Related Manuals for LG MS2049FS
Summary of Contents for LG MS2049FS
-
Page 1: Microwave Oven
MICROWAVE OVEN OWNER’S MANUAL PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING. MS2049F MS2049FS P/No.: MFL47342635... -
Page 2: Precautions
Precautions 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. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
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. -
Page 4: Unpacking & Installing
Unpacking & 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 Installing oven make sure you remove all accessories and packing. - Page 5 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. Fill a microwave safe container with 300 ml (1/2 pint) of water.
-
Page 6: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described earlier in this book. Press STOP/CLEAR . Press CLOCK When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a (If you want to use different option, Press CLOCK once power cut, a ‘0’... -
Page 7: Child Lock
Press STOP/CLEAR . Your oven has a safety feature that Press and hold STOP/CLEAR until “L” appears in the display and BEEP prevents accidental running of the oven. sounds. Once the child lock is set, you will be The CHILD LOCK is now set. unable to use any functions and no cooking can take place. -
Page 8: Micro Power Cooking
Micro Power Cooking Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described earlier in this book. Press STOP/CLEAR. Your oven has five microwave Power Press settings. High power is automatically selected but repeated presses of the “640” appears on the display. key will select a different power MICRO level . -
Page 9: Micro Power Level
Your microwave oven is equipped with 5 power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking. The table below shows the examples of food and their recommended cooking power levels for use with this microwave oven. POWER LEVEL OUTPUT 100% HIGH... -
Page 10: Two Stage Cooking
Two stage In the following example I will show you how to cook some food in two stages. The first stages will cook your Cooking food for 11 minutes on HIGH; the second will cook for 35 minutes on 320. Press STOP/CLEAR. -
Page 11: Quick Start
In the following example I will show you how to set 2 minutes of cooking on high power. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press START four times to select 2 minutes on HIGH power. The QUICK START feature allows you to Your oven will start before you have finished the fourth press. set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH power cooking with a touch of the START key. -
Page 12: Auto Defrost 12
The temperature and density of food varies, I would recommend that the food is checked before cooking Auto 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 Defrost slightly frozen. -
Page 13: Auto Weight Defrost Guide
AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST GUIDE * Food to be defrosted should be in a suitable microwave proof container and place uncovered on the glass turntable. * 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. -
Page 14: Auto Cook 14
Auto In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.5 kg of jacket potato. Cook Press AUTO COOK one time. “AC-1” appears on the display. AUTO COOK allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of the food by pressing the key. - Page 15 FOOD CATEGORY WEIGHT LIMIT UTENSILS 1. JACKET 0.1 kg ~ 1.0 kg POTATO 2. FRESH 0.2 kg ~ 0.8 kg Microwave- VEGETABLE safe bowl 3. FROZEN 0.2 kg ~ 0.8 kg Microwave- VEGETABLE safe bowl 4. RICE 0.1 kg ~ 0.3 kg Microwave- safe bowl 5.
-
Page 16: Quick Defrost 16
Quick Defrost Press STOP/CLEAR. Weight the food that you are about to defrost. Be certain to remove any metallic ties or wraps; then place the food in your oven and close the oven door. Press Quick Defrost to select the MEAT defrosting programme. The oven will starts automatically. - Page 17 QUICK DEFROST GUIDE Use this function to defrost quickly for minced meat. Remove the meat completely from it’s wrapping. Place the mince onto a microwave-safe plate. When BEEP, at this point remove the mince from the microwave oven, turn the 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 5-15 minutes or until completely thawed.
-
Page 18: More Or Less Cooking
More or Less In the following example I will show you how to change the preset AUTO COOK programmes for a longer or Cooking shorter cooking time. Press STOP/CLEAR. If you find that your food is over or Set the required AUTO COOK programme. undercooked when using the AUTO (Select weight of food.) COOK or AUTO REHEAT programme,... -
Page 19: Heating Or Reheating Guide
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. -
Page 20: Fresh Vegetable Guide
Fresh Vegetable Guide Cook time Vegetable Amount (at HIGH) Artichokes 2 medium 1 /2 Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. (230g each) 4 medium 10 ~ 12 Cover. Asparagus, 450g 1 /2 Add 1 cup water. Cover. Fresh, Spears 1 /2 Green Beans... - Page 21 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. It is hazardous for anyone to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of any cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
-
Page 22: Important Safety Instructions 21 ~22
Important safety instructions Read carefully and keep for future reference 24 Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. 25 When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition. 26 If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames. -
Page 23: Microwave Safe Utensils
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. -
Page 24: Food Characteristics & Microwave Cooking 24 ~25
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. - Page 25 Food characteristics & Microwave cooking. Stirring Stirring is one of the most important of all microwaving techniques. In conventional cooking, food is stirred for the purpose of blending. Microwaved food, however, is stirred in order to spread and redistribute heat. Always stir from the outside towards the centre as the outside of the food heats first.
-
Page 26: Questions & 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. -
Page 27: Iec Test Manual
Microwave defrosting Microwave setting in watts, Meal Cooking time in minutes Meat 160 W, 10 min. + 160W 7~9 min. Microwave cooking Microwave setting in watts, Meal Cooking time in minutes Custard 320 W, 30~33 min. Sponge 640 W, 8~10 min. Meatloaf 640 W, 11~13 min. -
Page 28: Plug Wiring Information/Technical Specifications
Never use this plug with the fuse cover omitted. To obtain a replacement fuse cover contact your supplying dealer or LG Electronics U.K. LTD. If the mains sockets in your home differ, or are not suitable for the type of plug supplied then the plug should be removed and a suitable type fitted. -
Page 29: Maff Reheating Cooked Chilled Foods
MAFF working in partnership with the food companies and microwave oven manufacturers such as ‘LG electronics’ have overcome this problem by the introduction of heating categories. Because you may not yet be familiar with this system, we have used the following explanation as an example. -
Page 30: Guarantee
2. The dealer (or his Service Agent) who sold the product will be reimbursed for any labor provided in the repair of this LG electronics equipment, for a period of 12 months from the original date of purchase. These claims must be made in accordance with the published scale of service charges and relevant claims procedure. - Page 31 <English> Disposal of your old appliance 1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. 2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.