LG MC8088HR, MC8088HL User Manual

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MICROWAVE/GRILL/CONVECTION OVEN

OWNER’S MANUAL

CAUTION

PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.

THE MANUFACTURERS ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY PROBLEMS CAUSED BY

THE USER’S FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

MC8088HL

MC8088HR

P/No: MFL55318502

Contents

How the Microwave Function Works

Microwaves are a form of energy similar to radio, television waves, and ordinary daylight. Normally, microwaves spread outwards as they travel through the atmosphere and disappear without effect. This oven, however, has a magnetron that is designed to make use of the energy in microwaves. Electricity, supplied to the magnetron tube, is used to create microwave energy.

These microwaves enter the cooking area through openings inside the oven. A tray is located inside the oven. Microwaves cannot pass through metal walls of the oven, but they can penetrate such materials as glass, porcelain and paper, the materials out of which microwave-safe cooking dishes are constructed.

Microwaves do not heat cookware, though cooking vessels will eventually get hot from the heat generated by the food.

A very safe appliance

Your Microwave oven, is one of the safest of all home appliances. When the door is opened, the oven automatically stops producing microwaves. Microwave energy is converted completely to heat when it enters food, leaving no “left over” energy to harm you when you eat your food.

Contents ________________________________________________ 2 Important safety instructions ________________________________ 3 ~ 7 Precautions ______________________________________________ 8 Unpacking & Installing _____________________________________ 9 ~ 10

Control Panel ____________________________________________ 11

Method to use accessories as per mode _______________________ 12 Setting the Clock __________________________________________ 13 Child Lock _______________________________________________ 14 Micro Power Cooking _____________________________________ 15 Micro Power Level ________________________________________ 16 Grill Cooking ____________________________________________ 17

Grill Combi Cooking ______________________________________ 18

Convection Preheat _______________________________________ 19 Convection Cooking _______________________________________ 20

Convection Combi Cooking _________________________________ 21

Quick Start ______________________________________________ 22 More or less Cooking ______________________________________ 23 Keep Warming ___________________________________________ 24 Auto Cook _______________________________________________ 25 ~ 27 Auto Roast _______________________________________________ 28 ~ 29

Crisp Cook _______________________________________________ 30 ~ 32 Auto Defrost _____________________________________________ 33 ~ 34

Combi Defrost ____________________________________________ 35 ~ 36 Quick Defrost ____________________________________________ 37 ~ 38 Ez Clean ________________________________________________ 39

Test dishes in accordance With EN 60705_____________________ 40

Microwave - safe Utensils __________________________________ 41

Food characteristics & Microwave Cooking ____________________ 42 ~ 43

Questions & Answers ______________________________________ 44 Technical Specifications ____________________________________ 45

Maff Reheating Cooked Chilled Foods ________________________ 46 Guarantee _______________________________________________ 47

Please keep for future reference. Read and follow all instructions before using your oven to prevent the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or damage when using the oven. This guide does not cover all possible conditions that may occur. Always contact your service agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not understand.

Important Safety

Instructions

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “WARNING” or “CAUTION”. These word means :

WARNING

CAUTION

This symbol will alert you to hazards or unsafe practices which could cause serious bodily harm or death.

This symbol will alert you to hazards or unsafe practices which could cause bodily injury or property damage.

WARNING

1.Do not attempt to tamper with, or make any adjustments or repairs to the door, door seals, control panel, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven which would involve the removal of any cover protecting against exposure to microwave energy. Do not operate the oven if the door seals and adjacent parts of the microwave oven are faulty. Repairs should only be undertaken by a qualified service technician.

Unlike other appliances, the microwave oven is a high-voltage and a high- electrical-current piece of equipment. Improper use or repair could result in harmful exposure to excessive microwave energy or in electric shock.

2.Do not use the oven for the purpose of dehumidification. (ex. Operating the microwave oven with wet newspapers, clothes, toys, electric devices, pet or child etc.)

It can be the cause of serious damage to safety such as a fire, a burn or a sudden death due to an electric shock.

3.The appliance is not intended for use by young children or elderly persons. Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions

have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and
understands the hazards of improper use.	3
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Improper use may cause damage such as a fire, electric shock or burn.

4.Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be kept away.

They may get a burn.

5.Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. Remove the plastic wrapping from food before cooking or defrosting. Note though that in some cases food should be covered with plastic film, for heating or cooking.

They could burst.

6.Be certain to use proper accessories on each operation mode, refer to the guide page 12.

Improper use could result in damage to your oven and accessories, or could make spark and a fire.

7.The children should not allow to play with accessories or hang down from the door handle.

They may get hurt.

Important Safety

Instructions

CAUTION

1.You cannot operate your oven with the door open due to the safety interlocks built into the door mechanism. It is important not to tamper

with the safety interlocks.

It could result in harmful exposure to excessive microwave energy. (Safety interlocks automatically switch off any cooking activity when the door is opened.)

2.Do not place any object (such as kitchen towels, napkins, etc.) between the oven front face and the door or allow food or cleaner residue to

accumulate on sealing surfaces.

It could result in harmful exposure to excessive microwave energy.

3.Do not operate your oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the:

(1) door(bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals

and sealing surfaces.

It could result in harmful exposure to excessive microwave energy.

4.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 fire and subsequent damage to your oven.

5.When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces and beverages in your microwave oven,

*Avoid using straight sided containers with narrow necks.

*Do not overheat.

*Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through the heating time.

*After heating, let it stand in the oven for a short time; stir or shake it again carefully and check the temperature of it before consuming to

avoid burns (especially, contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars).

Be careful when handling the container. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling without evidence of bubbling.

This could result in hot liquids suddenly boiling over.

6.An exhaust outlet is located on the top, bottom or side of the oven. Don’t block the outlet.

It could result in damage to your oven and poor cooking results.

7.Do not operate the oven when empty. It is best to leave a glass of water in the oven when not in use. The water will safely absorb all microwave

energy, if the oven is accidentally started.

Improper use could result in damage to your oven.

8.Do not cook food wrapped in paper towels, unless your cook book contains instructions for the food you are cooking. And do not use

newspaper in place of paper towels for cooking.

Improper use can cause an explosion or a fire.

Important Safety

Instructions

CAUTION

9.Do not use wooden containers and ceramic containers that have metallic (e.g. gold or silver) inlays. Always remove metal twist ties. Check that

the utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens before use.

They may heat-up and char. Metal objects in particular may arc in the oven, which can cause serious damage.

10. Do not use recycled paper products.

They may contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or fires when used in cooking.

11. Do not rinse the tray and rack by placing it in water just after cooking. This may cause breakage or damage.

Improper use could result in damage to your oven.

12.Be certain to place the oven so the front of the door is 8 cm or more behind the edge of the surface on which it is placed, to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance.

Improper use could result in bodily injury and oven damage.

13. Before cooking, pierce the skin of potatoes, apples or any such fruit or vegetable.

They could burst.

14.Do not cook eggs in their shell. Eggs in their shell and whole hardboiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may

explode, even after microwave heating has ended.

Pressure will build up inside the egg which will burst.

15. Do not attempt deep fat frying in your oven.

This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid.

16.If smoke is observed, switch off or disconnect the oven from the power supply and keep the oven door closed in order to stifle any flames.

It can cause serious damage such as a fire or electric shock.

17.When food is heated or cooked in disposable containers made of plastic, paper or other combustible materials, keep an eye on the oven and check it frequently.

Your food may be poured due to the possibility of container deterioration, which also can cause a fire.

18.The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating. Do not touch the oven door, outer cabinet, rear cabinet, oven cavity, accessories and dishes during grill mode,

convection mode and auto cook operations, before clearing make sure they are not hot.

As they will become hot, there is the danger of a burn unless wearing thick culinary gloves .

Important Safety

Instructions

CAUTION

19. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits should be removed.

Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface. This could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

20. Only use the temperature probe recommended for this oven.

You can not ascertain that the temperature is accurate with an unsuitable temperature probe.

21.If there are heating elements, the appliance becomes hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching the heating elements inside the

oven.

There is danger of a burn.

22.Follow exact directions given by each manufacturer for their popcorn product. Do not leave the oven unattended while the corn is being

popped. If corn fails to pop after the suggested times, discontinue cooking. Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn. Never attempt to pop leftover kernels.

Overcooking could result in the corn catching a fire.

23.This appliance must be earthed.

The wires in the mains lead are colored in accordance with the following codes

BLUE ~ Neutral BROWN ~ Live

GREEN & YELLOW ~ Earth

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:

The wire which is colored BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or Colored BLACK.

The wire which is colored BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or colored RED.

The wire which is colored GREEN & 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, a service agent or a similarly qualified person in order

to avoid potential hazards.

Improper use may cause serious electric damage.

Important Safety

Instructions

CAUTION

24. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass.

They can scratch the surface, which may result in the glass shattering.

25. This oven should not be used for commercial catering purposes.

Improper use could result in damage to your oven.

26.If the supplied flexible mains cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced using the special mains cord part number: 6411W1A017S This appliance 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 omitted. To obtain a replacement fuse cover contact your supplying dealer or LG Electronics U.K. LTD.

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 fitted.

If the mains plug becomes severed from the mains lead it must be

destroyed. A mains plug with bared wires is hazardous if engaged in a mains output line socket.

If a 13 Amp BS 1363 plug is not suitable or any other type of plug used, then this appliance must be protected by a 13 Amp fuse.

Improper use may cause serious damage of safety such as a fire, an electric shock.

27. The microwave oven must be operated with the decorative door open.

If the door is closed while operating, the airflow will get worse possibly resulting in a fire or damage to your oven and the cabinet.

28.The connection may be achieved by having the plug accessible or by incorporating a switch in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring

rules.

Using improper plug or switch can cause an electric shock or a fire.

Precautions

Precautions for avoiding possible exposure to excessive microwave energy.

You cannot operate your oven with the door open due to the safety interlocks built into the door mechanism. These safety interlocks automatically switch off any cooking activity when the door is opened; which in the operation of microwave function could result in harmful exposure to microwave energy.

It is important not to tamper with the safety interlocks.

Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow food or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

Do not operate your oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) door(bent),

(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

Your oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel.

WARNING

Please ensure cooking times are correctly set as over cooking may result in the FOOD catching fire and subsequent damage to your oven.

When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces and beverages in your oven with microwave function, delayed eruptive boiling can occur without evidence of bubbling. This could result in hot liquids suddenly boiling over. To prevent this possibility the following steps should be taken:

1Avoid using straight - sided containers with narrow necks.

2Do not overheat.

3Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through the heating time.

4After heating, let it stand in the oven for a short time; stir or shake it (especially the contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars) again carefully and check the temperature of it before consuming to avoid burns (especially, contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars).

Be careful when handling the container.

WARNING

Always allow food to stand after being cooked by microwaves. Check the temperature of the food before consumption. Especially contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars.

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 guidelines on where to install your oven. When unpacking your oven make sure you remove all accessories and packing materials. Check to make sure that your oven has not been damaged during shipping.

Unpacking &

Installing

Unpack your oven and place it on a flat level surface.

level location of your choice with but make sure there is at least

on the top and 10cm at the rear for proper

front of the oven should be at least 8cm from the to prevent tipping.

is located on bottom or side of the oven. Blocking damage the oven.

Square tray	Crisp tray	Glass tray
		Rotating ring

Square rack

Low rack

High rack

*THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL CATERING PURPOSES.

*THIS OVEN CAN BE USED AS BUILT-IN TYPE .

*MUST USE THE BUILT-IN KIT THAT IS MADE BY LG ELECTRONICS.

socket. Make	Stop/Clear button, and press the
connected to the	Start button one time to set 30
properly, unplug it	time.
socket and then plug it back in.
DOOR HANDLE.	The DISPLAY will count down from 30 seconds. When it
oven and place	reaches 0 it will sound BEEPS. Open the oven door and
the GLASSTRAY on top.	temperature of the water. If your oven is operating the water
	warm. Be careful when removing the container it may
safe container with 300 ml (1/2 pint)
on the GLASSTRAY and close the oven
If you have any doubts about what type of container to
to Page 41.

YOUR OVEN IS NOW INSTALLED

and baby food jars shall temperature checked

in order to avoid burns.

Control Panel

1. Auto Cook : Auto cook allows you to cook your favorite foods by selecting the food type and the weight of the food.

2.Auto Roast : You can select the food type and the weight of the food.

3.Crisp Cook : You can select the food type and the weight of the food.

4.Combi Defrost : You can select the food type and the weight of the food.

5.Auto Defrost : You can select the food type and the weight of the food.

6.Quick Defrost : You can select the food type and the weight of the food.

7.MODE : You can select cooking and function categories.

8.Display Window : You can show time of day, cooking time, temperature,

power level and cooking categories.

#Auto Reheat : You can select the food type and the weight of the food.

#Quick Defrost: You can select the food type and the weight of the food.

9.TIME/WEIGHT

•You can determine the selected cooking category.

•You can set cooking times, temperature, power level and weight.

•While cooking with auto and manual function, you can increase or decrease the cooking time at any point by tuming the dial (except defrost mode).

10.Clock : You can set the time of day.

11.START/QUICK START

•In order to start selected cooking, press button one time.

•The quick start feature allows you to set 30 second intervals of HIGH power cooking with a touch of the quick start button.

12.STOP/CLEAR : You can stop and clear all entries except time of day.

Method to use accessories as per mode

Microwave	Grill	Convection	Grill combi	Conv combi	Auto Roast	Crisp cook
Square tray
Square rack
Crisp tray
High rack
Low rack
Glass tray
Caution : Use accessories in accordance with cooking guides!						: Acceptable
						: Not Acceptable

You can set either12 hour clock or 24 hour clock.

In the following example I will show you how to set the time for 10:30 when using the 24 clock. Make sure that you have removed all packaging from your oven.

Setting the

Clock

When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power cut, a ‘0’ will be shown in the display; you will have to reset the clock.

If the clock (or display) shows any strange looking symbols, unplug your oven from the electrical socket and plug it back in and reset the clock.

Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described earlier in this book.

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Press Clock once.

(If you want to use a 12 hour clock, Turn TIME/WEIGHT.

Press TIME/WEIGHT for confirmation.

Turn TIME/WEIGHT until display shows “10:00”.

Press TIME/WEIGHT for hour confirmation

Turn TIME/WEIGHT until display shows “10:30”.

Press TIME/WEIGHT.

The clock starts counting.

Child

Lock

In the following example I will show you how to set the child lock.

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Your oven has a safety feature that prevents accidental running of the oven. Once the child lock is set, you will be unable to use any functions and no cooking can take place.

However your child can still open the oven door.

Press and hold STOP/CLEAR until “L” appears on the display and BEEP sounds.

The CHILD LOCK is now set.

The time will disappear on the display

If any button is pressed, “L” will appear on the display.

To cancel CHILD LOCK press and hold STOP/CLEAR until “L” and disappears.

You will hear BEEP when it’s unlocked.

In the following example I will show you how to cook some food on 400W power for 5 minutes.

Micro Power

Cooking

Your oven has five microwave Power settings. High power is automatically selected and turning of TIME/WEIGHT will select a different power level.

Food to be cooked should be placed in a Microwave-safe utensils.

Please do not use the following accessories.

Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described earlier in this book.

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Turn MODE to select Microwave.

The following indication is displayed: “ “

Turn TIME/WEIGHT until display shows “400W”.

Press TIME/WEIGHT for power confirmation.

High rack	Low rack	Turn TIME/WEIGHT until display shows “5:00”.
High rack	Low rack
		Press START/QUICK START.
Square rack	Square tray

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