Website: http://www.lgservice.com MICROWAVE OVEN OWNER’S MANUAL & COOKING GUIDE PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Homemade Bakery Table Chicken Choices Chicken Choices Table Children’s Lunch Children’s Lunch Table Fast Breakfast Fast Breakfast Table Soften Soften Table Melt Melt Table Timed Cooking 2 Stage Timed Cooking Auto Defrost Q- Defrost Auto Defrost Table HEATING/REHEATING GUIDE SAFETY 3-5 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 3 Grounding Instructions 3 Important Safety Instructions 4-5 UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 6-10 Specifications 6 Installation 6 Parts
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. 2. Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3 of this manual. 3. This appliance must be grounded.
SAFETY This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you use your oven. HOW YOUR MICROWAVE WITH SMART WAVE TECHNOLOGY WORKS SMART WAVETM INVERTER MICROWAVE SYSTEM SMART WAVETM Inverter Microwave System gives you better microwave cooking performance for defrosting, cooking and reheating foods quickly and uniformly.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply 120 V AC, 60 Hz Rated Power Consumption 1,250 W Microwave Output *1,200 W Rated Current 11 A Overall Dimensions (WxHxD) 20 / x 151/4 x 191/4 3 4 Oven Cavity Dimensions (WxHxD) 171/4 x 9 x 163/4 Capacity of Oven Cavity 1.4 Cu. Ft. *IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD Specifications subject to change without prior notice. INSTALLATION 1. Remove your microwave oven and all packing materials from the shipping carton. 3.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Oven Control Panel Your oven comes with the following accessories: 1 Owner’s Manual & Cooking Guide 1 Glass Turntable 1 Turntable Roller Rest Easy-Clean Oven Cavity See-Through Door Glass Turntable Turntable Roller Rest Cooking Guide Label Safety Interlock System CONTROL PANEL 2 3 4 5 9 6 7 8 10 1 11 1. Display.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN COOKWARE GUIDE Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven. However, to test cookware before using, follow these steps: 1. Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven. 2. Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware. 3. Microwave on 100% power for 1 minute. If the dish is warm, it should not be used for microwave cooking.
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 CHILD LOCK CLOCK Use this safety feature to lock the control panel when you are cleaning the oven, or so that children cannot use the oven unsupervised. Example: To set the clock for 10:30(AM). Touch: Display Shows: To set CHILD LOCK: 1. : 2. : ENTER TIME OF DAY 3. 10 : 30 TOUCH START 4. 10 : 30 am touch 1 pm touch 2 Touch: Display Shows: 1. 2. Time of day. Touch and hold until LOCKED appears in the display. (approximately 4 seconds) locked AM 5.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN MORE / LESS • Opening the door or touching the STOP/CLEAR pad before the vapor is detected will abort the process and the oven will stop. • Before using Sensor Cook, make sure the exterior of the reheating container and the interior of the oven are dry, to assure the best results. • Room temperature should not exceed 95°F. • Oven should be plugged in at least 5 minutes before sensor cooking.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SENSOR COOK TABLE CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT Popcorn lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn. Pop only one package at a time. For best results, use fresh bag of popcorn. Place bag of prepackaged microwave popcorn on the center of turntable. 3.0 - 3.5 oz. package Potato Pierce each potato with a fork and place on the glass turntable around the edge, at least one inch apart. After cooking, allow to stand for 3 minutes. 1 - 4 ea. (approx. 8~10 oz.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN CHICKEN CHOICES TABLE HOMEMADE BAKERY Category Homemade Bakery has 3 food categories of preset cooking time and power level. Example: To cook 3 pieces of muffin. Touch: Display Shows: Time of day. 1. 2. SELECT MENU 1 TO 3-SEE COOKING GUIDE 3. ROLL/MUFFIN TOUCH 1 TO 4 PIECES 4. 3 PIECES ROLL/MUFFIN Direction Place on oven tray or a plate. 1, 2, 3 or 4 pieces (2 ~ 3 oz. each) Pancake Place in stacks of three pancakes on an appropriate sized plate.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN FAST BREAKFAST CHILDREN’S LUNCH Children’s Lunch has 3 food categories of preset cooking time and power level. Fast Breakfast has 3 food categories of preset cooking time and power level. Example: To cook 15 oz. of canned pasta. Example: To cook 2 scrambled eggs. Touch: Display Shows: Touch: Display Shows: Time of day. 1. Time of day. 1. 2. SELECT MENU 1 TO 3-SEE COOKING GUIDE 2. SELECT MENU 1 TO 3-SEE COOKING GUIDE 3. canned pasta touch 1 to 3 3.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN MELT SOFTEN The oven uses low power to soften foods (butter, ice cream, cream cheese and frozen juice) See the following table. The oven uses low power to melt foods (butter or margarine, chocolate, marshmallows, or processed cheese food). See the following table. Example: To soften quart of ice cream. Example: To melt 8 oz. of chocolate. Touch: Touch: Display Shows: Display Shows: Time of day. Time of day. 1. 2. SELECT MENU 1 TO 4 -SEE COOKING GUIDE 2.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN TIMED COOKING 2 STAGE TIMED COOKING This feature lets you program a specific cook time and power. For best results, there are 10 power level settings in addition to HIGH power (100%). Refer to the “Microwave Power Level Table” NOTE: If you do not select a power level, then the oven will automatically cook at HIGH(100%) power. Example: To cook for 5 minutes, 30 seconds at 50% power. Touch: Display Shows: 1. : ENTER COOKING TIME 2.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN *Place foods in a shallow container or on a microwave roasting rack to catch drippings. *Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven. AUTO DEFROST Four defrost sequences are preset in the oven. The defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods. The cooking guide will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST TABLE 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. Ground Beef, Patties MEAT Separate and rearrange. Do not defrost less than 2 oz. patties.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST TABLE (CONT.) Poultry setting FOOD SETTING CHICKEN Whole POULTRY Cut-up AT BEEP 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. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
HEATING/REHEATING GUIDE To heat or reheat successfully in a microwave oven, 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 microwave-safe container. The food will heat more evenly if covered with a microwave-safe lid or vented plastic wrap.
FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE Amount Cook Time at High (Minute) 2 medium 4 medium 1 Ib. 2-4 3-5 3-4 Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. Cover. 2-3 minutes Add 1/2 cup water. Cover. 2-3 minutes Beans, Green & Wax 1 lb. 4-6 Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. 2-3 minutes Beets, Fresh 1 Ib. 4-7 Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole. Rearrange halfway through cooking. 2-3 minutes Broccoli, Fresh, Spears 1 Ib. 3-4 Place broccoli in baking dish.
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.
LG MICROWAVE OVEN LIMITED WARRANTY – USA LG Electronics Inc. will repair or replace your product, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period set forth below, effective from the date of original consumer purchase of the product. This limited warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, including U.S. Territories.
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