LG MB-387W User's Manual
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1. Press STO P CLEAR This feature will allow you to brown and Turn KNOB to selectthe grill mode crisp food quickly Turn DIAL until display shows 12 30 Press START jm Start Quick Start weight time a O AS 11 12 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 two kinds of micro power level 20 40 and 60 in combi mode Category Co 1 Co 2 Co 3 Microwave Power 20 40 60 In the following example will show you how to programme your oven with micro power 20 and combi for a cooking time of 25 minutes Press STO P CLEAR Y SA Stop Clear Q Y Turn KNOB to select the combi Co 1 mode Turn DIAL until display shows 25 00 Press START Sta rt RD Quick Start Be careful when removing your food because the container will be hot weight time 6 O I In the following example will show you how to cook 0 6kg of fresh vegetable 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 JACKETPOTATO QD im FRESH VEGETABLE times o FROZEN VEGETABLE ECH times CHILLED PIZZA imes FRENCH FRIES imes CHICKEN PORTIONS times Pres2. 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 W hen 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 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 21 Do notoperate 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 nottouch the oven door outer cabinet rear cabinet oven cavity accessories and dishes during grill mode and auto cook operations unless wearing thick oven gloves as they will become hot Before clearing make sure they are not hot 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 M ost heat resistant non metallic cooking utensils are safe for use in your microwave oven However some may contain mater
3. 90 Poultry Bread Jefrost poem 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 Child Lock y Nr Stop Clear Press and hold STOP CLEAR until L appears on the display and Y x BEEP sounds The CHILD LOCK is now set Stop Clear The time will disappear on the display if you have set the clock L remains on the display to let you know that CHILD LOCK is set Press STOP CLEAR To cancel CHILD LOCK press and hold STOP CLEAR until L disappears Y SE You will hear BEEP when it s released Stop Clear Micro Power Cooking In the following example 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 Y NAA in this book Stop Press STO P CLEAR Clear e E oven has five microwave Power Turn KNOB to select the 8094640W settings 160W Grill e POWER 96 Power Output HIGH o 800 Turn DIAL until display shows 5 30 MAX 10096 W REM 80 640W MEDIUM 60 480W DEFROST 5 4096 320W Start MEDIUM LOW Press START Quick Stan Low 2096 160W weight time 5 O AY ITA Your microwave 15 equipped with 5 power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over
4. To thaw completely for example joints of meat and whole chickens should STAN D for a minimum of 1 hour before cooking Category Weight Limit Utensil Food Meat 0 1 4 0 kg Microwave ware Meat Poultry Flat plate Fillet steak Cubes for stew Sirloin steak Pot roast Rump roast h Lamp chops Rolled roast Sausage Cutlets 2 cm Fis Turn food over at beep After defrosting let stand for 5 15 minutes Poultry W hole chicken Legs Breasts Turkey breasts under 2 0kg Turn food over at beep After defrosting let stand for 20 30 minutes Fish Fillets Steaks W hole fish Sea foods Turn food over at beep After defrosting let stand for 10 20 minutes Bread 0 1 0 5 kg Paper towel Sliced bread Buns Baguette etc or flat plate 16 Quick Use this function to thaw only 0 5kg of Minced meat very quickly This will require a standing time to allow the center to thaw In the following example will show you how to defrost D efro st 0 5kg of frozen minced meat Your oven has a microwave quick defrost setting M EA T Press STO P CLEAR Y SA W eight 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 Press QUICK DEFROST NY 3Fish 4Bread The oven will start automatically Quick Defrost Start Quick S TRES During defrosting your oven will BEEP atwhich point open the oven door t
5. 2 minutes Casserole Soup COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish cream or cheese 1 serving 8 02 11 2 2 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking 1 cup 1 21 2 minutes covered in microwavable casserole dish 4 cups 31 26 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking Mashed potatoes 1 cup 4 cups 212 3172 minutes 6 9 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish Stir once halfway through cooking 19 20 Fresh Vegetable Guide Cook time Standing Cook time Standing Vegetable Amount at HIGH Instructions Time Vegetable Amount at HIGH Instructions Time Artichokes 2 medium 41 2 7 Trim Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice 2 3 minutes Corn Fresh 2 ears 4 8 Husk Add 2 tbsp water in 1 5 litre 2 3 minutes 230g each 4 medium 10 12 Cover baking dish Cover Asparagus 450g 212 6 Add 1 cup water Cover 2 3 minutes M ushrooms 2309 112 21 2 Place musl rooms 1 5 litre covered 2 3 minutes Fresh Spears Fresh Sliced casserole dish Stir halfway throug cooking Green Beans 450g 7 11 Add 1 2 cup water in 1 5 litre casserole 2 3 minutes 1 dish Str halfway through cooking co Fresh 450g 4 7 raso 2 3 minutes Beats F
6. Yes Never run it empty or without the glass tray gt Why 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 gt Why is standing time recommended after microwave cooking is over After microwave cooking is finished food keeps on cooking during standing time This standing time finishes cooking evenly throughout the food The amount of standing time depends on the density of the food gt Q Isit 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 DIRECTIONS GIVEN BY EACH MANUFACTURER FOR THEIR PO PCO RN PRODUCT DO NOT LEAVE THE OVEN UNATTEN DED WHILE THE CORN IS BEING PO PPED IF CORN FAILS TO POP AFTER THE SUGGESTED TIMES DISCONTINUE COOKING OVERCO COULD RESULT IN THE CORN CATCHIN G FIRE CAUTION NEVER USE A BROWN PAPER FOR POPPING CORN NEVER ATTEM PT 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 variati
7. cooking The table below shows the examples of food and their recommended cooking power levels for use with this microwave oven POWER LEVEL HIGH MAX MEDIUM HIGH MEDIUM DEFROST MEDIUM LOW 44 LOW USE Boil W ater 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 800W 640W 480W 320W 160W 10 The QUICK START feature allows you to set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH power cooking with a touch of the START button In the following example will show you how to set 2 minutes of cooking on high power Press STO P CLEAR Y yw Stop Press START four times to select 2 minutes on HIGH power Te Start Your oven will start before you have finished the fourth press Quick Start weight time During QUICK START cooking you can extend the cooking time up to 10 minutes by repeatedly pressing the START button In the following example will show you how to use the grill to cook some food for 12 minutes and 30 seconds
8. inside the oven and place the GLASS TRAY on top CD The DISPLAY will count down from 3 minutes When itreaches 0 it will sound BEEPS 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 YOUR OVEN IS NOW INSTALLED Setting the Clock W hen your oven 15 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 itback 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 that you have correctly installed your oven as described earlier in this book Press STO P CLEAR Press CLOCK once If you want to use 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 until display shows 14 Press CLOCK or START for hour confirmation DIAL until display shows 14 35 Press CLOCK or START The clock starts counting x clock O 1 Meat 2Poultry pe m j E Poultry Bread m
9. 09 each 16 20 Allow extra time for thick food over after half the 4509 24 28 and oily fish cooking time Scallops 4509 16 20 Baste well during cooking Turn frequently Prawns uncooked 4509 16 20 Fish fillets Brush with melted butter 1 cm 1 2 thick 2309 17 21 and turn over halfway 1 5cm 1 2 thick 2309 20 24 through cooking 21 Important safety instructions WARNING Please ensure cooking times are correctly setas over cooking may resultin FIRE and Read carefully and keep for future reference suosequent DAMAGE to the OVEN 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 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 Do not operate the oven when empty Itis bestto leave a glass of water in the oven when notin use The water will safely absorb all microwave energy if the oven is accidentally started Do not use the oven for the purpose of dehumidification tcan be the cause of serious damage of safety O perating the microwave oven with the wet newspapers clothes toys pet or portable electric devices etc Do not cook food wrapped in paper towels unless your cook book contains instructions for the food y
10. 1 5 lire 2 3 minutes Courgette Fresh 450g 6 9 Pierce Place on 2 paper towels 2 3 minutes Celery Fresh 4 cups covered casserole dish Stir halfway Whole Turn courgette over and rearrange Sliced through cooking halfway through cooking Directions for grilling meat on grill Trim excess fat from meat Cut fat making sure you do not cut into the lean This will stop the fat curling Arrange on the rack Brush with melted butter or oil Halfway through turn the meat over Grill Directions for grilling fish and seafood Place fish and seafood on the rack W hole fish should be scored diagonally on both sides before grilling Brush fish and seafood with melted butter margarine or oil before and during cooking This helps stop the fish drying out Grill for tmes recommended in the chart W hole fish and fish steaks should be carefully turned over halfway through grilling time If desired thick fillets can also be turned halfway Cooking Guide Approx cooking time Approx cooking time Item Weight in minutes Hints Item Weight in minutes Hints Lamb chops Baste with oil or melted Fish steaks Brush with melted butter 2 5cm 1 thick 2309 x2 25 32 butter Thin items should 2 5 cm 1 thick 230g 24 28 and turn over halfway be placed on the grill rack through cooking Sausages Thick items can be placed 2 5cm 1 thick 230g 13 16 on to a drip tray Turn W hole fish 225 35
11. O LG MICRO WAVE GRILL COMBINATION O VEN OWNER S MANUAL PLEASE READ THIS OW 5 MANUAL THO ROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING MB 387W No 3828W 5A3331 Precautions Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy You cannot operate your oven with the door open due to the safety interlocks W hen heating liquids e g soups sauces and beverages in your microwave built into the door mechanism These safety interlocks automatically switch off oven overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without any cooking activity when the door is opened which in the case of a evidence 9r bubbling resultin a sudden boil Over Oh ule DE liquid To preventthis possibility the following steps should be taken microwave oven could result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to tamper with the safety interlocks 1 Avoid using straight sided containers with narrow necks Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow overheat food or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces 3 Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through the heating time Do not operate your oven if itis damaged Itis particularly important that the 4 After heating allow to stand in the oven for a short time stir or shake oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the 1 door bent them again carefully and check
12. d Enter the weight of the frozen food that you are about to defrost ee VA 2 presses of the AUTO DEFROST button will select a different setting Turn DIAL until display shows 1 4 Stop Clear Category Press DEFRO ST MEAT time qq CEN ea A A Press START PRA POULTRY times ME Quick Start FisH Ey times weight time G O v DAA BREAD imes 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 15 AUTO WEIGHT DEFRO ST GUIDE Food to be defrosted should be in a suitable microwave proof container and place uncovered on the glass turntable f necessary shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminum foil This will prevent thin areas becoming warm during defrosting Ensure the foil does nottouch the oven walls Separate items like minced meat chops sausages and bacon as soon as possible W hen at this point remove the food from the microwave oven turn the food over and return to the microwave oven Press start to continue At the end of the program remove the food from the microwave oven cover with foil and allow to stand until completely thawed
13. e 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 should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in microwave ovens 23 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 f
14. e 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 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 N ever Stack foods on top of one a
15. ed by the manufacturer or its service agentor a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard For Singapore If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent 27 LG Electronics Inc
16. en 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 itis 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 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 Shap
17. g chartas a guide for reheating cooked food Heating or Reheating Guide Item Ed Special Instructions Item pus iem Special Instructions Sliced meat 1 2 minutes Place sliced meat on microwavable plate Baked beans COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish 3 slices Cover with plastic wrap and vent 1 cup 11 2 3 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking 0 5cm thick Note Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy Ravioli or pasta in sauce COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish Chicken pieces 1 cup 21 2 4 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking 1 breast 2 3 minutes Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate 4 cups 71 2 1 1 minutes 1 leg and thigh 3 31 2 minutes Cover with plastic wrap and vent Rice COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish Fish fillet 1 2 minutes Place fish on microwavable plate 1 cup 1 11 2 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking 170 2309 Cover with plastic wrap and vent 4 cups 31 2 5 minutes Lasagne 4 6 minutes Place lasagne on microwavable plate Sandwich roll or bun W rap in paper towel and place on glass tray 1 serving 300g Cover with plastic wrap and vent 1 roll 15 30 seconds Casserole 11 2 3 minutes covered in microwavable casserole dish Vegetables COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish 1 cup 41 2 7minutes Stir once halfway through cooking 1 cup 11 2 21 2 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking 4 cups 4 cups 31 2 51
18. h rack over the glass tray For the best results cook in a single layer After cooking remove from the oven and stand for 1 2 minutes W ash and dry skin Brush the chicken legs with melted margarine or butter Place on the high rack over the glass tray And then puta suitable sized dish to catch the drips under the high rack W hen BEEP turn food over And then press start to continue cooking After cooking stand covered with foil for 2 5 minutes The temperature and density of food varies would recommend that the food 15 checked before cooking commences Pay particular attention to large joints of meat and chicken some foods should not be A uto completely thawed before cooking 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 D efro st example will show you how to defrost 1 4 Kg of frozen poultry P Y ress STO P CLEAR W eight the food that you are about to defrost Be certain to remove any Stop a metallic ties or wraps then place the food in your oven and close the Clear oven door Press AUTO DEFROST twice to select the POULTRY defrosting programme Pp TT UN dEF2 appears on the display window Defrost 1 Meat 2Poultry Your oven has four microwave defrost Fish 4Bread settings MEAT PO ULTRY FISH and ee BREAD each defrost category has APTA different power settings Repeate
19. hole vegetables and fruits Testing if cooked Food cooks so quickly in a microwave oven itis 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 30C and 15 F 80C during standing time Standing time Foods are often allowed to stand for 3 to 10 minutes after being removed from the microwave oven Usually the foods are covered during standing time to retain heat unless they are supposed to be dry in texture some cakes and biscuits for example Standing allows foods to finish cooking and also helps flavour blend and develop To Clean Your Oven 1 Keep the inside of the oven clean Food spatters or spilled liquids stick to oven walls and between seal and door surface It is best to wipe up spillovers with a damp cloth right away Crumbs and spillovers will absorb microwave energy and lengthen cooking times Use a damp cloth to wipe out crumbs that fall between the door and the frame It is important to keep this area clean to assure a tight seal Remove greasy spatters with a soapy cloth then rinse and dry Do not use harsh detergent or abrasive cleaners The glass tray can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher Keep the outside of the oven clean Clean the outside of your oven with soa
20. ials 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 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 us
21. make sure you remove all accessories and packing Check to make sure that your oven has not been damaged during delivery Unpack your oven and place flat level lt gt Place the oven in the level location of your choice with surface more than 85cm height but make sure there 15 at least 30cm of space on the top and 10cm at the rear for proper ventilation The front of the oven should be 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 GLASS TRAY ROTATING RING THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL CATERING GULL RACK po PURPO SES lt gt Plug your into a standard household socket Make sure your oven 15 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 O Fill a microwave safe container with 300 ml 1 2 pint of water Place on the GLASS TRAY and close the oven door If you 3 Press the START button six times to set 3 minutes have any doubts about what type of container to of cooking use please refer to page 23 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 O pen your oven door by pulling the DOOR HAN DLE Place the ROTATING RING
22. nother Food characteristics amp Microwave cooking Stirring Stirring is one of the most important of all microwaving techniques In conventional cooking ood is stirred for the purpose of blending Microwaved food however is stirred in order to spread and redistribute heat Always stir from the outside towards the centre as the outside of the food heats first Turning over Large tall foods such as roasts and whole chickens should be turned so that the top and bottom will cook evenly It is also a good idea to turn cut up chicken and chops Placing thicker portions facing outwards Since microwaves are attracted to the outside portion of food it makes sense to place hicker portions of meat poultry and fish to the outer edge of the baking dish This way hicker 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 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 w
23. ons in cooking time Cooking guide times and heat settings are suggestions chosen to help prevent overcooking the most common problem in getting used to a microwave oven Variations in the size shape weight and dimensions of the food require longer cooking time Use your own judgement along with the cooking guide suggestions to test food condition lust as you would do with a conventional cooker 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 MB 387W following codes BLUE N eutral Power Input 220V AC 50Hz BROWN Live GREEN YELLOW Earth O uput 800 W IEC60705 rating standard Microwave Frequency 2450 MHz As colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may Outside Dimension 455 mm W X 281 mm H X 325 mm D not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals Power Consumption in your plug proceed as follows Microwave 1150 W atts The wire colored a d as which is marked with the letter or Colored BLACK Combination 2050 Watts The wire which is colored BROWN mustbe connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter Lor colored RED The wire which is colored GREEN YELLOW GREEN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or If the supply cord is damaged it must be replac
24. ood as it cooks Always watch your food while itcooks Your microwave oven 15 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 ce 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 wantto cook your food beyond the maximum time given according to personal preference The governing philosophy of this book 15 thatitis bestfor a recipe to be conservative in giving cooking times W hile overcooked food 15 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 ov
25. ou are cooking Do not use newspaper in place of paper towels for cooking 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 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 Do not use recycled paper products since they may contain impurities which may cause sparks and or fires when used in cooking Do not rinse the turntable by placing itin 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 22 11 Be certain to place the oven so the front of the door is 8 or more 12 Before cooking pierce the skin of potatoes apples or any such fruit or vegetable 13 Do notcook 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 N ote though that in some cases food should be covered with plastic film or 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
26. p 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 NOTUSE 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 25 26 Questions amp Answers 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 Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door No The holes or ports are made to allow light to pass they do not let microwave energy through gt Q Why does beep tone sound when a pad on the Control Panel is touched The beep tone sounds to assure that the setting 15 being properly entered Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates empty
27. resh 450g 11 16 Add 2 2 cup water in 1 5 litre covered 2 3 minutes cooking re ae Rearrange halfway Peas Green 4cups 6 9 Add 4 2 cup water in 1 5 litre covered 2 3 minutes rough COOKING Fresh casserole dish Stir halfway throug Broccoli Fresh 450g 5 8 Place broccoli in baking dish 2 3 minutes cooking Spears Add 1 2 cup water Sweet Potatoes 2 medium 4 9 Pierce potatoes several times with fork 2 3 minutes Whole Baking 14 medium 6 12 Place on 2 paper towels Cabbage Fresh 450g 51 2 71 2 Add 1 2 cup water in 1 5 litre covered 2 3 minutes 170 2309 each Turn over halfway through cooking Chopped casserole dish Str halfway through cooking W hite potatoes 2 potatoes 51 2 71 2 Pierce potatoes several times with fork 2 3 minutes Whole Baking 4 potatoes 91 2 14 Place on 2 paper towels Carrots Fresh 200g 2 3 Add 1 4 cup water in 1 5 litre covered 2 3 minutes 170 230g each Turn over halfway through cooking Sliced casserole dish Str halfway through DEOS s cooking Spinach Fresh 4509 412 712 Add 1 2 cup water in 2 litre covered 2 3 minutes Leaf casserole dish Cauliflower 450g 5 7 Trim Add 4 4 cup water in 1 5 litre 2 3 minutes C ourgette Fresh 4509 412 712 Add 1 2 cup water in 1 5 litre covered esi Whole OR AIS DU Gy Sliced casserole dish Stir halfway through 2 3 minutes through cooking cooking Fresh Floweretes 2 cups 11 16 Slice Add 2 cup water in
28. s STO P CLEAR Press AUTO COOK twice to select Fresh vegetable Turn DIAL until display shows 0 6 Press START Auto Cook 09 7 1 Jacket Potato Auto Cook 2 Fresh Veg 3 Frozen Veg 4 Chilled Pizza 5 French Fries 6 Chicken Portions Pee rovn Y YY Start Quick Start m 13 14 FOOD CATEGORY FOOD TEMP A Mii 2 FRESH VEGETABLE Room temp M icrowave 0 2 kg 0 8 kg safe bowl 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 stand covered with foil 5 minutes Place vegetables in a microwave safe bowl Add water Cover with wrap After cooking stir and allow to stand for 2 minutes Add amountof water according to the quantity 0 2kg 0 4kg 2 Tablespoon 0 5kg 0 8kg 4 Tablespoon 3 FROZEN VEGETABLE Frozen M icrowave 0 2 kg 0 8 kg safe bowl mE uM Place vegetables microwave safe bowl Add water Cover with wrap After cooking stir and allow to stand for 2 minutes Add amount of water according to the quantity 0 2kg 0 4kg 2 Tablespoon 0 5kg 0 8kg 4 Tablespoon This function 15 for reheating leftover chilled pizza Place chilled pizza on the high rack over the glass tray After cooking take food out immediately Stand for 2 3 minutes Spread frozen potato products out on the heat proof plate on the hig
29. te such materials as glass porcelain and paper the materials out of which microwave 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 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 Quick Start 10 Grill Cooking 11 Combination Cooking 12 Auto Cook 13 14 Auto Defrost 15 16 Quick Defrost 17 18 Heating or Reheating Guide 19 Fresh Vegetable Guide 20 Grill Cooking Guide 21 Important safety instructions Read carefully and keep for future reference 22 Microwave safe Utensils 23 Food characteristics amp Microwave cooking 24 25 Questions amp Answers 26 Plug Wiring Information Technical Specifications 27 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 correctly Please pay particular attention to the guidance on where to install your oven W hen unpacking your n sta In 0 oven
30. the temperature of them before 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing consumption to avoid burns especially contents of feeding bottles and surfaces baby food jars Be careful when handling the container Your oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified 5 Clean the oven interior with a damp cloth after use service personnel 6 Never operate the oven without Glass Tray Roller rest metal container as it may cause sparking Warning Warning Always allow food to stand after being cooked by Please ensure cooking times are correctly set as 9 y microwaves and check the temperature of them over cooking may result in the FOOD catching fire before consumption Especially contents of feeding and subsequent damage to your bottles and baby food jars How the Microwave O ven 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 penetra
31. urn 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 17 QUICK DEFRO ST GUIDE Use this function to defrost quickly for minced meet Remove the meat completely from its wrapping Place the mince onto a microwave safe plate W hen at this point remove the mince from the microwave oven turn the mince over and return to the microwave oven Press start to continue At end of the program remove the mince from the microwave oven cover with foil and allow to stand 5 15 minutes or until completely thawed Category Weight Utensil Instructions Minced Meat 0 5kg Microwave ware Minced meat Flat plate Turn food over at BEEP After defrosting let stand for 5 15 minutes To heat or reheat successfully in the microwave itis important to follow several guidelines Measure the amount of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat Arrange the food in a circular pattern for best results Room temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed in a microwavable container The food will be heated more evenly if covered with a microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns Use the followin
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