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LMB0960ST
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SAFETY................................................................................................................................................................. 3-5
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy............................................................ 3
Grounding Instructions............................................................................................................................................ 3
Important Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................................. 4-5
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ..............................................................................................6-11
Specifications.......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Installation............................................................................................................................................................... 6
Parts and Accessories ............................................................................................................................................ 7
Control Panel ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Tips for Microwave Cooking..................................................................................................................................10
Precautions........................................................................................................................................................... 11
Cleaning................................................................................................................................................................ 11
USING YOURMICROWAVEOVEN.................................................................................................................12-22
Clock .....................................................................................................................................................................
Ez On...................................................................................................................................................................
Timer ....................................................................................................................................................................
Custom Set ..........................................................................................................................................................
Auto Touch-Popcorn ............................................................................................................................................
Auto Touch-Cook ................................................................................................................................................
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Auto Touch-Reheat ................
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number of this unit for future reference. We also
suggest you record the details of your contact
with LG (LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.)
concerning this unit.
Staple your receipt here for proof of purchase.
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Convection
Cooking Comparision Guide .................................................................................................................................. 9
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Service Division Bldg. #3
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Huntsville, AL 35824-0126
Thank you for purchasing a LG microwave oven.
HEATING/REHEATING GUIDE..............................................................................................................................23
FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE................................................................................................................................24
TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................................................................25-27
Questions andAnswers...................................................................................................................................2
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Before Calling for Service.....................................................................................................................................27
WARNING...............................................................................................................................................................
Combi. Cooking ..................................................................................................................................................
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Auto defrost .........................................................................................................................................................
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Broil Cooking ........................................................................................................................................................
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Speed Auto Cook-Broil .......................................................................................................................................
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Speed Auto Cook-Bake .......................................................................................................................................
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Speed Auto Cook-Roast....................................................................................................................................
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Microwave Power Levels
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WA RRANTY ...........................................................................................................................................................28
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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
closes 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 the
grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded, and either:
1. 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 recepta-
cle 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
2. Do not use an extension cord. If the power
supply cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician or serviceman 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, (1)
the marked electrical 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 must be a grounding-type
3-wire cord, and (3) the longer cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled
on by children or tripped over accidentally.
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 are able to
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 overcook 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.
SAFETY
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3 of this manual.
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
The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your
oven.
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SAFETY
17. Liquids such as water, coffee,or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to
be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always
present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE
CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To
reduce the risk of injury to persons;
1) Do not overheat the liquid.
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
overheated. 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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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
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
SPECIFICATIONS
*IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
MODEL
LMB0960ST
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
1450 W
*900 W
2450
MHz
12.5 A
0.9
Cu.ft.
Convection Output
1350 W
Grill Output
1000 W
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
receiver.
e. Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet
so that microwave oven and receiver are on
different branch circuits.
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.
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NOTE: This microwave oven is designed for household use only.
It is not recommended for commercial use.
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Low Rack
Metal Tray
High Rack
Rotating Ring
Oven Front Plate
Window Door Screen
Door Seal
Display Window
Control Panel
Safety Door Lock System
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
• High Rack : 1 each
• Low Rack : 1 each
• Metal Tray: 1 each
Tray Resin
• Tray Resin : 1 each
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17. STOP/CLEAR. It used to stop oven and clear all
entries except time day.
ENTER
19. TIMER . Touch this pad to set timer.
15. NUMBER PADS. Touch Number Pads to enter
cooking time, power level, quantities, or weights.
1. DISPLAY. The Display includes a clock and
indicators that tell you time of day, cooking time
settings, and cooking functions selected.
13. CUSTOM SET. Touch this pad to select sound control,
time of day, clock Off or On, scroll speed, lbs /kg
choice.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
CONTROL PANEL
9 ROAST.
Touch this button to roast foods on combination mode.
2.REHEAT.
3.COOK.
5. CONVECTION.
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Touch this pad to cook foods on convection
mode
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Touch this pad to reheat food automatically.
Touch this pad to select programming food items.
8. BAKE.
Touch this button to bake foods on combination mode.
11.COOK POWER. Touch this pad to set a cooking power.
12. COOK TIME. Touch this pad to set a cooking time.
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with microwave and grill function at the same time
(or alternately).
A UUTTOO DDEEFFRROOSSTT..This pad is an accurate defrosting
method for frozen meat, poultry and fish up to 6.0 lbs.
14. Ez-ON. You can extend cooking time in multiples of
30 seconds by repeatedly touching this pad during
cooking.
10.
16. START/ENTER. Touch this button to start entries.
18. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter the time of day.
7. BROIL.
The feature will allow you to brown and crisp food
quickly.
4. POPCORN
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Touch this pad to make popcorn on microwave
mode
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
COOKING COMPARISON GUIDE
Cooking with your new oven offers a wide variety of
food preparation options: microwave cooking,
convection cooking, and combination cooking.
Microwave cooking uses very short, high-frequency
radio waves. The movement of the microwaves
through the food generates heat and cooks most foods
faster than regular methods while retaining their
natural texture and moisture. Microwave cooking heats
food directly, not the cookware or the interior of the
oven.
Reheating is easy and defrosting is particularly
convenient because less time is spent in food
preparation.
Convection cooking constantly circulates heated air
around the food, creating even browning and sealed in
flavor by the constant motion of hot air over the food
surfaces.
Combination cooking combines microwave energy
with convection to cook with speed and accuracy,
while browning and crisping to perfection.
You can use microwave cooking, convection cooking,
or combination cooking to cook by time. Simply preset
the length of cooking time desired and your oven turns
off automatically.
The following guide shows at a glance the difference
between microwave, convection, and combination
cooking.
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MICROWAVE CONVECTION COMBINATION
COOKING
METHOD
HEAT SOURCE
BENEFITS
Microwave energy is
distributed evenly
throughout the oven for fast,
thorough cooking of food.
Microwave energy. Circulating heated air. Microwave energy and
circulating heated air.
• Fast, high efficiency
cooking.
• Oven and surroundings do
not get hot.
• Easy clean-up.
Read this guide to learn the many different things your Microwave/Convection/Combination Oven can do.
You will find a wide variety of cooking methods and programs designed to suit your lifestyle.
• Aids in browning and seals
in flavor.
• Cooks some foods faster
than regular ovens.
• Shortened cooking time
from microwave energy.
• Browning and crisping
from convection heat.
Hot air circulates around
food to produce browned
exteriors and sealed in
juices.
Microwave energy and
convection heat combine
to shorten the cooking time
of regular ovens, while
browning and sealing in
juices.
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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 safety, 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 dry. 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.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
Example : To set the timer 3 minutes.
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch TIMER pad.
shows in the display.
3. Touch3,0,0.
4. Touch START/ENTER pad.
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TIMER
You can use the TIMER of your oven for purposes
other than food cooking.
CLOCK
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Ez-ON
A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets
you quickly set and start microwave cooking
without the need to touch START.
NOTE:
If you touch Ez-ON, it will add 30 seconds up to
3 minutes 30 seconds; after 3 minutes 30 seconds,
every touch will add 1 minute up to 99 min 59
seconds.
Example : To set Ez-ON cooking 2 minutes.
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch Ez-ON 4 times.
The oven begins
cooking and display
shows time counting
down.
ENTER
ENTER
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
time
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shows in the display.
2. Touch CLOCK
shows in the display.
3. Touch 1.1.2
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NOTE: This is a 12 hour clock.
4. Touch START/ENTER.
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shows in the display.
5. Touch 2.
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shows in the display
6 . Touch START/ENTER,
clock setting finishs.
ENTER
Example: To set the clock for 1:12(PM).
CUSTOM SET
CUSTOM SET provides five 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 CUSTOM SET.
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 - 3 then touch
number 1.
Example 2 : To set the units.
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch CUSTOM SET.
Five 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.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
CUSTOM SET FUNCTION TABLE
NUMBERFUNCTION 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: 1.When the power cord is first plugged in, the default setting are Sound ON, Clock ON, Normal
Speed, LBS.
2.When power on clock setting
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Touch CLOCK.
Example : To set Clock
1. Power on,
shows in the display
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4. Touch START/ENTER pad
shows in the display
time
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3. Touch 1 1 2.
2
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shows in the display
Touch
1. Power on,
shows in the display
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time
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touch 2
touch 1
p
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5. Touch 2.
2
1
1
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p
shows in the display
6 . Touch START/ENTER,
clock
setting finish
ENTER
ENTER
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
AUTO TOUCH-POPCORN
Use this function to cook food without entering a
cook
time or power. Refer to the Quick Touch
CookingTable below for more information.
Example: To cook a 3.5oz. bag of microwave
popcorn.
Example : POPCORN (popcorn 3.5 oz.)
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1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch POPCORN.
shows in the display.
3. Touch number 2.
4.Touch START/ENTER pad.
3.0 oz touch
3.5 oz touch
2
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AUTO TOUCH-POPCORN TABLE
1
2
Serving size
3.0 oz.
3.5 oz.
Direction
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• Follow
structions.
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• Do not try to pop
unpopp
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• Heat only 1
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Touch
AUTO TOUCH-REHEAT
This feature allows you to reheat pre-cooked
room-temperature or refrigerated foods without
having to select the cooking time and power level.
This feature has 4 categories: dinner plate, pizza,
soup/sauce and casserole.
AUTO TOUCH-REHEAT TABLE
Example : To Reheat 3 cups of Casserole
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch REHEAT.
The display scrolls:
select menu 1 to 4
Dinner
Plate
Soup/
Sauce
Casserole
Place foods to be heated on dinner
plate or similar dish.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
After cooking, allow to stand for 3
minutes.
Place foods to be heated in an
appropriately sized microwave
containe
r.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
After cooking, allow to stand for 3
minutes.
Cover dish containing the casserole
with plastic wrap and vent.
After cooking, allow to stand for 3
minutes.
1 or 2
servings
1, 2, 3 or 4
cups
1, 2, 3 or 4
cups
AmountCategory Direction
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3. Touch number 3.
casserole touch 1 to 4
shows in the display.
4. Touch number 3.
5. Touch START/ENTER pad.
Roll/Muffin
Cover dish containing the casserole
with plastic wrap and vent.
After cooking, allow to stand for 3
minutes.
1, 2, 3 or 4
pieces
The oven will start.
The oven will start.
ENTER
ENTER
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
AUTO TOUCH-COOK
This feature allows to cook foods that you select by
touching COOK pad. It has 4 foods categories.
Example : To cook 2 Cups. of Rice
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
AUTO TOUCH-COOK TABLE
• First, touch COOK pad, then select food and amount.
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Rice
Fresh
Vegetable
Frozen
Vegetable
Place rice and twice as much
liquid (water or chicken or veg-
etable stock) in a 2-quart micro-
wavable dish. Cover with plas-
tic wrap. When cooking is comp-
lete, allow 10 minutes standing
time. Stir for fluffier rice.
Prepare as desired, wash, and
leave residual water on the veg-
etables. Place in an appropriat-
ely-sized microwave container,
cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Remove from package, rinse off
frost under running water. Place
in an appropriately-sized micro-
wave container, cover with
plastic wrap and vent.
1 - 2 cups
1 - 4 cups
1 - 4 cups
AmountCategory Direction
ENTER
touch 1 to 2
4. Touch number 2,
cer1
shows in the display.
3. Touch number 4.
shows in the display.
2. Touch COOK.
then select menu 1 to 4
The oven will start.
enter
touch
shows in the display.
2. Touch START/ENTER pad
CONVECTION
During convection cooking, a heating element is used to
raise the temperature of the air inside the oven.
Convection cooking temperature ranges from 100°F to
450°F; and 100°F may be programmed.
It is best to preheat the oven when convection cooking.
Example:To set the convection cooking at 375°F
for 45 minutes
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
ENTER
2. Touch CONVEC. pad.
temperature or
enter
touch
shows in the display.
The oven will start
3. Touch number 7.
375f
enter
touch
4. Touch START/ENTER pad.
shows in the display.
cooking time
enter
5. Touch number 4.5.0.0
shows in the display.
enter
touch
shows in the display.
6. Touch START/ENTER pad.
ENTER
Casserole
Place food in the casserole ,
Place the casserole into the
oven. in an appropriately-sized
microwave container, cover with
plastic wrap and vent.
1 - 4 cups
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CONVECTION COOKING GUIDE
1. Always use the metal rack when convection baking.
Place food directly on rack or place in metal tray
and then place tray on rack.
(See page 9.)
2. Aluminum pans conduct heat quickly. For most
convection baking, light, shiny finishes give best
results because they prevent overbrowning in the
time it takes to cook the center areas. Pans with dull
(satin-finish) bottoms are recommended for cake
pans and pie pans for best bottom browning.
3. Dark or non-shiny finishes, and glass, absorb heat
which may result in dry, crisp crusts.
4. Preheating the oven is recommended when baking
foods by convection.
5. To prevent uneven heating and save energy, open
the oven door to check food as little as possible.
FOOD Oven Temp. Time, Min. Comments
Breads
Cakes
Cookies
Biscuits
Corn Bread
Muffins
Popovers
Nut Bread or Fruit Bread
Yeast Bread
Plain or Sweet Rolls
Angel Food
Cheesecake
Coffee Cake
Cup Cakes
Fruit Cake (loaf)
Gingerbread
Butter Cakes, Cake Mixes
Fluted Tube Cake
Pound Cake
Bar
Drop or Sliced
375° F
375° F
375° F
325° F
350° F
375° F
350° F
325° F
300° F
325° F
325° F
275° F
325° F
325° F
325° F
325° F
325° F
350° F
14 to 16
22 to 27
28 to 32
45 to 55
55 to 65
18 to 25
13 to 16
53 to 63
80 to 85
30 to 35
20 to 25
90 to 100
42 to 47
35 to 45
30 to 40
45 to 55
40 to 50
15 to 19
Canned refrigerated biscuits take 2
to 4 minutes less time.
Remove from pans immediately and
cool slightly on wire rack.
Pierce each popover with a fork
after removing from oven to allow
steam to escape.
Interiors will be moist and tender.
Lightly grease baking sheet.
Invert and cool in pan.
After cooking, turn oven off and let
cheesecake stand in oven 30
minutes with door ajar.
Interior will be moist and tender.
Grease and flour pan.
Cool in pan 10 minutes before
inverting on wire rack.
Use same time for bar cookies from
a mix.
Use same time for sliced cookies
from a mix.
NOTES:
• The oven temperature indicated in the chart above is recommended over the package instruction temperature.
• The baking time in the chart above is only guidelines for your reference. You need to adjust time according to the
food condition or your preference. Check doneness at the minimum time and then adjust time.
COMBI. COOKING
Your oven has a convection + micro cooking
feature
which allows you to cook food with
heater and
microwave at the same time (or
alternately).
This generally means it takes less
time to cook your food. Before cooking, you can
select one
of three cooking modes. The grill rack
can be used during cooking.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
CAUTION : If smoke is observed, turn off or disconnect
the oven from the power supply and keep the
oven door closed in order to stifle any flames.
NOTE: When the oven stops, use oven mitts to carefully
remove the dish. It may be very hot.
NOTE: During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing,
pot holders or other flammable materials contact the
the cooking elements. These surface may be hot
enough to burn. Allow sufficient time for cooling first.
NOTE: The circular rack is designed for grilling in the oven.
and then onto the turntable. Position the food on
the rack over the heat resistant plate. The heat
resistant plate will make clean up easier.
Place the rack securely on a heat resistant plate
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch COMBI. pad.
or
enter
touch
shows in the display.
The oven will start
shows in the display.
cooking time
enter
5. Touch number 4.0.0
shows in the display.
touch
4. Touch START/ENTER pad.
ENTER
enter
or
375f
combi
temperature
3
2
5f
3
2
5f
3. Touch number 5.
shows in the display.
enter
touch
3
2
5f
ENTER
6. Touch START/ENTER pad.
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CATEGORYALTERNATION TIME (s)
Microwave
Convection
Microwave
Microwave
Grill
COMBI. MODES TIME TABLE
Convection
40%
10%
30%
TOUCH
1 time
2 times
3 times
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
AUTO DEFROST
Three 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
the best defrost results. Three different defrosting levels
are provided.
1 MEAT
2 POULTRY
3 FISH
*Available weight is 0.1~6.0 lbs.
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, 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.
OPERATING TIPS
• For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat, and
poultry from its original closed paper or plastic pack-
age (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.
Example : To Defrost 2.3 lbs fish
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch AUTO DEFROST
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5. Touch START/ENTER
The oven will start.
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3. Touch number 1.
shows in the display.
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weight
4. Touch number 2.3
shows in the display.
ENTER
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
Use this function to cook food without entering cooking time
or power level .AUTO COOK has 4 food categories.Refer
to the following auto cook guide for more information.
SPEED AUTO COOK-BROIL
Example : To Broil 1-3 Links Sausage
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch SPEED AUTO
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touch
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3. Touch number 4.
shows in the display.
5. Touch START/ENTER
The oven will start.
4. Touch number 1.
shows in the display.
1
-
3
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ENTER
select menu 1 to 4
COOK-BROIL
The display scrolls:
SPEED AUTO COOK-BROIL TABLE
Category
Hamburger
Setting model
AMOUNT
Cooking Time
STG1 STG2
Beaf Steaks
Grill
6:30
2:30
7:30
3:00
7:30
3:30
8:30
6:00
1/2 inch,1-2 patties
1/2 inch,3-4 patties
1 inch,1-2 patties
1 inch,3-4 patties
6:00
3:00
6:40
3:20
12:00
6:00
13:20
6:40
1/2 inch,1-2 pieces , medium
1/2 inch,1-2 pieces , welldone
1 inch,1-2 pieces , medium
1 inch,1-2 pieces , welldone
Grill
6:00
Chicken
Breasts
8:00
4:00
10:00
5:50
11:00
6:00
15:00
8:00
Grill
1 - 4 pieces
Sausage
Grill
7:00
6:30
7:00
6:40
7:00
6:50
7:00
7:00
1 - 3 links
4 - 6 links
7 - 9 links
10 - 12 links
Note:After STG1,turn food over shows in the display.Please open the door and turn your food.
BROIL COOKING
This feature will allow you to brown and crisp
food quickly.
NOTE: The metal tray is placed between a glass
tray and a grill rack at the grill mode.
NOTE:The grill rack(high rack) must be used
during grill cooking.
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch BROIL. pad.
shows in the display.
cooking time
enter
3. Touch number 5.3.0.
shows in the display.
enter
touch
The oven will start
4.TouchSTART/ENTER pad.
ENTER
touch
Example : To Bake 12 muffins
R
touch
3. Touch number 3.
shows in the display.
5. Touch START/ENTER
The oven will start.
4. Touch number 1.
shows in the display.
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ENTER
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch SPEED AUTO
select menu 1 to 4
COOK-BAKE
The display scrolls:
mu
in
s
1 to
2
mu
in
s
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
SPEED AUTO COOK-BAKE
Use this function to cook food without entering cooking time or power level .AUTO COOK has 4 food categories.
SPEED AUTO COOK-BAKE TABLE
Category
Biscuits
Setting model
AMOUNT
Cooking Time
STG1 STG2
Cookies
Convection 375 F
Preheat
16:00
Preheat
15:40
12:00
11:40
Large,8 biscuits
Large,5 biscuits
Small,10-12 biscuits
Small,5-6 biscuits
10:00
10:00
Teaspoon size drops
Tblspoon size drops
Muffins
Note:1.At STG1,Preheat shows in the display.
o
Preheat
Preheat
Preheat
Preheat
Convection 375 F
o
17:00
20:00
6 muffins
12 muffins
Preheat
Preheat
Convection 400 F
o
Cake
35:00
26:00
8 inch pan
9 inch pan
Preheat
Preheat
Convection 325 F
o
2.Place foot in the oven on low rack
touch
Example : To Bake Large,5 biscuits
R
touch
3. Touch number 1.
shows in the display.
4. Touch number 2.
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ENTER
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch SPEED AUTO
select menu 1 to 4
COOK-BAKE
The display scrolls:
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1 to 4
5
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t
5
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i
5
5. Touch START/ENTER
The oven will start.
shows in the display.
Refer to the following auto cook guide for more information.
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touch
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
Example : To Roast 2.3 lbs whole chicken
R
3. Touch number 3.
shows in the display.
5. Touch START/ENTER
The oven will start.
4. Touch number 2.3
shows in the display.
ENTER
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch SPEED AUTO
select menu 1 to 4
COOK-ROAST
The display scrolls:
whole chicken
weight
st
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SPEED AUTO COOK-ROAST
SPEED AUTO COOK-ROAST TABLE
Category
Beef
AMOUNT
2.0-4.0 lbs
pork
Whole
Chicken
Chicken
pieces
STEP
STG
DEFAULT TIME INCREASE
SETTING MODEL
(0.9-1.8Kg)
STG1
27:30(1633”) 1:10(154”)
Convection 400 F +
o
Microwave 30%
0.1 lbs
(0.1Kg)
STG2
13:30(801”) 0:40(88”)
Convection 400 F +
o
Microwave 40%
2.0-4.0 lbs
(0.9-1.8Kg)
STG1
28:00(1633”) 1:10(154”)
Convection 400 F +
o
Microwave 40%
0.1 lbs
(0.1Kg)
STG2
14:30(861”) 0:40(88”)
Convection 400 F +
o
Microwave 30%
2.0-4.0 lbs
(0.9-1.8Kg)
STG1
28:40(1702”) 0:50(110”)
Convection 400 F +
Microwave 30%
0.1 lbs
(0.1Kg)
STG2
14:20(851”) 0:30(66”)
Convection 400 F +
Microwave 10%
0.5-2.0 lbs
(0.2-0.9Kg)
STG1
6:30(386”) 0:10(22”)
Grill + Microwave 30%
0.1 lbs
(0.1Kg)
STG2 4:00(237”)
0:15(33”)
Grill
STG3
3:10(188”) 0:50(110”)
Grill
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Note:After STG1,turn food over shows in the display.Please open the door and turn your food.
ALGORITHM
Use this function to cook food without entering cooking time or power level .AUTO COOK has 4 food categories.
Refer to the following auto cook guide for more information.
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
Your microwave oven is equipped with ten power levels (11 steps including 0) to give you maximum
flexibility and control over cooking. When your cooking program is completed, a beep automatically
sounds. The table below will give you some idea of which foods are prepared at each of the various
power levels.
MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL CHART
Power Level Use
●
Boil water.
●
Brown ground beef.
10
100%
●
Cook fresh fruits & vegetables.
(High)
●
Make candy.
●
Cook fish, meat & poultry.
●
Preheat browning dish.
9 90%
●
Heat precooked food.
●
Saute onions, celery & green pepper.
8 80%
●
All reheating
●
Roast meat & poultry.
7 70%
●
Cook mushrooms & shellfish.
●
Cook foods which contain cheese & eggs.
6 60%
●
Bake cakes, muffins.
●
Prepare eggs.
●
Cook meat, poultry.
5 50%
●
Cook custard
●
Prepare rice, soup.
4 40%
●
Melt butter & chocolate.
●
Cook less tender cuts of meat.
3 30%
●
All defrosting
2 20%
●
Soften butter & cheese.
1 10%
●
Soften ice cream.
●
Raise yeast dough.
00
●
Standing time.
●
Independent timer.
Output
(of watts)
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HEATING/REHEATING GUIDE
.
To heat or reheat successfully in the microwave, it is important to follow several guidelines. Measure
the amount of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat. Arrange the food in a circular
pattern for best results. Room temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food. Canned foods
should be taken out of the can and placed in a microwavable container. The food will be heated
more evenly if covered with a microwavable lid or plastic wrap and vented. Remove cover carefully
to prevent steam burns. Use the following chart as a guide for reheating cooked food.
3 slices (
1
/
4
-inch thick)
Chicken pieces
1 breast
1 leg and thigh
Fish fillet
(6-8 oz.)
Lasagna
1 serving (10
1
/
2
oz.)
Casserole
1 cup
4 cups
Casserole –
cream or cheese
1 cup
4 cups
Sloppy Joe or
Barbecued beef
1 sandwich
(
1
/2 cup meat filling)
without bun
Mashed potatoes
1 cup
4 cups
Baked beans
1 cup
Ravioli or pasta in sauce
1 cup
4 cups
Rice
1 cup
4 cups
Sandwich roll or bun
1 roll
Vegetables
1 cup
4 cups
Soup
1 serving (8 oz.)
1-2 minutes
2-3
1
/
2
minutes
1
1
/
2
-3 minutes
4-6 minutes
1-3
1
/
2
minutes
5-8 minutes
1
1
/
2
-3 minutes
3
1
/
2
-5
1
/
2
minutes
1-2
1
/
2
minutes
1-3 minutes
5-8 minutes
1
1
/
2
-3 minutes
2
1
/
2
-4 minutes
7
1
/
2
-
11 minutes
1
1
/
2
-3
1
/
2
minutes
4-6
1
/
2
minutes
15-30 seconds
1
1
/
2
-
2
1
/
2
minutes
4-6 minutes
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
* Note: Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy
.
Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate.
Place fish on microwavable plate.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Place lasagna on microwavable plate.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
COOK covered in microwavable casserole.
Stir once halfway through cooking.
COOK covered in microwavable casserole.
Stir once halfway through cooking.
Reheat filling and bun separately
.
Cook filling covered in microwavable casserole.
Stir once. Heat bun as directed in chart below.
COOK covered in microwavable casserole.
Stir once halfway through cooking.
COOK covered in microwavable casserole.
Stir once halfway through cooking.
COOK covered in microwavable casserole.
Stir once halfway through cooking.
COOK covered in microwavable casserole.
Stir once halfway through cooking.
Wrap in paper towel and place on glass
mircrowavable rack
COOK covered in microwavable casserole.
Stir once halfway through cooking.
COOK covered in microwavable casserole.
Stir once halfway through cooking.
2
-4 minutes
1
1
/
2
-2
1
/
2
minutes
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Sliced meat Place sliced meat on microwavable plate.
Items
Cook time (at HIGH)
Special Instructions
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FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE
Vegetable Amount Instructions
Cook Time
at High
(Minute)
1
4
Sliced Stir halfway through cooking.
Cauliflower, 1lb.
7-11 Trim. Add
1
/
4
cup water in 1 qt. covered
Fresh, Whole
Stir halfway through cooking.
Flowerettes, Fresh 2 cups 2
1
/2-4
1
/2
Slice. Add
1
/2
cup water in 1
1
/2
qt. covered
Celery
, Fresh,
4 cups 6-8
Sliced
Corn, Fresh 2 ears 5-9 Husk. Add 2 tbsp water in 1
1
/2 qt. baking dish.
Cover
.
Mushrooms, 1/2 Ib. 2-3
1
/2
Place mushrooms in 1
1
/2
qt. covered
Fresh, Sliced
Stir halfway through cooking.
Parsnips, Fresh, 1Ib.
4-8 Add
1
/2 cup water in 1
1
/2 qt. covered casserole.
Sliced Stir halfway through cooking.
Peas, Green, 4 cups
7-10 Add
1
/2 cup water in 1
1
/2 qt. covered casserole.
Fresh Stir halfway through cooking.
Sweet Potatoes
2 medium
5-10
Pierce potatoes several times with fork.
Whole Baking
4 medium
7-13
Place on 2 paper towels.
(6-8 oz. each)
Turn over halfway through cooking.
White Potatoes,
2 potatoes
5-8 Pierce potatoes several times with fork.
Whole Baking
4 potatoes
10-14 Place on 2 paper towels.
(6-8 oz. each) Turn over halfway through cooking.
Spinach, Fresh, 1Ib. 4-7 Add
1
/2 cup water in 2 qt. covered casserole.
Leaf
Squash, Acorn
or
1
medium
6-8 Cut squash in half. Remove seeds.
Butternut, Fresh Place in 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Cover.
Zucchini, Fresh,
1Ib.
4
1
/2
-7
1
/2
Add
1
/2 cup water in 1
1
/2 qt. covered casserole.
Sliced Stir halfway through cooking.
Zucchini, Fresh,
1Ib.
6-9 Pierce. Place on 2 paper towels.
Whole Turn zucchini over and rearrange halfway
2-3 minutes
2-3 minutes
2-3 minutes
2-3 minutes
2-3 minutes
2-3 minutes
2-3 minutes
2-3 minutes
2-3 minutes
2-3 minutes
2-3 minutes
2-3 minutes
2-3 minutes
2-3 minutes
casserole.
casserole. Stir halfway through cooking.
casserole.
through cooking.
Artichokes
2 medium
5-8 Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. Cover.
(8oz. each)
4 medium
Asparagus, 1Ib.
3-6 Add
1
/
2
Fresh, Spears
Beans, Green & 1 lb. 7-11
Add
1
/
2
1
/
2
Wax halfway through cooking.
Beets, Fresh 1 Ib.
12-16 Add
1
/
2
cup water in 1
1
/
2
qt. covered casserole.
Rearrange halfway through cooking.
Broccoli, Fresh, 1Ib.
4-8 Place broccoli in baking dish.
Add
1
/
2
cup water
.
Spears
Cabbage, Fresh, 1Ib.
4-7 Add
1
/2
cup water in 1
1
/2
qt. covered
Chopped
Carrots, Fresh, 2 cups
2-4 Add
/
cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole.
2-3 minutes
2-3 minutes
2-3 minutes
2-3 minutes
2-3 minutes
2-3 minutes
2-3 minutes
Vegetable Amount
Cook time at HIGH
Instructions
Standing
Time
cup water. Cover.
cup water in 1
qt. casserole. Stir
casserole.Stir halfway through cooking.
minutes
minutes
minutes
minutes
minutes
minutes
minutes
minutes
minutes
minutes
minutes
minutes
minutes
minutes
minutes
minutes
minutes
minutes
minutes
minutes
minutes
minutes
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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. It is always best to be near
the oven while you are 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
WARRANTY PERIOD:
LABOR: One Year
from the Date of Purchase*.
PARTS (except as listed below): One Year from the
Date of Purchase*
.
MAGNETRON:
Ten Years from the Date of
Purchase*.
Replacement Units and Repair Parts are warranted
for the remaining portion of the original unit’s
warranty period.
* Retain your Sales Receipt to prove the date of
purchase. A copy of your Sales Receipt must be
submitted at the time warranty service is provided.
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
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 LMB0960ST
TO CONTACT LG ELECTRONICS BY MAIL:
LG Customer Interactive Center
P. O. Box 240007
201 James Record Road
Huntsville, Alabama 35824
ATTN: CIC
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