MICROWAVE OVEN
OWNER'S MANUAL & COOKING GUIDE
MODEL : MS3946SS
PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL
THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.
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You cannot operate your oven with the door open due to the safety interlocks built into the door
mechanism. These safety interlocks automatically switch off any cooking activity when the door is opened;
which in the case of a microwave oven could result in harmful exposure to microwave energy.
It is important not to tamper with the safety interlocks.
Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow food or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
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.
Your oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel.
Warning
Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy.
Please ensure cooking times are correctly set as over cooking may result in the FOOD catching
fire and subsequent damage to your oven.
When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces and beverages in your microwave oven, overheating the liquid
beyond boiling point 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 them again carefully and check the
temperature of them before consumption to avoid burns (especially, contents of feeding bottles and baby
food jars).
Warning
Always allow food to stand after being cooked by microwaves and check the temperature of
them before consumption. Especially contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars.
How the Microwave Oven Works
Microwaves are a form of energy similar to radio and television waves and ordinary daylight. Normally,
microwaves spread outwards as they travel through the atmosphere and disappear without effect.
Microwave ovens, however, have a magnetron which is designed to make use of the energy in microwaves.
Electricity, supplied to the magnetron tube, is used to created microwave energy.
These microwaves enter the cooking area through openings inside the oven. A turntable or tray is located
at the bottom of the oven. Microwaves cannot pass through metal walls of the oven, but they can penetrate
such materials as glass, porcelain and paper, the materials out of which microwave-safe cooking dishes are
constructed.
Microwaves do not heat cookware, though cooking vessels will eventually get hot from the heat generated
by the food.
A very safe appliance
Your microwave oven is one of the safest of all home appliances. When the door is opened, the
oven automatically stops producing microwaves. Microwave energy is converted completely to
heat when it enters food, leaving no “left over” energy to harm you when you eat your food.
PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONS 2
CONTENTS 3
UNPACKING & INSTALLING 4
FEATURE DIAGRAM 6
CONTROL PANEL 6
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7
SETTING CLOCK 7
CONTENTS
TIMED COOKING 8
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS 8
CHILD LOCK 9
SENSOR COOK OPERATION INSTRUCTION 9
SENSOR COOK 9
SENSOR COOK MENU INSTRUCTIONS 10
SENSOR REHEAT 11
SENSOR REHEAT MENU INSTRUCTIONS 12
AUTO COOK 12
AUTO COOK MENU INSTRUCTIONS 13
OPTIONS 7
7
QUICK DEFROST 14
QUICK DEFROST MENU INSTRUCTIONS 14
AUTO DEFROST 15
AUTO DEFROST MENU INSTRUCTIONS 15
COOKING TIPS 16
MICROWAVE-SAFE UTENSILS 20
FOOD CHARACTERISTICS & MICROWAVE COOKING 21
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 23
QUESTION & ANSWERS 25
PLUG WIRING INFORMATION/TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 26
WARRANTY 27
KEEP WARM
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UNPACKING & INSTALLING
Place your oven on a flat, level surface but make sure there is at least 20 cm of space on the
top, rear and sides so there is air flow for ventilation. Exhaust outlets are located in the back and
side of your oven. Blocking the outlets can damage your oven.
The microwave oven shall not be
placed in a cabinet.
Unpack your oven and place it on a flat level surface.
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 guidance on where to install your
oven. When unpacking your oven make sure you remove all accessories and packing.
Check to make sure that your oven has not been damaged during delivery.
THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL
CATERING PURPOSES
GLASS TRAY
ROTATING RING
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.
The DISPLAY will count down from 30 seconds. When it reaches 0 it will sound three BEEPS.
Open the oven door and test the temperature of the water. If your oven is operating the water
should be HOT. Be careful when removing the container it may be hot.
YOUR OVEN IS NOW INSTALLED
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 page 20.
Enter the time by touching [3] and [0].
And touch START.
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UNPACKING & INSTALLING
Open your oven door by pressing the DOOR OPEN button.
Place the ROTATING RING inside the oven and
place the GLASS TRAY on top.
30
SECONDS
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NOTE: A beep sounds when
a pad on the control panel
is touched to indicate setting has been entered.
FEATURE DIAGRAM
CONTROL PANEL
Remove your Microwave Oven and all
material from the shipping carton.
Your oven will be packed with the
following materials:
Glass Turntable .........................1 each
Owner's Manual
........................1 each
Rotating Ri
ng.............................1 each
This microwave oven is designed
for household use only. It is not
recommended for commercial
purposes.
Door Seal
Display Window
Oven Front Plate
Windo
w Door Screen
Control Panel
Door Open Button
Safety Door Lock System
Glass Turntable
Rotating Ring
SETTING CLOCK
When your oven is plugged in for the first time or
when power resumes after a power interruption,
segment will be lighted in the display, and then
the numbers in the display reset to ":".
Example:To set 11:11.
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch CLOCK one time.
ENTER TIME
OF DAY will scroll in the
display.
3. Enter the time by using
the number key pads.
11:11
will shows in the display.
("11:11")
4. Quick touch
START
The clock starts
counting.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
12:00 shows in the display,
and then
CLOCK
or
or
NOTE:
This is a standard 12-hour clock (12:00-11:59).
If you have not touch
in 5 seconds,
START CLOCK
or
the clock will start automatically
Options
Settings can be selected, and displays can be
changed by using Options.
To Change Options: Touch repeatedly
to select the option, then follow instructions on the
display to select the setting.
OPTION SETTING
Sound (tones) Turn on or off.
Clock Turn on or off (hidden).
Scroll speed Change speed (slow, Med or fast).
WeightC
hange to standard (lbs) or metric (kgs).
Options
KEEP WARM
Press the Key to start keep warm function if you want to
warm your food.The food without AUTO function can
be warmed by pressing the key.
1. Touch Keep Warm.
Example: Keep warm manually.
simply follow the step below.
2. Touch Start
Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven. The
Warm Hold function uses 10% cook power. Warm Hold can be
used by itself or can be programmed to follow a cooking cycle.
Opening the door during Warm Hold will cancel the function.
Cover plates of food.
Cover foods that were covered while being cooked.
For best results, do not cover baked goods such as pastries,
pies, turnovers, etc.
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before
or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
WARM HOLD
the display.
After 5 seconds
will blink in the
START
scrolls in
display.
NOTE:
You can touch
Keep Warm
pad while operating to
check the remain time.
WARM
shows in the
display
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
Your microwave oven is equipped with eleven
power levels to give you maximum flexibility and
control over cooking. The table below will give you
some idea of which foods are prepared at each of
the various power levels.
* The chart below shows the power level settings
for your oven.
TIMED COOKING
This function allows you to cook food for a desired
time. And in order to give you the best results,
there are 10 power level settings in addition to
P100-HI because many food need slower
cooking (at less than HI0-WRM).
Refer to the “ MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL CHART”
on page 8 for more information.
When the cooking time is over, three long stone
sounds, The word END shows in the display
window. Then the oven shuts itself off.
NOTE :
If you do not select the power level, the oven will
operate at power HIGH. To set P100-HI
cooking, skip steps 3 & 4 above.
MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL CHART
Power
Level
Use
* Boiling water.
* Browning ground beef.
* Making candy.
*
Cooking poultry pieces, fish, & vegetables.
* Cooking tender cuts of meat.
* Reheating rice, pasta, & vegetables.
* Reheating prepared foods quickly.
* Reheating sandwiches.
* Cooking egg, milk and cheese dishes.
* Cooking cakes, breads.
* Melting chocolate.
* Cooking veal.
* Cooking whole fish.
* Cooking puddings and custard.
* Cooking ham, whole poultry, lamb.
* Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip.
* Thawing meat, poultry and seafood.
* Cooking less tender cuts of meat.
* Cooking pork chops, roast.
* Taking chill out of fruit.
* Softening butter.
*
Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm.
* Softening butter and cream cheese.
High
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8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
3. Enter 5 minutes
30 seconds by touching
[5], [3],and [0].
5 : 30
START
will blinks
in the display.
4. Touch POWER.
ENTER COOK POWER
scrolls in the display.
5. Touch 8.
To select power level 80%.
Display shows P80-RHT
START
6. Touch START.
Example:To cook food on 80% Power
(Power8) for 5 minutes 30 seconds.
shows in the display,
and then
will blinks
in the display.
then
P100-HI shows in the display,
then
For Two or Three Stage cooking, repeat above
step 2 through 5 before touching the START pad
for every additional Time and Power program
you want to add.
2 STAGE OR 3 STAGE TIMED
COOKING
2. Touch TIME.
ENTER COOK TIME
STAGE 1shows in the display,
then
scrolls in the display.
Auto Weight Defrost can be programmed before
the first stage to defrost first and then cook.
Keep Warm can be programmed after
the last
stage.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CHILD LOCK
This is a unique safety feature that prevents
unwanted oven operation such as used by
children. Once the CHILD LOCK is set, no
cooking can take place.
If the CHILD LOCK was already set and you
touched another cooking pad, the word LOCKED
shows in the display. Then you can cancel the
CHILD LOCK according to below procedure.
After the CHILD LOCK is turned off, the time of
day will return to the display window. The oven
will operate normally.
Categories:
Sensor Reheat
Sensor Cook
For most Sensor Cooking programs, a chart with
specific food examples and cooking instructions is
provided in the next new pages.
1. The Sensor Cook system works by detecting a
build-up of vapor.
2. Make sure the door remains closed.
3. Once the vapor is detected, two beeps will
sound.
4. Opening the door or touching the STOP/CLEAR
pad before the vapor is detected will abort the
process. The oven will stop.
5. Before using Sensor Touch, make sure the
glass turntable is dry, to assure the best results.
SENSOR COOK
OPERATION INSTRUCTION
Sensor cooking provides exciting new features to
make microwaving easier. Your new microwave
oven will guide you, step by step, whether it be
simply to reheat food or cook food.
and sensor menu with all the popular food choices
helps you to cook perfectly because it has been
pre-programmed and can tell how long to cook or
reheat food items.
SENSOR COOK
COOK allows you to cook most of your favorite
foods without having to select cooking times and
power levels. This oven automatically determines
required cooking times for each food item. This
feature has 7 food categories.
Touch and hold
appears in the display.
To cancel the child lock
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch
shows in
the display. then
then, the oven will cook
food automatically by
sensor system.
To cook FRESH VEGETABLES
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch and hold
STOP/CLEAR
appears in the display
and one beeps are heard.
If the time of day was
already set, the time of
day will return to the
display window. After you
touch another cooking
pad.
To set the child lock
until
LOCKED
STOP/CLEAR
until UNLOCK
FRESH
VEGETABLES.
FRVEGET
FRESH
VEGETABLE
scrolls in
the display
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Menu
Code
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Instructions
SENSOR COOK MENU INSTRUCTIONS
Wash & pat potatoes dry with paper towel. Pierce
each potato 3 times with a fork. Place potatoe
s
around the outer edge of the turntable
.
After cooking potatoes should still be firm. Wrap i
n
foil and stand
.
Baked Potato
Potatoe
s
(whole
)
1 - 4 pieces
(175 g pe
r
piece
)
Roo
m 1 piece = 3
2 pieces = 5
3 pieces = 5
4 pieces = 7
2
Prepare vegetables. Cut vegetables into even size
pieces. Wash the vegetables and arrange i
n
microwave- safe dish just large enough to contain th
e
vegetables so they are no more than 2 - 3 layers deep
.
Add 2 tablespoons of water. Cover with lid or plasti
c
wrap loosely. If cooking more than 1 kind of vegetable
,
place the harder vegetables around the outer edge o
f
the dish with the softer vegetables in the centre
.
Fresh Vegetable
Carrots
,
Broccoli
,
Cauliflower
,
Zucchini
,
Beans, Pea
s
0.2 - 0. 8 kg Room 3
3
Separate the vegetables into single pieces. Arrange the
vegetables in a microwave- safe dish just large enoug
h
to contain them so they are no more than 2 layer
s
deep. Add 2 tablespoon water. Cover with lid or plasti
c
wrap loosely. If cooking more than 1 kind of vegetable
,
place the harder vegetables around the outer edge o
f
the dish with the softer vegetables in the centre
,
Frozen
Vegetable
Carrots,
Broccoli,
Cauliflower,
Beans,Peas
0.2 - 0. 8 kg Frozen 3
5
-
Weight
Limit
Initial
Temperat
ure
Standing Time
(minutes)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Frozen
Entre e
297-595g
Remove from package. Loosen cover on three
sides
. If entrée is not in microwave-safe container,
pla
ce on plate, cover with plastic wrap and vent.
1-2serving
4
Rice
1
/
2
- 2 cups
Rice : Room
Wate
r : Room
3 - 5
Wash the rice under cold water until the water runs
clear. Place the rice and water in a microwave-saf
e
rice cooker or 3-litre bowl. Cover with lid or doubl
e
layer of plastic wrap loosely. After cooking allow th
e
rice to stand without removing the lid or wrap. Afte
r
standing stir with a fork to separate the grains
.
Replace the water with stock for more flavour
.
Rice
1
/2 cup 1 cup 1
1
/2 cups 2 cups
Tap wate
r
3
/4 cup 1
1
/4 cups 2 cups 2
1
/2 cups
(100-400g)
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Menu
Code
6
Instructions
SENSOR COOK MENU INSTRUCTIONS
2 - 3
Weight
Limit
Initial
Temperature
Standing Time
(minutes)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Fish
Place in microwave-safe dish. Cover with plastic
wrap and vent. Let stand 2-3 minutes after
cooking.
Seafood
0.2-0.6kg
2 - 3
Place in microwave-safe dish. Cover with plastic
wrap and vent. Let stand 2-3 minutes after
cooking.
0.2-0.6kg
SENSOR REHEAT
This feature allows you to reheat precooked
room-temperature or refrigerated foods without
selecting cooking times and power levels. This
feature has 4 categories : dinner plate, soup,
Sauce, Casserole.
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch DINNER PLATE
pad.
DINNER PLATE scrolls
in the display.
Then the oven will reheat
food automatically by
sensor system.
To reheat DINNER PLATE
DNPLATE shows in
the display.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Menu
Code
Instructions
SENSOR REHEAT MENU INSTRUCTIONS
1
Arrange the food on a microwave- safe plate. Cover
loosely with plastic wrap. After reheating, allow to
stand.
Dinner Plate
1 serve Refrigerated 2
2
When reheating 1 or 2 serves soup place into
individual microwave- safe cups or bowls and cover
with plastic wrap loosely. When reheating 3- 4
serves of soup place into 1 large heatproof,
microwave- safe bowl. Cover loosely with two layers
of plastic wrap. After heating stir well before serving.
Note : If reheating soup from the fridge add extra
2- 5 minutes (depending on serving size) on
70% power.
Soup
1- 4 cups
(1 cup=
250 ml)
Room
1 - 2
3
Place the casserole into a microwave- safe,
heatproof dish. Cover with a lid or double layer of
plastic wrap loosely. After reheating stir well before
serving.
Note : If reheating casserole from the fridge add
extra 2- 6 minutes (depending on serving
size) on 50% power.
Casserole
1- 4 cups
Room 2 - 3
4
Weight
Limit
Initial
Temperature
Standing Time
(minutes)
1 serve
Meat or chicken 125 g
Mashed potato 200 g
Vegetable, cooked 200 g
Place in microwave-safe container, cover
with plastic wrap and vent.
Stir and let stand
2-3 minutes after reheating.
Sauce
2 - 3
1- 4 cups
(1 cup=
250 ml)
AUTO COOK
This feature allows to cook foods that you select by touching AUTO COOK pad. It has 6 foods categories.
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch AUTO COOK.
then
SELECT MENU 1 TO 6
- - SEE COOKING
GUIDE
will scroll in the display.
To cook four slices of Roast Lamb.
3. Touch number 4.
BEVERAGE TOUCH
1 TO 4 CUPS scrolls in
the display
4. Touch number [2].
2 cups
scrolls in the display.
Then, the oven will cook
food automatically
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Menu
Code
Instructions
AUTO COOK MENU INSTRUCTIONS
1
Remove the rind from the bacon and cut the rasher
in half crossways. Place between 2 sheets on n
on-
recycled paper towel on a microwave- safe pla
te.
After cooking check the result. If you like the bacon
a little more cooked, return to the microwave
a
nd
cook in for 20 seconds at a time on 100% pow
er.
Bacon
1 thick rasher= 80 g
1 thin rasher= 4
5 g
1 thick or 2
thin rasher
s /
2 thick or 4
thin rashers
Refrigerated
Weight
Limit
Initial
Temperature
Standing Time
(minutes)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Frozen
Roll/Muffin
Fresh
Roll/Muffin
Beverage
Hot Cereal
1 to 4 pieces
1 to 4 pieces
1 to 4 cups
1 to 4 servings
Remove from display package
and place on plate.
(If muffins are over 85 g. each, count as two when
entering
quantity.)
Remove from display package and place on plate.
(If mu
ffins are over 85 g. each, count as two when
entering
quantity.)
Remove from display package and place on plate.
(Be careful!
The beverage will be very hot!
Sometimes liquids heated in cylindrical containers
will splash out when the cup is moved.)
Prepare as directed on package and cook.
Stir and allow standing time before eating.
Use only instant hot cereal.
(57-85 g. each)
(57-85 g. each)
2
3
4
5
Brush the chicken pieces with olive oil and season with
salt and pepper. Place chicken skin side up o
nto a
microwave- safe roasting rack. At the end of coo
king.
remove the chicken from the microwave and allow t
o
stand 2- 3 minutes or place into a preheated
ov
en
200°C for 5 - 10 minutes to crispen the
skin
Chicken Pieces
(thigh or cut
lets)
0.2 - 1.0 kg Refrigerated 2 - 3
(If you enter 0.1kg,the 0.1KG will appears in the display,
but the oven can not cook)
6
(250g per
cup)
(30g per
serving)
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QUICK DEFROST
Three Quick Defrost sequences are preset in the
oven. The Quick Defrost feature provides you with
the express defrosting method for 500g frozen
foods. The oven automatically sets the defrosting
time for each food.
NOTE:
The oven will beep during the DEFROST CYCLE.
At this time open the door and turn over, separate,
or rearrange the food.
Quick Defrost provides just enough defrosting that
the foods can be used in recipes or for cooking.
There will be some ice crystals remaining.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch QUICK
DEFROST.
➠
Menu
Code
Instructions
QUICK DEFROST MENU INSTRUCTIONS
1
Use this function to defrost quickly for minced meet.
Remove the meat completely from it’s wrapping.
Place the mince onto a microwave- safe rack over a
plate or shallow dish. During the program the oven
will beep and display ‘turn food over’. At this point
remove the mince from the microwave oven,
remove any defrosted mince to a plate, cover and
set aside. Turn the frozen mince over and return to
the microwave oven. Press start to continue. At the
end of the program remove the mince from the
microwave oven, cover with foil and allow to stand
5- 20 minutes or until completely thawed.
Minced Meat
0.5 kg
Frozen 5 - 20
Initial
Temperature
Standing Time
(minutes)
Weight
Limit
Example: To defrost 0.5 kg meat.
the oven will start
automatically.
Example: To defrost 1.2 kg of ground beef,
select Meat menu, enter the
weight, and press START.
Touch STOP/CLEAR.
Touch AUTO DEFROST.
MEAT appears in the
display.
Enter the weight by
touching [1] and [2].
1.2KG appears in the
display. and then
Touch START.
Defrosting starts.
.............................
FISH
.............................
.............................
.............................
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)
AUTO DEFROST
Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven.
The 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.
With the Auto Weight Defrost feature, the oven
automatically sets the defrosting time and power
levels for you.
The oven automatically determines required
defrosting times for each food item according to
the weight you enter.
For added convenience, the Auto Weight Defrost
Feature contains a built-in beep mechanism that
lets you check, turn over, separate or rearrange
as recommended in the Auto Defrosting AUTO
WEIGHT DEFROST GUIDE.
Three different defrosting levels are provided.
1 . MEAT
2 . POULTRY
3 . FISH
*You can select the category by touching the key
once (MEAT), twice (POULTRY), or
three times(FISH).
*Available weight is 0.1~4.0 kg.
However, when you want to defrost and cook
consecutively, you should enter less than 4.0 kg.
AUTO DEFROST MENU INSTRUCTIONS
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Sequence Food
1
MEAT
POULTRY
3
Ground beef, Round steak,
Cubes for stew, Tenderloin steak,
Pot roast, Rib roast, Rump roast,
Chuck roast, Hamburger patty.
LAMB
Chop(25.4mm thick), Rolled roast
PORK
Chop(12.7mm thick), Hot dogs,
Spareribs, Country-style ribs.
Rolled roast, Sausage.
VEAL
Cutlets(0.5 kg,12.7mm thick)
POULTRY
Whole(under 4 kg), Cut up Breasts
(boneless)
CORNISH HENS
Whole
TURKEY
Breast(under 4 kg)
STEAKS
Round steaks,Tenderloin steak.
CHOPS
Lamb chops (25.4mm thick),
Pork chops (12.7mm thick).
2
NOTE:
When
you touch the START pad, the display changes
to defrost time count down. The oven will beep during
the DEFROST cycle. At this time, open the door and
turn, separate, or rearrange the food.
Remove any portions that have thawed.
Return frozen portions to the oven and touch
START to resume the defrost cycle.
OPERATING TIPS
• For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat, and
poultry from its original closed paper or plastic pack-
age (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam
and juice close to the foods, which can cause the
outer surface of the foods to cook.
• For best results, shape your ground meat into the
form of a doughnut before freezing. When defrosting,
scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and
continue defrosting.
• Place foods in a shallow container or on a microwave
roasting rack to catch drippings.
• Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when
removed from the oven.
STARTblinks in the display
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Meat
1. No special techniques are required. Meat
should be prepared as with conventional
cooking. Season if desired. Always thoroughly
defrost meat before cooking.
2. Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack or
microwave-proof plate and place on the
turntable.
3. Cook according to the Meat Cooking Chart
(below). Use the longer time for large meats
and the shorter time for smaller meats. For
thicker chops, use the longer time.
4. Turn the meat once halfway through the
cooking time.
5. Let stand for 5-10 minutes wrapped in foil after
cooking. The standing time is very important as
it completes the cooking process.
6. Make sure meat, especially pork, is thoroughly
cooked before eating.
Poultry
1. No special techniques are required. Poultry
should be prepared as with conventional
cooking. Season if desired.
2. Poultry should be thoroughly defrosted.
Remove giblets and any metal clamps.
3. Prick the skin and brush lightly with vegetable
oil unless the poultry is self-basting.
4. All poultry should be placed on a microwave
roasting rack or a microwave-proof plate and
placed on the turntable.
5. Cook according to the instructions in the Poultry
Cooking Chart below. Turn over halfway
through the cooking time. Because of its shape,
poultry has a tendency to cook unevenly,
especially in very bony parts.Turning during
roasting helps to cook these areas evenly.
6. Let stand for 5-10 minutes wrapped in foil after
cooking before carving. The standing time is
very important, as it completes the cooking
process.
7. Make sure poultry is thoroughly cooked befor
e
eating
. Whole poultry is completely cooked
when the juices run clear from the inside thigh
when it is pierced with a sharp knife. Poultry
pieces should be pierced with a sharp knife
through the thickest part to ensure that the
juices are clear and the flesh is firm.
WARNING: Do not use aluminum foil during cooking cycle.
BEEF
Standing/Rolled Rib
– Rare
– Medium
– Well-done
Ground Beef (to
brown for casserole
)
Hamburgers,
Fresh or defrosted
(112 g each)
– 2 patties
– 4 patties
PORK
Loin, Leg
Bacon
– 4 slices
– 6 slices
Microwave
Power
8
8
8
HIGH(100%)
HIGH(100%)
HIGH(100%)
8
HIGH(100%)
HIGH(100%)
Cooking Time
Per 0.5 kg
8 to 10 minutes
9 t
o11 minutes
10 to 13 minutes
5
1
/
2
-8
1
/
2
minutes
2 to 4 minutes
3 to 5 minutes
12 to 16 minutes
2 to 3 minutes
3 to 4 minutes
Meat Cooking Chart
CHICKEN
Whole
Breast (boned)
Portions
TURKEY
Whole
Microwave
Power
8
8
8
8
Cooking Time
Per 0.5 kg
10 to 14 minutes
9 to 13 minutes
10 to 16 minutes
10 to 14 minutes
Poultry Cooking Chart
NOTES:
• The times listed above are only a guide. Allow for
difference in individual tastes and preferences.
The times may also vary due to the shape, cut,
and composition of the food.
• If whole poultry is stuffed, the weight of the
stuffed bird should be used when calculating the
cooking time.
NOTE: The times listed above are only a guide.
Allow for difference in individual tastes and
preferences. The times may also vary due to the
shape, cut, and composition of the food.
Poultry
COOKING TIPS
Meat
17
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
COOKING TIPS (continued)
Fish
1. Arrange fish in a large shallow non-metallic dish or casserole.
2. Cover with pierced microwave plastic wrap or casserole lid.
3. Place the dish on the turntable.
4. Cook according to the instructions in the Fresh Fish Cooking Chart below. Flakes of butter can be added
to the fish if desired.
5. Let stand as directed in the Cooking Chart before serving.
6. After standing time, check to see that the fish is thoroughly cooked. The fish should be opaque and flake
easily
.
Fish Cooking Chart
Fish
Fish Fillet
s
Whole Mackerel
,
Cleaned and Prepare
d
Whole Trout,
Cleaned and Prepare
d
Salmon Steak
s
Microwave
Power
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
Cooking Time
Per 0.5 kg
4 to 7 minutes
4 to 7 minutes
5 to 8 minutes
5 to 7 minutes
Standin
g
Tim
e
2 to 3 minute
s
3 to 4 minute
s
3 to 4 minute
s
3 to 4 minute
s
Butter
Add 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp.) lemon juic
e
–
–
Add 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp.) lemon juic
e
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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 plastic wrap and vented. Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns. Use the
following chart as a guide for reheating cooked food.
Items Cook time Special Instructions
(at HIGH)
Sliced meat Place sliced meat on microwavable plate.
3 slices (0.5 cm thick) 1-2 minutes Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
*Note: Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy.
Chicken pieces
1 breas
t 2-3
1
/
2
minutes Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic
1 leg and thig
h 1
1
/
2
-3 minutes wrap and vent.
Fish fillet
Place fish on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap and
(230 g
) 2-4 minutes vent.
Lasagn
a Place lasagna on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap
1 serving (300 g
) 4-6 minutes and vent.
Casserole
1 cu
p 1-3
1
/
2
minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
4 cup
s 5-8 minutes through cooking.
Casserole –
cream or cheese
1 cu
p 1
1
/
2
-3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
4 cup
s 3
1
/
2
-5
1
/
2
minutes through cooking.
Sloppy Joe or
Barbecued bee
f Reheat filling and bun separately.
1 sandwic
h 1 -2
1
/
2
minutes Cook filling covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once. Heat
(
1
/
2
cup meat filling) bun as directed in chart below.
without bun
Mashed potatoes
1 cu
p 1-3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
4 cup
s 5-8 minutes through cooking.
Baked beans
COOK covered in microwavable casserole
.
Stir once halfway
1 cup
1
1
/
2
-3 minutes
through cooking.
Ravioli or pasta in sauce
1 cup
2
1
/
2
-4 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
4 cup
s 7
1
/
2
-11 minutes through cooking.
Rice
1 cu
p 1
1
/
2
-3
1
/
2
minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
4 cup
s 4-6
1
/
2
minutes through cooking.
Sandwich roll or bu
n Wrap in paper towel and place on glass mircrowavable rack
1 roll
15-30 seconds
Vegetable
s
1 cu
p
1
1
/
2
-2
1
/
2
minutes
COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfwa
y
4 cup
s 4-6 minutes
through cooking.
Sou
p COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
1 serving (230 g
) 1
1
/
2
-2
1
/
2
minutes through cooking.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Cook time Standing
at HIG
H Time
Artichoke
s 2 medium 5~8 Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. Cover. 2-3 minutes
(230 g each
) 4 medium 10~13
Asparagus
, 450 g 3~6 Add
1
/
2
cup water. Cover. 2-3 minutes
Fresh, Spears
Beans, Green
& 450 g 7~11 Add
1
/
2
cup water in 1
1
/
2
qt. casserole. Stir 2-3 minutes
Wa
x halfway through cooking.
Beets, Fres
h 450 g 12~16 Add
1
/
2
cup water in 1
1
/
2
qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Rearrange halfway through cooking.
Broccoli, Fresh
, 450 g 4~8 Place broccoli in baking dish. Add
1
/
2
cup water. 2-3 minutes
Spears
Cabbage, Fresh
, 450 g 4~7 Add
1
/
2
cup water in 1
1
/
2
qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Choppe
d Stir halfway through cooking.
Carrots, Fresh
, 2 cups 2~4 Add
1
/
4
cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Slice
d Stir halfway through cooking.
Cauliflower
, 450 g 7~11 Trim. Add
1
/
4
cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Fresh, Whol
e Stir halfway through cooking.
Flowerettes, Fres
h 2 cups
2
1
/
2
~4
1
/
2
Slice. Add
1
/
2
cup water in 1
1
/
2
qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Celery, Fresh, 4 cups 6~8 Stir halfway through cooking.
Sliced
Corn, Fres
h 2 ears 5~9 Husk. Add 2 tbsp water in 1
1
/
2
qt. baking dish. 2-3 minutes
Cover.
Mushrooms
, 230 g 2~3
1
/
2
Place mushrooms in 1
1
/
2
qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Fresh, Slice
d Stir halfway through cooking.
Parsnips, Fresh
, 450 g 4~8 Add
1
/
2
cup water in 1
1
/
2
qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Slice
d Stir halfway through cooking.
Peas, Green
, 4 cups 7~10 Add
1
/
2
cup water in 1
1
/
2
qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Fres
h Stir halfway through cooking.
Sweet Potatoe
s 2 medium 5~10 Pierce potatoes several times with fork. 2-3 minutes
Whole Bakin
g 4 medium 7~13 Place on 2 paper towels. 2-3 minutes
(170~230 g each
) Turn over halfway through cooking.
White Potatoes
, 2 potatoes 5~8 Pierce potatoes several times with fork. 2-3 minutes
Whole Bakin
g 4 potatoes 10~14 Place on 2 paper towels. 2-3 minutes
(
170~230 g
each
) Turn over halfway through cooking.
Spinach, Fresh
, 450 g 4~7 Add
1
/
2
cup water in 2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Leaf
Squash, Acorn o
r 1 medium 6~8 Cut squash in half. Remove seeds. 2-3 minutes
Butternut, Fres
h Place in 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Cover.
Zucchini, Fresh
, 450 g
4
1
/
2
~7
1
/
2
Add
1
/
2
cup water in 1
1
/
2
qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Slice
d Stir halfway through cooking.
Zucchini, Fresh
, 450 g 6~9 Pierce. Place on 2 paper towels. 2-3 minutes
Whol
e Turn zucchini over and rearrange halfway through
cooking.
Vegetable Amount Instructions
20
MICROWAVE-SAFE UTENSILS
Never use metal or metal trimmed utensils in
your microwave oven
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 microwave 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 your microwave oven.
Place the utensil in question next to a glass bowl
filled with water in the microwave oven.
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 the microwave oven. You probably have many
items on hand in your kitchen right now that can
be used as cooking equipment in your microwave
oven. Just read through the following checklist.
Dinner plates
Many kinds of dinner-ware are microwave-safe. If
in doubt consult the manufacturer’s literature or
perform the microwave test.
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 your microwave oven, 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 colored 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 oven.
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 your microwave oven, 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 your microwave oven, but they
should be tested to be sure.
CAUTION
Some items with high lead or iron content are
not suitable for cooking utensils.
Dinner plates or cups that have painted finishes
should not be used in the microwave as the
decorative paint will cause arching and damage to
the paint's finish if the paint is metallic based.
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FOOD CHARACTERISTICS & MICROWAVE COOKING
Keeping an eye on things
The recipes in this book have been formulated
with great care, but your success in preparing
them depends on how much attention you pay to
the food as it cooks. Always watch your food
while it cooks. Your microwave oven 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. All of the recipes in this book give a
range of cooking times. In general, you will find
that the food remains under-cooked at the lower
end of the time range, and you may sometimes
want to cook your food beyond the maximum time
given, according to personal preference. The
governing philosophy of this book is that it is best
for a recipe to be conservative in giving cooking
times. While overcooked food is ruined for good.
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 skilful in
estimating both cooking and standing times for
various foods.
Density of food
Light, porous food such as cakes and bread cook
more quickly than heavy, dense foods such as
roasts and casseroles. You must take care when
microwaving porous food that the outer edges do
not become dry and brittle.
Height of food
The upper portion of tall food, particularly roasts,
will cook more quickly than the lower portion.
Therefore, it is wise to turn tall food during
cooking, sometimes several times.
Moisture content of food
Since the heat generated from microwaves tends
to evaporate moisture, 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 that they do not cook
unevenly and do not become overcooked.
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 2.5 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 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.
Browning
Meats and poultry that are cooked fifteen minutes
or longer will brown lightly in their own fat. Food
that is 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 sauce is
added to food, the original flavour of the recipe is
not altered.
Covering with greaseproof paper
Greaseproofing effectively prevents spattering
and helps food retain some heat. 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.
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FOOD CHARACTERISTICS & MICROWAVE COOKING
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 food 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.
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 microwave 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 3°C and 8°C during standing
time.
Standing time
Foods are often allowed to stand for 3 to 10
minutes after being removed from the microwave
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 seal and door surface. It is best to
wipe up spillovers with a damp cloth right away.
Crumbs and spillovers will absorb microwave
energy and lengthen cooking times. 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 glass tray can be washed by hand or in the
dishwasher.
2 Keep the outside of the oven clean
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 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. This may occur when the microwave
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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
23
WARNING
Please ensure cooking times are correctly set as over cooking may result in FIRE and
subsequent DAMAGE to the OVEN.
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. 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 safety 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.
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 is damaged, the oven must not
be operated until it has been repaired by a
qualified service technician.
17 If smoke is observed, keep the oven door
closed and switch off or disconnect the oven
from the power supply.
18 When food is heated or cooked in disposable
containers of plastic, paper or other combustible
materials look at the oven frequently to check if
the food container is deteriorating.
19 The appliance is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons without supervision;
Young Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with appliance.
20 Liquids or other foods must not be heated in
sealed containers since they are liable to
explode.
21 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
24
WARNING
Please ensure cooking times are correctly set as over cooking may result in FIRE and
subsequent DAMAGE to the OVEN.
22 It 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.
24 The oven should be cleaned regularly and
any food deposits removed.
23 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.
25 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.
26 Only use the temperature probe recommended
for this oven (for appliances having a facility to
use a temperature-sensing probe).
27 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.
28 only use utensils that are suitable for use in
microwave ovens
29 If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
25
QUESTION & ANSWERS
Q What’s wrong when the oven light will not
glow?
A There may be several reasons why the oven light
will not glow.
Light bulb has blown.
Door is not closed.
Q Does microwave energy pass through the
viewing screen in the door?
A No. The holes, or ports, are made to allow light
to pass; they do not let microwave energy
through.
Q Why does the beep tone sound when a pad
on the Control Panel is touched?
A The beep tone sounds to assure that the setting
is being properly entered.
Q Will the microwave oven be damaged if it
operates empty?
A Yes. Never run it empty or without the glass
tray.
Q Why do eggs sometimes pop?
A 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.
Q Why is standing time recommended after
microwave cooking is over?
A 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.
Q Is it possible to pop corn in a microwave
oven?
A Yes, if using one of the two methods described
below:
1 Popcorn-popping utensils designed specifically
for microwave cooking.
2 Prepackaged microwave popcorn
that contains specific times and power outputs
needed for an acceptable final product.
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. OVERCOOKING
COULD RESULT IN THE CORN CATCHING
FIRE.
CAUTION
NEVER USE A BROWN PAPER BAG FOR
POPPING CORN. NEVER ATTEMPT TO POP
LEFTOVER KERNELS.
Q Why doesn’t my oven always cook as fast as
the cooking guide says?
A 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 a microwave oven. Variations in
the size, shape, weight and dimensions of the
food require longer cooking time. Use your own
judgement along with the cooking guide
suggestions to test food condition, just as you
would do with a conventional cooker.
26
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PLUG WIRING INFORMATION
The wires in this mains lead are colored in accordance with the following codes
BLUE ~ Neutral
BROWN ~ Live
GREEN & YELLOW ~ Earth
Warning
This appliance must be earthed
*IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
MODEL
Power Supply
Rated Power Consumption
Microwave Output
Frequency
Overall Dimensions(WXHXD)
Oven Cavity Dimensions(WXHXD)
NET WEIGHT
SHIPPING WEIGHT
1400 W
*1000 W
2450 MHz
556 X 320 X 438 (mm)
374 X 254 X 406 (mm)
16.8Kg
18Kg
230 / 240 V~ 50 Hz
MS3946SS
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LG MICROWAVE OVEN
MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY
Complete the details on this form and retain in the event of warranty service being required
(purchase receipt attached).
PURCHASER’S NAME
ADDRESS
CITY STATE POST CODE
RETAILER’S NAME
ADDRESS
CITY STATE POST CODE
MODEL NO SERIAL NO
DATE OF PURCHASE INVOICE/SALES DOCKET NO
TERMS OF WARRANTY
1. Particulars of the model and serial number, the
date of original purchase and invoice/sales
docket number being given to the authorised
service centre when a claim under warranty is
made. Purchase receipt must be produced.
2. All (a) damage resulted from incorrect installation
or misuse other than in accordance with the
operating instructions issued by the Company (b)
consequential damage being excluded from this
Warranty.
3. The Warranty being rendered invalid if the
product is misused or if any unauthorized
alteration, modification, or substitution of the
product is defaced or altered.
4. Costs of transportation both ways to and from the
authorized service centre being are paid by the
owner if it is necessary to return the product or
any part to an authorized service centre.
5. A charge being accepted by the owner for
travelling expenses incurred in connection with
warranty service at the user’s home.
6. The warranty not applying except to the serving
within Australia or New Zealand of products
purchased in Australia or New Zealand.
7. The authorised serviced agent will provide
service during normal business hours, Monday to
Friday. If any legislation whether Federal or State
to applies to this transaction, certain non-
excludable conditions may be implied and certain
non-excludable rights may arise but except for
such conditions, warranties and rights, all
conditions and warranties which might otherwise
be implied in this transaction are hereby
excluded and negated.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
1. LG ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD has
arranged for authorised service centres to
perform all after sales and warranty service on its
behalf.
2. The authorised service centre can accept no
responsibility for damage in transit to and from
his premises.
3. If the product or any parts returned to an
authorised service centre for any cause not
covered by this warranty, all costs involved,
including a charge for inspection and handing
must be paid to the authorised service centre.
4. Changes not covered by the terms of this
Warranty must be borne by the owner. Such
charges may arise through the cost of any
service all where (a) the product is found to be in
good installation, or (b) maladjustment of user
controls, or failure to follow operating
instructions, mains supply defects or external
interference has occurred.
5. No retailer has authority to vary the terms of the
above warranty.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
8. This warranty is not transferable and applies to the
original purchaser only.
6. For warranty service please contact LG service on
1800 643 156(AUSTRALIA),or
0508 643 156(NEW ZEALAND).
Should a defect become apparent,due to either
FAULTY MATERIAL or WORKMANSHIP,
within the period of 2 years from the date of original
purchase of the product,LG will then rectify the
manufacturing defect without cost to you for either
labour or material,at the premises of LG or their
Authorised Service Center
Subject to:
Printed in ChinaP/NO : MFL40257805
FOR WARRANTY SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT THE RETAILER FROM WHOM
YOU PURCHASED YOUR UNIT OR CONTACT LG SERVICE ON 1800-643-156.
LG ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD (LGEAP)
New South Wales / Head Office
2 Wonderland DriveEASTERN CREEK NSW 2766
LGEAP
(ABN : 98 064 531 264)
FOR WARRANTY SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT
LG SERVICE ON 1800-643-156(AUSTRALIA),or 0508 643 156(NEW ZEALAND)
