LG MS-3448GRK, MS-3448XRK User Manual

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MICROWAVE OVEN

OWNER'S MANUAL & COOKING GUIDE

MODEL : MS3448GRK

PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.

MS3448XRK

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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, 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

PRECAUTIONS 2

CONTENTS 3

UNPACKING & INSTALLING 4

FEATURE DIAGRAM 6

CONTROL PANEL 6

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7

SETTING CLOCK 7

MORE/LESS 7

TIMED COOKING 8

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS 8

CHILD LOCK 9

SENSOR COOK OPERATION INSTRUCTION 9

SENSOR COOK 9

SENSOR COOK MENU INSTRUCTIONS 10

SENSOR REHEAT 13

SENSOR REHEAT MENU INSTRUCTIONS 13

AUTO COOK 14

AUTO COOK MENU INSTRUCTIONS 15

AUTO REHEAT 18

AUTO REHEAT MENU INSTRUCTIONS 18

QUICK DEFROST 19

QUICK DEFROST MENU INSTRUCTIONS

KEEP MOISTURE

KEEP MOISTURE MENU INSTRUCTIONS

AUTO DEFROST 22

QUICK START 22

AUTO DEFROST MENU INSTRUCTIONS 23

COOKING TIPS 25

MICROWAVE-SAFE UTENSILS 29

FOOD CHARACTERISTICS & MICROWAVE COOKING 30

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 32

QUESTION & ANSWERS 33

PLUG WIRING INFORMATION/TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 34

MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY 35

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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

KEEP MOISTURE

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 AN INDIVIDUAUL BUILT IN APPLICATION. IT SHOULD NOT BE PART OF A WALL OVEN ENCLOSURE WITHOUT SEPERATION.

THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL CATERING PURPOSES

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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 three BEEPS.

Open the oven door and test the temperat

ure 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 d

oubts about what type of container to use please

refer to page 27.

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

And touch START.

automatically.

SECONDS

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FEATURE DIAGRAM

Window Door Screen

Door Seal

Oven Front Plate

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

Display Window

Control Panel

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

Owner's Manual & Cooking Guid

Door Open Button

Safety Door Lock System

Glass Turntable

Rotating Ring

Rotating Rin

Keep Moisture.............................1 each

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

Keep Moisture

purposes.

CONTROL PANEL

e...........................1 each

g.............................1 each

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

is touched to indicate setting has been entered.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch AUTO COOK.

SELECT MENU 1 TO 8

--SEE COOKING GUIDE

scrolls in the display.

➠ ➠➠

➠

3. Touch 1.

CORNED BEEF ENTER WEIGHT scrolls

in the display.

4. Touch [1], [2].

1.2 kg TOUCH START

scrolls in the display.

5. Touch START.

NOTE: Press the or pad

during time countdown.

Example:To set 11:11 AM.

NOTE :

You can select AM or PM by touching 1 OR 2.

TOUCH 2

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

11:11 TOUCH START

will scrolls in the display.

AM TOUCH 1 ,PM

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch CLOCK one time.

ENTER TIME OF DAY will scrolls in the

display.

will scrolls in

the display.

4. Touch START.

➠

5. Touch 1.TOUCH START

will scrolls in the display.

6. Touch START.

(AM:”11:11”)

("11:11")

➠

The clock starts

counting.

( )

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 ":".

MORE/LESS

By using the or keys, AUTO COOK, AUTO REHEAT, program can be

or shorter time Pressing to the cooking time each time you press it. Pressing

( )

will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each

time you press it.The max time could be 99min99sec.

To adjust the autocook (ex. Corned Beef

1.2 kg) cooking time for a longer time,

( ) ( )

adjusted to cook food for a longer.

or for a shorter time

KEEP MOISTURE

TIMED COOK

( )

will add 10 seconds

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Enter 5 minutes 30 seconds by touching [5], [3],and [0].

5 : 30 TOUCH START OR POWER scrolls in

the display.

3. Touch POWER.

ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 TO 10 scrolls in

the display.

4. Touch 8. To select power level 80%. Display scrolls POWER 80

TOUCH START.

5. Touch START.

➠➠ ➠ ➠

100%

( )

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.

MICROW AVE POWER LEVELS

Your microwave oven is equipped with eleven power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking. The table below will give you some idea of which foods are prepared at each of the various power levels.

* The chart below shows the power level settings

for your oven.

MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL CHART

Power

Level

* Boiling water. * Browning ground beef.

High

* Making candy. *

Cooking poultry pieces, fish, & vegetables.

* Cooking tender cuts of meat. * Reheating rice, pasta, & vegetables.

* Reheating prepared foods quickly.

* Reheating sandwiches. * Cooking egg, milk and cheese dishes.

* Cooking cakes, breads. * Melting chocolate.

* Cooking veal. * Cooking whole fish.

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

* Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip.

Use

When the cooking time is over, two short and one long tone sounds. The word COOK 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 3 & 4 above.

* Thawing meat, poultry and seafood.

* Cooking less tender cuts of meat.

* Cooking pork chops, roast. * Taking chill out of fruit.

* Softening butter. *

Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm.

* Softening butter and cream cheese. * Standing time.

* Independent timer.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)

Touch and hold 0 ,or disappears in the display.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch and hold 0,or

STOP/CLEAR

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 cooking pad.

➠

until

LOCKED

STOP/CLEAR

until LOCKED

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

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

Categories:

Sensor Reheat Sensor Cook

For most Sensor Cooking programs, a chart with specific food examples and cooking instructions is provided in the next new pages.

1. The Sensor Cook system works by detecting a build-up of vapor.

2. Make sure the door remains closed.

3. Once the vapor is detected, two beeps will sound.

4. Opening the door or touching the STOP/CLEAR pad before the vapor is detected will abort the process. The oven will stop.

5. Before using Sensor Touch, make sure the glass turntable is dry, to assure the best results.

SENSOR COOK

COOK allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without having to select cooking times and power levels. This oven automatically determines required cooking times for each food item. This feature has 15 food categories.

To cook VEGETABLES/JACKET POTATO

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

SENSOR COOK OPERATION INSTRUCTION

Sensor cooking provides exciting new features to make microwaving easier. Your new microwave oven will guide you, step by step, whether it be simply to reheat food or cook food.

and sensor menu with all the popular food choices helps you to cook perfectly because it has been pre-programmed and can tell how long to cook or reheat food items.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

➠ ➠

2. Touch VEGETABLES.

SELECT MENU 1 TO 5

- - SEE COOKING GUIDE

scrolls in the display.

3. Touch 1. then, the oven will cook food automatically by sensor system.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)

SENSOR COOK MENU INSTRUCTIONS - VEGETABLE

Code

Jacket Potato

Potatoes (whole)

Weight

Limit

1 - 4 pieces

(175 g per

piece)

Initial

Temperature

Room 1 piece = 3

Wash & pat potatoes dry with paper towel. Pierce each potato 3 times with a fork. Place potatoes around the outer edge of the turntable. After cooking potatoes should still be firm. Wrap in foil and stand.

Instructions

Standing Time

(minutes)

2 pieces = 5 3 pieces = 5 4 pieces = 7

Mashed Potato

2- 4 serves Room

Ingredients 2 serves 3 serves 4 serves Potato 450 g 675 g 900 g Hot Milk Butter 50 g 75 g 100 g Salt 7 ground black pepper

Peel potatoes and cut into 2cm cubes. Place the potato into a microwave- safe dish with 2 tablespoons of water. Place a sheet of damp paper towel directly onto the surface and cover the dish with lid or plastic wrap loosely. After cooking allow potatoes to stand. Drain. Mash the potatoes until smooth. Stir in hot milk and butter. Season with salt and pepper.

Fresh Vegetable

0.2 - 0. 8 kg Room 3

Carrots, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Zucchini, Beans, Peas

Prepare vegetables. Cut vegetables into even size pieces. Wash the vegetables and arrange in microwave- safe dish just large enough to contain the vegetables so they are no more than 2 - 3 layers deep. Add 2 tablespoons of water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap loosely. If cooking more than 1 kind of vegetable, place the harder vegetables around the outer edge of the dish with the softer vegetables in the centre.

Frozen Vegetable

Carrots, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Beans,Peas

0.2 - 0. 8 kg Frozen 3

Separate the vegetables into single pieces. Arrange the vegetables in a microwave- safe dish just large enough to contain them so they are no more than 2 layers deep. Add 2 tablespoon water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap loosely. If cooking more than 1 kind of vegetable, place the harder vegetables around the outer edge of the dish with the softer vegetables in the centre,

1 - 3

cup

Fresh Soup

2 - 6 serves

Room -

Pumpkin Soup

Serves

Ingredients Pumpkin 500 g 750 g 1 kg

Brown onion Chicken stock 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups Cream 2 tbs Ground nutmeg,

Salt & ground black pepper

2 serves 4 serves 6 serves

small 1 small 1 medium

To taste

tbs

Peel & remove the seeds from the pumpkin. Finely chop the onion. Place the pumpkin, onion and stock into a heatproof, microwave- safe bowl. Cover with lid or two layers of plastic wrap loosely. After cooking, blend or process to desired consistency. Stir in cream, nutmeg and season with salt and pepper.

For potato leek soup, replace the pumpkin with desire potatoes & replace the onion with leek.

For carrot & sweet potato soup, replace the pumpkin with equal quantities of carrot and sweet potato. Omit the cream. Replace the nutmeg with ground cumin.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)

Instant Noodle

(1 packet=

approx. 85g)

1 packet

Water :

hot tap water (60°C)

1 - 2

Place unpackaged noodles into a large microwave-safe bowl.Cook uncovered. When the Oven beeps,the noodles should be stired well,before pressing Start to continue the remaining cooking time.

Noodles 1 packet Boiling water

(1 cup=250 ml)

2 cups

After cooking has finished, briefly stand and

stir before serving.

SENSOR COOK MENU INSTRUCTIONS - RICE / PASTA

Code

White Rice

Weight

Limit

- 2 cups

Initial

Temperature

Rice : Room Water : Room

Rice Tap water

2 cup 1 cup 1

/4 cup 11/4 cups 2 cups 21/2 cups

Wash the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Place the rice and water in a microwave-safe rice cooker or 3-litre bowl. Cover with lid or double layer of plastic wrap loosely. After cooking allow the rice to stand without removing the lid or wrap. After standing stir with a fork to separate the grains. Replace the water with stock for more flavour.

Instructions

2 cups 2 cups

Standing Time

(minutes)

3 - 5

Porridge

Dry Pasta

Fresh Pasta

Tortellini Ravioli Fettuccine

Frozen Pasta

Tortellini Ravioli

1 - 4 serves

1 - 4 cups

Oats : Room Milk : Cold

Water :

hot tap water (60°C)

Water :

hot tap water (60°C)

Water :

hot tap water (60°C)

1 serve 2 serves 3 serves 4 serves

Oats Cold Milk

/2 cup2/3 cup 1 cup 11/3 cups

4 cup 1

2 cups 2

4 cups 3 cups

Place the oats and milk in a deep 3-litre heatproof microwave-safe bowl. Cook uncovered. The oven will beep, stir the oats well and press start to continue. After cooking, stir well and top with brown sugar or honey.

Place into a microwave-safe large bowl. Pour hot tap water into a bowl. Cooked uncovered. The oven will beep, stir well and press start to continue. After cooking, stand and stir.

Pasta 1 cup 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups Hot tap water(60°C)

(1 cup=250 ml)

/3 cup 4 cups 5 cups 6 cups

Place into a microwave-safe large bowl. Pour hot tap water into a bowl. Cooked uncovered. The oven will beep, stir well and press start to continue. After cooking, stand and stir.

Pasta 1 cup 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups Hot tap water(60°C)

(1 cup=250 ml)

/3 cup 4 cups 5 cups 6 cups

Place into a microwave-safe large bowl. Pour hot tap water into a bowl. Cooked uncovered. The oven will beep, stir well and press start to continue. After cooking, stand and stir.

Pasta 1 cup 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups Hot tap water(60°C)

(1 cup=250 ml)

/3 cup 4 cups 5 cups 6 cups

1 - 3

2 - 4

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)

SENSOR COOK MENU INSTRUCTIONS - DESSERT

Code

Cake

Packet Cake Mix

Weight

Limit

1 packet Room 5

Initial

Temperature

Prepare the cake following the microwave instructions on the side of the packet, ignoring the cooking instructions. Place the cake, uncovered, onto a microwave- safe rack or upturned plate about 2cm off the turntable. At the end of the cooking time, remove the cake from the microwave oven, cover with a plate or piece of foil and stand for 5 minutes or until the sticky centre portion is completely cooked.

Instructions

Standing Time

(minutes)

Brownies

Pudding

Self- saucing sponge pudding

1 packet = 250- 260g

About

10 brownies

1 packet Room 5

Room 10

100g butter 100g soft brown sugar 25g cocoa, sifted 50g self- raising flour, sifted 1 egg 1 table spoon milk 25g walnuts, finely chopped

Icing

1. Place the butter in a basin and melt on full for

2. Mix together the sugar, cocoa and flour. Beat

3. Spread in a greased and base- lined shallow dish

4. For the icing, place the chocolate and coffee in a

5. Spread the icing over the cake. When almost set

Prepare the pudding following the microwave instructions on the side of the packet, ignoring the cooking instructions. Spoon the pudding batter into an 8- cup (2 litre) heatproof, microwave- safe bowl. Top with the sauce mix and boiling water. Place the cake, uncovered, onto a microwave- safe rack or upturned plate about 2cm off the turntable. At the end of the cooking time, remove the pudding from the microwave oven, cover with a plate or piece of foil and stand for 5 minutes or until the sticky centre portion is completely cooked.

100g plain chocolate 1 table spoon black coffee walnut halves to decorate

about 1- 1 together the egg and milk. Stir into the flour

mixture, together with the butter, walnuts and raisins.

measuring 18 x 28cm / 7 x 11 in. Cook uncovered. At the end of the cooking time, remove the brownies from the microwave. Stand or until cooled.

basin and cook on full for 3- 4 minutes. cut the brownies into squares and top each

portion with a piece of walnut.

minutes.

Stewed Fruit

0.2 - 1.0 kg Room 1 - 3

Peel core and roughly chop the fruit. Sprinkle the fruit with 2- 4 tsp caster sugar. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap. At the end of the cooking time, allow to stand.

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1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch DINNER PLATE pad. DINNER PLATE scrolls in the display.

Then the oven will reheat food automatically by sensor system.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)

SENSOR REHEAT

To reheat DINNER PLATE

SENSOR REHEAT MENU INSTRUCTIONS

Code

Dinner Plate

Weight

Limit

1 serve Refrigerated 2

Initial

Temperature

This feature allows you to reheat precooked room-temperature or refrigerated foods without selecting cooking times and power levels. This feature has 6 categories : dinner plate, rice, soup, casserole, risotto, pizza.

Instructions

1 serve Meat or chicken 125 g Mashed potato 200 g Vegetable, cooked 200 g

Arrange the food on a microwave- safe plate. Cover loosely with plastic wrap. After reheating, allow to stand.

Standing Time

(minutes)

Rice

Soup

Casserole

1- 4 cups

1- 4 cups (1 cup=

250 ml)

1- 4 cups

Room 1

Room 1 - 2

Room 2 - 3

Place the cooked rice into a microwave- safe, heatproof dish.Cover with a lid or double layer of plastic wrap loosely. After reheating stir well before serving.

Note : If reheating rice from the fridge add extra

2- 6 minutes (depending on serving size) on 50% power.

When reheating 1 or 2 serves soup place into individual microwave- safe cups or bowls and cover with plastic wrap loosely. When reheating 3- 4 serves of soup place into 1 large heatproof, microwave- safe bowl. Cover loosely with two layers of plastic wrap. After heating stir well before serving.

Note : If reheating soup from the fridge add extra

2- 5 minutes (depending on serving size) on

70% power.

Place the casserole into a microwave- safe, heatproof dish. Cover with a lid or double layer of plastic wrap loosely. After reheating stir well before serving.

Note : If reheating casserole from the fridge add

extra 2- 6 minutes (depending on serving size) on 50% power.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)

SENSOR REHEAT MENU INSTRUCTIONS

Code

Risotto

Weight

Limit

1- 4 cups

Initial

Temperature

Room 1

Instructions

Place the cooked risotto into a microwave- safe, heatproof dish.Cover with a lid or double layer of plastic wrap loosely.After reheating stir well before serving.

Note : If reheating risotto from the fridge add extra

2- 6 minutes (depending on serving size) on 50% power.

Standing Time

(minutes)

Pizza

(1 piece=

100 - 120 g)

1 - 4 pieces

Refrigerated

Place pizza onto a sheet of non- recycled paper towel directly on the turntable. Reheat uncovered.

Note: The weight and thickness of pizza varies

considerably, if pizza is not hot enough add extra time on 50% power.

AUTO COOK

This feature allows to cook foods that you select by touching AUTO COOK pad. It has 8 foods categories.

To cook four slices of Roast Lamb.

3. Touch number 3.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

➠

ROAST LAMB ENTER WEIGHT shows in the

display.

➠

2. Touch AUTO COOK. then

SELECT MENU 1 TO 8

- - SEE COOKING GUIDE

scrolls in the display.

➠

4. Touch number [1], [2].

1.2 kg TOUCH START

scrolls in the display.

5. Touch START.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)

AUTO COOK MENU INSTRUCTIONS

Code

Corned Beef

Weight

Limit

1.0 - 2.0 kg Refrigerated 15 - 20

Initial

Temperature

Instructions

Corned beef 1 kg 1. 5 kg 2 kg Warm water 3 cups 4 cups 6 cups Brown sugar 2 tbs 3 tbs 3 tbs Malt vinegar 2 tbs 3 tbs 4 tbs Whole cloves 4 5 6 Peppercorns 6 8 10 Dry bay leaves 2 3 3 Sprigs fresh parsley 3 4 5

Place the corned silverside into an oven bag with ingredients shown above. Place the bag into a deep heatproof, microwave- safe bowl. Halfway through the oven will beep and display turn food over. Remove the dish from the microwave oven, carefully turn the beef over. Press start to continue cooking. At the end of the cooking time allow beef to stand 15 - 20 minutes before serving.

Standing Time

(minutes)

Seasoned Meat

1.0 - 2.0 kg Refrigerated 15 - 20

Fruity Beef

Sauce topside beef

125 ml fruit chutney 1 tbs oil 1 tbs Worcestershire Sauce 1 tbs curry powder 2 tbs mustard powder 1 tbs sweet sherry

Prepare beef to be seasoned by cutting a pocket in the centre. Mix sauce Ingredients together and put to one side. Prepare enough seasoning by following instructions on the packet. Place loosely into prepared packet. Tie meat with string. Brush sauce over meat.

Place the meat on a small roasting rack fat side down in a deep heatproof, microwave- safe bowl. Halfway through the oven will beep and display turn food over. Remove the dish from the microwave, carefully turn the beef over. Press start to continue cooking. At the end of the cooking time loosely cover the meat with foil and allow to stand 15 - 20 minutes before serving.

Apple and Sage Pork

Seasoning Boned loin pork ( with rind on)

1- 2 cups sage and onion stuffing mix

cup dried apples, chopped

8 - 10 prunes, pitted and chopped 125 g toasted silvered almonds

Following instructions on the packet prepare stuffing. Add apples, prunes and almonds. Mix well. Pack loosely down the centre of meat. Roll up tightly and secure with string. Sprinkle rind with salt. Place the meat on a small roasting rack fat side down in a deep heatproof, microwave- safe bowl. Halfway through the oven will beep and display turn over. Remove the dish from the microwave oven, carefully turn the meat over. Press start to continue cooking. At the end of the cooking time loosely cover the meat with foil and allow to stand 15- 20 minutes before serving.

Seasoning

cups stuffing mix

Water to mix

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)

AUTO COOK MENU INSTRUCTIONS

Code

Seasoned Meat

Weight

Limit

1.0 - 2.0 kg Refrigerated

Initial

Temperature

Instructions

Apricot Lamb

Loin of forequarter lamb (deboned) 1 packet dried apricots 250 ml apricot nectar 1 tbs cornflour

Unroll meat. Place dried apricots down the centre 2 rows deep. Roll up tightly and secure with string. Mix apricot nectar with corn flour and heat for 3 - 4 minutes on HIGH or until boil. Allow to cool slightly. Pour apricot juice over the meat and marinade 1 - 2 hours. Remove meat from the marinade, place the meat on a small roasting rack fat side down in a deep heatproof, microwave- safe bowl. Halfway through the oven will beep and display turn food over. Remove the dish from the microwave oven, carefully turn the meat over. Press start to continue cooking. At the end of the cooking time loosely cover the meat with foil and allow to stand 15 - 20 minutes before serving.

Standing Time

(minutes)

15 - 20

Roast Lamb

Roast Chicken

Chicken Pieces

(thigh or cutlets)

1.0 - 2.0 kg Refrigerated 15 - 20

1.0 - 2.5 kg Refrigerated 10

0.2 - 0.8 kg Refrigerated 2 - 3

Brush both sides of the lamb with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Shield the knuckle with foil, making sure the foil is secure & will not touch the interior oven walls when rotating. Place the lamb skinside side down onto a microwave- safe roasting rack or upturned plate. Halfway through cooking the oven will beep and display turn food over. Remove the lamb from the microwave oven, turn the lamb over and remove the foil from the knuckle. Press start to continue cooking. At the end of the cooking time loosely cover the lamb with foil and allow to stand or place the lamb into a preheated oven 200°C for 5 - 10 mins to crispen the surface. Allow to stand 15 - 20 minutes before serving

Wash and pat the chicken dry with paper towel. Brush both sides of the chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Tie the legs together with string. Shield the legs and wings with foil. Place chicken breast side down onto a microwave- safe roasting rack or upturned plate. Halfway through the oven will beep and display turn food over. Remove the chicken from the microwave oven, turn the chicken over and remove the foil from legs and wings. Press start to continue cooking. At the end of the cooking time, place the chicken into a preheated oven 200°C for 5- 10 mins to crispen the skin. Allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.

Brush the chicken pieces with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place chicken skin side up onto a microwave- safe roasting rack. At the end of cooking. remove the chicken from the microwave and allow to stand 2- 3 minutes or place into a preheated oven 200°C for 5 - 10 minutes to crispen the skin

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)

AUTO COOK MENU INSTRUCTIONS

Code

Fish Fillets

fresh

Weight

Limit

0.2 - 0.6 kg Refrigerated 2 - 3

Initial

Temperature

Instructions

Place each fish fillet onto a square of baking paper, tuck the tail end under. Drizzle with fresh lemon or lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Wrap each fillet in the paper forming a parcel. Place the fish in a single onto a microwave- safe plate. After cooking allow to stand 3 mins before carefully unwrapping the parcel to serve.

Standing Time

(minutes)

Bacon

1 thick rasher= 80 g 1 thin rasher= 45 g

Casserole

1 thick or 2

thin rashers /

2 thick or 4

thin rashers

Refrigerated

Remove the rind from the bacon and cut the rasher in half crossways. Place between 2 sheets on nonrecycled paper towel on a microwave- safe plate. After cooking check the result. If you like the bacon a little more cooked, return to the microwave and cook in for 20 seconds at a time on 100% power.

1 - 4 serves Refrigerated 2 - 3

Tuna & Noodle

Ingredients 1 serve 2 serves 3 serves 4 serves Noodles(pasta),boiled) 140 g 280 g 420 g 560 g Cream of Mushroom Soup Can or equivalent,

Starkist Chunk Light Tuna, in spring water, drained

Milk 125 ml 250 ml 375 ml 500 ml

140 g 280 g 420 g 560 g

60 g 120 g 180 g 240 g

Combine cream of mushroom soup, tuna and milk in microwave- safe a deep and large bowl. Add boiled noodles and stir thoroughly. Cover with wrap or glass lid. Halfway through the oven will beep and display stir. Press start to continue cooking. At the end of the cooking time, stand and stir.

Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients 1 serve 2 serves 3 serves 4 serves Rump steak, cubed Plain flour Small onion,

finely chopped Tomato puree Beef stock Red wine Mushroom, sliced Sour cream Salt, Pepper

250 g 500 g 750 g 1000 g

/4cup 1/3cup1/2cup

2 tbsp

1 1 1

2 ts 1 tbsp 1

125 ml 200 ml 250 ml 375 ml

60 ml 60 ml 60 ml 60 ml

25 g 50 g 75 g 100 g

75 ml 150 ml 200 ml 300 ml

/2tbsp 2 tbsp

2 - 3

Toss steak with plain flour, salt and pepper in a flat dish until coated. Place steak, left flour, chopped onion, puree, beef stock, red wine and mushroom into a microwave-safe deep & large dish. Cover with wrap or glass lid. Halfway through the oven will beep and display stir. Press start to continue cooking. At the end of the cooking time, stand and stir.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)

AUTO REHEAT

Your oven’s menu has been preprogrammed to automatically reheat food. Tell the oven what you want and how many items there are. Then let your microwave oven reheat your selections.

Be sure to close the door before selecting categories.

Example: To reheat two pies of pie,

simply follow the step below.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

➠

2. Touch AUTO REHEAT

SELECT MANU 1 TO 4

- - SEE COOKING GUIDE

will scrolls in the display.

AUTO REHEAT MENU INSTRUCTIONS

Code

Pie

(meat pie,

1 pie = 190g)

Weight

Limit

1 - 4 pies

Initial

Temperature

Room 1

➠➠

3. Touch 1.

PIE TOUCH 1 TO 4 PIES will scrolls in the

display.

4. Touch 2. 2 PIES will scrolls in the display.

The oven begins the cooking you selected without the need to touch START.

Instructions

Place pie( s) between two sheets of non recycled paper towel on a microwave- safe plate.

Note:

If reheating pies from the fridge add extra 2- 6 minutes (depending on serving size) on

50% power.

Standing Time

(minutes)

Beverage

(1 cup = 250 ml)

Frozen Muffin

(1 muffin =

75 - 80 g)

Fresh Muffin

(1 muffin =

75 - 80 g)

1 - 4 cups

1 - 4 muffins

Room

Frozen

Room

Make sure the cup is microwave- safe. Place a wooden skewer or paddle pop stick into each cup to break the beverage surface. Heat uncovered. After heating stir well before serving.

Space the muffins evenly around the outer edge of the microwave turntable.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)

QUICK DEFROST

Example: To defrost 0.5 kg meat.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

➠

2. Touch QUICK

DEFROST.

QUICK DEFROST MENU INSTRUCTIONS

Code

Minced Meat

Weight

Limit

0.5 kg

Initial

Temperature

Frozen 5 - 20

Three Quick Defrost sequences are preset in the oven. The Quick Defrost feature provides you with the express defrosting method for 500g frozen foods. The oven automatically sets the defrosting time for each food.

NOTE:

The oven will beep during the DEFROST CYCLE. At this time open the door and turn over, separate,

or rearrange the food. Quick Defrost provides just enough defrosting that

the foods can be used in recipes or for cooking. There will be some ice crystals remaining.

Instructions

Use this function to defrost mince meat.

Remove the meat completely from it’s wrapping. Place the mince onto a microwave- safe rack over a plate or shallow dish. During the program the oven will beep and display ‘turn food over’. At this point remove the mince from the microwave oven, remove any defrosted mince to a plate, cover and set aside. Turn the frozen mince over and return to the microwave oven. Press start to continue. At the end of the program remove the mince from the microwave oven, cover with foil and allow to stand 5- 20 minutes or until completely thawed.

Standing Time

(minutes)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)

KEEP MOISTURE

To reheat Chilled Pizza

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

➠

2. Touch AUTO COOK. then

SELECT MENU 1 TO 8

- - SEE COOKING GUIDE

scrolls in the display.

KEEP MOISTURE MENU INSTRUCTIONS

Category

Cook

Vegetable (hard)

Vegetable (soft)

Fish fillets

Chicken portion

Weight

Limit

0.2-0.4kgRoom

0.2-0.4kg

0.2-0.6kg

Initial

Temperature

Room

Refrigerated

Instructions

1. Pour 30ml water on the keep moist plate.

2. Place food on microwave- safe plate(or bowl)

and put it on the keep moist plate and cover.

3. After cooking, stand for 2 minute.

1. Pour 30ml water on the keep moist plate.

2. Place food on microwave- safe plate(or bowl)

and put it on the keep moist plate and cover.

3. After cooking, stand for 2 minute.

1. Pour 30ml water on the keep moist plate

2. Place food on microwave- safe plate and put it

on the keep moist plate and cover.

1. Pour 30ml water on the keep moist plate

2. Place food on microwave- safe plate and put it

on the keep moist plate and cover.

Standing Time

(minutes)

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1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch

AUTO DEFROST.

SELECT MENU 1 TO 7

- -SEE COOKING GUIDE

scrolls in the display.

3. Touch 1.

MINCED MEAT ENTER WEIGHT scrolls in the

display.

4. Enter the weight by touching [1] and [2].

1.2 kg TOUCH START

appears in the display.

5. Touch START. Defrosting starts.

➠➠➠➠

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)

AUTO DEFROST

Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven. The defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods. The cooking guide will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting.

With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting time and power levels for you.

The oven automatically determines required defrosting times for each food item according to the weight you enter.

For added convenience, the Auto Defrost includes a built-in beep mechanism that reminds you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange.

Three different defrosting levels are provided.

1 Minced Meat 4. Roast Beef 2 Steak/Chops 5. Whole Chicken 3 Roast Lamb 6. Chicken Pieces

7. Sliced Bread

Example: To defrost 1.2 kg of Minced Meat,

select Meat menu, enter the weight, and press START

NOTE:

When you touch the START pad, the display changes to defrost time count down. The oven will beep twice during the DEFROST cycle. At each beep, open the door and turn, separate, or rearrange the food.

Remove any portions that have thawed. Return frozen portions to the oven and touch

START to resume the defrost cycle. *For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat,

and poultry from its original closed paper or plastic package (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods, which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook.

*For best results, shape your ground meat into

the form of a doughnut before freezing. When defrosting, scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and continue defrosting.

*Place foods in a shallow container or on a

microwave roasting rack to catch drippings.

*Food should still be somewhat icy in the center

when removed from the oven.

QUICK START

The QUICK START feature allows you to set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH power cooking with a touch of the START/Q-START.

Example: Set 2 minutes of cooking on high power.

During QUICK START cooking,you can extend the cooking time up to 10 minutes by repeatedly pressing the START/Q-START key.

Time of day.

Four times

You oven will start before you have finished the fouth press.

Select 2minutes on high power.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)

AUTO DEFROST MENU INSTRUCTIONS

Code

Minced Meat

Weight

Limit

0.1 - 2.0 kg

Initial

Temperature

Frozen 5 - 20

Remove the meat completely from it’s wrapping. Place the mince onto a microwave- safe rack over a plate or shallow dish. During the program the oven will beep and display turn food over. At this point remove the mince from the microwave, remove any defrosted mince to a plate, cover and set aside. Turn the frozen mince over and return to the microwave oven. Press start to continue. At the end of the program remove the mince from the microwave oven, cover with foil and allow to stand 5- 20 minutes or until completely thawed.

Instructions

Standing Time

(minutes)

Steak/ Chops

Roast Lamb

Roast Beef

0.1- 1.5kg

1.0 - 2.0 kg

Frozen 5 - 30

Room 5 - 45

Frozen 5 - 45

Remove the meat completely from it’s wrapping. Using thin strips of foil, shield the fatty areas with the foil, making sure the foil is secure. Place the meat onto a microwave- safe rack over a plate or shallow dish. During the program the oven will beep and display ‘turn food over’. At this point remove the meat from the microwave, remove any defrosted steak or chops to a plate, cover and set aside. Turn the meat over and return to the microwave oven. Press start to continue. At the end of the program remove the meat from the microwave oven, cover with foil and allow to stand 5- 30 minutes or until completely thawed.

Remove the lamb completely from it’s wrapping. Using a piece of foil wrap the shank to prevent cooking. Place the lamb onto a microwave- safe rack over a plate or shallow dish. During the program the oven will beep and display ‘turn food over’. At this point remove the lamb from the microwave oven and turn over. Press start to continue. At the end of the program remove the lamb from the microwave oven, cover with foil and allow to stand 5 - 45 minutes or until completely thawed.

Remove the beef completely from it’s wrapping. Using strips of foil, shield fatty areas with foil to prevent cooking. Place the beef onto a microwavesafe rack, fat side down over a plate or shallow dish. During the program the oven will beep and display ‘turn food over’. At this point remove the beef from the microwave oven and turn over. Press start to continue. At the end of the program remove the beef from the microwave oven, cover with foil and allow to stand 5- 45 minutes or until completely thawed.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)

AUTO DEFROST MENU INSTRUCTIONS

Code

Whole Chicken

Weight

Limit

1.0 - 2.5 kg

Initial

Temperature

Frozen 5 - 40

Instructions

Remove the chicken completely from it’s wrapping. Place a thin strip of foil down the centre of the breast. Place the chicken breast side down onto a microwave- safe rack over a plate or shallow dish. During the program the oven will beep and display ‘turn food over’. At this point remove the chicken from the microwave oven and turn over. Press start to continue. At the end of the program remove the chicken from the microwave oven, cover with foil and allow to stand 5- 40 minutes or until completely thawed.

Standing Time

(minutes)

Chicken Pieces

Sliced Bread

1 piece = 30g

0.1 - 2.0 kg

1- 4 pieces

Frozen 5 - 10

Frozen

Remove the chicken pieces completely from it’s wrapping. Place the chicken Pieces onto a microwave- safe rack over a plate or shallow dish. During the program the oven will beep and display ‘turn food over’. At this point remove the chicken pieces from the microwave oven and turn over. Press start to continue. At the end of the program remove the chicken pieces from the microwave oven, cover with foil and allow to stand 5- 10 minutes hour or until completely thawed.

Separate the frozen bread into single pieces. Place in a single layer directly on the microwave turntable. At the end of the program remove the bread from the microwave oven, stand

- 1minute.

- 1

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)

WARNING: Do not use aluminum foil during cooking cycle.

COOKING TIPS

Meat

1. No special techniques are required. Meat

should be prepared as with conventional cooking. Season if desired. Always thoroughly defrost meat before cooking.

2. Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack or microwave-proof plate and place on the turntable.

3. Cook according to the Meat Cooking Chart (below). Use the longer time for large meats and the shorter time for smaller meats. For thicker chops, use the longer time.

4. Turn the meat once halfway through the cooking time.

5. Let stand for 5-10 minutes wrapped in foil after cooking. The standing time is very important as it completes the cooking process.

6. Make sure meat, especially pork, is thoroughly cooked before eating.

Meat Cooking Chart

Meat

BEEF

Standing/Rolled Rib – Rare – Medium – Well-done Ground Beef (to brown for casserole) Hamburgers, Fresh or defrosted (112 g each) – 2 patties – 4 patties

PORK

Loin, Leg Bacon – 4 slices – 6 slices

NOTE: The times listed above are only a guide. Allow for difference in individual tastes and preferences. The times may also vary due to the shape, cut, and composition of the food.

Microwave

Power

8 8 8

HIGH(100%)

HIGH(100%) HIGH(100%)

Cooking Time

Per 0.5 kg

8to 10 minutes 9 to11 minutes

10 to 13 minutes

-8

minutes

2 to 4 minutes 3 to 5 minutes

12 to 16 minutes

2 to 3 minutes 3 to 4 minutes

Poultry

1. No special techniques are required. Poultry

should be prepared as with conventional cooking. Season if desired.

2. Poultry should be thoroughly defrosted. Remove giblets and any metal clamps.

3. Prick the skin and brush lightly with vegetable oil unless the poultry is self-basting.

4. All poultry should be placed on a microwave roasting rack or a microwave-proof plate and placed on the turntable.

5. Cook according to the instructions in the Poultry Cooking Chart below. Turn over halfway through the cooking time. Because of its shape, poultry has a tendency to cook unevenly, especially in very bony parts.Turning during roasting helps to cook these areas evenly.

6. Let stand for 5-10 minutes wrapped in foil after cooking before carving. The standing time is very important, as it completes the cooking process.

7. Make sure poultry is thoroughly cooked before eating. Whole poultry is completely cooked when the juices run clear from the inside thigh when it is pierced with a sharp knife. Poultry pieces should be pierced with a sharp knife through the thickest part to ensure that the juices are clear and the flesh is firm.

Poultry Cooking Chart

Microwave

Poultry

CHICKEN

Whole Breast (boned) Portions

TURKEY

Whole

NOTES:

• The times listed above are only a guide. Allow for

difference in individual tastes and preferences. The times may also vary due to the shape, cut, and composition of the food.

• If whole poultry is stuffed, the weight of the

stuffed bird should be used when calculating the cooking time.

Power

8 8 8

Cooking Time

Per 0.5 kg

10 to 14 minutes

9 to 13 minutes

10 to 16 minutes

10 to 14 minutes

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)

COOKING TIPS (continued)

Fish

1. Arrange fish in a large shallow non-metallic dish or casserole.

2. Cover with pierced microwave plastic wrap or casserole lid.

3. Place the dish on the turntable.

4. Cook according to the instructions in the Fresh Fish Cooking Chart below. Flakes of butter can be added

to the fish if desired.

5. Let stand as directed in the Cooking Chart before serving.

6. After standing time, check to see that the fish is thoroughly cooked. The fish should be opaque and flake

easily.

Fish Cooking Chart

Fish

Fish Fillets Whole Mackerel,

Cleaned and Prepared Whole Trout,

Cleaned and Prepared Salmon Steaks

Microwave

Power

HIGH HIGH

HIGH

Cooking Time

Per 0.5 kg

4 to 7 minutes 4 to 7 minutes

5 to 8 minutes

5 to 7 minutes

Butter

Add 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp.) lemon juice

–

Add 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp.) lemon juice

Standing

Time

2 to 3 minutes 3 to 4 minutes

3 to 4 minutes

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)

To heat or reheat successfully in the microwave, it is important to follow several guidelines. Measure the amount of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat. Arrange the food in a circular pattern for best results. Room temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food. Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed in a microwavable container. The food will be heated more evenly if covered with a microwavable lid or plastic wrap and vented. Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns. Use the following chart as a guide for reheating cooked food.

Items Cook time Special Instructions

(at HIGH)

Sliced meat Place sliced meat on microwavable plate.

3 slices (0.5 cm thick) 1-2 minutes Cover with plastic wrap and vent.

*Note: Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy.

Chicken pieces

1 breast 2-3 1 leg and thigh 1

Fish fillet Place fish on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap and

(230 g) 2-4 minutes vent.

Lasagna Place lasagna on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap 1 serving (300 g) 4-6 minutes and vent.

Casserole

1 cup 1-3 4 cups 5-8 minutes through cooking.

Casserole –

cream or cheese 1 cup 1 4 cups 3

Sloppy Joe or

Barbecued beef Reheat filling and bun separately. 1 sandwich 1 -2

cup meat filling) bun as directed in chart below.

(

without bun

Mashed potatoes

1 cup 1-3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway 4 cups 5-8 minutes through cooking.

Baked beans

1 cup

Ravioli or pasta in sauce

1 cup 2 4 cups 7

Rice

1 cup 1 4 cups 4-6

Sandwich roll or bun Wrap in paper towel and place on glass mircrowavable rack

1 roll

Vegetables

1 cup 4 cups 4-6 minutes

Soup COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway

1 serving (230 g) 1

minutes Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic

-3 minutes wrap and vent.

minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway

-3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway

-5

minutes through cooking.

minutes Cook filling covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once. Heat

COOK covered in microwavable casserole

-3 minutes

-4 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway

-11 minutes through cooking.

-3

minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway

minutes through cooking.

through cooking.

Stir once halfway

15-30 seconds

-2

minutes

COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway

through cooking.

-2

minutes through cooking.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)

Vegetable Amount Instructions

Cook time Standing

at HIGH Time

Artichokes 2 medium 5~8 Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. Cover. 2-3 minutes (230 g each) 4 medium 10~13

Asparagus, 450 g 3~6 Add

cup water. Cover. 2-3 minutes

Fresh, Spears Beans, Green & 450 g 7~11 Add

cup water in 1

qt. casserole. Stir 2-3 minutes

Wax halfway through cooking. Beets, Fresh 450 g 12~16 Add

cup water in 1

qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes

Rearrange halfway through cooking.

Broccoli, Fresh, 450 g 4~8 Place broccoli in baking dish. Add

cup water. 2-3 minutes

Spears Cabbage, Fresh, 450 g 4~7 Add

cup water in 1

qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes

Chopped Stir halfway through cooking.

Carrots, Fresh, 2 cups 2~4 Add

cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes

Sliced Stir halfway through cooking.

Cauliflower, 450 g 7~11 Trim. Add

cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes

Fresh, Whole Stir halfway through cooking. Flowerettes, Fresh 2 cups

Slice. Add

cup water in 1

qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes

Celery, Fresh, 4 cups 6~8 Stir halfway through cooking. Sliced

Corn, Fresh 2 ears 5~9 Husk. Add 2 tbsp water in 1

qt. baking dish. 2-3 minutes

Cover.

Mushrooms, 230 g 2~3

Place mushrooms in 1

qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes

Fresh, Sliced Stir halfway through cooking. Parsnips, Fresh, 450 g 4~8 Add

cup water in 1

qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes

Sliced Stir halfway through cooking. Peas, Green, 4 cups 7~10 Add

cup water in 1

qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes

Fresh Stir halfway through cooking. Sweet Potatoes 2 medium 5~10 Pierce potatoes several times with fork. 2-3 minutes

Whole Baking 4 medium 7~13 Place on 2 paper towels. 2-3 minutes (170~230 g each) Turn over halfway through cooking.

White Potatoes, 2 potatoes 5~8 Pierce potatoes several times with fork. 2-3 minutes Whole Baking 4 potatoes 10~14 Place on 2 paper towels. 2-3 minutes (

170~230 g

Spinach, Fresh, 450 g 4~7 Add

each) Turn over halfway through cooking.

cup water in 2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes

Leaf Squash, Acorn or 1 medium 6~8 Cut squash in half. Remove seeds. 2-3 minutes

Butternut, Fresh Place in 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Cover. Zucchini, Fresh, 450 g

Add

cup water in 1

qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes

Sliced Stir halfway through cooking. Zucchini, Fresh, 450 g 6~9 Pierce. Place on 2 paper towels. 2-3 minutes

Whole Turn zucchini over and rearrange halfway through

cooking.

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MICROWAVE-SAFE UTENSILS

Never use metal or metal trimmed utensils in your microwave oven

Microwaves cannot penetrate metal. They will bounce off any metal object in the oven and cause arcing, an alarming phenomenon that resembles lightning. Most heat resistant non metallic cooking utensils are safe for use in your microwave oven. However, some may contain materials that render them unsuitable as microwave cookware. If you have any doubts about a particular utensil, there’s a simple way to find out if it can be used in your microwave oven. Place the utensil in question next to a glass bowl filled with water in the microwave oven. Microwave at power HIGH for 1 minute. If the water heats up but the utensil remains cool to the touch, the utensil is microwave-safe. However, if the water does not change temperature but the utensil becomes warm, microwaves are being absorbed by the utensil and it is not safe for use in the microwave oven. You probably have many items on hand in your kitchen right now that can be used as cooking equipment in your microwave oven. Just read through the following checklist.

Dinner plates

Many kinds of dinner-ware are microwave-safe. If in doubt consult the manufacturer’s literature or perform the microwave test.

Glassware

Glassware that is heat-resistant is 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 & MICROWAVE COOKING

after cleaning.

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 then wipe the control panel with a damp cloth, followed immediately by a dry cloth. Press STOP

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

WARNING

Please ensure cooking times are correctly set as over cooking may result in FIRE and subsequent DAMAGE to the OVEN.

1 Do not attempt to tamper with, or make any

adjustments or repairs to the door, control panel, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. 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.

11 Be certain to place the oven so the front of the

door is 8 cm or more behind the edge of the surface on which it is placed, to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance.

12 Before cooking, pierce the skin of potatoes,

apples or any such fruit or vegetable.

13 Do not cook eggs in their shell. Pressure will

build up inside the egg which will burst.

14 Do not attempt deep fat frying in your oven.

15 Remove the plastic wrapping from food before

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

16 If the oven door 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.

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.

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.

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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.

MS3448GRK/MS3448XRK

230 / 240 V~ 50 Hz

1600 W

*1100 W

2450 MHz 556 X 320 X 438 (mm) 374 X 254 X 406 (mm)

17.6 Kg

19.0 Kg

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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

LG ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD (LGEAP)

2 Wonderland Drive EASTERN CREEK NSW 2766

LGEAP

(ABN : 98 064 531 264)

LG SERVICE ON 1800-643-156(AUSTRALIA),or 0508 643 156(NEW ZEALAND)

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