Website: http://us.lgservice.com MICROWAVE OVEN OWNER'S MANUAL & COOKING GUIDE PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE Sensor Operating Instructions....................... 15 EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE Sensor Cook Guide....................................... 15 ENERGY............................................................... Adding or subtracting Cook Time.................. 16 2 Popcorn......................................................... 16 TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................... Pizza ...................................................
SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven and avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven. WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy. • Read all the instructions before using your oven. • Do not allow children to use this oven without close supervision.
SAFETY • To avoid improperly cooking some foods. - Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby food. Uneven heating may occur and possibly cause personal injury. - Do not heat small-necked containers, such as syrup bottles. - Do not deep-fat fry in your microwave oven. - Do not attempt home canning in your microwave oven. - Do not heat the following items in the microwave oven: whole eggs in the shell, water with oil or fat, sealed containers, or closed glass jars. These items may explode.
INFORMATION Please read this owner’s manual. It will tell you how to use all the fine features of this microwave oven. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS LOCATION OF MODEL NUMBER To request service information or replacement parts, the service center will require the complete model number of your microwave oven. The number is on the oven front as shown in the illustration below. This appliance must be grounded.
INFORMATION MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES Model and Serial Number Plate Door Handle Window with Metal Shield Two-position Metal Rack Vent Grille Cooking Guide Door Safety Lock System Grease Filter Oven Control Panel Glass Turntable Cooktop/Countertop Light Defrosting Rack -7-
INFORMATION OVEN CONTROL PANEL 1 2 3 5 4 7 6 8 9 10 12 11 14 15 13 16 19 17 18 20 21 23 24 22 25 27 26 28 -8-
INFORMATION 14. KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer. See page 10 for more information. 1. DISPLAY: The Display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings and cooking functions selected. 2. POPCORN: Touch this pad when popping popcorn in your microwave oven. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the popcorn. See page 16 for more information. 3. POTATO: Touch this pad to cook potatoes.
OPERATION LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before use. CAUTION CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not use stoneware, aluminum foil, metal utensils, or metal trimmed utensils in the oven. To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not run oven empty.
OPERATION VENT HI-LOW-OFF LIGHT HI-LOW-OFF Touch LIGHT pad once for bright light, twice for night light, or three times to turn the light off. The VENT moves steam and other vapors from the cooking surface. Touch VENT once for High fan speed, twice for Low fan speed, or three times to turn the fan off. LIGHT TIMER You can set the LIGHT to turn on and off automatically at any time you want. The light comes on at the same time every day until reset.
OPERATION EZ-ON CUSTOM COOK A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need to touch START pad. CUSTOM COOK lets you recall one cooking instruction previously placed in memory and begin cooking quickly. Example: To set Ez-On for 2 minutes. Example: To cook for 2 minutes. 1. Touch Ez-On pad 4 times. The oven begins cooking and display shows time counting down. 1. Touch CUSTOM COOK pad. 2. Enter the cook time.
OPERATION COOKING AT HIGH COOK POWER COOKING WITH MORE THAN ONE COOK CYCLE For best results, some recipes call for one Power Level for a certain length of time, and another Power Level for another length of time. Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically, for up to three cycles if the first heating cycle is defrost or the last at 0% power. Example: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds. 1. Enter the cook time. 2. Touch START pad.
OPERATION COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS The nine power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to choose the best power level for the food you are cooking. Below are listed all the power levels, examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amount of microwave power you are using. POWER LEVEL MICROWAVE OUTPUT 10 HIGH 100% • Boil water. • Cook ground beef. • Make candy. • Cook fresh fruits and vegetables. • Cook fish and poultry. • Preheat browning dish.
OPERATION SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SENSOR COOKING GUIDE Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without selecting cooking times and power levels. The display will indicate SENSING during the initial sensing period. The oven automatically determines required cooking time for each food item. When the internal sensor detects a certain amount of humidity coming from the food, it will tell the oven how much longer to heat. The display will show the remaining heating time.
OPERATION ADDING OR SUBTRACTING COOK TIME CAUTION If the SENSOR function is too long or too short, you can increase or decrease the cook time by 10% after choosing the function. You can only increase or decrease cook time before cooking starts. Do not leave microwave oven unattended while popping. When popping commercially packaged popcorn, Remove the rack from the oven; Do not place the bag of microwave popcorn on the rack or under the rack.
OPERATION VEGETABLE REHEAT VEGETABLE has preset cook powers for 3 food categories: Fresh, Frozen, and Canned. REHEAT lets you heat foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers. REHEAT has preset Cook Powers for 3 categories: Casserole, Dinner Plate, and Soup/Sauce. Example: To reheat Frozen Vegetable. Example: To reheat Casserole. 1. Touch VEGETABLE pad. 1. Touch REHEAT pad. 2. Choose food category. Fresh Touch pad number 1 Frozen 2 Canned 3 Category 2. Choose food category.
OPERATION AUTO DEFROST WEIGHT CONVERSION CHART Your microwave oven is preset with three defrost sequences. Using AUTO DEFROST is the best way to defrost frozen foods. The Auto Defrost Sequence Table below provides some basic guidelines for using the three defrost sequences. Use the DEFROSTING RACK serviced by LG for complete defrosting. To enter food weight in AUTO DEFROST, you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound.
OPERATION AUTO DEFROST CHART Meat setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BEEF Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost sequence. Ground Beef, Bulk MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork. Turn over. Return remainder to oven. Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb. Freeze in doughnut shape. Place on the defrosting rack. Ground Beef, Patties MEAT Separate and rearrange.
OPERATION AUTO DEFROST CHART (CONTINUED) Poultry setting FOOD CHICKEN Whole (up to 6 lbs) TURKEY Breast (under 6 lbs) SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS POULTRY Turn over (finish defrosting breastside down). Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Cut-up CORNISH HENS Whole AT BEEP SETTING Place chicken breast-side up on a microwavable roast rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted. Separate pieces and rearrange. Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
OPERATION TIME DEFROST This feature allows you to choose the time you want to defrost. Example: To defrost for 2 minutes. 1. Touch TIME DEFROST pad. CAUTION To avoid risk of property damage: • Do not use rack to pop popcorn. • Rack must be on the four plastic supports when used. • Use the rack only when cooking food on two levels. • Do not cook with rack on floor of the oven. 2. Enter the defrosting time you want. 3. Touch START pad.
COOKING GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS To get the best results from your microwave oven, read and follow the guidelines below. • Storage Temperature: Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than the same foods at room temperature. The time for recipes in this book is based on the normal storage temperature of the food. • Size: Small pieces of food cook faster than large ones, pieces similar in size and shape cook more evenly.
COOKING Appetizers / Sauces / Soups Meat Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques Cooking Meat: General Directions Recommended • Crisp crackers, such as melba toast, shredded wheat, and crisp rye crackers are best for microwave use. Wait until party time to add the spreads. Place a paper towel under the crackers while they cook in the microwave oven to absorb extra moisture. • Arrange individual appetizers in a circle for even cooking. • Stir dips to distribute heat and shorten cooking time.
COOKING Meat Cooking Table MEAT POWER LEVEL COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS Form patties with depression in center of each. Place on microwavable roast rack. Brush with browning agent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper. Turn over halfway through cooking. Let stand covered 1 minute. Beef Hamburgers, Fresh or defrosted (4 oz. each) 1 patty 2 patties 4 patties HI Sirloin tip roast (3-4 lbs.
COOKING Poultry Cooking Poultry: General Directions • Prepare the poultry for cooking. - Defrost completely. - Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at the outside edge of the baking dish. When cooking legs, arrange them like the spokes of a wheel. - Cover the baking dish with waxed paper to reduce splattering. - Use a browning agent or cook with a sauce to give a browned appearance. • Tend the poultry as it cooks. - Drain and discard juices as they accumulate.
COOKING Pasta And Rice Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta, rice, and cereal require about the same amount of time, but the microwave is a more convenient method because you can cook and serve in the same dish. There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastes just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave oven. Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques • If you are planning to use rice or pasta in a casserole, undercook it so it is still firm.
MAINTENANCE CARE AND CLEANING For best performance and safety, keep the oven clean inside and outside. Take special care to keep the inner door panel and the oven front frame free of food or grease build-up. Never use rough powder or pads. Wipe the microwave oven inside and out, including the hood bottom cover, with a soft cloth and a warm (not hot) mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. Use a chrome cleaner and polish on chrome, metal, and aluminum surfaces.
MAINTENANCE COOKTOP/COUNTERTOP LIGHT REPLACEMENT 1. Disconnect power or unplug microwave oven. 2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws. 3. Replace bulb(s) with 30 or 40 watt appliance bulb(s). 4. Replace bulb cover, and mounting screw. 5. Reconnect power or plug in microwave oven. OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT 1. Disconnect power or unplug microwave oven. 2. Remove the vent grille mounting screws. 3. Tip the cover forward, then lift out to remove. 4. Lift up the bulb holder. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q.
MAINTENANCE MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE USE OVENPROOF GLASS (treated for high intensity heat): utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles and bowls without metallic trim. CHINA: bowls, cups, serving plates and platters without metallic trim. PLASTIC: Plastic wrap (as a cover)-- lay the plastic wrap loosely over the dish and press it to the sides. Vent plastic wrap by turning back one edge slightly to allow excess steam to escape.
TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Check the following list to be sure a service call is really necessary. A quick reference of this manual as well as reviewing additional information on items to check may prevent an unneeded service call. If nothing on the oven operates: • check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker. • check if oven is properly connected to electric circuit in house. • check that controls are set properly.
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