OWNER’S MANUAL MICROWAVE OVEN Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating. MS404 *** (optional, please check model specification) MFL40257836 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 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please keep for future reference. Read and follow all instructions before using your oven to prevent the risk of fі 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. WARNING This is the safety alert symbol.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 9 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. 10 When the appliance is operated in the combination mode, children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated. CAUTION 1 You cannot operate your oven with the door open due to the safety interlocks built into the door mechanism.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 10 Do not use recycled paper products. 11 Do not rinse the tray and rack by placing it in water just after cooking. This may cause breakage or damage. Improper use could result in damage to your oven. 12 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. Improper use could result in bodily injury and oven damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured 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.
BEFORE USE 7 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. 1 Unpack your oven and place it on a flat level surface.
BEFORE USE 6 P ress the Stop/Clear button, and press the Start/Quick Start button one time to set 30 seconds of cooking time. 7 T he DISPLAY will count down from 30 seconds. When it reaches 0 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.
BEFORE USE 9 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. However, some may contain materials that render them unsuitable as microwave cookware.
BEFORE USE Control panel Part GLOBAL MENU See page 18 “Global Menu” SENSOR COOK Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite food by selecting the food type and the weight of the food.
BEFORE USE SETTING CLOCK 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 "0". Example:To set 11:11 . 1. Press ECO ON / STOP. 2. Press CLOCK one time. MORE/LESS By using the ( ) or ( ) keys, TIMED COOK program can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time. Pressing ( ) will add 10 seconds to the cooking time each time you press it.
HOW TO USE HoW to use TIMED COOKING (manual 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 80% power level for the desired time. Example:To cook food on 80% Power (Power8) for 5 minutes 30 seconds 1. Press STOP/CLEAR. 2 STAGE TIMED COOKING For Two Stage cooking, repeat timed cooking steps 2 and 3 from the above example before pressing the START button.
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. To set the child lock 1. Press ECO ON / STOP. 13 Categories: Sensor Reheat Sensor Cook For most Sensor Cooking programs, a chart with specific food examples and cooking instructions is provided in the next few pages. 1. The Sensor Cook system works by detecting a build-up of vapor. 2. Make sure the door remains closed. 3.
HOW TO USE SENSOR COOK MENU INSTRUCTIONS - VEGETABLE Standing Time (minutes) Code Menu Weight Limit Initial Temperature Sc-1 Jacket Potato Potatoes (whole) 1 - 4 pieces (175 g per piece) Room Wash & pat potatoes dry with paper towel. Pierce each potato 3 times with a fork. Place potatoes around the outer edge of the turntable. After cooking potatoes should still be firm. Wrap in foil and stand.
HOW TO USE 15 SENSOR COOK MENU INSTRUCTIONS - RICE / PASTA Code Menu Sc-6 White Rice Weight Limit 1/2 - Initial Temperature 2 cups Rice : Room Water : Room Standing Time (minutes) Instructions Rice 1/2 cup 1 cup 11/2 cups 2 cups Tap water 3/4 cup 11/4 cups 2 cups 21/2 cups 3-5 Wash the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Place the rice and water in a microwave-safe rice cooker or 3-litre bowl. Cover with lid or double layer of plastic wrap loosely.
HOW TO USE SENSOR COOK MENU INSTRUCTIONS - DESSERT Code Menu Sc12 Cake Packet Cake Mix Sc13 Brownies Standing Time (minutes) Weight Limit Initial Temperature 1 packet Room Prepare the cake following the microwave instructions on the side of the packet, ignoring the cooking instructions. Place the cake, uncovered, onto a microwave- safe rack or upturned plate about 2cm off the turntable.
HOW TO USE 17 SENSOR REHEAT This feature allows you to reheat precooked room-temperature or refrigerated foods without selecting cooking times and power levels. This feature has 6 categories : dinner plate, rice, soup, casserole, risotto and pizza. To select Sr-1 through to Sr-6, press the SENSOR REHEAT button repeatedly. To reheat DINNER PLATE 1. Press ECO ON / STOP. 2. Press Sensor Reheat one time .‘Sr-1’ will show in the display.
HOW TO USE SENSOR REHEAT MENU INSTRUCTIONS Menu Code Sr-5 Risotto Sr-6 Pizza (1 piece= 100 - 120 g) Weight Limit Initial Temperature 1- 4 cups Room Instructions Place the cooked risotto into a microwave- safe, heatproof dish.Cover with a lid or double layer of plastic wrap loosely.After reheating stir well before serving. Note : If reheating risotto from the fridge add extra 2- 6 minutes (depending on serving size) on 50% power.
HOW TO USE 19 GLOBAL MENU INSTRUCTIONS - AUSSIE MENU Code Menu Ac-1 Corned Beef Weight Limit Initial Temperature Standing Time (minutes) Instructions 1 kg 1.0 - 2.0 kg Refrigerated Corned beef Warm water 3 cups Brown sugar 2 tbs Malt vinegar 2 tbs Whole cloves 4 Peppercorns 6 Dry bay leaves 2 Sprigs fresh parsley 3 1. 5 kg 4 cups 3 tbs 3 tbs 5 8 3 4 2 kg 6 cups 3 tbs 4 tbs 6 10 3 5 15 - 20 Place the corned silverside into an oven bag with ingredients shown above.
HOW TO USE GLOBAL MENU INSTRUCTIONS - AUSSIE MENU Code Menu Ac-2 Seasoned Meat Weight Limit Initial Temperature 1.0 - 2.0 kg Refrigerated Instructions Apricot Lamb Standing Time (minutes) 15 - 20 Loin of forequarter lamb (deboned) 1 packet dried apricots 250 ml apricot nectar 1 tbs cornflour Unroll meat. Place dried apricots down the centre 2 rows deep. Roll up tightly and secure with string. Mix apricot nectar with corn flour and heat for 3 - 4 minutes on HIGH or until boil.
HOW TO USE 21 GLOBAL MENU INSTRUCTIONS - AUSSIE MENU Code Menu Ac-6 Fish Fillets fresh Weight Limit Initial Temperature Standing Time (minutes) Instructions 0.2 - 0.6 kg Refrigerated Place each fish fillet onto a square of baking paper, tuck the tail end under. Drizzle with fresh lemon or lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Wrap each fillet in the paper forming a parcel. Place the fish in a single onto a microwave- safe plate.
HOW TO USE GLOBAL MENU INSTRUCTIONS - FRENCH MENU Code Menu Fc-1 Ratatouille Weight Limit 1.5kg Initial Temperature Room Instructions Ingredients 1 onion, cut into chunks 1 eggplant, cut into chunks 1 zucchini, cut into chunks 1 colored sweet pepper, cut into chunks 3 tomatoes, chopped 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon fresh greens, chopped 2 tablespoons vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar Salt and pepper to taste Utensil Microwave-safe bowl 1.
HOW TO USE 23 GLOBAL MENU INSTRUCTIONS - FRENCH MENU Code Menu Fc-4 Spinach Cream Soup Weight Limit 1.2kg Initial Temperature Room Instructions Ingredients 600g vegetable purée 1 ½ cups chicken stock 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup cream Nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste Utensil Microwave-safe bowl 1. Add all ingredients in a deep and large bowl and mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. 2. Place food in the oven. Choose the menu and press start to cook.
HOW TO USE GLOBAL MENU INSTRUCTIONS - ITALIAN MENU Code Ic-1 Menu Spaghetti Bolognaise Weight Limit 1.0kg Initial Temperature Room Instructions Ingredients for bolognaise sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 400g ground beef 100g tomato paste 2 chopped tomatoes 1 tablespoon dried greens Salt and pepper to taste Utensil Microwave-safe bowl Ingredients for pasta 150g pasta, cooked as package direction 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese 1.
HOW TO USE 25 GLOBAL MENU INSTRUCTIONS - ITALIAN MENU Code Menu Weight Limit Ic-4 Stuffed Pepper 1.5kg Initial Temperature Room Instructions Ingredients 4 colored sweet peppers 2 canned tuna 2 piece dry black bread, chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 100g parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste 200g tomato puree Utensil Microwave-safe dish 1. Cut tops off peppers, remove seeds. 2. Mix tuna, bread, garlic, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. 3.
HOW TO USE GLOBAL MENU INSTRUCTIONS - MIDDLE EASTERN MENU Code Menu Weight Limit Oc-2 Dolma 1.0kg Initial Temperature Room Instructions Ingredients 1 pot of grapes leaves 200g cooked rice 500g ground beef 1 onion, chopped Salt and pepper to taste ½ cup water ½ cup sour cream Utensil Microwave-safe bowl 1. Add cooked rice, ground beef, onion, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix well. 2. Place grape leaf on a flat surface and place 1 ½ spoonfuls of the rice mixture in the center of the leaf.
HOW TO USE 27 MELT The oven uses low power to melt foods (butter, chocolate, marshmallows and cheese). See the following table. Example : To Melt 227g Chocolate. SOFTEN The oven uses low power to soften foods (butter, ice cream, cream cheese, and frozen juice) See the following table. Example : To Soften 227g Cream Cheese. 1. Press STOP/CLEAR. 1. Press STOP/CLEAR. 2. Press MELT two times. 2. Press SOFTEN seven times. ‘2’ appears in the display. ‘7’ appears in the display. 3. Press number 2.
HOW TO USE QUICK DEFROST Example: To defrost 0.5 kg meat. 1. Press ECO ON / STOP. 2. Press QUICK DEFROST. The Quick Defrost feature provides you with the express defrosting method for 500g of frozen minced meat. If more than 500g is required to be defrosted, this should be done separately in weights of 500gms for each cycle. NOTE: The oven will beep during the DEFROST CYCLE. At this time open the door and turn over, separate, or rearrange the food.
HOW TO USE 29 AUTO DEFROST Seven defrost sequences are preset in the oven. The 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. With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting time and power levels for you. The oven automatically determines required defrosting times for each food item according to the weight you enter.
HOW TO USE AUTO DEFROST MENU INSTRUCTIONS Code Menu dEF2 Steak / Chops Weight Limit 0.1- 1.5kg dEF3 Roast Lamb 1.0 - 2.0 kg dEF4 Roast Beef 1.0 - 2.0 kg dEF5 Whole Chicken dEF6 Chicken Pieces dEF7 Sliced Bread 1 piece = 30g Initial Temperature Frozen Instructions Remove the meat completely from it’s wrapping. Using thin strips of foil, shield the fatty areas with the foil, making sure the foil is secure. Place the meat onto a microwave- safe rack over a plate or shallow dish.
HOW TO USE 31 AUTO REHEAT Your oven’s menu has been preprogrammed to automatically reheat food. Tell the oven what you want and how many items there are. Then let your microwave oven reheat your selections. Be sure to close the door before selecting categories. Example: To reheat two pies, simply follow the step below. 3. 1SFTT OVNCFS display shows ‘2’ (this number represents the number of items to be reheated) 1. Press ECO ON / STOP. 4. Press START. 2. Press AUTO 3&)&"5 POF time.
3 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. Your microwave function 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.
FOOD CHARACTERISTICS & MICROWAVE COOKING FooD CHaraCteriStiCS & MiCrowave CooKing Browning Meats and poultry that are cooked fifteen minutes or longer will brown lightly in their own fat. Foods that are 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 sauces are added to food, the original flavour of the recipe is not altered.
3 FOOD CHARACTERISTICS & MICROWAVE COOKING / QUESTIONS & ANSWERS to Clean Your oven 1 Keep the inside of the oven clean Food spatters or spilled liquids stick to oven walls and between the seal and door surfaces. 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.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS *** MS404 Power Input 230 V ~ 240V/50 Hz Microwave Output Power. 1100 Watt (IEC60705 rating standard) Microwave Frequency 2450 MHz Oven Cavity Dimension 398 mm(W) X 265 mm(H) X 402 mm(D) Outside Dimension Net Weight MS404*** Shipping Weight Power Consumption Microwave 556 mm(W) X 320 mm(H) X 440 mm(D) 17.0 Kg (MS4042XRS) 16.8 Kg (MS4042GRS) 19.7 Kg (MS4042XRS) 19.
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