Microwave Oven

User manual
MG23T5018C*
 Contents

Safety instructions 3 Using the Quick Defrost 16

Using Grill Fry 18
Important safety instructions 3 Using Auto Cook 20
General safety 6
Contents

Grilling 27
Microwave operation precautions 7 Combining microwaves and grill 27
Limited warranty 8 Using the crusty plate 28
Product group definition 8 Using Child Lock 30
Protection de l’environnement 8 Switching the beeper off 30
Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) 8
Cookware guide 31
Installation 9
Microwaves 32
Accessories 9 Cooking 32
Installation site 9 Reheating 34
Turntable 9 Reheating liquids 35
Reheating baby food 35
Maintenance 10
Remark: 35
Cleaning 10 Manual defrosting 36
Replacement (repair) 10 Grill 37
Care against an extended period of disuse 10 Microwave + grill 38
Tips and tricks 40
Microwave oven features 11
Microwave oven 11 Troubleshooting and information code 40
Control panel 11 Troubleshooting 40
Information code 44
Microwave oven use 12
How a microwave oven works 12 Technical specifications 44
Checking that your microwave oven is operating correctly 12
Cooking/Reheating 13
Setting the time 14
Power levels and time variations 14
Adjusting the cooking time 15
Stopping the cooking 15
Setting the energy save mode 16

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Safety instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye
on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven

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must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent The microwave oven is intended for heating food and
person. beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming
pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to risk
WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent
of injury, ignition or fire.
person to carry out any service or repair operation that
involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against If smoke is observed (emitted), switch off or unplug the
exposure to microwave energy. appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any
flames.
WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in
sealed containers since they are liable to explode. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive
boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the
WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven without
container.
supervision when adequate instructions have been given
so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall
understands the hazards of improper use. be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before
consumption, in order to avoid burns.
This appliance is intended to be used in household only and it
is not intended to be used such as: Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be
heated in microwave ovens since they may explode, even after
• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
microwave heating has ended.
environments;
The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits
• farm houses;
removed.
• by clients in hotels, motels and other residential
environments;
• bed and breakfast type environments.
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Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
Safety instructions

The microwave oven is intended to be used on the counter top been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
(freestanding) use only, the microwave oven shall not be placed appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
in a cabinet. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
during microwave cooking. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
The care should be taken not to displace the turntable when manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in
removing containers from the appliance. order to avoid a hazard.
The appliance shall not be cleaned with a steam cleaner. This oven should be positioned proper direction and height
The appliance should not be cleaned with a water jet. permitting easy access to cavity and control area.
The appliance is not intended for installing in road vehicles, Before using the oven first time, oven should be operated with
caravans and similar vehicles etc. the water during 10 minute and then used.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including If the oven generates a strange noise, a burning smell, or smoke
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, is emitted, unplug the power plug immediately and contact
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have your nearest service center.
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the The microwave oven has to be positioned so that plug is
appliance by a person responsible for their safety. accessible.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.

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WARNING: When the appliance is operated in the combination The door or the outer surface may get hot when the appliance
mode, children should only use the oven under adult is operating.
supervision due to the temperatures generated. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the

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During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to appliance is operating.
avoid touching heating elements inside the oven. The surfaces are liable to get hot during use.
WARNING: Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young The appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an
children should be kept away. external timer or separate remote-control system.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
which may result in shattering of the glass. capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
A steam cleaner is not to be used. been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched off before appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
The appliance must not be installed behind a decorative door in maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are
order to avoid overheating. older than 8 and supervised.
WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less
during use. than 8 years.
Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements.
Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
CAUTION: The cooking process has to be supervised. A short
term cooking process has to be supervised continuously.

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General safety Microwave warning

Microwave heating of beverages may result in delayed eruptive boiling; always
Any modifications or repairs must be performed by qualified personnel only.
use caution when handling the container. Always allow beverages to stand at least
Do not heat food or liquids sealed in containers for the microwave function.
20 seconds before handling. If necessary, stir during heating. Always stir after
Do not use benzene, thinner, alcohol, or steam or high-pressure cleaners to clean
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heating.
the oven.
In the event of scalding, follow these First Aid instructions:
Do not install the oven: near a heater or flammable material; locations that are
• Immerse the scalded area in cold water for at least 10 minutes.
humid, oily, dusty or exposed to direct sunlight or water; or where gas may leak;
• Cover with a clean, dry dressing.
or an uneven surface.
• Do not apply any creams, oils, or lotions.
This oven must be properly grounded in accordance with local and national codes.
To avoid damaging the tray or rack, do not put the tray or rack in water shortly
Regularly use a dry cloth to remove foreign substances from the power plug
after cooking.
terminals and contacts.
Do not use the oven for deep fat frying because the oil temperature cannot be
Do not pull, excessively bend, or place heavy objects on the power cord.
controlled. This could result in a sudden boil over of hot oils.
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.
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.

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Microwave oven precautions Microwave operation precautions
Only use microwave-safe utensils. Do not use metallic containers, gold or silver
Failure to observe the following safety precautions may result in harmful exposure
trimmed dinnerware, skewers, etc.
to microwave energy.
Remove wire twist ties. Electric arcing may occur.
• Do not operate the oven with the door open. Do not tamper with the safety

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Do not use the oven to dry papers or clothes.
interlocks (door latches). Do not insert anything into the safety interlock holes.
Use shorter times for small amounts of food to prevent overheating or burning.
• Do not place any object between the oven door and front face or allow food
Keep the power cord and power plug away from water and heat sources.
or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. Keep the door and door
To avoid the risk of explosion, do not heat eggs with shells or hard-boiled eggs. Do
sealing surfaces clean by wiping with a damp cloth and then with a soft, dry
not heat airtight or vacuum-sealed containers, nuts, tomatoes, etc.
cloth after each use.
Do not cover the ventilation slots with cloth or paper. This is a fire hazard. The
• Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. Only operate after it has been
oven may overheat and turn off automatically and will remain off until it cools
repaired by a qualified technician.
sufficiently.
Important: the oven door must close properly. The door must not be bent; the
Always use oven mitts when removing a dish.
door hinges must not be broken or loose; the door seals and sealing surfaces
Stir liquids halfway during heating or after heating ends and allow the liquid stand
must not be damaged.
at least 20 seconds after heating to prevent eruptive boiling.
• All adjustments or repairs must be done by a qualified technician.
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.
Do not use this appliance for other purposes than cooking.
Drying of clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and
similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual.
Do not put corrosive chemicals or vapors in or on this appliance.
This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food.
It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

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Limited warranty Protection de l’environnement

Samsung will charge a repair fee for replacing an accessory or repairing a cosmetic Prenez soin de déposer l’emballage de votre appareil dans un centre de recyclage
defect if the damage to the unit or accessory was caused by the customer. Items de type point vert.
this stipulation covers include:
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• Door, handles, out-panel, or control panel that are dented, scratched, or

Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic
broken. Equipment)
• A broken or missing tray, guide roller, coupler, or wire rack. (Applicable in countries with separate collection systems)
Use this oven only for its intended purpose as described in this instruction manual.
This marking on the product, accessories or literature
Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all
indicates that the product and its electronic accessories
possible conditions and situations that may occur. It is your responsibility to use
(e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed
common sense, caution, and care when installing, maintaining, and operating your
of with other household waste at the end of their working
oven.
life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human
Because these following operating instructions cover various models, the
health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate
characteristics of your microwave oven may differ slightly from those described in
these items from other types of waste and recycle them
this manual and not all warning signs may be applicable. If you have any questions
responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material
or concerns, contact a local Samsung service centre or find help and information
resources.
online at www.samsung.com.
Use this oven for heating food only. It is intended for domestic use only. Do not Household users should contact either the retailer where
heat any type of textiles or cushions filled with grains. The manufacturer cannot they purchased this product, or their local government
be held liable for damage caused by improper or incorrect use of the oven. office, for details of where and how they can take these
To avoid deterioration of the oven surface and hazardous situations, always keep items for environmentally safe recycling.
the oven clean and well maintained. Business users should contact their supplier and check the
terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product
Product group definition
and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with
This product is a Group 2 Class B ISM equipment. The definition of group 2 which other commercial wastes for disposal.
contains all ISM equipment in which radio-frequency energy is intentionally
For information on Samsung’s environmental commitments and product regulatory
generated and/or used in the form of electromagnetic radiation for the treatment
obligations, e.g. REACH, visit our sustainability page available via
of material, and EDM and arc welding equipment.
www.samsung.com
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.

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Installation

Accessories Installation site

Depending on the model that you have purchased, you are supplied with several • Select a flat, level surface
accessories that can be used in a variety of ways. A B approximately 85 cm above the floor.
01 Roller ring, to be placed in the centre of The surface must support the weight of
the microwave oven. the microwave oven.
01
The roller ring supports the turntable. • We recommend installing the product
so its back is flush with the wall, and
C C leave minimum 10 cm on both sides

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02 Turntable, to be placed on the roller
D and 20 cm above the product for
ring with the centre fitting to the
02 ventilation.
coupler.
• Do not install the microwave oven in
The turntable serves as the main A. 20 cm above
hot or damp surroundings, such as next
cooking surface; it can be easily B. 0 cm behind
to other microwave ovens or radiators.
removed for cleaning. C. 10 cm on the side
• Conform to the power supply
D. 85 cm above the floor
03 Grill rack, to be placed on the turntable. specifications of this microwave oven.
The metal rack can be used in grill and Use only approved extension cables if
03 combination cooking. you need to use.
• Wipe the interior and the door seal
with a damp cloth before using your
04 Crusty plate, see pages 28 to 30. microwave oven for the first time.
The crusty plate is used to brown
04 food better in the microwave or grill Turntable
combination cooking modes. It helps
Remove all packing materials inside the
keep pastry and pizza dough crisp.
microwave oven. Install the roller ring and
turntable. Check that the turntable rotates
CAUTION
freely.
Do not operate the microwave oven without the roller ring and turntable.

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 Maintenance

Cleaning Replacement (repair)

Clean the microwave oven regularly to prevent impurities from building up on or
WARNING
inside the microwave oven. Also pay special attention to the door, door sealing,
and turntable and roller ring (applicable models only). This microwave oven has no user-removable parts inside. Do not try to replace or
If the door won’t open or close smoothly, first check if the door seals have built up repair the microwave oven yourself.
impurities. Use a soft cloth in soapy water to clean both the inner and outer sides • If you encounter a problem with hinges, sealing, and/or the door, contact a
of the microwave oven. Rinse and dry well. 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.
To remove stubborn impurities with bad smells from inside the microwave oven Do not replace it yourself.
• If you encounter a problem with the outer housing of the microwave oven,
1. With an empty microwave oven, put a cup of diluted lemon juice on the centre
first unplug the power cord from the power source, and then contact a local
Maintenance

of the turntable.
Samsung service centre.
2. Heat the microwave oven for 10 minutes at max power.
3. When the cycle is complete, wait until the microwave oven cools down. Then, Care against an extended period of disuse
open the door and clean the cooking chamber.
If you don’t use the microwave oven for an extended period of time, unplug the
CAUTION power cord and move the microwave oven to a dry, dust-free location. Dust and
• Keep the door and door sealing clean and ensure the door opens and closes moisture that builds up inside the microwave oven may affect the performance of
smoothly. Otherwise, the microwave oven’s lifecycle may be shortened. the microwave oven.
• Take caution not to spill water into the microwave oven vents.
• Do not use any abrasive or chemical substances for cleaning.
• After each use of the microwave oven, use a mild detergent to clean the
cooking chamber after waiting for the microwave oven to cool down.

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Microwave oven features

Microwave oven Control panel

01 Display
01 02 03 04 05
02 Microwave
03 Grill
04 Microwave+Grill
05 Quick Defrost
06 Grill Fry
07 Auto Cook
01
08 Decrease/Increase
(Weight/Serving/Time)
09 OK (Clock)

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02
10 STOP/Eco
11 START/+30s (Child Lock)
03

04

05

06

06 07 08 09 10 11
07

01 Door handle 02 Door 03 Ventilation holes 08 08

09
04 Heating element 05 Light 06 Door latches

07 Turntable 08 Coupler 09 Roller ring 10 11

10 Safety interlock 11 Control panel

holes

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 Microwave oven use

How a microwave oven works Checking that your microwave oven is operating correctly
Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves; the energy released The following simple procedure enables you to check that your microwave oven is
enables food to be cooked or reheated without changing either the form or the working correctly at all times.
colour. If you have any problems, see the “Troubleshooting” section on pages 40 to 44.
You can use your microwave oven to:
NOTE
• Defrost
• Reheat The microwave oven must be plugged into an appropriate wall socket. The
• Cook turntable must be placed in the microwave oven. If a power level other than the
maximum (100 % - 800 W) is used, the water takes longer to boil.
Cooking principle
1. Pull the handle to open the microwave
1. The microwaves generated by the oven door.
3
magnetron reflected at cavity and 2. Place a glass of water on the turntable,
are distributed uniformly as the food and then close the door.
rotates on the turntable. The food is 3. Press Microwave.
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thus cooked evenly.

4. Press START/+30s repeatedly to set the
2. The microwaves are absorbed by the
time to 4 or 5 minutes.
food up to a depth of about 1 inch 4 5. The microwave oven heats the water
(2.5 cm). Cooking then continues as the
for the set time. Check and make sure
heat is dissipated within the food.
the water is boiling.
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)

NOTE
As the centre of the food is cooked by heat dissipation, cooking continues even
when you have taken the food out of the microwave 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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Cooking/Reheating 5. Press < or > (Decrease/Increase) to set
5 the desired cooking time.
The following procedure explains how to cook or reheat food.
• The control panel display shows
CAUTION the cooking time.
Always check your cooking settings before leaving the microwave oven 6 6. Press START/+30s to start cooking.
unattended. • The light turns on and the turntable
starts to rotate.
1. Pull the handle to open the microwave
• When the cooking is complete, the
oven door.
3 microwave oven beeps 4 times and
2. Place the food on the centre of the
the control panel display shows
turntable, and then close the door.
the current time. Then, the end
CAUTION reminder signal beeps once every
Do not operate the microwave oven when it minute for 3 times.
is empty.
3. Press Microwave.

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• The control panel display shows
the corresponding icon ( ) and
the maximum power level (800 W).
4. Press < or > (Decrease/Increase) to
select the desired power level, and then
4
press OK.
• Refer to the “Power levels and time
variations” section on page 14 for
the appropriate power level.

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Setting the time Power levels and time variations

When power is supplied, “88:88” and then “12:00” is automatically displayed on The power level function enables you to adapt the amount of energy dissipated
the display. Please set the current time. The time can be displayed in either the 24- and thus the time required to cook or reheat your food, according to its type and
hour or 12-hour clock. You must set the clock: quantity. You can choose between six power levels.
• When you first install your microwave oven
• After a power failure Power level Percentage Output

NOTE HIGH 100 % 800 W

You must manually change the time to apply daylight saving time. MEDIUM HIGH 75 % 600 W
1. Press OK. MEDIUM 56 % 450 W
1
MEDIUM LOW 38 % 300 W

DEFROST 23 % 180 W
2. Press < or > (Decrease/Increase) to
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2 LOW 13 % 100 W
select 24-hour or 12-hour clock, and
3 then press OK. The cooking times given in recipes and in this booklet correspond to the specific
4 3. Press < or > (Decrease/Increase) to set power level indicated.
the hour, and then press OK. • The cooking time decreases If you select a higher power level.
4. Press < or > (Decrease/Increase) to set • The cooking time increases If you select a lower power level.
the minute, and then press OK.

NOTE
The control panel display shows the time when the microwave is not in use.

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Adjusting the cooking time Stopping the cooking
You can increase or decrease the cooking time while the microwave oven is You can stop cooking at any time so that you can:
cooking. • Check the food
• Check how cooking is progressing at any time simply by opening the door, • Turn the food over or stir it
and then increase or decrease the cooking time if necessary. • Leave it to stand

Method 1 To stop the cooking temporarily

Press START/+30s to increase the cooking 1. Open the door or press STOP/Eco once.
time by 30 seconds. • Cooking stops temporarily.
• Example: To add three minutes, press 2. To resume cooking, close the door and press START/+30s.
START/+30s six times.
To stop the cooking completely
NOTE
1. Open the door or press STOP/Eco once.
You can only increase the cooking time.
• Cooking stops temporarily.
Method 2 2. Press STOP/Eco button again.

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Press < or > (Decrease/Increase) to adjust
the cooking time.

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Setting the energy save mode Using the Quick Defrost

The microwave oven has an energy save mode. The Quick Defrost features enable you to defrost meat, poultry, fish, frozen
vegetable and frozen bread. The defrost time and power level are set
• Press STOP/Eco. The control panel
automatically. You simply select the programme and the weight.
display turns off.
• To cancel the energy save mode, open NOTE
the door or press STOP/Eco. The control Use only containers that are microwave-safe.
panel display shows the current time.
Open the door. Place the frozen food on a ceramic in the centre of the turntable.
NOTE Close the door.

Auto energy saving function 1. Pull the handle to open the microwave
The product returns to standby status if there is no input for 25 minutes in the oven door.
3
middle of setting or while the operation has been paused. Also, if you leave the 2. Place the food on the centre of the
door open, the interior lamp automatically turns off after 5 minutes. turntable, and then close the door.
3. Press Quick Defrost.
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4. Press < or > (Decrease/Increase) to

4 select the type of food, and then press
5
OK.
• For more information, see the
“Quick Defrost programme
description” section on page 17.
5. Press < or > (Decrease/Increase) to set
the serving size, and then press OK.
6. Press START/+30s to start defrosting.
• When the microwave oven beeps,
6 open the door and turn the food
7 over.
7. Close the door, and then press
START/+30s to resume defrosting.
• When the defrosting is complete,
the microwave oven beeps 4 times
and the control panel display
shows the current time. Then, the
end reminder signal beeps once
every minute for 3 times.

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Quick Defrost programme description
Code Food Serving Size Instructions
The following table presents the various Quick Defrost programmes, serving size, 5 Bread 200-1500 g Put bread horizontally on a piece of kitchen
standing times and appropriate instructions. Remove all kind of package material paper and turn over, as soon as the oven
before defrosting. Place meat, poultry, fish, vegetable and bread on a flat glass beeps. Place cake on a ceramic plate and
dish or ceramic plate. if possible, turn over, as soon as the oven
beeps. This programme is suitable for all
Code Food Serving Size Instructions
kinds of bread, sliced or whole, as well
1 Meat 200-1500 g Shield the edges with aluminium foil. Turn as for bread rolls and baguettes. Arrange
the meat over, when the oven beeps. This bread rolls in a circle. This programme
programme is suitable for beef, lamb, pork, is suitable for all kinds of yeast cake,
steaks, chops, minced meat. biscuit, cheese cake and puff pastry. It is
Stand for 20-60 minutes. not suitable for short/ crust pastry, fruit
2 Poultry 200-1500 g Shield the leg and wing tips with and cream cakes as well as for cake with
aluminium foil. Turn the poultry over, when chocolate topping.
the oven beeps. This programme is suitable Stand for 10-30 minutes.

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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 Frozen 200-1500 g Spread frozen vegetable evenly into a flat
Vegetable 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.

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Using Grill Fry Grill Fry programme description

Grill Fry has 15 pre-programmed cook settings. You do not need to set either the
Code Food Serving Size Instructions
cooking times or the power level.

CAUTION 1 Frozen French 400 g Place frozen French fries on the crusty
Fries plate with the rack. Put them in the
Use only containers that are microwave-safe.
microwave oven. Select the Grill Fry
1. Pull the handle to open the microwave program [1] and press START/+30s
oven door. button. After cooking, stand for 2-3
3
2. Place the food on the centre of the minutes.
turntable, and then close the door.
2 Frozen Pork 500 g Place frozen pork cutlet on the crusty
3. Press Grill Fry
Cutlet plate with the rack. Put them in the
4. Press < or > (Decrease/Increase) to microwave oven. Select the Grill Fry
select the type of food, and then press program [2] and press START/+30s
4
OK. button. When the beeps, turn the
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• For more information, see the food and then press the START/+30s
“Grill Fry programme description” to continue. After cooking, stand for
section on pages 18 to 20. 2-3 minutes.
5. Press START/+30s to start Grill Fry. 3 Frozen Chicken 350 g Place frozen chicken nuggets on the
• The microwave oven cooks the Nuggets crusty plate with the rack. Put them in
5 food according to the selected pre- the microwave oven. Select the Grill
programmed setting. Fry program [3] and press START/+30s
• When the cooking is complete, the button. After cooking, stand for
microwave oven beeps 4 times and 2-3 minutes.
the control panel display shows
the current time. Then, the end 4 Frozen Potato 350 g Place frozen potato croquettes on the
reminder signal beeps once every Croquettes crusty plate with the rack. Put them in
minute for 3 times. the microwave oven. Select the Grill
Fry program [4] and press START/+30s
button. After cooking, stand for 2-3
minutes.

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Code Food Serving Size Instructions Code Food Serving Size Instructions

5 Frozen Corn 450-500 g Place frozen corn dogs on the crusty 9 Frozen Cheese 300 g Place frozen cheese sticks on the crusty
Dogs plate with the rack. Put them in the Sticks plate with the rack. Put them in the
microwave oven. Select the Grill Fry microwave oven. Select the Grill Fry
program [5] and press START/+30s program [9] and press START/+30s
button. After cooking, stand for 2-3 button. After cooking, stand for 2-3
minutes. minutes.

6 Frozen Fish 300 g Place frozen fish cutlets on the crusty 10 Frozen Spring 300 g Slightly oil the frozen spring rolls on
Cutlets plate with the rack. Put them in the Rolls the surface. Place frozen spring rolls on
microwave oven. Select the Grill Fry the crusty plate with the rack. Put them
program [6] and press START/+30s in the microwave oven. Select the Grill
button. After cooking, stand for 2-3 Fry program [10] and press START/+30s
minutes. button. When the beeps, turn the
food and then press the START/+30s

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7 Frozen Buffalo 500 g Place frozen buffalo wings on the
to continue. After cooking, stand for
Wings crusty plate with the rack. Put them in
2-3 minutes.
the microwave oven. Select the Grill
Fry program [7] and press START/+30s 11 Frozen 300 g Slightly oil the frozen breaded shrimps
button. After cooking, stand for 2-3 Breaded on the surface. Place frozen breaded
minutes. Shrimps shrimps on the crusty plate with the
rack. Put them in the microwave oven.
8 Frozen Cheese 400 g Place frozen cheese cutlets on the
Select the Grill Fry program [11] and
Cutlets crusty plate with the rack. Put them in
press START/+30s button. When the
the microwave oven. Select the Grill
beeps, turn the food and then press the
Fry program [8] and press START/+30s
START/+30s to continue. After cooking,
button. After cooking, stand for 2-3
stand for 2-3 minutes.
minutes.
12 Frozen Onion 300 g Place frozen onion rings on the crusty
Rings plate with the rack. Put them in the
microwave oven. Select the Grill Fry
program [12] and press START/+30s
button. After cooking, stand for 2-3
minutes.

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Using Auto Cook

Code Food Serving Size Instructions
Auto Cook has 33 pre-programmed cook settings. You do not need to set either the
13 Frozen Wedge 350 g Place frozen wedge potatoes on the cooking times or the power level.
Potatoes crusty plate with the rack. Put them in
the microwave oven. Select the Grill Fry CAUTION
program [13] and press START/+30s Use only containers that are microwave-safe.
button. After cooking, stand for 2-3
1. Pull the handle to open the microwave
minutes.
oven door.
3
14 Chicken Drum 500 g Slightly oil the chicken drums sticks 2. Place the food on the centre of the
Sticks on the surface. Add seasoning them turntable, and then close the door.
according to your preference. Place 3. Press Auto Cook.
chicken drums sticks on the crusty
4. Press < or > (Decrease/Increase) to
plate with the rack. Put them in the
4 select the desired category, and then
microwave oven. Select the Grill Fry
5
press OK.
program [14] and press START/+30s
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• 1. Healthy Cooking
button. After cooking, stand for 2-3
• 2. Home Dessert
minutes.
• 3. Bread Defrost
15 Chicken Wings 500 g Slightly oil the chicken wings on the 5. Press < or > (Decrease/Increase) to
surface. Add seasoning them according select the type of food, and then press
to your preference. Place chicken wings OK.
on the crusty plate with the rack. Put • For more information, see
them in the microwave oven. Select the “Auto Cook programme
the Grill Fry program [15] and press description” section on pages 21 to
START/+30s button. After cooking, stand 26.
for 2-3 minutes.

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 The following table presents quantities and appropriate instructions about 33 pre-
6. Press < or > (Decrease/Increase) to
programmed cooking options. The pre-programmes are categorized into Healthy
select the weight of food, and then
6
Cooking and Home Dessert.
press OK.
• For more information, see CAUTION
the "Auto Cook programme
Use oven gloves when taking out food.
description" section on pages 21 to
26. Auto Cook programme description
• Depending on the selected menu,
you may have only one weight 1. Healthy Cooking
option available to select.
• You do not have to select a weight Code Food Serving Size Instructions
for Home Dessert.
1-1 Ready Meal 350 g Put meal on a ceramic plate and
7. Press START/+30s to start Auto Cook.
(chilled) 450 g cover with microwave cling film.
• The microwave oven cooks the
This programme is suitable for meals
7 food according to the selected pre-

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consisting of 3 components (e.g.
programmed setting.
meat with sauce, vegetables and a
• When the cooking is complete, the
side dish like potatoes, rice or pasta).
microwave oven beeps 4 times and
Stand for 2-3 minutes.
the control panel display shows
the current time. Then, the end 1-2 Vegetarian Meal 350 g Put meal on a ceramic plate and
reminder signal beeps once every (chilled) 450 g cover with microwave cling film.
minute for 3 times. This programme is suitable for meals
consisting of 2 components (e.g.
spaghetti with sauce or rice with
vegetables). Stand for 2-3 minutes.

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Code Food Serving Size Instructions Code Food Serving Size Instructions

1-3 Broccoli Florets 250 g Rinse and clean broccoli florets. Put 1-6 Spinach 150 g Rinse and clean spinach. Put into a
them evenly into a glass bowl with glass bowl with lid. Do not add water.
lid. Add 30-45 ml water. (2-3 tbsp.) Put bowl in the centre of turntable.
Put bowl in the centre of turntable. Cook covered. Stir after cooking.
Cook covered. Stir after cooking. This Stand for 1-2 minutes.
programme is suitable for broccoli
1-7 Corn on the Cob 250 g Rinse and clean corn on the cobs and
as well as sliced courgette, egg
put into an oval glass dish. Cover
plant, pumpkin or pepper. Stand for
with microwave cling film and pierce
1-2 minutes.
film. Stand for 1-2 minutes.
1-4 Sliced Carrots 250 g Rinse and clean carrots cut into
1-8 Peeled Potatoes 250 g Wash and peel the potatoes and cut
round slices evenly. Put them into
into a similar size. Put them into a
a glass bowl with lid. Add 30-45 ml
glass bowl with lid. Add 45-60 ml
water. (2-3 tbsp.) Put bowl in the
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(3-4 tbsp.) water. Put bowl in the

centre of turntable. Cook covered.
centre of turntable. Cook covered.
Stir after cooking. This programme is
Stand for 2-3 minutes.
suitable for sliced carrots as well as
cauliflower florets or turnip cabbage. 1-9 Brown Rice 125 g Use a large glass ovenware dish with
Stand for 1-2 minutes. (parboiled) lid. Add double quantity of cold water
(500 ml). Cook covered. Stir before
1-5 Green Beans 250 g Rinse and clean green beans. Put
standing time and add salt and herbs.
them evenly into a glass bowl with
Stand for 5-10 minutes.
lid. Add 30 ml (1 tbsp.) water when
cooking 250 g. 1-10 Wholemeal 125 g Use a large glass ovenware dish with
Put bowl in the centre of turntable. Macaroni lid. Add 1 L hot boiling water, a pinch
Cook covered. Stir after cooking. of salt and stir well. Cook uncovered.
Stand for 1-2 minutes. Stir before standing time and drain
thoroughly afterwards. Stand for
1 minutes.

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Code Food Serving Size Instructions Code Food Serving Size Instructions

1-11 Quinoa 125 g Use a large glass ovenware dish with 1-16 Turkey Breasts 300 g Rinse pieces and put on a ceramic
lid. Add double quantity of cold water (2 pcs.) plate. Cover with microwave
(500 ml). Cook covered. Stir before cling film. Pierce film. Put dish on
standing time and add salt and herbs. turntable. Stand for 2 minutes.
Stand for 1-3 minutes.
1-17 Fresh Fish Filets 300 g Rinse fish and put on a ceramic
1-12 Bulgur 125 g Use a large glass ovenware dish with (2 pcs.) plate, add 1 tbsp. lemon juice. Cover
lid. Add double quantity of cold water with microwave cling film. Pierce
(500 ml). Cook covered. Stir before film. Put dish on turntable. Stand for
standing time and add salt and herbs. 1-2 minutes.
Stand for 2-5 minutes.
1-18 Fresh Salmon 300 g Rinse fish and put on a ceramic
1-13 Vegetable Gratin 500 g Put the vegetables, such as Filets (2 pcs.) plate, add 1 tbsp. lemon juice. Cover
precooked potato slices, courgette with microwave cling film. Pierce

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slices and tomatoes and sauce into a film. Put dish on turntable. Stand for
suitable sized glass pyrex dish. Add 1-2 minutes.
grated cheese on top. Put dish on the
1-19 Fresh Prawns 250 g Rinse prawns on a ceramic plate,
grill rack. Stand for 2-3 minutes.
add 1 tbsp. lemon juice. Cover with
1-14 Grilled Tomatoes 400 g Rinse and clean tomatoes, cut them microwave cling film. Pierce film.
into halves and put in an ovenware Put dish on turntable. Stand for
dish. Add grated cheese on top. 1-2 minutes.
Put dish on grill rack. Stand for
1-20 Fresh Trout 200 g Put 1-2 fresh whole fish into an
1-2 minutes.
microwave oven proof dish. Add
1-15 Chicken Breasts 300 g Rinse pieces and put on a ceramic a pinch salt, 1 tbsp. lemon juice
(2 pcs.) plate. Cover with microwave and herbs. Cover with microwave
cling film. Pierce film. Put dish on cling film. Pierce film. Put dish on
turntable. Stand for 2 minutes. turntable. Stand for 2 minutes.

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Code Food Serving Size Instructions Code Food Serving Size Instructions

1-21 Grilled Fish 300 g Brush skin of whole fish (trout or 2-2 Banana Bread 1 serving Ingredients
gilthead) with oil and add herbs and (6 pcs.) Banana 3 pcs., Pancake mix 120 g, Milk
spices. Put fish side by side, head 120 g, Egg 1 pc., Malt syrup 2 tbsp.
to tail on the grill rack. Turnover, as 1. Chop the banana.
soon as the beep sounds. Stand for 2. Combine a pancake mix, milk, egg, malt syrup in
3 minutes. bowl.
3. Add banana and mix well.
1-22 Grilled Salmon 400 g Put fish steaks evenly on the grill
4. Pour a mixture in 6 paper cups.
Steaks (2 steaks) rack. Turnover, as soon as the beep
5. Put paper cups in the microwave oven and select
sounds. Stand for 2 minutes.
the Auto Cook [2-2].
6. After cooking, stand for 2-3 minutes.
2. Home Dessert
2-3 Sponge Cake 1 serving Ingredients
Flour 170 g, Butter 50 g, Sugar 150 g,
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Code Food Serving Size Instructions

Egg 3 pcs., Baking powder 10 g
2-1 Walnut Pound 1 serving Ingredients 1. Combine a butter and sugar in bowl.
Cake Flour 120 g, Butter 150 g, Black sugar 2. Add egg and mix well.
100 g, Egg 2 pcs., Walnut (Chopped) 3. Add a flour, baking powder and keep stirring.
50 g, Baking powder 4 g 4. Pour a mixture in greased glass or plastic bowl.
1. Combine a butter and black sugar in bowl. 5. Put the bowl in the microwave oven and select the
2. Add egg and mix well. Auto Cook [2-3].
3. Add a flour, baking powder and keep stirring. 6. After cooking, stand for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add a walnut and mix well. Brownie 1 serving Ingredients
2-4
5. Pour a mixture in greased glass or plastic bowl. Flour 90 g, Butter(Melted) ½ cup, Sugar
6. Put the bowl in the microwave oven and select the 230 g, Egg 2 pcs., Cocoa power 40 g
Auto Cook [2-1].
1. Combine a butter, beaten eggs, sugar in bowl.
7. After cooking, stand for 2-3 minutes.
2. Add a flour, cocoa powder and keep stirring.
3. Pour a mixture in greased glass or plastic bowl.
4. Put the bowl in the microwave oven and select the
Auto Cook [2-4].
5. After cooking, stand for 20-30 minutes.

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Code Food Serving Size Instructions Code Food Serving Size Instructions

2-5 Egg Pudding 1 serving Ingredients 2-7 Mug Cake 1 serving Ingredients
(3 pcs.) Milk 250 g, Sugar 40 g, Egg 2 pcs. Butter 30 g, Sugar 60 g, Egg 1 pc., Flour
1. Crack the two eggs into a bowl. Lightly beat the egg 50 g, Milk 30 g, Vanilla 6 g, Almond
with a balloon whisk. Don’t let the tip of the whisk powder 3 g, Baking powder 1.5 g
leave the bottom of the bowl to avoid creating too 1. Combine the butter, egg together in a mug until well
much foam. combined.
2. Combine milk, sugar in other bowl. 2. Add the flour, sugar, baking powder and keep
3. Add the milk to the beaten egg while whisking the stirring.
mixture. 3. Add the almond powder, vanilla and stir until just
4. Sieve the egg mixture with a fine mesh strainer. combined.
Scrape off the bottom of the strainer with a spatula. 4. Put the mug in the microwave oven and select the
Remove any foam on the surface with a spoon. Auto Cook [2-7].
5. Pour the mixture into custard cups. 5. After cooking, stand for 2-3 minutes.

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6. Put the cups in the microwave oven and select the Café Latte 1 serving Ingredients
2-8
Auto Cook [2-5]. Instant coffee powder 2 g, Water 50 g,
7. After cooking, refrigerate and serve. Milk 125 g
2-6 Chocolate 1 serving Ingredients 1. Mix the coffee powder and water in mug.
Mug Cake Butter 30 g, Sugar 60 g, Egg 1 pc., 2. Pour milk in other mug.
Heavy cream 40 g, Flour 25 g, Cocoa 3. Put the coffee mixture in the microwave oven and
powder 15 g, Vanilla 1.5 g, Semi-sweet select the Auto Cook [2-8].
chocolate chips 50 g 4. When the beeps, take mug out.
1. Combine the butter, egg and cream together in a 5. Put the milk in the microwave oven and press the
mug until well combined. START/+30s button.
2. Add the flour, sugar and keep stirring. 6. After cooking, mix all well and serve.
3. Add the cocoa, vanilla and stir until just combined.
4. Stir in the chocolate chips.
5. Put the mug in the microwave oven and select the
Auto Cook [2-6].
6. After cooking, stand for 2-3 minutes.

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3. Bread Defrost
Code Food Serving Size Instructions
This function is defrosting and reheating for frozen bread. Frozen bread will have
2-9 Green Tea 1 serving Ingredients crisp outside like fresh bread. This program is suitable for baguettes, croissants,
Latte Green tea powder 6 g, Sugar 15 g, Milk bagels and so on.
250 g
CAUTION
1. Mix all ingredients in mug. • This program is suitable for frozen bread which is baked. It is Not suitable for
2. Put the mug in the microwave oven and select the frozen dough.
Auto Cook [2-9]. • Crusty plate Must be preheated. Please follow the instructions.
3. After cooking, mix well and serve.

2-10 Milk Tea 1 serving Ingredients Code Food Serving Size Instructions
Black tea bag 2 pcs., Water 60 g, Milk
3 Bread Defrost 100-600 g Put the crusty plate on the turntable.
125 g
Select auto cook program and press
1. Mix the black tea bag and water in mug. the START/+30s button. Display
2. Pour milk in other mug. will show “HEAt” for preheating
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3. Put the tea mixture in the microwave oven and the crusty plate. When the beep,
select the Auto Cook [2-10]. preheating is done. Place frozen
4. When the beeps, take mug out. bread on the crusty plate and put
5. Put the milk in the microwave oven and press the them in the microwave oven. Press
START/+30s button. the START/+30s button again. After
6. After cooking, mix all well and serve. cooking, stand for 2-3 minutes.

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Grilling Combining microwaves and grill
The grill enables you to heat and brown food quickly, without using microwaves. You can also combine microwave cooking with the grill, to cook quickly and brown
• Always use oven gloves when touching the cookware in the microwave oven, at the same time.
as they will be very hot. CAUTION
• You can get better cooking and grilling results, if you use the grill rack.
• Always use microwave-safe and oven-proof cookware. Glass or ceramic dishes
1. Pull the handle to open the microwave are ideal as they allow the microwaves to penetrate the food evenly.
oven door. • Always use oven gloves when touching the cookware in the microwave oven,
2. Place the food on the grill rack, and as they will be very hot.
then close the door. • You can improve cooking and grilling, if you use the grill rack.

1. Pull the handle to open the microwave

oven door.
3
2. Place the food on the grill rack, and
3. Press Grill. then close the door.
• The control panel display shows

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3. Press Microwave+Grill.
3
the corresponding icon ( ). • The control panel display shows
• You cannot set the temperature of the default power level (600 W).
the grill. • The control panel display shows
4. Press < or > (Decrease/Increase) to set the corresponding icon ( , ).
4 the desired grilling time. 4. Press < or > (Decrease/Increase) to
• The maximum grilling time is select the desired power level, and then
60 minutes. 4
press OK.
5 5. Press START/+30s to start grilling. • You can select the power level
• When the grilling is complete, the from 600 W, 450 W, or 300 W.
microwave oven beeps 4 times and • You cannot set the temperature of
the control panel display shows the grill.
the current time. Then, the end
reminder signal beeps once every
minute for 3 times.

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4. Place the crusty plate on the metal rack

5. Press < or > (Decrease/Increase) to set
5
(or turntable) in the microwave.
the desired cooking time.
• The maximum cooking time is
60 minutes.
6 6. Press START/+30s to start cooking.
• When the cooking is complete, the 5. Select the appropriate cooking time
microwave oven beeps 4 times and and power.
the control panel display shows (Refer to the table on the side)
the current time. Then, the end
reminder signal beeps once every
minute for 3 times.
CAUTION

Using the crusty plate • Always use oven gloves to take out the crusty plate, as will become very hot.
• Do not place any objects on the crusty plate that are not heat-resistant.
This crusty plate allows you to brown food not only on the top with the grill, but • Never place the crusty plate in the oven without turntable.
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also the bottom of the food turns crispy and brown due to the high temperature • Please note that the crust plate is not dish washer-safe.
of the crusty plate. Several items which you can prepare on the crusty plate can
be found in the chart (see next page). The crusty plate can also be used for bacon, NOTE
eggs, sausages, etc. • 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.
1. Place the crusty plate directly on the • Clean the crusty plate with warm water and detergent and rinse off with clean
turntable and preheat it with highest water.
Microwave-Grill-Combination [600 W • Do not use a scrubbing brush or a hard sponge otherwise the top layer will be
+ Grill] by following the times and damaged.
instructions in the chart.
2. Brush the plate with oil if you are
cooking food, such as bacon and eggs,
in order to brown the food nicely.
3. Place the food on the crusty plate.

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We recommend to preheat the crusty plate directly on the turntable.
Cooking time
Preheat crusty plate with 600 W + Grill function for 3-4 minutes. Food Serving Size Power
(min.)
Follow the times and instructions in the table.
Mini Pizza- 9 X 30 g (270 g) 300 W + Grill 9-10
Cooking time
Food Serving Size Power Snack (Frozen)
(min.) Instructions
Preheat crust plate for 3 minutes. Distribute pizza snacks
Bacon 4 slices (80 g) 600 W + Grill 3-3½
evenly on crust plate. Put the plate on the Turntable. Stand for
Instructions 3 minutes.
Preheat crust plate for 3 minutes. Put slices side by side on
Pizza (Chilled) 300-350 g 450 W + Grill 5½-6½
crust plate. Put crust plate on rack. Stand for 3 minutes.
Instructions
Grilled 200 g (2 pcs.) 450 W + Grill 2½-3
Preheat crust plate for 5 minutes. Put the chilled pizza on the
Tomatoes
Instructions plate. Put crust plate on the Turntable. Stand for 3 minutes.
Preheat crust plate for 3 minutes. Cut tomatoes in halves. Put
Fish Fingers 150 g (5 pcs.) 600 W + Grill 6-7

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some cheese on top. Arrange in a circle on crust plate. Put
(Frozen) 300 g (10 pcs.) 8-9
crust plate on rack. Stand for 3 minutes.
Instructions
Burger (Frozen) 2 pieces (125 g) 600 W + Grill 6-6½
Preheat crust plate for 4 minutes. Brush plate with 1 tbsp. oil.
Instructions Put fish fingers in a circle on the plate. Turn over after 3 min
Preheat crust plate for 3 minutes. Put frozen burger on the (5 pcs.) or after 5 min. (10 pcs.). Stand for 3 minutes.
crust plate. Put crust plate on rack. Turn over after 3-4 min.
Chicken 125 g 600 W + Grill 4-5
Stand for 3 minutes.
Nuggets 250 g 6-7
Baguettes 200-250 g (2 pcs.) 450 W + Grill 6-7 (Frozen)
Instructions
(Frozen)
Instructions Preheat crust plate for 4 minutes. Brush plate with 1 tbsp.
Preheat crust plate for 3 minutes. Put baguettes with topping oil. Put chicken nuggets on the plate. Put crust plate on rack.
(e.g. tomato-cheese) side by side on the plate. Put crust plate Turn over after 2 min (125 g) or 4 min. (250 g). Stand for
on rack. Stand for 3 minutes. 3 minutes.

Pizza (Frozen) 300-350 g 450 W+Grill 11-12

Instructions
Preheat the crust plate for 3 minutes. Put the frozen pizza
on the crust plate. Put crust plate on the turntable. Stand for
1-2 minutes.

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Cooking time
Using Child Lock
Food Serving Size Power
(min.) Your microwave oven is fitted with a special child lock programme, which enables
the microwave oven to be “locked” so that children or anyone unfamiliar with it
Baked Potatoes 250 g 600 W + Grill 4-5
cannot operate it accidentally.
500 g 7-8
• To activate Child Lock, press and hold
Instructions
START/+30s for 3 seconds.
Preheat crust plate for 3 minutes. Cut potatoes in halves.
• The control panel is locked, and the
Put them on the crust plate with the cut-side to the bottom.
control panel display shows “L”.
Arrange in a circle. Put the plate on the rack. Stand for
3 minutes.
• To deactivate Child Lock, press and hold
START/+30s again for 3 seconds.

Switching the beeper off

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You can switch the beeper off whenever you want.

• To turn the beeping sound off, press

< or > (Decrease/Increase) at the same
time.
• To turn the beeping sound back on,
press < or > (Decrease/Increase) at the
same time again.

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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. Microwave-
Cookware Comments
Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware. If the cookware is safe
marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry. • Glass jars ✓ Must remove the lid. Suitable for warming
The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates whether and how only.
they should be used in a microwave oven.
Metal
Microwave- • Dishes ✗ May cause arcing or fire.
Cookware Comments
safe
• Freezer bag twist ✗
Alunimium foil ✓✗ Can be used in small quantities to protect ties
areas against overcooking. Arcing
Paper
can occur if the foil is too close to the
microwave oven wall or if too much foil • Plates, cups, ✓ For short cooking times and warming. Also
is used. napkins and to absorb excess moisture.
kitchen paper
Crust plate ✓ Do not preheat for more than 8 minutes.
• Recycled paper ✗ May cause arcing.
China and ✓ Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware
earthenware and bone china are usually suitable, unless Plastic
decorated with a metal trim. • Containers ✓ Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic.
Disposable polyester Some frozen foods are packaged in these Some other plastics may warp or discolour

Cookware guide
✓
cardboard dishes dishes. at high temperatures.
Do not use Melamine plastic.
Fast-food packaging
• Cling film ✓ Can be used to retain moisture. Should not
• Polystyrene cups ✓ Can be used to warm food. Overheating
touch the food. Take care when removing
containers may cause the polystyrene to melt.
the film as hot steam will escape.
• Paper bags or ✗ May catch fire.
• Freezer bags ✓✗ Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should not
newspaper
be airtight. Prick with a fork, if necessary.
• Recycled paper ✗ May cause arcing.
Wax or grease-proof ✓ Can be used to retain moisture and
or metal trims
paper prevent spattering.
Glassware
• Oven-to- ✓ Can be used, unless decorated with a ✓ : Recommended ✓✗ : Use caution ✗ : Unsafe
tableware metal trim.
• Fine glassware ✓ Can be used to warm foods or liquids.
Delicate glass may break or crack if
heated suddenly.

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Microwaves Cooking Guide for frozen vegetables

Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by its water, Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Cook covered for the minimum time - see
fat and sugar content. table. Continue cooking to get the result you prefer.
The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly. The rapid Stir twice during cooking and once after cooking. Add salt, herbs or butter after
movement of these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks the food. cooking. Cover during standing time.
Food Serving Size Power Time (min.)
Cooking
Spinach 150 g 600 W 4½-5½

Cookware for microwave cooking: Instructions

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.) cold water. Stand for 2-3 minutes.
Cookware must allow microwave energy to pass through it for maximum
efficiency. Microwaves are reflected by metal, such as stainless steel, aluminium Broccoli 300 g 600 W 9-10
and copper, but they can penetrate through ceramic, glass, porcelain and plastic as Instructions
well as paper and wood. So food must never be cooked in metal containers. Add 30 ml (2 tbsp.) cold water. Stand for 2-3 minutes.
Peas 300 g 600 W 7½-8½
Food suitable for microwave cooking:
Instructions
Many kinds of food are suitable for microwave cooking, including fresh or frozen
Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.) cold water. Stand for 2-3 minutes.
vegetables, fruit, pasta, rice, grains, beans, fish, and meat. Sauces, custard, soups,
steamed puddings, preserves, and chutneys can also be cooked in a microwave Green Beans 300 g 600 W 8-9
oven. Generally speaking, microwave cooking is ideal for any food that would Instructions
normally be prepared on a hob. Melting butter or chocolate, for example (see the Add 30 ml (2 tbsp.) cold water. Stand for 2-3 minutes.
chapter with tips, techniques and hints). Mixed Vegetables 300 g 600 W 7½-8½
Cooking guide

(Carrots/Peas/Corn) Instructions
Covering during cooking
Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.) cold water. Stand for 2-3 minutes.
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 Mixed Vegetables 300 g 600 W 8-9
ways: e.g. with a ceramic plate, plastic cover or microwave suitable cling film. (Chinese Style) Instructions
Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.) cold water. Stand for 2-3 minutes.
Standing times
After cooking is over food the standing time is important to allow the temperature
to even out within the food.

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Cooking Guide for fresh vegetables
Food Serving Size Power Time (min.)
Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30-45 ml cold water (2-3 tbsp.) for
Egg Plants 250 g 800 W 3½-4
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 Instructions
prefer. Stir once during and once after cooking. Add salt, herbs or butter after Cut egg plants into small slices and sprinkle with 1 tbsp.
cooking. Cover during a standing time of 3 minutes. lemon juice. Stand for 3 minutes.
Hint: Cut the fresh vegetables into even sized pieces. The smaller they are cut, Leeks 250 g 800 W 4½-5
the quicker they will cook.
Instructions
Food Serving Size Power Time (min.) Cut leeks into thick slices. Stand for 3 minutes.
Broccoli 250 g 800 W 4-4½ Mushrooms 125 g 800 W 1½-2
500 g 7-7½ 250 g 3-3½
Instructions Instructions
Prepare even sized florets. Arrange the stems to the Prepare small whole or sliced mushrooms. Do not add
centre. Stand for 3 minutes. any water. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Spice with salt and
Brussels Sprouts 250 g 800 W 5½-6½ pepper. Drain before serving. Stand for 3 minutes.

Instructions Onions 250 g 800 W 5½-6

Add 60-75 ml (4-5 tbsp.) water. Stand for 3 minutes. Instructions
Carrots 250 g 800 W 4½-5 Cut onions into slices or halves. Add only 15 ml (1 tbsp.)
water. Stand for 3 minutes.
Instructions
Cut carrots into even sized slices. Stand for 3 minutes. Pepper 250 g 800 W 4½-5

Cooking guide
Cauliflower 250 g 800 W 5-5½ Instructions
500 g 8½-9 Cut pepper into small slices. Stand for 3 minutes.

Instructions Potatoes 250 g 800 W 4-5

Prepare even sized florets. Cut big florets into halves. 500 g 7½-8½
Arrange stems to the centre. Stand for 3 minutes. Instructions
Courgettes 250 g 800 W 3½-4 Weigh the peeled potatoes and cut them into similar sized
halves or quarters. Stand for 3 minutes.
Instructions
Cut courgettes into slices. Add 30 ml (2 tbsp.) water or a Turnip Cabbage 250 g 800 W 5-5½
knob of butter. Cook until just tender. Stand for 3 minutes. Instructions
Cut turnip cabbage into small cubes. Stand for 3 minutes.

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 Cooking guide

Cooking Guide for rice and pasta Reheating

Rice: Use a large glass pyrex bowl with lid - rice doubles in volume during
Your microwave oven will reheat food in a fraction of the time that conventional
cooking. Cook covered.
ovens hobs normally take.
After the cooking time is over, stir before standing time and salt or add
Use the power levels and reheating times in the following chart as a guide. The
herbs and butter.
times in the chart consider liquids with a room temperature of about +18 to +20 °C
Remark: the rice may not have absorbed all water after the cooking time
or a chilled food with a temperature of about +5 to +7 °C.
is finished.
Pasta: Use a large glass pyrex bowl. Add boiling water, a pinch of salt and stir Arranging and covering
well. Cook uncovered. Avoid reheating large items such as joint of meat – they tend to overcook and dry
Stir occasionally during and after cooking. Cover during standing time out before the centre is piping hot. Reheating small pieces will be more successful.
and drain thoroughly afterwards.
Power levels and stirring
Food Serving Size Power Time (min.)
Some foods can be reheated using 800 W power while others should be reheated
White Rice 250 g 800 W 16-17
using 600 W, 450 W or even 300 W.
(Parboiled) Instructions Check the tables for guidance. In general, it is better to reheat food using a lower
Add 500 ml cold water. Stand for 5 minutes. power level, if the food is delicate, in large quantities, or if it is likely to heat up
Brown Rice 250 g 800 W 21-22 very quickly (mince pies, for example).
(Parboiled) Stir well or turn food over during reheating for best results. When possible, stir
Instructions
again before serving.
Add 500 ml cold water. Stand for 5 minutes.
Take particular care when heating liquids and baby foods. To prevent eruptive
Mixed Rice 250 g 800 W 17-18 boiling of liquids and possible scalding, stir before, during and after heating.
(Rice + Wild Rice) Keep them in the microwave oven during standing time. We recommend putting
Cooking guide

Instructions
Add 500 ml cold water. Stand for 5 minutes. a plastic spoon or glass stick into the liquids. Avoid overheating (and therefore
spoiling) the food.
Mixed Corn 250 g 800 W 18-19
It is preferable to underestimate cooking time and add extra heating time, if
(Rice + Grain) Instructions necessary.
Add 400 ml cold water. Stand for 5 minutes.
Heating and standing times
Pasta 250 g 800 W 11-12
When reheating food for the first time, it is helpful to make a note of the time
Instructions taken – for future reference.
Add 1000 ml hot water. Stand for 5 minutes. 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 Reheating liquids and food
the safety precautions. Use the power levels and times in this table as a guide lines for reheating.
Reheating liquids Food Serving Size Power Time (min.)
Always allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been Drinks (Coffee, Tea 150 ml (1 cup) 800 W 1-1½
switched off to allow the temperature to even out. Stir during heating, if necessary, and Water) 250 ml (1 mug) 1½-2
and ALWAYS stir after heating. To prevent eruptive boiling and possible scalding, Instructions
you should put a spoon or glass stick into the beverages and stir before, during Pour into cup and reheat uncovered. Put cup / mug in
and after heating. the centre of turntable. Keep in microwave oven during
Reheating baby food standing time and stir well. Stand for 1-2 minutes.
Soup (Chilled) 250 g 800 W 3-3½
Baby food: Instructions
Empty into a deep ceramic plate. Cover with plastic lid. Stir well after reheating! Pour into a deep ceramic plate. Cover with plastic lid. Stir
Let stand for 2-3 minutes before serving. Stir again and check the temperature. well after reheating. Stir again before serving. Stand for
Recommended serving temperature: between 30-40 °C. 2-3 minutes.
Stew (Chilled) 350 g 600 W 5½-6½
Baby milk:
Instructions
Pour milk into a sterilised glass bottle. Reheat uncovered. Never heat a baby’s Put stew in a deep ceramic plate. Cover with plastic
bottle with teat on, as the bottle may explode if overheated. Shake well before lid. Stir occasionally during reheating and again before
standing time and again before serving ! Always carefully check the temperature standing and serving. Stand for 2-3 minutes.
of baby milk or food before giving it to the baby. Recommended serving

Cooking guide
Pasta with Sauce 350 g 600 W 4½-5½
temperature: ca. 37 °C.
(Chilled) Instructions
Remark: Put pasta (e.g. spaghetti or egg noodles) on a flat ceramic
Baby food particularly needs to be checked carefully before serving to prevent plate. Cover with microwave cling film. Stir before serving.
burns. Use the power levels and times in the next table as a guide lines for Stand for 3 minutes.
reheating. Filled Pasta with 350 g 600 W 5-6
Sauce (Chilled) 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.

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Food Serving Size Power Time (min.) Manual defrosting

Plated Meal 350 g 600 W 5½-6½ Microwaves are an excellent way of defrosting frozen food. Microwaves gently
(Chilled) defrost frozen food in a short period of time. This can be of great advantage, if
Instructions
unexpected guests suddenly show up.
Plate a meal of 2-3 chilled components on a ceramic dish.
Frozen poultry must be thoroughly thawed before cooking. Remove any metal ties
Cover with microwave cling-film. Stand for 3 minutes.
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
Reheating baby food and milk
liquid and remove any giblets as soon as possible.
Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for reheating. Check the food occasionally to make sure that it does not feel warm.
Food Serving Size Power Time 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.
Baby Food 190 g 600 W 30 sec.
Should poultry start to warm up on the outer surface, stop thawing and allow it to
(Vegetables + Meat) Instructions stand for 20 minutes before continuing.
Empty into ceramic deep plate. Cook covered. Stir after Leave the fish, meat and poultry to stand in order to complete defrosting. The
cooking time. Before serving, stir well and check the standing time for complete defrosting will vary depending on the quantity
temperature carefully. Stand for 2-3 minutes. defrosted. Please refer to the table below.
Baby Porridge 190 g 600 W 20 sec. Hint: Flat food defrosts better than thick and smaller quantities need less time
(Grain + Milk + Fruit) Instructions than bigger ones. Remember this hint while freezing and defrosting food.
Empty into ceramic deep plate. Cook covered. Stir after
cooking time. Before serving, stir well and check the For defrosting of frozen food with a temperature of about -18 to -20 °C, use the
temperature carefully. Stand for 2-3 minutes. following table as a guide.
Cooking guide

Baby Milk 100 ml 300 W 30-40 sec. Food Serving Size Power Time (min.)
Meat
200 ml 50 sec. to 1 min.
Minced Beef 250 g 180 W 6½-7½
Instructions
500 g 10-12
Stir or shake well and pour into a sterilized glass bottle.
Place into the centre of turn-table. Cook uncovered. Shake Pork Steaks 250 g 180 W 7½-8½
well and stand for at least 3 minutes. Before serving, Instructions
shake well and check the temperature carefully. Stand for Place the meat on a flat ceramic plate. Shield thinner edges
2-3 minutes. with aluminium foil. Turn over after half of defrosting time!
Stand for 5-25 minutes.

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 Food Serving Size Power Time (min.) Grill
Poultry The grill-heating element is located underneath the ceiling of the cavity. It
Chicken Pieces 500 g (2 pcs.) 180 W 14½-15½ 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
Whole Chicken 900 g 180 W 28-30
will make the food brown more quickly.
Instructions
First, put chicken pieces first skin-side down, whole chicken Cookware for grilling:
first breast-side-down on a flat ceramic plate. Shield the
Should be flameproof and may include metal. Do not use any type of plastic
thinner parts like wings and ends with aluminium foil. Turn
cookware, as it can melt.
over after half of defrosting time! Stand for 15-40 minutes.
Fish Food suitable for grilling:
Fish Fillets 250 g (2 pcs.) 180 W 6-7
Chops, sausages, steaks, hamburgers, bacon and gammon rashers, thin fish
400 g (4 pcs.) 12-13
portions, sandwiches and all kinds of toast with toppings.
Instructions
Put frozen fish in the middle of a flat ceramic plate. Arrange Important remark:
the thinner parts under the thicker parts. Shield narrow ends Whenever the grill only mode is used, please remember that food must be placed
with aluminium foil. Turn over after half of defrosting time! on the high rack, unless another instruction is recommended.
Stand for 5-15 minutes.
Fruits
Berries 250 g 180 W 6-7
Instructions

Cooking guide
Distribute fruits on a flat, round glass dish (with a large
diameter). Stand for 5-10 minutes.
Bread
Bread Rolls (Each 2 pcs. 180 W ½-1
about 50 g) 4 pcs. 2-2½
Toast/Sandwich 250 g 180 W 4½-5
German Bread 500 g 180 W 8-10
(Wheat + Rye Flour) 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.

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 Cooking guide

Microwave + grill Grill Guide for frozen food

Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for grilling.
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 Frozen Food Serving Size Power 1 step (min.) 2 step (min.)
turntable is rotating. Due to the rotation of the turntable, the food browns evenly. Bread Rolls MW + Grill 300 W + Grill Grill only
Three combination modes are available with this model: (Each ca. 50 g) 2 pcs. 1-1½ 1-2
600 W + Grill, 450 W + Grill and 300 W + Grill. 4 pcs. 2-2½ 1-2

Cookware for cooking with microwaves + grill Instructions

Arrange rolls in a circle on rack. Grill the second side of the
Please use cookware that microwaves can pass through. Cookware should be
rolls up to the crisp you prefer. Stand for 2-5 minutes.
flameproof. Do not use metal cookware with combination mode. Do not use any
type of plastic cookware, as it can melt. Baguettes + 250-300 g 450 W + Grill 8-9 -
Topping (2 pcs.)
Food suitable for microwaves + grill cooking: (Tomatoes, Instructions
Cheese, Ham, Put 2 frozen baguettes side by side on the rack. After
Food suitable for combination mode cooking include all kinds of cooked food
Mushrooms) grilling. Stand for 2-3 minutes.
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 Gratin 400 g 450 W + Grill 13-14 -
be used for thick food portions that benefit from a browned and crispy top (e.g. (Vegetables or Instructions
chicken pieces, turning them over half way through cooking). Please refer to the Potatoes) Put frozen gratin into a small, round glass pyrex dish. Put
grill table for further details.
the dish on the rack. After grilling. Stand for 2-3 minutes.

Important remark: Pasta (Cannelloni, 400 g MW + Grill 300 W + Grill Grill only
Macaroni, 18-19 1-2
Cooking guide

Whenever the combination mode (microwave + grill) is used, the food should be
Lasagne) Instructions
placed on the high rack, unless another instruction is recommended. Please refer to
the instructions in the following chart. Put frozen pasta into a small flat rectangular glass pyrex
dish. Put the dish directly on the turntable. After grilling.
The food must be turned over, if it is to be browned on both sides.
Stand for 2-3 minutes.
Chicken Nuggets 250 g 450 W + Grill 5-5½ 3-3½
Instructions
Put chicken nuggets on the rack. Turn over after first time.
Oven Chips 250 g 450 W + Grill 9-11 4-5
Instructions
Put oven chips evenly on baking paper on the rack.

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Grill Guide for fresh food
Fresh Food Serving Size Power 1 step (min.) 2 step (min.)
Preheat the grill with the grill-function for 3-4 minutes.
Chicken Pieces 450-500 g 300 W + Grill 10-12 12-13
Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for grilling.
(2 pcs.)
Fresh Food Serving Size Power 1 step (min.) 2 step (min.) Instructions
Toast Slices 4 pcs. Grill only 6-8 4-5½ Prepare chicken pieces with oil and spices. Put them in a
(each 25 g) circle with the bones to the middle. Put 1 chicken piece not
Instructions into the centre of the rack. Stand for 2-3 minutes.
Put the toast slices side by side on the rack. Lamb Chops/Beef 400 g (4 pcs.) Grill only 12-15 9-12
Bread Rolls 2-4 pieces Grill only 2-3 2-3 Steaks (Medium) Instructions
(Already Baked) Instructions Brush the lamb chops with oil and spices. Lay them in a
Put bread rolls first with the bottom side up in a circle circle on the rack. After grilling. Stand for 2-3 minutes.
directly on the turntable. Pork Steaks MW + Grill 300 W + Grill Grill only
Grilled Tomatoes MW + Grill 300 W + Grill Grill only 250 g (2 pcs.) 7-8 6-7
200 g (2 pcs.) 4½-5½ 2-3 Instructions
400 g (4 pcs.) 7-8 Brush the pork steaks with oil and spices. Lay them in a
circle on the rack. After grilling. Stand for 2-3 minutes.
Instructions
Cut tomatoes into halves. Put some cheese on top. Baked Apples 1 apple 300 W + Grill 4-4½ -
Arrange in a circle in a flat glass pyrex dish. Place it on the (ca. 200 g)
rack. 2 apples 6-7

Cooking guide
Toast Hawaii 2 pcs. (300 g) 450 W + Grill 3½-4 - (ca. 400 g)
(Ham, Pineapple, Instructions Instructions
Cheese Slices) Toast the bread slices first. Put the toast with topping on the Core the apples and fill them with raisins and jam. Put some
rack. Put 2 toasts opposite directly on the rack. Stand for almond slices on top. Put apples on a flat glass pyrex dish.
2-3 minutes. Place the dish directly on the turntable.

Baked Potatoes 250 g 600 W + Grill 4½-5½ - Roast Chicken MW + Grill 450 W + Grill 300 W + Grill

500 g 8-9 1200 g 22-24 23-25

Instructions Instructions
Cut potatoes into halves. Put them in a circle on the rack Brush chicken with oil and spices. Put chicken first breast
with the cut side to the grill. side down, second breast side up on pyrex dish. Stand for
5 minutes after grilling.

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 Cooking guide Troubleshooting and information code

Tips and tricks Troubleshooting

If you have any of the problems listed below try the solutions given.
Melting crystallized honey
Problem Cause Action
Put 20 g crystallized honey into a small deep glass dish.
Heat for 20-30 seconds using 300 W, until honey is melted. General
The buttons Foreign matter may be Remove the foreign matter
Melting gelatine cannot be caught between the buttons. and try again.
Lay dry gelatine sheets (10 g) for 5 minutes into cold water. pressed properly. For touch models: Moisture Wipe the moisture from the
Put drained gelatine into a small glass pyrex bowl. is on the exterior. exterior.
Heat for 1 minute using 300 W.
Stir after melting. Child lock is activated. Deactivate Child lock.
The time is not The Eco (power-saving) Turn off the Eco function.
Cooking glaze/icing (for cake and gateaux) displayed. function is set.
Mix instant glaze (approximately 14 g) with 40 g sugar and 250 ml cold water. The microwave Power is not supplied. Make sure power is supplied.
Cook uncovered in a glass pyrex bowl for 3½ to 4½ minutes using 800 W, until oven does not The door is open. Close the door and try again.
glaze/icing is transparent. Stir twice during cooking. work.
The door open safety Remove the foreign matter
Cooking jam mechanisms are covered in and try again.
Put 600 g fruits (for example mixed berries) in a suitable sized glass pyrex foreign matter.
bowl with lid. Add 300 g preserving sugar and stir well. Cook covered for 10- The microwave The user has opened the After turning over the food,
Troubleshooting and information code

12 minutes using 800 W. oven stops while door to turn food over. press the START/+30s button
Stir several times during cooking. Empty directly into small jam glasses with twist- in operation. again to start operation.
off lids. Stand on lid for 5 minutes.

Cooking pudding/custard
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!

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 Problem Cause Action Problem Cause Action
The power The microwave oven After cooking for an The microwave There is not sufficient There are intake/exhaust
turns off during has been cooking for an extended period of time, let oven exterior is ventilation space for the outlets on the front and rear
operation. extended period of time. the microwave oven cool. too hot during microwave oven. of the microwave oven for
The cooling fan is not Listen for the sound of the operation. ventilation. Keep the gaps
working. cooling fan. specified in the product
installation guide.
Trying to operate the Put food in the microwave
microwave oven without oven. Objects are on top of the Remove all objects on the top
food inside. microwave oven. of the microwave oven.

There is not sufficient There are intake/exhaust The door cannot Food residue is stuck Clean the microwave oven
ventilation space for the outlets on the front and rear be opened between the door and and then open the door.
microwave oven. of the microwave oven for properly. microwave oven interior.
ventilation. Heating including The microwave oven may Put one cup of water in a
Keep the gaps specified the Warm not work, too much food is microwave-safe container
in the product installation function does not being cooked, or improper and run the microwave
guide. work properly. cookware is being used. for 1-2 minutes to check
Several power plugs are Designate only one socket to whether the water is heated.
being used in the same be used for the microwave Reduce the amount of food
socket. oven. and start the function again.

Troubleshooting and information code

Use a cooking container with
There is a Cooking sealed food or Do not use sealed containers
a flat bottom.
popping sound using a container with a lid as they may burst during
during operation, may causes popping sounds. cooking due to expansion of The thaw Too much food is being Reduce the amount of food
and the the contents. function does not cooked. and start the function again.
microwave oven work.
doesn't work. The interior light The door has been left open The interior light may
is dim or does for a long time. automatically turn off when
not turn on. the Eco function operates.
Close and reopen the door or
press the STOP/Eco button.
The interior light is covered Clean the inside of the
by foreign matter. microwave oven and check
again.

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Problem Cause Action Problem Cause Action

A beeping sound If the Auto Cook function After turning over the food, The brightness Brightness changes Power output changes during
occurs during is being used, this beeping press the START/+30s button inside the depending on power output cooking are not malfunctions.
cooking. sound means it's time to again to restart operation. microwave oven changes according to This is not an microwave
turn over the food during varies. function. oven malfunction.
thawing. Cooking is To ventilate the microwave This is not an microwave
The microwave The microwave oven is Make sure the microwave finished, but the oven, the cooling fan oven malfunction.
oven is not level. installed on an uneven oven is installed on flat, cooling fan is still continues to run for about
surface. stable surface. running. 3 minutes after cooking is
There are sparks Metal containers are used Do not use metal containers. complete.
during cooking. during the microwave oven/ Turntable
thawing functions. While turning, There is no roller ring, or the Install the roller ring and
When power is The door is not properly Close the door and check the turntable roller ring is not properly in then try again.
connected, the closed. again. comes out of place.
microwave oven place or stops
immediately turning.
starts to work. The turntable The roller ring is not Adjust the amount of food
There is The power or power socket Make sure the power and drags while properly in place, there and do not use containers
electricity is not properly grounded. power socket are properly turning. is too much food, or the that are too large.
Troubleshooting and information code

coming from the grounded. container is too large and

microwave oven. touches the inside of the
1. Water drips. There may be water or Let the microwave oven cool microwave.
2. Steam emits steam in some cases and then wipe with a dry The turntable Food residue is stuck to the Remove any food residue
through a depending on the food. This dish towel. rattles while bottom of the microwave stuck to the bottom of the
door crack. is not an microwave oven turning and is oven. microwave oven.
3. Water malfunction. noisy.
remains
in the
microwave
oven.

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 Problem Cause Action Problem Cause Action
Grill There is a bad Food residue or plastic has Use the steam function and
Smoke comes out During initial operation, This is not a malfunction, and smell coming melted and stuck to the then wipe with a dry cloth.
during operation. smoke may come from the if you run the microwave from inside the interior. You can put a lemon slice
heating elements when you oven 2-3 times, it should microwave oven. inside and run the microwave
first use the microwave stop. oven to remove the odour
oven. more quickly.

Food is on the heating Let the microwave oven cool The microwave The microwave oven door If you open the door often,
elements. and then remove the food oven does not is frequently opened during the interior temperature will
from the heating elements. cook properly. cooking. be lowered and this may
affect the results of your
Food is too close to the grill. Put the food a suitable cooking.
distance away while cooking.
The microwave oven Correctly set the microwave
Food is not properly Make sure food is properly controls are not correctly oven controls and try again.
prepared and/or arranged. prepared and arranged. set.
Microwave oven The grill or other accessories Correctly insert the
The microwave The door is open. Close the door and try again. are not correctly inserted. accessories.
oven does not The wrong type or size of Use suitable cookware with
heat. cookware is used. flat bottoms.

Troubleshooting and information code

Smoke comes During initial operation, This is not a malfunction, and
out during smoke may come from the if you run the microwave
preheating. heating elements when you oven 2-3 times, it should
first use the microwave stop.
oven.
Food is on the heating Let the microwave oven cool
elements. and then remove the food
from the heating elements.
There is a Plastic or non heat-resistant Use glass cookware suitable
burning or plastic cookware is used. for high temperatures.
smell when using
the microwave
oven.

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 Troubleshooting and information code Technical specifications

Samsung strives to improve its products at all times. Both the design specifications
Information code
and these user instructions are thus subject to change without notice.

Information code Cause Action Model MG23T5018C*

Clean the keys and check if there is water Power source 230 V ~ 50 Hz AC
Control buttons on the surface around key. If it occurs Power consumption
are pressed again, turn off the microwave oven over Maximum power 2300 W
C-d0
over 10 30 seconds and try setting again. If it Microwave 1250 W
seconds. appears again, call your local Samsung Grill (heating element) 1100 W
Customer Care Centre.
Output power 100 W / 800 W - 6 levels (IEC-705)

NOTE Operating frequency 2450 MHz

if the suggested solution does not solve the problem, contact your local Samsung Dimensions (W x H x D)
Customer Care Centre. Outside (Include Handle) 489 x 275 x 381 mm
Oven cavity 330 x 211 x 324 mm
Volume 23 liter
Weight
Net 12.7 kg approx.

* This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class <G>.

Overall Standby Power consumption (W)

-
(All network ports is "on" condition)
Default time for the power management to the
-
network standby mode (min.)
The Power consumption in the Network mode (W) -
Technical specification

Wi-Fi Default time for the power management to the

-
Wi-Fi standby mode (min.)
The Power consumption in the standby mode (W) 0.8 W
Standby mode
Default time for the power management to the
(with display) 20 min.
standby mode (min.)
The Power consumption in the off mode (W) 0.5 W
Off mode Default time for the power management to the
20 min.
off mode (min.)
Data determined according to standard EN 50564 and Commission Regulation
(EU) No 2023/826.

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Memo
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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