LG MJ3281BC Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

LIGHTWAVE CONVECTION

Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating.

MJ3281BC

MFL67283307

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CONTENTS

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CONTENTS

How the Microwave Function Works

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

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

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

A very safe appliance

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USE

Unpacking & Installing

Method To Use Accessories As Per Mode

Microwaveable-Safe Utensils

Control Panel

Setting The Clock

Turn Table On / Off

Child Lock

Quick Start

HOW TO USE

Microwave Power Cooking

Microwave Power Level

Grill Cooking

Grill Combi Cooking

Convection Preheat

Convection Cooking

Convection Combi Cooking

More Or Less Cooking

Chef Recipe And Guide

Active Convection And Guide

Grill Temp Control And Guide

Crispy Reheat And Guide

Steam Chef And Guide

Auto Defrost And Defrosting Guide

When the oven is not used, it is recommended to unplug it from the electrical socket.

FOOD CHARACTERISTICS & MICROWAVE COOKING

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

TEST DISHES IN ACCORDANCE WITH EN 60705

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

WARNING

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “WARNING” or “CAUTION”.

These word means :

WARNING

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

CAUTION

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

WARNING

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

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

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

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

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.

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

They may get a burn.

iquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

Remove the plastic wrapping from food before cooking or defrosting. Note though that in some cases food should be covered with plastic ﬁlm, for heating or cooking.

They could burst.

e certain to use proper accessories on each operation mode

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

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

They may get hurt.

f the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired

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by a competent person.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

t 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.

hen the appliance is operated in the combination mode, children should only use the oven

under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated.

CAUTION

You cannot operate your oven with the door open due to the safety interlocks built into the door

mechanism. It is important not to tamper with the safety interlocks.

Do not place any object (such as kitchen towels, napkins, etc.) between the oven front face and

the door or allow food or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

It could result in harmful exposure to excessive microwave energy.

Do not operate your oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door closes

properly and that there is no damage to the:(1) door(bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

It could result in harmful exposure to excessive microwave energy.

Please ensure cooking times are correctly set, Small amounts of food require shorter cooking or

heating time.

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

Avoid using straight sided containers with narrow necks. Do not overheat.

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

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

Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care has to be taken when handling the container.

An exhaust outlet is located on the top, bottom or side of the oven.

Don't block the outlet.

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

Do not operate the oven when empty. It is best to leave a glass of water in the oven when not

in use. The water will safely absorb all microwave energy, if the oven is accidentally started.

Improper use could result in damage to your oven.

Do not cook food wrapped in paper towels, unless your cook book contains instructions for the

food you are cooking. And do not use newspaper in place of paper towels for cooking.

Do not use wooden containers and ceramic containers that have metallic (e.g. gold or silver)

inlays. Always remove metal twist ties. Check that the utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens before use.

Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed during microwave cooking.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Do not use recycled paper products.

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

or damage.

Improper use could result in damage to your oven.

Be certain to place the oven so the front of the door is 8 cm or more behind the edge of the

surface on which it is placed, to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance.

Improper use could result in bodily injury and oven damage.

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

They could burst.

Do not cook eggs in their shell. Eggs in their shell and whole hardboiled eggs should not be

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

Pressure will build up inside the egg which will burst.

o not attempt deep fat frying in your oven.

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

If smoke is observed (or emitted), switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed

When food is heated or cooked in disposable containers made of plastic, paper or other

combustible materials, keep an eye on the oven and check it frequently.

The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating. Do not

touch the oven door, outer cabinet, rear cabinet, oven cavity, accessories and dishes during grill mode, convection mode and auto cook operations, before clearing make sure they are not hot.

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

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

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

Only use the temperature probe recommended for this oven.

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

Follow exact directions given by each manufacturer for their popcorn product. Do not leave the

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

his appliance must be earthed.

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

BROWN ~ Live GREEN & YELLOW ~ Earth

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

The wire which is colored BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or Colored BLACK. The wire which is colored BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or colored RED. The wire which is colored GREEN & YELLOW or GREEN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or .

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a service

Improper use may cause serious electric damage.

This oven should not be used for commercial catering purposes.

Improper use could result in damage to your oven.

he connection may be achieved by having the plug accessible or by incorporating a switch in

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate

remote-control system.

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

This microwave oven must not be placed in a cabinet.

This microwave oven is intended to be used freestanding.

Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.

The door or the outer surface may get hot when the appliance is operating.

sehold

This appliance is intended to be used in

- farm houses

- by clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments

- bed and breakfast type environments

The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying of food or clothing

and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of

he contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature

checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.

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and similar applications

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According to the installation requirements set, otherwise the impact of heat, prone to danger.

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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 supervisionor instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsiblefor their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

team cleaner is not to be used.

BEFORE USE

High rack

Rotating ring

Glass tray

Steam cover

Low rack

Steam plate

Steam water bowl (Crisp tray)

STEAMER

CAUTION

BEFORE USE

Unpacking & Installing

By following the basic steps on these two pages you will be able to quickly check that your oven is operating correctly. Please pay particular attention to the guidelines on where to install your oven. When unpacking your oven make sure you remove all accessories and packing materials. Check to make sure that your oven has not been damaged during shipping.

1 Unpack your oven and place it on a at level surface.

2 Place the oven on the level location of your choice with more

than 85 cm height but make sure there is at least 20 cm of space on the top and 10 cm at the rear for proper ventilation.

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

An exhaust outlet is located on bottom or side of the oven. Blocking the outlet can damage the oven.

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THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL CATERING PURPOSES.

3 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 pulling the door handle. Place the rotating ring inside the oven and place the glass tray on top.

5 Fill a microwaveable-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 10.

BEFORE USE

SECOND

Press the STOP/CLEAR button, and press the START/QUICK START button

once to set 30 seconds of cooking time.

7 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

8 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.

Method To Use Accessories As Per Mode

Microwave

Steamer

High rack

Low rack

Glass tray

Crisp tray

Caution: Use accessories in accordance with cooking guides!

Grill

Convection Grill combi Conv combi

Acceptable

Not Acceptable

BEFORE USE

CAUTION

Microwaveable-Safe Utensils

Never use metal or metal trimmed utensils when using microwave function

Microwaves cannot penetrate metal. They will bounce o 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 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 nd out if it can be used in the microwave. Place the utensil in question next to a glass bowl lled with water when using microwave function. 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 when using microwave function. You probably have many items on hand in your kitchen right now that can be used as cooking equipment in the microwave. Just read through the following checklist.

Dinner plates

Many kinds of dinnerware 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 when using microwave function, 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 lamb 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 res when used in the microwave.

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 using microwave function, 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 ne for use when using microwave function, but they should be tested to be sure.

• Some items with high lead or iron content are not suitable as cooking utensils.

• Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in the microwave.

Control Panel

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BEFORE USE

Part

CHEF RECIPE

Chef Recipe allows you to cook most of your favourite food by selecting the food type and the weight of the food.See page 17 "Chef recipe"

ACTIVE CONVECTION

See page 20 ”Active convection“

GRILL TEMP CONTROL

See page 22 “Grill temp control”

CRISPY REHEAT

See page 24 “Crispy reheat”

STEAM CHEF

See page 25 “Steam chef”

TURN TABLE ON/OFF

You can select turn table on or o. (Microwave or Convection mode only) See page 12 for detailed turn table on/o feature.

AUTO DEFROST

See page 27 “Auto defrost”

COOK MODE

• Determine the selected cooking category.

• Set cooking times, temperature and power level.

• While cooking with auto and manual function, you

can increase or decrease the cooking time at any point by turning the dial (except defrost mode).

STOP/CLEAR

• Stop over and clear all entries except time of day.

START/QUICK START

• In order to start cooking what is selected, press button once.

• The quick start feature allows you to set 30 second

intervals of HIGH power cooking with a touch of the quick start button.

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