LG Electronics USA S209FZ Microwave Oven User Manual EMISSION TEST REPORT
LG Electronics USA Microwave Oven EMISSION TEST REPORT
Users Manual
Order Number : GETEC-C1-16-520 FCC Part 18 Test Report Number : GETEC-E3-16-072 Page 1 / 1 APPENDIX H : USER’S MANUAL EUT Type: Microwave Oven FCC ID: BEJS209FZ OWNER’S MANUAL MICROWAVE OVEN Read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times. LMC2075** MFL69850401_00 www.lg.com 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: Staple your receipt here for proof of purchase. Customer Relations LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. Service Division Bldg. #3 201 James Record Rd. Huntsville, AL 35824-0126 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 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 close 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. TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 22 SMART FUNCTIONS 22 FCC Notice (For transmitter module contained in this product) FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement 8 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 22 10 10 11 23 SMART DIAGNOSIS™ Location of Model Number Electrical Requirements Voltage Warning Placement of the Oven Do not block the air vents Grounding Instructions Oven Specifications Microwave Oven Features Accessories Control Panel Overview 12 MICROWAVE COOkING TIPS 15 OPERATION 15 Using the Microwave Oven 15 Audible Signals 15 Clock 15 Interrupting Cooking 15 Child Lock 15 Timer 16 Quick Start 16 How to use manual cooking (timed cooking) 16 Microwave Power Levels 16 Microwave Power Level Table 17 Sensor Operation Instruction 17 Sensor Cooking Guide 17 Sensor Cook 17 Sensor Reheat 17 Popcorn 18 Sensor Cook Table 19 Sensor Reheat Table 19 Popcorn Table 20 Defrost 20 Weight Conversion Table 20 Operating Tips: 21 Defrosting Tips 23 Using the Smart Diagnosis™ Function 24 COOkING GUIDE 24 26 27 Cooking Tips Heating/Reheating Guide Fresh Vegetable Guide 28 MAINTENANCE 28 29 30 31 Caring for the Microwave Oven Microwave Utensil Guide Microwave-Safe Utensils Food characteristics & microwave cooking 33 TROUBLESHOOTING 33 34 Frequently Asked Questions Before Calling for Service 35 WARRANTY 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and follow all instructions when using the range to prevent the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or damage. This guide does not cover all possible conditions that may occur. Always contact your service agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not understand. Download this owner's manual at: http://www.lg.com This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can result in property damage and/or serious bodily harm or death. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word WARNING or CAUTION. These words mean: a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result WARNING -Indicates in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result CAUTION - in minor or moderate injury. The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven and avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven. WARNING • Read all the instructions before using your oven. • As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children. • Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 2. • Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors, such as sulfide and chloride, in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. • Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar location. • Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use. • Do not use this oven for commercial purposes. It is made for household use only. • 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. • If your oven is dropped or damaged, have it thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician before using it again. • To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: - Do not overcook food. Carefully attend to the microwave oven when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. - Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use. - Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven. • If materials inside the oven ignite: - keep oven door closed - Turn the oven off - Disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING • To avoid electric shock: - This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See the electrical GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS on page 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. - Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in water. - keep cord away from heated surfaces. - Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. • Take care when the door is opened to avoid injury. • To avoid improperly cooking some foods. - Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby food. Uneven heating may occur and possibly cause personal injury. - Do not heat small-necked containers, such as syrup bottles. - Do not deep-fat fry in your microwave oven. - Do not attempt home canning in your microwave oven. - 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. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. • • Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. • Do not run the oven empty. • Secure power cord in the cabinet above the oven. • Preserve the oven floor: - Do not heat the oven floor excessively. - Do not allow the gray film on special microwave-cooking packages to touch the oven floor. Put the package on a microwavable dish. - Do not cook anything directly on the oven floor or turntable. Use a microwavable dish. - Keep a browning dish at least 3/16 inch above floor. Carefully read and follow the instructions for the browning dish. If you use a browning dish incorrectly, you could damage the oven floor. • Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions. • This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment. • Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea can be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. • To reduce the risk of injury to persons; - Do not overheat the liquid. - Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it. - Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. - After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container. 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING • Do not use the oven for the purpose of dehumidification. (ex. Operating the microwave oven with wet newspapers, clothes, toys, electric devices, plants, soil, pets or any other living matter inside it.) The oven must only be used for heating or cooking food. - It can be the cause of serious damage or safety risk such as fire, causing burns or sudden death due to an electric shock. • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (Including children) With reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. (Young) Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. - Improper use may cause damage such as a fire, electric shock or burn. • Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be kept away. - They may be burnt. • Children must not be allowed to play with accessories or hang down from the door or any part of the oven. - Doing so can cause serious injury and damage. • If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person. • The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. Children shall be kept away unless continuously supervised. • During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven. • Do not use recycled paper products. - They may contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or fires when used in cooking. • Do not rinse trays and racks by placing them in water just after cooking. This may cause breakage or Damage. - Improper use could result in damage to yore oven. • The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits should be removed. - Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. • The door or the outer surface may get hot when the appliance is operating. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT 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. WARNING This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Read all instructions before using the appliance. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8 PRODUCT OVERVIEW PRODUCT OVERVIEW Location of Model Number Do not block the air vents To request service information or replacement parts, the service center requires the complete model number of your microwave oven. The model number is on the oven front as shown in the illustration below. 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. Model number label 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 with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. WARNING • Improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of electric shock. Electrical Requirements The oven is designed to operate on a Standard 120 V/60 Hz household outlet. Be sure the circuit is at least 15 A or 20 A and the microwave oven is the only appliance on the circuit. It is not designed for 50 Hz or any circuit other than a 120 V/60 Hz circuit. 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. 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. Do not place oven above a gas or electric 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. Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance, or. . . . Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service person install an outlet near the appliance. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. 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 counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally. See the separate Installation Instructions for directions on placing the cord properly. Ensure proper ground exists before use Keep the electrical power cord dry and do not pinch or crush it in any way. PRODUCT OVERVIEW Oven Specifications Model MS2096HST Power Supply 120 V AC, 60 Hz Rated Power Consumption 1200 W Microwave Output Max. 1200 W* Frequency 2450 MHz Rated Current 10.0 A Overall Dimensions (W x H x D) 23 7/8 x 13 9/16 x 19 13/16 Inch Oven Cavity Dimensions (W x H x D) 16 11/16 x 11 1/4 x 18 1/16 Inch Capacity of Oven Cavity 2.0 cu.ft 10 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Microwave Oven Features Oven Front Plate Window Door Seal Display Window Control Panel Door Open Button Safety Door Lock System NOTE To open the door, push the mark of button printed left. Accessories The turntable rotates in both direction to help food cook more evenly. Do not operate the microwave oven without the glass tray in place. Glass Tray Rotating ring NOTE This microwave oven is designed for household use only. It is not recommended for commercial use. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 11 Control Panel Overview Use the control panel to select the desired cooking function quickly and easily. Simply touch a command key to select the desired function. For more information on these features, see the OPERATION section. 10 11 1 Smart Diagnosis Hold the mouthpiece of a phone up to this icon when directed to by service center personnel, to help diagnosis problems with the oven when calling for service. 2 Display The display includes a clock and indicators that tell you time of day cooking time settings, and cooking functions selected. 3 Sensor Cook Touch this key to cook potatoes, frozen vegetables, fresh vegetables, frozen entrées, bacons, oat meal , and rice having to select cooking times and power levels. 4 Sensor Reheat Touch this key to reheat beverage, casseroles, pizza, dinner plates, and pies having to select cooking times and power levels. 5 Popcorn Touch this key to pop popcorn having to select cooking times and power levels. 6 Defrost Touch this key to defrost meat, poultry, fish, and breads. 7 Number keys Touch number keys to enter cooking time, power level, quantities, or weights. 8 Power Level Touch this key to set a cooking power. 9 Timer / Clock • Touch this key to use your microwave oven as a kitchen timer. • If you press and hold this key for 3 seconds, you will be set the clock. 10 Stop / Clear • Touch this key to stop the oven or clear all entries. • If you press and hold this key for 3 seconds, you will be lock the key. (Child lock) 11 Start / Enter • This feature allows oven to being functioning. • Touch this key to cook at 100% cook power for 30 seconds up t o 99 min 59 seconds. • If you touch this key during the cook, cooking times increase to 30 seconds. 12 MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS MICROWAVE COOkING TIPS Amount of Food Releasing Pressure in Foods • If you increase or decrease the amount of food you prepare, the time it takes to cook that food will also change. For example, if you double a recipe, add a little more than half the original cooking time. Check for doneness and, if necessary, add more time in small increments. • Several foods (for example: baked potatoes, sausages, egg yolks, and some fruits) are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Steam can build up under the membrane during cooking, causing the food to burst. To relieve the pressure and to prevent bursting, pierce these foods before cooking with a fork, cocktail pick, or toothpick. Starting Temperature of Food • The lower the temperature of the food being put into the microwave oven, the longer it takes to cook. Food at room temperature reheats more quickly than food at refrigerator temperature. Composition of Food • Food with a lot of fat and sugar heats faster than food containing a lot of water. Fat and sugar also reach a higher temperature than water during the cooking process. • The more dense the food, the longer it takes to heat. Very dense food like meat takes longer to heat than lighter, more porous food like sponge cakes. Using Standing Time • Always allow food to stand either in or out of the oven after cooking power stops. Standing time after defrosting and cooking allows the temperature to evenly spread throughout the food, improving the cooking results. • The length of the standing time depends on how much food you are cooking and how dense it is. Sometimes it can be as short as the time it takes you to remove the food from the oven and take it to the serving table. However, with larger, denser food items, the standing time may be as long as 10 minutes. Arranging Food Size and Shape For best results, place food evenly on the plate. You can do this in several ways: • Smaller pieces of food cook faster than larger pieces. Also, same-shaped pieces cook more evenly than different-shaped pieces. • If you are cooking several items of the same food, such as baked potatoes, place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking. • With foods that have different thicknesses, the thinner parts cook faster than the thicker parts Place the thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in the center of the dish. • When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness, such as chicken breasts, place the smaller or thinner area of the food towards the center of the dish where it will be heated last. • Layer thin slices of meat on top of each other. Stirring and Turning Foods • When you cook or reheat whole fish, score the skin to prevent cracking. • Stirring and turning foods spreads heat quickly to the center of the dish and avoids overcooking at the outer edges of the food. • Do not let food or a container touch the top or sides of the oven. This will prevent possible arcing. Covering Food Cover food to: • reduce splattering • shorten cooking times • keep food moist MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS 13 Using Aluminum Foil Cooking Guide Metal containers should not be used in a microwave oven. However, if you have purchased food which is prepackaged in an aluminum foil container, refer to the instructions on the package. When using aluminum foil containers, cooking times may be longer because microwaves will only penetrate the exposed top of the food and not the bottom or the sides. If using aluminum containers without package instructions, follow these guidelines: Cooking with your new oven offers a wide variety of food preparation options: microwave cooking. • Place the aluminum foil container in a glass bowl and add water so that it covers the bottom of the container, but not more than ¼ in. (.64 cm) deep. This ensures even heating of the container bottom. Microwave cooking uses very short, high-frequency radio waves. The movement of the microwaves through the food generates heat and cooks most foods faster than regular methods, while retaining their natural texture and moisture. Microwave cooking heats food directly, not the cookware or the interior of the oven. Reheating is easy and defrosting is particularly convenient because less time is spent in food preparation. Microwave • Always remove the container lid to avoid damage to the oven. • Use only undamaged containers. • Do not use containers taller than ¾ in. (1.9 cm). • Container must be at least half filled. • To avoid arcing, there must be a minimum ¼ in.(.64 cm) between the aluminum container and the walls of the oven and also between two aluminum containers. Cooking Method Microwave energy is distributed evenly throughout the oven for fast, thorough cooking of food. • Always place the container on the turntable. • Shield parts of food that may cook quickly, such as wing tips and leg ends of poultry, with small pieces of aluminum foil. • Heating food in aluminum foil containers usually takes up to double the time compared to reheating in plastic, glass, china, or paper containers. The cooking time will vary depending upon the type of container you use. • Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after heating so that heat is spread evenly throughout the container. Do Not Can or Sterilize in Oven • Do not try to can food in the oven. Closed glass jars may explode, resulting in damage to the oven. • Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects (baby bottles, etc.). It is difficult to keep the oven at the high temperature needed for sterilization. Heat Source Microwave energy. • Fast, high efficiency cooking. Benefits • Oven and surroundings do not get hot. • Easy clean-up 14 MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS Cookware Guide Microwave Cooking Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in the microwave oven. Cookware Heat-Resistant Glass, Ceramic Glass Yes Ceramics, China Yes (Do not use china with gold or silver trim.) Testing Cookware Before Using Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven. Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware. Microwave on 100% power for 1 minute. If the dish is warm, it should not be used for microwave cooking. Microwave Metal Cookware No Non Heat-Resistant Glass No Microwave-Safe Plastic Yes Plastic Wrap, Wax Paper Yes Paper Products Yes Straw, Wicker, and Wood Yes * Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 450°F NOTE • NEVER operate the microwave mode while the oven is empty. OPERATION 15 OPERATION Using the Microwave Oven This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before using your oven. CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not use stoneware, metal utensils, or metal trimmed utensils in the oven. Child Lock Use this safety feature to lock the control panel when cleaning the oven, or so children cannot use oven unsupervised. Example: To set the child lock. Touch STOP/Clear. Touch STOP/Clear and hold until loc appears in the display. (approximately 3 seconds) Example: To cancel the child lock. Audible Signals Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven: • A tone will sound each time you touch a key. • A melody signals the end of a Timer countdown. • A melody signals the end of a cooking cycle. Clock Touch STOP/Clear and hold until loc disappears in the display. (approximately 3 seconds) NOTE • If the time of day was already set, The time of day will appear on the display window after 1 second. • If the Child Lock was already set and you touch another ket pad, The ward Loc shows in the display. • After the Child Lock is turned off, The oven will operate normally. Example: To set the clock for 10:30(AM). Touch STOP/Clear. Touch and hold until 12H appears in the display. (approximately 3 second) Timer Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen timer. You can set up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. Touch START/Enter/+30sec. Touch the Number keys to set the time. (10:30) Example: To set 3 minutes. Touch START/Enter/+30sec. Touch Timer/Clock. NOTE Touch the Number keys to set the time. (3:00) Touch START/Enter/+30sec. Time counting down. • You can switch between 12 and 24 by touching Timer/Clock after step 2. CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not run oven empty. Interrupting Cooking Stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door. The oven stops heating and the fan stops, but the light stays on. To restart cooking, close the door and touch START. To stop cooking, open the door and touch STOP/ CLEAR. 16 OPERATION Quick Start Microwave Power Levels The QUICK START feature allows you to set 30 seconds intervals of High power cooking with each touch of the START/Clear/+30sec. Your microwave oven has 10 cook power levels to let you cook or heat a wide variety of foods. Refer to the table below for suggestions: Example: Set 2 minutes of cooking on high power. Microwave Power Level Table Touch STOP/Clear. Touch START/Enter/+30sec. 4 times the oven begins cooking and display shows time counting down. Power Level 10 (High) How to use manual cooking (timed cooking) This feature lets you program a specific cook time and power. For best results, there are 10 power level settings in addition to HIGH power (100%). Refer to the “Microwave Power Level Table” for more information. • Boiling water. • Making candy. • Cooking poultry pieces, fish & vegetables. NOTE • During QUICK START cooking, you can extend the cooking time up to 99 minutes 59 seconds by repeatedly pressing the START/ Enter/+30sec. button. Use • Cooking tender cuts of meat. • Whole poultry. • Reheating rice, pasta & vegetables. • Reheating prepared foods quickly. • Reheating sandwiches. • Cooking egg, milk & cheese dishes. • Melting chocolate. • Cooking veal. • Cooking whole fish. • Cooking ham, whole poultry, & lamb. • Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip. Example: To cook for 5 minutes, 30 seconds at 80% power. Touch STOP/Clear. Touch the Number keys to set the time. (5:30) Touch Power Level. Touch the Number keys to set the power level 8. Touch START/Enter/+30sec. • Thawing meat, poultry & seafood. • Cooking less tender cuts of meat. • Cooking pork chops, roast • Softening butter. • If you do not select a power level, the oven will automatically cook at HIGH (100%) power. • Keeping casseroles & main dishes warm. • Softening butter & cream cheese. NOTE • Taking chill out of fruit. • Standing time. OPERATION 17 Sensor Operation Instruction Sensor Cook Sensor cooking provides exciting new features to make microwave oven easier. Your new microwave oven will guide you, step by step, whether it be simply to reheat food or cook food and sensor menu with all the popular food choices helps you to cook perfectly because it has been pre-programmed and can tell how long to cook or reheat food items. SENSOR COOK allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without having to select cooking times and power levels. This oven automatically determines required cooking times for each food item. Categories : 1. Sensor Cook 2. Sensor Reheat Example: To cook Oat meal (Example) 3. Popcorn The Sensor system works by detecting Vegetable a build-up of vapor. Make sure the door remains closed. Opening the door or touching the STOP/Clear pad before the vapor is detected will abort the process. The oven will stop. Before using Sensor, make sure the exterior of the reheating container and the interior of the oven are dry, to assure the best results. Sensor Cooking Guide Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good sensor cooking results. Always use microwavable containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Never use tight-sealing plastic covers. They can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook. Match the amount to the size of the container. Fill containers at least half full for best results. Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor. Touch STOP/Clear. Touch Sensor Cook 5 Times. Touch START/Enter/+30sec. The oven will start automatically. Sensor Reheat The feature reheats single servings of previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers. Food item in the Sensor Reheat menu include: 1. Baverage 2. Casserole 3. Dinner Plate 4. Pie 5. Pizza Example: To reheat CASSEROLE simply follow the steps below. Touch STOP/Clear. Touch Sensor Reheat 2 Times. Touch START/Enter/+30sec. The oven will start automatically. Popcorn This feature makes preparation of microwave popcorn simple and quick... one bag at a time. The automatic popcorn uses the HI power only. The popping time counts down in the display. When the popping time is over, melody and End shows. Oven shuts off automatically. Place one bag only(50-100g) of prepackaged microwave popcorn on a microwave-safe / oven-safe dish on the turntable. The package should be at room temperature. Touch STOP/Clear. Touch Popcorn. Touch START/Enter/+30s. The oven will start automatically. 18 OPERATION Sensor Cook Table Code Category Amount Direction Sc-1 Bacon 2 - 4 slices Place bacon slices on a microwave bacon rack for best results. (Use dinner plate lined with paper towels if rack is not available.) Sc-2 Fresh Vegetable 1 - 4 cups Place in a microwaveable bowl or casserole. Add water according to the quantity. • 1-2 cups : add 2 tbsp water. • 3-4 cups : add 4 tbsp water. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Let stand 3 minutes after cooking. Sc-3 Frozen Entrée 10 - 40 oz. Remove from outer display package. Slit cover. If not in microwave-safe container, place on a microwaveable plate and cover with vented plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand in microwave oven 3 minutes. Sc-4 Frozen Vegetable 1 - 4 cups Place in a microwaveable bowl or casserole. • 1-2 cups : add 2 tbsp water. • 3-4 cups : add 4 tbsp water. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Let stand 3 minutes. Sc-5 Oat meal ½ - 1 cups 1 serving 2 serving Oats ½ cup (40 g) 1 cup (80 g) Water or Milk 1 cup (230 g) 1 ½ cup (345 g) Salt (optional) Dash 1/8 tsp. Combine water or milk, salt and oats in large microwave-safe bowl. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Let stand 3 minutes after cooking. Sc-6 Potato 1 - 4 ea Sc-7 Rice ½ - 2 cups Pierce skin with a fork and place on paper towel. Do not cover. Let stand 5 minutes after cooking. ½ cup 1 cup 1 ½ cup 2 cup Rice 96 g 192 g 288 g 384 g Water 230 g 460 g 690 g 920 g Add rice and water in a deep and large microwave-safe bowl (3 L). Cover with vented plastic wrap. Let stand 5-10 minutes after cooking. NOTE • If you open the door or press STOP during sensing, the process will be canceled. OPERATION 19 Sensor Reheat Table Code Category Amount Direction Sr-1 Baverage 1 - 2 cups (240 ml per cup) Use a mug or microwave-safe cup. Do not cover. Stir after reheating. (Be careful! The beverage will be very hot! Sometimes liquids heated in cylindrical containers will splash out unexpectedly when the cup is moved.) Sr-2 Casserole 10 - 20 oz Sr-3 Dinner plate Sr-4 Pie 10 - 20 oz Cut leftover pie into pieces. Place food on a microwave-safe dish. Place food in the oven. Choose the menu and weight, press start. Sr-5 Pizza 1 - 3 slices This is a reheat function for leftover pizza. Place on paper towel on a microwave safe plate. Place in a microwaveable bowl or casserole. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Let stand 3 minutes. Place food on a plate. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Let stand 3 minutes after heating. Popcorn Table Code Category Amount Directions PoP Popcorn 3.5 oz. Pop only one package at a time. For best results, use a fresh bag of popcorn. Place a bag of prepackaged microwave popcorn on he center of the glass tray. NOTE • If popcorn bag size is not known, follow manufacturers' instructions and do not use this feature. CAUTION Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn. • Do not attempt to reheat or cook any unpopped kernels. • Do not reuse bag. Overcooking can result in an oven fire. • Prepare one bag only at a time. • Do not use popcorn popping devices in microwave oven with this feature. • Do not leave microwave unattended while cooking popcorn. When popping prepackaged popcorn; Place carefully so the bag does not touch the oven walls. Fold each end of the bag in half toward the center top of the bag. 20 OPERATION Defrost Weight Conversion Table 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. Most food weights are given in pounds and ounces. If using pounds, food weights must be entered into Auto Defrost in pounds and tenths of pounds (decimals). Use the following table if necessary to convert food weights to decimals. For added convenience, the Auto Defrost includes a built-in beep mechanism that reminds you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange to get best defrost results. Four different defrosting levels are provided. Equivalent Weight OUNCES DECIMAL WEIGHT 1. Meat 1.6 .10 2. Poultry 3.2 .20 3. Fish 4.8 .30 4. Bread 6.4 .40 8.0 .50 9.6 .60 11.2 .70 12.8 .80 14.4 .90 16.0 1.00 One Pound *Available weight Meat : 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Poultry : 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Fish : 0.1 - 4.0 lbs. Bread : 0.1 - 2.0 lbs. Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs of ground beef. Touch STOP/Clear. Touch Defrost 1 Time. Touch START/Enter/+30sec. Touch the Number keys to set the weight 12. Touch START/Enter/+30sec. Time counting down. NOTE • When the oven beeps during the DEFROST cycle, 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/ENTER to resume the defrost cycle. One-Half Pound Operating Tips: • For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat, and poultry from its original closed paper or plastic package (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods, which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook. • For best results, shape your ground meat into the form of a doughnut before freezing. When defrosting, scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and continue defrosting. • Place foods in a shallow container or on a microwave roasting rack to catch drippings. • Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven. OPERATION 21 Auto Defrost Table Code Category Food to be Defrosted dEF1 MEAT 0.1 - 6.0 kg Beef Ground beef, Round steak, Cubes for stew, Tenderloin steak, Pot roast, Rib roast, Rump roast, Chuck roast, Hamburger patty Lamb Chops, Rolled roast Pork Chops, Hot dogs, Spareribs, Country-style ribs. Rolled roast, Sausage dEF2 POULTRY 0.1 - 6.0 kg • Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging. • If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place the food in a suitable container. • Slit the skins, if any, of frozen food such as sausage. • Always underestimate defrosting time. If defrosted food is still icy in the center, return it to the microwave oven for more defrosting. Poultry Whole, Cut-up, Breast (boneless). Rinse chicken cavity with tap water and let stand for 60 minutes for better performance. Fish Fillets, Whole Steaks Shellfish Crab meat, Lobster tails, Shrimp, Scallops Turn food over at beep. After defrosting, let stand for 5 - 10 minutes. BREAD 0.1 - 2.0 kg • Open containers such as cartons before they are placed in the oven. Turn food over at beep. After defrosting, let stand for 5 - 15 minutes. Turn food over at beep. After defrosting , let stand for 60 minutes. dEF4 • Before starting, remove the metal twist-ties which often come with frozen food bags, and replace them with strings or elastic bands. • Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even defrosting. Turkey Breast FISH 0.1 - 4.0 kg • When using Auto Defrost, the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight of the food minus the container). Veal Cutlets (0.5 kg, 20 mm thick) Cornish Hens Whole dEF3 Defrosting Tips Sliced bread, Buns, Baguette, etc. Separate slices and place between paper towel or flat plate. Turn food over at beep. After defrosting, let stand for 1 - 2 minutes. • The length of defrosting time varies according to how solidly the food is frozen. • The shape of the package affects how quickly food will defrost. Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than a deep block. • As food begins to defrost, separate the pieces Separated pieces defrost more easily. • Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings, leg tips, fish tails, or areas that start to get warm. Make sure the foil does not touch the sides, top, or bottom of the oven. The foil can damage the oven lining. • For better results, let food stand after defrosting. (For more information on standing time, see the Microwave Cooking Tips section.) • Turn over food during defrosting or standing time Break apart and remove food as required. SMART DIAGNOSIS™ 23 SMART DIAGNOSIS™ With the door opened, press and continue to hold the Clear button for 3 seconds so that Loc appears on the display. Continue to hold the Clear button for a further 5 seconds until '5' appears in the display. (so, the Clear button will need to be held for 8 seconds continuously). A tone will then emit from behind the Smart Diagnosis symbol. Keep the phone in place until the tone transmission has finished. The display will count down the time. Once the countdown is over and the tones have stopped, resume your conversation with the call center agent, who will then be able to assist you in using the information transmitted for analysis. Using the Smart Diagnosis™ Function Use this function if you need an accurate diagnosis by an LG Electronics service centre when the product malfunctions or fails. Use this function only to contact the service representativ e, not during normal operation. When instructed to do so by the call centre, hold the mouthpiece of your phone over the Smart Diagnosis™ logo on the controller. Max 10 m NOTE • For best results, do not move the phone while the tones are being transmitted. NOTE • Do not touch any other buttons. • If the call center agent is not able to get an accurate recording of the data, you may be asked to try again. 24 COOKING GUIDE COOkING GUIDE Poultry Cooking Tips WARNING No special techniques are required. Poultry should be prepared as with conventional cooking. Season if desired. Poultry should be thoroughly defrosted. Remove giblets and any metal clamps. Prick the skin and brush lightly with vegetable oil unless the poultry is self-basting. All poultry should be placed on a microwave roasting rack or a microwave-proof plate and placed on the turntable. Cook according to the instructions in the Poultry Cooking Table below. Turn over halfway through the cooking time. Because of its shape, poultry has a tendency to cook unevenly, especially in very bony parts. Turning during roasting helps to cook these areas evenly. Let stand for 5-10 minutes in oven after cooking before carving. The standing time is very important, as it completes the cooking process. Make sure poultry is thoroughly cooked before eating. Whole poultry is completely cooked when the juices run clear from the inside thigh when it is pierced with a sharp knife. Poultry pieces should be pierced with a sharp knife through the thickest part to ensure that the juices are clear and the flesh is firm. Do not use aluminum foil during cooking cycle. Meat No special techniques are required. Meat should be prepared as with conventional cooking. Season if desired. Always thoroughly defrost meat before cooking. Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack or microwave-proof plate and place on the turntable. Cook according to the Meat Cooking Table (below). Use the longer time for large cuts of meats and the shorter time for small cuts of meats. For thicker chops, use the longer time. Turn the meat once halfway through the cooking time. Let stand for 5-10 minutes in oven after cooking. The standing time is very important as it completes the cooking process. Make sure meat, especially pork, is thoroughly cooked before eating. Meat Cooking Table Meat Microwave Power Cooking Time Per Pound Poultry Cooking Table BEEF Poultry Standing/Rolled Rib Microwave Power Cooking Time Per Pound 11 to 15 minutes – Medium 91/2 to 111/2 minutes CHICkEN – Well-done 111/2 to 14 minutes Whole HIGH(100%) 61/2 to 91/2 minutes Breast (boned) 10 to 14 minutes Portions 11 to 17 minutes HIGH(100%) 11 to 15 minutes Ground Beef (to brown for casserole) Hamburgers, Fresh or defrosted (4 oz. each) TURkEY – 2 patties HIGH(100%) 21/2 to 41/2 minutes – 4 patties HIGH(100%) 31/2 to 51/2 minutes PORk Loin, Leg Bacon 12 /2 to 16 /2 minutes – 4 slices HIGH(100%) 21/2 to 31/2 minutes – 6 slices HIGH(100%) 31/2 to 41/2 minutes NOTE • The times listed above are only a guide. Allow for difference in individual tastes and preferences. The times may also vary due to the shape, cut, and composition of the food. Whole NOTE • The times listed above are only a guide. Allow for difference in individual tastes and preferences. The times may also vary due to the shape, cut, and composition of the food. • If whole poultry is stuffed, the weight of the stuffed bird should be used when calculating the cooking time. COOKING GUIDE 25 Fish Arrange fish in a large shallow non-metallic dish or casserole. Cover with pierced microwave plastic wrap or casserole lid. Place the dish on the turntable. Cook according to the instructions in the Fresh Fish Cooking Table below. Flakes of butter can be added to the fish if desired. Let stand as directed in the Cooking Table before serving. After standing time, check to see that the fish is thoroughly cooked. The fish should be opaque and flake easily. Fish Cooking Table Microwave Power Cooking Time Per Pound Fish Fillets HIGH Whole Mackerel, Cleaned and Prepared Fish Butter Standing Time 41/2 to 8 minutes Add 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice) 2 to 3 minutes HIGH 41/2 to 8 minutes – 3 to 4 minutes Whole Trout, Cleaned and Prepared HIGH 51/2 to 8 minutes – 3 to 4 minutes Salmon Steaks HIGH 51/2 to 8 minutes Add 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice) 3 to 4 minutes 26 COOKING GUIDE Heating/Reheating Guide To heat or reheat successfully in the microwave, it is important to follow several guidelines. Measure the amount of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat. Arrange the food in a circular pattern for best results. Room temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food. Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed in a microwavable container. The food will be heated more evenly if covered with a microwavable lid or plastic wrap and vented. Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns. Use the following table as a guide for reheating cooked food. Items Sliced meat Cook Time (At High) 1 - 2 minutes 3 slices (¼ -inch thick) Special Instructions Place sliced meat on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Note: Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy. Chicken pieces Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. 1 breast 2 - 3½ minutes 1 leg and thigh 1½ - 3 minutes Fish fillet (6-8 oz.) 2 - 4 minutes Place fish on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Lasagna 6 - 8 minutes Place lasagna on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. 1 serving (10½ oz.) Casserole 1 cup 1 - 3½ minutes 4 cups 5 - 8 minutes Casserole – cream or cheese 1 cup 1½ - 3 minutes 4 cups 3½ - 5½ minutes Sloppy Joe or Barbecued Beef COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking. COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking. 1 - 2½ minutes Reheat filling and bun separately. Cook filling covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once. Heat bun as directed in table below. 1 cup 1 - 3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking. 4 cups 5 - 8 minutes 1 sandwich (½ cup meat filling) without bun Mashed potatoes Baked beans 1½ - 3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking. 1 cup 2½ - 4 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking. 4 cups 7½ - 11 minutes 1 cup Ravioli or pasta in sauce Rice 1 cup 1½ - 3½ minutes 4 cups 4 - 6½ minutes Sandwich roll or bun COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking. 15 - 30 seconds Wrap in paper towel and place on glass mircrowavable rack 1 cup 1½ - 2½ minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking. 4 cups 4 - 6 minutes 1 roll Vegetables Soup 1 serving (8 oz.) 1½ - 2½ minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking. COOKING GUIDE 27 Fresh Vegetable Guide Amount Cook Time At High (Minute) 2 medium 4 medium 5-8 10 - 13 Asparagus, Fresh, Spears 1 Ib. Beans, Green and Wax Vegetable Artichokes (8 oz.each) Instructions Standing Time Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. Cover. 2 - 3 minutes 3-6 Add ½ cup water. Cover. 2 - 3 minutes 1 Ib. 7 - 11 Add ½ cup water in 1½ qt. casserole. Stir halfway 2 - 3 minutes through cooking. Beets, Fresh 1 Ib. 12 - 16 Add ½ cup water in 1½ qt. covered casserole. Rearrange halfway through cooking. 2 - 3 minutes Broccoli, Fresh, Spears 1 Ib. 4-8 Place broccoli in baking dish. Add ½ cup water. 2 - 3 minutes Cabbage, Fresh, Chopped 1 Ib. 4-7 Add ½ cup water in 1½ qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 - 3 minutes 2 cups 2-4 Add ¼ cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 - 3 minutes Cauliflower, Fresh, Whole 1 lb. 7 - 11 Trim and add ¼ cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 - 3 minutes Flowerettes, Fresh Celery, Fresh, Sliced 2 cups 4 cups 2½ - 4½ 6-8 Slice and add ½ cup water in 1½ qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 - 3 minutes Corn, Fresh 2 ears 5-9 Mushrooms, Fresh, Sliced ½ Ib. 2 - 3½ Place mushrooms in 1½ qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 - 3 minutes Parsnips, 1 Ib. 4-8 Add ½ cup water in 1½ qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 - 3 minutes 4 cups 7 - 10 Add ½ cup water in 1½ qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 - 3 minutes Sweet Potatoes 2 medium 5 - 10 2 - 3 minutes Whole Baking (6-8 oz.each) 4 medium 7 - 13 Pierce potatoes several times with fork. Place on 2 paper towels. Turn over halfway through cooking. White Potatoes 2 potatoes 5-8 2 - 3 minutes Whole Baking (6-8 oz.each) 4 potatoes 10 - 14 Pierce potatoes several times with fork. Place on 2 paper towels. Turn over halfway through cooking. 1 Ib. 4-7 Add ½ cup water in 2 qt. covered casserole. 2 - 3 minutes Squash, Acorn or Butternut, Fresh 1 medium 6-8 Cut squash in half. Remove seeds. Place in 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Cover. 2 - 3 minutes Zucchini, Fresh, Sliced 1 Ib. 4½ - 7½ Add ½ cup water in 1½ qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 - 3 minutes Zucchini, Fresh, Whole 1 Ib. 6-9 Pierce. Place on 2 paper towels. Turn over and rearrange halfway through cooking. 2 - 3 minutes Carrots, Fresh, Sliced Fresh, Sliced Peas, Green, Fresh Spinach, Fresh, Leaf Husk and add 2 tbsp water in 1½ qt. baking dish. 2 - 3 minutes Cover. 2 - 3 minutes 2 - 3 minutes 28 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Caring for the Microwave Oven NOTE • Abrasive cleansers, steel wool pads, gritty wash cloths, some paper towels, etc., can damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces. keep the inside of the oven clean Food spatters or spilled liquids stick to oven walls and between the seal and door surfaces. It is best to wipe up spillovers with a damp cloth right away. Crumbs and spillovers will absorb microwave energy and lengthen cooking times and may even damage the oven. Use a damp cloth to wipe out crumbs that fall between the door and the frame. It is important to keep this area clean to assure a tight seal. Remove greasy spatters with a soapy cloth then rinse and dry. Do not use harsh detergent or abrasive cleaners. Anti-bacterial claim based on internal testing with e-coli and staphylococcus bacteria, showing coating prevents 99.99 % of bacterial growth on the surface of the cavity of NeoChef. keep the outside of the oven clean Disconnect the mains plug from the power outlet before cleaning the oven to eliminate the possibility of electric shock. Clean the outside of your oven with soap and water then with clean water and dry with a soft cloth or paper towel. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, the water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings. To clean control panel, open the door to prevent the oven from accidentally starting, and wipe a damp cloth followed immediately by a dry cloth. Press STOP after cleaning. If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe the panels with a soft cloth. Steam or condensation build up inside the door is normal if foods are heated for a long period on higher power levels. This is not a malfunction. The condensation will eventually evaporate. Try covering the food or vary the heating levels and time to reduce any condensation forming in the door, this may also occur when the oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit. The door and door seals should be kept clean. Use only warm, soapy water, rinse then dry thoroughly. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE MATERIALS, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. Metal parts will be easier to maintain if wiped frequently with a damp cloth. To clean the glass tray and rotating ring, wash in mild, sudsy water. For heavily soiled areas use a mild cleanser and scouring sponge. The glass tray and rotating ring are dishwasher safe. Glass Tray Rotating Ring MAINTENANCE 29 Microwave Utensil Guide Use Do Not Use OVENPROOF GLASS (treated for high intensity heat): utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles and bowls without metallic trim. METAL CONTAINERS:: Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers, or foil trays. Metal containers can cause arcing, which can damage the microwave oven. CHINA: bowls, cups, serving plates, and platters without metallic trim. METAL DECORATION: Metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc. The metal trim interferes with normal cooking and may damage the oven. PLASTIC: Plastic wrap (as a cover)- lay the plastic wrap loosely over the dish and press it to the sides. Vent plastic wrap by turning back one edge slightly to allow excess steam to escape. The dish should be deep enough so that the plastic wrap will not touch the food. As the food heats it may melt the plastic wrap wherever the wrap touches the food. Use plastic dishes, cups, semi-rigid freezer containers and plastic bags only for short cooking time. Use these with care because the plastic may soften from the heat of the food. PAPER: Paper towels, waxed paper, paper napkins, and paper plates with no metallic trim or design. Look for the manufacturer's label for use in the microwave oven. Note: Do not use recycled paper products in the microwave oven. They sometimes contain impurities that cause arcing and sparking. ALUMINUM FOIL: Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking and may cause harmful arcing. Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and wings. Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the side walls and door of the oven. WOOD: Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack when you use them in the microwave oven. Baskets react in the same way. TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS: Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered containers. Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items before cooking. Tightly closed pouches could explode. BROWN PAPER: Avoid using brown paper bags. They absorb too much heat and could burn. FLAWED OR CHIPPED UTENSILS: Any container that is cracked, flawed, or chipped may break in the oven. METAL TWIST TIES: Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags. They become hot and could cause a fire. 30 MAINTENANCE Microwave-Safe Utensils Never use metal or metal trimmed utensils in using microwave function Microwaves cannot penetrate metal. They will bounce off any metal object in the oven and cause arcing, an alarming phenomenon that resembles lightning. Most heat resistant non metallic cooking utensils are safe for use in your oven. However, some may contain materials that render them unsuitable as microwave cookware. If you have any doubts about a particular utensil, there's a simple way to find out if it can be used in the microwave. Place the utensil in question next to a glass bowl filled with water in using microwave function. Microwave at power HIGH for 1 minute. If the water heats up but the utensil remains cool to the touch, the utensil is microwave-safe. However, if the water does not change temperature but the utensil becomes warm, microwaves are being absorbed by the utensil and it is not safe for use in using microwave function. You probably have many items on hand in your kitchen right now that can be used as cooking equipment in the microwave. Just read through the following checklist. Dinner plates Many kinds of dinnerware are microwave-safe. If in doubt consult the manufacturer's literature or perform the microwave test. Do not heat dinner plates that use any painted on decorative as they will arc if the paint has metallic content. Paper Paper plates and containers are convenient and safe to use in using microwave function, provided that the cooking tome is short and foods to be cooked are low in fat and moisture. Paper towels are also very useful for wrapping foods and for lining baking trays in which greasy foods such as bacon are cooked. In general, avoid coloured paper products as the colour may run. Some recycled paper products may contain impurities which could cause arcing or fires when used in the microwave. Plastic cooking bags Provided they are made specially for cooking, cooking bags are microwave safe. However, be sure to make a slit in the bag so that steam can escape. Never use ordinary plastic bags for cooking in using microwave function, as they will melt and rupture. Plastic microwave cookware A variety of shapes and sizes of microwave cookware are available. For the most part, you can probably use items you already have on hand rather than investing in new kitchen equipment. Pottery, stoneware and ceramic Containers made of these materials are usually fine for use in using microwave function, but they should be tested to be sure. CAUTION Glassware Glassware that is heat-resistant is microwave-safe. This would include all brands of oven tempered glass cookware. However, do not use delicate glassware, such as tumblers or wine glasses, as these might shatter as the good warms. Plastic storage containers These can be used to hold foods that are to be quickly reheated. However, they should not be used to hold foods that will need considerable time in the oven as hot foods will eventually warp or melt plastic containers. • Some items with high lead or iron content are not suitable as cooking utensils. • Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in the microwave. MAINTENANCE 31 Food characteristics & microwave cooking keeping an eye on things Always watch your food while it cooks. Your microwave function is equipped with a light that turns on automatically when the oven is in operation so that you can see inside and check the progress of your food. Directions given in recipes to elevate stir, and the like should be thought of as the minimum steps recommended. If the food seems to be cooking unevenly, simply make the necessary adjustments you think appropriate to correct the problem. Bone and fat content of food Bones conduct heat and fat cooks more quickly than meat. Care must be taken when cooking bony or fatty cuts of meat in order to prevent unevenly or overcooked meat. Quantity of food The number of microwaves in your oven remains constant regardless of how much food is being cooked. Therefore, the more food you place in the oven, the longer cooking time. Remember to decrease cooking times by at least one third when having a recipe. Factors affecting microwave cooking times Shape of food Many factors affect cooking times. The temperature of ingredients used in a recipe makes a big difference in cooking times. For example, a cake made with ice-cold butter, milk, and eggs will take considerably longer to bake than one made with ingredients that are at room temperature. Some of the recipes, particularly those for bread, cake, and custards, recommend that food be removed from the oven when they are slightly undercooked. Microwaves penetrate only about 2 cm into food, the interior portion of thick foods are cooked as the heat generated on the outside travels inward. Only the outer edge of food is cooked by microwave energy; the rest is cooked by conduction. The worst possible shape for a food that is to be microwaved is a thick square. This is not a mistake. When allowed to stand, usually covered, these foods will continue to cook outside of the oven as the heat trapped within the outer portions of the food gradually travels inward. If the food is left in the oven until it is cooked all the way through, the outer portions will become overcooked or even burnt. You will become increasingly skillful is estimating both cooking and standing times for various foods. The corners will burn long before the centre is even warm. Round thin foods and ring shaped foods cook most successfully in the microwave. Covering A cover traps heat and steam which causes food to cook more quickly. Use a lid or microwave cling film with a corner folded back to prevent splitting. Covering with greaseproof paper Density of food Light, porous food such as cakes and breads cook more quickly than heavy, dense foods such as roasts and casseroles. You must take care when microwaving porous food so that the outer edges do not become dry and brittle. Height of food The upper portion of tall foods, particularly roasts, will cook more quickly than the lower portion. Therefore, it is wise to turn tall food several during cooking. It is a looser cover than a lid or cling film, the food may dry out slightly. But because it makes a looser cover than a lid or clingfilm, it allows the food to dry out slightly. Stirring Stirring is one of the most important of all microwaving techniques. In conventional cooking, food is stirred for the purpose of blending. Microwaved food, however, is stirred order to spread and redistribute heat. Always stir from the outside towards the centre as the outside of the food heats first. Placing thicker portions facing outwards Moisture content of food Since the heat generated from microwaves causes moisture to evaporate, relatively dry food such as roasts and some vegetables should either be sprinkled with water prior to cooking or covered to retain moisture. Since microwaves are attracted to the outside portion of food, it makes sense to place thicker portion of meat, poultry and fish to the outer edge of the baking dish. This way, thicker portions will receive the most microwave energy and the food will cook evenly. 32 MAINTENANCE Shielding Piercing Strips of aluminium foil (which block microwaves) can be placed over the corners or edges of square and rectangular foods to prevent those portions from overcooking. Never use too much foil and make sure the foil is secured to the dish or it may cause 'arcing' in the oven especially if the foil passes too closely to the walls of the oven during rotation. Foods enclosed in a shell, skin or membrane are likely to burst in the oven unless they are pierced prior to cooking. Such foods include yolks and whites of eggs, clams and oysters and whole vegetables and fruits. Testing if cooked Elevating Thick or dense foods can be elevated so that microwaves can be absorbed by the underside and centre of the foods. Food cooks so quickly in a oven, it is necessary to test it frequently. Some foods are left in the microwave until completely cooked, but most foods, including meats and poultry, are removed from the oven while still slightly undercooked and allowed to finish cooking during standing time. The internal temperature of foods will rise between 5 °F (3 °C) and 15 °F (8 °C) during standing time. TROUBLESHOOTING 33 TROUBLESHOOTING Why do I see light reflection around the outer case? Frequently Asked Questions This light is from the oven light which is located between the oven cavity and the outer wall of the oven. 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 cooking 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 the wall outlet for the first time, and it does 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. 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. 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. 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. 34 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. Symptoms Possible Causes / Solutions • Is the power cord plugged in? Oven does not start • Is the door closed? • Is the cooking time set? Arcing or Sparking Incorrect time of day • 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? Unevenly Cooked Foods • 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? • Are you using approved cookware? Undercooked Foods • Were the foods completely defrosted? • Was the time/cooking power level correct? • Are the ventilation ports clear? • Are you using approved cookware? Improper Defrosting • 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 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. WARRANTY 35 WARRANTY(USA) LG Electronics, Inc. will repair or replace your product, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period set forth below, effective from the date of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, including U.S. Territories. Warranty Period LABOR: One Year from the Date of Purchase*. PARTS(except as listed below): One Years from the Date of Purchase*. HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED Please call 1-800-243-0000 and choose the appropriate option. (Phones are answered 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.) Please have the product type (Microwave) and your ZIP code ready. MAGNETRON: Ten Years from the Date of Purchase*. Replacement Units and Repair Parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original unit’s warranty period. * Retain your Sales Receipt to prove the date of purchase. A copy of your Sales Receipt must be submitted at the time warranty service is provided. Or visit our website at: www.lg.com THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. LG WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO: • Service trips to your home to deliver, pick up, and/or install the product, instruct, or replace house fuses or correct wiring, or correction of unauthorized repairs. • Damages or operating problems that result from misuse, abuse, operation outside environmental specifications or contrary to the requirements of precautions in the Operating Guide, accident, vermin, fire, flood, improper installation, acts of God, unauthorized modification or alteration, incorrect electrical current or voltage, or commercial use, or use for other than intended purpose. The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the consumer. CUSTOMER INTERACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS To obtain Customer Assistance, Product Information, or Dealer or Authorized Service Center location: TO CONTACT LG ELECTRONICS BY MAIL: LG Customer Interactive Center P. O. Box 240007 201 James Record Road Huntsville, Alabama 35824 ATTN: CIC Call 1-800-243-0000 (24 hours a day, 365 days per year) and select the appropriate option from the menu. Or visit our website at: www.lg.com 36 WARRANTY com LG Customer Information Center 1-800-243-0000 1-888-542-2623 USA CANADA Register your product Online! www.lg.com Printed in China
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