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MICROWAVE OVEN
OWNER'S MANUAL
PLEASE READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL
THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.
LMV1680DW
LMV1680DB
LMV1680DS
P/NO.:MFL37074002
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SAFETY
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.
WARNING
- To reduce the risk of
burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or
exposure to excessive microwave energy.
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• 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.
• Read all the instructions before using your
oven.
• If your oven is dropped or damaged, have it
thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician
before using it again.
• Do not allow children to use this oven without
close supervision.
• To avoid a fire hazard:
- Do not severely overcook food. Severely
overcooked foods can starts 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.
• Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found
on page 4.
• Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as
described in its manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors, in the microwave oven. This
type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or
dry food. It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use.
- Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sure
to remove them before placing the item in the
oven.
• 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.
• Do not use or store this appliance outdoors.
Do not use this product near water -for example,
near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, and the like.
• Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or
food in the cavity when not in use.
• To avoid electric shock:
- This appliance must be grounded. Connect it
only to a properly grounded outlet. See the
electrical grounding instructions on page 5.
- 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.
• Clean the ventilating hood frequently.
Do not allow grease to accumulate on the hood
or the filters.
•
When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
• Suitable for use above both gas and electric
cooking equipment 36 inches wide or less.
- Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
- This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel.
• Use care when cleaning the vent hood filters.
Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven
cleaners, may damage the filters.
• Install or locate the microwave oven only in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
• 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.
• Do not mount oven a sink.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
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SAFETY
• To avoid improperly cooking some foods.
- Do not cook anything directly on the oven floor.
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.
- 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.
• Preserve the metal rack:
- Remove the metal rack from the oven when you
are not using it.
- Do not use the oven empty with the metal rack in
it.
- The metal rack may get hot while cooking. Use
pot holders to remove it after cooking.
- Do not use foil or metal containers on the metal
rack.
• Do not use this oven for commercial purposes.
It is made for household use only.
• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
• Do not cover or block any openings in the oven.
• Do not run the oven empty, without food in it.
- Do not allow the gray film on special microwave-
cooking packages to touch the oven floor. Put the
package on a microwavable dish.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY ...
• Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open, since open-door operation can result in
harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety
interlock.
• Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the:
- door (bent)
- hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
- door seals and sealing surfaces.
• Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
• The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
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INFORMATION
Please read this owner’s manual. It will tell you how
to use all the fine features of this microwave oven.
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.
LOCATION OF MODEL NUMBER
To request service information or replacement parts,
LG Electronics CANADA will require the complete
model number of your microwave oven. The number is
on the left side of control panel as shown in the
illustration below.
WARNING
- If you use the grounding
plug improperly, you risk electric shock.
MODEL NUMBER LABEL
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 properly placing the cord.
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.
OVEN SPECIFICATIONS
Output Power
1000W (IEC 60705 Standard)
Outer Dimensions 29-15/16” x 16-7/16” x 16-15/16”
Cavity Volume
Net Weight
1.6 Cu.ft
52 lbs.
ELECTRICAL RATING
* Electrical Rating of the Oven:120V AC 60Hz
* 13 Amps / 1500 Watts ( MWO + Cooktop Lamp +
Ventilation Fan)
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
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.
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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INFORMATION
MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES
Metal Rack
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INFORMATION
OVEN CONTROL PANEL
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INFORMATION
The Display includes a clock and
indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time
settings and cooking functions selected.
1. DISPLAY:
14. MELT: Touch this pad to melt butter or margarine,
chocolate,cheese,marshmallow.
15. SOFTEN: Touch this pad to soften butter,ice
2. COOK: Touch this pad to cook fresh vegetable,
cream,cream cheese,frozen juice.
frozen vegetable,rice, or casseroles.
16. HOLD WARM: Touch this pad to keep hot,
cooked foods warm in your microwave oven for
up to 99 minutes 99 seconds.
3. REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat dinner
plate, soup/sauce, casserole, roll/muffin.
4. AUTO DEFROST:
Meat ,poultry,fish.Touch this pad
to select food type and defrost food by weight.
17. KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this pad to set the
kitchen timer.
5. QUICK DEFROST: This pad provides you with the
RAPID defrosting method for 1.0 pound frozen foods.
18. START/ENTER: Touch this pad to start a function.
If you open the door after oven begins to cook,
retouch START/ENTER.
6. COOK TIME: Touch this pad to set a cooking time.
7. CLOCK: Touch this pad to enter the time of day.
19. STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to stop the oven
or clear all entries.
8. NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cooking
time, power level, quantities or weights.
20. LESS: Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds
of cooking time each time you press it.
9. MORE: Touch this pad to add ten seconds of
cooking time each time you press it.
21. EZ - ON: Touch this pad to set and start quickly
Touch this pad to select a
10. POWER LEVEL:
at 100% power level.
cooking power level.
22. TURNTABLE ON/OFF: Touch this pad to control
11. VENT HI/LOW/OFF: Touch this pad to turn the
the turntable on or off.
Vent on or off.
23 LIGHT HI/LOW/OFF: Touch this pad to turn the
12. HOT WATER: Touch this pad when heating water in
cooktop/countertop light on or off.
your microwave oven.
13. POPCORN: Touch this pad when popping
Selects type of dish to reheat hot dog,
24. KIDS MEALS:
popcorn in your microwave oven.
baby food,oat meal or soup.
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OPERATION
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.
CLOCK
VENT HI/LOW/OFF
The VENT moves steam and other
Example: To set 8:00 AM.
vapors from the surface cooking.
Touch VENT once for High fan speed,
twice for Low fan speed, or a three
times to turn the fan off.
VENT
HI/LOW/OFF
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around the
microwave oven, the fan in the vent hood will
automatically turn on at the LOW setting to cool the
oven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven.
When this occurs, the fan cannot be turned off
manually. It is a safety feature to prevent overheating.
2. Touch CLOCK.
CLOCK
3. Enter the time by using the
8 0 0
number key pad.
LIGHT HI/LOW/OFF
Touch LIGHT once for bright light, twice
for the night light or three times to turn
the light off.
4. Touch CLOCK.
CLOCK
LIGHT
HI/LOW/OFF
(or START/ENTER)
NOTE: Touch CLOCK twice to set PM time.
TURNTABLE ON/OFF
Touch Turntable On/Off once to turn
Turntable on, twice to turn off.
TURNTABLE
ON/OFF
KITCHEN TIMER
You can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use the
Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
CHILD LOCK
You may lock the control panel to prevent the
microwave from being accidentally started or used by
children.
Example: To count 3 minutes.
Example: To set the child lock.
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch KITCHEN TIMER.
KITCHEN
TIMER
2. Touch and hold START/ENTER
more than 4 seconds. L will appear
in the display window with
two beeps.
3. Enter the time by using the
number key pad.
3 0 0
4. Touch START/ENTER.
When the time is over, you
will hear seven beeps and
End will display.
Example: To cancel the child lock.
1. Touch and hold START/ENTER
more than 4 seconds. L will disappear
and you hear two beeps. At
this time the oven is ready.
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OPERATION
EZ - ON
COOKING AT LOWER POWER
LEVELS
A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you
quickly set and start microwave cooking without the
need to touch START/ENTER.
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 has 9
power settings in addition to “HIGH”.
Example: To cook for 2 minutes.
Touch EZ - ON 4 times.
The oven begins cooking
and display shows time
counting down.
EZ - ON
Example: To cook food for 7 minutes 30 seconds
at 70% power.
NOTE:
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
If you 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.
2. Enter the cook time.
7 3 0
COOKING AT HIGH COOK POWER
POWER
LEVEL
3. Touch POWER LEVEL.
Example: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds
at 100% power.
4. Enter the power level.
7
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
5. Touch START/ENTER.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
End will display.
8 3 0
2. Enter the cook time.
3. Touch START/ENTER.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
End will display.
MORE/LESS
By using the More or Less keys,all of the prepro-
grammed cook and time cook features can be adjusted
to cook food for a longer or shorter time.
Example
1. Pressing MORE will add 10
seconds of cooking time
each time you press it.
MORE
LESS
2. Pressing LESS will subtract
10 seconds of cooking time
each time you press it.
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OPERATION
COOK TIME
COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER
POWER LEVELS
For best results, some recipes call for different cook
powers during different stages of a cook cycle. You
can program your oven to switch from one power
level to another for up to 2 stages.
The nine power levels in addition to “HIGH” allow you
to choose the best power level for the food you are cooking.
Example: To cook for 2 minutes with 70%
power in the first stage and cook for 5 minutes
with 80% power in the second stage.
POWER
LEVEL
MICROWAVE
OUTPUT
USE
• Boil water.
• Cook ground beef.
• Make candy.
10
“HIGH”
100%
• Cook fresh fruits and
vegetables.
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
• Cook fish, and poultry.
• Preheat browning dish.
2. Touch COOK TIME.
COOK TIME
• Reheat meat slices quickly.
• Saute onions,celery,and
green pepper.
9
8
90%
80%
3. Enter the cook time.
2 0 0
• All reheating.
• Cook scrambled eggs.
• Cook breads and cereal
products.
4. Touch POWER LEVEL.
POWER LEVEL
• Cook cheese dishes,veal.
• Cook cakes,muffins,brownies
cup cakes.
• Cook pasta.
5. Select 70% power level.
7
7
6
70%
60%
• Cook meats,whole poultry.
• Cook custard.
• Cook whole chicken,turkey,
spare ribs,rib roast,sirloin
roast.
6. Touch COOK TIME
7. Enter the cook time.
8. Touch POWER LEVEL.
9. Select 80% power level.
COOK TIME
5 0 0
POWER LEVEL
8
• Cook less tender cuts
of meat.
• Reheat frozen convenience
foods.
50%
40%
30%
5
4
3
• Thawing meat,poultry,and
seafood.
• Cooking small quantities
of food.
• Finish cooking casserole,
stew,and some sauces.
10. Touch START/ENTER.
• Soften butter and cream
cheese.
• Heating small amounts
2
20%
10%
of food.
• Soften ice cream.
• Raise yeast dough.
1
0
• Standing time.
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OPERATION
HOLD WARM
QUICK DEFROST
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.
Example: To defrost 1lb ground beef.
QUICK
1. Touch QUICK DEFROST.
DEFROST
NOTE: The oven will start automatically.
Example: To use the hold warm.
MELT
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
Melt provides four preset categories for melt.
Butter, Chocolate, Cheese, Marshmallows.
Example: To Melt 16 oz Cheese.
HOLD
2. Touch HOLD WARM.
WARM
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
3. Touch START/ENTER.
MELT
2. Touch MELT pad three times.
2
3. Choose 16 oz.
4. Touch START/ENTER.
NOTE:
• HOLD WARM operates for up to 99 minutes 99
seconds.
NOTE: After 4 seconds, the oven will start
automatically. When the cook time
is over, you will hear four beeps and
End will display.
• 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 adinner plate can be
SOFTEN
Soften provides four preset categories for melt.
covered during
HOLD WARM.
Butter, Ice Cream, Cream Cheese, Frozen Juice.
Food
Type
Recommended
Example: To Soften 3 oz Cream Cheese.
Quantity
Liquid
Dry
1-2 cups
5-10 oz.
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
To make HOLD WARM automatically follow another
cycle:
2. Touch SOFTEN pad three times.
SOFTEN
• While you are programming the cooking instructions,
touch HOLD WARM before touching START/ENTER.
3. Choose 3 oz.
1
• When the last cooking cycle is over,you will hear two
tones and HOLD WARM will appear in the oven
display.
4. Touch START/ENTER.
• You can set HOLD WARM to follow AUTO DEFROST,
or multi-cycle cooking.
NOTE: After 4 seconds, the oven will start
automatically. When the cook time
is over, you will hear four beeps and
End will display.
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OPERATION
MELT TABLE
POPCORN
POPCORN lets you pop 3.0, and 3.5 ounce bags
of commercially packaged microwave popcorn.
Pop only one package at a time. If you are using a
microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s
instructions.
Touch pad number
Touch pad
Category
times
1
2
3
Butter
Chocolate
Cheese
1
1 stick 2 sticks 3 sticks
_
4 oz
8 oz
5 oz
8 oz
2
3
4
POPCORN TABLE
_
_
16 oz
10 oz
Bag size-ounces
Touch pad times
3.5
1
3.0
2
Marshmallows
SOFTEN TABLE
Example: To pop a 3.5 oz. bag.
Touch pad number
Touch pad
Category
times
1
2
3
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
Butter
1
1 stick 2 sticks 3 sticks
half
Ice Cream
pint
quart
8 oz
2
3
4
gallon
_
2. Touch POPCORN.
POPCORN
Cream Cheese
Frozen Juice
3 oz
6 oz
12 oz
16 oz
3. Touch START/ENTER.
KIDS MEALS
Using KIDS MEAL lets you heat common microwave-
prepared foods without needing to program times and
cook power.
NOTE: After 4 seconds, the oven will start auto-
matically. When the cook time is over,you
will hear four beeps and End will display.
S
Hot Dog, Baby Food, Oat Meal, Soup.
CAUTION: Do not leave microwave oven unattended
while popping popcorn or at any other time
while the microwave is in use.
Example: To heat 4 ea Hot Dogs.
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
HOT WATER
Use this pad to heat water.You can choose 1 or 2 cups
2. Touch HOT DOG twice .
HOT DOG
Example: To use the hold warm for 1 cup.
3. Touch START/ENTER.
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
NOTE: After 4 seconds, the oven will start auto-
matically. When the cook time is over,you
will hear four beeps and End will display.
2. Touch HOT WATER.
HOT WATER
NOTE: These are suggested settings only. When in doubt,
3. Touch START/ENTER.
follow manufacturer's instructions.
KIDS MEALS TABLE
NOTE: After 4 seconds, the oven will start auto-
matically. When the cook time is over,you
will hear four beeps and End will display.
Touch pad times
Category
1
2
3
_
Hot Dog
Baby Food
Oat Meal
Soup
2 ea
4 ea
HOT WATER TABLE
4 oz
4 oz
4 oz
8 oz
8 oz
8 oz
16 oz
16 oz
16 oz
Quantity
1 cup
2 cups
Touch pad times
1
2
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OPERATION
AUTO TOUCH
This function lets you cook foods without needing to program times and cook power.
AUTO COOK
provides four categories for cooking.
AUTO COOK TABLE
AUTO COOK
Example: To cook 2 cups of Rice.
Touch pad number
Touch pad
Category
times
1
2
3
4
Fresh
1
2 cups 3 cups 4 cups
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
Vegetable
Frozen
2 cups 3 cups 4 cups
2
Vegetable
_
_
Rice
2 cups
2 cups 3 cups 4 cups
3
4
2. Touch COOK pad three times.
COOK
Casserole
3. Enter quantity/servings.
2
4. Touch START/ENTER.
NOTE: After 4 seconds, the oven will start
automatically. When the cook time
is over, you will hear four beeps and
End will display.
COOKING GUIDE FOR AUTO COOK
CATEGORY
DIRECTIONS
QUANTITY
CODE
1 cup
Vegetables and
2 tbsp water
Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole.
Add amount of water according to the
quantity. Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Let stand 5 minutes.
2 cups
Vegetables and
1/4 cup of water
FRESH
VEGETABLE
1
3 cups
Vegetables and
1/3 cup of water
4 cups
Vegetables and
1/2 cup of water
1 cup
2 cups
3 cups
4 cups
Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Let stand 5 minutes.
FROZEN
VEGETABLE
2
3
4
1 cup
In large microwavable casserole, combine
water, rice, margarine and salt. Cover with
microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap.
After cooking, let stand covered for 5 minutes.
of Long grain rice and
2 1/4 cup of water
RICE
2 cups
of Long grain rice and
4 1/4 cup of water
Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
1 cup
2 cups
3 cups
4 cups
CASSEROLE
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OPERATION
AUTO REHEAT
AUTO REHEAT TABLE
provides four preset categories.
AUTO REHEAT
Example: To reheat 3 cups of Casserole.
Touch pad number
Touch pad
times
Category
1
1
2
2
3
_
4
_
Dinner
Plate
1
2
3
4
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
serving servings
Soup
1 cup
2 cups 3 cups 4 cups
Sauce
2. Touch REHEAT pad three times.
3. Enter quantity/servings.
REHEAT
Casserole
1 cup
1
2 cups 3 cups 4 cups
Roll
2
3
4
piece pieces pieces pieces
Muffin
3
4. Touch START/ENTER.
NOTE: After 4 seconds, the oven will start
automatically. When the cook time
is over, you will hear four beeps and
End will display.
COOKING GUIDE FOR AUTO REHEAT
CODE
CATEGORY
SERVING AMOUNT
DIRECTION
1 serving
2 servings
1 cup
Place on a low plate.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
1
DINNER PLATE
Place in shallow microwavable casserole.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
2 cups
2
SOUP/SAUCE
3 cups
4 cups
1 cup
2 cups
Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole.
Cover with plastic wrap.
3
4
CASSEROLE
ROLL/MUFFIN
3 cups
4 cups
1 piece
2 pieces
3 pieces
4 pieces
Place on paper towel.
Do not cover.
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OPERATION
AUTO DEFROST
Three defrost choices are preset in the oven. The
defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting
method for frozen foods, because the oven
EQUIVALENT
OUNCE WEIGHT
NUMBER AFTER DECIMAL
automatically sets the defrosting times for each food
item according to the weight you enter. For added
convenience, the AUTO DEFROST includes a built-in
tone mechanism that reminds you to check, turn over,
separate, or rearrange the food during the defrost
cycle. Three different defrosting options are provided.
1.6
3.2
4.0
4.8
6.4
.10
.20
.25 One-Quarter Pound
.30
.40
8.0
.50 One- Half Pound
9.6
.60
1. MEAT
2. POULTRY
3. FISH
11.2
12.0
12.8
14.4
16.0
.70
.75 Three-Quarters Pound
.80
.90
1.00 One Pound
After touching AUTO DEFROST once, select the food
category. Available weight ranges for Meat, Poultry
and Fish are 0.1 to 6.0 lbs.
DEFROSTING TIPS
Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs of meat.
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).
•
AUTO
DEFROST
1. Touch AUTO DEFROST.
• Use AUTO DEFROST only for raw food. AUTO
DEFROST gives best results when food to be
thawed is a minimum of 0 F (taken directly from a
true freezer). If food has been stored in a
refrigerator-freezer that does not maintain a
temperature of 5F or below, always program a
lower food weight (for a shorter defrosting time)
to prevent cooking the food.
2. Enter the weight.
1 2
3. Touch START/ENTER.
•
If the food is stored outside the freezer for up to
20 minutes, enter a lower food weight.
• The shape of the package alters the defrosting
time. Shallow rectangular packets defrost more
quickly than a deep block.
NOTE:
After you touch START/ENTER, the display counts
down the defrost time. The oven will beep once
during the defrost cycle. At this time, open the door
and turn, separate, or rearrange the food as needed.
Remove any portions that have thawed then return
frozen portions to the oven and touch START/ENTER
to resume the defrost cycle.
•
•
Separate pieces as they begin to defrost.
Separated pieces defrost more easily.
• You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield
shieldfoods like chicken wings, leg tips, and fish
tailsbut the foil must not touch the side of the
oven.Foil causes arcing, which can damage the
oven lining.
•
The oven will not stop during the beep unless
the door is opened.
•
•
•
Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if
they start to become warm.
For even, complete defrosting, use the defrosting
rack.
WEIGHT CONVERSION CHART
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
you can use the following chart to convert the weight
to decimals.
For best results, elevate food to be defrosted on
a microwave safe roasting rack. This prevents
the possibility of warm meat juices cooking food
during defrost.
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OPERATION
DEFROST CHART
Meat setting
FOOD
SETTING
AT BEEP
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
BEEF
Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of
meat should have the narrow or fatty areas
shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost
sequence.
Ground beef
(bulk)
Remove thawed portions with
fork. Turn over. Return
remainder to oven.
MEAT
Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb.
Freeze in doughnut shape.
Ground beef
(patties)
Separate and rearrange.
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
Do not defrost less than two oz.patties.
Depress center when freezing.
Round steak
Turn over. Cover warm areas
with aluminum foil.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Tenderloin
steak
Turn over. Cover warm areas
with aluminum foil.
Stew beef
Remove thawed portions with
fork. Separate remainder.
Return remainder to oven.
Pot roast,
chuck roast
Turn over. Cover warm areas
with aluminum foil.
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Rib roast
Turn over. Cover warm areas
with aluminum foil.
Rolled rump
roast
Turn over. Cover warm areas
with aluminum foil.
LAMB
Cubes for
stew
Remove thawed portions with
fork. Return remainder to
oven.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
MEAT
MEAT
Separate and rearrange.
Chops
(1 inch thick)
PORK
Chops
(1 inch thick)
Separate and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
MEAT
Hot dogs
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
MEAT
MEAT
Turn over. Cover warm areas
with aluminum foil.
Spareribs
Country style
ribs
Separate and rearrange.
Sausage,
links
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
MEAT
MEAT
Remove thawed portions with
fork. Turn over. Return
remainder to oven.
Sausage,
bulk
Turn over. Cover warm areas
with aluminum foil.
Loin roast,
boneless
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
MEAT
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DEFROST CHART (continued)
Poultry setting
FOOD
SETTING
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
AT BEEP
Turn over (finish defrosting
breast-side down). Cover
warm areas with aluminum
foil.
Place chicken breast-side-up on a microwavable
roast rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold
water. Remove giblets when chicken is partially
defrosted.
CHICKEN
POULTRY
Whole
Cut-up
Turn over. Cover warm
areas with
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.
aluminum foil. Separate
pieces and rearrange.
Turn over. Cover warm
areas with
aluminum foil.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.
POULTRY
POULTRY
CORNISH
HENS
Whole
Turn over. Cover warm
areas with aluminum foil.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.
TURKEY
Breast
Fish setting
FOOD
SETTING
AT BEEP
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
FISH
Fillets
Turn over. Separate fillets
when partially thawed if
possible.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Carefully separate fillets under cold water.
FISH
Separate and rearrange.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Run cold water over to finish defrosting.
FISH
FISH
Steaks
Whole
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.
SHELLFISH
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Break apart.
Rearrange.
Crabmeat
FISH
FISH
FISH
FISH
Lobster tails
Shrimp
Separate and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
Scallops
NOTE : Food to be defrosted must be not more than 6.0 lbs. (4.0kg)
* Available weight is 0.1~6.0 lbs. (0.1~4.0kg)
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• Turn over foods like pork chops, baking potatoes,
GETTING THE BEST COOKING
RESULTS
To get the best results from your microwave oven, read
and follow the guidelines below.
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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
- Always set the shortest cooking time. Fish is done
- 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.
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 type of cover you use depends on how you
cook. Poached fish needs a microwavable lid or
vented plastic wrap.
• The Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table below provides
specific directions with Power Level and Cooking
Time settings for most types of fish and shellfish.
- 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.
Fish And Shellfish Cooking Table
POWER
LEVEL
FISH
COOKING TIME
DIRECTIONS
Fish fillets
HI
31/2-41/2 minutes
Arrange fish in a single layer with thickest portion toward
outside edge of 11/2 quart 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.
Fish steaks
Whole fish
Scallops
HI
7
41/2-51/2 minutes
41/2-6 minutes
31/2-5 minutes
31/2-5 minutes
HI
HI
Arrange in a single layer. Prepare as directed above,
except stir instead of turning the shellfish.
Shrimp, shelled
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Appetizers / Sauces / Soups
NOTE:
• Cooking time based on an average 9 ounces potato.
• Before baking, pierce potato with fork several times.
• After baking, let it stand for 5 minutes.
Cooking Appetizers: Tips and
Techniques
Recommended
Example: To cook 2 Potatoes.
• 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.
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch COOK TIME.
COOK TIME
3. Enter the cook time.
6 3 0
• 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.
4. Touch START/ENTER.
Potato Cooking Time Table
Quantity of Potato (EA)
1
4
3
2
Cook Time
4'30"
6'30" 9'30" 12'30"
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.
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.
• 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.
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.
• 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.
The Meat Cooking Table on the next page provides
detailed directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time
settings for most cuts of meat.
Potato
This set may help you to cook potatoes with the recommendatory
time as below. You can choose from 1 to 4 potatoes.
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Meat Cooking Table
POWER
MEAT
COOKING TIME
DIRECTIONS
LEVEL
Beef
HI
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.
Hamburgers,
Fresh or
defrosted
(4 oz. each)
1 patty
Let stand covered 1 minute.
1-11/2 minutes
11/2-2 minutes
21/2-31/2 minutes
2 patties
4 patties
Sirloin tip roast
(3-4 lbs.)
5
5
8-10 minutes
per pound
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).
RARE(135°F)
11-13 minutes
per pound
MEDIUM(155°F)
Lamb
11-12 minutes
per pound
RARE(135°F)
12-13 minutes
per pound
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).
Lamb roast,
rolled
boneless
(3-4 lbs.)
MEDIUM(145°F)
13-14 minutes
per pound
WELL(155°F)
Pork
Place bacon slices on microwavable roast rack.
Cover with paper towels.
HI
3
Bacon slices
2 slices
4 slices
6 slices
11/2-2 minutes
21/2 -3 minutes
31/2-41/2 minutes
After cooking, let stand 1 minute.
Chops
(5-7 oz. each)
2 chops
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).
18-20 minutes
per pound
15-17 minutes
per pound
4 chops
Loin Roast,
rolled, boneless
(3 1/2- 4 1/2 lbs.)
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.
3
25-27 minutes
per pound
(165°F)
Sausage links,
Fresh or
Frozen,
HI
Pierce links and place on microwavable roast rack.
Cover with waxed paper or paper towel.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
defrosted
(1-2 oz. each)
2 links
After cooking, let stand covered 1 minute.
45-60 seconds
1-11/2 minutes
11/2-2 minutes
13/4-2 minutes
4 links
6 links
10 links
(8 oz. pkg.)
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Poultry
Cooking Poultry: General Directions
• Prepare the poultry for cooking.
- Defrost completely.
• 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.
- 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.
The Poultry Cooking Table below provides detailed
directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time settings for
most cuts and types of poultry.
- 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.
Poultry Cooking Table
POWER
LEVEL
POULTRY
COOKING TIME
DIRECTIONS
Chicken pieces
(21/2-3 lbs).
HI
41/2-51/2 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.
Chicken whole
(3-31/2 lbs)
HI
12-13 minutes
per pound
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 1/3 of estimated
time. Turn breast side up, brush with butter, or browning
agent. Replace waxed paper. Cook 1/3 of estimated time
again. Shield if necessary. Cook remaining 1/3 of
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.
Cornish Hens
Whole
(1-11/2 lbs.
each)
HI
6-7 minutes
per pound
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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Pasta And Rice
Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta,
rice, and cereal require about the same amount of time,
but the microwave is a more convenient method
because you can cook and serve in the same dish.
There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastes
just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave
oven.
Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques
• If you are planning to use rice or pasta in a casserole,
undercook it so it is still firm.
• Allow for standing time with rice, but not for pasta.
• The Pasta and Rice Cooking Tables below provide
specific directions, with Power Level and Cooking
Time settings for most common types of pasta and
rice.
Pasta Cooking Table
POWER
LEVEL
TYPE OF PASTA
COOKING TIME
DIRECTIONS
Spaghetti
4 cups water.
Add 8 oz. spaghetti.
Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired. Use a
2-quart microwavable baking dish and cover with
vented plastic wrap for spaghetti and lasagna
noodles. Use microwavable lid or vented plastic
wrap for macaroni and egg noodles.
HI
5
9 to 10 minutes
71/2 to 81/2 minutes
Macaroni
3 cups water.
Add 2 cups macaroni.
HI
5
6 to 7 minutes
51/2 to 61/2 minutes
Cook at Power Level HI as directed in chart or until
water boils. Stir in pasta; cook covered at Power
Level 5 as directed in chart or until tender.
Drain in a colander.
Lasagna noodles
4 cups water.
Add 8 oz. lasagna noodles.
HI
5
7 to 8 minutes
11 to 121/2 minutes
Egg noodles
6 cups water.
Add 4 cups noodles.
HI
5
8 to 10 minutes
51/2 to 61/2 minutes
Rice Cooking Table
POWER
LEVEL
TYPE OF RICE
COOKING TIME
DIRECTIONS
Long grain
2 1/4 cups water.
Add 1 cup rice.
Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired, in 2
quart microwavable casserole. Cover with
microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook as
directed in chart at Power Level HI or until water
boils. Stir in rice and any seasonings.
HI
5
41/2 to 51/2 minutes
14 minutes
Brown
2 1/2 cups water.
Add 1 cup rice.
HI
5
41/2 to 51/2 minutes
28 minutes
Cook covered as directed in chart at Power Level 5
or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff with fork.
Long grain and
wild rice mix
2 1/3 cups water.
Add 6 oz. pkg.
Hi
5
4 to 5 minutes
24 minutes
Quick cooking
1 cup water.
Add 1 cup rice.
Cook water until it boils. Stir rice into boiling water
and let stand, covered 5 to 10 minutes or until water
is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with fork.
HI
2 to 3 minutes
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MAINTENANCE
3. To reinstall the filters, slide it into the side slot, then
push up and forward to lock.
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.
②
①
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 Service
Center.
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.
1. Remove the two vent grille mounting screws.
(2 middle screws)
2. Tip the grille forward, then lift it out
CLEANING THE GREASE FILTER
The grease filter should be removed and cleaned
often, at least once a month.
1.
To remove grease filters, slide each
filter to the side, then pull filters downward.
The filter will drop out.
3. Remove old filter.
①
②
2. Soak grease filter in hot water and a mild detergent.
Rinse well and shake to dry. Do not use ammonia
or place in a dishwasher. The aluminum will
darken.
Hook
4. Slide a new charcoal filter into place.
The filter should rest at the angle shown and set the
clock.
5. Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place. Push
the top until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting
screws. Turn the power back on at the main power
supply and set the clock.
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COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT REPLACEMENT
1. Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
supply.
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.
2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws.
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.
3. Replace bulb(s) with 30 watt appliance bulb(s).
4. Replace bulb cover, and mount screw.
5. Turn the power back on at the main power supply.
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.
OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT
1. Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power
supply.
2. Remove the vent cover mounting screws. (2 middle
screws)
3. Tip the cover forward, then lift out to remove.
Q. What are the humming noises that I hear when
my microwave oven is operating?
A. You hear the sound of the transformer when the
magnetron tube cycles on and off.
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.
4. Lift up the bulb holder.
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.
5. Replace bulb with a 30 or 40 watt appliance bulb.
6. Replace the bulb holder.
7. Slide the top of the vent cover into place. Push the
bottom until it snaps into place. Replace the
mounting screws. Turn the power back on at the
main power supply.
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You may microwave in many more utensils than you can use on the stove or in a conventional oven, because
microwaves penetrate them safely still cooking the food.
Below are listed the utensils you can safely cook with and those you must avoid. To test whether you can safely
with a utensil not on the lists below, do the following:
1. Place the utensil empty in the microwave oven.
2. Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and place in the oven beside the utensil.
3. Microwave on HI Power for 1 minute.
4. If the utensil is warm to the touch at the end of this time, you should not use it for microwave cooking.
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.
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.
CHINA:
bowls, cups, serving plates and platters
without metallic trim.
ALUMINUM FOIL:
PLASTIC:
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.
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.
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.
Use plastic dishes, cups,
TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS:
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.
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.
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.
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.
If food cooks unevenly:
• be sure food is evenly shaped.
• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.
• check placement of aluminum strips used to prevent
overcooking.
• check that controls are set properly.
If food is undercooked:
If the oven interior light does not works:
• the light bulb is loose or defective.
• 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 oven will not cook:
• check that control panel was programmed correctly.
• check that door is firmly closed.
• check that Start Pad was touched.
• check that probe was inserted correctly into
receptacle.
If food is overcooked:
• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, power
level, time, size of dish) were followed.
• check that timer wasn’t started instead of a cook
function.
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.
If oven takes longer than normal to cook or cooks
too rapidly:
• be sure the Power Level is programmed properly.
• make sure metal rack (if used) is properly, installed on
4 supports.
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 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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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work properly, locate the
operating problem in the chart below and try the solutions marked for each problem.
If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest Service center. Service Centers are fully
equipped to handle your service requirements.
PROBLEM
Oven will not start
SOLUTION
Is power cord plugged in?
Is door closed?
Cooking time not set.
Temperature not set or probe not plugged in.
Arcing or Sparking
Use approved cookware only.
Properly position temperature probe.
Do not operate with oven empty.
Time of day incorrect
Probe Light Flashes
Unevenly Cooked Foods
Reset time of day.
Is temperature probe properly plugged in?
Use approved cookware only.
Turn or stir food.
Completely defrost food.
Overcooked Foods
Undercooked Foods
Properly position temperature probe.
Use correct time. / Power level setting.
Use correct temp setting.
Use approved cookware only.
Properly position temperature probe.
Completely defrost food.
Use correct time. / Power level setting.
Use correct temp setting.
Check see that oven ventilation ports are not restricted.
Improper Defrosting
Use approved cookware only.
Turn or stir food.
Use correct time. / Power level setting.
Oven Lamp does net Light
Is power cord plugged in?
Is door closed?
Cooking time not set.
Is light bulb burned out?
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LG Electronics Canada, Inc.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Should your product prove to be defective in materials or workmanship under normal use during the warranty period
listed below, which warranty period runs from the original date of purchase, LG Electronics will, at its option, repair or
replace the product at no charge to you.
The warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the product, during the warranty period, as long as it is
in Canada.
LG Microwave Oven Warranty Period
Components
Parts
Labor
Over-the-Range
All Convection
Microwaves in Built-in application
All Other Microwave Ovens
Magnetron
1 Year
1 Year
1 Year
1 Year
5 Years
1 Year (In-Home Service)
1 Year (In-Home Service)
1 Year (In-Home Service)
1 Year (Carry-In Service)
No other warranty is applicable to this product. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY HEREIN. LG ELECTRONICS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE
PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL,
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.
Some Provinces or Territories do not allow for the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages of
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you, (the original purchaser) specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary
from province to province or territory to territory.
THE ABOVE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:
1. Service trips to your home to deliver and pickup, install, instruct or replace house fuses, or connect house wiring or
plumbing, or correction of unauthorized repairs.
2. Damage to the product caused by accident, pest, fire, floods or acts of God.
3. Repairs when your LG product is used in other than normal, single-family household use or contrary to the
instructions outlined in the product's owners manual.
4. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, or improper installation or maintenance.
5. Products with altered or removed serial numbers
If the product is installed outside the normal service area, any cost of transportation involved in the repair of the
product, or the replacement of a defective part, shall be borne by you (the owner).
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE INFORMATION:
To obtain Warranty Coverage:
Retain your Bill of Sale to prove the date of purchase.
A copy of your Sales Receipt must be submitted when
warranty service is provided.
This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number
has been altered or removed from the product.
To obtain Product or Customer
Service Assistance:
Call 1-888-LG-CANADA (542 2623)
Press the appropriate menu option, and have your product
model and serial numbers and your postal code ready.
To obtain the nearest
Authorized Service Center:
Call 1-888-LG-CANADA (542 2623)
Press the appropriate menu option, have your product
model and serial numbers and your postal code ready.
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