LG MC-9280-XCR User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

MICROWAVE/GRILL/
CONVECTION

Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating.
The manufacturers are not liable for any problems caused by
the user’s failure to observe these instructions.

MC9280XC

ENGLISH DUTCH FRANÇAIS

P/No.: MFL33716111

www.lg.com

Precautions

Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy.

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

It is important not to tamper with the safety interlocks.

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

Do not operate your oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the
oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) door(bent),
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing
surfaces.

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

WARNING

Please ensure cooking times are correctly set as

over cooking may result in the FOOD catching fire

and subsequent damage to your oven.

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

2

Contents

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

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

Quick Start ................................................................................ 10

Grill Cooking ............................................................................ 11

Convection Preheat .................................................................... 12

Convection Cooking ................................................................... 13

Convection Combination Cooking ................................................ 14

Grill Combination Cooking ......................................................... 15

SteamChef Cook ........................................................................ 16 ~ 18

Lean Roast.................................................................................. 19 ~ 20

Healthy Fry ................................................................................ 21 ~ 24

Auto Cook .................................................................................. 25 ~ 30

Crispy Reheat ............................................................................. 31 ~ 32

Sensor Cook .............................................................................. 33 ~ 35

Auto Defrost ............................................................................... 36

Auto weight defrost guide ........................................................... 37

Kitchen Timer ............................................................................. 38

Heating or Reheating Guide ........................................................ 39

Fresh Vegetable Guide ............................................................... 40

Grill Cooking Guide ................................................................... 41

Important safety instructions ........................................................ 42 ~ 43

Microwave-safe Utensils .............................................................. 44

Food characteristics & Microwave cooking ................................... 45 ~ 46

Questions & Answers .................................................................. 47

Plug wiring information/Technical Specifications .......................... 48

3

Unpacking &

Installing

Unpack your oven and place it on a flat level surface. Place the oven in the level location of your choice with

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.

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.

GRILL RACK

(HIGH RACK)

GLASS TRAY

ROTATING RING

CONVECTION RACK

(LOW RACK)

DRIP DISH

(Gray Color)

STEAMER

STEAM COVER

STEAM PLATE

STEAM WATER
BOWL
(CRISPING TRAY)
(Yellow Color)

* THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL

CATERING PURPOSES

4

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.

Open your oven door

by pressing the

DOOR OPEN BUTTON. Place the
ROTATING RING inside the oven

and place the GLASS TRAY on
top.

Fill a microwave

safe container with

1

300ml (

/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.

Press the button,

and press

the
button one
time to set 30
seconds of
cooking time. You will hear a
BEEP each time you press the
button. Your oven will start before
you have finished the sixth press;
don’t worry this is normal.

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

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.

HOW TO USE THE ACCESSORY

Normal Abnormal

Do not operate the
appliance as shown figure.
As misuse will lead to
sparking and damage the
appliance.

5

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 ‘:’ 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.

Press

Press and hold until “12 H” appears on the display.

Press again for 24 hour clock setting.
(If you want to change different option after setting clock, you have to

unplug and plug it back in.)

Turn dial until display shows “14:00”.
(PRESS CLOCK KEY)

Press .

Turn dial until display shows “14:35”.

Press
The clock starts counting.

.

.

6

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

Press and hold until “CHILD LOCKED” appears on the display and
BEEP sounds.

The CHILD LOCK is now set.

To cancel CHILD LOCK press and hold until “CHILD LOCKED”
disappears.

You will hear BEEP when it’s released.

.

7

Micro Power

Cooking

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

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

Your oven has five microwave Power settings.

Power Output

POWER
HIGH MAX
MEDIUM H

IGH

MEDIUM
DEFROST

MEDIUM LOW
LOW

%

100 %

80 %
60 %

40 %

20 %

900 W
720 W
540 W

360 W( )

180 W

Don't Use

GRILL RACK

(HIGH RACK)

DRIP DISH

(Gray Color)

CONVECTION RACK

(LOW RACK)

Press

Press twice.
It will show 720 W.

Turn

Press

When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning

dial.

.

dial

until display shows “5:30”.

.

8

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.

Micro Power

Level

POWER LEVEL USE POWER OUTPUT

HIGH

MEDIUM HIGH

MEDIUM

DEFROST/
MEDIUM LOW

LOW

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

* Reheating(Liquid)
* Roast meat and poultry
* Cook mushrooms and shellfish
* Cook foods containing cheese and eggs

* Reheating(Mashed potato, Plated meal, Ready meal)
* Prepare eggs
* Cook custard
* Prepare rice, soup

* All thawing
* Melt butter and chocolate
* Cook less tender cuts of meat

* Soften butter & cheese
* Soften ice cream
* Raise yeast dough

POWER LEVEL (%)

100 %

80 %

60 %

40 %

20 %

900 W

720 W

540 W

360 W( )

180 W

9

Quick

Start

In the following example I will show you how to set 2 minutes of cooking on 900 W power.

Thefeature QUICK START allows you to
set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH power

cooking with a touch of the button.

Don't Use

GRILL RACK

(HIGH RACK)

DRIP DISH

(Gray Color)

CONVECTION RACK

(LOW RACK)

Press

Press four times to select 2 minutes on 900W power. Your oven
will start before you have finished the fourth press.

During Quick Star cooking, you can extend the cooking time up to
99 minutes 59 seconds by turning the

.

dial.

10

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

Grill

Cooking

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.

Press

Press
The following indication is displayed: “ “

Turn

Press

When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning

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

.

.

dial

until display shows “12:30”.

.

dial.

11

Convection

Preheat

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

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 if 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.

Press

Press
The following indication is displayed: “

Turn

Press
Preheating will be started with displaying “PREHEAT”.

.

.

dial

until display shows “230°C”.

.

“

12

Convection

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 for 50 minutes.

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.

Press

Press
The following indication is displayed: “ “

Turn

Turn

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

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

dial.

.

.

dial

until display shows “230°C”.

dial

until display shows “50:00”.

.

13

Convection Combination

Cooking

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

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

Microwave Power

(%)

60
40
20

(Watts)

540
360
180

Press

Press

The following indications are displayed: “ “, “ “.

Turn

Turn

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

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

.

button once until display shows “540W”.

dial

until display shows “200°C”.

dial

until display shows “25:00”.

.

dial.

14

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

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.

Microwave Power

(%)

60
40
20

(Watts)

540
360
180

Press

Press button six times until display shows “180W”.

The following indications are displayed: “ “, “ “.

Turn

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

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

dial.

.

dial

until display shows “25:00”.

.

15

SteamChef

Cook

In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.3kg of green beans.

This feature allows you steamed cook.

CAUTION:

1. Always use oven gloves when
removing a STEAMER from the oven.
It’s very hot.

2. Do not put a hot STEAMER on a glass
table or a place easy to be melted
after cooking. Always make sure to
use a pad or tray.

3. When you use this Steamer, pour at
least 300ml water before use. If the
amount of water is less than 300ml,
it may cause incomplete cooking, or
may cause a fire or fatal damage to
the product.

4. Be careful when you move the
STEAMER with water.

5. When you use the STEAMER, the
steam cover and steam water bowl
should be set perfectly right. The
eggs or the chestnut would be
exploding without setting the steam
cover and steam water bowl.

6. Never use this Steamer with a
product of different model. it may
cause a fire or fatal damage to the
product.

Press

Press

Turn

Turn

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

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

dial.

.

.

dial

until display shows “3” (GREEN BEANS).

dial

until display shows “0.3kg”.

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CategoryFunction Weight Limit Utensil InstructionsFood Temp.

SteamChef

Cook

1

2

Green Beans

3

4

5

Broccoli

Carrot

Prawns

Mussels

0.1-0.4kg

0.2-0.4kg

0.1-0.3kg

0.2-0.5kg

0.4-0.8kg

Steam cover

Steam plate

Steam water bowl

Steam cover

Steam plate

Steam water bowl

Steam cover

Steam plate

Steam water bowl

Steam cover

Steam plate

Steam water bowl

Steam cover

Steam water bowl

Room

Room

Room

Refrigerated

Refrigerated

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1. Clean vegetables and cut into similar sized pieces.

2. Pour 300ml tap water into the steam water bowl.
Place the steam plate on the steam water bowl.
Place prepared food on the steam plate in a single layer.
Cover with the steam cover.

3. Place the steam water bowl in the oven.

4. Choose the menu and weight, press start.

- Cut small florets. (12-15g/piece)

Same as above.

- Under 5mm thickness

Same as above.

Same as above.

- Under 20cm length.

Ingredients

Mussels
300ml dry white wine
1 teaspoon chopped parsley
2 garlic cloves, crushed

1. Clean mussels and discard any broken shell or dead mussels.

2. Place mussels on the steam water bowl in a single layer. Pour 300ml
white wine into the steam water bowl and add remaining
ingredients. Cover with the steam cover.

3. Place the steam water bowl in the oven.

4. Choose the menu and weight, press start.

CategoryFunction Weight Limit Utensil InstructionsFood Temp.

SteamChef

Cook

6

7

8

Eggs

Chicken

Breasts

Fish Fillet

2-9 eggs

0.2-0.6kg

0.2-0.6kg

Steam cover

Steam plate

Steam water bowl

Steam cover

Steam plate

Steam water bowl

Steam cover

Steam plate

Steam water bowl

Refrigerated

Refrigerated

Refrigerated

1. Clean the food.

2. Pour 300ml tap water into the steam water bowl.
Place the steam plate on the steam water bowl.
Place the prepared food on the steam plate in a single layer.
Cover with the steam cover.

3. Place the steam water bowl in the oven.

4. Choose the menu and weight, press start.

Same as above.

- Under 2.5cm thickness

Same as above.

18

In the following example I will show how to cook 0.7kg of roast beef.

Lean

Roast

This Lean Roast feature is designed to
give cooking results of low fat, low
calorie for roasting meats and poulty.

Press

Press

Turn

Turn

Press

.

.

dial

until display shows “1” (ROAST BEEF).

dial

until display shows “0.7kg”.

.

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CategoryFunction Weight Limit Utensil InstructionsFood Temp.

Lean Roast

Roast

1

Beef

Roast

2

Pork

Roast

3

Lamb

Roast

4

Chicken

0.5-1.5kg

0.5-1.5kg

0.5-1.5kg

0.8-1.8kg

Low rack

on the Drip dish

Low rack

on the Drip dish

Low rack

on the Drip dish

Low rack

on the Drip dish

Refrigerated

Refrigerated

Refrigerated

Refrigerated

Brush beef with melted butter or oil and season as
desired.
Place food on the low rack on the drip dish. Choose the
menu and weight, press start. After cooking, stand covered with foil for
10 minutes.

Brush pork with melted butter or oil and season as desired.
Place food on the low rack on the drip dish. Choose the menu and
weight, press start. After cooking, stand covered with foil for
10 minutes.

Brush lamb with melted butter or oil and season as desired.
Place food on the low rack on the drip dish. Choose the menu and
weight, press start. After cooking, stand covered with foil for
10 minutes.

Brush chicken with melted butter or oil and season as desired.
Place food breast-side down on the low rack on the drip dish.
Choose the menu and weight, press start. When BEEP, turn food over
and press start to continue cooking.
After cooking, stand covered with foil for 10 minutes

20

In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.4kg of chicken breasts.

Healthy

Fry

Healthy Fry cooking make food fry
convient and easy to use.
The oven has been pre-programmed to
automatically fry food.

Press

Press

Turn

Turn

Press

.

.

dial

until display shows “1” (CHICKEN BREASTS).

dial

until display shows “0.4kg”.

.

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CategoryFunction Weight Limit Utensil InstructionsFood Temp.

Healthy

Fry

Chicken

1

Breasts

Chicken

2

Schnitzel

0.2-0.6kg

0.2-0.6kg

Crisping tray

on the High rack

Crisping tray

on the High rack

Refrigerated

Refrigerated

Brush chicken breasts with melted butter or oil and
season as desired.
Place food on the crisping tray on the high rack. Choose
the menu and weight, press start. When BEEP, turn food
over and press start to continue cooking.

Ingredients

Chicken breasts of 150-200g per each.
1 cup flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup finely ground breadcrumbs
Salt and pepper to taste

1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper or as desired, coat in
flour and brush with beaten eggs.

2. Coat with finely ground breadcrumbs and brush surface of schnitzel
with oil.

3. Place food on the crisping tray on the high rack. Choose the menu
and weight, press start. When BEEP, turn food over and press start to
continue cooking.

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CategoryFunction Weight Limit Utensil InstructionsFood Temp.

Healthy

Fry

3

4

5

Chicken
Skewers

French Fries

Frozen

Fish Fingers

Frozen

0.2-0.8kg

0.2-0.4kg

0.2-0.4kg

High rack

on the Drip dish

Crisping tray

on the High rack

Crisping tray

on the High rack

Refrigerated

Frozen

Frozen

Ingredients

Chicken wings
Skewers (metal or wood)

For Marinade :

1

/2

cup soy sauce

1

/2

cup honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, crushed

1. Cut chicken wings into 2 pieces. Combine the ingredients of
marinade and marinate chicken wings for 3-4 hours.

2. Thread chicken onto skewers.

3. Place food on the high rack on the drip dish. Choose the menu and
weight, press start. When BEEP, turn food over and press start to
continue cooking

Spread frozen potato products out on the crisping tray on
the high rack. For the best results, cook in a single layer.
Choose the menu and weight, press start.

Brush surface of fish fingers with oil.
Place food on the crisping tray on the high rack. Choose
the menu and weight, press start. When BEEP, turn food
over and press start to continue cooking.

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CategoryFunction Weight Limit Utensil InstructionsFood Temp.

Healthy

Fry

6

7

8

Hamburger

Patties

Sausages

Prawns

0.2-0.4kg

0.2-0.8kg

0.2-0.5kg

Crisping tray

on the High rack

Crisping tray

on the High rack

Crisping tray

on the High rack

Refrigerated

Refrigerated

Refrigerated

Choose hamburger of 100g weight and 0.5-1cm thickness each. Brush
surface of hamburger with oil.
Place food on the crisping tray on the high rack. Choose the menu and
weight, press start. When BEEP, turn food over and press start to
continue cooking.

Remove sausages from packaging and slit on surface.
Place food on the crisping tray on the high rack. Choose the menu and
weight, press start. When BEEP, turn food over and press start to
continue cooking.

Brush surface of prawns with oil.
Place food on the crisping tray on the high rack. Choose
the menu and weight, press start.

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Auto

Cook

In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.4kg of pork chops.

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

Press

Press

Turn

Turn

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

dial

.

.

dial

until display shows “4”. (PORK CHOPS)

dial

until display shows “0.4kg”.

.

.

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CategoryFunction Weight Limit Utensil InstructionsFood Temp.

Auto

Cook

1

Roast

Vegetables

0.2-0.6kg Crisping tray
on the High rack

Room

Ingredients

Eggplants, cut into 1-2cm thickness
Zucchinis, cut into 1-2cm thickness
Onions, cut into wedges
Sweet peppers, cut in half lengthwise and discard seeds
Whole cherry tomatoes
Mushrooms, cut in half

Slice vegetables into large pieces. Brush vegetables with melted butter
or oil and season as desired.
Place food on the crisping tray on the high rack. Choose the menu and
weight, press start.

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CategoryFunction Weight Limit Utensil InstructionsFood Temp.

Auto

Cook

Lasagna 1 26x17cm

2

baking dish

on the Low rack

Room

Ingredients

9 lasagna sheets
500g spaghetti sauce
600g cheese sauce
300g grated mozzarella cheese
30g grated parmesan cheese

For Cheese sauce :
60g butter
50g plain flour
Pinch ground nutmeg
500ml milk
20g grated parmesan cheese

Melt butter in small saucepan. Add flour and nutmeg, stirring until
smooth. Gradually add milk and stir until it boils and thickens.
Reduce heat and add parmesan cheese. Stir until cheese melts well.

1. Cook lasagna sheets according to package directions and drain.

2. Spread about 125g spaghetti sauce in a 26x17cm. baking dish.

3. Layer 3 lasagna sheets, 300g cheese sauce, 125g spaghetti sauce,
100g mozzarella cheese. Repeat layering.

4. Finally layer remaining lasagna sheets, spread 125g spaghetti
sauce, sprinkle with 100g mozzarella cheese and 30g parmesan
cheese.

5. Place baking dish on the low rack. Choose the menu and weight,
press start.

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CategoryFunction Weight Limit Utensil InstructionsFood Temp.

Auto

Cook

Meat Pie 1 20cm pie tin

3

on the Low rack

Room

Ingredients

600-650g meat mixture
2 puff pastry sheets, thawed (180~200g/sheet)
1 egg, lightly beaten

For Meat mixture :
1 onion, chopped
500g steak, finely chopped
2 tablespoons plain flour
250ml bouillon

1

/2

teaspoon thyme
Pinch ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste

Saute chopped onion over a low heat in a saucepan until soften.
Add chopped steak and stir until browned. Sprinkle flour over
steak and continue cooking for further 2 minutes. Gradually add
bouillon and stir constantly until it boils and thickens. Add all
remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

1. On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 puff pastry sheet into a circle
and line a 20cm pie tin. Trim edges, leaving a little overhang and
prick with a fork. Fill with the cooled meat mixture and brush around
edges with beaten egg to top will stick to it.

2. Roll out the remaining pastry sheet and place on top of pie to form a
lid and trim edges. Press edges together with a fork to seal. Cut a
vent in top of pie to allow steam to escape. Brush top with remaining
Beaten egg.

3. Place pie tin on the low rack. Choose the menu and weight, press
start.

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CategoryFunction Weight Limit Utensil InstructionsFood Temp.

Auto

Cook

4

5

6

Pork Chops

Lamb Chops

Chicken

Wings

0.2-0.8kg

0.2-0.8kg

0.2-0.8kg

High rack

on the Drip dish

High rack

on the Drip dish

High rack

on the Drip dish

Refrigerated

Refrigerated

Refrigerated

Choose pork chops of 200g weight and 2.5cm thickness each. Season
with salt and pepper or as desired.
Place food on the high rack on the drip dish. Choose the menu and
weight, press start. When BEEP, turn food over and press start to
continue cooking.

Choose lamb chops of 100-150g weight and 1.5-2.0cm thickness each.
Season with salt and pepper or as desired.
Place food on the high rack on the drip dish. Choose the menu and
weight, press start. When BEEP, turn food over and press start to
continue cooking.

Brush chicken wings with melted butter or oil and season as desired.
Place food on the high rack on the drip dish. Choose the menu
and weight, press start. When BEEP, turn food over and press start to
continue cooking.

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CategoryFunction Weight Limit Utensil InstructionsFood Temp.

Auto

Cook

Potato Gratin

7

Frozen Pizza

8

0.5-1.2kg

0.1-0.6kg

microwave-safe

baking dish

on the Low rack

Low rack

Room

Frozen

For example of 1.0kg potato gratin

Ingredients

Potato mixture
300ml heavy cream
350g grated Gruyere cheese

For Potato mixture :
1kg potatoes
400ml milk

1

/2

teaspoons salt

Pinch ground nutmeg

Slice potatoes into 3mm thickness. Combine all ingredients in a
saucepan and simmer over medium heat until milk boils and
thickens. Keep Stirring potatoes and scraping bottom of pan
regularly to prevent sticking.

Place half of the potato mixture into a greased 25x25cm. baking dish,
pour half of heavy cream and sprinkle 100g Gruyere cheese. Add the
rest of potato mixture, pour remaining cream and finally sprinkle top
with remaining Gruyere cheese.
Place baking dish on the low rack. Choose the menu and weight,
press start.

Remove pizza from packaging and place food on the low rack.
Choose the menu and weight, press start.

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In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.2kg of pizza.

Crispy

Reheat

Crispy reheat allows you to reheat
leftover foods easily by selecting the
food type and entering the weight of the
food.

Press

Press

Turn

Turn

Press

.

.

dial

until display shows “3” (PIZZA).

dial

until display shows “0.2kg”.

.

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CategoryFunction Weight Limit Utensil InstructionsFood Temp.

Crispy

Reheat

Roasted Meat

1

2

3

4

Lasagna

Pizza

Pie

0.2-0.6kg

0.2-0.8kg

0.1-0.4kg

0.2-0.8kg

Crisping tray

on the High rack

Crisping tray

on the Low rack

Crisping tray

on the Low rack

Crisping tray

on the Low rack

Refrigerated

Refrigerated

Refrigerated

Refrigerated

Cut leftover roasted meat into thin slices. (under 2.5cm thic kness) Place
food on the crisping tray on the high rack. Choose the menu and
weight, press start.

Cut leftover lasagna into pieces.(200-250g/piece)
Place food on the crisping tray on the low rack. Choose the menu and
weight, press start.

Cut leftover pizza into pieces.(100-150g/piece)
Place food on the crisping tray on the low rack. Choose the menu and
weight, press start.

Cut leftover pie into pieces.(200-250g/piece)
Place food on the crisping tray on the low rack. Choose the menu and
weight, press start.

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In the following example I will show you how to cook Jacket Potatoes using this function.

Sensor

Cook

Press

Press

Turn

Press
(Do not need to set cooking time. It sensor automatically)

.

.

dial

until display shows “4” (JACKET POTATOES).

.

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CategoryFunction Weight Limit Utensil InstructionsFood Temp.

Sensor

Cook

1

2

Reheat Soup

3

4

Rice/ Pasta

Reheat

Dinner

Plate

Jacket

Potatoes

1

/2

– 2 cups

1 serving

(0.5-0.6kg)

1-4 cups

(1cup = 250g)

1-4 potatoes

Microwave-safe

bowl

Microwave-safe

plate

Microwave-safe

bowl

Paper towel

Room

Refrigerated

Refrigerated

Room

1

/4

Place rice/pasta and water with

to 1 teaspoon salt in a deep and
large bowl(3L). Cover with 2cm vented plastic wrap. Place bowl in the
oven. Choose the menu, press start.

Weight

Rice/Pasta

Water

1

/2

cup

100g

300ml

1 cup
200g

550ml

1

1

/2

300g

800ml

cups

2 cups

400g

1050ml

** Rice - After cooking, stand covered for 5 minutes or until water is

absorbed.

** Pasta - After cooking, stand for 1-2 minutes. Rinse pasta with cold

water.

Place leftover food (meat, chicken, mashed potato, vegetable etc.) on a
plate. Cover with 2cm vented plastic wrap.
Place plate in the oven. Choose the menu and weight, press start.
After cooking, allow to stand for 3 minutes.

Pour soup into a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with 2cm vented plastic
wrap. Place bowl in the oven. Choose the menu, press start.
After cooking, stir for 3-4 seconds and stand covered for 3 minutes.

Choose medium sized potatoes. (200-220g each)
Wash and dry potatoes. Pierce potatoes several times with a fork.
Place paper towel in the oven and arrange potatoes on towel.
Choose the menu, press start. After cooking, stand covered with
aluminum foil for 5 minutes.

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CategoryFunction Weight Limit Utensil InstructionsFood Temp.

Sensor

Cook

5

6

Fresh

Vegetables

Frozen

Vegetables

1-4 cups

(1cup = 130g)

1-4cups

(1cup = 150g)

Microwave-safe

bowl

Microwave-safe

bowl

Room

Frozen

Place vegetables in a microwave-safe bowl.
Add the amount of water according to the quantity.

** 1-2 cups : 2 tablespoons of water

** 3-4 cups : 4 tablespoons of water
Cover with 2cm vented plastic wrap.
Place bowl in the oven. Choose the menu, press start. After cooking, stir
for 3-4 seconds and stand covered for 3 minutes.

Place vegetables in a microwave-safe bowl.
Add the amount of water according to the quantity.

** 1-2 cups : 2 tablespoons of water

** 3-4 cups : 4 tablespoons of water
Cover with 2cm vented plastic wrap.
Place bowl in the oven. Choose the menu, press start. After cooking, stir
for 3-4 seconds and stand covered for 3 minutes.

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Auto

Defrost

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.

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

Don't Use

DRIP DISH

(Gray Color)

Press
Weight the food that you are about to defrost. Be certain to remove any

metallic ties or wraps; then place the food.

Press

Turn

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

Turn

Press

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 to resume defrosting.

Your oven will not stop defrosting (even when the beep sounded) unless the door is opened.

.

.

dial

until display shows “2” (POULTRY).

dial

until display shows “1.4kg”.

.

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Auto weight defrost guide

* 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 and bacon as soon as possible.
* When BEEP, turn food over. Remove defrosted parts. Continue to defrost remaining pieces.

After defrosting, 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.

Category Weight Limit Utensil Food

1. Meat

2. Poultry

3. Fish

4. Bread

0.1 ~ 4.0kg

0.1 ~ 0.5kg

Microwave ware

(Flat plate)

Paper towel
or flat plate

Meat

Minced beef, Fillet steak, Cubes for stew, Sirloin steak, Pot roast, Rump roast, Beef burger,
Lamp chops, Rolled roast, 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 20-30minutes.

Fish

Fillets, Steaks, Whole fish, Sea foods
Turn food over at beep.
After defrosting, let stand for 10-20minutes.

Sliced bread, Buns, Baguette, etc.

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Kitchen

Timer

In the following example I will show you how to set the kitchen timer for 3:30.

Your microwave oven can be used as a
kitchen timer. You can set up to 99:00.

Press

Turn

Press

.

dial

until display shows “3:30”.

.

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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 time needed to reheat. Arrange the food in a circular pattern for best results. Room

Heating or Reheating

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.

Guide

Item

Sliced meat

3 slices
(0.5cm thick)

Chicken pieces

1 breast
1 leg and thigh

Fish fillet

(170-230g)

Lasagne
1 serving(300g)

Casserole
1 cup
4 cups

Casserole
cream or cheese
1 cup
4 cups

Sloppy Joe or
Barbecued beef
1 sandwich

1

/2 cup meat filling)

(
without bun

Cook time

(at HIGH)

1~2 minutes

2~3 minutes

1

/2 minutes

3~3

1~2 minutes

4~6 minutes

1

1

/2~3 minutes

1

/2~7 minutes

4

1

/2

1~2

minutes

1

/2~6 minutes

3

1

1~2

/2 minutes

Special Instructions

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.

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

Reheat filling and bun separately.
COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.
Stir once. Heat bun as directed in chart below.

Item

Mashed potatoes
350g

Baked beans
1 cup

Ravioli or 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 (8 oz.)

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Cook time

(at HIGH)

6~7 minutes

(at Medium)

1

/2~3 minutes

1

1

/2~4 minutes

2

1

/2~11minutes

7

1

1~1

/2 minutes

1

/2

~5 minutes

3

15~30 seconds

1

11/2

/2

~2

minutes

1

/2~51/2 minutes

3

11/2~2 minutes

Special Instructions

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

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

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

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 casserole dish.
Stir once halfway through cooking.

Fresh Vegetable

Guide

Vegetable Amount

Artichokes
(230g each)

Asparagus,
Fresh, Spears

Green Beans

Beats, Fresh

Broccoli, Fresh,
Spears

Cabbage, Fresh,
Chopped

Carrots, Fresh,
Sliced

Cauliflower,
Fresh, Whole

Fresh, Flowerettes
Celery, Fresh,
Sliced

2 medium
4 medium

2 cups
4 cups

450g

450g

450g

450g

450g

200g

450g

Cook time

(at HIGH)

1

4

/2 ~ 7

10 ~ 12

1

2

/2 ~ 6

7 ~ 11

11 ~ 16

5 ~ 8

51/2 ~ 71/2

2 ~ 3

5 ~ 7

11 ~ 16

Instructions

Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice.
Cover.

Add 1 cup water. Cover.

Add 1/2 cup water in 1.5 litre casserole
dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

1

Add

/2 cup water in 1.5 litre covered
casserole dish. Rearrange halfway
through cooking.

Place broccoli in baking dish.

1

Add

/2 cup water.

1

Add

/2 cup water in 1.5 litre covered
casserole dish. Stir halfway through
cooking.

1

Add

/4 cup water in 1.5 litre covered
casserole dish. Stir halfway through
cooking.

1

Trim. Add
covered casserole dish. Stir halfway
through cooking.

Slice. Add
covered casserole dish. Stir halfway
through cooking.

/4 cup water in 1.5 litre

1

/2 cup water in 1.5 litre

Standing

Time

2~3 minutes

2~3 minutes

2~3 minutes

2~3 minutes

2~3 minutes

2~3 minutes

2~3 minutes

2~3 minutes

2~3 minutes

Vegetable Amount

Corn, Fresh

Mushrooms,
Fresh, Sliced

Parsnips, Fresh,
Sliced

Peas, Green,
Fresh

Sweet Potatoes
Whole Baking
(170~230g each)

White potatoes,
Whole Baking
(170~230g each)

Spinach, Fresh,
Leaf

Courgette, Fresh,
Sliced

Courgette, Fresh,
Whole

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2 ears

230g

450g

4 cups

2 medium
4 medium

2 potatoes
4 potatoes

450g

450g

450g

Cook time
(at HIGH)

4 ~ 8

11/2 ~ 21/2

4 ~ 7

6 ~ 9

4 ~ 9

6 ~ 12

51/2 ~ 71/2

91/2 ~ 14

41/2 ~ 71/2

41/2 ~ 71/2

6 ~ 9

Instructions

Husk. Add 2 tbsp water in 1.5 litre
baking dish. Cover.

Place mushrooms in 1.5 litre covered
casserole dish. Stir halfway through
cooking.

Add 1/2

cup water in 1.5 litre covered
casserole dish. Stir halfway through
cooking.

Add 1/2

cup water in 1.5 litre covered
casserole dish. Stir halfway through
cooking.

Pierce potatoes several times with fork.
Place on 2 paper towels.
Turn over halfway through cooking.

Pierce potatoes several times with fork.
Place on 2 paper towels.
Turn over halfway through cooking.

Add 1/2

cup water in 2 litre covered
casserole dish.

Add 1/2

cup water in 1.5 litre covered
casserole dish. Stir halfway through
cooking.

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

Standing

Time

2~3 minutes

2~3 minutes

2~3 minutes

2~3 minutes

2~3 minutes

2~3 minutes

2~3 minutes

2~3 minutes

2~3 minutes

Grill Cooking

Guide

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 rack. Brush with melted butter or oil.

• Halfway through, turn the meat over.

Item Weight

Beefburgers

Beefsteaks
(2.5cm (1”) thick)
Rare
Medium
Well

Lamb chops
(2.5cm (1”) thick)

50g x 2

100g x 2

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

230g x 2

Approx. cooking time

( in minutes)

13-16
19-23

18-20
22-24
26-28

25-32

Hints

Baste with oil or melted
butter. Thin items should
be placed on the grill
rack. Turn food over
after half the cooking
time.

Turn frequently.

Directions for grilling fish and seafood

Place fish and seafood on the 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 through grilling time. If
desired thick fillets can also be turned halfway.

Item Weight

Fish fillets

1

1 cm (

/2”) thick

1

1.5cm (

/2”) thick

Fish steaks

2.5cm (1”) thick

Whole fish

Scallops
Prawns uncooked

230g
230g

230g

225-350 g each

450g

450g
450g

Approx. cooking time

( in minutes)

17-21
20-24

24-28

16-20
24-28

16-20
16-20

Hints

Brush with melted butter
and turn over halfway
through cooking.

Allow extra time for thick
and oily fish.

Baste well during
cooking.

41

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.

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.

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.

42

Important safety instructions

Read carefully and keep for future reference

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

37 This connection may be achieved by having the plug accessible or by

incorporation a switch in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring
rules.

38 Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the

oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in
shattering of the glass.

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.

WARNING: Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young

children should be kept away.

WARNING: This appliance is not intended for use by persons

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.

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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.

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Food characteristics &

Microwave cooking

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.

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.

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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 0 F (3 ˚C)
and 15 0 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 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.

5 Do not use any steam cleaner.

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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.

Q Why is the Cooling fan operated after some cooking?

Is the oven wrong?

A When the oven inside is hot, the cooling fan is automatically operating

to cool down the oven for short time. This is not fault.

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Plug wiring information/

Technical Specifications

WARNING

This appliance must be earthed

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 b.

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;

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

Technical Specification

MC9280XC

230 V~ 50 Hz

900 W (IEC60705 rating standard)

2450 MHz

574 mm(W) X 376 mm(H) X 520 mm(D)

1400 watts
max. 2000 watts (1250 watts)
max. 2650 watts

1950 watts

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