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OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION

COOKING UTENSILS

Shape of foods:

Microwaves penetrate only about

1 inch (2.5cm) into foods; the interior portion of
thick foods is cooked as the heat generated on the
outside travels inward. In other words, only the
outer edge of any foods is actually cooked by
microwave energy; the rest is cooked by
convection. It follows then that the worst possible
shape for a food that is to be microwaved is a thick
cube. The corners will burn long before the center
is even warm. Round thin and ring shaped foods
cook most successfully in the microwave.

Quantity of foods: 

The number of microwaves in

your oven remains constant regardless of how
much food is being cooked. Therefore, the more
food you place in the oven, the longer the cooking
time. Remember to decrease cooking times by at
least one-third when halving a recipe. 

MICROWAVE-SAFE UTENSILS 

Never use metal or metal-trimmed utensils in
your microwave oven: 

Microwaves cannot

penetrate metal. They will bounce off any metal
object in the oven and cause arcing, an alarming
phenomenon that resembles lightening. 
Most heat-resistant non-metallic cooking utensils
are safe for use in your microwave oven. However,
some may contain materials that render them
unsuitable as microwave cookware. If you have
any doubts about a particular utensil, there's a
simple way to find out if it can be used in your
microwave oven.

Testing utensils for microwave use: 

Place the

utensil in question next to a glass bowl filled with
water in the microwave oven. Microwave at power
HIGH for 1 minute. If the water heats up but the
utensil remains cool to the touch, the utensil is
microwave-safe. However, if the water does not
change temperature but the utensil becomes
warm, microwaves are being absorbed by the
utensil and it is not safe for use in the microwave
oven. You probably have many items on hand in
your kitchen that can be used as cooking
equipment in your microwave oven. Just read
through the following checklist.

1. Dinner plates: 

Many kinds of dinner-ware are

microwave-safe. If in doubt consult the
manufacturer's literature or perform the microwave
test, above.

2. Glassware: 

Glassware that is heat-resistant is

microwave-safe. This includes all brands of oven-
tempered glass cookware. However, do not use
delicate glassware, such as tumbler or wine
glasses, as these might shatter as the food warms.

3. Paper: Paper plates and containers are
convenient and safe to use in your microwave
oven, provided the cooking time is short and
foods to be cooked are low in fat and moisture.

Paper towels are also very useful for wrapping
foods and for lining baking trays in which greasy
foods, such as bacon, are cooked. In general,
avoid colored paper products as the color may run. 

4. 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.

5. Plastic cooking bags: 

These are microwave-

safe provided they are specially made for cooking.
However,

be sure to make a slit in the bag

so

that steam can escape. Never use ordinary plastic
bags for cooking in your microwave oven, as they
will melt and rupture.

6. Plastic microwave cookware:

A variety of

shapes and sizes of microwave cookware is
available. For the most part, you can probably cook
with items you already have on hand rather than
investing in new kitchen equipment.

7. Pottery, stoneware, and ceramic:

Containers made of these materials are usually
fine for use in your microwave oven, but they
should be tested to be sure.

CAUTION: 

SOME ITEMS ARE NOT

INTENDED FOR COOKING, INCLUDING
SOME STONEWARE AND ITEMS WITH
HIGH IRON OR LEAD CONTENTS.

Содержание MA-7802

Страница 1: ...MICROWAVE OVEN OWNER S MANUAL COOKING GUIDE PLEASE READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING MA 7802 website http www LGEservice com e mail http www LGEservice com techsup html ...

Страница 2: ...n result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks b Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 Door be...

Страница 3: ...OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9 HEATING OR REHEATING GUIDE 10 COOKING GUIDE 11 CLEANING 12 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE 12 WARRANTY Inside back cover Power Supply 120 V AC 60 Hz Rated Power Consumption 910 W Microwave Output 600 W Frequency 2450 MHz Rated Current 8 5 A Overall Dimensions WXHXD 19 X 11 X 127 8 Oven Cavity Dimensions WXHXD 121 4 X 73 4 X 121 2 Effective Capacity of Oven Cavity 0 7 Cu ft MA 7...

Страница 4: ...kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 12 Do not immerse cord or plug in water 13 Keep cord away from heated surfaces 14 Do not let cord hang over the edge of a table or counter 15 When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the door use only mild nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth 16 To reduce the risk of fir...

Страница 5: ...hildren or tripped over accidentally B CIRCUITS For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a 15 Amp circuit No other electrical appliances or lighting circuits should be on this line If in doubt consult a licensed electrician C VOLTAGE WARNING The voltage used at the wall receptacle must be the same as specified on the oven name plate located on the back or on the side of the control panel...

Страница 6: ...he foods gradually travels inward If the foods are left in the oven until they are cooked all the way through the outer portions will become overcooked or even burnt As you gain experience in using your microwave oven you will become increasingly skillful in estimating both cooking and standing times for various foods PRECAUTIONS Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inches away ...

Страница 7: ...ing dish This way thicker portions will receive the most microwave energy and the foods will cook evenly Elevating Thick or dense foods are often elevated so that microwaves can be absorbed by the underside and center 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 both yolks and whites of ...

Страница 8: ...e utensil and it is not safe for use in the microwave oven You probably have many items on hand in your kitchen that can be used as cooking equipment in your microwave oven Just read through the following checklist 1 Dinner plates Many kinds of dinner ware are microwave safe If in doubt consult the manufacturer s literature or perform the microwave test above 2 Glassware Glassware that is heat res...

Страница 9: ...he TIMER reaches OFF the signal sounds and the oven will automatically shut off 5 Open the door and remove the food from the oven 6 To stop cooking before the TIMER reaches OFF either open the door or simply turn the TIMER to OFF NOTE The door can be opened during the cooking process by pushing the Door Open Button The TIMER will stop and the microwave activity will cease When the door is closed c...

Страница 10: ...es Cover with plastic wrap and vent Casserole 1 cup 11 2 3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole 4 cups 5 7 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking Casserole cream or cheese 1 cup 11 2 21 2 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole 4 cups 4 6 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking Sloppy Joe or Barbecued beef Reheat filling and bun separately 1 sandwich 1 21 2 minutes Cook filli...

Страница 11: ...of dish Rotate dish 1 4 turn after half of time Arrange in single layer on paper towels or on trivet set in dish Arrange in single layer Rotate dish 1 4 turn after half of time Microwave until fish flakes easily Let stand 3 minutes before serving Brush with browning agent if desired Arrange in single layer in cooking dish so thickest meaty pieces are to outside edges of dish Place 1 teaspoon butte...

Страница 12: ...nter BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE INSIDE OF THE OVEN Use a damp cloth to wipe out crumbs and spillovers It is important to keep the area between door and cavity front clean to assure a tight seal Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth then rinse and dry Do not use harsh detergent or abrasive cleaners GLASS TRAY The glass tray can be washed by hand or in dishwasher CONTROL PANEL Wipe with a damp c...

Страница 13: ...BILITY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state THE ABOVE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY IN THESE CASES To d...

Страница 14: ...P NO 3828W5A1267 Printed in China ...

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