LG MS2382B microwave
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1. LG Life s Good OWNER S MANUAL MICROWAVE OVEN PLEASE READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING MS238 optional please check model specification I I www lg com 961 MFL41121 Precautions Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy You cannot operate your oven with the door open due to the safety interlocks When heating liquids e g soups sauces and beverages in your microwave built into the door mechanism These safety interlocks automatically switch off oven delayed eruptive boiling can occur without evidence of bubbling This any cooking activity when the door is opened which in the case of a could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid To prevent this possibility microwave oven could result in harmful exposure to microwave energy the following steps should be taken It is important not to tamper with the safety interlocks y 1 Avoid using straight sided containers with narrow necks Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow 2 Do not overheat food or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces Do not operate your oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the 3 Stir the liquid before placing th co tainer in fie oven ahd again hallway oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the 1 door bent through the heating time2. and between seal and door surface It is best to wipe up spillovers with a damp cloth right away Crumbs and spillovers will absorb microwave energy and lengthen cooking times Use a damp cloth to wipe out crumbs that fall between the door and the frame It is important to keep this area clean to assure a tight seal Remove greasy spatters with a soapy cloth then rinse and dry Do not use harsh detergent or abrasive cleaners The glass tray can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher Keep the outside of the oven clean Clean the outside of your oven with soap and water then with clean water and dry with a soft cloth or paper towel To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven the water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings To clean control panel open the door to prevent oven from accidentally starting and wipe a damp cloth followed immediately by a dry cloth Press STOP CLEAR after cleaning If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door wipe the panels with a soft cloth This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit The door and door seals should be kept clean Use only warm soapy water rinse then dry thoroughly DO NOT USE ABRASIVE MATERIALS SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS Metal parts will be easier to maintain if wiped frequently with a damp cloth Do not use any steam cleane
3. becomes severed from the mains lead it must be destroyed A mains plug with bared wires is hazardous if engaged in a mains output line socket If a 13 Amp BS 1363 plug is not suitable or any other type of plug used then this appliance must be protected by a 13 Amp fuse Improper use may cause serious damage of safety such as a fire an electric shock Unpacking amp By following the basic steps on these two pages you will be able to quickly check that your oven is operating correctly Please pay particular attention to the guidance on where to install your oven When unpacking your oven make sure you remove all accessories and packing Check to make sure that your oven has not been Insta ng damaged during delivery e Unpack your oven and place it on a flat level 2 Place the oven in the level location of your choice with surface more than 85cm height but make sure there is at least 30cm of space on the top and 10cm at the rear for proper ventilation The front of the oven should be at least 8cm from the edge of the surface to prevent tipping An exhaust outlet is located on top or side of the oven Blocking the outlet can damage the oven GLASS TRAY A THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL CATERING PURPOSES ROTATING RING amp gt Plug your oven into a standard household socket lt gt Open your oven door by pulling the DOOR HANDLE Make sure your oven is the only appliance Place the ROLLER REST inside the o
4. can penetrate such materials as glass porcelain and paper the materials out of which microwave safe cooking dishes are constructed Microwaves do not heat cookware though cooking vessels will eventually get hot from the heat generated by the food A very safe appliance Your microwave oven is one of the safest of all home appliances When the door is opened the oven automatically stops producing microwaves Microwave energy is converted completely to heat when it enters food leaving no left over energy to harm you when you eat your food Contents Precautions 2 Contents 3 Important safety instructions 4 8 Unpacking amp Installing 9 10 Setting the Clock 11 Child Clock 12 Micro Power Cooking 13 Micro Power Level 14 Two stage Cooking 15 Quick Start 16 Energy Saving 17 Auto Reheat 18 19 Auto Cook 20 21 Auto Defrost 22 23 Quick Defrost 24 25 Quick menu 26 28 Pasta reheat 29 Microwave safe Utensils 30 Food characteristics amp Microwave cooking 31 32 Questions amp Answers 33 Technical Specifications 34 MAFF Reheating Cooked Chilled Foods 35 Guarantee 36 Important Safety Instructions Please keep for future reference Read and follow all instructions before using your oven toprevent the risk of fire electric shock personal injury or damage when using the oven This guide does not cover all possible conditions that may occur Alway
5. risk of fire electric shock personal injury or damage when using the oven This guide does not cover all possible conditions that may occur Always contact yourservice agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not understand Ay CAUTION 20 Only use the temperature probe recommended for this oven You can not ascertain that the temperature is accurate with an unsuitable temperature probe 21 Follow exact directions given by each manufacturer for their popcorn product Do not leave the oven unattended while the corn is being popped If corn fails to pop after the suggested times discontinue cooking Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn Never attempt to pop leftover kernels Overcooking could result in the corn catching a fire 22 This appliance must be earthed The wires in the mains lead are colored in accordance with the following codes BLUE Neutral BROWN Live GREEN amp YELLOW Earth As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is colored BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or Colored BLACK The wire which is colored BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or colored RED The wire which is colored GREEN amp YELLOW or GREEN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the le
6. 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing 4 After heating allow to stand in the oven for a short time stir or shake surfaces them especially the contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars again Your oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified carefully and check the temperature of them before consumption to avoid s rvia personnel burns especially contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars Be careful when handling the container A Warning A Warning Always allow food to stand after being cooked by Please ensure cooking times are correctly set A R ERE A Bortb ns microwaves and check the temperature of them over cooking may result in the FOOD catching fire and subsequent damage to your oven before consumption Es cially contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars How the Microwave Oven Works Microwaves are a form of energy similar to radio and television waves and ordinary daylight Normally microwaves spread outwards as they travel through the atmosphere and disappear without effect Microwave ovens however have a magnetron which is designed to make use of the energy in microwaves Electricity supplied to the magnetron tube is used to created microwave energy These microwaves enter the cooking area through openings inside the oven A turntable or tray is located at the bottom of the oven Microwaves cannot pass through metal walls of the oven but they
7. HIGH 5 MAX 100 800W MEDIUM p HIGH 80 640W MEDIUM 60 480W DEFROST 9 MEDIUM LOW ave ae Low 20 160W Cooking Make sure thatyyou have correctly installed your oven as described earlier in this book QUICK START Press STOP CLEAR CLEAR ECOON STOP Press MICRO twice tojselect the 80 power Micro Clock 640 appears on the display ET Quick Menu Pasta Reheat Turn DIAL until display shows 5 30 Time Weight PresssSTART QUICK START START CLEAR ECO ON y STOP 13 e Micro Power Your microwave oven is equipped with 5 power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking L The table below shows the examples of food and their recommended cooking power levels for use with this eve microwave oven POWER LEVEL USE ie ee POWER OUTPUT HIGH Boil Water 100 800W Brown minced beef Cook poultry pieces fish vegetables Cook tender cuts of meat MEDIUM HIGH All reheating 80 640W Roast meat and poultry Cook mushrooms and shellfish Cook foods containing cheese and eggs MEDIUM Bake cakes and scones 60 A80W Prepare eggs Cook custard Prepare rice soup DEFROST All thawing 40 320W MEDIUM LOW Melt butter and chocolate Cook less tender cuts of meat LOW Soften butter amp cheese 20 160W Soften ice cream Raise yeast dough 14 Two stage In the following example will show y
8. XACT DIRECTIONS GIVEN BY EACH MANUFACTURER FOR THEIR POPCORN PRODUCT DO NOT LEAVE THE OVEN UNATTENDED WHILE THE CORN IS BEING POPPED IF CORN FAILS TO POP AFTER THE SUGGESTED TIMES DISCONTINUE COOKING OVERCOOKING COULD RESULT IN THE CORN CATCHING FIRE A CAUTION NEVER USE A BROWN PAPER BAG FOR POPPING CORN NEVER ATTEMPT TO POP LEFTOVER KERNELS Q Why doesn t my oven always cook as fast as the cooking guide says A Check your cooking guide again to make sure you ve followed directions correctly and to see what might cause variations in cooking time Cooking guide times and heat settings are suggestions chosen to help prevent overcooking the most common problem in getting used to a microwave oven Variations in the size shape weight and dimensions of the food require longer cooking time Use your own judgement along with the cooking guide suggestions to test food condition lust as you would do with a conventional cooker Technical Specifications Technical Specification lt English gt K Disposal of your old appliance MS238 1 All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by Power Input 230 V AC 50Hz the government or the local authorities 2 The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health A 3 For more detailed infor
9. be sprinkled with water prior to cooking or covered to retain moisture Bone and fat content of food Bones conduct heat and fat cooks more quickly than meat Care must be taken when cooking bony or fatty cuts of meat that they do not cook unevenly and do not become overcooked Quantity of food The number of microwaves in your oven remains constant regardless of how much food is being cooked Therefore the more food you place in the oven the longer the cooking time Remember to decrease cooking times by at least one third when halving a recipe Shape of food Microwaves penetrate only about 2 cm into food the interior portion of thick foods are cooked as the heat generated on the outside travels inward Only the outer edge of food in cooked by microwave energy the rest is cooked by conduction The worst possible shape for a food that is to be microwaved is a thick square The corners will burn long before the centre is even warm Round thin foods and ring shaped foods cook successfully in the microwave Covering A cover traps heat and steam which causes food to cook more quickly Use a lid or microwave cling film with a corner folded back to prevent splitting Browning Meats and poultry that are cooked fifteen minutes or longer will brown lightly in their own fat Foods that are cooked for a shorter period of time may be brushed with a browning sauce such as worcestershire sauce soy sauce or barbecue sauce to achieve an appetizing colour Sinc
10. change Most prepacked food normally falls into this category usually being packed in smaller individual portions of approx 350 grams Therefore it was clear that a new approach for reheating this type of food was required oven tested in compliance ae fo oti with the agreement 800W MAFF working in partnership with the food companies and microwave oven IXY manufacturers such as LG electronics have overcome this problem by the YS introduction of heating categories Denotes the microwave oven output power Three wavy lines denotes Because you may not yet be familiar with this system we have used the following explanation as an example However please refer to the actual This category links with the heating rating as printed on the oven door times given on food When applying this method for reheating cooked chilled food stuffs the following information must be adhered to 1 The microwave oven must be set at maximum power level refer to instructions 2 Refer to the cooking instructions given on the packaging 3 As with all cooked food check for evenness of cooking and ensure that foods are piping hot prior fo consumption 35 LG Technology with the human touch GUARANTEE LG ELECTRONICS U K LTD WILL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES IN ORDER TO EXPEDITE THIS GUARANTEE 1 All faulty components which fail due to defective manufacture will be replaced free of charge for a period of 12 months from the origina
11. ck Menu Pasta Reheat unplug and plug it back in If the clock or display shows any strange looking symbols unplug your oven from the electrical socket and plug Turn DIAL Until display shows 14 it back in and reset the clock Press START for hour confirmation TE TurnDIAL until display shows 14 35 Press START 7 pana The clock starts counting a j ECO ON y STOP amp o o ln iS o E SE Ei i a 3 3 e ig e 5 fe S bi e g a i El E Ja z 11 Your oven has a safety feature that prevents accidental running of the oven Once the child lock is set you will be unable to use any functions and no cooking can take place However your child can still open the oven door Press STOP CLEAR Press and hold STOP CLEAR until L appears on the display and BEEP sounds The CHILD LOCK is now set The time will disappear on the display if you have set the clock u L remains on thedisplay to let you know that CHILD LOCK is set To cancel CHILD LOCK press and hold STOP CLEAR until L disappears You will hear BEEP when it s released 12 QUICK START START CLEAR ECO ON ey STOP ECO ON ey STOP ECO ON ey STOP Micro Power In the following example will show you how to cook some food on 80 power for 5 minutes and 30 seconds Your oven has five microwave Power settings POWER Power Output
12. e relatively small amounts of browning sauces are added to food the original flavour of the recipe is not altered Covering with greaseproof paper Greaseproofing effectively prevents spattering and helps food retain some heat But because it makes a looser cover than a lid or clingfilm it allows the food to dry out slightly Arranging and spacing Individual foods such as baked potatoes small cakes and hors d oeuvres will heat more evenly if placed in the oven an equal distance apart preferably in a circular pattern Never stack foods on top of one another Food characteristics amp Microwave cooking Stirring Stirring is one of the most important of all microwaving techniques In conventional cooking food is stirred for the purpose of blending Microwaved food however is stirred in order to spread and redistribute heat Always stir from the outside towards the centre as the outside of the food heats first Turning over Large tall foods such as roasts and whole chickens should be turned so that the top and bottom will cook evenly It is also a good idea to turn cut up chicken and chops Placing thicker portions facing outwards Since microwaves are attracted to the outside portion of food it makes sense to place thicker portions of meat poultry and fish to the outer edge of the baking dish This way thicker portions will receive the most microwave energy and the food will cook evenly Shielding Strips of aluminium foil which block mic
13. eat In the following example will show you how to cook 0 7kg of Soup Sauce om be Press STOP CLEAR Auto Reheat cooking makes food Press Auto Reheatonce reheating convient and easy to use The oven has been pre programmed to automatically reheat food th 1 appears on the display Your oven has four Auto Reheat settings Soup Sauce Chilled Meal Beverage and Frozen Muffins Tutn DIAL until display shows 0 7 Press CATEGORY Auto Reheat Soup Sauce GD ime Chiled Meal times lt lt Press START Beverage amp gt times Frozen Muffins lt a gt times 18 CATEGORY Soup Sauce rh 1 Chilled Meal rh 2 Beverage rh 3 Frozen Muffins rh 4 WEIGHT LIMIT UTENSILS FOOD TEMP Refrigerated Microwave 0 2 0 8 kg safe bowl 0 3 0 6kg Own tray Refrigerated 7 i 1 4ea Paper towels Frozen 50g ea INSTRUCTIONS 1 Pour soup sauce into a microwave safe bowl Cover with plastic wrap Place food in the oven 2 After heating stir and stand covered for 3 minutes Pierce using a skewer on the surface Placefood on the glass turntable After cooking arrow to stand for 2 3minutes before serving Stirrable e g Spaghetti bolognese Beef stew Non stirrable e g Lasagne Cottage pie Note For food contained in bag s pierce meat portion and rice pasta portions etc For stirrable foods stir at beep Non stirrable foods it is not necessary to stir at beep 1 Wei
14. er cooking may result in the food catching on fire and subsequent damage to your oven When heating liquids e g soups sauces and beverages in your microwave oven Avoid using straight sided containers with narrow necks Do not overheat Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through the heating time After heating let it stand in the oven for a short time stir or shake it again carefully and check the temperature of it before consuming to avoid burns especially contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling therefore care has to be taken when handling the container An exhaust outlet is located on the top bottom or side of the oven Don t block the outlet It could result in damage to your oven and poor cooking results Do not operate the oven when empty It is best to leave a glass of water in the oven when not in use The water will safely absorb all microwave energy if the oven is accidentally started Improper use could result in damage to your oven Important Safety Instructions Please keep for future reference Read and follow all instructions before using your oven toprevent the risk of fire electric shock personal injury or damage when using the oven This guide does not cover all possible conditions that may occur Always contact yourservice agent or manufacturer about problems that you do
15. gh 236 0 1g into ceramic mug 2 Adjust water temperature to 70 1 F 20 5 21 6 C using the laboratory thermometer 1 Place mug in center of oven 2 Press the Beverage pad for 1 serving of beverage 3 The final water temperature measurement must be completed within 10 seconds after the end of heating time 1 Place a paper towel in the center of the oven 2 Place Frozen muffinson center of paper towel Auto Cook o In the following example will show you how to cook 0 6kg of fresh vegetable Press STOP CLEAR QUICK START START CLEAR aoe ECO ON ey STOP AUTO COOK allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the Auto Reheat Quick Defrost food type and entering the weight of the Ac 2 appears on the display food Auto Cook Auto Defrost J Press AUTO COOK twice to select Fresh vegetable Press Category AUTO COOK Turn DIAL until display shows 0 6 ee JACKETPOTATIO time L Timer FRESH VEGETABLE D times FROZEN VEGETABLE cP times RICE SD ims poss START QUICK START START Ecoon y STOP 20 FOOD CATEGORY FOOD TEMP UTENSILS WEIGHT LIMIT INSTRUCTIONS 1 Jacket potato Room On Glass tray 0 2 kg 1 0 kg Choose medium sized potatoes 170 200g Wash and dry potatoes Pierce the potatoes several times with fork Place Ac 1 the potatoes on the glass tray Adjust weight and press start After cooking
16. ired by a competent person 9 lt is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy 10 When the appliance is operated in the combination mode children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated Ay CAUTION 1 You cannot operate your oven with the door open due to the safety interlocks built into the door mechanism It is important not to tamper with the safety interlocks It could result in harmful exposure to excessive microwave energy Safety interlocks automatically switch off any cooking activity when the door is opened 2 Do not place any object such as kitchen towels napkins etc between the oven front face and the door or allow food or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces It could result in harmful exposure to excessive microwave energy Important Safety Instructions 3 Do not operate your oven if it is damaged It is particularly important 4 5 7 that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the 1 door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing surfaces It could result in harmful exposure to excessive microwave energy Please ensure cooking times are correctly set Small amounts of food require shorter cooking or heating time Ov
17. k of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved This symbol will alert you to hazards or unsafe practices which could cause bodily injury or property damage Improper use may cause damage such as a fire electric shock or burn 4 Accessible parts may become hot during use Young children should be kept away They may get a burn 5 Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode Remove the plastic wrapping from food before sam or aoe Note though that in some cases food should be covered with plastic film for heating or cooking They could burst 6 Be certain to use proper accessories on each operation mode Improper use could result in damage to your oven and accessories or could make spark and a fire 7 The children should not allow to play with accessories or hang down from the door handle They may get hurt Please keep for future reference Read and follow all instructions before using your oven toprevent the risk of fire electric shock personal injury or damage when using the oven This guide does not cover all possible conditions that may occur Always contact yourservice agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not understand Ad WARNING 8 If the door or door seals are damaged the oven must not be operated until it has been repa
18. l date of purchase 2 The dealer or his Service Agent who sold the product will be reimbursed for any labor provided in the repair of this LG electronics equipment for a period of 12 months from the original date of purchase These claims must be made in accordance with the published scale of service charges and relevant claims procedure PLEASE NOTE A The dealer may restrict the guarantee to the original purchaser B The dealer is not obliged to carry out service under guarantee if unauthorized modifications are made to the apparatus or if non standard components are used or if the serial number of the apparatus is removed defaced misused or altered C Any claims made under guarantee must be directed to the dealer from whom the equipment was originally purchased The dealer may before carrying out service under guarantee require a receipted account as evidence of the date of purchase D We respectfully point out that your dealer is not obligated to replace batteries if they become exhausted or worn in use E Aerial alignment and consumer control adjustments are not covered by this guarantee This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE RETAIN YOUR RECEIPT TO PROVE DATE OF PURCHASE A COPY OF YOUR RECEIPT MUST BE SURRENDERED AT THE TIME GUARANTEE SERVICE IS PROVED 36 PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD It is helpful to complete at least your name address phone m
19. mation about disposal of your old appliance please Microwave Frequency i contact your city office waste disposal service or the shop where you Outside Dimension 485 mm W X 280mm H X 385mm D purchased the product Output 800 W IEC60705 rating standard Power Consumpti ower onsump ion 1200 Watts Microwave Group 2 equipment group 2 contains all ISM RF equipment in which radio frequency energy in the frequency range 9 kHz to 400GHz is intentionally generated and used or only sed in the form of uelectromagnetic radiation inductive and or capacitive coupling for the treatment of material or inspection analysis purposes 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 34 MAFF Reheating Cooked Chilled Foods This microwave oven has been tested and labeled to the Ministry of Displayed on the food packages will be the cooking times for each of the Agriculture Fisheries and Food MAFF agreement concerning the reheating BAND categories For example A may be 10 minutes B may be 9 minutes of cooked chilled food etc depending on the food type The heating characteristics and output power levels of microwave ovens are usually calculated using a 1000 gram load IEC 60705 However at smaller loads the heating characteristics of the microwave oven
20. n has four microwave defrost settings MEAT POULTRY FISH and BREAD each defrost category has different power settings Repeated presses of the AUTO DEFROST button will select a different setting Category Press DEFROST MEAT aD tme POULTRY ED times FISH EP times BREAD SD times Press STOP CLEAR Quick START Weight the food that you are about to defrost Be certain to remove any START metallic ties or wraps then place the food in your oven and close the ae oven door ECO ON y STOP Press AUTO DEFROST twice to select the POULTRY defrosting Auto Reheat Quick Defrost programme dEF2 appears on the display Auto Cook Auto Defrost im Enter the weightof the frozen food that you are about to defrost 1 Time wetait Turn DIAL untilidisplay shows 1 4 Press START QUICK START START CLEAR ECO ON y STOP During defrosting your oven will BEEP at which point open the oven door turn food over and separate to ensure even thawing Remove any portions that have thawed or shield them to help slow down thawing After checking loseithe oven door and press START to resume defrosting Your oven will not stop defrosting even when the beep sounded unless the door is opened 22 AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST GUIDE Food to be defrosted should be in a suitable microwave proof container and place uncovered on the glass turntable If necessary shield small areas of meat or po
21. nd for 1 2 minutes 23 e Qu IC k Use this function to thaw only 0 5kg of Minced meat very quickly This will require a standing time to allow the center to thaw In the following example will show you how to defrost Defrost 0 5kg of frozen minced meat Press STOP CLEAR Weight the food that you are about to defrost Be certain to remove ETETE any metallic ties or wraps then place the food in your oven and close START the oven door CLEAR ECO ON y STOP Your oven has a microwave quick Press QUICK DEFROST defrost setting MEAT The oven will start automatically Auto Reheat Quick Defrost Auto Cook Auto Defrost C During defrosting yoUroven will BEEP at which point open the oven door turn food over and separate to ensure even thawing Remove any portions that have thawed or shield them to help slow down thawing After checking close the oven door and press START to resume defrosting Your oven will not stop defrosting even when the beep sounded unless the door is opened 24 AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST GUIDE Use this function to defrost quickly for minced meat Remove the meat completely from it s wrapping Place the mince onto a microwave safe plate When BEEP at this point remove the mince from the microwave oven turn the mince over and return to the microwave oven Press start to continue At the end of the program remove the mince from the microwave oven cover with foil and allo
22. not understand Ay CAUTION 8 Do not cook food wrapped in paper towels unless your cook book contains instructions for the food you are cooking And do not use newspaper in place of paper towels for cooking Improper use can cause an explosion or a fire 9 Do not use wooden containers and ceramic containers that have metallic e g gold or silver inlays Always remove metal twist ties Check that the utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens before use Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed during microwave cooking They may heat up and char Metal objects in particular may arc in the oven which can cause serious damage 10 Do not use recycled paper products They may contain impurities which may cause sparks and or fires when used in cooking 11 Do not rinse the tray and rack by placing it in water just after cooking This may cause breakage or damage Improper use could result in damage to your oven 12 Be certain to place the oven so the front of the door is 8 cm or more behind the edge of the surface on which it is placed to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance Improper use could result in bodily injury and oven damage 13 Before cooking pierce the skin of potatoes apples or any such fruit or vegetable They could burst 14 Do not cook eggs in their shell Eggs in their shell and whole hardboiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may ex
23. o Microwave safe bowl covered with plastic wrap 2 Place the food into the oven 3 Choose the menu and weight press start 4 After cooking stir a few seconds Microwave safe bowl 29 Microwave safe Utensils Never use metal or metal trimmed utensils in your microwave oven Microwaves cannot penetrate metal They will bounce off any metal object in the oven and cause arcing an alarming phenomenon that resembles lightning Most heat resistant non metallic cooking utensils are safe for use in your microwave oven However some may contain materials that render them unsuitable as microwave cookware If you have any doubts about a particular utensil there s a simple way to find out if it can be used in your microwave oven Place the utensil in question next to a glass bowl filled with water in the microwave oven Microwave at power HIGH for 1 minute If the water heats up but the utensil remains cool to the touch the utensil is microwave safe However if the water does not change temperature but the utensil becomes warm microwaves are being absorbed by the utensil and it is not safe for use in the microwave oven You probably have many items on hand in your kitchen right now that can be used as cooking equipment in your microwave oven Just read through the following checklist Dinner plates Many kinds of dinner ware are microwave safe If in doubt consult the manufacturer s literature or perform the microwave test Glass
24. odel amp serial numbers and return it This will enable LG Electronics to assist you in the future should you lose your receipt your units stolen or should modification be necessary To obtain information or assistance Call 01753 500470 Monday Friday 9 00 am 4 30 pm MODEL SERIAL DATE OF PURCHASE Please complete for your own record In all cases of difficulty consult your LG dealer from whom the product was purchased LG Life s Good
25. onments bed and breakfast type environments 33 The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming pads slippers sponges damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury ignition or fire 34 The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked before consumption in order to avoid burns 35 According to the installation requirements set otherwise the impact of heat prone to danger Please keep for future reference Read and follow all instructions before using your oven toprevent the risk of fire electric shock personal injury or damage when using the oven This guide does not cover all possible conditions that may occur Always contact yourservice agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not understand 36 If the supplied flexible mains cord of this appliance is damaged it must be replaced using the special mains cord part number EAD62088301 This appliance is supplied with BS 1363 approved 13 Amp fused mains plug When replacing the fuse always use a 13 Amp BS 1362 approved type Never use this plug with the fuse cover omitted To obtain a replacement fuse cover contact your supplying dealer or LG Electronics U K LTD If the mains sockets in your home differ or are not suitable for the type of plug supplied then the plug should be removed and a suitable type fitted If the mains plug
26. ottery stoneware and ceramic Containers made of these materials are usually fine for use in your microwave oven but they should be tested to be sure A CAUTION Some items with high lead or iron content are not suitable for cooking utensils Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in microwave ovens Keeping an eye on things The recipes in the book have been formulated with great care but your success in preparing them depends on how much attention you pay to the food as it cooks Always watch your food while it cooks Your microwave oven is equipped with a light that turns on automatically when the oven is in operation so that you can see inside and check the progress of your food Directions given in recipes to elevate stir and the like should be thought of as the minimum steps recommended If the food seems to be cooking unevenly simply make the necessary adjustments you think appropriate to correct the problem Factors affecting microwave cooking times Many factors affect cooking times The temperature of ingredients used in a recipe makes a big difference in cooking times For example a cake made with ice cold butter milk and eggs will take considerably longer to bake than one made with ingredients that are at room temperature All of the recipes in this book give a range of cooking times In general you will find that the food remains under cooked at the lower end of the time range and you may sometime
27. ou how to cook some food in two stages The first stages will cook your k food for 11 minutes on HIGH the second will cook for 35 minutes on 320 G OOKING Pres ECO ON y STOP During two stage cooking the oven door can be opened and food checked Close the oven door and press START and the cooking stage will continue the cooking time for stage1 At the end of stage1 BEEP sounds and stage 2 commences Should you wish to clear the programme press STOP CLEAR twice START 15 Quick In the following example will show you how to set 2 minutes of cooking on high power Start The QUICK START feature allows you to set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH power cooking with a touch of the START button Press STOP CLEAR Press START four times to select 2 minutes on HIGH power Your oven will start before you have finished the fourth press DuringsQUICK START cooking you can extend the cooking time by repeatedly pressing the START button 16 QUICK START START f ECOON y STOP QUICK START START ECOON STOP a ECO ON feature saves energy by turning off the display The display will also turn off when the unit is not active for 5 minutes Press STOP CLEAR ECO ON O appears on the display Press STOP CLEAR ECO ON Press any key to turn the display back on 17 Energy Saving ECOON y STOP ON y STOP ECO ON y STOP Auto Reh
28. plode even after microwave heating has ended Pressure will build up inside the egg which will burst 15 Do not attempt deep fat frying in your oven P P ying n y This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid 16 If smoke is observed or emitted switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flame It can cause serious damage such as a fire or electric shock 17 When food is heated or cooked in disposable containers made of plastic paper or other combustible materials keep an eye on the oven and check it frequently Your food may be poured due to the possibility of container deterioration which also can cause a fire 18 The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating Do not touch the oven door outer cabinet rear cabinet oven cavity accessories and dishes during grill mode convection mode and auto cook operations before clearing make sure they are not hot As they will become hot there is the danger of a burn unless wearing thick culinary gloves 19 The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits should be removed Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation Please keep for future reference Read and follow all instructions before using your oven toprevent the
29. r Q What s wrong when the oven light will not glow A There may be several reasons why the oven light will not glow Light bulb has blown Door is not closed Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door No The holes or ports are made to allow light fo pass they do not let microwave energy through Q A Q Why does the beep tone sound when a pad on the Control Panel is touched A The beep tone sounds to assure that the setting is being properly entered Q Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates empty A Yes Never run it empty or without the glass tray Q Why do eggs sometimes pop A When baking frying or poaching eggs the yolk may pop due to steam build up inside the yolk membrane To prevent this simply pierce the yolk before cooking Never microwave eggs in the shell Q Why is standing time recommended after microwave cooking is over A After microwave cooking is finished food keeps on cooking during standing time This standing time finishes cooking evenly throughout the food The amount of standing time depends on the density of the food 33 Questions amp Answers Q Is it possible to pop corn in a microwave oven A Yes if using one of the two methods described below 1 Popcorn popping utensils designed specifically for microwave cooking 2 Prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that contains specific times and power outputs needed for an acceptable final product FOLLOW E
30. remove the potatoes from the oven Let stand covered with foil for 5 min utes 2 Fresh vegetable Room Microwave 0 2kg 0 8kg Place vegetables in a microwave safe bowl Add water Ac 2 safe bowl Cover with wrap After cooking stir and allow to stand for 2 minutes VASE Add amount of water according to the quantity 0 2kg 0 4kg 2 Tablespoon 0 5kg 0 8kg 4 Tablespoon 3 Frozen Frozen Microwave 0 2 kg 0 8 kg Place vegetables in a microwave safe bowl Add water vegetable safe bowl Cover with wrap After cooking stir and allow to stand for 2 minutes Add amount of water according to the quantity Ac 3 0 2kg 0 4kg 2 Tablespoon 0 5kg 0 8kg 4 Tablespoon 4 Rice Room Microwave 0 1 kg 0 3 kg Wash rice Drain water Ac 4 safe bowl Place rice amp boiling water in a deep and large bowl 200ml 400ml 600ml Yes Vent corner Rice After cooking stand covered for 5 minutes or until water is absorbed A U to The temperature and density of food varies would recommend that the food is checked before cooking commences Pay particular attention to large joints of meat and chicken some foods should not be completely thawed before cooking The BREAD programme is suitable for defrosting small items such as Defrost rolls or a small loaf These will require a standing time to allow the centre to thaw In the following example I will show you how to defrost 1 4 Kg of frozen poultry Your ove
31. rowaves can be placed over the corners or edges of square and rectangular foods to prevent those portions from overcooking Never use too much foil and make sure the foil is secured to the dish or it may cause arcing in the oven Elevating Thick or dense foods can be elevated so that microwaves can be absorbed by the underside and centre of the foods Piercing Foods enclosed in a shell skin or membrane are likely to burst in the oven unless they are pierced prior to cooking Such foods include yolks and whites of eggs clams and oysters and whole vegetables and fruits Testing if cooked Food cooks so quickly in a microwave oven it is necessary to test it frequently Some foods are left in the microwave until completely cooked but most foods including meats and poultry are removed from the oven while still slightly undercooked and allowed to finish cooking during standing time The internal temperature of foods will rise between 5 F 30C and 15 F 80C during standing time Standing time Foods are often allowed to stand for 3 to 10 minutes after being removed from the microwave oven Usually the foods are covered during standing time to retain heat unless they are supposed to be dry in texture some cakes and biscuits for example Standing allows foods to finish cooking and also helps flavour blend and develop 32 To Clean Your Oven _ Keep the inside of the oven clean Food spatters or spilled liquids stick to oven walls
32. s contact yourservice agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not understand A This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word WARNING or CAUTION These word means A WARNING This symbol will alert you to hazards or unsafe practices which could cause serious bodily harm or death A CAUTION A WARNING 1 Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door door seals control panel safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven which would involve the removal of any cover protectin against exposure to of the microwave oven are faulty Repairs should only be undertaken by a qualified service technician Unlike other appliances the microwave oven is a high voltage and a nih electrical current piece of equipment Improper use or repair could result in harmful exposure to excessive microwave energy or in electric shock 2 Do not use the oven for the purpose of dehumidification ex Operating the microwave oven with wet newspapers clothes toys electric devices pet or child etc It can be the cause of serious damage to safety such as a fire a burn or a sudden death due to an electric shock 3 This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lac
33. s want to cook your food beyond the maximum time given according to personal preference The governing philosophy of this book is that it is best for a recipe to be conservative in giving cooking times While overcooked food is ruined for good Some of the recipes particularly those for bread cake and custards recommend that food be removed from the oven when they are slightly undercooked This is not a mistake When allowed to stand usually covered these foods will continue to cook outside of the oven as the heat trapped within the outer portions of the food gradually travels inward If the food is left in the oven until it is cooked all the way through the outer portions will become overcooked or even burnt You will become increasingly skilful in estimating both cooking and standing times for various foods Density of food Light porous food such as cakes and breads cook more quickly than heavy dense foods such as roasts and casseroles You must take care when microwaving porous food that the outer edges do not become dry and brittle Height of food The upper portion of tall food particularly roasts will cook more quickly than the lower portion Therefore it is wise to turn tall food during cooking sometimes several times Food characteristics amp Microwave cooking Moisture content of food Since the heat generated from microwaves tends to evaporate moisture relatively dry food such as roasts and some vegetables should either
34. stir the pasta well and press start to continue After cooking stir and stand for 1 minute if required Rinse pasta with cold water 3 Baked beans Room Microwave 0 2 kg 0 8kg Pour beans into the microwave safe dish Cover So 3 safe dish Place dish on the glass tray C After reheating stir and then stand for 1 2 minutes with cover 27 FOOD CATEGORY FOOD TEMP UTENSILS WEIGHT LIMIT INSTRUCTIONS 4 Hot dog Room Microwave 0 2 kg 0 6 kg Place contents of can including brine in a microwave safe bowl Sc 4 safe bowl Heat uncoverd After heating stir well Drain and serve 5 Stew Room Microwave 0 2 kg 0 6 kg Place stew in microwave safe bowl Cover with wrap loosely Sc 5 safe bowl After heating stir well and stand for 2 minutes 6 Scrambled eggs Refrigerated Microwave 1 4 eggs Place desired number of eggs and milk into a large bowl Whisk slightly Cover with wrap After cooking remove from the oven Sc 6 safe bowl Stir well and stand for 1 2 minutes with cover until firm Add amount of milk according to the quantity 1 egg 1 Tablespoon of milk 2 eggs 2 Tablespoons of milk 3 eggs 3 Tablespoons of milk 4 eggs 4 Tablespoons of milk 28 In the following example will show you how to cook 0 5kg of pasta e Press Stop Clear ECO ON y STOP e Turn DIAL until display shows 0 5 ry Press START Pasta Guide Refrigerated 0 3 kg 0 6 kg 1 Put the pasta int
35. tter E or Important Safety Instructions If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer a service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid potential hazards Improper use may cause serious electric damage 23 This oven should not be used for commercial catering purposes Improper use could result in damage to your oven 24 The connection may be achieved by having the plug accessible or by incorporating a switch in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules Using improper plug or switch can cause an electric shock or a fire 25 Children shall not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision 26 The devices are not intended to be operated by an external timer or by a separate control 27 Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens 28 This microwave oven must not be placed in a cabinet 29 This microwave oven is intended to be used freestanding 30 Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years 31 The door or the outer surface may get hot when the appliance is operating Important Safety Instructions Ay CAUTION 32 This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as staff kitchen areas in shops offices and other working environments farm houses by clients in hotels motels and other residential envir
36. ultry with flat pieces of aluminum foil This will prevent thin areas becoming warm during defrosting Ensure the foil does not touch the oven walls Separate items like minced meat chops sausages and bacon as soon as possible When BEEP at this piont remove the food fromthe microwave oven turn the food over and return to the microwave oven Press start to continue At the end of the program remove the food from the microwave oven cover with foil and allow to stand until completely thawed To thaw completely for example joints of meat and whole chickens should STAND for a minimum of 1 hour before cooking Category Meat dEF1 Poultry dEF2 Fish dEF3 Bread dEF4 Weight Limit 0 1 4 0 kg 0 1 0 5kg Utensil Microwave ware Flat plate Paper towel or flat plate Food Meat Minced beef Fillet steak Cubes for stew Sirloin steak Pot roast Rump roast Beef burger Pork chops Lamp chops Rolled roast Sausage Cutlets 2cm Turn food over at beep After defrosting let stand for 5 15 minutes Poultry Whole chicken Legs Breasts Turkey breasts under 2 0kg Turn food over at beep After defrosting let stand for 20 30 minutes Fish Fillets Steaks Whole fish Sea foods Turn food over at beep After defrosting let stand for 10 20 minutes Sliced bread Buns Baguette etc Separate slices and place between paper towel or flat plate Turn food over at beep After defrosting let sta
37. ven and place the connected to the socket If your oven does not operate GLASS TRAY on top properly unplug it from the electrical socket and then plug it back in gt Fill a microwave safe container with 6 Press the START TCA The DISPLAY will count down from 30 seconds 300 ml 1 2 pint of water Place on button once When it reaches O BEEP sounds Open the the GLASS TRAY and close the oven door If you to set 30 seconds oven door and test the temperature of the water If your have any doubts about what type of container to of cooking RIOD oven is operating the water should be warm Be careful use please refer to page 30 time when removing the container it may be hot YOUR OVEN IS NOW INSTALLED 10 e Setting the You can set either 12 hour clock or 24 hour clock In the following example I will show you how to set the time for 14 35 when using the 24 clock C ock Make sure that you have removed all packaging from your oven Make sure thatyyou have correctly installed your oven as described earlier in this book QUICK START l START Press STOP CLEAR CLEAR ECO ON ey STOP When your oven is plugged in for the Press CLOCK once first time or when power resumes after a Micro Clock power cut a 0 will be shown in the If you want to use different option Press CLOCK once more display you will have to reset the clock If you want to change different option after setting clock you have to Qui
38. w to stand 5 15 minutes or until completely thawed CATEGORY WEIGHT UTENSIL INSTRUCTIONS Minced meat 0 5kg Microwave ware Minced meat Flat plate Turn food over at beep After defrosting let stand for 5 15 minutes 25 Quick Menu In the following example will show you how to cook 0 5kg of Baked beans e Press STOP CLEAR Press Quick Menu until display shows Sc 3 Menu allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and seleting the weight of the food Press Category Quick Menu Porridge GD im Pasta Q is Hotdog O ims Scrambled eggs 6 times Turn DIAL until display shows 0 5 26 FOOD CATEGORY FOOD TEMP UTENSILS WEIGHT LIMIT INSTRUCTIONS Choose medium sized potatoes 170 200g 1 Porridge Room Microwave 1 4 serves Sc 1 safe bowl Wash and dry potatoes Pierce the potatoes several times with fork Place the potatoes on the glass try Adjust weight and press start After cooking pea Oats 13 cup 23 cups 1 cup 11 3 cups 1 package i i i i Approx 40g 1 package 2 packages 3 packages 4 packages 3 4 cu 1 1 Cold Milk p 11 2 cups 2 1 4cups 3 cups 180 ml 360 ml 540 ml 720 ml 2 Pasta Room Microwave 0 1 kg 0 3 kg Place pasta and boiling water with 1 4 to 1 teaspoon salt in a deep and Sc 2 safe bowl large bowl Weight 100g 200g 300g Boiling water 400m zoom 1000mI Cook uncovered The oven will beep
39. ware Glassware that is heat resistant is microwave safe This would include all brands of oven tempered glass cookware However do not use delicate glassware such as tumblers or wine glasses as these might shatter as the food warms Plastic storage containers These can be used to hold foods that are to be quickly reheated However they should not be used to hold foods that will need considerable time in the oven as hot foods will eventually warp or melt plastic containers 30 Paper Paper plates and containers are convenient and safe to use in your microwave oven provided that the cooking time is short and foods to be cooked are low in fat and moisture Paper towels are also very useful for wrapping foods and for lining baking trays in which greasy foods such as bacon are cooked In general avoid coloured paper products as the colour may run Some recycled paper products may contain impurities which could cause arcing or fires when used in the microwave oven Plastic cooking bags Provided they are made specially for cooking cooking bags are microwave safe However be sure to make a slit in the bag so that steam can escape Never use ordinary plastic bags for cooking in your microwave oven as they will melt and rupture Plastic microwave cookware A variety of shapes and sizes of microwave cookware are available For the most part you can probably use items you already have on hand rather than investing in new kitchen equipment P
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