OWNER’S MANUAL MICROWAVE OVEN PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING. MC-8087AR MC-8087TR MC8087AR MC8087TR MC8087FR MFL51228858 www.lg.
Precautions Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy. 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: You cannot operate your oven with the door open due to the safety interlocks built into the door mechanism.
Contents 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
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.
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. Press the STOP/CLEAR button, and press the START button one time to set 30 seconds of cooking time. Open your oven door by pulling the DOOR HANDLE. Place the ROTATING RING inside the oven and place the GLASS TRAY on top. The DISPLAY will count down from 30 seconds.
Setting the Clock You can set either12 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 hour clock. Make sure that you have removed all packaging from your oven. Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described earlier in this book. Press STOP/CLEAR. 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.
Child Lock Press STOP/CLEAR. 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 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. Press STOP/CLEAR. The QUICK START feature allows you to set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH power cooking with a touch of the QUICK START button. Press QUICK START four times to select 2 minutes on HIGH power. Your oven will start before you have finished the fourth press.
In the following example I will show you how to cook some food on 720W(80%) power for 5 minutes and 30 seconds. Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described earlier in this book. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press MODE. Your oven has five microwave Power settings. Power Level % Press DIAL for micro mode confirmation. Power Output HIGH 100% 900W(max.
Micro Power Level POWER LEVEL Your microwave oven is equipped with 5 power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking. The table below shows the examples of food and their recommended cooking power levels for use with this microwave oven.
In the following example I will show you how to use the grill to cook some food for 12 minutes and 30 seconds. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press MODE. This feature will allow you to brown and crisp food quickly. The rack must be used during grill cooking. Turn DIAL to select GRILL. The following indication is displayed: “ “ Press DIAL for mode conformation. 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. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press MODE. 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%, 40% and 60%) in combi mode.
In the following example I will show you how to keep warming at the temperature of 90°C for 30 minutes. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press MODE. The oven has a temperature range of 30 °C~90 °C when keep warming is selected. When you selected keep warming, 60 °C is set initially. Turn DIAL to select KEEP WARM until display shows “60°C”. The following indication is displayed: “ “. Your oven will take a few minutes to reach the selected temperature. Turn DIAL until display shows “90°C”.
EZ Clean In the following example I will show you how to remove smell in the oven. Press STOP/CLEAR. The oven has a special function to remove the smell in the oven with one touch. Press MODE. You can use the EZ Clean function without food in the oven. Please remove tray and other accessory during EZ-Cleaning operation and then relocate ones after finishing EZ-Cleaning operation. Turn DIAL to select EZ CLEAN until display shows “250°C”. The following indications are displayed: “ “, “ “.
Speed Hot Air Preheat In the following example I will show you how to preheat the oven at a temperature of 230°C. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press MODE. The oven has a temperature range of 100°C ~ 250°C. (180°C is automatically available when speed hot air mode is selected.) Turn DIAL to select SPEED HOT AIR. The following indications are displayed: “ “, “ Press DIAL for mode confirmation. Turn DIAL until display shows “230°C”. Press DIAL for temperature confirmation. Press START.
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. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press MODE. The oven has a temperature range of 100°C ~ 250°C. (180°C is automatically available when speed hot air mode is selected.) This function allows you to combine convection operation with the grill. It will reduce your cooking time. Turn DIAL to select SPEED HOT AIR. The following indications are displayed: “ “, “ “.
In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with micro power 540W(60%) and at a convection temperature 200°C for a cooking time of 25 minutes. Convection Combination Cooking Press STOP/CLEAR. Press MODE. Turn DIAL to select CONV. COMBI until display shows “540W”. The following indications are displayed: “ “, “ “. The oven has a temperature range of 100°C ~ 250°C. (180°C is automatically available when convection combination mode is selected.
Convection Preheat In the following example I will show you how to preheat the oven at a temperature of 230°C. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press MODE. The convection oven has a temperature range of 40°C and 100°C ~ 250°C (180°C is automatically available when convection mode is selected). Turn DIAL to select CONV. The following indication is displayed: “ “ Press DIAL for mode confirmation. * The oven has a ferment function at the oven temperature of 40°C.
In the following example I will show you how to preheat the oven first, then cook some food at a temperature of 230°C for 50 minutes. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press MODE. The convection oven has a temperature range of 40°C and 100°C ~ 250°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. Turn DIAL to select CONV.
Auto Cook In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.6kg of jacket potato . Press STOP/CLEAR. Press Auto Cook. AUTO COOK allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of the food. Turn DIAL until display shows “Ac 1”. Press DIAL for category confirmation. Turn DIAL until display shows “0.6kg”. Press START. When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning DIAL.
Function Category Weight Limit Utensil Food Temp. Instructions Auto Cook Jacket Potato (Ac 1) 0.2 ~ 1.0kg On glass tray Room 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 (Ac 2) 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.
Auto Roast In the following example I will show you how to cook 1.4 kg of roast beef. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press Auto Roast. Auto Roast cook allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of the food. Turn DIAL until display shows “Ar 1”. Press DIAL for category confirmation. Turn DIAL until display shows “1.4kg”. Press START. When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning DIAL.
Function Category Weight Limit Utensil Food Temp. Instructions Auto Roast Roast beef (Ar 1) 0.5 ~ 1.5 kg Heat-proof Plate Refrigerated 1. Brush the meat with oil. 2. Place on the heat-proof plate. 3. When beep, drain juice if needed and then turn food over. 4. After cooking, stand covered with aluminum foil for 10 minutes. Roast lamb (Ar 2) 0.5 ~ 1.5 kg Heat-proof Plate Refrigerated 1. Brush the meat with oil. 2. Place on the heat-proof plate. 3.
Auto Reheat In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.6kg of chilled meal. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press Auto Reheat. Auto Reheat cooking make food reheating convient and easy to use. The oven has been pre-programmed to automatically reheat food. Turn DIAL until display shows “rh 2”. Your oven has four Auto Reheat settings: Soup/Sauce, Chilled ready meal, Beverage, Frozen muffin. Press DIAL for category confirmation. Turn DIAL until display shows “0.6kg”. Press START.
Function Category Weight Limit Utensil Food Temp. Auto Reheat Soup/ Sauce (rh 1) 0.2 - 0.8 kg Bowl/Warp Room Chilled meal (rh 2) 0.3 - 0.6 kg Own tray/ Pierce film Refrigerated Instructions Pour the soup/sauce into a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After heating, stir. Allow to stand for 2 minutes with cover. And then stir again. Pierce using a skewer on the surface. Place food on the glass turntable. After cooking, allow to stand for 2-3 minutes before serving.
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.
Auto Defrost Guide * Food to be defrosted should be in a suitable microwave proof container and place uncovered on the glass turntable. * If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminum foil. This will prevent thin areas becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the foil does not touch the oven walls. * Separate items like minced meat, chops, sausages as soon as possible. * When beep, remove the food from the oven, turn the food over and return to the microwave oven.
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 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 once. (Put the 0.5kg of Meat) The oven will start automatically.
Quick Defrost Guide Use this function to defrost quickly for minced meat. Remove the meat completely from its wrapping. Place the mince onto a microwave-safe plate. When beeps, at this point remove the mince from the microwave oven, turn the mince over and return to the microwave oven. Press start to continue. 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 MINCED MEAT 0.
Heating or Reheating Guide Food Sliced meat 3 slices (0.5cm thick) Chicken pieces 1 breast 1 leg and thigh Fish fillet (170 ~ 230g) Lasagne 1serving(300g) Casserole 1 cup 4 cups Casserole cream or cheese 1 cup 4 cups Sloppy Joe or Barbecued beef 1 sandwich (1/2 cup meat filling) without bun Cook time (minutes/at HIGH) 1~2 11/2 ~ 2 2 ~ 31/2 1~2 4~6 11/2 41/2 ~3 ~7 To heat or reheat successfully in the microwave, it is important to follow several guidelines.
Fresh Vegetable Guide Food Cook time Quantity (minutes/at HIGH) Instructions Artichokes (230g each) 2 medium 4 medium 41/2 ~ 7 10 ~ 12 Asparagus, Fresh, Spears 450g 3~6 Add 1 cup water. Cover Stand 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 Food Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. Cover. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water in 1.5 litre casserole dish.
Defrosting Guide Defrosting meats tips & techniques You can defrost meats in their original wrapping as long as no metal is present. Remove any metal rings, twist ties, wire or foil. Place meat in a microwavable plate to catch juices. Defrost meats only as long as necessary. Separate items like chops, sausages as soon as possible. Remove defrosted portions and continue to defrost remaining pieces.
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 Beef burgers Cook time Quantity (minutes/at HIGH) 50g x 2 100g x 2 11 ~ 14 17 ~ 21 Beef steaks (2.5cm (1”) thick) Rare 230g x 2 Medium 230g x 2 Well 230g x 2 16 ~ 18 19 ~ 21 23 ~ 25 Lamb chops 230g x 2 (2.
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 Convection Temperature Cook Time (minutes) Instructions 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.
Convection Temperature Cook Time (minutes) 300g 200°C+360W (WITHOUT PREHEATING) 18 ~ 25 Put into a suitable sized heat proof dish. Place on the rack. Stand for 2-3 minutes. Frozen spring rolls 300g 230°C 35 ~ 50 Brush 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 ~ 18 Prepare the potato gratin. Place on the rack. Stand for 2-3 minutes.
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 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.
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.
Important safety instructions Read carefully and keep for future reference 37 This connection may be achieved by having the plug accessible or by incorporation a switch in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules. 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.
Microwave-safe Utensils Never use metal or metal trimmed utensils in your microwave oven 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 beef are cooked. In general, avoid coloured paper products as the colour may run.
Food characteristics & Microwave cooking Moisture content of food Keeping an eye on things 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. 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.
Food characteristics & Microwave cooking Stirring To Clean Your Oven 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. 1 Keep the inside of the oven clean Food spatters or spilled liquids stick to oven walls and between seal and door surface.
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 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.
Plug wiring information/ Technical Specifications WARNING Technical Specification This appliance must be earthed MC-8087AR(MC8087AR) MC-8087TR(MC8087TR) MC8087FR The wires in this mains lead are colored in accordance with the following codes BLUE ~ Neutral BROWN ~ Live GREEN & YELLOW ~ Earth Power Input Output Microwave Frequency Outside Dimension Power Consumption Microwave Grill Combination Convection As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured
