Cuptor Microunde LG Mp9485sa - User - Manual PDF
Cuptor Microunde LG Mp9485sa - User - Manual PDF
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MP-9485S
MP-9485SA
MP9489SB
P/No: 3828W5A4713
Precautions
Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy.
You cannot operate your oven with the door open due to the safety interlocks When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces and beverages in your oven with
built into the door mechanism. These safety interlocks automatically switch off microwave function, delayed eruptive boiling can occur without evidence of
any cooking activity when the door is opened; which in the operation of bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid. To prevent
microwave function could result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. this possibility the following steps should be taken:
It is important not to tamper with the safety interlocks.
1 Avoid using straight sided containers with narrow necks.
Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow
2 Do not overheat.
food or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
3 Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway
Do not operate your oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the
through the heating time.
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 4 After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time, stir or shake
surfaces. them(especially the contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars) again
carefully and check the temperature of them before consumption to avoid
Your oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified
burns (especially, contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars).
service personnel.
Be careful when handling the container.
Warning Warning
Always allow food to stand after being cooked by
Please ensure cooking times are correctly set as
microwaves and check the temperature of them
over cooking may result in the FOOD catching fire
before consumption. Especially contents of feeding
and subsequent damage to your oven.
bottles and baby food jars.
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Contents
Unpack your oven and place it on a flat level Place the oven in the level location of your choice with
surface. 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 min. 8cm/max.
22cm 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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Plug your oven into a standard household socket. Make Press the STOP/CLEAR button, and press
sure your oven is the only appliance connected to the the START button one time to set 30
socket. If your oven does not operate properly, unplug it seconds of cooking time.
from the electrical socket and then plug it back in.
Open your oven door by pulling the DOOR HANDLE. The DISPLAY will count down from 30 seconds. When it
Place the METAL TRAY inside the oven. reaches 0 it will sound BEEPS. Open the oven door and
test the temperature of the water. If your oven is operating the water
should be warm. Be careful when removing the container it may
be hot.
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Control Panel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1. Clock: You can set the time of day. 8. Enter: You can determine the selected cooking category, microwave power
2. Convection: You can select temperature and time of convection. level or temperature.
3. Grill: You can select the grill categories. 9. Defrost: You can select the food type and the weight of the food.
10. Micro: You can select five power level settings.
4. Speed Combi: You can select the combination categories.
11. Stop/Clear: You can stop over and clear all entries except time of day.
5. Speed Auto Cook: Speed auto cook allows you to cook most of your
favorite food quickly by selecting the food type and the weight of the food. 12. Start/Quick Start:
6. Dial Knob: In order to start cooking which is selected, press button one time.
You can set cooking times, temperature, weight and cooking categories. The quick start feature allows you to set 30 second intervals of HIGH
power cooking with a touch of the quick start button.
While cooking with auto and manual function, you can lengthen or
shorten the cooking time at any point by turning the dial knob(except
defrost mode).
7. Display Window: You can show time of day, cooking time, power level
and cooking categories.
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Setting the
You can set either12 hour clock or 24 hour clock.
In the following example I will show you how to set the time for 14:35 when using the 24 clock.
Make sure that you have removed all packaging from your oven.
Clock
Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described
earlier in this book.
Press Stop/Clear.
For mode setting, blink will (If you want to use a 12 hour clock, Press Clock once more.
If you want to change different option after setting clock,
guide you through the next
you have to unplug and plug it back in.)
steps.
Press Enter.
The clock starts counting.
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Child
Lock
Press Stop/Clear.
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Convection
In the following example I will show you how to use the convection to cook some food for 50 minutes for 220C
temp.
Cooking
The convection oven has a temperature 1. To Preheat 2. To Cook
range of 40C and 100C~250C Press Stop/Clear. Press Stop/Clear.
It is available to extend the cooking time Turn Dial knob until display shows Turn Dial knob until display shows
up to 9 hours in the condition of 40C at 220C. 220C.
convection function for the operating mwo.
Press Enter for temp. confirmation.
Your oven will take a few minutes to reach
the selected temperature.
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Speed combi In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with:- micro power 360W and at a
Cooking
Press Stop/Clear.
* Speed auto cook Category Turn Dial knob until display shows SC 1.
SC 2 2 French Fries
SC 3 3 Whole Chicken
Cooking
Press Stop/Clear.
SC 8 8 Jacket Potatoes
Press Enter for category confirmation.
SC 9 9 Frozen Dinners
SC 10 10 Fresh Vegetables
SC 12 12 Rice/Pasta
Press Start.
When cooking you can turn DIAL to increase or decrease cooking time.
After cooking you must wear gloves and container to take
metal tray out oven, because metal tray is very hot.
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SPEED AUTO COOK GUIDE
Weight Instructions
Function Category Utensil Food Temp.
Limit
Speed auto SC 1 Frozen 0.30~0.50kg Metal tray Frozen This function is for cooking frozen pizza. Remove all package and place on
cook pizza the metal tray. After cooking, stand for 1~2 minutes.
SC 2 French 0.20~0.75kg High rack Frozen Spread frozen potato products out on the baking paper on the high rack.
Fries + Metal tray For the best results, cook in a single layer. After cooking, remove from the
oven and stand for 1~2 minutes.
SC 3 Whole 0.80~1.80kg Low rack Refrigerated Brush whole chicken with melted margarine, butter or seasonings, if desired.
Chicken + Metal tray Place the whole chicken breast-side down on the low rack. When BEEP,
drain the juices and turn food over immediately. And then press start to
continue cooking. After cooking, let stand covered with foil for 10 minutes.
SC 4 Chicken 0.20~0.80kg High rack Refrigerated Place the chicken pieces on the high rack.
Pieces + Metal tray When BEEP, turn food over. And then press start to continue cooking.
After cooking, stand covered with foil for 2-5 minutes.
SC 5 Beef 0.30~1.20kg High rack Refrigerated Place on the high rack. When BEEP, turn food over. And then press start to
Steaks + Metal tray continue cooking. After cooking, serve immediately.
SC 6 Roast 0.80~1.80kg Low rack Refrigerated Trim excess fat from pork. Brush the pork with melted margarine or butter.
Pork + Metal tray Place on the low rack on the metal tray. When BEEP, turn food over. And
then press start to continue cooking.
After cooking, stand covered with foil for 10 minutes.
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SPEED AUTO COOK GUIDE
Weight Instructions
Function Category Utensil Food Temp.
Limit
Speed auto SC 7 Roast Beef 0.80~1.80kg Low rack Refrigerated Brush the beef with melted margarine or butter. Place on the low rack.
cook + Metal tray When BEEP, turn food over.
And then press start to continue cooking.
After cooking, stand covered with foil for 10 minutes.
SC 8 Jacket 0.20~1.00kg High rack Room Choose medium sized potatoes. (200-220g per each)
Potatoes + Metal tray Wash and dry potatoes. Pierce the potatoes several times with a fork. Place
the potatoes on the metal tray. Adjust weight and press start. After cooking,
remove the potatoes from the oven. Let stand covered with foil for 5 minutes.
SC 10 Fresh 0.20~1.00kg Room Place vegetables in a microwave-safe bowl. Add water. Cover with wrap.
Metal tray +
Vegetables When BEEP, stir once. After cooking, stir and allow to stand for
Microwave-
safe bowl with 2-3 minutes. Add amount of water according to the quantity.
cover ** 0.2kg - 0.5kg : 2 Tablespoons
** 0.55kg - 1.0kg : 4 Tablespoons
Frozen
SC 11 0.20~1.00kg Metal tray + Frozen Place vegetables in a microwave-safe bowl. Add water. Cover with wrap.
Vegetables
Microwave- When BEEP, stir once. After cooking, stir and allow to stand for
safe bowl with 2-3 minutes. Add amount of water according to the quantity.
cover ** 0.2kg - 0.5kg : 2 Tablespoons
** 0.55kg - 1.0kg : 4 Tablespoons
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SPEED AUTO COOK GUIDE
Weight Instructions
Function Category Utensil Food Temp.
Limit
Speed auto SC 12 Rice / 0.10~0.30kg Metal tray + Room Place rice/pasta and boiling water with 1/4 to 1 teaspoon salt in a deep and
cook Pasta Microwave- large bowl(3L). When BEEP, stir once.
safe bowl with
cover Weight 100g 200g 300g Cover
Water Rice 300ml 600ml 900ml Cover and vent with wrap
Pasta 400ml 800ml 1200ml Uncover
** Rice - After cooking, stand covered for 5 minutes or until water is absorbed.
** Pasta - During the cooking, stir several times if required. After cooking, stand
1-2 minutes. Rinse pasta with cold water.
< Metal Tray > < Low Rack + Metal Tray > < High Rack + Metal Tray >
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Defrost The temperature and density of food varies, I would recommend that the food be checked before cooking
commences. Pay particular attention to large joints of meat and chicken, some foods should not be completely
thawed before cooking. For example fish cooks so quickly that it is sometimes better to begin cooking while still
slightly frozen. The BREAD programme is suitable for defrosting small items such as rolls or a small loaf. These will
* When defrosting, use metal tray
require a standing time to allow the centre to thaw. In the following example I will show you how to defrost 1.4Kg
only. of frozen poultry.
Press Stop/Clear.
Weigh the food that you are about to defrost. Be certain to remove any
metallic ties or wraps; then place the food on microwave safe dish on
metal tray in your oven and close the oven door.
Your oven has four microwave defrost Turn Dial knob until display shows dEF2.
settings:- MEAT, POULTRY, FISH and
BREAD; each defrost category has
different power settings. Repeated
presses of the Defrost button will select a Press Enter for category(poultry) confirmation.
different setting.
Enter the weight of the frozen food that you are about to defrost.
Category Defrost No.
Turn Dial knob until display shows 1.4kg for the weight of frozen food.
MEAT dEF1
Press Start.
POULTRY dEF2
FISH dEF3
BREAD dEF4
During defrosting your oven will BEEP, at which point open the oven door, turn food over and separate to
ensure even thawing. Remove any portions that have thawed or shield them to help slow down thawing. After
checking, close the oven door and press Start to resume defrosting.
Your oven will not stop defrosting (even when the beep sounded) unless the door is opened.
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Defrosting Guide
* Food to be defrosted should be in a suitable microwave safe container and place uncovered on the metal tray.
* If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminum foil. This will prevent thin areas becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the
foil does not touch the oven walls.
* Separate items like minced meat, chops, sausages and bacon as soon as possible.
When BEEP, turn food over. Remove defrosted portions. Continue to defrost remaining pieces.
After defrosting, allow to stand until completely thawed.
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Grill In the following example I will show you how to use the Grill-1 to cook some food for 12 minutes and 30
Cooking seconds.
Press Stop/Clear.
Press Start.
When cooking you can turn DIAL to increase or decrease cooking time.
After cooking you must wear gloves and container to take
metal tray out oven, because metal tray is very hot.
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Micro Power
In the following example I will show you how to cook some food on 600W power for 5 minutes and 30
seconds.
Cooking
Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described
earlier in this book.
Press Stop/Clear.
POWER
HIGH 900 W
MEDIUM 360 W
LOW 90 W
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Micro Power This oven is equipped with 5 power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking. The table
Level below shows the examples of food and their recommended cooking power levels for use with this oven.
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Two stage
In the following example I will show you how to cook some food in two stages. The first stages will cook your
food for 11 minutes on HIGH(900W); the second will cook for 35 minutes on 360W. Cooking
Press Stop/Clear .
Set the power and the cooking time for stage1.
Press Micro once to select microwave mode.
During two stage cooking the oven door Press Enter for power confirmation.
can be opened and food checked. Close Turn Dial knob until display shows 11:00.
the oven door and press Start and the
cooking stage will continue.
Set the power and the cooking time for stage2.
At the end of stage1, BEEP sounds and Press Micro once to select microwave mode.
stage 2 commences.
Press Start.
When cooking you can turn DIAL to increase or decrease cooking time.
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Quick
In the following example I will show you how to set 2 minutes of cooking on high power(900W).
Start
Press Stop/Clear.
The Quick Start feature allows you to set Press Quick Start four times to select 2 minutes on HIGH power(900W).
30 second intervals of HIGH Your oven will start before you have finished the fourth press.
power(900W) cooking by pressing the
Quick Start button
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In the following example I will show you how to change the preset SPEED AUTO COOK programmes
More or Less
for a longer or shorter cooking time.
Cooking
Press Stop/Clear.
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WARNING
Important safety instructions Please ensure cooking times are correctly set as
Read carefully and keep for future reference 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 12 Before cooking, pierce the skin of potatoes, apples or any such fruit or
door, control panel, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. vegetable.
It is hazardous for anyone to carry out any service or repair operation 13 Do not cook eggs in their shell. Pressure will build up inside the egg which
which involves the removal of any cover which gives protection against will burst.
exposure to microwave energy. Repairs should only be undertaken by a
14 Do not attempt deep fat frying in your oven.
qualified service technician.
15 Remove the plastic wrapping from food before cooking or defrosting. Note
2 Do not operate the oven when empty. It is best to leave a glass of water in
though that in some cases food should be covered with plastic film, for
the oven when not in use. The water will safely absorb all microwave
heating or cooking.
energy, if the oven is accidentally started.
3 Do not use the oven for the purpose of dehumidification. It can be the cause 16 If the oven door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be
of serious damage of safety. (ex. Operating the microwave oven with the operated until it has been repaired by a qualified service technician.
wet newspapers, clothes, toys, pet or portable electric devices, etc.) 17 If smoke is observed, switch off or disconnect the oven from the power
4 Do not cook food wrapped in paper towels, unless your cook book contains supply and keep the oven door closed in order to stifle any flames.
instructions, for the food you are cooking. 18 When food is heated or cooked in disposable containers of plastic, paper
5 Do not use newspaper in place of paper towels for cooking. or other combustible materials, check the oven frequently due to the
6 Do not use wooden containers. They may heat-up and char. Do not use possibility of the food container is deteriorating.
ceramic containers which have metallic (e.g. gold or silver) inlays. Always 19 Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate
remove metal twist ties. Metal objects in the oven may arc, which can cause instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a
serious damage. safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.
7 Do not operate the oven with a kitchen towel, a napkin or any other 20 Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they
obstruction between the door and the front edges of the oven, which may are liable to explode.
cause microwave energy leakage. 21 Do not operate the oven, if the door seals and adjacent parts of the
8 Do not use recycled paper products since they may contain impurities which microwave oven are faulty, until the oven has been repaired by a qualified
may cause sparks and/or fires when used in cooking. service technician.
9 Do not rinse the turntable by placing it in water just after cooking. This may 22 Check the utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens before use.
cause breakage or damage. 23 Do not touch the oven door, outer cabinet, rear cabinet, oven cavity,
10 Small amounts of food require shorter cooking or heating time. If normal accessories and dishes during grill mode, convection mode and auto cook
times are allowed they may overheat and burn. operations, unless wearing thick oven gloves, as they will become hot.
11 Be certain to place the oven so the front of the door is 8 cm or more Before clearing make sure they are not hot.
behind the edge of the surface on which it is placed, to avoid accidental
tipping of the appliance.
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Important safety instructions
Read carefully and keep for future reference
24 Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. 38 The microwave oven must be operated with the cupboard door open if
25 When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the the microwave oven is placed in a closed cabinet.
oven due to the possibility of ignition. 39 This connection may be achieved by having the plug accessible or by
26 If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the incorporation a switch in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring
door closed in order to stifle any flames. rules.
27 Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, 40 Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the
therefore care must be taken when handing the container. oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in
28 The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shattering of the glass.
shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to
avoid burns. WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be
29 Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.
microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave heating
WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to
has ended.
carry out any service or repair operation that involves the
30 Details for cleaning door seals, cavities and adjacent parts.
removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to
31 The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.
microwave energy.
32 Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to
deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed
appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. containers since they are liable to explode.
33 Only use the temperature probe recommended for this oven (for WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when
appliances having a facility to use a temperature-sensing probe). adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able
34 If heating elements are provided, during use the appliance becomes hot. to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of
Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the improper use.
oven.
35 The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm WARNING: Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children
persons without supervision. should be kept away.
36 Young Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with WARNING: This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
appliance. children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
37 If the appliance is supplied from a cord extension set or an electrical or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
portable outlet device, the cord extension set on electrical portable outlet given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
device must be positioned so that it is not subject to splashing or ingress by a person responsible for their safety.
of moisture.
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Microwave-safe
Utensils
Never use metal or metal trimmed utensils in using microwave function Paper
Microwaves cannot penetrate metal. They will bounce off any metal object in Paper plates and containers are convenient and safe to use in using
the oven and cause arcing, an alarming phenomenon that resembles microwave function, provided that the cooking time is short and foods to be
lightning. Most heat resistant non metallic cooking utensils are safe for use in cooked are low in fat and moisture. Paper towels are also very useful for
your oven. However, some may contain materials that render them unsuitable wrapping foods and for lining baking trays in which greasy foods such as
as microwave cookware. If you have any doubts about a particular utensil, bacon are cooked. In general, avoid coloured paper products as the
theres a simple way to find out if it can be used in using microwave function. colour may run. Some recycled paper products may contain impurities
Place the utensil in question next to a glass bowl filled with water in using which could cause arcing or fires when used in using microwave function.
microwave function. Microwave at power HIGH for 1 minute. If the water Plastic cooking bags
heats up but the utensil remains cool to the touch, the utensil is Provided they are made specially for cooking, cooking bags are
microwave~safe. However, if the water does not change temperature but the microwave safe. However, be sure to make a slit in the bag so that steam
utensil becomes warm, microwaves are being absorbed by the utensil and it is can escape. Never use ordinary plastic bags for cooking in using
not safe for use in using microwave function. You probably have many items microwave function, as they will melt and rupture.
on hand in your kitchen right now that can be used as cooking equipment in Plastic microwave cookware
using microwave function. Just read through the following checklist. A variety of shapes and sizes of microwave cookware are available. For
Dinner plates the most part, you can probably use items you already have on hand
Many kinds of dinner-ware are microwave-safe. If in doubt consult the rather than investing in new kitchen equipment.
manufacturers literature or perform the microwave test. Pottery, stoneware and ceramic
Glassware Containers made of these materials are usually fine for use in using
Glassware that is heat-resistant is microwave-safe. This would include all microwave function, but they should be tested to be sure.
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 CAUTION
warms. Some items with high lead or iron content are not suitable for cooking
Plastic storage containers utensils.
These can be used to hold foods that are to be quickly reheated. However, Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in
they should not be used to hold foods that will need considerable time in the using microwave function.
oven as hot foods will eventually warp or melt plastic containers.
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Food characteristics &
Microwave cooking
Keeping an eye on things Moisture content of food
The recipes in the book have been formulated with great care, but your success in Since the heat generated from microwaves tends to evaporate moisture, relatively dry food
preparing them depends on how much attention you pay to the food as it cooks. such as roasts and some vegetables should either be sprinkled with water prior to cooking
Always watch your food while it cooks. Your microwave function is equipped with a or covered to retain moisture.
light that turns on automatically when the oven is in operation so that you can see Bone and fat content of food
inside and check the progress of your food. Directions given in recipes to elevate, Bones conduct heat and fat cooks more quickly than meat. Care must be taken when
stir, and the like should be thought of as the minimum steps recommended. If the cooking bony or fatty cuts of meat that they do not cook unevenly and do not become
food seems to be cooking unevenly, simply make the necessary adjustments you overcooked.
think appropriate to correct the problem. Quantity of food
Factors affecting microwave cooking times The number of microwaves in your oven remains constant regardless of how much food is
Many factors affect cooking times. The temperature of ingredients used in a recipe being cooked. Therefore, the more food you place in the oven, the longer the cooking time.
makes a big difference in cooking times. For example, a cake made with ice-cold Remember to decrease cooking times by at least one third when halving a recipe.
butter, milk, and eggs will take considerably longer to bake than one made with Shape of food
ingredients that are at room temperature. All of the recipes in this book give a Microwaves penetrate only about 2.cm into food, the interior portion of thick foods are
range of cooking times. In general, you will find that the food remains under- cooked as the heat generated on the outside travels inward. Only the outer edge of food in
cooked at the lower end of the time range, and you may sometimes want to cook cooked by microwave energy; the rest is cooked by conduction. The worst possible shape
your food beyond the maximum time given, according to personal preference. The for a food that is to be microwaved is a thick square. The corners will burn long before the
governing philosophy of this book is that it is best for a recipe to be conservative in centre is even warm . Round thin foods and ring shaped foods cook successfully in the
giving cooking times. While overcooked food is ruined for good. Some of the microwave.
recipes, particularly those for bread, cake, and custards, recommend that food be Covering
removed from the oven when they are slightly undercooked. This is not a mistake. A cover traps heat and steam which causes food to cook more quickly. Use a lid or
When allowed to stand, usually covered, these foods will continue to cook outside microwave cling film with a corner folded back to prevent splitting.
of the oven as the heat trapped within the outer portions of the food gradually Browning
travels inward. If the food is left in the oven until it is cooked all the way through, Meats and poultry that are cooked fifteen minutes or longer will brown lightly in their own
the outer portions will become overcooked or even burnt. You will become fat. Food that are cooked for a shorter period of time may be brushed with a browning
increasingly skilful in estimating both cooking and standing times for various foods. sauce such as worcestershire sauce, soy sauce or barbecue sauce to achieve an appetizing
Density of food colour. Since relatively small amounts of browning sauces are added to food the original
Light, porous food such as cakes and breads cook more quickly than heavy, dense flavour of the recipe is not altered.
foods such as roasts and casseroles. You must take care when microwaving porous Covering with greaseproof paper
food that the outer edges do not become dry and brittle. Greaseproofing effectively prevents spattering and helps food retain some heat. But because
Height of food it makes a looser cover than a lid or clingfilm, it allows the food to dry out slightly.
The upper portion of tall food, particularly roasts, will cook more quickly than the Arranging and spacing
lower portion. Therefore, it is wise to turn tall food during cooking, sometimes Individual foods such as baked potatoes, small cakes and hors doeuvres will heat more
several times. evenly if placed in the oven an equal distance apart, preferably in a circular pattern. Never
29 stack foods on top of one another.
Food characteristics &
Microwave cooking
Stirring Piercing
Stirring is one of the most important of all microwaving techniques. In Foods enclosed in a shell, skin or membrane are likely to burst in the oven
conventional cooking, food is stirred for the purpose of blending. Microwaved unless they are pierced prior to cooking. Such foods include yolks and whites
food, however, is stirred in order to spread and redistribute heat. Always stir of eggs, clams and oysters and whole vegetables and fruits.
from the outside towards the centre as the outside of the food heats first.
Testing if cooked
Turning over Food cooks so quickly in a oven, it is necessary to test it frequently. Some
Large, tall foods such as roasts and whole chickens should be turned so that foods are left in the microwave until completely cooked, but most foods,
the top and bottom will cook evenly. It is also a good idea to turn cut up including meats and poultry, are removed from the oven while still slightly
chicken and chops. undercooked and allowed to finish cooking during standing time. The internal
temperature of foods will rise between 5F (3C) and 15F (8C) during
Placing thicker portions facing outwards standing time.
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 Standing time
baking dish. This way, thicker portions will receive the most microwave energy Foods are often allowed to stand for 3 to 10 minutes after being removed from
and the food will cook evenly. the oven. Usually the foods are covered during standing time to retain heat
unless they are supposed to be dry in texture (some cakes and biscuits, for
Shielding example). Standing allows foods to finish cooking and also helps flavour blend
Strips of aluminium foil (which block microwaves) can be placed over the and develop.
corners or edges of square and rectangular foods to prevent those portions
from overcooking. Never use too much foil and make sure the foil is secured to
the dish or it may cause arcing in the oven.
Elevating
Thick or dense foods can be elevated so that microwaves can be absorbed by
the underside and centre of the foods.
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Cleaning
4 If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe
To Clean Your Oven the panels with a soft cloth. This may occur when the oven is operated
under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of
1 Keep the inside of the oven clean the unit.
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. 5 The door and door seals should be kept clean.
Crumbs and spillovers will absorb microwave energy and lengthen Use only warm, soapy water, rinse then dry thoroughly.
cooking times. Use a damp cloth to wipe out crumbs that fall between the DO NOT USE ABRASIVE MATERIALS, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS
door and the frame. It is important to keep this area clean to assure a tight OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS.
seal. Remove greasy spatters with a soapy cloth then rinse and dry. Do not Metal parts will be easier to maintain if wiped frequently with a damp
use harsh detergent or abrasive cleaners. cloth.
2 Keep the outside of the oven clean 6 Do not use any steam cleaner
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 Note: Keep the inside, the door and accessories of the oven clean at all times.
operating parts inside the oven, the water should not be allowed to seep If you leave grease or fat in the cavity or accessories, it may overheat, cause
into the ventilation openings. To clean control panel, open the door to arching, smoke or even catch fire when next using the oven.
prevent oven from accidentally starting, and wipe a damp cloth followed
immediately by a dry cloth. Press Stop/Clear after cleaning.
NOTE
The SolarDOM will accommodate food of maximum weight of up to 6kg
placed at the centre of the turntable.
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Plug wiring information/
Technical Specifications
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Terms of Warranty &
Important Notice
TERMS OF WARRANTY Except for those terms that cannot by law be excluded, all terms other than those
expressly contained in this warranty statement are excluded. To the extent
Should there be a defect in this product due to either FAULTY MATERIAL or permitted by law, LG excludes all liability (whether in contract, tort or otherwise)
WORKMANSHIP become apparent within the first 2 years from the date of for any consequential, special, incidental or indirect loss or damage including
original purchase of this product. Then the defect will be rectified without cost to loss of profit, loss or impairment of privacy of conversations, work stoppage or
you for either labour or materials at the premises of LG or their Authorized loss or impairment of data arising out of the use or inability to use the Product.
Service Centre (additionally we will cover the magnetron for an additional 3
years. Note: This is the part only not part and labour) Subject to: IMPORTANT NOTICE
1. Particulars of the model and serial number, the date of original purchase and
invoice/sales docket number being given to the authorized service centre when 1. LG ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD has arranged for authorized service
a claim under warranty is made. Purchase receipt must be produced. centres to perform all after-sales and warranty service on its behalf.
2. All (a) damage resulted from incorrect installation or misuse other than in
2. The authorized service centre can accept no responsibility for damage in
accordance with the operating instructions issued by the Company (b)
transit to and from his premises.
consequential damage being excluded from this Warranty.
3. The Warranty being rendered invalid if the product is misused or if any 3. If the product or any parts returned to an authorized service centre for any
unauthorized alteration, modification, or substitution of the product is defaced cause not covered by this warranty, all costs involved, including a charge for
or altered. inspection and handing must be paid to the authorized service centre.
4. Costs of transportation both ways to and from the authorized service centre 4. Changes not covered by the terms of this Warranty must be borne by the
being are paid by the owner if it is necessary to return the product or any part owner. Such charges may arise through the cost of any service all where (a)
to an authorized service centre. the product is found to be in good installation, or (b) maladjustment of user
5. A charge being accepted by the owner for travelling expenses incurred in controls, or failure to follow operating instructions, mains supply defects or
connection with warranty service at the users home. external inference has occurred.
6. The warranty only applies to the products purchased in Australia and New 5. No retailer has authority to vary the terms of the above warranty.
Zealand.
7. The authorized serviced agent will provide service during normal business
hours, Monday to Friday.
8. This warranty is not transferable and applies to the original purchaser only.
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Warranty
Complete the details on this form and retain in the event of warranty service being required
(purchase receipt attached).
PURCHASERS NAME
ADDRESS
MODEL NO SERIAL NO
RETAILERS NAME
ADDRESS
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FOR WARRANTY SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT
LG Service on 1300 LG CARE (1300 54 2273) AUSTRALIA or
0800 LG CARE (0800 54 2273) NEW ZEALAND
LG Electronics Australia
2 Wonderland Drive
Eastern Creek NSW 2766
(ABN : 98 064 531 264)
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