LG MS-2327B User manual

MICROWAVE OVEN
OWNER’S MANUAL
PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY
BEFORE OPERATING.
28/DJPDN/MG/V/2003 MS2327B
P/No.:MFL38350012

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Oven Parts
1. Front plate
2. Viewing window
3. Door seal
4. Safety lock system
5. Control panel
6. Glass tray
7. Roller rest

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Control Panel
2
1
Power selector
Allows selection of
desired power.
Timer
permits selection of the
desired cooking time.
Keep
Warm
Med Low
Med High
Defrost
High
Med
MS2327B

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Installation
ARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
The oven cannot be ope ated with the doo open due to the safety inte locks built in the doo mechanism
which switch off cooking functions when the doo is opened. Ope ating the oven with the doo open could
esult in ha mful exposu e to mic owave ene gy. It is impo tant not to tampe with the doo mechanism.
Do not place any object between the oven f ont face and the doo o allow soil o cleane esidue
to accumulate on sealing su faces.
Do not ope ate the oven if it is damaged. It is pa ticula ly impo tant that the oven doo closes
p ope ly and that the e is no damage to the (1) doo (bent), (2) hinges and latches (b oken o loosened), (3)
doo seals and sealing su faces.
The oven should not be adjusted o epai ed by anyone except qualified se vice pe sonnel.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICRO AVE ENERGY
ARNING
When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces and beve ages in you mic owave oven, delayed e uptive boiling can
occu without evidence of bubbling. This could esult in a sudden boil ove of the hot liquid. To p event this
possibility the following steps should be taken:
1. Avoid using st aight-sided containe s with na ow necks.
2. Do not ove heat.
3. Sti the liquid befo e placing the containe in the oven and again halfway th ough the
heating time.
4. Afte heating, allow to stand in the oven fo a sho t time. Sti o shake the contents (especially feeding
bottles and baby foods) and ca efully check the tempe atu e befo e use.
1. Remove all packing mate ials and accesso ies.
2. Place the oven on a level su face a minimum of 85cm above the floo with at least 30cm above and 10cm ea
space to allow adequate ventilation. The side of the oven should be kept clea so the e is ai flow fo ventilation.
The f ont of the oven should be at least 8cm f om the edge of the su face to p event tipping.
An exhaust outlet is located on top o side of the oven. Blocking the outlet can damage the oven.
3. Plug you oven into a standa d voltage household outlet. Ensu e that the elect ical ci cuit is at least 10 amps
The wi es in the mains lead a e colou ed in acco dance with the following code:
Blue - Neut al
B own - Live
G een and Yellow - Ea th
If the powe co d is damaged, it must be eplaced by the manufactu e o its se vice agent o a simila ly
qualified pe son in o de to avoid haza d.
and that the oven is the only
appliance on the ci cuit.
NOTE: • This appliance should not be used for commercial catering purposes.

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.
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.
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.
19Only 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.
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.
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.
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Importantsafetyinstructions
Readcarefullyandkeepforfuturereference

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Cooking Utensils
COOKING UTENSILS
Utensils should be checked to ensu e that they a e suitable fo use in the mic owave oven.
The following cha t summa ises the p ope use of cooking utensils in you oven:
Cooking utensils Microwave
Heat esistant glass, glass ce amic yes
Ce amic, china yes
(Do not use china with
gold o silve t im.)
Metal cookwa e no
Non-heat esistant glass no
Mic owave plastic yes
Plastic w ap yes
Pape (cup, plates, towels) yes
St aw, wicke and wood no
Microwave
1. Most glass, glass ce amic, and heat esistant
glasswa e utensils a e excellent. Those with
metal t im should not be used in a mic owave
oven.
2. Pape napkins, towels, plates, cups, ca tons,
and ca dboa d can be used in the mic owave
oven. Do not use ecycled pape p oducts
since they may contain impu ities which may
cause spa ks and/o fi es when used in
cooking.
(Consult you cookbook fo co ect use of
these p oducts.)
3. Plastic dishes, cups, f eeze bags, and plastic
w aps may be used in the mic owave oven.
Follow the manufactu e ’s inst uctions o the
info mation given in the cookbook when using
plastics in the mic owave oven.
4. Metal utensils and utensils with metallic t im
should not be used in the mic owave oven.
Fo mo e info mation on the p ope use of
metal in you oven, please ead the
int oduction section in the cookbook. If the
use of aluminum foil, skewe s, o utensils
containing metal in the oven is specified in the
ecipe, allow at least 2.5cm clea ance
between the metal object and the inte io
oven wall. If a cing (spa ks) occu s, emove
immediately.
Note:
Consult you cookbook, individual ecipes, and
cha ts fo co ect use of cooking containe s,
p oducts, and othe useful info mation.
Notes:
• Ca e should be taken when emoving utensils
o the glass tu ntable, as they may become
hot du ing cooking.
• Only use a the momete that is designed o
ecommended fo use in the mic owave oven.
• Ensu e the tu ntable is in place when you
ope ate the oven.

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Other Helpful Instructions
Cleaning and Care
For best results and more enjoyable cooking,
please read these comments thoroughly.
For Best Results:
1. When dete mining the time fo a pa ticula food,
begin by using minimum time and checking con-
dition occasionally. It is easy to ove cook food
because mic owaves cook ve y quickly.
2. Small quantities of food, o foods with low wate
content may d y out and become ha d if
cooked too long.
Defrosting Frozen Foods:
1. Foods that have been f ozen can be placed
di ectly in the oven fo thawing. (Be ce tain
to emove any metallic ties o w aps.)
2. Def ost acco ding to the Def osting Tips found in
this Manual.
3. Fo a eas of the food thawing faste than othe s,
cove with small pieces of aluminium foil. This
helps slow down o stop the def osting p ocess.
4. Some foods should not be completely thawed
befo e cooking. Fo example, fish cooks so
quickly that it is sometimes bette to begin
cooking while still slightly f ozen.
5. It may be necessa y to inc ease o dec ease the
cooking time in some ecipes, depending
on the sta ting tempe atu e of the foods.
NOTE:
Ai f om the vent may become wa m du ing
cooking.
Browning:
The e a e a few foods which a e not cooked long
enough in the mic owave oven to b own and may
need additional colou .
Coatings such as pap ika, and b owning agents
such as Wo ceste shi e sauce may be used on
chops, meat patties o chicken pieces.
Roasts, poult y o ham, cooked fo 10-15 minutes o
longe , will b own without ext a additives.
BE SURE THE OVEN IS TURNED OFF BEFORE
CLEANING.
Keep the oven inte io su faces clean and d y.
As a gene al ule clean afte each use.
INTERIOR ALLS
Remove any c umbs and food emains between the
doo and oven using a damp cloth. This a ea has
to be pa ticula ly well cleaned to ensu e the doo
will close p ope ly. Remove any g ease splashes
with a soapy cloth then inse and d y. Do not use
ab asives which may sc atch and damage the
painted su face of the oven.
NEVER POUR WATER INTO THE OVEN
ROLLER REST
The olle est should be emoved and cleaned in
hot soapy wate at least once a week to p event
g ease est icting the otation of the wheels.
DOOR
The doo and doo seals should be kept clean at
all times. Use only wa m, soapy wate to inse then
d y tho oughly.
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE MATERIALS, SUCH AS
CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC
PADS.
Metal pa ts will be easie to maintain if wiped
f equently with a damp cloth.
EXTERIOR
Clean with mild soap and wa m wate , inse and
d y with a soft cloth. Do not use ab asive mate ials.
Do not spill wate in the vents. If the powe lead
becomes soiled wipe it with a damp cloth.
Do not use any steam cleaner.

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IC O V
1. Open the oven doo , place the food on the
tu ntable in the oven, and close the oven
doo .
Set the powe selecto ( ) to the
desi ed powe level. The e a e five powe
levels f om
selecto can be set to any one of these
positions.
COOKINGM R A E
2.
The powe
Keep Warm
to High.

Operating Procedure
3.Set the time () to the desi ed cooking
time. The tu ntable begins to otate and
cooking sta ts. At the end of cooking time the
bell will ing, and the lamp is tu ned off.
Each numbe on the scale ep esents one
minute. To ensu e accu ate timing, it is
advisable to tu n the time knob slightly past
the desi ed cooking time and then back to
the p oposed setting.
• P ess the doo opene to check the cooking
condition du ing oven ope ation. Opening the
doo du ing cooking automatically tu ns off
the oven and stops the time . If cooking is to
continue, close the doo - the oven will tu n
on and the time will esume counting.
• The tu ntable may otate in eithe di ection.
•
High
•
• Med High
•
•
•Keep Warm
Med Low
Med Defrost
MS2327B
EIGHT DEFROST COOKING
Def osting f ozen food is one of the benefits of a
mic owave oven. Def osting using a mic owave
oven is much faste than in the ef ige ato and
safe than at oom tempe atu e, as it does not
p omote the g owth of ha mful bacte ia.
It is impo tant to emembe that def osting takes
longe than no mal cooking. Check the food,
tu ning it ove at least once du ing def osting.
1. Tu n the powe select knob ( ) to set
the def osting mode. ( )
2. Tu n the time knob () clockwise to set the
weight (kg) of food.
NOTE: The oven sta ts wo king as soon as the
time knob is tu ned. Each numbe on the scale
ep esents one kg.
You can keep cooked food warm in your microwave
oven.
1. Turn the power select knob ( ) to set
the keep warm mode.
• For the best results, do not hold foods longer
than 30minutes.
• The maximum operating time is 60minutes.
• All food should be covered with a microwavable
lid or vented plastic wrap to maintain quality.
•
For smaller quantities or heat-sensitive foods,
such as eggs, do not hold longer than 30 minutes.
• To avoid lowering the temperature, do not open
the door unnecessarily.
Set the time () to the desi ed cooking
time. The tu ntable begins to otate and
cooking sta ts. At the end of cooking time the
bell will ing, and the lamp is tu ned off.
2.
KEEP WARMCOOKING
NOTE:
NOTE:

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Fresh Vegetable Chart
A tichokes 2 medium T im. Add 2 tsp wate and 2 tsp juice. 2-3 minutes
6~9
12~14
4~8
10~14
15~20
6~10
7~9
4~7
9~11
4~7
9~11
6~10
3~4
5~9
8~11
7~12
11 17 ~
8~10
14~19
7~10
7~10
9~12
(230g each) 4 medium Cove .
Aspa agus, 450g Add 1⁄2cup wate . Cove . 2-3 minutes
F esh, Spea s
G een Beans 450g Add 1⁄2cup wate in 1.5 lit e casse ole 2-3 minutes
dish. Sti halfway th ough cooking.
Beets, F esh 450g Add 1⁄2cup wate in 1.5 lit e cove ed casse ole 2-3 minutes
dish. Rea ange halfway th ough cooking.
B occoli, F esh, 450g Place b occoli in baking dish. 2-3 minutes
Spea s Add 1⁄2cup wate .
Cabbage, F esh, 450g Add 1⁄2cup wate in 1.5 lit e cove ed casse ole 2-3 minutes
Chopped dish. Sti halfway th ough cooking.
Ca ots, F esh, 200g Add 1⁄4cup wate in 1 lit e cove ed casse ole 2-3 minutes
Sliced dish. Sti halfway th ough cooking.
Cauliflowe , 450g T im. Add 1⁄4cup wate in 1 lit e cove ed 2-3 minutes
F esh, Whole casse ole dish. Sti halfway th ough cooking.
F esh, Flowe ettes 2 cups Slice. Add 1⁄2cup wate in 1.5 lit e cove ed 2-3 minutes
Cele y, F esh, 4 cups casse ole dish. Sti halfway th ough cooking.
Sliced
Co n, F esh 2 ea s Husk. Add 2 tbsp wate in 1.5 lit e baking dish. 2-3 minutes
Cove .
Mush ooms, 230g Place mush ooms in 1.5 lit e cove ed 2-3 minutes
F esh, Sliced casse ole dish. Sti halfway th ough cooking.
Pa snips, F esh, 450g Add 1⁄2cup wate in 1.5 lit e cove ed 2-3 minutes
Sliced casse ole dish. Sti halfway th ough cooking.
Peas, G een, 4 cups Add 1⁄2cup wate in 1.5 lit e cove ed 2-3 minutes
F esh casse ole dish. Sti halfway th ough cooking.
Sweet Potatoes 2 medium Pie ce potatoes seve al times with fo k. 2-3 minutes
Whole Baking 4 medium Place on 2 pape towels. 2-3 minutes
(170~230g each) Tu n ove halfway th ough cooking.
White potatoes, 2 potatoes Pie ce potatoes seve al times with fo k. 2-3 minutes
Whole Baking 4 potatoes Place on 2 pape towels. 2-3 minutes
(170~230g each) Tu n ove halfway th ough cooking.
Spinach, F esh, 450g Add 1⁄2cup wate in 2 lit e cove ed casse ole dish. 2-3 minutes
Leaf
Cou gette, F esh, 450g Add 1⁄2cup wate in 1.5 lit e cove ed casse ole 2-3 minutes
Sliced dish. Sti halfway th ough cooking.
Cou gette, F esh, 450g Pie ce. Place on 2 pape towels. 2-3 minutes
Whole Tu n cou gette ove and ea ange halfway
th ough cooking.
Vegetable Amount Cook time
(at HIGH) Instructions Standing Time
Use the following chart as a guide for cooking fresh vegetable.
Use the following chart as a guide for cooking fresh vegetable.

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Meat Weight De frosting time
(minutes) St anding time (minuts)
BEEF
Frankfurter
minced beef
kidney
liver
roast, silverside
roast, duck
roast, rib (rolled)
roast, rump (boneless)
roast, sirloin
steak, cubed
steak, flank
steak, round
steak, sirloin
450g
450g
450g
450g
450g
450g
700g
450g
1kg
450g
1.5kg
1.5-2kg
1.5-2kg
1.5-2kg
2-2.3kg
450g
700g
1kg
1kg
5-6
8-10
8-12
6-7
18-20
22-26
15-20
20-25
28-33
7-8
9-10
10-14
10-12
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
15
15
15
15
20
VEAL
chop
minced
steak
9-10
4-5
6-8
LAMB
roast, leg or shoulder 2-2.3kg 28-33 15
CHICKEN
whole
parts
breasts (with bone)
drum sticks
thighs
wings
1.2-1.5kg
1.2-1.5kg
1-1.5kg
26-30
14-17
10-14
9-10
9-10
8-12
20
15
20
15
20
10
10
10
TURKEY
parts
breast (with bone) 1-1.5kg 2-2.5kg
2-2.5kg
14-16
18-22
DUCKLING
whole 30-40 25
Defrosting Tips
Defrosting meats tips & techniques
•
•
Defrost meat on defrost mode.
Turn food at least once during defrosting, shied if necessary. After defrosting, wrap in aluminum foil and
leave to stand until thoroughly thawed. Refer to defrosting chart below.

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Questions and Answers
Q. What’s w ong when the oven light will not
glow?
A. ■Light bulb has blown.
■Doo is not closed.
Q. Why is steam coming out of the ai exhaust
vent and/o why is wate d ipping f om the
bottom of the doo ?
A. Steam is no mally p oduced du ing cooking
ope ations. The mic owave has been made
to vent this steam out of the side vent,
occasionally this steam condenses on the
doo and wate then d ips out at the bottom
of the doo . This is quite no mal and safe.
Q. Does mic owave ene gy pass th ough the
viewing sc een in the doo ?
A. No. The metal sc een eflects the ene gy to
the oven cavity. The holes, o po ts a e
made to allow light to pass; they do not let
mic owave ene gy th ough.
Q. Will the mic owave oven be damaged if it
ope ates while empty?
A. Yes. Neve un it empty.
Q. Why do eggs sometimes pop?
A. When baking o poaching eggs, the yolk
may pop due to steam build-up inside the yolk
memb ane. To p event this, simply pie ce the
yolk with a toothpick befo e cooking.
Neve cook eggs witthout pie cing thei shells.
Q. Why is standing time ecommended afte the
cooking ope ation has been completed?
A. Standing time is ve y impo tant.
With mic owave cooking, the heat is in the
food, not in the oven.
Many foods build up enough inte nal heat to
allow the cooking p ocess to continue, even
afte the food is emoved f om the oven.
Standing time fo joints of meat, la ge
vegetables and cakes is to allow the inside to
cook completely, without ove cooking the outside.
Q. Why does my oven not always cook as fast
as the mic owave cooking guide says?
A. Check you cooking guide again, to make
su e you’ve followed di ections exactly;
and to see what might cause va iations in
cooking time. Cooking guide times and heat
settings a e suggestions, to help p event
ove -cooking . . . the most common p oblem
in getting used to a mic owave oven.
Va iations in the size, shape and weights and
dimensions could equi e longe cooking time.
Use you own judgement along with the
cooking guide suggestions to check
whethe the food has been p ope ly cooked
just as you would do with a conventional
cooke .
Q. Why do spa ks and c ackling (a cing) occu
in the oven?
A. The e may be seve al easons why spa ks
and c ackling (a cing) within cavity happens.
■You a e using dishes with metal pa ts o t im
(silve o gold).
■You have left a fo k o othe metal utensil in
the oven.
■You a e using a la ge amount of metal foil.
■You a e using a metal twist-tie.

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• Dimensions shown a e app oximate.
• Because we continually st ive to imp ove ou p oducts we may change specifications without p io notice.
Technical Specifications
Powe Input
Output (IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD)
Mic owave Fequency
Outside Dimensions (W x H x D mm)
Powe Consumption
MS2327B
220VAC, 50 Hz
450Watts
2450 MHz
Watts
750
485 x 280x 406