LG MS-267Y(S) User's Manual
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1. 6411W 2E001A he wire which is colored BROWN must be connected to the This appliance is supplied with BS 1363 approved 13 Amp fused mains plug terminal which is marked with the letter L or colored RED W hen replacing the fuse always use a 13 Amp BS 1362 approved type Never use this plug with the fuse cover omitted To obtain a replacement fuse cover contact your supplying dealer or LG Electronics U K LTD The wire which is colored GREEN 6 YELLOW GREEN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or If the mains sockets in your home differ or are not suitable for the type of plug supplied then the plug should be removed and a suitable type fitted If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the Dm If the mains plug becomes severed from the mains lead it must be destroyed A manufacturer or its service agentor a similarly qualified person in mains plug with bared wires is hazardous if engaged in a mains output line order to avoid a hazard socket Ifa 13 Amp BS 1363 plug is not suitable or any other type of plug used then this appliance must be protected by a 15 Amp fuse 27 MAFF Reheating Cooked Chilled Foods This microwave oven has been tested and labeled to the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food MAFF agreement concerning the reheating of cooked chilled food The heating characteristics and output power levels of microwave ovens a2. CAUTION NEVER USE A BROWN PAPER BAG FOR PO PPING CORN NEVER ATTEMPT TO POP LEFTO VER KERN ELS Q Why doesn t my oven always cook as fast as the cooking guide says A Check your cooking guide again to make sure you ve followed directions correctly and to see what might cause variations in cooking time Cooking guide times and heat settings are suggestions chosen to help prevent overcooking the most common problem in getting used to a microwave oven Variations in the size shape weightand 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 Plug wiring information Technical Specifications Warning This appliance must be earthed Technical Specification The wires in this mains lead are colored in accordance with the MS 207Y S MS 267Y S 230 V AC 50Hz following codes BLUE N eutral BROWN Live GREEN amp YELLOW Earth As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals Power Consumption 1200 W atts 1350 W atts in your plug proceed as follows If the supplied flexible mains cord of this appliance is damaged it must be The wire which is colored BLUE must be connected to the terminal replaced using the special mains cord part number which is marked with the letter N or Colored BLACK
3. La MICROWAVE OVEN OWNER S MANUAL PLEASE READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL THO ROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING MS 207Y S MS 267Y S 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 W hen heating liquids e g soups sauces and beverages in your microwave oven delayed eruptive boiling can occur without evidence of bubbling This could resultin a sudden boil over of the hot liquid To prevent this possibility the following steps should be taken
4. cook 2 Fresh Vegetable 3 Frozen Vegetable L FOOD CATEGORY 1 JACKET POTATO 2 FRESH VEGETABLE 3 FROZEN VEG ETA BLE FOOD TEMP UTENSILS W EIGHT LIMIT a INSTRUCTIONS W ash dry and prick potato with a fork several times Place the potato with three pieces of paper towel in the centre of the glass tray After Cooking let stand covered with foil for 5 minutes Place prepared vegetables into a suitable sized container e g casserole dish Add 30 ml water per 200 g vegetables After Cooking let stand for 3 minutes Place prepared frozen vegetables into a suitable sized container Add 30 ml water per 200 g vegetable Cover and place in the centre of the glass tray After Cooking let stand for 3 minutes 13 Auto Defrost 9 Your oven has four microwave defrost settings MEAT POULTRY FISH and BREAD each defrost category has different power settings Repeated presses of the AUTO DEFROST button will select a different setting Category Press DEFRO ST MEAT QD im imss FISH imss BREAD SD ims POULTRY The temperature and density of food varies would recommend that the food is checked before cooking commences Pay particular attention to large joints of meat and chicken some foods should not be completely thawed before cooking The BREAD programme is suitable for defrosting small items such as rolls or a small loaf These will require a standin
5. 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 DEFRO ST MEDIUM LOW LOW USE Boil W ater 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 POWER LEVEL 100 80 60 40 20 Micro Power Level POWER OUTPUT MS 207Y S MS 267Y S 800W 900W 640W 720W 480W 540W 320W 360W 160W 180W g In the following example will show you how to cook some food in two stages The first stage will cook your food 0 0 n g for 11 minutes on HIG H the second will cook for 35 minutes on 40 Nu Press STOP CLEAR n Y Set the power and the cooking time for stage1 Stop Press MICRO once to select HIGH power Clear During two stage cooking the oven door Turn DIAE Knob until display shows 11 00 can be opened and food checked Close the oven door and press START and the cooking stage will con
6. in the oven BEEP will sound and the word End will show in Q the display window at the end of the countdown period To set the amount of time to delay the start of cooking Press TIMER Turn DIAL knob 10 MIN To set the amount of time to delay the start of cooking Press MICRO Turn DIAL knob 1 MIN 555 After timer count down to zero beep sounds and the oven will start to cook 19 20 M ore A or Less 7 In the following example will show you how to change the preset AUTO COOK programmes for a 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 button W hen cooking without A uto function you can extend the cooking time at any point by pressing the AN button There is no need to stop the cooking process longer or shorter cooking time Press STOP CLEAR ee Stop Clear Setithe required AUTO COOK programme K Start Q uick Start Select weight of food Press START Press MORE A The cooking time will increase by 10 seconds for each press of the key xe Dind Micro More Less Press LESS v The cooking time will decrease by 10 seconds for each press of the key If the A T key is pressed and held the time will increase decrease rapidly Lt Lt To heat or reheat suc
7. oven must be set at maximum power level refer to instructions 2 Refer to the cooking instructions given on the packaging 3 As with all cooked food check for evenness of cooking and ensure that foods are piping hot prior to consumption LG Technology with the human touch GUARANTEE LG ELECTRONICS U K LTD WILL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES IN ORDER TO EXPEDITE THIS GUARANTEE 1 All faulty components which fail due to defective manufacture will be replaced free of charge for a period of 12 months from the original date of purchase 2 The dealer or his Service Agent who sold the product will be reimbursed for any labor provided in the repair of this LG electronics equipment for a period of 12 months from the original date of purchase These claims must be made in accordance with the published scale of service charges and relevant claims procedure PLEASE NOTE A The dealer may restrict the guarantee to the original purchaser B The dealer is not obliged to carry out service under guarantee if unauthorized modifications are made to the apparatus or if non standard components are used or if the serial number of the apparatus is removed defaced misused or altered C Any claims made under guarantee must be directed to the dealer from whom the equipment was originally purchased The dealer may before carrying out service under guarantee require a receipted account as evidence of the date of purchase D We respectfu
8. 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 nota mistake W hen allowed to stand usually covered these foods will continue to cook outside of the oven as the heat trapped within the outer portions of the food gradually travels inward If the food is left in the oven until it is cooked all the way through the outer portions will become overcooked or even burnt You will become increasingly skilful in estimating both cooking and standing times for various foods Density of food Light porous food such as cakes and breads cook more quickly than heavy dense foods such as roasts and casseroles You must take care when microwaving porous food that the outer edges do not become dry and brittle Height of food The upper portion of tall food particularly roasts will cook more quickly than the lower portion Therefore it is wise to turn tall food during cooking sometimes several times 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 n
9. 1 Avoid using straight sided containers with narrow necks 2 Do not overheat 3 Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through the heating time 4 After heating allow to stand in the oven for a short time stir or shake them especially the contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars again carefully and check the temperature of them before consumption to avoid burns especially contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars Be careful when handling the container Warning Always allow food to stand after being cooked by microwaves and check the temperature of them before consumption Especially contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars How the Microwave Oven Works Microwaves are a form of energy similar to radio and television waves and ordinary daylight Normally microwaves spread outwards as they travel through the atmosphere and disappear without effect Microwave ovens however have a magnetron which is designed to make use of the energy in microwaves Electricity supplied to the magnetron tube is used to created microwave energy These microwaves enter the cooking area through openings inside the oven A turntable or tray is located at the bottom of the oven Microwaves cannot pass through metal walls of the oven but they can penetrate such materials as glass porcelain and paper the materials out of which microwave safe cooking dishes are constructed Microwaves do not
10. Fish Shellfish FOOD Minced beef Fillet steak Cubes for stew Sirloin steak Pot roast Rump roast Beef burger Chops 2 5 cm thick Rolled roast Cutlets 450 g 1 2 cm thick W hole under 2 Kg Cut up Breasts boneless Legs Breasts under 2 5 Kg Fillets Steaks W hole Crabmeat Lobster tails Shrimp Scallops Sliced brown white bread W hite brown rolls French stick Baguette Croissant 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 centre 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 atthe 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 cutin half before defrosting After defrosting let stand for 5 to 10 minutes or until completely thawed MAX 0 1 4 0 kg 0 1 4 0 kg 0 1 4 0 kg 0 1 0 5 kg o 15 Use this function to thaw only 0 5kg of Minced meat very quickly Q uick 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 minced meat Defrost O Press STO P CLEAR W ei
11. PS O pen 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 Setting the Clock W hen 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 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 thatyou ha ve correctly installed your oven as described earlier in this book I Press STOP CLEAR Stop Clear 9 Press CLO CK once X If you want to use different option Press CLOCK once more If you wantto change different option after setting clock you have to unplug and plug it back in Micro More Less Start Q uick Start Turn DIAE Knob until display shows 14 00 p A D Press START for hour confirmation Start Q uick Start Turn DIAL knob until display shows 14 35 p x Press START The clock starts counting 4 7 Your oven hasa safety feature that prevents accidental running of the oven Once the child lock is set you will be unable to
12. c wrap and vent 4 cups 712 11 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking lasagne 4 6 minutes Place lasagne on microwavable plate 1 cup 1 11 2 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish 1 serving 300g Cover with plastic wrap and vent 4 cups 31 2 5 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking Casserole 0l Sandwich roll 1 cup 11 2 3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish or bun 4 cups 41 2 7 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking 1 roll 15 30 seconds W rap in paper towel and place on glass tray Casserole Vegetables cream or cheese m 1 cup 1 2 21 2 minutes CO OK covered in microwavable casserole dish 1 cup 1 21 2 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish 4 cups 31 2 51 2 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking 4 cups 31 2 6 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking Soup Sloppy Joe or 1 serving 8 02 11 2 2 minutes covered in microwavable casserole dish Barbecued beef l i Stir once halfway through cooking 1 sandwich 1 21 2 minutes Reheat filling and bun separately 1 2 cup meat filling Cook filling covered in microwavable casserole dish without bun Stir once Heat bun as directed in chart below Safety Precautions WARNING Please ensure cooking times are correctly set as over cooking may result in FIRE and subsequent DAMAGE to the OVEN 1 Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door control pa
13. 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 Microwave safe Utensils Paper Paper plates and containers are convenient and safe to use in your microwave oven provided that the cooking time is short and foods to be cooked are low in fat and moisture Paper towels are also very useful for wrapping foods and for lining baking trays in which greasy foods such as bacon are cooked In general avoid coloured paper products as the colour may run Some recycled paper products may contain impurities which could cause arcing or fires when used in the microwave oven Plastic cooking bags Provided they are made specially for cooking cooking bags are microwave safe However be sure to make a slit in the bag so that steam can escape Never use ordinary plastic bags for cooking in your microwave oven as they will melt and rupture Plastic microwave cookware A variety of shapes and sizes of microwave cookware are available For the most part you can probably use items you already have on hand rather than investing in new kitchen equipment 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 s
14. cessfully in the microwave it is important to follow several guidelines M easure the amount of t g R h g food in order to determine the time needed to reheat A rrange the food a circular pattern for best results Room ea n 0 r e ea n temperature food will heatfaster than refrigerated food Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed in a microwavable container The food will be heated more evenly if covered with a microwavable lid or vented plastic G u d wrap Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns Use the following chart as a guide for reheating cooked food 2 2 22 l Item Cook time Special Instructions Item Cook time Special Instructions at HIGH at HIGH Sliced meat 1 2 minutes Place sliced meat on microwavable plate Mashed potatoes 3 slices 0 5cm thick Cover with plastic wrap and vent 1 cup 212 312 minutes CO OK covered in microwavable casserole dish Note G or sauce helps to keep meat juicy 4 cups 6 9 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking Baked beans COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish Chicken pieces 1 cup 11 2 3 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking 1 breast 2 3 minutes Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate 1 leg and thigh 3 31 2 minutes Cover with plastic wrap and vent Ravioli or pasta in sauce Fish fillet 1 2 minutes Place fish on microwavable plate 1 cup 22 4 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish 110 2304 Cover with plasti
15. g time to allow the centre to thaw In the following example will show you how to defrost 1 4 Kg of frozen poultry PresssSTO P CLEAR W eigh 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 2 door Clear Press AUTO DEFROST twice to select the POULTRY defrosting programme auto defrost 1 Meat Fish 2 2 Poultry 4 Bread e Stop Clear Q Enter the weight of the frozen food that you are about to defrost 2 Turn DIAL knob until display shows 1 4 Press START cook O Start Q uick Start 00 0 During defrosting your oven will at which point open 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 notstop defrosting even when the beep sounded unless the door is opened AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST SEQUENCE LIST SEQUENCE 1 MEAT 2 POULTRY 3 FISH 4 BREAD The benefit of this Auto 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 meat and poultry from its original paper or plastic package wrapper O therwise the wrap will hold steam and Beef Lamb Veal Chicken Turkey
16. ght 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 Stop the oven door Clear 6 Your oven has a microwave quick Press QUICK DEFROSTito select the MEAT defrosting programme defrost setting MEAT t quick defrost C During defrosting youroven will BEEP at which point open the oven door turn food over and separate to ensure even thawing Remove any portions that have thawed or shield them to help slow down thawing After checking close the oven door and press START to resume defrosting Your oven will not stop defrosting even when the beep sounded unless the door is opened 16 QUICK DEFROST SEQUENCE FOOD MIN MAX FOOD 1 MEAT Beef Minced meat 0 5 kg Lamb Veal The benefit of this Q uick 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 shellfish meat and poultry from its original paper or plastic package wrapper O therwise 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 10 minutes or untill thawed 17 18 Favorite Cook The cooki
17. 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 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 Auto Cook 12 13 Auto Defrost 14 15 Quick Defrost 16 17 Favorite Cook 18 Timer 19 More Less 20 Heating or Reheating Guide 21 Safety precautions 22 Microwave safe Utensils 23 Food characteristics amp Microwave cooking 24 25 Questions amp Answers 26 Plug Wiring Information Technical Specifications __ 27 MAFF Reheating Cooked Chilled Foods 28 GUARANTEE 29 n U npa cking amp By following the basic steps on these two pages you will be able to quickly check that your oven is operating i correctly Please pay particular attention to the guidance on where to install your oven W hen unpacking your Sta 0 oven make sure you remove all accessories and packing Check to make sure that your oven has not been damaged during delivery b Unpack your oven and
18. hould be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in microwave ovens Food characteristics amp Microwave cooking Keeping an eye on things The recipes in the book have been formulated with great care but your success in preparing them depends on how much attention you pay to the food as it cooks Always watch your food while it cooks Your microwave oven is equipped with a light that turns on automatically when the oven is in operation so that you can see inside and check the progress of your food Directions given in recipes to elevate stir and the like should be thought of as the minimum steps recommended If the food seems to be cooking unevenly simply make the necessary adjustments you think appropriate to correct the problem Factors affecting microwave cooking times Many factors affect cooking times The temperature of ingredients used in a recipe makes a big difference in cooking times For example a cake made with ice cold butter milk and eggs will take considerably longer to bake than one made with ingredients that are at room temperature All of the recipes in this book give a range of cooking times In general you will find that the food remains under cooked at the lower end of the time range and you may sometimes want to cook your food beyond the maximum time given according to personal preference The governing philosophy of this book is that itis best for a recipe to be conservative in giving cooking times W hile
19. ick or dense foods can be elevated so that microwaves can be absorbed by the underside and centre of the foods Piercing Foods enclosed in a shell skin or membrane are likely to burst in the oven unless they are pierced prior to cooking Such foods include yolks and whites of eggs clams and oysters and whole vegetables and fruits Testing if cooked Food cooks so quickly in a microwave oven it is necessary to test it frequently Some foods are left in the microwave until completely cooked but most foods including meats and poultry are removed from the oven while still slightly undercooked and allowed to finish cooking during standing time The internal temperature of foods will rise between 5 F 39C and 159F 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 flavour blend and develop To Clean Your O ven 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 bestto 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 Iti
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21. nel safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven Itis 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 dry clothes in the microwave oven which may become carbonized or burned if heated too long 4 Do notcook food wrapped in paper towels unless your cook book contains instructions for the food you are cooking 5 Do notuse 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 M etal objects in the oven may arc which can cause serious damage 7 Do notoperate 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 notrinse the turntable by placing itin water just after cooking This may cause breakage or damage 22 10 Small amounts of fo
22. ng programme is stored permanently in the memory of your microwave oven If you wish to change your FAVO RITE COOK simply enter a new cooking programme This feature allows you to setand execute a frequently used single stage programme Once the cooking programme is set you can use it by pressing the favorite cook key In the following example will show you how to set the cooking programme for 10 minutes 30 seconds at power level 80 Press STOP CLEAR Press button FA 1 appears on the display Press MICRO button twice to select 80 power Turn DIAEKknob until display shows 10 30 Press 2 Successfully finished setting the favorite cook W hen you cook use it by pressing the favorite cook key Press F Press START Stop Clear i m favorite cook SI Q uic k Start Quick Start This pad performs two function 1 It operate as an independent timer i Imer 2 Itcan be set to delay cooking 1 Timer Your oven also has a Timer that can be used for noncooking functions W hen used as an independent timer the oven is not running The Timer is simply counting down in seconds 2 Delay start Press TIMER Y Tosenter amount of time you want to count down nC Turn DIAL knob until display shows 15 00 520 I Clear PressiSTART cook Start a Q uick Start The time will begin counting down in the display window with no cooking amp or heating
23. od require shorter cooking or heating time If normal times are allowed they may overheatand 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 itis placed to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance 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 notattempt deep fatfrying 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 or heating or cooking 16 Ifthe oven door or door seals are damaged the oven must not be operated until ithas been repaired by a qualified service technician 17 If smoke is observed switch off or disconnectthe 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 ignition 19 Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so thatthe 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 Never use metal or metal trimmed uten
24. ot 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 O nly the outer edge of food in cooked by microwave energy the rest is cooked by conduction The worst possible shape for a food that is to be microwaved is a thick square The corners will burn long before the centre is even warm Round thin foods and ring shaped foods cook successfully in the microwave Covering A cover traps heat and steam which causes food to cook more quickly Use a lid or microwave cling film with a corner folded back to prevent splitting Browning Meats and poultry that are cooked fifteen minutes or longer will brown lightly in their own fat Foods that are cooked for a shorter period of time may be brushed with a browning Sauce such as worcestershire sauce soy sauce or barbecue sauce to achieve an appetizing colour 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 loose
25. place iton a flat level e Place the oven in the level location of your choice with surface more than 85cm height but make sure there is at least 30cm of space on the top and 10cm atthe rear for proper ventilation The front of the oven should be atleast 8cm from the edge of the surface to prevent tipping An exhaust outletis located on top or side of the oven Blocking the outlet can damage the oven GLASS TRAY ROTATING RING THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL CATERIN G PURPO SES MS 267Y S lt lt 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 c Fill a microwave safe container with 300 ml 1 2 pint of water Place on the GLASS TRAY and close the oven door If you have any doubts about what type of container to use please refer to page 23 Press the STOP button and press the START button six 3 times to set 3 minutes of cooking time You will hear a BEEP each time you press the button Your oven will start before you have finished the sixth press don t worry this is normal lt gt Open your oven door by pulling the DOOR HANDLE Place the ROTATING RING inside the oven and place the GLASS TRAY on top CD The DISPLAY will count down from 3 minutes W hen it reaches End it will sound BEE
26. r 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 N ever 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 good idea to turn cut up chicken and chops Placing thicker portions facing outwards Since microwaves are attracted to the outside portion of food it makes sense to place thicker portions of meat poultry and fish to the outer edge of the baking dish This way thicker portions will receive the most microwave energy and the food will cook evenly Shielding Strips of aluminium foil which block microwaves can be placed over the corners or edges of square and rectangular foods to prevent those portions from overcooking N ever use too much foil and make sure the foil is secured to the dish or it may cause arcing in the oven Elevating Th
27. re usually calculated using a 1000 gram load IEC 705 However at smaller loads the heating characteristics of the microwave oven change Most prepacked food normally falls into this category usually being packed in smaller individual portions of approx 350 grams Therefore it was clear that a new approach for reheating this type of food was required MAFF working in partnership with the food companies and microwave oven manufacturers such as LG electronics have overcome this problem by the introduction of heating categories Because you may not yet be familiar with this system we have used the following explanation as an example However please refer to the actual rating as printed on the oven door 28 Displayed on the food packages will be the cooking times for each of the BAN D categories For example A may be 10 minutes may be 9 minutes etc depending on the food type MS 207Y S Denotes the microwave oven output power Three wavy lines denotes oven tested in 800W comnianda This category links with the ne Ej heating times given on food with the agreement MS 267Y S Denotes the microwave oven output power Three wavy lines denotes oven tested in 900W d This category links with the compliance heating times given on food with the agreement W hen applying this method for reheating cooked chilled food stuffs the following information must be adhered to 1 The microwave
28. s important to keep this area clean to assure a tight seal Remove greasy spatters with a soapy cloth then rinse and dry Do not use harsh detergent or abrasive cleaners The glass tray can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher Keep the outside of the oven clean Clean the outside of your oven with soap and water then with clean water and dry with a soft cloth or paper towel To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven the water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings To clean control panel open the door to prevent oven from accidentally starting and wipe a damp cloth followed immediately by a dry cloth Press STO P CLEAR after cleaning If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door wipe the panels with a soft cloth This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit The door and door seals should be kept clean Use only warm soapy water rinse then dry thoroughly DO NOT USE ABRASIVE MATERIALS SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEELAND PLASTIC PADS Metal parts will be easier to maintain if wiped frequently with a damp cloth Questions amp Answers Q A gt o gt o gt gt 26 W hat s wrong when the oven light will not glow There may be several reasons why the oven light will not glow Light bulb has blown Door is not closed Does microwave energy pass through the viewing
29. screen in the door No The holes or ports are made to allow lightto pass they do notlet microwave energy through Why does the beep tone sound when a pad on the Control Panel is touched The beep tone sounds to assure that the setting is being properly entered Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates empty Yes Never run it empty or without the glass tray Why do eggs sometimes pop W hen 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 N ever microwave eggs in the shell W hy is standing time recommended after microwave cooking is over After microwave cooking is finished food keeps on cooking during standing time This standing time finishes cooking evenly throughout the food The amount of standing time depends on the density of the food Q Is it possible to pop corn 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 DIRECTIO N S GIVEN BY EACH MANUFACTURER FOR THEIR PO PCORN PRODUCT DO NOTLEAVE THE O VEN UN ATTEN DED WHILE THE CORN IS BEING POPPED IF CORN FAILS TO POP AFTER THE SUGGESTED TIMES DISCONTINUE COOKING O VERCOO KING COULD RESULT IN THE CORN CATCHING FIRE
30. sils in your microwave oven Microwaves cannot penetrate metal They will bounce off any metal object in the oven and cause arcing an alarming phenomenon that resembles lightning Most heat resistant non metallic cooking utensils are safe for use in your microwave oven However some may contain materials that render them unsuitable as microwave cookware If you have any doubts about a particular utensil there s a simple way to find out if it can be used in your microwave oven Place the utensil in question next to a glass bowl filled with water in the microwave oven Microwave at power HIGH for 1 minute If the water heats up but the utensil remains cool to the touch the utensil is microwave safe However if the water does not change temperature but the utensil becomes warm microwaves are being absorbed by the utensil and it is not safe for use in the microwave oven You probably have many items on hand in your kitchen right now that can be used as cooking equipment in your microwave oven Just read through the following checklist Dinner plates Many kinds of dinner ware are microwave safe If in doubt consult the manufacturer s literature or perform the microwave test 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
31. tinue Atthe end of stage1 BEEP sounds and Stage 2 commences Set the power and the cooking time for stage2 Should you wish to clear the programme press STO P CLEAR twice Press MICRO four times to select 4096 power Turn DIAL knob tntildisplay shows 35 00 Press START i 828 S Quick Start In the following example will show you how to set 2 minutes of cooking on high power Press STO P CLEAR Wes Stop 6 Clear Er i The QUICK START feature allows you to Press START fourttimes to select 2 minutes on HIGH power Start set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH power Your oven will Start before you have finished the fourth press Q uick Start cooking with a touch of the START button During QUICK START cooking you can extend cooking time up to 10 minutes by repeatedly pressing the START button 11 AUTO COOK allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of the food Press Category AUTO COOK JACKET POTATO GD time FRESH VEGETABLE times FROZEN VEGETABLE imes 12 In the following example will show you how to cook 0 6kg of fresh vegetable Press STOP CLEAR Press AUTO COOK Press AUTO CO OK until display shows Ac 2 Turn DIAL knob until display shows 0 6 Press START Stop Clear 26 1 Jacket Potato auto cook 2 Fresh Vegetable 3 Frozen Vegetable L 1 Jacket Potato auto
32. use any functions and no cooking can take place However your child can still open the oven door Child Lock Press STO P CLEAR ee Stop Clear Press and hold STOP CLEAR until L appears on the display and BEEP sounds E The CHILD LO CK is now set Stop The time will disappear on the display if you have set the clock Clear L remains on the display to let you know that CHILD LO CK is set To cancel CHILD LOCK press and hold STOP CLEAR until L disappears You will hear BEEP when it s released ee Stop Clear Micro Power Cooking Your oven has five microwave Power settings High power is automatically selected but repeated presses of the MICRO button will select a different power level 0 Press Power Output Power O POWER MICRO MS 207 S MS267Y 5 HIGH Max 109 P ime sow 900W 80 times um 60 cP times gow DEFROST l Mui ow 40 mes 32w Low 20 160w 8 720 540W 360W 180W In the following example I will show you how to cook some food on 8096 power for 5 minutes and 30 seconds M ake sure thatyou have correctly installed your oven as described earlier in this book Press STO P CLEAR 5 p amp Clear x 226 4 Press MICRO 80 power wes Micro More Less Turn DIALKnobUntidisplay shows 5 30 M P P TART ress S Start Q uick Start Your microwave oven is
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