MC8284NS - Microwave LG - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Combined microwave oven (grill and convection)
Brand	LG
Model	MC8284NS
Capacity	28 liters
Dimensions (W x H x D)	48.3 x 28.0 x 39.7 cm
Net weight	Approx. 13 kg
Power supply	230 V ~ 50 Hz
Microwave power	1100 W
Grill power	1000 W
Convection power	2000 W
Main functions	Microwave, Grill, Convection, Combined modes, Quick defrost, Auto cook (8 programs)
Microwave power levels	6 levels (including keep warm)
Control type	Electronic with LED display
Timer	Up to 99 minutes 99 seconds
Interior material	Easy-clean enamel
Included accessories	Glass turntable, metal rack, grill support
Safety	Child lock, automatic shutoff when door opened
Care and cleaning	Clean interior with a damp cloth after each use; avoid abrasive products
Spare parts available	Turntable (ref. 4980JT0002A), fuse, bulb (accessory)
Repairability index	7.8/10 (estimated)

Frequently Asked Questions - MC8284NS LG

What is the capacity of the LG MC8284NS?

The capacity is 28 liters, ideal for family dishes.

How to use the grill function?

Press the Grill button, select cooking time, then start. Place food on the provided rack.

Can I use metal containers?

No, avoid metal containers in microwave mode. Use microwave-safe dishes. In grill or convection mode, some metals are acceptable (see manual).

How to clean the oven interior?

Use a damp cloth with mild detergent. Avoid abrasive sponges. The turntable is dishwasher safe.

What to do if the oven no longer heats?

Check that the door is properly closed, the timer is set, and the fuse has not blown. If the problem persists, contact an authorized service.

How to activate child lock?

Press and hold the Stop/Clear button for 3 seconds. A lock symbol appears.

What are the dimensions for built-in installation?

Allow a space of at least 48.3 cm wide, 28.0 cm high and 39.7 cm deep, with rear ventilation.

How to defrost food?

Use the Quick Defrost function or manually set low power (20-30%). Turn food halfway through.

Where to download the user manual?

Go to notice-facile.com and search for model MC8284NS. The PDF manual is available for free.

What is the warranty period?

The standard LG warranty is 2 years (parts and labor). Keep the purchase receipt.

USER MANUAL MC8284NS LG

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, 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 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 (especially the contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars) again carefully and check the temperature of them before consumption to avoid burns (especially, contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars). Be careful when handling the container.

WARNING

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.

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. Electricity, supplied to the magnetron tube, is used to create 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.

Precautions 2 Contents 3 Unpacking & Installing 4 ~ 5 Setting the Clock 6 Child Lock 7 Quick Start 8 Micro Power Cooking 9 Micro Power Level 10 Grill Cooking 11 Grill Combination Cooking 12 Taste saver 13 EZ Clean 14 Speed Hot Air Preheat 15 Speed Hot Air Cooking 16 Convection Combination Cooking 17 Convection Preheat 18 Convection Cooking 19 Auto Cook 20 ~ 21 Crispy Reheat 22~23 Defrost & Bake 24 ~ 25 Lean Roast 26 ~ 27 Auto Defrost 28 Auto Defrost Guide 29 Heating or Reheating Guide 30 Fresh Vegetable Guide 31 Defrosting Guide 32 Grill Cooking Guide 33 Convection Cooking Guide 34 ~ 35 Speed Hot Air Cooking Guide 36 Important safety instructions 37 ~ 38 Microwave-safe Utensils 39 Food characteristics & Microwave cooking 40 ~ 41 Questions & Answers 42 Plug Wiring Information/Technical Specifications 43

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.

1 Unpack your oven and place it on a flat level surface.

2 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 8cm from the edge of the surface to prevent tipping. An exhaust outlet is located on top or side of the oven. Blocking the outlet can damage the oven.

THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL CATERING PURPOSES

3 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.

4 Open your oven door by pulling the DOOR HANDLE. Place the ROTATING RING inside the oven and place the GLASS TRAY on top.

5 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 39.

6 Press the STOP/CLEAR button, and press the START button one time to set 30 seconds of cooking time.

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

YOUR OVEN IS NOW INSTALLED

8 The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.

Setting the Clock

You can set either 12 hour clock or 24 hour clock.

In the following example I will show you how to set the time for 14:35 when using the 24 clock.

Make sure that you have removed all packaging from your oven.

When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power cut, a '24H' will be shown in the display; you will have to reset the clock.

If the clock (or display) shows any strange looking 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.

Plug in your oven for the first time.

"24H" appears on the display.

(If you want to use different option, Turn DIAL.

If you want to change different option after setting clock, you have to unplug and plug it back in.)

Press START.

Turn DIAL until display shows "14:".

Press START for hour confirmation.

Turn DIAL until display shows "14:35".

Press START.

The clock starts counting.

Child

Lock

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.

Press and hold STOP/CLEAR until "L" appears on the display and BEEP sounds. The CHILD LOCK is now set.

To cancel CHILD LOCK press and hold STOP/CLEAR until "L" disappears. You will hear BEEP when it's released.

Quick

Start

In the following example I will show you how to set 2 minutes of cooking on high power.

The Quick Start feature allows you to set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH power cooking with a touch of the QUICK START button.

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Press QUICK START four times to select 2 minutes on HIGH power. Your oven will start before you have finished the fourth press.

During QUICK START cooking, you can extend the cooking time up to 99 minutes 59 seconds by repeatedly pressing the QUICK START button or by using the DIAL.

In the following example I will show you how to cook some food on 720W (80%) power for 5 minutes and 30 seconds.

Micro Power Cooking

Your oven has five microwave power settings.

Power Level	%	Power Output
HIGH	100%	900W(Max.)
MEDIUM HIGH	80%	720W
MEDIUM	60%	540W
DEFROST(MEDIUM LOW)	40%	360W( ** )
LOW	20%	180W

Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described earlier in this book.

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Turn the MODE DIAL to select MICRO.

Turn the DIAL until the display shows "720".

Press START for power confirmation.

Turn the DIAL until the display shows "5:30".

Press START.

When cooking, you can increase or decrease the cooking time by turning the DIAL.

Micro Power

Level

Your microwave oven is equipped with 5 power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking. The table below shows examples of food and their recommended cooking power levels for use with this microwave oven.

POWER LEVEL	USE	POWER LEVEL(%)	POWER OUTPUT
HIGH * Boil Water	* Brown minced beef* Cook poultry pieces, fish, vegetables* Cook tender cuts of meat	100%	900W(Max)
MEDIUM * Reheating(Liquid)HIGH * Roast meat and poultry	* Cook mushrooms and shellfish* Cook foods containing cheese and eggs	80%	720W
MEDIUM * Reheating(Mashed potato, Plated meal, Ready meal)* Prepare eggs* Cook custard* Prepare rice, soup		60%	540W
DEFROST * All thawing(MEDIUM LOW) * Melt butter and chocolate* Cook less tender cuts of meat		40%	360W( ** )
LOW * Soften butter & cheese* Soften ice cream* Raise yeast dough		20%	180W

In the following example, I will show you how to use the grill to cook some food for 12 minutes and 30 seconds.

Grill

Cooking

This feature will allow you to brown and crisp food quickly.

The rack must be used during grill cooking.

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Turn MODE DIAL to select Grill.

Turn DIAL until display shows "12:30".

Press START.

When cooking, you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning DIAL.

Grill Combination

Cooking

In the following example, I will show you how to programme your oven with micro power 180W (20%) and grill for a cooking time of 25 minutes.

Your oven has a combination cooking feature which allows you to cook food with heater and microwave at the same time or alternately. This generally means it takes less time to cook your food.

You can set three kinds of micro power level (20%, 30% and 40%) in combi mode.

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Turn MODE DIAL to select GRILL COMBI.

Turn DIAL until display shows "180".

Press START for power confirmation.

Turn DIAL until display shows "25:00".

Press START.

When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning DIAL.

Be careful when removing your food because the container will be hot!

In the following example I will show you how to use Taste Saver at the temperature of 90°C for 30 minutes.

Taste

Saver

The oven has a temperature range of 30 °C to 90 °C when Taste Saver is selected.

When you press Taste Saver, 60 °C is set initially.

Your oven will take a few minutes to reach the selected temperature.

Once it has reached the correct temperature, your oven will beep to let you know that it has reached the correct temperature.

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Turn the MODE DIAL to select TASTE SAVER.

Turn the DIAL until the display shows "90°C".

Press START to confirm the temperature.

Turn the DIAL to set the taste saver time until the display shows "30:00".

Press START.

While cooking, you can increase or decrease the cooking time by turning the DIAL.

EZ

Clean

In the following example, I will show you how to remove smell in the oven.

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.

Please remove the tray and other accessories during the EZ-Cleaning operation, and then relocate them after finishing the EZ-Cleaning operation.

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Turn MODE DIAL to select EZ CLEAN.

Press START.

(Time counts down automatically)

In the following example I will show you how to preheat the oven at a temperature of 230°C.

Speed Hot Air Preheat

The oven has a temperature range of 100°C to 230°C. (180°C automatically available when speed hot air mode is selected.)

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Turn MODE DIAL to select SPEED HOT AIR.

Turn DIAL until display shows "230°C".

Press START for temperature confirmation.

Press START.

Preheating will be started with displaying "Pr-H".

Speed Hot Air Cooking

In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with speed hot air cooking at 230°C for 20 minutes.

The oven has a temperature range of 100°C to 230°C. (180°C automatically available when speed hot air mode is selected.)

This function allows you to combine convection operation with the grill.

It will reduce your cooking time.

Press STOP/CLEAR.
Turn MODE DIAL to select SPEED HOT AIR.
Turn DIAL until display shows "230°C". Press START for temperature confirmation.
Turn DIAL until display shows "20:00".
Press START. When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning DIAL.

In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with micro power 360W (40%) and at a convection temperature 200°C for a cooking time of 25 minutes.

Convection Combination

Cooking

The oven has a temperature range of 100°C to 230°C. (180°C automatically available when convection combination mode is selected.)

You can set three kinds of micro power level (20%, 30% and 40%) in combi mode.

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Turn Mode DIAL to select CONV. COMBI.

Turn DIAL until display shows "360".

Press START for power confirmation.

Turn DIAL until display shows "200°C".

Press START for temperature confirmation.

Turn DIAL until display shows "25:00".

Press START.

When cooking, you can increase or decrease the cooking time by turning the DIAL.

Be careful when removing your food because the container will be hot!

Convection

Preheat

In the following example, I will show you how to preheat the oven at a temperature of 230°C.

The convection oven has a temperature range of 40°C to 100°C ~ 230°C (180°C is automatically available when convection mode is selected).

* The oven has a ferment function at the oven temperature of 40°C. When you use this function, if the oven temperature is over 70°C, then the display shows "E-05" error code. You may wait until the oven is cool.

Your oven will take a few minutes to reach the selected temperature.

Once it has reached the 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.

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Turn MODE DIAL to select CONV.

Turn DIAL until display shows "230°C".

Press START for temperature confirmation.

Press START.

Preheating will be started with displaying "Pr-H".

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.

Convection

Cooking

The convection oven has a temperature range of 40°C and 100°C ~ 230°C (180°C is automatically available when convection mode is selected).

If you do not set a temperature your oven will automatically select 180°C, the cooking temperature can be changed by turning Dial.

The rack must be used during convection cooking.

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Turn MODE DIAL to select CONV.

Turn DIAL until display shows "230°C".

Press START for temperature confirmation.

Turn DIAL until display shows "50:00".

Press START.

When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning DIAL.

Auto

Cook

In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.6kg of jacket potato.

Auto Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of the food.

Category	Press AUTO COOK
Jacket potato	1 time
Fresh vegetables	2 times
Frozen vegetables	3 times
Rice/Pasta	4 times

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Press AUTO COOK.

Turn DIAL until display shows "H.C 1".

Press START for category confirmation.

Turn DIAL until display shows "0.6kg".

Press START.

When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning DIAL.

Function	Category Weight	Limit Utensil	Food Temp. Instructions
Auto Cook		0.2 ~ 1.0kg	On glass trayJacket	PotRoom 1.Choose medium sized potatoes 180 -220g.Wash and dry potatoes. Pierce potatoes several timeswith a fork.2. Place potatoes in the oven.3. After cooking, stand covered with aluminum foil for 5 minutes.
	Fresh Vegetables	0.2 ~ 0.8kg	Microwave-safe bowl	Room 1.Place vegetables in a microwave-safe bowl.Add the amount of water according to the quantity.** 0.2kg - 0.4kg : 2 tablespoons of water** 0.5kg - 0.8kg : 4 tablespoons of water2. Cover with plastic wrap. Place food in the oven.3. After cooking, stir for 3-4 seconds.Stand covered for 3 minutes.
	Frozen Vegetables	0.2 ~ 0.8kg	Microwave-safe bowl	Frozen 1.Place vegetables in a microwave-safe bowl.Add the amount of water according to the quantity.** 0.2kg - 0.4kg : 2 tablespoons of water** 0.5kg - 0.8kg : 4 tablespoons of water2. Cover with plastic wrap. Place food in the oven.3. After cooking, stir for 3-4 seconds.Stand covered for 3 minutes.
	Rice/Pasta Room	0.1 ~ 0.3kg	Microwave-safe bowl	(Rice)1. Place rice/pasta and boiling water with 1/4 to 1 teaspoon salt in a deep and large bowl. Place food in the oven.2. After cooking, stir. Stand covered for 5 minutes.Notes: Rice: Add 300ml of boiling water per 100g white rice.Cover with plastic wrap and vent.Pasta: Add 400ml of boiling water per 100g pasta.Do not cover. Stir at least twice during cooking to prevent sticking.

Crispy Reheat

In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.3kg of "Roasted Meat".

Crispy reheat allows you to cook your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of food by turning the wheel dial.

Category	Press Crispy reheat
Roasted Meat	1	time
Lasagna	2	times
Bread	3	times
Pie	4	times

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Press CRISPY REHEAT.

Turn DIAL until display shows "Lc"

Press START for category confirmation.

Turn DIAL until display shows "0.3kg".

Press START.

When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning DIAL.

	Quantity Category		Food temp.	InstructionsUtensil
Roasted Meat Refrigerated	0.2-0.6kg	Low Rack		Slice each of roasted meat under 2.5cm thickness. Place food on the low rack. After cooking, remove from the oven and stand.
Lasagna	0.2-0.8kg	Low Rack	Refrigerated	Place leftover lasagna on the low rack. And do same as above.
Bread Frozen	0.1-0.3kg	Low Rack		Place frozen baguette or croissant on the low rack. Brush baguettes with milk or water. And do same as above.
Pie Refrigerated	0.2-0.6kg	Low Rack		Place leftover pie on the low rack. And do same as above.

Defrost & Bake

In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.6 kg of "Quiche".

Defrost & Bake allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of food by turn the dial.

Category	Press Defrost & Bake
Quiche	1	time
Lasagna	2	times
Tart	3	times
Chicken Pieces	4	times

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Press DEFROST & BAKE.

Turn DIAL until display shows "ab"

Press START for category confirmation.

Turn DIAL until display shows "0.6kg".

Press START.

When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning DIAL.

Category	Quantity	Utensil Instructions
Quiche	0.3~0.6kg	High Rack	Frozen	1 pie crust pastry140g Onions3 slices of Bacon3 eggs300g whipping cream120g milk120g grated cheeseSaute the chopped onion and bacon in a frying pan.Mix eggs, whipping cream, milk, and grated cheese.Place the crust onto the crispy tray and prick the surface with a fork.Put the onion and bacon onto the crust and pour the mixture.
Lasagna	0.3~0.6kg	Low Rack	Frozen	1.Remove the cover and place on the low rack.2.After cooking, stand for 2 minutes.
Tart	0.1~0.6kg	Low Rack	Frozen	1.Remove "Tart" from package and place on the low rack.2.After cooking, stand for 2 minute.
Chicken Pieces	0.2~0.8kg	High Rack	Frozen	1.Wash and dry skin. Brush the chicken pieces with oil.2.Place the "Chicken pieces "on the low rack, put a plate under the low rack for dropping juice.3.When beep, turn food over.4.After cooking, stand covered with aluminum foil for 2 minutes.

Lean Roast

In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.6kg of "Beef".

Lean Roast allows you to cook your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of food by turning the dial.

Category	Press Lean Roast
Beef	1	time
Pork	2	times
Chicken	3	times
Lamb	4	times

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Press LEAN ROAST.

Turn the DIAL until the display shows "L".

Press START for category confirmation.

Turn the DIAL until the display shows "0.6kg".

Press START.

During cooking, you can increase or decrease the cooking time by turning the DIAL.

	Quantity	Catsugayil	Food temp.	Instructions
Beef	0.5~1.5kg	Low Rack	Refrigerated	1.Brush beef with melted butter or oil and season as desired.2.Place beef with fat side up on the low rack with a dripping dish below.3.Choose the menu and adjust weight, and press start.4.After cooking, stand covered with foil for 10 minutes.
Pork	0.5~1.5kg	Low Rack	Refrigerated	1.Trim excess fat from pork. Brush pork with and season as desired.2.Place pork with fat side up on the low rack with a dripping dish below.3.Choose the menu and adjust weight, and press start.4.After cooking, stand covered with foil for 10 minutes.
Chicken	0.8~1.8kg	Low Rack	Refrigerated	1.Brush chicken with melted butter or oil and season as desired.2.Place chicken with breast side up on the low rack with a dripping dish below.3.Choose the menu and adjust weight, and press start.4.When beep, turn food over. And then press start to continue cooking.5.After cooking, stand covered with foil for 10 minutes.
Lamb	0.5~1.5kg	Low Rack	Refrigerated	1.Brush lamb with melted butter or oil and season as desired.2.Place lamb with fat side up on the low rack with a dripping dish below.3.Choose the menu and adjust weight, and press start.4.After cooking, stand covered with foil for 10 minutes.

Auto Defrost

The temperature and density of food varies, so I 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 require a standing time to allow the centre to thaw. In the following example I will show you how to defrost 1.4kg of frozen poultry.

Your oven has four microwave defrost settings: MEAT, POULTRY, FISH, and BREAD; each defrost category has different power settings.

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Weigh 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 AUTO DEFROST twice to select the POULTRY defrosting programme. "E" appears on the display window.

Enter the weight of the frozen food that you are about to defrost.

Turn DIAL until display shows "1.4kg".

Press START.

During defrosting your oven will "BEEP", at which point open the oven door, turn food over and separate to ensure even thawing. Remove any portions that have thawed or shield them to help slow down thawing. After checking close the oven door and press START to resume defrosting. Your oven will not stop defrosting (even when the beep sounded) unless the door is opened.

Auto Defrost Guide

* Food to be defrosted should be in a suitable microwave proof container and placed 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 and bacon as soon as possible. * When beep, remove the food from the oven, turn the food over and return to the microwave oven. Remove defrosted portions at this point. Continue to defrost remaining pieces.

Stand until completely thawed.

Category Weight Limit Utensil Food
Meat (dEF1)	0.1 ~ 4.0kg	Microwave-safe plate	MeatMinced beef, Fillet steak, Cubes for stew, Sirloin steak, Pot roast, Rump roast, Beef burgerPork chops, Lamp chops, Rolled roast, Sausage, Cutlets(2cm)After defrosting, stand covered with aluminum foil for 5-15 minutes.PoultryWhole chicken, Legs, Breasts, Turkey breasts(under 2.0kg)After defrosting, stand covered with aluminum foil for 20-30 minutes.FishFillets, Steaks, Whole fish, Sea foodsAfter defrosting, stand covered with aluminum foil for 10-20 minutes.
Poultry (dEF2)
Fish (dEF3)
Bread (dEF4)	0.1 ~ 0.5kg	Paper towel Sliced	bread, Buns, Baguette, etc.After defrosting, let stand for 1 ~ 2 minutes.

Heating or Reheating Guide

To heat or reheat successfully in the microwave, it is important to follow several guidelines. Measure the amount of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat. Arrange the food in a circular pattern for best results. Room temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food. Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed in a microwavable container. The food will be heated more evenly if covered with a microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap. Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns. Use the following chart as a guide for reheating cooked food.

Food	Cook time(Minutes/at HIGH)	Special Instructions
Sliced meat3 slices(0.5cm thick)	1 ~ 2	Place sliced meat on microwavable plate.Cover with plastic wrap and vent.Note : Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy.
Chicken pieces1 breast1 leg and thigh	11/2 2 2 31/2	Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate.Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Fish fillet(170 ~ 230g)	1 ~ 2	Place fish on microwavable plate.Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Lasagne1 serving(300g)	4 ~ 6	Place lasagne on microwavable plate.Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Casserole1 cup4 cups	11/2 3 41/2 7	COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.Stir once halfway through cooking.
Casserolecream or cheese1 cup4 cups	1 21/2 31/2 6	COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.Stir once halfway through cooking.
Sloppy Joe orBarbecued beef1 sandwich( 1/2 cup meat filling)without bun	1 21/2	COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.Stir once halfway through cooking.

Food	Cook time(Minutes/at HIGH)	Special Instructions
Mashed potatoes350g	5~7(at 540W)	COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.Stir once halfway through cooking.
Baked beans1 cup	11/2 21/2	COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.Stir once halfway through cooking.
Ravioli pasta in sauce1 cup4 cups	11/2 361/2 9	COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.Stir once halfway through cooking.
Rice1 cup4 cups	1 11/221/2 4	COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.Stir once halfway through cooking.
Sandwich roll or bun1 roll	15~30 seconds	Wrap in paper towel and place on glass tray.
Vegetables1 cup4 cups	11/2 21/24 6	COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.Stir once halfway through cooking.
Soup1 serving(230g)	11/2 2	COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.Stir once halfway through cooking.
Plated meal(1 serving)Meat 125g,Mashed potato 150gCarrot, cooked 150g	9~14(at 540W)	COOK covered in microwavable dinner plate.

Fresh Vegetable Guide

Defrosting Guide

Food Quantity		Cook time(Minutes/at HIGH)	Instructions
Artichokes(230g each)	2 medium4 medium	41/2 7 10 ~ 12	Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice.Cover. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.
Asparagus,Fresh, Spears	450g	3 ~ 6	Add 1 cup water. CoverStand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.
Green beans	450g	6 ~ 10	Add 1/2 cup water in 1.5 litre casserole dish. Stir halfway through cooking.Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.
Beats, Fresh	450g	10 ~ 14	Add 1/2 cup water in 1.5 litre casserole dish. Rearrange halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.
Broccoli, Fresh,Spears	300g	31/2 4	Place broccoli in baking dish. Add 1/4 cup water. Stand for 2 minutes.
Cabbage,Fresh,Chopped	450g	7 ~ 9	Add 1/2 cup water in 1.5 litre casserole dish. Stir halfway through cooking.Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.
Carrots, Fresh,Sliced	200g	2 ~ 3	Add 1/4 cup water in 1.5 litre casserole dish. Stir halfway through cooking.Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.
Cauliflower,Fresh, Whole	450g	5 ~ 7	Trim. Add 1/4 cup water in 1.5 litre casserole dish. Stir halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.
Corn, Fresh	2 ears	4 ~ 8	Husk. Add 2 tbsp water in 1.5 litre baking dish. Cover.Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.

Food Quantity		Cook time(Minutes/at HIGH)	Instructions
Mushrooms, Fresh, Sliced	230g	11/2 21/2	Place mushrooms in 1.5 litre covered casserole dish. Stir halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.
Parsnips, Fresh, Sliced	450g	6 ~ 8	Add 1/2 cup water in 1.5 litre casserole dish. Stir halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.
Peas, Green, Fresh	4 cups	6 ~ 9	Add 1/2 cup water in 1.5 litre casserole dish. Stir halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.
Sweet Potatoes Whole baking (170 ~ 230g each)	2 medium4 medium	5 ~ 99 ~ 13	Pierce potatoes several times with fork. Place on 2 paper towels. Turn over halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.
White potatoes, Whole baking (170 ~ 230g)	2 potatoes4 potatoes	51/2 71/2 91/2 14	Pierce potatoes several times with fork. Place on 2 paper towels. Turn over halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.
Spinach, Fresh, Leaf	450g	6 ~ 8	Add 1/2 cup water in 1.5 litre casserole dish. Stir halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.
Courgette, Fresh, Sliced	450g	41/2 71/2	Add 1/2 cup water in 1.5 litre casserole dish. Stir halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.
Courgette, Fresh, Whole	450g	6 ~ 9	Pierce. Place on 2 paper towels. Turn courgette over and rearrange halfway through cooking.

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.

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. Remove defrosted portions and continue to defrost remaining pieces. Whole pieces of meat are ready for standing time as soon as a fork can be pushed into the centre of the meat using moderate pressure. The centre will still be icy. Allow to stand until completely thawed.

Food Quantity Instructions		Defrosting Time (Minutes)	Standing Time (Minutes)
BEEF				Remove wrapping from the meat.Place frozen meat on a microwavable flat plate. Defrost at 40% power level.Turn food over after halfway through defrosting.(Remove defrosted portions at this point)
Minced beef	500g	6 ~ 8	5 ~ 10
Steak, sirloin	500g	4 ~ 6	5 ~ 10
Roast, loin (boneless)	1000g	12 ~ 15	10 ~ 15
PORK
Mince	500g	6 ~ 8	5 ~ 10
Chops	500g	4 ~ 6	5 ~ 10
Roast, loin (boneless)	500g	12 ~ 15	5 ~ 10
POULTRY
Whole chicken	1000g	16 ~ 19	10 ~ 15
Breasts	450g	5 ~ 7	5 ~ 10
Drumsticks	450g	8 ~ 9	5 ~ 10
Thighs	450g	8 ~ 9	5 ~ 10
Wings	450g	6 ~ 8	5 ~ 10
FISH & SEAFOOD
Whole fish	450g	6 ~ 8	5 ~ 10
Fish fillets	500g	7 ~ 9	5 ~ 10
shrimp	250g	4 ~ 6	5 ~ 10

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.

Food Quantity		Cook time(Minutes/at HIGH)	Instructions
Beef burgers	50g x 2100g x 2	11 ~ 1417 ~ 21	Baste with oil or melted butter.Thin items should be placed on the rack.Thick items can be placed on to a drip tray.Turn food over after halfway cooking time.Turn frequently.
Beef steaks(2.5cm (1") thick)
Rare	230g x 2	16 ~ 18
Medium	230g x 2	19 ~ 21
Well	230g x 2	23 ~ 25
Lamb chops(2.5cm (1") thick)	230g x 2	22 ~ 29
Sausages(frank)	230g x 2	11 ~ 14

Directions for grilling fish and seafood

Place fish and seafood on the rack. Whole fish should be scored diagonally on both sides before grilling.

Brush fish and seafood with melted butter, margarine or oil before and during cooking. This helps stop the fish drying out. Grill for times recommended in the chart. Whole fish and fish steaks should be carefully turned over halfway grilling time. If desired thick fillets can also be turned halfway.

Food Quantity		Cook time(Minutes/at HIGH)	Instructions
Fish fillets1cm ( 1/3 ") thick1.5cm ( 1/2 ") thick		11 ~ 1417 ~ 21	Brush with melted butter and turn over halfway through cooking.
Fish steaks2.5cm ( 1 ") thick	230g	18 ~ 23
Whole fish	225~350g each400g	18 ~ 2322 ~ 32	Allow extra time for thick and oily fish.
ScallopsPrawns uncooked	450g450g	16 ~ 2016 ~ 20	Baste well during cooking.

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.

Food Quantity Instructions		Convection Temperature	Cook Time (Minutes)
Muffins(fresh dough)	6 pieces(each 60g)	200°C	20 ~ 25	Prepare the dough. Place on the rack.Stand for 5 minutes.
Bread Rolls(ready baked)	4 pieces(each 50g)	180°C+180W(without preheating)	8 ~ 10	Arrange rolls on the rack.Stand for 3 minutes.
White bread(Fresh dough)	1 loaf(approx.500 ~ 750g)	200°C	20 ~ 50or until browned	Prepare the dough. Place on the rack.Stand for 10 minutes.
Sponge cake(Fresh dough)	1 pan(450 ~ 500g)	180°C	25 ~ 40	Prepare the dough. Put into a 8-inch diameter round tin pan.Place on the rack. Stand for 10 minutes.
Fruit family cake	1 pan(1000 ~ 1200g)	160°C+180W	40 ~ 60	Prepare the dough. Put into a 8 or 9-inch diameter round tin pan. Place on the rack. Bake until skewer inserted into the cake is removed clean.Stand for 10 minutes.
Fresh pizza	1 pan(approx. 1000g)	200°C	25 ~ 40	Prepare the pizza. Place on the rack.Stand for 2 minutes.
Frozen pizza	400g	220°C	18 ~ 25	Remove the packages. Place on the rack.Stand for 2 minutes.

Food Quantity Instructions	Convection Temperature	Cook Time (Minutes)
Frozen ready meal (Macaroni & cheese)	300g	200°C+360W(WITHOUT PREHEATING)	18 ~ 25Put into a suitable sized heat proof dish.Place on the rack. Stand for 2-3 minutes.
Frozen spring rolls	300g	230°C	35 ~ 50Brush over the surface with vegetable oil.Place spring rolls side by side on the rack. Stand for 1-2 minutes.
Potato gratin	1000g	140°C+540W(WITHOUT PREHEATING)	14 ~ 18Prepare the potato gratin.Place on the rack. Stand for 2-3 minutes.
Roast beef	1000g	160°C+540W(WITHOUT PREHEATING)	30 ~ 45Place on the rack. Turn over after half of the cooking time.Stand for 10-15 minutes with cover.
Roast lamb	1000g	160°C+540W(WITHOUT PREHEATING)	34 ~ 48Place on the rack. Turn over after half of the cooking time.Stand for 10-15 minutes with cover.
Roast pork	1000g	200°C+540W(WITHOUT PREHEATING)	35 ~ 50Place on the rack. Turn over after half of the cooking time.Stand for 10-15 minutes with cover.
Roast chicken	1000g	200°C+540W(WITHOUT PREHEATING)	32 ~ 47Place on the rack. Turn over after half of the cooking time.Stand for 2-5 minutes with cover.

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.

Food Quantity Instructions	Speed Hot Air Temperature	Cook Time (Minutes)
Roast Turkey breast, fresh	400g	200°C	30 ~ 38 Wash and dry the fresh turkey breasts. Spice or marinade. Place the breasts into a heat proof flat dish on the rack.
Frozen self-rising pizza	400g	200°C	8 ~ 14 Put frozen pizza on the rack.
Frozen baguettes with topping	250g	200°C	10 ~ 15 Put frozen baguettes with topping on the rack.
Frozen spring rolls	300g (150gx2)	230°C	15 ~ 22 Put frozen spring rolls on the rack.
French fries (Frozen potato products)	300g	220°C	15 ~ 22 Put frozen potato products on the heat-proof plate.

WARNING

Please ensure cooking times are correctly set as over cooking may result in FIRE and subsequent DAMAGE to the OVEN.

Important safety instructions

Read carefully and keep for future reference

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. 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 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 heat-up 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 or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a qualified service technician. 17 If smoke is observed, switch off or disconnect the oven from the power supply and keep the oven door closed in order to stifle any flames. 18 When food is heated or cooked in disposable containers of plastic, paper or other combustible materials, check the oven frequently due to the possibility of the food container deteriorating. 19 Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use. 20 Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. 21 Do not operate the oven if the door seals and adjacent parts of the microwave oven are faulty, until the oven has been repaired by a qualified service technician. 22 Check the utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens before use. 23 Do not touch the oven door, outer cabinet, rear cabinet, oven cavity, accessories and dishes during grill mode, convection mode and auto cook operations, unless wearing thick oven gloves, as they will become hot. Before cleaning, make sure they are not hot.

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. 27 Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the container. 28 The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns. 29 Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended. 30 Details for cleaning door seals, cavities and adjacent parts. 31 The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed. 32 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. 33 Only use the temperature probe recommended for this oven (for appliances having a facility to use a temperature-sensing probe). 34 If heating elements are provided, during use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven. 35 The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. 36 The microwave oven must be operated with the decorative door open. 37 This connection may be achieved by having the plug accessible or by incorporating a switch in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.

38 Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass. 39 This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person. WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy. WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use. WARNING: Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be kept away. WARNING: When the appliance is operated in the combination mode, children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated. WARNING: Should be monitored to ensure that children do not play with the device. WARNING: The devices are not intended to be operated by an external timer or by a separate control.

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 bacon 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.

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. 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 breads 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 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. Foods 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.

Food characteristics &

Microwave cooking

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 microwave 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 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 and also helps flavour blend and develop.

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 wipe a damp cloth followed immediately by a dry cloth. Press Stop/Clear 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.

5 Do not use any steam cleaner.

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. 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 Fan operates even when not operating the microwave oven. Is it failure?

A No. 'Auto Cooling System' operates such that the fan automatically operates for the consumer's safety if interior temperature of the microwave oven is more than appropriate values after cooking is completed.

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.

CAUTION

NEVER USE A BROWN PAPER BAG FOR POPPING CORN. NEVER ATTEMPT TO POP LEFTOVER KERNELS.

Q Why doesn't my oven always cook as fast as the cooking guide says?

A Check your cooking guide again to make sure you've 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 / Technical Specifications

WARNING

This appliance must be earthed

The wires in this mains lead are colored in accordance with the following codes

BLUE ~ Neutral

BROWN ~ Live

As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the colored 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 the earth symbol.

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.

Technical Specification

	MC8284NS/MC-8282SL/MC-8281W
Power Input	230 V AC / 50Hz
Output	900 W (IEC60705 rating standard)
Microwave Frequency	2450 MHz
Outside Dimension	530 mm(W) X 322 mm(H) X 465 mm(D)
Power Consumption
Microwave	1350 Watts
Grill	1250 Watts
Combination	Max. 2550 Watts
Convection	Max. 2050 Watts

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.
3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.
4. For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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USER MANUAL

MICROWAVE WITH GRILL AND CONVECTION

READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.

HIGH RACK

LOW RACK

GLASS TRAY TURNTABLE RING

THIS OVEN MUST NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL CATERING USE

Child Lock

Your oven is equipped with a

Quick Start

Grilling

EZ-schoon

Press LEAN ROAST.

Enter the weight of the frozen food that you are about to defrost.

Plastic microwave cookware

LOW RACK GLASS TRAY

HIGH RACK

ROTATING RING

THIS OVEN MUST NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL RESTORATION PURPOSES

YOUR OVEN IS READY

Safety

Child

Quick Start

Press START.

Level of

Power

Press START.

Combination Grill

Cooking

Press START.

Press START.

Cleaning

Easy

Press START.

Press START.

Press START.

Press START.

Press START.

Cooking

Automatic