owner`s manual microwave oven
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1. 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 bottom or side of the oven Blocking the outlet can damage the oven ee NOTE THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A BUILT IN OVEN OR FOR COMMERCIAL CATERING PURPOSES 3 Plug your oven into a standard household socket Make sure your oven is the only appliance connected to the socket If your oven does not operate properly unplug it from the electrical socket and then plug it back in 4 Open your oven door by pressing the door open button Place the rotating ring inside the oven and place the glass tray on top 5 Filla microwave safe container with 300 ml 1 2 pint of water Place on the glass tray and close the oven door If you have any doubts about what type of container to use please refer to Page 9 8 BEFORE USE 6 Press the STOP CLEAR button and press the START QUICK START button 30 one time to set 30 seconds of cooking time 7 The DISPLAY will count down from 30 seconds When it reaches 0 it will BEEP several times repeatedly until the door is opened Open the oven door and test the temperature of the water If your oven is operating the water should be warm Be careful when removing the container it may be hot YOUR OVEN IS NOW INSTALLED 8 The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars must be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption in order to a2. LG Life s Good OWNER S MANUAL NN MICROWAVE OVEN Please read this owner s manual thoroughly before operating K Q2 2 optional please check model specification MFL40257839 www lg com 2 CONTENTS How the Microwave Function Works M te m at icrowaves are a form of energy similar to radio levision waves and ordinary daylight Normally icrowaves spread outwards as they travel through the mosphere and disappear without effect This oven however has a magnetron that is designed to make use of the energy in microwaves Electricity supplied to the magnetron tube is used to create m T O O g m icrowave energy ese microwaves enter the cooking area through penings inside the oven A tray is located inside the oven Microwaves cannot pass through metal walls the oven but they can penetrate such materials as ass porcelain and paper the materials out of which icrowave safe cooking dishes are constructed icrowaves 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
3. When you touch the START Q START pad the display changes to defrost time count down The oven will beep once during the DEFROST cycle At beep open the door and turn separate or rearrange the food Remove any portions that have thawed Return frozen portions to the oven and touch START Q START to resume the defrost cycle For best results remove fish shellfish meat and poultry from its original wrapping paper or plastic package Otherwise the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook For best results shape your ground meat into the form of a doughnut before freezing When defrosting separate any thawed meat when the beep sounds and continue defrosting Place foods in a shallow container or on a microwave roasting rack to catch drippings Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven AUTO DEFROST MENU INSTRUCTIONS Category MEAT dEF1 0 1 4 0kg POULTRY dEF2 0 1 4 0kg Food to be Defrosted Beef Ground beef Round steak Cubes for stew Tenderloin steak Pot roast Rib roast Rump roast Chuck roast Hamburger patty Lamb Chops 25 4 mm thick Rolled roast Pork Chops 12 7 mm thick Hot dogs Spareribs Country style ribs Rolled roast Sausage Veal Cutlets 0 5 kg 12 7 mm thick Poultry Whole under 4 0 kg Cut up Breast boneless Cornish Hens Whole Turkey Breast Fish Fillets Whole
4. Menu Weight Limit Initial Temperature Instructions Utensil Ec 1 Curry Chicken 1 5kg Room Ingredients 400g chicken breasts cut into chunks 1 4 cup olive oil 2 onions chopped 4 garlic cloves crushed 1 ginger root peeled 1 cinnamon stick 2 dried red chilies 1 teaspoon tumericpowder 400g tomato sauce Y2 cup water or stock Y2 cup plain yogurt 1 tablespoon lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste 1 Add all ingredients in a deep and large bowl and mix well Cover with plastic wrap and vent 2 Place food in the oven Choose the menu and press start to cook Stir at least twice during cooking Microwave safe bowl 20 HOWTO USE GLOBAL MENU INSTRUCTIONS MIDDLE EASTERN MENU Code Menu Weight Limit Initial Temperature Instructions Utensil Ec 2 Ec 3 Ec 4 Dolma Rice Pilaf Shawarma 1 0kg 1 2kg 0 8kg Room Room Ingredients 1 pot of grapes leaves 200g cooked rice 500g ground beef 1 onion chopped Salt and pepper to taste 2 cup water 1 2 cup sour cream 1 Add cooked rice ground beef onion salt and pepper in a bowl and mix well 2 Place grape leaf on a flat surface and place 1 1 2 spoonfuls of the rice mixture in the center of the leaf Wrap rice mixture with leaf 3 Put all wrapped leaves in rows into a deep and large bowl and add water Cover with plastic wrap
5. Some items with high lead or iron content are not suitable as cooking utensils Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in the microwave 10 BEFORE USE Control Panel 1100W High Power Aussie French Italian Middle Eastern Auto Express Bread Defrost Defrost Defrost Clock Power Time 2 3 8 9 Soften 0 Melt Fea CY STOP START ON CLEAR Q START Part GLOBAL MENU See from page 13 Aussie Cooking AUTO DEFROST See page 22 Auto Defrost EXPRESS DEFROST See page 23 Express Defrost BREAD DEFROST See page 23 Bread Defrost cLock See page 11 Setting Clock POWER See page 12 Timed Cooking TIME See page 12 Timed Cooking SOFTEN See page 21 Soften MELT See page 21 Melt 10 STOP CLEAR ECO ON Stop over and clear all entries except time of day ECO ON feature saves energy 11 START QUICK START In order to start cooking which is selected press button one time The quick start feature allows you to set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH power cooking with a touch of the quick start button BEFORE USE 11 SETTING CLOCK When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption the numbers in the display reset to 0 Example To set 11 11 CHILD LOCK This is a unique safety feature that pre
6. 2 STAGE TIMED COOKING For Two Stage cooking repeat timed cooking steps 2 and 3 from the above example before pressing the START button The 2nd stage will continue on from the 1st stage by applying the set power level and set time automatically MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS Your microwave oven is equipped with ten power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking The adjacent table will give you some idea of which foods are prepared at each of the various power levels The adjacent chart shows the power level settings for your oven MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL CHART Power Level Use Boiling water Browning ground beef High Making candy 100 Cooking poultry pieces fish amp vegetables Cooking tender cuts of meat 90 Reheating rice pasta amp vegetables 80 Reheating prepared foods quickly Reheating sandwiches Cooking egg milk and cheese dishes 70 Cooking cakes and breads Melting chocolate Cooking veal 60 Cooking whole fish Cooking puddings and custard 50 Cooking ham whole poultry and lamb Cooking rib roast and sirloin tip 40 Thawing meat poultry and seafood 30 Cooking less tender cuts of meat Cooking pork chops and roast Taking chill out of fruit 20 jy Softening butter 10 Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm Softening butter and cream cheese HOWTO USE 13 AUSSIE COOKING Aussi
7. CAUTION These word means WARNING This symbol will alert you to hazards or unsafe practices which could cause serious bodily harm or death N CAUTION This symbol will alert you to hazards or unsafe practices which could cause bodily injury or property damage 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 protecting against exposure to microwave energy Do not operate the oven if the door seals and adjacent parts 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 high 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 pets or child etc Itcan be the cause of serious damage to safety such as a fire a burn or a sudden death due to an electric shock 3 The appliance is not intended for use by young children or elderly persons Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the
8. Steaks Shellfish Crab meat Lobster tails Shrimp Scallops HOW TO USE 23 EXPRESS DEFROST This feature should be used only when you defrost 0 5 kg of frozen ground beef Example To defrost 0 5 kg Ground beef 1 Touch STOP CLEAR Express E Def Defrost 2 Touch Express Defrost BREAD DEFROST The bread defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen bread Available weight is 0 1 0 5 kg Example To defrost 0 1 kg of bread 1 Touch STOP CLEAR Bread 2 Touch Bread Defrost Defrost 3 Enter the weight by touching 1 gt START 4 Touch START Q START pad Q START zil p 24 FOOD CHARACTERISTICS amp MICROWAVE COOKING FOOD CHARACTERISTICS amp MICROWAVE COOKING 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 function 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 fa
9. Stir at least twice during cooking 4 After cooking stir and ladle soup into serving bowls 5 Place 1 slice toasted bread on top of the soup in each bowl and spread cheese on toasted bread Cook for 1 2 minutes on Microwave 1100 watts until cheese melted Microwave safe Microwave safe bowl Microwave safe dish bowl HOWTO USE 17 GLOBAL MENU INSTRUCTIONS FRENCH MENU Code Menu Weight Limit Initial Temperature Instructions Utensil Fc 4 Fc 5 Fc 6 Spinach Cream Soup Stuffed Mushrooms Chicken Legs with Prunes 1 2kg 0 5kg Room Room Room Ingredients 600g vegetable pur e 1 cups chicken stock 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup cream Nutmeg salt and pepper to taste 1 Add all ingredients in a deep and large bowl and mix well Cover with plastic wrap and vent 2 Place food in the oven Choose the menu and press start to cook Stir at least twice during cooking x Vegetable pur e 400g spinach chopped 2 onions chopped 4 tablespoons water 1 Place vegetables in a microwave safe bowl 2 Add water and cover with plastic wrap 3 Place food in the oven Cook for 7 9 minutes on Microwave 1100 watts 4 After cooking blend cooked vegetables using a blender or food processor until the pur e is smooth and uniform in texture Ingredients 15 20 champignon mushrooms stemmed Stuffing 50g grated
10. cheese 1 Remove stem of each mushroom and put on a dish 2 Fill each mushroom cap with stuffing 3 Add cheese on top of each stuffed mushroom 4 Place food on the rack Choose the menu and press start to cook x Stuffing 2 tablespoons butter Remaining mushroom stems chopped 4 cup red wine 30g bread crumbs 3 tablespoons fresh greens chopped 1 2 cup cream Salt and pepper to taste 1 Cook mushroom stems in a frying pan with butter Add red wine bread crumbs and parsley mix well 2 Add cream and simmer on low heat until cream Microwave safe bowl Microwave safe dish has thickened Season with salt and pepper Ingredients 1 onion sliced 1 carrot sliced 500g chicken legs 1 cup chicken stock 15 pitted prunes halved Salt and pepper to taste 1 Add all ingredients in a deep and large bowl and mix well Cover with plastic wrap and vent 2 Place food in the oven Choose the menu and press start to cook Stir at least twice during cooking Microwave safe bowl 18 HOW TO USE GLOBAL MENU INSTRUCTIONS ITALIAN MENU Code Menu Weight Limit Initial Temperature Instructions Utensil Ic 1 Ic 2 Ic 3 Spaghetti Bolognaise Spaghetti Carbonara Eggplant with Tomato and Cheese 1 0kg 0 4kg 1 0kg Room Room Room Ingredients for bolognaise sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion chopped 1 garlic clove crush
11. easier microwavable container Stir at Cream Unwrap and place in microwavable 85 or 227g the end of cycle to complete Cheese container Cream cheese will be at melting room temperature and ready for rege eA Retna ees ane yet anaes use in recipe only Cut into cubes Place in a Frozen Remove top 170 340 or single layer in microwavable Juice Place in oven 454g container Stir at the end of Frozen juice will be soft enough to cooking to complete melting easily mix with water Marshmallows Large or miniature 142 or 284g marshmallows may be used Place in microwavable container Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting 22 HOWTO USE AUTO DEFROST Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven The auto defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods The cooking guide will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting For added convenience the Auto Defrost includes a built in beep mechanism that reminds you to check turn over separate or rearrange to get the best defrost results Three different defrosting levels are provided 1 MEAT 2 POULTRY 3 FISH Example To defrost 1 2 KG of meat 1 Touch STOP CLEAR Auto 2 Touch Auto Defrost one time Defrost dEF1 appears in the display gt 1 2 3 Enter the weight by touching 1 and 2 vY START 4 Touch START Q START pad Q START Defrosting starts NOTE
12. when you eat your food CONTENTS 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 BEFORE USE 7 9 10 11 11 11 11 12 Unpacking amp Installing Microwave Safe Utensils Control Panel Setting Clock Quick Start Child Lock Energy Saving HOW TO USE 12 12 13 13 15 15 15 16 18 19 21 21 22 22 23 23 Timed Cooking Microwave Power Levels Aussie Cooking Global Menu Instructions Aussie Menu French Cooking Italian Cooking Middle Eastern Cooking Global Menu Instructions French Menu Global Menu Instructions Italian Menu Global Menu Instructions Middle Eastern Menu Melt Soften Auto Defrost Auto Defrost Menu Instructions Express Defrost Bread Defrost 24 FOOD CHARACTERISTICS amp MICROWAVE COOKING 26 QUESTIONS amp ANSWERS Zi TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please keep for future reference Read and follow all instructions before using your oven to prevent 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 your service agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not understand A WARNING 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
13. with salt and pepper 2 Layer the eggplants and tomatoes on a dish and add cheese on top of each tomatoes 3 Place food on the rack Choose the menu and press start to cook Microwave safe bowl Microwave safe bowl Microwave safe dish HOWTO USE 19 GLOBAL MENU INSTRUCTIONS ITALIAN MENU Code Menu Weight Limit Initial Temperature Instructions Utensil Ic 4 Stuffed Pepper 1 5kg Room Ingredients 4 colored sweet peppers 2 canned tuna 2 piece dry black bread chopped 1 garlic clove crushed 100g parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste 200g tomato puree 1 Cut tops off peppers remove seeds 2 Mix tuna bread garlic parmesan cheese salt and pepper 3 Stuff peppers with tuna mixture and place stuffed peppers on a dish 4 Add tomato puree on top and cover with plastic wrap 5 Place food in the oven Choose the menu and press start to cook Ingredients 200grisotto rice 1 cups water or stock 2 cup milk 200g beef chopped 2 eggs 1 onion chopped 50g green peas 100g grated cheese Salt and pepper to taste 1 Add all ingredients in a deep and large bowl and mix well Cover with plastic wrap and vent 2 Place food in the oven Choose the menu and press start to cook Stir at least twice during cooking Microwave safe dish Microwave safe bowl GLOBAL MENU INSTRUCTIONS MIDDLE EASTERN MENU Code
14. 4 Place food in the oven Choose the menu and press start to cook 5 After cooking serve with sour cream or as desired Ingredients 300g beef cut into chunks 1 onion chopped 1 carrot chopped 3 garlic cloves crushed 1 teaspoon tumeric Salt and pepper to taste 200g long grain rice rinsed and drained 2 cups water or stock 1 Cook beef onion carrot and garlic in a lightly oiled frying pan until lightly browned Add tumeric salt and pepper mix well 2 Place the cooked beef mixture into a deep and large bowl and add rice and water Cover with plastic wrap and vent 3 Place food in the oven Choose the menu and press start to cook Stir at least twice during cooking Ingredients 4 6 lavash or thin bread 200g chicken breasts cooked and chopped 1 tomato chopped 1 cucumber chopped 3 tablespoons fresh greens chopped Sauce 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 tablespoon sour cream 1 tablespoon ketchup 1 garlic clove crushed 1 Add chicken breasts tomato cucumber and greens in a deep and large bowl and mix well 2 Mixall ingredients of the sauce in anotherbowl 3 Place lavashon a flat surface and put sauce and chicken mixture Wrap into rolls 4 Place rolls on a dish and cover with plastic wrap 5 Place food in the oven Choose the menu and press start to cook Microwave safe bowl Microwave safe bowl Microwave safe dish HOWTO USE 21 MELT The oven uses low powe
15. 5 mm H X 402 mm D Outside Dimension Misaia 556 mm W X 320 mm H X 440 mm D Net Weight 16 6 Kg Shipping Weight 19 3 Kg Power Consumption Microwave 1600 watt Disposal of your old appliance S wm 1 All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by 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 3 For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance please contact your city office waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product LG Life s Good LGEAP FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT LG SERVICE ON 1300 LG CARE 1300 54 2273 AUSTRALIA All Product related queries or questions OR 0800 LG CARE 0800 54 2273 NEW ZEALAND Please contact Toll free number ausTRALIA 1300 54 2273 new ZEALAND0800 54 2273 Customer Service Website LG Electronics Australia a een 2 Wonderland Drive Please refer to the owner s manual for Eastern Creek NSW 2766 piece information centre ABN 98 064 531 264 Printed in China
16. amaged if it operates empty Why do eggs sometimes pop Yes Never run it empty 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 Why is standing time recommended after microwave cooking is over 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 Why doesn t my oven always cook as fast as the cooking guide says 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 this oven Variations in the size shape weight and dimensions of the food require longer cooking time Use your own judgment along with the cooking guide suggestions to test food conditions just as you would do with a conventional cooker TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 27 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MS404 x Power Input 230 V 240 V 50 Hz Microwave Output Power 1100 Watt IEC60705 rating standard Microwave Frequency 2450 MHz Oven Cavity Dimension 398 mm W X 26
17. auarinas segs dear Oats package 1 package 2 packages 3 packages 4 packages 30 40g Cold Milk 3 4 cup 11 2 cup 2 1 4 cups 1 Place oats and milk in a deep and large microwave safe bowl Do not cover 2 Place food in the oven Choose the menu and press start to cook 3 After heating stir and stand for 1 minutes 14 HOWTO USE GLOBAL MENU INSTRUCTIONS AUSSIE MENU Code Menu Weight Limit Initial Temperature Instructions Standing Time minutes Ac 5 Ac 6 Bacon Scrambled Egg Chicken Nuggets Casserole 1 2 thin rashers 2 4 60r8 eggs 113 or 227g Refrigerated Refrigerated Frozen Precooked Refrigerated 1 Place rashers between 2 sheets of paper towel on a microwave safe dish 2 Place food in the oven Choose the menu and press start to cook 3 After cooking check the result If you like the bacon a little more cooked return to the oven and cook for 20 seconds on Microwave 900W Beat eggs in a coffee mug or cereal bowl and cover with plastic wrap Stir at beep and continue cooking Stir before serving Optional Add 1 tbsp of milk and 1 tsp of butter per one egg Place in a single layer around the edge of a dinner plate Tuna amp Noodle Ingredients Noodles pasta boiled Cream of Mushroom Soup Can or equivalent Starkist Chunk Light Tuna in spring water drained Milk 1 Add all ingredie
18. ctors 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 sometimes 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 because 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 skillful 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 so that t
19. 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 N 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 3 Please ensure cooking times are correctly set small amounts of food require shorter cooking or heating time Over cooking may result in the food catching on fire and subsequent damage to your oven Never heat up sealed bottles or containers as they will explode 4 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 bur
20. ducts They may contain impurities which may cause sparks and or fires when used in cooking 10 Do not rinse the tray and rack by placing it in water just after cooking This may cause it to shatter or damage Improper use could result in damage to your oven 11 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 12 Before cooking pierce the skin of potatoes apples or any such fruit or vegetables They could burst 13 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 explode even after microwave heating has ended Pressure will build up inside the egg which will burst 14 Do not attempt deep fat frying in your oven This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid 15 If smoke is observed switch off or disconnect the oven from the power supply and keep the oven door closed in order to stifle any flames It can cause serious damage such as a fire or electric shock 16 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 f
21. e Cooking allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and the weight of the food To cook 1 Press ECO ON STOP Aussie 2 Press Aussie once _ display shows Ac 1 e a 3 display shows 4 Press START START Q START GLOBAL MENU INSTRUCTIONS AUSSIE MENU Code Menu Weight Initial Instructions Standing Time Limit Temperatura minutes Ac 1 Jacket Potato 1 4 Room 1 Choose medium sized potatoes 180 220g 5 Potatoes Wash and dry potatoes 1 potato 2 Pierce potatoes several times with a fork 200g 3 Place potatoes in the oven Choose the menu and press start to cook 4 After cooking stand covered with aluminum foil for 5 minutes Ac 2 Vegetable 1 4 cups Room 1 Place vegetables in a microwave safe bowl 3 2 Add the amount of water according to the quantity 0 2kg 0 4kg 2 tablespoons of water 0 6kg 0 8kg 4 tablespoons of water 3 Cover with plastic wrap Place food in the oven 4 After cooking stir for 3 4 seconds Stand covered for 3 minutes Ac 3 Dinner Plate 11 2 servings Refrigerated 1 Place leftover food 0 4 0 5kg of meat chicken 3 mashed potato vegetable etc on a microwave safe dish 2 Cover with plastic wrap and vent 3 Place food in the oven Choose the menu and weight press start to cook 4 After cooking stir and stand covered for 3 minutes Ac4 Porridge 1 4 servings Refigerated Ty senna
22. e 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 with Aluminum Foil Strips of aluminium foil which block microwaves 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 well away from the walls or roof of the oven and that it 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 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 f
23. ed 400g ground beef 100g tomato paste 2 chopped tomatoes 1 tablespoon dried greens Salt and pepper to taste Ingredients for pasta 150g pasta cooked as package direction 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese 1 Add all ingredients of the bolognaise sauce in a deep and large bowl and mix well cover with plastic wrap and vent 2 Place food in the oven Choose the menu and press start to cook Stir at least twice during cooking 3 After cooking stir and add bolognaise sauce to cooked pasta and garnish with parmesan cheese or as desired before serving Ingredients for carbonara sauce 100g smoked bacon chopped 1 garlic clove crushed 1 2 cup cream 4 egg yolks 100g parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste Ingredients for pasta 150g pasta cooked as package direction 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese 1 Cook bacon in a lightly oiled frying pan with garlic until lightly browned and drain away excess fat 2 Add cooked bacon cream egg yolks parmesan cheese salt and pepper in a deep and large bowl and mix well Cover with plastic wrap and vent 3 Place food in the oven Choose the menu and press start to cook 4 After cooking stir and add carbonarasauce to cooked pasta and garnish with parmesan cheese or as desired before serving Ingredients 1 2 eggplants 1 2 tomatoes Salt and pepper to taste 100g grated cheese 1 Cut eggplants and tomatoes into 1 5cm slices and season
24. ers 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 Paper Paper plates and containers are convenient and safe to use in using microwave function 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 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 using microwave function 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 Pottery stoneware and ceramic Containers made of these materials are usually fine for use in using microwave function but they should be tested to be sure N CAUTION
25. hazards of improper use 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 cooking or defrosting Note though that in some cases food should be covered with plastic film for heating or cooking Condensation can build up in the door as a result of overcooking This is not a defect Reduce the cooking power or cooking times The condensation will dry after some time 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 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 8 It is hazardous for anyone other than a qualified person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy 9 When the appliance is operated in the combination mode children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated 10 Do not operate your oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no
26. he outer edges do not become dry and brittle Height of food The upper portion of tall foods particularly roasts will cook more quickly than the lower portion Therefore it is wise to turn tall food several during cooking Moisture content of food Since the heat generated from microwaves causes moisture to evaporate relatively dry food such as roasts and some vegetables should either 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 in order to prevent unevenly or overcooked meat 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 is cooked by microwave energy the rest is cooked by heat 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 most successfully in the microwave Covering A cover traps heat and steam w
27. hich causes food to cook more quickly Use a lid or microwave cling film with a corner folded back to prevent splitting FOOD CHARACTERISTICS amp MICROWAVE COOKING 25 FOOD CHARACTERISTICS amp MICROWAVE COOKING 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 Since relatively small amounts of browning sauces are added to food the original flavour of the recipe is not altered Covering with greaseproof paper It is a looser cover than a lid or cling film the food may dry out slightly 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 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 b
28. ire 17 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 18 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 19 This could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation If there are heating elements the appliance becomes hot during use Care should be taken to avoid touching the heating elements inside the oven There is danger of a burn 6 20 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 21 This appliance must be earthed The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following codes BLUE Neutral BROWN Live GREEN amp YELLOW Earth As the colours of the wires in the
29. itch can cause an electric shock or a fire 26 27 28 29 30 The microwave oven shall be used freestanding This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption in order to avoid burns Keep the inside and outside of the oven clean The details of how to clean your oven pls reference above content To Clean Your Oven BEFORE USE 7 BEFORE USE Unpacking amp Installing 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 guidelines on where to install your oven When unpacking your oven make sure you remove all accessories and packing materials Check to make sure that your oven has not been damaged during shipping Unpack your oven and place it on a flat level surface ROTATING RING 2 Place the oven on the level location of your choice with more than 85cm height but make sure there is at least 20cm of space on the top and 10cm at the rear for proper ventilation
30. lle 1 Touch STOP CLEAR F h 2 Touch French once renc Fc 1 appears in the display s EU 3 Touch START Q START Q START ITALIAN COOKING ITALIAN COOKING allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the foodt ype Example To cook 1 5kg Stuffed pepper STOP mC Mia 1 Touch STOP CLEAR m 2 Touch Italian four times Italian Ic 4 appears in the display lt gt START 3 Touch START Q START Q START MIDDLE EASTERN COOKING MIDDLE EASTERN COOKING allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type Example To cook 1 0kg Dolma 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 4i Middle Eastern 2 Touch Middle Eastern twice Ec 2 appears in the display 4i lt gt START Q START 3 Touch START Q START 16 HOW TO USE GLOBAL MENU INSTRUCTIONS FRENCH MENU Code Menu Weight Limit Initial Temperature Instructions Utensil Fc 1 Fc 2 Fe 3 Ratatouille Soup Stuffed Tomatoes French Onion 1 5kg 1 2kg Room Room Room Ingredients 1 onion cut into chunks 1 eggplant cut into chunks 1 zucchini cut into chunks 1 colored sweet pepper cut into chunks 3 tomatoes chopped 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 garlic cloves crushed 1 tablespoon fresh greens chopped 2 tablespoons vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar Salt and pepper to tas
31. 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 coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED The wire which is coloured GREEN amp YELLOW or GREEN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or 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 22 Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass They can scratch the surface which may result in the glass shattering 23 This oven should not be used for commercial catering purposes Improper use could result in damage to your oven 24 This appliance is intended for a bench top location It is not suitable for a built in application If the door is closed while operating the airflow will get worse possibly resulting in a fire or damage to your oven 25 and the cabinet The ability to disconnect the main power should 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 sw
32. ns especially contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars Never heat up sealed jars cans or bottles of any kind as they will explode and cause injury or damage Be careful when handling the container Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling without evidence of bubbling This could result in hot liquids suddenly boiling over 5 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 6 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 7 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 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 They may heat up and char Metal objects in particular may arc in the oven which can cause serious damage Instructions when using foil must be followed to avoid damage Do not use recycled paper pro
33. nts in a deep and large bowl and mix well Cover with plastic wrap and vent 2 Place food in the oven Choose the menu and press start to cook Stir at least twice during cooking 3 After cooking stir and stand for 3 minutes Beef Stroganoff 4 serves 560g 560g 3 serves 420g 420g 2 serves 280 g 280 g 1 serve 140g 140g 60g 120g 180g 240g fg cup 1cup 11 2 cups 2 cups Ingredients 1 serve 2 serves 3 serves 4 serves Rump steak cubed 250g 500g 750g 1000g Plain flour 2tbsp 1 4cup 1 3cup 1 cup ea 1 2 1 117 1 Tomato puree Th ts 1tbsp 11 tbsp 2 tbsp Beef stock Y cup 1cup 1cup 11 cups Red wine 60ml 60mi 60mi 60ml Mushroom sliced 25g 50g 75g 100g Sour cream V4cup 1 2 cup 3 4cup 1 cup Salt Pepper 1 Toss steak with plain flour salt and pepper in a flat dish until coated Place steak left flour chopped onion puree beef stock red wine and mushroom into a deep and large bowl Cover with plastic wrap and vent 2 Place food in the oven Choose the menu and press start to cook Stir at least twice during cooking 3 After cooking add sour cream and stir and stand for 3 minutes Serve hot with boiled rice HOWTO USE 15 FRENCH COOKING FRENCH COOKING allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type Example To cook 1 5kg Ratatoui
34. oods will rise between 5 F 3 C and 15 F 8 C during standing time Standing time Foods are often allowed to stand for 3 to 10 minutes after being removed from the 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 26 FOOD CHARACTERISTICS amp MICROWAVE COOKING QUESTIONS amp ANSWERS To Clean Your Oven 1 Keep the inside of the oven clean Food spatters or spilled liquids stick to oven walls and between he seal and door surfaces 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 metal tray can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher 2 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 wipe a damp cloth followed immediately by a dr
35. r to melt foods butter chocolate marshmallows and cheese See the following table SOFTEN The oven uses low power to soften foods butter ice cream cream cheese and frozen juice See the following table Example To Melt 227g Chocolate Example To Soften 227g Cream Cheese 1 Press STOP CLEAR 2 Press MELT two times 2 appears in the display a 3 Press number 2 2 227 appears in the display 4 4 Press START Q START START When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and END will be displayed Q START 1 Press STOP CLEAR gt Soften 2 2 Press SOFTEN three times 3 appears in the display 3 Press number 2 227 appears in the display gt lt gt START 4 Press START Q START Q START When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and END will be displayed MELT TABLE SOFTEN TABLE Category Direction Amount Category Direction Amount Butter Unwrap and place in 1 20r3 Butter Unwrap and place in microwavable 1 2 or 3 microwavable container No sticks container No need to cover butter sticks need to cover butter Stir at the Butter will be at room temperature end of cooking to complete and ready for use in recipe Chocolate Chocolate chips or squares of 113 or 227g will be soft enough to make Half gallon baking chocolate may be used scooping
36. rning off the display This feature only operates when the ECO ON STOP button is pressed and then cancels when the door is opened or any button is pressed To set the ECO ON 1 Press ECO ON STOP The display will go out and ECO ON will be active Press the ECO ON STOP or any other button to cancel this feature when it is on 12 HOWTO USE HOW TO USE TIMED COOKING manual cooking This function allows you to cook food for a desired time There are 10 power levels available The example below shows how to set 80 power level for the desired time Example To cook food on 80 Power Power8 for 5 minutes 30 seconds Press STOP CLEAR ECO STOP Q on CLEAR 4i p 2 Press TIME Time 4i w Enter 5 minutes 30 seconds by touching 5 3 and 0 o1 oO 4 A Press POWER P HI appears in the display This is to tell you that the oven is set on HI unless a different power setting is chosen Press 8 To select power level 80 Display shows P 80 Power Oo 4 a a START 6 Q START When cooking is complete four short beeps will sound The word End shows in the display window End remains in the display and 3 beeps will sound every minute until the door is opened or any button is pressed NOTE If you do not select the power level the oven will operate at power HIGH To set HI POWER cooking skip step 2 above Press START Q START
37. te 1 Add all ingredients in a deep and large bowl and mix well Cover with plastic wrap and vent 2 Place food in the oven Choose the menu and press start to cook Stir at least twice during cooking Ingredients 4 medium tomatoes Salt and pepper to taste Stuffing 1 Cut tops off tomatoes to form hats and remove seeds taking care not to pierce flesh or skin Then sprinkle each tomatoes with salt and pepper 2 Fill tomatoes with stuffing and replace hat 3 Place stuffed tomatoes on a dish and cover with plastic wrap 4 Place food in the oven Choose the menu and press start to cook X Stuffing 400g ground beef 1 2 cup bread crumbs 2 garlic cloves crushed 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon dried greens 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese 1 Add all ingredients in a bowl mix well and cover with plastic wrap 2 Place food in the oven Cook for 3 5 minutes on Microwave 1100 watts Stir at least once during cooking Ingredients 4 onions thinly sliced 50g butter 1 teaspoon white sugar 1 tablespoon all purpose flour 3 cups beef stock Y2 cup red wine 1cup grated cheese 8 slices of toasted French bread 1 Cook onions in a frying pan with butter and sugar until golden brown 2 Add cooked onions and flour in a deep and large bowl mix well and add beef stock and red wine Cover with plastic wrap and vent 3 Place food in the oven Choose the menu and press start to cook
38. vents unwanted oven operations Once the CHILD LOCK is set no cooking can take place 1 Press ECO ON STOP 2 Press CLOCK one time 12 00 will show in the display 1111 display shows 11 Press START lt gt START Q START QUICK START The QUICK START feature allows you to set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH power cooking with a touch of the START button Example Set 2 minutes of cooking on high power Time of day lt gt START To select 2minutes on high power Q START Press the START button four times The oven will start before you have finished the fourth press During QUICK START cooking you can extend the cooking time up to 10 minutes by repeatedly pressing the START key To set the child lock Touch and hold STOP CLEAR or 0 until L appears in the ee display and two beeps are heard If the time of day was already set the time of day will disappear on the display window ECO STOP If the CHILD LOCK was already set and you touch another cooking pad the word L shows in the display You can cancel the CHILD LOCK according to below procedure To cancel the child lock Touch and hold STOP CLEAR or 0 pad until L disappears in the display After the CHILD LOCK is turned off the time of day will return to the display window The oven will operate normally ENERGY SAVING ECO ON feature saves energy by tu
39. void burns BEFORE USE Microwave Safe Utensils Never use metal or metal trimmed utensils in using microwave function 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 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 the microwave Place the utensil in question next to a glass bowl filled with water in using microwave function Microwave at power GH for 1 minute If the water heats up but the utensil remains cool to the touch the utensil is microwave safe owever if the water does not change temperature but the utensil becomes warm microwaves are being absorbed y the utensil and it is not safe for use in using microwave function You probably have many items on hand in your AO EE Dinner plates any kinds of dinnerware are microwave safe If in doubt consult the manufacturer s literature or perform the microwave test Glassware Glassware that is heat resistant is microwave safe This would include all brands of oven tempered glass cookware 9 chen right now that can be used as cooking equipment in the microwave Just read through the following checklist However do not use delicate glassware such as tumbl
40. y cloth Press Stop Clear after cleaning o prevent the oven from accidentally starting and 3 If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door wipe the panels with a soft cloth This may occur when the oven is operated under high humidity conditions for a long period of time and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit 4 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 5 Do not use steam cleaners Unplug your oven from the electrical socket when you clean control panel with wet cloth or spray water on control glass to clean If it is not unplugged this product can be operated by touching the Quick Start button QUESTIONS amp ANSWERS FAQ Answer What s wrong when the oven light will not glow Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door There may be several reasons why the oven light will not glow Either the light bulb has blown or the electric circuit has failed No The holes or ports are made to allow light to pass they do not let microwave energy through Why does the BEEP tone sound when a button on the control panel is touched The BEEP tone sounds to assure that the setting is being properly entered Will the microwave function be d
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