Brand: HITACHI
Category: Other
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for MSE23
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:59 p.m.
Warranty Information
Refer to your retailer for specific warranty information.
Basic Operation Summary
Clock Setting
Plug in the oven, LED displays "0:00". Press "CLOCK/PRE-SET", hour figures flash. Enter time using number buttons. Press "CLOCK/PRE-SET" to confirm. The oven displays the set time.Delay Start
Set the clock first. Set cooking program (not defrost). Press "CLOCK/PRE-SET", hour figures flash. Enter desired start time. Press "START/EXPRESS COOK" to confirm. The oven will start at the set time.Microwave Cooking
Press "MICROWAVE" repeatedly to select power level (100% to 10%). Enter cooking time using number buttons. Press "START/EXPRESS COOK" to begin.Speedy Cooking
Press "START/EXPRESS COOK" repeatedly to increase cooking time in 30-second increments (up to 1:30), then 1-minute increments (max 12 minutes) at 100% power.Defrost By Weight/Speed Defrost
Press "WEIGHT DEFROST" or "SPEED DEFROST". Enter weight using number buttons. Press "START/EXPRESS COOK" to begin defrosting.Auto Menu Cooking
Select a menu item (e.g., Auto Reheat, Vegetable, Meat) using the numbered pads. Enter weight if prompted. Press "START/EXPRESS COOK" to start.Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Check the following |
|---|---|
| The oven doesn't work at all. |
The mains plug is securely plugged into the power socket. The door is firmly closed. The cooking time is set on the timer selector control. The fuse in the mains plug has not blown. The mains circuit breaker in the home has not tripped. |
| "Arcing" or sparking in the oven interior. |
Any dishes, trays etc which are made of metal or have metal trims must not be used in the microwave oven. Metal skewers should be covered with food and make sure they don't touch the sides of the oven interior when rotating. If "arcing" occurs again, remove skewers until food is cooked. Remove any other metal cookware. |