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OWNER’S MANUAL

MICROWAVE OVEN

PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.

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Page 1: ...MC 8087AR MC 8087TR MC8087AR MC8087TR MC8087FR www lg com OWNER S MANUAL MICROWAVE OVEN PLEASE READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING MFL51228858 ...

Page 2: ...cautions When heating liquids e g soups sauces and beverages in your microwave oven 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 2 Do not overheat 3 Stir the liquid before placing the container in the ...

Page 3: ...ill Cooking _____________________________________________________11 Grill Combination Cooking__________________________________________12 Keep Warm ______________________________________________________13 EZ Clean_________________________________________________________14 Speed Hot Air Preheat______________________________________________15 Speed Hot Air Cooking____________________________________...

Page 4: ... the outlet can damage the oven Unpacking Installing Unpack your oven and place it on a flat level surface 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 th...

Page 5: ...f container to use please refer to page 39 Open your oven door by pulling the DOOR HANDLE Place the ROTATING RING inside the oven and place the GLASS TRAY on top 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 The contents of feeding...

Page 6: ...lock or display shows any strange looking symbols unplug your oven from the electrical socket and plug it back in and reset the clock Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described earlier in this book Press STOP CLEAR Press CLOCK once Press DIAL for 24 hour clock conformation If you want to use a 12 hour clock Press CLOCK once more If you want to change different option after ...

Page 7: ...e 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 appears on the display and BEEP sounds The CHILD LOCK is now set To cancel CHILD LOCK press and hold STOP CLEAR until L disappears You will hear BEEP when it s released Press STOP CLEAR ...

Page 8: ...uring QUICK START cooking you can extend the cooking time up to 99 minutes 59 seconds by repeatedly pressing the QUICK START button or by using DIAL The QUICK START feature allows you to set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH power cooking with a touch of the QUICK START button In the following example I will show you how to set 2 minutes of cooking on high power ...

Page 9: ...DIAL until display shows 720W Press DIAL for power confirmation Your oven has five microwave Power settings In the following example I will show you how to cook some food on 720W 80 power for 5 minutes and 30 seconds Turn DIAL until display shows 5 30 Press START When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning DIAL Power Level HIGH MEDIUM HIGH MEDIUM DEFROST MEDIUM LOW LOW Power ...

Page 10: ...ook poultry pieces fish vegetables Cook tender cuts of meat MEDIUM Reheating Liquid HIGH Roast meat and poultry Cook mushrooms and shellfish Cook foods containing cheese and eggs MEDIUM Reheating Mashed potato Plated meal Ready meal Prepare eggs Cook custard Prepare rice soup DEFROST All thawing MEDIUM LOW Melt butter and chocolate Cook less tender cuts of meat LOW Soften butter cheese Soften ice ...

Page 11: ...L until display shows 12 30 Turn DIAL to select GRILL The following indication is displayed Press DIAL for mode conformation This feature will allow you to brown and crisp food quickly The rack must be used during grill cooking In the following example I will show you how to use the grill to cook some food for 12 minutes and 30 seconds ...

Page 12: ...ll show you how to programme your oven with micro power 180W 20 and grill for a cooking time of 25 minutes Press STOP CLEAR Press MODE Turn DIAL to select GRILL COMBI until display shows 540W The following indications are displayed Press DIAL for mode conformation Turn DIAL until display shows 180W Press DIAL for power confirmation Turn DIAL until display shows 25 00 Press START When cooking you c...

Page 13: ...play shows 30 00 Press START When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning DIAL The oven has a temperature range of 30 C 90 C when keep warming is selected When you selected keep warming 60 C is set initially 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 cor...

Page 14: ...counts down automatically The oven has a special function to remove the smell in the oven with one touch You can use the EZ Clean function without food in the oven Please remove tray and other accessory during EZ Cleaning operation and then relocate ones after finishing EZ Cleaning operation In the following example I will show you how to remove smell in the oven Press MODE ...

Page 15: ...llowing example I will show you how to preheat the oven at a temperature of 230 C Press STOP CLEAR Press MODE Press START Preheating will be started with displaying Pr H Turn DIAL until display shows 230 C Press DIAL for temperature confirmation Turn DIAL to select SPEED HOT AIR The following indications are displayed Press DIAL for mode confirmation ...

Page 16: ...In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with speed hot air cooking at 230 C for 20 minutes Press STOP CLEAR Press MODE Turn DIAL until display shows 20 00 Press START When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning DIAL Turn DIAL until display shows 230 C Press DIAL for temperature confirmation Turn DIAL to select SPEED HOT AIR The following indication...

Page 17: ...power level 20 40 and 60 in combi mode Press STOP CLEAR Press MODE Turn DIAL to select CONV COMBI until display shows 540W The following indications are displayed Press DIAL for mode confirmation Press DIAL for power confirmation 540W is automatically available when CONV COMBI mode is selected Turn DIAL until display shows 25 00 Press START When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by...

Page 18: ...w 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 Then place your food in your oven then tell your oven to start cooking In the following example I will show you how to preheat the oven at a temperature of 230 C Press STOP CLEAR Press MODE Turn DIAL until display shows 230 C Press DIAL...

Page 19: ...is selected If you do not set a temperature your oven will automatically select 180 C the cooking temperature can be changed by turning DIAL The rack must be used during convection cooking Turn DIAL until display shows 230 C Press DIAL for temperature confirmation Turn DIAL to select CONV The following indication is displayed Press DIAL for mode confirmation In the following example I will show yo...

Page 20: ...AUTO COOK allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of the food In the following example I will show you how to cook 0 6kg of jacket potato Turn DIAL until display shows 0 6kg Press START When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning DIAL ...

Page 21: ...r for 3 4 seconds Stand covered for 3 minutes 0 2 0 8kg Microwave safe bowl Frozen Vegetables Ac 3 Frozen 1 Place vegetables in a microwave safe bowl Add the amount of water according to the quantity 0 2kg 0 4kg 2 tablespoons of water 0 5kg 0 8kg 4 tablespoons of water 2 Cover with plastic wrap Place food in the oven 3 After cooking stir for 3 4 seconds Stand covered for 3 minutes 0 1 0 3kg Microw...

Page 22: ... Turn DIAL until display shows Ar 1 Press DIAL for category confirmation Turn DIAL until display shows 1 4kg Press START When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning DIAL Auto Roast cook allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of the food ...

Page 23: ... needed and then turn food over 4 After cooking stand covered with aluminum foil for 10 minutes 0 8 1 5 kg Heat proof Plate Roast Whole Chicken Ar 3 Refrigerated 1 Wash and dry skin Brush the chicken with oil Tie its feet with a cotton thread 2 Place on the heat proof plate 3 When beep drain juice if needed and then turn food over 4 After cooking stand covered with aluminum foil for 10 minutes 0 2...

Page 24: ...eheat settings Soup Sauce Chilled ready meal Beverage Frozen muffin In the following example I will show you how to cook 0 6kg of chilled meal Press STOP CLEAR Press Auto Reheat Turn DIAL until display shows rh 2 Press DIAL for category confirmation Turn DIAL until display shows 0 6kg Press START When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning DIAL ...

Page 25: ... cover 2 After heating stir well before serving 1 4 muffinsz 1 muffin 75 80g On glass tray Frozen Muffin rh 4 Frozen 1 Space the muffins evenly around the outer edge of the glass tray 2 After heating stand for 1 2 minute 0 3 0 6 kg Own tray Pierce film Chilled meal rh 2 Refrigerated Pierce using a skewer on the surface Place food on the glass turntable After cooking allow to stand for 2 3 minutes ...

Page 26: ...he following example I will show you how to defrost 1 4Kg of frozen poultry Press STOP CLEAR Weight the food that you are about to defrost Be certain to remove any metallic ties or wraps then place the food in your oven and close the oven door Press Auto Defrost Turn DIAL until display shows dEF2 Press DIAL for category confirmation Press START During defrosting your oven will BEEP at which point ...

Page 27: ...0 minutes 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 Separate items like minced meat chops sausages as soon as possible When beep remove ...

Page 28: ...s or wraps then place the food in your oven and close the oven door Press Quick Defrost once Put the 0 5kg of Meat The oven will start automatically 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 START...

Page 29: ...y for minced meat Remove the meat completely from its wrapping Place the mince onto a microwave safe plate When beeps at this point remove the mince from the microwave oven turn the mince over and return to the microwave oven Press start to continue At the end of the program remove the mince from the microwave oven cover with foil and allow to stand 5 15 minutes or until completely thawed MINCED M...

Page 30: ... plastic wrap and vent Place fish on microwavable plate Cover with plastic wrap and vent Place lasagne on microwavable plate Cover with plastic wrap and vent COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish Stir once halfway through cooking COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish Stir once halfway through cooking COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish Stir once halfway through cooking Food Coo...

Page 31: ...0g 450g 200g 450g 2 ears Food Quantity Cook time Instructions minutes at HIGH Mushrooms Fresh Sliced Parsnips Fresh Sliced Peas Green Fresh Sweet Potatoes Whole baking 170 230g each White potatoes Whole baking 170 230g Spinach Fresh Leaf Courgette Fresh Sliced Courgette Fresh Whole Place mushrooms in 1 5 litre covered casserole dish Stir halfway through cooking Stand for 2 3 minutes Add 1 2 cup wa...

Page 32: ...alfway through defrosting Remove defrosted portions at this point Defrosting Time minutes Standing Time minutes 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 as...

Page 33: ...30g x 2 230g x 2 230g x 2 230g x 2 Directions for grilling fish and seafood Place fish and seafood on the rack Whole fish should be scored diagonally on both sides before grilling Brush fish and seafood with melted butter margarine or oil before and during cooking This helps stop the fish drying out Grill for times recommended in the chart Whole fish and fish steaks should be carefully turned over...

Page 34: ...s Arrange rolls on the rack Stand for 3 minutes Prepare the dough Place on the glass tray Stand for 10 minutes Prepare the dough Put into a 8 inch diameter round tin pan Place on the glass tray Stand for 10 minutes Prepare the dough Put into a 8 or 9 inch diameter round tin pan Place on the rack Bake until skewer inserted into the cake is removed clean Stand for 10 minutes Prepare the pizza Place ...

Page 35: ...n the rack Stand for 2 3 minutes Brush over the surface with vegetable oil Place spring rolls side by side on the rack Stand for 1 2 minutes Prepare the potato gratin Place on the rack Stand for 2 3 minutes Place roast lamb on heat proof glass dish on the glass tray Turn over after half of the cooking time Stand for 10 15 minutes with cover Place roast lamb on heat proof glass dish on the glass tr...

Page 36: ...aguettes with topping Frozen spring rolls French fries Frozen potato products 400g 400g 250g 300g 150gx2 300g 200 C 200 C 200 C 230 C 220 C 30 38 8 14 10 15 15 22 15 22 Wash and dry the fresh turkey breasts Spice or marinade Place the breasts into a heat proof flat dish on the rack Put frozen pizza on the rack Put frozen baguettes with topping on the rack Put frozen spring rolls on the rack Put fr...

Page 37: ... 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 Repairs should only be undertaken by a qualified service technician 2 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 absor...

Page 38: ...ven 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 33 Only use the temperature probe recommended for this oven for appliances having a facility to use a temperature sensing probe 34 If heating elements are provided during use the appliance becomes hot Care should be taken to avoid to...

Page 39: ... 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 your microwave...

Page 40: ...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 Food characteristics Microwave cooking 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...

Page 41: ...emperature of foods will rise between 50F 30C and 150F 80C during standing time Standing time Foods are often allowed to stand for 3 to 10 minutes after being removed from the microwave 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 flavou...

Page 42: ... that the fan automatically operates for the consumer s safety if interior temperature of the microwave oven is more than appropriate values after cooking is completed Q Is it possible to pop corn in a microwave oven A Yes if using one of the two methods described below 1 Popcorn popping utensils designed specifically for microwave cooking 2 Prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that contains s...

Page 43: ... 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 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 Technical Specification MC 8087AR MC8087AR MC 8087TR MC8087TR MC8087FR Power Input Output Microwa...

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