LG MS4042GR User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

MICROWAVE OVEN

Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating.

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CAUTION

WARNING

WARNING

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMportAnt sAFetY InstruCtIons

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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They may get a burn.

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Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. Remove
the plastic wrapping from food before cooking or defrosting. Note though that in some cases food
should be covered with plastic film, for heating or cooking. Condensation can build up in the door as

a result of overcooking. This is not a defect. Reduce the cooking power or cooking times. The
condensation will dry after some time.

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They could burst.

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Be certain to use proper accessories on each operation mode .

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

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

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They may get hurt.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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It is hazardous for anyone other than a qualified person to carry out any service or repair operation
that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

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

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

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

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It could result in harmful exposure to excessive microwave energy.

CAUTION

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

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

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Do not place any object (such as kitchen towels, napkins, etc.) between the oven front face and the door
or allow food or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

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It could result in harmful exposure to excessive microwave energy.

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

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Over cooking may result in the food catching on fire and subsequent damage to your oven. Never heat up sealed
bottles or containers as they will explode.

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

Avoid using straight sided containers with narrow necks.

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Do not overheat.

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

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After heating, let it stand in the oven for a short time; stir or shake it again carefully and check the

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temperature of it before consuming to avoid burns (especially, contents of feeding bottles and baby
food jars). Never heat up sealed jars, cans, or bottles of any kind as they will explode and cause

injury or damage.

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

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An exhaust outlet is located on the top, bottom or side of the oven. Don’t block the outlet.

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

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Do not operate the oven when empty. It is best to leave a glass of water in the oven when not in use.
The water will safely absorb all microwave energy, if the oven is accidentally started.

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Improper use could result in damage to your oven.

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

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Improper use can cause an explosion or a fire.

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

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

Instructions when using foil must be followed to avoid damage..

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Do not use recycled paper products.

• They may contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or fires when used in cooking.

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Do not rinse the tray and rack by placing it in water just after cooking. This may cause it to shatter or
damage.

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Improper use could result in damage to your oven.

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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.

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Improper use could result in bodily injury and oven damage.

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

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They could burst.

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Do not cook eggs in their shell. Eggs in their shell and whole hardboiled eggs should not be heated in
microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended.

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Pressure will build up inside the egg which will burst.

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Do not attempt deep fat frying in your oven.

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

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If smoke is observed, switch off or disconnect the oven from the power supply and keep the oven door
closed in order to stifle any flames.

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It can cause serious damage such as a fіre or electric shock.

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When food is heated or cooked in disposable containers made of plastic, paper or other combustible
materials, keep an eye on the oven and check it frequently.

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Your food may be poured due to the possibility of container deterioration, which also can cause a fіre.

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The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating. Do not touch
the oven door, outer cabinet, rear cabinet, oven cavity, accessories and dishes during grill mode,
convection mode and auto cook operations, before clearing make sure they are not hot.

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

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

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

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

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There is danger of a burn.

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

• Overcooking could result in the corn catching a fіre.

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This appliance must be earthed.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured 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 coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter
N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter L or coloured RED.

The wire which is coloured GREEN & YELLOW or GREEN must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter E or .

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

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Improper use may cause serious electric damage.

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

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

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This oven should not be used for commercial catering purposes.

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Improper use could result in damage to your oven.

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This appliance is intended for a bench top location. It is not suitable for a built in application.

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

The ability to disconnect the main power should be achieved by having the plug accessible or by

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incorporating a switch in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.

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Using improper plug or switch can cause an electric shock or a fіre.

The microwave oven shall be used freestanding.

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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory

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or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

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

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The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature

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checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.

Keep the inside and outside of the oven clean. The details of how to clean your oven pls reference

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above content " To Clean Your Oven ".

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BEFORE USE

BEFORE USE

Unpacking & Installing

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

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

GLASS TRAY

ROTATING RING

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

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

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

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

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THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A BUILT IN OVEN OR FOR COMMERCIAL CATERING PURPOSES.

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

If your oven does not operate properly, unplug it from the electrical socket and then plug it back in.

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Open your oven door by pressing the door open button. Place the rotating ring inside the oven and place the glass tray on top.

5 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 9.

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BEFORE USE

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

one time to set 30 seconds of cooking time.

7 The DISPLAY will count down from 30 seconds.

When it reaches 0 it will BEEP several times repeatedly until the
door is opened. Open the oven door
and test the temperature of the water.
If your oven is operating the water should be warm.

Be careful when removing the container it may be hot.

YOUR OVEN IS NOW INSTALLED

8 The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars must be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before

consumption in order to avoid burns.

CAUTION

BEFORE USE

Microwave-Safe Utensils

Never use metal or metal trimmed utensils in using microwave function

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

Dinner plates

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

Glassware

Glassware that is heat-resistant is microwave-safe. This would include all brands of oven tempered glass cookware.
However, do not use delicate glassware, such as tumblers or wine glasses, as these might shatter as the food warms.

Plastic storage containers

These can be used to hold foods that are to be quickly reheated. However, they should not be used to hold foods
that will need considerable time in the oven as hot foods will eventually warp or melt plastic containers.

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Paper

Paper plates and containers are convenient and safe to use in using microwave function, provided that the
cooking time is short and foods to be cooked are low in fat and moisture. Paper towels are also very useful for
wrapping foods and for lining baking trays in which greasy foods such as bacon are cooked. In general, avoid
coloured paper products as the colour may run. Some recycled paper products may contain impurities which
could cause arcing or fіres when used in the microwave.

Plastic cooking bags

Provided they are made specially for cooking, cooking bags are microwave safe. However, be sure to make a slit
in the bag so that steam can escape. Never use ordinary plastic bags for cooking in using microwave function, as
they will melt and rupture.

Plastic microwave cookware

A variety of shapes and sizes of microwave cookware are available. For the most part, you can probably use items
you already have on hand rather than investing in new kitchen equipment.

Pottery, stoneware and ceramic

Containers made of these materials are usually ne for use in using microwave function, but they should be tested

to be sure.

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

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