LG MC8486NL User's Manual
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1. Microwave defrosting Meal Microwave setting in watts Cooking time Note Meat 300W 61 2 71 2 min or Auto key function Microwave cooking Place the flat plate Turn after 31 2 min Note Meal Microwave setting in watts Cooking time Place the pyrex dish on the lower wire grill Custard 400W 23 28min Sponge cake 600W 8 11min Meatloaf 800W 10 12min Combination cooking with the microwave Temperature Place the pyrex dish on the lower wire grill Note Meal Microwave setting in watts Cooking time Potato gratin Convection 400W 20 25min 200 C Place the pyrex dish 22cm on the low rack Cake Convection 200W 18 24min Chicken Convection 600W 30 35min or Auto key function 180 C 230 C 48 Place the pyrex dish 22cm on the low rack Place chicken breast side down on the low rack Turn after 15 minutes Warning This appliance must be earthed The wires in this 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 the2. Hot Air S Warm eZ Clean Push to enter Push to enter Start Quick Start N Auto In the following example will show you how to cook 0 6kg of jacket potato C k OO AUTO COOK allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of the food Press Stop Clear Stop Start Clear Press Auto cook Speed Auto Auto Cook Cook Reheat Turn Dial until display shows Ac 1 J Push to enter Push to enter BZN Press Dial for category confirmation 4 e 4 Turn Dial until display shows 0 6kg Start Quick Start Press Start When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning Dial 21 Microwave safe Microwave safe Microwave safe Instructions Choose medium sized potatoes 170 200g Wash and dry potatoes Pierce the potatoes several times with a fork Place the potatoes on the glass tray Adjust weight and press start After cooking remove the potatoes from the oven Let stand covered with foil for 5 minutes CAUTION The grill and surrounding oven will get very HOT Use oven gloves Place vegetables in a microwave safe bowl Add water Cover with wrap After cooking stir and allow to stand for 2 minutes Add amount of water according to the quantity 0 2kg 0 4kg 2 Tablespoon 0 5kg 0 8kg 4 Tablespoon Place vegetables in a microwave safe bowl Add water
3. Press Stop Clear Stop Start Clear Quick Start Press Quick Start four times to select 2 minutes on HIGH power Your oven will start before you have finished the fourth press Stop During QUICK START cooking you can extend the cooking time up to 9 minutes 59 seconds by repeatedly pressing the Quick Start button and upto 99 minutes 59 seconds by using Dial e Micro Power In the following example will show you how to cook some food 800W 80 power for 5 minutes and 30 seconds Cooking 5 Sto Start Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described T earlier in this book Press Stop Clear Turn Mode Dial to select Micro 8 27 f Grill Your oven has ten microwave Power settings Combi ean Power Level Power Output Spe T ee 2 Clean 10 1000W Max 9 900W Turn Dial until display shows 800W 2 vc T 8 800W 7 700W Press Dial for power confirmation 6 600W 2 500W Turn Dial until display shows 5 30 4 400W 3 300W 33 2 200W 1 100W Press Start Stop Start Caution Clear Quick Start Never use High rack Low rack alone When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning Microwave mode Dial e Micro Power Your microwave oven is equipped with 10 power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking The table below shows the examples of food and their recommended
4. Cover with wrap During the cooking the oven will beep Stir and press start key After cooking stir and allow to stand for 2 minutes Add amount of water according to the quantity 0 2kg 0 4kg 2 Tablespoon 0 5kg 0 8kg 4 Tablespoon Wash rice or pasta Drain water Place rice pasta and boiling water with 4 to 1 teaspoon salt in a deep and large bowl Weight 100g 200g 300g Cover Rice 200ml 400ml 600ml Yes Vent corner Pasta 400ml 700ml 1000ml No Rice After cooking stand covered for 5 minutes or until water is absorbed Pasta During the cooking stir several times After cooking stand 1 or 2 minutes Rinse pasta with cold water 22 Function Auto Cook Fresh Fish Ac 5 Microwave safe flat dish Refrigerated Instructions Whole fish steaks Oily fish salmon mackerel White fish cod haddock Arrange in a single layer in a large microwave safe flat dish Sprinkle with lemon juice Cover dish tightly with plastic wrap and pierce in several places Place on the glass turntable Adjust weight and press start After cooking remove the dish from the oven Allow to stand for 3 minutes before serving Low rack Use this key to cook home made Gratins Potato Gratin Ingredients 4000 potatoes 100g onions cut into thin slices 273 tablespoon butter 3 slices of bacon 350g white sauce 80g shredded mozzarella cheese Salt
5. Lc MICROWAVE GRILL CONVECTION OVEN OWNER S MANUAL PLEASE READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING MC8486NL P No MFL33306602 Precautions Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy You cannot operate your oven with the door open due to the safety interlocks built into the door mechanism These safety interlocks automatically switch off any cooking activity when the door is opened which in the case of a microwave oven could result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to tamper with the safety interlocks Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow food or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces Do not operate your oven if it is damaged It is particularly important 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 Your oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel Warning Please ensure cooking times are correctly set as over cooking may result in the FOOD catching fire and subsequent damage to your oven When heating liquids e g soups sauces and beverages in your microwave oven delayed eruptive boiling can occur without evidence of bubbling This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid To prevent this possibility the following steps
6. 3 4 hours Fix the chicken pieces into the wooden skewers Note that the skewers pass the pieces of chicken center Place the skewers on the high rack The oven will beep turn food over and press start to continue After cooking remove from the oven 27 Speed Roast Beef 0 5 1 5kg Low rack Refrigerated Brush the beef with the melted margarine or butter Cook Sc 5 On the metal tray Place on the low rack on the metal tray The oven will beep turn food over and press start to continue After cooking stand covered with foil for 10 minutes before serving Low rack Refrigerated Trim the fat off pork On the metal tray Brush the pork with the melted margarine or butter Place on the low rack on the metal tray The oven will beep turn food over and press start to continue After cooking stand covered with foil for 10 minutes before serving Low rack Refrigerated Wash and dry skin On the metal tray Brush the chicken with the melted margarine or butter Place the breast side down on the low rack on the metal tray The oven will beep turn food over and press start to continue After cooking stand covered with foil for 10 minutes High rack Refrigerated Wash and dry skin On the metal tray Pierce the skin Brush the chicken legs with melted margarine or butter Place on the high rack on the metal tray The oven will beep turn food over and press start to continue After cooking stand covered with foil for 2 5 minutes Roas
7. Grease the oil on the metal tray Spread the batter on the metal tray And prick the surface of the batter with a fork SO ONAA Place the tomato puree and canned tomatoes Place the other ingredients on the pie Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on the pizza Choose the menu and press start without food The oven will beep at the end of the preheating period Open the door and place the prepared food on the low rack on the glass turntable Press start to continue cooking 10 After cooking remove food from the oven and serve 24 Function Category Weight Limit Utensil Instructions Auto Low rack Sponge cake Cook 9x9x2 inch pan 4 eggs 118g all purpose flour 123g sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 3g salt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine melted 1 Grease a 9x9x2 inch baking cake pan Set aside Stir together flour Set aside 2 In a mixing bowl beat eggs with an electric mixer on high speed about 4 minutes or fill thick Gradually add sugar salt and butter beating on medium speed for 4 to 5 minutes or till light and fluffy Add the dry mixture beat on low speed just till combined 3 Pour batter into the prepared pan 4 Choose the menu and press start without food 5 The oven will beep at the end of the preheating period Open the door and place the prepared food on the low rack on the glass turntable Press start fo continue cooking 6 After cooking remove food from the oven an
8. Metal objects in the oven may arc which can cause serious damage 7 Do not operate the oven with a kitchen towel a napkin or any other obstruction between the door and the front edges of the oven which may cause microwave energy leakage 8 Do not use recycled paper products since they may contain impurities which may cause sparks and or fires when used in cooking 9 Do not rinse the turntable by placing it in water just after cooking This may cause breakage or damage 10 Small amounts of food require shorter cooking or heating time If normal times are allowed they may overheat and burn 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 42 A WARNING Please ensure cooking times are correctly set as over cooking may result in FIRE and subsequent DAMAGE to the OVEN 12 Before cooking pierce the skin of potatoes apples or any such fruit or vegetable 13 Do not cook eggs in their shell Pressure will build up inside the egg which will burst 14 Do not attempt deep fat frying in your oven 15 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 16 If the oven door or door seals are damaged the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a qualified service technician 17 If smoke
9. Pork chops Lamp chops Rolled roast Sausage Cutlets 2cm Turn food over at beep After defrosting let stand for 5 15 minutes Poultry Poultry dEF2 Whole chicken Legs Breasts Turkey breasts under 2 0kg Turn food over at beep After defrosting let stand for 20 30 minutes Fish Fish dEF3 Fillets Steaks Whole fish Sea foods Turn food over at beep After defrosting let stand for 10 20 minutes Bread 0 1 0 5kg Paper towel Sliced bread Buns Baguette etc dEFA or flat plate Separate slices and place between paper towel or flat plate Turn food over at beep After defrosting let stand for 1 2 minutes 32 To heat or reheat successfully in the microwave it is important to follow several guidelines Measure the amount of Food in order to determine the needed to reheat Arrange the food a circular pattern for best results Room temperature Food will heat faster than refrigerated food Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed in a microwavable container The food will be heated more evenly if covered with a microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns Use the following chart as a guide for reheating cooked food Heating or Reheating Guide Cook time Cook time 7 Food Minutes at HIGH Special Instructions Food Minutes at HIGH Special Instructions Sliced meat 1 2 Place sliced meat on microwavable pla
10. after half of the cooking time Chicken 200g M W 1000W 8 12 Place the frozen nuggets on the crisping tray Cover with steam cover Turn food over atter half of the cooking time Salmon Steak 1 3 Grill M W 600W 6 8 Oil tray and preheat the crisping tray Put the salmon on it 230g 5ml oil Turn food over after half of the cooking time M W 1000W 8 12 Place the salmon steak on the crisping tray Cover with steam cover 230g Turn food over after half of the cooking time Hamburger 240g 3 Grill M W 600W 6 7 Oil tray and preheat the crisping tray Prepare the hamburger patties patties fresh 120gx2 5ml oil Place on the crisping tray Turn food over if needed 240g M W 1000W 7 9 Place the patties on the crisping tray Cover with steam cover 120gx2 Turn food over after half of the cooking time 40 Preheat the oven to the desired temperature Follow the times and instructions in the table After cooking the grill and surrounding oven will get very HOT USE OVEN GLOVES Speed Hot Air Cooking Guide Speed Hot Air Cook Time Food Quantity DE Minutes Instructions Roast Turkey 400g 200 C 30 38 Wash and dry the fresh turkey breasts breast fresh Spice or marinade Place the breasts into a heat proof flat dish on low rack Frozen 400g 200 C 8 14 Put frozen pizza on the low rack self rising pizza Frozen 250g 200 C 10 15 Put frozen baguettes with topping on the low rack baguettes w
11. and GLASS TRAY on top 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 O Fill a 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 44 YOUR OVEN IS NOW INSTALLED 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 Custom Set Setting the Clock When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power cut a 88 88 will be shown in the display you will have to reset the clock If the clock or display shows any strange looking symbols unplug your oven from the electrical socket and plug it back in and reset the clock Custom Set Function Table No Function Choices Default Clock On 12H 24H Off 2 Scroll Slowest Slow Normal Speed Normal Fast Fastest 3 Language GB DE FR GB Select ES IT RU NL You set either 2 hour clock or 24 hour clock In the following example will show you how to set the time for 14 35 when using the 24 clock Make sure that you have removed all packaging from your oven Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described earlier in this book Press Stop Clear
12. black pepper White Sauce 3 tablespoon butter 5 tablespoon flour 21 2 cups of milk Place butter in a large bowl Microwave at HIGH until butter melts Add flour and microwave for 2 minutes at HIGH Add milk salt and black pepper Microwave at HIGH for15 minutes During cooking stir several times Method 1 Bake potatoes for 7 8 minutes on Microwave HIGH And then peel and slice into small size Add salt pepper 2 Combine onions and butter in a bowl Microwave at HIGH for 2 minutes 3 Place one third of the white sauce in gratin dish Add potatoes onions and bacon Cover with the rest of the white sauce 4 Sprinkle with cheese Place on low rack on the glass tray After cooking stand for 2 3 minutes 23 Function Auto Cook Weigh nit Ursi Food Te Fresh Pizza Ac 7 Instructions Tomato pizza Batter 1 0 kg 0 7 kg The others 1 0 kg 0 7 kg Dry yeast g 6 4 Tomato puree 4 3 All purpose flour g 280 200 tablespoon Water tepid ml 140 100 Canned tomatoes g 250 180 Sugarlg 5 5 Sliced sausage g 40 30 Salt g 3 3 Ham precooked g 70 50 Vegetable oil Shredded tablespoon 2 11 2 mozzarella cheese g 150 100 1 Combine a flour yeast sugar salt and warm water 2 Add oil and knead the batter well And stand for 15 25 minutes on Convection 40 C After finishing knead again 3 Drain the juice of canned tomatoes 4
13. cakes and biscuits for example Standing allows foods to finish cooking and also helps flavour blend and develop 46 To Clean Your Oven 1 Keep the inside of the oven clean Food spatters or spilled liquids stick to oven walls 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 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 to prevent oven from accidentally starting and wipe a damp cloth followed immediately by a dry cloth Press Stop Clear after cleaning 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 microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit 4 The door and door seals should be kept clean Us
14. cooking power levels for use with this microwave oven POWER LEVEL USE POWER OUTPUT 10 High Boiling water 1000W Max Making candy Cooking poultry pieces fish and vegetables Cooking tender cuts of meat Whole poultry 9 Reheating rice pasta and vegetables 900W e Reheating prepared foods quickly 800W Reheating sandwiches 7 Cooking egg milk and cheese dishes 700W e Cooking cakes breads Melting chocolate 6 Cooking veal 600W e Cooking whole fish e Cooking puddings and custard 5 e Cooking ham whole poultry and lamb 500W e Cooking rib roast sirloin tip 4 e Cooking less tender cuts of meat 400W e Cooking pork chops roast 3 e Thawing meat poultry and seafood 300W 8 2 e Taking chill out of fruit 200W Softening butter 1 e Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm 100W e Softening butter and cream cheese 10 Two stage In the following example will show you how to cook some food in two stages The first stage will cook your food for 5 minutes and 30 seconds on 800W 80 the second will cook for 35 minutes on 400 40 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 At the end of stage1 BEEP sounds and stage 2 commences Should you wish to clear the programme press Stop Clear twice In case of Auto Defrost cooking y
15. immediately Stand for 1 2 minutes Pour the soup sauce into a microwave safe bowl Cover with lid or plastic wrap After heating stir Allow to stand for 2 minutes with cover And then stir again 30 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 Au to thawed before cooking For example fish cooks so quickly that it is sometimes better to begin cooking while still slightly frozen The BREAD programme is suitable for defrosting small items such as rolls or a small loaf These will f require a standing time to allow the centre to thaw In the following example will show you how to defrost 1 4Kg De rost of frozen poultry Your oven has four microwave defrost settings MEAT POULTRY FISH and BREAD each defrost category has different power settings Stop Start Press Stop Clear Weight the food that you are about to defrost Be certain to remove any metallic ties or wraps then place the food in your oven and close the oven door Press Auto Defrost Auto p porre Turn Dial to select the POULTRY defrosting e programme dEF2 appears on the display window C Press Dial for confirmation Enter the weight of the frozen food that you are about to defrost JA Push to entor Turn Dial until display shows 1 4kg Stop Start Pre
16. 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 letter E or mE If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard 49 Plug wiring information Technical Specifications Technical Specification MC8486NL Power Input 230 V AC 50Hz 1550 Watts 3000 Watts 1500 Watts Max 2700 Watts Microwave Combination Convection If the supplied flexible mains cord of this appliance is damaged it must be replaced using the special mains cord part number 6411 W2E001G This appliance is supplied with BS 1363 approved 13 Amp fused mains plug When replacing the tuse 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 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 15 Amp fuse MAFF Reheating Cooked Chilled F
17. negative consequences for the environment and human health 4 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 Printed in Korea
18. or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy A WARNING Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode WARNING 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 hazards of improper use 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
19. should be taken 1 Avoid using straight sided containers with narrow necks 2 Do not overheat 3 Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through the heating time 4 After heating allow to stand in the oven for a short time stir or shake them especially the contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars again carefully and check the temperature of them before consumption to avoid burns especially contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars Be careful when handling the container Warning Always allow food to stand after being cooked by microwaves and check the temperature of them before consumption Especially 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 can penetrate such materials as glass porcelain and paper the materials out of which microwave safe cooking dishes are constructe
20. 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 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 so
21. to reach the selected temperature Press Start Once it has reached correct temperature your oven will BEEP to let you know that it has reached the correct temperature Then place your food in your oven then tell your oven to start cooking 19 Preheating will be started with displaying PREHEAT Convection Preheat Stop Start Clear Quick Start Mode Micro Conv 2 Grill 2 5 Grill Combi Combi Speed Keep Hot Air S Warm 2 Clean Push to enter Stop Start Clear Quick Start Convection Cooking The convection oven has a temperature range of 40 C and 100 C 250 C 180 C is automatically available when convection mode is selected If you do not set a temperature your oven will automatically select 180 C the cooking temperature can be changed by turning Dial The convection rack low rack must be used during convection cooking In the following example I will show you how to preheat the oven first then cook some food at a temperature of 230 C for 50 minutes Press Stop Clear Turn Mode Dial to select Conv Turn Dial until display shows 230 C Press Dial for temperature confirmation Turn Dial until display shows 50 00 Press Start When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning Dial 20 Stop Start Clear Quick Start Mode Micro Conv Grill Conv 5 Grill Combi Combi Speed E 5
22. 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 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 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 30 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
23. 1 2 4 Place broccoli in baking dish Add 1 4 U 230g panai h Spears cup water Stand for 2 minutes E ee White 2 potatoes 51 2 71 2 Pierce potatoes several times with fork 4504 7 9 fi 2 gpp water potatoes Apotatoes 91 2 14 Place on 2 paper towels Turn over dii Aridiiwoy inroggi COOKING Whole bakin halfway through cooking Chopped Stand for 2 3 minutes 170 2309 Stand tor 2 79 minutes Carrots Fresh 200g 2 3 Add 1 4 cup water in 1 5 litre casserole Spinach Fresh 450g 6 8 Add 2 cup water in 1 5 litre casserole Sliced dish Stir halfway through cooking lea dish Stir halfway through cooking Stand for 2 3 minutes Stand for 2 3 minutes Cauliflower 450g 5 7 Trim Add 1 4 cup water in 1 5 litre Courgette 450g 41 2 71 2 Add 1 2 cup water in 1 5 litre casserole Fresh Whole casserole dish Stir halfway through Fresh dish Stir halfway through cooking cooking Stand for 2 3 minutes Sliced Stand for 2 3 minutes Corn Fresh 2 ears 4 8 Husk Add 2 tbsp water in 1 5 litre Courgette 450g 6 9 Pierce Place 2 paper towels Turn boking dish Cover Fresh courgette over and rearrange halfway Stand for 2 3 minutes Whole through cooking Defrosting meats tips amp techniques Defrosting Guide You can defrost meats in their original wrapping as long as no metal is present Remove any metal rings twist ties wire or foil Plac
24. 200 400 600 In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with micro power 600W 60 and at a convection temperature 200 C for a cooking time of 25 minutes Press Stop Clear Turn Mode Dial to select Conv Combi Turn Dial until display shows 600W Press Dial for power confirmation Turn Dial until display shows 200 C Press Dial for temperature confirmation Turn Dial until display shows 25 00 Press Start When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning Dial Be careful when removing your food because the container will be hot 18 Start Qu ick Start Mode Micro Grill o o Conv 2 Grill Combi Combi Speed Keep Hot Air d Warm 2 Clean Pushto enter Push to enter In the following example I will show you how to preheat the oven at a temperature of 230 C Press Stop Clear Turn Mode Dial to select Conv The convection oven has a temperature range of 40 C and 100 C 250 C 180 C is automatically available when convection mode is selected The oven has a ferment function at the oven temperature of 40 C You may wait until the oven is cool because you cannot use a ferment function if the oven temperature is over 40 C Turn Dial until display shows 230 C When you use this function it the oven temperature is over 70 C Error code E 05 displays Your oven will take a few minutes
25. Press Custom Set once Turn Dial to select the clock setting Press Dial display shows Turn Dial to select 12 HOUR or 24 HOUR Turn Dial to select the 24H Press Dial for hour confirmation Turn Dial until display shows 14 00 Press Dial for hour confirmation Turn Dialuntil display shows 14 35 Press Dial The clock starts counting Custom Set Start Push to enter 2 9 JA Push to enter Push to enter Push to enter Start Quick Start Push to enter Push to enter 4 Push to enter b Push to enter 4 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 CHILD LOCKED appears on the display and BEEP sounds The CHILD LOCK is now set To cancel CHILD LOCK press and hold Stop Clear until CHILD LOCKED disappears You will hear BEEP when it s released Stop Clear Child Lock Start Quick Start Start Quick Start 2 Start Quick Start The QUICK START feature allows you to set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH power cooking with a touch of the Quick Start button In the following example will show you how to set 2 minutes of cooking on high power
26. W 400W 7 8 Combine 3 eggs 2 tablespoons of milk and spices And mix well Cut tomato in cubes Set aside Preheat the crisping tray Place the prepared tomato on the crisping tray Add the egg mixture and a little of grated cheese on top Bacon 2 slices 3 Grill M W 600W 1 11 2 Preheat the crisping tray Place the bacon on it Grilled tomato 4 pieces 3 Grill M W 200W 7 8 Cut tomatoes in halves Set aside Preheat the crisping tray 400g Put the tomatoes on the crisping tray and add some cheese on top Fried Egg s 1 3 Grill M W 600W 1 2 1 Oil tray and preheat the crisping tray Put the egg s on it Sunny side up 2 5ml oil 11 2 2 Stir Fry 125g 3 Grill M W 600W 4 5 Oil tray and preheat the crisping tray Vegetables 250g 5ml oil 5 6 Prepare vegetables into bite size pieces Place vegetables on the crisping tray Stir to coat with oil before cooking Cook stirring once 39 Preheat Cook Time Food Quantity Time Cook Mode Minutes Instructions Frozen 300g 3 Grill M W 200W 15 24 Preheat the crisping tray Place the frozen oven chips on it Oven chips tray Turn food over after half of the cooking time 300g M W 1000W 15 17 Place the frozen oven chips on the crispingtray Cover with steam cover Turn food over after half of the cooking time Frozen 200g 3 Grill M W 600W 7 9 Oil tray and preheat the crisping tray Put the frozen nuggets on it Nuggets 5ml oil Turn food over
27. adhered to 1 microwave oven must 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 to consumption 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 original 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 da
28. asic 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 Insta Ng oven make sure you remove all accessories and packing Check to make sure that your oven has not been damaged during delivery b Unpack your oven and place it on a flat level surface Place the oven in 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 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 HIGH RACK LOW RACK GLASS TRAY THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL CATERING PURPOSES METAL TRAY e Plug your oven into a standard household socket Make Press the Stop Clear button and press the sure your oven is the only appliance connected to the Start Quick Start button one time to set 30 30 socket If your oven does not operate properly unplug it seconds of cooking time from the electrical socket and then plug it back in Open your oven door by pulling the DOOR HANDLE TCA The DISPLAY will count down from 30 seconds When it Place the ROLLER REST inside the oven and place the reaches O it will sound BEEPS Open the oven door
29. d 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 Unpacking amp Installing 4 5 Custom Set Setting the Clock 6 Child Lock 7 Quick Start 8 Micro Power Cooking 9 Micro Power Level 10 Two Stage Cooking 11 Grill Cooking 12 Grill Combination Cooking 13 Keep Warming 14 EZ Clean 15 Speed Hot Air Preheat 16 Speed Hot Air Cooking 17 Convection Combination Cooking 18 Convection Preheat 19 Convection Cooking 20 Auto Cook 21 25 Speed Cook 26 28 Auto Reheat 29 30 Auto Defrost 31 32 Heating Reheating Guide 33 Fresh Vegetable Guide 34 Defrosting Guide 35 Grill Cooking Guide 36 Convection Cooking Guide 37 38 Metal Tray Cooking Guide 39 40 Speed Hot Air Cooking Guide 4l Important safety instructions 42 43 Microwave safe Utensils 44 Food characteristics amp Microwave cooking 45 46 Questions amp Answers 47 IEC Test Lists 48 Plug Wiring Information Technical Specifications 49 e Unpacking amp By following the b
30. d stand Bread 0 5kg Low rack Room White bread Ac 9 9x5 inch pan 275g strong flour 2g salt 5g yeast 35g warm water 30g sugar 95g warm milk 1 2 egg white 25g butter not melted 1 2 yolk 1 Combine all ingredients into a large bowl Knead the dough until smooth and elastic with electric mixer Shape into a ball Place in a greased bowl Cover 2 Prove the dough till double about 30 to 60 minutes on Convection 40 C 3 Punch dough down Re knead the dough and shape into an oval 4 Place on a greased ovenproof bread pan 9x5 inch Heat as above until well risen 5 Choose the menu and press start without food 6 The oven will beep at the end of the preheating period Open the door and place the prepared food on the low rack on the glass turntable Press start to continue cooking 7 After cooking remove food from the oven and stand 25 SPEED COOK allows you to cook most of your favorite food quickly by selecting the food type and the weight of the food In the following example will show you how to cook 0 4 kg of frozen pizza Press Stop Clear Stop Start Clear Press Speed Cook ress Speed Coo Speed Auto Auto Cook Cook Reheat NON Turn Dial until display shows Sc 1 JA Pushto enter Push to enter Press Dial for category confirmation r e Turn Dial until display shows 0 4kg Push to enter Press Start 7 ress Start 4 0 When cooking you can increase or
31. decrease cooking time by turning Dial 26 Function Speed Cook Category Frozen Pizza Sc 1 French Fries Sc 2 Sausage Sc 3 Weight Limit Utensil Food Temp Low rack Refrigerated Metal tray Refrigerated On the high rack High rack Instructions This function is for cooking frozen pizza Remove all package and place on the low rack After cooking stand Spread frozen potato products out on the metal tray on the high rack For the best results cook in a single layer After cooking remove from the oven and stand Remove packages Slit slightly on the surface Place on the high rack The oven will beep turn food over and press start to continue After cooking remove from the oven And serve High rack Meat Kebab 600g meat 1 Large onion 2 tablespoons of olive oil Salt Pepper Cut the meat into the small and equal pieces Grate the onion and separate its juice Mix the onion juice and olive oil Then cover the pieces of meat with the olive oil and onion juice for 3 4 hours Fix the meat pieces into the wooden skewers Note that the skewers pass the meat center Place the skewers on the high rack The oven will beep turn food over and press start to continue After cooking remove from the oven Chicken Kebab 600 g Pieces of chicken 1 Big onion 2 Spoonfuls olive oil 2 Spoonfuls saffron Salt Cover the pieces of chicken with onion juice saffron salt and olive oil about
32. e meat in a microwavable plate to catch juices Defrost meats only as long as necessary Separate items like chops sausages and bacon as soon as possible Remove defrosted portions and continue to defrost remaining pieces Whole pieces of meat are ready for standing time as soon as a fork can be pushed into the centre of the meat using moderate pressure The centre will still be icy Allow to stand until completely thawed Defrosting Time Standing Time Food Minutes Minutes BEEF Minced beef 500g 6 8 5 10 Steak sirloin 500g 4 6 5 10 Roast loin boneless 1000g 12 15 10 15 PORK Mince 500g 6 8 5 10 Chops 500g 4 6 5 10 Roast loin boneless 500g 12 15 5 10 POULTRY Whole chicken 1000g 16 19 10 15 Breasts 450g 5 7 5 10 Drumsticks 450g 8 9 5 10 Thighs 450g 8 9 5 10 Wings 450g 6 8 5 10 FISH amp SEAFOOD Whole fish 450g 6 8 5 10 Fish fillets 500g 7 9 5 10 shrimp 250g 4 6 5 10 Instructions Remove wrapping from the meat Place frozen meat on a microwavable flat plate Defrost at 30 power level Turn food over after halfway through defrosting Remove defrosted portions at this point 35 Grill Cooking Guide Directions for grilling meat on grill Trim excess fat from meat Cut fat making sure you do not cut into the lean This will stop the fat curling Arrange on the high rack Brush with melted butter or oil Halfway through turn the meat over Cook time Food Quantity Mi
33. e 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 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 Q Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door A No The holes or ports are made to allow light to pass they do not let microwave energy through 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 Q Fan operates even when not operating the microwave oven Is it failure A No Auto Cooling System operates such that the fan automatica
34. een minutes or longer will brown lightly in their own fat Food 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 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
35. f or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling therefore care must be taken when handing the container 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 Eggs in their shell and whole hard boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode even after microwave heating has ended Details for cleaning door seals cavities and adjacent parts The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits 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 43 33 Only use the temperature probe recommended for this oven for appliances having a facility to use a temperature sensing probe 34 If heating elements are provided during use the appliance becomes hot Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven 35 The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision A WARNING If the door or door seals are damaged the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person A WARNING It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service
36. heese Frozen spring 300g 230 C 35 50 Brush over the surface with vegetable oil rolls Place spring rolls side by side on the low rack Stand for 1 2 minutes Potato gratin 1000g 140 C 600W 14 18 Prepare the potato gratin WITHOUT PREHEATING Place on the low rack Stand for 2 3 minutes Roast beef 1000g 160 C 600W 30 45 Place on the low rack Turn over after half of the cooking time WITHOUT PREHEATING Stand for 10 15 minutes with cover Roast lamb 1000g 160 C 600W 34 48 Place on the low rack Turn over after half of the cooking time WITHOUT PREHEATING Stand for 10 15 minutes with cover Roast pork 1000g 200 C 600W 35 50 Place on the low rack Turn over after half of the cooking time WITHOUT PREHEATING Stand for 10 15 minutes with cover Roast chicken 1000g 200 C 600W 32 47 Place the low rack Turn over after half of the cooking time WITHOUT PREHEATING Stand for 2 5 minutes with cover 38 Metal Tray Cooking Guide Preheat the crisping tray with the Microwave 100 on the glass tray Do not put the crisping tray on the high or low rack Follow the times and instructions in the table After cooking the grill and surrounding oven will get very HOT USE OVEN GLOVES Preheat Cook Time Food Quantity Time Cook Mode Minutes Instructions Frozen pizza 400g 3 M W 1000W 5 Preheat the crisping tray Place the frozen pizza on it Grill M W 200W 8 11 Omelet 3 eggs 3 Grill M
37. ions in the table After cooking the surrounding oven will get very HOT USE OVEN GLOVES Convection Cook Time Food Quantity Minutes Instructions Muffins 6 pieces 200 C 20 25 Prepare the dough Place on the low rack fresh dough each 60g Stand for 5 minutes Bread Rolls 4 pieces 180 C 100W 8 10 Arrange rolls on the low rack ready baked each 50g without preheating Stand for 3 minutes White bread 1 loaf 200 C 20 50 Prepare the dough Place on the low rack Fresh dough approx 500 750g or until browned Stand for 10 minutes Sponge cake pan 180 C 25 40 Prepare the dough Put into a 8 inch diameter round tin pan Fresh dough 450 500g Place on the low rack Stand for 10 minutes Fruit family 1 pan 160 C 200W 40 60 Prepare the dough Put into a 8 or 9 inch diameter round tin pan Place on the cake 1000 1200g low rack Bake until skewer inserted into the cake is removed clean Stand for 10 minutes Fresh pizza 1 pan 200 C 25 40 Prepare the pizza Place on the low rack approx 1000g Stand for 2 minutes Frozen pizza 400g 220 C 18 25 Remove the packages Place on the low rack 37 Stand for 2 minutes Convection Cook Time Food Quantity BUDE Minutes Instructions Frozen ready 300g 200 C 400W 18 25 Put into a suitable sized heat proof dish meal Macaroni WITHOUT PREHEATING Place on the low rack Stand for 2 3 minutes amp c
38. is observed switch off or disconnect the oven from the power supply and keep the oven door closed in order to stifle any flames 18 When food is heated or cooked in disposable containers of plastic paper or other combustible materials check the oven frequently due to the possibility of the food container is deteriorating 19 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 hazards of improper use 20 Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode 21 Do not operate the oven if the door seals and adjacent parts of the microwave oven are faulty until the oven has been repaired by a qualified service technician 22 Check the utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens before use 23 Do not touch the oven door outer cabinet rear cabinet oven cavity accessories and dishes during grill mode convection mode and auto cook operations unless wearing thick oven gloves as they will become hot Before clearing make sure they are not hot 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Important safety instructions Read carefully and keep for future reference Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens When heating food in plastic or paper containers keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition If smoke is observed switch of
39. ith topping Frozen spring 300g 230 C 15 22 Put frozen spring rolls on the low rack rolls 150gx2 French fries 300g 220 C 15 22 Put frozen potato products on metal tray Frozen potato products 41 Important safety instructions Read carefully and keep for future reference 1 Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door control panel safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven It is hazardous for anyone to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of any cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy Repairs should only be undertaken by a qualified service technician 2 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 3 Do not use the oven for the purpose of dehumidification It can be the cause of serious damage of safety ex Operating the microwave oven with the wet newspapers clothes toys pet or portable electric devices etc 4 Do not cook food wrapped in paper towels unless your cook book contains instructions for the food you are cooking 5 Do not use newspaper in place of paper towels for cooking 6 Do not use wooden containers They may heat up and char Do not use ceramic containers which have metallic e g gold or silver inlays Always remove metal twist ties
40. lly operates for the consumer s safety if interior temperature of the microwave oven is more than appropriate values after cooking is completed 47 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 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 OVERCOOKING COULD RESULT IN THE CORN CATCHING FIRE 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 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 IEC Test Lists
41. metimes 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 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 fift
42. nutes at HIGH Beef burgers 50g x 2 13 16 100g x 2 19 23 Beef steaks 2 5cm 1 thick Rare 230g x 2 18 20 Medium 230g x 2 22 24 Well 230g x 2 26 28 Lamb chops 230g x 2 25 32 2 5cm 1 thick Sausages 230g x 2 13 16 frank Instructions Baste with oil or melted butter Thin items should be placed on the high rack Thick items can be placed on to a drip tray Turn food over after halfway cooking time Turn frequently 36 Directions for grilling fish and seafood Place fish and seafood on the high rack Whole fish should be scored diagonally on both sides before grilling Brush fish and seafood with melted butter margarine or oil before and during cooking This helps stop the fish drying out Grill for times recommended in the chart Whole fish and fish steaks should be carefully turned over halfway grilling time If desired thick fillets can also be turned halfway Cook time Food Quantity Minutes at HIGH Instructions Fish fillets Brush with melted butter and turn lem 1 3 thick 230g 13 16 over halfway through cooking 1 5 1 2 thick 230g 19 23 Fish steaks 2 5cm 1 thick 230g 20 25 Whole fish 225 3509 each 20 25 Allow extra time for thick and oily 400g 25 35 fish Scallops 450g 18 22 Baste well during cooking Prawns uncooked 4509 18 22 Convection Cooking Guide Preheat the oven to the desired temperature Follow the times and instruct
43. oking Sloppy Joe or COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish Plated meal 9 14 COOK covered in microwavable dinner plate Barbecued beef Stir once halfway through cooking 1 serving at 600W 1 sandwich 1421 72 Meat 125g 2 cup meat filling Mashed potato 150g without bun Carrot cooked 150g 33 Fresh Vegetable Guide Cook time 41 Cook time Food Quantity Minutes at HIGH Instructions Food Quantity Minutes at HIGH Instructions Artichokes 2medium 41 2 7 Trim Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice Mushrooms 230g 11 2 21 2 Place mushrooms in 1 5 litre covered 230g each 4 medium 10 12 Cover Stand for 2 3 minutes Fresh Sliced a ai He halfway through cooking Stand for 2 3 minutes Asparagus 450g 3 6 Add 1 cup water Cover Fresh Spears Stand for 2 3 minutes panies Fresh 4509 6 8 g anders 1 Ice ish Stir hallway through cooking Green beans 450g 6 10 1 2 cup water in 1 5 litre casserole Stand for 2 3 minutes dish Stir halfway through cooking Stand for 2 3 minutes po Green 4 cups 6 9 Ad a 1 re passive Fres ish Stir haltway through cooking Beats Fresh 450g 10 14 Add 1 2 cup water in 1 5 litre casserole Stand for 2 3 minutes oti sae D 9 though Sweet Potatoes 2 medium 5 9 Pierce potatoes several times with fork Whole baking 4 medium 9413 Place on 2 paper towels Turn over Broccoli Fresh 300g 3
44. oods This microwave oven has been tested and labeled to the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food MAFF agreement concerning the reheating of cooked chilled food 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 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 MAFF working in partnership with the food companies and microwave oven manufacturers such as LG electronics have overcome this problem by the introduction of heating categories 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 rating as printed on the oven door 50 Displayed on the food packages will be the cooking times for each of the BAND categories For example A may be 10 minutes B may be 9 minutes etc depending on the food type Denotes the microwave oven output power Three wavy lines denotes oven tested in compliance with the agreement This category links with the heating times given on food CN 1100011 U E When applying this method for reheating cooked chilled food stuffs the following information must be
45. ou can cook the food in maxium three stages Auto Defrost Stage 1 Stage 2 Therefore you can Auto Defrost the food and cook it without resetting the oven at each stage Set the power and the cooking time for stage1 Press Stop Clear Turn Mode Dial to select Micro Turn Dial until display shows 800W Press Dial for power confirmation Turn Dial until display shows 5 30 Press Dial Set the power and the cooking time for stage2 Turn Dial until display shows 400W Press Dial for power confirmation Turn Dial until display shows 35 00 Press Start 11 Stop Clear Mode Micro Conv iS Grill Push to enter Conv S Grill Combi Combi Speed Keep Hot Air S Warm eZ Clean Push to enter Cooking Start Quick Start Push to enter Push to enter e Start Quick Start Grill Cooking In the following example will show you how to use the grill to cook some food for 12 minutes and 30 seconds Press Stop Clear Stop Start Quick Start f Y Clear Turn Mode Dial to select Grill This feature will allow you to brown and crisp food quickly The metal tray is placed between a gloss tray and a grill rack at the grill mode The grill rack high rack must be used during grill cooking Turn Dial until display shows 12 30 Press Start Stop Start When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking
46. ss Start Clear Quick Start 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 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 31 AUTO DEFROST GUIDE Food to be defrosted should be in a suitable microwave proof container and place uncovered on the glass turntable f necessary shield small areas of meat or poultry 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 point remove the food from the microwave oven remove any defrosted mince to a plate cover and set aside 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 Weight Limit Utensil Food Meat 0 1 4 0kg Microwave ware Meat dEF 1 Flat plate Minced beef Fillet steak Cubes for stew Sirloin steak Pot roast Rump roast Beef burger
47. t Air The oven has a temperature range of 100 C 250 C 180 C automatically available when speed hot air mode is selected Turn Dial until display shows 230 C Press Start Stop Start Preheating will be started with displaying PREHEAT 16 In the following example will show you how to programme your oven with speed hot air cooking at 230 C for 20 minutes The oven has a temperature range of 100 C 250 C 180 C automatically available when speed hot air mode is selected This function allows you to combine convection operation with the grill It will reduce your cooking time Press Stop Clear Turn Mode Dial to select Speed Hot Air Turn Dial until display shows 230 C Press Dial for temperature confirmation Turn Dial until display shows 20 00 Press Start When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning Dial 17 JA Push to enter Speed Hot Air Cooking Stop Start Clear Conv E Grill o Conv A Grill Combi Combi Speed Keep Hot Air Warm eZ Clean Push to enter Start Quick Start Convection Combination Cooking The oven has a temperature range of 100 C 250 C 180 C automatically available when convection combination mode is selected You can set three kinds of micro power level 20 40 and 60 in combi mode Microwave Power 20 40 60 Watts
48. t Pork Sc 6 0 5 1 5kg Whole Chicken Sc 7 0 8 1 5kg 0 2 0 8kg Chicken Legs Sc 8 28 Auto In the following example will show you how to cook 0 6 kg of chilled meal Reheat Press Stop Clear ress Stop Clear mem Quick Start EON Speed Auto Auto Cook Cook Reheat been pre programmed to automatically 2 reheat food C Your oven has four Auto Reheat settings Soup Sauce Chilled meal Auto Reheat cooking make food reheating Press Auto Reheat convenient and easy fo use The oven has Turn Dial until display shows rh 1 Push to enter JW Push to enter N Press Dial for category confirmation Turn Dial until display shows 0 6kg Sii Push to enter Quick Start P Start E ress o 7 When cooking you increase or decrease cooking time by turning Dial 29 0 3 0 6kg Refrigerated Frozen Meal 0 3 0 6kg Low rack Frozen rh 2 0 1 0 4kg Refrigerated Instructions REMOVE CARTON amp PROTECTIVE FILM ON DINNER Place on the low rack on glass tray After cooking allow to stand for 1 2 minutes before serving Stirrable e g Spaghetti bolognese Beef stew etc For even heating stir once during cooking Non stirrable e g Lasagne Cottage pie etc Same as above This function is for reheating leftover chilled pizza Place chilled pizza on the low rack After cooking take food out
49. te Mashed potatoes 5 7 COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish 3 slices Cover with plastic wrap and vent 350g at 600W Stir once halfway through cooking 0 5cm thick Note Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy Baked beans 11 2 21 2 COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish Chicken pieces Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate 1 cup Stir once halfway through cooking 1 breast 11 2 2 Cover with plastic wrap and vent 1 leg and thigh 2 31 2 Ravioli pasta in sauce COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish 1 cup 11 2 3 Stir once halfway through cooking Fish fillet 1 2 Place fish on microwavable plate 4 cups 61 2 9 170 230 Cover with plastic wrap and vent 9 k P Rice COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish Lasagne 4 6 Place lasagne microwavable plate 1 cup i 11 2 Stir once halfway through cooking 1 3009 Cover with plastic wrap vent 4 cups 2 2 4 Cosserole COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish ie rollorbun 15 ih Wrap in paper towel and place on glass tray 1 cup 11 2 3 Stir once halfway through cooking THES 1 2 4 cups eee Vegetables COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish Casserole COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish a G 275 Sir snceRalissyireugheaoling cups 6 cream or cheese Stir once halfway through cooking 1 cup 1 i 2 2 Soup 11 2 2 COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish 4 cups 312 6 1 serving 230g Stir once halfway through co
50. te 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 51 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 PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD It is helpful to complete at least your name address phone model 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 Disposal of your old appliance 1 When this crossed out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002 96 EC 2 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 3 The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential
51. time by turning Dial 12 e e e Grill Combination In the following example will show you how to programme your oven with micro power 200W 20 and grill for a cooking time of 25 minutes Cooki ng Stop Start Press Stop Clear Clear Quick Start 2 Mode Turn Mode Dial to select Grill Combi Icro Conv P Grill Your oven has a combination cooking Com o Grill Combi Combi feature which allows you to cook food with heater and microwave at the same Speed cS Keep ot Ai farm time or alternately This generally means ez Clean it takes less time to cook your food Turn Dial until display shows 200W Pashia ener renee You can set three kinds of micro power level 20 40 and 60 in combi Press Dial for power confirmation mode Turn Dial until display shows 25 00 rene 4 Microwave Power 76 Watts 20 200 Press Start Stop Start M Clear Quick Start 40 400 When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning FN Dial 60 600 Be careful when removing your food because the container will be hot 13 Keep Warming The oven has a temperature range of 30 C 90 C when keep warming is selected When you press keep warming 60 C is set initially If you press Start directly after keep warming was pressed 99 59 is set automatically Your oven will take a few minutes to reach the selected temperature Once it has reached correct temperat
52. ure your oven will BEEP to let you know that it has reached the correct temperature In the following example will show you how to keep warming at the temperature of 90 C for 30 minutes Start Press Stop Clear Mode Turn Mode Dial to select Keep Warm Kon Conv e Grill Conv 4 A Grill Combi Combi Speed Keep Hot Air g Warm eZ Clean Turn Dial until display shows 90 Pushila enter lt Press Dial Push to enter EZ 0 Stop Start Press Start Quick Start Turn Dial to set keep warming time until display shows 30 00 When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning Dial 14 In the following example will show you how to remove smell in the oven The oven has a special function to remove the smell in the oven with one touch You can use the EZ Clean function without food in the oven Press Stop Clear Turn Mode Dial to select ez Clean Press Start Time counts down automatically 15 EZ Clean Stop Start Quick Start Conv 2 Grill Conv Grill Combi Combi Speed Keep Hot Air t Warm 2 Clean Stop Start Clear Quick Start Speed Hot Air P h In the following example I will show you how to preheat the oven at a temperature of 230 C reheat Press Stop Clear Stop Start Clear Quick Start Turn Mode Dial to select Speed Ho
53. 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 Glassware 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 44 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 the
54. y 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 your microwave oven but they should be tested to be sure 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
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