LG MS-192A User manual

MICROWAVE OVEN
OWNER'S MANUAL
PLEASE
READ
THIS OWNER'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.
MS-192A

Oven Parts &
Control Panel
2
Power
selector
Allows selection of desired
power.
Timer
permits
selection of the desired
cooking
time.
Front
plate
Viewing
window
Door seal
Safety
lock
system
Control
panel
Glass
tray
Roller rest
1
2
90
defrost
360
600
max
Power
01
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
20
40
50
60
30
10
5
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
min.kg
Timer
MS-192A

3
The oven cannot be
operated
with the door
open
due to the
safety
interlocks
built in the door mechanism which switch off
cooking
functions when the door
is
opened.
Operating
the oven with the door
open
could result in harmful
exposure
to microwave
energy.
It is
important
not to
tamper
with the door
mechanism. Do not
place any
object
between the oven front face and the door
or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on
sealing
surfaces. Do not
operate
the oven if it is
damaged.
It is
particularly important
that the oven
door closes
properly
and that there is no
damage
to the
(1)
door
(bent), (2)
hinges
and latches
(broken
or
loosened), (3)
door seals and
sealing
surfaces.
The oven should not be
adjusted
or
repaired by anyone except qualified
service
personnel.
Warning
Installation
1. Remove all
packing
materials and accessories.
2. Place the oven on a level surface a minimum of 85cm above the floor with
at least 30cm above and 10cm rear
space
to allow
adequate
ventilation.
The side of the oven should be
kept
clear so there is air flow for ventilation.
The front of the oven should be at least 8cm from the
edge
of the surface to
prevent
tipping.
An exhaust outlet is located on
top
or side of the oven.
Blocking
the outlet can
damage
the oven.
3.
Plug
your
oven into a standard
voltage
household outlet. Ensure that the
electrical circuit is at least 10
amps
and that the oven is the
only appliance
on the circuit.
NOTE: This
appliance
should
not
be used for commercial
catering purposes.
Precautions to avoid
possible exposure
to excessive microwave
energy.
Precautions
When
heating liquids, e.g. soups,
sauces and
beverages
in
your
microwave
oven,
delayed eruptive boiling
can occur
without
evidence of
bubbling.
This could
result
in a sudden boil over of
the hot
liquid.
To
prevent
this
possibility
the
following steps
should be
taken:
1. Avoid
using straight-sided
containers with
narrow necks.
2. Do
not overheat.
3.
Stir the
liquid
before
placing
the container
in
the
oven and
again
halfway through
the
heating
time.
4.
After
heating,
allow
to stand
in
the
oven for a
short time. Stir
or shake
the contents
(especially feeding
bottles
and
baby foods)
and
carefully
check
the
temperature
before use.

Precautions
4
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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.
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Do not
dry
clothes in the microwave oven.
They may
become carbonized or
burned if heated too
long.
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Do not cook food
wrapped
in
paper
towels,
unless
your
cook book contains
instructions for the food
you
are
cooking.
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Do not use the oven for
drying
kitchen towels or
paper products. They may
burn.
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Do not use wooden containers.
They may
heat
up
and char.
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Do not use
recycled paper products
since
they may
contain
impurities
which
may
cause
sparks
and/or fires when used in
cooking.
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Allow the turntable to cool before
cleaning.
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Small amounts of food
require
shorter
cooking
or
heating
time. If normal
times are allowed
they may
overheat and burn.
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Before
cooking,
pierce
the skin of fruit and
vegetables.
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Do not cook
eggs
in their shell.Pressure will build
up
inside the
egg
which
will burst.
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Do not
attempt deep
fat
frying
in
your
oven.
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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,
as detailed in microwave cook books.
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The
appliance
is not intended for use
by
young
children and infirm
persons
without
supervision;
Young
children should be
supervised
to ensure that
they
do not
play
with the
appliance.
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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.
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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
ignition.
Warning
?
Liquids
or
other
foods
must not
be
heated
in sealed
containers
since
they
are liable
to
explode.
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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.
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If
the
oven door and door seal are
damaged,
the
oven
must not
be
operated
until it
has been
repaired by
a
qualified
service
technician.
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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. Repair
should
only
be
undertaken
by
a
qualified
service
technician.
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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.

Utensils should be checked to ensure that
they
are suitable for use in the microwave oven.The
following
chart summarises the
proper
use of
cooking
utensils in
your
oven:
Cooking
Utensils
5
Microwave
1. Most
glass, glass
ceramic,
and heat resistant
glassware
utensils are
excellent. Those with metal trim should not be used in a microwave oven.
2.
Paper napkins,
towels,
plates, cups,
cartons,
and cardboard can be used in
the microwave oven. Do not use
recycled paper products
since
they may
contain
impurities
which
may
cause
sparks
and/or fires when used in
cooking.
(Consult your
cookbook for correct use of these
products.)
3. Plastic
dishes,
cups,
freezer
bags,
and
plastic wraps may
be used in the
microwave oven. Follow the manufacturer's instructions or the information
given
in the cookbook when
using
plastics
in the microwave oven.
4. Metal utensils and utensils with metallic trim should not be used in the
microwave oven. For more information on the
proper
use of metal in
your
oven,
please
read the introduction section in the cookbook. If the use of
aluminum
foil, skewers,
or utensils
containing
metal in the oven is
specified
in the
recipe,
allow at least 2.5cm clearance between the metal
object
and
the interior oven wall. If
arcing
(sparks)
occurs,
remove
immediately.
NOTE:
Consult
your
cookbook,
individual
recipes,
and charts for correct use of
cooking
containers,
products,
and other useful information.
NOTE:
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Care should be taken when
removing
utensils or the
glass
turntable,
as
they
may
become hot
during cooking.
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Only
use a thermometer that is
designed
or recommended for use in the
microwave oven.
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Ensure the turntable is in
place
when
you operate
the oven.
Cooking
utensils
Microwave
Heat resistant
glass, glass
ceramic
yes
Ceramic,
china
yes
(Do
not use china with
gold
or silver
trim.)
Metal cookware no
Non-heat resistant
glass
no
Microwave
plastic yes
Plastic
wrap yes
Paper (cup, plates, towels) yes
Straw,
wicker and wood no

For best results and more
enjoyable cooking,
please
read these comments
thoroughly.
Other
Helpful
Instructions
6
For
Best Results:
1. When
determining
the time for a
particular
food,
begin
by
using
minimum
time and
checking
condition
occasionally.
It is
easy
to overcook food
because microwaves cook
very quickly.
2. Small
quantities
of
food,
or foods with low water content
may dry
out and
become hard if cooked too
long.
Defrosting
Frozen Foods:
1. Foods that have been frozen can be
placed directly
in the oven for
thawing.
(Be
certain to remove
any
metallic ties or
wraps.)
2. Defrost
according
to the
Defrosting
Tips
found in this Manual.
3. For areas of the food
thawing
faster than
others,
cover with small
pieces
of
aluminium foil. This
helps
slow down or
stop
the
defrosting
process.
4. 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.
5.It
may
be
necessary
to increase or decrease the
cooking
time in some
recipes,
depending
on the
starting
temperature
of the foods.
NOTE:
Air from the vent
may
become warm
during cooking.

Cleaning
&
Care
7
BE SURE THE OVEN IS TURNED OFF BEFORE CLEANING.
Keep
the oven interior surfaces clean and
dry.
As a
general
rule clean after each use.
INTERIOR WALLS
Remove
any
crumbs and food remains between the door and oven
using
a
damp
cloth. This area has to be
particularly
well cleaned to ensure the door
will close
properly.
Remove
any
grease
splashes
with a
soapy
cloth then rinse
and
dry.
Do not use abrasives which
may
scratch and
damage
the
painted
surface of the oven.
NEVER POUR WATER INTO THE OVEN
ROLLER REST
The roller rest should be removed and cleaned in hot
soapy
water at least once
a week to
prevent
grease restricting
the rotation of the wheels.
DOOR
The door and door seals should be
kept
clean at all times. Use
only
warm,
soapy
water to 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.
EXTERIOR
Clean with mild
soap
and warm
water,
rinse and
dry
with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive materials. Do not
spill
water in the
vents. If the
power
lead becomes soiled
wipe
it with a
damp
cloth.

8
MICROWAVE COOKING
See
page
3.
1.
Open
the oven
door,
place
the food on the turntable in the
oven,
and close
the oven door.
2. Set the
power
selector
( )
to the desired
power
level. There are five
power
levels from 90 Watts to max.
The
power
selector can be set to
any
one of these
positions.
3. Set the timer
( )
to the desired
cooking
time. The turntable
begins
to rotate
and
cooking
starts. At the end of
cooking
time the bell will
ring,
and the
lamp
is turned off.
Note:
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Each number on the scale
represents
one minute. To ensure accurate
timing,
it is advisable to turn the timer knob
slightly
past
the desired
cooking
time
and then back to the
proposed
setting.
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Press the door
opener
to check the
cooking
condition
during
oven
operation.
Opening
the door
during cooking
automatically
turns off the oven and
stops
the timer. If
cooking
is to
continue,
close the door
-
the oven will turn on and
the timer will resume
counting.
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The turntable
may
rotate in either direction.
WEIGHT DEFROST COOKING
See
page
3.
Defrosting
frozen food is one of the benefits of a microwave oven.
Defrosting
using
a microwave oven is much faster than in the
refrigerator
and safer than
at room
temperature,
as it does not
promote
the
growth
of harmful bacteria.
It is
important
to remember that
defrosting
takes
longer
than normal
cooking.
Check the
food,
turning
it over at least once
during defrosting.
1. Turn the
power
select knob
( )
to set the
defrosting
mode.
(
)
2. Turn the timer knob
( )
clockwise to set the
weight (kg)
of food.
NOTE:
The oven starts
working
as soon as the timer knob is turned. Each number on
the scale
represents
one
kg.
Operating
Procedure
(Watt)
?
max
?
600
?
360
?
defrost
?90

Item
Cook
time
Special
Instructions
(at HIGH)
To heat or reheat
successfully
in the
microwave,
it is
important
to follow several
guidelines.
Measure the amount of food in
order to determine the time needed to reheat.
Arrange
the food in a circular
pattern
for best results. Room
temperature
food
will heat faster than
refrigerated
food. Canned foods should be taken out of the can and
placed
in a microwavable
container. The food will be heated more
evenly
if covered with a microwavable lid or vented
plastic wrap.
Remove cover
carefully
to
prevent
steam burns. Use the
following
chart asa
guide
for
reheating
cooked food.
Heating
or
Reheating
Guide
9
Sliced meat 11G2~21G2 minutes Place sliced meat on microwavable
plate.
3 slices
(0.5cm thick)
Cover with
plastic wrap
and vent.
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Note:
Gravy
or sauce
helps
to
keep
meat
juicy.
Chicken
pieces
1 breast 2~31G2 minutes Place chicken
pieces
on microwavable
plate.
1
leg
and
thigh
11G2~21G2 minutes Cover with
plastic wrap
and vent.
Fish fillet 1~21G2 minutes Place fish on microwavable
plate.
(170-230g)
Cover with
plastic wrap
and vent.
Lasagne
Place
lasagne
on microwavable
plate.
1
serving (300g)
41G2~7 minutes Cover with
plastic wrap
and vent.
Casserole
1
cup
11G2~31G2 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.
4
cups
5~71G2 minutes Stir once
halfway
through cooking.
Casserole
cream or cheese
1
cup
11G2~3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.
4
cups
4~61G2 minutes Stir once
halfway
through cooking.
Sloppy
Joe or
Barbecued beef Reheat
filling
and bun
separately.
1 sandwich 1~3 minutes Cook
filling
covered in microwavable casserole dish.
(1/2 cup
meat
filling)
Stir once. Heat bun as directed in chart below.
without bun
Item
Cook
time
Special
Instructions
(at HIGH)
Mashed
potatoes
1
cup
2~31G2 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.
4
cups
6~81G2 minutes Stir once
halfway
through cooking.
Baked beans COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.
1
cup
2~31G2 minutes Stir once
halfway
through cooking.
Ravioli or
pasta
in sauce
1
cup
3~41G2 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.
4
cups
8~111G2 minutes Stir once
halfway
through cooking.
Rice
1
cup
11G2~2 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.
4
cups
4~6 minutes Stir once
halfway
through cooking.
Sandwich roll or bun
1 roll 20~35 seconds
Wrap
in
paper
towel and
place
on
glass
tray.
Vegetables
1
cup
11G2~3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.
4
cups
4~6 minutes Stir once
halfway
through cooking.
Soup
COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.
1
serving
(8 oz.)
2~3 minutes Stir once
halfway
through cooking.

Fresh
Vegetable
Chart
10
Vegetable
Amount
Cook
time Instructions
Standing
(at HIGH)
Time
Artichokes 2 medium 5~8 Trim. Add 2
tsp
water and 2
tsp
juice.
2-3 minutes
(230g
each)
4 medium 11~13 Cover.
Asparagus, 450g
3~7 Add 1G2
cup
water. Cover. 2-3 minutes
Fresh,
Spears
Green Beans
450g
8~12 Add 1G2
cup
water in 1.5 litre casserole 2-3 minutes
dish. Stir
halfway
through cooking.
Beets,
Fresh
450g
13~18 Add 1G2
cup
water in 1.5 litre covered 2-3 minutes
casserole dish.
Rearrange
halfway
through cooking.
Broccoli, Fresh,
450g
5~9 Place broccoli in
baking
dish. 2-3 minutes
Spears
Add 1G2
cup
water.
Cabbage,
Fresh,
450g
6~8 Add 1G2
cup
water in 1.5 litre covered 2-3 minutes
Chopped
casserole dish.
Stir
halfway
through cooking.
Carrots, Fresh,
200g
3~6 Add 1G4
cup
water in 1 litre covered 2-3 minutes
Sliced casserole dish.
Stir
halfway
through cooking.
Cauliflower,
450g
8~10 Trim. Add 1G4
cup
water in 1 litre 2-3 minutes
Fresh,
Whole covered casserole dish.
Stir
halfway
through cooking.
Fresh,
Flowerettes 2
cups
3~6 Slice. Add 1G2
cup
water in 1.5 litre 2-3 minutes
Celery,
Fresh,
4
cups
8~10 covered casserole dish.
Sliced Stir
halfway
through cooking.
Vegetable
Amount
Cook
time Instructions
Standing
(at HIGH)
Time
Corn,
Fresh 2 ears 5~9 Husk. Add 2
tbsp
water in 1.5 litre 2-3 minutes
baking
dish. Cover.
Mushrooms,
230g
2~3 Place mushrooms in 1.5 litre covered 2-3 minutes
Fresh,
Sliced casserole dish.
Stir
halfway
through cooking.
Parsnips,
Fresh,
450g
4~8 Add 1G2
cup
water in 1.5 litre covered 2-3 minutes
Sliced casserole dish.
Stir
halfway
through cooking.
Peas, Green,
4
cups
7~10 Add 1G2
cup
water in 1.5 litre covered 2-3 minutes
Fresh casserole dish.
Stir
halfway
through cooking.
Sweet Potatoes 2 medium 5~10 Pierce
potatoes
several times with fork. 2-3 minutes
Whole
Baking
4 medium 7~13 Place on 2
paper
towels. 2-3 minutes
(170~230g
each)
Turn over
halfway
through cooking.
White
potatoes,
2
potatoes
6~8 Pierce
potatoes
several times with fork. 2-3 minutes
Whole
Baking
4
potatoes
10~15 Place on 2
paper
towels. 2-3 minutes
(170~230g
each)
Turn over
halfway
through cooking.
Spinach,
Fresh,
450g
5~8 Add 1G2
cup
water in 2 litre covered 2-3 minutes
Leaf casserole dish.
Courgette,
Fresh,
450g
5~8 Add 1G2
cup
water in 1.5 litre covered 2-3 minutes
Sliced casserole dish.
Stir
halfway
through cooking.
Courgette,
Fresh,
450g
7~10 Pierce. Place on 2
paper
towels. 2-3 minutes
Whole Turn
courgette
over and
rearrange
halfway
through cooking.