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 using your oven. CAUTION CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not use stoneware, metal utensils, or metal trimmed utensils in the oven.
OPERATION TIMER Use this feature for a a general purpose timer. It can be used while cooking in the oven. The timer can be set for up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds. VENT FAN The bottom of the control panel controls the 5-speed vent fan. Example: To set Level 4. Example: To set 3 minutes. 1. Touch TIMER ON/OFF. 3:00 1. Touch ON/OFF. The display defaults to the last level selected. 2. Turn the dial to set the time. (3:00) 3. Touch START or TIMER ON/OFF or press the dial to enter. 2.
OPERATION TURNTABLE ON/OFF For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. It can be turned off for large dishes. Touch TURNTABLE ON/OFF to turn the turntable on or off. Notes: • This option is not available in sensor cook and defrost modes. • Sometimes the turntable can become hot to touch. Be careful when touching the turntable during and after cooking. • Do not run the oven empty. LIGHT ON/OFF To turn the hood light on, touch LIGHT ON/OFF once.
OPERATION COOKING AT LOWER POWER LEVELS HIGH power cooking does not always give the best results with foods that need slower cooking, such as roasts, baked goods, or custards. The oven has 10 power settings in addition to HIGH. Example: To cook food for 7 minutes 30 seconds at 70% 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.
OPERATION COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS The nine power levels in addition to HIGH provide a choice of the best level for the food being cooked. Below are listed all the power levels, examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amount of microwave power being used. POWER LEVEL MICROWAVE OUTPUT 100 HIGH 100% USE • Quick heating many convenience foods and foods with high water content, such as soups and beverages.
OPERATION SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SENSOR REHEAT Use SENSOR REHEAT to reheat common microwaveprepared foods without selecting cooking times and power levels. Sensor Cook cooks favorite foods without selecting cooking times and power levels. 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 tells the oven how much longer to heat. The display shows the remaining heating time.
OPERATION SENSOR REHEAT TABLE CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT Dinner Plate Place on a low plate. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Let stand 3 minutes after cooking. 1 to 2 servings Soup/Sauce Place in shallow microwavable casserole. Cover with vented plastic wrap. After cooking, stir and let stand 3 minutes. 1 - 4 cups Casserole Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole. Cover with vented plastic wrap. After cooking, stir and let stand 3 minutes.
OPERATION TIPS FOR CONVECTION COOKING 10. U se metal utensils only for convection cooking. Never use for microwave or combination cooking since arcing and damage to the oven may occur. This section provides cooking instructions and procedures for each convection function. Convection cooking circulates hot air through the oven cavity with a fan.
OPERATION CONVECTION Example: To set for convection cooking at 375°F for 30 minutes without preheating. During convection cooking, a heating element is used to raise the temperature of the air inside the oven. Convection cooking temperature ranges from 100°F to 450°F. It is best to preheat the oven when convection cooking. Note: Reduce oven temperature by 25°F from the temperature recommended on packaged foods. The baking time may vary according to the food condition or individual preference. 1.
OPERATION TIPS FOR COMBINATION COOKING COMBINATION ROAST Example: To roast with combination cooking for 45 minutes at 400°F. This section provides instructions for each combination cooking function. Combination microwave-convection cooking shortens the cooking time for foods that normally need a long time to cook. It also leaves meat juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. In combination cooking, the convection heat and microwave energy alternate automatically.
OPERATION AUTO COOK Use Auto Cook to heat common microwave-prepared foods without selecting cooking times and power levels. Auto Cook has preset programs for 6 food functions. Example: To cook bacon 2 slices. 1. Touch AUTO COOK. AUTO COOK BACON 2 SLICES 2. Turn the dial to select AUTO COOK. Touch START or press the dial to enter. 3. Turn the dial to select BACON. Touch START or press the dial to enter. 4. Turn the dial to select 2 SLICES. 5. Touch START or press the dial to enter.
OPERATION SOFTEN The oven uses low power to soften foods (butter, ice cream, cream cheese, and frozen juice). See the following table. MELT The oven uses low power to melt foods (butter, chocolate, processed cheese food, or marshmallows). See the following table. Example for quart of ice cream. Example for 8 oz. of chocolate. 1. Touch AUTO COOK. 1. Touch AUTO COOK. 2. Turn the dial to select MELT. Touch START or press the dial to enter. SOFTEN 2. Turn the dial to select SOFTEN.
OPERATION SPEED AUTO COMBINATION Use to cook food without entering cooking time or power level on combination mode. SPEED AUTO COMBINATION has 4 food categories. See the SPEED AUTO COMBINATION CHART on this page for the settings available. For best results, place food on the rack. When cooking meats, use the metal tray/drip pan to catch drippings. Example: To cook 2 lb. roast pork. 1. Touch SPEED AUTO COMBI. ROAST PORK 2. Turn the dial to select ROAST PORK. Touch START or press the dial to enter. 2.
OPERATION AUTO DEFROST Five defrost sequences are preset in the oven. The auto defrost feature provides the best defrosting method for frozen foods. The Auto Defrost Table shows which defrost sequence is recommended. For added convenience, Auto Defrost includes a builtin beep mechanism as a reminder to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange food to get the best defrost results. Five different defrost settings are provided. WEIGHT CONVERSION TABLE Most food weights are given in pounds and ounces.
OPERATION AUTO DEFROST TABLE Meat setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP BEEF SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 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 ¼ lb. Freeze in doughnut shape. Ground Beef, Patties MEAT Separate and rearrange. Do not defrost less than 2 oz. patties.
OPERATION AUTO DEFROST TABLE (CONT.) Poultry setting FOOD CHICKEN Whole (up to 6 lbs.) SETTING POULTRY TURKEY Breast (up to 6 lbs.) SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Turn over (finish defrosting breastside down). Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place chicken breast-side up on a microwavable roasting 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. Turn over.
OPERATION AUTO DEFROST TABLE (CONT.) Bread setting FOOD SETTING BREAD AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Turn over and rearrange. Bagel BREAD Dinner Roll BREAD Place on 3 sheets of paper towel. Note: Do not use recycled paper products in the microwave oven. They sometimes contain impurities that cause arcing and sparking. NEVER use paper products in the convection oven.
COOKING GUIDE CONVECTION BAKING GUIDELINES 1. Always use the metal rack when convection baking. Place food directly on rack or place in metal tray and then place tray on rack. 2. Aluminum pans conduct heat quickly. For most convection baking, light, shiny finishes give best results because they prevent overbrowning in the time it takes to cook the center areas. Pans with dull (satin-finish) bottoms are recommended for cake pans and pie pans for best bottom browning.
COOKING GUIDE CONVECTION BAKING GUIDELINES (CONT'D) FOOD Pies, Pastries Casseroles OVEN TEMP. TIME, MIN. COMMENTS Frozen Pie 400°F 50 to 60 Meringue-Topped Two-Crust Quiche Pastry Shell 450°F 400°F 350°F 400°F 9 to 11 50 to 55 30 to 35 10 to 16 Meat, Chicken, Seafood Combinations Pasta 350°F 20 to 40 Place metal tray on rack and place in cold oven. Preheat oven, tray and rack to 400°F.
COOKING GUIDE MEAT ROASTING GUIDELINES FOR CONVECTION COOKING FOOD Beef Ham Lamb Pork Poultry Seafood OVEN TEMP. TIME, MIN./LB. 300°F 300°F 300°F 45 to 50 50 to 55 55 to 60 300°F 300°F 300°F 53 to 58 58 to 63 63 to 68 300°F 300°F 28 to 32 32 to 36 300°F 400°F 83 to 88 65 to 75 325°F 325°F 325°F 20 to 25 20 to 25 17 to 20 300°F 300°F 42 to 47 47 to 52 300°F 300°F 50 to 55 55 to 60 Bone-in (2 to 4 lbs.) Boneless (2 to 4 lbs.
COOKING GUIDE COMBINATION ROAST COOKING GUIDE FOOD Beef Ham Lamb Pork Poultry Seafood Turn over after half of cooking time. Ribs (2 to 4 lbs.) Rare Medium Well Boneless Ribs, Top Sirloin Rare Medium Well Beef Tenderloin Rare Medium Chuck, Rump or Pot Roast (2½ to 3 lbs.) (Use cooking bag for best results.) Turn over after half of cooking time. Canned (3-lb. fully cooked) Butt (5-lb. fully cooked) Shank (5-lb. fully cooked) Turn over after half of cooking time. Bone-in (2 to 4 lbs.
COOKING GUIDE COMBINATION BAKE COOKING GUIDE FOOD OVEN TEMP. TIME, MIN. Quiche Pies, Pastries Convenience Frozen Entrée Foods Frozen Pizza Rolls, Egg Rolls Pizza 425°F 15 to 17 Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. 375°F 450°F 39 to 43 4 to 6 Follow package directions for preparation. Follow package directions for preparation. 450°F 23 to 26 Baked Potatoes 450°F 36 to 40 Follow package directions for preparation. Vegetables - 36 - COMMENTS Pierce skin with a fork before baking.
COOKING GUIDE HEATING/REHEATING GUIDE To heat or reheat successfully in a microwave oven, follow these guidelines: Measure the amount of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat. Arrange the food in a circular pattern for best results. Room temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food. Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed in a microwave-safe container. The food will heat more evenly if covered with a microwave-safe lid or vented plastic wrap.
COOKING GUIDE FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE AMOUNT COOK TIME AT HIGH (MINUTE) 2 medium 4 medium 5-8 10 - 13 Asparagus, Fresh, Spears 1 Ib. Beans, Green and Wax VEGETABLE Artichokes (8 oz.each) INSTRUCTIONS STANDING TIME Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. Cover. 2 - 3 minutes 3-6 Add ½ cup water. Cover. 2 - 3 minutes 1 Ib. 7 - 11 Add ½ cup water in 1½ qt. casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 - 3 minutes Beets, Fresh 1 Ib. 12 - 16 Add ½ cup water in 1½ qt. covered casserole.
SMART FEATURES BEFORE USING TAG ON The Tag On function allows you to conveniently use LG Smart Diagnosis™, set the cook mode and communicate with the appliance using a smart phone. To use the Tag On function: 1. Download the SmartThinQ application to a smart phone. 2. Turn on the NFC (Near Field Communication) function in the smart phone.- The Tag On function can only be used with smart phones equipped with the NFC function and based on the Android operating system (OS).
SMART FEATURES on the appliance. (The position of the antenna cannot be seen, so the SmartThinQ app will attempt to find it and display a target range for the antenna on the smart phone's screen.) If the app is not able to show a target range, position the center back of the smart phone over the Tag On icon on the appliance. If the connection is not made immediately, move the smart phone very slightly in a widening circular motion until the application verifies the connection.
MAINTENANCE CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN To clean the glass tray and rotating ring, wash in mild, sudsy water. For heavily soiled areas use a mild cleanser and scouring sponge. The glass tray and rotating ring are dishwasher safe. To make sure the microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time, maintain it properly. For proper care, follow these instructions carefully. For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth.
MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE GREASE FILTERS CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT 1. Unplug the microwave oven. 2. To remove grease filters, slide each filter to the side. Pull filters downward and push to the other side. The filter will drop out. If the oven is vented inside, the charcoal filter should be replaced every 6 to 12 months, and more often if necessary. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. To order a new charcoal filter, contact the Parts Department at your nearest Authorized Service Center. 1.
MAINTENANCE OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT COOKTOP/COUNTERTOP LIGHT REPLACEMENT 1. Unplug the microwave oven. 2. Remove the vent grille mounting screws. 1. Unplug the microwave oven. 3. Tip the grille forward, then lift out to remove. 2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws. 3. Replace bulb(s) with candelabra-base 50 watt bulb. 4. Replace bulb cover and mounting screw. 4. Remove charcoal filter. 5. Remove the screw holding the lamp shield in place. 5. Plug in the microwave oven. 6.
MAINTENANCE MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE USE DO NOT 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. METAL UTENSILS: Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers, or foil trays. Metal utensils can cause arcing, which can damage the microwave oven.
