Microwaves

Samsung MS40DG5504ATSA review

Samsung MS40DG5504ATSA

CHOICE Expert Rating

74%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Pull handle at the top of door, easy to use.
  • Comprehensive instructions with auto menu and manual chart guides.
  • Functions are written and easy to comprehend.
  • Obvious STOP button.
  • Home dessert, auto reheat, healthy cooking, snack, soften/melt and power defrost guide is displayed on inside above microwave door for ease of reference.
  • Digital display is bright and clear.
  • Has a deodorization function and a favourites function.
  • The microwave will beep and pause when food needs to be stirred or turned.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Very poor visibility through the door.
  • Press buttons can accumulate dirt and grime.
  • May need to refer to manual initially, sequencing of controls is not easy to comprehend.
  • Some stainless trim along top at the bottom of door and control panel, which can show fingerprint marks.
  • Some cracks and crevices on the exterior and door can trap grime.
  • Ceramic enamel interior has some small holes on the inside of the microwave that can accumulate grime.
  • Audible beep is noisy, 4 beeps, no 'End' displayed.
  • Has a melt/soften function can only melt 50 or 100g (max weight range).
  • May get a better result when melting chocolate using manual setting rather than melt/soften function.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
74%
Cooking performance score
Ease of use score
Pizza cooking score
Chicken cooking score
Grilling toast score

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Status
Tested model

Specifications

Volume (L)
Oven temperature range (°C)
Power (W)
External dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
Internal dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
Weight (kg)
Pizza diameter (cm, claimed)
Contact
samsung.com.au

Cost

Price
$299.00
Running costs/10yrs

Features

Fan forced
Fan assisted
Racks supplied
Rotisserie
Height extension ring
Lid holder
Thermostat light
Other accessories

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