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OWNER’S MANUAL

MICROWAVE OVEN

PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.

MH6548SR

MFL61891102

Summary of Contents for MH6548SR

Page 1: ...www lg com OWNER S MANUAL MICROWAVE OVEN PLEASE READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING MH6548SR MFL61891102 ...

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: ...ble or tray is located at the bottom of 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 Contents Your micro...

Page 4: ...utlet 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 that you...

Page 5: ... your oven is operating the water should be warm Be careful when removing the container it may be hot Fill a microwave safe container with 300 ml 1 2 pint of water Place on the GLASS TRAY and close the oven door If you have any doubts about what type of container to use please refer to page 29 Press the STOP CLEAR button and press the START button one time to set 30 seconds of cooking time When yo...

Page 6: ...and plug it back in and reset the clock During clock setting the colon will flash After setting the colon will stop clear flashing Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described earlier in this book Press STOP STOP C CL LEA EAR R Press C CL LO OC CK K once If you want to use different option Press C CL LO OC CK K once If you want to change different option after setting clock y...

Page 7: ... to let you know that CHILD LOCK is set To cancel CHILD LOCK press and hold S ST TOP OP C CL LEAR EAR until L disappears You will hear BEEP when it s released 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 STOP C CL...

Page 8: ...EAR Press M MI IC CR ROWAVE OWAVE twice to select 80 power 680 appears on the display Press 1 1 M MIN IN five times Press 10 SEC 10 SEC three times Press START Q START Your oven has five microwave Power settings High power is automatically selected but repeated presses of the MICRO key will select a different power level In the following example I will show you how to cook some food on 80 power fo...

Page 9: ...il Water 850W Brown minced mutton Cook poultry pieces fish vegetables Cook tender cuts of meat MEDIUM HIGH 80 All reheating 680W Roast meat and poultry Cook mushrooms and shellfish Cook foods containing cheese and eggs MEDIUM 60 Bake cakes and scones 510W Prepare eggs Cook custard Prepare rice soup DEFROST 40 All thawing MEDIUM LOW 340W Melt butter and chocolate Cook less tender cuts of meat LOW 2...

Page 10: ...mes Press 1 MIN five times Press START Q START During two stage cooking the oven door can be opened and food checked Close the oven door and press START and the cooking stage will continue At the end of stage1 BEEP sounds and stage 2 commences Should you wish to clear the programme press STOP CLEAR twice In the following example I will show you how to cook some food in two stages The first stage w...

Page 11: ...ng QUIC QUICK K STA STAR RT T cooking you can extend the cooking time up t 10 minutes by repeatedly pressing the Q START key o The QUICKSTART feature allows youto set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH power cooking with a touch of the START START key In the following example I will show you how to set 2 minutes of cooking on high power STOP CLEAR STOP CLEAR ...

Page 12: ...times This model is fitted with a SHEATH GRILL so preheating is not needed This feature will allow you to brown and crisp food quickly The grill rack can be used in two positions high or low depending on food type and size In the following example I will show you how to use the grill to cook some food for 12 minutes and 30 seconds Press START QUICK START GRILL RACK ...

Page 13: ...n is not necessary In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with combi mode co 3 for a cooking time of 25 minutes Combi Cooking Mode CATEGORY MICRO POWER HEATER POWER Co 1 20 80 Co 2 40 60 Co 3 60 40 Press three times Co 3 appears on the display Press Set the cooking time Press two times Press five times Press START When cooking you can use MORE LESS keys to increase dec...

Page 14: ...aps then place the food in your oven and close the oven door Press QUICK DEFROST to select the MEAT defrosting programme The oven will starts automatically thawing Remove any portions that have thawed or shield them to help slow down thawing After checking close the oven door and press START QUICK START to resume defrosting Your oven will not stop defrosting even when the beep sounded unless the d...

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

Page 16: ...lows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of food by pressing the More Less key In the following example I will show you how to cook 0 6kg of Baked beans Press START QUICK STRAT CATEGORY OATMEAL PASTA BAKEN BEAN HOTDOG STEW SCRAMBLED EGG SAUSAGE GRILLED FISH Press Auto Cook time times times times times times times times 16 ...

Page 17: ... dish Cover Place dish on the glass tray After reheating stir and then stand for 1 2 minutes with cover Place contents of can including brine in a microwave save bowl Heat uncovered After heating stir well Drain and serve Place stew in a microwave save bowl Cover with wrap loosely After heating stir well and stand for 2 minutes Place desired number of eggs and milk into a large bowl Whisk slightly...

Page 18: ... and press start to contiune After cooking remove from the oven And serve Clean and dry Place on the high rack 0 2 0 6kg 0 1 0 5kg The oven will beep turn food over and press start to continue After cooking remove from the oven And serve FOOD CATEGORY WEIGHT LIMIT UTENSILS FOOD TEMP FOOD CATEGORY WEIGHT LIMIT UTENSILS FOOD TEMP INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 19: ...crease rapidly AUTO COOK allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of the food by pressing the MORE LESS key In the following example I will show you how to cook 0 5 kg of jacket potato Press START CATEGORY JACKET POTATO FRESH VEGETABLE FROZEN VEGETABLE RICE POPCORN CHILLED PIZZA SAUCE CURRY Press Auto Cook time times times times times ...

Page 20: ...d amount of water according to the quantity 0 2kg 0 4kg 2 Tablespoon 0 5kg 0 8kg 4 Tablespoon Place vegetables in a microwave safe bowl Add water Cover with wrap After cooking stir and allow to stand for 2 minutes Add amount of water according to the quantity 0 2kg 0 4kg 2 Tablespoon 0 5kg 0 8kg 4 Tablespoon Wash rice Darin water Place rice boiling water in a deep and large bowl Rice After cooking...

Page 21: ...illed pizza Place chilled pizza on the flat dish After heating stand for 1 2 minutes Pour the sauce into a microwave safe bowl Cover with lid or plastic wrap After heating stir Stand for 2 minutes with cover And then stir again Pour curry into the microwave safe dish Cover Place dish on the glass tray After reheating stir and then stand for 1 2 minutes with cover 0 1 kg 0 4 kg 0 2 kg 0 6 kg 0 2 kg...

Page 22: ...that the food is checked before cooking commences Pay particular attention to large joints of meat and chicken some foods should not be completely thawed before cooking 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 ...

Page 23: ... 10 20 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 and bacon as soon as possible Wh...

Page 24: ...led shrimp Roast beef Roast pork Chicken pieces Press Auto Roast Press STOP CLEAR Press Auto Roast three times Ar 3 appears on the display Select desired weight of Grilled shrimps Press More key five times to enter 0 5kg Auto Roast allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of food by pressing theMore Less key In the following example I ...

Page 25: ...2 1 2cups of milk Place butter in a large bowl Microwave at HIGH until butter melts Add flour and microwave for 2 minutes at HIGH Add milk salt and black pepper Microwave at HIGH for15 minutes During cooking stir several times Method 1 Bake potatoes with Jacket Potato Function And then peel and slice into small size Add salt pepper 2 Combine onions and butter in a bowl Microwave at HIGH for 2 minu...

Page 26: ... the beef with melted margarine or butter Place on the low rack on the metal tray The oven will beep turn food over and press start to continue After cooking stand covered with foil for 10 minutes before serving Brush the lamb with melted margarine or butter Place on the low rack on the metal tray The oven will beep turn food over and press start to continue After cooking stand covered with foil f...

Page 27: ...change the preset AUTO COOK programmes for a longer or shorter cooking time Your food is cooking to how you like it by using the AUTO ROAST and AUTO COOK programme there is no need to use the MORE LESS buttons Your food is cooked to your satisfaction by using the MORE LESS buttons all of the AUTO COOKprogrammes to be adjusted to cook your food for a longer or shorter time When cooking without Auto...

Page 28: ...s since they may contain impurities which may cause sparks and or fires when used in cooking 9 Do not rinse the turntable by placing it in water just after cooking This may cause breakage or damage 10 Small amounts of food require shorter cooking or heating time If normal times are allowed they may overheat and burn 11 Be certain to place the oven so the front of the door is 8 cm or more behind th...

Page 29: ... 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 oven...

Page 30: ...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 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 mois...

Page 31: ...e internal temperature of foods will rise between 5 0F 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...

Page 32: ...n the density of the food 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 specific times and power outputs needed for an acceptable final product FOLLOW EXACT DIRECTIONS GIVEN BY EACH MANUFACTURER FOR THEIR POPCORN PR...

Page 33: ...ich 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 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 This appliance must be eart...

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