MS2021C - Four à micro-ondes LG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MS2021C LG

Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating.

4. Safety lock system

Control Panel/Tableau de commande

MS2021C / MS2022D Power selector

Allows selection of desired

permits selection of the

desired cooking time.

MICROWAVE OVEN OWNER’S MANUAL Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The oven cannot be operated with the door open due to the safety interlocks built in the door mechanism

which switch off cooking functions when the door is opened. Operating the oven with the door open could

result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to tamper with the door mechanism.

Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue

to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

Do not operate the 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.

The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY WARNING 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.

3. Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through the

4. After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time. Stir or shake the contents (especially feeding

bottles and baby foods) and carefully check the temperature before use.

1. Remove all packing materials and accessories.

2. Place the oven on a level surface a minimum of 85cm above the floor with at least 30cm above and 10cm rear

space to allow adequate ventilation. The side of the oven should be kept clear so there is air flow for 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.

3. Plug your oven into a standard voltage household outlet. Ensure that the electrical circuit is at least 10 amps (13

) and that the oven is the only appliance on

NOTE: • This appliance should not be used for commercial catering purposes.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green and Yellow - Earth

If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly

qualified person in order to avoid hazard.

5• 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.

• Do not dry clothes in the microwave oven.

They may become carbonized or burned if

• Do not cook food wrapped in paper towels,

unless your cook book contains instructions for

the food you are cooking.

• Do not use the oven for drying kitchen towels

or paper products. They may burn.

• Do not use wooden containers. They may

• Do not use recycled paper products since

they may contain impurities which may

cause sparks and/or fires when used in

• Allow the turntable to cool before cleaning.

• Small amounts of food require shorter

cooking or heating time. If normal times

are allowed they may overheat and burn.

• Before cooking, pierce the skin of fruit and

• Do not cook eggs in their shell.

Pressure will build up inside the egg

• Do not attempt deep fat frying in your

• 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, as detailed in microwave

• 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.

• 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 ignition.

- WARNING : Liquids or 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 : If the oven door and door seal are damaged, the oven must not be

operated until it has been repaired by a qualified service technician.

- WARNING : 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. Repair should only be undertaken by a

qualified service technician.

Important safety instructions

Read carefully and keep for future reference

COOKING UTENSILS Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in the microwave oven.

The following chart summarises the proper use of cooking utensils in your oven:

Cooking utensils Microwave

Heat resistant glass, glass ceramic yes

(Do not use china with

gold or silver trim.)

Non-heat resistant glass no

Microwave plastic yes

Paper (cup, plates, towels) yes

Straw, wicker and wood no

1. Most glass, glass ceramic, and heat resistant

glassware utensils are excellent. Those with

metal trim should not be used in a microwave

2. Paper napkins, towels, plates, cups, cartons,

and cardboard can be used in the microwave

oven. Do not use recycled paper products

since they may contain impurities which may

cause sparks and/or fires when used in

(Consult your cookbook for correct use of

3. Plastic dishes, cups, freezer bags, and plastic

wraps may be used in the microwave oven.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions or the

information given in the cookbook when using

plastics in the microwave oven.

4. Metal utensils and utensils with metallic trim

should not be used in the microwave oven.

For more information on the proper use of

metal in your oven, please read the

introduction section in the cookbook. If the

use of aluminum foil, skewers, or utensils

containing metal in the oven is specified in the

recipe, allow at least 2.5cm clearance

between the metal object and the interior

oven wall. If arcing (sparks) occurs, remove

Consult your cookbook, individual recipes, and

charts for correct use of cooking containers,

products, and other useful information.

• Care should be taken when removing utensils

or the glass turntable, as they may become

• Only use a thermometer that is designed or

recommended for use in the microwave oven.

• Ensure the turntable is in place when you

7Other Helpful Instructions

For best results and more enjoyable cooking,

please read these comments thoroughly.

1. When determining the time for a particular food,

begin by using minimum time and checking con-

dition occasionally. It is easy to overcook food

because microwaves cook very quickly.

2. Small quantities of food, or foods with low water

content may dry out and become hard if

Defrosting Frozen Foods:

1. Foods that have been frozen can be placed

directly in the oven for thawing. (Be certain

to remove any metallic ties or wraps.)

2. Defrost according to the Defrosting Tips found in

3. For areas of the food thawing faster than others,

cover with small pieces of aluminium foil. This

helps slow down or stop the defrosting process.

4. 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.

5. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the

cooking time in some recipes, depending

on the starting temperature of the foods.

Air from the vent may become warm during

There are a few foods which are not cooked long

enough in the microwave oven to brown and may

need additional colour.

Coatings such as paprika, and browning agents

such as Worcestershire sauce may be used on

chops, meat patties or chicken pieces.

Roasts, poultry or ham, cooked for 10-15 minutes or

longer, will brown without extra additives.

BE SURE THE OVEN IS TURNED OFF BEFORE CLEANING.

Keep the oven interior surfaces clean and dry.

As a general rule clean after each use.

INTERIOR WALLS Remove any crumbs and food remains between the

door and oven using a damp cloth. This area has

to be particularly well cleaned to ensure the door

will close properly. Remove any grease splashes

with a soapy cloth then rinse and dry. Do not use

abrasives which may scratch and damage the

painted surface of the oven.

NEVER POUR WATER INTO THE OVEN ROLLER REST The roller rest should be removed and cleaned in

hot soapy water at least once a week to prevent

grease restricting the rotation of the wheels.

DOOR The door and door seals should be kept clean at

all times. Use only warm, soapy water to rinse then

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.

EXTERIOR Clean with mild soap and warm water, rinse and

dry with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive materials.

Do not spill water in the vents. If the power lead

becomes soiled wipe it with a damp cloth.

8Operating Procedure

MICROWAVE COOKING See page 3.

1.Open the oven door, place the food on the

turntable in the oven, and close the oven

WEIGHT DEFROST COOKING See page 3.

Defrosting frozen food is one of the benefits of a

microwave oven. Defrosting using a microwave

oven is much faster than in the refrigerator and

safer than at room temperature, as it does not

promote the growth of harmful bacteria.

It is important to remember that defrosting takes

longer than normal cooking. Check the food,

turning it over at least once during defrosting.

2.Set the power selector () to the desired

power level. There are five power levels from

70 Watts to max. The power selector can

be set to any one of these positions.

3.Set the timer () to the desired cooking

time. The turntable begins to rotate and

cooking starts. At the end of cooking time the

bell will ring, and the lamp is turned off.

• Each number on the scale represents one

minute. To ensure accurate timing, it is

advisable to turn the timer knob slightly past

the desired cooking time and then back to

the proposed setting.

• Press the door opener to check the cooking

condition during oven operation. Opening the

door during cooking automatically turns off

the oven and stops the timer. If cooking is to

continue, close the door - the oven will turn

on and the timer will resume counting.

• The turntable may rotate in either direction.

1.Turn the power select knob () to set

the defrosting mode. ( )

2.Turn the timer knob () clockwise to set the

weight (kg) of food.

NOTE: The oven starts working as soon as the

timer knob is turned. Each number on the scale

9Questions and Answers

Q. What’s wrong when the oven light will not

Light bulb has blown.

Q. Why is steam coming out of the air exhaust

vent and/or why is water dripping from the

A. Steam is normally produced during cooking

operations. The microwave has been made

to vent this steam out of the side vent,

occasionally this steam condenses on the

door and water then drips out at the bottom

of the door. This is quite normal and safe.

Q. Does microwave energy pass through the

viewing screen in the door?

A. No. The metal screen reflects the energy to

the oven cavity. The holes, or ports are

made to allow light to pass; they do not let

microwave energy through.

Q. Will the microwave oven be damaged if it

operates while empty?

A. Yes. Never run it empty.

Q. Why do eggs sometimes pop?

A. When baking or poaching eggs, the yolk

may pop due to steam build-up inside the yolk

membrane. To prevent this, simply pierce the

yolk with a toothpick before cooking.

Never cook eggs witthout piercing their shells.

Q. Why is standing time recommended after the

cooking operation has been completed?

A. Standing time is very important.

With microwave cooking, the heat is in the

food, not in the oven.

Many foods build up enough internal heat to

allow the cooking process to continue, even

after the food is removed from the oven.

Standing time for joints of meat, large

vegetables and cakes is to allow the inside to

cook completely, without overcooking the outside.

Q. Why does my oven not always cook as fast

as the microwave cooking guide says?

A. Check your cooking guide again, to make

sure you’ve followed directions exactly;

and to see what might cause variations in

cooking time. Cooking guide times and heat

settings are suggestions, to help prevent

over-cooking . . . the most common problem

in getting used to a microwave oven.

Variations in the size, shape and weights and

dimensions could require longer cooking time.

Use your own judgement along with the

cooking guide suggestions to check

whether the food has been properly cooked

just as you would do with a conventional

Q. Why do sparks and crackling (arcing) occur

A. There may be several reasons why sparks

and crackling (arcing) within cavity happens.

You are using dishes with metal parts or trim

You have left a fork or other metal utensil in

You are using a large amount of metal foil.

(IEC60705 Rating Standard )

Technical Specifications

• Dimensions shown are approximate.

• Because we continually strive to improve our products we may change specifications without prior notice.Installation

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