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Page 1: ...MC8189HRC P No MFL66680201 www lg com OWNER S MANUAL MICROWAVE OVEN PLEASE READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING ...

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Page 3: ...____ 12 Method To se Accessories As Per Mode _____________________ 13 Setting The Clock _________________________________________ 14 Child Lock _______________________________________________ 15 Micro Power Cooking _____________________________________ 16 Micro Power Level ________________________________________ 17 Grill Cooking ____________________________________________ 18 Grill Combi Cooking ...

Page 4: ...ecome 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 6 Be certain to use proper accessories on each ...

Page 5: ...nts of food require shorter cooking or heating time Over cooking may result in the food catching on fire and subsequent damage to your oven 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 heati...

Page 6: ...injury and oven damage 13 Before cooking pierce the skin of potatoes apples or any such fruit or vegetable They could burst 14 Do not cook eggs in their shell Eggs in their shell and whole hard boiled 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 15 Do not attempt deep fat frying in ...

Page 7: ...r 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 23 This appliance must be earthed The wires in the mains lead are colored in accordance with the following codes BL...

Page 8: ...can scratch the surface which may result in the glass shattering 25 This oven should not be used for commercial catering purposes Improper use could result in damage to your oven 26 The microwave oven must be operated with the decorative door open If the door is closed while operating the airflow will get worse possibly resulting in a fire or damage to your oven and the cabinet 27 The connection m...

Page 9: ...nnel WARNING 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 hot liquids suddenly boiling over 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 co...

Page 10: ... 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 8cm 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 THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR CO...

Page 11: ...tainer to use please refer to Page 48 Open your oven door by pulling the DOOR HANDLE Place the ROTATING RING inside the oven and place the GLASSTRAY 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 bottl...

Page 12: ... and function categories 8 DISPLAY WINDOW You can show time of day cooking time temperature power level and cooking categories 9 TIME WEIGHT You can determine the selected cooking category You can set cooking times temperature power level and weight While cooking with auto and manual function you can increase or decrease the cooking time at any point by tuming the dial except defrost mode 10 CLOCK...

Page 13: ...Mode Caution Use accessories in accordance with cooking guides Microwave Grill Convection Conv combi Grill combi Auto Roast Crisp cook Acceptable Not Acceptable Square tray Square rack Pizza pan Steam cover High rack Low rack Glass tray y ...

Page 14: ... 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 Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described earlier in this book Press STOP CLEAR Press CLOCK once If you want to use a 12 hour clock Turn TIME WEIGHT Press TIME WEIGHT for confirmtion Turn TIME WEIGHT until display shows 10 00 ...

Page 15: ... cancel CHILD LOCK press and hold STOP CLEAR until L and disappears You will hear BEEP when it s unlocked 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 STOP CLEAR In the following example I will show you how to set the ...

Page 16: ... book Press STOP CLEAR Turn TIME WEIGHT until display shows 400W Press TIME WEIGHT for power confirmation Your oven has five microwave Power settings High power is automatically selected and turning of TIME WEIGHT will select a different power level Food to be cooked should be placed in a Microwave safe utensils Please do not use the following accessories Turn TIME WEIGHT until display shows 5 00 ...

Page 17: ...LOW 1000 W 800 W 600 W 400 W 200 W Microwave safe plate Boil Water Brown minced beef Cook poultry pieces fish vegetables Cook tender cuts meat All reheating Roast meat and poultry Cook mushrooms and shellfish Cook foods containing cheese and eggs Bake cakes and scones Prepare eggs Cook custard Prepare rice soup All thawing Melt butter and chocolate Cook less tender cuts of meat Soften butter chees...

Page 18: ...TIME WEIGHT until display shows 12 00 This feature will allow you to brown and crisp food quickly For the best result use the following accessories Press START QUICK START Always use oven gloves when removing the food and accessories after cooking as the oven accessoories will be very hot Please do not use the following accessories High rack High rack crisp tray Square rack Square tray Steam cover...

Page 19: ...l 200W 400W and 600W in grill combi mode For the best result use the following accessories Turn MODE to select Grill Combi The following indications are displayed Press STOP CLEAR Turn TIME WEIGHT until display shows 400W Press TIME WEIGHT for power confirmation Turn TIME WEIGHT until display shows 25 00 Press START QUICK START Always use oven gloves when removing the food and accessories after co...

Page 20: ...r 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 Then place your food in your oven and tell your oven to start cooking In the following example I will show you how to preheat the oven to a temperature of 200 C Press STOP CLEAR Turn TIME WEIGHT until display shows ...

Page 21: ...the oven accessoories will be very hot Turn TIME WEIGHT until display shows 230 C Press TIME WEIGHT for temperature confirmation Turn MODE to select Conv The following indication is displayed In the following example I will show you how to cook some food at a temperature of 230 C for 50 minutes 1 When cooking on two levels use both the shelves supplied with the square tray on the lower level and t...

Page 22: ...Combi The following indications are displayed Press STOP CLEAR Turn TIME WEIGHT until display shows 300W Press TIME WEIGHT for power confirmation Turn TIME WEIGHT until display shows 200 C Press TIME WEIGHT for temperature confirmation Turn TIME WEIGHT until display shows 25 00 Press START QUICK START Always use oven gloves when removing the food and accessories after cooking as the oven accessoor...

Page 23: ... minutes on HIGH power 1000W Your oven will start before you have finished the fourth press The QUICK START feature allows you to set 30 second intervals of HIGH power 1000W cooking by pressing the START QUICK START button Food to be cooked should be placed in a Microwave safe utensils Please do not use the following accessories High rack Low rack Square rack Square tray ...

Page 24: ...ndercooked when using the preset COOK programme you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning the TIME WEIGHT You can lengthen or shorten the cooking time except defrost mode at any point by turning the TIME WEIGHT Press START QUICK START Turn TIME WEIGHT The cooking time will increase or decrease Press STOP CLEAR Set the required preset COOK programme Select weight of food ...

Page 25: ...nce it has reached the correct temperature your oven will BEEP Press STOP CLEAR Turn TIME WEIGHT until display shows 30 00 Press START QUICK START Turn TIME WEIGHT until display shows 90 C Press TIME WEIGHT for temperature confirmation Turn MODE until display shows 60 C The following indication is displayed In the following example I will show you how to keep warming at the temperature of 90 C for...

Page 26: ...lowing indication is displayed Turn TIME WEIGHT until display shows tc 3 Press TIME WEIGHT Thai Auto Menu are programmed Thai Auto Menu allows you to cook most of your favorite food by selecting the food type and the weight of the food display shows 0 3kg Press START QUICK START When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning TIME WEIGHT ...

Page 27: ...il well done Place the remain vegetables stir and cook again Then serve 3 Seasoning with fish sauce lime juice chili and holy basil Bring to the boil serve 1 Clean the seabass cut to large pieces and toss with tempura flour Set aside 1 Peel and devein shrimp and marinate with soy sauce Chinese cooking wine sesame oil and corn flour mix well set aside 3 Seasoning with oyster sauce seasoning sauce s...

Page 28: ...th cheesecloth put in the blow and cook again until smell nice 4 Season with soy sauce seasoning sauce remain dark soy sauce and sugar Heat again until boil and pork belly cook through 5 Transfer to a serving blow garnish with coriander leaves and serve with cooked rice 1 Clean salmon fillet and wipe it dry set aside 1 Clean chicken hip cut to large pieces and drain 3 Pour chicken stock in another...

Page 29: ... oven 3 Make top by mix the remain Ingredients together heat in microwave oven until boil frequent stir until thicker Leave from oven fill up the mould level top set aside until cool then serve 1 Clean pork rip and cut to 5 inches marinate with soy sauce tomato sauce salt honey and pineapple juice Mix well and leave for 30 minutes 1 Slice beef tenderloin in thin pieces and mix with white sesame se...

Page 30: ...urry topping on top Put in the microwave oven and choose grill function heat until well done and fragrance 4 Meanwhile make topping by mix coconut milk for topping with rice flour stir well Heat in the microwave oven until boil stir frequently and be careful lump Heat until thicker 5 When prawns ready drop coconut topping on prawns and decorate with red chili spur pepper 1 Clean squids pull off an...

Page 31: ...sauce 2 Clean fish by clear all entrails fish scale use salt for clean fish drain 3 Mix sea salt lemongrass galangal kaffir lime leaves and garlic together rub over fish Arrange on griddle put in the microwave oven and choose grill function flip when fish turn to brown color Cook until well done 4 Arrange on a serving dish with blanched vegetable and dipping sauce 1 Clean pork steak drain Mix unsw...

Page 32: ...r Arrange to a serving dish 1 Arrange salmon fillets on plate for steaming set aside 2 Mix garlic chili lime juice fish sauce and sugar together pour on salmon 3 Transfer to the microwave oven choose steam function heat about 12 15 minutes or until well done Take out from oven arrange with lime sliced garnish with coriander Then serve 1 Clean prawn cut along shell lengthwise and clean devein Make ...

Page 33: ...me leaves and red spur chili pepper stir well 4 Pour curry on squids garnish with the remain kaffir lime leaves and red spur chili pepper 2 Pour oil in a strong glass dish heat until hot add egg mixing put in microwave oven and choose roast function cook until well done 3 Top with the remain mushroom bell pepper spinach and two cheeses Heat again until cheese melt and turn to golden brown color Ta...

Page 34: ...Use half salted egg yolk place on pork add some salted egg white Heat in the microwave oven by steam function until well done take outside 3 Arrange on a serving dish with hot cooked rice 1 Mix yeast rice flour green tea powder together Pour a bit of flower floating water knead until soft and water run out 2 Add sugar baking powder green tea flavour and knead again cover for 1 2 hours 3 Arrange sm...

Page 35: ...s START QUICK START When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning TIME WEIGHT Turn TIME WEIGHT until display shows Ar 1 Press TIME WEIGHT for category confirmation Press AUTO ROAST The following indication is displayed In the following example I will show you how to cook 1 4 kg of roast beef CAUTION Always use culinary gloves when removing the food and accessories after cooking...

Page 36: ...ver After cooking cover with aluminum foil let stand for 10 minutes Brush the meat with oil Place on the low rack on the crisp tray When beep sounds turn food over After cooking cover with aluminum foil let stand for 10 minutes Wash and dry skin Brush the chicken with oil Tie its feet with a cotton thread Place on the low rack on the crisp tray When beep sounds turn food over After cooking cover w...

Page 37: ... with water 5 When you use the STEAMER the steam cover and steam water bowl should be set perfectly right The eggs or the chestnut would be exploding without setting the steam cover and steam water bowl 6 Never use this Steamer with a product of different model it may cause a fire or fatal damage to the product Press STOP CLEAR Turn TIME WEIGHT until display shows 0 6kg Press START QUICK START Whe...

Page 38: ...steam water bowl Place the steam plate on the steam water bowl Place the prepared food on the steam plate in a single layer Cover with the steam cover Place the steam water bowl in the center of the glass tray After cooking stand for 1 minute in the oven Clean the vegetables and cut into similar sized pieces Pour 300ml tap water into the steam water bowl Place the steam plate on the steam water bo...

Page 39: ...n the oven Wash and peel Remove stone if necessary and slice thinly Pour 300ml tap water into the steam water bowl Place the steam plate on the steam water bowl Place the prepared food on the steam plate in a single layer Cover with the steam cover Place the steam water bowl in the center of the glass tray After cooking stand for 1 minute in the oven Clean the food such as clam scallops cuttlefish...

Page 40: ... or a place easy to be Always make sure to use a pad or tray 3 Never use this Crisp Tray with a product of different model it may cause a fire or fatal damage to the product Press CRISP COOK The following indications are displayed Press STOP CLEAR Turn TIME WEIGHT until display shows cc 1 Press TIME WEIGHT for category confirmation Turn TIME WEIGHT until display shows 0 4kg Press START QUICK START...

Page 41: ...k After cooking let stand for 1 2 minutes CAUTION The utensil and surrounding oven will get very HOT Use culinary gloves Carefully follow the fresh pizza recipe below Place the crisp tray in the oven on the low rack Place the sausage on the crisp tray Same as above Carefully follow the chosen fresh quiche recipe below Place the crisp tray in the oven on the low rack Carefully follow the Single cru...

Page 42: ...cheese onto the crust Place the crisp tray on the low rack Saute the chopped onion and bacon in a frying pan Mix eggs whipping cream milk and grated cheese Place the crust onto the crisp tray and prick the surface with a fork Put the onion and bacon onto the crust and pour the mixture Place the crisp tray on the low rack Place the crust onto the crisp tray and prick the surface with a fork Cream s...

Page 43: ...re and density of food varies I would recommend that the food be checked before cooking begins 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 This will require a standing time to allow the centre to thaw In the following ...

Page 44: ...to stand until completely thawed Instructions dEF1 dEF2 dEF3 dEF4 Meat Poultry Fish Bread 0 1 4 0 kg 0 1 0 5 kg Microwave safe plate Paper towel Minced beef Fillet steak Cubes for stew Sirloin steak Pot roast Rump roast Beet burger Pork chops Lamb chops Rolled roast Sausage Cutlets 2cm Turn food over at beep After defrosting cover with aluminum foil and let stand for 5 15 minutes Whole chicken Leg...

Page 45: ...akes better result to defrost your food For the best result use the following accessories The temperature and density of food varies I would recommend that the food be checked before cooking begins 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 whil...

Page 46: ...0 1 0 5 kg High rack If the food is too big to defrost on the high rack use low rack Minced meat 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 cover with aluminum foil let stand for 5 15 minutes Whole chicken Legs Breasts Turkey breasts under 2 0 kg Turn food over at beep Aft...

Page 47: ...he oven Press STOP CLEAR The oven has a special function to remove smells in the oven You can use the EZ Clean function without food in the oven Press START QUICK START Turn MODE until display shows 230 C The following indication is displayed Press TIME WEIGHT for mode confirmation ...

Page 48: ...s 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 funct...

Page 49: ...ter edges do not become dry and brittle Height of food The upper portion of tall foods particularly roasts will cook more quickly than the lower portion Therefore it is wise to turn tall food several during cooking Moisture content of food Since the heat generated from microwaves causes moisture to evaporate relatively dry food such as roasts and some vegetables should either be sprinkled with wat...

Page 50: ...en 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 To Clean Your Oven 1 Keep the inside of the oven clean Food spatters or spilled liquids stick to ...

Page 51: ... 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 Q Why doesn t my oven always cook as ...

Page 52: ...ex dish on low rack Place a ø22cm Pyrex dish on low rack Place chicken breast side down on the low rack on the crisp tray Turn after half of total cooking time Or use the Auto Roast 3 1 3kg function Function Microwave Defrosting Microwave cooking Combination cooking with the microwave Meal Meat Custard Sponge cake Meat loaf Potato gratin Cake Chicken Microwave watlage setting 200W 10 11min Or Auto...

Page 53: ...e Frequency Outside Dimension Power Consumption Max Microwave Grill Convection Combination 220V 50Hz 1000W IEC60705 rating standard 2450 MHz 474 mm W X 380 mm H X 564 mm D 2850 watt 1500 watt 1150 Max 2500 watt 1350 Max 2500 watt Max 2850 watt Technical specification ...

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