User manual LG MS-3045WB

[. . . ] This appliance conforms to EC directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility and EC regulation no. 1935/2004 of 27/10/2004 on materials intended for contact with food. The product is classified as Group 2, Class B ISM equipment. The definition of Group 2 which contains all ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) equipment in which radio-frequency energy is intentionally generated and/or used in the form of electromagnetic radiation for the treatment of material, and spark erosion equipment. [. . . ] The metal rack supplied with your microwave have been fully tested for safe use. You should remember, too, that since microwaves heat the food and not the glassware, earthenware or similar containers for that food, it is possible to cook such foods in the serving dish and thereby avoid the problem of having to clean pans later. Glass Ceramics Porcelain Clay plates Plastic for microwaves Paper cups* Paper plates* Parchment paper* Cardboard Metal Glasscontain- ware with metal parts ers Special roasting paper Defrosting Heating Cooking YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES NO YES YES NO YES YES NO YES YES NO NO NO NO NO NO NO YES YES YES * If the cooking time required is too long, there is a possibility of fire. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS FUNCTION KNOB: turn the knob to the desired function 80W 160W 240W 400W 560W 800W TIME KNOB: THIS KNOB STARTS ALL THE COOKING OPERATIONS Turn clockwise from 1 to 30 minutes. Once the set time expires, the oven will turn off and a buzzer will sound 22 ADVICE ON USING YOUR OVEN CORRECTLY Microwaves consist of electromagnetic radiation found in nature under the form of light waves (e. g. , sunlight). Inside the oven, these waves penetrate food from all directions and heat up the water, fatty and sugar molecules. Heat is produced very quickly only in the food itself, whereas the container being used warms up indirectly by means of heat given off by the heated food. This prevents food from sticking to its container, so you can use very little fatty substance or, in some cases, no fat at all during the cooking process. Therefore cooking in a microwave oven is considered to be healthy and good for one's diet. And in contrast to traditional methods, cooking in a microwave foodstuffs are less dehydrated, lose less of their nutritional value, and retain more of their original flavour. Basic rules for correct cooking with a microwave oven 1) In order to set cooking times correctly, remember (in referring to the charts on the following pages) that when you increase the amount of foodstuffs the cooking temperature must likewise be proportionately increased and vice-versa. . page 29 Turning the oven on using only the microwave function 1 Place the food in a container suitable for microwave cooking and position in the middle of the turntable. N. B: You do not have to pre-heat the oven. 2 Select the desired power level by turning the function knob to one of the 6 symbols denoting the microwave output power. 3 Set the cooking time you want by turning the Time knob in a clockwise direction. 4 Once the set cooking time has expired, a buzzer will sound to signal that your food is ready D in g You can interrupt operations any time you wish simply by turning the Time knob to the "0" position. You can also change the cooking time (while the foodstuff is being cooked) simply by turning this same knob forward or backward. You can check on the situation while the cooking is in progress by opening the door and examining the food. · We recommend that you heat foodstuffs (especially if they are frozen) to a temperature of at least 70° C. Leave to stand for a few minutes as you will not be able to eat that food immediately because it will be too hot. · This will ensure that any possible bacteria present in food will have been killed. · To heat pre-cooked or frozen foods, follow these rules: - remove the food from its metal containers; - cover it with plastic wrap (the clear-film type suitable for microwave ovens) or wax paper; in this way, all the food's natural flavour will be preserved and the oven will stay cleaner; you may also cover the food with an upside-down plate; - if possible, stir or turn the food over frequently so as to speed up the heating process and keep the heat uniform at the same time; - follow the cooking times listed with great caution; remember that under certain conditions the timings given must be lengthened · Frozen foods must be defrosted before the heating process begins. The lower the food's initial temperature, the longer the time needed for heating. · Foodstuffs and drinks may be heated briefly in paper or plastic containers. In any event, however, such containers may become misshapen if the heating time is too long. 27 Heating times Type Quantity Function Cooking time knob Notes SOFTENING FOOD · Chocolate/icing · Butter 100 gr 50 -70 gr 2-3 0'. 5"-0'. 7" Put on a plate. Mix the icing once. CHILLED FOOD (INITIAL TEMP. 5/8°C) UP TO 20/30°C · Yoghurt · Baby's bottle 125 gr 240 gr " " 0'. 7"-0'. 10" 0'. 10"-0'. 15" Remove metal foil. Heat the baby's bottle without the teat and mix it immediately after heating to make the temperature uniform. Check the temperature of the contents before use. [. . . ] Always keep the microwave outlet cover (B) free of fat or splashed grease. Never use abrasive detergents, steel wool or sharp metal utensils. In addition, when cleaning the outside of the oven, be careful not to let water or liquid detergent seep into the air outlet and steam slots located atop the appliance. We likewise recommend that you do not use alcohol, abrasive detergents or ammonia-based detergents to clean the inside and outside door surfaces. [. . . ]