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Summary of Contents for LG MB3940GS
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Page 1: Microwave Oven
MICROWAVE OVEN MANUAL INSTRUCTION Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before operating. MB3949G MB3949GS MB3940GS P/No: MFL47342622... -
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.
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Page 6: Setting The Clock
Setting the You can set either 12 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
Press STOP . Your oven has a safety feature that Press and hold STOP until “L” appears in the display and BEEP sounds. prevents accidental running of the oven. The CHILD LOCK is now set. Once the child lock is set, you will be unable to use any functions and no The time will disappear on the display if you have set the clock. -
Page 8: Micro Power Cooking
Micro Power In the following example I will show you how to cook some food on 80% 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. -
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. OUTPUT POWER LEVEL HIGH (700W) MEDIUM 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 stage will cook your food Cooking for 11 minutes on HIGH; the second will cook for 35 minutes on 40%(280W). Press STOP . -
Page 11: Quick Start
In the following example I will show you how to set 2 minutes of cooking on high power. Press STOP. The QUICK START feature allows you to Press START four times to select 2 minutes on HIGH power. set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH power Your oven will start before you have finished the fourth press. -
Page 12: Grill Cooking
Grill In the following example I will show you how to use the grill to cook some food for 12 minutes and 30 seconds. Cooking Press STOP. This feature will allow you to brown and Press GRILL. crisp food quickly. GRILL RACK(HIGH) Set the cooking time. -
Page 13: Combination Cooking
In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with combi mode co-3 for a cooking time of 25 minutes. Press STOP. Press Combi three times. “Co-3” appears on the display. Your oven has a combination cooking feature which allows you to cook food with heater and microwave at the same time. -
Page 14: Auto Cook 14
Auto In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.6 kg of jacket potato. Cook Press STOP. AUTO COOK allows you to cook most of Press AUTO COOK once. your favorite food easily by selecting the “Ac-1” appears on the display. food type and entering the weight of the food by pressing the MORE/LESS key. - Page 15 FOOD CATEGORY FOOD TEMP. Room temp. 1. JACKET POTATO 2. FRESH VEGETABLE Room temp. 3. FROZEN Frozen VEGETABLE 4. CHILLED PIZZA Refrigerated 5. FRENCH FRIES Frozen 6. CHICKEN PORTION Refrigerated UTENSILS WEIGHT LIMIT Wash, dry and prick potato with a fork several times. Glass tray 0.1 kg ~ 1.0 kg Place the potato with three pieces of paper towel in the centre of the glass...
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Page 16: Auto Defrost 16
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 17: 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 18: Quick Defrost 18
Quick Use this function to thaw only 0.5kg of Minced meat very quickly. 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 frozen minced meat. Defrost Press STOP/CLEAR. - Page 19 QUICK DEFROST SEQUENCE 1. MEAT Beef Minced meat Lamb Veal * The benefit of this Quick Defrost feature is automatic setting and control of defrosting, but just like conventional defrosting you must check the food during the defrosting time. * For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat and poultry from its original paper or plastic package(wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the food which can cause the outer surface of the food to cook.
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Page 20: 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 Cooking longer or shorter cooking time. Press STOP. Set the required AUTO COOK programme. Select weight of food. Your food is cooked to your satisfaction by using the MORE/LESS buttons all of Press START. -
Page 21: 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 22: Fresh Vegetable Cooking Chart
Fresh Vegetable Guide Cook time Vegetable Amount Instructions (at HIGH) Artichokes 2 medium 1 /2 Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. (230g each) 4 medium Cover. 10 ~ 12 Asparagus, 450g 1 /2 Add 1 cup water. Cover. Fresh, Spears Green Beans 450g... -
Page 23: Grill Cooking Guide
Directions for grilling meat on grill • Trim excess fat from meat. Cut fat, making sure you do not cut into the lean. (This will stop the fat curling.) • Arrange on the rack. Brush with melted butter or oil. •... -
Page 24: Important Safety Instructions
Important safety instructions Read carefully and keep for future reference 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 25: Important Safety Instructions 24 ~25
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 26: 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 27: Food Characteristics & Microwave Cooking 27
Keeping an eye on things The recipes in the 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 28 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.
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Page 29: 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. -
Page 30: Iec Test Manual
IEC test manual Test dishes in accordance with EN 60705 Microwave defrosting Microwave setting in watts, Meal Cooking time in minutes Meat 140 W, 10 min. + 140W 7~9 min. Microwave cooking Microwave setting in watts, Meal Cooking time in minutes Custard 280 W, 30~33 min. -
Page 31: Plug Wiring Information/Technical Specifications
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 32: 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 33: 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 34 <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.