LG MS-3446VRW, MS-3446VRL User Manual

MICROWAVE OVEN

OWNER'S MANUAL & COOKING GUIDE

MODEL :

PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL
THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.

MS3446VRL
MS3446VRW

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, stir or shake them again carefully and check the
temperature of them before consumption to avoid burns (especially, contents of feeding bottles and baby
food jars).

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.

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.

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CONTENTS

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9

8

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4~5

PRECAUTIONS

CONTENTS 3

UNPACKING & INSTALLING

FEATURE DIAGRAM 6

CONTROL PANEL 6

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7

D COOKING

TIME

2 STAGE TIMED COOKING

MICROWAVEPOWER LEVELS

CHILD LOCK

COOKING TIMER

ADD MINUTE

MORE/LESS

SETTING CLOCK

ONE TOUCH AUTO MENU

AUTO COOK

AUTO REHEAT

BREAKFAST MENU

QUICK DEFROST

CHICKEN CHOICES

MELT

SOFTEN

AUTO DEFROST

HEATING/REHEATING GUIDE 17
FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE 18

MICROWAVE-SAFE UTENSILS 19

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10
10

11
11

12

13
13

14~16

FOOD CHARACTERISTICS & MICROWAVE COOKING 20~21

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 22

QUESTION & ANSWERS 23

PLUG WIRING INFORMATION/TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 24

MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY

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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 10 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. THIS OVEN IS DESIGNED FOR

BUILDING IN. (Not over a heat source)

THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL
CATERING PURPOSES

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UNPACKING & INSTALLING

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 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 19.

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

And touch START.

30

SECONDS

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

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

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FEATURE DIAGRAM

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

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

Owner's Manual &

Cooking Guide...........................1 each

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

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

Door Seal

Display Window

Oven Front Plate

Window Door Screen

Control Panel

Door Open Button

Safety Door Lock System

Glass Turntable

Rotating Ring

CONTROL PANEL

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

is touched to indicate setting has been entered.

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1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch TIME.
ENTER COOKING TIME shows

in the display.

3. Enter 5 minutes 30
seconds by touching [5],

[3], and [0]. TOUCH START
OR POWER shows in the

display.

4. Touch POWER.

ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 TO 10

shows in the display.

5. Touch 8. To select power
level 80%.

P-80 TOUCH START shows

in the display.

6. Touch START.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TIMED COOKING

This function allows you to cook food for a
desired time. And in order to give you the best
results, there are 10 power level settings in
addition to HI-POWER because many food need
slower cooking (at less than HI-POWER).

Example:To cook food on 80% Power (Power8)

for 5 minutes 30 seconds

2 STAGE TIMED COOKING

For Two Stage cooking, repeat timed cooking
steps 2 through 5 on the previous page before
touching the S

TART pad for additional Time and
Power program you want to add.
Auto

Weight Defrost can be programmed before

the first stage to defrost first and then cook.

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

Your microwave oven is equipped with ten power
levels to give you maximum flexibility and control
over cooking.
idea of which foods are prepared at each of the
various power levels.
*The table below shows the power level settings for

your oven.

Power
Level

10

(High)

9

8

7

The table below will give you some

MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL TABLE

Use

*Boiling water.
*Making candy.
*Cooking poultry pieces, fish, & vegetables.
*Cooking tender cuts of meat.
*Whole poultry.

*Reheating rice, pasta, & vegetables.

*Reheating prepared foods quickly.
*Reheating sandwiches.

*Cooking egg, milk and cheese dishes.
*Cooking cakes, breads.
*Melting chocolate.

When cooking is complete, four short tones will
sound. The word END shows in the display window.

Then the oven shuts itself off.

NOTE:

If you do not select the power level, the oven will
operate at power HIGH. To set HI-POWER
cooking, skip steps 4 & 5 above.

*Cooking veal.
*Cooking whole fish.

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*Cooking puddings and custard.
*Cooking ham, whole poultry, lamb.

5

*Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip.

4

*Thawing meat, poultry and seafood.

*Cooking less tender cuts of meat.

3

*Cooking pork chops, roast.

*Taking chill out of fruit.

2

*Softening butter.
*Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm.

1

*Softening butter and cream cheese.
* Standing time.

0

* Independent.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CHILD LOCK

This is a unique safety feature that prevents
unwanted oven operation such as used by
children. Once the CHILD LOCK is set, no
cooking can take place.

To set the child lock

Touch and hold STOP/CLEAR
or 0,START until LOCKED 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.
After you touch another

If the CHILD LOCK was already set and you
touched another cooking pad, the word LOCKED shows

in the display.
Then you can cancel the CHILD LOCK according
to below procedure.

To cancel the child lock

To cancel the child lock

Touch and hold STOP/CLEAR
or 0,START pad until LOCKED

disappears in the display.

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

will operate normally.

COOKING TIMER

You can use the Timer of your oven for purposes
other than food cooking.

Example : To set the timer 3 minutes.

ADD MINUTE

A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets
you quickly set and start microwave cooking
without the need to touch S

Example : To set ADD MINUTE cooking 2 minutes.

ADD

MINUTE

NOTE:

If you touch ADD MINUTE, it will add 1 minute up to
99 minutes 99 seconds.

TART.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

Touch ADD MINUTE

2.
The oven begins

2 times.
cooking and display
shows time counting
down.

MORE/LESS

By using the MORE or LESS keys, TIMED COOK
program can be adjusted to cook food for a
longer or shorter time. Pressing MORE will add
10 seconds to the cooking time each time you
press it. Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds
of cooking time each time you press it.

To adjust the One Touch Auto Menu

(ex. popcorn 3.5 oz.)

time,or for a shorter time

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

COOKING

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch COOKING TIMER
pad. ENTER TIME IN MIN AND
SEC shows in the display.

3. Touch 3, 0, 0.
TOUCH START shows in the

display.

4. Touch START pad.

Touch POPCORN.

2.

3.5 OZ TOUCH 1

3.0 OZ TOUCH 2

shows in the display.

Touch number 1. then

3.
the oven will start
automatically

4. Touch MORE or LESS.
Remaining time will
increase or decrease by 10
seconds.

.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SETTING CLOCK

When your oven is plugged in for the first time or
when power resumes after a power interruption,
“PLEASE SET TIME OF DAY” will scroll in the
dispaly for 5 times ,and then the numbers in the
display reset to

":".

Example:To set 11:11.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch CLOCK one time.

ENTER TIME OF
DAY will scroll in the

display.

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

11:11

6. Touch START.
clock starts

("11:11")

The

counting.

ONE TOUCH AUTO MENU TABLE

AmountCategory Direction

Popcorn

Potato

Beverage

Frozen
Entree

Popcorn lets you pop commercially
packaged microwave popcorn. Pop
only one package at a time.
For best results, use fresh bag of
popcorn.
Place bag of prepackaged
microwave popcorn on the center
of turntable.

Pierce each potato with a fork and
place on the oven tray around the
edge, at least 25.4mm apart.
After cooking, allow to stand for 5
minutes.

Use a wide-mouth mug. Do not
cover. (Be careful! The beverage
will be very hot! Sometimes liquids
heated in cylindrical containers will
splash out when the cup is moved.)

Remove from outer display
package. Vent the plastic film by
piercing with a fork (3 times)
If not in microwave safe container,
place on a plate, cover with plastic
wrap and vent. After cooking, allow
to stand for 3 minutes.

3.5 or 3.0 oz.
package

1, 2, 3 or 4
potatoes
Medium size
(approx. 8 to
10 oz. each)

1 or 2 cups
(240ml per
cup)

10 oz.

ONE TOUCH AUTO MENU

Use this function to cook food without entering a cook
time or power. Refer to the One touch Auto Menu table
below more information.

Example : One touch Auto Menu (popcorn 3.5 oz.)

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch POPCORN.

3.5 OZ TOUCH 1

3.0 OZ TOUCH 2

shows in the display.

3. Touch number 1. then

the oven will start
automatically.

Fresh
Vegetable

Frozen
Vegetable

Prepare as desired, wash and
leave residual water on the
vegetables. Place in an
appropriately sized microwave
container.
Add amount of water according to
the quantity (1~2 cups : 2
tablespoons, 3~4 cups : 4
tablespoons).
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
After cooking, stir and allow to
stand for 3 minutes.

Remove from package, rinse off
frost under running water.
Place in an appropriately sized
microwave container.
Add amount of water according to
the quantity (1~2 cups : 2
tablespoons, 3~4 cups : 4
tablespoons). Cover with plastic
wrap and vent. After cooking, stir
and allow to stand for 3 minutes.

1, 2, 3 or 4
cups

1, 2, 3 or 4
cups

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1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch AUTO REHEAT.
The display scrolls:

SELECT MENU 1 TO 4 - - ­SEE COOKING GUIDE

3. Touch number 4.

CASSEROLE TOUCH 1 TO 4 CUPS

shows in the displ

ay.

4.

Touch number 3, then the

oven will start
automatical

ly.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

AUTO COOK

This feature allows to cook foods that you select by
touching AUTO COOK pad. It has 4 foods categories.

Example : To cook 4 oz. of Pasta

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch AUTO COOK.
then SELECT MENU 1 TO 4

- - - SEE COOKING GUIDE

shows in the display.

3. Touch number 1.

PASTA TOUCH 1 TO 2

shows in the display.

4. Touch number 1, then
the oven will start
automatically.

AUTO COOK TABLE

• First, touch AUTO COOK pad, then select food and
amount.

AmountCategory Direction

Pasta

Rice

Ground
Meat

Hot Water

Add boiling water to the pasta in a
microwave container large enough.
4 oz. - 3 cups of boiling water,
8 oz. - 4 cups of boiling water.
Drain, add sauce, cheese, or
whatever and serve.

Add twice the amount of water to
the rice.
Use a microwave container large
enough to prevent water from
boiling over dish. Cover with plastic
wrap or lid.
After cooking, allow to stand for 10
minutes. Stir for fluffier rice.

Place in an appropriate sized
container and cover with plastic
wrap. At beep, pull apart or stir,
inside to outside and continue
cooking.

Use this function for tea, hot
chocolate or other recipes. Pour
measured water into microwave
container which is 2 times larger
than amount of water. (Be careful!
The water will be very hot!
Sometimes liquids heated in
cylindrical containers will splash out
when the cup is moved.)

4 or 8 oz.

1 or 2 cups

8, 16, 24 or
32 oz.

1 or 2 cups

AUTO REHEAT

This feature allows you to reheat pre-cooked
room-temperature or refrigerated foods without
having to select the cooking time and power level.
This feature has 4 categories: dinner plate, pizza,
soup/sauce and casserole.

Example : To Reheat 3 cups of Casserole

AUTO REHEAT TABLE

AmountCategory Direction

Dinner
Plate

Pizza

Soup/
Sauce

Casserole

Place foods to be heated on dinner
plate or similar dish.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
After cooking, allow to stand for 3
minutes.

This is reheat function for a leftover
pizza.
Place on paper towel on a
microwave safe plate.

Place foods to be heated in an
appropriately sized microwave
container.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
After cooking, allow to stand for 3
minutes.

Cover dish containing the casserole
with plastic wrap and vent.
After cooking, allow to stand for 3
minutes.

1 or 2
servings

1, 2 or 3
slices
( 5 oz. each)

1, 2, 3 or 4
cups

1, 2, 3 or 4
cups

If you open the door or press STOP during cooking, the
process will be canceled.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MELT

The oven uses low power to melt foods (butter,
chocolate, marshmallows and cheese). See the
following table.

Example : To Melt 8 oz. Chocolate.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch MELT.

SELECT MENU 1 TO 4 - - ­SEE COOKING GUIDE shows in

the display.

3. Touch number 2.

CHOCOLATE TOUCH 1 TO 2

shows in the display.

4. Touch number 2, then the
oven will start
automatically.

When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
END will be displayed.

SOFTEN

The oven uses low power to soften foods (butter, ice
cream, cream cheese, and frozen juice)
See the following table.

Example : To Soften 8 oz. Cream Cheese.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2.

Touch SOFTEN.

SELECT MENU 1 to 4 - - ­SEE COOKING GUIDE shows in

the displ

3.

Touch number 3.

CREAM CHEESE TOUCH 1 TO 2

shows in the display.

4.

Touch number 2, then the

oven will start automatical

When the cook time is ove
you will hear four beeps and
END will be displayed.

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MELT TABLE

Butter

Chocolate

Cheese

Marshmallows

Unwrap and place in
microwavable container. No
need to cover butter. Stir at the
end of cooking to complete
melting.

Chocolate chips or squares of
baking chocolate may be used.
Unwrap squares and place in
microwavable container. Stir at
the end of cycle to complete
melting.

Use processed cheese food
only. Cut into cubes. Place in a
single layer in microwavable
container. Stir at the end of
cooking to complete melting.

Large or miniature
marshmallows may be used.
Place in microwavable
container. Stir at the end of
cycle to complete melting.

AmountCategory Direction

1, 2 or 3
sticks

4 or 8 oz.

8 or 16 oz.

5 or 10 oz.

SOFTEN TABLE

Butter

Ice Cream

Cream
Cheese

Frozen
Juice

Unwrap and place in microwavable
container. No need to cover butter.
Butter will be at room temperature
and ready for use in recipe.

Place container in oven. Ice cream
will be soft enough to make
scooping easier.

Unwrap and place in microwavable
container. Cream cheese will be at
room temperature and ready for
use in recipe.

Remove top.
Place in oven.
Frozen juice will be soft enough to
easily mix with water.

AmountCategory Direction

1, 2 or 3
sticks

Pint, Quart,
Half gallon

3 or 8 oz.

6, 12 or 16
oz.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

AUTO DEFROST TABLE (CONT.)

Poultry setting

FOOD AT BEEP

CHICKEN

Whole

Cut-up

CORNISH
HENS

Whole

TURKEY

Breast

SETTING

POULTR Y

POULTR Y

POULTR Y

Turn over (finish defrosting breast­side down). Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.

Separate pieces and rearrange.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with

aluminum foil.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.

Fish setting

FOOD AT BEEP

FISH

Fillets

Steaks

SETTING

FISH

FISH

Turn over. Separate fillets when
partially thawed if possible.

Separate and rearrange.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Place chicken breast-side up on a microwav­able roasting rack. Finish defrosting by
immersing in cold water. Remove giblets
when chicken is partially defrosted.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Carefully separate fillets under cold
water.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Run cold water over to finish defrosting.

Whole

SHELLFISH

Crabmeat
Lobster tails
Shrimp
Scallops

FISH

FISH
FISH
FISH
FISH

Turn over.

Break apart. Turn over.
Turn over and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.

Bread setting

FOOD AT BEEP

Bagel
Dinner Roll
Muffin
Hamburger
Hot Dog Bun
Slices of Bread
Loaf of Bread

SETTING

BREAD Turn over and rearrange. Place on 3 sheets of paper towel.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Cover head and tail with foil; do not let
foil touch sides of microwave. Finish
defrosting by immersing in cold water.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

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Cook Time

Vegetable Amount Instructions

at High

(Minute)

0.5 kg

0.5 kg

0.5 kg

0.5 kg

0.5 kg

0.5 kg

0.2 kg

Standing

Time

0.5 kg

0.5 kg

0.5 kg

0.5 kg

Place in 203 X 203 mm baking dish. Cover.

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 microwave­safe. 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 colored 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.

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FOOD CHARACTERISTICS & MICROW A VE 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 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 bread 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 2.5 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 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 is 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 sauce is
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 & MICROW A VE 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 food 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 3°C and 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 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.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
REDAY 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.

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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. 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 safety 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.

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 is damaged, the oven must not

be operated until it has been repaired by a
qualified service technician.

17 If smoke is observed, keep the oven door

closed and switch off or disconnect the oven
from the power supply.

18 When food is heated or cooked in disposable

containers of plastic, paper or other combustible
materials look at the oven frequently to check if
the food container is deteriorating.

19 The appliance is not intended for use by young

children or infirm persons without supervision;
Young Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with appliance.

20 Liquids or other foods must not be heated in

sealed containers since they are liable to
explode.

21 If the appliance is supplied from a cord extension
set or an electrical portable outlet device,the cord
extension set on electrical portable outlet device
must be positioned so that it is not subject to
splashing or ingress of moisture.

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.

22 The microwave Oven shall not be placed in a cabinet
unless it has been tested in a cabinet.

23 The microwave oven is intended to be used
freestanding or built-in.

Built-In Kit

The minimum dimension of the cabinet is as below:

KIT SIZE (mm) KIT MODEL NUMBERS

568(W)*446(H)*500(Mini Depth) MK-3460SJ

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QUESTION & 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.

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, just as you
would do with a conventional cooker.

Q Is it possible to pop corn in a microwave

oven?

A Yes, if using one of the two methods described

below:

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PLUG WIRING INFORMATION

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 .

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL

Power Supply

Rated Power Consumption

Microwave Output

Frequency

Overall Dimensions(WXHXD)

Oven Cavity Dimensions(WXHXD)

NET WEIGHT

SHIPPING WEIGHT

*IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD

Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

MS3446VRL/MS3446VRW

230 / 240 V~ 50 Hz

1600 W

*1100 W

2450 MHz

556 X 320 X 438 (mm)

374 X 254 X 406 (mm)

Kg

18.4

Kg

19.8

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LG MICROWAVE OVEN

MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY

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

PURCHASER’S NAME
ADDRESS
CITY STATE POST CODE

MODEL NO SERIAL NO
DATE OF PURCHASE INVOICE/SALES DOCKET NO

RETAILER’S NAME
ADDRESS
CITY STATE POST CODE

TERMS OF WARRANTY

MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY

Should a defect become apparent,due to either
FAULTY MATERIAL or WORKMANSHIP,
within the period of 2 years from the date of original
purchase of the product,LG will then rectify the
manufacturing defect without cost to you for either
labour or material,at the premises of LG or their

Authorised Service Center

Subject to:

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

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

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

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

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

6. The warranty not applying except to the serving
within Australia or New Zealand of products
purchased in Australia or New Zealand.

7. The authorised serviced agent will provide
service during normal business hours, Monday to
Friday. If any legislation whether Federal or State
to applies to this transaction, certain non­excludable conditions may be implied and certain
non-excludable rights may arise but except for
such conditions, warranties and rights, all
conditions and warranties which might otherwise
be implied in this transaction are hereby
excluded and negated.

8. This warranty is not transferable and applies to the

original purchaser only.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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

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

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

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

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

6. For warranty service please contact LG service on
1800 643 156(AUSTRALIA),or
0508 643 156(NEW ZEALAND).

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FOR WARRANTY SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT THE RETAILER FROM WHOM
YOU PURCHASED YOUR UNIT OR CONTACT LG SERVICE ON 1800-643-156.

LG ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD (LGEAP)

New South Wales / Head Office

2 Wonderland DriveEASTERN CREEK NSW 2766

LGEAP

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