Instruction Manual
23L flatbed
conventional microwave
S23MGB13
S23MGW13
Contents
Safety Warnings ....................................................................................................................3
Unpacking ...........................................................................................................................10
Getting Ready .....................................................................................................................11
Introducing Microwave Cooking .......................................................................................12
Cooking with a Microwave .................................................................................................................... 12
Checking Your Cooking Utensils .......................................................................................................... 13
Using Aluminium Foil in Your Microwave ......................................................................................... 13
Materials That Can Be Used in the Microwave ................................................................................ 14
Microwave Heating Categories ............................................................................................................ 15
Steam ............................................................................................................................................................. 16
Condensation ............................................................................................................................................. 16
Product Overview ...............................................................................................................17
The Main Unit ............................................................................................................................................. 17
The Control Panel ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Checking Your Microwave ..................................................................................................18
Clock Setting .......................................................................................................................19
Kitchen Timer ......................................................................................................................20
Setting the Child Lock ........................................................................................................21
Microwave Cooking ............................................................................................................22
Multi-Stage Cooking ..........................................................................................................23
Quick Cooking.....................................................................................................................24
Auto Cooking ......................................................................................................................25
Auto-cook Menu ........................................................................................................................................ 25
Auto-Cook Menu Table............................................................................................................................ 26
Defrosting ...........................................................................................................................27
Defrost by Weight ..................................................................................................................................... 27
Defrost by Time .......................................................................................................................................... 27
Checking the Cooking Function ........................................................................................28
To Find Out the Current Cooking Setting ......................................................................................... 28
To Find Out the Time ................................................................................................................................ 28
Cleaning Your Microwave...................................................................................................29
Frequently Asked Questions .............................................................................................30
Specications ......................................................................................................................31
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
General Safety
• Switch o and unplug before tting or removing parts/
attachments, after use and before cleaning.
• Keep your ngers away from moving parts and tted
attachments.
• Never use a damaged appliance.
• Never operate the appliance when it is empty.
• Keep the mains cord out of reach of children.
• Keep the unit, mains cord and plug away from water.
• Never exceed the maximum capacities.
• When using an attachment, read the accompanying safety
instructions.
• Take care when lifting this appliance as it is heavy.
• You should always have your appliance checked by a
qualied service agent if it has been dropped or damaged
to ensure it is safe to use.
• 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.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children
less than 8 years old.
• Only use the appliance for its intended indoor, household,
domestic use.
Safety Warnings
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Maintenance of Your Microwave
Warning : It is hazardous for anyone other than a qualied
service agent to carry out any service or repair operation
which involves the removal of a cover that gives protection
against exposure to microwave energy.
Warning : If the door or door seals are damaged, the
microwave must not be operated until it has been repaired
by a qualied service agent.
• If smoke is emitted, switch o and unplug the microwave
and keep the door closed in order to stie any ames.
• If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a
qualied service agent.
• If you have a pacemaker, please contact your doctor
before using a microwave.
Microwave Use
• This microwave is not intended for commercial use.
• It should never be used for drying clothes or for other
non-food purposes, including any type of storage, which
may lead to risk of injury, ignition or re.
• This microwave can only be used indoors in a dry, wellventilated, domestic, indoor area.
• Do not place the microwave in a cabinet.
• Install or locate this oven only in accordance with the
installation instructions provided.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of
an external timer or separate remote-control system.
• The microwave should not be left unattended when in
use.
• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when
the microwave is operating.
• To prevent high moisture content gathering inside the
microwave cavity, open the door immediately after the
cooking function has stopped to allow steam to escape.
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• Only use utensils that are suitable for microwave use.
• Care should be taken when using paper, plastic, wooden
or other combustible materials in the microwave as they
can catch re.
• Oil & fat for deep frying should not be heated in the
microwave.
• Only use cling lm designed for microwave use and take
extra care when removing the lm to avoid steam burns.
• Only heat popcorn that has been designed for microwave
use.
• Do not operate the microwave empty as this could
damage the product.
• Do not attempt to operate this unit with the door open
since this can result in harmful exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to break or tamper with the
safety interlocks.
• Do not obstruct the unit’s front or door, or allow soiling or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
Cooking Use
• As the power of dierent microwaves can vary
considerably, care must be taken when rst using this
microwave as it may cook faster than expected.
• Do not leave the microwave unattended during use.
• Take care when cooking food with a high sugar or fat
content, such as Christmas pudding or fruitcake. The
sugar or fat can overheat and in some cases catch re.
• Do not overcook food.
• Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or
plastic containers/bags before placing them in the oven.
Warning : Only allow children to use the microwave
without supervision when adequate instructions have been
given so that the child is able to use the microwave in a safe
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way and understands the hazards of improper use; DO NOT
assume that because a child has mastered one cooking skill
he/she can cook everything without close supervision.
Fire!
In the event of re:
• Keep the microwave door closed.
• Turn o the power.
• Unplug the microwave from the mains power.
First Aid
Treat scalding by:
• Quickly placing the scald under cold running water for at
least 10 minutes.
• Cover with a clean dry dressing. Do not use creams, oils or
lotions.
Cleaning Your Microwave
• The microwave should be cleaned regularly and food
deposits removed. Failure to maintain the microwave in
a clean condition can aect the life of the microwave and
possibly result in a hazardous situation. (See cleaning your
microwave.)
• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the unit.
Do Not Use These in Your Microwave
• Metal objects are not to be used in the microwave. These
include:
- Metal cooking utensils
- Metal plates or trays
- Wire twist ties
- Crockery with metal trims
- Meat thermometer
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• Never use equipment made of metal, except aluminium
foil in your microwave. The microwave energy cannot pass
through metal so it bounces o and sparks against the
inside of the microwave.
• Stop the microwave straight away if any equipment is
causing sparks.
• Remember that some crockery has a metal trim around
the edge. Even this trim can cause sparks.
Containers
Warning : Pressure will build up in sealed containers and
can cause them to explode. Therefore, do not use the
following in your microwave:
- Sealed containers - Capped bottles
- Vacuum containers - Sealed jars
- Hard-boiled eggs - Eggs in their shells
• Always pierce the skin of fruit and vegetables, such as
potatoes.
• Never use scratched, cracked or damaged glass in a
microwave. Damaged glass can explode.
• Caution should be used when using combustible
containers, never leave the microwave unattended when
in use.
Delayed Boiling
Liquids heated in a microwave continue to cook after the
cooking time has elapsed. Caution is to be used when
removing hot liquids from the microwave.
Take the following precautions:
• Always stir liquids, before and after cooking.
• Allow them to stand.
• Use containers that are wider at the top than at the
bottom.
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Preparing Food for Babies
Extra care must be taken when preparing food or drink for
babies and small children.
• Always test the food or liquid temperature before feeding
it to the baby.
• When using a baby bottle, ensure the teat is removed
before heating.
• When warming baby food or milk ensure the food is
thoroughly stirred and at a safe consumable temperature.
Caution!
Hot Surface
During cooking, accessible surfaces will become
hot. Do not touch these surfaces or the outer casing
of the microwave. Care should be taken not to store
any items on top of your microwave.
Earthing Instructions
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
This appliance is equipped with a mains cable
having an earthed plug.
The plug must be plugged into an appropriate
mains socket that is installed an earthed
in accordance with all local standards and
requirements.
WARNING!
• Improper connection of the appliance-earthing conductor
can result in a risk of an electric shock.
• Check with a qualied service agent if you doubt the
appliance is properly earthed.
• Never modify the plug provided with the appliance.
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• If the plug does not t properly in the mains socket,
contact a qualied service agent to install a proper mains
socket.
• This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of
an external timer or separate remote-control system.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the unit’s enclosure that may be of sucient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the manual accompanying the unit.
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Unpacking
Remove all items from the packaging. Retain the packaging. If you dispose, of it please do
so according to local regulations.
The following items are included:
If items are missing, or damaged please contact Partmaster (UK only).
Tel: 0844 800 3456 for assistance.
Main Unit Instruction Manual
Instruction
Manual
Thank you for purchasing your new Sandstrøm Microwave.
We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual in order
that you fully understand all the operational features it oers. You will also nd
some hints and tips to help you resolve any issues.
Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this instruction
manual for future reference.
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Getting Ready
This microwave is designed for home use. It should not be used for commercial catering.
1. After unpacking your microwave, check that it has not been damaged whilst in the box.
Make sure there are no dents, and the door closes properly. A damaged microwave
could allow microwave energy to escape. Make sure that you have taken out all the
packaging from the inside of the microwave. Please dispose of the plastic wrappings /
bags safely and keep out of the reach of babies and young children.
2. Choose a at, stable work surface for
your microwave away from heat sources
such as radiators or res and away from
cold areas. The surface should be at least
85cm above the oor. Place the back of
the microwave against a wall and allow
a 20 cm space on both sides of the unit
and 30 cm above so that warm air can
escape from the vents during cooking.
This microwave is not designed to be
built in. Do not block any intake or outlet
openings as this can damage the unit.
3. Plug your microwave into a standard
household electrical socket (230240V~, 13 amp rated). Avoid using a
socket that also has an adapter and
other equipment plugged in. Do not
use a multi-adapter.
4. To protect your work surface, we
recommend that you x some non-slip
cushion buttons (not included) to the
underside of the microwave.
Do not remove the unit’s feet.
Underside View
DON’T TOUCH
30cm
20cm
20cm
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Introducing Microwave Cooking
Always remember the basic safeguards you would follow when using any cooking
equipment or handling hot food.
This page gives some of the basic guidelines for microwave cooking. If you are unfamiliar
with using a microwave, there is more information at the back of this instruction manual.
Cooking with a Microwave
• Microwave energy can heat unevenly so stirring to distribute heat is very important.
Always stir from the outside, inwards.
• If you are cooking a number of individual foods at the same time, such as baked
potatoes or small cakes, arrange them evenly on the turntable plate so that they cook
evenly. Never stack food in the microwave.
• Turn larger foods such as meat roasts and poultry during cooking so that the top
and bottom cook evenly. It is also recommended to turn pieces of meat or poultry,
especially if they have not been deboned.
• Meat and poultry which is cooked for 15 minutes or more will brown lightly in its own
fat. Anything cooked for a shorter time can be brushed with a browning sauce to give
an appetising colour.
• Strips of aluminium foil can be used to cover the thinner pieces of food to stop them
from overcooking before the thicker parts of the food have had the chance to cook. Use
the aluminium foil sparingly and wrap around the food or container carefully to stop it
from touching the inside of the microwave which could cause sparks.
• Microwaves cook food using microwave energy that is similar to naturally occurring
radio waves.
Normally, these “waves” would fade as they disappear into the atmosphere but in a
microwave they are concentrated on the food causing it to heat up.
• Microwave energy cannot pass through metal – so it cannot escape from the inside of
your microwave – but it can pass through materials like glass, porcelain, plastic, and
paper. These are the things used to make
microwave-safe cooking equipment.
• Microwave-safe cooking equipment will still
get hot as the food it contains heats up.
• The microwave energy focuses on the
moisture in the food causing lots of tiny
vibrations. The vibrations get so great that the
moisture – and the food – heat up.
If you are unsure how long the food should cook, begin cooking at the lowest recommended time, then
add more time if necessary. The moisture content of food can vary. Ensure food is thoroughly cooked all
the way to the centre before serving.
Cooking with a microwave is much faster than conventional cooking and, whilst you should make sure
that food is fully cooked, you should be careful not to overcook it. Food can catch re if excessive cooking
times are used.
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If you are not sure and/or there is no “microwave safe” marking on the utensil, do NOT use it in the
microwave.
• Never use equipment made of metal, except aluminium foil in your microwave oven.
• The microwave energy cannot pass through the metal so it bounces o and sparks against the inside
of the oven.
• Stop the microwave immediately if any equipment or utensils causes sparks.
• Remember that some crockery has a metal trim around the edge. Even this trim can cause sparks.
• Never use scratched, cracked or damaged glass in a microwave. Damaged glass can explode.
Checking Your Cooking Utensils
Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cooking utensils are safe to use in your microwave. If
made of plastic or glass, utensils will be marked as “microwave safe” or similar.
Using Aluminium Foil in Your Microwave
It is safe to use aluminium foil in your microwave as long as you follow these safety
guidelines.
As with all metals, microwave energy cannot pass through aluminium foil, but provided you
keep the aluminium foil away from the inside walls of the microwave it will not cause sparks
and there will not be any damage to your microwave.
Using aluminium foil is a good way of shielding parts of the food that you do not want
to cook as quickly as others – perhaps where the food is narrower and would otherwise
overcook.
Place the aluminium foil over the area you want to shield, taking care that the aluminium
foil will not touch the inside walls of the microwave. Only use one piece of aluminium foil at
a time so that you do not get sparks between the separate pieces.
Follow these guidelines when using aluminium foil in your microwave:
• Remove aluminium foil lids from containers before using in the microwave. Some lids
are made of card with an aluminium foil covering – these should be removed too. Use a
microwave-safe transparent lid if possible.
• Stir food during cooking if the container has a lid or lm cover.
• Use shallow containers with a large surface area. Do not use containers that are more
than 1.25in (3.5cm) deep.
• Use gloves when handling any aluminium foil.
• Do not completely cover food with aluminium foil. The microwave energy cannot pass
through the aluminium foil so the food will not cook.
• Do not let aluminium foil touch the inside of the microwave.
• Do not use more than one piece of aluminium foil in the microwave at the same time.
For the types of utensils you can use in the microwave, please see the “Materials That Can
Be Used” section.
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Materials That Can Be Used in the Microwave
Utensils Remarks
Aluminum foil
Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin
parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur
if the foil is too close to oven walls. The foil should be at least 1
inch (2.5cm) away from oven walls.
Browning dish
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of a browning
dish must be at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable.
Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.
Dinnerware
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Do
not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Glass jars
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most
glass jars are not heat-resistant and may break.
Glassware
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic
trim.
Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking bags
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal
tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and cups
Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven
unattended while cooking.
Paper towels
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with
supervision for short-term cooking only.
Greaseproof paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Plastic containers
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Should be labelled “Microwave Safe”. Some plastic containers
soften, as the food inside gets hot. “Boiling bags” and tightly
closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed
by the instructions on their packaging.
Plastic wrap
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain
moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Thermometers Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.
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800W is the output power of the microwave.
(IEC60705)
E is the heating category for your microwave.
Check the cooking times for category E on the
food’s packaging to see how long it should be
cooked.
Microwave Heating Categories
Your microwave has been tested and labelled to meet the UK government’s voluntary
agreement on the reheating of pre-cooked food.
The heating characteristics and output power levels of microwaves are usually calculated
using a relatively large portion of food (1000 gram load, IEC 60705) but many packs of precooked food are sold in smaller packs, often about 350 grams.
The UK government, in partnership with food companies and microwave manufacturers,
has set up a system of heating categories to help you choose the reheating time for precooked food.
The category (a letter from A to E), is designed to help you reheat small quantities of food
such as microwave ready meals.
The label given above and also on the oven door gives the heating category and output
power of the oven.
Microwave ready meals weighing up to 500g (1lb 2oz) should have cooking instructions
for heating categories A to E. Follow the instructions for the letter that corresponds to the
heating category of the oven.
The higher the output power and heating category of the oven the less heating time is
required. This is shown in the diagrams below:
Oven Output Power
Less heating time required
600 700 800 900 1000 Watts
More heating time required
Oven Output Category
Less heating time required
A B C D E
More heating time required
800W
E
Start cooking at the lowest recommended time, and add more time if necessary. The moisture content of
food can vary, ensure food is cooked thoroughly all the way to the centre before serving.
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Steam
When you microwave food, steam is created as water in the food heats up and evaporates.
The steam formed during microwave cooking is entirely safe. It has to escape from the
microwave to prevent pressure from building up inside the microwave. It does this through
the vents on the back of the microwave and from around the door.
Condensation
As the steam cools, you may nd that
condensation gathers in small pools inside
your microwave and on the work surface
beneath the door and vents. Always dry the
microwave after cooking foods with a high
moisture content.
Your microwave is designed to let steam
escape from the vents and around the door
without microwave energy escaping. There
is no danger of microwave energy escaping
with the steam.
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Product Overview
The Main Unit
The Control Panel
LED Display
Shows the clock,
cooking time
and setting.
MICROWAVE Button
Use this button to select
microwave function & power level.
CLOCK Button
Use this button to set the clock.
WEIGHT DEFROST Button
Use this button to defrost food by
weight.
TIME DEFROST Button
Use this button to defrost food by
time.
KITCHEN TIMER Button
Use this button to set cooking timer.
(This is not the clock)
STOP/CLEAR Button
Use this button to pause, stop &
clear settings.
START/+30SEC/CONFIRM Button
Use this button to quick start
cooking for 30 seconds, and conrm
selection/settings. Each press adds
30 seconds.
Buttons
Use these buttons to set time,
food weight and auto menu
programmes.
Control Panel
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1. Pull the handle to open the door.
2. Place a cup of water on the plate. Make
sure the cup is microwave-safe (it should
not have any decorative metal trim).
3. Close the door.
4. Press the STOP/CLEAR button to clear any
settings that have already been made.
5. Press the START/+30SEC/CONFIRM
button to start a simple 30-second
microwave cooking cycle that allows you
to check the operation of the microwave.
6. When the cooking cycle has nished, the
water should be hot (be careful when you
take the cup out of the microwave).
7. Press the STOP/CLEAR button to clear any
settings.
Checking Your Microwave
Check your microwave after unpacking.
For your safety, the microwave stops if
the door is opened during cooking. Close
the door and press the START/+30SEC/
CONFIRM button to continue the cooking
cycle.
4, 7
5
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Clock Setting
When the microwave is connected to the mains power, the LED display will show ”0:00” and
the microwave will sound once. Please ensure that you have set the clock prior to use.
Please follow the steps below to set the clock.
1. Press the CLOCK button and the hour
digits will ash.
2. Press the
buttons to adjust the hour
digits. The input time has to be within 0-23.
3. Press the CLOCK button and the minute
digits will ash.
4. Press the
buttons to adjust the minute
digits. The input time has to be within
0-59mins.
5. Press the CLOCK button again to complete
the clock setting. “ : ” will start ashing. The
clock setting is complete.
• This is a 24-hour clock. When the microwave
is connected to the mains power for the rst
time or when the power is resumed after a
power interruption, the LED display will show
“0:00”. To re-set the clock, follow the above
5 steps.
• In the process of clock setting, if the STOP/
CLEAR button is pressed or if there is no
operation within 1 minute, the microwave will
go back to the previous status automatically.
• To nd out the current time while the
microwave is operating, press the Clock
button. It will last for 2-3 seconds and then
return to its original display.
1, 3, 5
2, 4
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Kitchen Timer
When the kitchen timer is running, other functions cannot be used.
When the microwave is not in use, this feature allows you to use the microwave as a timer.
Please make sure the clock has been set.
To set the Kitchen Timer, follow the steps below.
1. Press the KITCHEN TIMER button. The LED
display will show “00:00” and “
”.
2. Press the
buttons to select the timer
time. The input time has to be within 5secs
- 95mins.
The time setting is between 0:05 - 95:00. Varying
time increments are added or subtracted for each
press of the buttons as follows:
0-1 min: 5 seconds
1-5 min: 10 seconds
5-10 min: 30 seconds
10-30 min: 1 minute
30-95 min: 5 minutes
3. Press the START/+30SEC/CONFIRM
button to conrm the setting.
4. Once the elapsed time is reached, the
microwave will sound and return to its
original state.
5. Press STOP/CLEAR at any time to cancel
the timer.
5
3
1
2
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Setting the Child Lock
This feature prevents the microwave from operating by locking the control panel until you
cancel the lock.
Please follow the steps below to set the child lock.
1. Press the STOP/CLEAR button for 3
seconds; the unit will beep. The LED
will display current time. The child lock
indicator
will illuminate to indicate the
microwave has set the child lock.
2. To release the child lock, press the STOP/
CLEAR button again for 3 seconds; the unit
will beep. The child lock indicator
will
disappear from the LED display to indicate
that the microwave has released the child
lock.
1, 2
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Microwave Cooking
For simple microwave cooking, follow the steps below.
For instance, if you want to use 80% microwave power to cook for 20 minutes.
1. Press the MICROWAVE button once and
the LED display will show “P100”. Press the
microwave button repeatedly until the LED
display shows “P80”.
Alternatively, after you press the Microwave
button once, you can press the buttons
until the LED display shows “P80”.
2. Press the START/+30SEC/CONFIRM button
to conrm the microwave power level.
3. Press the
buttons to adjust the cooking
time until the LED display shows “20:00”.
The time setting is between 0:05 - 95:00. Varying
time increments are added or subtracted for each
press of the buttons as follows:
0-1 min: 5 seconds
1-5 min: 10 seconds
5-10 min: 30 seconds
10-30 min: 1 minute
30-95 min: 5 minutes
4. Press the START/+30SEC/CONFIRM
button to conrm and start cooking.
5. Press the STOP/CLEAR button once to stop
the cooking. Press the STOP/CLEAR button
again to cancel the setting.
Microwave Button Control
Press
Order
LED
Display
Microwave Power
1 P100 100%
2 P80 80%
3 P50 50%
4 P30 30%
5 P10 10%
• Stop the microwave before removing
food.
• Operating the microwave without
food in it can result in overheating
and damaging the magnetron.
• Cooking with a microwave is much
faster than conventional cooking.
Whilst you should ensure that food
is thoroughly cooked, you should be
careful not to overcook it.
5
2, 4
1
3
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Multi-Stage Cooking
2 cooking stages can be set. If one stage is defrost, it should be programmed rst. The unit
will beep after the rst stage is nished, then the next stage will begin.
Auto-menu cannot be set as a multi-stage cooking programme.
Follow the steps below:
1. Press MICROWAVE to select the microwave
function.
2. Press MICROWAVE or
to select the
microwave power level for the rst stage.
3. Press START/+30SEC/CONFIRM to conrm.
4. Press
to select the rst stage’s cooking
time.
5. Press MICROWAVE to select the microwave
power for the second cooking stage.
6. Press START/+30SEC/CONFIRM to conrm.
7. Press
to set the cooking time for the
second stage.
8. Press START/+30SEC/CONFIRM to conrm
and start the cooking.
Example: If you want to defrost food for 5
minutes, then cook at 80% microwave
power for 7 minutes.
1. Press TIME DEFROST to display “dEF2”.
2. Press
to select 5 minutes.
3. Press MICROWAVE twice to choose P80
(80% power).
4. Press START/+30SEC/CONFIRM to conrm.
5. Press
to choose 7 minutes.
6. Press START/+30SEC/CONFIRM to start
cooking.
1
4, 6
3
2, 5
3, 6, 8
1, 2, 5
2, 4, 7
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Quick Cooking
This feature allows you to quickly cook your food for 30 seconds with 100% microwave
power.
Please follow the steps below.
1. Press the START/+30SEC/CONFIRM
button to start the quick cooking. Press the
START/+30SEC/CONFIRM button again to
add another 30 seconds.
2. Press the STOP/CLEAR button once to stop
the cooking. Press the STOP/CLEAR button
again to cancel the setting.
2
1
This function does not work when using defrost
by weight and auto menu cooking.
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Auto Cooking
This feature allows you to cook most of your food based on the food category and weight.
Select the category and choose the weight of your food. For quick reference of the cooking
time and the weight, please refer to the Auto-cook Menu Table.
Auto-cook Menu
1. Press to select the auto-cook function.
2. Press
to select the required auto menu
programme. The LED will show”A-1” t o
“A-8”.
3. Press START/+30SEC/CONFIRM to
conrm.
4. Press
to select weight. (Please refer to
the auto menu table for details.)
5. Press START/+30SEC/CONFIRM to conrm
and start cooking.
6. Press STOP/CLEAR once to pause. Press
again to cancel the setting.
For instance: If you want to cook 350g of sh
using the auto menu programme. Please follow
the steps below:
1. Press
to select the auto-cook function.
2. Press the
buttons to select the Auto
Menu programme for sh. The LED display
will show “A-6”.
3. Press the START/+30SEC/CONFIRM
button to conrm.
4. Press the
buttons again to select the
weight option for programme until the LED
display shows “350g”.
5. Press the START/+30SEC/CONFIRM
button to conrm and start cooking.
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3, 5
1
2, 4
3, 5
2, 4
When using the auto-cook menu, it is not necessary to programme the time or cooking power. Indicating
the food type and weight is sucient. For some food, you may need to turn it over during cooking to
ensure it is thoroughly cooked and browns evenly.
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The density and thickness of food can aect its cooking time. Ensure all food is piping hot and cooked
thoroughly before serving. It is essential that food is checked during and after the recommended cooking
time, even if auto-cook menu was used.
Auto-Cook Menu Table
Menu Weight Display
Cooking
Time
Comments
A-1
Pizza
200g 200g 1’30”
This setting is designed for re-heating
cooked pizza slices (not frozen pizza).
Additional cooking time may be required
for thicker pieces of pizza.
400g 400g 2’00”
A-2
Meat
250g 250g 3’30”
Make sure food is cooked thoroughly
before consuming. Additional cooking time
may be required for thicker pieces of meat.
350g 350g 4’30”
450g 450g 6’00”
A-3
Vegetable
200g 200g 4’00”
Only use suitable microwavable containers
and cling lm in the microwave.
Check regularly to ensure the water does
not boil over.
300g 300g 5’00”
400g 400g 6’30”
A-4
Pasta
50g (with 450g
cold water)
50g 18’00”
50g of Pasta +
450ml of Cold
Water
Only use suitable
microwavable
containers and cling
lm in the microwave.
Pierce the lm with a
fork before cooking.
100g (with 800g
cold water)
100g 21’00”
100g of Pasta +
800ml of Cold
Water
A-5
Potato*
200g 200g 5’00”
For best results, pierce the potato’s skin
before cooking. Once the potato is cooked,
wrap it in aluminium foil for at least 5
minutes to ensure it is cooked thoroughly.
400g 400g 9’30”
600g 600g 13’30”
A-6
Fish
250g 250g 5’00”
Make sure food is cooked thoroughly
before consuming. Additional cooking time
may be required for thicker pieces of sh.
350g 350g 6’00”
450g 450g 7’30”
A-7
Beverage
1 cup (120ml) 1 1’15”
Only use suitable microwavable containers
and cling lm in the microwave. Pierce the
lm with a fork before cooking.
Check the cooking regularly to make sure
the water does not boil over.
2 cups (240ml) 2 2’15”
3 cups (360ml) 3 3’20”
A-8
Popcorn
50g 50g 1’40”
Only use suitable microwavable containers
and cling lm in the microwave.
85g 85g 2’25”
100g 100g 2’30”
* It is recommended that when auto-cooking a potato, the potato should weigh at least 200g.
Note: Potatoes will vary in water content depending on age, type, weight, etc.
Note: All cooking times are approximate guides only; adjust to preferred tastes and recipes.
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Defrosting
This feature allows you to defrost your frozen foods simply by entering the weight or time.
Defrost by Weight
1. Press the WEIGHT DEFROST button once
and the LED display will show “dEF1”.
2. Press the
buttons to adjust the weight
of your food. The default range is 100g to
2000g.
3. Press the START/+30SEC/CONFIRM
button to start defrosting.
4. Press the STOP/CLEAR button once to stop
defrosting. Press the STOP/CLEAR button
again to cancel the setting.
Defrost by Time
1. Press the TIME DEFROST button once and
the LED display will show “dEF2”.
2. Press the
buttons to set the defrosting
time. The input time has to be within 5s-95
min.
3. Press the START/+30SEC/CONFIRM
button to start defrosting.
4. Press the STOP/CLEAR button once to stop
defrosting. Press the STOP/CLEAR button
again to cancel the setting.
• Large items may be frozen in the centre.
Therefore, to ensure even thawing, turn them
over from time to time and break them into
smaller pieces during defrosting.
• Place roasts fat-side down or whole poultry
breast-side down.
• Drain liquids during defrosting as the juices
from food can get hot and cook the food.
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3
4
2
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3
4
2
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Checking the Cooking Function
This feature allows you to check and view the current cooking settings.
To Find Out the Current Cooking Setting
1. Press the MICROWAVE button once and
the LED display will show the current
cooking setting while the unit is in
microwave mode. The display will last for
2 - 3 seconds and the microwave will then
return to its original display.
To Find Out the Time
2. Press the CLOCK button once and the
LED display will show the time while the
microwave is in microwave mode. The
display will last for 2 - 3 seconds and the
microwave will then return to its original
display.
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Cleaning Your Microwave
Cleaning your microwave each time you use it will help to prevent a build up of stubborn
marks that can be dicult to clean.
Unplug your microwave from the mains and wait for it to completely cool down before
cleaning.
On the right hand side wall of the cavity is the wave guide cover. Microwaves are passed
through this to enable your food to cook. It is important that this wave guide cover is kept
clean at all times. Wipe it with mild detergent and water and leave to dry.
The microwave walls have a special
enamel coating which makes cleaning
very easy. Use a soft damp cloth to wipe
o any splashes or a paper towel to
mop up any spills. Wipe o grease with
a damp cloth and a little detergent. Dry
thoroughly. If grease is left to accumulate,
it can smoke and even catch re.
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8
9
2
3
4
5
Make sure you keep the outlet grids clean.
Keep the front of the microwave clean
so that the door can close properly.
Be careful not to spill water into the vents.
Do not remove the wave guide cover:
It is important to keep the cover clean
in the same manner as the inside of the
microwave. If grease is left to accumulate,
it can smoke and even catch re.
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Keep the inside of the door clean with a
damp cloth. Use warm soapy water for
stubborn marks and dry thoroughly. The
inside of the door has a special coating
and must not be cleaned with abrasive
pads or cleaning powders.
Clean behind the door ledge.
Use warm soapy water to clean the
outside of the microwave. Do not use
abrasive cleaners, pads or powders that
could scratch the surface.
Unplug the microwave before cleaning
the power cord and the microwave. Wipe
with a damp cloth and leave to dry before
plugging it back in.
Do not remove any xed parts from the inside
of your microwave during cleaning or at any
other time.
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6
8
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7
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Frequently Asked Questions
If a problem does occur, it may often be due to something very minor. The following Q & A
may be able to resolve the problem.
Questions Answers
Why doesn’t the food seem to
cook?
Check that:
the cooking time has been set.
the door is closed.
the mains socket is not overloaded causing the fuse to blow.
Why does the food seem
undercooked or overcooked?
Check that:
the correct cooking time has been set.
the correct power setting has been used.
How can I stop eggs from
popping?
When you bake or poach eggs in the microwave, the yolk can
sometimes pop as steam builds up inside it. You can stop the egg
from popping by piercing the yolk with a toothpick before cooking.
Never cook eggs that are still in their shells.
Why is it so important that I allow
standing time after cooking?
With microwave cooking, many foods build up enough heat inside
them to continue cooking even after they’ve been taken out of
the microwave. For a short time after cooking the heated product
will continue to cook, leaving products to stand will allow for even
cooking and heat distribution
Why does my microwave
sometimes take longer to cook
than it says in the recipe?
First check that the microwave was set just as the recipe said.
Cooking times and heat settings are suggestions to help prevent
overcooking but dierences in the weight, size, shape and starting
temperature of food will all aect how long it takes to cook – just as
it does with a conventional oven. Use your judgement along with
the recipe to check whether the food has been cooked properly.
Why do I get condensation on the
inside of the door?
Condensation is perfectly normal, especially when you are cooking
food with a high moisture content such as potatoes.
Does the microwave energy get
through the window on the door?
No. The door has a special metal screen with holes that lets you see
inside but stops microwave energy from getting out.
Steam comes out of the side
of the door and vents. Can
microwave energy get out too?
No. The door and vents are carefully designed to let steam out
during cooking but keep microwave energy in. The gaps are not big
enough for microwave energy to escape.
What happens if the microwave is
switched on while the microwave
is empty?
The microwave will be damaged. Do not switch the microwave
on when there’s nothing inside the microwave. It is a good idea
to keep a cup of water in the microwave just in case someone
accidentally starts the microwave.
Why doesn’t the microwave’s light
illuminate?
Open the door. If the light does not illuminate, the bulb has
probably blown. Call a qualied service agent – do not try to
change the bulb yourself.
There are sparks inside the
microwave when I use the
microwave. Will this cause any
damage?
Yes. Make sure that you are not using any metal utensils and that
your containers don’t have a metal trim. You must not use metal in
your microwave when you cook (except aluminium foil).
Light is showing through the
vents and door. Does this mean
the microwave energy can
escape?
No. It is normal for the light to be visible and is nothing to be
concerned about.
Why do I get interference on
my TV and radio when I use the
microwave?
Microwaves use radio waves similar to those received by TVs and
radios. You can lessen the interference by moving your microwave
further away from the TV or radio.
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Specifications
Model
S23MGB13
S23MGW13
Input 230-240V~ 50Hz
Microwave Output 800W
Microwave Frequency 2450 MHz
Outside Dimensions
(width x depth x height)
502 mm x 302 mm x 420 mm
Power consumption
Microwave Input 1270W
Complies with EC directives 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC.
We continually strive to improve our products. Features and specications may change
without prior notice.
DSG Retail Ltd. (co. no. 504877)
Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, Herts., HP2 7TG, UK
This symbol on the product or in the instructions means that
your electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed
at the end of its life separately from your household waste.
There are separate collection systems for recycling in the EU.
For more information, please contact the local authority or
your retailer where you purchased the product.
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