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MICROWAVE OVEN

OWNER'S MANUAL & COOKING GUIDE
MODEL : MS3448GRK MS3448XRK
PLEASE READ THIS OWNERS MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.

PRECAUTIONS

Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy.
You cannot operate your oven with the door open due to the safety interlocks built into the door mechanism. These safety interlocks automatically switch off any cooking activity when the door is opened; which in the case of a microwave oven could result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to tamper with the safety interlocks. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow food or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. Do not operate your oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) door(bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces. Your oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel.

Warning

Please ensure cooking times are correctly set as over cooking may result in the FOOD catching fire and subsequent damage to your oven. 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 liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through the heating time. 4. After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time, stir or shake them again carefully and check the temperature of them before consumption to avoid burns (especially, contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars).
Always allow food to stand after being cooked by microwaves and check the temperature of them before consumption. Especially contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars. How the Microwave Oven Works Microwaves are a form of energy similar to radio and television waves and ordinary daylight. Normally, microwaves spread outwards as they travel through the atmosphere and disappear without effect. Microwave ovens, however, have a magnetron which is designed to make use of the energy in microwaves. Electricity, supplied to the magnetron tube, is used to created microwave energy. These microwaves enter the cooking area through openings inside the oven. A turntable 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

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 you eat your food.

CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS CONTENTS UNPACKING & INSTALLING FEATURE DIAGRAM CONTROL PANEL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SETTING CLOCK MORE/LESS TIMED COOKING MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS CHILD LOCK SENSOR COOK OPERATION INSTRUCTION SENSOR COOK SENSOR COOK MENU INSTRUCTIONS SENSOR REHEAT SENSOR REHEAT MENU INSTRUCTIONS AUTO COOK AUTO COOK MENU INSTRUCTIONS AUTO REHEAT AUTO REHEAT MENU INSTRUCTIONS QUICK DEFROST QUICK DEFROST MENU INSTRUCTIONS KEEP MOISTURE KEEP MOISTURE MENU INSTRUCTIONS AUTO DEFROST QUICK START AUTO DEFROST MENU INSTRUCTIONS COOKING TIPS MICROWAVE-SAFE UTENSILS FOOD CHARACTERISTICS & MICROWAVE COOKING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS QUESTION & ANSWERS PLUG WIRING INFORMATION/TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY 35
UNPACKING & INSTALLING
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 your oven has not been damaged during delivery.
Unpack your oven and place it on a flat level surface.

GLASS TRAY KEEP MOISTURE

ROTATING RING Place your oven on a flat, level surface but make sure there is at least 10 cm of space on the top, rear and sides so there is air flow for ventilation. Exhaust outlets are located in the back and side of your oven. Blocking the outlets can damage your oven. THIS OVEN IS DESIGNED FOR AN INDIVIDUAUL BUILT IN APPLICATION. IT SHOULD NOT BE PART OF A WALL OVEN ENCLOSURE WITHOUT SEPERATION.
THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL CATERING PURPOSES 4
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. Open your oven door by pressing the DOOR OPEN button. Place the ROTATING RING inside the oven and place the GLASS TRAY on top.
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 27.

aut omat ically.

Enter the time by touching [3] and [0]. And touch START.

SECONDS

The DISPLAY will count down from 30 seconds. When it reaches 0 it will sound three BEEPS. Open the oven door and test the temperature of the water. If your oven is operating the water should be HOT. Be careful when removing the container it may be hot.

YOUR OVEN IS NOW INSTALLED 5

FEATURE DIAGRAM

Window Door Screen Door Seal Display Window Control Panel Door Open Button Safety Door Lock System Glass Turntable Rotating Ring Oven Front Plate
Remove your Microwave Oven and all material from the shipping carton. Your oven will be packed with the following materials: Glass Turntable..1 each Owner's Manual & Cooking Guide..1 each Rotating Ring..1 each Keep Moisture..1 each This microwave oven is designed for household use only. It is not recommended for commercial purposes.

Keep Moisture

CONTROL PANEL
NOTE: A beep sounds when a pad on the control panel is touched to indicate setting has been entered. 6

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SETTING CLOCK
When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption, the numbers in the display reset to ":". Example:To set 11:11 AM. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

MORE/LESS

By using the ( ) or ( ) keys, KEEP MOISTURE AUTO COOK, AUTO REHEAT, TIMED COOK program can be adjusted to cook food for a longer. or shorter time Pressing ( ) will add 10 seconds to the cooking time each time you press it. Pressing ( ) will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it.The max time could be 99min99sec.
2. Touch CLOCK one time. ENTER TIME OF DAY will scrolls in the display. 3. Enter the time by using the number key pads. 11:11 TOUCH START will scrolls in the display. ("11:11") 4. Touch START. AM TOUCH 1 ,PM TOUCH 2 will scrolls in the display. 5. Touch 1.TOUCH START will scrolls in the display. (AM:11:11) 6. Touch START. The clock starts counting.
To adjust the autocook (ex. Corned Beef 1.2 kg) cooking time for a longer time, or for a shorter time 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
NOTE : You can select AM or PM by touching 1 OR 2. NOTE: Press the ( ) or ( ) pad during time countdown.
2. Touch AUTO COOK. SELECT MENU 1 TO 8 --SEE COOKING GUIDE scrolls in the display.
3. Touch 1. CORNED BEEF ENTER WEIGHT scrolls in the display.

Ingredients Serves 2 serves 500 g 1/2 small 2 cups 2 tbs 4 serves 750 g 1 small 3 cups 1/4 tbs To taste 6 serves 1 kg 1 medium 4 cups 1/3 tbs Pumpkin Brown onion Chicken stock Cream Ground nutmeg, Salt & ground black pepper

Standing Time (minutes)

1 piece = pieces = pieces = pieces = 7 1-3

Mashed Potato

2- 4 serves
Fresh Vegetable Carrots, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Zucchini, Beans, Peas

0.2 - 0. 8 kg

Frozen Vegetable Carrots, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Beans,Peas Fresh Soup

Frozen

2 - 6 serves
Peel & remove the seeds from the pumpkin. Finely chop the onion. Place the pumpkin, onion and stock into a heatproof, microwave- safe bowl. Cover with lid or two layers of plastic wrap loosely. After cooking, blend or process to desired consistency. Stir in cream, nutmeg and season with salt and pepper. For potato leek soup, replace the pumpkin with desire potatoes & replace the onion with leek. For carrot & sweet potato soup, replace the pumpkin with equal quantities of carrot and sweet potato. Omit the cream. Replace the nutmeg with ground cumin.
SENSOR COOK MENU INSTRUCTIONS - RICE / PASTA

White Rice

Rice Tap water

1/2 3/4

cup cup 1 cup 11/4 cups 11/2 cups 2 cups 2 cups 21/2 cups
2 cups Rice : Room Water : Room
Wash the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Place the rice and water in a microwave-safe rice cooker or 3-litre bowl. Cover with lid or double layer of plastic wrap loosely. After cooking allow the rice to stand without removing the lid or wrap. After standing stir with a fork to separate the grains. Replace the water with stock for more flavour.

Porridge

1 - 4 serves Oats : Room Milk : Cold

1 serve Oats Cold Milk

2 serves

3 serves 1 cup 21/4 cups

4 serves 11/3 cups 3 cups

cup cup

11/2 cups
Place the oats and milk in a deep 3-litre heatproof microwave-safe bowl. Cook uncovered. The oven will beep, stir the oats well and press start to continue. After cooking, stir well and top with brown sugar or honey.

Dry Pasta

1 - 4 cups Water : Place into a microwave-safe large bowl. Pour hot hot tap water tap water into a bowl. Cooked uncovered. The oven will beep, stir well and press start to continue. After (60C) cooking, stand and stir.
Pasta Hot tap water(60C) (1 cup=250 ml) 1 cup 21/3 cup 2 cups 4 cups 3 cups 5 cups 4 cups 6 cups
Fresh Pasta Tortellini Ravioli Fettuccine
Frozen Pasta Tortellini Ravioli
Instant Noodle (1 packet= approx. 85g)

1 packet

Water : Place unpackaged noodles into a large hot tap water microwave-safe bowl.Cook uncovered. When the Oven beeps,the noodles should be stired well,before (60C) pressing Start to continue the remaining cooking time. After cooking has finished, briefly stand and stir before serving.

Noodles Boiling water (1 cup=250 ml) 1 packet 2 cups
SENSOR COOK MENU INSTRUCTIONS - DESSERT

Cake Packet Cake Mix

Prepare the cake following the microwave instructions on the side of the packet, ignoring the cooking instructions. Place the cake, uncovered, onto a microwave- safe rack or upturned plate about 2cm off the turntable. At the end of the cooking time, remove the cake from the microwave oven, cover with a plate or piece of foil and stand for 5 minutes or until the sticky centre portion is completely cooked. 100g butter 100g soft brown sugar 25g cocoa, sifted 50g self- raising flour, sifted 1 egg 1 table spoon milk 25g walnuts, finely chopped Icing 100g plain chocolate 1 table spoon black coffee walnut halves to decorate

Brownies

About 10 brownies
1. Place the butter in a basin and melt on full for about 1- 11/2 minutes. 2. Mix together the sugar, cocoa and flour. Beat together the egg and milk. Stir into the flour mixture, together with the butter, walnuts and raisins. 3. Spread in a greased and base- lined shallow dish measuring 18 x 28cm / 7 x 11 in. Cook uncovered. At the end of the cooking time, remove the brownies from the microwave. Stand or until cooled. 4. For the icing, place the chocolate and coffee in a basin and cook on full for 3- 4 minutes. 5. Spread the icing over the cake. When almost set cut the brownies into squares and top each portion with a piece of walnut.
Pudding Self- saucing sponge pudding 1 packet = 250- 260g
Prepare the pudding following the microwave instructions on the side of the packet, ignoring the cooking instructions. Spoon the pudding batter into an 8- cup (2 litre) heatproof, microwave- safe bowl. Top with the sauce mix and boiling water. Place the cake, uncovered, onto a microwave- safe rack or upturned plate about 2cm off the turntable. At the end of the cooking time, remove the pudding from the microwave oven, cover with a plate or piece of foil and stand for 5 minutes or until the sticky centre portion is completely cooked. Peel core and roughly chop the fruit. Sprinkle the fruit with 2- 4 tsp caster sugar. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap. At the end of the cooking time, allow to stand.

Stewed Fruit

0.2 - 1.0 kg

SENSOR REHEAT

To reheat DINNER PLATE This feature allows you to reheat precooked room-temperature or refrigerated foods without selecting cooking times and power levels. This feature has 6 categories : dinner plate, rice, soup, casserole, risotto, pizza.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

SENSOR REHEAT MENU INSTRUCTIONS

Dinner Plate

Casserole
2. Touch DINNER PLATE pad. DINNER PLATE scrolls in the display. Then the oven will reheat food automatically by sensor system.

1 serve

Refrigerated
Meat or chicken Mashed potato Vegetable, cooked
1 serve 125 g 200 g 200 g

Arrange the food on a microwave- safe plate. Cover loosely with plastic wrap. After reheating, allow to stand. 1- 4 cups Room Place the cooked rice into a microwave- safe, heatproof dish.Cover with a lid or double layer of plastic wrap loosely. After reheating stir well before serving. Note : If reheating rice from the fridge add extra 2- 6 minutes (depending on serving size) on 50% power. 1- 4 cups (1 cup= 250 ml) Room When reheating 1 or 2 serves soup place into individual microwave- safe cups or bowls and cover with plastic wrap loosely. When reheating 3- 4 serves of soup place into 1 large heatproof, microwave- safe bowl. Cover loosely with two layers of plastic wrap. After heating stir well before serving. Note : If reheating soup from the fridge add extra 2- 5 minutes (depending on serving size) on 70% power. 1- 4 cups Room Place the casserole into a microwave- safe, heatproof dish. Cover with a lid or double layer of plastic wrap loosely. After reheating stir well before serving. Note : If reheating casserole from the fridge add extra 2- 6 minutes (depending on serving size) on 50% power. 2-3 1-2 1

Code 5 Menu

Risotto

1- 4 cups

Place the cooked risotto into a microwave- safe, heatproof dish.Cover with a lid or double layer of plastic wrap loosely.After reheating stir well before serving. Note : If reheating risotto from the fridge add extra 2- 6 minutes (depending on serving size) on 50% power.
Pizza (1 piece= 100 - 120 g)
1 - 4 pieces Refrigerated Place pizza onto a sheet of non- recycled paper towel directly on the turntable. Reheat uncovered. Note: The weight and thickness of pizza varies considerably, if pizza is not hot enough add extra time on 50% power.

AUTO COOK

This feature allows to cook foods that you select by touching AUTO COOK pad. It has 8 foods categories. To cook four slices of Roast Lamb. 3. Touch number 3. ROAST LAMB ENTER WEIGHT shows in the display. 4. Touch number [1], [2]. 1.2 kg TOUCH START scrolls in the display.
2. Touch AUTO COOK. then SELECT MENU 1 TO 8 - - SEE COOKING GUIDE scrolls in the display.

5. Touch START. 14

AUTO COOK MENU INSTRUCTIONS

Corned Beef

1. 5 kg 4 cups 3 tbs 3 tbs 2 kg 6 cups 3 tbs 4 tbs 3 5

15 - 20

1 kg 1.0 - 2.0 kg Refrigerated Corned beef Warm water 3 cups Brown sugar 2 tbs Malt vinegar 2 tbs Whole cloves 4 Peppercorns 6 Dry bay leaves 2 Sprigs fresh parsley 3
Place the corned silverside into an oven bag with ingredients shown above. Place the bag into a deep heatproof, microwave- safe bowl. Halfway through the oven will beep and display turn food over. Remove the dish from the microwave oven, carefully turn the beef over. Press start to continue cooking. At the end of the cooking time allow beef to stand 15 - 20 minutes before serving.

Seasoned Meat

1.0 - 2.0 kg Refrigerated

Fruity Beef Sauce Seasoning 11/2 cups stuffing mix topside beef 125 ml fruit chutney Water to mix 1 tbs oil 1 tbs Worcestershire Sauce 1 tbs curry powder 2 tbs mustard powder 1 tbs sweet sherry Prepare beef to be seasoned by cutting a pocket in the centre. Mix sauce Ingredients together and put to one side. Prepare enough seasoning by following instructions on the packet. Place loosely into prepared packet. Tie meat with string. Brush sauce over meat. Place the meat on a small roasting rack fat side down in a deep heatproof, microwave- safe bowl. Halfway through the oven will beep and display turn food over. Remove the dish from the microwave, carefully turn the beef over. Press start to continue cooking. At the end of the cooking time loosely cover the meat with foil and allow to stand 15 - 20 minutes before serving.
Apple and Sage Pork Seasoning Boned loin pork ( with rind on) 1- 2 cups sage and onion stuffing mix 1/2 cup dried apples, chopped 8 - 10 prunes, pitted and chopped 125 g toasted silvered almonds Following instructions on the packet prepare stuffing. Add apples, prunes and almonds. Mix well. Pack loosely down the centre of meat. Roll up tightly and secure with string. Sprinkle rind with salt. Place the meat on a small roasting rack fat side down in a deep heatproof, microwave- safe bowl. Halfway through the oven will beep and display turn over. Remove the dish from the microwave oven, carefully turn the meat over. Press start to continue cooking. At the end of the cooking time loosely cover the meat with foil and allow to stand 15- 20 minutes before serving.

Code 2 Menu

Apricot Lamb
Loin of forequarter lamb (deboned) 1 packet dried apricots 250 ml apricot nectar 1 tbs cornflour Unroll meat. Place dried apricots down the centre 2 rows deep. Roll up tightly and secure with string. Mix apricot nectar with corn flour and heat for 3 - 4 minutes on HIGH or until boil. Allow to cool slightly. Pour apricot juice over the meat and marinade 1 - 2 hours. Remove meat from the marinade, place the meat on a small roasting rack fat side down in a deep heatproof, microwave- safe bowl. Halfway through the oven will beep and display turn food over. Remove the dish from the microwave oven, carefully turn the meat over. Press start to continue cooking. At the end of the cooking time loosely cover the meat with foil and allow to stand 15 - 20 minutes before serving.

Roast Lamb

1.0 - 2.0 kg Refrigerated Brush both sides of the lamb with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Shield the knuckle with foil, making sure the foil is secure & will not touch the interior oven walls when rotating. Place the lamb skinside side down onto a microwave- safe roasting rack or upturned plate. Halfway through cooking the oven will beep and display turn food over. Remove the lamb from the microwave oven, turn the lamb over and remove the foil from the knuckle. Press start to continue cooking. At the end of the cooking time loosely cover the lamb with foil and allow to stand or place the lamb into a preheated oven 200C for 5 - 10 mins to crispen the surface. Allow to stand 15 - 20 minutes before serving 1.0 - 2.5 kg Refrigerated Wash and pat the chicken dry with paper towel. Brush both sides of the chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Tie the legs together with string. Shield the legs and wings with foil. Place chicken breast side down onto a microwave- safe roasting rack or upturned plate. Halfway through the oven will beep and display turn food over. Remove the chicken from the microwave oven, turn the chicken over and remove the foil from legs and wings. Press start to continue cooking. At the end of the cooking time, place the chicken into a preheated oven 200C for 5- 10 mins to crispen the skin. Allow to stand 10 minutes before serving. 0.2 - 0.8 kg Refrigerated Brush the chicken pieces with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place chicken skin side up onto a microwave- safe roasting rack. At the end of cooking. remove the chicken from the microwave and allow to stand 2- 3 minutes or place into a preheated oven 200C for 5 - 10 minutes to crispen the skin

AUTO REHEAT

Your ovens menu has been preprogrammed to automatically reheat food. Tell the oven what you want and how many items there are. Then let your microwave oven reheat your selections. Be sure to close the door before selecting categories. Example: To reheat two pies of pie, simply follow the step below.
3. Touch 1. PIE TOUCH 1 TO 4 PIES will scrolls in the display. 4. Touch 2. 2 PIES will scrolls in the display. The oven begins the cooking you selected without the need to touch START.
AUTO REHEAT MENU INSTRUCTIONS
Pie (meat pie, 1 pie = 190g)
Beverage (1 cup = 250 ml)
Frozen Muffin (1 muffin = 75 - 80 g) Fresh Muffin (1 muffin = 75 - 80 g)
2. Touch AUTO REHEAT SELECT MANU 1 TO 4 - - SEE COOKING GUIDE will scrolls in the display.

1 - 4 pies

Place pie( s) between two sheets of non recycled paper towel on a microwave- safe plate. Note: If reheating pies from the fridge add extra 2- 6 minutes (depending on serving size) on 50% power.

1 - 4 cups

Make sure the cup is microwave- safe. Place a wooden skewer or paddle pop stick into each cup to break the beverage surface. Heat uncovered. After heating stir well before serving. Space the muffins evenly around the outer edge of the microwave turntable.

1 - 4 muffins

Space the muffins evenly around the outer edge of the microwave turntable.

QUICK DEFROST

Example: To defrost 0.5 kg meat. Three Quick Defrost sequences are preset in the oven. The Quick Defrost feature provides you with the express defrosting method for 500g frozen foods. The oven automatically sets the defrosting time for each food. NOTE: The oven will beep during the DEFROST CYCLE. At this time open the door and turn over, separate, or rearrange the food. Quick Defrost provides just enough defrosting that the foods can be used in recipes or for cooking. There will be some ice crystals remaining.
QUICK DEFROST MENU INSTRUCTIONS

Minced Meat

2. Touch QUICK DEFROST.

0.5 kg

Use this function to defrost mince meat. Remove the meat completely from its wrapping. Place the mince onto a microwave- safe rack over a plate or shallow dish. During the program the oven will beep and display turn food over. At this point remove the mince from the microwave oven, remove any defrosted mince to a plate, cover and set aside. Turn the frozen 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- 20 minutes or until completely thawed.

2-31/2 minutes 11/2-3 minutes 2-4 minutes 4-6 minutes 1-31/2 minutes 5-8 minutes
11/2-3 minutes 31/2-51/2 minutes
COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking. Reheat filling and bun separately. Cook filling covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once. Heat bun as directed in chart below.

1 -21/2 minutes

1-3 minutes 5-8 minutes 11/2-3 minutes 21/2-4 minutes 71/2-11 minutes 11/2-31/2 minutes 4-61/2 minutes 15-30 seconds 11/2-21/2 minutes 4-6 minutes 11/2-21/2 minutes
COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking. COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking. COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking. COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking. Wrap in paper towel and place on glass mircrowavable rack
COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking. COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking.
Vegetable Artichokes (230 g each) Asparagus, Fresh, Spears Beans, Green & Wax Beets, Fresh Broccoli, Fresh, Spears Cabbage, Fresh, Chopped Carrots, Fresh, Sliced Cauliflower, Fresh, Whole Flowerettes, Fresh Celery, Fresh, Sliced Corn, Fresh Mushrooms, Fresh, Sliced Parsnips, Fresh, Sliced Peas, Green, Fresh Sweet Potatoes Whole Baking (170~230 g each) White Potatoes, Whole Baking (170~230 g each) Spinach, Fresh, Leaf Squash, Acorn or Butternut, Fresh Zucchini, Fresh, Sliced Zucchini, Fresh, Whole 4 cups 2 medium 4 medium 2 potatoes 4 potatoes 450 g 1 medium 450 g 450 g 7~10 5~10 7~13 5~8 10~14 4~7 6~8 41/2~71/2 6~9 Amount 2 medium 4 medium 450 g 450 g 450 g 450 g 450 g 2 cups 450 g 2 cups 4 cups 2 ears 230 g 450 g Cook time at HIGH 5~8 10~13 3~6 7~11 12~16 4~8 4~7 2~4 7~11 21/2~41/2 6~8 5~9 2~31/2 4~8 Instructions Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. Cover. Add 1/2 cup water. Cover. Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole. Rearrange halfway through cooking. Place broccoli in baking dish. Add 1/2 cup water. Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. Add 1/4 cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. Trim. Add 1/4 cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. Slice. Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. Husk. Add 2 tbsp water in 11/2 qt. baking dish. Cover. Place mushrooms in 11/2 qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. Pierce potatoes several times with fork. Place on 2 paper towels. Turn over halfway through cooking. Pierce potatoes several times with fork. Place on 2 paper towels. Turn over halfway through cooking. Add 1/2 cup water in 2 qt. covered casserole. Cut squash in half. Remove seeds. Place in 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Cover. Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. Pierce. Place on 2 paper towels. Turn zucchini over and rearrange halfway through cooking. 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes Standing Time 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes

CAUTION

Some items with high lead or iron content are not suitable for cooking utensils.
FOOD CHARACTERISTICS & MICROWAVE COOKING
Keeping an eye on things The recipes in this book have been formulated with great care, but your success in preparing them depends on how much attention you pay to the food as it cooks. Always watch your food while it cooks. Your microwave oven is equipped with a light that turns on automatically when the oven is in operation so that you can see inside and check the progress of your food. Directions given in recipes to elevate, stir, and the like should be thought of as the minimum steps recommended. If the food seems to be cooking unevenly, simply make the necessary adjustments you think appropriate to correct the problem. Factors affecting microwave cooking times Many factors affect cooking times. The temperature of ingredients used in a recipe makes a big difference in cooking times. For example, a cake made with ice-cold butter, milk, and eggs will take considerably longer to bake than one made with ingredients that are at room temperature. All of the recipes in this book give a range of cooking times. In general, you will find that the food remains under-cooked at the lower end of the time range, and you may sometimes want to cook your food beyond the maximum time given, according to personal preference. The governing philosophy of this book is that it is best for a recipe to be conservative in giving cooking times. While overcooked food is ruined for good. Some of the recipes, particularly those for bread, cake, and custards, recommend that food be removed from the oven when they are slightly undercooked. This is not a mistake. When allowed to stand, usually covered, these foods will continue to cook outside of the oven as the heat trapped 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 bread cook more quickly than heavy, dense foods such as roasts and casseroles. You must take care when microwaving porous food that the outer edges do not become dry and brittle. Height of food The 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 moisture. Bone and fat content of food Bones conduct heat and fat cooks more quickly than meat. Care must be taken when cooking bony or fatty cuts of meat that they do not cook unevenly and do not become overcooked. Quantity of food 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. Shape of food Microwaves penetrate only about 2.5 cm into food, the interior portion of thick foods are cooked as the heat generated on the outside travels inward. Only the outer edge of food is cooked by microwave energy; the rest is cooked by conduction. The worst possible shape for a food that is to be microwaved is a thick square. The corners will burn long before the centre is even warm. Round thin foods and ring shaped foods cook successfully in the microwave. 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 is 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 sauce is 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 doeuvres 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.

To Clean Your Oven

1 Keep the inside of the oven clean Food spatters or spilled liquids stick to oven walls and between seal and door surface. It is best to wipe up spillovers with a damp cloth right away. Crumbs and spillovers will absorb microwave energy and lengthen cooking times. Use a damp cloth to wipe out crumbs that fall between the door and the frame. It is important to keep this area clean to assure a tight seal. Remove greasy spatters with a soapy cloth then rinse and dry. Do not use harsh detergent or abrasive cleaners. The glass tray can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher. 2 Keep the outside of the oven clean Clean the outside of your oven with soap and water then with clean water and dry with a soft cloth or paper towel. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, the water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings. To clean control panel, open the door to prevent oven from accidentally starting, and then wipe the control panel with a damp cloth, followed immediately by a dry cloth. Press STOP after cleaning. 3 If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe the panels with a soft cloth. This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under 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.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING
Please ensure cooking times are correctly set as over cooking may result in FIRE and subsequent DAMAGE to the OVEN.
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. 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 safety absorb all microwave energy, if the oven is accidentally started. 3 Do not use the oven for the purpose of dehumidification. It can be the cause of serious damage of safety. (ex. Operating the microwave oven with the wet newspapers, clothes, toys, pet or portable electric devices, etc.) 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 heatup 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. 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 is damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a qualified service technician. 17 If smoke is observed, keep the oven door closed and switch off or disconnect the oven from the power supply. 18 When food is heated or cooked in disposable containers of plastic, paper or other combustible materials look at the oven frequently to check if the food container is deteriorating. 19 The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision; Young Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with appliance. 20 Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. 21 If the appliance is supplied from a cord extension set or an electrical portable outlet device,the cord extension set on electrical portable outlet device must be positioned so that it is not subject to splashing or ingress of moisture.

QUESTION & ANSWERS

Q Whats wrong when the oven light will not glow? A There may be several reasons why the oven light will not glow. Light bulb has blown. Door is not closed. Q Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door? A No. The holes, or ports, are made to allow light to pass; they do not let microwave energy through. Q Why does the beep tone sound when a pad on the Control Panel is touched? A The beep tone sounds to assure that the setting is being properly entered. Q Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates empty? A Yes. Never run it empty or without the glass tray. Q Why do eggs sometimes pop? A When baking, frying, or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to steam build up inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this, 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 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 PRODUCT. DO NOT LEAVE THE OVEN UNATTENDED WHILE THE CORN IS BEING POPPED. IF CORN FAILS TO POP AFTER THE SUGGESTED TIMES, DISCONTINUE COOKING. OVERCOOKING COULD RESULT IN THE CORN CATCHING FIRE.
NEVER USE A BROWN PAPER BAG FOR POPPING CORN. NEVER ATTEMPT TO POP LEFTOVER KERNELS. Q Why doesnt my oven always cook as fast as the cooking guide says? A Check your cooking guide again to make sure youve followed directions correctly, and to see what might cause variations in cooking time. Cooking guide times and heat settings are suggestions, chosen to help prevent overcooking, the most common problem in getting used to a microwave oven. Variations in the size, shape, weight and dimensions of the food require longer cooking time. Use your own judgement along with the cooking guide suggestions to test food condition, just as you would do with a conventional cooker.

PLUG WIRING INFORMATION

This appliance must be earthed The wires in this mains lead are colored in accordance with the following codes BLUE ~ Neutral BROWN ~ Live GREEN & YELLOW ~ Earth As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance 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 connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

1. LG ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD has arranged for authorised service centres to perform all after sales and warranty service on its behalf. 2. The authorised service centre can accept no responsibility for damage in transit to and from his premises. 3. If the product or any parts returned to an authorised service centre for any cause not covered by this warranty, all costs involved, including a charge for inspection and handing must be paid to the authorised service centre. 4. Changes not covered by the terms of this Warranty must be borne by the owner. Such charges may arise through the cost of any service all where (a) the product is found to be in good installation, or (b) maladjustment of user controls, or failure to follow operating instructions, mains supply defects or external interference has occurred. 5. No retailer has authority to vary the terms of the above warranty. 6. For warranty service please contact LG service on 156(AUSTRALIA),or 156(NEW ZEALAND). 35
FOR WARRANTY SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT LG SERVICE ON 1800-643-156(AUSTRALIA),or 156(NEW ZEALAND)
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