LG Electronics USA S120ZK Microwave Oven User Manual
LG Electronics USA Microwave Oven Users Manual
Users Manual
website:http://www.lgservice.com e-mail:http://www.lgeservice.com/techsup.html LRM1230W/LRM1230B Report No.: 03-LAE-M053 Date: February 27, 2003 FCC Part 18 (ISM) Certification APPENDIX F. Owner’s Manual with regard to FCC Instruction LG Electronics Inc. FCC ID: BEJS120ZK TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY................................................................................................................................................................. 3-4 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy............................................................ 3 Grounding Instructions............................................................................................................................................ 3 Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................. 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN .............................................................................................. 5-11 Specifications.......................................................................................................................................................... 5 Installation............................................................................................................................................................... 5 Parts and Accessories ............................................................................................................................................ 6 Control Panel ......................................................................................................................................................... 7 Tips for Microwave Cooking ................................................................................................................................... 8 Precautions ............................................................................................................................................................. 9 Cleaning.................................................................................................................................................................. 9 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ................................................................................................................. 10-20 Timed Cooking ..................................................................................................................................................... 10 2 Stage Timed Cooking ....................................................................................................................................... 10 Microwave Power Levels ...................................................................................................................................... 10 Child Lock ............................................................................................................................................................ 11 Kitchen Timer ....................................................................................................................................................... 11 Ez On ................................................................................................................................................................... 11 More/Less ............................................................................................................................................................ 11 Custom Set .......................................................................................................................................................... 12 Auto Touch ............................................................................................................................................................13 Auto Cook ..............................................................................................................................................................14 Auto Reheat ...........................................................................................................................................................14 Fast Breakfast........................................................................................................................................................15 Q Defrost ............................................................................................................................................................. 15 Chicken Choices ....................................................................................................................................................16 Melt ........................................................................................................................................................................17 Soften.....................................................................................................................................................................17 Auto Defrost ................................................................................................................................................... 18-20 HEATING/REHEATING GUIDE.............................................................................................................................. 21 FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE ................................................................................................................................ 22 TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................................................................... 23-25 Questions and Answers................................................................................................................................... 23-24 Before Calling for Service..................................................................................................................................... 25 WARRANTY................................................................................................................................. Inside back cover Thank you for purchasing a LG microwave oven. Please record the model number and serial 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. Model No: Serial No: Dealer: Dealer Phone No: Customer Relations LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. Service Division Bldg. #3 201 James Record Rd. Huntsville, AL 35824-0126 Staple your receipt here for proof of purchase. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY • Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open, since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. • Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. 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. • 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. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance, or . . . 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. 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. 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 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 receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven. WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2. Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3 of this manual. 3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 3 of this manual. 4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions. 5. Some products, such as whole eggs and sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars 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 17. Liquids such as water, coffee,or tee 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 UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SPECIFICATIONS MODEL LRM1230W/LRM1230B Power Supply 120 V AC, 60 Hz Rated Power Consumption 1,650 W Microwave Output *1,200 W Frequency 2,450 MHz Rated Current 13.8 A Overall Dimensions(WxHxD) 21 7/8"x12 1/2"x17 1/8" Oven Cavity Dimensions(WxHxD) 14 11/16"x9 5/8"x15 5/8" Effective Capacity of Oven Cavity 1.2 Cu.ft. *IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD Specifications subject to change without prior notice. INSTALLATION A. Circuits D. Do not block the air vents For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a 20 Amp circuit. No other electrical appliances or lighting circuits should be on this line. If in doubt, consult a licensed electrician. 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. B. Voltage Warning E. Radio interference 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. 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. C. Placement of the Oven Your microwave oven can be placed easily in your kitchen, family room, or anywhere else in your home. Place the oven on a flat surface such as a kitchen countertop or a specially designed microwave oven cart at least 100cm (39.4 inches) from floor. Do not place oven above a gas range. Free air flow around the oven is important. Allow at least 4 inches of space at the top, sides, and back of the oven for proper ventilation. NOTES: • Never place the turntable in the oven upside down. • You can build your microwave oven into a wall or cabinet by using one of the trim kits listed in the “Built-In Kits” section. 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 Oven Front Plate Window Door Screen Door Seal Display Window Control Panel Door Open Button Safety Door Lock System Glass Turntable Rotating Ring NOTE: This microwave oven is designed for household use only. It is not recommended for commercial use. UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL PANEL 1. DISPLAY: The display includes a clock and indicators that tell you the time of day, cook time settings, and cooking functions selected. 2. AUTO TOUCH: Touch this pad to cook without entering a cook time or power. 3. AUTO COOK: Touch this pad to cook without entering a cook time or power. 4. FAST BREAKFAST: Touch this pad to fast breakfast has 6 food categories of preset cook time or power. 5. CHICKEN CHOICES: Touch this pad to chicken choices have 4 food categories of preset cook time or power. 6. MELT : Touch this pad to melt chocolate, cheese, butter, or marshmallows. 7. SOFTEN : Touch this pad to soften ice cream, cream cheese, butter, or frozen juice. 8. AUTO REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat without entering a cook time or power. 9. AUTO DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost foods by entering weight or cook time. 10. Q-DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost foods quickly. 11. KITCHEN TIMER : Touch this pad to use your microwave oven as a kitchen timer. 12. CUSTOM SET: Touch this pad to select sound control, clock Off or On, scroll speed, Demo Off or On, lbs /kg. 13. MORE / LESS : All of he one touch cook and Timed Cook can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time. MORE Press MORE will add 10 seconds to the cooking time. LESS Press LESS will subtract 10 seconds to the cooking time. 14. NUMBER PADS : Touch number pads to enter cook time, power level, quantities, or weights. 15. TIME : Touch this pad to set a cook time. 16. POWER : Touch this pad to set a cook power. 17. STOP/CLEAR : It used to stop oven and clear all entries except time day. 18. Ez-ON : You can extend cooking time in multiples of 30 seconds by repeatedly touching this pad during cooking. 19. START : This feature allows oven to begin functioning. UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN TIPS FOR MICROWAVE COOKING BROWNING Meat and poultry with high fat content cooked for at least 10 to 15 minutes will brown lightly. Foods cooked a shorter time can be brushed with a browning agent, such as Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, or barbecue sauce. ARRANGEMENT Do not stack food. Arrange in a single layer in the dish for more even cooking. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN PRECAUTIONS • Place the front surface of the door three inches or more from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the microwave oven during normal use. • To program the oven, make sure you touch the center of each pad firmly since the areas between the pads will not activate the oven. A tone will sound each time a pad is touched correctly. Do not touch several pads at once. • Do not strike the control panel with silverware, cookware, etc. Breakage may occur. • 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. CLEANING NOTE: Before cleaning the oven, unplug the power cord. If this is impossible, open the oven door to prevent an accidental oven start. 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. 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. 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. 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. 10 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN TIMED COOKING 2 STAGE TIMED COOKING This function allows you to cook food for a desired time. And in order to give you the best results, there are 10 power level settings in addition to HI-POWER because many food need slower cooking (at less than HI-POWER). For Two Stage cooking, repeat timed cooking steps 2 through 5 on the previous page before touching the START pad for additional Time and Power program you want to add. Auto Weight Defrost can be programmed before the first stage to defrost first and then cook. Example:To cook food on 80% Power (Power8) for 5 minutes 30 seconds MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS Your microwave oven is equipped with ten power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking. The table below will give you some idea of which foods are prepared at each of the various power levels. *The table below shows the power level settings for your oven. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch TIME. enter cooking time shows in the display. MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL TABLE 3. Enter 5 minutes 30 seconds by touching [5], [3], and [0]. touch start or power shows in the display. Power Level Use *Boiling water. *Making candy. 10 *Cooking poultry pieces, fish, & vegetables. (High) *Cooking tender cuts of meat. *Whole poultry. 4. Touch POWER. enter power level i to 1 0 shows in the display. 5. Touch 8. To select power level 80%. p-80 touch start shows in the display. 6. Touch START. When cooking is complete, four short tones will sound. The word end shows in the display window. Then the oven shuts itself off. NOTE: If you do not select the power level, the oven will operate at power HIGH. To set HI-POWER cooking, skip steps 4 & 5 above. 11 *Reheating rice, pasta, & vegetables. *Reheating prepared foods quickly. *Reheating sandwiches. *Cooking egg, milk and cheese dishes. *Cooking cakes, breads. *Melting chocolate. *Cooking veal. *Cooking whole fish. *Cooking puddings and custard. *Cooking ham, whole poultry, lamb. *Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip. *Thawing meat, poultry and seafood. *Cooking less tender cuts of meat. *Cooking pork chops, roast. *Taking chill out of fruit. *Softening butter. *Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm. *Softening butter and cream cheese. * Standing time. * Independent. USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN CHILD LOCK Ez-ON This is a unique safety feature that prevents unwanted oven operation such as used by children. Once the CHILD LOCK is set, no cooking can take place. A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need to touch START. Example:To set Ez-ON cooking 2 minutes. To set the child lock 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. Touch and hold 0 until locked appears in the display and two beeps are heard. If the time of day was already set, the time of day will return to the display window. After you touch another cooking pad. 2. Touch Ez-ON 4 times. The oven begins cooking and display shows time counting down. If the CHILD LOCK was already set and you touched another cooking pad, the word locked shows in the display. Then you can cancel the CHILD LOCK according to below procedure. 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. To cancel the child lock MORE/LESS Touch and hold 0 pad until locked disappears in the display. By using the MORE or LESS keys, TIMED COOK program can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time. Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds to the cooking time each time you press it. Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it. After the CHILD LOCK is turned off, the time of day will return to the display window. The oven will operate normally. To adjust the Auto Touch (ex. popcorn 3.5 oz.) cooking time for a longer time, or for a shorter time KITCHEN TIMER You can use the Timer of your oven for purposes other than food cooking. To set the timer 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch POPCORN. 3.5 oz touch 1 3.0 oz touch 2 shows in the display. 2. Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad. enter time in min and sec will be shows in the display. 3. Touch number 1. then the oven will start automatically. 3. Touch 3, 0, 0. touch start will be shows in the display. 4. Touch MORE or LESS. Remaining time will increase or decrease by 10 seconds. 4. Touch START pad. 12 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 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, AND DEMO MODE ON/OFF. Example 1 : To turn off Sound of beeper. Example 2 : To set the units. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch CUSTOM SET. Five modes show in the display repeatedly. You can set them according to your intention: 2. Touch CUSTOM SET. Five 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. 3. Touch 4. lbs touch 1 kg touch 2 shows in the display. 4. Touch 2. sound off shows in the display and the current time will be displayed. 4. Touch 2. kg 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. CUSTOM SET FUNCTION TABLE NUMBER FUNCTION CHOICE SOUND ON / OFF Sound On or Sound Off CLOCK ON / OFF Clock On or Clock Off SCROLL SPEED Slow, Normal, or Fast LBS / KG Lbs or Kg DEMO ON / OFF Demo On or Demo Off NOTE: When the power cord is first plugged in, the default setting are Sound ON, Clock ON, Normal, Speed, LBS, and DEMO OFF. 13 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO TOUCH AUTO TOUCH TABLE Use this function to cook food without entering a cook time or power. Refer to the Auto touch table below more information. Category Popcorn lets you pop commercially 3.5 or 3.0 oz. packaged microwave popcorn. Pop package only one package at a time. For best results, use fresh bag of popcorn. Place bag of prepackaged microwave popcorn on the center of turntable. Potato Pierce each potato with a fork and place on the oven tray around the edge, at least one inch apart. After cooking, allow to stand for 5 minutes. Beverage Use a wide-mouth mug. Do not 1 or 2 cups cover. (Be careful! The beverage (240ml per will be very hot! Sometimes liquids cup) heated in cylindrical containers will splash out when the cup is moved.) Frozen Entree Remove from outer display 10 oz. package. Vent the plastic film by piercing with a fork (3 times) If not in microwave safe container, place on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and vent. After cooking, allow to stand for 3 minutes. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 3. Touch number 1. then the oven will start automatically. 14 Amount Popcorn Example : Auto touch 2. Touch POPCORN. The display scrolls: 3.5 oz touch 1 3.0 oz touch 2 Direction 1, 2, 3 or 4 potatoes Medium size (approx. 8 to 10 oz. each) Prepare as desired, wash and Fresh Vegetable leave residual water on the vegetables. Place in an appropriately sized microwave container. Add amount of water according to the quantity (1~2 cups : 2 tablespoons, 3~4 cups : 4 tablespoons). Cover with plastic wrap and vent. After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes. 1, 2, 3 or 4 cups Frozen Remove from package, rinse off Vegetable frost under running water. Place in an appropriately sized microwave container. Add amount of water according to the quantity (1~2 cups : 2 tablespoons, 3~4 cups : 4 tablespoons). Cover with plastic wrap and vent. After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes. 1, 2, 3 or 4 cups USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO COOK AUTO REHEAT This feature allows to cook foods that you select by touching AUTO COOK pad. It has 4 foods categories. 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. Example : To cook 4 oz. of Pasta 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. Example : To Reheat 3 cups pf Casserole 2. Touch AUTO COOK. then select menu 1 to 4 - - see cooking guide shows in the display. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch AUTO REHEAT. The display scrolls: select menu 1 to 4 - - - see cooking guide 3. Touch number 1. pasta touch 1 to 2 shows in the display. 3. Touch number 4. casserole touch 1 to 4 shows in the display. 4. Touch number 1, then the oven will start automatically. 4. Touch number 3, then the oven will start automatically. AUTO COOK TABLE • First, touch AUTO COOK pad, then select food and amount. Category Pasta Rice Ground Meat Direction AUTO REHEAT TABLE Amount Category Add boiling water to the pasta in a 4 or 8 oz. microwave container large enough. 4 oz. - 3 cups of boiling water, 8 oz. - 4 cups of boiling water. Drain, add sauce, cheese, or whatever and serve. Add twice the amount of water to 1 or 2 cups the rice. Use a microwave container large enough to prevent water from boiling over dish. Cover with plastic wrap or lid. After cooking, allow to stand for 10 minutes. Stir for fluffier rice. Place in an appropriate sized container and cover with plastic wrap. At beep, pull apart or stir, inside to outside and continue cooking. 8, 16, 24 or 32 oz. Amount Dinner Plate Place foods to be heated on dinner 1 or 2 servings plate or similar dish. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. After cooking, allow to stand for 3 minutes. Pizza This is reheat function for a leftover 1, 2 or 3 slices pizza. ( 5 oz. each) Place on paper towel on a microwave safe plate. Soup/ Sauce Place foods to be heated in an appropriately sized microwave container. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. After cooking, allow to stand for 3 minutes. 1, 2, 3 or 4 cups Casserole Cover dish containing the casserole 1, 2, 3 or 4 with plastic wrap and vent. cups After cooking, allow to stand for 3 minutes. Hot Water Use this function for tea, hot 1 or 2 cups chocolate or other recipes. Pour measured water into microwave container which is 2 times larger than amount of water. (Be careful! The water will be very hot! Sometimes liquids heated in cylindrical containers will splash out when the cup is moved.) If you open the door or press STOP during cooking, the process will be canceled. Direction 15 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN FAST BREAKFAST Q Defrost FAST BREAKFAST has 6 food categories of preset cooking time and power level. Use this function to thaw only 1 lb. of ground meat very quickly. Example : To cook 8 slices of Bacon NOTE: The oven beeps during the defrost cycle. After it beeps, open the door and turn over, separate, or rearrange the food. Q DEFROST provides just enough defrosting so that the food can be used in recipes or for cooking. Some ice crystals remain. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch FAST BREAKFAST. select menu 1 to 6 - - see cooking guide shows in the display. Example: Q Defrost 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 3. Touch number 2. bacon touch 1 to 4 shows in the display. 2. Touch Q DEFROST. The display scrolls: 1.0 lbs 4. Touch number 4. then the oven will start automatically. FAST BREAKFAST TABLE Category Direction Amount Oatmeal Prepare as directed on package and stir before serving. Use only instant hot cereal. 1, 2, 3 or 4 servings Bacon Lay on microwave bacon rack or other similar dish or a dinner plate covered with a paper towel and cover with a paper towel. 2, 4, 6 or 8 slices Regular sliced bacon Scrambled Beat eggs in a coffee mug or cereal 2, 4, 6 or 8 eggs Egg bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Stir at beep, and continue cooking. Stir before serving. (Optional: Add 1 tbsp of milk and 1 tsp of butter per one egg.) French Toast Stack in 2-slice portions on an 2, 4 or 6 slices appropriate size plate. Before Frozen serving, add butter, syrup, fruit jam, or whatever suits your taste. Note: Heat toppings for 20 ~ 30 seconds before adding to toast. Pancake Place in stacks of three pancakes on an appropriate. Sized plate. 3 or 6 cakes Frozen Roll/ Muffin Place on oven tray or a plate. 1, 2, 3 or 4 pieces (2 ~ 3 oz. each) 16 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN CHICKEN CHOICES SPICY CHICKEN - 2 servings (double the ingredients for 4 servings) CHICKEN CHOICES has 4 food categories of preset cooking time and power level. •1 pounds skinless, chicken pieces • teaspoon cayenne pepper • 1 tablespoon paprika teaspoon pepper • • cup hot sauce or 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce • cup barbecue sauce of choice Example : To cook 12 oz. of Chicken Wings 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch CHICKEN CHOICES. select menu 1 to 4 - - - see cooking guide shows in the display. Mix everything in an 8 X 8 inch -glass dish or similar dish and cover with plastic wrap. Cook on ‘Spicy Chicken’. Stir and serve as is or place under a broiler for a few minutes for additional browning. 3. Touch number 1. chicken wings touch 1 to 2 shows in the display. MEXICAN CHICKEN - 2 servings (double the ingredients for 4 servings) • medium onion, chopped • green bell pepper, diced cup frozen peas • • cup long grain rice • 1 cup water • cup salsa •1 pounds skinless, chicken pieces, legs, thighs, breasts, wings, or combination of all • 1 teaspoon cumin • Salt and pepper to taste • cup green olives w/pimentos 4. Touch number 2, then the oven will start automatically. CHICKEN CHOICES TABLE Category Direction Amount Chicken Wings Place in a single layer around the edge of a dinner plate or serving platter. 6 or 12 oz. Frozen, Precooked Chicken Nuggets Place in a single layer around the edge of a dinner plate. 4 or 8 oz. Frozen, Precooked Spicy Chicken See below recipe guide. 2 or 4 servings Mexican Chicken See below recipe guide. 2 or 4 servings Place onions and peppers in an 8 X 8-inch glass dish or similar container and microwave for 3-minutes. Add peas, rice, water, salsa, chicken, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and cook on ‘Mexican Chicken’. Stir in the olives and serve as is or place under a broiler for a few minutes to add additional browning. 17 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN MELT SOFTEN The oven uses low power to melt foods (butter or margarine, chocolate, marshmallows, or processed cheese food). See the following table. The oven uses low power to soften foods (butter, ice cream, cream cheese, and frozen juice) See the following table. Example : To Melt 8 oz. Chocolate. Example : To Soften 8 oz. Cream Cheese. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch MELT. select menu 1 to 4 - - - see cooking guide shows in the display. 2. Touch SOFTEN. select menu 1 to 4 - - - see cooking guide shows in the display. 3. Touch number 2. chocolate touch 1 to 2 shows in the display. 3. Touch number 3. cream cheese touch 1 to 2 shows in the display. 4. Touch number 2, then the oven will start automatically. 4. Touch number 2, then the oven will start automatically. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will be displayed. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will be displayed. MELT TABLE Category Butter or Margarine Chocolate Cheese SOFTEN TABLE Direction Amount Category 1, 2 or 3 Unwrap and place in sticks microwavable container. No need to cover butter. Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting. Butter Butter will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe. Ice Cream Place container in oven. Ice cream will be soft enough to make scooping easier. Chocolate chips or squares of 4 or 8 oz. baking chocolate may be used. Unwrap squares and place in microwavable container. Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting. Use processed cheese food 8 or 16 oz. only. Cut into cubes. Place in a single layer in microwavable container. Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting. Marshmallows Large or miniature marshmallows may be used. Place in microwavable container. Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting. Direction 5 or 10 oz. 18 Amount 1, 2 or 3 sticks Pint, Quart, Half gallon Cream Cheese Unwrap and place in microwavable 3 or 8 oz. container. Cream cheese will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe. Frozen Juice Remove top. Place in oven. Frozen juice will be soft enough to easily mix with water. 6, 12 or 16 oz. USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN *For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat, and poultry from its original closed paper or plastic package (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods, which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook. *For best results, shape your ground meat into the form of a doughnut before freezing. When defrosting, scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and continue defrosting. *Place foods in a shallow container or on a microwave roasting rack to catch drippings. *Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven. AUTO DEFROST Four defrost sequences are preset in the oven. The defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods. The cooking guide will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting. With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting time and power levels for you. The oven automatically determines required defrosting times for each food item according to the weight you enter. For added convenience, the Auto Defrost includes a built-in beep mechanism that reminds you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange. AUTO DEFROST SEQUENCE LIST 1 MEAT Food Sequence 2 POULTRY 3 FISH MEAT BEEF Ground beef, Round steak, Cubes for stew, Tenderloin steak, Pot roast, Rib roast, Rump roast, Chuck roast, Hamburger patty. LAMB Chops (1 inch thick), Rolled roast PORK Chops (1/2 inch thick), Hot dogs, Spareribs, Country-style ribs. Rolled roast, Sausage. VEAL Cutlets (1 lbs,1/2 inch thick) POULTRY POULTRY Whole (under 4 lbs.), Cut-up, Breasts (boneless) CORNISH HENS Whole TURKEY Breast( under 6 lbs.) 4 BREAD * Available weight is 0.1~1.01 lbs. (Bread weight is 0.1~6.0 lbs.) Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs of meat 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch AUTO DEFROST. def-1 touch 1 def-2 touch 2 def-3 touch 3 def-4 touch 4 will be shows in the display. 3. Touch 1. enter weight shows in the display. FISH 4. Enter the weight by touching [1] and [2]. 1.2 lbs touch start shows in the display. 5. Touch START pad. Defrosting starts. BREAD NOTE: When you touch the START pad, the display changes to defrost time count down. The oven will beep once during the DEFROST cycle. At beep, open the door and turn, separate, or rearrange the food. Remove any portions that have thawed. Return frozen portions to the oven and touch START to resume the defrost cycle. 19 STEAKS/CHOPS Round beef steak, Tenderloin steak Lamb chops (1 inch thick) Pork chops (1/2 inch thick) Veal cutlets (1 lbs, 1/2 inch thick) FISH Fillets, Whole Steaks SHELLFISH Crab meat, Lobster tails, Shrimp, Scallops Bagel Dinner Roll Muffin Hamburger Hot Dog Bun Slices of Bread Loaf of Bread USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST TABLE Meat setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BEEF Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost sequence. Ground Beef, Bulk MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork. Turn over. Return remainder to oven. Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb. Freeze in doughnut shape. Ground Beef, Patties MEAT Separate and rearrange. Do not defrost less than 2 oz. patties. Depress center when freezing. Round Steak MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Tenderloin Steak MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Stew Beef MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork. Separate remainder. Return remainder to oven. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Pot Roast, Chuck Roast MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Rib Roast MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Rolled Rump Roast MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork. Return remainder to oven. Place in a microwavable baking dish. MEAT Separate and rearrange. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. PORK Chops (1/2 inch thick) MEAT Separate and rearrange. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Hot Dogs MEAT Separate and rearrange. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Spareribs Country-style Ribs MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Sausage, Links MEAT Separate and rearrange. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Sausage, Bulk MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork. Turn over. Return remainder to oven. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Loin Roast, Boneless MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. LAMB Cubes for Stew Chops (1 inch thick) 20 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST TABLE (CONT.) Poultry setting FOOD SETTING CHICKEN Whole POULTRY Cut-up AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Turn over (finish defrosting breastside down). Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place chicken breast-side up on a microwavable roasting rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted. Separate pieces and rearrange. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. CORNISH HENS Whole POULTRY Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. TURKEY Breast POULTRY Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. Fish setting FOOD AT BEEP SETTING SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FISH Fillets FISH Turn over. Separate fillets when partially thawed if possible. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Carefully separate fillets under cold water. Steaks FISH Separate and rearrange. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Run cold water over to finish defrosting. Whole FISH Turn over. 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 Crabmeat FISH Break apart. Turn over. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Lobster tails FISH Turn over and rearrange. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Shrimp FISH Separate and rearrange. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Scallops FISH Separate and rearrange. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Bread setting FOOD Bagel SETTING BREAD AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Turn over and rearrange. Place on 3 sheets of paper towel. Dinner Roll Muffin Hamburger Hot Dog Bun Slices of Bread Loaf of Bread 21 HEATING/REHEATING GUIDE To heat or reheat successfully in a microwave oven, it is important to follow several guidelines. Measure the amount of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat. Arrange the food in a circular pattern for best results. Room temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food. Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed in a microwave-safe container. The food will heat more evenly if covered with a microwave-safe lid or vented plastic wrap. Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns. Use the following table as a guide for reheating cooked food. ITEMS Sliced meat 3 slices (1/4-inch thick) Chicken pieces 1 breast 1 leg and thigh Fish fillet (6-8 oz.) Lasagna 1 serving (101/2 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 COOK TIME (AT HIGH) SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 12 / -1 minutes Place sliced meat on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Note: Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy. 12 1-2 minutes / -11/2 minutes Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. 1-2 minutes Place fish on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. 3-5 minutes Place lasagna on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. 2-3 minutes 7-9 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking. 2-3 minutes 6-8 minutes 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 table below. / -11/2 minutes 12 Mashed potatoes 1 cup 4 cups 1-3 minutes 5-8 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking. Baked beans 1 cup 1-2 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking. Ravioli or pasta in sauce 1 cup 4 cups 1-3 minutes 5-7 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking. Rice 1 cup 4 cups 12 / -1 minutes 2-4 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking. 10-20 seconds Wrap in paper towel and place on glass microwavable rack 1-2 minutes 2-4 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking. 1-2 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking. Sandwich roll or bun 1 roll Vegetables 1 cup 4 cups Soup 1 serving (8 oz.) 22 FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE Amount Cook Time at High (Minute) 2 medium 4 medium 1 Ib. 2-4 3-5 3-4 Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. Cover. 2-3 minutes Add 1/2 cup water. Cover. 2-3 minutes Beans, Green & Wax 1 lb. 4-6 Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. 2-3 minutes Beets, Fresh 1 Ib. 4-7 Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole. Rearrange halfway through cooking. 2-3 minutes Broccoli, Fresh, Spears 1 Ib. 3-4 Place broccoli in baking dish. Add 1/2 cup water. 2-3 minutes Cabbage, Fresh, Chopped 1 Ib. 3-4 Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. 2-3 minutes 2 cups 2-3 Add 1/4 cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. 2-3 minutes 1 lb. 3-5 Trim. Add 1/4 cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. 2-3 minutes Flowerettes, Fresh Celery, Fresh, Sliced 2 cups 4 cups 2-3 3-4 Slice. Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. 2-3 minutes Corn, Fresh 2 ears 2-3 Husk. Add 2 tbsp water in 11/2 qt. baking dish. Cover. 2-3 minutes Vegetable Artichokes (8 oz. each) Asparagus, Fresh, Spears Carrots, Fresh, Sliced Cauliflower, Fresh, Whole Instructions Standing Time Mushrooms, Fresh, Sliced 12 / Ib. 11/2-2 Place mushrooms in 11/2 qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. 2-3 minutes Parsnips, Fresh, Sliced 1 Ib. 2-4 Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. 2-3 minutes 4 cups 3-5 Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. 2-3 minutes Sweet Potatoes Whole Baking (6-8 oz. each) 2 medium 4 medium 5-6 10-13 Pierce potatoes several times with fork. Place on 2 paper towels. Turn over halfway through cooking. 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes White Potatoes, Whole Baking (6-8 oz. each) Spinach, Fresh, Leaf 2 potatoes 4 potatoes 5-7 10-13 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 1 Ib. 2-4 Pierce potatoes several times with fork. Place on 2 paper towels. Turn over halfway through cooking. Add 1/2 cup water in 2 qt. covered casserole. Squash, Acorn or Butternut, Fresh 1 medium 3-5 Cut squash in half. Remove seeds. Place in 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Cover. 2-3 minutes Zucchini, Fresh, Sliced 1 Ib. 3-4 Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. 2-3 minutes Zucchini, Fresh, Whole 1 Ib. 3-5 Pierce. Place on 2 paper towels. Turn over and rearrange halfway through cooking. 2-3 minutes Peas, Green, Fresh 23 2-3 minutes TROUBLESHOOTING Questions and Answers Operation Answer Question Why is the oven light not on during cooking? There may be several reasons why the oven light is not on. Have you: • Set a cook time? • Touched START? Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent? Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam. Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates empty? Yes. Never operate the oven empty or without the glass turntable. Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door? 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. Why does a tone sound when a pad on the control panel is touched? The tone tells you that the setting has been entered. Can my microwave oven be damaged if food is cooked for too long? 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. When the oven is plugged into wall outlet for the first time, it might not work properly. What is wrong? 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. Why do I see light reflection around the outer case? This light is from the oven light which is located between the oven cavity and the outer wall of the oven. What are the various sounds I hear when the microwave oven is operating? 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. Food Question Answer What is wrong when baked foods have a hard, dry, brown spot? A hard, dry, brown spot indicates overcooking. Shorten the cooking or reheating time. Why do eggs sometimes pop? 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. 24 TROUBLESHOOTING Questions and Answers (continued) Food Answer Question Why are scrambled eggs sometimes a little dry after cooking? Eggs will dry out when they are overcooked, even if the same recipe is used each time. The cooking time may need to be varied for one of these reasons: • Eggs vary in size. • Eggs are at room temperature one time and at refrigerator temperature another time. • Eggs continue cooking during standing time. Is it possible to pop popcorn in a microwave oven? 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. Why do baked apples sometimes burst during cooking? 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. Why do baked potatoes sometimes burn during cooking? 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. Why is a standing time recommended after microwave cooking time is over? 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. Why is additional time required for cooking food stored in the refrigerator? 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. 25 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work properly, locate the operating problem in the list below and try the solutions listed for each problem. If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest LG Authorized Service Center. LG Authorized Service Centers are fully equipped to handle your service requirements. Possible Causes Problem Oven does not start • Is the power cord plugged in? • Is the door closed? • Is the cooking time set? Arcing or Sparking • Are you using approved cookware? • Is the oven empty? Incorrect time of day • Have you tried to reset the time of day? Unevenly Cooked Foods • 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? Overcooked Foods • Was the time/cooking power level correct? Undercooked Foods • Are you using approved cookware? • Were the foods completely defrosted? • Was the time/cooking power level correct? • Are the ventilation ports clear? Improper Defrosting • Are you using approved cookware? • Was the time/cooking power level correct? • Did you turn or stir the food during the defrosting cycle? FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT WARNING: • 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. 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: 26 LIMITED WARRANTY (USA) LG MICROWAVE OVEN LG Electronics will repair or at its option replace, without charge, your product which proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period listed below from the date of original purchase. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product during the warranty period as long as it is in the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii, and US Territories. WARRANTY PERIOD MODEL # LRM1230W/B LABOR 1 Year PARTS 1 Year MAGNETRON 8 Years HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED Call 1-800-243-0000 and choose the appropriate prompt. (24 hours a day, 7 days per week) Please have product type (Microwave) and ZIP Code ready. Model LRM1230W/B receives carry-in service. No other express 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 USA, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE 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 APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. THE ABOVE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO: 1. Service trips to your home to deliver and pickup, install, instruct, or replace house fuses or correct wiring, or correction of unauthorized repairs. 2. Damage to the product caused by accident, vermin, fire, flood, alteration, misuse, abuse, improper installation, or acts of God. 3. Commercial use or use for other than the intended purpose. Therefore, these costs are the responsibility of the consumer. CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE NUMBERS: To Prove Warranty Coverage: → To Obtain Product, Customer, or Service Assistance by phone: → Call 1-800-243-0000 and choose the appropriate prompt. (Mon.~Fri. 7 a.m.~8 p.m. CT, Sat. 8 a.m.~5 p.m. CT) or by Internet: → http://us.lgservice.com To Obtain Nearest Authorized Service Center, Parts Distributor, or Sales Dealer by phone: → Call 1-800-243-0000 and choose the appropriate prompt. (24 hours a day, 7 days per week) Please have your product type (Microwave) and ZIP Code ready. or by Internet: → http://us.lgservice.com Retain your Sales Receipt to prove date of purchase. A copy of your Sales Receipt must be submitted at the time warranty service is provided. 27 P/NO.: 3828W5A3158 Printed in Korea
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