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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL MICROWAVE OVEN PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING. MS284 MS304 (optional, please check model specification) www.lg.com MFL67800704...
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Page 2: Precautions
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 microwave built into the door mechanism. These safety interlocks automatically switch off oven, overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents How the Microwave Oven Works Precautions Contents Microwaves are a form of energy similar to radio and television waves and Unpacking & Installing 4 ~ 5 ordinary daylight. Normally, microwaves spread outwards as they travel Setting the Clock through the atmosphere and disappear without effect. Microwave ovens, Child Lock however, have a magnetron which is designed to make use of the energy in Micro Power Cooking... -
Page 4: Unpacking & Installing 4
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 oven make sure you remove all accessories and packing. - Page 5 Plug your oven into a standard household socket. Open your oven door by pushing the Release Button Release Button. Make sure your oven is the only appliance Place the ROTATING RING inside the oven and place connected to the socket. If your oven does not operate the GLASS TRAY on top.
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Page 6: Setting The Clock
Setting the You can set either12 hour clock or 24 hour clock. 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. Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described earlier in this book. -
Page 7: Child Lock
Child Lock Press STOP/CLEAR. Your oven has a safety feature that Press and hold STOP/CLEAR until “L” appears on the display and prevents accidental running of the oven. BEEP 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 In the following example I will show you how to cook some food on 80% power for 5 minutes and 30 seconds. Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described earlier in this book. Press STOP/CLEAR. -
Page 9: Micro Power Level
Micro Power Your microwave oven is equipped with 5 power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking. Level The table below shows the examples of food and their recommended cooking power levels for use with this microwave oven. POWER LEVEL POWER LEVEL POWER OUTPUT... -
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 stage will cook your food Cooking for 11 minutes on HIGH; the second will cook for 35 minutes on 40%. Press STOP/CLEAR. -
Page 11: Quick Start
Quick In the following example I will show you how to set 2 minutes of cooking on high power. Start 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. -
Page 12: Continental Menu
Continental In the fo llowing exa mple I wi ll s how y ou how to cook 0.4 kg of Couscous . Menu Press STOP/CLEAR. Continental Menu once. Press CONTINENTAL MENU allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of the food. - Page 13 Weight Category Utensil Food Temp Instructions Limit Ingredients Couscous 0.1 kg 0.2 kg 0.3 kg 0.4 kg Water 120 ml 240 ml 360 ml 480 ml butter 1 Tablespoon 2 Tablespoons 3 tablespoons Vegetable mixture 1. Pour water, butter in a large bowl and mix well. cover with plastic wrap and vent.
- Page 14 Weight Category Utensil Food Temp Instructions Limit Ingredients Rice 0.1 kg 0.2 kg 0.3 kg 0.4 kg Stock 150 ml 300 ml 450 ml 600 ml (meat or vegetable) Vegetable oil 1 Tbs 2 Tbs 3 Tbs Onion 1/2 onion 1 onion 2 onion Microwave-...
- Page 15 Weight Category Utensil Food Temp Instructions Limit Ingredients 250 g mealie meal (white bread also possible) 300 ml boiling water salt to taste 1. Combine all ingredients into a deep and large bowl. Microwave- Stir with a fork or wooden spoon to obtain a crumbly consistency. Mealie Pap 0.6 kg Room...
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Page 16: Arabic Menu 16
Arabic In the fo llowing exa mple I wi ll s how y ou how to cook 0.4 kg of Saffron Rice. Menu Press STOP/CLEAR. Arabic Menu twice. Press ARABIC MENU allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of the food. - Page 17 Weight Category Utensil Food Temp Instructions Limit Ingredients 1 pot of grape leaves \ 2 large onions, finely chopped 1/2 cup olive oil \ 1 garlic cloves, crushed \ 1 tomato, chopped 1 cup lemon juice \ 1 tablespoon tomato paste \ Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup white rice \ 1/2 cup water \ 1/4 cup chopped dill 1.
- Page 18 Weight Category Utensil Food Temp Instructions Limit Ingredients 1/4 cup butter 1.2 kg chicken, cut into 8~10 pieces 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup tomato puree \ 1 tomato, chopped 2 medium carrots, chopped \ 1 pinch grated nutmeg 1 pinch ground cumin \ 1 pinch ground coriander salt &...
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Page 19: European Menu 19
European In the fo llowing exa mple I wi ll sh ow y ou how to cook 1.0 kg of Spaghetti Bolognese. Menu Press STOP/CLEAR. European Menu once. Press EUROPEAN MENU allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of the food. - Page 20 Weight Category Utensil Food Temp Instructions Limit Ingredients for bolognaise sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil \ 1 onion, chopped \ 1 garlic clove, crushed 400 g ground beef \ 100 g tomato paste \ 2 chopped tomatoes 1 tablespoon dried greens \ Salt and pepper to taste Ingredients for pasta 150 g pasta, cooked as package direction Spaghetti...
- Page 21 Weight Category Utensil Food Temp Instructions Limit Ingredients 4 medium tomatoes Salt and pepper to taste 400 g ground beef \ 1/2 cup bread crumbs 2 garlic cloves, crushed \ 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon dried greens 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese Stuffed Microwave- 1.2 kg...
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Page 22: Oriental Menu 22
Oriental In the fo llowing exa mple I wi ll s how y ou how to cook 1.5 kg of Curry Chicken. Menu Press STOP/CLEAR. Oriental Menu once. Press ORIENTAL MENU allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of the food. - Page 23 Weight Category Utensil Food Temp Instructions Limit Ingredients 400 g chicken breasts, cut into chunks \ 1/4 cup olive oil 2 onions, chopped \ 4 garlic cloves, crushed \1 ginger root, peeled 1 cinnamon stick \ 2 dried red chilies \ 1 teaspoon tumeric powder 400 g tomato sauce \ 1/2 cup water or stock \ 1/2 cup plain yogurt Microwave- 1 tablespoon lemon juice...
- Page 24 Weight Category Utensil Food Temp Instructions Limit Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Basmati rice 400 g water 2 cups Chopped onions 1 Tomato, chopped 1 cup Vegetables (carrot, beans, peas, potato), chopped 2 Green chilly, chopped 1 teaspoon Ginger garlic paste 1 1/2 teaspoon Red chilly powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder 1 teaspoon Cumin powder...
- Page 25 Weight Category Utensil Food Temp Instructions Limit Ingredients 2 cups raw Rice 1 cup Urad Dal (White) Salt to taste 1 tbsp Oil for greasing Water to mix small glass A pinch of Baking Soda Idli Room bowl (Oc-4) 1. Soak urad dal and rice separately in water, for about 1~2 hours. 2.
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Page 26: Auto Defrost 6
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 slightly frozen. - Page 27 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.
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Page 28: Quick Defrost 8 2
Quick Use this function to thaw only 0.5kg of Minced meat very quickly. Defrost This will require a standing time to allow the center to thaw. In the following example will show you how to defrost 0.5kg of forzen minced meat. Press STOP/CLEAR. - Page 29 QUICK DEFROST GUIDE Remove the meat completely from its wrapping. Place the mince onto a microwave-safe plate. When beeps, 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.
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Page 30: Energy Saving
Energy Saving Press STOP /CLEAR(ECO ON). “0” appears on the display. Press STOP /CLEAR(ECO ON) or The ECO ON feature allows you After 5 minutes with door open or closing, display off. to save energy through display off during stand-by status, or after 5 minutes with door open or closing, display will off automatically. -
Page 31: Important Safety Instructions Read Carefully And Keep For Future Reference
WARNING Important safety instructions Please ensure cooking times are correctly set as over cooking may result in FIRE Read carefully and keep for future reference and subsequent DAMAGE to the OVEN. 1 Do not attempt to tamper with, or make any adjustments or repairs to the 11 Be certain to place the oven so the front of the door is 8 cm or more door, control panel, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. -
Page 32: Microwave-Safe Utensils
Microwave-safe Utensils Never use metal or metal trimmed utensils in your Paper microwave oven Paper plates and containers are convenient and safe to use in your microwave oven, Microwaves cannot penetrate metal. They will bounce off any metal object in the provided that the cooking time is short and foods to be cooked are low in fat and oven and cause arcing, an alarming phenomenon that resembles lightning. -
Page 33: Food Characteristics & Microwave Cooking 33
Food characteristics & Microwave cooking Moisture content of food Keeping an eye on things Since the heat generated from microwaves tends to evaporate moisture, relatively dry food The recipes in the book have been formulated with great care, but your success in such as roasts and some vegetables should either be sprinkled with water prior to cooking preparing them depends on how much attention you pay to the food as it cooks. - Page 34 Food characteristics & Microwave cooking Stirring To Clean Your Oven 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 1 Keep the inside of the oven clean spread and redistribute heat.
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Page 35: Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers Q What’s wrong when the oven light will not glow? Q Is it possible to pop corn in a microwave oven? A There may be several reasons why the oven light will not glow. A Yes, if using one of the two methods described Light bulb has blown below Door is not closed... -
Page 36: Plug Wiring Information/Technical Specifications
Plug wiring information/ Technical Specifications Warning Technical Specification This appliance must be earthed MS284 MS304 The wires in this mains lead are colored in accordance with the following codes Power Input 230 V~50Hz BLUE ~ Neutral Output 850 W (IEC60705 rating standard) BROWN ~ Live GREEN &...