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You have just purchased a SAMSUNG microwave oven. Your Owner’s 

Instructions contains valuable information on cooking with your microwave 

oven:

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Safety precautions

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Suitable accessories and cookware

• 

Useful cooking tips

• 

Cooking tips

lEgEnd for symbols and icons

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

.

Warning; Fire hazard

Warning; Hot surface

Warning; Electricity

Warning; Explosive material

Do NOT attempt.

Do NOT touch.

Do NOT disassemble.

Follow directions explicitly.

Unplug the power plug 

from the wall socket.

Make sure the machine is 

grounded to prevent electric 

shock.

Call the service center for 

help.

Note

Important

imporTanT safETy insTrUcTions

rEad carEfUlly and kEEp for 

fUTUrE rEfErEncE.

Make sure that these safety precautions are 

obeyed at all times.

before using the oven, confirm that the 

following instructions are followed.

 

Warning 

(microwave function only)

Warning:

 If the door or door seals 

are damaged, the oven must not be 

operated until it has been repaired by a 

competent person.

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.
This appliance is intended to be used in 

household only.

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.

Warning:

 This appliance can be 

used by children aged from 8 years 

and above and persons with reduced 

physical, sensory or mental capabilities 

or lack of experience and knowledge 

if they have been given supervision 

or instruction concerning use of the 

appliance in a safe way and understand 

the hazards involved. Children shall not 

play with the appliance. Cleaning and 

user maintenance shall not be made by 

children unless they are aged from 8 

years and above and supervised.
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.

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Summary of Contents for MG23F302E Series

Page 1: ...ade with 100 recycled paper 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 Microwave Oven Owner s Instructions Cooking Guide MG23F301ELW_EG_DE68 04313B 00_EN indd 1 2014 08 26 1 28 58 ...

Page 2: ...machine is grounded to prevent electric shock Call the service center for help Note Important contents Safety information 2 Quick look up guide 11 Oven features 12 Oven 12 Control panel 12 Accessories 13 Oven use 14 How a microwave oven works 14 Checking that your oven is operating correctly 14 Setting the time 15 Cooking Reheating 15 Power levels 16 Adjusting the cooking time 16 Stopping the cook...

Page 3: ...hildren 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 WARNING This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision o...

Page 4: ...ly 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 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 reduc...

Page 5: ... 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 WARNING Ensure that the appliance is switched off before replacing the la...

Page 6: ...of an external timer or separate remote control system Installing your microwave oven Place the oven on a flat level surface 85 cm above the floor The surface should be strong enough to safety bear the weight of the oven 1 When you install your oven make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least 10 cm 4 inches of space behind and on the sides of the oven and 20 cm 8 inch...

Page 7: ...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 1 Clean the outside surfaces with a soft cloth and warm soapy water Rinse and dry 2 Remove any splashes or stains on the inside surfaces of oven with a soapy cloth Rinse and dry 3 To loosen hardened food particles and remove smells place a ...

Page 8: ...ly affect the working parts in the oven This microwave oven is not intended for commercial use The Light bulb should not be replaced in person for safety reasons Please contact nearest authorised Samsung customer care centre to arrange for a qualified engineer to replace the bulb WARNING Only qualified staff should be allowed to modify or repair the appliance Do not heat liquids and other food in ...

Page 9: ...ct your nearest service centre Do not pour or directly spray water onto the oven Do not place objects on the oven inside or on the door of the oven Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of the oven Do not store flammable materials in the oven Take special care when heating dishes or drinks that contain alcohol as alcohol vapours may contact a hot part of the oven Keep...

Page 10: ...microwave 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 microwave oven is started accidentally Install the oven in compliance with the clearances stated in this manual See installing your microwave oven Take care when connecting other electrical appliances to sockets nea...

Page 11: ...rical 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 disp...

Page 12: ...NOB 5 COMBI Microwave Grill 6 DEFROST Weight 7 GRILL 8 CLOCK SETTING BUTTON oven features Oven 1 DOOR HANDLE 2 VENTILATION HOLES 3 GRILL 4 LIGHT 5 TIME WEIGHT DIAL 6 DOOR LATCHES 7 DOOR 8 TURNTABLE 9 COUPLER 10 ROLLER RING 11 SAFETY INTERLOCK HOLES 12 VARIABLE COOKING POWER CONTROL KNOB MG23F301ELW_EG_DE68 04313B 00_EN indd 12 2014 08 26 1 29 08 ...

Page 13: ... cleaning 4 Grill rack to be placed on the turntable Purpose The metal rack can be used in grill and combination cooking 5 Crusty plate see page 19 20 MG23F301EC MG23F301EJ MG23F302EC MG23F302EJ models only Purpose The crusty plate is used to brown food better in the microwave or grill combination cooking modes It helps keep pastry and pizza dough crisp 6 Steam cooker see page 17 to 18 MG23F301EF ...

Page 14: ...wave oven works Microwaves are high frequency electromagnetic waves the energy released enables food to be cooked or reheated without the foods form or colour changing You can use your microwave oven to Defrost manual auto Cook Reheat Cooking Principle 1 The microwaves generated by the magnetron are distributed uniformly as the food rotates on the turntable The food is thus cooked evenly 2 The mic...

Page 15: ...ing 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 Cooking Reheating The following procedure explains how to cook or reheat food ALWAYS check your cooking settings before leaving the oven unattended First place the food in the centre of the turntable Then close the do...

Page 16: ... Cooking stops To resume cooking close the door 2 To stop completely Turn the Time Weight dial to the left Current time will be displayed Defrost time food The Defrost Time feature enables you to defrost meat poultry fish First place the frozen food in the centre of the turntable and close the door 1 Turn the Cooking Power Control knob to the Defrost Time symbol 2 Turn the Time Weight dial to sele...

Page 17: ...hield the edges with aluminium foil Turn the food over when the oven beeps Stand for 20 50 minutes Power steam cooking guide MG23F301EF MG23F301EJ MG23F302EF MG23F302EJ models only The Power Steamer is based on the principle of steam cooking and is designed for fast healthy cooking in your Samsung Microwave oven This accessory is ideal for cooking rice pasta vegetables etc in record time while pre...

Page 18: ...d 3 tablespoons water Cover with lid Stand for 2 3 minutes Stew Chilled 400 g 600 W 5 6 Bowl Lid Instructions Put stew into the steam bowl Cover with lid Stir well before standing Stand for 1 2 minutes Food Serving Size Power Levels Cooking Time min Handling Soup Chilled 400 g 800 W 3 4 Bowl Lid Instructions Pour into steam bowl Cover with lid Stir well before standing Stand for 1 2 minutes Frozen...

Page 19: ...d on the crusty plate 3 Place the crusty plate on the metal rack or turntable in the microwave 4 Select the appropriate cooking time and power Always use oven gloves to take out the crusty plate as will become very hot Please note that the crusty plate has a teflon layer which is not scratch resistant Do not use any sharp objects like a knife to cut on the crusty plate Use plastic accessories to a...

Page 20: ...e rack Stand for 4 minutes Baked Potatoes 250 g 500 g 600 W Grill 5 6 8 9 Instructions Preheat crusty plate Cut potatoes in halves Put them on the crusty plate with the cut side to the bottom Arrange in a circle Put the plate on the rack Stand for 3 minutes Food Serving Size Power Cooking Time min Fish Fingers Frozen 150 g 5 pcs 300 g 10 pcs 600 W Grill 7 8 9 10 Instructions Preheat crusty plate B...

Page 21: ...ition DO NOT operate the Grill Combi mode with power steam cooker Operation mode MW GRILL COMBI Steam cooker O X Combining microwaves and the grill You can also combine microwave cooking with the grill to cook quickly and brown at the same time ALWAYS use microwave safe and oven proof cookware Glass or ceramic dishes are ideal as they allow the microwaves to penetrate the food evenly ALWAYS use ov...

Page 22: ... Use Caution Unsafe 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 ...

Page 23: ...ng 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 veg...

Page 24: ...th 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 ...

Page 25: ... 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 o...

Page 26: ...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...

Page 27: ... 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 180 W 6 7 10 12 Pork Steaks 250 g 180 W 7 8 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 Food Serving Size Power Time min Poultry Chicken Pieces 500 g 2 pcs 180 W 14 15 Wh...

Page 28: ... 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 make sure that the grill heating element is under the ceiling in the horizontal position and not on the back wall in the vertical position The food should be placed on the high rack unless another instruction is re...

Page 29: ... a circle on the rack with the cut side to the grill Chicken Pieces 450 500 g 2 pcs 300 W Grill 10 12 12 13 Instructions Prepare chicken pieces with oil and spices Put them in a circle with the bones to the middle Put one chicken piece not into the centre of the rack Stand for 2 3 minutes Fresh Food Serving Size Power 1 step min 2 step min Lamb Chops Beef Steaks Medium 400 g 4 pcs Grill only 12 15...

Page 30: ...o 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 sma...

Page 31: ...rvice centre Please have the following information read The model and serial numbers normally printed on the rear of the oven Your warranty details A clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or SAMSUNG aftersales service technical specifications SAMSUNG strives to improve its products at all times Both the design specifications and these user instructions are thus subject to...

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