OWNER’S MANUAL MICROWAVE OVEN Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating. MS259 **** / MS429 **** (optional, please check model specification) MFL69621102 www.lg.
CONTENTS How the Microwave Function Works CONTENTS Microwaves are a form of energy similar to radio, television waves, and ordinary daylight. Normally, microwaves spread outwards as they travel through the 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 8 BEFORE USE This oven, however, has a magnetron that 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.
cause death or serious injury. plants, soil, pets or any other living matter inside it.) oven must only be used for heating or cooking food. The or safety risk such as fire, causing burns with reduced be burnt. cooking. Doing so can cause an explosion. Never heat baby bottles with the lid or teat still fitted. for cause sparks and fire. Children must not be allowed to oven. Doing so can cause serious injury and damage.
mode (for ovens with Combination function) • Be careful when handling the container. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when handing the container.
must not be used trays and racks them Not doing so could cause them to burst or rupture. - liquid and may even cause a fire. Not doing so could cause leak from the container (for ovens fitted with these functions) This model doesn't provide a temperature probe.
S Farm houses; B y clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments; Bed and breakfast type environments. This product is intended for domestic household applications only and not for commercial use. It must not be used in mobile applications. Only connect the supply lead plug to an earthed power outlet socket that has the same rating and specification requirement of the oven. If you are unsure about your outlet socket earth connection, it should be checked by an electrical contractor.
For refer to the Always install the oven according to the installation requirements that are outlined in this manual. Do not use any steam cleaners to clean the oven. 36 Caution, hot surface When the symbol is used, It means that the surfaces are liable to get hot during use.
BEFORE USE BEFORE USE 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 guidelines on where to install your oven. When unpacking your oven make sure you remove all accessories and packing materials. Check to make sure that your oven has not been damaged during shipping.
BEFORE USE 9 6 Press the STOP button, and press the START button one time to start 30 seconds of cooking time. 7 The DISPLAY will count down from 30 seconds. When it reaches 0 it will chime briefly. 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 as it may be hot.
BEFORE USE CONTROL PANEL Part REHEAT See page 14 “Reheat” POPULAR MENU / SENSOR COOK See page 15 "Popular Menu" / "Sensor Cook" SOFTEN See page 18 “Soften ” MELT See page 19 “Melt” PROOF See page 20 “Proof” KEEP WARM See page 21 “Keep warm” POWER See page 13 “Timed Cooking” INVERTER DEFROST See page 22 “Inverter Defrost” MS259 **** MS429 **** MORE / LESS See page 12 “More / Less” • Choose the cooking menu. • Set cooking time and weight.
BEFORE USE 11 SLIDE TOUCH KEY THE RIGHT TOUCH By using the slide touch, you can adjust the cooking time or Defrost weight. 1. (-), (+) keys at both ends of Slide Touch Key can be used like the normal touch keys. By repeatedly touching the key once like the picture, you can set up the Cooking time or Defrost weight. Example: Increase the cooking time, Touch and slowly slide from left to right. 1. Touch the ( - ) symbol of slide touch key with your finger. O Touch Touch 2.
BEFORE USE SETTING CLOCK MORE/LESS When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption, the numbers in the display reset to '12H'. By using the ( - ) or ( + ) key, manual cook settings can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time. Pressing ( + ) will increase10 seconds to the cooking time each time you press it. Pressing ( - ) will decrens 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it.
HOW TO USE HOW TO USE MANUAL COOKING (timed cooking) This function allows you to cook food for a desired time. There are 10 power levels available. The example below shows how to set 90% power level for the desired time. Example: To cook food on 90% Power for 5 minutes 30 seconds 1. Open the Door. Press Clear. 2. Press Power twice, Display shows 'P-90 '. (1st time P-HI appears in the display. This is to tell you that the oven is set on 100% power unless a different power setting is chosen.) 3.
HOW TO USE CHILD LOCK This is a unique safety feature that prevents unwanted oven operations. Once the CHILD LOCK is set, no cooking can take place. If the CHILD LOCK was already set and you touch another key pad, the word Loc shows in the display. You can cancel the CHILD LOCK according to below procedure. set the child LOCK lock Example: ToTo set the CHILD To cancel cancel the the CHILD child lock Example: To LOCK 1. Close the Door. Press STOP.
HOW TO USE Menu Code Weight Limit Initial Temperature Utensil Instructions 5 Pie 0.2 - 0.6 kg (150 - 200 g / piece) Refrigerated 1. Cut leftover pie into pieces. Microwavesafe dish 6 Pizza 0.2 - 0.5 kg Refrigerated 1. Place food on a microwave-safe dish. Microwavesafe dish 7 Rice 0.1 - 0.3 kg Refrigerated 1. Place food on a microwave-safe bowl. Microwavesafe bowl 8 Soup 0.25 - 1.0 kg (250 g / 1 serving) Room 2. Place food on a microwave-safe dish. 3. Place food in the oven.
HOW TO USE POPULAR MENU / SENSOR COOK INSTRUCTIONS Code 1 2 Menu Bacon Casserole Weight Limit Initial Temperature 4 thin rashers Refrigerated 1. Place food on paper towels on a microwave-safe dish. MicrowaveCover with paper towels. safe dish 1-4 Utensil Instructions 2. Place food in the oven, choose the menu, press START.
HOW TO USE Code 5 Menu Frozen Vegetables Weight Limit 0.2 - 0.8 kg Initial Temperature Frozen 17 Utensil Instructions 1. Prepare frozen vegetables(carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, beans, peas). 2. Place food in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwavesafe bowl 3. Add amount of water according to the quantity( 0.2 - 0.4 kg: 2 tablespoons, 0.5 - 0.8 kg: 4 tablespoons). Cover with plastic wrap and vent. 4. Place food in the oven. Choose the menu and weight, press START. 5.
HOW TO USE SOFTEN The oven uses low power to soften foods (butter, cream cheese and ice cream) See the following table. Example: To Soften 0.2 kg Cream Cheese. 1. Open the Door. Press Clear. 2. Press Soften twice. ‘2’ will show in the display. 3. Press + until display shows ‘0.2 kg’. 4. Close the Door. Press START. SOFTEN MENU INSTRUCTIONS Code Menu Weight Limit Initial Temperature Instructions Utensil 1 Butter 1-3 (100 - 150 g / each) Refrigerated 1.
HOW TO USE 19 MELT The oven uses low power to melt foods (butter, cheese and chocolate). See the following table. Example: To Melt 0.2 kg Chocolate 1. Open the Door. Press Clear. 2. Press Melt three times. ‘3’ will show in the display. 3. Press + until display shows ‘0.2 kg’. 4. Close the Door. Press START. MELT MENU INSTRUCTIONS Code Menu Weight Limit Initial Temperature Instructions Utensil 1 Butter 1-3 (100 - 150 g / each) Refrigerated 1. Place on a microwave-safe bowl. 2.
HOW TO USE PROOF (fermenting) This feature allows you to make Yogurt by pressing the Proof button. To make 0.6 kg yogurt 1. Open the Door. Press Clear. 2. Press Proof once. ‘1’ will show in the display. 3. Close the Door. Press START. ‘5h00’ will show in the display. PROOF MENU INSTRUCTIONS Code 1 Menu Weight Limit Yogurt 0.6 kg Initial Temperature Lukewarm Instructions Ingredients 500 ml pasteurized whole milk 100 g natural plain yogurt 1.
HOW TO USE KEEP WARM The Keep Warm function will keep hot food that has just been cooked at serving temperature. Use microwave-safe utensils. Example: To keep food warm for 90minutes 1. Open the Door. Press Clear. 2. Press Keep Warm once. ‘1’ will show in the display. 3. Close the Door. Press START. ‘1h30’ will show in the display. Notes : Crisp foods (pastry, pies, turnovers, etc) should be uncovered during keep warm. Moist foods should be covered with plastic wrap or microwave-safe lid.
HOW TO USE INVERTER DEFROST Four defrost sequences are preset in the oven. The INVERTER DEFROST feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods. The cooking guide will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting. For added convenience, the INVERTER DEFROST includes a built-in beep alert that reminds you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange to get the best defrost results. Four different defrosting leve is are provided.
MICROWAVE-SAFE UTENSILS 23 MICROWAVE-SAFE UTENSILS test. Do not heat dinner plates that use any painted on decorative as they will arc if the paint has metallic content.
FOOD CHARACTERISTICS & MICROWAVE COOKING
FOOD CHARACTERISTICS & MICROWAVE COOKING oven especially if the foil passes too closely to the walls of the oven during rotation.
TO CLEAN YOUR OVEN times and may even damage the oven. Disconnect the mains plug from the power outlet before cleaning the oven to eliminate the possibility of electric shock. STOP Steam or condensation build up inside the door is normal if foods are heated for a long period on higher power levels. this is not a malfunction. the condensation will eventually evaporate.
'Food' on the display. Why doesn't the microwave oven work when 'Food' appears on the display? When 'Food' appears on the display, the microwave will not operate as it assumes that no food has been placed inside. 'Food' in the display will also appear and the remaining time will be cancelled, if the door is opened and closed during cooking and the START button is not pressed within 5 minutes of doing so.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS **** MS259 Power Input 230-240 V~ 50 Hz Microwave Output Power. Max. 1000 W* (IEC60705 rating standard) Microwave Frequency 2 450 MHz Oven Cavity Dimension 322 mm(W) X 228 mm(H) X 335 mm(D) Outside Dimension Net Weight MS259**** Shipping Weight Power Consumption 476 mm(W) X 272 mm(H) X 361 mm(D) 8.9 kg 11.
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