LG Electronics USA S229TW Microwave Oven User Manual MFL06317610 indd

LG Electronics USA Microwave Oven MFL06317610 indd

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OWNER’S MANUALMICROWAVE OVENLMV2031STLMV2031SBLMV2031SWPLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFOREOPERATING AND KEEP IT HANDY FOR REFERENCE AT ALL TIMES.www.lg.comMFL06317610
- 2 -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 as proof of purchase.Model No:Serial No:Dealer:Dealer Phone No:Customer RelationsLG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.Service Division Bldg. #3201 James Record Rd.Huntsville, AL 35824-0126Thank you for purchasing an LG microwave oven. (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven withthe door open. Open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. (b) Do not place any object between theoven front face and the door or allow soilor cleaner residue to accumulate onsealing surfaces.(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly importantthat the oven door:(1) closes properly,(2) is not damaged or bent,(3) has hinges and latches that are notbroken or loosened,(4) has undamaged door seals andsealing surfaces.(d) The oven should not be adjusted orrepaired by anyone except properlyqualified service personnel.PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY
- 3 -TABLE OF CONTENTSPRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY .................................................................. 2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............. 4~5SPECIFICATIONS .................................................... 6Location of Model Number .................................... 6Oven Specifi cations .............................................. 6 Electrical Rating .................................................... 6Electrical Requirements ........................................ 6Grounding Instructions .......................................... 6FEATURES ........................................................... 7-9Microwave Oven Features .................................... 7Oven Control Panel ........................................... 8~9USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ................. 10-20Learn About Your Microwave Oven ..................... 10Audible Signals ................................................... 10Interrupting Cooking ............................................ 10Slide out Ventilation............................................. 10Glass Touch Controller ........................................ 10Clock ................................................................... 10Child Lock ........................................................... 10Light Hi/Low/Off ....................................................11Energy Saving. .....................................................11Turntable On/Off...................................................11Vent On/Off ..........................................................11Vent 4 Speed........................................................11Add 30 Sec...........................................................11Cooking at High Cook Power .............................. 12Microwave Power Levels .................................... 12Multi -Stage Cooking ........................................... 12+ / - ..................................................................... 12Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels .............. 13Sensor Operating Instructions............................. 14Sensor Cooking Guide ........................................ 14Sensor Popcorn .................................................. 14Sensor Reheat .................................................... 15Sensor Cook ....................................................... 15Cooking Guide for Sensor Reheat ...................... 15Cooking Guide for Sensor Popcorn .................... 16Cooking Guide for Sensor Cook ......................... 16Timer ................................................................... 17Soften .................................................................. 17Melt ..................................................................... 17Kids Meal ............................................................ 17Soften Table ........................................................ 18Melt Table ............................................................ 18Defrost ............................................................... 19Defrost Table ....................................................... 19Quick Defrost ...................................................... 19Time Defrost ........................................................ 20Defrosting Tips .................................................... 20Metal Rack .......................................................... 20COOKING TIPS ............................................... 21~25Getting the Best Cooking Results ....................... 21Fish & Shellfi sh ................................................... 21Fish and Shellfi sh Cooking Table ........................ 21Appetizers / Sauces / Soups ............................... 22Meat .................................................................... 22Meat Cooking Table ............................................ 23Poultry ................................................................. 24Poultry Cooking Table ......................................... 24Pasta and Rice .................................................... 25Pasta Cooking Table ........................................... 25Rice Cooking Table ............................................. 25MAINTENANCE ............................................... 26~27Care and Cleaning .............................................. 26Metal Rack .......................................................... 26Cleaning the Grease Filters ................................ 26Charcoal Filter Replacement............................... 26Cooktop/Night Light Replacement ...................... 27Oven Light Replacement..................................... 27COOKING UTENSILS ............................................ 28Microwave Utensil Guide .................................... 28FAQS ...................................................................... 29TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................... 30LIMITED WARRANTY-USA ................................... 31
- 4 -WARNING - To reduce the risk ofburns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy. • Read all the instructions before using your oven• Do not allow children to use this oven withoutclose supervision.•Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors, such assulfide and chloride, in this appliance. This type ofoven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dryfood. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.•Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not usethis product near water - for example, near a kitchensink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or ina similar location.• Do not use the oven cavity for storage purposes.Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, orfood in the oven cavity when not in use.• Clean the ventilating hood frequently. Do not allowgrease to accumulate on the hood or the filters.•Use care when cleaning the vent hood filters.Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based ovencleaners may damage the filters.•Do not tamper with the built-in safety switcheson the oven door. The oven has several built-insafety switches to make sure the power is off whenthe door is open.•Suitable for use above both gas and electric cookingequipment up to 36 inches wide.• Do not use this oven for commercial purposesIt is designed for household use only.• When cleaning the door and the surfaces thattouch the door, use only mild, non-abrasivesoaps or detergents and a sponge or soft cloth.• If your oven is dropped or damaged have itthoroughly checked by a qualified service technicianbefore using it again.• To avoid a fire hazard- Do not severely overcook food. Severely overcooked foods can start a fire in the oven. Watch the oven carefully, especially if you have paper, plastic, or other combustibles in the oven.- Do not store combustible items (bread,cookies, etc.) in the oven, because if lightning strikes the power lines it may cause the oven to turn on.- Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sure to inspect purchased items for wire twist-ties and remove them before placing the item in the oven.• If a fire should start in the oven:- Keep the oven door closed.- Turn the oven off.- Disconnect the power cord or shut off thepower at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.• To avoid electric shock- This appliance must be grounded. Connect itonly to a properly grounded outlet. See the electrical GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS on page 6.- Do not operate this appliance if it has adamaged cord or plug, if it is not workingproperly or if it has been damaged or dropped.- Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug inwater.- Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThe safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven and avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven.•Read and follow the specificPRECAUTIONS TO AVOIDPOSSIBLE EXPOSURE TOEXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 2.•Turn the fan on to disperse steam or smoke underthe hood. Keep the area under the hood properlyventilated at all times. Turn off cooking equipment ifyou see flames or a fire occurs.WARNINGHazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.CAUTIONHazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage.
- 5 -•To avoid improperly cooking some foods.-Do not heat any types of baby bottles or babyfood. Uneven heating may occur and possibly cause personal injury.- Do not heat small-necked containers, such assyrup bottles.- Do not deep-fat fry in your microwave oven.- Do not attempt home canning in yourmicrowave oven.- Do not heat the following items in themicrowave oven: whole eggs in the shell, waterwith oil or fat, sealed containers, or closed glass jars. These items may explode.•Do not cover or block any openings in the oven.•Use your oven only for the operations described inthis manual.•Do not run the oven empty, without food in it.•Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table orcounter.•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 thepackage on a microwavable dish.- Do not cook anything directly on the oven floor orturntable. Use a microwavable dish.- Keep a browning dish at least 3/16 inch above floor.Carefully read and follow the instructions for thebrowning dish. If you use a browning dishincorrectly, you could damage the oven floor.•Install or locate this appliance only in accordancewith the provided installation instructions.•This appliance should be serviced only by qualifiedservice personnel. Contact the nearest authorizedservice facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.•Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to beoverheated beyond the boiling point withoutappearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boilingwhen the container is removed from the microwaveoven is not always present.THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDSSUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THECONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OROTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.- Do not overheat the liquid.- Stir the liquid both before and halfway throughheating it.- Do not use straight-sided containers with narrownecks.- After heating, allow the container to stand in themicrowave oven for a short time before removingthe container.- Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or otherutensil into the container.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONRADIO FREQUENCY INTEREFERENCESTATEMENT (U.S.A. ONLY)•Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio ortelevision.•Relocate the Microwave Oven with respect to thereceiver.•Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.•Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet sothat the microwave oven and the receiver are ondifferent branch circuits.The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio orTV interference caused by unauthorizedmodification to this microwave oven. It is theresponsibility of the user to correct such interference. WARNING:This equipment generates and uses ISM frequencyenergy and if not installed and used properly, that isin strict accordance with the manufacturer'sinstructions, may cause interference to radio andtelevision reception. It has been type tested andfound to comply with limits for ISM Equipmentpursuant 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:WARNING:This product contains chemicals known to the State of Californiato cause cancer. Wash hands after handling.To reduce the risk of injury to persons;
- 6 -LOCATION OF MODELNUMBERTo request service information or replacement parts,the service center will require the complete model number of your microwave oven. The number is on the inside of the door frame as shown in the illustration below.OVEN SPECIFICATIONSOutput Power Outer DimensionsCavity VolumeNet Weight1,000W (IEC 60705 Standard) 29 7/8" x 16 7/16" X 15 13/16"2.0 Cu.ft68.3 lbs.ELECTRICAL RATING* Electrical Rating of the Oven:120V AC 60Hz*14 Amps / 1600 Watts ( MWO + Cooktop Lamp+ Ventilation Fan)ELECTRICALREQUIREMENTSThe oven is designed to operate on a Standard120V/60Hz household outlet. Be sure the circuit is atleast 15A or 20A and the microwave oven is the onlyappliance on the circuit. It is not designed for 50Hzor any circuit other than a 120V/60Hz circuit.GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONSThis appliance must be grounded. If an electricalshort circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk ofelectric shock by providing an escape wire for theelectric current. The cord for this appliance has agrounding wire with a grounding plug. Put the plug intoan outlet that is properly installed and grounded.WARNING - ehtesuuoyfIgrounding plug improperly, you risk electric shock.Ask a qualified electrician if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you do not know whether the appliance is properly grounded.Because this appliance fits under the cabinet, it has a short power-supply cord. See the separate Installation Instructions for directions on properly placing the cord. Keep the electrical power cord dry and do not pinch or crush it in any way.If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord should be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.For a permanently connected appliance:This appliance must be connected to a grounded,metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipmentgrounding conductor should be run with the circuitconductors and connected to the equipment groundingterminal or lead on the appliance.Ensure proper groundexists before useSPECIFICATIONSMODEL NUMBER LABEL
- 7 -MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURESWARNING:FEATURESDo not operate the oven when empty or without the glass tray. It is best to leave a glass of water in the ovenwhen not in use. The water will safely absorb all microwave energy, if the oven is accidentally started.Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive aspossible. To get you up and running quickly, the following is a list of the oven’s basic features:1. Metal Shielded Window. The shield prevents microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks.2.3. Charcoal Filter (behind Vent Grille)4. Vent GrilleModel and Serial Number Plate, CookingGuide & Service call Label5. Glass Tray. The glass tray moves food as itcooks for more even cooking.It must be in the oven during operation for bestcooking results.6. Cooktop/Countertop Light7. Control Panel. Touch the buttons on this panelto perform all functions.8. Metal Rack. Use for extra space whencooking in more than one container at thesame time. Remove cooking rack when youare not using it.9. Grease FilterCooktop/Countertop LightGrease FilterGlass TrayControl PanelWindow withSerivce call Metal ShieldDoor SafetyLock SystemDoor HandleModel and SerialNumber PlateCooking GuideMetal RackVent Grille
- 8 -12 435 768 1091114131516182112192024222317OVEN CONTROL PANELFEATURESUsing Glass touch controller1. Touch the middle of letter or number to activate.2. If you touch the button with a  ngernail or  ngertip, the controller may not sense it is being touched.3. If the controller or your hands are wet it may not sense your touch.4. Remove gloves prior to touching the controller.Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily. All you haveto do is touch the necessary Command pad. The following is a list of all the Command and Number pads located on the control panel. For more information on these features, see the USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN section.
- 9 -FEATURES1. Display. The Display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings and cooking functions selected.2. Reheat. Reheat has preset Power Levels for 6 categories including a casserole, dinner plate, and soup/sauce. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the food.3. Cook. Cook has preset Power Levels for 13 categories including frozen lasagna, casseroles, and rice. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the food.4. Popcorn. Touch this button when popping popcorn in your microwave oven. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the popcorn.5. Defrost. Touch this button to defrost frozen food.6. Soften/Melt. • Soften: Touch this button to soften butter, ice cream, cream cheese, frozen juice. • Melt: Touch this button to melt butter or margarine, chocolate, cheese, and marshmallows.7. Kids Meal. Select type of dish to reheat Mac & Cheese, Hotdog or Chicken nuggets.8. Custom Cook. Touch this button to make oven remember Cook time and Power level.9. Custom Set. Touch this pad to change the oven’s default setting for sound, clock, display speed, and defrost weight.10. Power Level. Touch this button to select a cooking power level.11. Clock. Touch this button to enter the time of day.12. Timer. Touch this button to start the kitchen timer.13. Cook Time. Touch this button to set a cooking time.14. Number. Touch number buttons to enter cooking time, power level, quantities or weights.15. START/Enter. Touch this button to start a function. If you open the door after the oven begins to cook, touch START/Enter again.16. STOP/Clear. Touch this button to stop the oven or clear all entries.17. +, -. Touch this button to add or subtract ten seconds of cooking time each time you touch it. 18. Energy Saving. Touch this button to save energy.19. Turntable On/Off. Touch this button to turn on/off the turntable. This option is not available in sensor cook, defrost, soften and melt modes.20. Light High/Low/Off. Touch this button to turn the cooktop/countertop light on high/low or off.21. Add 30Sec. Touch this button to add 30 seconds of cooking time each time you touch it.22. Vent On/Off. Touch button to turn the vent on slow or off.23. Vent 4 Speed. Touch button to change vent speed.24. Vent Auto Timeset. Touch this button to set ventilation time. (1, 3, 5, 10, and 30 minutes.)
- 10 -LEARN ABOUT YOURMICROWAVE OVENThis section discusses the concepts behind GLASS TOUCH CONTROLLER- Touch the middle of letter or number to activate.- If you touch the button with a fingernail or fingertip, the controller may not sense it is being touched.- If the controller or your hands are wet it may not sense your touch.- Remove gloves prior to touching the controller.- Use the child lock feature when cleaning the controller to avoid unintended activation. 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.To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not run the oven empty.To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not use stoneware, large sheets of aluminum foil, metal utensils, or metal trimmed utensils in the oven. Keep aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the oven wall, metal rack and other pieces of foil. Example: Tosettheclockfor8:00 amCLOCKWhen the oven is first plugged in or after a power failure,the display will show "PLEASE SET TIME OF DAY". If a time of day is not set, " : " will show on the display with beep.2. Enter the time by using thenumber buttons.4. Enter 1 to set "am"5. Touch START/Enter.1. Touch Clock.3. Touch START/Enter(or Clock)Example: To set the childlock.1. Touch and hold STOP/Clear until you hear 2 beeps and "LOCKED" appears (approximately 4 seconds).1. Touch and hold STOP/Clear until "LOCKED" disappears (approximately 4 seconds).Example: To cancelthechildlock.CHILD LOCKUse this safety feature to lock the control panel whenyou are cleaning the oven, or so that children cannotuse the oven unsupervised.USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVENCAUTIONAUDIBLE SIGNALS•A beep will sound each time you touch a button.4 beeps signals the end of a cooking cycle.You can 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, closethe door and touchSTART/Enter.If you do not want to continue cooking, open the door and touch STOP/Clear.INTERRUPTING COOKINGAudible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven:••8 0 01
- 11 -The Energy Saving feature saves energy by turningoff the display by pressing the Energy Saving button.The display will automatically turn off after 5 minutesof idleness if the clock has not been set.If the clock has been set, then the display will notautomatically turn off.USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN1. Touch Energy Saving toturn the display off.2. Touch Energy Saving toturn the display on.LIGHT HI/LOW/OFFThis button on the controller controls the cooktop light.To turn on, touch once."Light" will flash in display,then stay on.To turn off, touch button again. "Light" will disappear from the display.VENT ON/OFFThe vent removes steam and other vapors from the surface cooking area. Touch once. "FAN SLOW" will scroll in the display. Fan will work on slow speed.Fan will turn off. "FAN OFF" will scroll in display.NOTE: If the temperature from the range or cooktopbelow the oven gets too hot, the exhaust fan in thevent hood will automatically turn on at the HIGHsetting to protect the oven.It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven. Whenthis occurs, the On/Off button will not turn the fan off.You cannot turn the exhaust fan off during microwavecooking.ADD 30 SECA time-saving button, this simplified control lets youquickly set and start microwave cooking without theneed to touch START/Enter.Touch Add 30 Sec. 4 times.The oven begins cookingand the display shows timecounting down.NOTE: If you continue to touch Add 30 Sec., it will add 30 seconds up to 99 min 59 seconds.Example: To set ADD 30 SEC for 2 minutes.Example: To set the Lamp for ON1. Touch Light Hi/Low/Off.2. Touch Light Hi/Low/Off.1. Touch Vent On/Off.VENT 4 SPEEDWhen the fan is on, touch this button to toggle the fan speed. Fan speed will change in sequence from slow, low, high, turbo and back to slow.2. Touch Vent On/Off.TURNTABLE ON/OFFFor best cooking results, leave the turntable on.It can be turned off for large dishes. Touch Turntable On/Off button to turn the turntable on or off.NOTES:1. This option is not available in sensor cook, defrost, soften and melt modes.2. Sometimes the turntable can become hot to touch. Be careful when touching the turntable during and after cooking.3. Do not run the oven when empty.
- 12 -COOKING AT HIGH COOK POWERExample: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds.By using the More or Less buttons, all of the pre-programmed features like Cook can be adjusted tocook food for a longer or shorter time. Touching + will add 10 seconds to the cookingtime each time you touch it. Touching – willsubtract 10 seconds from the cooking time eachtime you touch it.Example: To cook food for 3 minutes at 100%power and then 70% power for 7 minutes 30 seconds.1. Enter the first cook time.2. Touch Cook Time.3. Enter the second cook time.4. Touch Power Level.5. Enter the power level.6. Touch START/Enter.MULTI-STAGE COOKINGFor best results, some recipes call for different powerlevels during different stages of a cook cycle. You canprogram your oven to switch from one power toanother for up to 2 stages. 3 stages can beprogrammed if the first stage is the defrost cycle.When the cook time is over, four beepswill sound and "COOK END" will display.+ / –1. Enter the cook time.2. Touch START/Enter. When the cook time is over, you willhear four beeps and "COOK END" will scroll in display.USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVENMICROWAVE POWER LEVELSThis feature lets you program a specific cook time and power. For best results, there are 10 power level settings in addition to HIGH (100%) power. Refer to the “Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels” on page 13 for more information. NOTE: If you do not select a power level, the ovenwill automatically cook at HIGH (100%) power.Example: To cook for 5 minutes, 30 seconds at 80% power.123. Enter the power level.4. Enter cook time.. Touch Power Level..Touch START/Enter. Whenthe cook time is over, fourbeeps will sound and "COOK END" will display.8 3 05 3 03 0 07 3 078
- 13 -COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELSThe 10 power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to choose the best power level for the food you are cooking.Below are listed all the power levels, examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amount of microwavepower you are using.10 High 100%987654321090%80%70%60%50%40%30%20%10%0Boil waterCook ground beefMake candyCook fresh fruits and vegetables Cook fish and poultryPreheat browning dishReheat beveragesCook bacon slicesReheat meat slices quicklySaute onions, celery, and green pepperAll reheatingCook scrambled eggsCook breads and cereal productCook cheese dishes, vealCook cakes, muffins, brownies, cupcakesCook pastaCook meats, whole poultryCook custardCook whole chicken, turkey, spare ribs, rib roast,sirloin roastCook less tender cuts of meatReheat frozen convenience foodsThaw meat, poultry, and seafoodCook small quantities of foodFinish cooking casseroles, stews, and some saucesSoften butter and cream cheeseHeat small amounts of foodSoften ice creamRaise yeast doughStanding timePOWER LEVEL MICROWAVE OUTPUT USEUSING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
- 14 -DO NOT leave the microwave ovenunattended while popping corn. When popping commercially packagedpopcorn, remove the rack from the oven.Do not place the bag of microwave popcorn onthe rack or under the rack.Example: To poppopcorn.1. Touch Popcorn.2. Touch START/Enter.When the cook time is over,four beeps will sound and"COOK END" will display.SENSOR POPCORNSensor Popcorn lets you pop 2.0, 3.0 and 3.5 ouncebags of commercially packaged microwave popcorn.Pop only one package at a time. If you are using amicrowave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s instructions.• Recommended amounts: 2.0 - 3.5 oz.SENSOR OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONSUsed to cook foods without selecting cooking times and power levels. The display will indicate the sensor category during the initial sensing period. The ovenautomatically determines the required cooking time foreach food item.When the internal sensor detects a certain amount ofhumidity coming from the food, it will tell the oven howmuch longer to heat. The display will show theremaining heating time. For best results when cookingby Sensor, follow these recommendations: 1. Food cooked with the Sensor system should be at normal storage temperature. 2. The glass tray and the outside of the container should be dry to assure best cooking results. 3. Foods should always be covered loosely with microwavable plastic wrap, waxed paper, or a lid. 4. Do not open the door or touch STOP/Clear during the sensing time. When sensing time is over, the oven beeps twice and the remaining cooking time will appear in the display window. At this time you can open the door to stir, turn, or rearrange the food.SENSOR COOKING GUIDE Appropriate containers and coverings help toassure good Sensor cooking results. 1. Always use microwavable containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. 2. Never use tight-sealing plastic covers. They can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook. 3. Match the amount to the size of the container. Fill containers at least half full for best results. 4. 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. 5. If the food is not as hot as you would like after using the sensor cook or reheat function, use Cook Time to continue heating. Do not repeat the sensor options in succession on the same food.USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVENCAUTION
- 15 -1. Touch Cook.Example: To cook Rice.SENSOR COOKUsing Cook lets you heat common microwave preparedfoods without needing to program times and Cook Powers. Sensor Cook has preset Power Levels for 13 food categories. See the details in the cooking guide table.USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN1. Touch Reheat.Example: To reheat a Casserole.SENSOR REHEATReheat lets you heat foods without needing toprogram times and Power Levels.Reheat has preset Power Levels for 6 categories.See the details in the cooking guide table.COOKING GUIDE FOR SENSOR REHEAT1 ~ 4 ea. 1 ~ 2 cups(240 ml per cup)Use a mug or microwave-safe cup with no cover.Stir after reheating.CODE CATEGORY RECOMMENDED AMOUNTS DIRECTIONS 1DINNER PLATE 1 ~ 2 servings Place food on a plate.Cover with vented plastic wrap.Let stand 3 minutes after heating.2 SOUP/SAUCE 1 ~ 4 cupsPlace in shallow microwavable casserole.Cover with vented plastic wrap.Let stand 3 minutes after heating.3 CASSEROLE 1 ~ 4 cupsPlace in a microwaveable bowl or casserole.Cover with vented plastic wrap.Let stand 3 minutes.4 PIZZA 1 ~ 3 slices This is a reheat function for leftover pizza. Place on paper towel on a microwave safe plate.5BAKED GOODS Place on a paper towel.Do not cover.6TEA See Cooking Guide for Sensor Reheat table belowfor info. When the cook time is over, you will hearfour beeps and "COOK END" will display.2. Touch 3 to choose casserole and cooking will start 3~4 second later.2. Touch 6 to choose rice and cooking will start 3~4 second later.See Cooking Guide for Sensor Cook on page 16.When the cook time is over, you will hear fourbeeps and "COOK END" will display.36
- 16 -RECOMMENDEDAMOUNTSCOOKING GUIDE FOR SENSOR POPCORNDIRECTIONS POPCORN 2.0 - 3.5 oz.Sensor Popcorn lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn. Pop only one package at a time.For best results, use a fresh bag of popcorn.Place a bag of prepackaged microwave popcorn on the center of theglass tray.CODE CATEGORY RECOMMENDEDAMOUNTS DIRECTIONS 1 FRESH VEGETABLE (Hard) 1 ~ 4 cups 1 ~ 4 cups 1 ~ 4 cups 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. Hard vegetables : Carrot, Beet etc.Soft vegetables : Cauliflower, Broccoli, Spinach etc.2 FRESH VEGETABLE (Soft) 3 FROZEN VEGETABLE 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.4 CANNED VEGETABLE Transfer vegetables from the can to a microwaveable bowl or casserole .Cover with vented plastic wrap. Stir thoroughly after cooking.5BAKED POTATO 1 ~ 4 ea(approx.8 - 10 oz. each) Pierce skin with a fork and place on paper towel. Do not cover. Let stand 5 minutes after cooking.7 FROZEN LASAGNA 10 ~ 21 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.8 FISH FILLET 4 ~ 16 oz. Place thawed chicken pieces in single layer and cover with vented plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand 5 minutes.9 SHRIMP 4 ~ 16 oz. Place thawed shrimp in single layer and cover with vented plastic wrap.After cooking, let stand 2 minutes.10 CHICKEN PIECES 16 ~ 32 oz. Place thawed chicken pieces in single layer and cover with vented plastic wrap.After cooking, let stand 5 minutes.11 GROUND MEAT 4 ~ 16 oz. Pack meat loosely into a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Stir thoroughly after cooking.12 CASSEROLE 1 ~ 4 cups Place in a microwaveable bowl or casserole. Cover with vented plastic wrap.Let stand 3 minutes after cooking.13 BOILING WATER 1 ~ 2 cups(240 ml per cup)Use a wide-mouth mug. Do not cover.(Be careful! The beverage will be very hot! Sometimes liquids heated in cylindricalcontainers will splash out unexpectedly when the cup is moved.)COOKING GUIDE FOR SENSOR COOK6 RICE ½ ~ 2 cups Add twice as much water as you have rice (add 2 cups of water to 1 cup of rice). Place in a microwaveable bowl large enough to prevent the water boiling over. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Remove from microwave.After cooking uncover, stir, then recover and let stand 5 minutes.CATEGORYUSING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
- 17 -Example: To soften quart of ice cream.1. Touch Soften/Melt.2. Choose menu.Touch 2 to ice cream.3. Touch 2 to choose amount.4. Touch START/Enter.1. Touch Soften/Melt twice.2. Choose menu.Touch 2 to chocolate.3. Touch 2 to choose amount.4. Touch START/Enter.SOFTENThe oven uses low power to soften foods (butter, icecream, cream cheese, and frozen juice.) See thefollowing table.Example: To melt 8 oz. chocolate.MELTThe oven uses low power to melt foods (butter ormargarine, chocolate, marshmallows, or processedcheese food.) See the following table.1. Touch Kids Meal.2. Touch 2 choose Hotdog.3. Touch 2.4. Touch START/Enter.Example: To heat 4 ea Hotdogs.KIDS MEALUsing KIDS MEAL lets you heat common microwave-prepared foods without needing to program times and cook power. Mac & Cheese, Hotdog, Chicken Nuggets. CategoryChocolateCheese Marshmallows 1 stick4 oz. 8 oz.8 oz. 16 oz.3 sticks2 sticks__5 oz. 10 oz. _1341 2 3Touch button numberCodeButter/Margarine2MELT TABLESOFTEN TABLETouch button numberCodeCategory 1 2Butter 1 1 stick 2 sticks 3 sticksIce Cream Pint Quart Half2gallon_Cream Cheese 33 oz. 8 oz.Frozen Juice 46 oz. 12 oz. 16 oz.3KIDS MEAL TABLE Touch button numberCategoryMac & CheeseHotdogChicken Nuggets16 ozs.2 ea4 ozs.212 ozs.4 ea8 ozs.USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN3. Touch START/Enter. When the time is over, the oven will beep 7 times.Example: To count 3 minutes.TIMER You can use your microwave oven as a timer. Usethe Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.2. Enter the time by using thenumber buttons.1. Touch Timer.NOTE: To turn off the Timer while it is still running, touch the Timer button.NOTE: When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and “COOK END” will disply.3 0 0222222
- 18 -MELT TABLEDIRECTION AMOUNT1, 2 or 3 sticks(4 oz. / 1 stick)4 or 8 oz.8 or 16 oz.5 or 10 oz.Butter orMargarineChocolateCheeseMarshmallowsSOFTEN TABLEDIRECTION CATEGORY AMOUNTUnwrap and place in a microwave safe dishon the rack over the glass tray. Butter willbe at room temperature and ready foruse in a recipe.Place in a microwave safe dish on the rackover the glass tray. Ice cream will be softenough to make scooping easier.Unwrap and place in a microwave safe dishon the rack over the glass tray. Creamcheese will be at room temperature andready for use in a recipe.Remove top.Place in oven.Frozen juice will be soft enough to mixeasily with water.Unwrap and place in a microwave safe dishon the rack over the glass tray. No need tocover butter. Stir at the end of cooking tocomplete melting.Chocolate chips or squares of bakingchocolate may be used. Unwrap squaresand place in a microwave safe dish on therack over the glass tray. Stir at the end ofcycle to complete melting.Use processed cheese food only. Cutinto cubes. Place in a single layer in amicrowave safe dish on the rack over theglass tray. Stir at the end of cooking tocomplete melting.Large or miniature marshmallows maybe used. Place in a microwave safe dishon the rack over the glass tray. Stir atthe end of cycle to complete melting.1, 2 or 3 sticks(4 oz. / 1 stick)Pint, Quart, Half gallon3 or 8 oz.6, 12 or 16 oz.ButterIce CreamCream CheeseFrozenJuiceUSING YOUR MICROWAVE OVENCODE12341234START TEMP.CATEGORYCODESTART TEMP.RefrigeratedFrozenRefrigeratedFrozenRefrigeratedRoom Temp.RefrigeratedRoom Temp.
- 19 -Example : To defrost 1.2 lbs. of meat.1. Touch Defrost once to choose the Meat category.2. Touch 1 to choose meat.1. Touch Defrost twice.2. Touch START/Enter.3. Enter the weight.4. Touch START/Enter.1. Meat2. Poultry3. Fish4. BreadNOTE: After you touch START/Enter, the displaycounts down the defrost time. The oven will beep onceduring the defrost cycle. At this time, open the door andturn, separate, or rearrange the food as needed.Remove any portions that have thawed, then return thefrozen portions to the oven and touch START/Enter toresume the defrost cycle. For best results:•Remove fish, shellfish, meat, and poultry from its originalclosed 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.•Form the meat into the shape of a doughnut beforefreezing. When defrosting, scrape off thawed meat whenthe beep sounds and continue defrosting.•Place foods in a shallow glass baking dish or a on amicrowave roasting rack to catch drippings.•Foods should still be somewhat icy in the center whenremoved from the oven.CATEGORY FOOD1. Meat2. Poultry3. Fish4. BreadBeefGround beef, Round steak, Cubes for stew, Tenderloin steak, Pot roast,Rib roast, Rump roast,Chuck roast, Hamburger patty.LambChops (1-inch thick), Rolled roastPorkChops (1/2-inch thick), Hot dogs, Spareribs, Country-style ribs. Rolled roast, Sausage.PoultryWhole (under 4 lbs.), Cut up, Breasts (boneless)Cornish hensWholeTurkeyBreast (under 6 lbs.)FishFillets, Whole SteaksShellfishCrab meat, Lobster tails, Shrimp, ScallopsMuffinsRoll cakeDEFROST TABLE0.1to 6.0lbs.(45g to 2.7kg) 0.1to 6.0lbs.(45g to 2.7kg) 0.1to 6.0lbs.(45g to 2.7kg) 0.1to 1.0lb.(45g to 454g)Example: To defrost for 1.0 lbs.3. Halfway through the cycle, the oven will beep. Open the door, turn the meat over, Close the door, and touch START/Enter to resume defrosting until the cycle ends.QUICK DEFROSTThis is a quick defrost feature that allows you to choose a preset 1.0 lbs. defrost cycle.When the defrost time is over, four beeps will sound and "COOK END" will display.DEFROST Four defrost choices are preset in the oven. The Defrostfeature provides you with the best defrosting methodfor frozen foods, because the oven automatically setsthe defrosting times for each food item according tothe weight you enter. For added convenience, theDefrost feature includes a built-in tone mechanism thatreminds you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrangethe food during the defrost cycle. Four differentdefrosting presets are provided.Touch Defrost and choose menu. Then enter weight. Available weight ranges for Meat, Poultry, and Fish are 0.1 to 6.0 lbs. The available weight range for Bread is 0.1 to 1.0 lb.USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVENDEF 1DEF 2DEF 3DEF 411 2
- 20 -DEFROSTING TIPS•When using Defrost Weight/Time, the weight to beentered is the net weight in pounds and tenths ofpounds (the weight of the food minus the container).•Before starting, make sure you have removed anyof the metal twist-ties which often come with frozenfood bags, and replace them with strings or elasticbands.•Open containers such as cartons before they areplaced in the oven.•Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging.•If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place foodin a suitable container.•Slit the skins, if any, of frozen food such assausage.•Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure evendefrosting.•Always underestimate defrosting time. If defrostedfood is still icy in the center, return it to the microwaveoven for more defrosting.•The length of defrosting time varies according tohow solidly the food is frozen.•The shape of the package affects how quickly foodwill defrost. Shallow packages will defrost morequickly 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 partsof food such as chicken wings, leg tips, fish tails, orareas that start to get warm. Make sure the foil doesnot touch the sides, top, or bottom of the oven. Thefoil 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 food over during defrosting or standing time.Break apart and remove food as rquired.To avoid risk of property damage:Do not use the rack to pop popcorn.The rack must be on the four plastic supports when used.Use the rack only when cooking food on the rack position.Do not cook with the rack on the floor of the oven.METAL RACKThe metal rack gives you extra space when cookingin more than one container at the same time.To use the rack:1. Place the rack securely in the four plastic supports.•The rack MUST NOT touch the metal walls or backof the microwave oven.2. Place equal amounts of food both ABOVE AND BELOW the rack.•The amount of food must be approximately the sameto balance out the cooking energy.USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVENCAUTION1. Touch Defrost 3 times.2. Enter time to defrost.3. Touch START/Enter.2 0 0Example: defrost 2 minutesTIME DEFROSTTime defrost feature allows you to enter time to defrost.
- 21 -COOKING TIPSGETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTSTo get the best results from your microwave oven, read and follow the guidelines below.•Storage Temperature: Foods taken from the freezeror refrigerator take longer to cook than the samefoods at room temperature. The time for recipes inthis book is based on the normal storage temperatureof the food.•Size: Small pieces of food cook faster than largeones, pieces similar in size and shape cook moreevenly. For even cooking, reduce the power whencooking large pieces of food.•Natural Moisture: Very moist foods cook moreevenly because microwave energy is attracted towater molecules.•Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables fromthe outside to the center to distribute the heat evenlyand speed cooking. Constant stirring is notnecessary.•Turn over foods like pork chops, baking potatoes,roasts, or whole cauliflower halfway through thecooking time to expose all sides equally to microwaveenergy.•Place delicate areas of foods, such as asparagustips, toward the center of the dish.•Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chickenpieces or salmon steaks, with the thicker, meatierparts toward the outside of the dish.•Shield,with small pieces of aluminum foil, parts offood that may cook quickly, such as wing tips and legends of poultry.•Let It Stand: After you remove the food from themicrowave, cover the food with foil or a casserole lidand let it stand to finish cooking in the center andavoid overcooking the outer edges. The length ofstanding time depends on the density and surfacearea of the food.•Wrapping in waxed paper or paper towel:Sandwiches and many other foods containingprebaked bread should be wrapped prior tomicrowaving to prevent them from drying out.•Prepare the fish for cooking.- Completely defrost the fish or shellfish.- Arrange unevenly shaped pieces with thicker partstoward the outside of the dish. Arrange shellfish in asingle layer for even cooking.- The type of cover you use depends on how youcook. Poached fish needs a microwavable lid orvented plastic wrap.- Baked fish, coated fish, or fish in sauce needs to becovered lightly with waxed paper to keep the coating crisp and the sauce from getting watery.- Always set the shortest cooking time. Fish is donewhen it turns opaque and the thickest part begins toflake. Shellfish is done when the shell turns frompink to red and the flesh is opaque and firm.•The Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table below providesspecific directions with Power Level and CookingTime settings for most types of fish and shellfish.FISH & SHELLFISHCooking Fish and Shellfish: General DirectionsPOWERLEVEL COOKING TIME DIRECTIONSFISHHIHI7HIHI31/2-41/2 minutes41/2-51/2 minutes41/2-6 minutes31/2-5 minutes31/2-5 minutesArrange fish in a single layer with thickest portion towardoutside edge of 11/2 quart microwavable baking dish.Brush with melted butter and season, if desired. Cookcovered with vented plastic wrap. Let stand covered 2minutes. If you are cooking more than 1 lb. of fish, turnthe fish halfway through cooking.Arrange in a single layer. Prepare as directed above,except stir instead of turning the shellfish.Fish filletsFish steaksWhole fishScallopsShrimp, shelledFISH AND SHELLFISH COOKING TABLE
- 22 -COOKING TIPSAPPETIZERS/SAUCES/SOUPSCooking Appetizers: Tips andTechniquesRecommended• Crisp crackers, such as melba toast, shredded wheat and crisp rye crackers are best for microwave use. Wait until party time to add the spreads. Place a paper towel under the crackers while they cook in the microwave oven to absorb extra moisture.• Arrange individual appetizers in a circle for even cooking.•Stir dips to distribute heat and shorten cooking time.Cooking Sauces: Tips and Techniques• Use a microwavable casserole or glass measuring cup that is at least two or three times the volume of the sauce.• Sauces made with cornstarch thicken more rapidly than those made with flour.• Cook sauces made with cornstarch or flour uncovered so you may stir them two or three times during cooking for a smooth consistency.• To adapt a conventional sauce or gravy recipe, reduce the amount of liquid slightly.Cooking Soups: Tips and Techniques• Cook soups in a microwavable dish which holds double the volume of the recipe ingredients to prevent boil-over, especially if you use cream or milk in the soup.• Generally, cover microwaved soups with VENTED plastic wrap or a microwavable lid.• Cover foods to retain moisture. Uncover foods to retain crispness.• Avoid overcooking by using the minimum suggested time. Add more time, if necessary, only after checking the food.• Stirring occasionally will help blend flavors, distribute heat evenly, and may even shorten the cooking time.• When converting a conventional soup recipe to cook in the microwave, reduce the liquid, salt, and strong seasonings.Not Recommended• Appetizers with a crisp coating or puff pastry are best done in a conventional oven with dry heat.• Breaded products can be warmed in the microwave oven but will not come out crisp.MEATCooking Meat: General Directions• Prepare the meat for cooking. - Defrost completely. - Trim off excess fat to avoid splattering. - Place the meat, fat side down, on a microwavable rack in a microwavable dish. - Use oven cooking bag for less tender cuts of meat. - Arrange the meat so that thicker portions are toward the outside of the dish. - Cover the meat with waxed paper to prevent splattering.• Tend the meat as it cooks. - Drain juices as they accumulate to reduce splattering and keep from overcooking the bottom of the meat. - Shield thin or bony portions with strips of foil to prevent overcooking.NOTE: Keep the foil at least 1 inch from the ovenwalls, and do not cover more than one-third of the meatwith foil at any one time.• Let the meat stand covered with foil 10-15 minutes after you remove it from the oven. The internal temperature of the meat may rise from 5-10°F during standing time. The Meat Cooking Table on the next page provides detailed directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time settings for most cuts of meat.
- 23 -COOKING TIPSMEAT COOKING TABLEBEEFHamburgers, Form patties with depression in center of each.Fresh or Place on microwavable roast rack. Brush with browning defrosted HI agent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper.(4 oz. each) Turn over halfway through cooking.1 patty 1-11/2 minutes Let stand covered 1 minute after cooking.2 patties 11/2-2 minutes4 patties 21/2-31/2 minutesPlace roast fat side down on microwavable roasting rack.8-10 minutes Add desired seasonings and cover with waxed paper.per pound Turn meat over halfway through cooking and shield ifSirloin tip roast RARE(135°F)5necessary.(3-4 lbs.) 11-13 minutes Remove roast from microwave oven when desiredper pound temperature is reached. Let stand covered with foil 15MEDIUM(155°F) minutes.(Temperature may rise about 10°F).11-12 minutes Place roast fat side down on microwavable roasting rack.LAMBper pound Brush lamb with marinade or desired seasonings suchRARE(135°F) as rosemary, thyme or marjoram. Cover with waxed Lamb roast, 12-13 minutes paper.rolled 5per pound Turn roast over after 15 minutes, and again after 30boneless MEDIUM(145°F) minutes. Shield if necessary.(3-4 lbs.) 13-14 minutes Remove roast from microwave when desiredper pound temperature is reached. Let stand covered with foil 15WELL(155°F) minutes (Temperature may rise about 10°F).PORKBacon slices Place bacon slices on microwavable roasting rack.2 slices HI 11/2-2 minutes Cover with paper towels.4 slices 2-3 minutes After cooking, let stand 1 minute.6 slices 4-5 minutes 10 slices 7-8 minutesPlace chops in microwavable baking dish.Chops Add desired seasonings and cover with vented plastic 18-20 minutes(5-7 oz. each) wrap. Cook until no longer pink or until internal 3per pound2 chops temperature reaches 170°F. Turn chops over halfway 15-17 minutes through cooking.4 chops per pound Let stand covered 5 minutes after cooking.(Temperature may rise about 10°F).Place roast in cooking bag in microwavable dish.Add seasonings and browning agent if desired. CloseLoin Roast, 25-27 minutes3bag loosely with microwavable closure or string. Afterrolled, boneless per pound cooking, let stand in bag 15 minutes. (Temperature may(3 1/2- 4 1/2 lbs.) (165°F) rise about 10°F.) Internal temperature of pork shouldreach 170°F before serving.Sausage links,Fresh or frozendefrosted(1-2 oz. each) Pierce links and place on microwavable roasting rack.2 links HI Cover with waxed paper or paper towel.45-60 seconds4 links 1-11/2 Turn over halfway through cooking.minutes6 links 1/2 After cooking, let stand covered 1 minute.1 -2 minutes10 links 13/4-2 minutes(8 oz. pkg.)POWERMEAT COOKING TIME DIRECTIONSLEVEL
- 24 -COOKING TIPS•Prepare the poultry for cooking.- Defrost completely.- Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at theoutside edge of the baking dish. When cooking legs,arrange them like the spokes of a wheel.- Cover the baking dish with waxed paper to reducesplattering.- Use a browning agent or cook with a sauce to give abrowned appearance.•Tend the poultry as it cooks.- Drain and discard juices as they accumulate.- Shield thin or bony pieces with small strips ofaluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Keep foil atleast 1 inch from the oven walls and other pieces offoil.•The poultry is done when it is no longer pink and thejuices run clear. When done, the temperature in thethigh meat should be 180-185°F.•Let the poultry stand covered with foil after cookingfor 10 minutes.The Poultry Cooking Table below provides detaileddirections, Power Level, and Cooking Time settings formost cuts and types of poultry.POULTRYCooking Poultry: General DirectionsPOWERLEVEL COOKING TIME DIRECTIONSPOULTRYHIHIHI41/2-51/2 minutesper lb.12-13 minutes per lb.6-7 minutes per lb.Wash pieces, shake the water off, and prepare for cooking. Place pieces in a single layer in a microwavable baking dish with thicker pieces to the outside. Brush with butter or browning agent and seasonings if desired. Cover with waxed paper. Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear. Let stand covered 5 minutes after cooking.Wash, shake the water off, and prepare for cooking. Place breast side down on a microwavable roasting rack. Brush with butter, or browning agent and seasoning if desired. Cover with waxed paper. Cook 1/3 of estimated time. Turn breast side up, brush with butter, or browning agent. Replace waxed paper. Cook 1/3 of estimated time again. Shield if necessary. Cook remaining 1/3 of estimated time or until no longer pink and juices run clear. Let stand covered with foil 10 minutes. (The temperature may rise about 10°F.) The temperature in the thigh should be 180°F-185°F when the poultry is done.Wash, shake the water off, and prepare for cooking. Tie wings to body of hen and the legs to tail. Place hens breast side down on microwavable rack. Cover with waxed paper. Turn breast side up halfway through cooking. Shield bone ends of drumsticks with foil. Remove and discard drippings. Brush with butter or browning agent and seasonings if desired. Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear. Remove hens from microwave when they reach desired temperature. Let stand covered with foil 5 minutes.(Temperature may rise about 10°F). Temperature in breast should be 170°F before serving.Chicken pieces(21/2-3 lbs.)Chicken whole(3-31/2 lbs.)Cornish henswhole(1-11/2 lbs. each)POULTRY COOKING TABLE
- 25 -COOKING TIPSPASTA AND RICEMicrowave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta, rice, and cereal require about the same amount of time, but the microwave is a more convenient method because you can cook and serve in the same dish.There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastesjust like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwaveoven.•If you are planning to use rice or pasta in a casserole,undercook it so it is still firm.•Allow for standing time with rice, but not for pasta.•The Pasta and Rice Cooking Tables below providespecific directions, with Power Level and CookingTime settings for most common types of pasta andrice.Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and TechniquesPOWERLEVEL COOKING TIME DIRECTIONSTYPE OF PASTAHI5HI5HI5HI59 to 10 minutes71/2 to 81/2 minutes6 to 7 minutes51/2 to 61/2 minutes7 to 8 minutes11 to 121/2 minutes8 to 10 minutes51/2 to 61/2 minutesBegin with hot tap water, and salt if desired, in a 2-quart microwavable baking dish. If you are cooking spaghetti and lasagna noodles, cover the water with vented plastic wrap. For macaroni and egg noodles, use either vented plastic wrap or a microwavable lid.1. Cook as directed in the chart or until the waterboils. 2. Stir in the pasta; cook covered as directed in thechart or until tender. Drain in a colander.Spaghetti4 cups water.Add 8 oz. spaghetti.Macaroni3 cups water.Add 2 cups macaroni.Lasagna noodles4 cups water.Add 8 oz. lasagna noodles.Egg noodles6 cups water.Add 4 cups noodles.PASTA COOKING TABLEPOWERLEVEL COOKING TIME DIRECTIONSTYPE OF RICEHI3HI5HI3HI31/2 to 41/2 minutes18 minutes41/2 to 51/2 minutes28 minutes4 to 5 minutes28 minutes2 to 3 minutesCombine hot tap water, and salt if desired, in a 2-quart microwavable casserole. Cover with a microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap.1. Cook as directed in the chart or until the waterboils.2. Stir in the rice and any seasonings. Cookcovered as directed in the chart or until thewater is absorbed and the rice is tender. Letstand coverd 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.Cook water until it boils. Stir rice into boiling water and let stand, covered 5 to 10 minutes or until wateris absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with a fork. Long grain2 1/4 cups water.Add 1 cup rice.Brown2 1/2 cups water.Add 1 cup rice.Long grain andwild rice mix2 1/3 cups water.Add 6 oz. pkg.Quick cooking1 cup water.Add 1 cup rice.RICE COOKING TABLE
- 26 -MAINTENANCECARE AND CLEANINGFor best performance and safety, keep the ovenclean inside and outside. Take special care tokeep the inner door panel and the oven frontframe free of food or grease build-up.Never use abrasive powder or pads. Wipe themicrowave oven inside and out, including thehood bottom cover, with a soft cloth and a warm(not hot) mild detergent solution. Then rinse andwipe dry.Use a chrome cleaner and polish on chrome,metal and aluminum surfaces. Wipe spattersimmediately with a wet paper towel, especiallyafter cooking chicken or bacon. Clean your ovenweekly or more often, if needed.The grease filters should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month.2. Soak grease filters in hot water and a mild detergent. Rinse well and shake to dry. Do not use ammonia or place them in a dishwasher. The aluminum will darken.NOTE: Do not operate the hood without the filters in place.If your oven is vented inside, the charcoal filtershould be replaced every 6 to 12 months, and moreoften if necessary. The charcoal filter cannot becleaned. To order a new charcoal filter, call1-800-243-0000 or go to www.lg.com/us/support/parts-accessories. 1. Turn the power off at the main power supply and wear gloves2. Remove the one vent grille mounting screws. (2 outside screws)3. After open door. Slide vent grille to left and tip it forward.1.To remove the grease filters, slide eachfilter to the side, then pull the filters downward.The filters will drop out.3. To reinstall the filters, slide them into the sideslots, then push up and forward to lock.METAL RACKWash the metal rack with a mild soap and a softor nylon scrub brush.Dry completely.Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleaners toclean rack.CLEANING THE GREASE FILTERSCHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT1212
- 27 -MAINTENANCEOVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT1. Unplug the oven or turn off power at the main power supply and wear gloves.2. Remove the vent cover mounting screw. (1 outside screws)3. Slide vent grille left, then lift out to remove.4. Remove the cover screw slide the cover to leftand then lift up the bulb holder.5. Replace the bulb with a 30 watt appliance bulb.6. Replace the bulb holder and screw.7. Slide in vent grille and replace the mounting screw. Replace the mounting screws. Turn the power back on at the main power supply.COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT REPLACEMENT 3. Replace the halogen lamp.4. Replace the halogen lamp cover and mounting screws.5. Turn the power back on at the main power supply.2. Remove the halogen lamp cover mounting screws.1. Unplug the oven or turn off power at themain power supply.6. Slide in vent grille and replace the mounting screw.Turn the power back on at the main power supply and set the clock.5. Slide a new charcoal filter into place.4. Remove the old filter.1212
- 28 -USEOVENPROOF GLASS (treated for high intensity heat):Utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles and bowls without metallic trim.CHINA:Bowls, cups, serving plates and platters without metallic trim.PLASTIC:Plastic wrap (as a cover)-- lay the plasticwrap loosely over the dish and press it tothe sides.Vent plastic wrap by turning back oneedge slightly to allow excess steam toescape. The dish should be deepenough so that the plastic wrap will nottouch the food. As the food heats it maymelt the plastic wrap wherever the wraptouches the food.Use plastic dishes, cups, semirigid freezer containers and plasticbags only for short cooking time. Usethese with care because the plasticmay soften from the heat of the food.PAPER:Paper towels, waxed paper, papernapkins and paper plates with nometallic trim or design. Look for themanufacturer's label for use in themicrowave oven. DO NOT USEMETAL UTENSILS:Metal shields the food from microwave energy and producesuneven cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers or foiltrays.Metal utensils can cause arcing, which can damage yourmicrowave oven.METAL DECORATION:Metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc. The metal trim interferes with normal cooking and may damage the oven.ALUMINUM FOIL:Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cookingand may cause harmful arcing. Use small pieces of foil to shieldpoultry legs and wings. Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inchfrom the side walls and door of the oven.WOOD:Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crackwhen you use them in the microwave oven. Baskets react in thesame way.TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS:Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from coveredutensils. Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food itemsbefore 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 utensil that is cracked, flawed or chipped may break in the oven.METAL TWIST TIES:Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags.They become hot and could cause a fire.MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDECOOKING UTENSILSDo not use recycled paper products in the microwave oven.They sometimes contain impurities that cause sparks to occur.
- 29 -FAQSFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSQ. Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I may reheat or cook on two levels at a time?A. Only use the rack that is supplied with your rmicrowave oven. Use of any other rack can result in poor cooking performance and/or arcing and may damage your oven.Q. Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven?A. Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding (use small, flat pieces), and shallow foil trays (if trayis 3/4 inch deep and filled with food to absorb microwave energy). Never allow metal to touch walls or door.Q. Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears wavy. Is this normal?A. This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven.Q. What are the humming noises that I hear when my microwave oven is operating?A. You hear the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on and off.Q. Why does the dish become hot when I microwave food in it? I thought that this should nothappen.A. As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish. Use hot pads to remove food after cooking.Q. What does “standing time” mean?A. ”Standing time” means that food should be taken out of the oven and covered for additional time aftercooking. This process allows the cooking to finish, saves energy and frees the oven for other purposes.Q. Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven? How do I get the best results?A. Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer’s guidelines or use the preprogrammed Popcorn button. Do not use regular paper bags. Use the “listening test” by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a “pop” every one or two seconds. Do not try to repop unpopped kernels. You can also use special microwave poppers. When using a popper, be sure to follow manufacturer’s directions. Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils.Q. Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent?A. Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been designed to vent thissteam out the top vent.Steam exhaust here
- 30 -Check the following list to be sure a service callis really necessary. A quick review of thismanual as well as the additional information inthis checklist may prevent an unneededservice call.If nothing on the oven operates:•check for a blown circuit fuse or a trippedmain circuit breaker.•check if oven is properly connected to electriccircuit in house.check that controls are set properly.• If the oven interior light does not work:•the light bulb is loose or defective.If the oven will not cook:•check that cooking program was entered correctly.check that door is firmly closed.check that Start button was touched.check that probe was inserted correctly intoreceptacle.•check that timer wasn't started instead of acook function.If oven takes longer than normal to cook or cooks too rapidly:be sure the Power Level is programmed properly.•If the time of day clock does not always keep correct time:•check that the power cord is fully inserted into theoutlet receptacle.•be sure the oven is the only appliance onthe electrical circuit.If food cooks unevenly:•be sure food is evenly shaped.be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.••check placement of aluminum foil strips used toprevent overcooking.If food is undercooked:•check recipe to be sure all directions (amount,time, power levels) were correctly followed.be sure microwave oven is on a separate circuit.••be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.If food is overcooked:•check recipe to be sure all directions (amount,power level, time, size of dish) were followed.If arcing (sparks) occur:•be sure microwavable dishes were used..desut’nerewseittsiwteriweruseb••be sure oven wasn’t operated when empty.•make sure metal rack (if used) is properly installedon supports.If the Display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking:•check that door is firmly closed.•check that timer wasn’t started instead of a cookingfunction.BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICETROUBLESHOOTING•••
- 31 -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 limited warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, including U.S. Territories.THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, 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 CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:1. Service trips to your home to deliver, pick up, and/or install the product, instruct, or replacehouse fuses or correct wiring, or correction of unauthorized repairs; and2. Damages or operating problems that result from misuse, abuse, operation outside environmentalspecifications or contrary to the requirements or 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.3. Therefore, the cost of repair or replacement of such a defective product shall be borne bythe consumer.CUSTOMER INTERACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS: To Prove Warranty CoverageRetain your Sales Receipt to prove date of purchase.A copy of your Sales Receipt must be submitted at the time warranty service is provided.Call 1-800-243-0000 (Phone answered 24 hours, 365 days a year) and choose the appropriate prompt from the menu; or visit our website at: http://www. lg.com.To Obtain Nearest Authorized Service Cente r or Sales Dealer, or to Obtain Product, Customer, or Service AssistanceWARRANTY PERIOD: Model: LMV2031ST/SB/SWLabor: 1 Year from the Date of Purchase. Parts: 1 Year from the Date of Purchase. Magnetron: Years from the Date of Purchase.HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED:Call 1-800-243-0000 and choose the appropriate prompt. Please have product type (Microwave) and ZIP code ready.LIMITED WARRANTY – USA
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