LG Electronics MC 924JLA User Manual

MICROWAVE/GRILL/CONVECTION OVEN  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.  
MC-924JA  
MC-924JLA  
P/No: 3828W5A1587  
Contents  
Precautions  
Contents  
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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.  
Unpacking & Installing  
Setting the Clock  
Child Lock  
Micro Power Cooking  
Micro Power Level  
Two Stage Cooking  
Quick Start  
More or Less Cooking  
Grill Cooking  
Convection Cooking  
Combination Cooking  
Auto Weight Defrost  
Quick Defrost  
Auto Cook  
Auto Roast Cook  
Important Safety Instructions  
Microwave - safe Utensils  
Food characteristics & Microwave cooking  
Questions & Answers  
Plug Wiring Information/Technical Specifications  
Terms of Warranty/Important Notice  
Warranty  
4 ~ 5  
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14 ~ 15  
16 ~ 17  
18 ~ 19  
20 ~ 21  
22 ~ 23  
24 ~ 25  
26 ~ 27  
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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.  
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Unpacking &  
Installing  
By following the basic steps on these two pages you will be able to quickly check that your oven is operating  
correctly. Please pay particular attention to the 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.  
Place the oven in the level location of your choice with  
more than 85cm height but make sure there is at least  
30cm of space on the top and 10cm at the rear for proper  
ventilation. The front of the oven should be at least 8cm from the  
edge of the surface to prevent tipping.  
Unpack your oven and place it on a flat level surface.  
An exhaust outlet is located on top or side of the oven. Blocking the  
outlet can damage the oven.  
HIGH RACK  
GLASS TRAY  
LOW RACK  
THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL CATERING  
PURPOSES  
ROTATING RING  
METAL TRAY  
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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.  
Press the STOP/CLEAR button, and press  
the START button one time to set 30  
seconds of cooking time.  
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 warm. Be careful when removing the container it may  
be hot.  
Open your oven door by pulling the DOOR HANDLE.  
Place the ROTATING RING inside the oven and place  
the GLASS TRAY on top.  
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 28.  
YOUR OVEN IS NOW INSTALLED  
The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall  
be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked  
before consumption, in order to avoid burns.  
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Setting the  
Clock  
You can set either12 hour clock or 24 hour clock.  
In the following example I will show you how to set the time for 14:35 when using the 24 clock.  
Make sure that you have removed all packaging from your oven.  
Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described earlier  
in this book.  
Press STOP/CLEAR.  
When your oven is plugged in for the  
first time or when power resumes after a  
power cut, a ‘0’ will be shown in the  
display; you will have to reset the clock.  
Press CLOCK once.  
(If you want to use a 12 hour clock, Press CLOCK once more.  
If you want to change different option after setting clock,  
you have to unplug and plug it back in.)  
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.  
Press 10 MIN fourteen times.  
Press 1 MIN three times.  
Press 10 SEC five times.  
During clock setting the colon will flash.  
After setting, the colon will stop flashing.  
If the key (10 MIN / 1 MIN / 10 SEC) is pressed and held, the time will  
increase rapidly.  
Press CLOCK to set the time.  
The clock starts counting.  
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Child  
Lock  
Press STOP/CLEAR.  
Your oven has a safety feature that  
prevents accidental running of the oven.  
Once the child lock is set, you will be  
unable to use any functions and no  
cooking can take place.  
Press and hold STOP/CLEAR until “L” appears on the display and BEEP  
sounds.  
The CHILD LOCK is now set.  
The time will disappear on the display but will reappear on the display  
a few seconds later.  
However your child can still open the  
oven door.  
If any button is pressed, “L” will appear on the display  
L
To cancel CHILD LOCK press and hold STOP/CLEAR until “L” disappears.  
You will hear BEEP when it’s released.  
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Micro Power  
In the following example I will show you how to cook some food on 80% power for 5 minutes and 30 seconds.  
Cooking  
Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described earlier  
in this book.  
Press STOP/CLEAR.  
Your oven has five microwave Power  
settings. High power is automatically  
selected but repeated presses of the  
MICRO key will select a different power  
level.  
Press MICRO twice to select 80% power.  
“80” appears on the display.  
Press  
MICRO  
%
POWER  
HIGH  
Press 1 MIN five times.  
Press 10 SEC three times.  
time  
100%  
80%  
MEDIUM  
HIGH  
times  
times  
times  
times  
60%  
40%  
MEDIUM  
Press START.  
DEFROST  
MEDIUM LOW  
LOW  
20%  
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Micro Power  
Your microwave oven is equipped with 5 power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking.  
The table below shows the examples of food and their recommended cooking power levels for use with this  
microwave oven.  
Level  
OUTPUT  
USE  
POWER LEVEL  
HIGH  
100%  
* Boil Water  
* Brown minced beef  
* Cook poultry pieces, fish, vegetables  
* Cook tender cuts of meat  
MEDIUM HIGH  
MEDIUM  
80%  
60%  
* All reheating  
* Roast meat and poultry  
* Cook mushrooms and shellfish  
* Cook foods containing cheese and eggs  
* Bake cakes and scones  
* Prepare eggs  
* Cook custard  
* Prepare rice, soup  
DEFROST/  
MEDIUM LOW  
40%  
20%  
* All thawing  
* Melt butter and chocolate  
* Cook less tender cuts of meat  
LOW  
* Soften butter & cheese  
* Soften ice cream  
* Raise yeast dough  
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Two stage  
In the following example I will show you how to cook some food in two stages. The first stage will cook your food  
for 11 minutes on HIGH; the second will cook for 35 minutes on 40%.  
Cooking  
Press STOP/CLEAR.  
During two stage cooking the oven door  
can be opened and food checked. Close  
the oven door and press START and the  
cooking stage will continue.  
Set the power and the cooking time for stage1.  
Press MICRO once to select HIGH power.  
Press 10 MIN once.  
Press 1 MIN once.  
At the end of stage1, BEEP sounds and  
stage 2 commences.  
Set the power and the cooking time for stage2.  
Should you wish to clear the programme  
press STOP/CLEAR twice.  
Press MICRO four times to select 40% power.  
Press 10 MIN three times.  
Press 1 MIN five times.  
Press START.  
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Quick  
In the following example I will show you how to set 2 minutes of cooking on high power.  
Start  
Press STOP/CLEAR.  
Press START four times to select 2 minutes on HIGH power.  
Your oven will start before you have finished the fourth press.  
The QUICK START feature allows you to  
set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH power  
cooking with a touch of the START key.  
During QUICK START cooking, you can extend the cooking time up to  
10 minutes by repeatedly pressing the START key.  
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More or Less  
In the following example I will show you how to change the preset AUTO COOK programmes for a  
longer or shorter cooking time.  
Cooking  
Press STOP/CLEAR.  
Set the required AUTO COOK programme.  
Select weight of food.  
If you find that your food is over or  
undercooked when using the AUTO  
COOK programme, you can increase or  
decrease cooking time by pressing the  
Press START.  
/
key.  
When cooking with auto and manual  
function, you can lengthen or shorten the  
cooking time at any point by pressing  
Press MORE(  
).  
The cooking time will increase by 10 seconds for each press of the key.  
the  
/
key.  
Press LESS(  
).  
There is no need to stop the cooking  
process.  
The cooking time will decrease by 10 seconds for each press of the key.  
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Grill  
In the following example I will show you how to use the grill to cook some food for 12 minutes and 30 seconds.  
Cooking  
Press STOP/CLEAR.  
This model is fitted with a QUARTZ  
Press GRILL.  
GRILL, so preheating is not needed.  
This feature will allow you to brown and  
crisp food quickly.  
The metal tray is placed between a glass  
tray and a grill rack at the grill mode.  
Set the cooking time.  
The grill rack(high rack) must be used  
during grill cooking.  
Press 10 MIN once.  
Press 1 MIN twice.  
Press 10 SEC three times.  
Press START.  
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Convection  
Cooking  
In the following example I will show you how to preheat the oven first, then cook some food at a temperature of  
230 °C .  
1. To preheat.  
Press STOP/CLEAR.  
Press CONVECTION.  
The convection oven has a temperature  
range of 40 °C and 100 °C~250 °C  
(180 °C is automatically available when  
convection mode is selected).  
The oven has a ferment function at the  
oven temperature of 40 °C. You may  
wait until the oven is cool because you  
cannot use a ferment function if the oven  
temperature is over 40 °C.  
Press MORE five times to select 230 °C.  
The cooking temperature can be changed by pressing  
/
key.  
Your oven will take a few minutes to  
reach the selected temperature.  
Press START.  
Once it has reached correct temperature,  
your oven will BEEP to let you know that  
it has reached the correct temperature.  
Then place your food in your oven: then  
tell your oven to start cooking.  
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Convection  
In the following example I will show you how to preheat the oven first, then cook some food at a temperature of  
230 °C for 50 minutes.  
Cooking  
2. To cook.  
Press STOP/CLEAR.  
Press CONVECTION.  
If you do not set a temperature, your  
oven will automatically select 180 °C.  
The cooking temperature can be  
changed by pressing the  
/
key.  
Press MORE(  
) five times to select 230 °C.  
The convection rack(low rack) must be  
used during convection cooking.  
Press 10 MIN five times.  
Press START.  
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Combination  
In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with - micro power 40% and grill for a  
cooking time of 25 minutes.  
Cooking  
1. GRILL COMBINATION.  
Press STOP/CLEAR.  
Press COMBI.  
Your oven has a combination cooking  
feature which allows you to cook food  
with heater and microwave at the same  
time or alternately. This generally means  
it takes less time to cook your food.  
Press GRILL.  
Press MICRO two times to select 40% power.  
You can set three kinds of micro power  
level(20%, 40% and 60%) in combi  
mode.  
Set the cooking time.  
Press 10 MIN two times.  
Press 1 MIN five times.  
Press START.  
When cooking you can use  
time.  
/
key to increase or decrease cooking  
Be careful when removing your food because the container will be hot!  
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Combination  
In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with micro power 40% and at a  
convection temperature 200 °C for a cooking time of 25 minutes.  
Cooking  
2. CONVECTION COMBINATION.  
Press STOP/CLEAR.  
Press COMBI.  
Your oven has a combination cooking  
feature which allows you to cook food  
with heater and microwave at the same  
time or alternately. This generally means  
it takes less time to cook your food.  
Press CONVECTION.  
Press MORE(  
) two times for convection temperature 200 °C.  
Press MICRO two times to select 40% power.  
Set the cooking time.  
Press 10 MIN two times.  
Press 1 MIN five times.  
Press START.  
When cooking you can use  
time.  
/
key to increase or decrease cooking  
Be careful when removing your food because the container will be hot!  
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The temperature and density of food varies, I would recommend that the food is checked before cooking  
commences. Pay particular attention to large joints of meat and chicken, some foods should not be completely  
thawed before cooking. For example fish cooks so quickly that it is sometimes better to begin cooking while still  
slightly frozen. The BREAD programme is suitable for defrosting small items such as rolls or a small loaf. These will  
require a standing time to allow the centre to thaw. In the following example I will show you how to defrost 1.4Kg  
of frozen poultry.  
Auto Weight  
Defrost  
Press STOP/CLEAR.  
Weight the food that you are about to defrost. Be certain to remove any  
metallic ties or wraps; then place the food in your oven and close the oven  
door.  
Press DEFROST twice to select the POULTRY defrosting programme.  
dEF2” appears on the display window.  
Your oven has four microwave defrost  
settings:- MEAT, POULTRY, FISH and  
BREAD; each defrost category has  
different power settings. Repeated  
presses of the DEFROST key will select a  
different setting.  
Enter the weight of the frozen food that you are about to defrost.  
Press 1.0kg of weight key one time.  
Press 0.1kg of weight key four times.  
Press  
DEFROST 1,2  
Category  
MEAT  
time  
Press START.  
POULTRY  
times  
DEFROST 3,4  
time  
During defrosting your oven will “BEEP”, at which point open the oven door, turn food over and separate to  
ensure even thawing. Remove any portions that have thawed or shield them to help slow down thawing. After  
checking close the oven door and press START to resume defrosting.  
FISH  
times  
BREAD  
Your oven will not stop defrosting (even when the beep sounded) unless the door is opened.  
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AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST SEQUENCE LIST  
SEQUENCE  
FOOD  
MIN./MAX. FOOD  
1. MEAT  
Minced beef, Fillet steak, Cubes for stew, Sirloin steak, Pot roast, Rump roast, Beef burger.  
Beef  
0.1/4.0 kg  
Chops(2.5 cm thick),Rolled roast.  
Lamb  
Pork  
Chops(1.2 cm thick), Spareribs, Rolled roast, Sausage.  
Cutlets(450 g, 1.2 cm thick)  
Veal  
2. POULTRY  
3. FISH  
Whole(under 2 Kg), Cut up Breasts(boneless), Legs.  
Breasts(under 2.5 Kg)  
Chicken  
Turkey  
Fish  
0.1/4.0 kg  
0.1/4.0 kg  
0.1/0.5 kg  
Fillets. Steaks, Whole  
Crabmeat, Lobster tails, Shrimp, Scallops  
Sliced brown/white bread, White/brown rolls, French stick, Baguette, Croissant  
Shellfish  
4. BREAD  
* The benefit of this Auto Defrost feature is automatic setting and control of defrosting, but just like conventional defrosting you must check  
the food during the defrosting time.  
* For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat and poultry from its original paper or plastic package(wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold  
steam and juice close to the food which can cause the outer surface of the food to cook.  
* Place foods in a shallow glass baking dish to catch drippings.  
* Food should still be some what icy in the center when removed from the oven.  
* When it is difficult to remove the wrap from the food, defrost the wrapped food for about a quarter of the total defrost time, which is  
displayed at the beginning of the defrost cycle. Then remove the food from the oven and remove the wrap from the food.  
* Sliced bread should be placed between sheets of kitchen towel and bread rolls should be cut in half before defrosting.  
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Use this function to thaw only 0.5kg of Minced meat, Chicken pieces, Fish fillets very quickly.  
This will require a standing time to allow the center to thaw. In the following example will show you how to defrost  
0.5kg of forzen poultry.  
Quick  
Defrost  
Press STOP/CLEAR.  
Weight the food that you are about to defrost. Be certain to remove any  
metallic ties or wraps; then place the food in your oven and close the oven  
door.  
Press QUICK DEFROST twice to select the POULTRY defrosting programme.  
dEF2” appears on the display window.  
(Put the 0.5kg of POULTRY)  
Your oven has three microwave defrost  
settings:- MEAT, POULTRY, FISH; each  
defrost category has high power settings.  
Repeated presses of the QUICK DEFROST  
key will select a different setting.  
Category  
Press  
Press START.  
MEAT  
time  
POULTRY  
FISH  
times  
During defrosting your oven will “BEEP”, at which point open the oven door, turn food over and separate to  
ensure even thawing. Remove any portions that have thawed or shield them to help slow down thawing. After  
checking close the oven door and press START to resume defrosting.  
times  
Your oven will not stop defrosting (even when the beep sounded) unless the door is opened.  
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QUICK DEFROST SEQUENCE LIST  
SEQUENCE  
FOOD  
MIN./MAX. FOOD  
1. MEAT  
Minced meat  
Beef  
0.5 kg  
Lamb  
Pork  
Veal  
2. POULTRY  
3. FISH  
Chicken pieces  
Turkey pieces  
Chicken  
Turkey  
Fish  
0.5 kg  
0.5 kg  
Fillets  
Shrimp, Lobster tails, Scallops  
Shellfish  
* The benefit of this Quick Defrost feature is automatic setting and control of defrosting, but just like conventional defrosting you must check  
the food during the defrosting time.  
* For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat and poultry from its original paper or plastic package(wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold  
steam and juice close to the food which can cause the outer surface of the food to cook.  
* Place foods in a shallow glass baking dish to catch drippings.  
* Food should still be some what icy in the center when removed from the oven.  
* After defrosting, let stand for 5 to 10 minutes.  
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Auto  
In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.5kg of jacket potato .  
Cook  
Press STOP/CLEAR.  
AUTO COOK allows you to cook most of  
your favorite food easily by selecting the  
food type and entering the weight of the  
food.  
Press AUTO COOK of the required food type.  
In this example press JACKET POTATO once.  
Select desired weight of potato.  
Press 0.1kg of weight key five times.  
If the 1.0kg or 0.1kg key is pressed and held, the weight will increase  
rapidly.  
Press START.  
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FOOD CATEGORY  
WT. LIMIT  
UTENSILS FOOD TEMP  
INSTRUCTIONS  
1. JACKET POTATO  
0.1 kg ~ 1.0 kg  
Glass tray  
+ Paper towel  
20 °c  
Wash and dry potatoes. Pierce potatoes several times with fork. After  
cooking, let stand covered with foil for 5 minutes.  
Place rice & cold water with 1/4 to 1 teaspoon salt in a deep and large bowl.  
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.  
2. RICE/PASTA  
0.1 kg ~ 0.4 kg  
Glass tray  
20 °c  
* Rice 100 g  
200 g  
Water 300 ml  
600 ml  
300 g  
900 ml  
400 g  
1200 ml  
** Rice -- After cooking time, let stand covered 5 minutes or until water is  
absorbed.  
** Pasta -- After cooking time, rinse pasta with cold water.  
Place in a microwave-safe bowl or casserole. Add 30 ml water per 0.2kg.  
Cover with plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand covered for 2~3 minutes.  
3. FRESH VEGETABLES 0.2 kg ~ 0.8 kg  
Glass tray  
Glass tray  
20 °c  
-18 °c  
Place in a microwave-safe bowl or casserole. Add 30 ml water per 0.2kg.  
Cover with plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand covered for 2~3 minutes.  
4. FROZEN  
0.2 kg ~ 0.8 kg  
0.2 kg ~ 0.6 kg  
VEGETABLES  
Glass tray  
+ High rack  
This function is for reheating leftover chilled pizza. Place chilled pizza on the  
high rack. After cooking, take out immediately. Let stand for 2~3 minutes.  
5. CHILLED PIZZA  
6. FROZEN PIZZA  
5 °c  
Glass tray  
+ High rack  
-18 °c  
This function is for cooking frozen pizza. Remove all package and place on  
high rack over glass tray. After cooking, let stand for 1~2 minutes.  
0.1 kg ~ 0.8 kg  
0.2 kg ~ 0.5 kg  
Spread potato products out on the heat-proof dish on high rack. When BEEP,  
turn food over. For best results, cook in a single layer. After cooking, remove  
from the oven and let stand for 1~2 minutes.  
Glass tray  
+ High rack  
-18 °c  
20 °c  
7. FRENCH FRIES  
8. GRATIN  
Use this key to cook home made Gratins. Place food on the low rack.  
After cooking, remove from the oven and let stand for 1~2 minutes.  
Glass tray  
+ Low rack  
0.5 kg ~ 1.2 kg  
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Auto Roast  
In the following example I will show you how to cook 1.4kg of roast beef.  
Cook  
Press STOP/CLEAR.  
AUTO ROAST cook allows you to cook  
most of your favorite food easily by  
selecting the food type and entering the  
weight of the food.  
Press AUTO ROAST once to select ROAST BEEF.  
Press  
AUTO ROAST  
Category  
Select desired weight of roast beef.  
Press 1.0kg of weight key one time.  
Press 0.1kg of weight key four times.  
ROAST BEEF  
ROAST PORK  
time  
times  
times  
WHOLE  
CHICKEN  
Press START.  
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FOOD CATEGORY  
WT. LIMIT  
UTENSILS FOOD TEMP  
INSTRUCTIONS  
1. ROAST BEEF  
0.5 kg ~ 1.5 kg  
Glass tray  
+ Metal tray  
+ Low rack  
5 °c  
5 °c  
5 °c  
Brush beef with melted margarine or butter. Place on the low rack  
over the metal tray and glass tray. After cooking, let stand covered  
with foil for 10 minutes.  
2. ROAST PORK  
0.5 kg ~ 1.5 kg  
0.8 kg ~ 1.5 kg  
Glass tray  
+ Metal tray  
+ Low rack  
Brush pork with melted margarine or butter. Place on the low rack  
over the metal tray and glass tray. After cooking, let stand covered  
with foil for 10 minutes.  
Glass tray  
+ Metal tray  
+ Low rack  
3. WHOLE CHICKEN  
Brush whole chicken with melted margarine, butter or seasonings, if  
desired. Place the whole chicken on the low rack over the metal tray  
and glass tray. When BEEP, turn food over immediately.  
After cooking, let stand covered with foil for 10 minutes.  
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WARNING  
Important safety instructions  
Read carefully and keep for future reference  
Please ensure cooking times are correctly  
set as over cooking may result in FIRE and  
subsequent DAMAGE to the OVEN.  
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.  
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.  
It is hazardous for anyone to carry out any service or repair operation  
which involves the removal of any cover which gives protection against  
exposure to microwave energy. 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 safely 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.  
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 or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be  
operated until it has been repaired by a qualified service technician.  
17 If smoke is observed, switch off or disconnect the oven from the power  
supply and keep the oven door closed in order to stifle any flames.  
18 When food is heated or cooked in disposable containers of plastic, paper  
or other combustible materials, check the oven frequently due to the  
possibility of the food container is deteriorating.  
19 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.  
20 Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they  
are liable to explode.  
21 Do not operate the oven, if the door seals and adjacent parts of the  
microwave oven are faulty, until the oven has been repaired by a qualified  
service technician.  
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.  
22 Check the utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens before use.  
23 Do not touch the oven door, outer cabinet, rear cabinet, oven cavity,  
accessories and dishes during grill mode, convection mode and auto cook  
operations, unless wearing thick oven gloves, as they will become hot.  
Before clearing make sure they are not hot.  
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Important safety instructions  
Read carefully and keep for future reference  
24 Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.  
35 The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm  
persons without supervision.  
25 When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the  
oven due to the possibility of ignition.  
36 Young Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with  
appliance.  
26 If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the  
door closed in order to stifle any flames.  
37 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.  
27 Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling,  
therefore care must be taken when handing the container.  
28 The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or  
shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to  
avoid burns.  
WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be  
operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.  
29 Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in  
microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave heating  
has ended.  
WARNING: 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.  
30 Details for cleaning door seals, cavities and adjacent parts.  
31 The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.  
WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed  
containers since they are liable to explode.  
32 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.  
WARNING: 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.  
33 Only use the temperature probe recommended for this oven (for  
appliances having a facility to use a temperature-sensing probe).  
34 If heating elements are provided, during use the appliance becomes hot.  
Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the  
oven.  
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Microwave-safe  
Utensils  
Never use metal or metal trimmed utensils in your  
microwave oven  
Paper  
Paper plates and containers are convenient and safe to use 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.  
provided that the cooking time is short and foods to be cooked are low in fat and  
moisture. Paper towels are also very useful for wrapping foods and for lining baking  
trays in which greasy foods such as bacon are cooked. In general, avoid coloured  
paper products as the colour may run. Some recycled paper products may contain  
impurities which could cause arcing or fires when used in the microwave oven.  
Plastic cooking bags  
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.  
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.  
Dinner plates  
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.  
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.  
CAUTION  
Some items with high lead or iron content are not suitable for cooking  
utensils.  
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.  
Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in  
microwave ovens.  
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Food characteristics &  
Microwave cooking  
Moisture content of food  
Keeping an eye on things  
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.  
The recipes in the 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.  
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  
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  
Microwaves penetrate only about 2.cm into food, the interior portion of thick foods are  
cooked as the heat generated on the outside travels inward. Only the outer edge of food in  
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 are cooked for a shorter period of time may be brushed with a browning  
sauce such as worcestershire sauce, soy sauce or barbecue sauce to achieve an appetizing  
colour. Since relatively small amounts of browning sauces are added to food the original  
flavor of the recipe is not altered.  
Covering with greaseproof paper  
Light, porous food such as cakes and breads cook more quickly than heavy, dense  
foods such as roasts and casseroles. You must take care when microwaving porous  
food that the outer edges do not become dry and brittle.  
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  
Height of food  
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.  
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.  
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Food characteristics &  
Microwave cooking  
Stirring  
To Clean Your Oven  
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.  
1 Keep the inside of the oven clean  
Your microwave oven has a stainless steel interior. Unlike painted steel interiors  
found in most other microwave ovens, the surface will not chip, rust, or corrode.  
Over time, stains can occur on the stainless steel surface as the result of food  
products splattering during cooking. This is normal.  
Do not use metal scouring pads on the inside of oven cavity. They will scratch the  
surface.  
For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft  
cloth. Use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or a mild detergent. Be sure to keep the  
areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed. Wipe well with  
clean water. Over time, stains can occur on the surfaces as the result of food  
particles spattering during cooking. This is nor-mal.  
For stubborn soil, boil a cup (250 mL) of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes. Steam  
will soften the soil. To get rid of odors inside the oven, boil a cup (250 mL) of water  
with lemon juice or vinegar.  
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 aluminum foil (which block microwaves) can be placed over the corners or edges  
of square and rectangular foods to prevent those portions from overcooking. Never use too  
much foil and make sure the foil is secured to the dish or it may cause ‘arcing’ in the oven.  
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.  
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/CLEAR after cleaning.  
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 5˚F (3˚C)  
and 15˚F (8˚C) during standing time.  
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.  
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 flavor blend and develop.  
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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Questions &  
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  
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 commercial microwave popcorn that contains specific  
times and power outputs needed for an acceptable final product.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
CAUTION  
NEVER USE A BROWN PAPER BAG FOR POPPING CORN. NEVER  
ATTEMPT TO POP LEFTOVER KERNELS.  
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 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, lust as you  
would do with a conventional cooker.  
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.  
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Plug wiring information/  
Technical Specifications  
Warning  
Technical Specification  
This appliance must be earthed  
MC-924JA, MC-924JLA  
230 V AC / 50Hz 240 V AC / 50Hz  
900 W (IEC705 rating standard)  
2450 MHz  
574 mm(W) X 376 mm(H) X 505 mm(D)  
The wires in this mains lead are colored in accordance with the  
following codes  
Power Input  
Output  
Microwave Frequency  
Outside Dimension  
Power Consumption  
Microwave  
Grill  
Combination  
Convection  
BLUE ~ Neutral  
BROWN ~ Live  
GREEN & YELLOW ~ Earth  
As the colors 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:  
1,300 Watts  
1,250 Watts  
1,550 Watts  
1,550 Watts  
1,300 Watts  
1,350 Watts  
1,700 Watts  
1,700 Watts  
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.  
If the supplied flexible mains cord of this appliance is damaged, it must  
be replaced using the special mains cord part number  
The wire which is colored GREEN & YELLOW or GREEN must be  
connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or  
.
:
2B72234L  
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the  
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in  
order to avoid a hazard;  
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Terms of Warranty &  
Important Notice  
Except for those terms that cannot by law be excluded, all terms other than  
those expressly contained in this warranty statement are excluded. To the  
extent permitted by law, LG excludes all liability (whether in contract, tort or  
otherwise) for any consequential, special, incidental or indirect loss or  
damage including loss of profit, loss or impairment of privacy of  
conversations, work stoppage or loss or impairment of data arising out of the  
use or inability to use the Product.  
TERMS OF WARRANTY  
Should there be a defect in this product due to either FAULTY MATERIAL or  
WORKMANSHIP become apparent within the first 2 years from the date of  
original purchase of this product. Then the defect will be rectified without cost  
to you for either labour or materials at the premises of LG or their Authorized  
Service Centre (additionally we will cover the magnetron for an additional 3  
years. Note: This is the part only not part and labour) Subject to:  
IMPORTANT NOTICE  
1. Particulars of the model and serial number, the date of original purchase  
and invoice/sales docket number being given to the authorized service  
centre when a claim under warranty is made. Purchase receipt must be  
produced.  
1. LG ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD has arranged for authorized  
service centres to perform all after-sales and warranty service on its behalf.  
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.  
2. The authorized 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 authorized 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 authorized service centre.  
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. 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 inference has occurred.  
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.  
5. No retailer has authority to vary the terms of the above warranty.  
6. The warranty only applies to the products purchased in Australia.  
7. The authorized serviced agent will provide service during normal business  
hours, Monday to Friday.  
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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  
MODEL NO  
SERIAL NO  
DATE OF PURCHASE  
INVOICE/SALES DOCKET NO  
RETAILER’S NAME  
ADDRESS  
CITY  
STATE  
POST CODE  
FOR WARRANTY SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT  
LG Service on 1800-643-156.  
LG Electronics Australia  
2 Wonderland Drive  
Eastern Creek NSW 2766  
(ABN : 98 064 531 264)  
LGEAP  
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