LG Electronics USA S120ZKA Microwave Oven User Manual

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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

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.

Staple your receipt here for proof of purchase.

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

Thank you for purchasing a LG microwave oven.

SAFETY

• Do not attempt to operate this oven with

the door open, since open-door operation can

result in harmful exposure to microwave

energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper

with the safety interlocks.

• Do not place any object between the oven

front face and the door, or allow soil or

cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing

surfaces.

• Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.

It is particularly important that the oven door

closes properly and that there is no damage to

the:

- door (bent),

- hinges and latches (broken or loosened),

- door seals and sealing surfaces.

• The oven should not be adjusted or

repaired by anyone except properly qualified

service personnel.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event

of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces

the risk of electric shock by providing an escape

wire for the electric current. This appliance is

equipped with a cord having a grounding wire

and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged

into an outlet that is properly installed and

grounded.

WARNING

Improper grounding can result in a risk of electric

shock. Consult a qualified electrician if the

grounding instructions are not completely

understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the

appliance is properly grounded, and either:

1. If it is necessary to use an extension cord,

use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a

3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot recepta-

cle that will accept the plug on the appliance.

The marked rating of the extension cord shall

be equal to or greater than the electrical

rating of the appliance, 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.

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

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

*IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD

Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

MODEL

LRM1230W/LRM1230B

Power Supply

Rated Power Consumption

Microwave Output

Frequency

Rated Current

Overall Dimensions(WxHxD)

Oven Cavity Dimensions(WxHxD)

Effective Capacity of Oven Cavity

120 V AC, 60 Hz

1,650 W

*1,200 W

2,450 MHz

13.8 A

21 7/8"x12 1/2"x17 1/8"

14 11/16"x9 5/8"x15 5/8"

1.2 Cu.ft.

INSTALLATION

A. Circuits

For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a

20 Amp circuit. No other electrical appliances or light-

ing circuits should be on this line. If in doubt, consult a

licensed electrician.

B. Voltage Warning

The voltage used at the wall receptacle must be the

same as specified on the oven name plate located on

the back or on the side of the control panel of the oven.

Use of a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in

a fire or other type of accident causing oven damage.

Low voltage will cause slow cooking. In case your

microwave oven does not perform normally in spite of

proper voltage, remove and reinsert the plug.

C. Placement of the Oven

Your microwave oven can be placed easily in your

kitchen, family room, or anywhere else in your home.

Place the oven on a flat surface such as a kitchen

countertop or a specially designed microwave oven

cart at least 100cm (39.4 inches) from floor. Do not

place oven above a gas range. Free air flow around

the oven is important. Allow at least 4 inches

of space at the top, sides, and back of the oven for

proper ventilation.

NOTES:

•Never place the turntable in the oven upside down.

• 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.

D. Do not block the air vents

All air vents should be kept clear during cooking. If air

vents are covered during oven operation the oven may

overheat. In this case, a sensitive thermal safety device

automatically turns the oven off. The oven will be

inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently.

E. Radio interference

1. Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV

or radio reception.

2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or

eliminated by taking the following measures:

a. Clean the door and the sealing surfaces of the

oven.

b. Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or TV.

c. Relocate the microwave oven in relation to the

TV or radio.

d. Move the microwave oven away from the

receiver.

e. Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet

so that microwave oven and receiver are on

different branch circuits.

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

Control Panel

Door Open Button

Safety Door Lock System

Glass Turntable

Rotating Ring

Display Window

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.

COVERING

A cover will trap heat and steam and cause the food to

cook more quickly. Use a lid or microwave-safe plastic

wrap with one corner folded back to vent the excess

steam. Lids on glass casseroles can become hot

during cooking; always handle carefully. Waxed paper

will prevent the food from splattering in the oven and

help retain heat. When warming bread items, use

waxed paper, napkins, or paper towels. To absorb extra

moisture, wrap sandwiches and fatty foods in paper

towels.

SPACING

Arrange individual foods, such as baked potatoes,

cupcakes, and hors d’oeuvres in a circle and at least

1 inch apart. This will help the food cook more evenly.

STIRRING

Stirring blends flavors and redistributes the heat in

foods. Always stir from the outside toward the center

of the dish. Food at the outside of the dish heats first.

TURNING

Large foods, such as roasts and whole poultry, should

be turned so that the top and bottom cook evenly. Also

turn over chicken pieces and chops.

ARRANGEMENT

Do not stack food. Arrange in a single layer in the dish

for more even cooking. Because dense foods cook

more slowly, place thicker portions of meat, poultry,

fish, and vegetables toward the outside of the dish.

TESTING FOR DONENESS

Foods cook quickly in a microwave oven; test frequently

for doneness.

STANDING TIME

Food often needs to stand from 2 to 15 minutes after

being removed from the oven. Usually, you need to

cover food during standing time to retain heat. Remove

most foods when they are slightly undercooked and

they will finish cooking during standing time. The

internal temperature of food will rise about 10°F during

standing time.

SHIELDING

To prevent some portions of rectangular or square

dishes from overcooking, you may need to shield

them with small strips of aluminum foil to block the

microwaves. You can also cover poultry legs and

wing tips with foil to keep them from overcooking.

Always keep foil at least 1 inch from oven walls

to prevent arcing.

PIERCING

Pierce the shell, skin, or membrane of foods before

cooking to prevent them from bursting. Foods that

require piercing include yolks and whites of eggs, hot

dogs, clams, oysters, and whole vegetables, such as

potatoes and squash.

CLEANING

PRECAUTIONS

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

•Place the front surface of the door three inches or

more from the countertop edge to avoid accidental

tipping of the microwave oven during normal use.

•To program the oven, make sure you touch the center

of each pad firmly since the areas between the pads

will not activate the oven. A tone will sound each time

a pad is touched correctly. Do not touch several pads

at once.

•Do not strike the control panel with silverware,

cookware, etc. Breakage may occur.

•Always use caution when taking cookware out of the

oven. Some dishes absorb heat from the cooked food

and may be hot. See the “Cookware Guide” earlier in

this section for more information.

•Do not rinse cookware immediately after cooking. This

may cause breakage. Also, always allow the turntable

to cool before removing it from the oven.

•Never operate the oven when it is empty. Food or

water should always be in the oven during operation

to absorb the microwave energy.

•Do not use the oven to dry newspapers or clothes.

They may catch fire.

•Use thermometers that have been approved for

microwave oven cooking.

•The turntable must always be in place when you

operate the oven.

•Do not use your microwave oven to cook eggs in the

shell. Pressure can build up inside the shell, causing it

to burst.

•There are several precautions to follow when

microwaving popcorn:

— Do not pop popcorn, except in a microwave-safe

container or commercial packages designed for

microwave ovens.

— Never try to pop popcorn in a paper bag that is not

microwave-approved.

— Overcooking may result in smoke and fire.

— Do not repop unpopped kernels.

— Do not reuse popcorn bags.

— Listen while corn pops. Stop oven when popping

slows to 2-3 seconds between pops.

— Do not leave microwave unattended while popping

corn.

— Follow directions on bag.

NOTE: Before cleaning the oven, unplug the power

cord. If this is impossible, open the oven door to

prevent an accidental oven start.

INTERIOR

Wipe the oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and

a mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. This

should be done weekly or more often, if needed. Never

use cleaning powders or rough pads.

Excessive oil splatters on the inside top will be difficult

to remove if left for many days. Wipe splatters with a

wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or

bacon.

REMOVABLE PARTS

The turntable and rotating ring are removable. They

should be hand-washed in warm (not hot) water with a

mild detergent and a soft cloth. Once they are clean,

rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. Never use cleaning

powders, steel wool, or rough pads.

•The turntable may be cleaned at the sink. Be careful

not to chip or scratch the edges as this may cause

the turntable to break during use.

•The rotating ring should be cleaned regularly.

DOOR

For best performance and safety, the inner door panel

and the oven front frame should be free of food or

grease buildup. Wipe often with a mild detergent; then

rinse and wipe dry. Never use cleaning powders or

rough pads.

After cleaning the control panel, touch CLEAR to clear

any entries that might have been entered accidentally

while cleaning the panel. Also make sure that the

turntable and rotating ring are in the right position.

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

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).

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.

2 STAGE TIMED COOKING

For Two Stage cooking, repeat timed cooking

steps 2 through 5 on the previous page before

touching the START pad for additional Time and

Power program you want to add.

Auto Weight Defrost can be programmed before

the first stage to defrost first and then cook.

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

Your microwave oven is equipped with ten power

levels to give you maximum flexibility and control

over cooking. The table below will give you some

idea of which foods are prepared at each of the

various power levels.

*The table below shows the power level settings for

your oven.

MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL TABLE

Power

Level

(High)

* Standing time.

* Independent.

*Boiling water.

*Making candy.

*Cooking poultry pieces, fish, & vegetables.

*Cooking tender cuts of meat.

*Whole poultry.

9*Reheating rice, pasta, & vegetables.

Use

4*Thawing meat, poultry and seafood.

8*Reheating prepared foods quickly.

*Reheating sandwiches.

5*Cooking ham, whole poultry, lamb.

*Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip.

3*Cooking less tender cuts of meat.

*Cooking pork chops, roast.

2*Taking chill out of fruit.

*Softening butter.

*Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm.

*Softening butter and cream cheese.

7*Cooking egg, milk and cheese dishes.

*Cooking cakes, breads.

*Melting chocolate.

6*Cooking veal.

*Cooking whole fish.

*Cooking puddings and custard.

Example:To cook food on 80% Power (Power8)

for 5 minutes 30 seconds

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch TIME.

enter cooking time shows

in the display.

3. Enter 5 minutes 30

seconds by touching [5],

[3], and [0]. touch start

or power shows in the

display.

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.

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Ez-ON

A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets

you quickly set and start microwave cooking

without the need to touch START.

NOTE:

If you touch Ez-ON, it will add 30 seconds up to

3 minutes 30 seconds; after 3 minutes 30 seconds,

every touch will add 1 minute up to 99 min 59

seconds.

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.

After the CHILD LOCK is turned off, the time of

day will return to the display window. The oven

will operate normally.

CHILD LOCK

This is a unique safety feature that prevents

unwanted oven operation such as used by

children. Once the CHILD LOCK is set, no

cooking can take place.

KITCHEN TIMER

You can use the Timer of your oven for purposes

other than food cooking.

Example:To set Ez-ON cooking 2 minutes.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch Ez-ON 4 times.

The oven begins

cooking and display

shows time counting

down.

To set the child lock

Touch and hold 0until 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.

To cancel the child lock

Touch and hold 0pad until

locked disappears in the

display.

To set the timer

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch KITCHEN TIMER

pad. enter time in min and

sec will be shows in the

display.

3. Touch 3, 0, 0.

touch start will be

shows in the display.

4. Touch START pad.

MORE/LESS

By using the MORE or LESS keys, TIMED COOK

program can be adjusted to cook food for a

longer or shorter time. Pressing MORE will add

10 seconds to the cooking time each time you

press it. Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds

of cooking time each time you press it.

To adjust the Auto Touch (ex. popcorn 3.5 oz.)

cooking time for a longer time, or for a shorter

time

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch POPCORN.

3.5 oz touch 1

3.0 oz touch 2

shows in the display.

3. Touch number 1. then

the oven will start

automatically.

4. Touch MORE or LESS.

Remaining time will

increase or decrease by 10

seconds.

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

CUSTOM SET FUNCTION TABLE

NUMBER FUNCTION CHOICE

SOUND ON / OFF

CLOCK ON / OFF

SCROLL SPEED

LBS / KG

DEMO ON / OFF

Sound On or Sound Off

Clock On or Clock Off

Slow, Normal, or Fast

Lbs or Kg

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.

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.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch CUSTOM SET.

Five modes show in the

display repeatedly. You

can set them according

to your intention:

3. Touch 1. sound on touch 1

off touch 2 shows in the

display.

4. Touch 2. sound off

shows in the display and

the current time will be

displayed.

NOTE: To turn beep

sound back on, repeat

steps 1 - 3 then touch

number 1.

Example 2 : To set the units.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch CUSTOM SET.

Five modes show in the

display repeatedly. You

can set them according

to your intention:

3. Touch 4. lbs touch 1

kg touch 2 shows in the

display.

4. Touch 2. kg shows in the

display and the current

time will be displayed.

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

AUTO TOUCH TABLEAUTO TOUCH

Use this function to cook food without entering a cook

time or power. Refer to the Auto touch table below

more information.

Example : Auto touch

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch POPCORN. The

display scrolls:

3.5 oz touch 1

3.0 oz touch 2

3. Touch number 1. then

the oven will start

automatically.

Popcorn

Potato

Beverage

Frozen

Entree

Fresh

Vegetable

Frozen

Vegetable

Popcorn lets you pop commercially

packaged microwave popcorn. Pop

only one package at a time.

For best results, use fresh bag of

popcorn.

Place bag of prepackaged

microwave popcorn on the center

of turntable.

Pierce each potato with a fork and

place on the oven tray around the

edge, at least one inch apart.

After cooking, allow to stand for 5

minutes.

Use a wide-mouth mug. Do not

cover. (Be careful! The beverage

will be very hot! Sometimes liquids

heated in cylindrical containers will

splash out when the cup is moved.)

Remove from outer display

package. Vent the plastic film by

piercing with a fork (3 times)

If not in microwave safe container,

place on a plate, cover with plastic

wrap and vent. After cooking, allow

to stand for 3 minutes.

Prepare as desired, wash and

leave residual water on the

vegetables. Place in an

appropriately sized microwave

container.

Add amount of water according to

the quantity (1~2 cups : 2

tablespoons, 3~4 cups : 4

tablespoons).

Cover with plastic wrap and vent.

After cooking, stir and allow to

stand for 3 minutes.

Remove from package, rinse off

frost under running 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.

3.5 or 3.0 oz.

package

1, 2, 3 or 4

potatoes

Medium size

(approx. 8 to

10 oz. each)

1 or 2 cups

(240ml per

cup)

10 oz.

1, 2, 3 or 4

cups

1, 2, 3 or 4

cups

AmountCategory Direction

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

AUTO COOK

This feature allows to cook foods that you select by

touching AUTO COOK pad. It has 4 foods categories.

AUTO COOK TABLE

• First, touch AUTO COOK pad, then select food and

amount.

Example : To cook 4 oz. of Pasta

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch AUTO COOK.

then select menu 1 to 4

- - see cooking guide

shows in the display.

3. Touch number 1.

pasta touch 1 to 2

shows in the display.

4. Touch number 1, then

the oven will start

automatically.

If you open the door or press STOP during cooking, the

process will be canceled.

Pasta

Rice

Ground

Meat

Hot Water

Add boiling water to the pasta in a

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

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.

Use this function for tea, hot

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.)

4 or 8 oz.

1 or 2 cups

8, 16, 24 or

32 oz.

1 or 2 cups

AmountCategory Direction

AUTO REHEAT

This feature allows you to reheat pre-cooked

room-temperature or refrigerated foods without

having to select the cooking time and power level.

This feature has 4 categories: dinner plate, pizza,

soup/sauce and casserole.

AUTO REHEAT TABLE

Example : To Reheat 3 cups pf Casserole

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch AUTO REHEAT.

The display scrolls:

select menu 1 to 4 - - - see

cooking guide

3. Touch number 4.

casserole touch 1 to 4

shows in the display.

4. Touch number 3, then

the oven will start

automatically.

Dinner

Plate

Pizza

Soup/

Sauce

Casserole

Place foods to be heated on dinner

plate or similar dish.

Cover with plastic wrap and vent.

After cooking, allow to stand for 3

minutes.

This is reheat function for a leftover

pizza.

Place on paper towel on a

microwave safe plate.

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.

Cover dish containing the casserole

with plastic wrap and vent.

After cooking, allow to stand for 3

minutes.

1 or 2

servings

1, 2 or 3

slices

( 5 oz. each)

1, 2, 3 or 4

cups

1, 2, 3 or 4

cups

AmountCategory Direction

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

FAST BREAKFAST TABLE

FAST BREAKFAST

FAST BREAKFAST has 6 food categories of preset

cooking time and power level.

Example : To cook 8 slices of Bacon

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch FAST BREAKFAST.

select menu 1 to 6 - - see

cooking guide shows in the

display.

3. Touch number 2.

bacon touch 1 to 4

shows in the display.

4. Touch number 4. then

the oven will start

automatically.

Oatmeal

Bacon

Scrambled

Egg

French

Toast

Pancake

Roll/

Muffin

Prepare as directed on package

and stir before serving.

Use only instant hot cereal.

Lay on microwave bacon rack or

other similar dish or a dinner plate

covered with a paper towel and

cover with a paper towel.

Beat eggs in a coffee mug or cereal

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.)

Stack in 2-slice portions on an

appropriate size plate. Before

serving, add butter, syrup, fruit jam,

or whatever suits your taste.

Note: Heat toppings for 20 ~ 30

seconds before adding to toast.

Place in stacks of three pancakes

on an appropriate.

Sized plate.

Place on oven tray or a plate.

1, 2, 3 or 4

servings

2, 4, 6 or 8

slices

Regular sliced

bacon

2, 4, 6 or 8

eggs

2, 4 or 6 slices

Frozen

3 or 6 cakes

Frozen

1, 2, 3 or 4

pieces

(2 ~ 3 oz.

each)

AmountCategory Direction

Q Defrost

Use this function to thaw only 1 lb. of ground meat

very quickly.

NOTE: The oven beeps during the defrost cycle. After

it beeps, open the door and turn over, separate, or

rearrange the food. Q DEFROST provides just

enough defrosting so that the food can be used in

recipes or for cooking. Some ice crystals remain.

Example: Q Defrost

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch Q DEFROST.

The display scrolls:

1.0 lbs

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

CHICKEN CHOICES

CHICKEN CHOICES has 4 food categories of preset

cooking time and power level.

Chicken

Wings

Chicken

Nuggets

Spicy

Chicken

Mexican

Chicken

Place in a single layer around the

edge of a dinner plate or serving

platter.

Place in a single layer around the

edge of a dinner plate.

See below recipe guide.

6 or 12 oz.

Frozen,

Precooked

4 or 8 oz.

Frozen,

Precooked

2 or 4 servings

AmountCategory Direction

SPICY CHICKEN

- 2 servings (double the ingredients for 4 servings)

• 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

Mix everything in an 8 X 8 inch -glass dish or simi-

lar 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 addition-

al browning.

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

Place onions and peppers in an 8 X 8-inch glass

dish or similar container and microwave for 3-min-

utes.

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.

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.

3. Touch number 1.

chicken wings touch 1 to 2

shows in the display.

4. Touch number 2, then

the oven will start

automatically.

CHICKEN CHOICES TABLE

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

SOFTEN

The oven uses low power to soften foods (butter, ice

cream, cream cheese, and frozen juice)

See the following table.

SOFTEN TABLE

Example : To Soften 8 oz. Cream Cheese.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch SOFTEN.

select menu 1 to 4 - - - see

cooking guide 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.

When the cook time is over,

you will hear four beeps and

END will be displayed.

Butter

Ice Cream

Cream

Cheese

Frozen

Juice

Butter will be at room temperature

and ready for use in recipe.

Place container in oven. Ice cream

will be soft enough to make

scooping easier.

Unwrap and place in microwavable

container. Cream cheese will be at

room temperature and ready for

use in recipe.

Remove top.

Place in oven.

Frozen juice will be soft enough to

easily mix with water.

1, 2 or 3

sticks

Pint, Quart,

Half gallon

3 or 8 oz.

6, 12 or 16

oz.

AmountCategory Direction

MELT

The oven uses low power to melt foods (butter or

margarine, chocolate, marshmallows, or processed

cheese food). See the following table.

MELT TABLE

Example : To Melt 8 oz. Chocolate.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch MELT.

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.

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.

Butter or

Margarine

Chocolate

Cheese

Marshmallows

Unwrap and place in

microwavable container. No

need to cover butter. Stir at the

end of cooking to complete

melting.

Chocolate chips or squares of

baking chocolate may be used.

Unwrap squares and place in

microwavable container. Stir at

the end of cycle to complete

melting.

Use processed cheese food

only. Cut into cubes. Place in a

single layer in microwavable

container. Stir at the end of

cooking to complete melting.

Large or miniature

marshmallows may be used.

Place in microwavable

container. Stir at the end of

cycle to complete melting.

1, 2 or 3

sticks

4 or 8 oz.

8 or 16 oz.

5 or 10 oz.

AmountCategory Direction

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

AUTO DEFROST

Four defrost sequences are preset in the oven.

The defrost feature provides you with the best

defrosting method for frozen foods. The cooking

guide will show you which defrost sequence is

recommended for the food you are defrosting.

With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven

automatically sets the defrosting time and power

levels for you.

The oven automatically determines required

defrosting times for each food item according to

the weight you enter.

For added convenience, the Auto Defrost

includes a built-in beep mechanism that reminds

you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange.

1 MEAT

2 POULTRY

3 FISH

4 BREAD

* Available weight is 0.1~1.01 lbs.

(Bread weight is 0.1~6.0 lbs.)

*For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat, and

poultry from its original closed paper or plastic

package (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold

steam and juice close to the foods,

which can cause the outer surface of the foods to

cook.

*For best results, shape your ground meat into the

form of a doughnut before freezing. When defrosting,

scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and

continue defrosting.

*Place foods in a shallow container or on a microwave

roasting rack to catch drippings.

*Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when

removed from the oven.

NOTE:

When you touch the START pad, the display changes

to defrost time count down. The oven will beep once

during the DEFROST cycle.

At beep, open the door and turn, separate, or

rearrange the food.

Remove any portions that have thawed.

Return frozen portions to the oven and touch

START to resume the defrost cycle.

AUTO DEFROST SEQUENCE LIST

Sequence

MEAT

POULTRY

FISH

BREAD

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 (1/2inch thick), Hot dogs,

Spareribs, Country-style ribs.

Rolled roast, Sausage.

VEAL

Cutlets (1 lbs,1/2inch thick)

POULTRY

Whole (under 4 lbs.), Cut-up, Breasts

(boneless)

CORNISH HENS

Whole

TURKEY

Breast( under 6 lbs.)

STEAKS/CHOPS

Round beef steak, Tenderloin steak Lamb

chops (1 inch thick)

Pork chops (1/2inch thick)

Veal cutlets (1 lbs, 1/2inch 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

Food

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.

4. Enter the weight by

touching [1] and [2].

1.2 lbs touch start shows

in the display.

5. Touch START pad.

Defrosting starts.

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

AUTO DEFROST TABLE

Meat setting

FOOD AT BEEP

SETTING

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

BEEF

Ground Beef,

Bulk

Ground Beef,

Patties

Round Steak

Tenderloin

Steak

Stew Beef

Pot Roast,

Chuck Roast

Rib Roast

Rolled Rump

Roast

LAMB

Cubes for

Stew

Chops

(1 inch thick)

PORK

Chops

(1/2 inch thick)

Hot Dogs

Spareribs

Country-style

Ribs

Sausage,

Links

Sausage,

Bulk

Loin Roast,

Boneless

MEAT

Remove thawed portions with fork.

Turn over. Return remainder to oven.

Separate and rearrange.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with

aluminum foil.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with

aluminum foil.

Remove thawed portions with fork.

Separate remainder.

Return remainder to oven.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with

aluminum foil.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with

aluminum foil.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with

aluminum foil.

Remove thawed portions with fork.

Return remainder to oven.

Separate and rearrange.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with

aluminum foil.

Separate and rearrange.

Remove thawed portions with fork.

Turn over. Return remainder to oven.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with

aluminum foil.

Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts

of meat should have the narrow or fatty

areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a

defrost sequence.

Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb.

Freeze in doughnut shape.

Do not defrost less than 2 oz. patties.

Depress center when freezing.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

AUTO DEFROST TABLE (CONT.)

Poultry setting

Fish setting

Bread setting

FOOD AT BEEP

SETTING

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

CHICKEN

Whole

Cut-up

CORNISH

HENS

Whole

TURKEY

Breast

POULTRY

Turn over (finish defrosting breast-

side down). Cover warm areas with

aluminum foil.

Separate pieces and rearrange.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with

aluminum foil.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with

aluminum foil.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with

aluminum foil.

Place chicken breast-side up on a microwav-

able roasting rack. Finish defrosting by

immersing in cold water. Remove giblets

when chicken is partially defrosted.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.

FOOD AT BEEP

SETTING

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

FISH

Fillets

Steaks

Whole

SHELLFISH

Crabmeat

Lobster tails

Shrimp

Scallops

FISH

Turn over. Separate fillets when

partially thawed if possible.

Separate and rearrange.

Turn over.

Break apart. Turn over.

Turn over and rearrange.

Separate and rearrange.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Carefully separate fillets under cold

water.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Run cold water over to finish defrosting.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Cover head and tail with foil; do not let

foil touch sides of microwave. Finish

defrosting by immersing in cold water.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

FOOD AT BEEP

SETTING

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Bagel

Dinner Roll

Muffin

Hamburger

Hot Dog Bun

Slices of Bread

Loaf of Bread

BREAD Turn over and rearrange. Place on 3 sheets of paper towel.

HEATING/REHEATING GUIDE

To heat or reheat successfully in a microwave oven, it is important to follow several guidelines. Measure the amount

of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat. Arrange the food in a circular pattern for best results. Room

temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food. Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed

in a microwave-safe container. The food will heat more evenly if covered with a microwave-safe lid or vented plas-

tic wrap. Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns. Use the following table as a guide for reheating cooked

food.

ITEMS COOK TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

(AT HIGH)

Sliced meat Place sliced meat on microwavable plate.

3 slices (1/4-inch thick) 1/2-1 minutes Cover with plastic wrap and vent.

Note: Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy.

Chicken pieces

1 breast 1-2 minutes Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic

1 leg and thigh 1/2-11/2minutes wrap and vent.

Fish fillet Place fish on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap and

(6-8 oz.) 1-2 minutes vent.

Lasagna Place lasagna on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap

1 serving (101/2oz.) 3-5 minutes and vent.

Casserole

1 cup 2-3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway

4 cups 7-9 minutes through cooking.

Casserole –

cream or cheese

1 cup 2-3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway

4 cups 6-8 minutes through cooking.

Sloppy Joe or Barbecued Beef Reheat filling and bun separately.

1 sandwich 1/2-11/2minutes Cook filling covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once.

(1/2cup meat filling) Heat bun as directed in table below.

without bun

Mashed potatoes

1 cup 1-3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway

4 cups 5-8 minutes through cooking.

Baked beans COOK covered in microwavable casserole.Stir once halfway

1 cup 1-2 minutes through cooking.

Ravioli or pasta in sauce

1 cup 1-3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway

4 cups 5-7 minutes through cooking.

Rice

1 cup 1/2-1 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway

4 cups 2-4 minutes through cooking.

Sandwich roll or bun

1 roll 10-20 seconds Wrap in paper towel and place on glass microwavable rack

Vegetables

1 cup 1-2 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway

4 cups 2-4 minutes through cooking.

Soup COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway

1 serving (8 oz.) 1-2 minutes through cooking.

FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE

Standing

Time

Artichokes 2 medium 2-4 Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. Cover. 2-3 minutes

(8 oz. each) 4 medium 3-5

Asparagus, 1 Ib. 3-4 Add 1/2cup water. Cover. 2-3 minutes

Fresh, Spears

Beans, Green & 1 lb. 4-6 Add 1/2cup water in 11/2qt. casserole. Stir 2-3 minutes

Wax halfway through cooking.

Beets, Fresh 1 Ib. 4-7 Add 1/2cup water in 11/2qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes

Rearrange halfway through cooking.

Broccoli, Fresh, 1 Ib. 3-4 Place broccoli in baking dish. Add 1/2cup water. 2-3 minutes

Spears

Cabbage, Fresh, 1 Ib. 3-4 Add 1/2cup water in 11/2qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes

Chopped Stir halfway through cooking.

Carrots, Fresh, 2 cups 2-3 Add 1/4cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes

Sliced Stir halfway through cooking.

Cauliflower, 1 lb. 3-5 Trim. Add 1/4cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes

Fresh, Whole Stir halfway through cooking.

Flowerettes, Fresh 2 cups 2-3 Slice. Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes

Celery, Fresh, 4 cups 3-4 Stir halfway through cooking.

Sliced

Corn, Fresh 2 ears 2-3 Husk. Add 2 tbsp water in 11/2qt. baking dish. 2-3 minutes

Cover.

Mushrooms, 1/2Ib. 11/2-2 Place mushrooms in 11/2qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes

Fresh, Sliced Stir halfway through cooking.

Parsnips, Fresh, 1 Ib. 2-4 Add 1/2cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes

Sliced Stir halfway through cooking.

Peas, Green, 4 cups 3-5 Add 1/2cup water in 11/2qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes

Fresh Stir halfway through cooking.

Sweet Potatoes 2 medium 5-6 Pierce potatoes several times with fork. 2-3 minutes

Whole Baking 4 medium 10-13 Place on 2 paper towels. 2-3 minutes

(6-8 oz. each) Turn over halfway through cooking.

White Potatoes, 2 potatoes 5-7 Pierce potatoes several times with fork. 2-3 minutes

Whole Baking 4 potatoes 10-13 Place on 2 paper towels. 2-3 minutes

(6-8 oz. each) Turn over halfway through cooking.

Spinach, Fresh, 1 Ib. 2-4 Add 1/2cup water in 2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes

Leaf

Squash, Acorn or 1 medium 3-5 Cut squash in half. Remove seeds. 2-3 minutes

Butternut, Fresh Place in 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Cover.

Zucchini, Fresh, 1 Ib. 3-4 Add 1/2cup water in 11/2qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes

Sliced Stir halfway through cooking.

Zucchini, Fresh, 1 Ib. 3-5 Pierce. Place on 2 paper towels. 2-3 minutes

Whole Turn over and rearrange halfway through cooking.

Vegetable Amount Instructions

Cook Time

at High

(Minute)

TROUBLESHOOTING

Questions and Answers

Operation

Question

Why is the oven light not on during

cooking?

Why does steam come out of the air

exhaust vent?

Will the microwave oven be damaged if it

operates empty?

Does microwave energy pass through the

viewing screen in the door?

Why does a tone sound when a pad on the

control panel is touched?

Can my microwave oven be damaged if

food is cooked for too long?

When the oven is plugged into wall outlet

for the first time, it might not work properly.

What is wrong?

Why do I see light reflection around the

outer case?

What are the various sounds I hear when

the microwave oven is operating?

There may be several reasons why the oven light is not on.

Have you:

• Set a cook time?

•Touched START?

Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven

has been designed to vent this steam.

Yes. Never operate the oven empty or without the glass turntable.

No. The metal screen bounces the energy back to the oven cavity.

The holes (or ports) allow only light to pass through. They do not

let microwave energy pass through.

The tone tells you that the setting has been entered.

Like any other cooking appliance, it is possible to overcook food

to the point that the food creates smoke and even possibly fire

and damage to the inside of the oven. It is always best to be near

the oven while you are cooking.

The microcomputer controlling your oven may temporarily

become scrambled and fail to function as programmed when you

plug in for the first time or when power resumes after a power

interruption. Unplug the oven from the 120-volt household outlet

and then plug it back in to reset the microcomputer.

This light is from the oven light which is located between the

oven cavity and the outer wall of the oven.

The clicking sound is caused by a mechanical switch turning the

microwave oven’s magnetron ON and OFF.

The heavy hum and clunk is from the change in power the

magnetron draws as it is turned ON and OFF by a mechanical

switch. The change in blower speed is from the change in line

voltage caused by the magnetron being turned ON and OFF.

Answer

Food

Question Answer

What is wrong when baked foods have a

hard, dry, brown spot?

Why do eggs sometimes pop?

A hard, dry, brown spot indicates overcooking. Shorten the

cooking or reheating time.

When baking, frying, or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to

steam build-up inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this,

simply pierce the yolk before cooking.

CAUTION: Never microwave eggs in the shell.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Questions and Answers (continued)

Food

Question

Why are scrambled eggs sometimes a

little dry after cooking?

Is it possible to pop popcorn in a

microwave oven?

Why do baked apples sometimes burst

during cooking?

Why do baked potatoes sometimes

burn during cooking?

Why is a standing time recommended

after microwave cooking time is over?

Why is additional time required for

cooking food stored in the refrigerator?

Eggs will dry out when they are overcooked, even if the same

recipe is used each time. The cooking time may need to be varied

for one of these reasons:

• Eggs vary in size.

• Eggs are at room temperature one time and at refrigerator

temperature another time.

• Eggs continue cooking during standing time.

Yes, if using one of the two methods described below:

(1) microwave-popping devices designed specifically for

microwave cooking

(2) prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that is made

for specific times and power output needed

Follow exact directions given by each manufacturer for

its popcorn popping product and do not leave the oven

unattended while the corn is being popped. If corn fails

to pop after the suggested time, discontinue cooking.

Overcooking could result in an oven fire.

CAUTION:

• Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn or attempt

to pop leftover kernels.

• Do not pop prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn

directly on the glass turntable. To avoid excessive heating

of the glass turntable, place the popcorn bag on a plate.

• Listen while corn pops. Stop oven when popping slows to

2-3 seconds between pops.

• Do not leave microwave unattended while popping corn.

• Follow directions on bag.

The peel has not been removed from the top half of each apple to

allow for expansion of the interior of the apple during cooking. As

in conventional cooking methods, the interior of the apple expands

during the cooking process.

If the cooking time is too long, fire could result. At the end of the

recommended cooking time, potatoes should be slightly firm.

CAUTION: Do not overcook.

Standing time allows foods to continue cooking evenly for a few

minutes after the actual microwave oven cooking cycle. The

amount of standing time depends upon the density of the foods.

As in conventional cooking, the initial temperature of food affects

total cooking time. You need more time to cook food taken out of a

refrigerator than for food at room temperature.

Answer

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before Calling for Service

Problem

Oven does not start

Arcing or Sparking

Incorrect time of day

Unevenly Cooked Foods

Overcooked Foods

Undercooked Foods

Improper Defrosting

You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work properly, locate the

operating problem in the list below and try the solutions listed for each problem.

If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest LG Authorized Service Center.

LG Authorized Service Centers are fully equipped to handle your service requirements.

• Is the power cord plugged in?

• Is the door closed?

• Is the cooking time set?

• Are you using approved cookware?

• Is the oven empty?

• Have you tried to reset the time of day?

• Are you using approved cookware?

• Is the glass turntable in the oven?

• Did you turn or stir the food while it was cooking?

• Were the foods completely defrosted?

• Was the time/cooking power level correct?

• Are you using approved cookware?

• Were the foods completely defrosted?

• Was the time/cooking power level correct?

• Are the ventilation ports clear?

• Are you using approved cookware?

• Was the time/cooking power level correct?

• Did you turn or stir the food during the defrosting cycle?

WARNING:

This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency

energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in

strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions,

may cause interference to radio and television

reception. It has been type tested and found to

comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to part

18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide

reasonable protection against such interference in a

residential installation.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will

not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment

does cause interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the

following:

• Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or

television.

• Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the

receiver.

• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.

• Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so

that the microwave oven and the receiver are on

different branch circuits.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or

TV interference caused by unauthorized

modification to this microwave oven. It is the

responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

Possible Causes

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: →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.

To Obtain Product, Customer, or

Service Assistance by phone: →

or by Internet: →

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)

http://us.lgservice.com

To Obtain Nearest Authorized

Service Center, Parts Distributor,

or Sales Dealer by phone: →

or by Internet: →

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.

http://us.lgservice.com

P/NO.: 3828W5A3158

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