LG MC8289BRK Owner's Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
MICROWAVE/GRILL/
CONVECTION OVEN
PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.
MC8289BR
MC8289BRS
MC8289BRK
MC8289BRD
MFL 63739906
www.lg.com
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 case of a
microwave oven 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
Precautions
When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces and beverages in your microwave
oven, delayed eruptive boiling can occur without evidence of bubbling. This
could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid. To prevent this possibility
the following steps should be taken:
1 Avoid using straight sided containers with narrow necks.
2 Do not overheat.
3 Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway
through the heating time.
4 After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time, stir or shake
them(especially the contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars) again
carefully and check the temperature of them before consumption 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 and check the temperature of them
before consumption. Especially contents of feeding
bottles and baby food jars.
Please ensure cooking times are correctly set as
over cooking may result in the FOOD catching fire
and subsequent damage to your oven.
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Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy.
Precautions
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Contents
Important safety instructions
Unpacking & Installing
Setting the Clock
Child Lock
Micro Power Cooking
Micro Power Level
Two Stage Cooking
Quick Start
Grill Cooking
Convection Cooking
Combination Cooking
Auto Cook
Auto Defrost
Crispy Reheat
Defrost & Bake
Roast
Microwave-safe Utensils
Food characteristics & Microwave cooking
Questions & Answers
IEC Test Lists
Technical Specifications
MAFF Reheating Cooked Chilled Foods
GUARANTEE
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Important Safety
Instructions
Please keep for future reference. Read and follow all instructions before using your oven
toprevent the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or damage when using the oven.
This guide does not cover all possible conditions that may occur. Always contact yourservice
agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not understand.
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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.D
o 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 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 highelectrical-current piece of equipment. Improper use or repair could result in
harmful exposure to excessive microwave energy or in electric shock.
2.D
o 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.T
he 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.
Improper use may cause damage such as a fire, electric shock or burn.
4.A
ccessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be
kept away.
They may get a burn.
5.L
iquids 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.B
e certain to use proper accessories on each operation mode
Improper use could result in damage to your oven and accessories, or could
make spark and a fire.
7.T
he children should not allow to play with accessories or hang down
from the door handle
They may get hurt.
.
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Important Safety
Instructions
Please keep for future reference. Read and follow all instructions before using your oven
toprevent the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or damage when using the oven.
This guide does not cover all possible conditions that may occur. Always contact yourservice
agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not understand.
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WARNING
8. If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated
until it has been repaired by a competent person.
9. It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out
any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover
which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
10. When the appliance is operated in the combination mode, children
should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the
temperatures generated.
11. The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care
should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. Children less than
8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised.
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.
CAUTION
Important Safety
Instructions
Please keep for future reference. Read and follow all instructions before using your oven
toprevent the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or damage when using the oven.
This guide does not cover all possible conditions that may occur. Always contact yourservice
agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not understand.
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8. Do not cook food wrapped in paper towels, unless your cook book
contains instructions for the food you are cooking. And do not use
newspaper in place of paper towels for cooking.
Improper use can cause an explosion or a fire.
9.
D
o 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. D o 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. I f smoke is observed, switch off or disconnect the oven from the power
supply and keep the oven door closed in order to stifle any flames.
It can cause serious damage such as a fire or electric shock.
17. When food is heated or cooked in disposable containers made of
plastic, paper or other combustible materials, keep an eye on the oven
and check it frequently.
Your food may be poured due to the possibility of container
deterioration, which also can cause a fire.
18. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the
appliance is operating. Do not touch the oven door, outer cabinet,
rear cabinet, oven cavity, accessories and dishes during grill mode,
convection mode and auto cook operations, before clearing make sure
they are not hot.
As they will become hot, there is the danger of a burn unless wearing
thick culinary gloves .
19. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits should
be removed.
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to
deterioration of the surface. This could adversely affect the life of the
appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
CAUTION
Important Safety
Instructions
Please keep for future reference. Read and follow all instructions before using your oven
toprevent the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or damage when using the oven.
This guide does not cover all possible conditions that may occur. Always contact yourservice
agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not understand.
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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. I f 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.
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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.
Important Safety
Instructions
Please keep for future reference. Read and follow all instructions before using your oven
toprevent the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or damage when using the oven.
This guide does not cover all possible conditions that may occur. Always contact yourservice
agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not understand.
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CAUTION
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. T he microwave oven must be operated with the decorative door open
if the microwave oven is placed in a cabinet.
If the door is closed while operating, the airflow will get worse possibly
resulting in a fire or damage to your oven and the cabinet.
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.
30. T he devices are not intended to be operated by an external timer or
by a separate control.
31. Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
32. The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet unless it has
been tested in a cabinet.
33. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children unless they are aged from 8 years and above and supervised.
34. The minimum height of free space necessary above the top surface of
the oven.
35. The microwave oven is intended to be used freestanding.
29. Should be monitored to ensure that children do not play with the device.
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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
oven make sure you remove all accessories and packing. Check to make sure that your oven has not been
damaged during delivery.
Unpacking &
Installing
Unpack your oven and place it on a flat level
surface.
HIGH RACK
GLASS TRAY
LOW RACK
ROTATING RIN G
Place the oven in the level location of your choice with
more than 85cm height but make sure there is at least
30cm of space on the top and 10cm at the rear for proper
ventilation. The front of the oven should be at least 8cm from the
edge of the surface to prevent tipping.
An exhaust outlet is located on top or side of the oven. Blocking the
outlet can damage the oven.
THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL CATERING
PURPOSES
Plug your oven into a standard household socket. Make
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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sure your oven is the only appliance connected to the
socket. If your oven does not operate properly, unplug it
from the electrical socket and then plug it back in.
Press the STOP/CLEAR button, and press
the START button one time to set 30
seconds of cooking time.
Open your oven door by pulling the DOOR HANDLE.
Place the ROTATING RING inside the oven and place
the GLASS TRAY on top.
Fill a microwave safe container with 300 ml (1/2 pint)
of water. Place on the GLASS TRAY and close the oven
door. If you have any doubts about what type of container to
use please refer to page .
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The DISPLAY will count down from 30 seconds. When it
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.
YOUR OVEN IS NOW INSTALLED
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You can set either 12 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.
Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described earlier
in this book.
Plug in your oven for the first time.
"24H" appears on the display.
(If you want to use different option,Press
If you want to change different option after setting clock,
you have to unplug and plug it back in.)
CLOCK
Setting the
Clock
/
AUTO DEFROST
.
When your oven isplugged in for the
first time or when power resumes after a
power cut, a ‘24H’ will be shown in the
display; you can 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.
Turn DIAL until display shows “14: ”.
START
START
for hour confirmation.
.
Press
Turn DIAL until display shows “14:35”.
Press
The clock starts counting.
Child
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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 but will reappear on
the display a few seconds later.
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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