OWNER’S MANUAL

LIGHT OVEN “SolarDOM”

Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating.

MP-9485S

P/No.: MFL37521602 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 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 prevent
microwave function could result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. 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. 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
burns (especially, contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars).
service personnel.
Be careful when handling the container.

WARNING WARNING
Always allow food to stand after being cooked by
Please ensure cooking times are 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

How the Microwave Function Works Precautions 2

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
microwave energy. Convection Cooking 9
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
pass through metal walls of the oven, but they can penetrate such materials Defrosting Guide 19
as glass, porcelain and paper, the materials out of which microwave-safe
Grill Cooking 20
cooking dishes are constructed.
Micro Power Cooking 21
Microwaves do not heat cookware, though cooking vessels will eventually get Micro Power Level 22
hot from the heat generated by the food. Two Stage Cooking 23
Quick Start 24
More or Less Cooking 25
A very safe appliance Important safety instructions
Microwave - safe Utensils
26 ~ 27
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Your oven, Solar DOM, is one of the safest of all home Food characteristics & Microwave cooking 29 ~ 30
appliances. When the door is opened, the oven Questions & Answers 31
automatically stops producing microwaves. Microwave Plug Wiring Information/Technical Specifications 32

energy is converted completely to heat when it enters

food, leaving no “left over” energy to harm you when
you eat your food.
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Unpacking & By following the basic steps on these two pages you will be able to quickly check that your oven is operating
correctly. Please pay particular attention to the guidance on where to install your oven. When unpacking your
Installing oven 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 it on a flat level Place the oven in the level location of your choice with
surface. more than 85cm height but make sure there is at least
20cm of space on the top and 10cm at the rear for proper
ventilation. The front of the oven should be at least min. 8cm/max.
22cm from the edge of the surface to prevent tipping.
An exhaust outlet is located on bottom or side of the oven. Blocking
the outlet can damage the oven.

HIGH RACK LOW RACK METAL TRAY

(For grill mode) (For microwave and * THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL
convection mode)
CATERING PURPOSES.

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 Plug your oven into a standard household socket. Make Press the STOP/CLEAR button, and press
sure your oven is the only appliance connected to the the START button one time to set 30
socket. If your oven does not operate properly, unplug it seconds of cooking time.
from the electrical socket and then plug it back in.

Open your oven door by pulling the DOOR HANDLE. The DISPLAY will count down from 30 seconds. When it
Place the METAL TRAY inside the oven. reaches 0 it will sound BEEPS. Open the oven door and
test the temperature of the water. If your oven is operating the water
should be warm. Be careful when removing the container it may
be hot.

Fill a microwave safe container with 300 ml (1/2 pint)

of water. Place on the METAL TRAY and close the oven
door. If you have any doubts about what type of container to
use please refer to page 28.

YOUR OVEN IS NOW INSTALLED

The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall

be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked
before consumption, in order to avoid burns.

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Control Panel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

1. Clock: You can set the time of day. 8. Enter: You can determine the selected cooking category, microwave power
2. Convection: You can select temperature and time of convection. level or temperature.

3. Grill: You can select the grill categories. 9. Defrost: You can select the food type and the weight of the food.
10. Micro: You can select five power level settings.
4. Speed Combi: You can select the combination categories.
11. Stop/Clear: You can stop over and clear all entries except time of day.
5. Speed Auto Cook: Speed auto cook allows you to cook most of your
favorite food quickly by selecting the food type and the weight of the food. 12. Start/Quick Start:

6. Dial Knob: • In order to start cooking which is selected, press button one time.

• You can set cooking times, temperature, weight and cooking categories. • The quick start feature allows you to set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH
power cooking with a touch of the quick start button.
• While cooking with auto and manual function, you can lengthen or
shorten the cooking time at any point by turning the dial knob(except
defrost mode).
7. Display Window: You can show time of day, cooking time, power level
and cooking categories.

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 Setting the
You can set either12 hour clock or 24 hour clock.
In the following example I 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.
Clock
Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described
earlier in this book.

Press Stop/Clear.

NOTE: Information Blink Press Clock once.

For mode setting, blink will (If you want to use a 12 hour clock, Press Clock once more.
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 display shows “14:00”.
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
it back in and reset the clock.
Turn Dial knob until display shows “14:35”.

Press Enter.
The clock starts counting.

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Child
Lock
Press Stop/Clear.

Press and hold Stop/Clear until “L” appears on the display and
Your oven has a safety feature that
BEEP sounds.
prevents accidental running of the oven.
The CHILD LOCK is now set.
Once the child lock is set, you will be
unable to use any functions and no
The time will disappear on the display but will reappear on
cooking can take place.
the display a few seconds later.
However your child can still open the
oven door.
If any button is pressed, “L” will appear on the display

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
The convection oven has a temperature 1. To Preheat 2. To Cook
range of 40°C and 100°C~250°C Press Stop/Clear. Press Stop/Clear.
The oven has a ferment function at the
oven temperature of 40°C. You should
wait until the oven is cool because you
cannot use a ferment function if the oven
Press Convection to select Press Convection to select
temperature is over 40°C.
convection mode. convection mode.
It is available to extend the cooking time
Turn Dial knob until display shows Turn Dial knob until display shows
up to 9 hours in the condition of 40°C at
“220˚C”. “220˚C”.
convection function for the operating mwo.
Your oven will take a few minutes to reach Press Enter for temp. confirmation.
the selected temperature.
Once it has reached correct temperature,
your oven will BEEP to let you know that it
has reached the correct temperature.
Then place your food in your oven: then
tell your oven to start cooking. Turn Dial knob until display shows
“50:00”.
Temperature Conversion: When baking
the kinds of dishes below, decrease
convection temperature by 30-40°C from
your own recipe temperature.
- Bakery (Cakes, Breads, Pies, Cookies Press Start. Press Start.
etc.), Casseroles (Pasta, Rice etc.) Display shows “Pr-H”. After cooking you must wear
gloves and container to take
The low rack is
metal tray out oven, because
recommended for
metal tray is very hot.
convection cooking.
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Speed combi In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with micro power 360W and grill for a

Cooking cooking time of 25 minutes.

Speed Combi Press Stop/Clear.

(Co-1, 2, 3)

Press Speed Combi to select grill combination mode(Co-1, 2, 3).

Your oven has a combination cooking
feature which allows you to cook food
with heater and microwave at the same
time or alternately. This generally means
it takes less time to cook your food.
Turn Dial knob until display shows “Co-1”.
You can set three kinds of micro power
Press Enter for grill-1 confirmation.
level(180W, 360W and 600W) in
speed combi mode.

* Speed combi Category

Turn Dial knob until display shows “360W”.
Co-1 Grill-1 + Microwave power
Press Enter for power confirmation.
Co-2 Grill-2 + Microwave power
Turn Dial knob until display shows “25:00”.
Co-3 Grill-3 + Microwave power
Upper heater (1550 W) + Press Start.
Co-4
Lower heater + Microwave power When cooking you can turn DIAL to increase or decrease cooking time.
Co-5 Upper heater (1100 W) + After cooking you must wear gloves and container to take
Lower heater + Microwave power metal tray out oven, because metal tray is very hot.
* Grill mode: Refer to page 20
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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
temperature 200˚C for a cooking time of 25 minutes. Cooking
Speed Combi Press Stop/Clear.
(Co-4)

Press Speed Combi to select speed combination mode(Co-4).

You can set four kinds of micro power

level(0W, 180W, 360W, 600W) in
speed combi mode(Co-4).
Turn Dial knob until display shows “Co-4”.
* Speed Combi Category
Press Enter for speed combi confirmation.
Co-1 Grill-1 + Microwave power Turn Dial knob until display shows “200˚C”.
Press Enter for temp. confirmation.
Co-2 Grill-2 + Microwave power
[X2]
Co-3 Grill-3 + Microwave power
Turn Dial knob until display shows “360W”.
Upper heater (1550 W) +
Co-4
Lower heater + Microwave power Press Enter for power confirmation.
Co-5 Upper heater (1100 W) +
Turn Dial knob until display shows “25:00”.
Lower heater + Microwave power
* Grill mode: Refer to page 20
Press Start.
When cooking you can turn DIAL to increase or decrease cooking time.
After cooking you must wear gloves and container to take metal
tray out oven, because metal tray is very hot.

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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

Cooking convection temperature 200 °C for a cooking time of 25 minutes.

Speed Combi Press Stop/Clear.

(Co-5)

Press Speed Combi to select convection combination mode.

Turn Dial knob until display shows “Co-5”.

Your oven has a combination cooking
feature which allows you to cook food with
Press Enter for convection confirmation.
convection temp. and microwave at the
same time or alternately. This generally
means it takes less time to cook your food.

You can set three kinds of micro power

level(180W, 360W, 600W) in speed Turn Dial knob until display shows “200˚C”.
combi mode(Co-5). Press Enter for temp. confirmation.
* Speed Combi Category

Co-1 Grill-1 + Microwave power

Turn Dial knob until display shows “360W”.
Co-2 Grill-2 + Microwave power Press Enter for power confirmation.
Turn Dial knob until display shows “25:00”.
Co-3 Grill-3 + Microwave power
Upper heater (1550 W) +
Co-4 Press Start.
Lower heater + Microwave power
When cooking you can turn DIAL to increase or decrease cooking time.
Co-5 Upper heater (1100 W) +
Lower heater + Microwave power After cooking you must wear gloves and container to take
metal tray out oven, because metal tray is very hot.
* Grill mode: Refer to page 20
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 Speed Auto
In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.4kg of frozen pizza(SC 1).

Cooking
Press Stop/Clear.

Speed auto cook menus are Press Speed Auto Cook.

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 display shows “SC 1”.

SC 1 1 Frozen Pizza Press Enter for category(frozen pizza) confirmation.

SC 2 2 French Fries

SC 3 3 Whole Chicken

SC 4 4 Chicken Pieces Turn Dial knob until display shows “0.40kg”.

SC 5 5 Beef Steaks Press Start.

When cooking you can turn DIAL to increase or decrease cooking time.
SC 6 6 Roast Lamb 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 In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.6kg of jacket potatoes(SC 8).

Cooking
Press Stop/Clear.

Press Speed Auto Cook.

SPEED AUTO COOK allows you to cook
most of your favorite food quickly by
selecting the food type and the weight of
the food.

* Speed auto cook Category

SC 7 7 Roast Beef Turn Dial knob until display shows “SC 8”.

SC 8 8 Jacket Potatoes
Press Enter for category confirmation.
SC 9 9 Frozen Dinners

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.
When cooking you can turn DIAL to increase or decrease cooking time.
After cooking you must wear gloves and container to take
metal tray out oven, because metal tray is very hot.

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SPEED AUTO COOK GUIDE
Weight Instructions
Function Category Utensil Food Temp.
Limit
Speed auto SC 1 Frozen 0.30~0.50kg Metal tray Frozen This function is for cooking frozen pizza. Remove all package and place
cook Pizza on the metal tray. After cooking, stand for 1~2 minutes.

SC 2 French 0.20~0.75kg High rack Frozen Spread frozen potato products out on the baking paper on the high
Fries + Metal tray rack. For the best results, cook in a single layer. After cooking, remove
from the oven and stand for 1~2 minutes.

SC 3 Whole 0.80~1.80kg Low rack Refrigerated Brush whole chicken with melted margarine, butter or seasonings, if
Chicken + Metal tray desired. Place the whole chicken breast-side down on the low rack.
When BEEP, drain the juices and turn food over immediately. And then
press start to continue cooking. After cooking, let stand covered with foil
for 10 minutes.

SC 4 Chicken 0.20~0.80kg High rack Refrigerated Place the chicken pieces on the high rack.
Pieces + Metal tray When BEEP, turn food over. And then press start to continue cooking.
After cooking, stand covered with foil for 2-5 minutes.

SC 5 Beef 0.30~1.20kg High rack Refrigerated Place on the high rack. When BEEP, turn food over. And then press start
Steaks + Metal tray to continue cooking. After cooking, serve immediately.

SC 6 Roast 0.80~1.80kg Low rack Refrigerated Trim excess fat from lamb. Brush the lamb with melted margarine or
Lamb + Metal tray butter. Place on the low rack on the metal tray. When BEEP, turn food
over. And then press start to continue cooking.
After cooking, stand covered with foil for 10 minutes.

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SPEED AUTO COOK GUIDE
Weight Instructions
Function Category Utensil Food Temp.
Limit
Speed auto SC 7 Roast 0.80~1.80kg Low rack Refrigerated Brush the beef with melted margarine or butter. Place on the low rack.
cook Beef + Metal tray When BEEP, turn food over.
And then press start to continue cooking.
After cooking, stand covered with foil for 10 minutes.

SC 8 Jacket 0.20~1.00kg High rack Room Choose medium sized potatoes. (200-220g per each)
Potatoes + Metal tray Wash and dry potatoes. Pierce the potatoes several times with a fork.
Place the potatoes on the metal tray. Adjust weight and press start. After
cooking, remove the potatoes from the oven. Let stand covered with foil
for 5 minutes.

Frozen Low rack

SC 9 0.40~1.00kg Frozen Place frozen dinner uncovered on low rack.
Dinners + Metal tray

SC 10 Fresh 0.20~1.00kg Metal tray + Room Place vegetables in a microwave-safe bowl. Add water. Cover with
Vegetables Microwave- wrap. When BEEP, stir once. After cooking, stir and allow to stand for
safe bowl 2-3 minutes. Add amount of water according to the quantity.
with cover ** 0.2kg - 0.5kg : 2 Tablespoons
** 0.55kg - 1.0kg : 4 Tablespoons

SC 11 Frozen 0.20~1.00kg Metal tray + Frozen Place vegetables in a microwave-safe bowl. Add water. Cover with
Vegetables Microwave- wrap. When BEEP, stir once. After cooking, stir and allow to stand for
safe bowl 2-3 minutes. Add amount of water according to the quantity.
with cover ** 0.2kg - 0.5kg : 2 Tablespoons
** 0.55kg - 1.0kg : 4 Tablespoons

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SPEED AUTO COOK GUIDE
Weight Instructions
Function Category Utensil Food Temp.
Limit
Speed auto SC 12 Rice / 0.10~0.30kg Metal tray + Room Place rice/pasta and boiling water with 1/4 to 1 teaspoon salt in a deep
cook Pasta Microwave- and large bowl(3L). When BEEP, stir once.
safe bowl
Weight 100g 200g 300g Cover
with cover
Water Rice 300ml 600ml 900ml Cover and vent with wrap
Pasta 400ml 800ml 1200ml Uncover

** Rice - After cooking, stand covered for 5 minutes or until water is

absorbed.
** Pasta - During the cooking, stir several times if required. After
cooking, stand 1-2 minutes. Rinse pasta with cold water.

< Metal Tray > < Low Rack + Metal Tray > < High Rack + Metal Tray >

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Defrost The temperature and density of food varies, I would recommend that the food be checked before cooking
commences. Pay particular attention to large joints of meat and chicken, some foods should not be completely
thawed before cooking. For example fish cooks so quickly that it is sometimes better to begin cooking while still
slightly frozen. The BREAD programme is suitable for defrosting small items such as rolls or a small loaf. These will
* When defrosting, use metal tray
require a standing time to allow the centre to thaw. In the following example I will show you how to defrost 1.4Kg
only. of frozen poultry.

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
metal tray in your oven and close the oven door.

Press Defrost once.

Your oven has four microwave defrost

Turn Dial knob until display shows “dEF2”.
settings:- MEAT, POULTRY, FISH and
BREAD; each defrost category has
different power settings. Repeated
presses of the Defrost button will select a Press Enter for category(poultry) confirmation.
different setting.
Enter the weight of the frozen food that you are about to defrost.
Category Defrost No.
Turn Dial knob until display shows “1.4kg” for the weight of frozen food.
MEAT dEF1
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.

Category Weight Limit Utensil Food

Meat 0.1 ~ 3.0 kg Metal tray+ Meat
(dEF1) Microwave-safe Minced beef, Fillet steak, Cubes for stew, Sirloin steak, Pot roast, Rump roast, Beef burger
plate Lamb chops, Rolled roast, Sausage, Cutlets(2cm)
Turn food over at beep.
After defrosting, let stand for 5-15 minutes.

Poultry 0.1 ~ 4.0 kg Poultry

(dEF2) Whole chicken, Legs, Breasts, Turkey breasts(under 2.0kg)
Turn food over at beep.
After defrosting, let stand for 20-30 minutes.

Fish 0.1 ~ 4.0 kg Fish

(dEF3) Fillets, Steaks, Whole fish, Sea foods
Turn food over at beep.
After defrosting, let stand for 10-20 minutes.

Bread 0.1 ~ 0.5 kg Metal tray+ Bread

(dEF4) Paper towel Sliced bread, Buns, Baguette, etc.
After defrosting, let stand for 5 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

Cooking seconds.

Press Stop/Clear.

Press Grill to select grill mode.

This feature will allow you to brown and
crisp food quickly.

The grill rack is placed on the metal tray

at the grill mode.
Turn Dial knob until display shows “gr-1”.
The high rack must be used during grill
Press Enter for grill confirmation.
cooking.
Category Display Heater Operating
Grill-1 gr-1 Upper Sheath + Halogen
Grill-2 gr-2 Upper Sheath
Grill-3 gr-3 Lower Sheath

Turn Dial knob until display shows “12:30”.

Press Start.
When cooking you can turn DIAL to increase or decrease cooking time.
After cooking you must wear gloves and container to take
metal tray out oven, because metal tray is very hot.
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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
seconds.
Cooking
Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described
earlier in this book.

Press Stop/Clear.

Press Micro once to select microwave mode.

Your oven has five microwave Power
settings. High power is automatically Turn Dial knob until display shows “600W”.
selected and turning of dial will select a
different power level. Press Enter for power confirmation.

POWER

HIGH 900 W

Turn Dial knob until display shows “5:30”.

MEDIUM 600 W
HIGH

MEDIUM 360 W

DEFROST 180 W Press Start.

MEDIUM LOW

LOW 90 W

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Micro Power This oven is equipped with 5 power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking. The table

Level below shows the examples of food and their recommended cooking power levels for use with this oven.

POWER LEVEL OUTPUT USE ACCESSORY

HIGH 900W * Boil Water Metal Tray
* Brown minced beef
* Cook poultry pieces, fish, vegetables
* Cook tender cuts of meat

MEDIUM HIGH 600W * All reheating

* Roast meat and poultry
* Cook mushrooms and shellfish
* Cook foods containing cheese and eggs

MEDIUM 360W * Bake cakes and scones

* Prepare eggs
* Cook custard
* Prepare rice, soup

DEFROST/ 180W * All thawing

MEDIUM LOW * Melt butter and chocolate
* Cook less tender cuts of meat

LOW 90W * Soften butter & cheese

* 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 .
Set the power and the cooking time for stage1.
Press Micro once to select microwave mode.

Turn Dial knob until display shows “900W”.

During two stage cooking the oven door Press Enter for power confirmation.
can be opened and food checked. Close Turn Dial knob until display shows “11:00”.
the oven door and press Start and the
cooking stage will continue.
Set the power and the cooking time for stage2.
At the end of stage1, BEEP sounds and Press Micro once to select microwave mode.
stage 2 commences.

Should you wish to clear the programme

press Stop/Clear twice.
Turn Dial knob until display shows “360W”.
Press Enter for power confirmation.
Turn Dial knob until display shows “35:00”.

Press Start.

When cooking you can turn DIAL to increase or decrease cooking time.

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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.
power(900W) cooking with pressing of
the Quick Start button.

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In the following example I will show you how to change the preset SPEED AUTO COOK programmes
More or Less
for a longer or shorter cooking time.
Cooking
Press Stop/Clear.

Set the required SPEED AUTO COOK programme.

If you find that your food is over or
*See SPEED AUTO COOK (page. 13).
undercooked when using the SPEED
Select weight of food.
AUTO COOK programme, you can
increase or decrease cooking time by
Press Start.
turning the DIAL knob.

You can lengthen or shorten the cooking

time(except defrost mode) at any point Turn DIAL knob.
by turning the DIAL knob.
The cooking time will increase or decrease.
Cooking time Increase or Decrease time

0~3 min. 10 Sec.

3~20 min. 30 Sec.

20~30 min. 1 Min.

30~90 min. 5 Min.

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 WARNING
Important safety instructions Please ensure cooking times are correctly set as
Read carefully and keep for future reference over cooking may result in FIRE and subsequent
DAMAGE to the OVEN.

1 Do not attempt to tamper with, or make any adjustments or repairs to the 12 Before cooking, pierce the skin of potatoes, apples or any such fruit or
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
14 Do not 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
though that in some cases food should be covered with plastic film, for
the oven when not in use. The water will safely absorb all microwave
heating or cooking.
energy, if the oven is accidentally started.
3 Do not use the oven for the purpose of dehumidification. It can be the cause 16 If the oven door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be
of serious damage of safety. (ex. Operating the microwave oven with the operated until it has been repaired by a qualified service technician.
wet newspapers, clothes, toys, pet or portable electric devices, etc.) 17 If smoke is observed, switch off or disconnect the oven from the power
4 Do not cook food wrapped in paper towels, unless your cook book contains supply and keep the oven door closed in order to stifle any flames.
instructions, for the food you are cooking. 18 When food is heated or cooked in disposable containers of plastic, paper
5 Do not use newspaper in place of paper towels for cooking. or other combustible materials, check the oven frequently due to the
6 Do not use wooden containers. They may heat-up and char. Do not use 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, a napkin or any other 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 oven are faulty, until the oven has been repaired by a qualified
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, outer cabinet, rear cabinet, oven cavity,
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
tipping of the appliance.
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 Important safety instructions
Read carefully and keep for future reference
24 Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. 37 This connection may be achieved by having the plug accessible or by
25 When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the incorporation a switch in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring
oven due to the possibility of ignition. rules.

26 If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the 38 Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the
door closed in order to stifle any flames. oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in
shattering of the glass.
27 Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling,
therefore care must be taken when handing the container. WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be
28 The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.
shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to
WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to
avoid burns.
carry out any service or repair operation that involves the
29 Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure
microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave heating to microwave energy.
has ended.
WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed
30 Details for cleaning door seals, cavities and adjacent parts.
containers since they are liable to explode.
31 The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.
32 Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven without supervision
deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the when adequate instructions have been given so that the
appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands
the hazards of improper use.
33 Only use the temperature probe recommended for this oven (for
appliances having a facility to use a temperature-sensing probe). WARNING: Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young
34 If heating elements are provided, during use the appliance becomes hot. children should be kept away.
Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the WARNING: This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
oven. children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
35 The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
persons without supervision. they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
36 The microwave oven must be operated with the decorative door open. use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.

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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.
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 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 more quickly 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 by microwave energy; the rest is cooked by conduction. The worst possible shape
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 a browning
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
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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 wipe up spillovers with a damp cloth right away. Crumbs
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
thicker portions will receive the most microwave energy and the food will cook evenly. abrasive cleaners. The metal tray can be washed by hand or in the
Shielding dishwasher.
Strips of aluminium foil (which block microwaves) can be placed over the corners or
2 Keep the outside of the oven clean
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
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 openings. To clean control panel, open the door to prevent oven from
underside and centre of the foods. 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 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 3 If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe the
and whole vegetables and fruits. panels with a soft cloth. This may occur when the oven is operated under high
Testing if cooked humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit.
Food cooks so quickly in a oven, it is necessary to test it frequently. Some foods are left in
the microwave until completely cooked, but most foods, including meats and poultry, are 4 The door and door seals should be kept clean. Use only warm, soapy water,
removed from the oven while still slightly undercooked and allowed to finish cooking rinse then dry thoroughly.
during standing time. The internal temperature of foods will rise between 5˚F (3˚C) and DO NOT USE ABRASIVE MATERIALS, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR
15˚F (8˚C) during standing time. STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS.
Standing time Metal parts will be easier to maintain if wiped frequently with a damp cloth.
Foods are often allowed to stand for 3 to 10 minutes after being removed from the oven.
Usually the foods are covered during standing time to retain heat unless they are 5 Do not use any steam cleaner.
supposed to be dry in texture (some cakes and biscuits, for example). Standing allows
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 Questions &
Answers
Q What’s wrong when the oven light will not glow? Q Is it possible to cook popcorn in this oven?
A There may be several reasons why the oven light will not glow. A Yes, if using one of the two methods described
Light bulb has blown below
Relay is failed 1 Popcorn-popping utensils designed specifically for microwave cooking.
2 Prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that contains specific
Q Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door? times and power outputs needed for an acceptable final product.
A No. The holes, or ports, are made to allow light to pass; they do not let
microwave energy through. FOLLOW EXACT DIRECTIONS GIVEN BY EACH MANUFACTURER FOR
THEIR POPCORN PRODUCT. DO NOT LEAVE THE OVEN UNATTENDED
Q Why does the beep tone sound when a button on the Control Panel is WHILE THE CORN IS BEING POPPED. IF CORN FAILS TO POP AFTER
touched? THE SUGGESTED TIMES, DISCONTINUE COOKING. OVERCOOKING
A The beep tone sounds to assure that the setting is being properly entered. COULD RESULT IN THE CORN CATCHING FIRE.

Q Will the microwave function be damaged if it operates empty? CAUTION

A Yes Never run it empty or without the metal tray. NEVER USE A BROWN PAPER BAG FOR POPPING CORN. NEVER
ATTEMPT TO POP LEFTOVER KERNELS.
Q Why do eggs sometimes pop?
A When baking, frying, or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to steam Q Why doesn’t my oven always cook as fast as the cooking guide says?
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

WARNING Technical Specification

MP-9485S
This appliance must be earthed
Power Input 220 V~ 50 Hz 230 V~ 50 Hz 240 V~ 50 Hz
The wires in this mains lead are colored in accordance with the Output 900 W (IEC60705 rating standard)
following codes
BLUE ~ Neutral Microwave Frequency 2450 MHz
BROWN ~ Live Outside Dimension 527 mm(W) X 394mm(H) X 470 mm(D)
GREEN & YELLOW ~ Earth
Power Consumption
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may Microwave 1600 watt 1650 watt 1650 watt
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals Grill max. 1500 watt max. 1600 watt max. 1750 watt
in your plug proceed as follows:
Combination max. 2200 watt max. 2350 watt max. 2350 watt
The wire which is colored BLUE must be connected to the terminal Convection 2200 watt 2300 watt 2450 watt
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 & YELLOW or GREEN must be

connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or .

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in
order to avoid a hazard;

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