LG MC8486NL User Manual

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MICROWAVE/GRILL/CONVECTION OVEN

OWNER’S MANUAL

PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.

MC8486NL

P/No: MFL33306602

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 to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy.

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.

How the Microwave Oven Works

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

These microwaves enter the cooking area through openings inside the oven. A turntable or tray is located at the bottom of 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

Contents

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.

Precautions 2 Contents 3 Unpacking & Installing 4 ~ 5 Custom Set (Setting the Clock) 6 Child Lock 7 Quick Start 8 Micro Power Cooking 9 Micro Power Level 10 Two Stage Cooking 11 Grill Cooking 12 Grill Combination Cooking 13 Keep Warming 14 EZ Clean 15 Speed Hot Air Preheat 16 Speed Hot Air Cooking 17 Convection Combination Cooking 18 Convection Preheat 19 Convection Cooking 20 Auto Cook 21 ~ 25 Speed Cook 26 ~ 28 Auto Reheat 29 ~ 30 Auto Defrost 31 ~ 32 Heating or Reheating Guide 33 Fresh Vegetable Guide 34 Defrosting Guide 35 Grill Cooking Guide 36 Convection Cooking Guide 37 ~ 38 Metal Tray Cooking Guide 39 ~ 40 Speed Hot Air Cooking Guide 41 Important safety instructions 42 ~ 43 Microwave-safe Utensils 44 Food characteristics & Microwave cooking 45 ~ 46 Questions & Answers 47 IEC Test Lists 48 Plug Wiring Information/Technical Specifications 49

Place the oven in the level location of your choice with

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 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.

Unpacking &

Installing

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

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.

THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL CATERING PURPOSES

GLASS TRAY

ROLLER RESTMETAL TRAY

HIGH RACK LOW RACK

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

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 44.

Open your oven door by pulling the DOOR HANDLE. Place the ROLLER REST inside the oven and place the

GLASS TRAY on top.

Plug your oven into a standard household socket. Make

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.

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.

Press the Stop/Clear button, and press the

Start/Quick Start button one time to set 30 seconds of cooking time.

Custom Set

Setting the Clock

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.

When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power cut, a ‘88:88’ 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 Custom Set once.

Turn Dial to select the clock setting. Press Dial (display shows Turn Dial to select 12-HOUR or 24-HOUR).

Turn Dial to select the 24H.

Press Dial for hour confirmation.

Turn Dial until display shows “14:00”.

Press Dial for hour confirmation.

Turn Dial until display shows “14:35”.

Press Dial. The clock starts counting.

Custom Set Function Table

Default

Off

Normal

Choices

On(12H, 24H) Slowest, Slow,

Normal,

Fast, Fastest

GB/DE/FR/

ES/IT/RU/NL

No.

1 2

Function

Clock Scroll

Speed

Language

Select

Child

Lock

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 “CHILD LOCKED” appears on the display and BEEP sounds. The CHILD LOCK is now set.

To cancel CHILD LOCK press and hold Stop/Clear until “CHILD LOCKED” disappears. You will hear BEEP when it’s released.

Press Stop/Clear.

Quick

Start

Press Stop/Clear.

Press Quick Start four times to select 2 minutes on HIGH power. Your oven will start before you have finished the fourth press.

During QUICK START cooking, you can extend the cooking time up to 9 minutes 59 seconds by repeatedly pressing the Quick Start button and upto 99 minutes 59 seconds by using Dial.

The QUICK START feature allows you to set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH power cooking with a touch of the Quick Start button.

In the following example I will show you how to set 2 minutes of cooking on high power.

Micro Power

Cooking

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

Press Stop/Clear.

Turn Mode Dial to select Micro.

Turn Dial until display shows “800W”.

Press Dial for power confirmation.

Your oven has ten microwave Power settings.

Caution

Never use High rack, Low rack alone in Microwave mode

In the following example I will show you how to cook some food on 800W(80%) power for 5 minutes and 30 seconds.

Turn Dial until display shows “5:30”.

Press Start.

When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning

Dial.

Power Level

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Power Output

1000W(Max.) 900W 800W 700W 600W 500W 400W 300W( ) 200W 100W

Micro Power

Level

Your microwave oven is equipped with 10 power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking. The table below shows the examples of food and their recommended cooking power levels for use with this microwave oven.

POWER LEVEL

10 ( High)

1000W(Max.)

900W

800W

700W

600W

500W

400W

300W ( )

200W

100W

• Boiling water.

• Making candy.

• Cooking poultry pieces, fish, and vegetables.

• Cooking tender cuts of meat.

• Whole poultry.

• Reheating rice, pasta, and vegetables.

• Reheating prepared foods quickly.

• Reheating sandwiches.

• Cooking egg, milk, and cheese dishes.

• Cooking cakes, breads.

• Melting chocolate.

• Cooking veal.

• Cooking whole fish.

• Cooking puddings and custard.

• Cooking ham, whole poultry, and lamb.

• Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip.

• Cooking less tender cuts of meat.

• Cooking pork chops, roast.

• Thawing meat, poultry, and seafood.

• Taking chill out of fruit.

• Softening butter.

• Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm.

• Softening butter and cream cheese.

USE

POWER OUTPUT

Two stage

Cooking

Set the power and the cooking time for stage1.

Press Stop/Clear.

Turn Mode Dial to select Micro. Turn Dial until display shows “800W”. Press Dial for power confirmation. Turn Dial until display shows “5:30”. Press Dial.

During two stage cooking the oven door can be opened and food checked. Close the oven door and press Start and the cooking stage will continue.

At the end of stage1, BEEP sounds and stage 2 commences.

Should you wish to clear the programme press Stop/Clear twice.

In case of Auto Defrost cooking, you can cook the food in maxium three stages. (Auto Defrost + Stage 1 + Stage 2) Therefore you can Auto Defrost the food and cook it without resetting the oven at each stage.

In the following example I will show you how to cook some food in two stages. The first stage will cook your food for 5 minutes and 30 seconds on 800W(80%) the second will cook for 35 minutes on 400W(40%).

Turn Dial until display shows “35:00”.

Press Start.

Set the power and the cooking time for stage2. Turn Dial until display shows “400W”. Press Dial for power confirmation.

( X 2 )

Grill

Cooking

Press Stop/Clear.

Turn Mode Dial to select Grill.

Press Start.

When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning

Dial.

Turn Dial until display shows “12:30”.

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

The metal tray is placed between a glass tray and a grill rack at the grill mode.

The grill rack(high rack) must be used during grill cooking.

In the following example I will show you how to use the grill to cook some food for 12 minutes and 30 seconds.

Grill Combination

Cooking

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.

You can set three kinds of micro power level(20%, 40% and 60%) in combi mode.

In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with micro power 200W(20%) and grill for a cooking time of 25 minutes.

200

400

600

Microwave Power

(%) (Watts)

Press Stop/Clear.

Turn Dial until display shows “25:00”.

Press Start. When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning

Dial.

Be careful when removing your food because the container will be hot!

Turn Dial until display shows “200W”.

Press Dial for power confirmation.

Turn Mode Dial to select Grill Combi.

Press Stop/Clear.

Turn Dial to set keep warming time until display shows “30:00”.

Turn Dial until display shows “90°C”.

Press Dial.

Turn Mode Dial to select Keep Warm.

Press Start.

When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning Dial.

Keep

Warming

The oven has a temperature range of 30 °C~90 °C when keep warming is selected. When you press keep warming, 60 °C is set initially.

If you press Start directly after keep warming was pressed, 99:59 is set automatically.

Your oven will take a few minutes to reach the selected temperature.

Once it has reached correct temperature, your oven will BEEP to let you know that it has reached the correct temperature.

In the following example I will show you how to keep warming at the temperature of 90°C for 30 minutes.

Clean

Press Stop/Clear.

Turn Mode Dial to select ez Clean.

Press Start. (Time counts down automatically)

The oven has a special function to remove the smell in the oven with one touch.

You can use the EZ Clean function without food in the oven.

In the following example I will show you how to remove smell in the oven.

Press Stop/Clear.

Press Start.

Preheating will be started with displaying “ PREHEAT”.

Turn Dial until display shows “230°C”.

Turn Mode Dial to select Speed Hot Air.

Speed Hot Air

Preheat

The oven has a temperature range of 100°C ~ 250°C. (180°C automatically available when speed hot air mode is selected.)

In the following example I will show you how to preheat the oven at a temperature of 230°C.

Press Stop/Clear.

Turn Dial until display shows “20:00”.

Press Start.

When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning

Dial.

Turn Dial until display shows “230°C”.

Press Dial for temperature confirmation.

Turn Mode Dial to select Speed Hot Air.

Speed Hot Air

Cooking

The oven has a temperature range of 100°C ~ 250°C. (180°C automatically available when speed hot air mode is selected.)

This function allows you to combine convection operation with the grill.

It will reduce your cooking time.

In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with speed hot air cooking at 230°C for 20 minutes.

In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with micro power 600W(60%) and at a convection temperature 200°C for a cooking time of 25 minutes.

Convection Combination

Cooking

Turn Mode Dial to select Conv. Combi.

Press Stop/Clear.

Press Start. When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning Dial.

Be careful when removing your food because the container will be hot!

Turn Dial until display shows “25:00”.

Turn Dial until display shows “600W”.

Press Dial for power confirmation.

Turn Dial until display shows “200°C”.

Press Dial for temperature confirmation.

The oven has a temperature range of 100°C ~ 250°C. (180°C automatically available when convection combination mode is selected.)

You can set three kinds of micro power level(20%, 40% and 60%) in combi mode.

200

400

600

Microwave Power

(%) (Watts)

Convection

Preheat

The convection oven has a temperature range of 40°C and 100°C ~ 250°C (180°C is automatically available when convection mode is selected).

* The oven has a ferment function at the

oven temperature of 40°C. You may wait until the oven is cool because you cannot use a ferment function if the oven temperature is over 40°C. When you use this function it the oven temperature is over 70°C Error code "E-05"displays.

Your oven will take a few minutes to reach 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.

In the following example I will show you how to preheat the oven at a temperature of 230°C.

Press Stop/Clear.

Turn Dial until display shows “230°C”.

Turn Mode Dial to select Conv.

Press Start.

Preheating will be started with displaying “ PREHEAT”.

Convection

Cooking

Press Stop/Clear.

Turn Dial until display shows “50:00”.

Press Start.

When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning

Dial.

The convection oven has a temperature range of 40°C and 100°C ~ 250°C (180°C is automatically available when convection mode is selected).

If you do not set a temperature your oven will automatically select 180°C, the cooking temperature can be changed by turning Dial.

The convection rack(low rack) must be used during convection cooking.

Turn Dial until display shows “230°C”.

Press Dial for temperature confirmation.

Turn Mode Dial to select Conv.

In the following example I will show you how to preheat the oven first, then cook some food at a temperature of 230°C for 50 minutes.

Auto

Cook

Press Stop/Clear.

Press Auto cook.

Turn Dial until display shows “Ac 1”.

Press Dial for category confirmation.

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

In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.6kg of jacket potato .

Turn Dial until display shows “0.6kg”.

Press Start.

When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning

Dial.

Function Category Weight Limit Utensil Food Temp. Instructions

0.1 ~ 1.0kg On glass trayJacket Potato

(Ac 1)

Auto

Cook

Room Choose medium sized potatoes 170 ~ 200g.

Wash and dry potatoes. Pierce the potatoes several times with a fork. Place the potatoes on the glass tray. Adjust weight and press start. After cooking, remove the potatoes from the oven. Let stand covered with foil for 5 minutes.

CAUTION: The grill and surrounding oven will get very HOT. Use oven gloves.

0.2 ~ 0.8kg Microwave-safe bowl

Fresh

Vegetable

(Ac 2)

Room Place vegetables in a microwave-safe bowl. Add water.

Cover with wrap. After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 2 minutes. Add amount of water according to the quantity.

** 0.2kg ~ 0.4kg : 2 Tablespoon ** 0.5kg ~ 0.8kg : 4 Tablespoon

0.2 ~ 0.8kg Microwave-safe bowl

Frozen

Vegetable

(Ac 3)

Frozen Place vegetables in a microwave-safe bowl. Add water.

Cover with wrap. During the cooking, the oven will beep. Stir and press start key. After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 2 minutes. Add amount of water according to the quantity.

** 0.2kg ~ 0.4kg : 2 Tablespoon ** 0.5kg ~ 0.8kg : 4 Tablespoon

0.1 ~ 0.3kg Microwave-safe bowl

Rice/Pasta

(Ac 4)

Room Wash rice or pasta. Drain water.

Place rice/pasta and boiling water with

to 1 teaspoon salt in a deep and

large bowl.

** Rice – After cooking, stand covered for 5 minutes or until water is absorbed. ** Pasta – During the cooking, stir several times. After cooking, stand 1 or 2

minutes. Rinse pasta with cold water.

Weight

Rice

Pasta

100g 200ml 400ml

200g 400ml 700ml

300g

600ml

1000ml

Cover

Yes/Vent corner

Function Category Weight Limit Utensil Food Temp. Instructions

0.1 ~ 0.6kg Microwavesafe flat dish

Fresh Fish

(Ac 5)

Auto

Cook

Refrigerated Whole fish, steaks

- Oily fish : salmon, mackerel

- White fish : cod, haddock

Arrange in a single layer in a large microwave-safe flat dish. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Cover dish tightly with plastic wrap and pierce in several places. Place on the glass turntable. Adjust weight and press start. After cooking, remove the dish from the oven. Allow to stand for 3 minutes before serving.

0.5 ~ 1.2kg Low rackGratin

(Ac 6)

Room

Use this key to cook home made Gratins.

* Potato Gratin *

Ingredients

400g potatoes 100g onions(cut into thin slices)

/3 tablespoon butter

3 slices of bacon 350g white sauce 80g shredded mozzarella cheese Salt, black pepper

(White Sauce)

3 tablespoon butter, 5 tablespoon flour, 2

/2 cups of milk.

Place butter in a large bowl. Microwave at HIGH until butter melts. Add flour and microwave for 2 minutes at HIGH. Add milk, salt and black pepper. Microwave at HIGH for15 minutes. (During cooking, stir several times.)

Method

1.Bake potatoes for 7 ~ 8 minutes on Microwave HIGH. And then peel and slice into small size. Add salt, pepper.

2. Combine onions and butter in a bowl. Microwave at HIGH for 2 minutes.

3. Place one third of the white sauce in gratin dish. Add potatoes, onions and

bacon. Cover with the rest of the white sauce.

4. Sprinkle with cheese. Place on low rack on the glass tray.

After cooking, stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.

Function Category Weight Limit Utensil Food Temp. Instructions

0.7 ~ 1.0kg Low rackFresh Pizza

(Ac 7)

Auto

Cook

Room Tomato pizza

1. Combine a flour, yeast, sugar, salt and warm water.

2. Add oil and knead the batter well. And stand for 15 ~ 25 minutes on Convection 40°C After finishing, knead again.

3. Drain the juice of canned tomatoes.

4. Grease the oil on the metal tray. Spread the batter on the metal tray. And prick the surface of the batter with a fork.

5. Place the tomato puree and canned tomatoes.

6. Place the other ingredients on the pie.

7. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on the pizza.

8. Choose the menu and press start without food.

9. The oven will beep at the end of the preheating period. Open the door and place the prepared food on the low rack on the glass turntable. Press start to continue cooking.

10. After cooking, remove food from the oven and serve.

Batter Dry yeast(g) All-purpose flour(g) Water, tepid(ml) Sugar(g) Salt(g) Vegetable oil

(tablespoon)

1.0 kg 6

280 140

5 3

0.7 kg 4

200 100

5 3

The others Tomato puree

(tablespoon) Canned tomatoes(g) Sliced sausage(g) Ham, precooked(g) Shredded

mozzarella cheese(g)

1.0 kg

250

40 70

150

0.7 kg

180

30 50

100

Function Category Weight Limit Utensil Food Temp. Instructions

0.5kg Low rack (9x9x2 inch pan)

Cake (Ac 8)

Auto

Cook

Room

Sponge cake

1. Grease a 9x9x2-inch baking cake pan. Set aside. Stir together flour. Set aside.

2. In a mixing bowl beat eggs with an electric mixer on high speed about 4 minutes or till thick. Gradually add sugar, salt and butter, beating on medium speed for 4 to 5 minutes or till light and fluffy. Add the dry mixture; beat on low speed just till combined.

3. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

4. Choose the menu and press start without food.

5. The oven will beep at the end of the preheating period. Open the door and place the prepared food on the low rack on the glass turntable. Press start to continue cooking.

6. After cooking, remove food from the oven and stand.

4 eggs 123g sugar 3g salt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

118g all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla

0.5kg Low rack (9x5 inch pan)

Bread (Ac 9)

Room

White bread

1. Combine all ingredients into a large bowl. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic with electric mixer. Shape into a ball. Place in a greased bowl. Cover.

2. Prove the dough till double(about 30 to 60 minutes) on Convection 40°C

3. Punch dough down. Re-knead the dough and shape into an oval.

4. Place on a greased ovenproof bread pan(9x5 inch). Heat as above until well risen.

5. Choose the menu and press start without food.

6. The oven will beep at the end of the preheating period. Open the door and place the prepared food on the low rack on the glass turntable. Press start to continue cooking.

7. After cooking, remove food from the oven and stand.

275g strong flour 5g yeast 30g sugar

/2 egg white

/2 yolk

2g salt 35g warm water 95g warm milk 25g butter, not melted

Speed

Cook

Press Stop/Clear .

Press Speed Cook.

Turn Dial until display shows “Sc 1”.

Press Dial for category confirmation.

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

In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.4 kg of frozen pizza.

Turn Dial until display shows “0.4kg”.

Press Start.

When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning

Dial.

Function Category Weight Limit Utensil Food Temp. Instructions

0.1 ~ 0.5kg Low rackFrozen Pizza

(Sc 1)

Speed

Cook

Refrigerated This function is for cooking frozen pizza. Remove all package and place on the

low rack. After cooking, stand.

0.2 ~ 0.4kg Metal tray On the high rack

French Fries

(Sc 2)

Refrigerated Spread frozen potato products out on the metal tray on the high rack.

For the best results, cook in a single layer. After cooking, remove from the oven and stand.

0.1 ~ 0.5kg High rackSausage

(Sc 3)

Refrigerated Remove packages. Slit slightly on the surface.

Place on the high rack. The oven will beep, turn food over and press start to continue. After cooking, remove from the oven. And serve.

0.2 ~ 0.8kg High rackKebab

(Sc 4)

Refrigerated Meat Kebab

600g meat 1 Large onion 2 tablespoons of olive oil Salt, Pepper

Cut the meat into the small and equal pieces. Grate the onion and separate its juice. Mix the onion juice and olive oil. Then cover the pieces of meat with the olive oil and onion juice for 3 ~ 4 hours. Fix the meat pieces into the wooden skewers. Note that the skewers pass the meat center. Place the skewers on the high rack. The oven will beep, turn food over and press start to continue. After cooking, remove from the oven.

Chicken Kebab

600 g Pieces of chicken 1 Big onion 2 Spoonfuls olive oil 2 Spoonfuls saffron Salt

Cover the pieces of chicken with onion juice, saffron, salt and olive oil about 3 ~ 4 hours. Fix the chicken pieces into the wooden skewers. Note that the skewers pass the pieces of chicken center. Place the skewers on the high rack. The oven will beep, turn food over and press start to continue. After cooking, remove from the oven.

Function Category Weight Limit Utensil Food Temp. Instructions

0.5 ~ 1.5kg Low rack

On the metal tray

Roast Beef

(Sc 5)

Speed

Cook

Refrigerated Brush the beef with the melted margarine or butter.

Place on the low rack on the metal tray. The oven will beep, turn food over and press start to continue. After cooking, stand covered with foil for 10 minutes before serving.

0.5 ~ 1.5kg Low rack

On the metal tray

Roast Pork

(Sc 6)

Refrigerated Trim the fat off pork.

Brush the pork with the melted margarine or butter. Place on the low rack on the metal tray. The oven will beep, turn food over and press start to continue. After cooking, stand covered with foil for 10 minutes before serving.

0.8 ~ 1.5kg Low rack

On the metal tray

Whole

Chicken

(Sc 7)

Refrigerated Wash and dry skin.

Brush the chicken with the melted margarine or butter. Place the breast side down on the low rack on the metal tray. The oven will beep, turn food over and press start to continue. After cooking, stand covered with foil for 10 minutes.

0.2 ~ 0.8kg High rack

On the metal tray

Chicken Legs

(Sc 8)

Refrigerated Wash and dry skin.

Pierce the skin. Brush the chicken legs with melted margarine or butter. Place on the high rack on the metal tray. The oven will beep, turn food over and press start to continue. After cooking, stand covered with foil for 2 ~ 5 minutes.

Auto

Reheat

Press Stop/Clear .

Press Auto Reheat.

Turn Dial until display shows “rh 1”.

Press Dial for category confirmation.

Auto Reheat cooking make food reheating convenient and easy to use. The oven has been pre-programmed to automatically reheat food

Your oven has four Auto Reheat settings: Soup/Sauce, Chilled meal.

In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.6 kg of chilled meal.

Turn Dial until display shows “0.6kg”.

Press Start.

When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning

Dial.

Function Category Weight Limit Utensil Food Temp. Instructions

Auto

Reheat

0.2 ~ 0.6kg Microwave-

safe bowl

Soup/Sauce

(rh 4)

Room Pour the soup/sauce into a microwave-safe bowl.

Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After heating, stir. Allow to stand for 2 minutes with cover. And then stir again.

0.3 ~ 0.6kg Low rackChilled Meal

(rh 1)

Refrigerated REMOVE CARTON & PROTECTIVE FILM ON DINNER.

Place on the low rack on the glass tray. After cooking, allow to stand for 1 ~ 2 minutes before serving.

– Stirrable e.g : Spaghetti bolognese, Beef stew, etc.

For even heating, stir once during cooking.

– Non-stirrable e.g : Lasagne, Cottage pie, etc.

0.1 ~ 0.4kg Low rackChilled Pizza

(rh 3)

Refrigerated This function is for reheating leftover chilled pizza.

Place chilled pizza on the low rack. After cooking, take food out immediately. Stand for 1 ~ 2 minutes.

0.3 ~ 0.6kg Low rackFrozen Meal

(rh 2)

Frozen Same as above.

Press Stop/Clear. Weight the food that you are about to defrost. Be certain to remove any metallic ties or wraps; then place the food in your oven and close the oven door.

Enter the weight of the frozen food that you are about to defrost.

Turn Dial until display shows “1.4kg”.

Press Auto Defrost.

Turn Dial to select the POULTRY defrosting programme. “dEF2” appears on the display window.

Press Dial for confirmation.

Press Start.

Your oven has four microwave defrost settings:- MEAT, POULTRY, FISH and BREAD; each defrost category has different power settings.

The temperature and density of food varies, I would recommend that the food is 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 require a standing time to allow the centre to thaw. In the following example I will show you how to defrost 1.4Kg of frozen poultry.

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.

Auto

Defrost

Category Weight Limit Utensil Food

AUTO DEFROST GUIDE

0.1 ~ 4.0kg

Microwave ware

(Flat plate)

Meat

Minced beef, Fillet steak, Cubes for stew, Sirloin steak, Pot roast, Rump roast, Beef burger Pork chops, Lamp chops, Rolled roast, Sausage, Cutlets(2cm)

Turn food over at beep. After defrosting, let stand for 5 ~ 15 minutes.

Poultry

Whole chicken, Legs, Breasts, Turkey breasts(under 2.0kg)

Turn food over at beep. After defrosting, let stand for 20 ~ 30 minutes.

Fish

Fillets, Steaks, Whole fish, Sea foods

Turn food over at beep. After defrosting, let stand for 10 ~ 20 minutes.

* Food to be defrosted should be in a suitable microwave proof container and place uncovered on the glass turntable. * 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, at this point remove the food from the microwave oven, remove any defrosted mince to a plate, cover and set aside. Turn the food over and

return to the microwave oven. Press start to continue. At the end of the program, remove the food from the microwave oven, cover with foil and allow to stand

until completely thawed. To thaw completely, for example joints of meat and whole chickens should STAND for a minimum of 1 hour before cooking.

Meat

(dEF1)

Poultry

(dEF2)

Fish

(dEF3)

0.1 ~ 0.5kg

Paper towel

or flat plate

Sliced bread, Buns, Baguette, etc. Separate slices and place between paper towel or flat plate. Turn food over at beep. After defrosting, let stand for 1 ~ 2 minutes.

Bread (dEF4)

Food

Cook time

Special Instructions

(Minutes/at HIGH)

To heat or reheat successfully in the microwave, it is important to follow several guidelines. Measure the amount of Food in order to determine the needed to reheat. Arrange the food I a circular pattern for best results. Room temperature Food will heat faster than refrigerated food. Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed in a microwavable container. The food will be heated more evenly if covered with a microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap. Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns. Use the following chart as a guide for reheating cooked food.

Heating or Reheating

Guide

Sliced meat

3 slices (0.5cm thick)

Chicken pieces

1 breast 1 leg and thigh

Fish fillet

(170 ~ 230g)

Lasagne

1serving(300g)

Casserole

1 cup 4 cups

Casserole cream or cheese

1 cup 4 cups

Sloppy Joe or Barbecued beef

1 sandwich (

/2 cup meat filling)

without bun

1 ~ 2

/2 ~ 2

2 ~ 3

1 ~ 2

4 ~ 6

/2 ~ 3

/2 ~ 7

1 ~ 2

/2 ~ 6

1 ~ 2

Place sliced meat on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Note : Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy.

Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.

Place fish on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.

Place lasagne on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.

COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish. Stir once halfway through cooking.

Food

Cook time

Special Instructions

(Minutes/at HIGH)

Mashed potatoes

350g

Baked beans

1 cup

Ravioli pasta in sauce

1 cup 4 cups

Rice

1 cup 4 cups

Sandwich roll or bun

1 roll

Vegetables

1 cup 4 cups

Soup

1 serving(230g)

Plated meal

(1 serving) Meat 125g, Mashed potato 150g Carrot, cooked 150g

5~ 7

(at 600W)

1~ 1

~ 4

15~ 30 seconds

4 ~ 6

9~ 14

(at 600W)

COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish. Stir once halfway through cooking.

Wrap in paper towel and place on glass tray.

COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish. Stir once halfway through cooking.

COOK covered in microwavable dinner plate.

Food Quantity

Cook time

Instructions

(Minutes/at HIGH)

Artichokes (230g each)

Asparagus, Fresh, Spears

Green beans

Beats, Fresh

Broccoli, Fresh, Spears

Cabbage, Fresh, Chopped

Carrots, Fresh, Sliced

Cauliflower, Fresh, Whole

Corn, Fresh

Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. Cover. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.

Add 1 cup water. Cover Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.

Add

/2 cup water in 1.5 litre casserole

dish. Stir halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.

Add

/2 cup water in 1.5 litre casserole

dish. Rearrange halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.

Place broccoli in baking dish. Add

cup water. Stand for 2 minutes.

Add

/2 cup water in 1.5 litre casserole

dish. Stir halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.

Add

/4 cup water in 1.5 litre casserole

dish. Stir halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.

Trim. Add

cup water in 1.5 litre casserole dish. Stir halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.

Husk. Add 2 tbsp water in 1.5 litre baking dish. Cover. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.

10~ 12

3~ 6

6~ 10

10~ 14

7~ 9

2~ 3

5~ 7

2 medium 4 medium

450g

300g

450g

200g

450g

2 ears

Food Quantity

Cook time

Instructions

(Minutes/at HIGH)

Mushrooms, Fresh, Sliced

Parsnips, Fresh, Sliced

Peas, Green, Fresh

Sweet Potatoes Whole baking (170 ~ 230g each)

White potatoes, Whole baking (170 ~ 230g)

Spinach, Fresh, Leaf

Courgette, Fresh, Sliced

Courgette, Fresh, Whole

Place mushrooms in 1.5 litre covered casserole dish. Stir halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.

Add

/2 cup water in 1.5 litre casserole

dish. Stir halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.

Add

/2 cup water in 1.5 litre casserole

dish. Stir halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.

Pierce potatoes several times with fork. Place on 2 paper towels. Turn over halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.

Add

cup water in 1.5 litre casserole dish. Stir halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.

Add

cup water in 1.5 litre casserole dish. Stir halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.

Pierce. Place on 2 paper towels. Turn courgette over and rearrange halfway through cooking.

6~ 8

6~ 9

5~ 9

9~ 13

6 ~ 8

6~ 9

230g

450g

4 cups

2 medium 4 medium

2 potatoes 4 potatoes

450g

Fresh Vegetable

Guide

Defrosting

Guide

Food Quantity Instructions

BEEF

Minced beef

Steak, sirloin

Roast, loin (boneless)

PORK

Mince Chops Roast, loin (boneless)

POULTRY

Whole chicken Breasts Drumsticks Thighs Wings

FISH & SEAFOOD

Whole fish Fish fillets shrimp

500g

1000g

500g 500g 500g

1000g

450g 450g 450g 450g

450g 500g 250g

6 ~ 8

4 ~ 6

12 ~ 15

6 ~ 8 4 ~ 6

12 ~ 15

16 ~ 19

5 ~ 7 8 ~ 9 8 ~ 9 6 ~ 8

6 ~ 8 7 ~ 9 4 ~ 6

5 ~ 10

10 ~ 15

5 ~ 10 5 ~ 10 5 ~ 10

10 ~ 15

5 ~ 10 5 ~ 10 5 ~ 10 5 ~ 10

5 ~ 10 5 ~ 10 5 ~ 10

Remove wrapping from the meat. Place frozen meat on a microwavable flat plate. Defrost at 30% power level. Turn food over after halfway through defrosting. (Remove defrosted portions at this point)

Defrosting Time

(Minutes)

Standing Time

(Minutes)

Defrosting meats tips & techniques

You can defrost meats in their original wrapping as long as no metal is present. Remove any metal rings, twist ties, wire or foil. Place meat in a microwavable plate to catch juices. Defrost meats only as long as necessary. Separate items like chops, sausages and bacon as soon as possible. Remove defrosted portions and continue to defrost remaining pieces. Whole pieces of meat are ready for standing time as soon as a fork can be pushed into the centre of the meat using moderate pressure. The centre will still be icy. Allow to stand until completely thawed.

Directions for grilling meat on grill

Trim excess fat from meat. Cut fat, making sure you do not cut into the lean. (This will stop the fat curling.) Arrange on the high rack. Brush with melted butter or oil. Halfway through, turn the meat over.

Grill Cooking

Guide

Food Quantity

Cook time

Instructions

(Minutes/at HIGH)

Beef burgers

Beef steaks (2.5cm (1”) thick) Rare Medium Well

Lamb chops (2.5cm (1”) thick)

Sausages (frank)

Baste with oil or melted butter. Thin items should be placed on the high rack. Thick items can be placed on to a drip tray. Turn food over after halfway cooking time. Turn frequently.

13 ~ 16 19 ~ 23

18 ~ 20 22 ~ 24 26 ~ 28

25 ~ 32

13 ~ 16

50g x 2

100g x 2

230g x 2 230g x 2 230g x 2

230g x 2

Directions for grilling fish and seafood

Place fish and seafood on the high rack. Whole fish should be scored diagonally on both sides before grilling. Brush fish and seafood with melted butter, margarine or oil before and during cooking. This helps stop the fish drying out. Grill for times recommended in the chart. Whole fish and fish steaks should be carefully turned over halfway grilling time. If desired thick fillets can also be turned halfway.

Food Quantity

Cook time

Instructions

(Minutes/at HIGH)

Fish fillets 1cm (

”) thick

1.5cm (

”) thick

Fish steaks

2.5cm (1”) thick

Whole fish

Scallops Prawns uncooked

Brush with melted butter and turn over halfway through cooking.

Allow extra time for thick and oily fish.

Baste well during cooking.

13 ~ 16 19 ~ 23

20 ~ 25

20 ~ 25 25 ~ 35

18 ~ 22 18 ~ 22

230g 230g

230g

225~350g each

400g

450g 450g

Convection

Cooking Guide

Food Quantity Instructions

Muffins (fresh dough)

Bread Rolls (ready baked)

White bread (Fresh dough)

Sponge cake (Fresh dough)

Fruit family cake

Fresh pizza

Frozen pizza

6 pieces

(each 60g)

4 pieces

(each 50g)

1 loaf

(approx.500 ~ 750g)

1 pan

(450 ~ 500g)

1 pan

(1000 ~ 1200g)

1 pan

(approx. 1000g)

400g

200

°C

180°C+100W

(without preheating)

200

°C

180

°C

160°C+200W

200

°C

220

°C

20 ~ 25

8 ~ 10

20 ~ 50

or until browned

25 ~ 40

40 ~ 60

25 ~ 40

18 ~ 25

Prepare the dough. Place on the low rack. Stand for 5 minutes.

Arrange rolls on the low rack. Stand for 3 minutes.

Prepare the dough. Place on the low rack. Stand for 10 minutes.

Prepare the dough. Put into a 8-inch diameter round tin pan. Place on the low rack. Stand for 10 minutes.

Prepare the dough. Put into a 8 or 9-inch diameter round tin pan. Place on the low rack. Bake until skewer inserted into the cake is removed clean. Stand for 10 minutes.

Prepare the pizza. Place on the low rack. Stand for 2 minutes.

Remove the packages. Place on the low rack. Stand for 2 minutes.

Convection

Temperature

Cook Time

(Minutes)

Preheat the oven to the desired temperature. Follow the times and instructions in the table. After cooking, the surrounding oven will get very HOT. USE OVEN GLOVES.

Food Quantity Instructions

Frozen ready meal (Macaroni & cheese)

Frozen spring rolls

Potato gratin

Roast beef

Roast lamb

Roast pork

Roast chicken

300g

1000g

200°C+400W

(WITHOUT PREHEATING)

230

°C

140°C+600W

(WITHOUT PREHEATING)

160

°C

+600W

(WITHOUT PREHEATING)

160

°C

+600W

(WITHOUT PREHEATING)

200

°C

+600W

(WITHOUT PREHEATING)

200

°C

+600W

(WITHOUT PREHEATING)

18 ~ 25

35 ~ 50

14 ~ 18

30 ~ 45

34 ~ 48

35 ~ 50

32 ~ 47

Put into a suitable sized heat proof dish. Place on the low rack. Stand for 2-3 minutes.

Brush over the surface with vegetable oil. Place spring rolls side by side on the low rack. Stand for 1-2 minutes.

Prepare the potato gratin. Place on the low rack. Stand for 2-3 minutes.

Place on the low rack. Turn over after half of the cooking time. Stand for 10-15 minutes with cover.

Place on the low rack. Turn over after half of the cooking time. Stand for 2-5 minutes with cover.

Convection

Temperature

Cook Time

(Minutes)

Metal Tray

Cooking Guide

Preheat the crisping tray with the Microwave 100% on the glass tray . Do not put the crisping tray on the high or low rack. Follow the times and instructions in the table. After cooking, the grill and surrounding oven will get very HOT. USE OVEN GLOVES.

Food Quantity Cook Mode Instructions

Frozen pizza

Omelet

Bacon

Grilled tomato

Fried Egg(s) (Sunny side up)

Stir Fry Vegetables

400g

3 eggs

2 slices

4 pieces

(400g)

1 2

125g 250g

(5ml oil)

8 ~ 11

7 ~ 8

1 ~ 1

7 ~ 8

/2 ~ 1

/2 ~ 2

4 ~ 5 5 ~ 6

M/W 1000W

Grill + M/W 200W

Grill + M/W 400W

Grill + M/W 600W

Grill + M/W 200W

Grill + M/W 600W

Preheat the crisping tray. Place the frozen pizza on it.

Combine 3 eggs, 2 tablespoons of milk, and spices. And mix well. Cut tomato in cubes. Set aside. Preheat the crisping tray. Place the prepared tomato on the crisping tray. Add the egg mixture and a little of grated cheese on top.

Preheat the crisping tray. Place the bacon on it.

Cut tomatoes in halves. Set aside. Preheat the crisping tray. Put the tomatoes on the crisping tray and add some cheese on top.

Oil tray and preheat the crisping tray. Put the egg(s) on it.

Oil tray and preheat the crisping tray. Prepare vegetables into bite size pieces. Place vegetables on the crisping tray. Stir to coat with oil before cooking. Cook stirring once.

Preheat

Time

Cook Time

(Minutes)

Food Quantity Cook Mode Instructions

Frozen Oven chips

Frozen Nuggets (Chicken)

Salmon Steak

Hamburger patties, fresh

300g

200g

(230g)

240g

(120gx2)

240g

(120gx2)

–

(5ml oil)

–

(5ml oil)

–

(5ml oil)

–

15 ~ 24

15 ~ 17

7 ~ 9

8 ~ 12

6 ~ 8

8 ~ 12

6 ~ 7

7 ~ 9

Grill + M/W 200W

M/W 1000W

Grill + M/W 600W

M/W 1000W

Grill + M/W 600W

M/W 1000W

Grill+M/W 600W

M/W 1000W

Preheat the crisping tray. Place the frozen oven chips on it. tray. Turn food over after half of the cooking time.

Place the frozen oven chips on the crispingtray. Cover with steam cover. Turn food over after half of the cooking time.

Oil tray and preheat the crisping tray. Put the frozen nuggets on it. Turn food over after half of the cooking time.

Place the frozen nuggets on the crisping tray. Cover with steam cover. Turn food over after half of the cooking time.

Oil tray and preheat the crisping tray. Put the salmon on it. Turn food over after half of the cooking time.

Place the salmon steak on the crisping tray. Cover with steam cover. Turn food over after half of the cooking time.

Oil tray and preheat the crisping tray. Prepare the hamburger patties. Place on the crisping tray. Turn food over if needed.

Place the patties on the crisping tray. Cover with steam cover. Turn food over after half of the cooking time.

Preheat

Time

Cook Time

(Minutes)

Speed Hot Air

Cooking Guide

Preheat the oven to the desired temperature. Follow the times and instructions in the table. After cooking, the grill and surrounding oven will get very HOT. USE OVEN GLOVES.

Food Quantity Instructions

Roast Turkey breast, fresh

Frozen self-rising pizza

Frozen baguettes with topping

Frozen spring rolls

French fries (Frozen potato products)

400g

250g

300g

(150gx2)

300g

200

°C

200

°C

200

°C

230

°C

220

°C

30 ~ 38

8 ~ 14

10 ~ 15

15 ~ 22

Wash and dry the fresh turkey breasts. Spice or marinade. Place the breasts into a heat proof flat dish on low rack.

Put frozen pizza on the low rack.

Put frozen baguettes with topping on the low rack.

Put frozen spring rolls on the low rack.

Put frozen potato products on the metal tray.

Speed Hot Air

Temperature

Cook Time

(Minutes)

12 Before cooking, pierce the skin of potatoes, apples or any such fruit or

vegetable.

13 Do not cook eggs in their shell. Pressure will build up inside the egg which

will burst. 14 Do not attempt deep fat frying in your oven. 15 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. 16 If the oven door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be

operated until it has been repaired by a qualified service technician. 17 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. 18 When food is heated or cooked in disposable containers of plastic, paper

or other combustible materials, check the oven frequently due to the

possibility of the food container is deteriorating. 19 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.

20 Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they

are liable to explode.

21 Do not operate the oven, if the door seals and adjacent parts of the

microwave oven are faulty, until the oven has been repaired by a qualified

service technician. 22 Check the utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens before use. 23 Do not touch the oven door, outer cabinet, rear cabinet, oven cavity,

accessories and dishes during grill mode, convection mode and auto cook

operations, unless wearing thick oven gloves, as they will become hot.

Before clearing make sure they are not hot.

1 Do not attempt to tamper with, or make any adjustments or repairs to the

door, control panel, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. It is hazardous for anyone to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of any cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy. Repairs should only be undertaken by a qualified service technician.

2 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.

3 Do not use the oven for the purpose of dehumidification. It can be the cause

of serious damage of safety. (ex. Operating the microwave oven with the wet newspapers, clothes, toys, pet or portable electric devices, etc.)

4 Do not cook food wrapped in paper towels, unless your cook book contains

instructions, for the food you are cooking. 5 Do not use newspaper in place of paper towels for cooking. 6 Do not use wooden containers. They may heat-up and char. Do not use

ceramic containers which have metallic (e.g. gold or silver) inlays. Always

remove metal twist ties. Metal objects in the oven may arc, which can cause

serious damage. 7 Do not operate the oven with a kitchen towel, a napkin or any other

obstruction between the door and the front edges of the oven, which may

cause microwave energy leakage. 8 Do not use recycled paper products since they may contain impurities which

may cause sparks and/or fires when used in cooking. 9 Do not rinse the turntable by placing it in water just after cooking. This may

cause breakage or damage. 10 Small amounts of food require shorter cooking or heating time. If normal

times are allowed they may overheat and burn.

11 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.

Important safety instructions

Read carefully and keep for future reference

WARNING

Please ensure cooking times are correctly set as over cooking may result in FIRE and subsequent DAMAGE to the OVEN.

33 Only use the temperature probe recommended for this oven (for

appliances having a facility to use a temperature-sensing probe).

34 If heating elements are provided, during use the appliance becomes hot.

Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven.

35 The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm

persons without supervision.

24 Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

25 When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the

oven due to the possibility of ignition.

26 If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the

door closed in order to stifle any flames.

27 Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling,

therefore care must be taken when handing the container.

28 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.

29 Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in

microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended.

30 Details for cleaning door seals, cavities and adjacent parts.

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

deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

Important safety instructions

Read carefully and keep for future reference

WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not

be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.

WARNING: 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.

WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed

containers since they are liable to explode.

WARNING: 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.

Microwave-safe

Utensils

Never use metal or metal trimmed utensils in your microwave oven

Microwaves cannot penetrate metal. They will bounce off any metal object in the oven and cause arcing, an alarming phenomenon that resembles lightning. Most heat resistant non metallic cooking utensils are safe for use in your microwave oven. However, some may contain materials that render them unsuitable as microwave cookware. If you have any doubts about a particular utensil, there’s a simple way to find out if it can be used in your microwave oven. Place the utensil in question next to a glass bowl filled with water in the microwave oven. Microwave at power HIGH 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 in the microwave oven. You probably have many items on hand in your kitchen right now that can be used as cooking equipment in your microwave oven. Just read through the following checklist.

Dinner plates

Many kinds of dinner-ware 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 oven tempered glass cookware. However, do not use delicate glassware, such as tumblers or wine glasses, as these might shatter as the food warms.

Plastic storage containers

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 oven as hot foods will eventually warp or melt plastic containers.

Paper

Paper plates and containers are convenient and safe to use in your microwave oven, 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. In general, avoid coloured paper products as the colour may run. Some recycled paper products may contain impurities which could cause arcing or fires when used in the microwave oven.

Plastic cooking bags

Provided they are made specially for cooking, cooking bags are microwave safe. However, be sure to make a slit in the bag so that steam can escape. Never use ordinary plastic bags for cooking in your microwave oven, 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.

Pottery, stoneware and ceramic

Containers made of these materials are usually fine for use in your microwave oven, but they should be tested to be sure.

CAUTION

Some items with high lead or iron content are not suitable for cooking utensils. Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

Keeping an eye on things

The recipes in the book have been formulated with great care, but your success in

preparing them depends on how much attention you pay to the food as it cooks.

Always watch your food while it cooks. Your microwave oven is equipped with a

light that turns on automatically when the oven is in operation so that you can see

inside and check the progress of your food. Directions given in recipes to elevate,

stir, and the like should be thought of as the minimum steps recommended. If the

food seems to be cooking unevenly, simply make the necessary adjustments you think

appropriate to correct the problem.

Factors affecting microwave cooking times

Many factors affect cooking times. The temperature of ingredients used in a recipe

makes a big difference in cooking times. For example, a cake made with ice-cold

butter, milk, and eggs will take considerably longer to bake than one made with

ingredients that are at room temperature. All of the recipes in this book give a range

of cooking times. In general, you will find that the food remains under-cooked at the

lower end of the time range, and you may sometimes want to cook your food beyond

the maximum time given, according to personal preference. The governing

philosophy of this book is that it is best for a recipe to be conservative in giving

cooking times. While overcooked food is ruined for good. Some of the recipes,

particularly those for bread, cake, and custards, recommend that food be removed

from the oven when they are slightly undercooked. This is not a mistake. When

allowed to stand, usually covered, these foods will continue to cook outside of the

oven as the heat trapped within the outer portions of the food gradually travels

inward. If the food is left in the oven until it is cooked all the way through, the outer

portions will become overcooked or even burnt. You will become increasingly skilful

in estimating both cooking and standing times for various foods.

Density of food

Light, porous food such as cakes and breads cook more quickly than heavy, dense

foods such as roasts and casseroles. You must take care when microwaving porous

food that the outer edges do not become dry and brittle.

Height of food

The upper portion of tall food, particularly roasts, will cook more quickly than the

lower portion. Therefore, it is wise to turn tall food during cooking, sometimes several

times.

Food characteristics &

Microwave cooking

Moisture content of food

Since the heat generated from microwaves tends to evaporate moisture, relatively dry food such as roasts and some vegetables should either be sprinkled with water prior to cooking or covered to retain moisture.

Bone and fat content of food

Bones conduct heat and fat cooks more quickly than meat. Care must be taken when cooking bony or fatty cuts of meat that they do not cook unevenly and do not become overcooked.

Quantity of food

The number of microwaves in your oven remains constant regardless of how much food is being cooked. Therefore, the more food you place in the oven, the longer the cooking time. Remember to decrease cooking times by at least one third when halving a recipe.

Shape of food

Microwaves penetrate only about 2.cm into food, the interior portion of thick foods are cooked as the heat generated on the outside travels inward. Only the outer edge of food in cooked by microwave energy; the rest is cooked by conduction. The worst possible shape for a food that is to be microwaved is a thick square. The corners will burn long before the centre is even warm . Round thin foods and ring shaped foods cook successfully in the microwave.

Covering

A cover traps heat and steam which causes food to cook more quickly. Use a lid or microwave cling film with a corner folded back to prevent splitting.

Browning

Meats and poultry that are cooked fifteen minutes or longer will brown lightly in their own fat. Food that are cooked for a shorter period of time may be brushed with a browning sauce such as worcestershire sauce, soy sauce or barbecue sauce to achieve an appetizing colour. Since relatively small amounts of browning sauces are added to food the original flavour of the recipe is not altered.

Covering with greaseproof paper

Greaseproofing effectively prevents spattering and helps food retain some heat. But because it makes a looser cover than a lid or clingfilm, it allows the food to dry out slightly.

Arranging and spacing

Individual foods such as baked potatoes, small cakes and hors d’oeuvres will heat more evenly if placed in the oven an equal distance apart, preferably in a circular pattern. Never stack foods on top of one another.

Food characteristics &

Microwave cooking

Stirring

Stirring is one of the most important of all microwaving techniques. In conventional 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 as the outside

of the food heats first.

Turning over

Large, tall foods such as roasts and whole chickens should be turned so that the top and

bottom will cook evenly. It is also a good idea to turn cut up chicken and chops.

Placing thicker portions facing outwards

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,

thicker portions will receive the most microwave energy and the food will cook evenly.

Shielding

Strips of aluminium foil (which block microwaves) can be placed over the corners or edges

of square and rectangular foods to prevent those portions from overcooking. Never use too

much foil and make sure the foil is secured to the dish or it may cause ‘arcing’ in the oven.

Elevating

Thick or dense foods can be elevated so that microwaves can be absorbed by the underside

and centre of the foods.

Piercing

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

and whole vegetables and fruits.

Testing if cooked

Food cooks so quickly in a microwave 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 removed from the oven while still slightly undercooked and allowed to finish

cooking during standing time. The internal temperature of foods will rise between 5

F (30C)

and 15

F (80C) during standing time.

Standing time

Foods are often allowed to stand for 3 to 10 minutes after being removed from the

microwave oven. Usually the foods are covered during standing time to retain heat unless

they are supposed to be dry in texture (some cakes and biscuits, for example). Standing

allows foods to finish cooking and also helps flavour blend and develop.

To Clean Your Oven

1 Keep the inside of the oven clean

Food spatters or spilled liquids stick to oven walls and between seal and door surface. It is best to wipe up spillovers with a damp cloth right away. Crumbs and spillovers will absorb microwave energy and lengthen cooking times. Use a damp cloth to wipe out crumbs that fall between the door and the frame. It is important to keep this area clean to assure a tight seal. Remove greasy spatters with a soapy cloth then rinse and dry. Do not use harsh detergent or abrasive cleaners. The glass tray can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher.

2 Keep the outside of the oven clean

Clean the outside of your oven with soap and water then with clean water and dry with a soft cloth or paper towel. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, the water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings. To clean control panel, open the door to prevent oven from accidentally starting, and wipe a damp cloth followed immediately by a dry cloth. Press Stop/Clear after cleaning.

3 If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe the panels

with a soft cloth. This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit.

4 The door and door seals should be kept clean. Use only warm, soapy water, rinse

then dry thoroughly. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE MATERIALS, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. Metal parts will be easier to maintain if wiped frequently with a damp cloth.

Questions &

Answers

Q What’s wrong when the oven light will not glow?

A There may be several reasons why the oven light will not glow.

Light bulb has blown Door is not closed

Q Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door?

A No. The holes, or ports, are made to allow light to pass; they do not let

microwave energy through.

Q Why does the beep tone sound when a pad on the Control Panel is

touched?

A The beep tone sounds to assure that the setting is being properly entered.

Q Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates empty?

A Yes Never run it empty or without the glass tray.

Q Why do eggs sometimes pop?

A When baking, frying, or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to steam

build up inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this, simply pierce the yolk before cooking. Never microwave eggs in the shell.

Q Why is standing time recommended after microwave cooking is over?

A After microwave cooking is finished, food keeps on cooking during

standing time. This standing time finishes cooking evenly throughout the food. The amount of standing time depends on the density of the food.

Q Fan operates even when not operating the microwave oven. Is it

failure?

A No. ‘Auto Cooling System’ operates such that the fan automatically

operates for the consumer’s safety if interior temperature of the microwave oven is more than appropriate values after cooking is completed.

Q Is it possible to pop corn in a microwave oven?

A Yes, if using one of the two methods described below

1. Popcorn-popping utensils designed specifically for microwave cooking.

2. Prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that contains specific times and power outputs needed for an acceptable final product.

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. OVERCOOKING COULD RESULT IN THE CORN CATCHING FIRE.

CAUTION

NEVER USE A BROWN PAPER BAG FOR POPPING CORN. NEVER ATTEMPT TO POP LEFTOVER KERNELS.

Q Why doesn’t my oven always cook as fast as the cooking guide says?

A Check your cooking guide again to make sure you’ve followed directions

correctly, and to see what might cause variations in cooking time. Cooking guide times and heat settings are suggestions, chosen to help prevent overcooking, the most common problem in getting used to a microwave oven. Variations in the size, shape, weight and dimensions of the food require longer cooking time. Use your own judgement along with the cooking guide suggestions to test food condition, lust as you would do with a conventional cooker.

IEC Test Lists

Meal

Meat

Microwave setting in watts, Cooking time

300W, 6

/2 ~ 71/2 min. or Auto key function

Note

Place the flat plate. Turn after 3

/2 min.

Meal

Custard

Sponge cake

Meatloaf

Microwave setting in watts, Cooking time

400W, 23 ~ 28min.

600W, 8 ~ 11min.

800W, 10 ~ 12min.

Note

Place the pyrex dish on the lower wire grill

Place the pyrex dish ø 22cm on the lower wire grill

Place the pyrex dish on the lower wire grill

Meal

Potato gratin

Cake

Chicken

Microwave setting in watts, Cooking time

Convection+400W, 20 ~ 25min.

Convection+200W, 18 ~ 24min.

Convection+600W, 30 ~ 35min.

or Auto key function

Temperature

200˚C

180˚C

230˚C

Note

Place the pyrex dish ø 22cm on the low rack.

Place chicken breast-side down on the low rack. Turn after 15 minutes.

• Microwave defrosting

• Microwave cooking

• Combination cooking with the microwave

Plug wiring information/

Technical Specifications

The wires in this 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 or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard;

Warning

Technical Specification

This appliance must be earthed

MC8486NL

Power Input Output Microwave Frequency Outside Dimension Power Consumption Microwave Grill Combination Convection

230 V AC / 50Hz

1000 W (IEC60705 rating standard)

2450 MHz

556 mm(W) X 340 mm(H) X 494 mm(D)

1550 Watts 1250 Watts 3000 Watts

1500 Watts(Max 2700 Watts)

If the supplied flexible mains cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be

replaced using the special mains cord part number

: 6411W2E001G

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 15 Amp fuse.

MAFF

Reheating Cooked Chilled Foods

Displayed on the food packages will be the cooking times for each of the BAND categories. For example: A may be 10 minutes. B may be 9 minutes etc depending on the food type.

When applying this method for reheating cooked chilled food stuffs, the following information must be adhered to:

1 The microwave oven must be set at maximum power level. (refer to

instructions) 2 Refer to the cooking instructions given on the packaging. 3 As with all cooked food, check for evenness of cooking and ensure that

foods are piping hot, prior to consumption.

This microwave oven has been tested and labeled to the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food (MAFF) agreement, concerning the reheating of cooked chilled food.

The heating characteristics and output power levels of microwave ovens are usually calculated using a 1000 gram load, (IEC 60705). However, at smaller loads the heating characteristics of the microwave oven change. Most prepacked food normally falls into this category, usually being packed in smaller individual portions of approx. 350 grams. Therefore, it was clear that a new approach for reheating this type of food was required.

MAFF working in partnership with the food companies and microwave oven manufacturers such as ‘LG electronics’ have overcome this problem by the introduction of heating categories.

Because you may not yet be familiar with this system, we have used the following explanation as an example. However, please refer to the actual rating as printed on the oven door.

Denotes the microwave oven output power.

This category links with the heating times given on food.

Three wavy lines denotes oven tested in compliance with the agreement.

1000W

Technology with the human touch

GUARANTEE

LG ELECTRONICS U.K. LTD. WILL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES IN ORDER TO EXPEDITE THIS GUARANTEE.

1. All faulty components which fail due to defective manufacture will be replaced free of charge for a period of 12 months from the original date of purchase.

2. The dealer (or his Service Agent) who sold the product will be reimbursed for any labor provided in the repair of this LG electronics equipment, for a period of 12 months from the original date of purchase. These claims must be made in accordance with the published scale of service charges and relevant claims procedure.

PLEASE NOTE:

A. The dealer may restrict the guarantee to the original purchaser. B. The dealer is not obliged to carry out service under guarantee if

unauthorized modifications are made to the apparatus, or if non standard components are used or if the serial number of the apparatus is removed, defaced, misused, or altered.

C. Any claims made under guarantee must be directed to the dealer from

whom the equipment was originally purchased. The dealer may, before carrying out service under guarantee, require a receipted account as evidence of the date of purchase.

D. We respectfully point out that your dealer is not obligated to replace

batteries if they become exhausted or worn in use.

E. Aerial alignment and consumer control adjustments are not covered by

this guarantee.

This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.

REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE:

RETAIN YOUR RECEIPT TO PROVE DATE OF PURCHASE. A COPY OF YOUR RECEIPT MUST BE SURRENDERED AT THE TIME GUARANTEE SERVICE IS PROVED.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD: It is helpful to complete at least, your

name, address, phone, model & serial numbers and return it. This will enable LG Electronics to assist you in the future should you lose your receipt, your units stolen, or should modification be necessary.

To obtain information or assistance: Call 01753 500470 Monday-Friday

9:00 am ~ 4:30 pm

* Please complete for your own record

MODEL SERIAL# * DATE OF PURCHASE

In all cases of difficulty - consult your LG dealer from

whom the product was purchased.

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Disposal of your old appliance

1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.

2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.

3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

4. For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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