MICROWAVE/GRILL/CONVECTION OVEN
OWNER’S MANUAL
PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.
MC-924JA
MC-924JLA
P/No: 3828W5A1587
Contents
Precautions
Contents
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How the Microwave Oven Works
Microwaves are a form of energy similar to radio and television waves and
ordinary daylight. Normally, microwaves spread outwards as they travel
through the atmosphere and disappear without effect. Microwave ovens,
however, have a magnetron which is designed to make use of the energy in
microwaves. Electricity, supplied to the magnetron tube, is used to created
microwave energy.
Unpacking & Installing
Setting the Clock
Child Lock
Micro Power Cooking
Micro Power Level
Two Stage Cooking
Quick Start
More or Less Cooking
Grill Cooking
Convection Cooking
Combination Cooking
Auto Weight Defrost
Quick Defrost
Auto Cook
Auto Roast Cook
Important Safety Instructions
Microwave - safe Utensils
Food characteristics & Microwave cooking
Questions & Answers
Plug Wiring Information/Technical Specifications
Terms of Warranty/Important Notice
Warranty
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These microwaves enter the cooking area through openings inside the oven. A
turntable or tray is located at the bottom of the oven. Microwaves cannot pass
through metal walls of the oven, but they can penetrate such materials as
glass, porcelain and paper, the materials out of which microwave-safe
cooking dishes are constructed.
Microwaves do not heat cookware, though cooking vessels will eventually get
hot from the heat generated by the food.
A very safe appliance
Your microwave oven is one of the safest of all home
appliances. When the door is opened, the oven
automatically stops producing microwaves. Microwave
energy is converted completely to heat when it enters
food, leaving no “left over” energy to harm you when
you eat your food.
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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.
Place the oven in the level location of your choice with
more than 85cm height but make sure there is at least
30cm of space on the top and 10cm at the rear for proper
ventilation. The front of the oven should be at least 8cm from the
edge of the surface to prevent tipping.
Unpack your oven and place it on a flat level surface.
An exhaust outlet is located on top or side of the oven. Blocking the
outlet can damage the oven.
HIGH RACK
GLASS TRAY
LOW RACK
THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL CATERING
PURPOSES
ROTATING RING
METAL TRAY
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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.
The 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.
Open your oven door by pulling the DOOR HANDLE.
Place the ROTATING RING inside the oven and place
the GLASS TRAY on top.
Fill a microwave safe container with 300 ml (1/2 pint)
of water. Place on the GLASS TRAY and close the oven
door. If you have any doubts about what type of container to
use please refer to page 28.
YOUR OVEN IS NOW INSTALLED
The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall
be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked
before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
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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 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.
Press CLOCK once.
(If you want to use a 12 hour clock, Press CLOCK once more.
If you want to change different option after setting clock,
you have to unplug and plug it back in.)
If the clock (or display) shows any
strange looking symbols, unplug your
oven from the electrical socket and plug
it back in and reset the clock.
Press 10 MIN fourteen times.
Press 1 MIN three times.
Press 10 SEC five times.
During clock setting the colon will flash.
After setting, the colon will stop flashing.
If the key (10 MIN / 1 MIN / 10 SEC) is pressed and held, the time will
increase rapidly.
Press CLOCK to set the time.
The clock starts counting.
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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.
Press and hold STOP/CLEAR until “L” appears on the display and BEEP
sounds.
The CHILD LOCK is now set.
The time will disappear on the display but will reappear on the display
a few seconds later.
However your child can still open the
oven door.
If any button is pressed, “L” will appear on the display
L
To cancel CHILD LOCK press and hold STOP/CLEAR until “L” disappears.
You will hear BEEP when it’s released.
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Micro Power
In the following example I will show you how to cook some food on 80% power for 5 minutes and 30 seconds.
Cooking
Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described earlier
in this book.
Press STOP/CLEAR.
Your oven has five microwave Power
settings. High power is automatically
selected but repeated presses of the
MICRO key will select a different power
level.
Press MICRO twice to select 80% power.
“80” appears on the display.
Press
MICRO
%
POWER
HIGH
Press 1 MIN five times.
Press 10 SEC three times.
time
100%
80%
MEDIUM
HIGH
times
times
times
times
60%
40%
MEDIUM
Press START.
DEFROST
MEDIUM LOW
LOW
20%
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Micro Power
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.
Level
OUTPUT
USE
POWER LEVEL
HIGH
100%
* Boil Water
* Brown minced beef
* Cook poultry pieces, fish, vegetables
* Cook tender cuts of meat
MEDIUM HIGH
MEDIUM
80%
60%
* All reheating
* Roast meat and poultry
* Cook mushrooms and shellfish
* Cook foods containing cheese and eggs
* Bake cakes and scones
* Prepare eggs
* Cook custard
* Prepare rice, soup
DEFROST/
MEDIUM LOW
40%
20%
* All thawing
* Melt butter and chocolate
* Cook less tender cuts of meat
LOW
* Soften butter & cheese
* Soften ice cream
* Raise yeast dough
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Two stage
In the following example I will show you how to cook some food in two stages. The first stage will cook your food
for 11 minutes on HIGH; the second will cook for 35 minutes on 40%.
Cooking
Press STOP/CLEAR.
During two stage cooking the oven door
can be opened and food checked. Close
the oven door and press START and the
cooking stage will continue.
Set the power and the cooking time for stage1.
Press MICRO once to select HIGH power.
Press 10 MIN once.
Press 1 MIN once.
At the end of stage1, BEEP sounds and
stage 2 commences.
Set the power and the cooking time for stage2.
Should you wish to clear the programme
press STOP/CLEAR twice.
Press MICRO four times to select 40% power.
Press 10 MIN three times.
Press 1 MIN five times.
Press START.
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Quick
In the following example I will show you how to set 2 minutes of cooking on high power.
Start
Press STOP/CLEAR.
Press START four times to select 2 minutes on HIGH power.
Your oven will start before you have finished the fourth press.
The QUICK START feature allows you to
set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH power
cooking with a touch of the START key.
During QUICK START cooking, you can extend the cooking time up to
10 minutes by repeatedly pressing the START key.
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More or Less
In the following example I will show you how to change the preset AUTO COOK programmes for a
longer or shorter cooking time.
Cooking
Press STOP/CLEAR.
Set the required AUTO COOK programme.
Select weight of food.
If you find that your food is over or
undercooked when using the AUTO
COOK programme, you can increase or
decrease cooking time by pressing the
Press START.
/
key.
When cooking with auto and manual
function, you can lengthen or shorten the
cooking time at any point by pressing
Press MORE(
).
The cooking time will increase by 10 seconds for each press of the key.
the
/
key.
Press LESS(
).
There is no need to stop the cooking
process.
The cooking time will decrease by 10 seconds for each press of the key.
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Grill
In the following example I will show you how to use the grill to cook some food for 12 minutes and 30 seconds.
Cooking
Press STOP/CLEAR.
This model is fitted with a QUARTZ
Press GRILL.
GRILL, so preheating is not needed.
This feature will allow you to brown and
crisp food quickly.
The metal tray is placed between a glass
tray and a grill rack at the grill mode.
Set the cooking time.
The grill rack(high rack) must be used
during grill cooking.
Press 10 MIN once.
Press 1 MIN twice.
Press 10 SEC three times.
Press START.
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Convection
Cooking
In the following example I will show you how to preheat the oven first, then cook some food at a temperature of
230 °C .
1. To preheat.
Press STOP/CLEAR.
Press CONVECTION.
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).
The oven has a ferment function at the
oven temperature of 40 °C. You may
wait until the oven is cool because you
cannot use a ferment function if the oven
temperature is over 40 °C.
Press MORE five times to select 230 °C.
The cooking temperature can be changed by pressing
/
key.
Your oven will take a few minutes to
reach the selected temperature.
Press START.
Once it has reached correct temperature,
your oven will BEEP to let you know that
it has reached the correct temperature.
Then place your food in your oven: then
tell your oven to start cooking.
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Convection
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.
Cooking
2. To cook.
Press STOP/CLEAR.
Press CONVECTION.
If you do not set a temperature, your
oven will automatically select 180 °C.
The cooking temperature can be
changed by pressing the
/
key.
Press MORE(
) five times to select 230 °C.
The convection rack(low rack) must be
used during convection cooking.
Press 10 MIN five times.
Press START.
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Combination
In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with - micro power 40% and grill for a
cooking time of 25 minutes.
Cooking
1. GRILL COMBINATION.
Press STOP/CLEAR.
Press COMBI.
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.
Press GRILL.
Press MICRO two times to select 40% power.
You can set three kinds of micro power
level(20%, 40% and 60%) in combi
mode.
Set the cooking time.
Press 10 MIN two times.
Press 1 MIN five times.
Press START.
When cooking you can use
time.
/
key to increase or decrease cooking
Be careful when removing your food because the container will be hot!
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Combination
In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with micro power 40% and at a
convection temperature 200 °C for a cooking time of 25 minutes.
Cooking
2. CONVECTION COMBINATION.
Press STOP/CLEAR.
Press COMBI.
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.
Press CONVECTION.
Press MORE(
) two times for convection temperature 200 °C.
Press MICRO two times to select 40% power.
Set the cooking time.
Press 10 MIN two times.
Press 1 MIN five times.
Press START.
When cooking you can use
time.
/
key to increase or decrease cooking
Be careful when removing your food because the container will be hot!
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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. In the following example I will show you how to defrost 1.4Kg
of frozen poultry.
Auto Weight
Defrost
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 DEFROST twice to select the POULTRY defrosting programme.
“dEF2” appears on the display window.
Your oven has four microwave defrost
settings:- MEAT, POULTRY, FISH and
BREAD; each defrost category has
different power settings. Repeated
presses of the DEFROST key will select a
different setting.
Enter the weight of the frozen food that you are about to defrost.
Press 1.0kg of weight key one time.
Press 0.1kg of weight key four times.
Press
DEFROST 1,2
Category
MEAT
time
Press START.
POULTRY
times
DEFROST 3,4
time
During defrosting your oven will “BEEP”, at which point open the oven door, turn food over and separate to
ensure even thawing. Remove any portions that have thawed or shield them to help slow down thawing. After
checking close the oven door and press START to resume defrosting.
FISH
times
BREAD
Your oven will not stop defrosting (even when the beep sounded) unless the door is opened.
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AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST SEQUENCE LIST
SEQUENCE
FOOD
MIN./MAX. FOOD
1. MEAT
Minced beef, Fillet steak, Cubes for stew, Sirloin steak, Pot roast, Rump roast, Beef burger.
Beef
0.1/4.0 kg
Chops(2.5 cm thick),Rolled roast.
Lamb
Pork
Chops(1.2 cm thick), Spareribs, Rolled roast, Sausage.
Cutlets(450 g, 1.2 cm thick)
Veal
2. POULTRY
3. FISH
Whole(under 2 Kg), Cut up Breasts(boneless), Legs.
Breasts(under 2.5 Kg)
Chicken
Turkey
Fish
0.1/4.0 kg
0.1/4.0 kg
0.1/0.5 kg
Fillets. Steaks, Whole
Crabmeat, Lobster tails, Shrimp, Scallops
Sliced brown/white bread, White/brown rolls, French stick, Baguette, Croissant
Shellfish
4. BREAD
* The benefit of this Auto Defrost feature is automatic setting and control of defrosting, but just like conventional defrosting you must check
the food during the defrosting time.
* For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat and poultry from its original paper or plastic package(wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold
steam and juice close to the food which can cause the outer surface of the food to cook.
* Place foods in a shallow glass baking dish to catch drippings.
* Food should still be some what icy in the center when removed from the oven.
* When it is difficult to remove the wrap from the food, defrost the wrapped food for about a quarter of the total defrost time, which is
displayed at the beginning of the defrost cycle. Then remove the food from the oven and remove the wrap from the food.
* Sliced bread should be placed between sheets of kitchen towel and bread rolls should be cut in half before defrosting.
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Use this function to thaw only 0.5kg of Minced meat, Chicken pieces, Fish fillets 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 forzen poultry.
Quick
Defrost
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 twice to select the POULTRY defrosting programme.
“dEF2” appears on the display window.
(Put the 0.5kg of POULTRY)
Your oven has three microwave defrost
settings:- MEAT, POULTRY, FISH; each
defrost category has high power settings.
Repeated presses of the QUICK DEFROST
key will select a different setting.
Category
Press
Press START.
MEAT
time
POULTRY
FISH
times
During defrosting your oven will “BEEP”, at which point open the oven door, turn food over and separate to
ensure even thawing. Remove any portions that have thawed or shield them to help slow down thawing. After
checking close the oven door and press START to resume defrosting.
times
Your oven will not stop defrosting (even when the beep sounded) unless the door is opened.
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QUICK DEFROST SEQUENCE LIST
SEQUENCE
FOOD
MIN./MAX. FOOD
1. MEAT
Minced meat
Beef
0.5 kg
Lamb
Pork
Veal
2. POULTRY
3. FISH
Chicken pieces
Turkey pieces
Chicken
Turkey
Fish
0.5 kg
0.5 kg
Fillets
Shrimp, Lobster tails, Scallops
Shellfish
* The benefit of this Quick Defrost feature is automatic setting and control of defrosting, but just like conventional defrosting you must check
the food during the defrosting time.
* For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat and poultry from its original paper or plastic package(wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold
steam and juice close to the food which can cause the outer surface of the food to cook.
* Place foods in a shallow glass baking dish to catch drippings.
* Food should still be some what icy in the center when removed from the oven.
* After defrosting, let stand for 5 to 10 minutes.
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Auto
In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.5kg of jacket potato .
Cook
Press STOP/CLEAR.
AUTO COOK allows you to cook most of
your favorite food easily by selecting the
food type and entering the weight of the
food.
Press AUTO COOK of the required food type.
In this example press JACKET POTATO once.
Select desired weight of potato.
Press 0.1kg of weight key five times.
If the 1.0kg or 0.1kg key is pressed and held, the weight will increase
rapidly.
Press START.
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FOOD CATEGORY
WT. LIMIT
UTENSILS FOOD TEMP
INSTRUCTIONS
1. JACKET POTATO
0.1 kg ~ 1.0 kg
Glass tray
+ Paper towel
20 °c
Wash and dry potatoes. Pierce potatoes several times with fork. After
cooking, let stand covered with foil for 5 minutes.
Place rice & cold water with 1/4 to 1 teaspoon salt in a deep and large bowl.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
2. RICE/PASTA
0.1 kg ~ 0.4 kg
Glass tray
20 °c
* Rice 100 g
200 g
Water 300 ml
600 ml
300 g
900 ml
400 g
1200 ml
** Rice -- After cooking time, let stand covered 5 minutes or until water is
absorbed.
** Pasta -- After cooking time, rinse pasta with cold water.
Place in a microwave-safe bowl or casserole. Add 30 ml water per 0.2kg.
Cover with plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand covered for 2~3 minutes.
3. FRESH VEGETABLES 0.2 kg ~ 0.8 kg
Glass tray
Glass tray
20 °c
-18 °c
Place in a microwave-safe bowl or casserole. Add 30 ml water per 0.2kg.
Cover with plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand covered for 2~3 minutes.
4. FROZEN
0.2 kg ~ 0.8 kg
0.2 kg ~ 0.6 kg
VEGETABLES
Glass tray
+ High rack
This function is for reheating leftover chilled pizza. Place chilled pizza on the
high rack. After cooking, take out immediately. Let stand for 2~3 minutes.
5. CHILLED PIZZA
6. FROZEN PIZZA
5 °c
Glass tray
+ High rack
-18 °c
This function is for cooking frozen pizza. Remove all package and place on
high rack over glass tray. After cooking, let stand for 1~2 minutes.
0.1 kg ~ 0.8 kg
0.2 kg ~ 0.5 kg
Spread potato products out on the heat-proof dish on high rack. When BEEP,
turn food over. For best results, cook in a single layer. After cooking, remove
from the oven and let stand for 1~2 minutes.
Glass tray
+ High rack
-18 °c
20 °c
7. FRENCH FRIES
8. GRATIN
Use this key to cook home made Gratins. Place food on the low rack.
After cooking, remove from the oven and let stand for 1~2 minutes.
Glass tray
+ Low rack
0.5 kg ~ 1.2 kg
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Auto Roast
In the following example I will show you how to cook 1.4kg of roast beef.
Cook
Press STOP/CLEAR.
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.
Press AUTO ROAST once to select ROAST BEEF.
Press
AUTO ROAST
Category
Select desired weight of roast beef.
Press 1.0kg of weight key one time.
Press 0.1kg of weight key four times.
ROAST BEEF
ROAST PORK
time
times
times
WHOLE
CHICKEN
Press START.
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FOOD CATEGORY
WT. LIMIT
UTENSILS FOOD TEMP
INSTRUCTIONS
1. ROAST BEEF
0.5 kg ~ 1.5 kg
Glass tray
+ Metal tray
+ Low rack
5 °c
5 °c
5 °c
Brush beef with melted margarine or butter. Place on the low rack
over the metal tray and glass tray. After cooking, let stand covered
with foil for 10 minutes.
2. ROAST PORK
0.5 kg ~ 1.5 kg
0.8 kg ~ 1.5 kg
Glass tray
+ Metal tray
+ Low rack
Brush pork with melted margarine or butter. Place on the low rack
over the metal tray and glass tray. After cooking, let stand covered
with foil for 10 minutes.
Glass tray
+ Metal tray
+ Low rack
3. WHOLE CHICKEN
Brush whole chicken with melted margarine, butter or seasonings, if
desired. Place the whole chicken on the low rack over the metal tray
and glass tray. When BEEP, turn food over immediately.
After cooking, let stand covered with foil for 10 minutes.
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WARNING
Important safety instructions
Read carefully and keep for future reference
Please ensure cooking times are correctly
set as over cooking may result in FIRE and
subsequent DAMAGE to the OVEN.
12 Before cooking, pierce the skin of potatoes, apples or any such fruit or
vegetable.
13 Do not cook eggs in their shell. Pressure will build up inside the egg which
will burst.
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.
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. Repairs should only be undertaken by a
qualified service technician.
2 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.
3 Do not use the oven for the purpose of dehumidification. It can be the cause
of serious damage of safety. (ex. Operating the microwave oven with the
wet newspapers, clothes, toys, pet or portable electric devices, etc.)
4 Do not cook food wrapped in paper towels, unless your cook book contains
instructions, for the food you are cooking.
14 Do not attempt deep fat frying in your oven.
15 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.
16 If the oven door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be
operated until it has been repaired by a qualified service technician.
17 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.
18 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 the food container is deteriorating.
19 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.
20 Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they
are liable to explode.
21 Do not operate the oven, if the door seals and adjacent parts of the
microwave oven are faulty, until the oven has been repaired by a qualified
service technician.
5 Do not use newspaper in place of paper towels for cooking.
6 Do not use wooden containers. They may heat-up and char. Do not use
ceramic containers which have metallic (e.g. gold or silver) inlays. Always
remove metal twist ties. Metal objects in the oven may arc, which can cause
serious damage.
7 Do not operate the oven with a kitchen towel, a napkin or any other
obstruction between the door and the front edges of the oven, which may
cause microwave energy leakage.
8 Do not use recycled paper products since they may contain impurities which
may cause sparks and/or fires when used in cooking.
9 Do not rinse the turntable by placing it in water just after cooking. This may
cause breakage or damage.
10 Small amounts of food require shorter cooking or heating time. If normal
times are allowed they may overheat and burn.
11 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.
22 Check the utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens before use.
23 Do not touch the oven door, outer cabinet, rear cabinet, oven cavity,
accessories and dishes during grill mode, convection mode and auto cook
operations, unless wearing thick oven gloves, as they will become hot.
Before clearing make sure they are not hot.
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Important safety instructions
Read carefully and keep for future reference
24 Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
35 The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm
persons without supervision.
25 When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the
oven due to the possibility of ignition.
36 Young Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
appliance.
26 If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the
door closed in order to stifle any flames.
37 If the appliance is supplied from a cord extension set or an electrical
portable outlet device, the cord extension set on electrical portable outlet
device must be positioned so that it is not subject to splashing or ingress
of moisture.
27 Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling,
therefore care must be taken when handing the container.
28 The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or
shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to
avoid burns.
WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be
operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.
29 Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in
microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave heating
has ended.
WARNING: 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.
30 Details for cleaning door seals, cavities and adjacent parts.
31 The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.
WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed
containers since they are liable to explode.
32 Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to
deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the
appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
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.
33 Only use the temperature probe recommended for this oven (for
appliances having a facility to use a temperature-sensing probe).
34 If heating elements are provided, during use the appliance becomes hot.
Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the
oven.
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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,
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 microwave
oven. However, some may contain materials that render them unsuitable as
microwave cookware. If you have any doubts about a particular utensil, there’s a
simple way to find out if it can be used 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 bacon are cooked. In general, avoid coloured
paper products as the colour may run. Some recycled paper products may contain
impurities which could cause arcing or fires when used in the microwave oven.
Plastic cooking bags
Place the utensil in question next to a glass bowl filled with water in the microwave
oven. Microwave at power HIGH for 1 minute. If the water heats up but the utensil
remains cool to the touch, the utensil is microwave~safe. However, if the water does
not change temperature but the utensil becomes warm, microwaves are being
absorbed by the utensil and it is not safe for use in the microwave oven. You
probably have many items on hand in your kitchen right now that can be used as
cooking equipment in your microwave oven. Just read through the following
checklist.
Provided they are made specially for cooking, cooking bags are microwave safe.
However, be sure to make a slit in the bag so that steam can escape. Never use
ordinary plastic bags for cooking in your microwave oven, as they will melt and
rupture.
Plastic microwave cookware
A variety of shapes and sizes of microwave cookware are available. For the most
part, you can probably use items you already have on hand rather than investing in
new kitchen equipment.
Dinner plates
Pottery, stoneware and ceramic
Containers made of these materials are usually fine for use in your microwave oven,
but they should be tested to be sure.
Many kinds of dinner-ware are microwave-safe. If in doubt consult the
manufacturer’s literature or perform the microwave test.
Glassware
Glassware that is heat-resistant is microwave-safe. This would include all brands of
oven tempered glass cookware. However, do not use delicate glassware, such as
tumblers or wine glasses, as these might shatter as the food warms.
CAUTION
Some items with high lead or iron content are not suitable for cooking
utensils.
Plastic storage containers
These can be used to hold foods that are to be quickly reheated. However, they
should not be used to hold foods that will need considerable time in the oven as hot
foods will eventually warp or melt plastic containers.
Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in
microwave ovens.
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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. Your microwave oven 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. Directions given in recipes to elevate,
stir, and the like should be thought of as the minimum steps recommended. If the
food seems to be cooking unevenly, simply make the necessary adjustments you think
appropriate to correct the problem.
Bone and fat content of food
Bones conduct heat and fat cooks more quickly than meat. Care must be taken when
cooking bony or fatty cuts of meat that they do not cook unevenly and do not become
overcooked.
Quantity of food
The number of microwaves in your oven remains constant regardless of how much food is
being cooked. Therefore, the more food you place in the oven, the longer the cooking time.
Remember to decrease cooking times by at least one third when halving a recipe.
Shape of food
Factors affecting microwave cooking times
Many factors affect cooking times. The temperature of ingredients used in a recipe
makes a big difference in cooking times. For example, a cake made with ice-cold
butter, milk, and eggs will take considerably longer to bake than one made with
ingredients that are at room temperature. All of the recipes in this book give a range
of cooking times. In general, you will find that the food remains under-cooked at the
lower end of the time range, and you may sometimes want to cook your food beyond
the maximum time given, according to personal preference. The governing
philosophy of this book is that it is best for a recipe to be conservative in giving
cooking times. While overcooked food is ruined for good. Some of the recipes,
particularly those for bread, cake, and custards, recommend that food be removed
from the oven when they are slightly undercooked. This is not a mistake. When
allowed to stand, usually covered, these foods will continue to cook outside of the
oven as the heat trapped within the outer portions of the food gradually travels
inward. If the food is left in the oven until it is cooked all the way through, the outer
portions will become overcooked or even burnt. You will become increasingly skilful
in estimating both cooking and standing times for various foods.
Density of food
Microwaves penetrate only about 2.cm into food, the interior portion of thick foods are
cooked as the heat generated on the outside travels inward. Only the outer edge of food in
cooked by microwave energy; the rest is cooked by conduction. The worst possible shape
for a food that is to be microwaved is a thick square. The corners will burn long before the
centre is even warm . Round thin foods and ring shaped foods cook successfully in the
microwave.
Covering
A cover traps heat and steam which causes food to cook more quickly. Use a lid or
microwave cling film with a corner folded back to prevent splitting.
Browning
Meats and poultry that are cooked fifteen minutes or longer will brown lightly in their own
fat. Food 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
flavor of the recipe is not altered.
Covering with greaseproof paper
Light, porous food such as cakes and breads cook more quickly than heavy, dense
foods such as roasts and casseroles. You must take care when microwaving porous
food that the outer edges do not become dry and brittle.
Greaseproofing effectively prevents spattering and helps food retain some heat. But
because it makes a looser cover than a lid or clingfilm, it allows the food to dry out slightly.
Arranging and spacing
Height of food
Individual foods such as baked potatoes, small cakes and hors d’oeuvres will heat more
evenly if placed in the oven an equal distance apart, preferably in a circular pattern. Never
stack foods on top of one another.
The upper portion of tall food, particularly roasts, will cook more quickly than the
lower portion. Therefore, it is wise to turn tall food during cooking, sometimes several
times.
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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
Your microwave oven has a stainless steel interior. Unlike painted steel interiors
found in most other microwave ovens, the surface will not chip, rust, or corrode.
Over time, stains can occur on the stainless steel surface as the result of food
products splattering during cooking. This is normal.
Do not use metal scouring pads on the inside of oven cavity. They will scratch the
surface.
For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft
cloth. Use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or a mild detergent. Be sure to keep the
areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed. Wipe well with
clean water. Over time, stains can occur on the surfaces as the result of food
particles spattering during cooking. This is nor-mal.
For stubborn soil, boil a cup (250 mL) of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes. Steam
will soften the soil. To get rid of odors inside the oven, boil a cup (250 mL) of water
with lemon juice or vinegar.
Turning over
Large, tall foods such as roasts and whole chickens should be turned so that the top and
bottom will cook evenly. It is also a good idea to turn cut up chicken and chops.
Placing thicker portions facing outwards
Since microwaves are attracted to the outside portion of food, it makes sense to place
thicker portions of meat, poultry and fish to the outer edge of the baking dish. This way,
thicker portions will receive the most microwave energy and the food will cook evenly.
Shielding
Strips of aluminum foil (which block microwaves) can be placed over the corners or edges
of square and rectangular foods to prevent those portions from overcooking. Never use too
much foil and make sure the foil is secured to the dish or it may cause ‘arcing’ in the oven.
Elevating
Thick or dense foods can be elevated so that microwaves can be absorbed by the underside
and centre of the foods.
Piercing
Foods enclosed in a shell, skin or membrane are likely to burst in the oven unless they are
pierced prior to cooking. Such foods include yolks and whites of eggs, clams and oysters
and whole vegetables and fruits.
2 Keep the outside of the oven clean
Clean the outside of your oven with soap and water then with clean water and dry
with a soft cloth or paper towel. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the
oven, the water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings. To clean
control panel, open the door to prevent oven from accidentally starting, and wipe a
damp cloth followed immediately by a dry cloth. Press STOP/CLEAR after cleaning.
Testing if cooked
Food cooks so quickly in a microwave oven, it is necessary to test it frequently. Some foods
are left in the microwave until completely cooked, but most foods, including meats and
poultry, are removed from the oven while still slightly undercooked and allowed to finish
cooking during standing time. The internal temperature of foods will rise between 5˚F (3˚C)
and 15˚F (8˚C) during standing time.
3 If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe the panels
with a soft cloth. This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high
humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit.
Standing time
Foods are often allowed to stand for 3 to 10 minutes after being removed from the
microwave oven. Usually the foods are covered during standing time to retain heat unless
they are supposed to be dry in texture (some cakes and biscuits, for example). Standing
allows foods to finish cooking and also helps flavor blend and develop.
4 The door and door seals should be kept clean. Use only warm, soapy water, rinse
then dry thoroughly.
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.
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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
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.
Door is not closed
Q Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door?
A No. The holes, or ports, are made to allow light to pass; they do not let
microwave energy through.
FOLLOW EXACT DIRECTIONS GIVEN BY EACH MANUFACTURER FOR
THEIR POPCORN PRODUCT. DO NOT LEAVE THE OVEN UNATTENDED
WHILE THE CORN IS BEING POPPED. IF CORN FAILS TO POP AFTER
THE SUGGESTED TIMES, DISCONTINUE COOKING. OVERCOOKING
COULD RESULT IN THE CORN CATCHING FIRE.
Q Why does the beep tone sound when a pad on the Control Panel is
touched?
A The beep tone sounds to assure that the setting is being properly entered.
Q Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates empty?
A Yes Never run it empty or without the glass tray.
CAUTION
NEVER USE A BROWN PAPER BAG FOR POPPING CORN. NEVER
ATTEMPT TO POP LEFTOVER KERNELS.
Q Why do eggs sometimes pop?
A When baking, frying, or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to steam
build up inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this, simply pierce the yolk
before cooking. Never microwave eggs in the shell.
Q Why doesn’t my oven always cook as fast as the cooking guide says?
A Check your cooking guide again to make sure you’ve followed directions
correctly, and to see what might cause variations in cooking time.
Cooking guide times and heat settings are suggestions, chosen to help
prevent overcooking, the most common problem in getting used to a
microwave oven. Variations in the size, shape, weight and dimensions of
the food require longer cooking time. Use your own judgement along
with the cooking guide suggestions to test food condition, lust as you
would do with a conventional cooker.
Q Why is standing time recommended after microwave cooking is over?
A After microwave cooking is finished, food keeps on cooking during
standing time. This standing time finishes cooking evenly throughout the
food. The amount of standing time depends on the density of the food.
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Plug wiring information/
Technical Specifications
Warning
Technical Specification
This appliance must be earthed
MC-924JA, MC-924JLA
230 V AC / 50Hz 240 V AC / 50Hz
900 W (IEC705 rating standard)
2450 MHz
574 mm(W) X 376 mm(H) X 505 mm(D)
The wires in this mains lead are colored in accordance with the
following codes
Power Input
Output
Microwave Frequency
Outside Dimension
Power Consumption
Microwave
Grill
Combination
Convection
BLUE ~ Neutral
BROWN ~ Live
GREEN & YELLOW ~ Earth
As the colors 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:
1,300 Watts
1,250 Watts
1,550 Watts
1,550 Watts
1,300 Watts
1,350 Watts
1,700 Watts
1,700 Watts
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.
If the supplied flexible mains cord of this appliance is damaged, it must
be replaced using the special mains cord part number
The wire which is colored GREEN & YELLOW or GREEN must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or
.
:
2B72234L
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in
order to avoid a hazard;
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Terms of Warranty &
Important Notice
Except for those terms that cannot by law be excluded, all terms other than
those expressly contained in this warranty statement are excluded. To the
extent permitted by law, LG excludes all liability (whether in contract, tort or
otherwise) for any consequential, special, incidental or indirect loss or
damage including loss of profit, loss or impairment of privacy of
conversations, work stoppage or loss or impairment of data arising out of the
use or inability to use the Product.
TERMS OF WARRANTY
Should there be a defect in this product due to either FAULTY MATERIAL or
WORKMANSHIP become apparent within the first 2 years from the date of
original purchase of this product. Then the defect will be rectified without cost
to you for either labour or materials at the premises of LG or their Authorized
Service Centre (additionally we will cover the magnetron for an additional 3
years. Note: This is the part only not part and labour) Subject to:
IMPORTANT NOTICE
1. Particulars of the model and serial number, the date of original purchase
and invoice/sales docket number being given to the authorized service
centre when a claim under warranty is made. Purchase receipt must be
produced.
1. LG ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD has arranged for authorized
service centres to perform all after-sales and warranty service on its behalf.
2. All (a) damage resulted from incorrect installation or misuse other than in
accordance with the operating instructions issued by the Company (b)
consequential damage being excluded from this Warranty.
2. The authorized service centre can accept no responsibility for damage in
transit to and from his premises.
3. If the product or any parts returned to an authorized service centre for any
cause not covered by this warranty, all costs involved, including a charge
for inspection and handing must be paid to the authorized service centre.
3. The Warranty being rendered invalid if the product is misused or if any
unauthorized alteration, modification, or substitution of the product is
defaced or altered.
4. Changes not covered by the terms of this Warranty must be borne by the
owner. Such charges may arise through the cost of any service all where
(a) the product is found to be in good installation, or (b) maladjustment of
user controls, or failure to follow operating instructions, mains supply
defects or external inference has occurred.
4. Costs of transportation both ways to and from the authorized service
centre being are paid by the owner if it is necessary to return the product
or any part to an authorized service centre.
5. A charge being accepted by the owner for travelling expenses incurred in
connection with warranty service at the user’s home.
5. No retailer has authority to vary the terms of the above warranty.
6. The warranty only applies to the products purchased in Australia.
7. The authorized serviced agent will provide service during normal business
hours, Monday to Friday.
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WARRANTY
Complete the details on this form and retain in the event of warranty service being required
(purchase receipt attached).
PURCHASER’S NAME
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
POST CODE
MODEL NO
SERIAL NO
DATE OF PURCHASE
INVOICE/SALES DOCKET NO
RETAILER’S NAME
ADDRESS
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FOR WARRANTY SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT
LG Service on 1800-643-156.
LG Electronics Australia
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Eastern Creek NSW 2766
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