LG Electronics USA V204FSA Microwave Oven User Manual MFL56516407

LG Electronics USA Microwave Oven MFL56516407

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MICROWAVE OVENOWNER’S MANUALLMHM2017SBLMHM2017SWLMHM2017SThttp://us.lgservice.comPLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.P/NO.: MFL56516409Printed in China
2PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY...(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with thedoor open since open-door operation canresult in harmful exposure to microwaveenergy. It is important not to defeat or tamperwith the safety interlocks.(b) Do not place any object between the ovenfront face and the door or allow soil orcleaner residue to accumulate on sealingsurfaces.(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It isparticularly important that the oven doorcloses properly and that there is nodamage to the:(1) Door (bent),(2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repairedby anyone except properly qualified servicepersonnel.Thank you for purchasing a LG microwave oven.Please record the model number and serialnumber of this unit for future reference. We alsosuggest you record the details of your contact withLG (LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.) concerning this unit.Staple your receipt here for proof of purchase.Model No: _________________________________Serial No: _________________________________Dealer:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Dealer Phone No:___________________________Customer RelationsLG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.Service Division Bldg. #3201 James Record Rd.Huntsville, AL 35824-0126
3TABLE OF CONTENTSPRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVEENERGY. .................................................................. 2TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................ 3SAFETY .................................................................... 4Important Safety Instructions ............................... 4UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN...... 6Location of Model Number ................................... 6Oven Specifications ............................................. 6Electrical Requirements. ...................................... 6Grounding Instructions ......................................... 6Microwave Oven Features. .................................. 7Control Panel Features ........................................ 8USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ..................... 10Learn About Your Microwave Oven ................... 10Clock .................................................................. 10Vent Auto Time Set ............................................ 10Vent Fan ............................................................. 10Light Hi/Low/Off ................................................... 10Child Lock .......................................................... 10Kids Meal ........................................................... 11EZ-ON ................................................................ 11Warming ............................................................. 11Custom Set ........................................................ 12More/Less .......................................................... 12Cooking at High Power Levels ........................... 12Microwave Power Levels ................................... 12Multi Stage Cooking ........................................... 12Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels ............. 13Sensor Operating Instructions ............................ 14Sensor Cooking Guide ....................................... 14Sensor Popcorn ................................................. 14Sensor Cook ...................................................... 15Sensor Reheat ................................................... 15Sensor Cook Table ............................................ 16Sensor Reheat Table ......................................... 16Soften ................................................................. 17Melt .................................................................... 17Soften Table ....................................................... 18Melt Table .......................................................... 18Defrost ................................................................ 19Quick Defrost ..................................................... 19Time Defrost ....................................................... 19Defrost Tips ........................................................ 20Metal Rack ......................................................... 20COOKING ............................................................. 21Getting the Best Cooking Results ...................... 21Fish and Shellfish ............................................... 21Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table ....................... 21Appetizers /Sauces /Soups ................................ 22Meat ................................................................... 22Meat Cooking Table ........................................... 23Chicken .............................................................. 24Chicken Cooking Table ...................................... 24Pasta and Rice ................................................... 25Pasta Cooking Table .......................................... 25Rice Cooking Table ............................................ 25MAINTENANCE ................................................... 26Caring for Your Microwave Oven....................... 26Metal Rack ......................................................... 26Cleaning the Grease Filters ............................... 26Charcoal Filter Replacement .............................. 27Cooktop/Night Light Replacement ..................... 27Oven and Warming Lamp Light Replacement....... 27COOKING UTENSILS .......................................... 28Microwave Utensil Guide ................................... 28TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................... 29Before Calling for Service .................................. 29Questions and Answers ..................................... 30LIMITED WARRANTY .......................................... 31Timer .................................................................. 17
SAFETY4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThe safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven and avoid harm to yourself ordamage to your oven.WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns,electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure toexcessive microwave energy.• Read all the instructions before using your oven.• Do not allow children to use this oven withoutclose supervision.• Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TOAVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TOEXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY foundon page 2.• 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. The microwave is made for household use only.• Do not use or store this appliance outdoors. Do notuse this product near water - for example, near akitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimmingpool, or similar location.• Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do notleave paper products, cooking utensils, or food inthe cavity when not in use.• Clean the ventilating hood frequently. Do notallow grease to accumulate on the hood or thefilters.• 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.• If food flames under the hood, turn the fan on.• Suitable for use above both gas and electric cookingequipment 36 inches wide or less.• Do not use this oven for commercial purposes.It is made 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. Severelyovercooked foods can start a fire in the oven.Watch the oven carefully, especially if you havepaper, plastic, or other combustibles in the oven.- Do not store combustible items (bread,cookies, etc.) in the oven, because if lightningstrikes the power lines it may cause the oven toturn on.- Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sureto inspect purchased items for wire twist-ties andremove them before placing the item in the oven.• If a fire should start:- Keep the oven door closed.- Turn the oven off.- Disconnect the power cord or shut off 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 theelectrical GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSon 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 in water.- Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.• Take care when The Door is opened.There is a possibility of being injured.
5SAFETYSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCYINTERFERENCE STATEMENT ( U.S.A. ONLY)• To avoid improperly cooking some foods.- Do not heat any types of baby bottles or babyfood. Uneven heating may occur and possiblycause 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 glassjars. 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 microwave empty.• Secure the 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 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 can beoverheated beyond the boiling point without appearingto be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visiblebubbling or boiling when the container is removed fromthe microwave oven 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.To reduce the risk of injury to persons;- 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.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 aredesigned to provide reasonable protection againstsuch interference in a residential installation.However, there is no guarantee that interference willnot occur in a particular installation. If this equipmentdoes cause interference to radio or televisionreception, which can be determined by turning theequipment off and on, the user is encouraged to tryto correct the interference by one or more of thefollowing:• 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:
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVENPlease read this owner’s manual. It will tell you howto use all the fine features of this microwave oven.LOCATION OF MODEL NUMBERTo request service information or replacement parts,the service center will require the complete modelnumber of your microwave oven. The number is on theoven front as shown in the illustration below.OVEN SPECIFICATIONSOutput Power 1,100W (IEC60705)Outer Dimensions 297/8” x 173/4” x 173/4”Cavity Volume 2.0 Cu.ftNet Weight 71 bs.ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTSThe 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.GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSThis appliance must be grounded. If an electricalshort circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk ofelectric shock by providing an escape wire for theelectric current. The appliance is equipped with a cordhaving a grounded wire with a grounded plug. Put the plug into an outlet that is properly installed andgrounded.WARNING - If you use the groundingplug improperly, you risk electric shock.Ask a qualified electrician if you do not understand thegrounding instructions or if you wonder whether theappliance is properly grounded.This appliance has a short power supply cord toreduce the risk of anyone tripping over or becomingentangled in the cord. See the separate InstallationInstructions for directions on placing the cord properly.Keep the electrical power cord dry and do not pinch orcrush it in any way.6MODEL NUMBER LABEL
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVENCONTROL PANEL FEATURESYour 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 padslocated on the control panel. For more information on these features, see the OPERATION section.812 3 467 9 11 135810 12 1415 17 18 20 221916 21 23 24 25
NOTE: Styling and features vary by model.1. DISPLAY: The Display includes a clock and indicatorsto tell you time of day, cooking time setting, andcooking functions selected.9. SOFTEN: Touch this pad to soften Butter, Ice Cream,Cream Cheese, and Frozen Juice.11. MELT: Touch this pad to melt Butter / Magarine,Chocolate, Cheese, and Marshmallows.3. COOK: Touch this pad to cook Baked Potato,Vegetable Casserole, Rice, and Frozen Entrée. Theoven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cookdepending on the amount of humidity coming from thefood. 2. REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat Pizza Slice, DinnerPlate, Soup/Sauce, and Casserole. The oven’s sensorwill tell the oven how long to cook depending on theamount of humidity coming from the food. 4. POPCORN: Touch this pad when popping popcorn inyour microwave oven. The oven’s sensor will tell theoven how long to cook depending on the amount ofhumidity it detects from the popcorn.5. KIDS MEAL: Select type of dish to reheat HOT DOG,MAC & CHEESE or CHICKEN NUGGETS.6. WARMING: Touch this pad to keep hot cookedfoods warm in your oven.8. CLOCK: Touch this pad to enter the time of day. 13. EZ-ON: Touch this pad to set and start quickly at100% power level.7. DEFROST: Touch this key to defrost food by enteringweight, cook time or Quickly.Touch this key 2 times to Quick Defrost Cook. Touch this key 3 times to Time Defrost Cook.14. CUSTOM SET: Touch this pad to change the oven’sdefault setting for sound, clock, disply speed, anddefrost weight.12. COOK TIME: Touch this pad to to set a cooking time.16. POWER LEVEL: Touch this pad to select a cookingpower level. 17. NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cooking time,power level, quantities, or weights.18. MORE: Touch this pad to add ten seconds of cookingtime each time you press it.19. LESS: Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds ofcooking time each time you press it.20. START/ENTER: Touch this pad to start a function. Ifyou open the door after oven begins to cook, touchSTART/ENTER again.21. STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to stop the oven or toclear all entries.22. LIGHT HI/LOW/OFF: Touch this pad to turn the lighton high, low, or off.23. VENT HIGH/LOW/OFF: Touch this pad to turn the fan24. VENT TURBO:Touch this pad to choose the mostpowerful fan speed.25. VENT AUTO TIME SET: Touch this pad when settingventilation time. (1, 3, 5, 10, and 30 minutes.)910. TIMER:Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer. 15. TURNTABLE ON/OFF: Touch this pad to turn on/offthe turntable. This option is not available in sensorcook and defrost modes.on high, low ,or off.
10LEARN ABOUT YOURMICROWAVE OVENThis section discusses the concepts behind microwavecooking and introduces you to the basics you need toknow to operate your microwave oven. Please read thisinformation before using your oven.To avoid risk of personal injury or propertydamage, do not run the oven empty.To avoid risk of personal injury or propertydamage, do not use stoneware, aluminum foil,metal utensils, or metal trimmed utensils in theoven. Keep aluminum foil at least 1 inch fromthe oven wall metal rack and other pieces offoil.Example: To set the clock for 8:00 am1. Touch CLOCK.2. Enter the time by using thenumber keys.3. Touch START/ENTER.(Press 1for AM, 2for PM.)4. Touch START/ENTER. When the oven is first plugged into a power outlet, the"Please Set Time of Day" prompt will flash several time. Ifa time of day is not set, ":" will Show on Disply until youtouch "CLOCK".CLOCKThe fan moves steam and other vapors from the cookingsurface. There are five speeds.NOTE: If the temperature from the range or cooktopbelow the microwave oven gets too hot, the exhaust fan inthe microwave oven hood will automatically turn to Level4 setting to protect the oven.It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven. When thisoccurs, the HI / LOW / OFF will not allow you to turn off themicrowave oven fan.VENT FANExample: To set 30 minutes for high level.VENT AUTO TIME SET1. Touch HI / LOW / OFF.2. Touch AUTO TIME SET5 times.LIGHT HI/LOW/OFFTouch LIGHT HI/LOW/OFFonce for bright light, twice fornight light, or three times to turnthe light off.Example: To set the child lock.1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch and holdSTART/ENTER until"LOCKED" appears(approximately 4 seconds).Example: To cancel the child lock.1. Touch and holdSTART/ENTER until"LOCKED" disappears (approximately 4 seconds)Use this safety feature to lock the control panel when youare cleaing the oven. or so that children cannot use theoven unsupervised.The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning thecontrol panel. Child Lock prevents accidentalprogramming when wiping the control panel.CHILD LOCKTouch VENT HI / LOW / OFF once forHigh fan speed, twice for Low fan speed, or a three times to turn the fan off.Touch this pad to choose powerful fan speed.
11USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVENExample: To set EZ-ON for 2 minutes.1. Touch EZ-ON 4 times. Theoven begins cooking anddisplay shows time countingdown.A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quicklyset and start microwave cooking without the need to touchthe START/ENTER.EZ-ONYou can keep cooked food warm in your microwave oven. The Warming keeps food warm at a desiredtemperature controlled by the heating element and the faninstalled on the upper side. THE TURNTABLE DOESN'T WORK DURING WARMING.1. The Temperature sensor has four different settings(High/Medium/Low/Proof) and it keeps the food warm atthe desired temperature. The Proof feature maintains awarm environment useful for rising yeast-leavenedproducts before baking. 2. A warm temperature of the food heated from the Sensorfunction could be kept more evenly with the help of thewarming lamp.3. Large dishes cooked from the oven range such as oblongdish, roasting pan and metal pan can also be used. 4. Roasted meat and poultry covered with aluminum foil willmaintain juiciness and tenderness like the foods just out ofthe oven during warming period. WARMINGExample: To heat 4 ea Hot Dogs.1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch HOT DOG.3. Touch 2.4. Touch START/ENTER.Using KIDS MEAL lets you heat common microwave-preparedfoods without needing to program times and cook power.MAC & CHEESE, HOT DOG, CHICKEN NUGGETS.KIDS MEALNOTE: After 4 seconds, the oven will start auto-matically. When thecook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will disply.Example: To use the WARMING for 7 minutes30 seconds at MDEUIM level.1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch WARMINGtwice.3. Enter the time.4. Touch START/ENTER.MAC & CHEESE 6 ozs. 12 ozs.HOT DOG 2 ea 4 eaCHICKEN NUGGETS 4 ozs. 8 ozs.Category Touch Pad number12KIDS MEAL TABLENOTE:• The “WARMING” feature keeps food warm byusing a radiant heat element source not a bulb ormicrowaves.• Food cooked should be covered during WARMING.• Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be uncoveredduring WARMING.• Completed meals kept warm on a dinner plate can becovered during WARMING.• When the last cooking cycle is over, you will hear fourtones and COOK END will appear in the oven display.High (200°F)Medium (170°F)Low (140°F)123BaconPoultryPizzaHambuger pattiesPork chopsFried foodsGraviesEggsBiscuitsPastriesRoasts (Beef, Pork, Lamb)CasserolesVegetableRolls (hard)Rolls (soft)Empty dinner platesSettingTouch Type of food WARMINGDifferent types of food may be placed in the oven forwarming at the same time.For best results, do not hold foods longer than 1 hour.For smaller quantities or heat-sensitive foods, such Aseggs, do not hold longer than 30 minutes.WARMING TABLE
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN12Example: To change defrost weight mode (from Lbs. to Kg).1. Touch CUSTOM SET.2. Touch 4.3. Touch 2.You can change the default values for beep sound, clock,display speed, and defrost weight.See following chart for more information.CUSTOM SETMORE/LESSBy using the MORE or LESS keys, all of the pre-programmed cook and time cook features can beadjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time.Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds of cooking time eachtime you press it. Pressing LESS will subtract 10 secondsof cooking time each time you press it.When the cook time is over, four beeps will sound andCOOK END will display.Example: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds at100% power.COOKING AT HIGH POWER LEVELS1. Enter the cook time.2. Touch START/ENTER.Example: To cook food for 7 minutes 30 seconds at70% power.1. Enter the cook time.2. Touch POWER LEVEL.3. Enter the power level.4. Touch START/ENTER.When the cook time is over,four beeps will sound andCOOK END will display.Your microwave oven has 10 cook power levels to let youcook or heat a wide variety of foods.See cooking guide for Lower Power Levels, page 15.MICROWAVE POWER LEVELSExample: To cook food for 3 minutes at 100% power andthen 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.For best results, some recipes call for different cookpowers during different stages of a cook cycle. You canprogram your oven to switch from one power to anotherfor up to 2 stages. 3 stages can be programmed if the firststage is the defrost cycle.When the cook time is over, four beeps will sound andCOOK END will display.MULTI STAGE COOKINGNo. Function No. Result1 Beep ON/ 1 Sound ONOFF control 2 Sound OFF2 Clock display 1 Clock ONcontrol 2 Clock OFF3 Display 1 Slow speed2 Normal speed3 Fast speed4 Defrost weight 1 Lbs.mode selected 2 Kg.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN13COOKING 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% ●Boil water.●Cook ground beef.●Make candy.●Cook fresh fruits and vegetables.●Cook fish and poultry.●Preheat browning dish.●Reheat beverages.●Bacon slices.9 90% ●Reheat meat slices quickly.●Saute onions, celery, and green pepper.8 80% ●All reheating.●Cook scrambled eggs.7 70% ●Cook breads and cereal products.●Cook cheese dishes, veal.●Cook cakes, muffins, brownies, cupcakes.6 60% ●Cook pasta.5 50% ●Cook meats, whole poultry.●Cook custard.●Cook whole chicken, turkey, spare ribs, rib roast,sirloin roast.4 40% ●Cook less tender cuts of meat.●Reheat frozen convenience foods.3 30% ●Thaw meat, poultry, and seafood.●Cook small quantities of food.●Finish cooking casserole, stew, and some sauces.2 20% ●Soften butter and cream cheese.●Heat small amounts of food.1 10% ●Soften ice cream.●Raise yeast dough.0 0% ●Standing time.POWER LEVEL MICROWAVE OUTPUT USE
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN14DO NOT leave microwave oven unattendedwhile 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 pop popcorn.1. Touch POPCORN. When the cook time is over,four beeps will sound andCOOK END will display.SENSOR POPCORN lets you pop 3.0 and 3.5 ouncebags of commercially packaged microwave popcorn. Poponly one package at a time. If you are using a microwavepopcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s instructions.• Recommended amounts: 3.0-3.5 ozs.• To cook a snack size bag (1.75 oz.) place the bag in theoven. Set the oven to cook for 2 minutes at full power.LISTEN for the popping to slow down. When thepopping slows to one pop per second, stop the oven.Make a note of how much time it took and use thatsetting in the future.SENSOR POPCORNSENSOR OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONSSensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favoritefoods without selecting cooking times and power levels.The display will indicate sensor category during the initialsensing period. The oven automatically determinesrequired cooking time for each 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 the remainingheating time. For best results for cooking by Sensor,follow these recommendations:1. Food cooked with the sensor system should be atnormal storage temperature.2. The glass tray and the outside of the container shouldbe dry to assure best cooking results.3. Foods should always be covered loosely withmicrowavable plastic wrap, waxed paper, or a lid.4. Do not open the door or touch STOP/CLEAR duringthe sensing time. When sensing time is over, the ovenbeeps twice and the remaining cooking time will appearin the display window. At this time you can open thedoor to stir, turn, or rearrange the food.SENSOR COOKING GUIDEAppropriate containers and coverings help assure goodSensor cooking results.1. Always use microwavable containers and cover themwith lids or vented plastic wrap.2. Never use tight-sealing plastic covers. They canprevent steam from escaping and cause food toovercook.3. Match the amount to the size of the container. Fillcontainers at least half full for best results.4. Be sure the outside of the cooking container and theinside of the microwave oven are dry before placingfood in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steamcan mislead the sensor.
Pizza slice 1 1 - 3 slicesDinner plate 2 1 - 2 servingsSoup/Sauce 3 1 - 4 cupsCasserole 4 1 - 4 cupsCategory Touch Pad AmountNumberBaked Potato 1 1 - 4 eaFresh Vegetable 2 1 - 4 cupsFrozen Vegetable 3 1 - 4 cupsCanned Vegetable 4 1 - 4 cupsCasserole 5 1 - 4 cups Rice 6 1/2- 2 cupsFrozen Entrée 7 10 - 21 ozs.Category Touch Pad AmountNumberUSING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN15Example: To cook rice.1. Touch COOK.2. Choose food category.Using SENSOR COOK lets you heat commonmicrowave-prepared foods without needing to programtimes and Cook Powers. SENSOR COOK has presetCook Power for 7 food categories.When the cook time is over, four beeps will sound andCOOK END will display.SENSOR COOK TABLESENSOR REHEAT TABLESENSOR COOKExample: To reheat 2 slices of pizza.1. Touch REHEAT.2. Choose food category.Using SENSOR REHEAT lets you heat commonmicrowave-prepared foods without needing to programtimes and Power levels.SENSOR REHEAT
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN16SENSOR COOK TABLECATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNTPierce each potato with a fork and place on the oven tray around the edge, at least one inch apart. Prepare as desired, wash and leave residual water on the vegetables.Place in an appropriately sized microwave container. Add amount ofwater according to the quantity. (1-2cups : 2tablespoons, 3-4cups :4tablespoons) Cover with plastic wrap and vent. After cooking, stir andallow to stand for 3 minutes.Remove from package, rinse off frost under running water.Place in an appropriately sized microwave container. Add amount ofwater according to the quantity. (1-2cups : 2tablespoons, 3-4cups :4tablespoons) Cover with plastic wrap and vent. After cooking, stir andallow to stand for 3 minutes.Remove from the outer display can.Place in an appropriately sized microwave container, cover with plasticwrap and vent.After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes.Assemble the ingredients per the recipe in a 1-2 quart casserole.Cooking with plastic wrap and vent.After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutesPlace rice and twice as much liquid(water,chicken or vegetable stock)in a 2 quart microwave dish. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.After cooking, allow to stand for 5 minutes. Stir for fluffier rice.Remove from outer display package. Slit cover. If not in microwave- safe container, place on plate, cover with plastic wrap and vent.1 - 4 medium approx.8 -10 ozs. each1 - 4 cups1 - 4 cups1 - 4 cups1 - 4 cups1/2- 2 cups10 - 21 ozs.Baked PotatoCasseroleRiceFrozenEntréeFreshVegetableFrozenVegetableCannedVegetableVEGETABLESENSOR REHEAT TABLECATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNTThis is a reheat function for leftover pizza.Place on paper towel on a microwave safe plate.Place on a low plate.Cover with vented plastic wrap.Let stand 3 minutes.Place in shallow microwavable casserole.Cover with vented plastic wrap.After cooking, stir and let stand 3 minutes.Cover dish containing the casserolewith plastic wrap and vent.After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes.1 - 3 slices(3 - 5 ozs. each)1 - 2 servings1 - 4 cups1 - 4 cupsPizza SliceDinner PlateSoup/SauceCasserole
17USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVENButter 1 1,2,3 sticksIce cream 2Pint, Quart, Half gallonCream cheese 3 3, 8 ozs.Frozen juice 4 6,12,16 ozs.Category Touch Pad AmountNumberExample: To soften quart of ice cream.1. Touch SOFTEN.2. Choose food category.Touch 2for ice cream.3. Choose food amount. Touch 2for quart.4. Touch START/ENTER.The oven uses low power to soften foods (butter, icecream, cream cheese, and frozen juice.) See the followingtable.SOFTENExample: To melt 8 ozs. chocolate.MELTThe oven uses low power to melt foods (butter ormargarine, chocolate, marshmallows, or processedcheese food.) See the following table.1. Touch MELT.2. Choose food category.Touch 2for chocolate.3. Choose food amount. Touch 2for 8 ozs.4. Touch START/ENTER.SOFTEN TABLEMELT TABLETouch PadCategory AmountNumberButter / Margarine 1 1, 2, 3 sticksChocolate 2 4, 8 ozs.Cheese 3 8, 16 ozs.Marshmallows 4 5, 10 ozs.1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch TIMER.3. Enter the time by using thenumber key pad. 4. Touch START/ENTER.When the time is over, youwill hear seven beeps andEnd will display.Example: To count 3 minutes.TIMERYou can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use theTimer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.3 0 0
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN18MELT TABLECATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNTUnwrap and place on the rack over the glass tray.No need to cover butter. Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting.Chocolate chips or squares of baking chocolate may be used.Unwrap squares and place on the rack over the glass tray. Stir at theend of cycle to complete melting.Use processed cheese food only. Cut into cubes.Place in a single layer on the rack over the glass tray.Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting.Large or miniature marshmallows may be used.Place on the rack over the glass tray.Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting.1, 2, or 3 sticks4 or 8 ozs.8 or 16 ozs.5 or 10 ozs.Butter orMargarineChocolateCheeseMarshmallowsSOFTEN TABLECATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNTUnwrap and place on the rack over the glass tray.Butter will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe.Place on the rack over the glass tray.Ice cream will be soft enough to make scooping easier.Unwrap and place on the rack over the glass tray.Cream cheese will be at room temperature and ready for use inrecipe.Remove top.Place in oven.Frozen juice will be soft enough to mix easily with water.1, 2, or 3 sticksPint, Quart, Half gallon3 or 8 ozs.6, 12, or 16 ozs.ButterIce CreamCream cheeseFrozen juice
19USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVENCategory FoodMEAT0.1 to 6.0 lbsPOULTRY0.1 to 6.0 lbsFISH0.1 to 6.0 lbsBREAD0.1 to 1.0 lbBEEFGround 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 CAKEExample : To defrost 1.2 lbs of meat.1. Touch DEFROST.2. Choose food category.3. Enter the weight.4. Touch START/ENTER.Four defrost choices are preset in the oven. The defrostfeature provides you with the best defrosting method forfrozen foods, because the oven automatically sets thedefrosting times for each food item according to theweight you enter. For added convenience, the DEFROSTincludes a built-in tone mechanism that reminds you tocheck, turn over, separate, or rearrange the food duringthe defrost cycle. Four different defrosting options areprovided.1. MEAT2. POULTRY3. FISH4. BREADAfter touching DEFROST once, select the food category.Available weight ranges for Meat, Poultry, and Fish are0.1 to 6.0 lbs. The available weight range for Bread is 0.1to 1.0 lb.NOTE: 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. Removeany portions that have thawed, then return frozen portionsto the oven and touch START/ENTER to resume thedefrost cycle. The oven will not stop during the BEEPunless the door is opened.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.DEFROST DEFROST TABLEExample: To defrost 1lb. ground beef.1. Touch DEFROST 2 times.2. Touch START/ENTER.The QUICK DEFROST feature provides a rapid defrostfor 1.0 pound frozen food. The oven automatically setsthe defrosting time for ground beef.QUICK DEFROSTExample: To defrost for 2 minutes.1. Touch DEFROST 3 times.2. Enter the defrosting time youwant.3. Touch START/ENTER.(Defrost starts)This feature allows you to choose the time you want todefrost.When the defrost time is over, four beeps will sound andCOOK END will display.TIME DEFROST
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN20To avoid risk of property damage:Do not use rack to pop popcorn.Rack must be on the four plastic supportswhen used.Use the rack only when cooking food on rackposition.Do not cook with rack on floor of the oven.The metal rack gives you extra space when cooking inmore than one container at the same time.To use rack:1. Place rack securely in the four plastic supports.• Rack MUST NOT touch metal walls or back ofmicrowave oven.2. Place equal amounts of food both ABOVE ANDBELOW rack.• Amount of food must be approximately the same tobalance out cooking energy.METAL RACK• When using DEFROST, the weight to be entered is thenet weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight ofthe food minus the container).• Use DEFROST only for raw food. DEFROST gives bestresults when food to be thawed is a minimum of 0°F(taken directly from a true freezer). If food has beenstored in a refrigerator-freezer that does not maintain atemperature of 5°F or below, always program a lowerfood weight (for a shorter defrosting time) to preventcooking the food.• If the food is stored outside the freezer for up to 20minutes, enter a lower food weight.• The shape of the package alters the defrosting time.Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than adeep block.• Separate pieces as they begin to defrost. Separatedpieces defrost more easily.• You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shieldfoods like chicken wings, leg tips, and fish tails, but thefoil must not touch the side of the oven. Foil causesarcing, which can damage the oven lining.• Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they startto become warm.• For better results, a preset standing time is included inthe defrosting time.• For best results, elevate food to be defrosted on amicrowave safe roasting rack. This prevents thepossibility of warm meat juices cooking food duringdefrost.DEFROST TIPS
21COOKINGGETTING THE BESTCOOKING RESULTSTo get the best results from your microwave oven,read and follow the guidelines below.●Storage Temperature: Foods taken from thefreezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than thesame foods at room temperature.The time for recipes in this book is based on the normal storage temperature of the food.●Size: Small pieces of food cook faster than 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 tomicrowave energy.●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 food with foil or casserole lid andlet it stand to finish cooking in the center and avoidovercooking the outer edges. The length of standingtime depends on the density and surface area of thefood.●Wrapping in waxed paper or paper towel:Sandwiches and many other foods containingprebaked bread should be wrapped prior tomicrowaving to prevent drying out.FISH AND SHELLFISHCooking Fish and Shellfish:General Directions●Prepare the fish for cooking.- Completely defrost the fish orshellfish.- 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 thecoating crisp and 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.FISH AND SHELLFISH COOKING TABLEFISH POWER LEVEL COOKING TIME DIRECTIONSFish fillets HI 31/2-41/2minutesFish steaks HI 41/2-51/2minutesWhole fish 741/2-6 minutesScallops HI 31/2-5 minutesShrimp, shelled HI 31/2-5 minutesArrange fish in a single layer with thickest portiontoward outside edge of 11/2quart microwavablebaking dish. Brush with melted butter and season,if desired. Cook covered with vented plastic wrap.Let stand covered 2 minutes. If you are cookingmore than 1 lb. of fish, turn the fish halfwaythrough cooking.Arrange in a single layer. Prepare as directedabove, except stir instead of turning the shellfish.
COOKING22APPETIZERS/SAUCES/SOUPSCooking Appetizers: Tips and TechniquesRecommended●Crisp crackers, such as melba toast, shreddedwheat, and crisp rye crackers are best formicrowave use. Wait until party time to add thespreads. Place a paper towel under the crackerswhile they cook in the microwave oven to absorbextra moisture.●Arrange individual appetizers in a circle for evencooking.●Stir dips to distribute heat and shorten cooking time.Cooking Sauces: Tips and Techniques●Use a microwavable casserole or glass measuringcup that is at least 2 or 3 times the volume of thesauce.●Sauces made with cornstarch thicken more rapidlythan those made with flour.●Cook sauces made with cornstarch or flouruncovered so you may stir them 2 or 3 times duringcooking 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 holdsdouble the volume of the recipe ingredients toprevent boil-over, especially if you use cream or milkin the soup.●Generally, cover microwaved soups with VENTEDplastic wrap or a microwavable lid.●Cover foods to retain moisture. Uncover foods toretain crispness.●Avoid overcooking by using the minimum suggestedtime. Add more time, if necessary, only afterchecking the food.●Stirring occasionally will help blend flavors, distributeheat evenly, and may even shorten the cooking time.●When converting a conventional soup recipe to cookin the microwave, reduce the liquid, salt, and strongseasonings.Not Recommended●Appetizers with a crisp coating or puff pastry are bestdone in a conventional oven with dry heat.●Breaded products can be warmed in the microwaveoven but will not come out crisp.MEATCooking Meat: General Directions●Prepare the meat for cooking.- Defrost completely.- Trim off excess fat to avoid spattering.- Place the meat, fat side down, on a microwavablerack in a microwavable dish.- Use oven cooking bag for less tender cuts of meat.- Arrange the meat so that thicker portions are towardthe outside of the dish.- Cover the meat with waxed paper to preventspattering.●Tend the meat as it cooks.- Drain juices as they accumulate to reducespattering and keep from overcooking the bottom ofthe meat.- Shield thin or bony portions with strips of foil toprevent overcooking.NOTE: Keep the foil at least 1 inch from the ovenwalls, and do not cover more than one-third of themeat with foil at any one time.●Let the meat stand covered with foil 10-15 minutesafter you remove it from the oven. The internaltemperature of the meat may rise from 5-10° Fduring standing time.The Meat Cooking Table on the next page providesdetailed directions, Power Level, and Cooking Timesettings for most cuts of meat.
23COOKINGMEAT COOKING TABLEMEATBEEFHamburgers,Fresh or defrosted(4 ozs. each)1 patty2 patties4 pattiesSirloin tip roast(3-4 lbs.)LAMBLamb roast, rolledboneless (3-4 lbs.)PORKBacon slices2 slices4 slices6 slices10 slicesChops(5-7 ozs. each)2 chops4 chopsLoin Roast,rolled, boneless(31/2- 41/2lbs.)Sausage links,Fresh or Frozen,defrosted(1-2 ozs. each)2 links4 links6 links10 links 1-11⁄2minutes11⁄2-2 minutes21⁄2-31⁄2minutes8-10 minutesper poundRARE (135°F)11-13 minutesper poundMEDIUM (155°F)11-12 minutesper poundRARE (135°F)12-13 minutesper poundMEDIUM (145°F)13-14 minutesper poundWELL (155°F)11⁄2-2 minutes2-3 minutes4-5 minutes7-8 minutes18-20 minutesper pound15-17 minutesper pound25-27 minutesper pound(165°F)45-60 seconds1-11⁄2minutes11⁄2-2 minutes13⁄4-2 minutesForm patties with depression in center of each.Place on microwavable roasting rack. Brush with browningagent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper.Turn over halfway through cooking.Let stand covered 1 minute.Place roast fat side down on microwavable roasting rack.Add desired seasonings and cover with waxed paper.Turn meat over halfway through cooking and shield ifnecessary. Remove roast from microwave oven whendesired temperature is reached. Let stand covered with foil15 minutes. (Temperature may rise about 10°F).Place roast fat side down on microwavable roasting rack.Brush lamb with marinade or desired seasonings such asrosemary, thyme or marjoram. Cover with waxed paper.Turn roast over after 15 minutes, and again after 30 minutes.Shield if necessary.Remove roast from microwave when desired temperatureis reached. Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes.(Temperature may rise about 10°F).Place bacon slices on microwavable roasting rack.Cover with paper towels.After cooking, let stand 1 minute.Place chops in microwavable baking dish.Add desired seasonings and cover with vented plastic wrap.Cook until no longer pink or until internal temperaturereaches 170°F. Turn chops over halfway through cooking.Let stand covered 5 minutes.(Temperature may rise about 10°F).Place roast in cooking bag in microwavable dish.Add seasonings and browning agent if desired. Close bagloosely with microwavable closure or string. After cooking,let stand in bag 15 minutes. (Temperature may rise about10°F.) Internal temperature of pork should reach 170°Fbefore serving.Pierce links and place on microwavable roasting rack.Cover with waxed paper or paper towel.Turn over halfway through cooking.After cooking, let stand covered 1 minute.HI55HI33HIPOWERLEVELCOOKINGTIME DIRECTIONS
COOKING224CHICKENCooking Poultry: General Directions●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 reducespattering.- Use a browning agent or cook with a sauce to give abrowned appearance.●Watch 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.●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 after cooking covered with foilfor 10 minutes.The Poultry Cooking Table below provides detaileddirections, Power Level, and Cooking Time settings formost cuts and types of poultry.CHICKEN COOKING TABLECHICKENChicken pieces(21⁄2-3 lbs.)Chicken whole(3-31⁄2lbs.)Cornish Henswhole(1-11⁄2lbs. each)HIHIHI41⁄2-51⁄2minutesper pound12-13 minutesper pound6-7 minutesper poundBefore cooking, wash pieces and shake the water off.Place pieces in a single layer in a microwavable bakingdish with thicker pieces to the outside. Brush with butter orbrowning agent and seasonings if desired. Cover withwaxed paper. Cook until no longer pink and juices runclear. Let stand covered 5 minutes.Before cooking, wash and shake off water. Place breastside down on a microwavable roasting rack. Brush withbutter, or browning agent and seasoning if desired. Coverwith waxed paper. Cook 1⁄3of estimated time. Turn breastside up, brush with butter, or browning agent. Replacewaxed paper. Cook 1⁄3of estimated time again. Shield ifnecessary. Cook remaining 1⁄3of estimated time or until nolonger pink and juices run clear. Let stand covered with foil10 minutes. (The temperature may rise about 10°F.) Thetemperature in the thigh should be 180°F-185°F whenthe poultry is done.Before cooking, wash and shake the water off.Tie wings to body of hen and the legs to tail. Place hensbreast side down on microwavable rack. Cover with waxedpaper. Turn breast side up halfway through cooking. Shieldbone ends of drumsticks with foil.Remove and discard drippings. Brush with butter orbrowning agent and seasonings if desired. Cook untilno longer pink and juices run clear. Remove hens frommicrowave when they reach desired temperature.Let stand covered with foil 5 minutes. (Temperature mayrise about 10°F). Temperature in breast should be 170°Fbefore serving.POWERLEVELCOOKINGTIME DIRECTIONS
25COOKINGPASTA AND RICEMicrowave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta,rice, and cereal require about the same amount oftime,but the microwave is a more convenient methodbecause 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.Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques󳀏If you are planning to use rice or pasta in acasserole, 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.PASTA COOKING TABLEPASTASpaghetti4 cups waterAdd 8 ozs.spaghettiMacaroni3 cups waterAdd 2 cupsmacaroniLasagna noodles4 cups waterAdd 8 ozs. lasagnanoodlesEgg noodles6 cups waterAdd 4 cups noodlesHI5HI5HI5HI59-10 minutes71⁄2-81⁄2minutes6-7 minutes51⁄2-61⁄2minutes7-8 minutes11-121⁄2minutes8-10 minutes51⁄2-61⁄2minutesCombine hot tap water and salt, if desired.Use a 2-quart microwavable baking dish and cover withvented plastic wrap for spaghetti and lasagna noodles.Use microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap for macaroniand egg noodles.Cook as directed in chart or until water boils.Stir in pasta; cook covered as directed in chart or untiltender.Drain in a colander.POWERLEVELCOOKINGTIME DIRECTIONSRICE COOKING TABLERICELong grain21⁄4cups waterAdd 1 cup riceBrown21⁄2cups waterAdd 1 cup riceLong grain andwild rice mix21⁄3cups waterAdd 6 ozs. packageQuick cooking1 cup waterAdd 1 cup riceHI5HI5HI5HI41⁄2-51⁄2minutes14 minutes41⁄2-51⁄2minutes28 minutes4-5 minutes24 minutes2-3 minutesCombine hot tap water and salt, if desired, in 2 quartmicrowavable casserole.Cover with microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap.Cook as directed in chart or until water boils.Stir in rice and any seasonings.Cook covered as directed in chart or until water is absorbedand rice is tender.Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes.Fluff with fork.Cook water until it boils.Stir rice into boiling water and let stand, covered 5 to 10minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.Fluff with fork.POWERLEVELCOOKINGTIME DIRECTIONS
26CARE AND CLEANINGFor best performance and safety,keep the oven clean inside and out-side. Take specialcare to keep the inner door panel and the oven frontframe free of food or grease build-up. Never userough powder or pads. Wipe the microwave oveninside and out, including the hood bottom cover, with asoft cloth and a warm (not hot) mild detergent solution.Then rinse and wipe dry. Use a chrome cleaner andpolish on chrome, metal and aluminum surfaces. Wipespatters immediately with a wet paper towel, especiallyafter cooking chicken or bacon. Clean your ovenweekly or more often, if needed.METAL RACKWash the metal rack with a mild soap and a soft ornylon scrub brush. Dry completely. Do not useabrasive scrubbers or cleaners to clean rack.CLEANING THE GREASE FILTERSThe grease filter should be removed and cleanedoften, at least once a month.1. Disconnect power or unplug microwave oven.2. To remove grease filter, slide filter to the back. Pullfilter downward.The filter will drop out.3. Soak grease filter in hot water and a mild detergent.Scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt andgrease.Rinse well and shake to dry. Do not cleanfilter with ammonia, corrosive cleaning agents suchas lye-based oven cleaners, or place them in adishwasher. The filter will turn black or could bedamaged.4. To reinstall the filter,slide it into the back slot,thenpush up to lock.5. Reconnect power or plug in microwave oven.NOTE:Do not operate the hood without the filter inplace.
CHARCOAL FILTERREPLACEMENTIf your microwave hood combination is installed to recirculateair, the charcoal filter (5230W1A003C) is available by callingthe Parts department at your nearest Authorized ServiceCenter. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned and should bereplaced every 6-12 months.1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.2. Open the door and remove the one vent grillemounting screw. (1 middle screws)remove.COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHTREPLACEMENT4. Replace lamp cover, and mounting screws.5. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.OVEN AND WARMING LAMPLIGHT REPLACEMENT1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.2. Open the door and remove the two vent grillemounting screws. (2 middle screws)3. Slide the grille left and tip the cover forward, then liftout to remove.4. Remove the bulb holder mounting screw, and lift upthe bulb holder which you want to replace.5. Replace bulb with a 30 watt appliance bulb.6. Replace the bulb holder, if damaged.7. Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place. Pushthe top and slide right until it snaps into place.Replace the mounting screws. Plug in microwaveoven or reconnect power.To avoid risk of personal injury or propertydamage, do not operate oven hood without filtersin place.To avoid personal injury or property damage, weargloves when replacing light bulb.273. Slide the grille left and tip forward, then lift out to4. Remove old filter.5. Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The filtershould rest at the angle shown.6. Slide the bottom of the grille into place. Push the topand slide right until it snaps into place. Replace themounting screws. Turn the power back on at themain power supply and set the clock.1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.3. Replace bulb(s) with 20~40 watt appliance bulb(s).2. Remove the lamp cover mounting screws.OVEN LIGHT WARMING LAMP LIGHT
28COOKING UTENSILSMICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDEUSEOVENPROOF GLASS(treated for high intensity heat):Utility dishes, loaf dishes, pieplates, cake plates, liquidmeasuring cups, casseroles, andbowls without metallic trim.CHINA:Bowls, cups, serving plates, andplatters without metallic trim.PLASTIC:Plastic wrap (as a cover)-- laythe plastic wrap loosely over thedish and press it to the sides.Vent plastic wrap by turning backone edge slightly to allow excesssteam to escape. The dishshould be deep enough so thatthe plastic wrap will not touch thefood. As the food heats it maymelt the plastic wrap wherever thewrap touches the food. Use plastic dishes, cups,semirigid freezer containers, andplastic bags only for shortcooking times. Use these withcare because the plastic maysoften from the heat of thefood.PAPER:Paper towels, waxed paper,paper napkins, and paper plateswith no metallic trim or design.Look for the manufacturer's labelfor use in the microwave 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 theoven.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 inch fromthe side walls and door of the oven.WOOD:Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack whenyou use them in the microwave oven. Baskets react in the sameway.TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS:Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from coveredutensils.Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items beforecooking.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 theoven.METAL TWIST TIES:Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags.They become hot and could cause a fire.Do not use necycled paper products in the microwave oven.They sometimes contain impurities that cause sparks to occur.
TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEMIf nothing on the oven operates If the oven interior light does not workIf oven will not cook If oven takes longer than normal to cookor cooks too rapidlyIf the time of day clock does not alwayskeep correct time If food cooks unevenlyIf food is undercooked If food is overcooked If arcing (sparks) occur If the display shows a time countingdown but the oven is not cookingVent fan starts automaticallyPOSSIBLE CAUSES• check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker.• check if oven is properly connected to the electric circuit in house.• check that controls are set properly.• the light bulb is loose or defective.• check that control panel was programmed correctly.• check that door is firmly closed.• check that Start/Enter Pad was touched.• check that timer wasn’t started instead of a cook function.• be sure the Power Level is programmed properly.• check that the power cord is fully inserted into the outlet receptacle.• be sure the oven is the only appliance on the electrical circuit.• be sure food is evenly shaped.• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.• check placement of aluminum foil strips used to prevent overcooking.• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time, and power levels)were correctly followed.• be sure microwave oven is on a separate circuit.• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, power level, time, size ofdish) were followed.• be sure microwavable dishes were used.• be sure wire twist ties were not used.• be sure oven was not operated when empty.• make sure metal rack (if used) is properly installed on 4 supports.• check that door is firmly closed.• check that timer was not started instead of a cooking function.• If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the fan in thevent hood will automatically turn on at the LEVEL 4 setting to cool theoven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven.BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICECheck the following list to be sure a service call is necessary. Reviewing additional information on items to checkmay prevent an unneeded service call.29
30TROUBLESHOOTINGTo avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, do not remove outer case at anytime, only an authorized service technician should remove outer case.QUESTIONCan I use a rack in my microwave ovenso that I may reheat or cook in two rackpositions at a time? Can I use either metal or aluminumpans in my microwave oven? Sometimes the door of my microwaveoven appears wavy.Is this normal?What are the humming noises I hearwhen my microwave oven is operating?Why does the dish become hot when Imicrowave food in it? What does standing time mean? Can I pop popcorn in my microwaveoven? How do I get the best results? Why does steam come out of the airexhaust vent?ANSWEROnly use the rack that is supplied with your microwave oven.Use of any other rack can result in poor cooking performance and/orarcing and may damage your oven.Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding (use small, flat pieces).Never allow metal to touch walls or door.This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven.This is the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles onand off.As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish.Use hot pads to remove food after cooking.Dish may not be microwave safe.Standing time means that food should be taken out of the oven andcovered for additional time after cooking. This process allows the cookingto finish, saves energy, and frees the oven for other purposes.Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer’sguidelines or use the preprogrammed Popcorn pad.Do not use regular paper bags. Use the listening test by stopping the ovenas soon as the popping slows to a pop every one or two seconds. Do nottry to repop unpopped kernels. You can also use special microwavepoppers. When using a popper, be sure to follow manufacturer’sdirections. Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils.Steam is normally produced during cooking.The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the topvent.QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WARRANTY PERIOD:LABOR: One Year from the Date of Purchase*.PARTS (except as listed below): One Year from theDate of Purchase*.MAGNETRON: Ten Years from the Date ofPurchase*.Replacement Units and Repair Parts are warrantedfor the remaining portion of the original unit’swarranty period.* Retain your Sales Receipt to prove the date ofpurchase. A copy of your Sales Receipt must besubmitted at the time warranty service is provided.LG MICROWAVE OVEN LIMITED WARRANTY — USAModel: LMVM2085SB / LMVM2085SW / LMVM2085STLG Electronics Inc. will repair or replace your product, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective inmaterial or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period set forth below, effective fromthe date of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the originalpurchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, including U.S. Territories.THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUTLIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THEEXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESSWARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. LG WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSTREVENUES OR PROFITS, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OROTHERWISE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages orlimitations 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 orcorrect wiring, or correction of unauthorized repairs.•Damages or operating problems that result from misuse, abuse, operation outside environmentalspecifications 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 currentor 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 NUMBERSTO CONTACT LG ELECTRONICS BY MAIL:LG Customer Interactive CenterP. O. Box 240007201 James Record RoadHuntsville, Alabama 35824ATTN: CICHOW SERVICE IS HANDLED:Please call 1-800-243-0000 and choose theappropriate option. (Phones are answered 24hours a day, 365 days per year.) Please have theproduct type (Microwave) and your ZIP codeready. Or visit our website at: http://us.lgservice.comTo obtain Customer Assistance, Product Infor-mation, or Dealer or Authorized Service Centerlocation:Call 1-800-243-0000 (24 hours a day, 365 days peryear) and select the appropriate option from themenu.Or visit our website at: http://us.lgservice.com31

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