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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 lightning.
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.
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 right now that can be used as
cooking equipment in your microwave oven. Just read through the following
checklist.

Dinner plates

Many kinds of dinner-ware are microwave-safe. If in doubt consult the
manufacturer’s literature or perform the microwave test.

Glassware

Glassware that is heat-resistant is microwave-safe. This would include all brands of
oven tempered glass cookware. However, do not use delicate glassware, such 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,
provided that 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 lamb are cooked. In general, avoid coloured
paper products as the colour may run. Some recycled paper products may contain
impurities which could cause arcing or fires when used in the microwave oven.

Plastic cooking bags

Provided they are made specially for cooking, cooking bags are microwave safe.
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.

Plastic microwave cookware

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

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 with high lead or iron content are not suitable for cooking
utensils.
Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in
microwave ovens.

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Страница 1: ...MH5947U MH5947US MFL62066401 www lg com OWNER S MANUAL MICROWAVE OVEN PLEASE READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 3: ...ooking 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 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 o...

Страница 4: ...e 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 that ...

Страница 5: ...ould 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 21 Press the STOP button and press the button one time to set 30 seconds of cooking time When you press the button you will hear a BEEP and your...

Страница 6: ... 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 If you want to change different option after setting clock you...

Страница 7: ...let you know that CHILD LOCK is set To cancel CHILD LOCK press and holdSTOP 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 BEEP sounds ...

Страница 8: ...Press POWER twice to select 80 power 560 appears on the display Press 1 MIN five times Press 10 SEC three times Press ST STAR ART Q START T 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 80 power for 5 minutes and 30 s...

Страница 9: ... Boil Water 700W Brown minced beef Cook poultry pieces fish vegetables Cook tender cuts of meat MEDIUM HIGH 80 All reheating 560W Roast meat and poultry Cook mushrooms and shellfish Cook foods containing cheese and eggs MEDIUM 60 Bake cakes and scones 420W Prepare eggs Cook custard Prepare rice soup DEFROST 40 All thawing MEDIUM LOW 280W Melt butter and chocolate Cook less tender cuts of meat LOW ...

Страница 10: ...two stage cooking the oven door can be opened and food checked Close the oven door and press 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 for 11 minutes on HIGH the second will cook for 35 minute...

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

Страница 12: ...HEATER GRILL HEATER 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 GRILL RACK ST STAR ART Q START T Q START ...

Страница 13: ...ssary 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 Combination Cooking Mode CATEGORY MICRO POWER HEATER POWER Co 1 20 80 Co 2 40 60 Co 3 60 40 Press COMBI three times Co 3 appears on the display Press STOP CLEAR Set the cooking time Press 10 MIN two times Press 1 MIN five times Press When cooking you can use MORE LESS key...

Страница 14: ...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 NOTE When cooking vegetables with the AUTO COOK function only microwave mode is used but when cooking meat grill and microwave modes are used alternately In the following example I will show you how to cook 0 5 kg of jacket potato Press...

Страница 15: ...e prepared frozen vegetables into a suitable sized container Add 30 ml water per 200 g vegetable Cover and place in the centre of the glass tray This function is for reheating leftover chilled pizza Place chilled pizza on the rack After cooking take food out immediately Stand for 2 3 minutes Spread frozen potato products out on the microwave safe plate on rack For the best results cook in a single...

Страница 16: ...I would 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 requir...

Страница 17: ...or 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 as soon as possible When BEEP ...

Страница 18: ...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 Meat Press STOP CLEAR Weight the food that you are about to defrost Be certain to remove any metallic ties or wraps then place the food in your oven and close the oven door Press QUICK DEFROST to select the M...

Страница 19: ...eset AUTO COOK programmes for a longer or shorter cooking time Your food is cooking to how you like it by using the MANUAL COOK 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 COOK programmes to be adjusted to cook your food for a longer or shorter time When cooking without Auto function y...

Страница 20: ... 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 absor...

Страница 21: ... such 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...

Страница 22: ...he 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 m...

Страница 23: ...time The internal temperature of foods will rise between 50F 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 an...

Страница 24: ...s on 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...

Страница 25: ...hich 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 Warning This appliance mus...

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