LG 32 L All in One Charcoal Convection Microwave Oven (MJEN326PK, Black)

The design of the product is good and is handy to use. Key Point to note is that “LG is not giving any starter kit with this Product”. I ordered and cancelled twice but never received Start up Kit on 27 May 2022. Amazon however agreed to reimburse my cost of Start up Kit items if i bought Start up Kit Items separately from Amazon. So LG is poor in its Customer Satisfaction. Rest everything was present. So keep that in mind before ordering.
I will also post a detailed review based on usage in a few weeks !

If you are looking for an all-in-one microwave with heavy usage or want to add class to your kitchen, this is the device to shop for. With a multitude of cooking options and additional features like a charcoal heater and rotisserie bar, it should definitely be a part of your shortlist.

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🎁 INSIDE BOX
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1x Microwave
1x Glass Tray
1x Rotating Ring
1x High Rack & Low Rack
1x Rotisserie Bar and Handle
1x Milk Pasteurization Kit
1x Multi Cook Tawa
1x Owners Manual
1x Recipe Manual (401 autocook recipes- codes to access autocook menu printed on the inside, visible once you open the door)
1x Recipe Book (35 microwave oven recipes)
1x Recipe Book (30 heart-friendly recipes)
0x Starter kit (discontinued)

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➕ PROS
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1. Fully touch interface (except for the rotary knob, which has its own charm- its collapsible)
2. Seamless design with one single glass panel visible on front (no extra buttons, pull handle, etc.)
3. Door is hinged at the bottom and opens from the top
4. Charcoal heater to give charcoal effect (though it may not be that effective and can’t be a replacement for charcoal)
5. Floral print looks elegant, and combined with seamless design, adds a different taste to the kitchen interior
6. Beeps to provide feeback to touches and completion music as a cycle completion alarm- but there should be an option to disable it
7. Child lock facility to prevent accidental run

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➖ CONS
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1. Led lights are not as effective as traditional bulbs, or more LEDs (currently 4) are required. While cooking in microwave mode, led lights are on, but nothing is visible. You must go close and create a shade to view the inside content. This wasn’t the case with bulbs.
It is sufficient for viewing content with the door open.
2. Starter kit was discontinued by LG. (it’s a nice to have thing with a few microwave-safe containers at disposal)

Below are two things that are not precisely cons, but I felt it could be an option:

1. Milk pasteurization kit can’t be used for <1L qty of milk. I tried with 500ml, and it spilled on the glass try
2. Ghee maker mode can’t be used with malai direct from milk. You need to process malai to separate butter and liquid. Else it will be a disaster, and this is clearly being called out in the manual as well.

For the two cons, I am reducing a star here as I felt that it’s a major issue of not being able to the insides properly while cooking food, and a starter kit is always a nice addon for starters who don’t have any microwave-safe utensils.

P.S. It may not be a con for everyone. So, depending on your usage and personal preference, you may not find it an issue, and then it’s a 5-star device.

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⚙️ INSTALLATION
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The best part is here. You just don’t need to wait for any technician, and the product is ready to use. Just follow the basic instructions in the manual, and you are good to go.

1. Place on a level surface, with a minimum of 30cm space on top and 10cm on the back for proper ventilation
2. Connect to a properly earthed 15 amp socket
3. Place rotating ring and glass tray inside
4. Check the functionality- place ~300ml of water in a microwave-safe container, close the door, and press the start button two times.
5. Check once the timer is over if the water is warm. Voila, the product is ready to use.

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🎛️ CONTROLS
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1. Touch controls for selecting mode- Microwave, Convection, Grill, Grill + Microwave, Convection + Microwave
2. Separate touch buttons for different autocook menus
3. Rotary knob to set cooking time, temperature, or power level
4. Smart diagnostics button to be used only in case of an issue- to help service center with the diagnosis
5. Start and stop button
6. Start button doubles as a +30s button, to incremently add time to cooking

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❗ IMPORTANT
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1. Be careful and use only designated containers/utensils for different modes
e.g. microwave safe in microwave mode, and not any steel utensil or even multi cook tawa
2. Check your requirements before going for this 32L microwave, as it’s huge and bulky. Smaller ones may fulfill your cooking needs (<20L).

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🏆 VERDICT
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This microwave is a must-have addition in the kitchen and extremely helpful in cooking, especially if you love trying different cuisines.
Even if you are not that into cooking, the microwave oven is good to have device and assists in different ways, such as warming food, baking, roasting, etc.

Microwave is awesome…

Initially wanted to return it as it was very big in size and was not looking good in my kitchen..but Amazon outrighty denied.. So if u r purchasing this be careful
But this product is amazing.