LG MP-9485S
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1. LG Life s Good OWNER S MANUAL LIGHT OVEN SolarDOM Please read this owner s manual thoroughly before operating MP 9485S MP 9485SB MFL30207306 www lg com 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 operation of microwave function 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 oven with microwave function delayed eruptive boiling can occur without evidence of bubbling This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid To p2. b 18 Defrosting Guide Food to be defrosted should be in a suitable microwave proof container and place uncovered on the metal tray If 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 turn food over Remove defrosted portions Continue to defrost remaining pieces After defrosting allow to stand until completely thawed Category Meat dEF1 Poultry dEF2 Fish dEF3 Weight Limit 0 1 3 0 kg 0 1 4 0 kg 0 1 4 0 kg Utensil Metal tray Microwave safe plate Food Meat Minced beef Fillet steak Cubes for stew Sirloin steak Pot roast Rump roast Beef burger Pork chops Lamb chops Rolled roast Sausage Cutlets 2cm Turn food over at beep After defrosting let stand for 5 15 minutes Poultry Whole chicken Legs Breasts Turkey breasts under 2 0kg Turn food over at beep After defrosting let stand for 20 30 minutes Fish Fillets Steaks Whole fish Sea foods Turn food over at beep After defrosting let stand for 10 20 minutes Bread dEF4 0 1 0 5 kg Metal tray Paper towel Bread Sliced bread Buns Baguette etc After defrosting let stand for 5 minutes 19 This feature will allow you to brown and crisp food q
3. use please refer to page 28 YOUR OVEN IS NOW INSTALLED 8 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 Control Panel a Aa WON Stop Start Defrost Micro Clear Quick Start Clock You can set the time of day Convection You can select temperature and time of convection Grill You can select the grill categories Speed Combi You can select the combination categories Speed Auto Cook Speed auto cook allows you to cook most of your favorite food quickly by selecting the food type and the weight of the food Dial Knob e You can set cooking times temperature weight and cooking categories e While cooking with auto and manual function you can lengthen or shorten the cooking time at any point by turning the dial knob except defrost mode Display Window You can show time of day cooking time power level and cooking categories 755 78 9 10 11 12 8 Enter You can determine the selected cooking category microwave power level or temperature 9 Defrost You can select the food type and the weight of the food 10 Micro You can select five power level settings 11 Stop Clear You can stop over and clear all entries except time of day 12 Start Quick Start e In order to start cooking which is selected press button one time e The quick start feature
4. 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 cooking time Cooking guide times and heat settings are suggestions chosen to help prevent overcooking the most common problem in getting used to a this 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 just as you would do with a conventional cooker Plug wiring information Technical Specifications Warning MP 9485S MP 9485SB Power Input 220 V 50 Hz 230 V 50 Hz 240 V 50 Hz The wires in this mains lead are colored in accordance with the Output 900 W IEC60705 rating standard Se ea Micro
5. Cook o 0 a Micro Clear r SS Start Quick Start O Start SPEED AUTO COOK GUIDE Speed auto SC 1 Frozen 0 30 0 50kg Metal tray Frozen This function is for cooking frozen pizza Remove all package and place cook pizza on the metal tray After cooking stand for 1 2 minutes SC 2 French 0 20 0 75kg High rack Frozen Spread frozen potato products out on the baking paper on the high Fries Metal tray rack For the best results cook in a single layer After cooking remove from the oven and stand for 1 2 minutes SC 3 Whole 0 80 1 80kg Low rack Refrigerated Brush whole chicken with melted margarine butter or seasonings if Chicken Metal tray desired Place the whole chicken breast side down on the low rack When BEEP drain the juices and turn food over immediately And then press start to continue cooking After cooking let stand covered with foil for 10 minutes SC 4 Chicken 0 20 0 80kg High rack Refrigerated Place the chicken pieces on the high rack Pieces Metal tray When BEEP turn food over And then press start to continue cooking After cooking stand covered with foil for 2 5 minutes SC5 Beef 0 30 1 20kg High rack Refrigerated Place on the high rack When BEEP turn food over And then press start Steaks Metal tray to continue cooking After cooking serve immediately SC 6 Roast 0 80 1 80kg Low rack Refrigerated Trim excess fat from pork Brush
6. a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use WARNING Accessible parts may become hot during use Young children should be kept away WARNING This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Microwave safe Utensils Never use metal or metal trimmed utensils in using microwave function Microwaves cannot penetrate metal They will bounce off any metal object in the oven and cause arcing an alarming phenomenon that resembles lightning Most heat resistant non metallic cooking utensils are safe for use in your oven However some may contain materials that render them unsuitable as microwave cookware If you have any doubts about a particular utensil there s a simple way to find out if it can be used in using microwave function Place the utensil in question next to a glass bowl filled with water in using microwave function 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 using microwave function You probably have many items on hand in your kitchen
7. affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation Only use the temperature probe recommended for this oven for appliances having a facility to use a temperature sensing probe If heating elements are provided during use the appliance becomes hot Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision The microwave oven must be operated with the decorative door open 27 37 This connection may be achieved by having the plug accessible or by incorporation a switch in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules 38 Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface which may result in shattering of the glass WARNING If the door or door seals are damaged the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person WARNING It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy 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
8. 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 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 Ther
9. 4 In the following example will show you how to change the preset SPEED AUTO COOK programmes for a longer or shorter cooking time If you find that your food is over or undercooked when using the SPEED AUTO COOK programme you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning the DIAL knob You can lengthen or shorten the cooking time except defrost mode at any point by turning the DIAL knob Cooking time Increase or Decrease time 0 3 min 10 Sec 3 20 min 30 Sec 20 30 min 1 Min 30 90 min 5 Min More or Less Cooking y i Stop Start t Micro Clear Quick Start O Z Set thesrequir d SPEED AUTO COOK programme See SPEED AUTO COOK page 13 Select weight of feod Stop Start Clear Quick Start OO o ete Press Start Turn DIALknob Speed VAN uto Cook Enter The cooking time will increase or decrease O O 25 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 i
10. 6 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 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 servi
11. Upper heater 1550 W Lower heater Microwave power Upper heater 1100 W Lower heater Microwave power Co 4 Co 5 0009 Grill mode Refer to page 20 Speed Combi PressiStop Clear Stop Start t Micro Clear Quick Start 1 Oe PresssSpeed Combirto select speed combination mode Co 4 ae Speed Speed on Grill Combi Auto Cook Turn Dialkn buntihdisplay shows Co 4 PN Press Enter for speed combi confirmation 7 i Turn Di hknob until display shows 200 C eae Ba Press Enter for temp confirmation C C L x2 x2 TurnDial knob tntildisplay shows 360W P f N Press Enterfor power confirmation Enter Turn Dial knob until display shows 25 00 C Press Start When cooking you can t rn DIAL to increase or decrease cooking time ue ere After cooking you must wear gloves and container to take metal st el tray out oven because metal tray is very hot 11 Speed combi Cooking Speed Combi Co 5 Your oven has a combination cooking feature which allows you to cook food with convection temp 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 180W 360W 600W in speed combi mode Co 5 Speed Combi Category Co 1 Grill 1 Microwave power Co 2 Grill 2 Microwave power Co 3 Grill 3 Microwave power Upper heater 1550 W Lower heat
12. allows you to set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH power cooking with a touch of the quick start button You can 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 NOTE Information Blink For mode setting blink will guide to next step 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 Makessure thar yowhave correctly installed your oven as described earlier in this book Press Stop Clear PresssCloek once If you want to vse 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 Turn Dial kAobtntihdisplay shows 14 00 Press Enter for hour confirmation TurnDial knob tntildisplay shows 14 35 Press Enter The clock starts counting Setting the Clock Micro Stop Clear Start Quick Start oO Q o a a Convection Enter Q Defi Your oven has a safety feature that prevents accidental running of the oven Once the child lock is set you
13. als should be kept clean Use only warm soapy water rinse then dry thoroughly DO NOT USE ABRASIVE MATERIALS SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS Metal parts will be easier to maintain if wiped frequently with a damp cloth 5 Do not use any steam cleaner 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 Relay is failed 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 button on the Control Panel is touched A The beep tone sounds to assure that the setting is being properly entered Q Will the microwave function be damaged if it operates empty A Yes Never run it empty or without the metal 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 31 Questions amp Answers Q Is it possible to cook popcorn in this oven
14. are attracted to the outside portion of food it makes sense to place thicker portions of meat poultry and fish to the outer edge of the baking dish This way thicker portions will receive the most microwave energy and the food will cook evenly Shielding Strips of aluminium foil which block 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 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 3 C and 15 F 8 C during standing time Standing time Foods are offen allowed to stand for 3 to 10 minutes after being removed from the oven Usually the foods are covered during standing time to retain heat unless the
15. ave safe cooking dishes are constructed Microwaves do not heat cookware though cooking vessels will eventually get hot from the heat generated by the food A very safe appliance Your oven SolarDOM 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 Control Panel 6 Setting the Clock 7 Child Lock 8 Convection Cooking 9 Speed Combi Cooking 10 12 Speed Auto Cooking 13 17 Defrost 18 Defrosting Guide 19 Grill Cooking 20 Micro Power Cooking 21 Micro Power Level 22 Two Stage Cooking 23 Quick Start 24 More or Less Cooking 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 Unpacking amp Installing ace HIGH RACK For grill mode LOW RACK For microwave and convection mode By following the basic steps on these two pages you will be able to quickly check that your oven is operating correctly Please pay particular attention to the guidance on where to install your oven When unpacking your oven make sure you remove all acces
16. ce 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 33 34 35 36 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 off 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
17. dial will select a different power level Press Enter for power confirmation eol POWER E Enter Defro CO ae HIGH 900 W TurnDial knob Untilsdisplay shows 5 30 POEP 600 W a E IN Enter IGH O MEDIUM 360 W DEFROST 180 W PresssStart SSS MEDIUM LOW Stop Start e o Clear Quick Start Low 90 W 21 e Micro Power This oven is equipped with 5 power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking The table Lev el below shows the examples of food and their recommended cooking power levels for use with this oven POWER LEVEL OUTPUT USE ACCESSORY HIGH 900W Boil Water Metal Tray Brown minced beef C Cook poultry pieces fish vegetables Cook tender cuts of meat MEDIUM HIGH 600W All reheating Roast meat and poultry Cook mushrooms and shellfish Cook foods containing cheese and eggs MEDIUM 360W Bake cakes and scones Prepare eggs Cook custard Prepare rice soup DEFROST 180W All thawing MEDIUM LOW Melt butter and chocolate Cook less tender cuts of meat LOW 90W Soften butter amp cheese Soften ice cream Raise yeast dough 22 In the following example will show you how to cook some food in two stages The first stages will cook your food for 11 minutes on HIGH 900W the second will cook for 35 minutes on 360W During two stage cooking the oven door can be opened and food checked Close the oven door and p
18. efore it is wise to turn tall food during cooking sometimes several times 29 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 s
19. er Microwave power Co 5 Upper heater 1100 W Lower heater Microwave power Grill mode Refer to page 20 Co 4 00096 In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with micro power 360W and at a convection temperature 200 C for a cooking time of 25 minutes Press Stop Clear Press Speed Combisto select convection combination mode Turn Dial knob until display shows Co 5 Press Enter for convection confirmation TurnyDial knob until display shows 200 C Press Enter for temp confirmation TurnDial knob tntilidisplay shows 360W Press Enter for power confirmation Turn Dialsknob untildisplay shows 25 00 Press Starts When cookifig you can turn DIAL to increase or decrease cooking time After cooking you must wear gloves and container to take metal tray out oven because metal tray is very hot 12 Stop Start Micro Clear Quick Start R x Speed Speed tion Grill Combi Auto Cook 3 AA Enter Defro a ae m Enter Defro I I Enter Stop Start Clear Quick Start E o In the following example will show you how to cook 0 4kg of frozen pizza SC 1 Speed auto cook menus are programmed Speed auto cook allows you to cook most of your favorite food quickly by selecting the food type and the weight of the food Speed auto cook Category sci QS Frozen Pizza SC2 GP French Fries sc3 QL Whole chicke
20. n SC4 QPS Chicken Pieces SC5 F Beef Steaks sc QHD Roast Pork Speed Auto Cooking o uneer Stop Start t Micro Clear Quick Start om PresssSpeed Avto Cook Speed Speed Combi Auto Cook o 0 NY Turn Dialsknobruntildisplay shows SC 1 Press Enter for category frozen pizza confirmation Turn Dialiknobtntildisplay shows 0 40kg St a Press Start r e Start When cooking you can turn DIAL to increase or decrease cooking time After cooking you must wear gloves and container to take metal tray out oven because metal tray is very hot SS 13 Speed Auto Cooking SPEED AUTO COOK allows you to cook most of your favorite food quickly by selecting the food type and the weight of the food Speed auto cook Category SC7 7 Roast Beef SC 8 CD Jacket Potatoes SC 9 O amp Frozen Dinners sc 10 GI Fresh Vegetables SC 11 11 2P Frozen Vegetables SC 12 GPP Rice Pasta In the following example I will show you how to cook 0 6kg of jacket potatoes SC 8 Press Stop Clear Press Speed AutoiCook Turn Dial knobsuntil display shows SC 8 Press Enter foPcategory confirmation Turn Dialyknobeuntil display shows 0 60kg Press Start When cooking you can turn DIAL to increase or decrease cooking time After cooking you must wear gloves and container to take metal tray out oven because metal tray is very hot 14 Stop Speed Speed Combi Auto
21. n 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 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 2
22. ng in using microwave function as they will melt and rupture Plastic microwave cookware A variety of shapes and sizes of microwave cookware are available For the most part you can probably use items you already have on hand rather than investing in new kitchen equipment Pottery stoneware and ceramic Containers made of these materials are usually fine for use in using microwave function but they should be tested to be sure 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 using microwave function Keeping an eye on things The recipes in the book have been formulated with great care but your success in preparing them depends on how much attention you pay to the food as it cooks Always watch your food while it cooks Your microwave function is equipped with a light that turns on automatically when the oven is in operation so that you can see inside and check the progress of your food Directions given in recipes to elevate stir and the like should be thought of as the minimum steps recommended If the food seems to be cooking unevenly simply make the necessary adjustments you think appropriate to correct the problem Factors affecting microwave cooking times Many 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
23. 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 how to defrost 1 4Kg of frozen poultry PresssStop Clear Weigh the food that you are about to defrost Be certain to remove any Stop Start eee i Micro Clear Quick Start metallic ties or wraps then place the food on microwave safe dish on metal tray in your oven and close the oven door o C C a PressDefrost once Turn Dial knob Mil display shows der2 e urn Dial knob until display shows dEF2 D C Press Enter forcategory poultry confirmation J GN A Enter the weight of the frozen food that you are about to defrost Enter Def Turn Dial knob until display shows 1 4kg for the weight of frozen food PresssStart Stop Start Clear Quick Start O During defrosting your oven will BEEP at which point open the oven door turn food over and separate to efisure even thawing Remove any portions that have thawed or shield them to help slow down thawing After checking clos the oven door and press Start to resume defrosting Your overwillnot stop defrosting even when the beep sounded unless the door is opened o
24. plitting 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 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
25. ress 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 PressiStop Clear Set the power and the cooking time for stage1 Press Micro once fo select microwave mode Turn Dial kASb untihdisplay shows 9OOW Press Enter for power confirmation Turn Dialknob until display shows 11 00 Set theppower andthe cooking time for stage2 Press Micro once fo select microwave mode TurnDialiknobtntihdisplay shows 360W Press Enterfor power confirmation Turn Dial knobeuntil display shows 35 00 Press Starts When cooking you can turn DIAL to increase or decrease cooking time 23 Two stage Cooking io el Clear Q Sti Quic ost Enter Micro ie Defrost Micro Stop Clear Si Qui O I O F N ae Enter Stop Start Clear Guick Start S In the following example I will show you how to set 2 minutes of cooking on high power 900W tart Press Stop Clear Stop Start t Micro Clear Quick Start eo O The Quick Start feature allows you to set PressiQuick Start f rtimes to select 2 minutes on HIGH power 900W 30 seconds intervals of HIGH Your ovenjwill start before you have finished the fourth press ee eT power 900W cooking with pressing of o Clear Quick Start the Quick Start button E D 2
26. revent 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 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 Function 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 This 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 create 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 microw
27. right now that can be used as cooking equipment in using microwave function 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 using microwave function provided that the cooking time is short and foods to be cooked are low in fat and moisture Paper towels are also very useful for wrapping foods and for lining baking trays in which greasy foods such as bacon are cooked In general avoid coloured paper products as the colour may run Some recycled paper products may contain impurities which could cause arcing or fires when used in using microwave function 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 cooki
28. rill 3 Microwave power Co 4 Upper heater 1550 W Co 5 Upper heater 1100 W 0 9 O 9 0 Grill mode Refer to page 20 Speed Combi Lower heater Microwave power Lower heater Microwave power In the following example will show you how to programme your oven with micro power 360W and grill for a cooking time of 25 minutes Press Stop Clear Press Speed Combisto select grill combination mode Co 1 2 3 Turn Dial kn buntihdisplay shows Co 1 Press Enter for grill 1 confirmation Turn Dialyknobruntil display shows 360W Press Enter for power confirmation Turn Dial knob until display shows 25 00 Press Starts When cookifig you can turn DIAL to increase or decrease cooking time After cooking you must wear gloves and container to take metal tray out oven because metal tray is very hot 10 Stop Start Micro Clear Quick Start O Speed Speed on Grill Combi Auto Cook p Enter Defi FN F Nai Enter Stop Start Clear Guick Start O o a Speed combi In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with micro power 360W and at a temperature 200 C for a cooking time of 25 minutes Cooki ng Co 4 You can set four kinds of micro power level OW 180W 360W 600W in speed combi mode Co 4 Speed Combi Category Co 1 Grill 1 Microwave power Co 2 Grill 2 Microwave power Co 3 Grill 3 Microwave power
29. sories and packing Check to make sure that your oven has not been damaged during delivery wel es your oven and place it on a flat level ED Place the oven in the level location of your choice with sur 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 min 8cm max 22cm from the edge of the surface to prevent tipping An exhaust outlet is located on bottom or side of the oven Blocking the outlet can damage the oven METAL TRAY THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL CATERING PURPOSES Plug your oven into a standard household socket Make Press the STOP CLEAR button and press amp gt your oven is the only appliance connected to the So 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 Ce your oven door by pulling the DOOR HANDLE C2 DISPLAY will count down from 30 seconds When it Place the METAL TRAY inside the oven reaches O it will sound BEEPS Open the oven door and test the temperature of the water If your oven is operating the water should be warm Be careful when removing the container it may be hot Fill a microwave safe container with 300 ml 1 2 pint O water Place on the METAL TRAY and close the oven door If you have any doubts about what type of container to
30. start cooking Temperature Conversion When baking the kinds of dishes below decrease convection temperature by 30 40 C from your own recipe temperature Bakery Cakes Breads Pies Cookies etc Casseroles Pasta Rice etc The low rack is recommended for convection cooking 1 To Preheat PressiStop Clear Press Gonvection toyselect convection mode Turn Dial knob until display shows 220 C PressStart Display shows Pr H 2 To Cook PressiStop Clear Press Gonvection toyselect convection mode Turn Dial knob until display shows 220 C PressEnter for tempaconfirmation Turn Dial knob tntihdisplay shows 50 00 PressStart After cooking you must wear gloves and container to take metal trayout oven because metal tray is very hot Convection Cooking Stop Start t Micro Clear Quick Start oe ae VAN k Convection E RN E NY nter Defrost Mit eo O Stop Start Clear Quick Start O Enter o n Speed combi Cooking Co 1 2 3 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 180W 360W and 600W in speed combi mode Speed combi Category Co 1 Grill Microwave power Co 2 Grill 2 Microwave power Co 3 G
31. the pork with melted margarine or Pork Metal tray butter Place on the low rack on the metal tray When BEEP turn food over And then press start to continue cooking After cooking stand covered with foil for 10 minutes 15 SPEED AUTO COOK GUIDE Speed auto SC 7 Roast 0 80 1 80kg Low rack Refrigerated cook Beef Metal tray SC Jacket Potatoes Instructions Brush the beef with melted margarine or butter Place on the low rack When BEEP turn food over And then press start to continue cooking After cooking stand covered with foil for 10 minutes Choose medium sized potatoes 200 220g per each Wash and dry potatoes Pierce the potatoes several times with a fork Place the potatoes on the metal tray Adjust weight and press start After cooking remove the potatoes from the oven Let stand covered with foil for 5 minutes Frozen Dinners SC 9 8 0 20 1 00kg High rack Room CAA Gill Ne i a9 Metal tray wae 0 20 1 00kg Metal tray Microwave safe bowl with cover 0 20 1 00kg Metal tray Frozen Microwave safe bowl with cover Place frozen dinner uncovered on low rack Place vegetables in a microwave safe bowl Add water Cover with wrap When BEEP stir once After cooking stir and allow to stand for 2 3 minutes Add amount of water according to the quantity 0 2kg 0 5kg 2 Tablespoons 0 55kg 1 0kg 4 Tablespoons Place vegetables in a microwave safe bowl Add
32. uickly The grill rack is placed on the metal tray at the grill mode The high rack must be used during grill cooking In the following example I will show you how to use the Grill 1 to cook some food for 12 minutes and 30 seconds PressiStep Clears ne Stop Start t Micro Clear Quick Start A S Jae Press Grill t6 Sel ctigrill mode Speed S Convection Grill Combi Aut Oe CO ee Turn Dialskrobruntildisplay shows gr 1 Press Enter for grill confirmation Display Heater Operating Grill 1 Upper Sheath Halogen Enter Defi LA Grill 2 Upper Sheath Gris IR Start r Guick Start Q Press Start When cooking you can turn DIAL to increase or decrease cooking time After cooking you must wear gloves and container to take metal tray out oven because metal tray is very hot 20 j Turn Dialiknebtntildisplay shows 12 30 j SS e Micro Power In the following example will show you how to cook some food on 600W power for 5 minutes and 30 seconds Cooki ng Makesure that yotjhave correctly installed your oven as described Ey sari earlier in this book it Micro Clear Quick Start OO x Press Stop Clear PressiMiero oncetorselect microwave mode Stop St Defrost Micro Clear Quit Your oven has five microwave Power i a settings High power is automatically Turn Dial knob tntil display shows 600W oO O selected and turning of
33. water Cover with wrap When BEEP stir once After cooking stir and allow to stand for 2 3 minutes Add amount of water according to the quantity 0 2kg 0 5kg 2 Tablespoons 0 55kg 1 0kg 4 Tablespoons SPEED AUTO COOK GUIDE Speed auto SC 12 Rice 0 10 0 30kg Metal tray Place rice pasta and boiling water with 1 4 fo 1 teaspoon salt in a deep cook Pasta Microwave and large bowl 3L When BEEP stir once safe bowl with cover Weight 100g 200g 300g Cover Water Rice 300ml 600ml 900ml Cover and vent with wrap Pasta 400ml 800ml 1200ml Uncover Rice After cooking stand covered for 5 minutes or until water is absorbed Pasta During the cooking stir several times if required After cooking stand 1 2 minutes Rinse pasta with cold water lt Metal Tray gt lt Low Rack Metal Tray gt lt High Rack Metal Tray gt Defrost When defrosting use metal tray only Your oven has four microwave defrost settings MEAT POULTRY FISH and BREAD each defrost category has different power settings Repeated presses of the Defrost button will select a different setting Category Defrost No MEAT dF amp POULTRY dEF2 lt J FISH dEF3 9 BREAD dEFA SP The temperature and density of food varies I would recommend that the food be checked before cooking commences Pay particular attention to large joints
34. wave Frequency 2450 MHz BROWN Live Outside Dimension 527 mm W X 394mm H X 480 mm D GREEN amp YELLOW Earth Se eae eres Eo ir eee As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may Power Grill max 1500 watt max 1600 watt max 1750 watt not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals Consumption Combination in your plug proceed as follows ERES This appliance must be earthed Convection The wire which is colored BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or Colored BLACK The wire which is colored BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or colored RED The wire which is colored GREEN amp YELLOW or GREEN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or 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 32 Memo Memo Memo LG Life s Good Printed in Korea
35. 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 Keld 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 If anysbuttonis pressed L will appear on the display To can l CHILD LOGK press and hold Stop Clear until L disappears You will hear BEEP when it s released Stop Start Micro Clear Quick Start O Q O Stop Start Micro Clear Quick Start E OS Stop Start Micro Clear Quick Start CO In the following example will show you how to use the convection to cook some food for 50 minutes for 220 C temp The convection oven has a temperature range of 40 C and 100 C 250 C The oven has a ferment function at the oven temperature of 40 C You should wait until the oven is cool because you cannot use a ferment function if the oven temperature is over 40 C It is available to extend the cooking time up to 9 hours in the condition of 40 C at convection function for the operating mwo 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
36. y are supposed to be dry in texture some cakes and biscuits for example Standing allows foods to finish cooking and also helps flavour blend and develop 30 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 metal tray can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher 2 Keep the outside of the oven clean Clean the outside of your oven with soap and water then with clean water and dry with a soft cloth or paper towel To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven the water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings To clean control panel open the door to prevent oven from accidentally starting and wipe a damp cloth followed immediately by a dry cloth Press Stop Clear after cleaning If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door wipe the panels with a soft cloth This may occur when the oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit 4 The door and door se
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