

Completely Press the STOP/ECO button once.

Result: Cooking stops.

If you wish to cancel the cooking settings, press the
STOP/ECO button again.

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.

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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 heat wave grill features

The Heat Wave Grill enables you to heat and brown food quickly, without using
microwaves.

• Fan On/Off sound is natural condition when the Heat Wave Grill operate.

• You can get better cooking and grilling results, if you use the high rack.

IMPORTANT

Always use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven, as they will be
very hot.

1. Open the door and put the food on the
rack and then close the door.

2. Press the Heat Wave Grill button.
Result: The following indications are

2

• You cannot set the temperature of

3. Set the grilling time by turning the Dial
Knob.

3

• The maximum grilling time is

4. Press the START/+30s button.
Result: Grilling starts.

1) The oven beeps 4 times.

4

2) The end reminder signal will beep

3) The current time is displayed

displayed:

(Heat Wave Grill mode)

the grill.

60 minutes.

3 times (once every minute).

again.

Using the heat wave auto features

The Heat Wave Auto features has 15 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 turning the Dial Knob.

IMPORTANT

Always use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven, as they will be
very hot.

1. Press the Heat Wave Auto button.

1

2. Select the type of food that you are
cooking by turning the Dial Knob.

2

3

(Refer to the table on the side.)

3. Press the START/+30s button.
Result: The food is cooked according

to the pre-programmed
setting selected.

1) The oven beeps 4 times.

2) The end reminder signal will beep

3 times (once every minute).

3) The current time is displayed

again.

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The following table presents serving size and appropriate instructions about
15 pre-programmed cooking options. Those programmes are running with a
combination of heat wave grill and microwave.

IMPORTANT

Use oven gloves when taking out food.

Code/Food

1
Homemade
Vegetable Gratin

Serving

Size

600 g

Instructions

• Ingredients

400 g sliced vegetables (e.g. courgette, tomato,
potato, onion, pepper), 75 ml cream, 25 g beaten
whole egg, salt, pepper, 75 g grated mozzarella
cheese, tsp. parsley or rosemary

• Method

Rinse vegetables and slice into 3~5 mm thickness.
Layer slices in gratin dish, about 14x22 cm, mix
cream, egg, salt, pepper and pour on top. Spread the
grated cheese over the top. Put dish on turntable.
Serve sprinkled with a few fresh thyme leaves.

Code/Food

2
Homemade
Lasagne

3
Baked Potatoes

Serving

Size

550 g

500 g

(2-3 pcs)

Instructions

• Ingredients

150 g minced beef, 100 g tomato sauce, 50 ml beef
stock, 75 g dried lasagne sheets (4 sheets), ½ onion
(chopped),
1 tsp. each of dried parsley flakes, oregano, basil,
100 g grated mozzarella cheese, 1 Tbsp. olive oil

• Method

- Tomato meat sauce
Heat the oil in a frying pan, then cook the minced
beef and chopped onion for about 10 min until
browned all over. Pour over the tomato sauce and
beef stock, add the dried herbs. Bring up to the boil
then simmer for 10 min.

- Lasagna
Cook lasagna noodles according to package
directions. Layer the lasagna noodle, meet sauce,
and half of cheese into gratin dish, about 14x22 cm
and repeat. Then sprinkle evenly with remaining
mozzarella cheese on the top of layer of noodles.
Put dish on turntable.

• Ingredients

2-3 potatoes, salt, pepper, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, 50 g
grated mozzarella cheese

• Method

Scrub potatoes and cut into halves lengthways.
Season the potatoes with salt, pepper and oil.
Spread the grated cheese over the top. Put the
potatoes on rack.

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Code/Food

4
Grilled Tomatoes

5
Grilled
Vegetables

6
Baked Apple

7
Beef Steaks

8
Grilled Sausages

Serving

Size

400 g

200 g

500 g

400 g

280 g

Instructions

• Ingredients

2 tomatoes

• Method

Cut tomatoes into halves. Put in oven proof dish
with the cut side down. Put dish on rack.

• Ingredients

200 g mixed fresh vegetables (pepper, cherry
tomatoes, courgette slices, mushrooms, sliced egg
plants)

• Method

Rinse the vegetables and cut them into the even
size. Brush them with oil and sprinkle the salt and
pepper. Put them on rack.

• Ingredients

1 apple, ½ Tbsp. cinnamon, ¼ cup walnut and plum

• Method

Core apple. Mix well other ingredients and put
them into hole of apple. Put apple in an oven proof
dish on turntable.

• Ingredients

200 g beef steaks (2 pieces), 1 tsp each of
rosemary, thyme, pepper, 2 Tbsp. olive oil

• Method

Season the beef with olive oil, rosemary, thyme
and pepper. Put the beef on rack. Turn over as soon
as the oven beeps.

• Ingredients

300 g sausages (4 pieces)

• Method

Put sausages side by side on rack.

Code/Food

9
Pork Chops

10
Grilled Chicken
Pieces

11
Grilled Prawns

12
Grilled Fish

Serving

Size

400 g

500 g

200 g

300 g

Instructions

• Ingredients

400 g pork chops (2 pieces), 1 tsp. each of
rosemary, thyme, pepper, 2 Tbsp. olive oil

• Method

Season the pork with oil, herbs and pepper. Put on
rack. Turn over as soon as the oven beeps.

• Ingredients

500 g chicken piece (2 pieces), 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil,
1 tsp. chicken spices

• Method

Rinse the chicken pieces then dry it well with paper
towel. Mix spices with oil. Brush the mixed oil on
chicken pieces. Place on rack. Turn over as soon as
the oven beeps.
After cooking stand for 1-2 minutes.

• Ingredients

200 g fresh prawns (8 pieces)

• Method

Rinse prawns, dry it well with paper towel. Put in
ovenproof dish on rack.

• Ingredients

300 g trout, salt, 1 tbsp. lemon juice

• Method

Rinse the fish and pat dry with paper towel. Season
the fillet with salt and lemon juice. Place fish on rack.

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Code/Food

13
Salmon Steaks

14
Frozen Mini
Spring Rolls

15
Croque­Monsieur

Serving

Size

400 g

200 g

200 g

(2 pcs)

Instructions

• Ingredients

400 g salmon steaks (2 pieces), 1 tsp. salt, pepper

• Method

Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Place skin
side down on rack. Turn over as soon as the oven
beeps.

• Ingredients

200 g frozen mini spring rolls

• Method

Spread the frozen spring rolls on rack.
Turn over after beep sounds, oven keeps operating.

• Ingredients

4 slices of sandwich bread, 2 slices ham, 2 slices
cheese (e.g. Cheddar, Emmental), 50 g grated
mozzarella cheese

• Method

Toast the sandwiches. Add slice cheese and ham on
each of two toasts. Put other 2 slices of sandwich
on top of the toast. Spread grated mozzarella
cheese on top.
Put side by side on rack.

Using the quick defrost features

The Quick Defrost features enable you to defrost meat, poultry, fish, frozen
vegetable and frozen bread. The defrost time and power level are set
automatically. You simply select the programme and the weight.

NOTE

Use only containers that are microwave-safe.

Open the door. Place the frozen food on a ceramic in the centre of the turntable.
Close the door.

1. Press the Quick Defrost button.

1

2. Select the type of food that you are
cooking by turning the Dial Knob. And

2

3

4

5

then press the Select/Clock button.

3. Select the size of the serving by

turning the Dial Knob. (Refer to the
table on the side.)

4. Press the START/+30s button.
Result:

• Defrosting begins.

• The oven beeps through defrosting

to remind you to turn the food over.

5. Press the START/+30s button again to
finish defrosting.
Result:

1) The oven beeps 4 times.

2) The end reminder signal will beep

3 times (once every minute).

3)

The current time is displayed again.

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The following table presents the various Quick Defrost programmes, serving size,
standing times and appropriate instructions. Remove all kind of package material
before defrosting. Place meat, poultry, fish, vegetable and bread on a flat glass
dish or ceramic plate.

Code/

Food

1
Meat

Serving size

200-1500 g

Instructions

Shield the edges with aluminium foil. Turn the meat
over, when the oven beeps. This programme is suitable
for beef, lamb, pork, steaks, chops, minced meat.
Stand for 20-60 minutes.

2
Poultry

200-1500 g

Shield the leg and wing tips with aluminium foil.
Turn the poultry over, when the oven beeps. This
programme is suitable for whole chicken as well as
for chicken portions.
Stand for 20-60 minutes.

3
Fish

200-1500 g

Shield the tail of a whole fish with aluminium foil. Turn
the fish over, when the oven beeps. This programme is
suitable for whole fishes as well as for fish fillets.
Stand for 20-60 minutes.

4
Vegetable

200-1500 g

Spread frozen vegetable evenly into a flat glass
dish. Turn over or stir the frozen vegetable, when
the oven beeps.
This programme is suitable for all kind of frozen
vegetable. Stand for 5-20 minutes.

5
Bread

200-1500 g

Put bread horizontally on a piece of kitchen paper
and turn over, as soon as the oven beeps. Place cake
on a ceramic plate and if possible, turn over, as soon
as the oven beeps. (Oven keeps operating and is
stopped, when you open the door.) This programme
is suitable for all kinds of bread, sliced or whole, as
well as for bread rolls and baguettes. Arrange bread
rolls in a circle. This programme is suitable for all
kinds of yeast cake, biscuit, cheese cake and puff
pastry. It is not suitable for short/ crust pastry, fruit
and cream cakes as well as for cake with chocolate
topping. Stand for 10- 30 minutes.

Using the auto cook features

The Auto Cook features has 20 pre-programmed cooking times. You do not need to
set either the cooking times or the power level.
You can adjust the type of the serving by turning the Dial Knob.

IMPORTANT

Use only recipients that are microwave-safe.

First, place the food in the centre of the turntable and close the door.

1. Press the Auto Cook button.

1

2. Select the type of food that you are
cooking by turning the Dial Knob.

2

3

And then press the Select/Clock button.

3. Press the START/+30s button.
Result: The food is cooked according

to the pre-programmed
setting selected.

1) The oven beeps 4 times.

2) The end reminder signal will beep

3 times (once every minute).

3) The current time is displayed

again.

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The following table presents quantities and appropriate instructions about 20
pre-programmed cooking options. Those programmes are running with microwave
energy only.

Code/

Food

1
Chilled
Ready Meal

2
Chilled

Serving

size

300-350 g

400-450 g

Instructions

Put on a ceramic plate and cover with microwave
cling film. This programme is suitable for meals
consisting of 3 components (e.g. meat with sauce,
vegetables and a side dishes like potatoes, rice or
pasta). Stand for 2-3 minutes.

Ready Meal

3
Chilled
Vegetarian Meal

4
Chilled

300-350 g

400-450 g

Put meal on a ceramic plate and cover with
microwave cling film. This programme is suitable
for meals consisting of 2 components (e.g.
spaghetti with sauce or rice with vegetables).
Stand for 2-3 minutes.

Vegetarian Meal

5
Broccoli

250 g

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.
Put bowl in the centre of turntable. Cook covered.
Stir after cooking. Stand for 1-2 minutes.

6
Carrots

250 g

Rinse and clean carrots and prepare even slices.
Put them evenly into a glass bowl with lid. Add
30 ml (2 tbsp) water when cooking for 250 g.
Put bowl in the centre of turntable. Cook covered.
Stir after cooking. Stand for 1-2 minutes.

7
Green Beans

250 g

Rinse and clean green beans. Put them evenly
into a glass bowl with lid. Add 30 ml (2 tbsp)
water when cooking 250 g.
Put bowl in the centre of turntable. Cook covered.
Stir after cooking. Stand for 1-2 minutes.

Code/

Food

8
Spinach

9
Corn on the Cob

10
Peeled
Potatoes

11
Brown Rice

12
Wholemeal
Macaroni

13
Quinoa

14
Bulgur

Serving

size

150 g

250 g

250 g

125 g

125 g

125 g

125 g

Instructions

Rinse and clean spinach. Put into a glass bowl
with lid. Do not add water. Put bowl in the centre
of turntable. Cook covered. Stir after cooking.
Stand for 1-2 minutes.

Rinse and clean corn on the cob and put into an
oval glass dish. Cover with microwave cling film
and pierce film. Stand for 1-2 minutes.

Wash and peel the potatoes and cut into a similar
size. Put them into a glass bowl with lid.
Add 45-60 ml (3-4 tbsp) water. Put bowl in the
centre of turntable. Cook covered. Stand for
2-3 minutes.

Use a large glass ovenware dish with lid.
Add double quantity of cold water (250 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 500 ml hot boiling water, a pinch of salt and
stir well. Cook uncovered. Stir before standing
time and drain thoroughly afterwards. Stand for
1 minutes.

Use a large glass ovenware dish with lid.
Add double quantity of cold water (250 ml).
Cook covered. Stir before standing time and add
salt and herbs. Stand for 1-3 minutes.

Use a large glass ovenware dish with lid.
Add double quantity of cold water (250 ml).
Cook covered. Stir before standing time and add
salt and herbs. Stand for 2-5 minutes.

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Code/

Food

15
Chicken Breasts

16
Turkey Breasts

17
Fresh Fish
Fillets

18
Fresh Salmon
fillets

19
Fresh Prawns

20
Fresh Trout

Serving

size

300 g

300 g

300 g

300 g

250 g

200 g

Instructions

Rinse pieces and put on a ceramic plate.
Cover with microwave cling film. Pierce film.
Put dish on turntable. Stand for 2 minutes.

Rinse pieces and put on a ceramic plate.
Cover with microwave cling film. Pierce film.
Put dish on turntable. Stand for 2 minutes.

Rinse fish and put on a ceramic plate, add 1 tbsp
lemon juice. Cover with microwave cling film.
Pierce film. Put dish on turntable.
Stand for 1-2 minutes.

Rinse fish and put on a ceramic plate, add 1 tbsp
lemon juice. Cover with microwave cling film.
Pierce film. Put dish on turntable.
Stand for 1-2 minutes.

Rinse prawns on a ceramic plate, add 1 tbsp
lemon juice. Cover with microwave cling film.
Pierce film. Put dish on turntable.
Stand for 1-2 minutes.

Put 1 fresh whole fish into an ovenproof dish.
Add a pinch salt, 1 tbsp lemon juice and herbs.
Cover with microwave cling film. Pierce film.
Put dish on turntable. Stand for 2 minutes.

Using the keep warm features

The Keep Warm feature 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 turning the Dial Knob.

NOTE

The Keep Warm time has been specified as 60 minutes.

NOTE

The maximum Keep Warm time is 60 minutes.

1. Press the Keep Warm button.

1

2. Select the Hot & Mild by turning the
Dial Knob.

2

3. Press the START/+30s button.
Result: The 60 minutes is displayed.

• To stop warming the food, open the

door or press STOP/ECO button.

3

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Recommend Keep warm menu

Code/Mode

Menu

1. Hot Lasagne, Soup, Gratin, Casserole, Pizza, Steaks (Well done), Bacon,

Fish Dishes, Dry Cakes

2. Mild Pie, Bread, Egg Dishes, Steaks (Rare or Midium rare)

IMPORTANT

Do not use this function to reheat cold foods. This programmes are for keeping
food warm that has just been cooked.

IMPORTANT

Do not recommend food being kept warm for too long (more than 1 hour), as it will
continue to cook. Warm food spoils more quickly.

IMPORTANT

Do not cover with lids or plastic wrap.

IMPORTANT

Use oven gloves when taking out food.

Combining microwaves and grill

You can also combine microwave cooking with the grill, to cook quickly and brown
at the same time.

IMPORTANT

ALWAYS use microwave-safe and oven-proof cookware. Glass or ceramic dishes
are ideal as they allow the microwaves to penetrate the food evenly.

IMPORTANT

ALWAYS use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven, as they will be
very hot. You can improve cooking and grilling, if you use the high rack.

Open the door. Place the food on the rack best suited to the type of food to be
cooked.Place the rack on the turntable. Close the door.

1. Press the Combi button.
Result: The following indications are

1

2. Select the appropriate power level by
turning the Dial Knob. (600 W, 450 W,

2

300 W.) And then press the Select/
Clock button.

• You cannot set the temperature of

displayed:

(microwave & grill
combi mode)

600 W (output power)

the grill.

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3. Set the cooking time by turning the
Dial Knob.

3

• The maximum cooking time is

60 minutes.

4. Press the START/+30s button.
Result:

• Combination cooking starts.

1) The oven beeps 4 times.

4

2) The end reminder signal will beep

3 times (once every minute).

3)

The current time is displayed again.

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Using the grill+30s features

The Grill+30s function also lets you increase the operation time of Heat Wave
Grill mode by 30 seconds with one press, so you can brown surfaces exquisitely

without overcooking.
To increase the Heat Wave Grill mode cooking time, press the Grill+30s button
once for each 30 seconds that you wish to add.
For example, To add three minutes of Heat Wave Grill mode, press the Grill+30s
button six times.

• Fan On/Off sound is natural condition when the Heat Wave Grill operate.

• You can get better cooking and grilling results, if you use the high rack.

IMPORTANT

Always use oven gloves when touching the reciiens in the oven, as they will be
very hot.

Place the food in the oven. Press the

Grill+30s button.

Result: Grilling starts.

1) The oven beeps 4 times.

2) The end reminder signal will beep
3 times (once every minute).

3) The current time is displayed
again.

Using the child lock features

Your microwave oven is fitted with a special child lock programme, which enables
the oven to be “locked” so that children or anyone unfamiliar with it cannot
operate it accidentally.

1. Press the STOP/ECO and Select/Clock
button at the same time.
Result:

1

2

• The oven is locked (no functions

can be selected).

• The display shows “L”.

1

2

2. To unlock the oven, press the STOP/
ECO and Select/Clock button at the

same time.
Result: The oven can be used

normally.

Switching the beeper off

You can switch the beeper off whenever you want.

1

2

1. Press the Combi and STOP/ECO button
at the same time.
Result: The oven does not beep

to indicate the end of a
function.

2. To switch the beeper back on, press the
Combi and STOP/ECO button again at

the same time.
Result: The oven operates normally.

1

2

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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.

The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates whether and how
they should be used in a microwave oven.

Cookware

Aluminum foil

Crust plate

China and
earthenware

Disposable polyester
cardboard dishes

Fast-food packaging

• Polystyrene
cups containers

• Paper bags or
newspaper

• Recycled paper
or metal trims

Glassware

• Oven-to­tableware

• Fine glassware

• Glass jars

Microwave-

safe

✓✗

✓

✓

✓

✓

✗

✗

✓

✓

✓

Comments

Can be used in small quantities to protect
areas against overcooking. Arcing can
occur if the foil is too close to the oven
wall or if too much foil is used.

Do not preheat for more than 8 minutes.

Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware
and bone china are usually suitable,
unless decorated with a metal trim.

Some frozen foods are packaged in these
dishes.

Can be used to warm food. Overheating
may cause the polystyrene to melt.

May catch fire.

May cause arcing.

Can be used, unless decorated with a
metal trim.

Can be used to warm foods or liquids.
Delicate glass may break or crack if
heated suddenly.

Must remove the lid. Suitable for
warming only.

Cookware

Metal

• Dishes

• Freezer bag

twist ties

Paper

• Plates, cups,
napkins and
kitchen paper

• Recycled paper

Plastic

• Containers

• Cling film

• Freezer bags

Wax or grease­proof paper

✓

: Recommended

Microwave-

safe

✗

✗

✓

✗

✓

✓

✓✗

✓

✓✗

Comments

May cause arcing or fire.

For short cooking times and warming.
Also to absorb excess moisture.

May cause arcing.

Particularly if heat-resistant
thermoplastic. Some other plastics may
warp or discolour at high temperatures.
Do not use Melamine plastic.

Can be used to retain moisture. Should
not touch the food. Take care when
removing the film as hot steam will
escape.

Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should not
be airtight. Prick with a fork, if necessary.

Can be used to retain moisture and
prevent spattering.

: Use caution

✗

: Unsafe

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Cooking guide

Cooking guide

Microwaves

Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by its water,
fat and sugar content.
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 food.

Cooking

Cookware for microwave cooking:

Cookware must allow microwave energy to pass through it for maximum
efficiency. Microwaves are reflected by metal, such as stainless steel, aluminium
and copper, but they can penetrate through ceramic, glass, porcelain and plastic as
well as paper and wood. So food must never be cooked in metal containers.

Food suitable for microwave cooking:

Many kinds of food are suitable for microwave cooking, including fresh or frozen
vegetables, fruit, pasta, rice, grains, beans, fish, and meat. Sauces, custard, soups,
steamed puddings, preserves, and chutneys can also be cooked in a microwave
oven. Generally speaking, microwave cooking is ideal for any food that would
normally be prepared on a hob. Melting butter or chocolate, for example (see the
chapter with tips, techniques and hints).

Covering during cooking

To cover the food during cooking is very important, as the evaporated water rises
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.

Standing times

After cooking is over food the standing time is important to allow the temperature
to even out within the food.

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.

Food Serving Size Power Time (min.)

Spinach 150 g 600 W 4½-5½

Instructions

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp) cold water. Stand for 2-3 minutes.

Broccoli 300 g 600 W 9-10

Instructions

Add 30 ml (2 tbsp) cold water. Stand for 2-3 minutes.

Peas 300 g 600 W 7½-8½

Instructions

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp) cold water. Stand for 2-3 minutes.

Green Beans 300 g 600 W 8-9

Instructions

Add 30 ml (2 tbsp) cold water. Stand for 2-3 minutes.

Mixed Vegetables
(Carrots/Peas/Corn)

Mixed Vegetables
(Chinese Style)

300 g 600 W 7½-8½

Instructions

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp) cold water. Stand for 2-3 minutes.

300 g 600 W 8-9

Instructions

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp) cold water. Stand for 2-3 minutes.

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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 – see table. Continue cooking to get the result you
prefer. Stir once during and once after cooking. Add salt, herbs or butter after
cooking. Cover during a standing time of 3 minutes.
Hint: Cut the fresh vegetables into even sized pieces. The smaller they are cut,

the quicker they will cook.

Food Serving Size Power Time (min.)

Broccoli 250 g

500 g

800 W 4-4½

7-7½

Instructions

Prepare even sized florets. Arrange the stems to the
centre. Stand for 3 minutes.

Brussels Sprouts 250 g 800 W 5½-6½

Instructions

Add 60-75 ml (4-5 tbsp) water. Stand for 3 minutes.

Carrots 250 g 800 W 4½-5

Instructions

Cut carrots into even sized slices. Stand for 3 minutes.

Cauliflower 250 g

500 g

800 W 5-5½

8½-9

Instructions

Prepare even sized florets. Cut big florets into halves.
Arrange stems to the centre. Stand for 3 minutes.

Courgettes 250 g 800 W 3½-4

Instructions

Cut courgettes into slices. Add 30 ml (2 tbsp) water or a
knob of butter. Cook until just tender. Stand for 3 minutes.

Food Serving Size Power Time (min.)

Egg Plants 250 g 800 W 3½-4

Instructions

Cut egg plants into small slices and sprinkle with 1 tbsp
lemon juice. Stand for 3 minutes.

Leeks 250 g 800 W 4½-5

Instructions

Cut leeks into thick slices. Stand for 3 minutes.

Mushrooms 125 g

250 g

800 W 1½-2

3-3½

Instructions

Prepare small whole or sliced mushrooms. Do not add
any water. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Spice with salt and
pepper. Drain before serving. Stand for 3 minutes.

Onions 250 g 800 W 5½-6

Instructions

Cut onions into slices or halves. Add only 15 ml (1 tbsp)
water. Stand for 3 minutes.

Pepper 250 g 800 W 4½-5

Instructions

Cut pepper into small slices. Stand for 3 minutes.

Potatoes 250 g

500 g

800 W 4-5

7½-8½

Instructions

Weigh the peeled potatoes and cut them into similar sized
halves or quarters. Stand for 3 minutes.

Turnip Cabbage 250 g 800 W 5-5½

Instructions

Cut turnip cabbage into small cubes. Stand for 3 minutes.

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Cooking guide

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.

Pasta: Use a large glass pyrex bowl. Add boiling water, a pinch of salt and stir

well. Cook uncovered.
Stir occasionally during and after cooking. Cover during standing time
and drain thoroughly afterwards.

Food Serving Size Power Time (min.)

White Rice
(Parboiled)

Brown Rice
(Parboiled)

Mixed Rice
(Rice + Wild Rice)

Mixed Corn
(Rice + Grain)

Pasta 250 g 800 W 11-12

250 g 800 W 16-17

Instructions

Add 500 ml cold water. Stand for 5 minutes.

250 g 800 W 21-22

Instructions

Add 500 ml cold water. Stand for 5 minutes.

250 g 800 W 17-18

Instructions

Add 500 ml cold water. Stand for 5 minutes.

250 g 800 W 18-19

Instructions

Add 400 ml cold water. Stand for 5 minutes.

Instructions

Add 1000 ml hot water. Stand for 5 minutes.

Reheating

Your microwave oven will reheat food in a fraction of the time that conventional
ovens hobs normally take.
Use the power levels and reheating times in the following chart as a guide. The
times in the chart consider liquids with a room temperature of about +18 to +20 °C
or a chilled food with a temperature of about +5 to +7 °C.

Arranging and covering

Avoid reheating large items such as joint of meat – they tend to overcook and dry
out before the centre is piping hot. Reheating small pieces will be more successful.

Power levels and stirring

Some foods can be reheated using 800 W power while others should be reheated
using 600 W, 450 W or even 300 W.
Check the tables for guidance. In general, it is better to reheat food using a lower
power level, if the food is delicate, in large quantities, or if it is likely to heat up
very quickly (mince pies, for example).
Stir well or turn food over during reheating for best results. When possible, stir
again before serving.
Take particular care when heating liquids and baby foods. To prevent eruptive
boiling of liquids and possible scalding, stir before, during and after heating.
Keep them in the microwave oven during standing time. We recommend putting
a plastic spoon or glass stick into the liquids. Avoid overheating (and therefore
spoiling) the food.
It is preferable to underestimate cooking time and add extra heating time, if
necessary.

Heating and standing times

When reheating food for the first time, it is helpful to make a note of the time
taken – for future reference.
Always make sure that the reheated food is piping hot throughout.
Allow food to stand for a short time after reheating - to let the temperature even out.
The recommended standing time after reheating is 2-4 minutes, unless another
time is recommended in the chart.

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Take particular care when heating liquids and baby food. See also the chapter with
the safety precautions.

Reheating liquids

Always allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been
switched off to allow the temperature to even out. Stir during heating, if necessary,
and ALWAYS stir after heating. To prevent eruptive boiling and possible scalding,
you should put a spoon or glass stick into the beverages and stir before, during
and after heating.

Reheating baby food

Baby food:

Empty into a deep ceramic plate. Cover with plastic lid. Stir well after reheating!
Let stand for 2-3 minutes before serving. Stir again and check the temperature.
Recommended serving temperature: between 30-40 °C.

Baby milk:

Pour milk into a sterilised glass bottle. Reheat uncovered. Never heat a baby’s
bottle with teat on, as the bottle may explode if overheated. Shake well before
standing time and again before serving ! Always carefully check the temperature
of baby milk or food before giving it to the baby. Recommended serving
temperature: ca. 37 °C.

Remark:

Baby food particularly needs to be checked carefully before serving to prevent
burns. Use the power levels and times in the next table as a guide lines for
reheating.

Reheating liquids and food

Use the power levels and times in this table as a guide lines for reheating.

Food Serving Size Power Time (min.)

Drinks (Coffee, Tea
and Water)

Soup (Chilled) 250 g 800 W 3-3½

Stew (Chilled) 350 g 600 W 5½-6½

Pasta with Sauce
(Chilled)

Filled Pasta with
Sauce (Chilled)

150 ml (1 cup)

250 ml (1 mug)

Instructions

Pour into cup and reheat uncovered. Put cup/ mug in
the centre of turntable. Keep in microwave oven during
standing time and stir well. Stand for 1-2 minutes.

Instructions

Pour into a deep ceramic plate. Cover with plastic lid. Stir
well after reheating. Stir again before serving. Stand for
2-3 minutes.

Instructions

Put stew in a deep ceramic plate. Cover with plastic
lid. Stir occasionally during reheating and again before
standing and serving. Stand for 2-3 minutes.

350 g 600 W 4½-5½

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.

350 g 600 W 5-6

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.

800 W 1-1½

1½-2

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Cooking guide

Cooking guide

Food Serving Size Power Time (min.)

Plated Meal
(Chilled)

Reheating baby food and milk

Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for reheating.

Food Serving Size Power Time

Baby Food
(Vegetables + Meat)

Baby Porridge
(Grain + Milk + Fruit)

Baby Milk 100 ml 300 W 30-40 sec.

350 g 600 W 5½-6½

Instructions

Plate a meal of 2-3 chilled components on a ceramic dish.
Cover with microwave cling-film. Stand for 3 minutes.

190 g 600 W 30 sec.

Instructions

Empty into ceramic deep plate. Cook covered. Stir after
cooking time. Before serving, stir well and check the
temperature carefully. Stand for 2-3 minutes.

190 g 600 W 20 sec.

Instructions

Empty into ceramic deep plate. Cook covered. Stir after
cooking time. Before serving, stir well and check the
temperature carefully. Stand for 2-3 minutes.

200 ml 50 sec. to 1 min.

Instructions

Stir or shake well and pour into a sterilized glass bottle.
Place into the centre of turn-table. Cook uncovered. Shake
well and stand for at least 3 minutes. Before serving,
shake well and check the temperature carefully. Stand for
2-3 minutes.

Manual 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.
Put the frozen food on a dish without cover. Turn over half way, drain off any
liquid and remove any giblets as soon as possible.
Check the food occasionally to make sure that it does not feel warm.
If smaller and thinner parts of the frozen food start to warm up, they can be shield
by wrapping very small strips of aluminium foil around them during defrosting.
Should poultry start to warm up on the outer surface, stop thawing and allow it to
stand for 20 minutes before continuing.
Leave the fish, meat and poultry to stand in order to complete defrosting. The
standing time for complete defrosting will vary depending on the quantity
defrosted. Please refer to the table below.

Hint: Flat food defrosts better than thick and smaller quantities need less time

than bigger ones. Remember this hint while freezing and defrosting food.

For defrosting of frozen food with a temperature of about -18 to -20 °C, use the
following table as a guide.

Food Serving Size Power Time (min.)

Meat

Minced Beef 250 g

500 g

Pork Steaks 250 g 180 W 7½-8½

Instructions

Place the meat on a flat ceramic plate. Shield thinner edges
with aluminium foil. Turn over after half of defrosting time!
Stand for 5-25 minutes.

180 W 6½-7½

10-12

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Food Serving Size Power Time (min.)

Poultry

Chicken Pieces 500 g (2 pcs) 180 W 14½-15½

Whole Chicken 900 g 180 W 28-30

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. Turn
over after half of defrosting time! Stand for 15-40 minutes.

Fish

Fish Fillets 250 g (2 pcs)

400 g (4 pcs)

Instructions

Put frozen fish in the middle of a flat ceramic plate. Arrange
the thinner parts under the thicker parts. Shield narrow ends
with aluminium foil. Turn over after half of defrosting time!
Stand for 5-15 minutes.

Fruits

Berries 250 g 180 W 6-7

Instructions

Distribute fruits on a flat, round glass dish (with a large
diameter). Stand for 5-10 minutes.

Bread

Bread Rolls (Each
about 50 g)

Toast/Sandwich 250 g 180 W 4½-5

German Bread
(Wheat + Rye Flour)

2 pcs
4 pcs

500 g 180 W 8-10

Instructions

Arrange rolls in a circle or bread horizontally on kitchen
paper in the middle of turntable. Turn over after half of
defrosting time! Stand for 5-20 minutes.

180 W 6-7

12-13

180 W ½-1

2-2½

Grill

The grill-heating element is located underneath the ceiling of the cavity. It
operates while the door is closed and the turntable is rotating. The turntable’s
rotation makes the food brown more evenly. Preheating the grill for 3-5 minutes
will make the food brown more quickly.

Cookware for grilling:

Should be flameproof and may include metal. Do not use any type of plastic
cookware, as it can melt.

Food suitable for grilling:

Chops, sausages, steaks, hamburgers, bacon and gammon rashers, thin fish
portions, sandwiches and all kinds of toast with toppings.

Important remark:

Whenever the grill only mode is used, please remember that food must be placed
on the high rack, unless another instruction is recommended.

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Cooking guide

Cooking guide

Microwave + grill

This cooking mode combines the radiant heat that is coming from the grill with
the speed of microwave cooking. It operates only while the door is closed and the
turntable is rotating. Due to the rotation of the turntable, the food browns evenly.
Three combination modes are available with this model:
600 W + Grill, 450 W + Grill and 300 W + Grill.

Cookware for cooking with microwaves + grill

Please use cookware that microwaves can pass through. Cookware should be
flameproof. Do not use metal cookware with combination mode. Do not use any
type of plastic cookware, as it can melt.

Food suitable for microwaves + grill cooking:

Food suitable for combination mode cooking include all kinds of cooked food
which need reheating and browning (e.g. baked pasta), as well as foods which
require a short cooking time to brown the top of the food. Also, this mode can
be used for thick food portions that benefit from a browned and crispy top (e.g.
chicken pieces, turning them over half way through cooking). Please refer to the
grill table for further details.

Important remark:

Whenever the combination mode (microwave + grill) is used, the food should be
placed on the high rack, unless another instruction is recommended. Please refer to
the instructions in the following chart.

The food must be turned over, if it is to be browned on both sides.

Grill Guide for frozen food

Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for grilling.

Frozen Food Serving Size 1 step (min.) 2 step (min.)

Bread Rolls
(Each ca. 50 g) 2 pcs

4 pcs

Instructions

Arrange rolls in a circle on rack. Grill the second side of the
rolls up to the crisp you prefer. Stand for 2-5 minutes.

Baguettes +
Topping
(Tomatoes,
Cheese, Ham,
Mushrooms)

Gratin
(Vegetables or
Potatoes)

Pasta (Cannelloni,
Macaroni,
Lasagne)

Chicken Nuggets

Oven Chips

250-300 g (2 pcs)

Instructions

Put 2 frozen baguettes side by side on the rack. After
grilling. Stand for 2-3 minutes.

400 g

Instructions

Put frozen gratin into a small, round glass pyrex dish. Put
the dish on the rack. After grilling. Stand for 2-3 minutes.

400 g

Instructions

Put frozen pasta into a small flat rectangular glass pyrex
dish. Put the dish directly on the turntable. After grilling.
Stand for 2-3 minutes.

250 g

Instructions

Put chicken nuggets on the rack. Turn over after first time.

250 g

Instructions

Put oven chips evenly on baking paper on the rack.

300 W + Grill

1-1½
2-2½

450 W + Grill

8-9

450 W + Grill

13-14

300 W + Grill

18-19

450 W + Grill

5-5½

450 W + Grill

9-11

Grill only

Grill only

450 W + Grill

450 W + Grill

1-2
1-2

-

-

1-2

3-3½

4-5

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Grill Guide for fresh food

Preheat the grill with the grill-function for 3-4 minutes.
Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for grilling.

Fresh Food Serving Size 1 step (min.) 2 step (min.)

Toast Slices

4 pcs (each 25 g)

Grill only

6-8

Grill only

4-5½

Instructions

Put the toast slices side by side on the rack.

Bread Rolls
(Already Baked) 2-4 pieces

Grill only

2-3

Grill only

2-3

Instructions

Put bread rolls first with the bottom side up in a circle
directly on the turntable.

Grilled Tomatoes 300 W + Grill Grill only

200 g (2 pcs) 4½-5½ 2-3

400 g (4 pcs) 7-8

Instructions

Cut tomatoes into halves. Put some cheese on top.
Arrange in a circle in a flat glass pyrex dish. Place it on the
rack.

Toast Hawaii
(Ham, Pineapple,
Cheese Slices)

2 pcs (300 g)

Instructions

450 W + Grill

3½-4

-

Toast the bread slices first. Put the toast with topping on the
rack. Put 2 toasts opposite directly on the rack. Stand for
2-3 minutes.

Baked Potatoes

250 g

600 W + Grill

4½-5½

-

500 g 8-9

Instructions

Cut potatoes into halves. Put them in a circle on the rack
with the cut side to the grill.

Fresh Food Serving Size 1 step (min.) 2 step (min.)

Chicken Pieces

450-500 g (2 pcs)

300 W + Grill

10-12

300 W + Grill

12-13

Instructions

Prepare chicken pieces with oil and spices. Put them in a
circle with the bones to the middle. Put 1 chicken piece not
into the centre of the rack. Stand for 2-3 minutes.

Lamb Chops/Beef
Steaks (Medium) 400 g (4 pcs)

Grill only

12-15

Grill only

9-12

Instructions

Brush the lamb chops with oil and spices. Lay them in a
circle on the rack. After grilling. Stand for 2-3 minutes.

Pork Steaks 300 W + Grill Grill only

250 g (2 pcs) 7-8 6-7

Instructions

Brush the pork steaks with oil and spices. Lay them in a
circle on the rack. After grilling. Stand for 2-3 minutes.

Baked Apples

1 apple (ca. 200 g)
2 apples (ca. 400 g)

300 W + Grill

4-4½

6-7

-

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 turntable.

Roast Chicken 450 W + Grill 300 W + Grill

1200 g 18-20 23-25

Instructions

Brush chicken with oil and spices. Put chicken first breast
side down, second breast side up on pyrex dish. Stand for
5 minutes after grilling.

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Cooking guide

Cooking guide

Tips and tricks

MELTING BUTTER

Put 50 g butter into a small deep glass dish. Cover with plastic lid.
Heat for 30-40 seconds using 800 W, until butter is melted.

MELTING CHOCOLATE

Put 100 g chocolate into a small deep glass dish.
Heat for 3-5 minutes, using 450 W until chocolate is melted.
Stir once or twice during melting. Use oven gloves while taking out!

MELTING CRYSTALLIZED HONEY

Put 20 g crystallized honey into a small deep glass dish.
Heat for 20-30 seconds using 300 W until honey is melted.

MELTING GELATINE

Lay dry gelatine sheets (10 g) for 5 minutes into cold water.
Put drained gelatine into a small glass pyrex bowl.
Heat for 1 minute using 300 W.
Stir after melting.

COOKING GLAZE/ICING (FOR CAKE AND GATEAUX)

Mix instant glaze (approximately 14 g) with 40 g sugar and 250 ml cold water.
Cook uncovered in a glass pyrex bowl for 3½ to 4½ minutes using 800 W, until
glaze/icing is transparent. Stir twice during cooking.

COOKING PUDDING

Mix pudding powder with sugar and milk (500 ml) by following the manufacturers
instructions and stir well. Use a suitable sized glass pyrex bowl with lid. Cook
covered for 6½ to 7½ minutes using 800 W.
Stir several times well during cooking.

BROWNING ALMOND SLICES

Spread 30 g sliced almonds evenly on a medium sized ceramic plate.
Stir several times during browning for 3½ to 4½ minutes using 600 W.
Let it stand for 2-3 minutes in the oven. Use oven gloves while taking out!

COOKING JAM

Put 600 g fruits (for example mixed berries) in a suitable sized glass pyrex bowl
with lid. Add 300 g preserving sugar and stir well.
Cook covered for 10-12 minutes using 800 W.
Stir several times during cooking. Empty directly into small jam glasses with twist­off lids. Stand on lid for 5 minutes.

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Troubleshooting and information code

Troubleshooting

If you have any of the problems listed below try the solutions given.

Problem Cause Action

General

The buttons
cannot be pressed
properly.

The time is not
displayed.

The oven does not
work.

The oven stops
while in operation.

Foreign matter may
be caught between the
buttons.

For touch models:
Moisture is on the
exterior.

Child lock is activated. Deactivate Child lock.

The Eco (power-saving)
function is set.

Power is not supplied. Make sure power is supplied.

The door is open. Close the door and try again.

The door open safety
mechanisms are covered
in foreign matter.

The user has opened the
door to turn food over.

Remove the foreign matter
and try again.

Wipe the moisture from the
exterior.

Turn off the Eco function.

Remove the foreign matter
and try again.

After turning over the food,
press the Start button again to
start operation.

Problem Cause Action

The power
turns off during
operation.

There is a popping
sound during
operation, and the
oven doesn't work.

The oven exterior
is too hot during
operation.

The door cannot be
opened properly.

The oven has been
cooking for an extended
period of time.

The cooling fan is not
working.

Trying to operate the
oven without food inside.

There is not sufficient
ventilation space for the
oven.

Several power plugs are
being used in the same
socket.

Cooking sealed food or
using a container with a
lid may causes popping
sounds.

There is not sufficient
ventilation space for the
oven.

Objects are on top of the
oven.

Food residue is stuck
between the door and
oven interior.

After cooking for an extended
period of time, let the oven
cool.

Listen for the sound of the
cooling fan.

Put food in the oven.

There are intake/exhaust
outlets on the front and rear of
the oven for ventilation.
Keep the gaps specified in the
product installation guide.

Designate only one socket to
be used for the oven.

Do not use sealed containers
as they may burst during
cooking due to expansion of
the contents.

There are intake/exhaust
outlets on the front and rear
of the oven for ventilation.
Keep the gaps specified in the
product installation guide.

Remove all objects on the top
of the oven.

Clean the oven and then open
the door.

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Troubleshooting and information code

Troubleshooting and information code

Problem Cause Action

Heating including
the Warm function
does not work
properly.

The thaw function
does not work.

The interior light
is dim or does not
turn on.

A beeping sound
occurs during
cooking.

The oven is not
level.

There are sparks
during cooking.

The oven may not work,
too much food is being
cooked, or improper
cookware is being used.

Too much food is being
cooked.

The door has been left
open for a long time.

The interior light is
covered by foreign
matter.

If the Auto Cook function
is being used, this
beeping sound means
it's time to turn over the
food during thawing.

The oven is installed on
an uneven surface.

Metal containers are used
during the oven/thawing
functions.

Put one cup of water in a
microwave-safe container and
run the microwave for 1-2
minutes to check whether the
water is heated. Reduce the
amount of food and start the
function again. Use a cooking
container with a flat bottom.

Reduce the amount of food
and start the function again.

The interior light may
automatically turn off when
the Eco function operates.
Close and reopen the door or
press the Cancel button.

Clean the inside of the oven
and check again.

After turning over the food,
press the Start button again to
restart operation.

Make sure the oven is installed
on flat, stable surface.

Do not use metal containers.

Problem Cause Action

When power is
connected, the
oven immediately
starts to work.

There is electricity
coming from the
oven.

1. Water drips.

2. Steam emits

through a
door crack.

3. Water remains
in the oven.

The brightness
inside the oven
varies.

Cooking is
finished, but the
cooling fan is still
running.

The door is not properly
closed.

The power or power
socket is not properly
grounded.

There may be water or
steam in some cases
depending on the food.
This is not an oven
malfunction.

Brightness changes
depending on power
output changes according
to function.

To ventilate the oven, the
cooling fan continues to
run for about 3 minutes
after cooking is complete.

Close the door and check
again.

Make sure the power and
power socket are properly
grounded.

Let the oven cool and then
wipe with a dry dish towel.

Power output changes during
cooking are not malfunctions.
This is not an oven
malfunction.

This is not an oven
malfunction.

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Problem Cause Action

Turntable

While turning, the
turntable comes
out of place or

There is no roller ring,
or the roller ring is not
properly in place.

Install the roller ring and then
try again.

stops turning.

The turn table
drags while
turning.

The roller ring is not
properly in place, there
is too much food, or the

Adjust the amount of food and
do not use containers that are

too large.
container is too large and
touches the inside of the
microwave.

The turn table
rattles while
turning and is

Food residue is stuck to
the bottom of the oven.

Remove any food residue

stuck to the bottom of the

oven.

noisy.

Grill

Smoke comes out
during operation.

During initial operation,
smoke may come from
the heating elements

This is not a malfunction, and

if you run the oven 2-3 times,

it should stop.
when you first use the
oven.

Food is on the heating
elements.

Let the oven cool and then

remove the food from the

heating elements.

Food is too close to the
grill.

Food is not properly
prepared and/or

Put the food a suitable

distance away while cooking.

Make sure food is properly

prepared and arranged.
arranged.

Problem Cause Action

Oven

The oven does not

The door is open. Close the door and try again.

heat.

Smoke comes out
during preheating.

During initial operation,
smoke may come from
the heating elements

This is not a malfunction, and
if you run the oven 2-3 times,

it should stop.
when you first use the
oven.

Food is on the heating
elements.

Let the oven cool and then

remove the food from the

heating elements.

There is a burning
or plastic smell
when using the

Plastic or non heat­resistant cookware is
used.

Use glass cookware suitable

for high temperatures.

oven.

There is a bad
smell coming from
inside the oven.

Food residue or plastic
has melted and stuck to
the interior.

Use the steam function and

then wipe with a dry cloth.

You can put a lemon slice inside

and run the oven to remove the

odour more quickly.

The oven does not
cook properly.

The oven door is
frequently opened during
cooking.

If you open the door often, the

interior temperature will be

lowered and this may affect

the results of your cooking.

The oven controls are not
correctly set.

The grill or other
accessories are not

Correctly set the oven controls

and try again.

Correctly insert the

accessories.
correctly inserted.

The wrong type or size of
cookware is used.

Use suitable cookware with

flat bottoms.

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Problem Cause Action

Steam

I can hear water
boiling during
Vapour cooking

There is an unusual
sound when I stop
Vapour cooking.

Steam does not
come out.

Water is heated using the
steam heater.

Water is being removed
from inside the steam
heater after Vapour
cooking has finished.

The water supply tank is
not installed.

There is no water in the
water supply tank.

This is not an oven
malfunction.

This is not an oven
malfunction.

Make sure the water supply
tank is correctly installed.

Fill the tank with water and
try again.

Information code

Information code CAUSE Action

Clean the keys and check if there
is water on the surface around

Control buttons

C-d0

NOTE

If the suggested solution does not solve the problem, contact your local SAMSUNG
Customer Care Centre.

are pressed over
10 seconds.

key. If it occurs again, turn off the
microwave oven over 30 seconds
and try setting again. If it appears
again, call your local SAMSUNG
Customer Care Centre.

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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.

Memo

Model MG23K3575

Power source 230 V ~ 50 Hz AC

Power consumption

Maximum power
Microwave
Grill (heating element)

Output power 100 W / 800 W - 6 levels (IEC-705)

Operating frequency 2450 MHz

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Outside (Inclued Handle)
Oven cavity

Volume 23 liter

Weight

Net 13.0 kg approx.

2300 W
1250 W
1100 W

• 240 V: 800 W

• 230 V: 750 W

489 x 275 x 392 mm
330 x 211 x 324 mm

**

Technical specifications

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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.

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