LG MS3042G, MS3042X, MS2540SRB Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

MICROWAVE OVEN

Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating.

MS3042G MS3042X

MFL40257819

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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 case of a microwave oven could result in harmful exposure to microwave energy.

It is important not to tamper with the safety interlocks.

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

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

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

Warning

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, overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid. To prevent this possibility the following steps should be taken:

1. Avoid using straight sided containers with narrow necks.

2. Do not overheat.

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

4. After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time and check the consumption to avoid burns (especially, contents of feeding bottles and baby

temperature of the liquid

food jars).

before

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. Never leave lids on bottles when heating as they will explode and may cause personal injury and damage the oven.

How the Microwave Oven Works

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

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

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

A very safe appliance

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.

CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS 2

CONTENTS 3

UNPACKING & INSTALLING 4

FEATURE DIAGRAM 6

CONTROL PANEL 6

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7

SETTING CLOCK 7

ENERGY SAVING

CHILD LOCK 7

QUICK TOUCH COOKING 8

QUICK TOUCH COOKING TABLE 8

MICROWAVE COOKING 9

2 STAGETIMED COOKING

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

QUICK START

COOKING TIPS 10

MELT 12

MELT TABLE 12

SOFTEN 12

SOFTEN TABLE 12

AUTO DEFROST 13

EXPRESS DEFROST 14

BREAD DEFROST 14

AUTO DEFROST TABLE 14

HEATING OR REHEATING GUIDE 15

FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE 16

MICROWAVE-SAFE UTENSILS 17

FOOD CHARACTERISTICS & MICROWAVE COOKING 18

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 20

QUESTION & ANSWERS 21

PLUG WIRING INFORMATION/TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 22

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 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.

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

GLASS TRAY

ROTATING RING

Place your oven on a flat, level surface but make sure there is at least 20 cm of space on the

top, rear and sides so there is air flow for ventilation. Exhaust outlets are located in the back and side of your oven. Blocking the outlets can damage your oven.

placed in a cabinet.

The microwave oven shall not be

THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL CATERING PURPOSES, IT IS INTENDED FOR INDOOR DOMESTIC USE ONLY.

UNPACKING & INSTALLING

Open your oven door by pressing the DOOR OPEN button.

Place the ROTATING RING inside the oven and

place the GLASS TRAY on top.

Plug your oven into a standard household socket. Make sure your oven is the only appliance

connected to the socket. If your oven does not operate properly, unplug it from the

electrical socket and then plug it back in.

The DISPLAY will count down from 30 seconds. When it reaches 0 it will sound

Open the oven door and test the temperature of the water. If your oven is operating the water

should be HOT. Be careful when removing the container it may be hot.

YOUR OVEN IS NOW INSTALLED

Fill a microwave safe container with 300 ml (1/2 pint) of water. Place on the GLASS TRAY

and close the oven door. If you have any doubts about what type of container to use please

refer to page 17.

Enter the time by touching [3] and [0].

And touch

automatically.

START/Q-START.

SECONDS

BEEPS.

Window Door Screen

Door Seal

Oven Front Plate

FEATURE DIAGRAM

Remove your Microwave Oven and all material from the shipping carton. Your oven will be packed with the following materials:

Display Window

Control Panel

Door Open Button

Safety Door Lock System

Glass Turntable

Rotating Ring

Glass Turntable .........................1 each

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Rotating Ring.............................1 each

This microwave oven is designed for household use only. It is not recommended for commercial purposes.

CONTROL PANEL

.........................1 e

ach

NOTE: A beep sounds when a pad on the control panel

is touched to indicate setting has been entered.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SETTING CLOCK

When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption, the numbers in the display reset to "0".

Example:To set 11:11.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch CLOCK once.

3. Enter the time by using the number key pads.

("11:11")

4. Touch

START/Q-START

CHILD LOCK

This is a unique safety feature that prevents unwanted oven operations. Once the CHILD LOCK is set, no cooking can take place.

To set the child lock

Touch and hold STOP/CLEAR or 0, until L appears in the

display and two beeps are heard. If the time of day was already set, the time of day will return to the display window.

If the CHILD LOCK was already set and you touch another cooking pad, the word L shows in the display. You can cancel the CHILD LOCK according to below procedure.

TTo cancel the child lock

o cancel the child lock

Touch and hold STOP/CLEAR or 0, pad until L disappears

in the display.

ENERGY SAVING

ECO ON feature saves energy by turning off the display.This feature only operates when the

STOP/ CLEAR (ECO ON)

then cancels

is touched.

Touch the STOP/CLEAR (ECO ON) or any

other button

when the door is opened or any button

To set the ECO ON

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR (ECO ON) 

The display will go out

ECO ON will be

to cancel this feature when it is on.

button is touched and

and

active.

After the CHILD LOCK is turned off, the time of day will return to the display window. The oven

will operate normally.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

QUICK TOUCH COOKING

Use this function to cook food without entering a cook time or power. Refer to the Quick Touch Cooking Table below for more information.

Example: To cook a 100 g. bag of microwave popcorn.

Example : One touch Auto Menu (popcorn 100g)

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch POPCORN then the oven will start

automatically.

once.

QUICK TOUCH COOKING TABLE

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