The LG NeoChef 42L Smart Inverter Microwave (MS4296OSS, MS4296OWS & MS4296OBSS) is a sleek compact 1200w microwave with a generous 42 litre capacity and a smart exterior with glass touch control. The Smart Inverter technology does not use the old on/off method of managing power levels but delivers the precise power level at all times during cooking, reheating, defrosting, softening and melting. With 28 auto cook menus, the LG NeoChef 42L Smart Inverter Microwave can easily and quickly carry out a huge variety of cooking tasks in your kitchen.
The LG NeoChef 42L Smart Inverter Microwave comes in three different versions, all feature a piece of tempered glass on the front for a modern finish; the MS4296OSS has a sleek stainless steel facing with black glass, the MS4296OWS has a black front with a white body, and the MS4296OBSS is made from stylish black stainless steel.
Features
- Powerful – The LG NeoChef 42L Microwave has 1200 Watts of precise even power
- Power Levels – 10 precise power levels
- More/Less – Slide control to add or deduct time or defrost weight
- Smart Inverter – Delivers the correct power level during cooking, rather than the old on/off method of power control
- Quick Start – 30 second intervals
- Smart Turntable – The turntable has a stabilising ring with six support points to minimize tipping and spilling
- Anti-bacterial Easy Clean Coating – An internal coating which eliminates 99.99% of bacteria and is simple to wipe clean
- Bright Internal Lighting – White LED internal lighting 3 times brighter and more energy efficient than incandescent lights
- Smart Diagnosis Function – Contact your LG service centre and use your telephone to allow this function to communicate tones to the service centre to diagnose faults
- Modern Design – The LG 42L Smart Inverter NeoChef 1200W Microwave is available in three different finishes so you can find the one that suits your style and your kitchen
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LG 42L Smart Inverter NeoChef Microwave Specifications
Model
The LG NeoChef 42L Smart Inverter Microwave, model numbers MS4296OSS, MS4296OWS & MS4296OBSS, comes with a 2 year warranty on parts and labour and 8 years on parts for the Magnetron. The recommended retail price of the LG NeoChef 42L Microwave varies depending on the colour and model numbers, the black and white MS4296OWS version is the cheapest at $319, the stainless steel model MS4296OSS is $349, and the black stainless steel design MS4296OBSS is the most expensive at $379.
Design
The LG Smart Inverter (MS4296OSS, MS4296OWS & MS4296OBSS) has a large 42 litre capacity with a new compact outer size so that it is easier to fit into your kitchen. This microwave measures 310 mm high, 540 mm wide and 434 mm deep. The turntable is a large 360 mm in diameter and is very stable as it sits on a special hexagonally supported rotating ring. The LG NeoChef 42L Smart Inverter Microwave has LED interior lighting, a LED display and glass touch controls.
Cooking
With 8 popular sensor cook menus, 8 sensor cook modes, 4 defrost modes, 3 melt or soften modes, 8 reheat and I proof mode, the LG 42L Smart Inverter NeoChef Microwave can easily and quickly carry out a huge variety of tasks. This microwave has a Quick Start which has intervals of 30 seconds and the More/Less function has a slide control which allows you to add or subtract either time or defrost weight.
The LG 42L Smart Inverter 1200W NeoChef Microwave features:
- 8 sensor cook menus: Bacon, Casserole, Fresh Vegetables, Frozen Meat Pie, Frozen Vegetables, Jacket Potatoes, Rice/Pasta, and Risotto
- 4 Inverter defrost menus: Meat, Poultry, Fish, and Bread.
- 8 Inverter Reheat menus: Beverage, Casserole, Dinner Plate, Muffin, Pie, Pizza, Rice, Soup
- Soften menus for: Butter, Cream Cheese, and Ice Cream
- Melt menus for: Butter, Cheese, and Chocolate
- It also has a Proof automatic menu for Yoghurt
Manuals
To download the LG 42L Smart Inverter NeoChef Microwave manual go to the official LG website.
Can you tell me if this LG microwave comes in any other colours? I am looking for a black microwave to match my kitchen and I have seen a similar looking one to this but it was a different price so not sure if it is the same, but I really like the features of this microwave. TIA
Hi Sam, thanks for your question.
The LG 42L NeoChef Smart Inverter 1200W Microwave does in fact come in three different colour/finish options. We have updated our review to include all models of this microwave. While they have the same features they do range in price depending on which colour/finish you want. Hope this helps and you can find one to match your kitchen.