LRMP1270ST
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Huntsville, AL 35824-0126
Thank you for purchasing a LG microwave oven.
SAFETY................................................................................................................................................................. 3-4
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy............................................................ 3
Grounding Instructions............................................................................................................................................ 3
Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................. 4
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ................................................................................................ 5-9
Specifications.......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Installation............................................................................................................................................................... 5
Parts and Accessories ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Control Panel ......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Tips for Microwave Cooking ................................................................................................................................... 8
Precautions............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Cleaning...................................................................................................................................................................9
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ................................................................................................................. 12-21
Chil
d Lock
.............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Add Minute ........................................................................................................................................................... 12
Kitchen Timer ......................................................................................................................................................
. 12
More/Less ............................................................................................................................................................ 13
Clock .................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Quick Defrost ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
Time Cook ..................................................................................................................... ....................................... 14
Microwave Power Levels ..................................................................................................................................... 14
Quick Touch Sensor .............................................................................................................................................15
Auto Cook ...............................................................................................................................................................16
Option .................................................................................................................... .............................................. 17
Melt ........................................................................................................................................................................1
8
Soften ........................................................................................................................................................................18
Auto Defrost ................................................................................................................................................... 19 - 21
HEATING/REHEATING GUIDE..............................................................................................................................
22
FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE ................................................................................................................................ 23
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................................................................... 24-26
Questions and Answers................................................................................................................................... 24-25
Before Calling for Service..................................................................................................................................... 26
WARRANTY................................................................................................................................. Inside back cover
HOW TO USE TrueCookPlus ....................................... ................................................................................. 10-11
TrueCookPlus is a registered trademark of Microwave Science JV LLC; and used herein under license from Micro-
wave Science JV LLC under US patents 5,812,393, 5,883,801, 6,198,975, 6,249,710. Copyright 2008 Microwave
Science JV LLC
TrueCookPlus
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SAFETY
• 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 place any object between the oven
front face and the door, or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
• Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.
It is particularly important that the oven door
close properly and that there is no damage to
the:
- door (bent),
- hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
- door seals and sealing surfaces.
• The oven should not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except properly qualified
service personnel.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event
of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces
the risk of electric shock by providing an escape
wire for the electric current. This appliance is
equipped with a cord having a grounding wire
and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded.
WARNING
Improper grounding can result in a risk of electric
shock. Consult a qualified electrician if:
1. The grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or
2. If doubt exists as to whether the appliance
is properly grounded;
3.If it is necessary to use an extension cord.Note:
use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a
3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot recepta-
cle which properly fits the plug on the appliance.
The marked rating of the extension cord shall
be equal to or greater than the electrical
rating of the appliance, or
4
.If the power cord is too short and will require
an electrician or serviceman to install an outlet
near the appliance.
NOTES:
1. A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are
available and may be used if care is exercised
in their use.
3. If a long cord or extension cord is used, be
sure that:
1) The marked electrician rating of the cord
set or extension cord should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
2) The extension cord is of a grounding-type
3-wire cord, and.
3) The longer cord is arranged so that it will
not drape over the countertop or tabletop
where it can be reached by children or
tripped over accidentally.Note:At all times,the
cord should be kept out of the reach of childr-
en and placed in such a way that it will not
become a tripping hazard.
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
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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. Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
See
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 3 of this manual .
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
5. Some products, such as whole eggs and sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars can explode
and should not be heated in this oven.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals
or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not
designed for industrial or laboratory use.
7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
11. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water – for example, near a kitchen sink,
in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar location.
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
14. Do not let cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.
15. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive
soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. Do not over cook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
c. If materials inside the oven ignite, KEEP OVEN DOOR CLOSED, turn oven off, and disconnect the power
cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in
the cavity when not in use.
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 CON-
TAINER 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. 2) Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating it. 3) Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. 4) After heating, allow the container to
stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. 5) Use extreme care when
inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.
18. Avoid heating small-necked containers such as syrup bottles.
19. Avoid using corrosive and vapors, such as sulfide and chloride.
20. Liquids heated in certain shaped containers (especially cylindrical-shaped containers) may become overheat-
ed. The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients (instant
coffee, etc.), resulting in harm to the oven and possible injury. In all containers, for best results, stir the liquid
several times before heating. Always stir liquid several times between reheatings.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
SPECIFICATIONS
*IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
MODEL
Power Supply
Rated Power Consumption
Microwave Output
Frequency
Rated Current
Overall Dimensions(WxHxD)
Oven Cavity Dimensions(WxHxD)
Effective Capacity of Oven Cavity
120
V AC, 60 Hz
1650
W
*1200
W
2450
MHz
13.8
A
21
7
/8"x12
1
/2"x17
1
/8"
14
11
/16"x9
5
/8"x15
5
/8"
1.2
Cu.ft.
INSTALLATION
A. Circuits
For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a
20 Amp circuit. No other electrical appliances or light-
ing circuits should be on this line. If in doubt, consult a
licensed electrician.
B. Voltage Warning
The voltage used at the wall receptacle must be the
same as specified on the oven name plate located on
the back or on the side of the control panel of the oven.
Use of a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in
a fire or other type of accident causing oven damage.
Low voltage will cause slow cooking. In case your
microwave oven does not perform normally in spite of
proper voltage, remove and reinsert the plug.
C. Placement of the Oven
Your microwave oven can be placed easily in your
kitchen, family room, or anywhere else in your home.
Place the oven on a flat surface such as a kitchen
countertop or a specially designed microwave oven
cart at least 100cm (39.4 inches) from floor. Do not
place oven above a gas range. Free air flow around
the oven is important. Allow at least 4 inches
of space at the top, sides, and back of the oven for
proper ventilation.
NOTES
:
• Never place the turntable in the oven upside down.
D. Do not block the air vents
All air vents should be kept clear during cooking. If air
vents
are covered during oven operation the oven may
overheat.
In this case, a sensitive thermal safety device
automatically
turns the oven off. The oven will be
inoperable
until it has cooled sufficiently.
E. Radio interference
1. Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV
or
radio reception.
2. When
there is interference, it may be reduced or
eliminated
by taking the following measures:
a.
Clean the door and the sealing surfaces of the
oven.
b.
Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or TV.
c. Relocate the microwave oven in relation to the
TV
or radio.
d.
Move the microwave oven away from the
receive
r.
e.
Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet
so that microwave oven and receiver are on
di
fferent branch circuits.
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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
NOTE: This microwave oven is designed for household use only.
It is not recommended for commercial use.
Oven Front Plate
Window Door Screen
Control Panel
Door Open Button
Safety Door Lock System
Glass Turntable
Rotating Ring
Display Window
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
CONTROL PANEL
8. MELT : Touch this pad to melt chocolate, cheese,
butter, or marshmallows.
9. SOFTEN :
Touch this pad to soften ice cream, cream
cheese, butter, or frozen juice.
6. AUTO DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost foods by
entering weight.
7. QUICKDEFROST : Touch this pad to defrost foods quickly
15. KITCHEN TIMER : Touch this pad to use your
microwave oven as a kitchen timer.
10. NUMBER PADS : Touch number pads to enter cook
time, power level, quantities, or weights.
13. TIME COOK : Touch this pad to set a cook time.
14. POWER LEVEL : Touch this pad to set a cook power
12. STOP/CL
EAR : It used to stop oven and clear all
entries except time day.
11. START :
This feature allows oven to begin functioning
and to turn Child Lock on or off.
16. CLOCK:
4. MORE / LESS : All of the one touch cook and Timed
Cook can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or
shorter time.
MORE Press MORE will add 10 seconds to
the cooking time.
LESS Press LESS will subtract 10 seconds
to the cooking time.
Touch this pad to set time of day.
5.
TrueCookPlus :
Touch this pad to cook food according
to TrueCookPlus code.
1.
This pad allows you
to cook most of
your favorite foods without selecting
cookingtimeandpower
QUICK TOUCH SENSOR :
2. OPTION. Touch this pad to change the oven's default settings
for sound, clock, scroll speed and weight.
3. AUTO COOK. Touch this pad to select programming food items.
17. ADD MINUTE.
Touch this pad to cook at 100% cook power for
1 minute to 99 minutes and 59 seconds.
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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.
COVERING
A cover will trap heat and steam and cause the food to
cook more quickly. Use a lid or microwave-safe plastic
wrap with one corner folded back to vent the excess
steam. Lids on glass casseroles can become hot
during cooking; always handle carefully. Waxed paper
will prevent the food from splattering in the oven and
help retain heat. When warming bread items, use
waxed paper, napkins, or paper towels. To absorb extra
moisture, wrap sandwiches and fatty foods in paper
towels.
SPACING
Arrange individual foods, such as baked potatoes,
cupcakes, and hors d’oeuvres in a circle and at least
1 inch apart. This will help the food cook more evenly.
STIRRING
Stirring blends flavors and redistributes the heat in
foods. Always stir from the outside toward the center
of the dish. Food at the outside of the dish heats first.
TURNING
Large foods, such as roasts and whole poultry, should
be turned so that the top and bottom cook evenly. Also
turn over chicken pieces and chops.
ARRANGEMENT
Do not stack food. Arrange in a single layer in the dish
for more even cooking. Because dense foods cook
more slowly, place thicker portions of meat, poultry,
fish, and vegetables toward the outside of the dish.
TESTING FOR DONENESS
Foods cook quickly in a microwave oven; test frequently
for doneness.
STANDING TIME
Food often needs to stand from 2 to 15 minutes after
being removed from the oven. Usually, you need to
cover food during standing time to retain heat. Remove
most foods when they are slightly undercooked and
they will finish cooking during standing time. The
internal temperature of food will rise about 10°F during
standing time.
SHIELDING
To prevent some portions of rectangular or square
dishes from overcooking, you may need to shield
them with small strips of aluminum foil to block the
microwaves. You can also cover poultry legs and
wing tips with foil to keep them from overcooking.
Always keep foil at least 1 inch from oven walls
to prevent arcing.
PIERCING
Pierce the shell, skin, or membrane of foods before
cooking to prevent them from bursting. Foods that
require piercing include yolks and whites of eggs, hot
dogs, clams, oysters, and whole vegetables, such as
potatoes and squash.
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CLEANING
PRECAUTIONS
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
• 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.
• Always use caution when taking cookware out of the
oven. Some dishes absorb heat from the cooked food
and may be hot. See the “Cookware Guide” earlier in
this section for more information.
• Do not rinse cookware immediately after cooking. This
may cause breakage. Also, always allow the turntable
to cool before removing it from the oven.
• Never operate the oven when it is empty. Food or
water should always be in the oven during operation
to absorb the microwave energy.
• Do not use the oven to dry newspapers or clothes.
They may catch fire.
• Use thermometers that have been approved for
microwave oven cooking.
• The turntable must always be in place when you
operate the oven.
• Do not use your microwave oven to cook eggs in the
shell. Pressure can build up inside the shell, causing it
to burst.
• There are several precautions to follow when
microwaving popcorn:
— Do not pop popcorn, except in a microwave-safe
container or commercial packages designed for
microwave ovens.
— Never try to pop popcorn in a paper bag that is not
microwave-approved.
— Overcooking may result in smoke and fire.
— Do not repop unpopped kernels.
— Do not reuse popcorn bags.
— Listen while corn pops. Stop oven when popping
slows to 2-3 seconds between pops.
— Do not leave microwave unattended while popping
corn.
— Follow directions on bag.
NOTE: Before cleaning the oven, unplug the power
cord. If this is impossible, open the oven door to
prevent an accidental oven start.
INTERIOR
Wipe the oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and
a mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. This
should be done weekly or more often, if needed. Never
use cleaning powders or rough pads.
Excessive oil splatters on the inside top will be difficult
to remove if left for many days. Wipe splatters with a
wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or
bacon.
REMOVABLE PARTS
The turntable and rotating ring are removable. They
should be hand-washed in warm (not hot) water with a
mild detergent and a soft cloth. Once they are clean,
rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. Never use cleaning
powders, steel wool, or rough pads.
• The turntable may be cleaned at the sink. Be careful
not to chip or scratch the edges as this may cause
the turntable to break during use.
• The rotating ring should be cleaned regularly.
DOOR
For best performance and safet
y, the inner door panel
and the oven front frame should be free of food or
grease buildup. Wipe often with a mild detergent; then
rinse and wipe dr
y. Never use cleaning powders or
rough pads.
After cleaning the control panel, touch CLEAR to clear
any entries that might have been entered accidentally
while cleaning the panel.
Also make sure that the
turntable and rotating ring are in the right position.
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WHAT IS TrueCookPlus ?
TrueCookPlus is the first ever way to microwave cook
your food to perfection. Every time, in any size or
power microwave oven anywhere in the world.
EXAMPLE: USING TrueCookPlus
1. Press the Stop/Clear Button
2. Find the simple TrueCookPlus
c
ode on your favorite food
package or at
www.TrueCookPlus.com.
On
your food package, your
TrueCookPlus code will look
similar to this:
3. Pre
s
s the TrueCookPlus
button on your microwave
ov
en keypad.
4. Y
ou will hear a musical tone
and your oven will ask you
to
enter your TrueCookPlus
code.
5. K
e
y in 1 2 3 4 (for example).
The display shows :
6. P
ress the Start / Enter button
7. TrueCookPlus now manages
your microwave cooking
automatically -- adjusting
power levels, cook times etc.
8.
W
hen TrueCookPlus is done,
your oven will beep.
9. Your food will be cooked to
perfection.
10.
I
f
you enter an invalid
T
rueCookPlus code, your oven
will display ‘CODE ERROR’
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. Your oven relies on you to
enter the TrueCookPlus code
exactly
as it appears on the
food package or at
http://www.TrueCookPlus.com
If you make an error entering the simple numeric
TrueCookPlus , or enter a TrueCookPlus code other
than the one specific to your food product, or fail to
press the TrueCookPlus button before entering your
TrueCookPlus code, your food may undercook,
over
c
ook or even burn.
HOW TO USE TrueCookPlus
TrueCookPlus is a registered trademark of Microwave
Science JV LLC. USA and world wi
de
HOW TO USE TrueCookPlus
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Example : Setup your ZIP code
TrueCookPlus SETUP
After you unpack and plug in your TrueCookPlus oven,
take a few moments to tell TrueCookPlus your zip code.
1. Press the
Stop / Clear
bu
tton
2. Press the
TrueCookPlus
but
ton three times
3. En
ter your five digit U.S.
Pos
t Office zip code.
4. P
ress the
Start / Enter
button
Once TrueCookPlus knows your zip code, every
time you enter a TrueCookPlus code, TrueCook-
Plu
s will automatically adjust for your elevation
above sea level.
Note :
1 : Shorter (6%)
2 : Normal (Default)
3 or 4, 5 : Longer (3%, 6%, 9%)
TrueCookPlus is a registered trademark of Microwave Science JV LLC; and used herein under license
from Microwave Science JV LLC under US patents 5,812,393, 5,883,801, 6,198,975, 6,249,710. Copyright
2008 Microwave Science JV LLC.
CUSTOMIZING TrueCookPlus
1. Press the Stop / Clear
button
2. Press the
TrueCookPlus
button twice
6. Press the
Start / Enter
button
You may find that you would prefer TrueCookPlus to
cook your food more quickly or more slowly.
TrueCookPlus
can adjust to your tastes—to cook your
food more quickly or more slowly.
HERE
’S HOW
3. If you want your food to
cook more quickly when you
enter a TrueCookPlus code,
press a number between 3
and 5
4. If you want your food to
cook more slowly when
you enter a TrueCookPlus
code,press 1.
5.
If you wish to reset TrueCo-
okPlus to its factory default,
press 2
HOW TO USE TrueCookPlus
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1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch ADD minute 2
times .The oven begins
cooking and display
shows time and
To set the child lock
Touch and hold SRART/ENTER
until locked appears in the
display and two beeps are
heard. If the time of day was
already set, the time of day will
return to the display window.After
you touch another cooking pad
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
If the CHILD LOCK was already set and you
touched another cooking pad, the word shows
in the display.
Then you can cancel the CHILD LOCK according
to below procedure.
After the CHILD LOCK is turned off, the time of
day will return to the display window. The oven
will operate normally.
CHILD LOCK
This is a unique safety feature that prevents
unwanted oven operation such as used by
children. Once the CHILD LOCK is set, no
cooking can take place.
KITCHEN TIMER
You can use the Timer of your oven for purposes
other than food cooking.
To cancel the child lock
Touch and hold SRART/ENTER
pad until locked disappears in
the display.
Example : To set the timer 3 minutes.
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch KITCHEN TIMER
pad. enter time in min and
sec shows in the display.
3. Touch 3, 0, 0.
touch start shows in the
display.
4. Touch START/ENTER
locked
ADD MINUTE
A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets
you quickly set and start microwave cooking at
100% power without the need to touch START.
Example: To cook for 2 minutes.
NOTE: If you touch ADD MINUTE, it will add 1
minute up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds.
power
1 0
0
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch KITCHEN TIMER
pad. enter time in min and
sec shows in the display.
3. Touch 3, 0, 0.
touch start shows in the
display.
4. Touch START/ENTER
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
MORE/LESS
By using the MORE or LESS keys, TIMED COOK
program can be adjusted to cook food for a
longer or shorter time. Pressing MORE will add
10 seconds to the cooking time each time you
press it. Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds
of cooking time each time you press it.
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
Example: To set 8:00 AM.
ENTERTIMEOFDAY
TOUCH START
AM TOUCH
1
2. Touch CLOCK
shows in the display.
6. Touch START/ENTER pad.
3. Enter the time by using the
number key pad 8 0 0.
TOUCH
ENTER
shows in the display.
4. Touch START/ENTER
shows in the display.
5. Touch 1
shows in the display.
PM TOUCH2
QUICK DEFROST
Use this function to thaw only 1 lb. of ground meat
very quickly.
NOTE: The oven beeps during the defrost cycle. After
it beeps, open the door and turn over, separate, or
rearrange the food. QUICK DEFROST provides just
enough defrosting so that the food can be used in
recipes or for cooking. Some ice crystals remain.
Example: Quick Defrost
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch QUICK DEFROST.
4. Touch MORE or LESS.
Remaining time will
increase or decrease by 10
seconds.
3. Touch START / ENTER
The Oven will start.
To adjust the cooking time for a longer time,
or for a shorter time.
2. Touch 1, 0, 0.
1
::
00
touch start or
power
shows on the display
CLOCK
Time counting down and
shows in the display.
1 .
0
Lbs
D
EF
RO
st
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
TIME COOK
This function allows you to cook food for a
desired time. And in order to give you the best
results, there are 10 power level settings in
addition to HI-POWER because many food need
slower cooking (at less than HI-POWER).
When cooking is completed, four short tones will
sound. The word end shows in the display window.
Then the oven shuts itself off.
NOTE:
If you do not select the power level, the oven will
operate at power HIGH. To set HI-POWER
cooking, skip steps 4 & 5 above.
2 STAGE TIMED COOKING
For Two Stage cooking, repeat timed cooking
steps 2 through 5 on the previous page before
touching the START pad for additional Time and
Power program you want to add.
Auto Weight Defrost can be programmed before
the first stage to defrost first and then cook.
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
Your microwave oven is equipped with ten power
levels to give you maximum flexibility and control
over cooking. The table below will give you some
idea of which foods are prepared at each of the
various power levels.
*The table below shows the power level settings for
your oven.
MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL TABLE
Power
Level
10
(High)
* Standing time.
* Independent.
*Boiling water.
*Making candy.
*Cooking poultry pieces, fish, & vegetables.
*Cooking tender cuts of meat.
*Whole poultry.
9
*Reheating rice, pasta, & vegetables.
Use
4
*Thawing meat, poultry and seafood.
8
*Reheating prepared foods quickly.
*Reheating sandwiches.
5
*Cooking ham, whole poultry, lamb.
*Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip.
3
*Cooking less tender cuts of meat.
*Cooking pork chops, roast.
2
*Taking chill out of fruit.
*Softening butter.
1
0
*Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm.
*Softening butter and cream cheese.
7
*Cooking egg, milk and cheese dishes.
*Cooking cakes, breads.
*Melting chocolate.
6
*Cooking veal.
*Cooking whole fish.
*Cooking puddings and custard.
Example:To cook food on 80% Power (Power8)
for 5 minutes 30 seconds
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch TIME COOK.
enter cooking time shows
in the display.
3. Enter 5 minutes 30
seconds by touching
5,
3, 0.touch start
or power
4. Touch POWER LEVEL.
enter power level
shows in the display.
5. Touch 8. To select power
level 80%.
shows in the display.
6. Touch START/ENTER.
80 touch start
power
level
shows in the display.
0
to 1 0
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
QUICK TOUCH SENSOR
Use this function to cook food without entering a cook
time or power. Refer to the Sensor touch table below
more information.
Example : Sensor touch (cooking potato)
2. Touch POTATO.
shows in the display.
POTATO
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
QUICK TOUCH SENSOR REHEAT
This feature allows you to reheat precooked room -
temperature or refrigerated food without selecting
cooking times and power levels. This feature has
EXAMPLE: To reheat dinner plate.
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
3 categories.
scroll in the display.The
oven begins the cooking
you selected without the
need to touch START.
Code Category
1 Dinner plate
2 Soup/Sauce
3 Casserole
2. Touch REHEAT.
The display scrolls:
select menu 1 to
3. Touch number 1.
3
p
ner
1
e
l
at
D
n
QUICK TOUCH SENSOR TABLE
Popcorn
Potato
Rice
Frozen
Entree
Fresh
Vegetable
Frozen
Vegetable
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.
Pierce each potato with a fork and
place on the oven tray around the
edge, at least one inch apart.
After cooking, allow to stand for 5
minutes.
Place rice and twice as much liquid
(water or chicken)in a 2 -quart micro
-wavable dish. cover with plastic
wrap.when cooking is complete,allow
10 minutes standing time.stir rice.
Remove from outer display
package. Vent the plastic film by
piercing with a fork (3 times)
If not in microwave safe container,
place on a plate, cover with plastic
wrap and vent. After cooking, allow
to stand for 3 minutes.
Prepare as desired, wash and
leave residual water on the
vegetables. Place in an
appropriately sized microwave
container.
Add amount of water according to
the quantity (1~2 cups : 2
tablespoons, 3~4 cups : 4
tablespoons).
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
After cooking, stir and allow to
stand for 3 minutes.
Remove from package, rinse off
frost under running wate
r.
Place in an appropriately sized
microwave containe
r.
Add amount of water according to
the quantity (1~2 cups : 2
tablespoons, 3~4 cups : 4
tablespoons). Cover with plastic
wrap and vent. After cooking, stir
and allow to stand for 3 minutes.
Regular size.
Use one fresh
1, 2, 3 or 4
potatoes
Medium size
(10 oz. each)
1 ~ 2 cups
Use medium or
long grain rice.
10 ~21oz.
1, 2, 3 or 4
cups
1, 2, 3 or 4
cups
AmountCategory Direction
bag of
popcorn.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
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AUTO COOK
This feature allows to cook foods that you select by
touching AUTO COOK pad. It has 6 foods categories.
AUTO COOK TABLE
• First, touch AUTO COOK pad, then select food and
amount.
Bacon
Frozen
Place bacon strips on bacon rack for
best results.(use dinner plate lined
with paper towels if rack is not
available).
Remove from display packege and
place on plate.(if muffins are over 3
oz.each. count as two when entering
quantity).
2 to 6 slices
1 to 6 pieces
AmountCategory Direction
Roll/Muffin
(2~3 oz.each)
Beverage
Remove from display package
and place on plate.(Be careful!
The beverage will be very hot!
Sometimes liquids heated in
cylindrical containers will
splash out when the cup is
moved)
1 or 2 cups
Hot Cereal
Prepare as directed on package and
cook. Stir and allow standing time
before eating. Use only instant hot
cereal.
1 to 6 servings
Fresh
Roll/Muffin
Remove from display packege and
place on plate.(if muffins are over 3
oz.each. count as two when entering
quantity).
1 to 6 pieces
(2~3 oz.each)
Place the chicken pieces in an
appropriately sized microwavable
container.cover with plastic wrap
and vent.
Pieces
Chicken
0.5~2 lbs
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
Example : To cook 1 cup of Beverage
4. Touch number 1, then
3. Touch number 4.
shows in the display.
2. Touch AUTO COOK.
SELECT MENU
1
TO
6
shows in the display.
5. The oven will start
1
shows in the display.
er
B
a
e
GE
touch 1 to 2
TOUCH START
cu
P
V
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
OPTION
OPTION provides four modes which make using your microwave oven quite handy. You can select SOUND ON/OFF,
CLOCK ON/OFF. SCROLL SPEED, LBS/KG CHOICE.
Example 1 : To turn off Sound of beeper.
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch OPTION
Four modes show in the
display repeatedly. You
can set them according
to your intention:
3. Touch 1. sound on touch 1
off touch 2 shows in the
display.
4. Touch 2. sound off
shows in the display and
the current time will be
displayed.
NOTE: To turn beep
sound back on, repeat
steps 1 - 2 then touch
number 1.
Example 2 : To set the units.
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch OPTION
Four modes show in the
display repeatedly. You
can set them according
to your intention:
3. Touch 4. lbs touch 1
kg touch 2 shows in the
display.
4. Touch 2. kg shows in the
display and the current
time will be displayed.
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OPTION FUNCTION TABLE
NUMBER FUNCTION CHOICE
SOUND ON / OFF
CLOCK ON / OFF
SCROLL SPEED
LBS / KG CHOICE
Sound On or Sound Off
Clock On or Clock Off
Slow, Normal, or Fast
Lbs or Kg
1
2
3
4
NOTE:When the power cord is first plugged in, the default setting are Sound ON, Clock ON, Normal
Speed, LBS.
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SOFTEN TABLE
Example : To Soften 8 oz. Cream Cheese.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
COOK END will be displayed.
Butter
Ice Cream
Cream
Cheese
Frozen
Juice
Unwrap and place in microwavable
container. No need to cover butter.
Butter will be at room temperature
and ready for use in recipe.
Place container in oven. Ice cream
will be soft enough to make
scooping easier.
Unwrap and place in microwavable
container. Cream cheese will be at
room temperature and ready for
use in recipe.
Remove top.
Place in oven.
Frozen juice will be soft enough to
easily mix with water.
1, 2 or 3
sticks
Pint, Quart,
Half gallon
3 or 8 oz.
6, 12 or 16
oz.
AmountCategory Direction
MELT TABLE
Example : To Melt 8 oz. Chocolate.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
COOK END will be displayed.
Butter/Margar
ine
Chocolate
Cheese
Marshmallows
Unwrap and place in
microwavable container. No
need to cover butter. Stir at the
end of cooking to complete
melting.
Chocolate chips or squares of
baking chocolate may be used.
Unwrap squares and place in
microwavable container. Stir at
the end of cycle to complete
melting.
Use processed cheese food
only. Cut into cubes. Place in a
single layer in microwavable
containe
r. Stir at the end of
cooking to complete melting.
Large or miniature
marshmallows may be used.
Place in microwavable
container. Stir at the end of
cycle to complete melting.
1, 2 or 3
sticks
4 or 8 oz.
8 or 16 oz.
5 or 10 oz.
AmountCategory Direction
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
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,margarine,
chocolate, marshmallow and processed cheese produ-
cts). See the following table.
select menu 1 to 4
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
TOUCH START
shows in the display.
5. Touch START/ENTER
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
TOUCH START
shows in the display.
5. Touch START/ENTER
2. Touch SOFTEN.
shows in the display
3. Touch number 3.
cream cheese touch 1 to 2
shows in the display.
4. Touch number 2,
2. Touch MELT.
select menu 1 to 4
shows in the display
3. Touch number 2.
chocolate touch 1 to 2
shows in the display.
4. Touch number 2,
oz
8
oz
8
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE 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.
With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven
automatically sets the defrosting time and power
levels for you.
The oven automatically determines required
defrosting times for each food item according to
the weight you enter.
For added convenience, the Auto Defrost
includes a built-in beep mechanism that reminds
you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange.
1 MEAT
2 POULTRY
3 FISH
* Available weight is 0.1~6.0 lbs.
(Bread weight is 0.1~1.0 lbs.)
*For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat, and
poultry from its original closed paper or plastic
package (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold
steam and juice close to the foods,
which can cause the outer surface of the foods to
cook.
*For best results, shape your ground meat into the
form of a doughnut before freezing. When defrosting,
scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and
continue defrosting.
*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.
NOTE:
When you touch the START pad, the display changes
to defrost time count down. The oven will beep once
during the DEFROST cycle.
At beep, open the door and turn, separate, or
rearrange the food.
Remove any portions that have thawed.
Return frozen portions to the oven and touch
START to resume the defrost cycle.
AUTO DEFROST SEQUENCE LIST
Sequence
1
MEAT
2
POULTRY
3
FISH
BEEF
Ground beef, Round steak, Cubes for
stew, Tenderloin steak, Pot roast,
Rib roast, Rump roast, Chuck roast,
Hamburger patty.
LAMB
Chops (1 inch thick), Rolled roast
PORK
Chops (
1
/2 inch thick), Hot dogs,
Spareribs, Country-style ribs.
Rolled roast, Sausage.
VEAL
Cutlets (1 lbs,
1
/2 inch thick)
POULTRY
Whole (under 4 lbs.), Cut-up, Breasts
(boneless)
CORNISH HENS
Whole
TURKEY
Breast( under 6 lbs.)
STEAKS/CHOPS
Round beef steak, Tenderloin steak Lamb
chops (1 inch thick)
Pork chops (
1
/2 inch thick)
Veal cutlets (1 lbs,
1
/2 inch thick)
FISH
Fillets, Whole Steaks
SHELLFISH
Crab meat, Lobster tails, Shrimp,
Scallops
Food
Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs of meat
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch AUTO DEFROST.
3. Touch 1. enter weight
shows in the display.
4. Enter the weight by
touching 1 , 2.
touch start shows
in the display.
5. Touch START//ENTER.
Defrosting starts.
fish touch 3
meat touch 1
poultry touch 2
shows in the display.
meat
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
AUTO DEFROST TABLE
Meat setting
FOOD AT BEEP
SETTING
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
BEEF
Ground Beef,
Bulk
Ground Beef,
Patties
Round Steak
Tenderloin
Steak
Stew Beef
Pot Roast,
Chuck Roast
Rib Roast
Rolled Rump
Roast
LAMB
Cubes for
Stew
Chops
(1 inch thick)
PORK
Chops
(1/2 inch thick)
Hot Dogs
Spareribs
Country-style
Ribs
Sausage,
Links
Sausage,
Bulk
Loin Roast,
Boneless
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
Remove thawed portions with fork.
Turn over. Return remainder to oven.
Separate and rearrange.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Remove thawed portions with fork.
Separate remainder.
Return remainder to oven.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Remove thawed portions with fork.
Return remainder to oven.
Separate and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Separate and rearrange.
Remove thawed portions with fork.
Turn over. Return remainder to oven.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
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.
Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb.
Freeze in doughnut shape.
Do not defrost less than 2 oz. patties.
Depress center when freezing.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
AUTO DEFROST TABLE (CONT.)
Poultry setting
Fish setting
Bread setting
FOOD AT BEEP
SETTING
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
CHICKEN
Whole
Cut-up
CORNISH
HENS
Whole
TURKEY
Breast
POULTRY
POULTRY
POULTRY
Turn over (finish defrosting breast-
side down). Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Separate pieces and rearrange.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Place chicken breast-side up on a microwav-
able roasting rack. Finish defrosting by
immersing in cold water. Remove giblets
when chicken is partially defrosted.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.
FOOD AT BEEP
SETTING
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
FISH
Fillets
Steaks
Whole
SHELLFISH
Crabmeat
Lobster tails
Shrimp
Scallops
FISH
FISH
FISH
FISH
FISH
FISH
FISH
Turn over. Separate fillets when
partially thawed if possible.
Separate and rearrange.
Turn over.
Break apart. Turn over.
Turn over and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Carefully separate fillets under cold
water.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Run cold water over to finish defrosting.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Cover head and tail with foil; do not let
foil touch sides of microwave. Finish
defrosting by immersing in cold water.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
FOOD AT BEEP
SETTING
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Bagel
Dinner Roll
Muffin
Hamburger
Hot Dog Bun
Slices of Bread
Loaf of Bread
BREAD Turn over and rearrange. Place on 3 sheets of paper towel.
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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 plas-
tic wrap. Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns. Use the following table as a guide for reheating cooked
food.
ITEMS
COOK TIME
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
(AT HIGH)
Sliced meat Place sliced meat on microwavable plate.
3 slices (
1
/4-inch thick)
1
/2-1 minute Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Note: Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy.
Chicken pieces Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate. Cover with perforated
1 breast 1-2 minutes plastic wrap.Note:Be sure to make small holes in wrap before
1 leg and thigh
1
/2-1
1
/2 minutes heating or reheating
Fish fillet Place fish on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
(6-8 oz.) 1-2 minutes
Lasagna Place lasagna on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap
1 serving (10
1
/2 oz.) 3-5 minutes and vent.
Casserole COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
1 cup 2-3 minutes through cooking.
4 cups 7-9 minutes
Casserole – COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
cream or cheese through cooking.
1 cup 2-3 minutes
4 cups 6-8 minutes
Sloppy Joe or Barbecued Beef Reheat filling and bun separately.
1 sandwich
1
/2 -1
1
/2 minutes Cook filling covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once.
(
1
/
2 cup meat filling) Heat bun as directed in table below.
without bun
Mashed potatoes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
1 cup 1-3 minutes through cooking.
4 cups 5-8 minutes
Baked beans COOK covered in microwavable casserole
. Stir once halfway
1 cup 1-2 minutes through cooking.
Ravioli or pasta in sauce COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
1 cup 1-3 minutes through cooking.
4 cups 5-7 minutes
Rice COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
1 cup
1
/2-1 minute through cooking.
4 cups 2-4 minutes
Sandwich roll or bun Wrap in paper towel and place on glass microwavable rack
1 roll 10-20 seconds
Vegetables COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
1 cup 1-2 minutes through cooking.
4 cups 2-4 minutes
Soup COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
1 serving (8 oz.) 1-2 minutes through cooking.
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FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE
Standing
Time
Artichokes 2 medium 2-4 Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. Cover. 2-3 minutes
(8 oz. each) 4 medium 3-5
Asparagus, 1 Ib. 3-4 Add
1
/
2 cup water. Cover. 2-3 minutes
Fresh, Spears
Beans, Green & 1 lb. 4-6 Add
1
/2 cup water in 1
1
/2 qt. casserole. Stir 2-3 minutes
Wax halfway through cooking.
Beets, Fresh 1 Ib. 4-7 Add
1
/
2 cup water in 1
1
/
2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Rearrange halfway through cooking.
Broccoli, Fresh, 1 Ib. 3-4 Place broccoli in baking dish. Add
1
/2 cup water. 2-3 minutes
Spears
Cabbage, Fresh, 1 Ib. 3-4 Add
1
/2 cup water in 1
1
/2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Chopped Stir halfway through cooking.
Carrots, Fresh, 2 cups 2-3 Add
1
/4 cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Sliced Stir halfway through cooking.
Cauliflower, 1 lb. 3-5 Trim. Add
1
/4 cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Fresh, Whole Stir halfway through cooking.
Flowerettes, Fresh 2 cups 2-3 Slice. Add
1
/2 cup water in 1
1
/2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Celery, Fresh, 4 cups 3-4 Stir halfway through cooking.
Sliced
Corn, Fresh 2 ears 2-3 Husk. Add 2tbsp water in 1
1
/
2 qt. baking dish. 2-3 minutes
Cover.
Mushrooms,
1
/2 Ib. 1
1
/2
-2 Place mushrooms in 1
1
/2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Fresh, Sliced Stir halfway through cooking.
Parsnips, Fresh, 1 Ib. 2-4 Add
1
/2 cup water in 1
1
/2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Sliced Stir halfway through cooking.
Peas, Green, 4 cups 3-5 Add
1
/2 cup water in 1
1
/2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Fresh Stir halfway through cooking.
Sweet Potatoes 2 medium 5-6 Pierce potatoes several times with fork. 2-3 minutes
Whole Baking 4 medium 10-13 Place on 2 paper towels. 2-3 minutes
(6-8 oz. each) Turn over halfway through cooking.
White Potatoes, 2 potatoes 5-7 Pierce potatoes several times with fork. 2-3 minutes
Whole Baking 4 potatoes
10-13
Place on 2 paper towels. 2-3 minutes
(6-8 oz. each) Turn over halfway through cooking.
Spinach, Fresh, 1 Ib. 2-4 Add
1
/2 cup water in 2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Leaf
Squash, Acorn or 1 medium 3-5 Cut squash in half. Remove seeds. 2-3 minutes
Butternut, Fresh Place in 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Cover.
Zucchini, Fresh, 1 Ib. 3-4 Add
1
/2 cup water in 1
1
/2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Sliced Stir halfway through cooking.
Zucchini, Fresh, 1 Ib. 3-5 Pierce. Place on 2 paper towels. 2-3 minutes
Whole Turn over and rearrange halfway through cooking.
Vegetable Amount Instructions
Cook Time
at High
(Minute)
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Questions and Answers
Operation
Question
Why is the oven light not on during
cooking?
Why does steam come out of the air
exhaust vent?
Will the microwave oven be damaged if it
operates empty?
Does microwave energy pass through the
viewing screen in the door?
Why does a tone sound when a pad on the
control panel is touched?
Can my microwave oven be damaged if
food is cooked for too long?
When the oven is plugged into wall outlet
for the first time, it might not work properly.
What is wrong?
Why do I see light reflection around the
outer case?
What are the various sounds I hear when
the microwave oven is operating?
There may be several reasons why the oven light is not on.
Have you:
• Set a cook time?
• Touched START?
Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven
has been designed to vent this steam.
Yes. Never operate the oven empty or without the glass turntable.
No. The metal screen bounces the energy back to the oven cavity.
The holes (or ports) allow only light to pass through. They do not
let microwave energy pass through.
The tone tells you that the setting has been entered.
Like any other cooking appliance, it is possible to overcook food
to the point that the food creates smoke and even possibly fire
and damage to the inside of the oven. Do not leave the oven
unattended while cooking.
The microcomputer controlling your oven may temporarily
become scrambled and fail to function as programmed when you
plug in for the first time or when power resumes after a power
interruption. Unplug the oven from the 120-volt household outlet
and then plug it back in to reset the microcomputer.
This light is from the oven light which is located between the
oven cavity and the outer wall of the oven.
The clicking sound is caused by a mechanical switch turning the
microwave oven’s magnetron ON and OFF.
The heavy hum and clunk is from the change in power the
magnetron draws as it is turned ON and OFF by a mechanical
switch. The change in blower speed is from the change in line
voltage caused by the magnetron being turned ON and OFF.
Answer
Food
Question
Answer
What is wrong when baked foods have a
hard, dry, brown spot?
Why do eggs sometimes pop?
A hard, dry, brown spot indicates overcooking. Shorten the
cooking or reheating time.
When baking, frying, or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to
steam build-up inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this,
simply pierce the yolk before cooking.
CAUTION: Never microwave eggs in the shell.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Questions and Answers
(continued)
Food
Question
Why are scrambled eggs sometimes a
little dry after cooking?
Is it possible to pop popcorn in a
microwave oven?
Why do baked apples sometimes burst
during cooking?
Why do baked potatoes sometimes
burn during cooking?
Why is a standing time recommended
after microwave cooking time is over?
Why is additional time required for
cooking food stored in the refrigerator?
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.
Yes, if using one of the two methods described below:
(1) microwave-popping devices designed specifically for
microwave cooking
(2) prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that is made
for specific times and power output needed
Follow exact directions given by each manufacturer for
its popcorn popping product and do not leave the oven
unattended while the corn is being popped. If corn fails
to pop after the suggested time, discontinue cooking.
Overcooking could result in an oven fire.
CAUTION:
• Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn or attempt
to pop leftover kernels.
• Do not pop prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn
directly on the glass turntable. To avoid excessive heating
of the glass turntable, place the popcorn bag on a plate.
• Listen while corn pops. Stop oven when popping slows to
2-3 seconds between pops.
• Do not leave microwave unattended while popping corn.
• Follow directions on bag.
The peel has not been removed from the top half of each apple to
allow for expansion of the interior of the apple during cooking. As
in conventional cooking methods, the interior of the apple expands
during the cooking process.
If the cooking time is too long, fire could result. At the end of the
recommended cooking time, potatoes should be slightly firm.
CAUTION: Do not overcook.
Standing time allows foods to continue cooking evenly for a few
minutes after the actual microwave oven cooking cycle. The
amount of standing time depends upon the density of the foods.
As in conventional cooking, the initial temperature of food affects
total cooking time. You need more time to cook food taken out of a
refrigerator than for food at room temperature.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before Calling for Service
Problem
Oven does not start
Arcing or Sparking
Incorrect time of day
Unevenly Cooked Foods
Overcooked Foods
Undercooked Foods
Improper Defrosting
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.
• Is the power cord plugged in?
• Is the door closed?
• Is the cooking time set?
• Are you using approved cookware?
• Is the oven empty?
• Have you tried to reset the time of day?
• Are you using approved cookware?
• Is the glass turntable in the oven?
• Did you turn or stir the food while it was cooking?
• Were the foods completely defrosted?
• Was the time/cooking power level correct?
• Was the time/cooking power level correct?
• Are you using approved cookware?
• Were the foods completely defrosted?
• Was the time/cooking power level correct?
• Are the ventilation ports clear?
• Are you using approved cookware?
• Was the time/cooking power level correct?
• Did you turn or stir the food during the defrosting cycle?
WARNING:
This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency
energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in
strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions,
may cause interference to radio and television
reception. It has been type tested and found to
comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to part
18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference in a
residential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the
following:
• Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or
television.
• Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the
receiver.
• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
• Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so
that the microwave oven and the receiver are on
different branch circuits.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or
TV interference caused by unauthorized
modification to this microwave oven. It is the
responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
Possible Causes
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 warranty is good only to the original
purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, including U.S. Territories.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE
EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. LG WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST
REVENUES OR PROFITS, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR
OTHERWISE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:
• Service trips to your home to deliver, pick up, and/or install the product, instruct, or replace house fuses or
correct wiring, or correction of unauthorized repairs.
• Damages or operating problems that result from misuse, abuse, operation outside environmental
specifications or contrary to the requirements of precautions in the Operating Guide, accident, vermin, fire,
flood, improper installation, acts of God, unauthorized modification or alteration, incorrect electrical current or
voltage, or commercial use, or use for other than intended purpose.
The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the consumer.
CUSTOMER INTERACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS
To obtain Customer Assistance, Product Infor-
mation, or Dealer or Authorized Service Center
location:
Call 1-800-243-0000 (24 hours a day, 365 days per
year) and select the appropriate option from the menu.
Or visit our website at: http://us.lgservice.com
LG MICROWAVE OVEN LIMITED WARRANTY — USA
Model LRMP1270ST
TO CONTACT LG ELECTRONICS BY MAIL:
LG Customer Interactive Center
P. O. Box 240007
201 James Record Road
Huntsville, Alabama 35824
ATTN: CIC
HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED:
Product Replacement
Please call 1-800-243-0000 and choose the
Customer
Service/Appliance
options.
(Phones are
wil
l receive a certificate to
product from your local dealer.
and
the
repl
acement microwave ovens, along with
authorization certificate to us.
We
will send you a refund check
price
of the
opportunity to upgrade to
ano
ther model or to receive
ll
purchase price of the original
deci
de to purchase a less expensive model.
Please
visit our website at: http://us.lgservice.com
WARRANTY PERIOD:
LABOR: from the Date of Purchase*.
PARTS (except as listed below): One Year
from the
Date of Purchase*
MAGNETRON:
Ten
Years from the Date of
Purchas
e*.
Repl
acement Units and Repair Parts are
warran
ted
for
the remaining portion of
original
unit’s
warra
nty period.
* Retain
your
Sales Receipt
to
prove
date
of
purchase.
A copy of your Sales
Receipt must be
submitted
at the time
warranty
service is provided.
answ
ered 24 hours a
day,
365 days per year.) You
purch
ase a replacement
You
will then send the purchase receipts for the original
the purchase
for
the purchase
origi
nal product. This gives you the
the fu
model
even if you
One Year
.
the
the
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