LG MS-1944W - User Manual

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Overview

Function Description
Important Technical Specifications
Usage Features
Maintenance Features

This document is an owner's manual for the LG Microwave Oven models MS-1944W and MS-1944WS. It provides instructions for safe operation, cooking, and maintenance of the appliance.

Function Description

The LG Microwave Oven is designed for heating and cooking food using microwave energy. It features a magnetron tube that converts electricity into microwave energy, which then enters the cooking area. A turntable at the bottom of the oven ensures even cooking. The oven is equipped with safety interlocks that automatically switch off cooking activity when the door is opened, preventing exposure to microwave energy.

Important Technical Specifications

Power Input: 230 V AC / 50 Hz
Output: 700 W (IEC60705 rating standard)
Microwave Frequency: 2450 MHz
Outside Dimension: 455 mm (W) x 252 mm (H) x 320 mm (D)
Power Consumption: 1000 Watts
Power Levels: The oven offers 5 microwave power settings:
- HIGH (100%, 700W) for boiling water, browning minced beef, cooking poultry pieces, fish, vegetables, and tender cuts of meat.
- MEDIUM HIGH (80%, 560W) for all reheating, roasting meat and poultry, cooking mushrooms and shellfish, and foods containing cheese and eggs.
- MEDIUM (60%, 420W) for baking cakes and scones, preparing eggs, cooking custard, and preparing rice/soup.
- DEFROST/MEDIUM LOW (40%, 280W) for all thawing, melting butter and chocolate, and cooking less tender cuts of meat.
- LOW (20%, 140W) for softening butter & cheese, softening ice cream, and raising yeast dough.

Usage Features

Installation: The oven should be placed on a flat, level surface with at least 30cm of space on top and 10cm at the rear for proper ventilation. The front should be at least 8cm from the edge of the surface to prevent tipping. An exhaust outlet is located on top or side of the oven and should not be blocked.
Clock Setting: The clock can be set to either 12-hour or 24-hour format. After a power cut, '0' will be displayed, requiring the clock to be reset.
Child Lock: This safety feature prevents accidental operation. Once set, no functions can be used, but the oven door can still be opened. It is activated by pressing and holding STOP/CLEAR until "L" appears. To cancel, press and hold STOP/CLEAR again.
Micro Power Cooking: Allows users to select different power levels (HIGH, MEDIUM HIGH, MEDIUM, DEFROST/MEDIUM LOW, LOW) and cooking times.
Two Stage Cooking: Enables cooking food in two distinct stages with different power levels and times. The oven beeps at the end of stage 1, and stage 2 commences. The door can be opened to check food between stages.
Quick Start: This feature allows setting 30-second intervals of HIGH power cooking with a single touch of the START/Q-START key. Cooking time can be extended up to 9:59 by repeatedly pressing the START/Q-START key.
Auto Cook: Simplifies cooking by allowing users to select a food type (Jacket Potato, Fresh Vegetable, Frozen Vegetable) and enter the weight using the +/- keys.
Auto Defrost: Provides four defrost settings: MEAT, POULTRY, FISH, and BREAD. Each category has different power settings. The oven beeps during defrosting, prompting the user to turn food over and separate portions for even thawing.
Quick Defrost: A specialized function to quickly thaw 0.5kg of minced meat.
More or Less Cooking: Allows users to increase or decrease cooking time by 10-second increments using the +/- keys, particularly useful for adjusting Auto Cook programs or manual cooking.
Heating or Reheating Guide: Provides recommended cooking times and instructions for various food items like sliced meat, chicken pieces, fish fillet, lasagne, casseroles, baked beans, ravioli, rice, sandwich rolls, vegetables, and soup.
Fresh Vegetable Guide: Offers cooking times and instructions for a variety of fresh vegetables, including artichokes, asparagus, green beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, corn, mushrooms, parsnips, peas, sweet potatoes, white potatoes, spinach, and courgette.

Maintenance Features

Cleaning:
- Inside the oven: Wipe up food spatters and spilled liquids immediately with a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a soapy cloth, then rinse and dry. Avoid harsh detergents or abrasive cleaners. The glass tray is dishwasher safe.
- Outside the oven: Clean with soap and water, then rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth or paper towel. Prevent water from seeping into ventilation openings.
- Control Panel: Wipe with a damp cloth, followed immediately by a dry cloth. Press STOP/CLEAR after cleaning.
- Door and Door Seals: Keep clean with warm, soapy water, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasive materials, cleaning powders, or steel/plastic pads.
- Metal Parts: Wipe frequently with a damp cloth for easier maintenance.
General Precautions:
- Do not tamper with safety interlocks.
- Do not place objects between the oven front face and the door or allow residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
- Do not operate a damaged oven.
- Only qualified service personnel should adjust or repair the oven.
- Avoid overheating liquids, especially in narrow-necked containers, and stir liquids before and during heating.
- Always allow food to stand after cooking and check its temperature before consumption.
- Ensure cooking times are correctly set to prevent food from catching fire.
- Do not operate the oven empty.
- Do not use the oven for dehumidification.
- Do not cook food wrapped in paper towels unless specified in a cookbook.
- Do not use newspaper for cooking.
- Avoid wooden containers or ceramic containers with metallic inlays.
- Remove metal twist ties.
- Do not obstruct the door with kitchen towels or napkins.
- Do not use recycled paper products.
- Do not rinse the turntable immediately after cooking.
- Pierce the skin of potatoes, apples, or other fruits/vegetables before cooking.
- Do not cook eggs in their shell.
- Do not attempt deep fat frying.
- Remove plastic wrapping from food before cooking or defrosting, unless covering for heating.
- If smoke is observed, switch off/disconnect the oven and keep the door closed.
- Check disposable containers frequently when heating food.
- Children should only use the oven under supervision with adequate instructions.
- Do not heat liquids or other foods in sealed containers.
Plug Wiring Information: The appliance must be earthed. Wires are colored BLUE (Neutral), BROWN (Live), and GREEN & YELLOW (Earth). Connect BLUE to N (or BLACK), BROWN to L (or RED), and GREEN & YELLOW to E (or ). A damaged supply cord must be replaced by the manufacturer or a qualified service agent.