MH-5744JL - Microwave LG - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Microwave Oven
Brand	LG
Model	MH-5744JL
Dimensions (W x H x D)	480 mm x 280 mm x 400 mm
Weight	12.5 kg
Power Supply	230 V ~ 50 Hz, 10 A
Power Output (Microwave)	1000 W
Grill Power	1000 W
Convection Power	1500 W
Cavity Capacity	25 L
Functions	Microwave, Grill, Convection, Auto Cook, Defrost, Keep Warm
Control Type	Digital with LED Display
Interior Light	Yes
Turntable	Removable glass turntable, 315 mm diameter
Child Lock	Yes
Door Opening	Drop-down with handle
Cleaning	Wipe interior with damp cloth; avoid abrasive cleaners
Spare Parts Availability	Through LG authorized service centers
Repairability Index	7.5 / 10 (estimated)
Energy Efficiency Class	A

Frequently Asked Questions - MH-5744JL LG

How do I set the clock on my LG MH-5744JL microwave?

Press the Clock button, then use the number pad to enter the current time. Press Clock again to confirm. The clock uses a 12-hour format.

Can I use metal containers in this microwave?

No, metal containers can cause arcing and damage the microwave. Only use microwave-safe glass, ceramic, or plastic containers.

How do I clean the interior of my LG microwave?

Wipe the interior with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Avoid using abrasive cleaners or scouring pads. For stubborn stains, heat a bowl of water with lemon juice for a few minutes to loosen residue.

What is the maximum cooking time for the microwave?

The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds for most functions. For extended cooking, you can set multiple stages.

How do I activate the child lock?

Press and hold the Stop/Clear button for 3 seconds. The display will show 'L' to indicate the lock is active. Repeat to unlock.

Why does the turntable not rotate?

Ensure the turntable glass tray and roller ring are properly aligned. If the problem persists, check if the turntable motor coupling is engaged. If not, contact LG service.

Can I use the grill and microwave simultaneously?

Yes, the Combi mode allows using microwave and grill together for faster browning. Select Combi from the function menu and set desired time.

How do I defrost food using this microwave?

Press the Defrost button, enter the weight of the food using the number pad, then press Start. The microwave will automatically set the time based on weight.

What does the 'E' error code mean?

An 'E' error code indicates a malfunction. Common codes: E1 (door not closed), E2 (keypad stuck), E3 (temperature sensor fault). Unplug the microwave for 1 minute and retry. If the code persists, contact LG support.

Where can I find replacement parts like the turntable or roller ring?

Replacement parts are available through LG authorized service centers or online LG parts store. Use the model number MH-5744JL to search for compatible parts.

USER MANUAL MH-5744JL 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.

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 4

Contents 5

Unpacking & Installing 6~7

Setting the Clock 8

Child Lock 9

Micro Power Cooking 10

Micro Power Level 11

Two Stage Cooking 12

Quick Start 13

Grill Cooking 14

Combination Cooking 15

Auto Defrost 16 ~ 17

Auto Cook 18~19

Quick Defrost 20~21

More or Less Cooking 22

Heating or Reheating Guide 23

Fresh Vegetable Guide 24

Grill Cooking Guide 25

Important Safety Instructions 26~27

Microwave Safe Utensils 28

Food characteristics & Microwave cooking 29~30

Questions & Answers 31

Plug Wiring Information/ Technical Specifications — 32

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.

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

GLASS TRAY

GRILL RACK (HIGH)

ROLLER REST

GRILL RACK (LOW)

2 Place the oven in a level location of your choice with more than 85 cm height, but make sure there is at least 30 cm of space on the top and 10 cm at the rear for proper ventilation. The front of the oven should be at least 8 cm 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

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.

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 28.

Press the STOP button, and

press the START

button once to set 30 seconds of cooking time.

The DISPLAY will count down from 30 seconds. When it reaches End, 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.

Setting the

Clock

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

When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power cut, a '0' 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.

During clock setting, the colon will flash. After setting, the colon will stop flashing.

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

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Press CLOCK twice.

(If you want to use a different option, press CLOCK once. If you want to change a different option after setting the clock, you have to unplug and plug it back in.)

Press 10 MIN fifteen times.

Press 1 MIN three times.

Press 10 SEC five times.

If the key (10 MIN / 1 MIN / 10 SEC) is pressed and held, the time will increase rapidly.

Press CLOCK to set the time.

The clock starts counting.

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 in the display and BEEP sounds.

The CHILD LOCK is now set.

The time will disappear on the display if you have set the clock.

"L" remains displayed to let you know that CHILD LOCK is set.

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

Micro Power

Cooking

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

Your oven has five microwave power settings. High power is automatically selected, but repeated presses of the POWER key will select a different power level.

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

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Press POWER twice to select 80% power.

"560" appears on the display.

Press 1 MIN five times.

Press 10 SEC three times.

Press START.

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.

Micro Power

Level

POWER LEVEL	OUTPUT	USE
HIGH	100%(700W)	* Boil Water* Brown minced beef* Cook poultry pieces, fish, vegetables* Cook tender cuts of meat
MEDIUM HIGH	80%(560W)	* All reheating* Roast meat and poultry* Cook mushrooms and shellfish* Cook foods containing cheese and eggs
MEDIUM	60%(420W)	* Bake cakes and scones* Prepare eggs* Cook custard* Prepare rice, soup
DEFROST/MEDIUM LOW	40%(280W)	* All thawing* Melt butter and chocolate* Cook less tender cuts of meat
LOW	20%(140W)	* Soften butter & cheese* Soften ice cream* Raise yeast dough

Two-stage Cooking

In the following example, I will show you how to cook some food in two stages. The first stage will cook your food for 11 minutes on HIGH; the second will cook for 35 minutes on 280.

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During two-stage cooking, the oven door can be opened and food checked. Close the oven door and press START, and the cooking stage will continue.

At the end of stage 1, a beep sounds and stage 2 begins.

If you wish to clear the program, press STOP/CLEAR twice.

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Set the power and cooking time for stage 1.

Press MICRO once to select HIGH power.

Press 10 MIN once.

Press 1 MIN once.

Set the power and cooking time for stage 2.

Press MICRO four times to select 280 power.

Press 10 MIN three times.

Press 1 MIN five times.

Press START.

The QUICK START feature allows you to set 30-second intervals of HIGH power cooking with a touch of the START key.

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Press 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 10 minutes by repeatedly pressing the START key.

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.

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

Press STOP.

Press GRILL

Set the cooking time.

Press 10 MIN once.

Press 1 MIN twice.

Press 10 SEC three times.

Press START.

In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with combi mode co-3 for a cooking time of 25 minutes.

Combination

Cooking

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

The sheath heater grills the surface of the food while microwave heats inside.

Press Combi three times. "Co-3" appears on the display.

Set the cooking time. Press 10 MIN two times. Press 1 MIN five times.

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

Combination Cooking Mode

CATEGORY	MICRO POWER (%)	HEATER POWER (%)
Co-1	20	80
Co-2	40	60
Co-3	60	40

Auto Defrost

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 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.

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Your oven has four microwave defrost settings:- MEAT, POULTRY, RISH and BREAD; each defrost category has different power settings. Repeated presses of the AUTO DEFROST buttons will select different 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. "dEF2" appears on the display window.

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

Press ⚠ fourteen times to enter 1.4 Kg.

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 sounds) unless the door is opened.

AUTO WEIGHT 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. * Separate items like minced meat, chops, sausages and bacon as soon as possible. * When BEEP, at this point remove the food from the microwave oven, turn the food over and return to the microwave oven. Press start to continue. At the end of the program, remove the food from the microwave oven, cover with foil and allow to stand until completely thawed. To thaw completely, for example joints of meat and whole chickens should STAND for a minimum of 1 hour before cooking.

CATEGORY	WEIGHT LIMIT	UTENSIL	FOOD
MeatPoultryFish	0.1 ~ 4.0 kg	Microwave ware (Flat plate)	MeatMinced beef, Fillet steak, Cubes for stew, Sirloin steak, Pot roast, Rump roast, Beef burgerPork chops, Lamp chops, Rolled roast, Sausage, Cutlets(2cm)Turn food over at beep.After defrosting, let stand for 5-15 minutes.PoultryWhole chicken, Legs, Breasts, Turkey breasts(under 2.0kg)Turn food over at beep.After defrosting, let stand for 20-30 minutes.FishFillets, Steaks, Whole fish, Sea foodsTurn food over at beep.After defrosting, let stand for 10-20 minutes.
Bread	0.1 ~ 0.5 kg	Paper towel or flat plate	Sliced bread, Buns, Baguette, etc.Separate slices and place between paper towel or flat plate.Turn food over at beep.After defrosting, let stand for 1-2 minutes.

Auto

Cook

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

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AUTO COOK allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of the food by pressing the MORE/ LESS key.

Press

Category AUTO COOK

JACKET POTATO

time

FRESH VEGETABLE

times

FROZEN VEGETABLE

times

CHILLED PIZZA

times

FRENCH FRIES

times

CHICKEN PORTION

times

Press STOP.

Press AUTO COOK once.

"Ac-1" appears on the display.

Select desired weight of potato.

Press the MORE key six times to enter 0.6kg.

Press START

FOOD CATEGORY	FOOD TEMP.	UTENSILS	WEIGHT LIMIT	INSTRUCTIONS
1. JACKET POTATO	Room temp.	Glass tray	0.1 kg ~ 1.0 kg	Wash, dry and prick potato with a fork several times. Place the potato with three pieces of paper towel in the centre of the glass tray. After Cooking, Stand covered with foil 5 minutes.
2. FRESH VEGETABLE	Room temp.	Microwave-safe bowl	0.2 kg ~ 0.8 kg	Place vegetables in a microwave-safe bowl. Add water. Cover with wrap. After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 2 minutes. Add amount of water according to the quantity. ** 0.2kg - 0.4kg : 2 Tablespoon ** 0.5kg - 0.8kg : 4 Tablespoon
3. FROZEN VEGETABLE	Frozen	Microwave-safe bowl	0.2 kg ~ 0.8 kg	Place vegetables in a microwave-safe bowl. Add water. Cover with wrap. After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 2 minutes. Add amount of water according to the quantity. ** 0.2kg - 0.4kg : 2 Tablespoon ** 0.5kg - 0.8kg : 4 Tablespoon
4. CHILLED PIZZA	Refrigerated	Rack	0.2 kg ~ 0.4 kg	This function is for reheating leftover chilled pizza. Place chilled pizza on the rack. After cooking, take food out immediately. Stand for 2~3 minutes.
5. FRENCH FRIES	Frozen	Rack & Microwave-safe plate	0.2 kg ~ 0.4 kg	Spread frozen potato products out on the microwave-safe plate on rack. For the best results, cook in a single layer. After cooking, remove from the oven and stand for 1~2 minutes.
6. CHICKEN PORTION	Refrigerated	Rack & Microwave-safe plate	0.2 kg ~ 0.8 kg	Wash and dry skin. Brush the chicken legs with melted margarine or butter. Race on the rack over the drip dish. When beeps, turn food over. And then press start to continue cooking. After cooking, stand covered with foil for 2-5 minutes.

Quick Defrost

Use this function to thaw only 0.5kg of Minced meat very quickly.

This will require a standing time to allow the center to thaw. In the following example will show you how to defrost 0.5kg of frozen minced meat.

Press STOP/ CLEAR

Weight the food that you are about to defrost. Be certain to remove any metallic ties or wraps; then place the food in your oven and close the oven door.

Press Quick Defrost to select the MEAT defrosting programme. The oven will start automatically.

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.

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 BEEP, at this point remove the mince from the microwave oven, turn the 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 5-15 minutes or until completely thawed.

CATEGORY	WEIGHT	UTENSIL	INSTRUCTIONS
Minced Meat	0.5kg	Microwave ware (Flat plate)	Minced meatTurn food over at beep.After defrosting, let stand for 5-15 minutes.

More or Less

Cooking

In the following example I will show you how to change the preset AUTO COOK programmes for a longer or shorter cooking time.

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If you find that your food is over or undercooked when using the AUTO COOK or AUTO REHEAT programme, you can increase or decrease cooking time by pressing the Ⓓ/▽ key.

When cooking without Auto function you can extend the cooking time at any point by pressing ⚠️/▽ key.

There is no need to stop the cooking process.

Press STOP CLEAR

Set the required AUTO COOK programme. (Select weight of food.)

Press START.

Press MORE

The cooking time will increase by 10 seconds for each press of the key.

Press LESS (∇).

The cooking time will decrease by 10 seconds for each press of the key.

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. From 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.

Heating or Reheating Guide

Fresh Vegetable Guide

Item	Cook time (at HIGH)	Special Instructions
Sliced meat3 slices(0.5cm thick)	1~2 minutes	Race 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	2~3 minutes3~3 1/2 minutes	Race chicken pieces on microwavable plate.Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Fish fillet(170-230g)	1~2 minutes	Race fish on microwavable plate.Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Lasagne1 serving(300g)	4~6 minutes	Race lasagne on microwavable plate.Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Casserole1 cup4 cups	1 1/2 ~3 minutes4 1/2 ~7minutes	COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.Stir once halfway through cooking.
Casserolecream or cheese1 cup4 cups	1~2 1/2 minutes3 1/2 ~6 minutes	COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.Stir once halfway through cooking.
Soppy Joe orBarbecued beef1 sandwich(1⁄2 cup meat filling)without bun	1~2 1/2 minutes	Reheat filling and bun separately.COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.Stir once. Heat bun as directed in chart below.

Item	Cook time (at HIGH)	Special Instructions
Mashed potatoes1 cup4 cups	21/2 31/2 minutes6~9 minutes	COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.Stir once halfway through cooking.
Baked beans1 cup	11/2 3 minutes	COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.Stir once halfway through cooking.
Pavioli or pasta in sauce1 cup4 cups	21/2 4 minutes 71/2 11 minutes	COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.Stir once halfway through cooking.
Rice1 cup4 cups	1 11/2 minutes 31/2 5 minutes	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 21/2 minutes 31/2 51/2 minutes	COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.Stir once halfway through cooking.
Soup1 serving (8 oz.)	11/2 2 minutes	COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.Stir once halfway through cooking.

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Grill Cooking Guide

Directions for grilling meat on grill

Vegetable	Amount	Cook time (at HIGH)	Instructions	Standing Time
Artichokes (230g each)	2 medium4 medium	41/2 7 10 ~ 12	Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice.Cover.	2~3 minutes
Asparagus, Fresh, Spears	450g	21/2 6	Add 1 cup water. Cover.	2~3 minutes
Green Beans	450g	7 ~ 11	Add 1/2 cup water in 1.5 litre casserole dish. Stir halfway through cooking.	2~3 minutes
Beats, Fresh	450g	11 ~ 16	Add 1/2 cup water in 1.5 litre covered casserole dish. Rearrange halfway through cooking.	2~3 minutes
Broccoli, Fresh, Spears	450g	5 ~ 8	Race broccoli in baking dish.Add 1/2 cup water.	2~3 minutes
Cabbage, Fresh, Chopped	450g	51/2 71/2	Add 1/2 cup water in 1.5 litre covered casserole dish. Stir halfway through cooking.	2~3 minutes
Carrots, Fresh, Sliced	200g	2 ~ 3	Add 1/4 cup water in 1.5 litre covered casserole dish. Stir halfway through cooking.	2~3 minutes
Cauliflower, Fresh, Whole	450g	5 ~ 7	Trim. Add 1/4 cup water in 1.5 litre covered casserole dish. Stir halfway through cooking.	2~3 minutes
Fresh, Rowerettes Celery, Fresh, Sliced	2 cups4 cups	11 ~ 16	Sliced. Add 1/2 cup water in 1.5 litre covered casserole dish. Stir halfway through cooking.	2~3 minutes

Vegetable	Amount	Cook time (at HIGH)	Instructions	Standing Time
Corn, Fresh	2 ears	4 ~ 8	Husk. Add 2 tbsp water in 1.5 litre baking dish. Cover.	2~3 minutes
Mushrooms, Fresh, Sliced	230g	11/2 21/2	Race mushrooms in 1.5 litre covered casserole dish. Stir halfway through cooking.	2~3 minutes
Parsnips, Fresh, Sliced	450g	4 ~ 7	Add 1/2 cup water in 1.5 litre covered casserole dish. Stir halfway through cooking.	2~3 minutes
Peas, Green, Fresh	4 cups	6 ~ 9	Add 1/2 cup water in 1.5 litre covered casserole dish. Stir halfway through cooking.	2~3 minutes
Sweet Potatoes Whole Baking (170~230g each)	2 medium4 medium	4 ~ 96~ 12	Rerce potatoes several times with fork. Race on 2 paper towels.Turn over halfway through cooking.	2~3 minutes
White potatoes, Whole Baking (170~230g each)	2 potatoes4 potatoes	51/2 71/2 91/2 14	Rerce potatoes several times with fork. Race on 2 paper towels.Turn over halfway through cooking.	2~3 minutes
Spinach, Fresh, Leaf	450g	41/2 71/2	Add 1/2 cup water in 2 litre covered casserole dish.	2~3 minutes
Courgette, Fresh, Sliced	450g	41/2 71/2	Add 1/2 cup water in 1.5 litre covered casserole dish. Stir halfway through cooking.	2~3 minutes
Courgette, Fresh, Whole	450g	6 ~ 9	Rerce. Race on 2 paper towels.Turn courgette over and rearrange halfway through cooking.	2~3 minutes

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.

Directions for grilling fish and seafood

• Trim excess fat from meat. Cut the fat, making sure you do not cut into the lean. (This will stop the fat from curling.)
• Arrange on the rack. Brush with melted butter or oil. • Halfway through, turn the meat over.

Item	Weight	Approx. cooking time (in minutes)	Hints
Lamb chops(2.5cm (1") thick)	230g x 2	25-32	Baste with oil or melted butter. Thin items should be placed on the grill rack.Thick items can be placed on to a drip tray. Turn food over after half the cooking time.Turn frequently.
Sausages(2.5cm (1") thick)	230g	13-16
Fish fillets1 cm (1/2") thick1.5cm (1/2") thick	230g230g	17-2120-24	Brush with melted butter and turn over halfway through cooking.

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Place fish and seafood on the rack. Score whole fish diagonally on both sides before grilling. Brush fish and seafood with melted butter, margarine, or oil before and during cooking. This helps prevent the fish from drying out. Grill for the times recommended in the chart. Turn whole fish and fish steaks carefully halfway through the grilling time. If desired, thick fillets can also be turned halfway.

Item	Weight	Approx. cooking time (in minutes)	Hints
Fish steaks2.5 cm (1") thick	230g	24-28	Brush with melted butter and turn over halfway through cooking.
Whole fish	225-350g each450g	16-2024-28	Allow extra time for thick and oily fish.
ScallopsPrawns uncooked	450g450g	16-2016-20	Baste well during cooking.

Important safety instructions

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WARNING

Please ensure cooking times are correctly set as overcooking 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 that 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 cause serious damage or safety hazards. (e.g., operating the microwave oven with wet newspapers, clothes, toys, pets, or portable electric devices, etc.) 4. Do not cook food wrapped in paper towels unless your cookbook 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 that 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 that 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 clearing, 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.

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.

Microwave-safe

Utensils

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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 colored 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

Stirring is one of the most important of all microwaving techniques. In conventional cooking, foods are stirred for the purpose of blending. Microwaved foods, however, are stirred in order to spread and redistribute heat. Always stir from the outside towards the centre as the outside of the food heats first.

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 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 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.

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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 fading 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 food 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 50°F (30°C) and 150°F (80°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, do not allow water to seep into the ventilation openings. To clean the control panel, open the door to prevent the oven from accidentally starting, and wipe 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.

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. The light bulb has blown, or the 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.

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

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Warning

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 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 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

	MH-5744JL
Power Input	230 V AC /50Hz
Output	700 W (IEC60705 rating standard)
Microwave Frequency	2450 MHz
Outside Dimension	455 mm(W) X 252 mm(H) X 330 mm(D)
Power Consumption Microwave	1000 Watts
Grill	1000 Watts
Combination	1950 Watts

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