Microwave Oven User Guide
Microwave Oven User Guide
OWNER'S MANUAL
MP-9482S
MP-9482SW
P/No: 3828W5A2474
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 oven with
built into the door mechanism. These safety interlocks automatically switch off microwave function, delayed eruptive boiling can occur without evidence of
any cooking activity when the door is opened; which in the operation of bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid. To
microwave function could result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. prevent this possibility the following steps should be taken:
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
2 Do not overheat.
food or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
3 Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway
Do not operate your oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the
through the heating time.
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 4 After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time, stir or shake
surfaces. the contents of bottles and food
them(especially feeding baby 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
burns (especially, contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars).
service personnel.
Be careful when handling the container.
Warning Warning
Please times are
Always allow food to stand after
being cooked by
ensure cooking correctly set as
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 oven.
bottles and baby food jars.
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Contents
Precautions 2
How the Microwave Function Works
Contents 3
Microwaves are a form of energy similar to radio and television waves and Unpacking & Installing 4~5
ordinary daylight. Normally, microwaves spread outwards as they travel Control Panel 6
through the atmosphere and disappear without effect. This ovens, however, Setting the Clock 7
have a magnetron which is designed to make use of the energy in
Child Lock 8
microwaves. Electricity, supplied to the magnetron tube, is used to create
Convection Cooking 9
microwave energy.
Speed Combi Cooking 10~12
These microwaves enter the cooking area through openings inside the oven.
Speed Auto Cooking 13~17
A turntable or tray is located at the bottom of the oven. Microwaves cannot Defrost 18~19
pass through metal walls of the oven, but they can penetrate such materials Grill 20
Cooking
as glass, porcelain and paper, the materials out of which microwave-safe
Micro Power 21
Cooking
cooking dishes are constructed.
Micro Power Level 22
Microwaves do not heat cookware, though cooking vessels will eventually get Two Stage Cooking 23
hot from the heat generated by the food. Favorite Cook 24~25
Quick Start 26
Your oven, Solar DOM, is one of the safest of all home Microwave -
safe Utensils 31
Unpack your oven and place it on a flat level Place the oven in the level location of your choice with
surface. than 85cm but make there is at least
more height sure
30cm of space on the top and 10cm at the rear for proper
ventilation. The front of the oven should be at least min. 8cm/max.
22cm from the edge of the surface to prevent tipping.
An exhaust outlet is located on bottom or side of the oven. Blocking
the outlet can damage the oven.
*
THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL
HIGH RACK LOW RACK METAL TRAY CATERING PURPOSES.
(For grill mode) (For microwave and (For defrost) *
THIS OVEN CAN BE USED AS BUILT-IN TYPE .
convection mode) *
MUST USE THE BUILT-IN KIT THAT IS MADE BY LG ELECTRONICS.
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Plug your oven into a standard household Open your oven door by pulling the DOOR HANDLE.
socket. Make sure your oven is the only Place the METAL TRAY inside the oven.
Fill a microwave safe container with Press the The DISPLAY will count down from 3 minutes.
300 ml (1/2 pint) of water. Place on Stop/Clear When it reaches 0, it will sound BEEPS. Open
the METAL TRAY and close the oven door. If you button, and the oven door and test the temperature of the water. If
have any doubts about what type of container to press the your oven is
operating, the water should be warm. Be
use please refer to page 31. Start/Quick careful when removing the container, it may be hot.
Start button six
times to set 3
minutes of cooking time.
You will hear a BEEP each
time you press the button.
Your oven will start before
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Control Panel
1. Display Window: You can show time of day, cooking time, power level 10. Favorite: The cooking program can be stored in the memory of your oven
4. Grill: You can select the grill categories. window in time of day or clear mode.
7. Speed Auto Cook: Speed auto cook allows you to cook most of your ?
In order to start cooking which is selected, press button one time.
favorite food quickly by selecting the food type and the weight of the food. ?
Thequick start feature allows you to set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH
8. Dial Knob: power cooking with a touch of the quick start button.
?
You can set cooking times, temperature, weight and cooking categories. 14. Icon: You can see all icons
by pressing "Stop/Clear" button one time and
remove all icons by pressing one more time(all icons will disappear
?
While cooking with auto and manual function, you can lengthen or
shorten the cooking time at any point by turning the dial knob(except automatically after 15 seconds).
Blink will guide to next step for setting while cooking, the icon of the
defrost mode).
selected cooking mode will be displayed on window.
9. Defrost: You can select the food type and the weight of the food.
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Setting the
You can set either12 hour clock or 24 hour clock.
In the
Make
following example
sure
I will show you how to set the time for 14:35 when
that you have removed all packaging from your oven.
using the 24 clock.
Clock
Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described earlier
in this book.
Press Stop/Clear.
guide to next step. If you want to change different option after setting clock,
you have to unplug and plug it back in.)
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 Turn Dial knob until shows "14:00".
display
display; you will have to reset the clock.
Press Enter for hour confirmation
If the clock
(or display) shows any
strange looking symbols, unplug your
oven from the electrical socket and plug
Press Enter.
The clock starts counting.
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Child
Lock
Press Stop/Clear.
cooking can take place. The time will the but will reappear
disappear on display on
However your child can still open the the display a few seconds later.
oven door.
To cancel CHILD LOCK press and hold Stop/Clear until "L" disappears.
You will hear BEEP when it's released.
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Convection
In the following example I will show you how to use the convection to cook some food for 50 minutes for 220˚C
temp.
Cooking
1. To Preheat 2. To Cook
The convection oven has a temperature
Press Stop/Clear. Press Stop/Clear.
range of 40°C and 100°C~250°C
Speed Combi Category Turn Dial knob until display shows "Co-4".
Press Start.
After cooking you must wear gloves and container to take metal
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Speed combi
In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with:- micro power 360W and at a
Co-5 Convection + Microwave power When cooking you can turn DIAL to increase or decrease cooking time.
After cooking you must wear gloves and container to take metal
Cooking
Press Stop/Clear.
programmed.
Speed auto cook allows you to cook
most of your favorite food quickly by
selecting the food type and the weight of
the food.
Speed auto cook Category Turn Dial knob until shows "SC 1".
display
SC1 1 Frozen Pizza
Press Enter for category(frozen pizza) confirmation.
Cooking
Press Stop/Clear.
SC 10 10 Fresh Vegetables
SC 11 11 Frozen Vegetables
Turn Dial knob until display shows "0.60kg".
SC 12 12 Rice/Pasta
Press Start.
After cooking you must wear gloves and container to take metal
tray out oven, because metal tray is very hot.
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SPEED AUTO COOK GUIDE
Weight Instructions
Function Category Utensil Food Temp.
Limit
Speed auto SC1 Frozen 0.3~0.5kg Metal tray Frozen This function is for cooking frozen pizza. Remove all package and place
cook pizza on the metal tray. After cooking, stand for 1~2minutes.
SC2 French 0.2~0.75kg Metal tray Frozen Spread frozen potato products out on the metal tray. For the best results,
Fries cook in a single layer. After cooking, remove from the oven and stand
for 1~2minutes.
SC3 Whole 0.8~1.8kg Low rack Refrigerated Brush whole chicken with melted margarine, butter or seasonings, if
Chicken + Metal tray desired. Place the whole chicken breast-side down in an uncovered dish
on the low rack on metal tray. When BEEP, drain the juices and turn
food over immediately. After cooking, let stand covered with foil for
10 minutes.
SC4 Chicken 0.2~0.8kg Metal tray Refrigerated Place the chicken pieces on the metal tray.
Pieces When BEEP, turn food over. And then press start to continue cooking.
After cooking, stand covered with foil for 2-5 minutes.
SC5 Beef 0.3~1.2kg Low rack Refrigerated Place on the low rack. When BEEP, turn food over. And then press start
Steaks + Metal tray to continue cooking. After cooking, serve immediately.
SC6 Roast 0.8~1.8kg Low rack Refrigerated Trim excess fat from pork. Brush the pork with melted margarine or
Pork + Metal tray butter. Place on the low rack on the metal tray. When BEEP, turn food
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SPEED AUTO COOK GUIDE
Weight Instructions
Function Category Utensil Food Temp.
Limit
Speed auto SC7 Roast Beef 0.8~1.8kg Low rack Refrigerated Brush the beef with melted margarine or butter. Place on the low rack
cook + Metal tray on the metal tray. When BEEP, turn food over.
SC8 Jacket 0.2~1.0kg Metal tray Room Choose medium sized potatoes. (200 -220g per each)
Potatoes Wash and dry potatoes. Pierce the potatoes several times with a fork.
Place the potatoes on the metal tray. Adjust weight and press start. After
cooking, remove the potatoes from the oven. Let stand covered with foil
for 5 minutes.
SC 10 Fresh 0.2~1.0kg Low rack + Room Place vegetables in a microwave-safe bowl. Add water. Cover with
**
3
Microwave- minutes. Add amount of water according to the quantity.
safe bowl **
2
0.2kg 0.5kg
-
: Tablespoons
with cover **
4
0.55kg 1.0kg
-
: Tablespoons
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SPEED AUTO COOK GUIDE
Weight Instructions
Function Category Utensil Food Temp.
Limit
Speed auto SC12 Rice/ 0.1~0.3kg Low rack + Room Place rice and boiling water with 1/4 to 1 teaspoon salt in a deep and
cook Pasta Metal tray + large bowl(3L). When BEEP, stir once.
Microwave-
Weight 100g 200g 300g Cover
safe bowl
Water Rice 250ml 350ml 480ml Yes
with cover
Pasta 300ml 600ml 900ml No
**
Rice -
< Metal Tray > < Low Rack + Metal Tray >
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The temperature and density of food varies, I would recommend that the food be checked before cooking
Defrost commences. Pay particular attention to large joints of meat and chicken, some foods should not be completely
Press Stop/Clear.
Weigh the food that you are about to defrost. Be certain to remove any
metallic ties or wraps; then place the food on microwave safe dish on
settings:- MEAT, POULTRY, FISH and Turn Dial knob until display shows "dEF2".
Press Start.
POULTRY dEF2
FISH dEF3
BREAD dEF4
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.
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DEFROSTING GUIDE
*
Food to be defrosted should be in a suitable microwave proof container and place uncovered on the metal tray.
*
If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminum foil. This will prevent thin areas becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the
foil does not touch the oven walls.
*
Separate items like minced meat, chops, sausages and bacon as soon as possible.
When BEEP, turn food over. Remove defrosted portions. Continue to defrost remaining pieces.
After defrosting, allow to stand until completely thawed.
*
For example joints of meat and whole chickens should STAND for a minimum of 1 hour before cooking.
Poultry
Poultry Whole chicken, Legs, Breasts, Turkey breasts(under 2.0kg)
Turn food over at beep.
After defrosting, let stand for 20-30 minutes.
Fish
Fish
Fillets, Steaks, Whole fish, Sea foods
Turn food over at beep.
After defrosting, let stand for 10-20 minutes.
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Grill
In the following example I will show you how to use the Grill-1 to cook some food for 12 minutes and 30
seconds.
Cooking
Press Stop/Clear.
The high rack must be used during grill Turn Dial knob until display shows "gr-1".
cooking. Press Enter for confirmation.
grill
Category Display Heater Operating
Grill-1 gr-1 Upper Heater(2000W)
Grill-2 gr-2 Upper Heater(1100W)
Grill-3 gr-3 Lower Heater(700W)
Press Start.
After cooking you must wear gloves and container to take metal
tray out oven, because metal tray is very hot.
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Micro Power
In the following example I will show you how to cook some food on 600W power for 5 minutes and 30
Cooking
seconds.
Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described earlier
in this book.
Press Stop/Clear.
POWER
HIGH 900 W
360 W
MEDIUM
DEFROST
180 W
MEDIUM LOW Press Start.
LOW 90W
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Micro Power
This is
equipped with 5 power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking. The
oven table
below shows the examples of food and their recommended cooking power levels for use with this oven.
Level
*
MEDIUM HIGH 600W All reheating
*
Roast meat and poultry
*
Cook mushrooms and shellfish
*
Cook foods containing cheese and eggs
*
MEDIUM 360W Bake cakes and scones
*
Prepare eggs
*
Cook custard
*
* Metal Tray
DEFROST/ 180W All thawing
*
MEDIUM LOW Melt butter and chocolate
*
Cook less tender cuts of meat
*
Low Rack
LOW 90W Soften butter & cheese
*
+ Metal Tray
Soften ice cream
*
Raise yeast dough
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Two stage
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(900W); the second will cook for 35 minutes on 360W.
Cooking
Press Stop/Clear .
During twostage cooking the oven door Press Enter for power confirmation.
can be opened and food checked. Close
the oven door and press Start and the
Turn Dial knob until display shows "11:00".
cooking stage will continue.
stage 2 commences.
Press Micro once to select microwave mode.
Press Start.
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Favorite
This feature allows you to set and execute frequently used single stage programme. Once the
a
cooking programme is set, you can use it by pressing the favorite cook key. In the following example
Cook I will show you how to set the cooking programme for 10 minutes 30 seconds on 600W power.
Press Favorite.
(Press Start, the cooking programme will be stored in the memory of your
oven and cooking start)
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Favorite
Cook
Press Start.
3. To Press Favorite button, FA-1 and cooking data appears the display.
replace on
programme
Press one of Function buttons you want to programme.
(if cooking
any
Set a new cooking programme.
is programmed
at FA-1)
Press Favorite.
(Press Start, the cooking programme will be stored in the memory of your
oven and cooking start)
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Quick
In the following example I will show you how to set 2 minutes of cooking on high power(900W).
Start
Press Stop/Clear.
The Quick Start feature allows you to set Press Quick Start four times to select 2 minutes on HIGH power(900W).
30 seconds intervals of HIGH Your oven will start before you have finished the fourth press.
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More or Less
In the following example I will show you how to change the preset SPEED AUTO COOK programmes
for a longer or shorter cooking time.
Cooking
Press Stop/Clear.
If you find that your food is over or Set the required SPEED AUTO COOK programme.
0~3min. 10 Sec.
3~20min. 30 Sec.
20~30min. 1 Min.
30~90min. 5 Min.
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Test dishes in accordance
with EN 60705
Defrosting + 90 watts, 8-10 metal tray. Turn after 180 watts, 6-7 minutes.
Combination Potato gratin 360 watts, 30-35 Speed Combi-5 140˚C Place the pyrex dish ø 22cm on the metal tray.
Cooking with
the microwave Cake 180 watts, 20-25 Speed Combi-5 180˚C Place the pyrex dish ø 22cm on the metal tray.
Chicken 360 watts, 35-40 Speed Combi-5 230˚C Place chicken breast-side down on the low rack.
Turn after 20 minutes.
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WARNING
Please ensure cooking times are correctly set as Important safety instructions
over cooking may result in FIRE and subsequent
DAMAGE to the OVEN.
Read carefully and keep for future reference
door, control panel, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. vegetable.
It is hazardous for anyone to carry out any service or repair operation 13 Do not cook eggs in their shell. Pressure will build up inside the egg which
which involves the removal of any cover which gives protection against will burst.
exposure to microwave energy. Repairs should only be undertaken by a
Do not
14 attempt deep fat frying in your oven.
qualified service technician.
15 Remove the plastic wrapping from food before cooking or defrosting. Note
2 Do not operate the oven when empty. It is best to leave a glass of water in
the when not in The water will absorb all microwave though that in some cases food should be covered with plastic film, for
oven use. safely
heating or cooking.
energy, if the oven is accidentally started.
16 If the oven door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be
3 Do not use the oven for the purpose of dehumidification. It can be the cause
operated until it has been repaired by a qualified service technician.
of serious damage of safety. (ex. Operating the microwave oven with the
17 If smoke is observed, switch off or disconnect the from the power
oven
wet newspapers, clothes, toys, pet or portable electric devices, etc.)
4 Do not cook food in paper unless your cook book contains supply and keep the oven door closed in order to stifle any flames.
wrapped towels,
instructions, for the food you are cooking. 18 When food is heated or cooked in disposable containers of plastic, paper
Do not or other combustible materials, check the
frequently due to the
oven
5 use newspaper in place of paper towels for cooking.
6 Do not use wooden containers. may heat-up and char. Do not use
They possibility of the food container is deteriorating.
ceramic containers which have metallic (e.g. gold or silver) inlays. Always 19 Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate
remove metal twist ties. Metal objects in the oven may arc, which can cause instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a
serious damage. safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.
7 Do not operate the oven with a kitchen towel, napkin or any other
a 20 Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they
obstruction between the door and the front edges of the oven, which may are liable to explode.
cause microwave energy leakage. 21 Do not operate the oven, if the door seals and adjacent parts of the
8 Do not use recycled paper products since they may contain impurities which microwave until the has been repaired by a qualified
oven are faulty, oven
may cause sparks and/or fires when used in cooking. service technician.
9 Do not rinse the turntable by placing it in water just after cooking. This may 22 Check the utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens before use.
cause breakage or damage.
23 Do not touch the oven door,
cabinet, rear cabinet, oven cavity,
outer
10 Small amounts of food require shorter cooking or heating time. If normal
accessories and dishes during grill mode, convection mode and auto cook
times are allowed they may overheat and burn.
operations, unless wearing thick oven gloves, as they will become hot.
11 Be certain to place the oven so the front of the door is 8 cm or more Before clearing make sure they are not hot.
behind the edge of the surface on which it is placed, to avoid accidental
24 Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. 33 Only use the temperature probe recommended for this oven (for
appliances having a facility to use a temperature-sensing probe).
25 When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the
oven due to the possibility of ignition. 34 If heating elements are provided, during use the appliance becomes hot.
Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the
26 If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the oven.
28 The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or WARNING: If the door door seals
or aredamaged, the oven must not be
shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.
avoid burns.
WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to
29 Eggs intheir shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in
carry out any service or repair operation that involves the
microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave heating removal of which
a cover gives protection against exposure to
has ended.
microwave energy.
30 Details for cleaning door seals, cavities and adjacent parts. WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed
containers since they are liable to explode.
31 The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.
WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when
32 Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able
deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of
appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
improper use.
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Microwave-safe
Utensils
Never use metal or metal trimmed utensils in using microwave function Paper
Microwaves cannot penetrate metal. They will bounce off any metal object in Paper plates and containers are convenient and safe to use in using
the oven and cause arcing, an alarming phenomenon that resembles microwave function, provided that the cooking time is short and foods to be
lightning. Most heat resistant non metallic cooking utensils are safe for use in cooked are low in fat and moisture.
Paper towels are also very useful for
your oven. However, some may contain materials that render them unsuitable wrapping foods and for lining baking trays in which greasy foods such as
as microwave cookware. If you have any doubts about a particular utensil, bacon are cooked. In general, avoid coloured paper products as the
there's a simple way to find out if it can be used in using microwave function. colour may run. Some recycled paper products may contain impurities
Place the utensil in question next to a glass bowl filled with water in using which could cause arcing or fires when used in using microwave function.
microwave function. Microwave at power HIGH for 1 minute. If the water Plastic cooking bags
heats up but the utensil remains cool to the touch, the utensil is Provided they are made specially for cooking, cooking bags are
microwave~safe. However, if the water does not change temperature but the microwave safe. However, be sure to make a slit in the bag so that steam
utensil becomes warm, microwaves are being absorbed by the utensil and it is can escape. Never use ordinary plastic bags for cooking in using
not safe for use in using microwave function. You probably have many items microwave function, as they will melt and rupture.
on hand in your kitchen right now that can be used as cooking equipment in Plastic microwave cookware
using microwave function. Just read through the following checklist. A variety of shapes and sizes of microwave cookware are available. For
Dinner plates the most part, you can probably use items you already have on hand
Many kinds of dinner-ware are microwave-safe. If in doubt consult the rather than investing in new kitchen equipment.
manufacturer's literature or perform the microwave test. Pottery, stoneware and ceramic
Glassware Containers made of these materials are usually fine for use in using
Glassware that is heat-resistant is microwave-safe. This would include all microwave function, but they should be tested to be sure.
glassware, such as tumblers or wine glasses, as these might shatter as the food CAUTION
warms. Some items with high lead or iron content are not suitable for cooking
Plastic storage containers utensils.
These can be used to hold foods that are to be quickly reheated. However, Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in
they should not be used to hold foods that will need considerable time in the using microwave function.
oven as hot foods will eventually warp or melt plastic containers.
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Food characteristics &
Microwave cooking
Keeping an eye on things Moisture content of food
The recipes in the book have been formulated with great care, but your success in Since the heat generated from microwaves tends to evaporate moisture, relatively dry food
preparing them depends on how much attention you pay to the food as it cooks. such as roasts and some vegetables should either be sprinkled with water prior to cooking
Always watch your food while it cooks. Your microwave function is equipped with a or covered to retain moisture.
light that turns on automatically when the oven is in operation so that you can see Bone and fat content of food
inside and check the progress of your food. Directions given in recipes to elevate, Bones conduct heat and fat cooks morequickly than meat. Care must be taken when
stir, and the like should be thought of as the minimum steps recommended. If the cooking bony or fatty cuts of meat that they do not cook unevenly and do not become
food seems to be cooking unevenly, simply make the necessary adjustments you overcooked.
think appropriate to correct the problem. Quantity of food
Factors affecting microwave cooking times The number of microwaves in your oven remains constant regardless of how much food is
Many factors affect cooking times. The temperature of ingredients used in a recipe being cooked. Therefore, the more food you place in the oven, the longer the cooking time.
makes a big difference in cooking times. For example, a cake made with ice-cold Remember to decrease cooking times by at least one third when halving a recipe.
butter, milk, and eggs will take considerably longer to bake than one made with Shape of food
ingredients that are at room temperature. All of the recipes in this book give a Microwaves penetrate only about 2.cm into food, the interior portion of thick foods are
range of cooking times. In general, you will find that the food remains under- cooked as the heat generated on the outside travels inward. Only the outer edge of food in
cooked at the lower end of the time range, and you may sometimes want to cook cooked microwave energy; the rest is cooked by conduction. The worst possible shape
by
your food beyond the maximum time given, according to personal preference. The for a food that is to be microwaved is a thick square. The corners will burn long before the
governing philosophy of this book is that it is best for a recipe to be conservative in centre is even warm . Round thin foods and ring shaped foods cook successfully in the
giving cooking times. While overcooked food is ruined for good. Some of the microwave.
recipes, particularly those for bread, cake, and custards, recommend that food be Covering
removed from the oven when they are slightly undercooked. This is not a mistake. A cover traps heat and steam which causes food to cook more quickly. Use a lid or
When allowed to stand, usually covered, these foods will continue to cook outside microwave cling film with a corner folded back to prevent splitting.
of the oven as the heat trapped within the outer portions of the food gradually Browning
travels inward. If the food is left in the oven until it is cooked all the way through, Meats and poultry that are cooked fifteen minutes or longer will brown lightly in their own
the outer portions will become overcooked or even burnt. You will become fat. Food that are cooked for a shorter period of time may be brushed with
browning a
increasingly skilful in estimating both cooking and standing times for various foods. sauce such as worcestershire sauce, soy sauce or barbecue sauce to achieve an appetizing
Density of food colour. Since relatively small amounts of browning sauces are added to food the original
Light, porous food such as cakes and breads cook more quickly than heavy, dense flavour of the recipe is not altered.
foods such as roasts and casseroles. You must take care when microwaving porous Covering with greaseproof paper
food that the outer edges do not become dry and brittle. Greaseproofing effectively prevents spattering and helps food retain some heat. But because
Height of food it makes a looser cover than a lid or clingfilm, it allows the food to dry out slightly.
The upper portion of tall food, particularly roasts, will cook more quickly than the Arranging and spacing
lower portion. Therefore, it is wise to turn tall food during cooking, sometimes Individual foods such as baked potatoes, small cakes and hors d'oeuvres will heat more
several times. evenly if placed in the oven an equal distance apart, preferably in a circular pattern. Never
stack foods on top of one another.
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Food characteristics &
Microwave cooking.
Stirring
Stirring is one of the most important of all microwaving techniques. In conventional
To Clean Your Oven
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 1 Keep the inside of the oven clean
as the outside of the food heats first. Food spatters or spilled liquids stick to oven walls and between seal and door
Turning over surface. It is best to up spillovers with a damp cloth right away. Crumbs
wipe
Large, tall foods such as roasts and whole chickens should be turned so that the top and and spillovers will absorb microwave energy and lengthen cooking times. Use
bottom will cook evenly. It is also a good idea to turn cut up chicken and chops.
a damp cloth to wipe out crumbs that fall between the door and the frame. It
Placing thicker portions facing outwards is important to keep this area clean to assure a tight seal. Remove greasy
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, spatters with a soapy cloth then rinse and dry. Do not use harsh detergent or
abrasive cleaners. The metal tray can be washed by hand or in the
thicker portions will receive the most microwave energy and the food will cook evenly.
dishwasher.
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 2 Keep the outside of the oven clean
use too much foil and make sure the foil is secured to the dish or it may cause 'arcing' in Clean the outside of your oven with soap and water then with clean water and
the oven.
dry with a soft cloth or paper towel. To prevent damage to the operating parts
Elevating inside the oven, the water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation
Thick or dense foods can be elevated so that microwaves can be absorbed by the
underside and centre of the foods.
openings. To clean control panel, open the door to prevent oven from
accidentally starting, and wipe a damp cloth followed immediately by a dry
Piercing
cloth. Press Stop/Clear after cleaning.
Foods enclosed in a shell, skin or membrane likely to burst in the oven unless they are
are
pierced prior to cooking. Such foods include yolks and whites of eggs, clams and oysters
and whole vegetables and fruits. 3 If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe the
Testing if cooked panels with a soft cloth. This may occur when the oven is operated under high
Food cooks so quickly in a oven, it is necessary to test it frequently. Some foods are left in
humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit.
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
4 The door and door seals should be kept clean. Use only warm, soapy water,
during standing time. The internal temperature of foods will rise between 5˚F (3˚C) and rinse then
15˚F (8˚C) during standing time.
dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE MATERIALS, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR
Standing time
STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS.
Foods are often allowed to stand for 3 to 10 minutes after being removed from the oven.
Metal parts will be easier to maintain if wiped frequently with a damp cloth.
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.
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Questions &
Answers
build up inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this, simply pierce the yolk A Check your cooking guide again to make sure you've followed directions
before cooking. Never microwave eggs in the shell. correctly, and to see what might cause variations in cooking time.
Cooking guide times and heat settings are suggestions, chosen to help
Q Why is standing time recommended after microwave cooking is over? prevent overcooking, the most common problem in getting used to a this
A After microwave cooking is finished, food keeps on cooking during oven. Variations in the size, shape, weight and dimensions of the food
standing time. This standing time finishes cooking evenly throughout the require longer cooking time. Use your own judgement along with the
food. The amount of standing time depends on the density of the food. cooking guide suggestions to test food condition, just as you would do
with a conventional cooker.
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Plug wiring information/
Technical Specifications
Technical Specification
230VAC/50Hz
The wires in this mains lead are colored in accordance with the 900 W
Output (IEC60705 rating standard)
following codes
Microwave Frequency 2450 MHz
BLUE ~
Neutral
BROWN ~
Live Outside Dimension 527 mm(W) X 392mm(H) X 480 mm(D)
GREEN & YELLOW ~
Earth
Grill Max. 2100 Watts
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may Power Combination Max. 2800 Watts
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals Consumption Convection 1900 Watts
in your plug proceed as follows:
Microwave 1650 Watts
The wire which is colored BLUE must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or Colored BLACK. If the supplied flexible mains cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be
replaced using the special mains cord part number
The wire which is colored BROWN must be connected to the : 6411W2E001G
terminal which is marked with the letter L or colored RED.
This appliance is supplied with BS 1363 approved 13 Amp fused mains plug.
The wire which is colored GREEN & YELLOW or GREEN must be When replacing the fuse always use a 13 Amp BS 1362 approved type. Never
connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or .
use this plug with the fuse cover omitted. To obtain a replacement fuse cover
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MAFF
The heating characteristics and output power levels of oven with microwave Denotes the microwave
function are usually calculated using a 1000 gram load, (IEC 705). output power of this oven
However, at smaller loads the
heating characteristics of the oven with
microwave function change. Most prepacked food normally falls into this Three wavy
category, usually being packed in smaller individual portions of approx. 350 lines denotes
grams. Therefore, it was clear that a new approach for reheating this type of oven tested in
food was required. This category links with the
compliance times given food.
with the
heating on
MAFF working in partnership with the food companies and oven(with agreement.
microwave function) manufacturers such as 'LG electronics' have overcome
this problem by the introduction of heating categories.
When applying this method for reheating cooked chilled food stuffs, the
Because you may not yet be familiar with this system, we have used the following information must be adhered to:
following explanation as an example. However, please refer to the actual 1 The microwave output power of this oven must be set at maximum
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Technology with the human touch
GUARANTEE
LG ELECTRONICS U.K. LTD. WILL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES IN REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE:
ORDER TO EXPEDITE THIS GUARANTEE.
1. All faulty components which fail due to defective manufacture will be RETAIN YOUR RECEIPT TO PROVE DATE OF PURCHASE. A COPY OF
replaced free of charge for a period of 12 months from the original date YOUR RECEIPT MUST BE SURRENDERED AT THE TIME GUARANTEE
of purchase. SERVICE IS PROVED.
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 PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD: It is helpful to
complete at least, your
period of 12 months from the original date of purchase. These claims must name, address, phone, model & serial
be made in accordance with the published scale of service charges and numbers and return it. This will enable LG
relevant claims procedure. Electronics to assist you in the future
should you lose your receipt, your units
stolen, or should modification be
PLEASE NOTE:
A. The dealer may restrict the to the necessary.
guarantee original purchaser.
To obtain information or assistance: Call 01753 500470 Monday-Friday
B. The dealer is not obliged to carry out service under
guarantee if
9:00 am
~
4:30 pm
unauthorized modifications are made to the apparatus, or if non standard
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Disposal of your old appliance
1. 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.
Printed in Korea