LG MS2021F User manual

H S I L G N E
OWNER’S MANUAL
MICROWAVE OVEN
www.lg.com
Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating.
MS2021F
MS2021FB
MS2022D
MS2022DB
MFL65222652

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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
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MS2021F / MS2021FB
MS2022D / MS2022DB
Power selector
Allows selection of
desired power.
Timer
permits selection of the
desired cooking time.

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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.
NOTE: • This appliance should not be used for commercial catering purposes.
and that the oven is the only appliance on the ci cuit.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
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Please keep for future reference. Read and follow all instructions before using your oven to prevent
the risk of re, electric shock, personal injury, or damage when using the oven.
This guide does not cover all possible conditions that may occur. Always contact your service agent
or manufacturer about problems that you do not understand.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and
others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “WARNING” or “CAUTION”.
These word means :
This symbol will alert you to hazards or unsafe practices which could cause serious bodily harm or
death.
This symbol will alert you to hazards or unsafe practices which could cause bodily injury or property
damage.
Do not attempt to tamper with, or make any adjustments or repairs to the door,
door seals, control panel, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven
which would involve the removal of any cover protecting against exposure to of
the microwave oven are faulty. Repairs should only be undertaken by a qualied
service technician.
Unlike other appliances, the microwave oven is a high-voltage and a highelectrical-current piece
of equipment. Improper use or repair could result in harmful exposure to excessive microwave
energy or in electric shock.
Do not use the oven for the purpose of dehumidication. (ex. Operating the
microwave oven with wet newspapers, clothes, toys, electric devices, pet or child
etc.)
It can be the cause of serious damage to safety such as a re, a burn or a sudden death due to an
electric shock.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons
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with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Improper use may cause damage such as a re, electric shock or burn.
Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be kept
away.
They may get a burn.
Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are
liable to explode. Remove the plastic wrapping from food before cooking or
defrosting. Note though that in some cases food should be covered with plastic
lm, for heating or cooking
They could burst.
Be certain to use proper accessories on each operation mode
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Improper use could result in damage to your oven and accessories, or could make spark and a
re.
7The children should not allow to play with accessories or hang down from the
door handle.
They may get hurt.
8 If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has
been repaired by a competent person.
9It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service
or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection
against exposure to microwave energy.
10 When the appliance is operated in the combination mode, children should only
use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated.
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CAUTION
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You cannot operate your oven with the door open due to the safety interlocks
built into the door mechanism. It is important not to tamper with the safety
interlocks.
It could result in harmful exposure to excessive microwave energy. (Safety interlocks automati-
cally switch o any cooking activity when the door is opened.)
Do not place any object (such as kitchen towels, napkins, etc.) between the oven
front face and the door or allow food or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
It could result in harmful exposure to excessive microwave energy.
Do not operate your 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.
It could result in harmful exposure to excessive microwave energy.
Please ensure cooking times are correctly set, Small amounts of food require
shorter cooking or heating time.
Over cooking may result in the food catching on re and subsequent damage to your oven.
When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces and beverages in your microwave oven,
Avoid using straight sided containers with narrow necks.
Do not overheat.
Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway
through the heating time.
After heating, let it stand in the oven for a short time; stir or shake it again
carefully and check the temperature of it before consuming to avoid burns
(especially, contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars).
Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, there-
fore care has to be taken when handling the container.
An exhaust outlet is located on the top, bottom or side of the oven.
Don't block the outlet.
It could result in damage to your oven and poor cooking results.
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.
Improper use could result in damage to your oven.
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Do not cook food wrapped in paper towels, unless your cook book contains
instructions for the food you are cooking. And do not use newspaper in place of
paper towels for cooking.
Improper use can cause an explosion or a re.
Do not use wooden containers and ceramic containers that have metallic (e.g.
gold or silver) inlays. Always remove metal twist ties. Check that the utensils are
suitable for use in microwave ovens before use.
Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed during microwave
cooking.
They may heat-up and char. Metal objects in particular may arc in the oven, which can cause
serious damage.
Do not use recycled paper products.
They may contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or res when used in cooking.
Do not rinse the tray and rack by placing it in water just after cooking. This may
cause breakage or damage.
Improper use could result in damage to your oven.
Be certain to place the oven so the front of the door is 8 cm or more behind the
edge of the surface on which it is placed, to avoid accidental tipping of the
appliance.
Improper use could result in bodily injury and oven damage.
Before cooking, pierce the skin of potatoes, apples or any such fruit or vegetable.
They could burst.
Do not cook eggs in their shell. Eggs in their shell and whole hardboiled eggs
should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode, even after
microwave heating has ended.
Pressure will build up inside the egg which will burst.
Do not attempt deep fat frying in your oven.
This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid.
If smoke is observed (or emitted), switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the
door closed in order to stie any ame.
It can cause serious damage such as a re or electric shock.
When food is heated or cooked in disposable containers made of plastic, paper or
other combustible materials, keep an eye on the oven and check it frequently.
Your food may be poured due to the possibility of container deterioration, which also can cause a re.
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The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is
operating. Do not touch the oven door, outer cabinet, rear cabinet, oven cavity,
accessories and dishes during grill mode, convection mode and auto cook
operations, before clearing make sure they are not hot.
As they will become hot, there is the danger of a burn unless wearing thick culinary gloves .
The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits should be removed.
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.
Only use the temperature probe recommended for this oven.
You can not ascertain that the temperature is accurate with an unsuitable temperature probe.
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. Never use a brown paper bag for
popping corn. Never attempt to pop leftover kernels.
Overcooking could result in the corn catching a re.
This appliance must be earthed.
The wires in the mains lead are colored in accordance with the
following codes
BLUE ~ Neutral
BROWN ~ Live
GREEN & YELLOW ~ Earth
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond
with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as
follows:
The wire which is colored BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter N or Colored BLACK. The wire which is colored BROWN
must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or colored
RED. The wire which is colored GREEN & YELLOW or GREEN must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or .
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a service
agent or a similarly qualied person in order to avoid potential hazards.
Improper use may cause serious electric damage.
This oven should not be used for commercial catering purposes.
Improper use could result in damage to your oven.
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The connection may be achieved by having the plug accessible or by incorporat-
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children without supervision.
The devices are not intended to be operated by an external timer or by separate
remote-control system.
Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
This microwave oven must not be placed in a cabinet.
This microwave oven is intended to be used freestanding.
Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.
The door or the outer surface may get hot when the appliance is operating.
This appliance is intended to be usedin household and similar applications such as
- farm houses
- by clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments
- bed and breakfast type environments
The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying of food
or clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and
The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and
the temperature is to be checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
According to the installation requirements set, otherwise the impact of heat,
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prone to danger.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Steam cleaner is not to be used

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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
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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.

MICROWAVE COOKIN
See page 3.
1. Open the oven door, place the food on the
turntable in the oven, and close the oven
door.
2. et the power selector () to the desired power
level. There are five power levels from
any one of these positions.
. The power selector can be set to to
3. et 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:
• 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.
• 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.
• The turntable may rotate in either direction.
WEI HT DEFROST COOKIN
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.
(Watt)
Operating Procedure
MS2021F/MS2021FB/MS2022D/MS2022DB
Keep Warm
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High
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• Keep Warm
•Med Low
defrost
• Med
• Med High
High

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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
MS2021F/MS2021FB/MS2022D/MS2022DB
230 V AC, 50 Hz
450 Watts
2450 MHz
455 x 260 x 330
700 Watts