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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 the edge of the surface on which it is placed, to avoid accidental

tipping of the appliance.

12  Before cooking, pierce the skin of potatoes, apples or any such fruit or

vegetable.

13  Do not cook eggs in their shell. Pressure will build up inside the egg

which will burst.

14  Do not attempt deep fat frying in your oven.
15  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.

16  If the oven door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be

operated until it has been repaired by a qualified service technician.

17  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.

18  When food is heated or cooked in disposable containers of plastic,

paper or other combustible materials, check the oven frequently due to

the possibility of the food container is deteriorating. 

19 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.

20 Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they

are liable to explode.

WARNING

Please ensure cooking times are correctly set as over cooking
may result in FIRE and subsequent DAMAGE to the OVEN.

Important safety instructions

Read carefully and keep for future reference

1  Do not attempt to tamper with, or make any adjustments or repairs to the

door, control panel, safety interlock switches 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 absorb all microwave

energy, if the oven is accidentally started.

3  Do not dry clothes in the microwave oven, which may become carbonized

or burned if heated too long.

4  Do not cook food wrapped in paper towels, unless your cook book

contains instructions, for the food you are cooking.

5  Do not use newspaper in place of paper towels for cooking.

6  Do not use wooden containers. They may heat-up and char. Do not use

ceramic containers which have metallic (e.g. gold or silver) inlays. Always

remove metal twist ties. Metal objects in the oven may arc, which can

cause serious damage.

7  Do not operate the oven with a kitchen towel, a napkin or any other

obstruction between the door and the front edges of the oven, which may

cause microwave energy leakage.

8  Do not use recycled paper products 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.

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Summary of Contents for MH8042GB

Page 1: ...MH8042GS MH8042GB MFL67603001 www lg com OWNER S MANUAL MICROWAVE OVEN PLEASE READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING ...

Page 2: ... microwave energy Precautions When heating liquids e g soups sauces and beverages in your microwave oven overheating the liquid beyond boiling point 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 liq...

Page 3: ...d 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 microwave oven 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 ...

Page 4: ...g 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 t...

Page 5: ... 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 27 Press the START Q START button once to set 30 seconds of cooking time You will hear a BEEP when you press the button Your oven will start after you have finished the press Plug your oven into a standard househol...

Page 6: ...ows any strange looking symbols unplug your oven from the electrical socket and plug it back in and reset the clock During clock setting the colon will flash After setting the colon will stop flashing 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 different option Press CLOCK once more If you want to chan...

Page 7: ...ater If any button is pressed L will appear on the display To cancel CHILD LOCK press and hold STOP CLEAR 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 CLEAR...

Page 8: ...ress 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 POWER key will select a different power level In the following example I will show you how to cook some food on 800W 80 power for 5 minutes and 30 seconds POWER HIGH MEDIUM HIGH MEDIUM DEFROST MEDIUM LOW LOW Press MICRO 100 80 60 40 20 time times ...

Page 9: ...l Water Brown minced beef Cook poultry pieces fish vegetables Cook tender cuts of meat MEDIUM HIGH All reheating Roast meat and poultry Cook mushrooms and shellfish Cook foods containing cheese and eggs MEDIUM Bake cakes and scones 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 c...

Page 10: ...N five times Press During two stage cooking the oven door can be opened and food checked Close the oven door and press START Q 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 will cook your food f...

Page 11: ...s During QUICK START cooking you can extend the cooking time up to 10 minutes by repeatedly pressing the key The QUICK START feature allows you to set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH power cooking with a touch of the START Q START key In the following example I will show you how to set 2 minutes of cooking on high power START Q START START Q START ...

Page 12: ... the display Press 10 MIN once Press 1 MIN twice Press 10 SEC three times This feature will allow you to brown and crisp food quickly 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 Q START ...

Page 13: ...ou can set three kinds of micro power level 20 40 and 60 in combi mode In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with micro power 400W 40 and combi for a cooking time of 25 minutes Press STOP CLEAR Press 10 MIN twice Press 1 MIN five times Press COMBI twice Co 2 appears on the display Press Be careful when removing your food because the container will be hot START Q START...

Page 14: ...o cook 0 6kg of Fresh Vegetable 0 6kg appears on the display AUTO COOK allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of the Press STOP CLEAR Auto Cook In the following example I will show you how to cook 0 6kg of fresh vegetable Press START Q START ...

Page 15: ... absorbed 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 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 ...

Page 16: ...ould recommend 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...

Page 17: ...ry 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 at this point remove the food from the microwave oven remove any defrosted mince to a plate cover and set aside Turn the food over and return to the microwave oven Press...

Page 18: ... 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 Roast Beef Press STOP CLEAR Press Press ROAST BEEF MORE once to select 0 6kg of Roast Beef 0 6 kg appears on the display PressSTART Q START ...

Page 19: ...r flowing down juice under the rack The oven will beep during the cooking time turn food over and press start to continue After cooking stand covered with foil for 10 minutes before serving Wash and dry skin Brush the chicken with the melted margarine or butter Place the breast side down on the low rack on the glass tray Put a shallow glass dish for flowing down juice under the rack The oven will ...

Page 20: ...e a standing time to allow the center to thaw In the following example will show you how to defrost 0 5kg of frozen minced meat 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 to resume defrosting Your ...

Page 21: ... defrost quickly 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 ...

Page 22: ...seconds for each press of the key In the following example I will show you how to change the preset AUTO COOK programmes for a longer or shorter cooking time If you find that your food is over or undercooked when using the AUTO COOK programme you can increase or decrease cooking time by pressing the key When cooking without Auto function you can extend the cooking time at any point by pressing key...

Page 23: ...unctions When used as an independent timer the oven is not running The Timer is simply counting down in seconds In the following example I will show you how to set the timer for 15 minutes Press The time will begin counting down in the display window with no cooking or heating in the oven BEEP will sound and the word End will show in the display window at the end of the countdown period START Q ST...

Page 24: ...llows you to save energy through display off during stand by status or after 5 minutes with door open or closing display will off automatically Press STOP CLEAR ECO ON or After 5 minutes with door open or closing display off During ECO ON status if you press any key display will on 24 ...

Page 25: ...ure cooking times are correctly set as over cooking may result in FIRE and subsequent DAMAGE to the OVEN Important safety instructions Read carefully and keep for future reference 1 Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door control panel safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven It is hazardous for anyone to carry out any service or repair operation...

Page 26: ...oiling therefore care must be taken when handing the container 28 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 29 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 30 Details for cleaning door seal...

Page 27: ...h 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 ove...

Page 28: ... 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 pr...

Page 29: ...ven 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 flavor blend and develop To Clean Your Oven 1 Keep the inside of the oven clean Your microwave oven has a stainless steel interior Unlike painted steel interiors found in most other microwave o...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...nce may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows 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 conne...

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