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- Page 1 MICROWAVE/GRILL/CONVECTION OVEN OWNER’S MANUAL PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING. MC8087ARS MC8087ARK MC8087MRS P/No: MFL51228822...
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Page 2: Precautions
Precautions 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. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
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. -
Page 4: Unpacking & Installing
Unpacking & 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 Installing oven make sure you remove all accessories and packing. - Page 5 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 pulling the DOOR HANDLE. Place the ROTATING RING inside the oven and place the GLASS TRAY on top.
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Page 6: Setting The Clock
Setting the You can set either12 hour clock or 24 hour clock. Clock In the following example I will show you how to set the time for 14:35 when using the 24 hour clock. Make sure that you have removed all packaging from your oven. Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described earlier in this book. -
Page 7: Child Lock
Press STOP/CLEAR. Your oven has a safety feature that Press and hold STOP/CLEAR until “L” appears on the display and BEEP prevents accidental running of the oven. sounds. Once the child lock is set, you will be The CHILD LOCK is now set. unable to use any functions and no cooking can take place. -
Page 8: Quick Start
Quick Start In the following example I will show you how to set 2 minutes of cooking on high power. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press QUICK START four times to select 2 minutes on HIGH power. The QUICK START feature allows you to Your oven will start before you have finished the fourth press. -
Page 9: Micro Power Cooking
In the following example I will show you how to cook some food on 720W(80%) power for 5 minutes and 30 seconds. Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described earlier in this book. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press MODE. Your oven has five microwave Power settings. -
Page 10: Micro Power Level
Micro Power Your microwave oven is equipped with 5 power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking. Level The table below shows the examples of food and their recommended cooking power levels for use with this microwave oven. POWER LEVEL HIGH * Boil Water... -
Page 11: Grill Cooking
In the following example I will show you how to use the grill to cook some food for 12 minutes and 30 seconds. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press MODE. This feature will allow you to brown and crisp food quickly. The rack must be used during grill Turn DIAL to select GRILL. -
Page 12: Grill Combination Cooking
Grill Combination Cooking Press STOP/CLEAR. Press MODE. Your oven has a combination cooking feature which allows you to cook food Turn DIAL to select GRILL COMBI until display shows “540W”. with heater and microwave at the same The following indications are displayed: “ time or alternately. -
Page 13: Keep Warm
In the following example I will show you how to keep warming at the temperature of 90°C for 30 minutes. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press MODE. The oven has a temperature range of 30 °C~90 °C when keep warming is Turn DIAL to select KEEP WARM until display shows “60°C”. selected. -
Page 14: Ez Clean
Clean In the following example I will show you how to remove smell in the oven. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press MODE. The oven has a special function to remove the smell in the oven with one touch. You can use the EZ Clean function without food in the oven. -
Page 15: Speed Hot Air Preheat
In the following example I will show you how to preheat the oven at a temperature of 230°C. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press MODE. The oven has a temperature range of 100°C ~ 250°C. (180°C is automatically available when speed hot air mode is selected.) Turn DIAL to select SPEED HOT AIR. -
Page 16: Speed Hot Air Cooking
Speed Hot Air In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with speed hot air cooking at Cooking 230°C for 20 minutes. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press MODE. The oven has a temperature range of 100°C ~ 250°C. (180°C is automatically Turn DIAL to select SPEED HOT AIR. -
Page 17: Convection Combination Cooking
In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with micro power 540W(60%) and at a convection temperature 200°C for a cooking time of 25 minutes. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press MODE. Turn DIAL to select CONV. COMBI until display shows “540W”. The following indications are displayed: “... -
Page 18: Convection Preheat
Convection Preheat In the following example I will show you how to preheat the oven at a temperature of 230°C. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press MODE. The convection oven has a temperature range of 40°C and 100°C ~ 250°C Turn DIAL to select CONV. (180°C is automatically available when The following indication is displayed: “... -
Page 19: Convection Cooking
In the following example I will show you how to preheat the oven first, then cook some food at a temperature of 230°C for 50 minutes. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press MODE. Turn DIAL to select CONV. The convection oven has a temperature The following indication is displayed: “... -
Page 20: Auto Cook
Auto Cook Press STOP/CLEAR. Press AUTO COOK. AUTO COOK allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of the food. Turn DIAL until display shows “Ac 1”. Press DIAL for category confirmation. Turn DIAL until display shows “0.6kg”. - Page 21 Function Category Weight Limit Auto Jacket Potato 0.2 ~ 1.0kg Cook (Ac 1) Fresh 0.2 ~ 0.8kg Vegetables (Ac 2) 0.2 ~ 0.8kg Frozen Vegetables (Ac 3) Rice/Pasta 0.1 ~ 0.3kg (Ac 4) Utensil Food Temp. On glass tray Room 1.
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Page 22: Auto Roast
Auto Roast In the following example I will show you how to cook 1.4 kg of roast beef. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press AUTO ROAST. Auto Roast cook allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of the food. -
Page 23: Auto Roast
Function Category Weight Limit Auto Roast beef 0.5 ~ 1.5 kg (Ar 1) Roast Roast pork 0.5 ~ 1.5 kg (Ar 2) Roast 0.8 ~ 1.5 kg Whole Chicken (Ar 3) Roast 0.2 ~ 0.8 kg Chicken Legs (Ar 4) Utensil Food Temp. -
Page 24: Auto Reheat
Auto Reheat In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.6kg of chilled meal. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press AUTO REHEAT. Auto Reheat cooking make food reheating convient and easy to use. The oven has been pre-programmed to automatically reheat food. Turn DIAL until display shows “rh 2”. -
Page 25: Auto Reheat
Function Category Weight Limit Auto Reheat Soup/ 0.2 - 0.8 kg Sauce (rh 1) Chilled 0.3 - 0.6 kg meal (rh 2) Beverage 1- 4 cups (rh 3) (1 cup=200ml) Frozen 1- 4 muffinsz (1 muffin = Muffin 75-80g) (rh 4) Utensil Food Temp. -
Page 26: Auto Defrost
Auto The temperature and density of food varies, 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 Defrost BREAD programme is suitable for defrosting small items such as rolls or a small loaf. -
Page 27: Auto Defrost Guide
Auto Defrost Guide * 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. -
Page 28: Quick Defrost
Quick Defrost 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 once. (Put the 0.5kg of Meat) The oven will start automatically. -
Page 29: Quick Defrost Guide
Quick Defrost Guide Use this function to 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. -
Page 30: Heating Or Reheating Guide
Heating or Reheating Guide Cook time Food Special Instructions (minutes/at HIGH) Sliced meat 1 ~ 2 Place sliced meat on microwavable plate. 3 slices Cover with plastic wrap and vent. (0.5cm thick) Note : Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy. Chicken pieces Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate. -
Page 31: Fresh Vegetable Guide
Cook time Food Quantity (minutes/at HIGH) Artichokes 2 medium 1 /2 Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. (230g each) 4 medium 10 ~ 12 Cover. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes. Asparagus, 450g 3 ~ 6 Add 1 cup water. Cover Fresh, Spears Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes. -
Page 32: Defrosting Guide
Defrosting Guide Defrosting meats tips & techniques You can defrost meats in their original wrapping as long as no metal is present. Remove any metal rings, twist ties, wire or foil. Place meat in a microwavable plate to catch juices. Defrost meats only as long as necessary. Separate items like chops, sausages and bacon as soon as possible. -
Page 33: Grill Cooking Guide
Directions for grilling meat on grill Trim excess fat from meat. Cut fat, making sure you do not cut into the lean. (This will stop the fat curling.) Arrange on the rack. Brush with melted butter or oil. Halfway through, turn the meat over. Cook time Food Quantity... -
Page 34: Convection Cooking Guide
Convection Cooking Guide Preheat the oven to the desired temperature. Follow the times and instructions in the table. After cooking, the surrounding oven will get very HOT. USE OVEN GLOVES. Convection Food Quantity Temperature Muffins 6 pieces (fresh dough) (each 60g) Bread Rolls 4 pieces 180°C+180W... - Page 35 Convection Food Quantity Temperature Frozen ready 300g 200°C+360W meal (Macaroni (WITHOUT PREHEATING) & cheese) Frozen spring 300g rolls Potato gratin 1000g 140°C+540W (WITHOUT PREHEATING) Roast beef 1000g 160°C+540W (WITHOUT PREHEATING) Roast lamb 1000g 160°C+540W (WITHOUT PREHEATING) Roast chicken 1000g 200°C+540W (WITHOUT PREHEATING) Cook Time (minutes)
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Page 36: Speed Hot Air Cooking Guide
Speed Hot Air Cooking Guide Preheat the oven to the desired temperature. Follow the times and instructions in the table. After cooking, the grill and surrounding oven will get very HOT. USE OVEN GLOVES. Speed Hot Air Food Quantity Temperature Roast Turkey 400g 200°C... -
Page 37: Important Safety Instructions
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. 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. -
Page 38: Important Safety Instructions
Important safety instructions Read carefully and keep for future reference 24 Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. 25 When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition. 26 If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames. -
Page 39: 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. -
Page 40: Food Characteristics & Microwave Cooking
Food characteristics & Microwave cooking Keeping an eye on things The recipes in the 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. -
Page 41: Food Characteristics
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. -
Page 42: Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers Q What’s 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. -
Page 43: Iec Test Lists
• Microwave defrosting Meal Microwave setting (watts), Cooking time Meat 180W, 10 min. or Auto key function 1 /2 1 /2 • Microwave cooking Meal Microwave setting (watts), Cooking time Custard 360W, 25 ~ 30 min. Sponge cake 540W, 8 ~ 11 min. Meatloaf 540W, 19 ~ 21 min. -
Page 44: Plug Wiring Information/Technical Specifications
To obtain a replacement fuse cover contact your supplying dealer or LG Electronics U.K. LTD. If the mains sockets in your home differ, or are not suitable for the type of plug supplied then the plug should be removed and a suitable type fitted. -
Page 45: Maff Reheating Cooked Chilled Foods
MAFF working in partnership with the food companies and microwave oven manufacturers such as ‘LG electronics’ have overcome this problem by the introduction of heating categories. Because you may not yet be familiar with this system, we have used the following explanation as an example. -
Page 46: Guarantee
2. The dealer (or his Service Agent) who sold the product will be reimbursed for any labor provided in the repair of this LG electronics equipment, for a period of 12 months from the original date of purchase. These claims must be made in accordance with the published scale of service charges and relevant claims procedure. - Page 47 Memo...
- Page 48 Disposal of your old appliance 1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. 2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.