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Food characteristics &

Microwave cooking

Covering

A cover traps heat and steam which causes food to cook more quickly. Use a
lid or microwave cling film with a corner folded back to prevent splitting.

Browning

Meats and poultry that are cooked fifteen minutes or longer will brown lightly
in their own fat. Food that are cooked for a shorter period of time may be
brushed with a browning sauce such as worcestershire sauce, soy sauce or
barbecue sauce to achieve an appetizing colour. Since relatively small
amounts of browning sauces are added to food the original flavour of the
recipe is not altered.

Covering with greaseproof paper

Greaseproofing effectively prevents spattering and helps food retain some
heat. But because it makes a looser cover than a lid or clingfilm, it allows the
food to dry out slightly.

Arranging and spacing

Individual foods such as baked potatoes, small cakes and hors d’oeuvres will
heat more evenly if placed in the oven an equal distance apart, preferably in
a circular pattern. Never stack foods on top of one another.

Stirring

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 spread and redistribute heat. Always stir
from the outside towards the centre as the outside of the food heats first.

Turning over

Large, tall foods such as roasts and whole chickens should be turned so that
the top and bottom will cook evenly. It is also a good idea to turn cut up
chicken and chops.

Placing thicker portions facing outwards

Since microwaves are attracted to the outside portion of food, it makes sense to
place thicker portions of meat, poultry and fish to the outer edge of the baking
dish. This way, thicker portions will receive the most microwave energy and the
food will cook evenly.

Shielding

Strips of aluminium foil (which block microwaves) can be placed over the
corners or edges of square and rectangular foods to prevent those portions from
overcooking. Never use too much foil and make sure the foil is secured to the
dish or it may cause ‘arcing’ in the oven.

Elevating

Thick or dense foods can be elevated so that microwaves can be absorbed by
the underside and centre of the foods.

Piercing

Foods enclosed in a shell, skin or membrane are likely to burst in the oven
unless they are pierced prior to cooking. Such foods include yolks and whites of
eggs, clams and oysters and whole vegetables and fruits.

Testing if cooked

Food cooks so quickly in a oven, it is necessary to test it frequently. Some foods
are left in the microwave until completely cooked, but most foods, including
meats and poultry, are removed from the oven while still slightly undercooked
and allowed to finish cooking during standing time. The internal temperature of
foods will rise between 5˚F (3˚C) and 15˚F (8˚C) during standing time.

Standing time

Foods are often 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.

Summary of Contents for MP-9289VSD

Page 1: ...d this owner s manual thoroughly before operating The manufacturers are not liable for any problems caused by the user s failure to observe these instructions MP 9289VSD P No MFL65219802 LIGHTWAVE OVEN Steam SolarDOM www lg com ...

Page 2: ..._________12 Child Lock ___________________________________________________13 Micro Power Cooking _________________________________________14 Micro Power Level ____________________________________________15 Grill Cooking ________________________________________________16 Grill Combi Cooking __________________________________________17 Convection Preheat ___________________________________________18...

Page 3: ...parts may become 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 This appliance is not intended for...

Page 4: ...rmful exposure to excessive microwave energy 4 Please ensure cooking times are correctly set small amounts of food require shorter cooking or heating time The over cooking may result in the food catching a 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 ...

Page 5: ... may cause sparks and or fires when used in cooking 11 Do not rinse the tray and rack by placing it in water just after cooking This may cause breakage or damage Improper use could result in damage to your oven 12 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 Improper use could...

Page 6: ...ss wearing thick oven gloves there is the danger of a burn 19 The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed Failure to maintain the oven 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 20 Only use the temperature probe recommended for this oven for appliances havi...

Page 7: ...r 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 Improper use may cause serious electric damage 24 Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean...

Page 8: ...NING 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 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 contain...

Page 9: ...ring delivery Place the oven in the level location of your choice with more 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 min 8cm max 22cm 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 U...

Page 10: ... doubts about what type of container to use please refer to page 51 Open your oven door by pulling the DOOR HANDLE Place the RACK inside the oven 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 bottles and bab...

Page 11: ... SELECT You can select cooking categories 5 CONTROL You can set cooking times temperature weight and cooking categories While cooking with auto and manual function you can lengthen or shorten the cooking time at any point by turning the dial except defrost mode 6 ENTER START Q START In order to start cooking which is selected press button one time The quick start feature allows you to set 30 secon...

Page 12: ...ing 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 STEAM CLOCK for 2sec If you want to use a 12 hour clock Turn CONTROL dial If you want to change different option after setting clock you have to unplug and plug it back in Press ENTER START Q S...

Page 13: ...later 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 CLEA...

Page 14: ...ial to select Microwave The following indication is displayed Turn CONTROL dial until display shows 450W Press ENTER START Q START for power confirmation Your oven has five microwave Power settings High power is automatically selected and pressing on control will select a different power level POWER HIGH MEDIUM HIGH MEDIUM DEFROST MEDIUM LOW LOW Turn CONTROL dial until display shows 5 00 Press ENT...

Page 15: ...tray located at level 1 inside cavity POWER LEVEL HIGH 700W Boil Water Brown minced beef Cook poultry pieces fish vegetables Cook tender cuts of meat MEDIUM HIGH 450W All reheating Roast meat and poultry Cook mushrooms and shellfish Cook foods containing cheese and eggs MEDIUM 300W Bake cakes and scones Prepare eggs Cook custard Prepare rice soup DEFROST 180W All thawing MEDIUM LOW Melt butter and...

Page 16: ... select Grill The following indication is displayed Turn CONTROL dial until display shows 12 00 This feature will allow you to brown and crisp food quickly The rack in Metal tray must be used during grill cooking Press ENTER START Q START After cooking you must wear gloves to take metal tray container out of oven since it is hot Tray Location Tray Level 3 Rack ...

Page 17: ...t four kinds of micro power level 90W 180W 300W and 450W in grill combi mode The rack in Metal tray must be used during grill combi cooking Turn FUNCTION selection dial to select Grill Combi The following indications are displayed Press STOP CLEAR Turn CONTROL dial until display shows 300W Press ENTER START Q START for power confirmation Turn CONTROL dial until display shows 25 00 Press ENTER STAR...

Page 18: ... 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 200 C Press STOP CLEAR Turn CONTROL dial until display shows 200 C Press ENTER START Q START for t...

Page 19: ...lay shows 50 00 Press ENTER START Q START When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning CONTROL dial Turn CONTROL dial until display shows 230 C Press ENTER START Q START for temperature confirmation Turn FUNCTION selection dial to select Conv The following indication is displayed In the following example I will show you how to preheat the oven first then cook some food at a te...

Page 20: ...onvection combi cooking Turn FUNCTION selection dial to select Conv Combi The following indications are displayed Press STOP CLEAR Turn CONTROL dial until display shows 200 C Press ENTER START Q START for temperature confirmation Turn CONTROL dial until display shows 300W Press ENTER START Q START for power confirmation Turn CONTROL dial until display shows 25 00 Press ENTER START Q START After co...

Page 21: ...ssel filled with water Make sure to poor water out and clean the water vessel after cooking Do not use the water vessel in any other way except for providing water for steam cooking If you use it for over 30 minutes re fill the water vessel with water within 30 minutes form the start of cooking MAX MA X MA X 만 수 MAX MAX MAX MAX When cooking with steam often you might see scale in a cavity because ...

Page 22: ...Q START for power confirmation Your oven has five microwave Power settings High power is automatically selected and pressing on control will select a different power level This feature allows you to cook food with microwave and steam at the same time This generally means food keep its moisture by help of added steam This feature is suitable for food such as vegetable rice and meals Using this mode...

Page 23: ...proof glass dish on the Rack on the oven bottom Heatproof glass dish on the Rack on the oven bottom Rack on the oven bottom Heatproof glass dish on the Rack on the oven bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom Steam 300W Steam 300W Steam 300W Steam 300W Steam 700W Steam 700W Steam 180W Cooking Guide This table shows recommended settings and time for Micro Power Steam Cooking The tim...

Page 24: ...urified water up to Max The Metal tray must be used during Convection Steam cooking Press STOP CLEAR Turn CONTROL dial until display shows 50 00 Press ENTER START Q START When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning CONTROL dial Turn CONTROL dial until display shows 230 C Press ENTER START Q START for temperature confirmation Turn FUNCTION selection dial to select Conv The fol...

Page 25: ...cm baking dish on the Rack on the Metal tray Rack on the Metal tray Rack on the Metal tray 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 Steam Convection 180 C Steam Convection 170 C Steam Convection 170 C Steam Convection 180 C Steam Convection 180 C Steam Convection 200 C Steam Convection 180 C Cooking Guide This table shows recommended settings and time for Convection Steam Cooking The times are only a guide Allow for differe...

Page 26: ... Turn CONTROL dial until display shows 25 00 Press ENTER START Q START After cooking you must wear gloves to take metal tray container out of oven since it is hot This feature allows you to steam food such as vegetables seafood fish and eggs Before cooking fill the water vessel with purified water up to Max The Metal tray must be used during Steam cooking Tray Location Level 1 Tray ...

Page 27: ...ter and pepper to broth and pour over mussels Clean the prawn with shell in salted water Prepare fresh fish Season as desired Slit the skin of sausage Slice ham Season as desired Place on the rack on the Metal tray Clean and cut into floret Clean Clean and cut in half length ways Clean and cut into small pieces Peel and core Cut into slice or cube Peel and cut into small pieces 1 kg 0 5 kg 0 5 kg ...

Page 28: ...until display shows Ac 3 Press ENTER START Q START for category confirmation Auto Cooking menus are programmed Auto Cooking allows you to cook most of your favorite food by selecting the food type and the weight of the food Turn CONTROL dial until display shows 0 4kg Press ENTER START Q START After cooking you must wear gloves to take metal tray container out of oven since it is hot ...

Page 29: ...n food over and press start to continue cooking Auto Cooking Function Category Food Temp Utensil Weight Limit 1 Ac 2 Chicken Schnitzel 0 2 0 6kg Metal tray Refrigerated Ingredients Chicken breasts of 150 200g per each 1 cup flour 2 eggs lightly beaten 1 cup finely ground breadcrumbs Salt and pepper to taste 3 1 Cut chicken wings into 2 pieces Combine the ingredients of marinade and marinate chicke...

Page 30: ... Rack on the Metal tray Frozen Remove pizza from packaging and place food on the rack on the metal tray Choose the menu and weight press start 1 Ac 6 Chicken Nuggets 0 2 0 4kg Metal tray Frozen Brush surface of chicken nuggets with oil Place food on the metal tray Choose the menu and weight press start 3 Ingredients For Dough 120g all purpose or bread flour 1 teaspoon active dry yeast 1 3 teaspoon...

Page 31: ...ing Auto Cooking Function Category Food Temp Utensil Weight Limit 3 Ac 8 Lamb Chops 0 3 0 6kg Rack on the Metal tray Refrigerated 3 Choose steak of 200g weight and 2 5cm thickness each Season with salt and pepper or as desired Place food on the rack on the metal tray Choose the menu and weight press start When BEEP turn food over and press start to continue cooking Ac 9 Beef Steak 0 3 0 6kg Rack o...

Page 32: ...a cheese and 30g parmesan cheese 5 Place baking dish on the rack on the metal tray Choose the menu and weight press start Auto Cooking Function Category Food Temp Utensil Weight Limit 2 Ingredients 9 lasagna sheets 500g spaghetti sauce 600g cheese sauce 300g grated mozzarella cheese 30g grated parmesan cheese For Cheese sauce 60g butter 50g plain flour Pinch ground nutmeg 500ml milk 20g grated par...

Page 33: ...ray Refrigerated 3 Slice vegetables into large pieces Brush vegetables with melted butter or oil and season as desired Place food on the metal tray Choose the menu and weight press start When BEEP turn food over and press start to continue cooking Level Ac 12 Roast Vegetables 0 2 0 4kg Metal tray Refrigerated 3 Ingredients Eggplants cut into 1 2cm thickness Zucchinis cut into 1 2cm thickness Onion...

Page 34: ...ning beaten egg 3 Place pie tin on the rack on the metal tray Choose the menu and weight press start Auto Cooking Function Category Food Temp Utensil Weight Limit 1 Ingredients 600 650g meat mixture 2 puff pastry sheets thawed 180 200g sheet 1 egg lightly beaten For Meat mixture 1 onion chopped 500g steak finely chopped 2 tablespoons plain flour 250ml bouillon 1 2 teaspoon thyme Pinch ground nutme...

Page 35: ...into a greased 25x25cm baking dish pour half of heavy cream and sprinkle 100g Gruyere cheese Add the rest of potato mixture pour remaining cream and finally sprinkle top with remaining Gruyere cheese Place baking dish on the low rack on the metal tray Choose the menu and weight press start For example of 1 0 kg potato gratin Ingredients Potato mixture 300ml heavy cream 350g grated Gruyere cheese F...

Page 36: ...ic wrap Place bowl on the rack on the metal tray Choose the menu press start After cooking stir for 3 4 seconds and stand covered for 3 minutes Ac 20 Reheat Soup 0 2 0 8kg microwave safe plate on the Rack on the Metal tray Refrigerated 1 Place rice pasta and boiling water with 1 4 to 1 teaspoon salt in a deep and large bowl 3L Place bowl on the rack on the metal tray Choose the menu and weight pre...

Page 37: ...am Auto Cooking menus are programmed Steam Auto Cooking allows you to cook most of your favorite food by selecting the food type and the weight of the food Turn CONTROL dial until display shows 0 5kg Press ENTER START Q START After cooking you must wear gloves to take metal tray container out of oven since it is hot CAUTION After finishing steam cooking please use Drain water Function because ther...

Page 38: ...ay Choose the menu and weight press start St 3 Potatoes 0 2 1 0kg microwave safe dish on the Rack on the Metal tray Frozen 1 Fill water vessel with purified water up to Max Place food in a microwave safe dish on the rack on the metal tray Choose the menu and weight press start St 4 Green Beans 0 1 0 3kg microwave safe dish on the Rack on the Metal tray Room 1 Fill water vessel with purified water ...

Page 39: ...al tray Choose the menu and weight press start St 10 Fish Fillet 0 2 0 6kg microwave safe dish on the Rack on the Metal tray Refrigerated 1 Fill water vessel with purified water up to Max Brush chicken with melted butter or oil and season as desired Place food breast side down on the rack on the metal tray When BEEP turn food over and press start to continue cooking After cooking stand covered wit...

Page 40: ...e metal tray Choose the menu and weight press start When BEEP turn food over and press start to continue cooking After cooking stand covered with foil for 10 minutes St 14 Roast Leg of Lamb 0 5 1 5kg Rack on the Metal tray Refrigerated 1 Level Brush chicken pieces with melted butter or oil and season as desired Place food on the rack on the metal tray Choose the menu and weight press start When BE...

Page 41: ...bsorbed St 17 Risotto 01 0 3kg microwavesafe bowl deep glass pot on the Rack on the Metal tray Room 1 Level Fill water vessel with purified water up to Max Combine rice milk sugar and vanilla extract in a deep and large bowl Do not cover to vaporize whole water Place bowl on the Rack on the Metal tray Choose the menu and weight press start Stir at least twice during cooking Serve warm or cold If d...

Page 42: ...dd egg salt baking powder vanilla extract and cocoa stirring until smooth Add the flour and chips again stirring until smooth Pour batter into a greased 20x20cm baking dish Place baking dish on the rack on the metal tray Choose the menu and weight press start St 20 Fudge Brownies 1 20x20cm baking dish on the Rack on the Metal tray Room 1 Ingredients for marinade 120g butter melted 110g caster suga...

Page 43: ...varies I would recommend that the food be 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...

Page 44: ...osting let stand for 30 40 minutes Fish Fillets Steaks Whole fish Sea foods Turn food over rotate dish a half turn and remove defrosted portions at beep After defrosting let stand for 10 20 minutes Bread Sliced bread Buns Baguette etc After defrosting let stand for 5 minutes Food to be defrosted should be in a suitable microwave proof container and place uncovered on the rack If necessary shield s...

Page 45: ...e multi clean Drain Water function The temperature and density of food varies I would recommend that the food be 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 suita...

Page 46: ...ea foods Turn food over rotate dish a half turn and remove defrosted portions at beep After defrosting let stand for 10 20 minutes Bread Sliced bread Buns Baguette etc After defrosting let stand for 5 minutes Food to be defrosted should be in a suitable microwave proof container and place uncovered on the rack If necessary shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminum foil Thi...

Page 47: ...clean The following indication is displayed Cleaning inside the cavity stained with oil or something Press ENTER START Q START Multi clean 1 Steam Clean For cleaning cavity stained with oil or something 2 Drain Water For removing residual water in Steam generator 3 Cleaning the Steam generator For removing sediment in steam generator Turn CONTROL dial until display shows 1 ...

Page 48: ...er 700W Press STOP CLEAR Press ENTER START Q START four times to select 2 minutes on HIGH power 700W Your oven will start before you have finished the fourth press The Quick Start feature allows you to set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH power 700W cooking with pressing of the ENTER START Q START button ...

Page 49: ...d when using the Auto Cook programme you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning the Control dial You can lengthen or shorten the cooking time except defrost mode at any point by turning the Control dial Turn CONTROL dial The cooking time will increase or decrease Press STOP CLEAR Set the required AUTO COOK programme See AUTO COOK page 28 Select weight of food Press ENTER START Q START ...

Page 50: ...high humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit 4 The door and door seals should be kept clean Use only warm soapy water rinse then dry thoroughly DO NOT USE ABRASIVE MATERIALS SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS Metal parts will be easier to maintain if wiped frequently with a damp cloth 5 Do not use any steam cleaner 6 Unplug your oven from the electrica...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...apped within the outer portions of the food gradually travels inward If the food is left in the oven until it is cooked all the way through the outer portions will become overcooked or even burnt You will become increasingly skilful in estimating both cooking and standing times for various foods Density of food Light porous food such as cakes and breads cook more quickly than heavy dense foods suc...

Page 53: ... good idea to turn cut up chicken and chops Placing thicker portions facing outwards Since microwaves are attracted to the outside portion of food it makes sense to place thicker portions of meat poultry and fish to the outer edge of the baking dish This way thicker portions will receive the most microwave energy and the food will cook evenly Shielding Strips of aluminium foil which block microwav...

Page 54: ... 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 fast as the cook...

Page 55: ...Power Consumption Microwave Grill Convection Combination 240 V 50 Hz 700 W IEC60705 rating standard 2450 MHz 527 mm W X 390 mm H X 472 mm D 1200 watt 2000 watt 2300 watt max 2350 watt If the supplied flexible mains cord of this appliance is damaged it must be raplaced using the special mains cord part number 6411W1A025D ...

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