LG MJ3284CS User manual [en,fr]

OWNER’S MANUAL

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2 CONTENTS

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 effect.

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.

NOTE

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

3 Important Safety Instructions

7 BEFORE USE

7Unpacking & Installing

8Method To Use Accessories As Per Mode

9Microwave-Safe Utensils

10Control Panel

11Setting The Clock

11Turn Table On / Off

11Child Lock

11Quick Start

12HOW TO USE

12Microwave Power Cooking

12Microwave Power Level

13Grill Cooking

13Grill Combi Cooking

14Convection Preheat

14Convection Cooking

15Convection Combi Cooking

15More Or Less Cooking

16Chef Recipe And Guide

19 Active Convection And Guide

21 Grill Temp Control And Guide

23Crispy Reheat And Guide

24Defrost & Bake And Guide

25Auto Defrost And Defrosting Guide

27Food Characteristics & Microwave Cooking

29Questions & Answers

30Technical Specifications

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3

Important Safety Instructions

Please keep for future reference. Read and follow all instructions before using your oven to prevent the risk of fіre, 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

1Do 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 microwave energy. Do not operate the oven if the door seals and adjacent parts of the microwave oven are faulty. Repairs should only be undertaken by a qualified service technician.

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

2Do not use the oven for the purpose of dehumidification. (For example: Operating the microwave oven with wet newspapers, clothes, toys, electric devices, pet or child etc.)

•It can cause serious damage to safety which can result in a fire, burn or sudden death due to an electrical shock.

3The appliance is not intended for use by young children or elderly persons. Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.

•Improper use may cause damage such as a fire, electric shock or burn.

4Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be kept away.

•They may get burnt.

5Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are likely to explode. Remove the plastic wrapping from food before cooking or defrosting. Note that in some cases food should be covered with plastic film, for heating or cooking.

•They could burst.

6Be certain to use proper accessories on each operation mode, refer to guide page 8.

•Improper use could result in damage to your oven and accessories, or could cause sparks and a fire.

7Children should not be allowed to play with accessories or hang down from the door handle.

•They may get hurt.

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8It 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.

9When the appliance is operated in the combination mode, children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the high temperatures generated.

CAUTION

1You cannot operate your oven with the door open due to the safety interlocks built into the door mechanism. It is important not to tamper with the safety interlocks.

•It could result in harmful exposure to excessive microwave energy. (Safety interlocks automatically switch off any cooking activity when the door is opened.)

2Do 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.

3Do 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 loose), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

•It could result in harmful exposure to excessive microwave energy.

4Please ensure cooking times are correctly set, small amounts of food require shorter cooking or heating time.

•Over cooking may result in the food catching on fire and subsequent damage to your oven.

5When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces and beverages in your microwave oven,

*Avoid using straight sided containers with narrow necks.

*Do not overheat.

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

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

•Be careful when handling the container. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling without evidence of bubbling. This could result in hot liquids suddenly boiling over.

6An 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.

7Do 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.

8Do not cook food wrapped in paper towels, unless your cook book contains instructions for the food you are cooking. And do not use newspaper in place of paper towels for cooking.

•Improper use can cause an explosion or a fire.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5

9Do not use wooden containers and ceramic containers that have metallic (e.g. gold or silver) inlays. Always remove metal twist ties. Check that the utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens before use.

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

10	Do not use recycled paper products.
• They may contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or fires when used in cooking.
11	Do not rinse the tray and rack by placing it in water just after cooking. This may cause breakage or
•	damage.
	Improper use could result in damage to your oven.
12	Be certain to place the oven so the front of the door is 8 cm or more behind the edge of the surface on
•	which it is placed, to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance.
	Improper use could result in bodily injury and oven damage.
13	Before cooking, pierce the skin of potatoes, apples or any such fruit or vegetables.
•	They could burst.
14	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.
15	Do not attempt deep fat frying in your oven.
•	This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid.
16	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.
	It can cause serious damage such as a fіre or electric shock.
17	When food is heated or cooked in disposable containers made of plastic, paper or other combustible
•	materials, keep an eye on the oven and check it frequently.
	Your food may pour due to the possibility of container deterioration, which can also cause a fire.
18	The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating. Do not touch
	the oven door, outer cabinet, rear cabinet, oven cavity, accessories and dishes during grill mode,
•	convection mode and auto cook operations, before clearing make sure they are not hot.
	As they become hot, there is danger of getting burnt unless wearing thick culinary gloves.

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

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

20If there are heating elements, the appliance becomes hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching the heating elements inside the oven.

• There is danger of getting burnt.

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

21Follow exact directions given by each manufacturer for their popcorn product. Do not leave the oven unattended while the corn is being popped. If corn fails to pop after the suggested times, discontinue cooking. Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn. Never attempt to pop leftover kernels.

• Overcooking could result in the corn catching fire.

22 This appliance must be earthed.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid potential hazards.

• Improper use may cause serious electrical damage.

23 Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass.

• They can scratch the surface, which may result in the glass shattering.

24 This oven should not be used for commercial catering purposes.

• Improper use could result in damage to your oven.

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

•If the door is closed while operating, the airflow will get worse possibly resulting in a fіre or damage to your oven and the cabinet.

26The connection may be achieved by having the plug accessible or by incorporating a switch in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.

• Using an improper plug or switch can cause an electric shock or fire.

27The microwave oven should be used freestanding.

28This 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.

29Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

BEFORE USE 7

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 flat level surface.

Glass tray	Rotating ring
High rack	Low rack
Metal tray

2Place 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.

CAUTION

• THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL CATERING PURPOSES.

3Plug 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.

4Open your oven door by pulling the door handle. Place the rotating ring inside the oven and place the glass tray on top.

5Fill 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 9.

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6Press the Stop/Clear button, and press the Start/Quick Start button once to set 30 seconds of cooking time.

SECONDS

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

8The 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	Grill	Convection	Grill combi	Conv combi

High rack

Low rack

Glass tray

Metal tray

Caution: Use accessories in accordance with cooking guides!		Acceptable
		Not Acceptable

BEFORE USE 9

Microwave-Safe Utensils

Never use metal or metal trimmed utensils when using microwave function

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 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 the microwave.

Place the utensil in question next to a glass bowl filled 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 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.

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

CAUTION

•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.

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Control Panel

		section
		1 RECETTES DU ChEF
		Le mode Recette du chef vous permet de préparer
		la plupart de vos plats préférés simplement en
		sélectionnant le type d’aliment et le poids.
		Voir “Recettes du chef”, page 17
		2 ChALEUR PULSEE ACTIVE
		Voir “Chaleur pulsée active”, page 20
		3 NIVEAUX DE PUISSANCE DU GRIL
		Voir “Niveaux de puissance du gril”, page 22
1		4 RÉChAUFFAGE
2	3	Voir “Réchauffage”, page 24
4	5	5 DECONGELATION & CUISSON
		Voir “Decongelation & cuisson”, page 25
6	7 6 PLATEAU DEBRAYABLE
		Permet d’activer ou de désactiver la rotation du
		plateau.
		7 DÉCONGÉLATION AUTOMATIqUE
		Voir “Décongélation automatique”, page 27
		8 MODE DE CUISSON
		• Permet de choisir le mode de cuisson.
		• Vous pouvez régler la durée de la cuisson, la
		température et la puissance.
		• En mode automatique et en mode manuel, vous
		pouvez allonger ou raccourcir le temps de cuisson à
		tout moment en tournant le cadran (sauf en mode
		décongélation).
8		9 ARRêT/EFFACER
		Permet de remettre tous les réglages à zéro à
		l’exception de l’heure.

			: DÉPART/DÉPART RAPIDE
			• Une simple pression sur ce bouton permet de
	9	:	démarrer la cuisson dans le mode sélectionné.
			• Appuyez sur ce bouton pour définir des intervalles
			de 30 secondes de cuisson à puissance élevée.

BEFORE USE 11

Setting The Clock

You can set either 12 hour clock or 24 hour clock. The following example will show you how to set the time for 14:35 when using the 24 clock.

1Plug your oven for the first time. ” 24H ”appears on the display.

Press START/QUICK START for 24 clock confirmation.

(If you want to change a different option after setting clock, you have to unplug and plug it back in.)

2Turn COOK MODE until display shows “14:00“. Press START/QUICK START for confirmation.

3Turn COOK MODE until display shows “14:35”. Press START/QUICK START.

The clock starts counting.

Child Lock

The following example will show you how to set the child lock.

1Press STOP/CLEAR.

2Press and hold STOP/CLEAR until “CHILD LOCKED” and “” appears on the display and BEEP sounds. The CHILD LOCK is now set.

If any button is pressed,“CHILD LOCKED” and “” will appear on the display.

3To cancel CHILD LOCK press and hold

STOP/CLEAR until “CHILD LOCKED” disappears. You will hear BEEP when it’s unlocked.

NOTE

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.

NOTE

•When your oven is plugged in for the first time 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.

Turn Table On/Off

For best cooking results, leave the turn table be on.

It can be turned off for large dishes. Press “ TURN TABLE ” to turn the turn table on or off.

NOTE

•Sometimes the turn table can become hot to touch.

Be careful touching the turn table during and after cooking.

•Do not run an empty microwave.

Quick Start

The following example will show you how to set 2 minutes of cooking on high power (900 W).

1Press STOP/CLEAR.

2Press START/QUICK START four times to select 2 minutes on high power (900 W).

Your oven will start before you have finished the fourth press.

3During START/QUICK START cooking, you can extend the cooking time up to 99 minutes

59 second by turning the COOK MODE dial.

NOTE

The START/QUICK START feature allows you to set 30 second intervals of HIGH power (900 W) cooking by pressing the START/QUICK START button.

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HOW TO USE

Microwave Power Cooking

4Turn COOK MODE until display shows “5:00”. Press START/QUICK START.

The following example will show you how to cook some food on 720 W power for 5 minutes.

1Press STOP/CLEAR.

2Turn COOK MODE to select Microwave. The following indication is displayed: ““.

Press START/QUICK START for mode confirmation.

3Turn COOK MODE until display shows “720 W”.

Press START/QUICK START for power confirmation.

NOTE

•Your oven has 5 microwave power settings. High power is automatically selected and turning off COOK MODE will select a different power level.

•Food to be cooked should be placed in a microwaveable-safe utensil.

•Please do not use the following accessories.

High rack

Low rack

Microwave Power Level

This oven is equipped with 5 power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking.

The table below shows some examples of food and their recommended cooking power levels for use with this oven.

POWER LEVEL	OuTPuT	uSE	ACCESSORY
		• Boil water
HIGH	900 W	• Brown minced beef
		• Cook poultry pieces, fish, vegetables
		• Cook tender cuts of meat
		• All reheating
MED-HIGH	720 W	• Roast meat and poultry
		• Cook mushrooms and shellfish
		• Cook foods containing cheese and eggs
			Microwave-safe
		• Bake cakes and scones
MED	540 W	• Prepare eggs	plate
		• Cook custard
		• Prepare rice, soup
MED-LOW	360 W	• Melt butter and chocolate
		• Cook less tender cuts of meat
		• Soften butter & cheese
LOW	180 W	• Soften ice cream
		• Raise yeast-based dough
		• All thawing

Grill Cooking

The following example will show you how to use the grill to cook food for 12 minutes.

1Press STOP/CLEAR.

2Turn COOK MODE to select Grill.

The following indication is displayed: “”.

Press START/QUICK START for grill confirmation.

3Turn COOK MODE until display shows “12:00”.

4Press START/QUICK START.

CAUTION

Always use gloves when removing the food and accessories after cooking as the oven & accessories will be very hot.

NOTE

•This feature will allow you to brown and get food crisper more quickly.

• For the best result, use

the following accessory.

High rack

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Grill Combi Cooking

The following example will show you how to programme your oven with microwave power 360W and grill for a cooking time of 25 minutes.

1Press STOP/CLEAR.

2Turn COOK MODE to select Grill Combi.

The following indications are displayed: “”“”.

Press START/QUICK START for grill combi confirmation.

3Turn COOK MODE until display shows “360 W”. Press START/QUICK START for power confirmation.

4Turn COOK MODE until display shows “25:00”.

5Press START/QUICK START.

NOTE

•Your oven has a combination cooking feature which allows you to cook food with Heater and

Microwave.

This generally means it takes less time to cook your food.

•You can set three kinds of microwave power level (180 W, 270 W, and 360 W) in grill combi mode.

•This feature will allow you to brown and get food crisper more quickly.

• For the best result use

the following accessory.

High rack

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Convection Preheat

The following example shows you how to preheat the oven to a temperature of 200° C.

1Press STOP/CLEAR.

2Turn COOK MODE to select Conv.

The following indication is displayed: ““. Press START/QUICK START for convection confirmation.

3Turn COOK MODE until display shows “200° C”.

Press START/QUICK START for temperature confirmation.

4Press START/QUICK START.

Preheating will be started with the display “PREHEAT”.

NOTE

•The convection oven has a temperature range of

40° C and 100~230° C.

•The oven has a ferment function at the oven temperature of 40° C. You should 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 and to start cooking.

Convection Cooking

The following example shows you how to cook some food at a temperature of 230° C for 50 minutes.

1Press STOP/CLEAR.

2Turn COOK MODE to select Conv.

The following indication is displayed: ““. Press START/QUICK START for convection confirmation.

3Turn COOK MODE until display shows “230° C”.

Press START/QUICK START for temperature confirmation.

4Turn COOK MODE until display shows “50:00”.

5Press START/QUICK START.

CAUTION

Always use gloves when removing the food and accessories after cooking as the oven & accessories will be very hot.

NOTE

If you do not set a temperature your oven will automatically select 180° C, the cooking

temperature can be changed by turning COOK

MODE.

	For the best result please use	Low rack
	the following accessory.

HOW TO USE 15

Convection Combi Cooking

More Or Less Cooking

The following example shows you how to programme your oven with the microwave power 270W and at a convection temperature of 200° C for a cooking time of 25 minutes.

1Press STOP/CLEAR.

2Turn COOK MODE to select Conv. Combi.

The following indications are displayed: ““, ““. Press START/QUICK START for Convection Combi confirmation.

3Turn COOK MODE until display shows “270 W”.

Press START/QUICK START for power confirmation.

4Turn COOK MODE until display shows “200° C”.

Press START/QUICK START for temperature confirmation.

5Turn COOK MODE until display shows “25:00”.

6Press START/QUICK START.

CAUTION

Always use gloves when removing the food and accessories after cooking as the oven & accessories will be very hot.

NOTE

You can set three kinds of microwave power level (180 W, 270 W and 360 W).

• For the best result use
the following accessory.	Low rack

The following example shows you how to change the COOK programmes for a longer or shorter cooking time.

1Press STOP/CLEAR.

2Set the required preset COOK program. Select weight of food.

3Press START/QUICK START. Turn COOK MODE.

The cooking time will increase or decrease.

NOTE

•If you find that your food is over or undercooked when using the preset COOK programme, you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning the COOK MODE.

•You can lengthen or shorten the cooking time

(except defrost mode) at any point by turning the

COOK MODE.

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Chef Recipe

The following example will show you how to Cook 0.6 kg of roast beef.

1Press STOP/CLEAR.

2Press CHEF RECIPE.

The following indication is displayed: ““.

4Turn COOK MODE until display shows “0.6 kg”. Press START/QUICK START.

When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning COOK MODE.

3Turn COOK MODE until display shows “4 ROAST BEEF”.

Press START/QUICK START for category confirmation.

Chef Recipe Guide

NOTE

•Chef Recipe menus are programmed.

•Chef Recipe allows you to cook most of your favourite food by selecting the food type and the weight of the food.

Category	Instructions
1. Quiche lorraine	Ingredients;
- Food Temp : Room	1 baked pie shell \ 125 g smoked slab bacon, grated
- Utensil : 28 cm Tart pan on the	1 tablespoons oil \ 2 eggs, lightly beaten \ 125 g milk
low rack	125 g cream \ Nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste \ 100 g grated cheese
	1.	Place baked pie shell on a tart pan.
	2.	Cook bacon in lightly oiled frying pan until lightly browned and drain away
		excess fat.
	3.	Mix eggs, milk, cream, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
	4.	Spread grated cheese evenly onto baked pie shell.

5. Pour egg-cream mixture on top then place tart pan on the low rack. Choose the menu, press start.

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Chef Recipe Guide

	Category	Instructions
	2. Rice/Pasta	Ingredients for rice
	- Weight Limt : 0.1~0.3 kg	Rice	100 g	200 g	300 g
	- Food Temp : Room	Butter,melted	30 g	40 g	50 g
	- Utensil : Microwave-safe bowl
		Onion,grated	50 g	75 g	100 g
	(deep glass pot)
		Chicken stock or water	250 ml	500 ml	750 ml
		Bouquet garni and salt		To taste

Add rice and melted butter in a deep and large bowl(3 L) and mix well.

Pour boiling chicken stock or water and add bouquet garni and salt.

Cover and vent with wrap.

Place the bowl in the oven. Choose the menu and weight, press start.

After cooking, stir and stand covered for 5~10 minutes if needed.

Ingredients for pasta

Pasta	100 g	200 g	300 g
Water	400 ml	800 ml	1200 ml
Salt		To taste

Place pasta and boiling water with salt in a deep and large bowl (3 L).

Place the bowl in the oven. Choose the menu and weight, press start.

After cooking, stand for 1~2 minutes. Rinse pasta with cold water.

3.Chocolate cake

-Food Temp : Room

-Utensil : 26 x 11 x 7.5 cm Pound cake pan on the low rack

Ingredients

70 g yoghurt \ 50 g raisin seed oil \ 170 g sugar \ 110 g MaÏzena 50 g cocoa powder \ 1 teaspoon baking powder

3 eggs, lightly beaten \ 1/4 teaspoon salt

Mix yoghurt and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add MaÏzena, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt and mix. Then add eggs and oil and mix until moistened.

Pour batter into a greased pound cake pan. Place pound cake pan on the low rack. Choose the menu, press start. After cooking, remove from the oven and let them cool.

4.Roast beef

-Weight Limt : 0.5~2.0 kg

-Food Temp : Refrigerated

-Utensil : Low rack on the metal tray

Brush beef with melted butter or oil and season as desired.

Place food on the low rack on the metal tray. Choose the menu and weight, press start.

When BEEP sound occurs, turn food over and then press start to continue cooking. After cooking, stand covered with foil for 10 minutes.

5.Stuffed zucchini

-Food Temp : Room

-Utensil : Metal tray on the low rack

Ingredients

4 round zucchini (200 g per each) \ 500 g ground beef 2 tablespoons olive oil \ Salt and pepper to taste

Cut tops off zucchini to form hats and seed them, taking care not to pierce flesh or skin. Stuff zucchinis with ground beef and replace hat.

Place stuffed zucchini on the metal tray on the low rack and drizzle with olive oil. Choose the menu, press start.

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Chef Recipe Guide

Category

Instructions

6.Gratin dauphinois

-Food Temp : Room

-Utensil : 20 x 20 cm Baking dish on the low rack

Ingredients

1 kg potatoes \ 1 clove garlic \ 20 g butter / 300 g cream 100 g grated cheese \ Nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste

Peel and wash potatoes then cut into 5 mm slices. Rub inside of a baking dish with garlic clove and butter.

Place half of potatoes in the baking dish and season. Fill with remaining potatoes and season then pour cream and cheese over the top.

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

7.Lasagna

-Food Temp : Room

-Utensil : 26 x 17 cm Baking dish on the low rack

Ingredients for meat sauce

9 uncooked lasagna noodles \ 2 kg meat and tomato sauce

40 g grated cheese \ 4 tablespoons olive oil \ Salt and pepper to taste

Place 3 lasagna noodles side by side on bottom of a baking dish, covering bottom. Spread 1/3 of meat and tomato sauce on top.

Continue with 3 lasagna noodles and another 1/3 of meat and tomato sauce then finish with last 3 lasagna noodles and remaining meat and tomato sauce. Sprinkle grated cheese on top.

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

Meat and tomato sauce

1 celery stalk \ 2 onions \ 1 clove garlic \ 1.4 kg well-ripe tomatoes

1 sprig thyme \ 1 bay leaf \ 500 g ground beef \ Salt and pepper to taste

Finely chop celery, onions, garlic and tomatoes.

Cook celery, onions and garlic in a lightly oiled frying pan until soft.

Add tomatoes, thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Stir and simmer for 30 minutes.

Cook ground meat in another lightly oiled frying pan for 5 minutes while stirring constantly. Pour tomato sauce into meat and cook for 5 minutes.

8.Apple tart

-Food Temp : Room

-Utensil : 28 cm Tart pan on the low rack

Ingredients

1 baked pie shell \ 5 apples

20 grams sugar \ 2 tablespoons liquid honey

1.Place baked pie shell on a tart pan.

2.Chop 2 1/2 apples and place in a frying pan with sugar. Simmer until apple is soft. Cut remaining apples into 5 mm slices. Spread cooked apples onto bottom of pie sell and arrange sliced apples in spiraling rosettes over entire surface. Finally spread honey on top.

3.Place tart pan on the low rack. Choose the menu and weight, press start. After cooking, remove from the oven and let them cool.

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Active Convection
The following example will show you how to cook 0.3 kg			4 Turn COOK MODE until display shows “0.3 kg”.
of chicken pieces.			Press START/QUICK START.
1	Press STOP/CLEAR.		When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking
			time by turning COOK MODE.
2	Press ACTIVE CONVECTION.
	The following indication is displayed: “	” , “ “.

3Turn COOK MODE until display shows “2 CHICKEN PIECES”.

Press START/QUICK START for category confirmation.

Active Convection Guide

NOTE

•Active Convection menus are programmed.

•Active Convection allows you to cook most of your favourite food by selecting the food type and the weight of the food.

Category

Instructions

1.Roast chicken

-Weight Limit : 0.8~1.8 kg

-Food Temp. : Refrigerated

-Utensil : Low rack on a drip dish

Brush whole chicken with melted butter or oil and season as desired.

Place whole chicken breast-side down on the low rack on a drip dish. Choose the menu and weight, press start. When BEEP sound occurs, drain juices and turn food over immediately and then press start to continue cooking. After cooking, stand covered with foil for 10 minutes.

2. Chicken pieces	Brush chicken pieces with melted butter or oil and season as desired.
- Weight Limit : 0.2~0.8 kg	Place food on the crisp tray on the high rack. Choose the menu and
- Food Temp. : Refrigerated	weight, press start. When BEEP sound occurs, turn food over and press start
- Utensil : Cr isp tray on the high rack	to continue cooking.
3. Grilled Steak	Place Steak (200g/piece) on the high rack. Choose the menu and weight,
-WeightLimit:0.2~ 0.8 kg	press start.
- Food Temp. : Refrigerated
- Utensil : High rack

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Active Convection Guide

Category

Instructions

4.Fresh pizza

-Food Temp. : Room

-Utensil : Crisp tray on the low rack

Ingredients

Dough :

120 g all-purpose or bread flour \ 1 teaspoon active dry yeast 1/3 teaspoon salt \ 1 teaspoon sugar \ 70 ml warm water

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus little for coating

Topping :

3 tablespoons tomato sauce \ 30 g sausage, sliced 1/2 onion, sliced \ 2 fresh mushrooms, sliced

1/2 fresh pepper \ 100 g shredded Mozzarella cheese

	Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
	Knead with an electric mixer to make smooth and elastic dough.
	Roll dough out and place dough on the crisp tray.
	Spread pizza sauce. Top with toppings and cheese.
	Place the crisp tray on the low rack. Choose the menu, press start.
5. Grilled Shrimp	Place Shrimp on the high rack. Choose the menu and weight,
- Weight Limit : 0.1~0.3 kg	press start.

-Food Temp : Refrigerated

-Utensil : High rack

	6. Baked potatoes	Choose medium sized potatoes (200~220 g per each).
	- Weight Limit : 0.2~1.0 kg	Wash and dry potatoes. Pierce potatoes several times with a fork.
	- Food Temp. : Room	Place food on the low rack. Choose the menu and weight, press start.
	- Utensil : Low rack	After cooking, stand covered with foil for 10 minutes.
	7. Small cakes	Ingredients
	- Food Temp. : Room	60 g sugar \ 100 g butter, softened
	- Utensil :	2 eggs, lightly beaten \ 150 g all-purpose flour, sifted
	crisp tray on the low rack	1/2 teaspoon baking powder
		10~13 ea paper mu n cups (50 mm base x 30 mm height)
		Mix sugar and softened butter. Gradually add eggs and stir until light and
		cups on the crisp tray on the low rack. Choose the menu, press start.
		After cooking, remove from the oven and let them cool.

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Grill Temp control

The following example will show you how to use keep warm at a temperature of 80° C for 30 minutes.

1Press STOP/CLEAR.

2Press GRILL TEMP CONTROL.

The following indication is displayed: ““.

3Turn COOK MODE until display shows “2 KEEP WARM”.

Press START/QUICK START for category confirmation.

Grill Temp Control Guide

4Turn COOK MODE until display shows “80° C”. Press START/QUICK START.

Turn COOK MODE until display shows “30:00”.

5Press START/QUICK START.

NOTE

For the best results with the grill temp control function, be sure to keep the oven cavity has cooled before use.

Category

Instruction

1. Slow cook

-Weight Limit : 110° C (High) / 90° C (Low)

-Utensil : Heatproof glass dish with cover on turntable

This function maintains a relatively low temperature compared to other cooking methods (such as baking, boiling, and frying), for many hours allowing unattended cooking of pot roast, stew, and other suitable dishes.

90° C (Low) Setting

The low setting gently simmers food for an extended period of time without overcooking or burning.

No stirring is required when using this setting.

110° C (High) Setting

The high setting will cook food in approximately half the time required for the low setting. Some foods may boil when cooked on the high setting, so it may be necessary to add extra liquid. Occasional stirring of stews and casseroles will improve flavor distribution.

Searing and browning before slow cooking is not necessary, but this will help to seal in the juices and flavours, and keeps the meat tender.

Slow cook guide;
Traditional	Slow cooker cooking time		Slow cooker cooking time
cooking time	(without searing)		(with searing)
	90° C(Low)	110° C(High)	90° C(Low)	110° C(High)
35 to 60 minutes	6 to 10 hrs	3 to 4 hrs	4 to 6 hrs	2 to 3 hrs
1 to 3 hours	8 to 10 hrs	4 to 6 hrs	5 to 6 hrs	3 to 4 hrs

2.Keep warm

-Weight Limit : 60° C~ 80° C

-Utensil : Heatproof glass dish with cover on turntable

Heat from the top and bottom elements are used to maintain set temperature. You can use this function to keep food warm until ready to serve.

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Grill Temp Control Guide

Category

Instruction

3.Food dry

-Weight Limit : 40° C ~ 90° C

-Utensil : Metal tray on the low rack

With this function, you can dry fruit, veggies, and beef into healthy and nutritional snacks and tasty jerky without chemicals and preservatives.

Place baking paper on tray and spread food into a single layer.

Food dry guide
Food type	Preparation	Set temp	Time	Use
Bananas	Slice into 5~6mm	60° C	5~8hrs	Snacks, baby food,
	thick			granola, cookies and
				banana bread

Figs	Remove stems and	60° C	8~10 hrs Fillings, cakes,
	halve			puddings, breads and
				cookies
Kiwi	Peel, slice into 8~12	60° C	5~8 hrs	Snacks
	mm thick
Mangos	Remove skin, slice into	60° C	6~10 hrs Snacks, cereals, baked
	6~10 mm thick			goods
Pineapple	Peel, core, slice into	60° C	6~10 hrs	Snacks, baked goods,
	8~12 mm thick			baked granola
Tomatoes	Wash and slice 6 mm	60° C	6~10 hrs Soups, stews, paste or
	circles			sauce
Mushroom	Clean with soft brush	50° C	4~8 hrs	Rehydrate for
	or cloth. Don’t wash			soups, meat dishes,
				omelettes or frying
Beef jerky	Marinate sliced meats	70° C	6~10 hrs Snack
	(5~6 mm thick)in
	store-bought or
	your own recipe for
	6 to 8 hours in the
	refrigerator

	4. Proof	How to make yogurt
	- Weight Limit : 40° C	• Pour a 1000ml milk into a proper heat-resistant bowl with cover.
		• Boil it to proper temperature (up to 60~70° C) and then cool down to
	- Utensil : Heatproof glass dish on the
		about 40° C
	low rack
		• Add 150 ml natural yogurt into a bowl and stir well.
		• Place covered bowl in the oven.
		• Choose the menu, and set cook time 5~8 hours.
		How to raise yeast dough

•Place the dough in a proper heat-resistant bowl and cover with baking wrap or damp cloth.

•Place the bowl in the oven.

•Choose the menu, and set cook time about 40 minutes until the dough has doubled in volume.

5. Plate warming

Use this function to warm plates to a hot and comfortable temperature.

-Weight Limit : 40° C ~ 100° C

-Utensil : On the low rack

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Crispy Reheat
The following example will show you how to cook 0.5kg			4 Turn COOK MODE until display shows “0.5 kg”.
of lasagna.			Press START/QUICK START.
1	Press STOP/CLEAR.		When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking
			time by turning COOK MODE.
2	Press CRISPY REHEAT.
	The following indication is displayed: “	“.

3Turn COOK MODE until display shows “2 LASAGNA”.

Press START/QUICK START for category confirmation.

NOTE

•Crispy Reheat menus are programmed.

•Crispy Reheat allows you to cook most of your favourite food by selecting the food type and the weight of the food.

Crispy Reheat Guide

Category

Instructions

1.Cordon bleu

-Weight Limit : 0.2~0.8 kg

-Food Temp : Refrigerated

-Utensil : Heatproof glass dish on the low rack

Place leftover cordon bleu (100~150 g/piece) on a heatproof glass dish on the low rack. Choose the menu and weight, press start.

2. Lasagna	Cut leftover lasagna into pieces (200~250 g/piece).
- Weight Limit : 0.2~0.8 kg	Place food a heatproof glass dish on the low rack.
- Food Temp : Refrigerated	Choose the menu and weight, press start.
- Utensil : Heatproof glass dish on the low rack

3.Bread

-Weight Limit : 0.1~0.3 kg

-Food Temp : Frozen

-Utensil : Low rack

Place frozen bread (50~100 g/piece) on the low rack. Choose the menu and weight, press start.

4. Pie/Tart	Cut leftover pie/tart into pieces (200~250 g/piece).
- Weight Limit : 0.2~0.8 kg	Place food on a heatproof glass dish on the low rack.
- Food Temp : Refrigerated	Choose the menu and weight, press start.
- Utensil : Heatproof glass dish on the low rack

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Defrost & Bake

In the following example, show you how to cook 0.4 kg of pizza.

1Press STOP/CLEAR.

2Press Defrost & Back.

The following indication is displayed: ““.

3Turn COOK MODE until display shows “4 pizza”.

Press START/QUICK START for category confirmation.

4Turn COOK MODE until display shows “0.4 kg”.

5Press START/QUICK START.

When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning COOK MODE.

Defrost & Bake Guide

Category

Instructions

1.Quiche

-Weight Limit : 0.3~1.0 kg

-Food Temp : Frozen

-Utensil : Heatproof glass dish on the low rack

Remove quiche from box packages and remove tray. Place food on a heatproof glass dish on the low rack. Choose the menu and weight, press start.

2. Lasagna	Remove lasagna from box packages and remove cover.
- Weight Limit : 0.3~0.6 kg	Place food on the low rack.
- Food Temp : Frozen	Choose the menu and weight, press start.
- Utensil : Low rack
3. Tart	Remove tart from box packages and remove tray.
- Weight Limit : 0.2~0.8 kg	Place food on a heatproof glass dish on the low rack.
- Food Temp : Frozen	Choose the menu and weight, press start.
- Utensil : Heatproof glass dish on the low rack

4.Pizza

-Weight Limit : 0.3~0.6 kg

-Food Temp : Frozen

-Utensil : Metal tray on the low rack

Remove frozen pizza from box packages. Place food on the metal tray on the low rack. Choose the menu and weight, press start.

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Auto Defrost

The temperature and density of food varies, it is recommended that the food be checked before cooking begins.

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. This will require a standing time to allow the centre to thaw.

Weigh the food that you are about to defrost. Be certain to remove any metallic ties or wraps; then place the food onto the microwaveable-safe dish on the glass tray in your oven and close the oven door.

Microwaveable-safe dish

Glass tray

The following example will show you how to defrost 0.8kg of frozen poultry.

1Press STOP/CLEAR.

2Press AUTO DEFROST.

The following indication is displayed: “”.

3Turn COOK MODE until display shows “2 Poultry”.

Press START/QUICK START for category confirmation.

4Turn COOK MODE until display shows “0.8 kg” for the weight of frozen food.

Press START/QUICK START.

5During defrosting your oven will “BEEP”, at which point you should open the oven door, turn food over and separate it to ensure even thawing. Remove any portions that have thawed or shield them to help slow down thawing. After checking, close the oven door and press START/QUICK START to resume defrosting.

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

NOTE

•Your oven has 4 microwave defrost settings:

- Meat, Poultry, Fish and Bread; each defrost category has different power settings.

•Food to be cooked should be placed in a microwaveable-safe utensil.

•Please do not use the following accessories.

High rack

Low rack

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Defrosting Guide

*Food to be defrosted should be placed in a suitable microwave proof container and placed uncovered on the glass tray.

*If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminum foil. This will prevent thin areas from becoming warm during defrosting.

Ensure the foil does not touch the oven walls.

*Separate items like minced meat, chops, sausages and bacon as soon as possible.

When BEEP sounds, turn food over. Remove defrosted portions. Continue to defrost remaining pieces. After defrosting, allow to stand until completely thawed.

Category

Instructions

1.Meat

-Weight Limit : 0.1~4.0 kg

-Utensil : Microwave-safe plate

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

-Turn food over at beep.

-After defrosting, cover with aluminum foil and let stand for 5~15 minutes.

2.	Poultry	- Whole chicken, Legs, Breasts, Turkey breasts (under 2.0 kg).
	- Weight Limit : 0.1~4.0 kg	- Turn food over at beep.
	- Utensil : Microwave-safe plate	- After defrosting, let stand for 20~30 minutes.
3.	Fish	- Fillets, Steaks, Whole fish, Seafood.
	- Weight Limit : 0.1~4.0 kg	- Turn food over at beep.
	- Utensil : Microwave-safe plate	- After defrosting, let stand for 10~20 minutes.
4. Bread		- Sliced bread, Buns, Baguette, etc.
	- Weight Limit : 0.1~0.5 kg	- After defrosting, let stand for 1 minute.
	- Utensil : Paper towel

FOOD CHARACTERISTICS & MICROWAVE COOKING 27

Food Characteristics & Microwave Cooking

Keeping an eye on things

The recipes in this 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 function 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 are 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 because 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 skillful 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 so that the outer edges do not become dry and brittle.

Height of food

The upper portion of tall foods, particularly roasts, will cook more quickly than the lower portion. Therefore, it is wise to turn tall food several times, during cooking.

Moisture content of food

Since the heat generated from microwaves causes moisture to evaporate, 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 in order to prevent unevenly or overcooked meat.

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 is 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 most 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 spitting.

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Food Characteristics & Microwave Cooking

Browning

Meats and poultry that are cooked fifteen minutes or longer will brown lightly in their own fat. Foods 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 appetising 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

It provides a looser cover than a lid or cling film, which may dry food out slightly. But because it makes a looser cover than a lid or cling film, 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 at an equal distance apart, preferably in a circular pattern. Never stack foods on top of one another.

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 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 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.