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MICROWAVEOVEN
OWNER'SMANUAL&COOKINGGUIDE
PLEASE READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL
THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.
LMVM1945SW
LMVM1945SB
LMVM1945SBQ
LMVM1945T
P/NO. 3828W5A3267
Thank you for purchasing an LG microwave oven.
Please record the model number and serial
number of this unitfor future reference. We also
suggest you record the details ofyour contact
with LG (LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.)
concerning this unit.
Model No:
Serial No:
Dealer:
Dealer Phone No:
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retail purchase.
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Service Division Bldg. #3
201 James Record Rd.
Huntsville,AL 35824-0126
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY...
(a) 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.
(b) Do not place any object between the
oven front face and the door or allow soil
or cleaner residue to accumulate on
sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.
It is particularly important that the oven
door closes properly and that there is no
damage to the:
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or
loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY ............................................................... 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................... 3
SAFETY ................................................................ 4
ImportantSafety Instructions............................. 4
INFORMATION ..................................................... 6
LocationofModel Number ................................. 6
Oven Specifications ........................................... 6
Electrical Requirements..................................... 6
Grounding Instructions...................................... 6
Microwave Oven Features ................................. 7
Control panelfeatures ....................................... 8
OPERATION ........................................................ 10
Learn about your Microwave Oven ................. 10
Clock ............................................................... 10
Custom Set ..................................................... 10
Child Lock ....................................................... 11
Ez-ON ............................................................. 11
Timer ............................................................... 11
Light Timer ...................................................... 11
Hold Warm ..................................................... 12
More/Less ....................................................... 12
Light Hi-Low-Off .............................................. 12
Vent 5 Levels .................................................. 12
Auto Cook ....................................................... 13
Auto Cook Table ............................................. 13
Soften ............................................................. 14
Soften Table ................................................... 14
Melt ................................................................ 14
Melt Table ....................................................... 14
Cooking at High Cook Power .......................... 15
Cooking at Lower Power Levels ..................... 15
Cooking With More Than One Cook Cycle ..... 15
Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels ........ 16
Sensor Operating Instructions ....................... 17
Sensor Cooking Guide .................................. 17
Popcorn ......................................................... 17
Potato ............................................................ 17
Vegetable ...................................................... 18
Reheat(Sensor) ............................................. 18
Sensor Cooking Table ................................... 19
Sensor Reheat Table .................................... 19
Auto Defrost .................................................. 20
Weight conversion table ............................... 20
Operating Tips .............................................. 20
Auto Defrost Table ........................................ 21
Defrosting tips ............................................... 23
Q Defrost ....................................................... 23
COOKING ........................................................... 24
Recipe Guide ................................................ 24
Getting the Best Cooking Results ................ 27
Fish & Shellfish ............................................. 27
Appetizers / Sauces / Soups ......................... 28
Meat .............................................................. 28
Poultry ........................................................... 30
MAINTENANCE .................................................. 31
Care and Cleaning ........................................ 31
Metal Rack .................................................... 31
Cleaning the Grease Filters .......................... 31
Charcoal Filter Replacement......................... 31
Cooktop/Countertop LightReplacement ....... 32
Oven LightReplacement............................... 32
Questions and Answers ................................ 32
Microwave Utensil Guide .............................. 33
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................ 34
Before Calling for Service ............................. 34
WARRANTY ............................... Inside back cover
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven and avoid harm to yourself or
damage to your oven.
,A WARNING- To reduce the risk of burns,
electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to
excessive microwave energy.
• Read all the instructions before using your oven.
• Do not allowchildren to usethis oven without
close supervision.
• Readand follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found
on page 2.
• Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors, such as
sulfide and chloride, 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.
• 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.
• Do not use this oven for commercial purposes. It
is made for household use only.
• When cleaning the door and the surfaces that
touch the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps
or detergents and a sponge or soft cloth.
• If your oven is dropped or damaged, have it
thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician
before using it again.
• To avoid a fire hazard:
- Do not severely overcook food. Severely
overcooked foods can start a fire in the oven.
Watch the oven carefully, especially if you have
paper, plastic, or other combustibles in the oven.
- Do not store combustible items (bread,
cookies, etc.) in the oven, because if lightning
strikes the power lines it may cause the oven to
turn on.
- Do not use wire twist4ies in the oven. Be sure to
inspect purchased items for wire twist-ties and
remove them before placing the item in the oven.
• Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the
cavity when not in use.
• Clean the ventilating hood frequently. Do not allow
grease to accumulate on the hood or the filters.
• Use care when cleaning the vent hood filters.
Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven
cleaners, may damage the filters.
• Do not tamper with the built-in safety switches on
the oven door. The oven has several built-in safety
switches to make sure the power is off when the door
is open.
• When food flames under the hood, turn the fan on.
• If a fire should start:
- Keep the oven door closed.
- Turn the oven off.
- Disconnect the power cord or shut off the
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
• To avoid electric shock:
- This appliance must be grounded. Connect it
only to a properly grounded outlet. See the
electrical GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
on page 6.
- 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.
- Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in
water.
- Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
• Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking
equipment 36 inches wide or less.
• Take care when The Door is opened.
There is a possibility of being injured.
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• To avoid improperly cooking some foods.
- Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby
food. Uneven heating may occur and possibly
cause personal injury.
- Do not heat small-necked containers, such as
syrup bottles.
- Do not deep-fat fry in your microwave oven.
- Do not attempt home canning in your
microwave oven.
- Do not heat the following items in the
microwave oven: whole eggs in the shell, water
with oil or fat, sealed containers, or closed glass
jars. These items may explode.
• Do not cover or block any openings in the oven.
• Use your oven only for the operations described in
this manual.
• Do not run the oven empty, without food in it.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
• Preserve the oven floor:
- Do not heat the oven floor excessively.
- Do not allow the gray film on special microwave-
cooking packages to touch the oven floor. Put the
package on a microwavable dish.
- Do not cook anything directly on the oven floor or
turntable. Use a microwavable dish.
- Keep a browning dish at least 3/16 inch above floor.
Carefully read and follow the instructions for the
browning dish. If you use a browning dish
incorrectly, you could damage the oven floor.
• Install or locate this appliance only in accordance
with the provided installation instructions.
• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
• 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;
- Do not overheat the liquid.
- Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating it.
- Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow
necks.
- After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short time before removing
the container.
- Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other
utensil into the container.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY
INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ( U.S.A. ONLY)
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.
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Please read this owner's manual. It will tell you how
to use all the fine features of this microwave oven.
LOCATION OF MODEL NUMBER
To request service information or replacement parts,
the service center will require the complete model
number of your microwave oven. The number is on the
oven front as shown in the illustration below.
MODEL NUMBER LABEL
OVEN SPECIFICATIONS
Output Power 1,100W (IEC 60 705)
Outer Dimensions 29-15/16" x 16-7/16"x 15-5/8"
Cavity Volume 1.9 Cu.ft
Net Weight 60 Ibs.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
The oven is designed to operate on a Standard
120V/60Hz household outlet. Be sure the circuit is at
least 15A or 20A and the microwave oven is the only
appliance on the circuit. It is not designed for 50Hz
or any circuit other than a 120V/60Hz circuit.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. If an electrical
short circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current. The cord for this appliance has a
grounding wire with a grounding plug. Put the plug into
an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
WARNING-If youuse the grounding
plug improperly, you risk electric shock.
Ask a qualified electrician if you do not understand the
grounding instructions or if you wonder whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
Because this appliance fits under the cabinet, it has a
short power-supply cord. See the separate Installation
Instructions for directions on placing the cord properly.
Keep the electrical power cord dry and do not pinch or
crush it in any way.
If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a
3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding
plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept 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.
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
For a permanently connected appliance:
This appliance must be connected to a grounded,
metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment
grounding conductor should be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the equipment grounding
terminal or lead on the appliance.
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MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES
Door Handle
Model and Serial
Number Plate
Two-position
Window with Metal Rack Vent Grille
Metal Shield Cooking Guide
Door Safety
Lock System
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Grease Filter
Glass Tray
Cooktop/Countertop Light
Oven Control
Panel
1. Glass tray
2. Support
3. Hub
The glass tray moves in both directions to help cook
food more evenly. Do not operate the microwave
oven without the glass tray in place.
To Install:
1. Place the support on the oven cavity bottom.
2. Place the glass tray on the support.
Fit the raised, hollowed groove of the glass tray
bottom between the rollers of the hub. The rollers
on the support should fit inside the glass tray
bottom ridge.
Defrost Net
Use the DEFROSTING NET serviced by LG for
complet defrosting.
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CONTROL PANEL FEATURES
Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily. All you have
to do is touch the necessary Command pad. The following is a list of all the Command and Number pads
located on the control panel. For more information on these features, see the "OPERATION" section.
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1. DISPLAY: The Display includes a clock and
indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time
settings and cooking functions selected.
2. POPCORN: Touch this pad when popping popcorn
in your microwave oven.
3. POTATO: Touch this pad to cook potatoes.
4. RICE: Touch this pad to cook rice.
5. VEGETABLE: Touch this pad to cook vegetables.
6. FROZEN ENTREE: Touch this pad to cook frozen
entree.
7. REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat casserole, dinner
plate soup/sauce and pizza.
8. CHICKEN CHOICES: Touch this pad to cook
chicken wings, chicken nuggets, spicy chicken and
mexican chicken.
9. HOMEMADE BAKERY: Touch this pad to cook
roll/muffin, pancake, and french toast.
10. LARGE DISH MENUS: Touch this pad to cook
lasagna, whole chicken, and casserole.
11. SOFTEN: Touch this pad to soften ice cream,
cream cheese, butter, or frozen juice.
12. MELT: Touch this pad to melt chocolate, cheese,
butter, or marshmallows.
13. AUTO DEFROST: Touch this pad to select food
type and defrost food by weight.
14. Q DEFROST: This pad provides you with the
RAPID defrosting method for 1.0 pound ground
beef.
15. HOLD WARM: Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked
foods warm in your microwave oven for up to 99
minutes 99 seconds.
16. CUSTOM SET: Touch this pad to change the
oven's default settings for clock set, sound, display
speed and defrost weight.
17. TIMER: Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer.
18. LIGHT TIMER: Touch this pad to set the light timer.
19. COOK TIME: Touch this pad followed by Number
pads to set a cooking time.
20. POWER LEVEL: Touch this pad to select a
cooking power level.
21. MORE: Touch this pad to add ten seconds of
cooking time each time you press it.
22. LESS: Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds of
cooking time each time you press it.
23. NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cooking
time, power level, quantities, or weights.
24. Ez-ON: Touch this pad to set and start quickly at
100% power level.
25. STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to stop the oven or
to clear all entries.
26. START: Touch this pad to start a function. If you
open the door after oven begins to cook, START
again.
27. LIGHT HI-LOW-OFF: Touch this button to turn on
the cooktop/countertop light.
28. VENT 5 LEVELS: Touch this button to turn the fan
on or off.
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LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to
know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before use.
CAUTION
To avoid risk of personal injury
or property damage, do not use
stoneware, aluminum foil, metal utensils,
or metal trimmed utensils in the oven.
CAUTION
To avoid risk of personal injury
or property damage, do not run oven empty.
CLOCK
This oven includes a 12-hour clock.
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1. Touch CUSTOM SET pad.
2. Touch 1 pad.
3. Enterthetime by usingthe
numberkey pad.
4. Touch START pad.
5. Touch 1 pad.
(Press 1for AM,
Press 2 for PM)
6.Touch START pad.
CUSTOM SET
You can change the default values for clock set, beep
sound, display speed and defrost weight.
See following chart for more information.
NUMBER
1
2
FUNCTION
Clock set
Beef ON/OFF
control
Display
Defrost weight
mode select
NUMBER RESULT
1 Sound ON
2 Sound OFF
1 Slow speed
2 Normal speed
3 Fast speed
1 Lbs.
2 Kg.
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1. Touch CUSTOM SET pad.
2. Touch number 4 pad.
3. Touch number 2 pad.
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CHILD LOCK
You may lock the control panel to prevent the
microwave from being accidentally started or used by
children.
The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the
control panel. Child Lock prevents accidental
programming when wiping the control panel.
STOP }
CLEAR
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR pad.
2. Touch and hold 0 pad more
than 4 seconds. LOCKED will
appear in the display window
with two beeps.
1. Touch and hold 0 pad more
than 4 seconds. LOCKED will
disappear and you hear two
beeps. At this time the oven
is ready.
Ez-ON
A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you
quickly set and start microwave cooking without the
need to touch START pad.
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1. Touch Ez-ON pad 4 times.
The oven begins cooking and
display shows time counting
down.
NOTE:
Ifyou touch Ez-ON, it will add 30 seconds up to 3
minutes; after 3 minutes, every touch will add 1 minute
up to 99 min 59 seconds.
TIMER
You can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use the
Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
1. Touch TIMER pad.
2. Enter the time by using the
number key pad.
3. Touch START pad.
When the time is over, you will
hear seven beeps and END
will display.
LIGHT TIMER
You can set the LIGHTto turn on and off automatically
at any time you want. The light comes on at the same
time every day until reset.
[ LIGHT } 1TOuChLIGHTTIMERpad'TIMER
2. Enter the time you want the
LIGHT to turn on.
3. Touch START pad.
4. Touch 1 pad.
(Press AM.,
1for
press 2 for PM.)
5. Touch START
pad.
6. Enter the time you want the
LIGHT to turn off.
7. Touch START pad.
8. Touch 1 pad.
(Press 1for AM.,
press 2 for PM.)
9. Touch START pad.
NOTE: To reset that time to turn on and off the
LIGHT, repeat steps 1 to 9.
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I LIGHT / 1. Touch LIGHT TIMER pad.
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2. Touch STOP/CLEAR
pad.
NOTE: If you want to cancel the LIGHT TIMER in
LIGHT
HF
operation, you should touch ( key.
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HOLD WARM
You can keep cooked food warm in your microwave
oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds. You can use
HOLD WARM by itself or to follow a cooking cycle
automatically.
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1. Touch HOLD WARM
pad.
START)
2. Touch START pad.
NOTES:
• HOLD WARM operates for up to 99 minutes 99
seconds.
• Food cooked covered should be covered during
HOLD WARM.
• Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be
uncovered during HOLD WARM.
• Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate could
be covered during HOLD WARM.
To make HOLD WARM automatically follow another
cycle:
• While you are programming the cooking instructions,
touch HOLD WARM before touching START.
• When the last cooking cycle is over, you will hear two
tones and "HOLD WARM" will appear in the oven
display.
• You can set HOLD WARM to follow AUTO
DEFROST, or multi-cycle cooking.
LIGHT HI-LOW-OFF
LIGHT
HI-LOW-OFF
Touch LIGHT button once for bright
light, twice for night light, or three
times to turn the light off.
VENT 5 LEVELS
MODE
VENT HIGH
5 LEVELS MED-HIGH
MED-LOW
LOW
Off
Touch button
1 time
2 times
3 times
4 times
5 times
NOTE: If the temperature from the range or cooktop below
the oven gets too hot, the exhaust fan in the vent hood will
automatically turn on at the LEVEL 4 setting to protect the
oven.
MORE/LESS
By using the MORE or LESS keys, all of the
preprogrammed cook and time cook features can be
adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time.
Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds of cooking time
each time you press it. Pressing LESS will subtract 10
seconds of cooking time each time you press it.
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AUTO COOK
Auto Cook lets you heat common microwave-prepared
foods without selecting cooking times and power levels.
Auto Cook has preset cook powers for 3 food functions:
Chicken choices, Homemade bakery, Large dish menus.
1. Touch CHICKEN CHOICES
pad.
2. Choose food category.
Touch pad
Category number
Chicken wings 1
Chicken nuggets 2
Spicy chicken 3
Mexican chicken 4
3. Touch 1 pad.
Touch pad
Amount number
6 oz. 1
12 oz. 2
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1. Touch HOMEMADE
BAKERY pad.
2. Choose food category.
Touch pad
Category number
Roll/Muffin 1
Pancake 2
French toast 3
3. Touch 2 pad.
Touch pad
Amount number
1slice 1
2 slices 2
3 slices 3
4 slices 4
AUTO COOK TABLE
FUNCTION CODE CATEGORY INSTRUCTIONS AMOUNT
Chicken 1 Chicken wings Place ina single layer around the edge ofa dinner plate or 6 or 12oz.
choices Frozen, Precooked serving platter.
2 Chicken nuggets Place ina single layer around the edge ofa dinner plate. 4 or 8 oz.
Frozen, Precooked
3 Spicy chicken See recipe guide. (page 24) 2 or 4 servings
4 Mexican chicken See recipe guide. (page 24) 2 or 4servings
Homemade 1 Roll/ Muffin Placeon oven tray or a plate. 1,2, 3or 4 pieces
bakery (Fresh)
2 Pancake Place instacks ofthree pancakes on an appropriate sized plate. 3 or 6 cakes
Note: Heat toppings for 20_30 seconds before adding to toast. (Frozen)
3 French toast Beforeserving, add butter, syrup, fruitjam,or whatever suits 1,2, 3 or 4 slices
your taste.
Large 1 Lasagna Prepareas directedand cover with plastic wrap. Before serving 4 _6 servings
dish test noodles incenter of dish to determine if cooked properly.
menus Place under broiler for a few minutes if additionalbrowning is
desired.See recipe guide. (page24)
2 Whole chicken Prepareas directedand always cover with the dish cover or 3 or 4 Ibs.
plastic wrap. Check center pieces for internal temperature of
170°F,76°C. Place under broiler if additionalbrowning or
crisping is desired.See recipe guide. (page 25)
3 Casserole See recipe guide. (page 25) 6 _ 8 servings
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SOFTEN
The oven uses low power to soften foods (butter, ice
cream, cream cheese, and frozen juice)
See the following table.
1. Touch SOFTEN pad.
2. Choose the category.
Touch 2 pad for ice cream.
3. Touch 2 pad.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
COOK END will be displayed.
MELT
The oven uses low power to melt foods (butter or
margarine, chocolate, processed cheese food, or
marshmallows). See the following table.
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1. Touch MELT pad.
2. Choose the category.
Touch 2 pad for chocolate.
3. Touch 2 pad.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
COOK END will be displayed.
SOFTEN TABLE MELT TABLE
CODE CATEGOR'f DIRECTION AMOUNT
1 Butter Unwrap and place in 1,2 or 3
microwabable container, sticks
Butter will be at room
temperature and ready
for use in recipe.
2 Ice Place container in oven. Pint,
cream Ice cream will be soft Quart,
enough to make Half
scooping easier, gallon
3 Cream Unwrap and place in 3 or 8 oz.
cheese microwavable Container.
Cream cheese will be at
room temperature and
ready for use in recipe.
4 Frozen Remove top. 6, 12 or
juice Place in oven. 16 oz.
Frozen juice will be soft
enough to easily mix with
water.
?ODE CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT
1 Butter or Unwrap and place in 1, 2 or 3
Margarine microwavable container, sticks
No need to cover butter.
Stir at the end of cooking
to complete melting.
2 Chocolate Chocolate chips or 4 or 8 oz.
squares of baking
chocolate may be used.
Unwrap squares and
place in microwavable
container. Stir at the end
of cycle to complete
melting.
3 Cheese Use processed cheese 8 or 16
food only. Cut into cubes, oz.
Place in a single layer in
microwavable container.
Stir at the end of cooking
to complete melting.
4 Marshmallows Largeorminiature 5 or 10
marshmallowsmaybe used. oz.
Placein microwavable
container.Stiratthe end of
cycletocomplete melting.
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COOKING AT HIGH COOK COOKING WITH MORE THAN
POWER ONE COOK CYCLE
For best results, some recipes call for one Power Level
............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................for a certain length of time, and another Power Level
for another length of time. Your oven can be set to
1. Enter the cook time.
2. Touch START pad.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
COOK END will display.
COOKING AT LOWER POWER
LEVELS
HIGH power cooking does not always give you the best
results with foods that need slower cooking, such as
roasts, baked goods, or custards. Your oven has10
3ower settings in addition to HIGH.
POWER "LEVEL J
1. Enter the cook time.
2. Touch POWER LEVEL pad.
3. Enter the power level.
START]
4. Touch START pad.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
COOK END will display.
change from one to another automatically, for up to
three cycles if the first heating cycle is defrost or the
last at 0% power.
1. Enter the first cook time.
COOKTIME ]
POWERLEVEL I
2. Touch COOK TIME pad.
3. Enter the second cook time.
4. Touch POWER LEVEL pad.
5. Enter the power level.
6. Touch START pad.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps
and COOK END will display.
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COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS
The nine power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to
choose the best power level for the food you are
cooking. Below are listed all the power levels,
examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the
amount of microwave power you are using.
POWER LEVEL
10
HIGH
MICROWAVE OUTPUT USE
100%
90%
8O%
7O%
• Boil water.
• Cook ground beef.
• Make candy.
• Cook fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Cook fish and poultry.
• Preheat browning dish.
• Reheat meat slices quickly.
• Saute onions, celery, and green pepper.
• All reheating.
• Cook scrambled eggs.
• Cook breads and cereal products.
• Cook cheese dishes, veal.
• Cook cakes, muffins, brownies, cupcakes.
6 60% • Cook pasta.
5 50%
40%
30%
• Cook meats, whole poultry.
• Cook custard.
• Cook whole chicken, turkey, spare ribs, rib
roast, sirloin roast.
• Cook less tender cuts of meat.
• Reheat frozen convenience foods.
• Thawing meat, poultry, and seafood.
• Cooking small quantities of food.
• Finish cooking casserole, stew, and some
sauces.
2 20% • Soften butter and cream cheese.
• Heating small amounts of food.
1 10% • Soften ice cream.
• Raise yeast dough.
0 • Standing time.
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SENSOR OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your 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 will tell the oven how much longer to heat. The
display will show the remaining heating time. For best
results for cooking by Sensor, following these
recommendations.
1. Food cooked with the sensor system should be at
normal storage temperature.
2. Glass Tray and outside of container should be dry to
assure best cooking results.
3. Foods should always be covered loosely with
microwavable plastic wrap, waxed paper, or a lid.
4. Do not open the door or touch the STOP/CLEAR key
during the sensing time. When sensing time is over,
the oven beeps and the remaining cooking time will
appear in the display window.
At this time you can open the door to stir, turn, or
rearrange the food.
POPCORN
POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged
microwave popcorn. Pop only one package at a time.
For best results, use fresh bags of popcorn.
! ! ! ! !!!!....
1. Touch POPCORN pad.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
COOK END will display.
CAUTION
Do not leave microwave oven unattended while
popping.
When popping commercially packaged popcorn,
Remove the rack from the oven; Do not place the
bag of microwave popcorn on the rack or under the
rack.
SENSOR COOKING GUIDE
Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good
Sensor cooking results.
1. Always use microwavable containers and cover them
with lids or vented plastic wrap.
2. Never use tight-sealing plastic covers. They can
prevent steam from escaping and cause food to
overcook.
3. Match the amount of the size of the container.
Fill containers at least half full for best results.
4. Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the
inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing
food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into
steam can mislead the sensor.
POTATO
The POTATO button letsyou bake one or several potatoes
without selecting cooking times and power levels.
NOTE:
• Before baking, pierce potato with fork severral times.
• After baking, let stand for 5 minutes.
....
1. Touch POTATO pad.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
COOK END will display.
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VEGETABLE
VEGETABLE has preset cook powers for 3 food
categories: Fresh, Frozen, and Canned.
1. Touch VEGETABLE pad.
2. Choose food category.
Category Touch pad
number
Fresh 1
Frozen 2
Canned 3
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
COOK END will display.
NOTE: Place the Canned Vegetable in a
microwaveble bowl or casserole.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Let stand 5 minutes.
REHEAT(Sensor)
REHEAT lets you heat foods without needing to
program times and Cook Powers.
REHEAT has preset Cook Powers for 4 categories:
Dinner Plate, Soup/Sauce, Casserole, and Pizza.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ....
1. Touch REHEAT pad.
2. Choose food category.
Category Touch pad
number
Dinner Plate 1
Soup/Sauce 2
Casserole 3
Pizza 4
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
COOK END will display.
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SENSOR COOKING TABLE
CATEGORY AMOUNT
Popcorn 3.0-3.5 oz.
package
1-4 medium
Potato (approx.
8 to 10 oz. each)
Rice ½-2 cups
Fresh
Vegetable 1-4 cups
Frozen
_ Vegetable
Canned
Vegetable
Frozen Entree
DIRECTION
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 glass tray.
Pierce each potato with a fork and place the oven tray around the edge,
at least one inch apart.
After cooking, allow to stand for 5 minutes.
Add twice the amount of water to the rice.
Use a microwave container large enough to prevent water from boiling
over dish. Cover with plastic wrap or lid.
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 water.
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 the outer display can.
Place in an appropriately sized microwave container, cover with plastic
wrap and vent.
After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes.
Remove from outer display package. Slit cover.
If not in microwave-safe container, place on a plate.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent the plastic film by piercing with a fork
(3 times). After cooking, allow to stand for 3 minutes.
1-4 cups
1-4 cups
10 to 21 oz.
SENSOR REHEAT TABLE
CATEGORY
Dinner Plate
(Sensor)
Soup/Sauce
(Sensor)
Casserole
(Sensor)
Pizza
TOUCHNUMBER
BUTTON
3
DIRECTION
Place on a low plate.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Let stand 3 minutes.
Place in shallow microwavable casserole.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
After cooking, stir and let stand 3 minutes.
Cover dish containing the casserole
with plastic wrap and vent.
After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes.
This is reheat function for a leftover pizza.
Place on paper towel on a microwave safe plate.
AMOUNT
1-2 servings
1-4 cups
1-4 cups
1-3 slices
(5 oz. each)
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AUTO DEFROST
Four defrost sequences are preset in the oven.
The auto 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. For added convenience,
the Auto Defrost includes a built-in beep mechanism
that reminds you to check, turn over, separate, or
rearrange to get best defrost results.
Use the DEFROSTING NET serviced by LG for
complet defrosting.
1. Touch AUTO DEFROST
pad.
2. Choose food category.
Category Touch pad
number
Meat 1
Poultry 2
Fish 3
Bread 4
3. Enter the weight.
4. Touch START pad.
NOTE: When you touch the START pad. The
display changes to defrost time count down.
The oven will beep during the DEFROST
cycle. At this time, open the door and turn
food over, separate or rearrange the food.
Remove any portions that have thawed.
The oven will not STOP during the beep
unless the door is opened.
5. Close the door and restart.
When the defrost time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
COOK END will display.
NOTE: If you do not open the
door, the display will
resume the
countdown.
This table shows you food type selections and the
weights you can set for each type. For best results,
loosen or remove covering on food.
TOUCH WEIGHTS YOU
FOOD Auto Defrost CAN SET
(tenths ofa pound)
Meat 1 .1to6.0 (45gto2722g)
Poultry 2 .1to 6.0 (45g to 2722g)
Fish 3 .1to 6.0 (45g to 2722g)
Bread 4 .1to 1.0(45g to 450g)
WEIGHT CONVERSION TABLE
You are probably used to food weights as being in
pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound (for
example, 4 ounces equals 1/4 pound). However, in
order to enter food weight in Auto Defrost, you must
specify pounds and tenths of a pound.
If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a
pound, you can use the following table to convert the
weight to decimals.
EQUIVALENT WEIGHT
OUNCES DECIMAL WEIGHT
1.6 .10
3.2 .20
4.0 .25 One-Quarter Pound
4.8 .30
6.4 .40
8.0 .50 One-Half Pound
9.6 .60
11.2 .70
12.0 .75 Three-Quarters Pound
12.8 .80
14.4 .90
16.0 1.00 One Pound
OPERATING TIPS
• 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.
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AUTO DEFROST TABLE
Meat setting
FOOD SETTING AT BEEP 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 inchthick)
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
Removethawed portionswithfork.
Turnover. Returnremainderto oven.
Separate and rearrange.
Turn over. Cover warm areaswith
aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm areaswith
aluminum foil.
Remove thawed portionswith fork.
Separate remainder.
Return remainderto oven.
Turn over. Cover warm areaswith
aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm areaswith
aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm areaswith
aluminum foil.
Remove thawed portions with fork.
Return remainderto oven.
Separate and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
Turn over. Cover warm areaswith
aluminum foil.
Separate and rearrange.
Removethawed portionswithfork.
Turnover. Returnremainderto oven.
Turn over. Cover warm areaswith
aluminum foil.
Meatof irregularshapeand large,fatty cuts
of meat shouldhavethe narrowor fatty areas
shieldedwith foilatthe beginning ofa defrost
sequence.
Donot defrost less than 1/4lb.
Freeze in doughnut shape.
Donot defrost less than2 oz. patties.
Depresscenter when freezing.
Placeon a microwavable roasting rack.
Placeon a microwavable roasting rack.
Placein a microwavable baking dish.
Placeon a microwavable roasting rack.
Placeon a microwavable roasting rack.
Placeon a microwavable roasting rack.
Placein a microwavable baking dish.
Placeon a microwavable roasting rack.
Placeon a microwavable roasting rack.
Placeon a microwavable roasting rack.
Placeon a microwavable roasting rack.
Placeon a microwavable roasting rack.
Placein a microwavable baking dish.
Placeon a microwavable roasting rack.
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AUTO DEFROST TABLE (CONT.)
Poultry setting
FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
CHICKEN
Whole
(upto 6 Ibs)
Cut-up
CORNISH
HENS
Whole
TURKEY
Breast
(upto 6 Ibs)
Fish settinc
FOOD
FISH
Fillets
Steaks
Whole
SHELLFISH
Crabmeat
Lobster tails
Shrimp
Scallops
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 chickenbreast-side up on a
microwavable roasting rack. Finishdefrosting
byimmersing in cold water. Remove giblets
when chicken is partiallydefrosted.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Finishdefrosting by immersing in coldwater.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Finishdefrosting by immersing in coldwater.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Finishdefrosting by immersing in coldwater.
SETTING
FISH
FISH
FISH
FISH
FISH
FISH
FISH
AT BEEP
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.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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AUTO DEFROST TABLE (CONT.)
Bread setting
FOOD
Bagel
Dinner Roll
Muffin
Hamburger
Hot Dog Bun
Slices of Bread
Loafof Bread
SE'I-I'ING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
BREAD Turnoverandrearrange. Placeon 3sheetsofpapertowel.
DEFROSTING TIPS
• When using Auto Defrost, the weight to be entered is
the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the
weight of the food minus the container).
• Before starting, make sure you have removed any of
the metal twist-ties which often come with frozen food
bags, and replace them with strings or elastic bands.
• Open containers such as cartons before they are
placed in the oven.
• Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging.
• If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place it in a
suitable container.
• Slit the skins, if any, of frozen food such as sausage.
• Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even
defrosting.
• Always underestimate defrosting time. Ifdefrosted
food is still icy in the center, return it to the microwave
oven for more defrosting.
• The length of defrosting time varies according to how
solidly the food is frozen.
• The shape of the package affects how quickly food
will defrost. Shallow packages will defrost more
quickly than a deep block.
• As food begins to defrost, separate the pieces.
Separated pieces defrost more easily.
• Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of
food such as chicken wings, leg tips, fish tails, or
areas that start to get warm. Make sure the foil does
not touch the sides, top, or bottom of the oven. The
foil can damage the oven lining.
• For better results, let food stand after defrosting.
(For more information on standing time, see the
"Microwave Cooking Tips" section.)
• Turn over food during defrosting or standing time.
Break apart and remove food as required.
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Q DEFROST
The Q DEFROST feature provides you with the rapid
defrosting method for 1.0 pound ground beef. The oven
automatically sets the defrosting time for ground beef.
1. Touch Q DEFROST pad.
2. Touch START pad.
RECIPE GUIDE
• 1 ½ pounds skinless, chicken pieces
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ cup hot sauce or 1tablespoon Tabasco sauce
• ½ cup barbecue sauce of choice
Mix everything in an 8 X 8-glass dish or similar dish and cover with plastic wrap.
Cook on 'Spicy Chicken'. Stir and serve as is or place under a broiler for a few minutes for additional browning.
• ½ medium onion, chopped
• ½ green bell pepper, diced
• ½ cup frozen peas
• ½ cup long grain rice
• 1 cup water
• ½ cup salsa
• 1 ½ pounds skinless, chicken pieces, legs, thighs, breasts, wings, or combination of all
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup green olives w/pimentos
Place onions and peppers in an 8 X 8-inch glass dish or similar container and microwave for 3-minutes.
Add peas, rice, water, salsa, chicken, and cumin.
Season with salt and pepper.
Cover with plastic wrap and cook on 'Mexican Chicken'. Stir in the olives and serve as is or place under a
broiler for a few minutes to add additional browning.
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 4 cups prepared spaghetti sauce
• 2 cups ricotta or cottage cheese
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon dried Italian style herbs
• 1 box oven ready lasagna noodles (12 noodles)
• 1 pound Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Place beef in a 6 cup microwave dish and microwave on high for 5 minutes or until no longer pink. Break apart
into crumbled beef. Stir in the sauce, egg, and herbs. Mix the cheese. Spread ¼th of the sauce on the bottom
of a 13 X 9 inch oblong dish and lay on 3 noodles. Spread ½rd of the cheese mixture over the noodles and
another ¼th of the sauce over the cheese. Add another layer of noodles and continue layering the ingredients
with a layer of noodles on the top covered with sauce and cheese. Cover with plastic wrap. Cook on 'Lasagna'.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with sour cream.
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Place the birds in a 13 X 9 inch oblong dish, breast side down and cover with plastic wrap.
Cook on 'Whole Chicken'.
After 15 minutes, turn birds over, season, inside and out, and brush with Kitchen Bouquet browning sauce.
Recover and cook for remaining time.
Place in the hot oven for 10 minutes for additional browning.
Season the chicken, inside and out, and place, breast side down in an 13 X 9 inch oblong dish.
Cover with plastic wrap and cook on 'Whole Chicken'.
Pour off the juices and turn the chicken, breast side up and place in the hot oven for 10 minutes or until the
skin is brown and crisp.
• 1 ½ pounds small red potatoes, quartered
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 large apple, cored and diced
• 1 pound sauerkraut
• 1 can, 10 ounces, cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 pounds pork chops, ½ inch thick
• salt and pepper to taste
Place the potatoes and onions in a 13 X 9-inch oblong dish or similar 3-quart microwave dish.
Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 3 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix the apple, kraut, soup, and sour cream.
Pour this mixture over the potatoes and onions and lay the chops over the top.
Season and cover with plastic wrap.
Cook on 'Casserole'. Stir at beep.
Serve as is or place under a broiler for a few minutes until browned
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• 3 cups smoked sausage pieces
• 2 cups cooked ham
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 small green bell pepper,cored and chopped
• 3 cloves garlic,minced
• ½ cup chopped parsley
• 4 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 can tomatoes with chilies
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 2 cups water
• salt and pepper to taste
Place the first 5 ingredients in a 13 X 9 inch oblong dish and microwave for 5 minutes.
Add the other ingredients and stir to blend.
Cover with plastic wrap and cook on 'Casserole'. Stir at beep.
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, cored and chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans, 14oz., stewed tomatoes
• 4 tablespoons beef granules
• 8 ounces dried egg noodles
• salt and pepper to taste
Crumble the beef in a 13 X 9 inch oblong dish with the onion, pepper, and garlic.
Microwave on high power for 4 minutes, stir and microwave another 4 minutes.
Meanwhile, dissolve the beef granules in the stewed tomatoes.
Stir the noodles and stewed tomatoes into the ground beef mixture and cover with plastic wrap.
Cook on 'Casserole'. Stir at beep.
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GETTING THE BEST COOKING
RESULTS
To get the best results from your microwave oven, read
and follow the guidelines below.
• Storage Temperature: Foods taken from the freezer
or refrigerator take longer to cook than the same
foods at room temperature. The time for recipes in
this book is based on the normal storage temperature
of the food.
• Size: Small pieces of food cook faster than large
ones, pieces similar in size and shape cook more
evenly. For even cooking, reduce the power when
cooking large pieces of food.
• Natural Moisture: Very moist foods cook more
evenly because microwave energy is attracted to
water molecules.
• Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables from
the outside to the center to distribute the heat evenly
and speed cooking. Constant stirring is not
necessary.
• Turn over foods like pork chops, baking potatoes,
roasts, or whole cauliflower halfway through the
cooking time to expose all sides equally to microwave
energy.
• Place delicate areas of foods, such as asparagus
tips, toward the center of the dish.
• Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken
pieces or salmon steaks, with the thicker, meatier
parts toward the outside of the dish.
• Shield, with Small pieces of aluminum foil, parts of
food that may cook quickly, such as wing tips and leg
ends of poultry.
• Let It Stand: After you remove the food from the
microwave, cover food with foil or casserole lid and let
it stand to finish cooking in the center and avoid
overcooking the outer edges. The length of standing
time depends on the density and surface area of the
food.
• Wrapping in waxed paper or paper towel:
Sandwiches and many other foods containing
prebaked bread should be wrapped prior to
microwaving to prevent drying out.
Fish & Shellfish
Cooking Fish and Shellfish: General Directions
• Prepare the fish for cooking.
- Completely defrost the fish or shellfish.
- Arrange unevenly shaped pieces with thicker parts
toward the outside of the dish. Arrange shellfish in a
single layer for even cooking.
- The type of cover you use depends on how you
cook. Poached fish needs a microwavable lid or
vented plastic wrap.
- Baked fish, coated fish, or fish in sauce needs to be
covered lightly with waxed paper to keep the coating
crisp and sauce from getting watery.
- Always set the shortest cooking time. Fish is done
when it turns opaque and the thickest part begins to
flake. Shellfish is done when the shell turns from
pink to red and the flesh is opaque and firm.
• The Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table below provides
specific directions with Power Level and Cooking
Time settings for most types of fish and shellfish.
Fish And Shellfish Cooking Table
POWER COOKING
FISH DIRECTIONS
LEVEL TIME
Fish fillets HI 31/2-41/2minutes
Fish steaks HI 41/2-51/2 minutes
Whole fish 7 41/2-6 minutes
Scallops
Shrimp, shelled
HI
HI
31/2-5 minutes
31/2-5 minutes
Arrange fish in a single layer with thickest portion toward
outside edge of 11/2quart microwavable baking dish.
Brush with melted butter and season, if desired. Cook
covered with vented plastic wrap. Let stand covered
2 minutes. If you are cooking more than 1 lb. of fish, turn
the fish halfway through cooking.
Arrange in a single layer. Prepare as directed above,
except stir instead of turning the shellfish.
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Appetizers / Sauces / Soups
Cooking Appetizers: Tips and
Techniques
Recommended
• Crisp crackers, such as melba toast, shredded wheat,
and crisp rye crackers are best for microwave use.
Wait until party time to add the spreads. Place a
paper towel under the crackers while they cook in the
microwave oven to absorb extra moisture.
• Arrange individual appetizers in a circle for even
cooking.
• Stir dips to distribute heat and shorten cooking time.
Cooking Sauces: Tips and Techniques
• Use a microwavable casserole or glass measuring
cup that is at least 2 or 3 times the volume of the
sauce.
• Sauces made with cornstarch thicken more rapidly
than those made with flour.
Cooking Soups: Tips and Techniques
• Cook soups in a microwavable dish which holds
double the volume of the recipe ingredients to prevent
boil-over, especially if you use cream or milk in the
soup.
• Generally, cover microwaved soups with VENTED
plastic wrap or a microwavable lid.
• Cover foods to retain moisture. Uncover foods to
retain crispness.
• Avoid overcooking by using the minimum suggested
time. Add more time, if necessary, only after checking
the food.
Not Recommended
• Appetizers with a crisp coating or puff pastry are best
done in a conventional oven with dry heat.
• Breaded products can be warmed in the microwave
oven but will not come out crisp.
• Cook sauces made with cornstarch or flour uncovered
so you may stir them 2 or 3 times during cooking for a
smooth consistency.
• To adapt a conventional sauce or gravy recipe,
reduce the amount of liquid slightly.
• Stirring occasionally will help blend flavors, distribute
heat evenly, and may even shorten the cooking time.
• When converting a conventional soup recipe to cook
in the microwave, reduce the liquid, salt, and strong
seasonings.
Meat
Cooking Meat: General Directions
• Prepare the meat for cooking.
- Defrost completely.
- Trim off excess fat to avoid splattering.
- Place the meat, fat side down, on a microwavable
rack in a microwavable dish.
- Use oven cooking bag for less tender cuts of meat.
- Arrange the meat so that thicker portions are toward
the outside of the dish.
- Cover the meat with waxed paper to prevent
splattering.
• Tend the meat as it cooks.
- Drain juices as they accumulate to reduce
splattering and keep from overcooking the bottom of
the meat.
- Shield thin or bony portions with strips of foil to
prevent overcooking.
NOTE: Keep the foil at least 1 inch from the oven
walls, and do not cover more than one-third of the meat
with foil at any one time.
• Let the meat stand covered with foil 10-15 minutes
after you remove it from the oven. The internal
temperature of the meat may rise from 5-10°F during
standing time.
The Meat Cooking Table on the next page provides
detailed directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time
settings for most cuts of meat.
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Meat Cooking Table
POWER COOKING DIRECTIONS
MEAT LEVEL TIME
HI
Beef
Hamburgers,
Fresh or defrosted
(4 oz. each)
1 patty
2 patties
4 patties
Sirloin tip roast
(3-4 Ibs.)
Lamb
Lamb roast, rolled
boneless
(3-4 Ibs.)
Pork
Bacon slices
2 slices
4 slices
6 slices
Chops
(5-7 oz. each)
2 chops
4 chops
Loin Roast,
rolled, boneless
(3 1/2-4 1/2Ibs.)
Sausage links,
Fresh or Frozen,
defrosted
(1-2 oz. each)
2 links
4 links
6 links
10 links
(8 oz. pkg.)
HI
HI
1-11_ minutes
11_-2 minutes
21_-31_ minutes
8-10 minutes
per pound
RARE(135°F)
11-13 minutes
per pound
MEDIUM(155°F)
11-12 minutes
per pound
RARE(135°F)
12-13 minutes
per pound
MEDIUM(145°F)
13-14 minutes
per pound
WELL(155°F)
11/2-2 minutes
21/2-3 minutes
31/2-41/2 minutes
18-20 minutes
perpound
15-17 minutes
perpound
25-27 minutes
per pound
(165°F)
45-60 seconds
1-11_ minutes
11_-2 minutes
13_-2 minutes
Form patties with depression in center of each.
Place on microwavable roast rack. Brush with browning
agent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
Let stand covered 1 minute.
Place roast fat side down on microwavable roast rack. Add
desired seasonings and cover with waxed paper. Turn
meat over halfway through cooking and shield if necessary.
Remove roast from microwave oven when desired
temperature is reached. Let stand covered with foil
15 minutes.(Temperature may rise about 10°F).
Place roast fat side down on microwavable roast rack.
Brush lamb with marinade or desired seasonings such as
rosemary, thyme or marjoram. Cover with waxed paper.
Turn roast over after 15 minutes, and again after
30 minutes. Shield if necessary.
Remove roast from microwave when desired temperature
is reached. Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes
(Temperature may rise about 10°F).
Place bacon slices on microwavable roast rack.
Cover with paper towels.
After cooking, let stand 1 minute.
Place chops in microwavable baking dish.
Add desired seasonings and cover with vented plastic
wrap. Cook until no longer pink or until internal temperature
reaches 170°F. Turn chops over halfway through cooking.
Let stand covered 5 minutes.
(Temperature may rise about 10°F).
Place roast in cooking bag in microwavable dish.
Add seasonings and browning agent if desired. Close bag
loosely with microwavable closure or string. After cooking,
let stand in bag 15 minutes. (Temperature may rise about
10°F.) Internal temperature of pork should reach 170°F
before serving.
Pierce links and place on microwavable roast rack.
Cover with waxed paper or paper towel.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
After cooking, let stand covered 1 minute.
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Poultry
Cooking Poultry: General Directions
• Prepare the poultry for cooking.
- Defrost completely.
- Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at the
outside edge of the baking dish. When cooking legs,
arrange them like the spokes of a wheel.
- Cover the baking dish with waxed paper to reduce
splattering.
- Use a browning agent or cook with a sauce to give a
browned appearance.
• Tend the poultry as it cooks.
- Drain and discard juices as they accumulate.
- Shield thin or bony pieces with small strips of
aluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Keep foil at
least 1 inch from the oven walls and other pieces of
foil.
• The poultry is done when it is no longer pink and the
juices run clear. When done, the temperature in the
thigh meat should be 180-185°F.
• Let the poultry stand after cooking covered with foil for
10 minutes.
The Poultry Cooking Table below provides detailed
directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time settings for
most cuts and types of poultry.
Poultry Cooking Table
POWER COOKING
POULTRY DIRECTIONS
LEVEL TIME
HI
Chicken pieces
(21/2-3Ibs).
Chicken whole
(3-31/2 Ibs)
Cornish Hens
Whole
(1-11/2 Ibs. each)
HI
HI
41/2-51/2minutes
per pound
12-13 minutes
per pound
6-7 minutes
per pound
Wash, shake the water off, and go on with cooking. Place
pieces in a single layer in a microwavable baking dish with
thicker pieces to the outside. Brush with butter or browning
agent and seasonings if desired. Cover with waxed paper.
Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear. Let stand
covered 5 minutes.
Wash, shake the water off, and go on with cooking. Place
breast side down on a microwavable roast rack. Brush with
butter, or browning agent and seasoning if desired. Cover
with waxed paper. Cook 1/3of estimated time. Turn breast
side up, brush with butter, or browning agent. Replace
waxed paper. Cook 1/3of estimated time again. Shield if
necessary. Cook remaining 1/3of estimated time or until no
longer pink and juices run clear. Let stand covered with foil
10 minutes. (The temperature may rise about 10°F.) The
temperature in the high should be 180°F-185°F when the
poultry is done.
Wash, shake the water off, and go on with cooking. Tie
wings to body of hen and the legs to tail. Place hens breast
side down on microwavable rack. Cover with waxed paper.
Turn breast side up halfway through cooking. Shield bone
ends of drumsticks with foil. Remove and discard drippings.
Brush with butter or browning agent and seasonings if
desired. Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear.
Remove hens from microwave when they reach desired
temperature. Let stand covered with foil 5 minutes.
(Temperature may rise about 10°F). Temperature in breast
should be 170°F before serving.
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CARE AND CLEANING
For best performance and safety, keep the oven clean
inside and outside. Take special care to keep the inner
door panel and the oven front frame free of food or
grease build-up.
Never use rough powder or pads. Wipe the
microwave oven inside and out, including the hood
bottom cover, with a soft cloth and a warm (not hot)
mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. Use a
chrome cleaner and polish on chrome, metal, and
aluminum surfaces. Wipe spatters immediately with a
wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or
bacon. Clean your oven weekly or more often, if
needed.
METAL RACK
Wash the metal rack with a mild soap and a soft or
nylon scrub brush. Dry completely.
Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleaners to clean
rack.
CLEANING THE GREASE FILTERS
The grease filter should be removed and cleaned
often, at least once a month.
1. Disconnect power or unplug microwave oven.
2. To remove grease filter, slide filter to the back.
Pull filter downward. The filter will drop out.
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4. To reinstall the filter, slide it into the back slot, then
push up to lock.
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5. Reconnect power or plug in microwave oven.
NOTE: Do not operate the hood without the filter in place.
CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT
If your 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. Disconnect power or unplug microwave oven.
2. Remove the two vent grille mounting screws.
3. Soak grease filter in hot water and a mild detergent.
Scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt and
grease. Rinse well and shake to dry.
Do not clean filter with ammonia, corrosive
cleaning agents such as lye-based oven
cleaners, or place them in a dishwasher. The
filter will turn black or could be damaged.
3. Tip the grille forward, then lift out to remove.
4. Remove old filter.
5. Slide a new charcoal filter into place.
The filter should rest at the angle shown.
6. Slide the bottom of the vent grille into place.
Push the top until it snaps into place.
Replace the mounting screws.
7. Reconnect power or plug in microwave oven.
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COOKTOP/COUNTERTOP LIGHT
REPLACEMENT
1. Disconnect power or unplug microwave oven.
2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws.
3. Replace bulb(s) with candelabra-base 35 watt bulb.
4. Replace bulb cover, and mounting screw.
5. Reconnect power or plug in microwave oven.
OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT
1. Disconnect power or unplug microwave oven.
2. Remove the vent grille mounting screws.
3. Tip the cover forward, then lift out to remove.
4. Lift up the bulb holder.
5. Replace bulb with a candelabra-base 35 watt bulb.
6. Replace the bulb holder, if damaged.
7. Slide the bottom of the vent grille into place. Push
the bottom until it snaps into place. Replace the
mounting screws.
8. Reconnect power or plug in microwave oven.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q. Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I
may reheat or cook in two levels at a time?
A. Only use the rack that is supplied with your
microwave oven. Use of any other rack can result in
poor cooking performance and/or arcing and may
damage your oven.
Q. Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my
microwave oven?
A. Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding
(use small, flat pieces), and shallow foil trays (if tray
is 3/4 inch deep and filled with food to absorb
microwave energy). Never allow metal to touch
walls or door.
Q. Sometimes the door of my microwave oven
appears wavy. Is this normal?
A. This appearance is normal and does not affect the
operation of your oven.
Q. The glass tray does not moving.
A. • The glass tray is not correctly in place. It should be
correct-side up and sitting firmly on the center hub.
• The support is not operating correctly. Remove the
glass tray and restart the oven. Cooking without
the glass tray can give you poor results.
Q. Why does the dish become hot when I
microwave food in it? I thought that this should
not happen.
A. As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to
the dish. Use hot pads to remove food after
cooking.
Q. What does standing time mean?
A. Standing time means that food should be taken out
of the oven and covered for additional time after
cooking. This process allows the cooking to finish,
saves energy, and frees the oven for other purpose.
Q. Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven?
How do I get the best results?
A. Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following
manufacturer's guidelines or use the
preprogrammed Popcorn pad.
Do not use regular paper bags. Use the listening
test by stopping the oven as soon as the popping
slows to a pop every one or two seconds. Do not try
to repop unpopped kernels. You can also use
special microwave poppers. When using a popper,
be sure to follow manufacturer's directions. Do not
pop popcorn in glass utensils.
Q. Why does steam come out of the air exhaust
vent?
A. Steam is normally produced during cooking. The
microwave oven has been designed to vent this
steam out the top vent.
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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.
CHINA:
bowls, cups, serving plates and platters
without metallic trim.
PLASTIC:
Plastic wrap (as a cover)-- lay the plastic
wrap loosely over the dish and press it to
the sides.
Vent plastic wrap by turning back one
edge slightly to allow excess steam to
escape. The dish should be deep
enough so that the plastic wrap will not
touch the food. As the food heats it may
melt the plastic wrap wherever the wrap
touches the food.
Use plastic dishes, cups,
semirigid freezer containers and plastic
bags only for short cooking time. Use
these with care because the plastic
may soften from the heat of the food.
PAPER:
Paper towels, waxed paper, paper
napkins, and paper plates with no
metallic trim or design. Look for the
manufacturer's label for use in the
microwave oven.
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 your
microwave oven.
METAL DECORATION:
Metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes,
etc. The metal trim interferes with normal cooking and may
damage the oven.
ALUMINUM FOIL:
Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking
and may cause harmful arcing. Use small pieces of foil to shield
poultry legs and wings. Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch
from the side walls and door of the oven.
WOOD:
Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack
when you use them in the microwave oven. Baskets react in the
same way.
TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS:
Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered
utensils. Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items
before cooking. Tightly closed pouches could explode.
BROWN PAPER:
Avoid using brown paper bags.
They absorb too much heat and could burn.
FLAWED OR CHIPPED UTENSILS:
Any utensil that is cracked, flawed, or chipped may break in the
oven.
METAL TWIST TIES:
Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags.
They become hot and could cause a fire.
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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Check the following list to be sure a service call is
really necessary. A quick reference of this manual as
well as reviewing additional information on items to
check may prevent an unneeded service call.
If nothing on the oven operates:
• check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main
circuit breaker.
• check if oven is properly connected to electric circuit
in house.
• check that controls are set properly.
If the oven interior light does not works:
• the light bulb is loose or defective.
If oven will not cook:
• check that control panel was programmed correctly.
• check that door is firmly closed.
• check that Start Pad was pressed.
• check that probe was inserted correctly
into receptacle.
• check that timer wasn't started instead of a cook
function.
If oven takes longer than normal to cook or cooks
too rapidly:
• be sure the Power Level is programmed properly.
If the time of day clock does not always keep
correct time:
• check that the power cord is fully inserted into the
outlet receptacle.
• be sure the oven is the only appliance on the
electrical circuit.
If food cooks unevenly:
• be sure food is evenly shaped.
• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.
• check placement of aluminum foil strips used to prevent
overcooking.
If food is undercooked:
• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time, &
power levels) were correctly followed.
• be sure microwave oven is on a separate circuit.
• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.
If food is overcooked:
• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, power
level, time, size of dish) were followed.
If arcing (sparks) occur:
• be sure microwavable dishes were used.
• be sure wire twist ties weren't used.
• be sure oven wasn't operated when empty.
• make sure metal rack (if used) is properly installed on 4
supports.
If the Display shows a time counting down but the
oven is not cooking:
• check that door is firmly closed.
• check that timer wasn't started instead of a cooking
function.
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LGElectronics,Inc.will repairor replaceyourproduct,at LG'soption,if it provesto bedefectivein
materialorworkmanshipundernormaluse,duringthewarrantyperiodsetforthbelow,effectivefromthe
dateoforiginalconsumerpurchaseoftheproduct.Thiswarrantyisgoodonlytotheoriginalpurchaserof
theproductandeffectiveonlywhenusedintheUnitedStates,includingU.S.Territories.
WARRANTY PERIOD:
LABOR: One Year from the Dateof 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.
HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED:
Please call 1-800-243-0000 and choose the
appropriate option. (Phones are answered 24
hours a day, 365 days per year.) Please have
the product type (Microwave) and your ZIP code
ready.
Or visit our website at: http://us.lgservice.com
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:
TO CONTACT LG ELECTRONICS BY MAIL:
LG Customer Interactive Center
P. O. Box 240007
201 James Record Road
Huntsville, Alabama 35824
ATTN: CIC
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
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