LG MC-924JA User's Manual
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1. In the following example I will show you how to change the preset AUTO COOK programmes for a longer or shorter cooking time Press STOP CLEAR Set the required AUTO COOK programme Select weight of food Press START Press MORE A J The cooking time will increase by 10 seconds for each press of the key Press LESS Q The cooking time will decrease by 10 seconds for each press of the key n J Stop Start Clear Qsstart x m Stop Start Clear Gbstart RE Weight Temp Time In the following example will show you how to use the grill to cook some food for 12 minutes and 30 seconds This model is fitted with a QUARTZ GRILL so preheating is not needed This feature will allow you to brown and crisp food quickly The metal tray is placed between a glass tray and a grill rack at the grill mode The grill rack high rack must be used during grill cooking Press STOP CLEAR Press GRILL Setthe cooking time Press 10 MIN once Press 1 MIN twice Press 10 SEC three times Press START Grill Cooking Stop Clear Start Qstart 10min Tmin 10sec ER EEE D Os oUo T Z V Stop Clear Start Qstart 13 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 The oven has a ferment fu2. Weight Temp Time J 10min Imin 10sec CR BE aN Stop Start Clear Gestart 15 16 Combination Cooking Your oven has a combination cooking feature which allows you to cook food With heater and microwave at the same time or alternately This generally means it takes less time to cook your food You can set three kinds of micro power level 20 40 and 60 in combi mode In the following example will show you how to programme your oven with micro power 40 and grill for a cooking time of 25 minutes A j 1 GRILL COMBINATION Sto Start Clock P Press STOP CLEAR Clear Qstart Press COMBI Press GRILL Convection Press MICRO two times to select 40 power Set the cooking time sy es Press 10 MIN two times Press 1 MIN five times 10min lmin 10sec Press START y When cooking you can use amp V key to increase or decrease cooking time Clock Stop Start Clear Qstart Be careful when removing your food because the container will be hot In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with micro power 40 and at a convection temperature 200 C for a cooking time of 25 minutes Your oven has a combination cooking feature which allows you to cook food with heater and microwave at the same time or alternately This generally means it takes less time to cook your food 2 CONVECTION COMBINATION
3. 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 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 A Check your cooking guide again to make sure you ve followed directions correctly and to see what might cause variations in co
4. 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 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 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
5. Lobster tails Shrimp Scallops 4 BREAD Sliced brown white bread White brown rolls French stick Baguette Croissant 0 1 0 5 kg The benefit of this Auto Defrost feature is automatic setting and control of defrosting but just like conventional defrosting you must check o the food during the defrosting time For best results remove fish shellfish meat and poultry from its original paper or plastic package wrapper Otherwise the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the food which can cause the outer surface of the food to cook Place foods in a shallow glass baking dish to catch drippings Food should still be some what icy in the center when removed from the oven When it is difficult to remove the wrap from the food defrost the wrapped food for about a quarter of the total defrost time which is displayed at the beginning of the defrost cycle Then remove the food from the oven and remove the wrap from the food Sliced bread should be placed between sheets of kitchen towel and bread rolls should be cut in half before defrosting 19 20 Quick Defrost Your oven has three microwave defrost settings MEAT POULTRY FISH each defrost category has high power settings Repeated presses of the QUICK DEFROST key will select a different setting Category Press MEAT time POULTRY imss times FISH Use this function to thaw only 0 5kg of Minced meat Chicken pieces Fish fillets very
6. 36 Young Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with 1 liance 26 If smoke is observed switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the SPP door closed in order to stifle any flames 37 If the appliance is supplied from a cord extension set or an electrical i i i tlet 27 Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling portable outlet device the cord extension seron ue portable Rove therefore care must be taken when handing the container device must be positioned so that it is not subject to splashing or ingress of moisture 28 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 WARNING If the door or door seals are damaged the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person 29 Eggs in their shell and whole hard boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode even after microwave heating WARNING It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to has ended carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to 30 Details for cleaning door seals cavities and adjacent parts microwave energy 31 The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed WARNING Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed E 2 Je containers sinc
7. 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 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 Setting the Clock When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power cut a 0 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 During clock setting the colon will flash After setting the colon will stop flashing You can set either 12 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 Press CLOCK once If you want to use a 12 hour clock Press CLOCK once more If you want to change different option after setting clock you have to unplug and plug it back in Press 10 MIN fourteen times Press 1 MIN three times Press 10 SEC five times If the key 10 MIN 1 MIN 10 SEC is pressed and held the time will increase rapidly Press CLOCK to set the time The clock starts coun
8. Press STOP CLEAR Press COMBI Press CONVECTION Press MORE A two times for convection temperature 200 C Press MICRO two times to select 40 power Set the cooking time Press 10 MIN two times Press 1 MIN five times Press START When cooking you can use A V key to increase or decrease cooking time Be careful when removing your food because the container will be hot Combination Cooking Stop Start diss Clear Q start Micro Grill Convection I Combi WE sy 10min lmin 10sec U J Stop Start Cled Clear Qstart 17 18 Auto Weight Defrost Your oven has four microwave defrost settings MEAT POULTRY FISH and BREAD each defrost category has different power settings Repeated presses of the DEFROST key will select a different setting ud mie 12 MEAT GD im POULTRY EI imss DEFROST 3 4 FISH GD im BREAD D imss The temperature and density of food varies would recommend that the food is checked before cooking commences Pay particular attention to large joints of meat and chicken some foods should not be completely thawed before cooking 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 require a standing time to allow the centre to thaw In the following example I will show you
9. To prevent this possibility the following steps 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 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 constructed Microwaves do
10. deep and large bowl over with lid or plastic wrap Rice 100 g Water 300 ml 200g 600 ml 300 g 200 rl 400g 1200 ml Rice After cooking time let stand covered 5 minutes or until water is absorbed Pasta After cooking time rinse pasta with cold water 3 FRESH VEGETABLES O 2kg 0 8kg Glass tray 20 c Place in a microwave safe bowl or casserole Add 30 ml water per 0 2kg Cover with plastic wrap After cooking let stand covered for 2 3 minutes 4 FROZEN 0 2kg 0 8kg Glass tray 18 c Place in a microwave safe bowl or casserole Add 30 ml water per 0 2kg VEGETABLES Cover with plastic wrap After cooking let stand covered for 2 3 minutes 5 CHILLED PIZZA 0 2 kg 0 6 kg G ass tray 5 9c This function is for reheating leftover chilled pizza Place chilled pizza on the High rack high rack After cooking take out immediately Let stand for 2 3 minutes 6 FROZEN PIZZA Glass tray 18 c This function is for cooking frozen pizza Remove all package and place on Olkg O8kg High rack high rack over glass tray After cooking let stand for 1 2 minutes gt ERERCHLERIES 0 2kg 0 5kg Glass tray 18 c Spread potato products out on the heat proof dish on high rack When BEEP High rack turn food over For best results cook in a single layer After cooking remove from the oven and let stand for 1 2 minutes 8 GRATIN Glass tray 20 c Use this key to cook home made Gratins Place food on the low r
11. 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 Setting the Clock 6 Child Lock 7 Micro Power Cooking 8 Micro Power Level 9 Two Stage Cooking 10 Quick Start 11 More or Less Cooking 12 Grill Cooking 13 Convection Cooking 14 15 Combination Cooking 16 17 Auto Weight Defrost 18 19 Quick Defrost 20 21 Auto Cook 22 23 Auto Roast Cook 24 25 Important Safety Instructions 26 27 Microwave safe Utensils 28 Food characteristics amp Microwave cooking __ 29 30 Questions amp Answers 31 Plug Wiring Information Technical Specifications 32 Terms of Warranty Important Notice ______ 33 Warranty 34 e Un p acki ng amp By following the basic steps on these two pages you will be able to quickly check that your oven is operating correctly Please pay particular attention to the guidance on where to install your oven When unpacking your Insta ll ng oven make sure you remove all accessories and packing Check to make sur
12. quickly This will require a standing time to allow the center to thaw In the following example will show you how to defrost 0 5kg of forzen poultry X 1 D Press STOP CLEAR Weight the food that you are about to defrost Be certain to remove any lic ti Wien place the food i d close En E ni ic fies or wraps then place the food in your oven and close the oven Clear ST oor Press QUICK DEFROST twice to select the POULTRY defrosting programme dEF2 appears on the display window 36 Defrost Put the 0 5kg of POULTRY l Meat 3 Fish Q Defrost 2 Poultry Press START a ee sy Stop 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 QUICK DEFROST SEQUENCE LIST SEQUENCE FOOD MIN MAX FOOD 1 MEAT Beef Minced meat 0 5 kg Lamb Pork Veal 2 POULTRY Chicken Chicken pieces 0 5 kg gd Turkey Turkey pieces 3 FISH Fish Fillets 0 5 kg Shellfish Shrimp Lobster tails Scallops The benefit of this Quick Defrost feature is automatic setting and control of defrosting but just like conventional defrosting you must check the food during the defrosting time For best results remove fish
13. shellfish meat and poultry from its original paper or plastic package wrapper Otherwise the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the food which can cause the outer surface of the food to cook Place foods in a shallow glass baking dish to catch drippings Food should still be some what icy in the center when removed from the oven After defrosting let stand for 5 to 10 minutes 21 22 AUTO COOK allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of the food In the following example will show you how to cook 0 5kg of jacket potato Press STOP CLEAR Press AUTO COOK of the required food type In this example press JACKET POTATO once Select desired weight of potato Press 0 1kg of weight key five times If the 1 0kg or 0 1kg key is pressed and held the weight will increase rapidly Press START I I J Stop Start i MEN 1 Jacket Potato 3 Fresh Vegetable 2 Rice Pasta 4 Frozen Vegetable 5 Chilled Pizza 7 French Fries 6 Frozen Pizza 8 Gratin C C Weight Temp Time Uu J Stop Start FOOD CATEGORY WT LIMIT UTENSILS FOOD TEMP INSTRUCTIONS 1 JACKET POTATO O 1kg 1 0kg Glass tray 20 c Wash and dry potatoes Pierce potatoes several times with fork After Paper towel cooking let stand covered with foil for 5 minutes 2 RICE PASTA oT keddig Che 20 c Mi Maris water with 1 4 to 1 teaspoon salt in a
14. Close the oven door and press START and the Press MICRO once to select HIGH power cooking stage will continue Press 10 MIN once 10min Imin 10sec At the end of stagel BEEP sounds and Press 1 MIN once stage 2 commences Set the power and the cooking time for stage2 i 7 Should you wish to clear the programme press STOP CLEAR twice Press MICRO four times to select 40 power Press 10 MIN three times 10min Imin asec Press 1 MIN five times Press START T Stop Start Glock Clear Q start Quick In the following example will show you how to set 2 minutes of cooking on high power Start The QUICK START feature allows you to set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH power cooking with a touch of the START key Press STOP CLEAR Stop Start Clear Qstart Press START four times to select 2 minutes on HIGH power n Your oven will start before you have finished the fourth press Stop Start During QUICK START cooking you can extend the cooking time up to 10 minutes by repeatedly pressing the START key 11 More or Less Cooking If you find that your food is over or undercooked when using the AUTO COOK programme you can increase or decrease cooking time by pressing the A T key When cooking with auto and manual function you can lengthen or shorten the cooking time at any point by pressing the A 7 key There is no need to stop the cooking process
15. MIN five times gt q ov Press 10 SEC three times ien time 100 ress 10 SEC three times 10min Imin 10sec nnd iimes 80 MEDIUM ED imes 60 pace START DEFROST 40 Stop Start Mevium cow QD times Clear Gier Low c times 90 Your microwave oven is equipped with 5 power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking The table below shows the examples of food and their recommended cooking power levels for use with this microwave oven POWER LEVEL HIGH MEDIUM HIGH MEDIUM DEFROST MEDIUM LOW LOW OUTPUT 100 80 60 40 20 USE Boil Water Brown minced beef Cook poultry pieces fish vegetables Cook tender cuts of meat All reheating Roast meat and poultry Cook mushrooms and shellfish Cook foods containing cheese and eggs Bake cakes and scones Prepare eggs Cook custard Prepare rice soup All thawing Melt butter and chocolate Cook less tender cuts of meat Soften butter amp cheese Soften ice cream Raise yeast dough Micro Power Level Two stage Cooking In the following example will show you how to cook some food in two stages The first stage will cook your food for 11 minutes on HIGH the second will cook for 35 minutes on 40 Press STOP CLEAR ee Stop Start During two stage cooking the oven door Setthe power and the cooking time for stage1 7 can be opened and food checked
16. Qc http www lge com a MICROWAVE GRILL CONVECTION OVEN OWNER S MANUAL PLEASE READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING MC 924JA MC 924JLA P No 3828W5A1587 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 overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid
17. Round thin foods and ring shaped foods cook successfully in the microwave Covering A cover traps heat and steam which causes food to cook more quickly Use a lid or microwave cling film with a corner folded back to prevent splitting Browning Meats and poultry that are cooked fifteen minutes or longer will brown lightly in their own fat 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 flavor 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 29 Food characteristics amp Microwave cooking 30 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 Tur
18. ack 0 5 kg 1 2 kg Low rack After cooking remove from the oven and let stand for 1 2 minutes 23 24 Auto Roast Cook AUTO ROAST cook allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of the food Category ROAST BEEF ROAST PORK WHOLE CHICKEN Press AUTO ROAST amp time o gt times e times In the following example will show you how to cook 1 4kg of roast beef Press STOP CLEAR Press AUTO ROAST once to select ROAST BEEF Select desired weight of roast beef Press 1 0kg of weight key one time Press 0 1kg of weight key four times Press START L Stop Start Clear Qstart 1 Roast Beef 2 Roast Pork Auto Roast 3 Whole Chicken O Je 2 Weight Temp Time Stop Start diss Clear Qestart FOOD CATEGORY WT LIMIT UTENSILS FOOD TEMP INSTRUCTIONS 1 ROAST BEEF 0 5kg 1 5kg Glass tray 5 c Brush beef with melted margarine or butter Place on the low rack Metal tray over the metal tray and glass tray After cooking let stand covered Low rack with foil for 10 minutes 2 ROAST PORK 0 5kg 1 5kg Gloss tray 5 c Brush pork with melted margarine or butter Place on the low rack Metal tray over the metal tray and glass tray After cooking let stand covered Low rack With foil for 10 minutes 3 WHOLE CHICKEN 0 8 kg 1 5 kg Glass tray 5 c Brush whole chicken with melted margarine butter or seaso
19. casseroles You must take care when microwaving porous food that the outer edges do not become dry and brittle Height of food The upper portion of tall food particularly roasts will cook more quickly than the lower portion Therefore it is wise to turn tall food during cooking sometimes several times Food characteristics amp Microwave cooking Moisture content of food Since the heat generated from microwaves tends to evaporate moisture relatively dry food such as roasts and some vegetables should either 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
20. e 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 30cm of space on the top and 10cm at the rear for proper ventilation The front of the oven should be at least 8cm from the edge of the surface to prevent tipping An exhaust outlet is located on top or side of the oven Blocking the outlet can damage the oven HIGH RACK LOW RACK GLASS TRAY THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL CATERING PURPOSES ROTATING RING METAL TRAY ec 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 Open your oven door by pulling the DOOR HANDLE Place the ROTATING RING inside the oven and place the GLASS TRAY on top 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 28 gt Fill a microwave safe container with 300 ml 1 2 pint Press the STOP CLEAR button and press the START button one time to set 30 30 seconds of cooking time CD The DISPLAY will count down from 30 seconds When it reaches 0 it will sound BEEPS Open the oven door and test the temperature of the water
21. e they are liable to explode 32 Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the WARNING Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of 33 Only use the temperature probe recommended for this oven for improper use 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 27 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 th
22. e touch the utensil is microwave safe However if the water does not change temperature but the utensil becomes warm microwaves are being absorbed by the utensil and it is not safe for use in the microwave oven You probably have many items on hand in your kitchen right now that can be used as cooking equipment in your microwave oven Just read through the following checklist Dinner plates Many kinds of dinner ware are microwave safe If in doubt consult the manufacturer s literature or perform the microwave test 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 28 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
23. f the supplied flexible mains cord of this appliance is damaged it must connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or be replaced using the special mains cord part number If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the 28722341 manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard TERMS OF WARRANTY Should there be a defect in this product due to either FAULTY MATERIAL or WORKMANSHIP become apparent within the first 2 years from the date of original purchase of this product Then the defect will be rectified without cost to you for either labour or materials at the premises of LG or their Authorized Service Centre additionally we will cover the magnetron for an additional 3 years Note This is the part only not part and labour Subject to 1 Particulars of the model and serial number the date of original purchase and invoice sales docket number being given to the authorized service centre when a claim under warranty is made Purchase receipt must be produced 2 All a damage resulted from incorrect installation or misuse other than in accordance with the operating instructions issued by the Company b consequential damage being excluded from this Warranty 3 The Warranty being rendered invalid if the product is misused or if any unauthorized alteration modification or substitution of the product is defaced or altered A Costs of transportation both ways to a
24. ff 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 Important safety instructions Read carefully and keep for future reference 24 Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens 35 The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision 25 When heating food in plastic or paper containers keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition
25. how to defrost 1 4Kg of frozen poultry L LU y 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 DEFROST twice to select the POULTRY defrosting programme dEF2 appears on the display window 6 Defrost Enter the weight of the frozen food that you are about to defrost Weight Temp Time Press 1 0kg of weight key one time Press 0 1kg of weight key four times Press START Stop 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 AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST SEQUENCE LIST SEQUENCE FOOD MIN MAX FOOD 1 MEAT Beef Minced beef Fillet steak Cubes for stew Sirloin steak Pot roast Rump roast Beef burger 0 1 4 0 kg Lamb Chops 2 5 cm thick Rolled roast Pork Chops 1 2 cm thick Spareribs Rolled roast Sausage Veal Cutlets 450 g 1 2 cm thick 2 POULTRY Chicken Whole under 2 Kg Cut up Breasts boneless Legs 0 1 4 0 kg Turkey Breasts under 2 5 Kg 3 FISH Fish Fillets Steaks Whole 0 1 4 0 kg Pd Shellfish Crabmeat
26. nction 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 Your oven will take a few minutes to reach the selected temperature 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 In the following example will show you how to preheat the oven first then cook some food at a temperature of 230 C 1 To preheat Press STOP CLEAR Press CONVECTION Press MORE five times to select 230 C The cooking temperature can be changed by pressing A T key Press START Stop Start Micro Convection Weight Temp Time Stop Start In the following example will show you how to preheat the oven first then cook some food at a temperature of 230 C for 50 minutes If you do not set a temperature your oven will automatically select 180 C The cooking temperature can be changed by pressing the A T key The convection rack low rack must be used during convection cooking 2 To cook Press STOP CLEAR Press CONVECTION Press MORE A five times to select 230 C Press 10 MIN five times Press START Convection Cooking J Stop Start Eleak Clear Q start Micro Grill Convection Combi
27. nd from the authorized service centre being are paid by the owner if it is necessary to return the product or any part to an authorized service centre 5 A charge being accepted by the owner for travelling expenses incurred in connection with warranty service at the user s home 6 The warranty only applies to the products purchased in Australia 7 The authorized serviced agent will provide service during normal business hours Monday to Friday Terms of Warranty amp Important Notice Except for those terms that cannot by law be excluded all terms other than those expressly contained in this warranty statement are excluded To the extent permitted by law LG excludes all liability whether in contract tort or otherwise for any consequential special incidental or indirect loss or damage including loss of profit loss or impairment of privacy of conversations work stoppage or loss or impairment of data arising out of the use or inability to use the Product IMPORTANT NOTICE 1 LG ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD has arranged for authorized service centres to perform all after sales and warranty service on its behalf 2 The authorized service centre can accept no responsibility for damage in transit to and from his premises 3 If the product or any parts returned to an authorized service centre for any cause not covered by this warranty all costs involved including a charge for inspection and handing must be paid to the a
28. ning over Large tall foods such as roasts and whole chickens should be turned so that the top and bottom will cook evenly It is also a good idea to turn cut up chicken and chops Placing thicker portions facing outwards Since microwaves are attracted to the outside portion of food it makes sense to place thicker portions of meat poultry and fish to the outer edge of the baking dish This way thicker portions will receive the most microwave energy and the food will cook evenly Shielding Strips of aluminum 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
29. nings if Metal a desired Place the whole chicken on the low rack over the metal tray the and glass tray When BEEP turn food over immediately After cooking let stand covered with foil for 10 minutes 25 26 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 Metal object
30. oking 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 31 Plug wiring information Technical Specifications Warning This appliance mat base The wires in this mains lead are colored in accordance with the MC 924JA MC 924JLA following codes BLUE Neutral Power Input 230VAC SOHz 240VAC 50H BROWN Live Output 900 W IEC705 rating standard GREEN amp YELLOW Earth Microwave Frequency 2450 MHz As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may Outside Dimension EUER E mm W X 376 mmiH X 505 mm D ines not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals Power Consumption pM TR in your plug proceed as follows Microwave 1 300 Watts 1 300 Watts Grill 1 250 Watts 1 350 Watts The wire which is colored BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or Colored BLACK Combination 1 550 Watts 1 700 Watts Convection 1 550 Watts 1 700 Watts The wire which is colored BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or colored RED The wire which is colored GREEN amp YELLOW or GREEN must be I
31. or fires when used in the microwave oven Plastic cooking bags Provided they are made specially for cooking cooking bags are microwave safe However be sure to make a slit in the bag so that steam can escape Never use ordinary plastic bags for cooking in your microwave oven as they will melt and rupture Plastic microwave cookware A variety of shapes and sizes of microwave cookware are available For the most part you can probably use items you already have on hand rather than investing in new kitchen equipment 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 c
32. orrect the problem Factors affecting microwave cooking times Many factors affect cooking times The temperature of ingredients used in a recipe makes a big difference in cooking times For example a cake made with ice cold butter milk and eggs will take considerably longer to bake than one made with ingredients that are at room temperature All of the recipes in this book give a range of cooking times In general you will find that the food remains under cooked at the lower end of the time range and you may 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
33. s 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 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 is observed switch o
34. ting Stop Start X Stop Start C A 10min 1 min 10sec a a LOU e oet ibALVL Stop Start Your oven has a safety feature that prevents accidental running of the oven Once the child lock is set you will be unable to use any functions and no cooking can take place However your child can still open the oven door Press STOP CLEAR Press and hold STOP CLEAR until L appears on the display and BEEP sounds The CHILD LOCK is now set The time will disappear on the display but will reappear on the display a few seconds later D L If any button is pressed L will appear on the display To cancel CHILD LOCK press and hold STOP CLEAR until L disappears You will hear BEEP when it s released Child Lock Stop Start J Stop Start X L L J Stop Start Micro Power Cooking In the following example 1 will show you how to cook some food on 80 power for 5 minutes and 30 seconds Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described earlier essen in this book Press STOP CLEAR Clear Qstart Your oven has five microwave Power Press MICRO twice to select 80 power settings High power is automatically 80 appears on the display selected but repeated presses of the MICRO key will select a different power level Press POWER MICRO Press 1
35. uthorized service centre 4 Changes not covered by the terms of this Warranty must be borne by the owner Such charges may arise through the cost of any service all where a the product is found to be in good installation or b maladjustment of user controls or failure to follow operating instructions mains supply defects or external inference has occurred 5 No retailer has authority to vary the terms of the above warranty 33 WARRANTY Complete the details on this form and retain in the event of warranty service being required purchase receipt attached PURCHASER S NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE POST CODE MODEL NO SERIAL NO DATE OF PURCHASE INVOICE SALES DOCKET NO RETAILER S NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE POST CODE FOR WARRANTY SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT LG Service on 1800 643 156 LG LG Electronics Australia 2 Wonderland Drive Eastern Creek NSW 2766 ABN 98 064 531 264 LGEAP LG Electronics Inc Printed in Korea
36. 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 microwave oven Usually the foods are covered during standing time to retain heat unless they are supposed to be dry in texture some cakes and biscuits for example Standing allows foods to finish cooking and also helps flavor blend and develop To Clean Your Oven 1 Keep the inside of the oven clean Your microwave oven has a stainless steel interior Unlike painted steel interiors found in most other microwave ovens the surface will not chip rust or corrode Over time stains can occur on the stainless steel surface as the result of food products splattering during cooking This is normal Do not use metal scouring pads on the inside of oven cavity They will scratch the surface For interior surfaces Wash often with warm sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth Use only mild non abrasive soaps or a mild detergent Be sure to keep the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed Wipe well with clean water Over time stains can occur on the surfaces as the result of food particles spattering during cooking This is nor mal For stubborn soil boil a cup 250 mL of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes Steam will soften the soil To get rid of odors inside the oven boil a cup 250 ml of water with lemon juice or vinegar 2 Keep the outside of the oven clean
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