IF you grew up in the village, then it’s a no-brainer to guess the first thought that struck you when you heard about LG’s new charcoal microwave tech innovation. Back in those days when it took a forceful blow of breeze either from a hand fan or the mouth to disperse thick smoke, for the fire to light the charcoal stove for your food to get done.

Those days, when compared to now, couldn’t have been fun. So what is LG thinking bringing sad memories back? In those days, one would judge whether or not a lady is marriage material by how dark her knees are- meaning that the darker her knees are portrays how dedicated to cooking for the family she has been! Though, traditionally it is believed that food cooked under the charcoal condition, has a unique gourmet taste, who would actually want those days back?

Home cooking has seen some very good transformation, particularly since the arrival of microwave ovens. Though this trusty heat-and-eat device comes  in handy, and truly makes cooking easier and healthier, many of the conventional versions sacrifice that gourmet taste.

That taste however, is what LG said was behind its introduction of the new Lightwave Charcoal Microwave oven.
It said that with capabilities such as Charcoal Lighting Heater, Grill Temp Control and Multifunctional cooking, The Lightwave Oven is revolutionary.

The charcoal lighting heater enables users cook with a revolutionary charcoal filament for tastier, all natural, deep even cooking in a shorter time. Charcoal heating is  a world’s 1st heating grill that enhances water heat absorption, cooking more naturally and efficiently compared to conventional sheath, like real charcoal grilling.

Speaking on the new product, General Manager, Home Appliances Division, LG Electronics West Africa operations, Mr. Hyunwoo Jung, said: “On first glance, it may appear to resemble a microwave oven, but it outperforms both microwave and convectional ovens through its advanced technology.

For him, with the oven, meals can now be prepared in a third of the time of a traditional convection oven.
The Charcoal Lighting Heater uses a charcoal filament to maintain a more even heat-flow that gives food that healthy, natural flavor. With the Charcoal Lighting Heater, dishes such as chicken or lamb become delectably crispy on the outside and irresistibly juicy on the inside. The Lightwave Oven also produces meals that are healthier than those cooked in conventional ovens by allowing food retain its natural flavours.