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- Page 1 MICROWAVE/GRILL/CONVECTION OVEN OWNER’S MANUAL CAUTION PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING. THE MANUFACTURERS ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY PROBLEMS CAUSED BY THE USER’S FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. MC8088HL MC8088HR P/No: MFL55318502...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents How the Microwave Function Works Microwaves are a form of energy similar to radio, television waves, and ordinary daylight. Normally, microwaves spread outwards as they travel through the atmosphere and disappear without effect. 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. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Please keep for future reference. Read and follow all instructions before using your oven to prevent the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or damage when using the oven. This guide does not cover all possible conditions that may occur. Always contact your service agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not understand. -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions CAUTION 1. You cannot operate your oven with the door open due to the safety interlocks built into the door mechanism. It is important not to tamper with the safety interlocks. It could result in harmful exposure to excessive microwave energy. (Safety interlocks automatically switch off any cooking activity when the door is opened.) 2. - Page 5 Please keep for future reference. Read and follow all instructions before using your oven to prevent the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or damage when using the oven. This guide does not cover all possible conditions that may occur. Always contact your service agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not understand.
- Page 6 Important Safety Instructions CAUTION 19. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits should be removed. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface. This could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
- Page 7 When replacing the fuse always use a 13 Amp BS 1362 approved type. Never use this plug with the fuse cover omitted. To obtain a replacement fuse cover contact your supplying dealer or LG Electronics U.K. LTD. If the mains sockets in your home differ, or are not suitable for the type of plug supplied then the plug should be removed and a suitable type fitted.
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Page 8: Precautions
Precautions 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 operation of microwave function could result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to tamper with the safety interlocks. -
Page 9: Unpacking & Installing
Rotating ring * THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL CATERING PURPOSES. * THIS OVEN CAN BE USED AS BUILT-IN TYPE . High rack * MUST USE THE BUILT-IN KIT THAT IS MADE BY LG ELECTRONICS. Unpacking & Installing... - Page 10 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 GLASSTRAY on top.
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Page 11: Control Panel
1. Auto Cook : Auto cook allows you to cook your favorite foods by selecting the food type and the weight of the food. 2. Auto Roast : You can select the food type and the weight of the food. 3. -
Page 12: Method To Use Accessories As Per Mode
Method to use accessories as per mode Microwave Square tray Square rack Crisp tray High rack Low rack Glass tray Caution : Use accessories in accordance with cooking guides! Convection Grill combi Grill Conv combi Auto Roast Crisp cook : Acceptable : Not Acceptable... -
Page 13: 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 10:30 when using the 24 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. -
Page 14: Child Lock
Child Lock In the following example I will show you how to set the child lock. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press and hold STOP/CLEAR until “L” appears on the display and Your oven has a safety feature that BEEP sounds. prevents accidental running of the oven. The CHILD LOCK is now set. -
Page 15: Micro Power Cooking
In the following example I will show you how to cook some food on 400W power for 5 minutes. Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described earlier in this book. Press STOP/CLEAR. Turn MODE to select Microwave. Your oven has five microwave Power The following indication is displayed: “... -
Page 16: Micro Power Level
Micro Power This oven is equipped with 5 power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking. Level The table below shows some examples of food and their recommended cooking power levels for use with this oven. POWER LEVEL HIGH MEDIUM HIGH MEDIUM... -
Page 17: Grill Cooking
In the following example I will show you how to use the Grill to cook some food for 12 minutes. Press STOP/CLEAR. This feature will allow you to brown Turn MODE to select Grill. and crisp food quickly. The following indication is displayed: “ For the best result use the following accessories. -
Page 18: Grill Combi Cooking
Grill Combi In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with micro power 400W Cooking and grill for a cooking time of 25 minutes. Press STOP/CLEAR. Turn MODE to select Grill Combi. The following indications are displayed: “ Your oven has a combination cooking feature that allows you to cook food with both heater and microwave. -
Page 19: Convection Preheat
In the following example I will show you how to preheat the oven to a temperature of 200°C. Press STOP/CLEAR. Turn MODE to select Conv. The convection oven has a temperature The following indication is displayed: “ range of 40°C and 100°C ~ 230°C (180°C is automatically available when convection mode is selected). -
Page 20: Convection Cooking
Convection In the following example, I will show you how to cook some food at a temperature of 230°C for 50 minutes. Cooking If you do not set a temperature your Press STOP/CLEAR. oven will automatically select 180 °C, the cooking temperature can be changed by The metal tray or metal rack must be used during convection cooking. -
Page 21: Convection Combi Cooking
In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with micro power 300W and at a convection temperature 200˚C for a cooking time of 25 minutes. Press STOP/CLEAR. Turn MODE to select Conv. Combi. The following indications are displayed: “ You can set three kinds of micro power levels (200W, 300W and 400W). -
Page 22: Quick Start
Quick Start In the following example I will show you how to set 2 minutes of cooking on high power (1000W). Press STOP/CLEAR. Press START/QUICK START four times to select 2 minutes The Quick Start feature allows you to on HIGH power (1000W). set 30 second intervals of HIGH power (1000W) cooking by pressing the Start/Quick Start button. -
Page 23: More Or Less Cooking
In the following example I will show you how to change the preset COOK programmes for a longer or shorter cooking time. Press STOP/CLEAR. Set the required preset COOK programme. If you find that your food is over or undercooked when using the preset Select weight of food. -
Page 24: Keep Warming
Keep Warming In the following example I will show you how to keep warming at the temperature of 90°C for 30 minutes. Press STOP/CLEAR. Turn MODE until display shows “60°C”. The oven has a temperature range of The following indication is displayed: “ 30°C ~ 90°C, when keep warming is selected. -
Page 25: Auto Cook
In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.6 kg of frozen vegetables. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press Auto cook. Auto cook menus are programmed. Auto cook allows you to cook most of The following indication is displayed: “ your favorite food by selecting the food type and the weight of the food. -
Page 26: Auto Cook Guide
AUTO COOK GUIDE Weight Category Function Limit Auto cook AC 1 Jacket 0.2~1.0 kg Potatoes Fresh AC 2 0.2~0.8 kg Vegetables AC 3 Frozen 0.2~0.8 kg Vegetables AC 4 Rice/Pasta 0.1~0.3 kg Utensil Food Temp. High Rack Room Choose medium sized potatoes 180-220g. Wash and dry potatoes. -
Page 27: Auto Cook
AUTO COOK GUIDE Weight Category Function Limit Auto cook AC 5 Cake 0.5~1.0 kg AC 6 Chilled 0.3~0.6 kg ready meal AC 7 Frozen 0.3~0.6 kg ready meal AC 8 Soup/Sauce 0.2~0.8 kg * AC 5 Sponge cake recipe (0.5kg) Ingredients 170g flour 1. -
Page 28: Auto Roast
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 The following indication is displayed: “ of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of the food. -
Page 29: Auto Roast
AUTO ROAST GUIDE Weight Category Function Limit Auto Roast Roast beef 0.5~1.5 kg Ar 1 Roast pork 0.5~1.5 kg Ar 2 Roast 0.8~1.5 kg Ar 3 Whole Chicken Utensil Food Temp. Low rack Brush the meat with oil. Refrigerated on the crisp tray Place on the low rack on the crisp tray. -
Page 30: Crisp Cook
Crisp Cook In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.4 kg of frozen pizza. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press Crisp Cook. The following indications are displayed: “ This feature allows you to crisp cook. For the best result, use the following accessories. - Page 31 CRISP COOK GUIDE Weight Category Function Limit Crisp cc 1 Frozen Pizza 0.3~0.5 kg Cook cc 2 Fresh pizza 0.6 kg cc 3 Frozen 0.3~0.6 kg Quiche cc 4 Fresh 0.8 kg Quiche cc 5 Fresh fruit 0.8 kg cc 6 Chicken 0.2~0.8 kg Breasts...
- Page 32 * CRISP COOK (CC2/CC4/CC5) RECIPE Ingredients 1 pizza crust Fresh pizza 60g pizza sauce 150g grated cheese 70g peppers 40g onions 50g ham 1 pie crust Onion and bacon 140g onions Quiche 3 slices of bacon 3 eggs 300g whipping cream 120g milk 120g grate cheese 1 pie crust...
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Page 33: Auto Defrost
The temperature and density of food varies, I would recommend that the food be checked before cooking begins. 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. -
Page 34: Defrosting Guide
Defrosting Guide • Food to be defrosted should be placed in a suitable microwave proof container and placed uncovered on the glasstray. • If necessary, shield small areas of ment or poultry with flat pieces of aluminum foil. This will prevent thin areas from becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the foil does not touch the oven walls. -
Page 35: Combi Defrost
The temperature and density of food varies, I would recommend that the food be checked before cooking begins. 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. - Page 36 Defrosting Guide • If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminum foil. This will prevent thin areas from 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 sounds, turn food over.
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Page 37: 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. 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;... -
Page 38: Quick Defrost
Quick Defrost Guide • Use this function to defrost minced meat quickly. • Remove the meat completely from its wrapping. Place the meat onto a microwave-safe plate. • When beeps sounds, remove the meat from the microwave oven, turn it over and return it to the microwave oven. •... -
Page 39: Ez Clean
In the following example I will show you how to remove smells from the oven. Press STOP/CLEAR. The oven has a special function to Turn Mode until display shows “230˚C” remove smells in the oven. The following indication is displayed: “ You can use the EZ Clean function without food in the oven. -
Page 40: Test Dishes In Accordance With En 60705
Test dishes in accordance with EN 60705 Function Meal Microwave watlage setting Microwave Meat 200W, 10~11min. Defrosting Or Auto key function Microwave Custard 400W, 25~30min cooking Sponge cake 1000W, 4~5min Meat loaf 600W, 13~17min Combination Potato gratin 400W, 25~29min cooking with the microwave Cake Chicken... -
Page 41: Microwave - Safe Utensils
Never use metal or metal trimmed utensils in using microwave function 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 oven. -
Page 42: Food Characteristics & Microwave Cooking
Food characteristics & Microwave cooking Keeping an eye on things The recipes in the book have been formulated with great care, but your success in preparing them depends on how much attention you pay to the food as it cooks. Always watch your food while it cooks. - Page 43 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.
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Page 44: Questions & Answers
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. Either the light bulb has blown or the electric circuit has failed. Q Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door? A No. -
Page 45: Technical Specifications
When replacing the fuse always use a 13 Amp BS 1362 approved type. Never use this plug with the fuse cover omitted. To obtain a replacement fuse cover contact your supplying dealer or LG Electronics U.K. LTD. 2450 MHz If the mains sockets in your home differ, or are not suitable for the type of 3000 watt plug supplied then the plug should be removed and a suitable type fitted. -
Page 46: Maff Reheating Cooked Chilled Foods
MAFF working in partnership with the food companies and oven(with microwave function) manufacturers such as ‘LG electronics’ have overcome this problem by the introduction of heating categories. Because you may not yet be familiar with this system, we have used the following explanation as an example. -
Page 47: Guarantee
2. The dealer (or his Service Agent) who sold the product will be reimbursed for any labor provided in the repair of this LG electronics equipment, for a period of 12 months from the original date of purchase. These claims must be made in accordance with the published scale of service charges and relevant claims procedure. - Page 48 Disposal of your old appliance 1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. 2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.