LG JLMWCM006 Owner's Manual

Microwave/grill/convection oven

JLMWCM006

User guide

MFL06446143

Microwave/grill/convection oven user guide

Contents

Introduction 5

Safety is important 5 In the box 5

Safety information 6

Important safety information 6

Ecological hints 7 Environmental information 7

Cautions 8 Mains supply 10 Plug wiring information 10

Installation 11

Check the microwave is working correctly 11 Microwave-safe utensils 12

Microwave test 12 Dinner plates 12 Glassware 12 Plastic storage containers 12 Paper 12 Plastic cooking bags 12 Plastic microwave cookware 12 Pottery, stoneware and ceramic 13

Parts Identiﬁ cation 14

Control panel 14

Preparation 15

12 hour clock or 24 hour clock 15 Child lock 15

Setting the child lock 15 Cancelling the child lock 15

Operation 16

Microwave power cooking 16

Quick start 17 Microwave power level 17 Microwave cooking 17

Grill cooking 17 Grill combination cooking 17 Speed hot air 18

Speed hot air preheat 18 Speed hot air cooking 18

Convection combination cooking 18

Convection preheat 19 Convection cooking 20

Keep warm 20 Auto cook 21

Auto cook guide 21 Auto defrost 22 Auto defrost guide 23 Roast 23 Roast guide 24 Crispy reheat 25 Crispy reheat guide 25 Defrost & bake 26 Baking guide 26

Cooking/defrost guides 27

Fresh vegetable guide 27 Defrosting guide 29 Defrosting guide 29 Grill cooking guide 30

Grilling meat 30 Grilling ﬁ sh and seafood 31

Convection cooking guide 32 Speed hot air cooking guide 34

Food characteristics & microwave cooking 35

Keeping an eye on things 35 Factors affecting microwave cooking times 35 Density of food 35 Height of food 35 Moisture content of food 35 Bone and fat content of food 36 Quantity of food 36 Shape of food 36 Covering 36 Browning 36 Covering with greaseproof paper 36 Arranging and spacing 37 Stirring 37 Turning over 37 Placing thicker portions facing outwards 37 Shielding 37 Elevating 37 Piercing 37 Testing the food to check if it is cooked 38 Standing time 38 MAFF reheating cooked chilled foods 38

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Servicing & cleaning 39

Servicing 39 Keep the inside of the microwave clean 39 Keep the outside of the microwave clean 39 Cleaning the control panel 39

Questions & answers 40

Technical speciﬁ cations 41

Disposal 42 Guarantee 42

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Introduction

Please take time to read these instructions and retain

for future reference.

Note: For the remainder of this user guide, the microwave/grill/convection oven will be referred to as the microwave.

Safety is important

To ensure your safety and the safety of others, please read the Safety information before you install this

microwave.

Keep this information in a safe place for future

reference.

In the box

You will ﬁ nd the following:

• Microwave

• Glass tray

• High rack

• Metal tray

• Rotating ring

• Low rack

• User guide

• Quick reference guide

Note: If any of the items listed are damaged or missing, please contact your local John Lewis branch.

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Safety information

Important safety instructions - read carefully before use

Take note of the following safety information that

appears on the back of this microwave.

Warning! To prevent a ﬁ re or shock hazard, do not expose this microwave to rain or moisture.

Warning! Always remove the mains plug from the wall socket when not in use or before any service operation.

Warning! There are no user serviceable parts on this microwave. Refer servicing to qualiﬁ ed service technician.

Important safety information

It is most important that this user guide should be

retained with the microwave for future reference.

Should the microwave be sold or transferred to

another owner, or should you move house and leave

the microwave, always ensure that the guides are

supplied with the microwave in order that the new

owner can get to know the functionality and the

relevant warnings.

Warnings

• Keep all packaging well away from children. There is

a risk of suffocation.

• Never let the power cord be crushed by the

microwave itself or other (heavy) objects. Never

bend the power cord excessively.

• Never hold the power cord or plug with wet hands.

• Never use a damaged power cord or plug, or loose

main socket.

• Never let the power cord touch or pass over

heating appliances.

• 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 microwave which would involve the

removal of any cover protecting against exposure to

microwave energy. Do not operate the microwave if

the door seals and adjacent parts of the microwave

are faulty. Repairs should only be undertaken by a

qualiﬁ ed service technician.

• Unlike other appliances, the microwave is a

high-voltage and a high electrical-current piece of

equipment. Improper use or repair could result in

harmful exposure to excessive microwave energy or

in electric shock.

These warnings have been provided in the interest

of safety. You MUST read them carefully before

installation or use. If you are unsure of the meanings

of these warnings contact the John Lewis branch from

which you purchased the microwave.

To avoid accidents to property or people it is

important to follow the instructions given. Failure

to do so removes any liability from John Lewis.

• Do not use the microwave for the purpose of

dehumidiﬁ cation e.g. using the microwave to dry out

wet newspapers, clothes, toys, electric devices. It

can cause serious personal injury or damage to the

microwave such as a ﬁ re, a burn or sudden death

due to an electric shock.

• The microwave is not intended for use by young

children or elderly persons. Only allow older

children to use the microwave without supervision

when adequate instructions have been given. Ensure

the child is able to use the microwave in a safe way

and understands the hazards of improper use.

• Improper use may cause damage such as a ﬁ re,

electric shock or burn.

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• Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young

children should be kept away.

• Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed

containers since they are liable to explode. Remove

the plastic wrapping from food before cooking or

defrosting. However some food should be covered

with plastic ﬁ lm, for heating or cooking.

• The microwave is not intended to be operated by

an external timer or by a separate control.

• Keep ventilation openings in the microwave

enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of

obstruction.

Ecological hints

• Be certain to use the correct accessories for each

cooking mode, refer to page 12.

• It is hazardous for anyone other than a qualiﬁ ed

service technician to carry out any service or

repair operation that involves the removal of a

cover which gives protection against exposure to

microwave energy.

• When the microwave is operated in the

combination mode, children should only use

the microwave adult supervision due to the

temperatures generated.

• This microwave must be earthed. If the supply

cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer, a service agent or a similarly qualiﬁ ed

person in order to avoid potential hazards.

Improper use may cause serious electrical damage.

• The microwave should not be used for commercial

catering purposes.

• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal

scrapers to clean the microwave door glass. They

can scratch the surface, which may result in the glass

shattering.

To save energy and help protect the environment, we

recommend that you follow these hints:

• Locate the microwave in a well ventilated room and

make sure that any air openings are not obstructed.

• Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the

door from closing properly.

Environmental information

• After installation, please dispose of the packaging

with due regard to safety and the environment.

• Materials marked with the are recyclable.

• Using an incorrect plug or switch can cause an

electric shock or a ﬁ re.

• The microwave must be used freestanding.

• This microwave 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 microwave by a

person responsible for their safety.

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Cautions

• Do not operate the microwave with the door

open. 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.)

• 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 microwave. Don’t block the outlet. It

could result in damage to the microwave and poor

cooking results.

• Do not place any object (such as kitchen towels,

napkins, etc.) between the microwave 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.

• Do not operate the microwave if it is damaged. It

is particularly important that the microwave 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 food require shorter cooking or heating

time. Over cooking may result in the food catching

on ﬁ re and subsequent damage to the microwave.

• When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces and

beverages in the microwave:

- Avoid using straight sided containers with narrow

necks.

- Stir the liquid before placing the container in the

microwave and again halfway through the heating

time.

- After heating, let it stand in the microwave 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).

• Do not operate the microwave when empty. It

is best to leave a glass of water in the microwave

when not in use. The water will safely absorb all

microwave energy, if the microwave is accidentally

started.

• 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

microwaves before use. They may heat-up and char.

Metal objects in particular may arc in the microwave,

which can cause serious damage.

• Do not rinse the tray and rack by placing it in water

just after cooking. This may cause breakage or

damage.

• Be certain to place the microwave 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 microwave. Improper use could result

in bodily injury and microwave damage.

• Before cooking, pierce the skin of potatoes, apples

or any such fruit or vegetables. They could burst.

• Do not cook eggs in their shell. Eggs in their shell

and whole hardboiled eggs should not be heated

in microwave microwaves since they may explode,

even after microwave heating has ended. Pressure

will build up inside the egg which will burst.

• Do not attempt deep fat frying in the microwave.

This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot

liquid.

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• If smoke is observed, switch off or disconnect the

microwave from the power supply and keep the

microwave door closed in order to stiﬂ e any ﬂ ames.

It can cause serious damage such as a ﬁ re or electric

shock.

• When food is heated or cooked in disposable

containers made of plastic, paper or other

combustible materials, keep an eye on the

microwave and check it frequently.

• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high

when the microwave is operating. Do not touch

the microwave door, outer cabinet, rear cabinet,

microwave cavity, accessories and dishes during grill

mode, convection mode and auto cook operations,

before clearing make sure they are not hot.

• The microwave should be cleaned regularly and

any food deposits should be removed. Failure to

maintain the microwave in a clean condition could

lead to deterioration of the surface. This could

adversely affect the life of the microwave and

possibly result in a hazardous situation.

• If there are heating elements, the microwave

becomes hot during use. Care should be taken

to avoid touching the heating elements inside the

microwave.

• Follow exact directions given by each manufacturer

for their popcorn product. Do not leave the

microwave 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 ﬁ re.

• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal

scrapers to clean the microwave door glass. They

can scratch the surface, which may result in the glass

shattering.

• The microwave is not intended to be operated by

an external timer or by separate control.

• Keep ventilation openings, clear of obstruction.

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Mains supply

Plug wiring information

Warning! This microwave MUST BE EARTHED.

Warning! Should the power supply cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by an approved service technician. John Lewis declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed.

Before switching on, make sure the electricity

supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the

microwave’s rating plate.

The microwave is supplied with a 13 amp plug. In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13 amp ASTA approved BS 1363/A fuse must be used.

Warning! The microwave should not be connected to the electrical supply by means of an extension cable.

Warning! If the supplied ﬂ exible mains cord of this microwave is damaged, it must be replaced.

This microwave is supplied with BS 1363 approved

13 Amp fused mains plug. When replacing the fuse

always use a 13 Amp BS 1362 approved type. Never

use this plug with the fuse cover missing. To obtain a

replacement fuse cover contact John Lewis.

If the mains sockets in your home differ, or are not

suitable for the type of plug supplied then the plug

should be removed and a suitable type ﬁ tted.

If the mains plug becomes severed from the mains lead

it must be destroyed. A mains plug with bared wires is

hazardous if inserted into a wall socket.

If a 13 Amp BS 1363 plug is not suitable or any other

type of plug used, then this microwave must be

protected by a 15 Amp fuse.

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Installation

When upacking the microwave, be aware of the

following points:

• When unpacking the microwave make sure all

accessories (Rotating ring, glass tray, high rack,

metal tray and low rack) and packing materials are

removed.

• Check to make sure that the microwave has not

been damaged during shipping.

• Unpack the microwave and place it on a ﬂ at and

level surface.

Find a suitable location for the microwave; it should be

positioned as follows:

• Place the microwave on the level location of choice

with more than 85 cm height but make sure there is

at least 20 cm of space above and 10 cm at the rear

for proper ventilation.

Check the microwave is working correctly

1 Plug the microwave into a standard household

socket. Make sure the microwave is the only

microwave connected to the socket.

Note: If the microwave does not operate properly, unplug it from the electrical socket and then plug it

back in.

2 Open the microwave door by pulling the door

handle. Place the rotating ring inside the microwave

and place the glass tray on top.

3 Fill a oven safe container with 300 ml (1/2 pint) of

water.

4 Place in the centre of the glass tray and close the

microwave door.

Note: If you have any doubts about what type of

container to use please refer to Page 12.

• The front of the microwave should be at least 8 cm

from the edge of the surface to prevent tipping.

• An exhaust outlet is located on bottom or side of

the microwave. (Blocking the outlet can damage the

microwave).

Warning! The microwave must not be used for commercial catering purposes.

5 Press the Stop/Clear button, and press the

Start/Quick start button once to set a cooking

time of 30 seconds. The DISPLAY will count down

from 30 seconds. When the microwave reaches

zero, it will beep.

6 Open the microwave door and test the

temperature of the water. If the microwave is

operating correctly the water should be warm.

Caution - Be careful when removing the container it may be hot.

Caution - The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars must be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption in order to avoid burns.

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Microwave-safe utensils

Plastic storage containers

Microwaves cannot penetrate metal. They will

bounce off any metal object in the microwave and

cause arcing. Most heat resistant non-metallic cooking

utensils are safe for use in the microwave. However,

never use metal or metal trimmed utensils when

using the microwave feature. If you have any doubts

about a particular utensil, there is a simple way to

ﬁ nd out if it can be used in the microwave. Carry out

the microwave test.

Microwave test

• Place the utensil next to a glass bowl ﬁ lled with

water.

• Microwave on HIGH power 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.

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

microwave as hot foods will eventually warp or melt

plastic containers.

Paper

Paper plates and containers are convenient and safe to

use, provided that the cooking time is short and foods

to be cooked are low in fat and moisture. Paper towels

are also very useful for wrapping foods and for lining

baking trays in which greasy foods such as bacon are

cooked.

Warning! In general, avoid coloured paper products as the colour may run. Some recycled paper products may contain impurities which could cause arcing or ﬁ res when used in the microwave.

• There are many items on hand in any kitchen

that can be used as cooking equipment in the

microwave. These are listed below:

Dinner plates

Many kinds of dinnerware 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 microwave

tempered glass cookware. However, do not use

delicate glassware, such as tumblers or wine glasses,

as these might shatter as the food warms.

Plastic cooking bags

Provided they are made specially for cooking, cooking

bags are microwave safe. Always make a slit in the bag

so that steam can escape.

Caution - Never use ordinary plastic bags for cooking, 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.

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Pottery, stoneware and ceramic

Containers made of these materials are usually ﬁ ne for

use, but they should be tested to be sure. Carry out

the microwave test.

Caution - Some items with high lead or iron content are not suitable as cooking utensils.

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