OWNER’S MANUAL MICROWAVE OVEN PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING. LCS0712ST MFL51830808 www.lg.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY................................................................................................................................................................. 3-5 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy............................................................ 3 Grounding Instructions............................................................................................................................................
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY • Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open, since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. • Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.
SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to 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: 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3 of this manual. 2. Read and follow the specific 3. This appliance must be grounded.
SAFETY 17. Liquids such as water, coffee,or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons; 1) Do not overheat the liquid.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SPECIFICATIONS /&6 67 MODEL Power Supply 120 V AC, 60 Hz Rated Power Consumption 1000 W Microwave Output * 700 W Frequency 2450 MHz Rated Current 9.0 A Overall Dimensions(WxHxD) 1715 /16" Oven Cavity Dimensions(WxHxD) 12 3/16" 101/4" 13 7 3/4" 12 7/16" 0.7 Cu.ft. Effective Capacity of Oven Cavity *IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD Specifications subject to change without prior notice. INSTALLATION NOTES: • Never place the turntable in the oven upside down. A.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Your oven comes with the following accessories: • Owner’s Manual and Cooking Guide : 1 each • Glass Turntable : 1 each • Rotating Ring : 1 each Window Door Screen Oven Front Plate Door Seal Display Window Control Panel Door Open Button Safety Door Lock System Turntable Rotating Ring NOTE: This microwave oven is designed for household use only. It is not recommended for commercial use.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL PANEL 1. DISPLAY: The display includes a clock and indicators that tell you the time of day, cook time settings, and cooking functions selected. 2. ONE TOUCH CONTROL: Touch this pad to cook without entering a cook time or power. 3. AUTO DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost foods by entering weight. 4. QUICK DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost foods quickly. 5. CLOCK : Touch this pad to set time of day. 6. KITCHEN TIMER : Touch this pad to set timer. 7.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN TIPS FOR MICROWAVE COOKING BROWNING Meat and poultry with high fat content cooked for at least 10 to 15 minutes will brown lightly. Foods cooked a shorter time can be brushed with a browning agent, such as Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, or barbecue sauce. ARRANGEMENT Do not stack food. Arrange in a single layer in the dish for more even cooking.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN PRECAUTIONS • Place the front surface of the door three inches or more from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the microwave oven during normal use. • To program the oven, make sure you touch the center of each pad firmly since the areas between the pads will not activate the oven. A tone will sound each time a pad is touched correctly. Do not touch several pads at once. • Do not strike the control panel with silverware, cookware, etc. Breakage may occur.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SETTING TIME OF DAY TIMED COOKING When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption, the numbers in the display reset to '0'. Example : To set the clock for 10:30. This feature lets you program a specific cook time and power level. For best results, there are 10 power level settings in addition to HIGH (100%) power. Refer to the “Microwave Power Levels Table on page 1 for more information. Touch: Display Shows: 1. 0 2.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN MULTISTAGE COOKING CHILD LOCK For best results, some recipes call for different cooking power levels during different stages of a cook cycle. You can program your oven to switch from one power level to another for up to 3 stages. Use this safety feature to lock the control panel when you are cleaning it, or to prevent children from using the oven when you do not want them to. Example: To set a 2-stage cook cycle. To set C .
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ONE TOUCH CONTROL CHART Category Touch Serving size POPCORN One Time Two Times 3.5 oz. 1.75 oz. POTATO One Time Two Times Three Times Four Times BEVERAGE One Time Two Times 1 cup 2 cups • 240ml per cup. • Use mug or microwave-safe cup. • Stir after reheating. FRESH VEGETABLE One Time Two Times Three Times Four Times 1 cup 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups • Prepare vegetable(wash and cut into 1/2-inch pieces). • Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS Your microwave oven is equipped with ten power levels (11 steps including 0) to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking. When your cooking program is completed, a beep automatically sounds. The table below will give you some idea of which foods are prepared at each of the various power levels. MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL CHART Power Level Output (of watts) Use ● Boil water. ground beef. ● Cook fresh fruits & vegetables. ● Make candy.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST NOTE: Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven. The defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods. The auto defrost guide will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting. For added convenience, the Auto Defrost includes a built-in beep mechanism that reminds you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange to get the best defrost results. Three different defrosting levels are provided.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST GUIDE SEQUENCE TOUCH AUTO DEFROST GROUND MEAT one time POULTRY two times STEAKS/CHOPS three times FOOD • BEEF ..................Ground beef, Cubes for stew, ...............................Pot roast, Rib roast, Rump roast, ...............................Chuck roast, Hamburger patty. • LAMB .................Rolled roast • PORK .................Hot dogs, Spareribs, ...............................Country-style ribs, ...............................
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WARNING: Do not use aluminum foil during cooking cycle. COOKING TIPS MEAT 1. No special techniques are required. Meat should be prepared as with conventional cooking. Season if desired. Always thoroughly defrost meat before cooking. 2. Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack or microwave-proof plate and place on the turntable. 3. Cook according to the Meat Cooking Chart (below). Use the longer time for large meats and the shorter time for smaller meats.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WARNING: Do not use aluminum foil during cooking cycle. COOKING TIPS (continued) POULTRY COOKING CHART Poultry MicrowavePower Level Cooking time Per Pound CHICKEN Whole Breast (boned) Portions 8 8 8 6 - 9 minutes 5 - 8 minutes 10 - 16 minutes TURKEY Whole 8 8 - 10 minutes NOTES: • The times listed above are only a guide. Allow for difference in individual tastes and preferences. The times may also vary due to the shape, cut, and composition of the food.
HEATING/REHEATING GUIDE . To heat or reheat successfully in the microwave, it is important to follow several 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 microwavable container. The food will be heated more evenly if covered with a microwavable lid or plastic wrap and vented.
FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE Vegetable Amount Cook time at HIGH Instructions LMA1180ST Standing Time 2 medium 4 medium 5-8 minutes Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. Cover. 2-3 minutes 1Ib. 3-6 minutes Add 1/2 cup water. Cover. 2-3 minutes Beans, Green & Wax 1 lb. 7-11minutes Add 1/ 2 cup water in 11/ 2 qt. casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. 2-3 minutes Beets, Fresh 1 Ib. 12-16 minutes Add 1/ 2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes Rearrange halfway through cooking.
TROUBLESHOOTING Questions and Answers Operation Answer Question Why is the oven light not on during cooking? There may be several reasons why the oven light is not on. Have you: • Set a cook time? • Touched START? Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent? Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam. Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates empty? Yes. Never operate the oven empty or without the glass turntable.
TROUBLESHOOTING Questions and Answers (continued) Food Answer Question Why are scrambled eggs sometimes a little dry after cooking? Eggs will dry out when they are overcooked, even if the same recipe is used each time. The cooking time may need to be varied for one of these reasons: • Eggs vary in size. • Eggs are at room temperature one time and at refrigerator temperature another time. • Eggs continue cooking during standing time.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work properly, locate the operating problem in the list below and try the solutions listed for each problem. If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest LG Authorized Service Center. LG Authorized Service Centers are fully equipped to handle your service requirements.
WARRANTY PERIOD: LABOR: One Year from the Date of Purchase*. PARTS (except as listed below): One Year from the Date of Purchase* . MAGNETRON: Ten Years from the Date of Purchase*. Replacement Units and Repair Parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original unit’s warranty period. * Retain your Sales Receipt to prove the date of purchase. A copy of your Sales Receipt must be submitted at the time warranty service is provided.
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