LG MC-924JLA, MC-924JA User Manual

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MICROWAVE/GRILL/CONVECTION OVEN

OWNER’S MANUAL

PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.

MC-924JA MC-924JLA

P/No: 3828W5A1587

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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, overheating the liquid beyond boiling point 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 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 Setting the Clock 6 Child Lock 7 Micro Power Cooking 8 Micro Power Level 9 Two Stage Cooking 10 Quick Start 11 More or Less Cooking 12 Grill Cooking 13 Convection Cooking 14 ~ 15 Combination Cooking 16 ~ 17 Auto Weight Defrost 18 ~ 19 Quick Defrost 20 ~ 21 Auto Cook 22 ~ 23 Auto Roast Cook 24 ~ 25 Important Safety Instructions 26 ~ 27 Microwave - safe Utensils 28 Food characteristics & Microwave cooking 29 ~ 30 Questions & Answers 31 Plug Wiring Information/Technical Specifications 32 Terms of Warranty/Important Notice 33

Warranty 34

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.

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

ROTATING RING METAL 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 28.

Open your oven door by pulling the DOOR HANDLE. Place the ROTATING RING 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 button one time to set 30 seconds of cooking time.

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 ‘0’ will be shown in the display; you will have to reset the clock.

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

During clock setting the colon will flash. After setting, the colon will stop flashing.

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

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Press CLOCK once.

(If you want to use a 12 hour clock, Press CLOCK once more. If you want to change different option after setting clock, you have to unplug and plug it back in.)

Press 10 MIN fourteen times. Press 1 MIN three times. Press 10 SEC five times.

If the key (10 MIN / 1 MIN / 10 SEC) is pressed and held, the time will increase rapidly.

Press CLOCK to set the time.

The clock starts counting.

Child

Lock

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.

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 STOP/CLEAR.

Micro Power

Cooking

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

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Press MICRO twice to select 80% power. “80” appears on the display.

Press 1 MIN five times. Press 10 SEC three times.

Press START.

Your oven has five microwave Power settings. High power is automatically selected but repeated presses of the MICRO key will select a different power level.

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

POWER

IGH

MEDIUM HIGH

MEDIUM

DEFROST MEDIUM LOW

LOW

Press

MICRO

100%

80%

60%

40%

20%

time

times

Micro Power

Level

Your microwave oven is equipped with 5 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

HIGH 100% * Boil Water

* Brown minced beef * Cook poultry pieces, fish, vegetables * Cook tender cuts of meat

MEDIUM HIGH 80% * All reheating

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

MEDIUM 60% * Bake cakes and scones

* Prepare eggs * Cook custard * Prepare rice, soup

DEFROST/ 40% * All thawing MEDIUM LOW * Melt butter and chocolate

* Cook less tender cuts of meat

LOW 20% * Soften butter & cheese

* Soften ice cream * Raise yeast dough

OUTPUT USE

Two stage

Cooking

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Set the power and the cooking time for stage1.

Press MICRO once to select HIGH power.

Press 10 MIN once. Press 1 MIN once.

Set the power and the cooking time for stage2.

Press MICRO four times to select 40% power.

Press 10 MIN three times. Press 1 MIN five times.

Press START.

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 the following example I will show you how to cook some food in two stages. The first stage will cook your food for 11 minutes on HIGH; the second will cook for 35 minutes on 40%.

Quick

Start

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Press 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 10 minutes by repeatedly pressing the START key.

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

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

More or Less

Cooking

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Set the required AUTO COOK programme.

Select weight of food.

Press START.

Press MORE( ). The cooking time will increase by 10 seconds for each press of the key.

Press LESS( ). The cooking time will decrease by 10 seconds for each press of the key.

In the following example I will show you how to change the preset AUTO COOK programmes for a longer or shorter cooking time.

If you find that your food is over or undercooked when using the AUTO COOK programme, you can increase or decrease cooking time by pressing the

/ key.

When cooking with auto and manual function, you can lengthen or shorten the cooking time at any point by pressing the / key. There is no need to stop the cooking process.

Grill

Cooking

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Press GRILL.

Set the cooking time.

Press 10 MIN once. Press 1 MIN twice. Press 10 SEC three times.

This model is fitted with a QUARTZ GRILL, so preheating is not needed.

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.

Press START.

Convection

Cooking

1. To preheat.

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Press CONVECTION.

Press START.

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.

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 first, then cook some food at a temperature of 230 °C .

Press MORE five times to select 230 °C. The cooking temperature can be changed by pressing / key.

Convection

Cooking

2. To cook.

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Press CONVECTION.

Press 10 MIN five times.

Press START.

If you do not set a temperature, your oven will automatically select 180 °C. The cooking temperature can be changed by pressing the / key.

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

Press MORE( ) five times to select 230 °C.

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.

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 40% and grill for a cooking time of 25 minutes.

Press COMBI.

Press GRILL.

1. GRILL COMBINATION.

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Set the cooking time. Press 10 MIN two times. Press 1 MIN five times.

Press MICRO two times to select 40% power.

Press START. When cooking you can use / key to increase or decrease cooking time.

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

In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with micro power 40% and at a convection temperature 200 °C for a cooking time of 25 minutes.

Combination

Cooking

2. CONVECTION COMBINATION.

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Press COMBI.

Press CONVECTION. Press MORE( ) two times for convection temperature 200 °C.

Press MICRO two times to select 40% power.

Set the cooking time. Press 10 MIN two times. Press 1 MIN five times.

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.

Press START. When cooking you can use / key to increase or decrease cooking time.

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

Auto Weight

Defrost

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.

Press DEFROST twice to select the POULTRY defrosting programme. “dEF2” appears on the display window.

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

Press 1.0kg of weight key one time. Press 0.1kg of weight key four times.

Press START.

Your oven has four microwave defrost settings:- MEAT, POULTRY, FISH and BREAD; each defrost category has different power settings. Repeated presses of the DEFROST key will select a different setting.

Category

ROAST BEEF

ROAST PORK

WHOLE CHICKEN

Press

AUTO ROAST

time

times

FOOD CATEGORY WT. LIMIT UTENSILS FOOD TEMP INSTRUCTIONS

1. ROAST BEEF

2. ROAST PORK

3. WHOLE CHICKEN

0.5 kg ~ 1.5 kg

0.8 kg ~ 1.5 kg

Glass tray

+ Metal tray

+ Low rack

Glass tray

+ Metal tray

+ Low rack

Glass tray

+ Metal tray

+ Low rack

5 °c

Brush beef with melted margarine or butter. Place on the low rack over the metal tray and glass tray. After cooking, let stand covered with foil for 10 minutes.

Brush pork with melted margarine or butter. Place on the low rack over the metal tray and glass tray. After cooking, let stand covered with foil for 10 minutes.

Brush whole chicken with melted margarine, butter or seasonings, if desired. Place the whole chicken on the low rack over the metal tray and glass tray. When BEEP, turn food over immediately. After cooking, let stand covered with foil for 10 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.

Important safety instructions

Read carefully and keep for future reference

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.

WARNING

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

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.

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.

36 Young Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with

appliance.

37 If the appliance is supplied from a cord extension set or an electrical

portable outlet device, the cord extension set on electrical portable outlet device must be positioned so that it is not subject to splashing or ingress of moisture.

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.

Important safety instructions

Read carefully and keep for future reference

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 flavor 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 aluminum 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 (3˚C)

and 15˚F (8˚C) 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 flavor blend and develop.

To Clean Your Oven

1 Keep the inside of the oven clean

Your microwave oven has a stainless steel interior. Unlike painted steel interiors

found in most other microwave ovens, the surface will not chip, rust, or corrode. Over time, stains can occur on the stainless steel surface as the result of food products splattering during cooking. This is normal.

Do not use metal scouring pads on the inside of oven cavity. They will scratch the surface. For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth. Use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or a mild detergent. Be sure to keep the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed. Wipe well with clean water. Over time, stains can occur on the surfaces as the result of food particles spattering during cooking. This is nor-mal. For stubborn soil, boil a cup (250 mL) of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes. Steam will soften the soil. To get rid of odors inside the oven, boil a cup (250 mL) of water with lemon juice or vinegar.

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 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.

230 V AC / 50Hz 240 V AC / 50Hz

900 W (IEC705 rating standard)

2450 MHz

574 mm(W) X 376 mm(H) X 505 mm(D)

1,300 Watts 1,300 Watts 1,250 Watts 1,350 Watts 1,550 Watts 1,700 Watts 1,550 Watts 1,700 Watts

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 colors 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

MC-924JA, MC-924JLA

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

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

be replaced using the special mains cord part number

: 2B72234L

Terms of Warranty &

Important Notice

TERMS OF WARRANTY

Should there be a defect in this product due to either FAULTY MATERIAL or WORKMANSHIP become apparent within the first 2 years from the date of original purchase of this product. Then the defect will be rectified without cost to you for either labour or materials at the premises of LG or their Authorized Service Centre (additionally we will cover the magnetron for an additional 3 years. Note: This is the part only not part and labour) Subject to:

1. Particulars of the model and serial number, the date of original purchase and invoice/sales docket number being given to the authorized service centre when a claim under warranty is made. Purchase receipt must be produced.

2. All (a) damage resulted from incorrect installation or misuse other than in accordance with the operating instructions issued by the Company (b) consequential damage being excluded from this Warranty.

3. The Warranty being rendered invalid if the product is misused or if any unauthorized alteration, modification, or substitution of the product is defaced or altered.

4. Costs of transportation both ways to and from the authorized service centre being are paid by the owner if it is necessary to return the product or any part to an authorized service centre.

5. A charge being accepted by the owner for travelling expenses incurred in connection with warranty service at the user’s home.

6. The warranty only applies to the products purchased in Australia.

7. The authorized serviced agent will provide service during normal business hours, Monday to Friday.

Except for those terms that cannot by law be excluded, all terms other than those expressly contained in this warranty statement are excluded. To the extent permitted by law, LG excludes all liability (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) for any consequential, special, incidental or indirect loss or damage including loss of profit, loss or impairment of privacy of conversations, work stoppage or loss or impairment of data arising out of the use or inability to use the Product.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

1. LG ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD has arranged for authorized service centres to perform all after-sales and warranty service on its behalf.

2. The authorized service centre can accept no responsibility for damage in transit to and from his premises.

3. If the product or any parts returned to an authorized service centre for any cause not covered by this warranty, all costs involved, including a charge for inspection and handing must be paid to the authorized service centre.

4. Changes not covered by the terms of this Warranty must be borne by the owner. Such charges may arise through the cost of any service all where (a) the product is found to be in good installation, or (b) maladjustment of user controls, or failure to follow operating instructions, mains supply defects or external inference has occurred.

5. No retailer has authority to vary the terms of the above warranty.

WARRANTY

Complete the details on this form and retain in the event of warranty service being required (purchase receipt attached).

PURCHASER’S NAME

ADDRESS

CITY STATE POST CODE

RETAILER’S NAME

ADDRESS

MODEL NO SERIAL NO

DATE OF PURCHASE INVOICE/SALES DOCKET NO

FOR WARRANTY SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT

LG Service on 1800-643-156.

LG Electronics Australia

2 Wonderland Drive

Eastern Creek NSW 2766

(ABN : 98 064 531 264)

LGEAP

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