User Manual LG MS4266OSS NeoChef, 42L Smart Inverter Microwave Oven

• User Manual - (English)

• Specification - (English)

Table of contents

• BEFORE USE
• HOW TO USE
• QUESTIONS &. ANSWERS

BEFORE USE

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 guidelines on where to install your oven. When unpacking your oven make sure you remove all accessories and packing materials. Check to make sure that your oven has not been damaged during shipping.

1. Unpack your oven and place it on a flat level suface

NOTE:

• Do not remove the cavity Mica Sheet (silver plate) inside of oven. The Mica Sheet is there to protect the microwave components from food spatters.

2. Place the oven on the level location of your choice with more than 85cm height but make sure there is at least 15 cm of space on the top and 10 cm at the left & right for proper and 5 cm at the rear ventilation. The front of the oven should be at least 8 cm from the edge of the surface to prevent tipping.

An exhaust outlet is located on the bottom and side of the oven. Blocking the outlet can damage the oven.

If you use the microwave oven in an enclosed space or cupboard,

The air flow for cooling the product could be worse. It may result in lower performance and reduced service life. If possible, please use the microwave oven in the counter top condition.

NOTE

• THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL CATERING PURPOSES. DO NOT USE THIS OVEN IN A BUILT IN APPLICATION.

3. 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.

4. Open your oven door by pulling the door handle. Place the rotating ring inside the oven and place the glass tray on top.

5. 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 Microwave-safe utensils.

6. Press the STOP button, and press the START button one time to start 30 seconds of cooking time.

7. The DISPLAY will count down from 30 seconds.

When it reaches 0 it will chime briefly. 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 as it may be hot.

YOUR OVEN IS NOW INSTALLED

8. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars must be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption in order to avoid burns.

9. Button recognition may be hampered in the following circumstances:

• Only the outside area of the button is pressed.

• The button is pushed using a nail or the tip of the finger.

NOTE :

• Do not use rubber gloves or disposable gloves. When wiping the touch control panel with a wet towel, remove moisture from the touch control panel when finished.

10 The setting of the cooking time should be shorter than common microwave ovens (700 W, 800 W) due to the relatively high output power of the product. Excessive heating with the product may cause moisture on the door

CONTROL PANEL

Part

1. POWER

See page 12 "Timed Cooking"

2. INVERTER DEFROST

See page 21 "Inverter Defrost"

3. SENSOR COOK

See page 18 "Sensor Cool"

4. INVERTER COOK

Inverter cook allows you to cook most of your favorite food by selecting the food type and the weight of the food.

See page 13 "Reheat"

See page 15 "Soften"

See page 16 "Melt"

See page 17 "Yogurt"

See page 18 "Keep Warm"

5. DIAL (MORE / LESS)

• Choose the cooking menu.

• Set cooking time and weight.

• While cooking with auto and manual function, you can increase or decrease the cooking time at any point by turning the dial (except defrost mode).

6. STOP

• Clears all functions and set entries except time of day.

7. START

•Press this button to start cooking or resume cooking if the door was opened or the STOP button was pressed once.

• The quick start feature allows you to set 30 second intervals of HIGH power cooking with each press of the START button.

8. SMART DIAGNOSIS

Hold the mouthpiece of a phone up to this icon when directed to by service centre personnel, to help diagnose problems with the microwave oven when calling for service.

DISPLAY ICON MEANINGS

HOW TO USE

MANUAL COOKING (timed cooking)

This function allows you to cook food for a desired time. There are 10 power levels available. The example below shows how to set 90% power for the desired time.

When cooking is complete, a chime will sound. The word End shows in the display window. 'End' remains in the display and the chime will sound every minute until the door is opened, or any button is pressed.

NOTE

If you do not select the power level, the oven will operate at power HIGH. To set HI-POWER cooking, skip step 2 above.

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

Your microwave oven is equipped with 10 power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking. The adjacent table will give you some idea of which foods are prepared at each of the various power levels.

• The adjacent chart shows the power level settings for your oven.

MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL CHART

CHILD LOCK

This is a unique safety feature that preventsunwanted oven operations. Once the CHILD LOCK is set, no cooking can take place.

If the CHILD LOCK was already set and you touch another key pad, the word Loc shows in the display. You can cancel the CHILD LOCK according to below procedure.

After the CHILD LOCK is turned off, the oven will operate normally

REHEAT

Your oven’s menu has been preprogrammed to automatically reheat food. Select one of the Reheat menus and then select the weight of the food. The microwave will then reheat the contents appropriately after the START button is pressed as in step 7 below.

SOFTEN

The oven uses low power to soften foods (butter, cream cheese and ice cream) See the following table.

MELT

The oven uses low power to melt foods (butter, cheese and chocolate). See the following table.

YOGURT

This feature allows you to make yogurt by pressing the Inverter Cook button.

KEEP WARM

The Keep Warm function will keep hot food that has just been cooked at serving temperature. Use microwave-safe utensils.

Notes : Crisp foods (pastry, pies, turnovers, etc) should be uncovered during keep warm. Moist foods should be covered with plastic wrap or microwave-safe lid. The amount of keep warm food is suitable for 1-3 servings. It should also be noted that moist food will become dryer the longer it is Kept Warm. Plastic wrap should not touch the food during heating.

SENSOR COOK

Your oven’s menu has been preprogrammed to automatically cook food. Select one of the Sensor Cook menus and then press START to allow the microwave to cook your selection. Then let your microwave oven cook your selections

INVERTER DEFROST

Four defrost sequences are preset in the oven. The INVERTER DEFROST feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods. The cooking guide will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting.

For added convenience, the INVERTER DEFROST includes a built-in beep alert that reminds you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange to get the best defrost results. Four different defrosting levels are provided.

NOTE: When you press the START button, the display changes to the defrost time count down. The oven will beep once during the DEFROST cycle.

At the beep, open the door and remove any portions that have thawed and turn.

Return frozen portions to the oven and press START to resume the defrost cycle.

• Remove fish, shellfish, meat, and poultry from its original wrapping paper or plastic package. Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods, which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook.
• The length of defrosting time varies according to how solidly the food is frozen.
• The shape of the package affects how quickly food will defrost. Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than a deep block.
• Depending on the shape of the food can be defrosted more or less.
• Place foods in a shallow container or in a microwave roasting dish to catch the drippings.
• Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven. sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting.
• The length of defrosting time varies according to how solidly the food is frozen.
• The shape of the package affects how quickly food will defrost. Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than a deep block.
• Depending on the shape of the food can be defrosted more or less.

MICROWAVE-SAFE UTENSILS

Never use metal or metal trimmed utensils in using microwave function

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 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 the microwave.

Place the utensil in question next to a glass bowl filled with water in using microwave function. 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 using microwave function. You probably have many items on hand in your kitchen right now that can be used as cooking equipment in the microwave. Just read through the following checklist.

Dinner plates

Many kinds of dinnerware are microwave-safe. If in doubt consult the manufacturer's literature or perform the microwave test. Do not heat dinner plates that use any painted on decorative as they will arc if the paint has metallic content.

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.

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.

Paper

Paper plates and containers are convenient and safe to use in using microwave function, 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.

Plastic cooking bags

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 using microwave function, 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.

Pottery, stoneware and ceramic

Containers made of these materials are usually fine for use in using microwave function, but they should be tested to be sure.

CAUTION

• Some items with high lead or iron content are not suitable as cooking utensils.

• Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in the microwave.

FOOD CHARACTERISTICS &. MICROWAVE COOKING

Keeping an eye on things

Always watch your food while it cooks. Your microwave function 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.

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. 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 skillful in estimating both cooking and standing times for various foods.

Density of food

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 so that the outer edges do not become dry and brittle.

Height of food

The upper portion of tall foods, particularly roasts, will cook more quickly than the lower portion.

Therefore, it is wise to turn tall food several during cooking.

Moisture content of food

Since the heat generated from microwaves causes moisture to evaporate, relatively dry food such as roasts and some vegetables should either be sprinkled with water prior to cooking or covered to retain moisture.

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 in order to prevent unevenly or overcooked meat.

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

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 is 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 most 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.

FOOD CHARACTERISTICS & MICROWAVE COOKING

Browning

Meats and poultry that are cooked fifteen minutes or longer will brown lightly in their own fat. Foods 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 flavour of the recipe is not altered.

Covering with greaseproof paper

It is a looser cover than a lid or cling film, the food may dry out slightly. But because it makes a looser cover than a lid or clingfilm, it allows the food to dry out slightly.

Arranging and spacing

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.

Stirring

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.

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 aluminium 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 especially if the foil passes too closely to the walls of the oven during rotation.

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.

Testing if cooked

Food cooks so quickly in a 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 50 F (30 C) and 150 F (8 ° C) during standing time.

Standing time

Foods are often allowed to stand for 3 to 10 minutes after being removed from the 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 flavour blend and develop.

Browning

Meats and poultry that are cooked fifteen minutes or longer will brown lightly in their own fat. Foods 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 flavour of the recipe is not altered.

Covering with greaseproof paper

It is a looser cover than a lid or cling film, the food may dry out slightly. But because it makes a looser cover than a lid or clingfilm, it allows the food to dry out slightly.

Arranging and spacing

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.

Stirring

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.

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 aluminium 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 especially if the foil passes too closely to the walls of the oven during rotation.

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.

Testing if cooked

Food cooks so quickly in a 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 50 F (30 C) and 150 F (8 ° C) during standing time.

Standing time

Foods are often allowed to stand for 3 to 10 minutes after being removed from the 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 flavour blend and develop.

TO CLEAN YOUR OVEN

1 Keep the inside of the oven clean

Food spatters or spilled liquids stick to oven walls and between the seal and door surfaces. It is best to wipe up spillovers with a damp cloth right away. Crumbs and spillovers will absorb microwave energy and lengthen cooking times and may even damage the oven. Use a damp cloth to wipe out crumbs that fall between the door and the frame. It is important to keep this area clean to assure a tight seal. Remove greasy spatters with a soapy cloth then rinse and dry. Do not use harsh detergent or abrasive cleaners. The metal tray can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher.

2 Keep the outside of the oven clean

Disconnect the mains plug from the power outlet before cleaning the oven to eliminate the possibility of electric shock. 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 the oven from accidentally starting, and wipe a damp cloth followed immediately by a dry cloth. Press STOP after cleaning.

3 If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe the panels with a soft cloth. Steam or condensation build up inside the door is normal if foods are heated for a long period on higher power levels. this is not a malfunction. the condensation will eventually evaporate. Try covering the food or vary the heating levels and time to reduce any condensation forming in the door, this may also occur when the oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit.

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.

USING THE SMART DIAGNOSIS™ FUNCTION

Use this function if you need an accurate diagnosis by an LG Electronics service centre when the product malfunctions or fails. Use this function only to contact the service representative, not during normal operation.

1. When instructed to do so by the call centre, hold the mouthpiece of your phone over the Smart Diagnosis™ logo on the control

NOTE: Do not touch any other buttons.

2. With the door closed, press and continue to hold the STOP/Cancel button for 3 seconds so that 'Loc' appears on the display. Continue to hold the STOP/Cancel button for a further 5 seconds until '5' appears in the display. (so, the STOP/Cancel button will need to be held for 8 seconds continuously).

A tone will then emit from behind the Smart Diagnosis symbol.

3. Keep the phone in place until the tone transmission has finished. The display will count down the time.

4. Once the countdown is over and the tones have stopped, resume your conversation with the call center agent, who will then be able to assist you in using the information transmitted for analysis.

NOTE

• For best results, do not move the phone while the tones are being transmitted.

• If the call center agent is not able to get an accurate recording of the data, you may be asked to try again.

QUESTIONS &. ANSWERS

What's wrong when the oven light will not glow?

• There may be several reasons why the oven light will not glow. Either the light bulb has blown or the electric circuit has failed.

Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door?

• No.The holes, or ports, are made to allow light to pass; they do not let microwave energy through.

Why does the BEEP tone sound when a button on the control panel is touched?

• The BEEP tone sounds to assure that the setting is being properly entered

Will the microwave function be damaged if it operates empty?

• Yes. Never run it empty.

Why do eggs sometimes pop?

• 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.

Why is standing time recommended after microwave cooking is over?

• 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.

Why doesn't my oven always cook as fast as the cooking guide says?

• 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 this oven. Variations in the size, shape, weight and dimensions of the food require longer cooking time. Use your own judgment along with the cooking guide suggestions to test food conditions, just as you would do with a conventional cooker

'Cool' appears on the display and the cooling fan continues to run after the cooking or heating time is over.

• After cooking is complete, the fan may operate to cool the oven. The display will show 'Cool'. If you open the door or press once STOP before the cooking time is complete, the remaining cooking time will show on the display. This is not a malfunction.