LG MH6353H microwave
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1. All thawing Soften butter amp cheese Soften ice cream Raise yeast dough 14 PO WER LEVEL 100 80 60 40 20 Level POWER OUTPUT 800W 640W 480W 320W 160W Two stage Cooking In the following example I will show you how to cook some food in two stages The first stages will cook your food for 11 minutes on HIGH the second will cook for 35 minutes on 320 Press STOP START STOP ECO ON ae Grill Combi Micro During two stage cooking the oven door Setthe power and the cooking time for stage1 can be opened and food checked Close the oven door and press START and the Press Micro once to select HIGH power 10 min 1min 10 sec king st ill continue P 1 min At the end of stage1 BEEP sounds and trey et stage 2 commences Set the power and the cooking time for stage2 Grill Combi Micro Should you wish to clear the programme press STOP twice Press Micro four times to select 320 power Press 10 min three times es a te Press 1 min five times Press START START STOP ECO ON 15 In the following example will show you how to set 2 minutes of cooking on high power The QUICK START feature allows you to set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH power cooking with a touch of the START button Quick Start Press STOP START STOP ECO ON Press START four times to select 2 minutes on HIGH power Your oven will2. LG Life s Good OWNER S MANUAL MICROWAVE OVEN WITH GRILL PLEASE READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING MH635 optional please check model specification MFL65920577 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 When heating liquids e g soups sauces and beverages in your microwave built into the door mechanism These safety interlocks automatically switch off oven delayed eruptive boiling can occur without evidence of bubbling This any cooking activity when the door is opened which in the case of a could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid To prevent this possibility microwave oven could result in harmful exposure to microwave energy the following steps should be taken It is important not to tamper with the safety interlocks y 1 Avoid using straight sided containers with narrow necks Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow 2 Do not overheat food or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces Do not operate your oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the 3 Stir the liquid before placing th co tainer in fie oven ahd again hallway oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the 1 door bent th
3. Always contact yourservice agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not understand Ay CAUTION 8 Do not cook food wrapped in paper towels unless your cook book contains instructions for the food you are cooking And do not use newspaper in place of paper towels for cooking Improper use can cause an explosion or a fire 9 Do not use wooden containers and ceramic containers that have metallic e g gold or silver inlays Always remove metal twist ties Check that the utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens before use They may heat up and char Metal objects in particular may arc in the oven which can cause serious damage 10 Do not use recycled paper products They may contain impurities which may cause sparks and or fires when used in cooking 11 Do not rinse the tray and rack by placing it in water just after cooking This may cause breakage or damage Improper use could result in damage to your oven 12 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 Improper use could result in bodily injury and oven damage 13 Before cooking pierce the skin of potatoes apples or any such fruit or vegetable They could burst Important Safety Instructions 14 Do not cook eggs in their shell Eggs in their shell and whole hardboiled eggs should not be heated in microwav
4. RF equipment in which radio frequency energy in the frequency range 9 kHz to 400GHz is intentionally generated and used or only sed in the form of uelectromagnetic radiation inductive and or capacitive coupling for the treatment of material or inspection analysis purposes Class B equipment is equipment suitable for use in domestic establishments and in establishments directly connected to a low voltage power supply network which supplies buildings used for domestic purposes 31 MAFF Reheating Cooked Chilled Foods This microwave oven has been tested and labeled to the Ministry of Displayed on the food packages will be the cooking times for each of the Agriculture Fisheries and Food MAFF agreement concerning the reheating BAND categories For example A may be 10 minutes B may be 9 minutes of cooked chilled food etc depending on the food type The heating characteristics and output power levels of microwave ovens are usually calculated using a 1000 gram load IEC 60705 However at smaller loads the heating characteristics of the microwave oven change Most prepacked food normally falls into this category usually being packed in smaller individual portions of approx 350 grams Therefore it was clear that a new approach for reheating this type of food was required oven tested in compliance ae fo oti with the agreement 800W MAFF working in partnership with the food companies and microwave oven IXY manufacturers such
5. 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 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 29 To Clean Your Oven _ 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 fo 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 wi
6. food require shorter cooking or heating time Over cooking may result in the food catching on fire and subsequent damage to your oven When heating liquids e g soups sauces and beverages in your microwave oven Avoid using straight sided containers with narrow necks Do not overheat Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through the heating time After heating let it stand in the oven for a short time stir or shake it again carefully and check the temperature of it before consuming to avoid burns especially contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars Be careful when handling the container Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling without evidence of bubbling This could result in hot liquids suddenly boiling over An exhaust outlet is located on the top bottom or side of the oven Don t block the outlet It could result in damage fo your oven and poor cooking results 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 Improper use could result in damage to your oven Please keep for future reference Read and follow all instructions before using your oven toprevent the risk of fire electric shock personal injury or damage when using the oven This guide does not cover all possible conditions that may occur
7. this function to thaw only 0 5kg of Minced meat very quickly Quick This will require a standing time to allow the center to thaw In the following example will show you how to defrost Defrost 0 5kg of frozen minced meat Your oven has a microwave quick defrost setting MEAT Press STOP Weight the food that you are about to defrost Be certain to remove START any metallic ties or wraps then place the food in your oven and close the oven door STOP ECO ON Ga Press Auto defrost fiveitimes to select the meat defrosting programme The oven will start automatically Auto Cook Auto Defrost oe 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 24 AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST GUIDE Use this function to defrost quickly for minced meat Remove the meat completely from it s wrapping Place the mince onto a microwave safe plate When BEEP 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 the end of the program remove the mince from the microwave oven cover with foil and allow to stand 5 15 minutes or until completely t
8. 1 kg 0 3 kg INSTRUCTIONS Choose medium sized potatoes 170 200g Wash and dry potatoes Pierce the potatoes several times with fork Place the potatoes on the glass try Adjust weight and press start After cooking remove the potatoes from the oven Let stand covered with foil for 5 min utes Place vegetables in a microwave safe bowl Add water Cover with wrap After cooking stir and allow to stand for 2 minutes Add amount of water according to the quantity 0 2kg 0 4kg 2 Tablespoon 0 5kg 0 8kg 4 Tablespoon Place vegetables in a microwave safe bowl Add water 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 Wash rice Darin water Plase rice amp boiling water in a deep and large bowl 200ml 400ml 600ml Yes Vent corner Rice After cooking stand covered for 5 minutes or until water is absorbed 21 The temperature and density of food varies would recommend that the food is checked before cooking A uto 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 standing time to allow the centre to thaw In the following Defrost example will show you how to defrost 1 4
9. Kg of frozen poultry 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 Caes PERROS MEAT aD time POULTRY ED times FISH amp gt times BREAD ED times Press STOP Weight the food that you are about to defrost Be certain to remove any START metallic ties or wraps then place the food in your oven and close the SSS oven door STOP_ ECO ON p Press Auto defrostitwice to select the POULTRY defrosting programme Auto Cook Auto Defrost dEF2 appears on the display Enter the weightof the frozen food that you are about to defrost 10 min 1min 10 sec Press MORE fourteen times to enter 1 4Kg E Press START SART STOP ECO ON During d frosting 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 willnot stop defrosting even when the beep sounded unless the door is opened 22 AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST GUIDE Food to be defrosted should be in a suitable microwave proof container and place uncovered on the glass turntable If necessary shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminum fo
10. TOP START STOP ECO ON p Press Grill Combi until display shows Co 3 Grill Combi Micro Set ther eoking time Press 10 min two times Press Imin five times PresseSTART Be careful when removing your food because the container will be hot 10 min 1min 10 sec START STOP ECO ON Combination Cooking Mode CATEGORY MICRO POWER HEATER POWER Co 1 20 80 Co 2 40 60 Co 3 60 40 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 Jacket potato GD ime Fresh vegetable D times Frozen vegetable c times Rice lt gt times Press STOP Press Auto Cooktwice to select Fresh vegetable Ke 2 appears on the display Pr ss MORE key five times to enter 0 6kg Press START 20 START Auto Cook STOP ECO ON Auto Cook Au 10 min 1min to Defrost 10 sec START STOP ECO ON Gp FOOD CATEGORY FOOD TEMP UTENSILS WEIGHT LIMIT 1 Jacket potato Room On Glass tray Ac 1 2 Fresh vegetable Room Microwave Ac 2 safe bowl 3 Frozen Frozen Microwave vegetable safe bowl Ac 3 4 Rice Room Microwave Ac 4 safe bowl 0 2 kg 1 0 kg 0 2 kg 0 8 kg 0 2 kg 0 8 kg 0
11. as LG electronics have overcome this problem by the YS introduction of heating categories Denotes the microwave oven output power Three wavy lines denotes 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 This category links with the heating rating as printed on the oven door times given on food When applying this method for reheating cooked chilled food stuffs the following information must be adhered to 1 The microwave 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 fo consumption 32 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
12. combination mode children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated Ay CAUTION 1 You cannot operate your oven with the door open due to the safety interlocks built into the door mechanism It is important not to tamper with the safety interlocks It could result in harmful exposure to excessive microwave energy Safety interlocks automatically switch off any cooking activity when the door is opened 2 Do not place any object such as kitchen towels napkins etc between the oven front face and the door or allow food or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces It could result in harmful exposure to excessive microwave energy 3 Oo FO a 6 7 Oo Please keep for future reference Read and follow all instructions before using your oven toprevent the risk of fire electric shock personal injury or damage when using the oven This guide does not cover all possible conditions that may occur Always contact yourservice agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not understand 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 It could result in harmful exposure to excessive microwave energy Please ensure cooking times are correctly set Small amounts of
13. ditions that may occur Always contact yourservice agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not understand Instructions Ay CAUTION 30 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 Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are aged from 8 years and above and supervised 31 The minimum height of free space necessary above the top surface of the oven 32 The microwave oven is intended to be used freestanding 33 The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating 34 Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years 35 The door or the outer surface may get hot when the appliance is operating it U n pa cki ng amp By following the basic steps on these two pages you will be able to quickly check that your oven is operating E correctly Please pay particular attention to the guidance on where to install your oven When unpacking your In sta in g oven make sure you remove all accessories and packing Check to make sure that your oven has not been damaged during delivery e Unpack your oven and place it on a flat level 2 Place the oven in the level location of your choice with surface mo
14. e ovens since they may explode even after microwave heating has ended Pressure will build up inside the egg which will burst 15 Do not attempt deep fat frying in your oven This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid 16 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 It can cause serious damage such as a fire or electric shock 17 When food is heated or cooked in disposable containers made of plastic paper or other combustible materials keep an eye on the oven and check it frequently Your food may be poured due to the possibility of container deterioration which also can cause a fire 18 The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating Do not touch the oven door outer cabinet rear cabinet oven cavity accessories and dishes during grill mode convection mode and auto cook operations before clearing make sure they are not hot As they will become hot there is the danger of a burn unless wearing thick culinary gloves 19 The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits should be removed Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface This could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation Important Safety Instructions Ay CAUTION 20 Only use the temperature p
15. g 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 A CAUTION Some items with high lead or iron content are not suitable for cooking utensils Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in microwave ovens Keeping an eye on things The recipes in the book have been formulated with great care but your success in preparing them depends on how much attention you pay to the food as it cooks Always watch your food while it cooks Your microwave oven is equipped with a light t
16. ggestions 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 Technical Specifications Technical Specification lt English gt X Disposal of your old appliance When this crossed out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002 96 EC All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by Power Input 230 V AC 50Hz the government or the local authorities si A sages pii The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance please contact your city office waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product MH635 N Output 800 W IEC60705 rating standard w R Microwave Frequency 2 450 MHz 50MHz Group 2 Class B Outside Dimension 485 mm W X 280mm H X 385mm D FS i gwar onsumption 1 200 Watts Microwave 1 000 Watts Combination 1 200 Watts Group 2 equipment group 2 contains all ISM
17. ggs sometimes pop A When baking frying or poaching eggs the yolk may pop due to steam build up inside the yolk membrane To prevent this simply pierce the yolk before cooking Never microwave eggs in the shell Q Why is standing time recommended after microwave cooking is over A After microwave cooking is finished food keeps on cooking during standing time This standing time finishes cooking evenly throughout the food The amount of standing time depends on the density of the food Questions amp Answers Q Is it possible to pop corn in a microwave oven A Yes if using one of the two methods described below 1 Popcorn popping utensils designed specifically for microwave cooking 2 Prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that contains specific times and power outputs needed for an acceptable final product FOLLOW EXACT DIRECTIONS GIVEN BY EACH MANUFACTURER FOR THEIR POPCORN PRODUCT DO NOT LEAVE THE OVEN UNATTENDED WHILE THE CORN IS BEING POPPED IF CORN FAILS TO POP AFTER THE SUGGESTED TIMES DISCONTINUE COOKING OVERCOOKING COULD RESULT IN THE CORN CATCHING FIRE A caution 30 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 su
18. hat 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 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 i
19. hawed 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 25 In the following example will show you how to change the preset AUTO COOK programmes for a longer or shorter cooking time 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 key When cooking without Auto function you can extend the cooking time at any point by pressing key There is no need to stop the cooking process Press STOP Set therequiredAuto Cook programme Select weight of food Press START Press MORE The cooking time will increase by 10 seconds for each press of the key Press LESS The cooking time will decrease by 10 seconds for each press of the key 26 More or Less Cooking START STOP ECO ON p Auto Cook Auto Defrost START STOP ECO ON 10 min 1min 10 sec Microwave safe Utensils Never use metal or metal trimmed utensils in your microwave oven Microwaves cannot penetrate metal They will bounce off any metal object in the oven and cause arcing an alarming phenomenon that resembles lightning Most heat resistant non metallic cooking utensils are safe for use in your microwave oven However some may contain materials that render them uns
20. il This will prevent thin areas becoming warm during defrosting Ensure the foil does not touch the oven walls Separate items like minced meat chops sausages and bacon as soon as possible When BEEP at this piont remove the food fromthe 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 To thaw completely for example joints of meat and whole chickens should STAND for a minimum of 1 hour before cooking Category Meat dEF1 Poultry dEF2 Fish dEF3 Bread dEF4 Weight Limit 0 1 4 0 kg 0 1 0 5kg Utensil Microwave ware Flat plate Paper towel or flat plate Food Meat Minced beef Fillet steak Cubes for stew Sirloin steak Pot roast Rump roast Beef burger Pork chops Lamp 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 Sliced bread Buns Baguette etc Separate slices and place between paper towel or flat plate Turn food over at beep After defrosting let stand for 1 2 minutes 23 Use
21. king Stirring Stirring is one of the most important of all microwaving techniques In conventional cooking food is stirred for the purpose of blending Microwaved food however is stirred in order to spread and redistribute heat Always stir from the outside towards the centre as the outside of the food heats first Turning over Large tall foods such as roasts and whole chickens should be turned so that the top and bottom will cook evenly It is also a good idea to turn cut up chicken and chops Placing thicker portions facing outwards Since microwaves are attracted to the outside portion of food it makes sense 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
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23. nly 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 This symbol will alert you to hazards or unsafe practices which could cause bodily injury or property damage Improper use may cause damage such as a fire electric shock or burn 4 Accessible parts may become hot during use Young children should be kept away They may get a burn 5 Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode Remove the plastic wrapping from food before sam or aoe Note though that in some cases food should be covered with plastic film for heating or cooking They could burst 6 Be certain to use proper accessories on each operation mode Improper use could result in damage to your oven and accessories or could make spark and a fire 7 The children should not allow to play with accessories or hang down from the door handle They may get hurt Important Safety Instructions Ad WARNING 8 If the door or door seals are damaged the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person 9 lt 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 10 When the appliance is operated in the
24. o food the interior portion of thick foods are cooked as the heat generated on the outside travels inward Only the outer edge of food in cooked by microwave energy the rest is cooked by conduction The worst possible shape for a food that is to be microwaved is a thick square The corners will burn long before the centre is even warm Round thin foods and ring shaped foods cook successfully in the microwave Covering A cover traps heat and steam which causes food to cook more quickly Use a lid or microwave cling film with a corner folded back to prevent splitting Browning Meats and poultry that are cooked 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 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 coo
25. ons that may occur Always contact yourservice agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not understand Important Safety Instructions A This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word WARNING or CAUTION These word means A WARNING This symbol will alert you to hazards or unsafe practices which could cause serious bodily harm or death A CAUTION A WARNING 1 Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door door seals control panel safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven which would involve the removal of any cover protectin against exposure to of the microwave oven are faulty Repairs should only be undertaken by a qualified service technician Unlike other appliances the microwave oven is a high voltage and a nih electrical current piece of equipment Improper use or repair could result in harmful exposure to excessive microwave energy or in electric shock 2 Do not use the oven for the purpose of dehumidification ex Operating the microwave oven with wet newspapers clothes toys electric devices pet or child etc It can be the cause of serious damage to safety such as a fire a burn or a sudden death due to an electric shock 3 The appliance is not intended for use by young children or elderly persons O
26. 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 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 Contents Important safety instructions Unpacking amp Installing Setting the Clock Child lock Micro Power Cooking Micro Power Level Two Stage Cooking Quick Start Energy Saving Grill Cooking Combination Cooking Auto Cook Auto Defrost Quick Defrost More or Less Cooking Microwave safe Utensils Food characteristics amp Microwave cooking Questions amp Answers Technical Specifications MAFF Reheating Cooked Chilled Foods Guarantee 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Please keep for future reference Read and follow all instructions before using your oven toprevent the risk of fire electric shock personal injury or damage when using the oven This guide does not cover all possible conditi
27. re than 85cm height but make sure there is at least 30cm of space on the top and 10cm at the rear for proper ventilation The front of the oven should be at least 8cm from the edge of the surface to prevent tipping An exhaust outlet is located on top or side of the oven Blocking the outlet can damage the oven GLASS TRAY A ROTATING RING THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL CATERING a PURPOSES amp gt Plug your oven into a standard household socket lt gt Open your oven door Make sure your oven is the only appliance Place the ROLLER REST inside the oven and place the connected to the socket If your oven does not operate GLASS TRAY on top properly unplug it from the electrical socket and then plug it back in gt Fill a microwave safe container with 6 Press the START TCA The DISPLAY will count down from 30 seconds 300 ml 1 2 pint of water Place on button once When it reaches O BEEP sounds Open the the GLASS TRAY and close the oven door If you to set 30 seconds oven door and test the temperature of the water If your have any doubts about what type of container to of cooking SOP oven is operating the water should be warm Be careful use please refer to page 27 time when removing the container it may be hot YOUR OVEN IS NOW INSTALLED 10 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
28. 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 thatsyou have correctly installed your oven as described earlier in this book START Press STOP STOP ECO ON Gp Press Clock once If you want to use different option Press Clock once more Block If you wanttechange different option after setting clock you have to unplug and plug it back in Press 10 min fifteen times Press 1 min three times J F Press 10sec fivestimes 10min Lmin 10 sec F Press Clock START to s tthe time The clock starts counting Clock 11 Your oven has a safety feature that prevents accidental running of the oven Once the child lock is set you will be unable to use any functions and no cooking can take place However your child can still open the oven door Press STOP Press and hold STOP until L appears on the display and BEEP sounds The CHILD LOCK is now set The time will disappear on the display if you have set the clock u L To cancel CHILD LOCK press and hold STOP until L disappears You will hear BEEP when it s released 12 remains on thedisplay
29. robe recommended for this oven You can not ascertain that the temperature is accurate with an unsuitable temperature probe 21 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 Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn Never attempt to pop leftover kernels Overcooking could result in the corn catching a fire 22 This appliance must be earthed The wires in the mains lead are colored in accordance with the following codes BLUE Neutral BROWN Live GREEN amp YELLOW Earth As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is colored BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or Colored BLACK The wire which is colored BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with 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 Please keep for future reference Read and follow all instructions before using your oven toprevent the risk of fire electric shock personal injury or damage when using the oven This guide does not cover all possible conditions that may occur Always contact yourser
30. rough the heating time 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing 4 After heating allow to stand in the oven for a short time stir or shake surfaces them especially the contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars again carefully and check the temperature of them before consumption to avoid Your oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified F burns especially contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars service personnel Be careful when handling the container A Warning A Warning Always allow food to stand after being cooked by Please ensure cooking times are correctly set A R ERE A Bortb ns microwaves and check the temperature of them over cooking may result in the FOOD catching fire and subsequent damage to your oven before consumption Es cially contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars Contents 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
31. s 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 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 int
32. start before you have finished the fourth press START STOP ECO ON DuringsQUICK START cooking you can extend the cooking time by repeatedly pressing the START button 16 ECO ON feature saves energy by turning off the display The display will also turn off when the unit is not active for 5 minutes Press STOP ECO ON O appears on the display Press STOP ECO ON Press any key to turn the display back on 17 START STOP ECO ON START STOP ECO ON Grill Cooking In the following example will show you how to use the grill to cook some food for 12 minutes and 30 seconds Press STOP START STOP ECO ON y This feature will allow you to brown and Press Grill Combi until display shows Gril crisp food quickly Set the cooking time Press 10 min once g 10 min 1min 10 sec Press Tminstwice Press 10 sec three times Press START START STOP ECO ON Gy 18 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 The heater grills the surface of the food while microwave heats inside Moreover preheating your oven is not necessary In the following example will show you how to programme your oven with combi mode Co 3 for a cooking time of 25 minutes Press S
33. th 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 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 STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS Metal parts will be easier to maintain if wiped frequently with a damp cloth 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 Door is not closed Q Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door A No The holes or ports are made to allow light to pass they do not let microwave energy through Q Why does the beep tone sound when a pad on the Control Panel is touched A The beep tone sounds to assure that the setting is being properly entered Q Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates empty A Yes Never run it empty or without the glass tray Q Why do e
34. 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 respectfully point out that your dealer is not obligated to replace batteries if they become exhausted or worn in use E Aerial alignment and consumer control adjustments are not covered by this guarantee This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE RETAIN YOUR RECEIPT TO PROVE DATE OF PURCHASE A COPY OF YOUR RECEIPT MUST BE SURRENDERED AT THE TIME GUARANTEE SERVICE IS PROVED 33 PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD It is helpful to complete at least your name address phone model amp serial numbers and return it This will enable LG Electronics to assist you in the future should you lose your receipt your units stolen or should modification be necessary To obtain information or assistance Call 01753 500470 Monday Friday 9 00 am 4 30 pm MODEL SERIAL DATE OF PURCHASE Please complete for your own record In all cases of difficulty consu
35. to let you know that CHILD LOCK is set START STOP ECO ON START STOP ECO ON Gp START STOP ECO ON Child Lock Micro Power Cooking Your oven has five microwave Power settings POWER Power Output ty 100 800W a 80 640W MEDIUM 60 480W MEDIUM LOW 40 320W Low 20 160W In the following example I will show you how to cook some food on 80 power for 5 minutes and 30 seconds Make sure thatyyou have correctly installed your oven as described earlier in this book START Press STOP STOP ECO ON PressiMiero twice to select 640 power 640 appears on the display Grill Combi Micro Press 1 min five times Press 10 sec three times are re es Press START START STOP ECO ON y 13 Micro Power Your microwave oven is equipped with 5 power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking The table below shows the examples of food and their recommended cooking power levels for use with this microwave oven POWER LEVEL HIGH MEDIUM HIGH MEDIUM MEDIUM LOW LOW USE Boil Water Brown minced beef Cook poultry pieces fish vegetables Cook tender cuts of meat All reheating Roast meat and poultry A Cook mushrooms and shellfish Cook foods containing cheese and eggs Bake cakes and scones Prepare eggs Cook custard Prepare rice soup Melt butter and chocolate Cook less tender cuts of meat
36. uitable 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 Paper Paper plates and containers are convenient and safe to use in your microwave oven provided that the cookin
37. vice agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not understand If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer a service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid potential hazards Improper use may cause serious electric damage 23 This oven should not be used for commercial catering purposes Improper use could result in damage to your oven 24 The microwave oven must be operated with the decorative door open if the microwave oven is placed in a cabinet If the door is closed while operating the airflow will get worse possibly resulting in a fire or damage to your oven and the cabinet 25 The connection may be achieved by having the plug accessible or by incorporating a switch in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules Using improper plug or switch can cause an electric shock or a fire 26 Should be monitored to ensure that children do not play with the device 27 The devices are not intended to be operated by an external timer or by a separate control 28 Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens 29 The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet unless it has been tested in a cabinet Please keep for future reference Read and follow all instructions before using your oven toprevent the risk of fire electric shock personal injury or damage when using the oven Important Safety This guide does not cover all possible con
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