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Page 1: Microwave Oven
MICROWAVE OVEN OWNER’S MANUAL PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING. MS2387TR MS2387AR MS2387ARS MS2387ARK P/ N o. : MFL39059901... -
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
By following the basic steps on these two pages you will be able to quickly check that your oven is operating Unpacking & 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 Clock
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 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/CLEAR. -
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 * Boil Water HIGH * Brown minced beef... -
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 . 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: Auto Reheat 12
Auto Reheat Press STOP/CLEAR . AUTO REHEAT allows you to cook most of Press AUTO REHEAT twice to select Frozen Meal. your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of the “rh-2” appears on the display. food. - Page 13 FUNCTION CATEGORY WEIGHT LIMIT AUTO 1. CHILLED 0.3 kg ~ 0.6 kg REHEAT MEAL 2. FROZEN 0.3 kg ~ 0.6 kg MEAL 3. CHILLED 0.2 kg ~ 0.4 kg PIZZA UTENSILS FOOD TEMP. Pierce using a skewer on the surface. Own tray Refrigerated Place food on the glass turntable.
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Page 14: Auto Cook 14
Auto Cook Press STOP/CLEAR . AUTO COOK allows you to cook most of Press AUTO COOK twice to select Fresh vegetable. your favorite food easily by selecting the “Ac-2” appears on the display. food type and entering the weight of the food. - Page 15 FOOD CATEGORY FOOD TEMP. 1. Jacket patato Room 2. Fresh vegetable Room 3. Frozen Frozen vegetable 4. Rice Room UTENSILS WEIGHT LIMIT Choose medium sized potatoes 170-200g . On Glass tray 0.2 kg ~ 1.0 kg Wash and dry potatoes. Pierce the potatoes several times with fork. Place the potatoes on the glass tray.
- Page 16 FOOD CATEGORY FOOD TEMP. Fish Refrigerated UTENSILS WEIGHT LIMIT 0.2 kg ~ 0.6 kg Microwave- Whole fish, steaks - Oily fish : salmon, mackerel safe flan dish - White fish : cod, haddock Arrange in a single layer in a large microwave-safe flan dish. Cover dish tightly with plastic wrap and pierce in several places.
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Page 17: Auto Defrost 17
The temperature and density of food varies, I would recommend that the food is checked before cooking commences. Pay particular attention to large joints of meat and chicken, some foods should not be completely thawed before cooking. The BREAD programme is suitable for defrosting small items such as rolls or a small loaf. - Page 18 AUTO W EIGHT 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 19: Quick Defrost 19
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. Press STOP/CLEAR. Weight the food that you are about to defrost. - Page 20 AUTO W EIGHT 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.
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Page 21: European Menu 21
In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.5 kg of Baked beans. European Menu allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and seleting the weight of the food. Press Category AUTO COOK... - Page 22 FOOD CATEGORY FOOD TEMP. 1. Oatmeal Room 2. Pasta Room Room 3. Baked beans UTENSILS WEIGHT LIMIT Choose medium sized potatoes 170-200g . 1-4 serves Microwave- Wash and dry potatoes. Pierce the potatoes several times with fork. Place safe bowl the potatoes on the glass try.
- Page 23 FOOD CATEGORY FOOD TEMP. 4. Hotdogs Room 5. Stew Room 6. Scrambled eggs Refrigerated UTENSILS WEIGHT LIMIT Microwave- 0.2 kg ~ 0.6 kg Place contents of can including brine in a microwave-safe bowl. safe bowl Heat uncoverd. After heating, stir well. Drain and serve. Place stew in microwave-safe bowl.
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Page 24: Chindren Cook 24
Children In the following example I will show you how to cook Sandwich . Cook Press Stop/Clear. - Page 25 Children Cook Guide UTENSIL CATEGORY INSTRUCTIONS WEIGHT...
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Page 26: Heating Or Reheating Guide
Heating or Reheating Guide Cook time Item (at HIGH) Sliced meat 1~2 minutes Place sliced meat on microwavable plate. 3 slices Cover with plastic wrap and vent. (0.5cm thick) ¥ Note: Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy. Chicken pieces 1 breast 2~3 minutes Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate. -
Page 27: 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 10 ~ 12 Cover. Asparagus, 450g 1 /2 Add 1 cup water. Cover. Fresh, Spears 1 /2 Green Beans 450g... -
Page 28: Important Safety Instructions 28
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 29 WARNING Please do not let the POWER CORD touch the BACK COVER. 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.
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Page 30: 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 31: Food Characteristics & Microwave Cooking 31
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 32: Microwave Cooking
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 33: 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 34: 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 35: Maff Reheating Cooked Chilled Food
MAFF This microwave oven has been tested and labelled to the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food (MAFF) agreement, concerning the reheating of cooked chilled food. The heating category represents the oven’s ability to heat small quantities of food (approx. 350g), it does not represent the oven’s general performance. -
Page 36: 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 37 <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.