LIGHT OVEN “Solar CUBE” OWNER’S MANUAL CAUTION PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING. THE MANUFACTURERS ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY PROBLEMS CAUSED BY THE USER’S FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. MP9287NB MP9287NV MP9287NL P/No: MFL33306604 Contents Contents _________________________________________________2 Important safety instructions ________________________________3 ~ 7 Precautions_______________________________________________8 Unpacking & Installing _____________________________________9 ~ 10 Control Panel _____________________________________________11 Setting the Clock __________________________________________12 Child Lock________________________________________________13 Convection Preheat ________________________________________14 Convection Cooking _______________________________________15 Grill Combi Cooking _______________________________________16 Convection Combi Cooking _________________________________17 Auto Cooking_____________________________________________18 ~ 21 Defrost __________________________________________________22 Defrosting Guide __________________________________________23 Ez Clean_________________________________________________24 Grill Cooking _____________________________________________25 Micro Power Cooking ______________________________________26 Micro Power Level _________________________________________27 Quick Start _______________________________________________28 More or Less Cooking ______________________________________29 Test dishes in accordance with EN 60705 _____________________30 Microwave - safe Utensils ___________________________________31 Food characteristics & Microwave cooking_____________________32 ~ 33 Questions & Answers ______________________________________34 Technical Specifications ____________________________________35 MAFF Reheating Cooked Chilled Foods _______________________36 Guarantee _______________________________________________37 How the Microwave Function 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. This ovens, however, have a magnetron which is designed to make use of the energy in microwaves. Electricity, supplied to the magnetron tube, is used to create microwave energy. These microwaves enter the cooking area through openings inside the oven. A tray is located inside the oven. Microwaves cannot pass through metal walls of the oven, but they can penetrate such materials as glass, porcelain and paper, the materials out of which microwave-safe cooking dishes are constructed. Microwaves do not heat cookware, though cooking vessels will eventually get hot from the heat generated by the food. A very safe appliance Your oven, Solar CUBE, is one of the safest of all home appliances. When the door is opened, the oven automatically stops producing microwaves. Microwave energy is converted completely to heat when it enters food, leaving no “left over” energy to harm you when you eat your food. 2 Please keep for future reference. Read and follow all instructions before using your oven to prevent the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or damage when using the oven. This guide do not cover all possible conditions that may occur. Always contact your service agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not understand. Important Safety Instructions This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “WARNING” or “CAUTION”. These word means : WARNING This symbol will alert you to hazards or unsafe practices which could cause serious bodily harm or death. CAUTION This symbol will alert you to hazards or unsafe practices which could cause bodily injury or property damage. 3. The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons. Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use. Improper use may cause the damage of safety concerns such as a fire, an electric shock and a burn. WARNING 1. Do not attempt to tamper with, or make any adjustments or repairs to the door, door seals, control panel, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. which involves the removal of any cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy. Do not operate the oven, if the door seals and adjacent parts of the microwave oven are faulty. Repairs should only be undertaken by a qualified service technician. Unlike other appliances, the microwave oven is high-voltage and highcurrent equipment. Improper use or repair could result in harmful exposure to excessive microwave energy or an electric shock. 2. Do not use the oven for the purpose of dehumidification. (ex. Operating the microwave oven with the wet newspapers, clothes, toys, electric devices, pet or child etc.) It can be the cause of serious damage of safety such as a fire, a burn or a sudden death due to an electric shock. 4. Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be kept away. They may get a burn. 5. Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. Remove the plastic wrapping from food before cooking or defrosting. Note though that in some cases food should be covered with plastic film, for heating or cooking. They could burst. 3 Important Safety Instructions Please keep for future reference. Read and follow all instructions before using your oven to prevent the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or damage when using the oven. This guide do not cover all possible conditions that may occur. Always contact your service agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not understand. 5. When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces and beverages in your microwave oven, * Avoid using straight sided containers with narrow necks. * Do not overheat. * Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through the heating time. * After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time, stir or shake them again carefully and check the temperature of them before consumption to avoid burns (especially, contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars). Be careful when handling the container. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling without evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid. CAUTION 1. You cannot operate your oven with the door open due to the safety interlocks built into the door mechanism. It is important not to tamper with the safety interlock. It could result in harmful exposure to excessive microwave energy. (Safety interlocks automatically switch off any cooking activity when the door is opened.) 2. Do not place any object (such as kitchen towel, napkin, etc.) between the oven front face and the door or allow food or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. It could result in harmful exposure to excessive microwave energy. 6. An exhaust outlet is located on top or bottom or side of the oven. Don’t block the outlet. It could result in damage to your oven and poor cooking results. 3. Do not operate your oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the 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 surfaces. It could result in harmful exposure to excessive microwave energy. 7. Do not operate the oven when empty. It is best to leave a glass of water in the oven when not in use. The water will safely absorb all microwave energy, if the oven is accidentally started. Improper use could result in damage to your oven. 4. Please ensure cooking times are correctly set Small amounts of food require shorter cooking or heating time. The over cooking may result in the food catching a fire and subsequent damage to your oven. 8. Do not cook food wrapped in paper towels, unless your cook book contains instructions for the food you are cooking. And do not use newspaper in place of paper towels for cooking. Improper use can be the cause of an explosion or a fire. 4 Please keep for future reference. Read and follow all instructions before using your oven to prevent the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or damage when using the oven. This guide do not cover all possible conditions that may occur. Always contact your service agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not understand. Important Safety Instructions 14. Do not cook eggs in their shell. Eggs in their shell and whole hardboiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended. Pressure will build up inside the egg which will burst. CAUTION 9. Do not use wooden containers and ceramic containers which have metallic (e.g. gold or silver) inlays. Always remove metal twist ties. Check the utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens before use. They may heat-up and char. Especially metal objects in the oven may arc, which can cause serious damage. 15. Do not attempt deep fat frying in your oven. This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid. 16. If smoke is observed, switch off or disconnect the oven from the power supply and keep the oven door closed in order to stifle any flames. It can be the cause of serious damage of safety such as a fire, an electric shock. 10. Do not use recycled paper products. They may contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or fires when used in cooking. 11. Do not rinse the tray and rack by placing it in water just after cooking. This may cause breakage or damage. Improper use could result in damage to your oven. 17. When food is heated or cooked in disposable containers of plastic, paper or other combustible materials, keep an eye on the oven and check it frequently. Your food may be poured due to the possibility of container deterioration, which also can cause a fire. 12. Be certain to place the oven so the front of the door is 8 cm or more behind the edge of the surface on which it is placed, to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance. Improper use could result in bodily injury and oven damage. 18. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating. Do not touch the oven door, outer cabinet, rear cabinet, oven cavity, accessories and dishes during grill mode, convection mode and auto cook operations, before clearing make sure they are not hot. As they will become hot, unless wearing thick oven gloves there is the danger of a burn. 13. Before cooking, pierce the skin of potatoes, apples or any such fruit or vegetable. They could burst. 5 Important Safety Instructions Please keep for future reference. Read and follow all instructions before using your oven to prevent the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or damage when using the oven. This guide do not cover all possible conditions that may occur. Always contact your service agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not understand. 23. This appliance must be earthed. CAUTION The wires in this mains lead are colored in accordance with the following codes BLUE ~ Neutral BROWN ~ Live GREEN & YELLOW ~ Earth 19. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows: 20. Only use the temperature probe recommended for this oven (for appliances having a facility to use a temperature-sensing probe). You can not ascertain that the temperature is accurate with unsuitable temperature probe. The wire which is colored BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or Colored BLACK. The wire which is colored BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or colored RED. The wire which is colored GREEN & YELLOW or GREEN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or . 21. If heating elements are provided, during use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven. There is the danger of a burn. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. Improper use may cause serious electric damage. 22. Follow exact directions given by each manufacturer for their popcorn product. Do not leave the oven unattended while the corn is being popped. If corn fails to pop after the suggested times, discontinue cooking. Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn. Never attempt to pop leftover kernels. Overcooking could result in the corn catching a fire. 6 Please keep for future reference. Read and follow all instructions before using your oven to prevent the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or damage when using the oven. This guide do not cover all possible conditions that may occur. Always contact your service agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not understand. Important Safety Instructions 27. The microwave oven must be operated with the decorative door open. If the door is closed while operating, the airflow get worse and it could result in a fire or damage to your oven and the cabinet. CAUTION 24. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass. They can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass. 28. The connection may be achieved by having the plug accessible or by incorporation a switch in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules. Using improper plug or switch can cause an electric shock or a fire. 25. This oven should not be used for commercial catering purposes. Improper use could result in damage to your oven. 26. If the supplied flexible mains cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced using the special mains cord part number: 6411W2E001M This appliance is supplied with BS 1363 approved 13 Amp fused mains plug. When replacing the fuse always use a 13 Amp BS 1362 approved type. 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. If the mains plug becomes severed from the mains lead it must be destroyed. A mains plug with bared wires is hazardous if engaged in a mains output line socket. If a 13 Amp BS 1363 plug is not suitable or any other type of plug used, then this appliance must be protected by a 13 Amp fuse. Improper use may cause serious damage of safety such as a fire, an electric shock. 7 Precautions Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy. 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 operation of microwave function could result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to tamper with the safety interlocks. When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces and beverages in your oven with microwave function, delayed eruptive boiling can occur without evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid. To prevent this possibility the following steps should be taken: 1 Avoid using straight sided containers with narrow necks. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow food or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. 2 Do not overheat. 3 Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through the heating time. Do not operate your oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the 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 surfaces. 4 After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time, stir or shake them(especially the contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars) again carefully and check the temperature of them before consumption to avoid burns (especially, contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars). Be careful when handling the container. Your oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel. WARNING WARNING Always allow food to stand after being cooked by microwaves and check the temperature of them before consumption. Especially contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars. Please ensure cooking times are correctly set as over cooking may result in the FOOD catching fire and subsequent damage to your oven. 8 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. Check to make sure that your oven has not been damaged during delivery. Place the oven in the level location of your choice with 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. Unpack your oven and place it on a flat level surface. METAL TRAY Unpacking & Installing * THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL CATERING PURPOSES. * THIS OVEN CAN BE USED AS BUILT-IN TYPE . * MUST USE THE BUILT-IN KIT THAT IS MADE BY LG ELECTRONICS. RACK 9 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. Press the Stop/Clear button, and press the Enter/Start/Quick Start button one time to set 30 seconds of cooking time. The DISPLAY will count down from 30 seconds. When it 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. Open your oven door by pulling the DOOR HANDLE. Place the RACK inside the oven. Fill a microwave safe container with 300 ml (1/2 pint) of water. Place on the rack on the oven bottom surface and close the oven door. If you have any doubts about what type of container to use please refer to page 31. YOUR OVEN IS NOW INSTALLED The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns. 10 Control Panel 2 3 4 1 1. Display Window: You can show time of day, cooking time, power level and cooking categories. 5 6 7 6. Enter/Start/Quick Start: • In order to start cooking which is selected, press button one time. 2. Clock: You can set the time of day. • The quick start feature allows you to set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH power cooking with a touch of the quick start button. 3. Lamp : you can see the foods while cooking by pressing this button. 4. Function Select: You can select cooking categories. 7. Stop/Clear: You can stop over and clear all entries except time of day. 5. Control: • You can set cooking times, temperature, weight and cooking categories. • While cooking with auto and manual function, you can lengthen or shorten the cooking time at any point by turning the dial (except defrost mode). 11 Setting the Clock You can set either12 hour clock or 24 hour clock. In the following example I will show you how to set the time for 10:30 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. Press Stop/Clear. When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power cut, a ‘0’ will be shown in the display; you will have to reset the clock. If the clock (or display) shows any strange looking symbols, unplug your oven from the electrical socket and plug it back in and reset the clock. Press Clock once. (If you want to use a 12 hour clock, Press Clock once more. If you want to change different option after setting clock, you have to unplug and plug it back in.) Turn Control dial until display shows “10:00”. Press Enter/Start/Quick Start for hour confirmation Turn Control dial until display shows “10:30”. Press Enter/Start/Quick Start. The clock starts counting. 12 Child Lock Press Stop/Clear. Your oven has a safety feature that prevents accidental running of the oven. Once the child lock is set, you will be unable to use any functions and no cooking can take place. However your child can still open the oven door. Press and hold Stop/Clear until “L” and and BEEP sounds. The CHILD LOCK is now set. appears on the display The time will disappear on the display but will reappear on the display a few seconds later. If any button is pressed, “L” and will appear on the display To cancel CHILD LOCK press and hold Stop/Clear until “L” and disappears. You will hear BEEP when it’s released. 13 Convection Preheat In the following example I will show you how to preheat the oven at a temperature of 200°C. Press Stop/Clear. The convection oven has a temperature range of 40 °C and 100 °C~230 °C (180 °C is automatically available when convection mode is selected). The oven has a ferment function at the oven temperature of 40°C. You may wait until the oven is cool because you cannot use a ferment function if the oven temperature is over 40°C. Turn Function selection dial to select Conv. The following indication is displayed: “ “ Press Enter/Start/Quick Start for mode confirmation. Turn Control dial until display shows “200°C”. Press Enter/Start/Quick Start for temperature confirmation. Your oven will take a few minutes to reach the selected temperature. Once it has reached correct temperature, your oven will BEEP to let you know that it has reached the correct temperature. Press Enter/Start/Quick Start. Preheating will be started with displaying “ Pr-H”. Then place your food in your oven: then tell your oven to start cooking. 14 In the following example I will show you how to preheat the oven first, then cook some food at a temperature of 230°C for 50 minutes. Press Stop/Clear. If you do not set a temperature your oven will automatically select 180 °C, the cooking temperature can be changed by turning Control dial. The metal tray must be used during convection cooking. Turn Function selection dial to select Conv. The following indication is displayed: “ “ Press Enter/Start/Quick Start for mode confirmation. Turn Control dial until display shows “230°C”. Press Enter/Start/Quick Start for temperature confirmation. Turn Control dial until display shows “50:00”. * Tray Location Level 1 Press Enter/Start/Quick Start. When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning Control dial. Tray 15 Convection Cooking Grill combi Cooking In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with micro power 300W and grill for a cooking time of 25 minutes. Your oven has a combination cooking feature which allows you to cook food with heater and microwave. This generally means it takes less time to cook your food. Press Stop/Clear. You can set four kinds of micro power level (90W, 180W, 300W and 450W) in grill combi mode. Turn Function selection dial to select Grill Combi. The following indications are displayed: “ “, “ The rack in metal tray must be used during grill combi. cooking. “. Press Enter/Start/Quick Start for mode confirmation. Turn Control dial until display shows “300W”. Press Enter/Start/Quick Start for power confirmation. Turn Control dial until display shows “25:00”. * Tray Location Level 3 Press Enter/Start/Quick Start. Tray Rack After cooking you must wear gloves and container to take metal tray out oven, because metal tray is very hot. 16 Convection combi Cooking In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with micro power 300W and at a temperature 200˚C for a cooking time of 25 minutes. Press Stop/Clear. Turn Function selection dial to select Conv. Combi. The following indications are displayed: “ “, “ You can set four kinds of micro power level (90W, 180W, 300W and 450W) in convection combi mode. The rack in metal tray must be used during Convection combi. cooking. “. Press Enter/Start/Quick Start for mode confirmation. Turn Control dial until display shows “200°C”. Press Enter/Start/Quick Start for temperature confirmation. Turn Control dial until display shows “300W”. Press Enter/Start/Quick Start for power confirmation. * Tray Location Turn Control dial until display shows “25:00”. Level 1 Press Enter/Start/Quick Start. Tray Rack After cooking you must wear gloves and container to take metal tray out oven, because metal tray is very hot. 17 Auto Cooking In the following example I will show you how to cook 1.1kg of whole chicken. Press Stop/Clear. Auto cook menus are programmed. Auto cook allows you to cook most of your favorite food by selecting the food type and the weight of the food. Turn Function selection dial to select Auto cook. The following indication is displayed: “ “ Press Enter/Start/Quick Start for mode confirmation. Turn Control dial until display shows “SC 3”. Press Enter/Start/Quick Start for category confirmation. Turn Control dial until display shows “1.1kg”. Press Enter/Start/Quick Start. After cooking you must wear gloves and container to take metal tray out oven, because metal tray is very hot. 18 AUTO COOK GUIDE Function Auto cook Category Weight Limit Utensil Level Food Temp. Instructions SC 1 Frozen Pizza 0.3~0.6kg Metal tray + Rack 1 Frozen This function is for cooking frozen pizza. Remove all package and place on the rack on the metal tray. After cooking, stand for 1~2 minutes. SC 2 French Fries 0.2~0.5kg Metal tray 1 Frozen Spread frozen potato products out on the 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 Chicken 0.8~1.5kg Metal tray + Rack 1 Refrigerated Brush whole chicken with melted margarine, butter or seasonings, if desired. Place the whole chicken breast-side down on the 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 Pieces 0.2~0.8kg Metal tray + Rack 3 Refrigerated Place the chicken pieces on the rack on the 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 Steaks 0.2~0.8kg Metal tray + Rack 3 Refrigerated Place on the rack on the metal tray. When BEEP, turn food over. And then press start to continue cooking. After cooking, serve immediately. SC 6 Roast Pork 0.8~1.8kg Metal tray + Rack 1 Refrigerated Trim excess fat from pork. Brush the pork with melted margarine or butter. Place on the 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. 19 AUTO COOK GUIDE Function Auto cook Category Weight Limit Utensil Level Food Temp. Instructions SC 7 Roast Beef 0.8~1.8kg Metal tray + Rack 1 Refrigerated Brush the beef with melted margarine or butter. Place on the 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. SC 8 Jacket Potatoes 0.2~1.0kg Metal tray + Rack 1 Room Choose medium sized potatoes. (200-220g per each) Wash and dry potatoes. Pierce the potatoes several times with a fork. Place the potatoes on the rack 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 9 Frozen Dinners 0.4~1.0kg Metal tray + Rack 1 Frozen Place frozen dinner uncovered on the rack on the metal tray. SC 10 Fresh 0.2~0.8kg Vegetables Metal tray + Rack + Microwavesafe bowl with cover 1 Room Place vegetables in a microwave-safe bowl. Add water. Cover with wrap. When BEEP, stir once. After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 2-3 minutes. Add amount of water according to the quantity. ** 0.2kg - 0.4kg : 2 Tablespoons ** 0.5kg - 0.8kg : 4 Tablespoons SC 11 Frozen 0.2~0.8kg Vegetables Metal tray + Rack + Microwavesafe bowl with cover 1 Frozen Place vegetables in a microwave-safe bowl. Add water. Cover with wrap. When BEEP, stir once. After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 2-3 minutes. Add amount of water according to the quantity. ** 0.2kg - 0.4kg : 2 Tablespoons ** 0.5kg - 0.8kg : 4 Tablespoons 20 AUTO COOK GUIDE Function Auto cook Category SC 12 Rice / Pasta Weight Limit 0.1~0.3kg Utensil Level Food Temp. Metal tray + Rack + Microwavesafe bowl with cover 1 Room Instructions Place rice/pasta and boiling water with 1/4 to 1 teaspoon salt in a deep and large bowl(3L). Weight Water Rice Pasta 100g 250ml 400ml 200g 300g Cover 500ml 750ml Cover and vent with wrap 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 > < Rack > < Rack + Metal Tray > Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 21 Defrost * When defrosting, use only rack. 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 require a standing time to allow the centre to thaw. In the following example I will show you how to defrost 0.8Kg 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 settings:- Meat, Poultry, Fish and Bread; each defrost category has different power settings. Repeated presses of the Defrost button will select a different setting. Turn Function selection dial to select Defrost. The following indication is displayed: “ “ Press Enter/Start/Quick Start for mode confirmation. Turn Control dial until display shows “dEF2”. Press Enter/Start/Quick Start for category confirmation. * Rack Location Rack on the oven bottom Enter the weight of the frozen food that you are about to defrost. Turn Control dial until display shows “0.8kg” for the weight of frozen food. Press Enter/Start/Quick Start. 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 Enter/Start/Quick Start to resume defrosting. Your oven will not stop defrosting (even when the beep sounded) unless the door is opened. 22 Defrosting Guide * Food to be defrosted should be in a suitable microwave proof container and place uncovered on the rack. * 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. Category Weight Limit Utensil Level Food Meat (dEF1) 0.1 ~ 2.0 kg Rack Bottom Meat Minced beef, Fillet steak, Cubes for stew, Sirloin steak, Pot roast, Rump roast, Beef burger Pork chops, Lamb chops, Rolled roast, Sausage, Cutlets(2cm) Turn food over at beep. After defrosting, let stand for 5-15 minutes. Poultry (dEF2) 0.1 ~ 2.0 kg Poultry Whole chicken, Legs, Breasts, Turkey breasts. Turn food over at beep. After defrosting, let stand for 20-30 minutes. Fish (dEF3) 0.1 ~ 2.0 kg Fish Fillets, Steaks, Whole fish, Sea foods Turn food over at beep. After defrosting, let stand for 10-20 minutes. Bread (dEF4) 0.1 ~ 0.5 kg Rack + Paper towel Bread Sliced bread, Buns, Baguette, etc. After defrosting, let stand for 5 minutes. 23 EZ Clean In the following example I will show you how to remove smell in the oven. Press Stop/Clear. The oven has a special function to remove the smell in the oven. Turn Function selection dial to select EZ Clean. The following indication is displayed: “ “ You can use the EZ Clean function without food in the oven. Press Enter/Start/Quick Start. 24 In the following example I will show you how to use the Grill to cook some food for 12 minutes. Press Stop/Clear. This feature will allow you to brown and crisp food quickly. The rack in metal tray must be used during grill cooking. Turn Function selection dial to select Grill. The following indication is displayed: “ “ Press Enter/Start/Quick Start for mode confirmation. Turn Control dial until display shows “12:00”. * Tray Location Level 3 Press Enter/Start/Quick Start. After cooking you must wear gloves and container to take metal tray out oven, because metal tray is very hot. Tray Rack 25 Grill Cooking Micro Power Cooking In the following example I will show you how to cook some food on 450W power for 5 minutes. Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described earlier in this book. Press Stop/Clear. Your oven has five microwave Power settings. High power is automatically selected and turning of dial will select a different power level. POWER Turn Function selection dial to select Microwave. The following indication is displayed: “ “ Press Enter/Start/Quick Start for mode confirmation. Turn Control dial until display shows “450W”. HIGH 700 W MEDIUM HIGH 450 W MEDIUM 300 W DEFROST MEDIUM LOW 180 W LOW 90 W Press Enter/Start/Quick Start for power confirmation. Turn Control dial until display shows “5:00”. Press Enter/Start/Quick Start. 26 Micro Power Level This 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 oven. POWER LEVEL OUTPUT USE ACCESSORY HIGH 700W * Boil Water * Brown minced beef * Cook poultry pieces, fish, vegetables * Cook tender cuts of meat MEDIUM HIGH 450W * All reheating * Roast meat and poultry * Cook mushrooms and shellfish * Cook foods containing cheese and eggs MEDIUM 300W * Bake cakes and scones * Prepare eggs * Cook custard * Prepare rice, soup DEFROST/ MEDIUM LOW 180W * All thawing * Melt butter and chocolate * Cook less tender cuts of meat LOW 90W * Soften butter & cheese * Soften ice cream * Raise yeast dough Rack * Rack Location Rack on the oven bottom Note: The feeding bottles should not be on rack during operating. This situation can make a damage of feeding bottles’ bottom. The feeding bottles should be operated on metal tray located at level 1 inside cavity. 27 7 Level 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 Metal tray Quick Start In the following example I will show you how to set 2 minutes of cooking on high power (700W). Press Stop/Clear. The Quick Start feature allows you to set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH power (700W) cooking with pressing of the Enter/Start/Quick Start button. Press Enter/Start/Quick Start four times to select 2 minutes on HIGH power (700W). Your oven will start before you have finished the fourth press. 28 In the following example I will show you how to change the preset AUTO COOK programmes for a longer or shorter cooking time. Press Stop/Clear. If you find that your food is over or undercooked when using the AUTO COOK programme, you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning the Control dial. You can lengthen or shorten the cooking time(except defrost mode) at any point by turning the Control dial. Set the required AUTO COOK programme. *See AUTO COOK (page. 18). Select weight of food. Press Enter/Start/Quick Start. Turn Control dial. The cooking time will increase or decrease. 29 More or Less Cooking Test dishes in accordance with EN 60705 Utensil Level Type of heating Temperature in ˚C 700 watt, 1-2 + 90 watt, 6-8 Rack Bottom - Place a flat plate on the rack. Turn over after 700 watts, 1-2 minutes. Or use the “Auto defrost 1(0.5kg)” function. Custard 300 watt, 30-33 Rack Bottom - Place a pyrex dish on the rack. Sponge cake 700 watt, 6-7 Rack Bottom - Place a ø 22cm pyrex dish on the rack. Meat loaf 450 watt, 15-20 Rack Bottom - Place a pyrex dish on the rack. Potato gratin 300 watt, 23-27 Metal Tray + Rack 1 Convection Combi 180˚C Place a ø 22cm pyrex dish on the rack on the metal tray. Cake 180 watt, 13-18 Metal Tray + Rack 1 Convection Combi 160˚C Place a ø 22cm pyrex dish on the rack on the metal tray. Chicken 300 watt, 40-45 Metal Tray + Rack 1 Convection Combi 200˚C Place chicken breast-side down on the rack on the metal tray. If you desired, turn over after 2/3 of total time. Function Meal Microwave Defrosting Meat Microwave Cooking Combination Cooking with the microwave Microwave setting the watt, Cooking time in minutes 30 Notes Microwave-safe Utensils Never use metal or metal trimmed utensils in using microwave function 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 oven. However, some may contain materials that render them unsuitable as microwave cookware. If you have any doubts about a particular utensil, there’s a simple way to find out if it can be used in using microwave function. Place the utensil in question next to a glass bowl filled with water in using microwave function. Microwave at power HIGH for 1 minute. If the water heats up but the utensil remains cool to the touch, the utensil is microwave~safe. However, if the water does not change temperature but the utensil becomes warm, microwaves are being absorbed by the utensil and it is not safe for use in using microwave function. You probably have many items on hand in your kitchen right now that can be used as cooking equipment in using microwave function. Just read through the following checklist. Dinner plates Many kinds of dinner-ware are microwave-safe. If in doubt consult the manufacturer’s literature or perform the microwave test. Glassware Glassware that is heat-resistant is microwave-safe. This would include all 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 warms. Plastic storage containers These can be used to hold foods that are to be quickly reheated. However, they should not be used to hold foods that will need considerable time in the oven as hot foods will eventually warp or melt plastic containers. Paper Paper plates and containers are convenient and safe to use in using microwave function, provided that the cooking time is short and foods to be cooked are low in fat and moisture. Paper towels are also very useful for wrapping foods and for lining baking trays in which greasy foods such as bacon are cooked. In general, avoid coloured paper products as the colour may run. Some recycled paper products may contain impurities which could cause arcing or fires when used in using microwave function. Plastic cooking bags Provided they are made specially for cooking, cooking bags are microwave safe. However, be sure to make a slit in the bag so that steam can escape. Never use ordinary plastic bags for cooking in using microwave function, as they will melt and rupture. Plastic microwave cookware A variety of shapes and sizes of microwave cookware are available. For the most part, you can probably use items you already have on hand rather than investing in new kitchen equipment. Pottery, stoneware and ceramic Containers made of these materials are usually fine for use in using microwave function, but they should be tested to be sure. CAUTION Some items with high lead or iron content are not suitable for cooking utensils. Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in using microwave function. 31 Food characteristics & Microwave cooking 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 function 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. Directions given in recipes to elevate, stir, and the like should be thought of as the minimum steps recommended. If the food seems to be cooking unevenly, simply make the necessary adjustments you think appropriate to correct the problem. Factors affecting microwave cooking times Many factors affect cooking times. The temperature of ingredients used in a recipe makes a big difference in cooking times. For example, a cake made with ice-cold butter, milk, and eggs will take considerably longer to bake than one made with ingredients that are at room temperature. All of the recipes in this book give a range of cooking times. In general, you will find that the food remains undercooked at the lower end of the time range, and you may sometimes want to cook your food beyond the maximum time given, according to personal preference. The governing philosophy of this book is that it is best for a recipe to be conservative in giving cooking times. While overcooked food is ruined for good. Some of the recipes, particularly those for bread, cake, and custards, recommend that food be removed from the oven when they are slightly undercooked. This is not a mistake. When allowed to stand, usually covered, these foods will continue to cook outside of the oven as the heat trapped within the outer portions of the food gradually travels inward. If the food is left in the oven until it is cooked all the way through, the outer portions will become overcooked or even burnt. You will become increasingly skilful in estimating both cooking and standing times for various foods. Density of food Light, porous food such as cakes and breads cook more quickly than heavy, dense foods such as roasts and casseroles. You must take care when microwaving porous food that the outer edges do not become dry and brittle. Height of food The upper portion of tall food, particularly roasts, will cook more quickly than the lower portion. Therefore, it is wise to turn tall food during cooking, sometimes several times. 32 Moisture content of food Since the heat generated from microwaves tends to evaporate moisture, relatively dry food such as roasts and some vegetables should either be sprinkled with water prior to cooking or covered to retain moisture. Bone and fat content of food Bones conduct heat and fat cooks more quickly than meat. Care must be taken when cooking bony or fatty cuts of meat that they do not cook unevenly and do not become overcooked. Quantity of food The number of microwaves in your oven remains constant regardless of how much food is being cooked. Therefore, the more food you place in the oven, the longer the cooking time. Remember to decrease cooking times by at least one third when halving a recipe. Shape of food Microwaves penetrate only about 2.cm into food, the interior portion of thick foods are cooked as the heat generated on the outside travels inward. Only the outer edge of food in cooked by microwave energy; the rest is cooked by conduction. The worst possible shape for a food that is to be microwaved is a thick square. The corners will burn long before the centre is even warm . Round thin foods and ring shaped foods cook successfully in the microwave. Covering A cover traps heat and steam which causes food to cook more quickly. Use a lid or microwave cling film with a corner folded back to prevent splitting. Browning Meats and poultry that are cooked fifteen minutes or longer will brown lightly in their own fat. Food that are cooked for a shorter period of time may be brushed with a browning sauce such as worcestershire sauce, soy sauce or barbecue sauce to achieve an appetizing colour. Since relatively small amounts of browning sauces are added to food the original flavour of the recipe is not altered. Covering with greaseproof paper Greaseproofing effectively prevents spattering and helps food retain some heat. But because it makes a looser cover than a lid or clingfilm, it allows the food to dry out slightly. Arranging and spacing Individual foods such as baked potatoes, small cakes and hors d’oeuvres will heat more evenly if placed in the oven an equal distance apart, preferably in a circular pattern. Never stack foods on top of one another. 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. Turning over Large, tall foods such as roasts and whole chickens should be turned so that the top and bottom will cook evenly. It is also a good idea to turn cut up chicken and chops. Placing thicker portions facing outwards 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 baking dish. This way, thicker portions will receive the most microwave energy and the food will cook evenly. Shielding Strips of aluminium foil (which block microwaves) can be placed over the 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. Piercing Foods enclosed in a shell, skin or membrane are likely to burst in the oven unless they are pierced prior to cooking. Such foods include yolks and whites of eggs, clams and oysters and whole vegetables and fruits. Testing if cooked Food cooks so quickly in a oven, it is necessary to test it frequently. Some foods are left in the microwave until completely cooked, but most foods, including meats and poultry, are removed from the oven while still slightly undercooked and allowed to finish cooking during standing time. The internal temperature of foods will rise between 5˚F (3˚C) and 15˚F (8˚C) during standing time. Standing time Foods are often allowed to stand for 3 to 10 minutes after being removed from 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 example). Standing allows foods to finish cooking and also helps flavour blend and develop. 33 To Clean Your Oven 1. Keep the inside of the oven clean 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. Crumbs and spillovers will absorb microwave energy and lengthen cooking times. Use a damp cloth to wipe out crumbs that fall between the door and the frame. It is important to keep this area clean to assure a tight seal. Remove greasy spatters with a soapy cloth then rinse and dry. Do not use harsh detergent or abrasive cleaners. The metal tray can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher. 2. Keep the outside of the oven clean 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 operating parts inside the oven, the water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings. To clean control panel, open the door to prevent oven from accidentally starting, and wipe a damp cloth followed immediately by a dry cloth. Press Stop/Clear after cleaning. 3. If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe 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 the unit. 4. The door and door seals should be kept clean. Use only warm, soapy water, rinse then dry thoroughly. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE MATERIALS, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. Metal parts will be easier to maintain if wiped frequently with a damp cloth. 5. Do not use any steam cleaner. 6. Unplug your oven from the electrical socket when you clean control panel with wet cloth or spray water on control glass to clean. If it’s not, this product can be operated by touching Quick Start button. 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 Relay is failed Q Why doesn’t my oven always cook as fast as the cooking guide says? A Check your cooking guide again to make sure you’ve followed directions correctly, and to see what might cause variations in cooking time. Cooking guide times and heat settings are suggestions, chosen to help prevent overcooking, the most common problem in getting used to a this oven. Variations in the size, shape, weight and dimensions of the food require longer cooking time. Use your own judgement along with the cooking guide suggestions to test food condition, just as you would do with a conventional cooker. Q Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door? A No. The holes, or ports, are made to allow light to pass; they do not let microwave energy through. Q Why does the beep tone sound when a button on the Control Panel is touched? A The beep tone sounds to assure that the setting is being properly entered. Q Will the microwave function be damaged if it operates empty? A Yes Never run it empty. Q Why do eggs sometimes pop? A When baking, frying, or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to steam build up inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this, simply pierce the yolk before cooking. Never microwave eggs in the shell. Q Why is standing time recommended after microwave cooking is over? A After microwave cooking is finished, food keeps on cooking during standing time. This standing time finishes cooking evenly throughout the food. The amount of standing time depends on the density of the food. 34 Technical Specifications Technical Specification If the supplied flexible mains cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced using the special mains cord part number : 6411W2E001M MP9287NB / MP9287NV / MP9287NL Power Input This appliance is supplied with BS 1363 approved 13 Amp fused mains plug. When replacing the fuse always use a 13 Amp BS 1362 approved type. 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. 230 V~ 50 Hz Output 700 W (IEC60705 rating standard) Microwave Frequency Outside Dimension 2450 MHz 527 mm(W) X 366 mm(H) X 472 mm(D) Max. 2700 watt Power Microwave 1300 watt Consumption Grill 1900 watt Convection 2200 watt Combination 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. If the mains plug becomes severed from the mains lead it must be destroyed. A mains plug with bared wires is hazardous if engaged in a mains output line socket. max. 2200 watt If a 13 Amp BS 1363 plug is not suitable or any other type of plug used, then this appliance must be protected by a 15 Amp fuse. 35 MAFF Reheating Cooked Chilled Foods Displayed on the food packages will be the cooking times for each of the BAND categories. For example: A may be 10 minutes. B may be 9 minutes etc depending on the food type. The oven has been tested and labeled to the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food (MAFF) agreement, concerning the reheating of cooked chilled food. The heating characteristics and output power levels of oven with microwave function are usually calculated using a 1000 gram load, (IEC 60705). However, at smaller loads the heating characteristics of the oven with microwave function change. Most prepacked food normally falls into this category, usually being packed in smaller individual portions of approx. 350 grams. Therefore, it was clear that a new approach for reheating this type of food was required. Denotes the microwave output power of this oven Three wavy lines denotes oven tested in compliance with the agreement. MAFF working in partnership with the food companies and oven(with microwave function) manufacturers such as ‘LG electronics’ have overcome this problem by the introduction of heating categories. % This category links with the heating times given on food. When applying this method for reheating cooked chilled food stuffs, the following information must be adhered to: 1 The microwave output power of this oven must be set at maximum power level. (refer to instructions) 2 Refer to the cooking instructions given on the packaging. 3 As with all cooked food, check for evenness of cooking and ensure that foods are piping hot, prior to consumption. Because you may not yet be familiar with this system, we have used the following explanation as an example. However, please refer to the actual rating as printed on the oven door. 36 Technology with the human touch GUARANTEE REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE: LG ELECTRONICS U.K. LTD. WILL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES IN ORDER TO EXPEDITE THIS GUARANTEE. 1. All faulty components which fail due to defective manufacture will be replaced free of charge for a period of 12 months from the original date of purchase. 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. RETAIN YOUR RECEIPT TO PROVE DATE OF PURCHASE. A COPY OF YOUR RECEIPT MUST BE SURRENDERED AT THE TIME GUARANTEE SERVICE IS PROVED. PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD: It is helpful to complete at least, your name, address, phone, model & serial numbers and return it. This will enable LG Electronics to assist you in the future should you lose your receipt, your units stolen, or should modification be necessary. To obtain information or assistance: Call 01753 500470 Monday-Friday 9:00 am ~ 4:30 pm PLEASE NOTE: A. The dealer may restrict the guarantee to the original purchaser. B. The dealer is not obliged to carry out service under guarantee if unauthorized modifications are made to the apparatus, or if non standard components are used or if the serial number of the apparatus is removed, defaced, misused, or altered. C. Any claims made under guarantee must be directed to the dealer from whom the equipment was originally purchased. The dealer may, before carrying out service under guarantee, require a receipted account as evidence of the date of purchase. D. We respectfully point out that your dealer is not obligated to replace batteries if they become exhausted or worn in use. E. Aerial alignment and consumer control adjustments are not covered by this guarantee. MODEL SERIAL# * DATE OF PURCHASE * Please complete for your own record In all cases of difficulty - consult your LG dealer from whom the product was purchased. This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights. 37 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. 3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. 4. For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Printed in Korea