Samsung MS23K3513AK Solo Microwave, 23 Litre, Black
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| Weight: | 12 kg |
| Dimensions: | 37.4 x 48.9 x 27.5 cm; 12 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Samsung |
| Part: | MS23K3513AK/EU |
| Colour: | Black |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Colour: | Black |
although a lower power than the one it has replaced. it does what we want it to do. it works a little differently to the old one but that is something we are learning.
I did a lot of research into replacing my old microwave. It had a painted interior which had rusted ( a common problem , I believe ). The space for the microwave was also limited, as it had a designated space in my fitted kitchen, so I was delighted with this item. The only problem was the courier, who delivered it 2 days after the specified date , allegedly because it was too heavy !
Nice microwave, basic functionality.
It does have minutes functions fast increase. The instructions should be in the manual but are not.
Press start once , then press stop button once then do a long press of the up (higher) right arrow button, the time set will then go up by minutes at a time.
Keep pressing and time set will go up faster or right to go down. You will soon get the hang of incrementing the time minutes up or down quicker.
It looks relatively smart with a nice LED count down. You can set the clock to show all the time or, you can put the microwave in eco mode and it will be completely dark when not in use.
It cooks food exactly as expected. It takes about the right time, if not slightly quicker than you might expect.
The microwave is certainly a well recommended product if you don’t want anything else like a grill or an oven I would very highly recommend this.
Very simple and easy to use and the deodorisation feature makes getting rid of bad smells, a doddle.
It’s a good value product and I’m certainly very
happy.
Really impressed so far, looks better in person and it’s very simple to work. Love the deodorisation option and the quick cook option with the handy key on the inner of the microwave.
Size is great too.
Overall very happy with the purchase and would recommend.
What can I say. Its best feature is the button for melting chocolate or butter etc. A bakers delight.
But ohhh Boy I was wrong. Got the microwave on time and was excited about it. The first thing I tried was a cup of water. For some reason,it took longer than my old low power microwave. Still I thought – I need to trust this brand. Used it for a week and then it died!!!! Guess what – every time I use it, the outside of the microwave was warming up and not the inside. Very dangerous.
Anyways – called Amazon, then Samsung…the. Amazon again…. Sorted out a return & got a new one.
This one is great. All to say that you need to be careful with big brands products as well.
The microwave is great.
The door opening and closing is quieter than my previous one and I like it. Functions are easy to use. Time is easily set up – don’t read too much on other comments.
It’s simple and easy. I will recommend i
Easy to use and clean but microwave door is quite dark making it difficult to see inside the microwave
Does what it’s meant to , looks good , easy to operate , decent price for brand
We chose the Samsung MS23K3513AK microwave mainly for two reasons: 1) brand familiarity and 2) the black aesthetic. While the latter carries its purpose in my wife’s interpretation of Feng Shui, the barn door. so to speak, will rather disappoint those of you who have a penchant for watching your cheese bubble, or yours eggs or porridge splatter the insides. The door (‘window’) is dark. Very dark. For all intents and purposes, it’s visibly opaque, and you’d rather hope it’s opaque to microwaves, too.
The microwave is large enough to remember why you’re in need of a 23 litre microwave, but it may be too large for TV-dinners for one. Samsung’s ‘Ceramic Inside’ leaves you wondering if the creatives at Samsung had just left a marketing project for a new laptop, however, its said to improve longevity and odour buildup vs. its metal counterpart. With just over 6 months’ use, it’s not too premature to comment, however, I can categorically deny that the steam cleaning program is sufficient alone to rid the microwave of fish pop and sauce plumes. There will never be a substitute for a proper clean.
On the electric front, don’t expect the 800 W microwave to use only 800 W on full power mode. Our meter attests to approximately 1200 W on full beam. It leaves you wondering where the 400 W is being used – certainly not all that power is driving the turntable.
4 of 5 stars this one.
Take longer to warm things than my old 800w microwave
Operating instructions were not in box, only some safety instructions. Had to get operating instructions from Samsung website. Product itself is very good.
Very good micro wave easy to use and its a great desig
Bought this as we only use it to reheat leftovers and make popcorn. Not as quiet or as powerful as newer models but it’s perfect for what I use it for and a great price point.
Its door glass is too, dark and light inside is so week so that you cannot see the container inside.
I bought this microwave as the one we had (which was gifted to us) was on its last legs, literally rusting and falling apart. Decided to go with this one as I’m a fan of both Samsung and black electronics, so seemed like a no brainer. The mostly positive reviews didn’t hurt either.
I must say that the microwave does look and feel more premium than our previous model (the brand escapes me) but it was a white 900w, 21 litre capacity. This microwave has tons of great features and as I said, it has a premium aesthetic, while also not breaking the bank. While it does have great features and design however, it is lacking a bit in other areas.
Firstly the controls could be better (and actually explained) in the “manual.” For example, I wanted to test out the soften feature. Instead of being able to press “Soften/Melt” then select a number from 1-4 (depending on what you’re softening) and pressing start, you have to press the “Select/Clock” button and THEN start. It’s only one extra step and I really don’t mind it now that I know, but it doesn’t tell you this in the instructions, which almost led me to believe the thing arrived faulty.
My other gripe is how underpowered it seems. Despite being only 100w less power, it seems like it takes nearly twice as long to heat similar things as my old microwave. I can understand a small increase in time, but double seems a bit much. And lastly, and this one is pretty minor, the screen on the door is SUPER dark. You will not be able to see what’s inside the microwave, even while it’s cooking. Seems a bit nit-picky, but it’s a strange thing when you consider most other makes and models don’t have that issue.
Other than that it’s a great little microwave, and if you can ignore the minor quirks, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it as much as I do.
Yeah nice piece of kit, reasonable value, easy to use right of the box!! A number of functions I have yet to use, but I can’t complai
Great little microwave. Looks good, easy to clean and easy to use.
I like functionality but it takes a wee while to get used to functions.
Had a Samsung microwave before it then gave up working and had lasted a good 5 years, so I wanted to get another Samsung as easy to clean and easy to use. Would highly recommend.
Bought for my parents who wanted an easy to use microwave and they found this just right.
Love the microwave but would like better instructions on how each feature works
I was looking for a great little simple microwave with a handle (rather than a push button) and this microwave definitely delivers – very happy with my purchase. Only issue was that there was once foot (used to stabilize the microwave) missing. I luckily had one of those small soft cushion pads used for chair legs etc which sorted the problem …. but at this price its annoying that it happened at all.
It’s simple to use , good features, enamel interior, and an extraction fan to clear smells and steam . DONT buy if you want to see inside when using, it doesn’t bother me but It may you . Great microwave
I bought this when an intermittent electrical fault in our old one escalated until it became a nightmare to use. I looked at a lot of options and found they were either too small or too technically sophisticated for my needs making them very expensive. Our old one was also white inside meaning it stained easily. The new one is simple to figure out, (I didn’t need to download the instructions, it works off common sense like most Samsung products do) efficient (it’s a power downgrade on it’s predecessor but the even heat feature means it works better) and the ceramic coating in charcoal grey is hygienically stain resistant. As a bonus the thing is so very pretty, it looks very elegant in it’s little kitchen nook. Very good value for money if you don’t need a microwave, come grill, come large hadron collider in your kitchen.
Really good microwave. Took awhile to understand all the controls but it does what I need it to.
This is a good quality microwave the inside is a thick enamel and seems very high quality. The odour eliminator is a good feature and totally removes smells. It has a good capacity and is bigger than my previous microwave.
Love this microwave easy to clean ceramic interior settings on the inside of door casing to remind me, but the instruction manual is very very basic select/clock on same button which was confusing when setting the microwave clock and starting microwave cooking but enlisting help set it going just fine in the end
As microwaves go, it looks decent. The black colour scheme, buttons and digital display are nice on the countertop.
Ceramic interior is easy to clean, and deoderising feature is very welcome.
The stated times on the defrost are a little optimistic, but I have had little trouble defrosting with it. The “soften” feature is a nice touch for butter.
Efficiency is decent. 800W is a good power and when heating, food tends to get piping hot well before the stated time. Eco mode turns the LCD display off as well, which is nice.
Purchased this over a month ago. Works brilliantly and bigger than expected. Good buy.
The product is fine but i have to set it on 3 or more minutes to get my food heated which is too long. I set it on 3 mins today and the food was still cold. Might be returning in a few days. Will try it once or twice before making a final decisio
A nice color of the microwave for the kitchen, it is a decoration and a device that works without any problems. The price is adequate to the quality. I am satisfied and recommend it.
We bought our old microwave at a bottom of the market price over twelve years ago. It suited us in that whilst fairly basic it met our requirements. This one has a larger capacity, as we wanted, and has various add on extras which I’m not sure we need. Also the instructions are minimal, which is a challenge for non technical oldies. I suspect we’ll sort it out. Meanwhile, it looks smooth and seems efficient.
Excellent microwave, very solid & good quality as always from Samsung. Great price, 89 as opposed to 149 in Curry’s. I particularly like how easy it is to use, preset menu, defrost & deodorising function! The blue ceramic interior is easy to clean and looks cool. Highly recommended.
Easy clean, easy use. Exactly what I wanted and runs quietly. Great piece of kit.
Great microwave, easy to use and looks fantastic in our kitchen!
Easy to use once you have mastered the programmes
You cannot see in the door when the microwave is on but that is not a problem to me
Large enough inside to fit a Denby dinner plate .
The clock can be visible or hidden when not in use.
Love this microwave good make nice looking easy to clean and use i cant fault it nice overall size
Compact, attractive microwave. Good value for money. Easy to use. Can’t see light inside when it is in use but haven’t found this to be a problem.
Looks great at night. Works well. Takes some getting used to like all new products after using a different type. Instructions clear. Easy to keep clean. Roomy. Quality produc
Samson is the best microwave I ever had.
5 stars.
Great looking modern microwave and the best value for money that I found.
Sleek looking microwave which works well. There are only two things which I am not very happy with.
1. It’s impossible to see the food being cooked since the door is not transparent
2. Controls are impossible to work with. If you need to cook something for say 14 minutes, you will need to press start button 28 times! there has got to be a better way to control and set cooking time
o doubt it was a good buy and value for the money. its also big as i wanted
Bought this to replace a Sainsbury’s own brand microwave which was around 3 years old but still working fine. The new Samsung microwave is compact and looks fantastic. Sadly the build quality does not match the looks. The front door is made of plastic and I suspect the black finish of the door will become marked and scratched unless treated with extreme care. The oven cooks fine and is intuitive to set up. I’d like to comment on the defrost function but I’m unable too as I haven’t figured this out yet. The instruction “manual” is pretty dire and offers no help with the defrost function. To some up, looks great, mediocre build quality pathetic “manual”
looks good. The clock can be switched off if required. Nice design and size.
An excellent purchase. The on-line hand book is not so good, as directions for ‘quick defrost’, ‘autocook’ etc are not together on the same or adjoining page. In each case you are turning back and forth to follow the instructions. Will be OK when I get used to the machine, but will always be a con when doing something I don’t do often. Poor layout.
Does what it says on the tin.
Simple and effective.
Just missing a light, but I can manage without tha
Very good microwave.
Physical easy to press buttons
Soft close and easy opening.
Really recommended.
I love it!
So easy to clean too.
Yes, as stated it’s not easy to see through the door….but do you really need yo?
Very stylish and easy to use with out reference to the instructions ……the defrost function is especially quick and easy.
This microwave is ok. Although i did find that i have to put the heating time for longer as it doesn’t heat my food as hot as my last microwave. It is easy to clean and very nice looking. Note you cannot see inside the microwave but this is not a issue for me.
Quite stylish and easy to use but would be so much more useful if the door was clear instead of black so you could see the food cooking rather than having to keep opening the door. A case of style over substance and not designed with practicality in mind, hence the loss of a star.
Decent quality but the timing of operating time is not the best and can be confusing. If you like Samsung products it’s not a show stopper.
It is a good Microwave it looks good and is ease to clean. The time setting arrange can be a bit difficult until you get use to it. It is good value for money. A quality product.
Seems to do the job we wanted – our old microwave was standard size, but our steriliser wouldn’t fit in it easily. This one is big enough. The door is operated with a handle which has a good sturdy, positive action. A new function I like – it will continue to beep sporadically if you don’t remove the food after it’s finished. A good reminder.
Nice solo microwave. Easy to use.
But one con is display clock in it runs faster than actual but as long as you have wall clock to relay on that’s should be a conce
Nice microwave, you can’t really see the food inside cooking as the glass is too dim/light is not bright enough. But realistically – after having it for 2 years, it hasn’t really bothered us
Some people in the reviews claim that the window is too dark and you cannot see the food inside so it overcooks. For me it’s not a problem to take it out and check after 30 seconds if it needs more cooking time. The window is definitely blackened for a purpose 😉 You can still see through it a bit. It’s easy to use and easy to set up the clock.
You got to have user manual if you tend to forge
It is the same like with the phones from same company – simply perfect. Thank you for this Microwave.
Recommended!
My last Samsung was bought by my parents in 1984 & lasted until it finally died last year 2018!!! Let’s hope my new one lasts as long!
Bought to replace our Russell Hobbs microwave when the glass door randomly shattered after 2yrs. This microwave is great. 23L is a reasonable size and the defrost – soften/melt functions for the likes of butter is great and works really well. Worth the money in my opinion.
However, deep and spacious for large plates. Just that the functions are a bit challenging to understand. The ceramic non-greasy coating is easy to clean. The deodarisation function is perfect to take away all the curry odours.
I’m happy with the purchase.
Once you become familiar with the controls it is easy to use. It is easy to keep clean, the Auto Cook is very good. The only down side is the very dark “window” glass makes it impossible to see the food going round. However this is no detriment to how it cooks food.