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LG MS-2042DB User Manual
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MICROWAVE OVEN
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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.
Warning
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.
PRECAUTIONS
4. After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time and check the temperature of the liquid before
consumption to avoid burns (especially, contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars).
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.
Never leave lids on bottles when heating as they will explode and may cause personal injury
and damage the oven.
With Safety in mind
Your microwave oven has built in safety features for peace of mind.
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.
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PRECAUTIONS 2
3
4-5
6
6
7
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CONTENTS
UNPACKING & INSTALLING
FEATURE DIAGRAM
CONTROL PANEL
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TIMED COOKING 7
CHILD LOCK 8
CONTENTS
ADD MINUTE
QUICK DEFROST 9
QUICK DEFROST MENU INSTRUCTIONS 9
SETTING CLOCK 10
ONE TOUCH AUTO MENU 10
ONE TOUCH AUTO MENU CHART 10
AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST 11
AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST SEQUENCE LIST 11
HEATING OR REHEATING GUIDE 12
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14
15-16
17-
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FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE
MICROWAVE-SAFE UTENSILS
FOOD CHARACTERISTICS & MICROWAVE COOKING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
QUESTION & ANSWERS
PLUG WIRING INFORMATION/TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS 7
QUICK START 8
ENERGY SAVING 8
2 OR 3 STAGE TIMED COOKING 7
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UNPACKING & INSTALLING
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.
GLASS TRAY
ROTATING RING
THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL
CATERING PURPOSES, IT IS INTENDED FOR INDOOR
DOMESTIC USE ONLY AND FOR THE PURPOSES OF
HEATING OR COOKING FOODS.
Place your oven on a flat, level surface but make sure there is at least 20 cm of space on the
top and FP on the 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 must not be placed in a cabinet.
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UNPACKING & INSTALLING
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 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 14.
Enter the time by touching [3] and [0].
And touch
30
SECONDS
automatically.
START/Q-START.
Open your oven door by pressing the DOOR OPEN button.
Place the ROTATING RING inside the oven and
place the GLASS TRAY on top.
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NOTE: A beep sounds when a key pad on the control panel
is touched to indicate that the 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 Ring.............................1 each
This microwave oven is designed
for household use only. It is not
recommended for commercial
purposes.
Oven Front Plate
Window Door Screen
Door Seal
Display Window
Control Panel
Door Open Button
Safety Door Lock System
Glass Turntable
Rotating Ring
ONE TOUCH AUTO MENU
POPCORN POTATO BEVERAGE
FRESH FROZEN FROZEN
VEGETABLE VEGETABLE ENTREE
AUTO 1. Ground Meat 2. Poultry
DEFROST 3. Steaks/Chops
QUICK ADD
CLOCK DEFROST MINUTE
1 2 3
456
789
TIME 0POWER
STOP START
CLEAR Q-START
MS2042D MS2042DB MS2042U
ONE TOUCH AUTO MENU
STOP
CLEAR
START
Q-START
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1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch TIME.
3. Enter 5 minutes
30 seconds by touching
[5], [3],and [0].
4. Touch POWER.
P-HI appears in the
display. This is to tell you
that the oven is set on HI
unless a different power
setting is chosen.
5. Touch 8.
To select power level 80%.
Display shows P-80.
6. Touch START/Q-START.
Example:To cook food on 80% Power(Power8)
for 5 minutes 30 seconds
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TIMED COOKING (manual cooking)
This function allows you to cook food for a
desired time. There are 11 power levels available.
The example below shows how to set 80% power
level for the desired time.
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)
Your microwave oven is equipped with eleven
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 below chart shows the power level settings
for your oven.
MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL CHART
Power
Level Use
* Boiling water.
* Browning ground beef.
High * Making candy.
( )
100%
*
Cooking poultry pieces, fish, & vegetables.
* Cooking tender cuts of meat.
90 * Reheating rice, pasta, & vegetables.
* Reheating prepared foods quickly.
80 * Reheating sandwiches.
* Cooking egg, milk and cheese dishes.
70 * Cooking cakes, breads.
* Melting chocolate.
* Cooking veal.
60 * Cooking whole fish.
* Cooking puddings and custard.
* Cooking ham, whole poultry, lamb.
50 * Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip.
40 * Thawing meat, poultry and seafood.
* Cooking less tender cuts of meat.
30 * Cooking pork chops, roast.
* Taking chill out of fruit.
20 * Softening butter.
*
Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm.
10 * Softening butter and cream cheese.
* Standing time.
0* Independent.
When cooking is complete, four short tones will
sound. 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 HI-POWER
cooking, skip steps 4 & 5 above.
2 or 3 STAGE TIMED COOKING
For Two Stage cooking, repeat timed cooking
steps 2 to 5 from the above example before pressing
the START/Q-START button. The 2nd stage will
continue on from the 1st stage and apply the set
time and set power level automatically.
Auto Weight Defrost can be programmed as the first
stage to defrost first and then a second stage cook.
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ADD MINUTE
A time-saving option, this simplified control lets
you quickly set and start microwave cooking
without the need to touch START/ Q - START
Example : To set ADD MINUTE cooking 2 minutes.
1.
2.
Touch STOP/CLEAR.
CHILD LOCK
After the CHILD LOCK is turned off, The oven
will operate normally.
To cancel the child lock
To set the child lock
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch and hold 0,or
or STOP/CLEAR until L
appears in the display
and two beeps are heard.
or
The QUICK START feature allows you to set 30 seconds
QUICK START
intervals of HIGH power cooking with a touch of the
Example: Set 2 minutes of cooking on high power.
1.
Four times on high power
START/Q-START.
2.
During QUICK START cooking,you can extend the
the START/Q-START key if longer cooking times are
required.
cooking time up to 10 minutes by repeatedly touching
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch START/Q-START
This is a unique safety feature that prevents
unwanted oven operations. Once the CHILD
LOCK is set, no cooking can take place.
If the CHILD LOCK was already set and you
touch another cooking pad, the word L
shows in the display. You can cancel the
CHILD LOCK according to below procedure.
The oven will start before you have
finished the fourth touch.
ENERGY SAVING
ECO ON feature saves energy by turning off
the display.This feature only operates when the
STOP/ CLEAR (ECO ON) button is touched and
then cancels when the door is opened or any button
is touched.
To set the ECO ON
1.Touch STOP/CLEAR (ECO ON)
The display will go out and
ECO ON will be active.
Touch
the STOP/CLEAR (ECO ON) or any
other button to cancel this feature when it is on.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)
Touch and hold
the STOP/CLEAR
or 0,key pad until L disappears
in the display.
Touch ADD MINUTE 2 times.
The oven then begins cooking
and the remaining cooking
time will then count down in the
display.
NOTE:
If you touch ADD MINUTE, it will add 1 minute
increments up to 99 minutes 59 seconds.
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1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch QUICK
DEFROST.
Example: To defrost 0.5 kg meat.
QUICK DEFROST
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.
QUICK DEFROST MENU INSTRUCTIONS
1
Use this function to defrost mince meat.
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 . 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
Menu
Code
Instructions
The Quick Defrost feature provides you with
the express defrosting method for 500g
of frozen minced meat. if more than 500g is
required to be defrosted, this should be done
separately in weights of 500gms for each cycle.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)
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ONE TOUCH AUTO MENU
Use this function to cook food without entering
a cooking time or power level. Refer to the One
touch Auto Menu table below for more information.
Touch STOP/CLEAR.
*Place popcorn in the
oven and close the door.
Example: To cook popcorn, simply follow the
step below
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch CLOCK once.
3. Enter the time by using
the number key pads.
("11:11")
4. Touch START/Q-START.
Example:To set 11:11 .
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)
Key Directions
1 Time 1 cup Prepare vegetable(wash and cut into 12.7mm pieces).
FRESH 2 Times 2 cups Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
VEGETABLE 3 Times 3 cups
4 Times 4 cups
1 Time Arrange food on turntable tray.
2 Times Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
FROZEN ENTREE
1 Time 284 g. Follow the package instructions.
Touch Serving size
Follow package instructions.
1 Time 100 g. Use popcorn package which is made
POPCORN 2 Times 85 g. especially for microwave cooking.
3 Times 50 g. Do not try to pop unpopped kernels.
Heat only 1 package at a time.
Do not leave the microwave oven
unattended while popping popcorn.
1 Time 1 ea Place in center of the oven on paper
POTATO 2 Times 2 ea towel. Pierce potato several times
with fork. After cooking, let stand for
3 Times 3 ea 5 minutes.
4 Times 4 ea
BEVERAGE 1 Time 1 cup Use mug or microwave-safe cup.
2 Times 2 cups Stir after reheating.
FROZEN 1 cup
2 cups
VEGETABLE 3 Times 3 cups
4 Times 4 cups
ONE TOUCH AUTO MENU CHART
SETTING CLOCK
When your oven is plugged in for the first time or
when power resumes after a power interruption,
the numbers in the display reset to "0".
NOTE :
If the clock (or display) shows any strange
looking symbols, unplug your oven from the
electrical socket and plug it back in and reset
the clock.
Touch POPCORN.
The oven begins the cooking
without the need to touch
START/Q-START. Be sure
to close the door before
selecting categories.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)
AUTO WEIGHT 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.
dEF 1 : GROUND MEAT
dEF 2 : POULTRY
dEF 3 : STEAKS/CHOPS
*You can select the category by touching the key
once (GROUND MEAT), twice (POULTRY), or
three times(STEAKS/CHOPS).
*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.
If you attempt to defrost and cook 4.1 kg
consecutively, Err will show in the display
window.
Example: To defrost 1.2 kg of ground beef,
select Meat menu, enter the
weight, and press START.
Touch STOP/CLEAR.
Touch AUTO DEFROST
once.dEF 1 appears
in the
display.
Enter the weight by
touching [1] and [2].
1.2 appears in the
display.
Touch START/Q-START.
Defrosting starts.
..........................
NOTE:
When you touch the START/Q-START, 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/Q-START to resume the defrost cycle.
OPERATING TIPS
• For best results, 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.
• For best results, shape your ground meat into the
form of a doughnut before freezing. When defrosting,
separate any 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.
AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST SEQUENCE LIST
Sequence Food
Ground beef, Round steak,
Cubes for stew, Tenderloin steak,
Pot roast, Rib roast, Rump roast,
Chuck roast, Hamburger patty.
LAMB
1Chop(25.4mm thick), Rolled roast
GROUND PORK
MEAT 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
2(boneless)
POULTRY CORNISH HENS
Whole
.............................
TURKEY
.............................
.............................
Breast(under 4 kg)
.............................
STEAKS
3Round steaks,Tenderloin steak.
CHOPS
STEAKS/
Lamb chops (25.4mm thick),
CHOPS
..... Pork chops (12.7mm thick).
the
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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
Items Cook time Special Instructions
(at HIGH)
Sliced meat Place sliced meat on microwavable plate.
3 slices (0.5 cm thick) 1-2 minutes
1
/
2
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
*Note: Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy.
Chicken pieces
1 breast 2-3
1
/
2
minutes Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic
1 leg and thigh 3-4
minutes wrap and vent.
Fish fillet Place fish on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap and
(230 g) 1-2 minutes
1
/
2
vent.
Lasagna Place lasagna on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap
1 serving (300 g) 4-7 minutes and vent.
Casserole
1 cup 1-3
1
/
2
minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish. Stir once halfway
4 cups 5-9 minutes through cooking.
Casserole –
cream or cheese
1 cup 1-3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole
4 cups 3
1
/
2
-7 minutes through cooking.
Sloppy Joe or
Barbecued beef Reheat filling and bread separately.
1 sandwich 1 -3 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 cup 1 -3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable ca
1
/
2
sserole
4 cups 7-10 minutes through cooking.
Baked beans COOK covered in microwavable casserole
1 cup 1
1
/
2
-3 minutes
1
/
2
through cooking.
Ravioli or pasta in sauce
1 cup 2
1
/
2
-5 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole
4 cups 8
1
/
2
-13 minutes through cooking.
Rice
1 cup 1-1
1
/
2
minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole
4 cups 3-6 minute through cooking.s
Sandwich roll or bun Wrap in paper towel and place on glass mircrowavable rack
1 roll 17-34 seconds
Vegetables
1 cup 1
1
/
2
-2
1
/
2
minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole
4 cups 5-7 minutes through cooking.
Soup COOK covered in microwavable casserole
1 serving (230 g) 1
1
/
2
-3 minutes through cooking.
HEATING OR REHEATING GUIDE
following chart as a guide for reheating cooked food. Never cook or reheat with lids fitted to containers or
bottles.
dish. Stir once halfway
dish. Stir once halfway
dish. Stir once halfway
dish. Stir once halfway
dish. Stir once halfway
dish. Stir once halfway
dish. Stir once halfway
dish
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Cook time Standing
at HIGH Time
Artichokes 2 medium 4 ~9 Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. Cover. 2-3 minutes
(230 g each) 4 medium 11~14
Asparagus, 450 g 2 ~7 Add 1 cup water. Cover. 2-3 minutes
Fresh, Spears
Beans, Green & 450 g 8~13 2-3 minutes
Wax
Beets, Fresh 450 g 13~18 2-3 minutes
Broccoli, Fresh, 450 g 6~9 Place broccoli in baking dish. Add
1
/
2
cup water. 2-3 minutes
Spears
Cabbage, Fresh, 450 g 4~8 Add
1
/
2
cup water in 1
1
/
2
qt. covered casserole 2-3 minutes
Chopped Stir halfway through cooking.
Carrots, Fresh, 2 cups 2~4 Add
1
/
4
cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole 2-3 minutes
Sliced Stir halfway through cooking.
Cauliflower, 450 g 6~9 Trim. Add
1
/
4
cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole 2-3 minutes
Fresh, Whole Stir halfway through cooking.
Flowerettes, Fresh 2 cups 2
1
/
2
~5
1
/
2
Slice. Add
1
/
2
cup water in 1
1
/
2
qt. covered casserole 2-3 minutes
Celery, Fresh, 4 cups 7~10 Stir halfway through cooking.
Sliced
Corn, Fresh 2 cobs 5~10 Husk. Add 2 tbsp water in 1
1
/
2
qt. baking dish. 2-3 minutes
Cover.
Mushrooms, 230 g 2 ~4
1
/
2
Place mushrooms in 1
1
/
2
qt. covered casserole 2-3 minutes
Fresh, Sliced Stir halfway through cooking.
Parsnips, Fresh, 450 g 5~9 Add
1
/
2
cup water in 1
1
/
2
qt. covered casserole 2-3 minutes
Sliced Stir halfway through cooking.
Peas, Green, 4 cups 7~11 Add
1
/
2
cup water in 1
1
/
2
qt. covered casserole 2-3 minutes
Fresh Stir halfway through cooking.
Sweet Potatoes 2 medium 5~11 Pierce potatoes several times with fork. 2-3 minutes
Whole Baking 4 medium 8~14 Place on 2 paper towels. 2-3 minutes
(170~230 g each) Turn over halfway through cooking.
White Potatoes, 2 potatoes 6~10 Pierce potatoes several times with fork. 2-3 minutes
Whole Baking 4 potatoes 12~16 Place on 2 paper towels. 2-3 minutes
(170~230 g each) Turn over halfway through cooking.
Spinach, Fresh, 450 g 5~9 Add
1
/
2
cup water in 2 qt. covered casserole 2-3 minutes
Leaf
Squash, Acorn or 1 medium 7~10 Cut squash in half. Remove seeds. 2-3 minutes
Butternut, Fresh Place in 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Cover.
Zucchini, Fresh, 450 g 4
1
/
2
~9
1
/
2
Add
1
/
2
cup water in 1
1
/
2
qt. covered casserole 2-3 minutes
Sliced Stir halfway through cooking.
Zucchini, Fresh, 450 g 7~11 Pierce. Place on 2 paper towels. 2-3 minutes
Whole Turn zucchini over and rearrange halfway through
cooking.
Vegetable Amount Instructions
1
/
2
1
/
2
1
/
2
FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE
Add
1
/
2
cup water in 1
1
/
2
qt. casserole dish. Stir
halfway through cooking.
Add
1
/
2
cup water in 1
1
/
2
qt. casserole dish.
Rearrange halfway through cooking.
dish.
dish.
dish.
dish.
dish.
dish.
dish.
dish.
dish.
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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
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.
or melt plastic containers and cause them to
pressurize and possibly explode.
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FOOD CHARACTERISTICS & MICROW AVE 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 over cooked. Over cooked
foods can be a fire hazard.
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.
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.
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
and does not come into contact with the oven
cavity as 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.
To Clean Your Oven
1 Keep the inside of the oven clean
Food spatters or spilled liquids stick to oven walls
and between the oven and door surface. It is best to
wipe up spillovers with a damp cloth immediately.
Not doing so could cause the paint finish to become
damaged. 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
then wipe the control panel with a damp cloth,
followed immediately by a dry cloth. Press STOP
after cleaning whilst the door is still open.
3 If steam accumulates inside or around the
outside of the oven door, wipe the panels with a
soft cloth. Condensation may also form inside the door.
To prevent or reduce this occurrence, reduce the
cooking power, or reduce the cooking time.
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please keep for future reference. Read and follow all instructions before using your oven to prevent the risk of fire,
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.
WARNING
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 :
CAUTION
WARNING
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.
WARNING
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It can be the cause of serious damage to safety such as a fire, a burn or a sudden death due to an electric shock.
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 service technician.the microwave oven
are faulty. Repairs should only be undertaken by a qualified service technician.
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.
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 film, for heating or cooking.
Do not use the oven for the purpose of dehumidification.(ex. Operating themicrowave oven
with wet newspapers, clothes, toys, electric devices, pet or child etc.)
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.
4Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be kept away.
They may get a burn.
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They could burst.
6Be certain to use proper accessories on each operation mode
Improper use could result in damage to your oven and accessories, or could make spark and a fire.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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, therefore 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.
8Do 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.
9Do 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.
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Do not use recycled paper products.
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
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.
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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.
21 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.
22 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
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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
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 incorporating a switch in
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or 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 used in 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 similar may lead to risk of
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The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature
checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
According to the installation requirements set, otherwise the impact of heat, 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
supervisionor instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsiblefor their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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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 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 key 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:
1 Popcorn-popping utensils designed specifically
for microwave cooking.
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.
2 Prepackaged microwave popcorn that contains
specific times and power outputs needed for
an acceptable final product.
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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.
Power Supply
Rated Power Consumption
Microwave Output power.
Frequency
Overall Dimensions(WXHXD)
Oven Cavity Dimensions(WXHXD)
NET WEIGHT
SHIPPING WEIGHT
MODEL MS2042D / MS2042DB
230 ~ 240 V / 50 Hz
1000 W
*700W
2450 MHz
455 X 260 X 316 (mm)
317 X 204 X 294 (mm)
9.3 Kg
11.2 Kg
230 / 240 V~ 50 Hz
1000 W
*700W
2450 MHz
455 X 260 X 320 (mm)
317 X 204 X 294 (mm)
9.3 Kg
10.9 Kg
MS2042U
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