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- Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL MICROWAVE OVEN WITH GRILL AND CONVECTION PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING. MC8284NS/MC-8282SL/MC-8281W www.lg.com P/No. : MFL40347415...
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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, delayed eruptive boiling can occur without evidence of bubbling. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Precautions __________________________________________________ 2 How the Microwave Oven Works Contents _____________________________________________________ 3 Unpacking & Installing _________________________________________ 4 ~ 5 Microwaves are a form of energy similar to radio and television waves and Setting the Clock ______________________________________________ 6 ordinary daylight. Normally, microwaves spread outwards as they travel Child Lock ___________________________________________________ 7 through the atmosphere and disappear without effect. -
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 Press the STOP/CLEAR button, and press sure your oven is the only appliance connected to the the START button one time to set 30 socket. If your oven does not operate properly, unplug it seconds of cooking time.
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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 BEEP sounds. prevents accidental running of the oven. 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: Quick Start
Quick Start In the following example I will show you how to set 2 minutes of cooking on high power. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press QUICK START four times to select 2 minutes on HIGH power. The Quick Start feature allows you to set Your oven will start before you have finished the fourth press. -
Page 9: Micro Power Cooking
Micro Power In the following example I will show you how to cook some food on 720W(80%) power for 5 minutes and 30 Cooking seconds. Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described earlier in this book. Press STOP/CLEAR. -
Page 10: 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 POWER LEVEL POWER OUTPUT... -
Page 11: 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/CLEAR. Turn MODE DIAL to select Grill. This feature will allow you to brown and crisp food quickly. -
Page 12: Grill Combination Cooking
Grill Combination Cooking In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with micro power 180W(20%) and grill for a cooking time of 25 minutes. Press STOP/CLEAR. Turn MODE DIAL to select GRILL COMBI. Your oven has a combination cooking feature which allows you to cook food with heater and microwave at the same time or alternately. -
Page 13: Taste Saver
Taste In the following example I will show you how to taste saver at the temperature of 90°C for 30 minutes. Saver Press STOP/CLEAR. TASTE SAVER. Turn MODE DIAL to select The oven has a temperature range of 30 °C~90 °C when taste saver is selected. -
Page 14: Ez Clean
Clean In the following example I will show you how to remove smell in the oven. Press STOP/CLEAR. Turn MODE DIAL to select EZ CLEAN. The oven has a special function to remove the smell in the oven with one touch. -
Page 15: Speed Hot Air Preheat
Speed Hot Air Preheat In the following example I will show you how to preheat the oven at a temperature of 230°C. Press STOP/CLEAR. Turn MODE DIAL to select SPEED HOT AIR. The oven has a temperature range of 100°C ~ 230°C. (180°C automatically available when speed hot air mode is selected.) Turn DIAL until display shows “230°C”. -
Page 16: Speed Hot Air Cooking
Speed Hot Air In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with speed hot air cooking at Cooking 230°C for 20 minutes. Press STOP/CLEAR. Turn MODE DIAL to select SPEED HOT AIR. The oven has a temperature range of 100°C ~ 230°C. -
Page 17: Convection Combination Cooking
Convection Combination In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with micro Cooking 360W(40%) power and at a convection temperature 200°C for a cooking time of 25 minutes. Press STOP/CLEAR. Turn Mode DIAL to select CONV. COMBI. The oven has a temperature range of 100°C ~ 230°C. -
Page 18: Convection Preheat
Convection Preheat In the following example I will show you how to preheat the oven at a temperature of 230°C. Press STOP/CLEAR. Turn MODE DIAL to select CONV. The convection oven has a temperature 100°C ~ 230°C range of 40°C and (180°C is automatically available when convection mode is selected). -
Page 19: Convection Cooking
Convection Cooking 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. Turn MODE DIAL to select CONV. 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). -
Page 20: Auto Cook
Auto In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.6kg of jacket potato . Cook Press STOP/CLEAR. Auto Cook allows you to cook most of Press AUTO COOK. your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of the food. - Page 21 Function Category Weight Limit Utensil Food Temp. Instructions Auto Jacket Potato 0.2 ~ 1.0kg On glass tray Room 1. Choose medium sized potatoes 180 -220g. Cook Wash and dry potatoes. Pierce potatoes several timeswith a fork. 2. Place potatoes in the oven. 3.
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Page 22: Crispy Reheat
Crispy Reheat In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.3kg of "Roasted Meat ". Press STOP/CLEAR. Press CRISPY REHEAT. Crispy reheat allows you to cook your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of food by turn the wheel dial. - Page 23 Category Quantity Utensil Food temp. Instructions Slice each of roasted meat under 2.5cm Roasted Meat 0.2-0.6kg Low Rack Refrigerated thickness. Place food on the low rack. After cooking, remove from the oven and stand. Place leftover lasagna on the low rack. Lasagna 0.2-0.8kg Low Rack...
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Page 24: Defrost & Bake
Defrost & Bake In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.6 kg of "Quiche". Press STOP/CLEAR. Press DEFROST & BAKE. allows you to cook most Defrost & Bake of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of food by turn the dial. - Page 25 Food Category Quantity Utensil Instructions Temp. Quiche High Rack 0.3~0.6kg Frozen 1.Remove the cover and place on the low rack. 0.3~0.6kg Lasagna Low Rack Frozen 2.After cooking, stand for 2 minutes. 1.Remove "Tart" from package and place on the low rack. 0.1~0.6kg 2.After cooking, stand for 2 minute.
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Page 26: Lean Roast
Lean Roast In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.6kg of "Beef ". Press STOP/CLEAR. Press LEAN ROAST. Lean Roast allows you to cook your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of food by turn the dial. - Page 27 Instructions Category Quantity Utensil Food temp. 1.Brush beef with melted butter or oil and season as desired. 2.Place beef with fat side up on the low rack with a dripping dish below. 0.5~1.5kg Low Rack Refrigerated Beef 3.Choose the menu and adjust weight, and press start. 4.After cooking, stand covered with foil for 10 minutes.
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Page 28: Auto Defrost
The temperature and density of food varies, I would recommend that the food is checked before cooking Auto commences. Pay particular attention to large joints of meat and chicken, some foods should not be completely thawed before cooking. For example fish cooks so quickly that it is sometimes better to begin cooking while still Defrost slightly frozen. -
Page 29: Auto Defrost Guide
Auto 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 30: Heating Or Reheating Guide
Heating or Reheating 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 needed to reheat. Arrange the food I a circular pattern for best results. Room temperature Food will heat faster than refrigerated food. -
Page 31: Fresh Vegetable Guide
Fresh Vegetable Guide Cook time Cook time Food Quantity Instructions Food Quantity Instructions (Minutes/at HIGH) (Minutes/at HIGH) Artichokes 2 medium 1 /2 Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. Mushrooms, 230g 1 /2 1 /2 Place mushrooms in 1.5 litre covered Fresh, Sliced casserole dish. -
Page 32: Defrosting Guide
Defrosting Guide Defrosting meats tips & techniques You can defrost meats in their original wrapping as long as no metal is present. Remove any metal rings, twist ties, wire or foil. Place meat in a microwavable plate to catch juices. Defrost meats only as long as necessary. Separate items like chops, sausages and bacon as soon as possible. -
Page 33: Grill Cooking Guide
Grill Cooking Guide Directions for grilling meat on grill Directions for grilling fish and seafood Trim excess fat from meat. Cut fat, making sure you do not cut into the lean. Place fish and seafood on the rack. Whole fish should be scored diagonally (This will stop the fat curling.) on both sides before grilling. -
Page 34: Convection Cooking Guide
Convection Cooking Guide Preheat the oven to the desired temperature. Follow the times and instructions in the table. After cooking, the surrounding oven will get very HOT. USE OVEN GLOVES. Convection Cook Time Food Quantity Instructions Temperature (Minutes) Muffins 6 pieces 200°C 20 ~ 25 Prepare the dough. - Page 35 Convection Cook Time Food Quantity Instructions Temperature (Minutes) Frozen ready 300g 200°C+360W 18 ~ 25 Put into a suitable sized heat proof dish. meal (Macaroni (WITHOUT PREHEATING) Place on the rack. Stand for 2-3 minutes. & cheese) Frozen spring 300g 230°C 35 ~ 50 Brush over the surface with vegetable oil.
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Page 36: Speed Hot Air Cooking Guide
Speed Hot Air Cooking Guide Preheat the oven to the desired temperature. Follow the times and instructions in the table. After cooking, the grill and surrounding oven will get very HOT. USE OVEN GLOVES. Speed Hot Air Cook Time Food Quantity Instructions Temperature... -
Page 37: Important Safety Instructions
WARNING Important safety instructions Please ensure cooking times are correctly set as over cooking may result in FIRE and Read carefully and keep for future reference subsequent DAMAGE to the OVEN. 1 Do not attempt to tamper with, or make any adjustments or repairs to the 12 Before cooking, pierce the skin of potatoes, apples or any such fruit or door, control panel, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. -
Page 38: Important Safety Instructions
Important safety instructions Read carefully and keep for future reference 37 This connection may be achieved by having the plug accessible or by 24 Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. incorporation a switch in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring 25 When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the rules. -
Page 39: 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 40: Food Characteristics & Microwave Cooking
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 41: Food Characteristics
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. -
Page 42: 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 below Light bulb has blown 1. -
Page 43: Plug Wiring Information/Technical Specifications
Plug wiring information/ Technical Specifications WARNING Technical Specification MC8284NS/MC-8282SL/MC-8281W This appliance must be earthed Power Input 230 V AC / 50Hz Output 900 W (IEC60705 rating standard) The wires in this mains lead are colored in accordance with the following codes...