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MICROWAVEOVEN
OWNER'SMANUAL&COOKINGGUIDE
PLEASE READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL
THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.
LMV1976ST P,NO._8W_A_4_0
Thank you for purchasing an LG microwave oven.
Please record the model number and serial Model No:
number of this unitfor future reference. We also Serial No:
suggest you record the details of your contact Dealer:
with LG (LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.)
concerning this unit.
Dealer Phone No:
Staple your receipt here to prove your
retail purchase.
Customer Relations
LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
Service Division Bldg. #3
201 James Record Rd.
Huntsville, AL 35824-0126
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY...
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with
the door open since open-door operation
can result in harmful exposure to
microwave energy. It is important not to
defeat or tamper with the safety
interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the
oven front face and the door or allow soil
or cleaner residue to accumulate on
sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.
It is particularly important that the oven
door closes properly and that there is no
damage to the:
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or
loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY ............................................................... 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................... 3
SAFETY ................................................................ 4
Impor_ntSa_tylnstruetions ............................. 4
INFORMATION ..................................................... 6
Locationof Model Number................................. 6
Oven Specifications ........................................... 6
ElectricalRating................................................. 6
ElectricalRequirements ..................................... 6
Grounding Instructions...................................... 6
MicrowaveOven Features ................................. 7
Oven Control Panel ........................................... 8
OPERATION ........................................................ 10
Learn about your Microwave Oven ................. 10
Help................................................................. 10
Clock ............................................................... 10
KitchenTimer .................................................. 10
Custom Set ..................................................... 10
Vent HitLow/Off ............................................... 11
Turntable On/Off ............................................. 11
Child Lock ....................................................... 11
Light Hi/LowtOff .............................................. 11
Light Timer ...................................................... 11
EZ on .............................................................. 12
Hold Warm ...................................................... 12
Custom Cook .................................................. 12
Cooking at High Power Levels ........................ 13
Cooking at Lower Power Levels ..................... 13
Cooking With More Than One Cook Cycle ..... 13
Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels ........ 14
Sensor Operating Instructions ....................... 15
Sensor Cooking Guide .................................. 15
Adding or subtracting Cook Time .................. 16
Popcorn ......................................................... 16
Pizza ............................................................. 16
Potato ............................................................ 16
Vegetable ...................................................... 17
Cook .............................................................. 17
Reheat ........................................................... 17
Auto Defrost .................................................. 18
Weight Conversion Chart .............................. 18
Defrosting Tips .............................................. 18
Auto Defrost Chart ........................................ 19
Time Defrost .................................................. 21
Q Defrost ....................................................... 21
Use of the Two Position Metal Rack ............. 21
COOKING ........................................................... 22
Getting the Best Cooking Results ................. 22
Fish & Shellfish ............................................. 22
Appetizers/Sauces/Soups ............................. 23
Meat .............................................................. 23
Poultry ........................................................... 25
Pasta and Rice .............................................. 26
MAINTENANCE .................................................. 27
Care and Cleaning ........................................ 27
Metal Rack .................................................... 27
Cleaning the Grease Filters .......................... 27
Charcoal Filter Replacement ......................... 27
Cooktop/Countertop Light Replacement ....... 28
Oven Light Replacement ............................... 28
Questions and Answers ................................ 28
Microwave Utensil Guide .............................. 29
Before Calling for Service ............................. 30
WARRANTY ............................... Inside back cover
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven and avoid harm to yourself or
damage to your oven.
WARN IN G- To reducethe riskofburns,
electricshock,fire,injuryto persons,orexposureto
excessivemicrowave energy.
•Read all the instructions before using your oven.
• Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking
equipment 36 inches wide or less.
•Do not use this oven for commercial purposes, It
is made for household use only.
•Do not allow children to use this oven without
close supervision.
• Read and follow the specifc PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found
on page 2.
• When cleaning the door and the surfaces that
touch the door, use only mild, non-abrasive
soaps or detergents and a sponge or soft cloth.
•If your oven is dropped or damaged, have it
thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician
before using it again.
•Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors, such as
sulfide and chloride, in this appliance. This type of
oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry
food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory
use.
•Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use
this product near water - for example, near a kitchen
sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or
similar location.
•Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in
the cavity when not in use.
•Clean the ventilating hood frequently. Do not
allow grease to accumulate on the hood or the
filters.
•To avoid a fire hazard:
-Do not severely overcook food. Severely
overcooked foods can start a fire in the oven.
Watch the oven carefully, espedally 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 net 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:
-Keep the oven door closed.
-Turn the oven off.
-Disconnect the power cord or shut off the
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel,
• Use care when cleaning the vent hood filters.
Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven
cleaners, may damage the filters.
•Do not tamper with the built-in safety switches
on the oven door. The oven has several built-in
safety switches to make sure the power is off when
the door is open.
• When food flames under the hood, turn the fan on.
•To avoid electric shock:
-This appliance must be grounded. Connect it
only to a properly grounded outlet. See the
electrical GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
on page 6.
- Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.
- Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in
water.
- Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
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• To avoid improperly cooking some foods.
-Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby
food. Uneven heating may occur and possibly
cause personal injury.
- Do not heat small-necked containers, such as
syrup bottles,
-Do not deep-fat fry in your microwave oven.
-Do not attempt home canning in your
microwave oven.
-Do not heat the following items in the
microwave oven: whole eggs in the shell, water
with 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 in
this manual.
• Do not run the oven empty, without food in it.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
•Preserve the oven floor:
-Do not heat the oven floor excessively.
-Do not allow the gray film on special microwave-
cooking packages to touch the oven floor. Put the
package on a microwavable dish.
- Do not cook anything directly on the oven floor or
turntable. Use a microwavable dish.
- Keep a browning dish at least 3/16 inch above floor.
Carefully read and follow the instructions for the
browning dish. If you use a browning dish
incorrectly, you could damage the oven floor.
• Install or locate this appliance only in accordance
with the provided installation instructions.
• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
• Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be
overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling
when the container is removed from the microwave
oven is not always present.
THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS
SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE
CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR
OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons;
- Do not overheat the liquid.
- Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating it.
- Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow
necks.
- After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short time before removing
the container.
- Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other
utensil into the container.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY
INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ( U.S.A. ONLY)
WARNING:
This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency
energy and if not installed and used properly, that is
in strict accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions, may cause interference to radio and
television reception, it has been type tested and
found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment
pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
such interference in a residential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the
• Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or
television.
• Relocate the Microwave Oven with respect to the
receiver.
• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
• Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so
that the microwave oven and the receiver are on
different branch circuits.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or
TV interference caused by unauthorized
modification to this microwave oven. It is the
responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
following:
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Please read this owner's manual. It will tell you how
to use all the fine features of this microwave oven.
LOCATION OF MODEL NUMBER
To request service information or replacement parts,
the service center will require the complete model
number of your microwave oven. The number is on the
oven front as shown in the illustration below.
MODELNUMBERLABEL
OVEN SPECIFICATIONS
Output Power 1,O00W (IEC 60705)
Outer Dimensions 29-15/16" x 16w/16" x 15-5/8"
Cavity Volume 1.9 Cu.ft
Net Weight 60 Ibs.
ELECTRICAL RATING
* Electrical Rating of the Oven: 120V AC, 60Hz
* 13 Amp.l 1,500W (MWO + Cooktop Lamp +
Ventilation Fan)
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
The oven is designed to operate on a Standard
120V/6OHz household outlet. Be sure the circuit is at
least 15A or 2OA and the microwave oven is the only
appliance on the circuit. It is not designed for 50Hz
or any circuit other than a 120V160Hz circuit.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. If an electrical
short circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current. The cord for this appliance has a
grounding wire with a grounding plug. Put the plug into
an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
WARNING- If you use the grounding
plug improperly, you risk electric shock.
Ask a qualified electrician if you do not understand the
grounding instructions or if you wonder 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 placing the cord properly.
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 shall be equal to or greater than the electrical
rating of the appliance.
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
For a permanently connected appliance:
This appliance must be connected to a grounded,
metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment
grounding conductor should be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the equipment grounding
terminal or lead on the appliance.
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MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES
Door Handle
Model and Serial
Number Plate Vent Grille
Window with
Metal Shield
Two-position
Metal Rack
Cooking Guide
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Door Safety
Lock System
Grease Filter
Glass Turntable
Cooktop/Countertop Light
Oven Control
Panel
Defrosting Rack
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OVEN CONTROLPANEL
SensorTouch
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1. DISPLAY: The Display includes a clock and
indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time
settings and cooking functions selected.
2. POPCORN: Touch this pad 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.
3, POTATO: Touch this pad to cook potatoes, The
oven's sensor will tell the oven how long to cook
depending on the amount of humidity it detects from
the potato.
4, PIZZA: Touch this pad to cook pizza without
selecting cooking times and power levels.
5, COOK: Touch this pad to cook frozen entree,
casserole, and rice, The oven's sensor will tell the
oven how long to cook depending on the amount of
humidity coming from the food.
6, REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat casserole, dinner
plate, and soup/sauce, The oven's sensor will tell the
oven how long to cook depending on the amount of
humidity coming from the food.
7, VEGETABLE: Touch this pad to reheat vegetables.
The oven's sensor will tell the oven how long to cook
depending on the amount of humidity it detects from
the vegetables.
8, CUSTOM COOK: Touch this pad to recall one
cooking instruction previously programmed into
memory.
9, EZ-ON: Touch this pad to set and start quickly at
100% power level.
10, AUTO DEFROST: Meat, poultry, fish, Touch this
pad to select food type and defrost food by weight.
11, TIME DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost most
other frozen foods.
12. Q DEFROST: This pad provides you with the
RAPID defrosting method for 1.0 pounds frozen
foods.
13. NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cooking
time, power level, quantities, or weights.
14, KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this pad to set the kitchen
timer.
15, CLOCK: Touch this pad to enter the time of day.
16, LIGHT TIMER: Touch this pad to set the light timer.
17, MORE: Touch this pad to add ten seconds of
cooking time each time you press it.
18, LESS: Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds of
cooking time each time you press it.
19, HELP: Touch this pad to learn howto use each
oven function.
20, STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to stop the oven or
to clear all entries.
21. START: Touch this pad to start a function. If you
open the door after oven begins to cook, START
again.
22. POWER LEVEL: Touch this pad to select a
cooking power level.
23. CUSTOM SET: Touch this pad to change the
oven's default settings for sound, clock, display
speed and defrost weight.
24, HOLD WARM: Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked
foods warm in your microwave oven for up to 99
minutes 99 seconds.
25, PROGRAM: Touch this pad to set a cooking time.
26, LIGHT HI-LOW-OFF: Touch this pad to turn on the
cooktop/countertop light.
27, VENT HI-LOW-OFF: Touch this pad to turn the fan
on or off.
28. TURNTABLE ON-OFF: Touch this pad to turn off
the turntable. OFF will appear in the display.
,_. WARNING:
DO NOT RUN THE OVEN EMPTY WITHOUT FOOD
IN IT.
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LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to
know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before use.
CAUTION
To avoid risk of personal injury
or property damage, do not use
stoneware, aluminum foil, metal utensils,
or metal trimmed utensils in the oven.
CAUTION
To avoid risk of personal injury
or property damage, do not run oven empty.
HELP
The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful
hints. Press HELP, then select a key pad.
KITCHEN TIMER
You can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use the
Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
1. Touch HELP pad.
2. Touch POPCORN pad.
CLOCK
This oven includes a 24-hour clock.
1. Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad.
_} _:_; 2. Enter the time by using the
number key pad.
ISTART}3. Touch START pad,
When the time is over, you will
hear seven beeps and END
will display.
1. Touch CLOCK pad.
(Press once for AM,
twice for PM.)
2. Enter the time by using the
.............................. number key pad.
3. Touch CLOCK (or START)
pad.
CUSTOM SET
You can change the default values for beep sound,
clock, display speed and defrost weight.
See following chart for more information.
NUMBER FUNCTION
1 Beep ONIOFF
control
2 Clock display
control
3 Display
4 Defrost weight
mode select
NUMBER RESULT
1 Sound ON
2 Sound OFF
1 Clock ON
2 Clock OFF
1 Slow speed
2 Normal speed
3 Fast speed
1 Lbs.
2 Kg.
1. Touch CUSTOM SET pad.
2. Touch number 4 pad.
3. Touch number 2pad.
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VENT HI-LOW-OFF
The VENT moves steam and other
vapors from the cooking surface.
Touch VENT once for High fan
speed, twice for Low fan speed, or
three times to turn the fan off.
NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around the
microwave oven, the fan in the vent hood will
automatically turn on at the LOW setting to cool the
oven, It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven.
When this occurs, You can net turn the vent fan off.
TURNTABLE ON-OFF
For best cooking results, leave the
turntable on. It can be turned offfor
large dishes. Press TURNTABLE
ON-OFF to turn the turntable on or off.
NOTE: •Sometimes the turntable can become hot
to touch. Be careful touching the turntable
during and after cooking.
•Do not run the oven empty,
CHILD LOCK
You may lock the control panel to prevent the
microwave from being accidentally started or used by
children.
The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the
control panel, Child Lock prevents accidental
programming when wiping the control panel.
STOP
CLEAR
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1. Touch STOP/CLEAR pad.
2. Touch and hold 0 pad more
than 4 seconds. LOCKED will
appear in the display window
with two beeps.
1. Touch and hold 0 pad more
than 4 seconds, LOCKED will
disappear and you hear two
beeps, At this time the oven
is ready.
LIGHT HI-LOW-OFF
Touch LIGHT pad once for bright
light, twice for night light, or three
times to turn the light off.
LIGHT TIMER
You can set the LIGHT to turn on and off automatically
at any time you want. The light comes on at the same
time every day until reset.
1. Touch LIGHT TIMER pad.
(Press once for AM,
twice for PM.)
_i_ _;_ 2. Enter the time you want
the LIGHT to turn on.
3. Touch LIGHT TIMER pad
again.
(Press once for AM,
twice for PM.)
4. Enter the time you want
the LIGHT to turn off.
I START } 5. Touch START pad.
NOTE: To reset that time to turn on and off the
LIGHT, repeat steps 1 to 5.
I STOP }CLEAR
1. Touch LIGHT TIMER pad.
2. Touch STOP/CLEAR pad.
NOTE: If you want to cancel the LIGHT TIMER in
operation, you should touch key.
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EZ-ON
A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you
quickly set and start microwave cooking without the
need to touch START pad.
CUSTOM COOK
CUSTOM COOK lets you recall one cooking instruction
previously placed in memory and begin cooking
quickly.
1. Touch Ez-On pad 4 times.
The oven begins cooking and
display shows time counting
down.
NOTE:
If you touch Ez-On, it will add 30 seconds up to 3
minutes; after 3 minutes, every touch will add 1 minute
up to 99 min 59 seconds.
HOLD WARM
You can keep cooked food warm in your microwave
oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds. You can use
HOLD WARM by itself or to follow a cooking cycle
automatically.
1. Touch HOLD WARM pad.
2. Touch START pad.
1. Touch CUSTOM COOK pad.
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1. Touch CUSTOM COOK pad.
START]2. Touch START pad.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
END will display.
NOTES:
• HOLD WARM operates for up to 99 minutes 99
seconds.
• Food cooked covered should be covered during
HOLD WARM,
• Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be
uncovered during HOLD WARM.
• Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate could
be covered during HOLD WARM.
To make HOLD WARM automatically follow another
cycle:
• While you are programming the cooking instructions,
touch HOLD WARM before touching START.
• When the last cooking cycle is over, you will hear two
tones and "WARM" will appear in the oven display.
• You can set HOLD WARM to follow AUTO
DEFROST, or multi-cycle cooking.
MORE/LESS
By using the MORE or LESS keys, all of the pre_
programmed cook and time cook features can be
adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time.
Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds of cooking time
each time you press it. Pressing LESS will subtract 10
seconds of cooking time each time you press it.
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COOKING AT HIGH COOK
POWER
I START !
1. Enter the cook time.
2. Touch START pad.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps
and END will display.
COOKING AT LOWER POWER
LEVELS
HIGH power cooking does not always give you the best
results with foods that need slower cooking, such as
roasts, baked goods, or custards. Your oven has10
)ower settings in addition to HIGH.
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2. Touch POWER LEVEL pad.
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3. Enter the power level.
4. Touch START pad.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
END will display.
COOKING WITH MORE THAN
ONE COOK CYCLE
For best results, some recipes call for one Power Level
for a certain length of time, and another Power Level
for another length of time, Your oven can be set to
change from one to another automatically, for up to
three cycles if the first heating cycle is defrost or the
last at 0% power.
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2. Touch PROGRAM pad.
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4. Touch POWER LEVEL pad.
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5. Enter the power level.
6. Touch START pad.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps
and END will display.
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COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS
The nine 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 microwave power you are using.
POWER LEVEL
10
HIGH
MICROWAVE OUTPUT USE
100% •Boil water.
• Cook ground beef.
• Make candy.
• Cook fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Cook fish and poultry.
• Preheat browning dish.
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% • Thawing meat, poultry, and seafood.
• Cooking small quantities of food.
• Finish cooking casserole, stew, and some
sauces.
2 20% • Soften butter and cream cheese.
• Heating small amounts of food.
1 10% • Soften ice cream.
• Raise yeast dough.
0 • Standing time.
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SENSOR OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite
foods without selecting cooking times and power levels.
The oven automatically determines required cooking
time for each food item. When the internal sensor
detects a certain amount of humidity coming from the
food, it will tell the oven how much longer to heat. The
display will show the remaining heating time. For best
results for cooking by Sensor, following these
recommendations.
1. Food cooked with the sensor system should be at
normal storage temperature.
2. Glass Tray and outside of 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. De net open the door or touch the STOP/CLEAR
key 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 assure 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 of 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.
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ADDING OR SUBTRACTING
COOK TIME
If the SENSOR function is too long or too short, you
can increase or decrease the cook time by 10 seconds
after display the remaining heating time, You can only
increase or decrease cook time before cooking starts.
1. Touch COOK pad.
2. Choose food category.
3. Touch number 9 pad.
Cook time Touch pad
number
Less 7
Normal 8
More 9
POPCORN
POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged
microwave popcorn. Pop only one package at a time.
For best results, use fresh bags of popcorn.
To
1. Touch POPCORN pad,
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
END will display.
CAUTION
Do not leave microwave oven unattended while
popping. When popping commercially packaged
popcorn, Remove the rack from the oven; Do not
place the bag of microwave popcorn on the rack or
under the rack.
PIZZA
Reheating pizza with PIZZA lets you reheat one or
several slices of pizza without selecting cooking times
and power levels.
1. Touch PIZZA pad.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
END will display.
POTATO
The POTATO button lets you bake one or several
potatoes without selecting cooking times and power
levels.
NOTE:
•Before baking, pierce potato with fork several times.
• After baking, let stand for 5 minutes.
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1. Touch POTATO pad.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
END will display.
VEGETABLE
VEGETABLE has preset cook powers for 3 food
categories: Fresh, Frozen, and Canned.
1. Touch VEGETABLE pad,
2. Choose food category.
Category Touch pad
number
Fresh 1
Frozen 2
Canned 3
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
END will display.
NOTE: Place the Canned Vegetable in a
microwavabie bowl or casserole.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Let stand 5 minutes.
COOK
Using COOK lets you heat common microwave_prepared
foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers.
COOK has preset Cook Power for 3 food categories:
Frozen Entree, Casserole, and Rice.
REHEAT
REHEAT lets you heat foods without needing to
program times and Cook Powers.
REHEAT has preset Cook Powers for 3 categories:
Casserole, Dinner Plate, and Soup/Sauce.
NOTE:
•For best results, cover with vented plastic wrap,
1, Touch REHEAT pad.
2, Choose food category.
Category Touch pad
number
Casserole 1
Dinner Plate 2
Soup/Sauce 3
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
END will display.
1. Touch COOK pad.
2. Choose food category,
Category Touch pad
number
Frozen Entree 1
Casserole 2
Rice 3
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
END will display.
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AUTO DEFROST
Your microwave oven is preset with three defrost
sequences. Using AUTO DEFROST is the best way to
defrost frozen foods. The Auto Defrost Sequence Table
below provides some basic guidelines for using the
three defrost sequences,
Use the DEFROSTING RACK served by LG for
complete defrosting.
Example: To defrost 1.2 Ibs. of meat.
1. Touch AUTO DEFROST
pad.
2. Choose food category.
Category Touch pad
number
Meat 1
Poultry 2
Fish 3
3. Enter the weight.
[START 4. Touch START pad.
NOTE: When you touch the START pad. The
display changes to defrost time count down.
The oven will beep during the DEFROST
cycle. At beep, open the door and turn food
over, separate or rearrange the food,
Remove any portions that have thawed,
The oven will not STOP during the beep
unless the door is opened.
START 5. close the door and restart.
When the defrost time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
END will display.
NOTE: If you do not open the
door, the display will
resume the
countdown.
WEIGHT CONVERSION CHART
To enter food weight in AUTO DEFROST, you must
specify pounds and tenths of a pound. If the weight on
the food package is in fractions of a pound, you can
use the following chart to convert the weight to
decimals.
EQUIVALENT NUMBER AFTER DECIMAL
OUNCE WEIGHT
1.6
3.2
4.0
4.8
6.4
8.0
9.6
11.2
12.0
12.8
14.4
16.0
.10
.20
.25 One-Quarter Pound
.30
.40
.50 One- Half Pound
.60
.70
.75 Three-Quarters Pound
.80
.90
1.00 One Pound
DEFROSTING TIPS
•When using AUTO DEFROST, the weight to be
entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of
pounds (the weight of the food minus the container).
• Use AUTO DEFROST only for raw food. AUTO
DEFROST gives best results when food to be
thawed is aminimum of 0°F (taken directly from a
true freezer). If food has been stored in a
refrigerator-freezer that does not maintain a
temperature of 5°F or below, always program a lower
food weight (for a shorter defrosting time)
to prevent cooking the food.
• If the food is stored outside the freezer for up to
20 minutes, enter a lower food weight.
• The shape of the package alters the defrosting
time. Shallow rectangular packets defrost more
quickly than a deep block.
• Separate pieces as they begin to defrost. Separated
pieces defrost more easily.
• You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield
foods like chicken wings, leg tips, and fish tails, but
the foil must not touch the side of the oven. Foil
causes arcing, which can damage the oven lining.
• Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they
start to become warm.
• For even, complete defrosting, use the defrosting
rack.
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AUTO DEFROST CHART
Meat setting
FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
BEEF
Ground Beef,
Bulk
Ground Beef,
Patties
Round Steak
Tenderloin
Steak
Stew Beef
Pot Roast,
Chuck Roast
Rib Roast
Rolled Rump
Roast
LAMB
Cubes for
Stew
Chops
(1 inch thick)
PORK
Chops
(1/2inch thick)
Hot Dogs
Spareribs
Country-style
Ribs
Sausage,
Links
Sausage,
Bulk
Loin Roast,
Boneless
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
Removethawedportionswithfork.
Turn over.Retum remainderto oven.
Separate and rearrange.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Remove thawed portionswith fork.
Separate remainder.
Return remainder to oven.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Remove thawed portionswith fork.
Return remainder to oven.
Separate and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Separate and rearrange.
Removethawedportionswithfork.
Turn over.Retum remainderto oven.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts
of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas
shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost
sequence.
Do not defrost less than 1/4lb.
Freeze in doughnut shape.
Place on the defrosting rack.
Do not defrost less than two oz. patties.
Depress center when freezing.
Place on the defrosting rack.
Place on the defrosting rack.
Place on the defrosting rack.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place on the defrosting rack.
Place on the defrosting rack.
Place on the defrosting rack.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place on the defrosting rack.
Place on the defrosting rack.
Place on the defrosting rack.
Place on the defrosting rack.
Place on the defrosting rack.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place on the defrosting rack.
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AUTO DEFROST CHART (CONTINUED)
Poultry setting
FOOD AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
CHICKEN
Whole
(up to 6 Ibs)
CuFup
SETTING
POULTRY Turn over (finish defrosting breast-
side down). Coverwarm areas with
aluminum foil.
Separate pieces and rearrange.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Place chicken breast-side up on a
microwavable roast rack. Finishdefrosting by
immersing in cold water. Remove giblets
when chicken is partially defrosted.
Place on the defrosting rack.
Finishdefrosting by immersing in cold water.
CORNISH
HENS
Whole POULTRY Turn over. Cover warm areas with Place on the defrosting rack.
aluminum foil. Finishdefrosting by immersing in cold water.
TURKEY
Breast POULTRY Turn over. Cover warm areas with Place on the defrosting rack,
(under 6 Ibs) aluminum foil. Finishdefrosting by immersing in cold water.
Fish setting
FOOD SETTING SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
FISH
Fillets FISH
Steaks
Whole
SHELLFISH
Crabmeat
Lobster tails
Shrimp
Scallops
FISH
AT BEEP
Turn over. Separate fillets when
partially thawed if possible.
Separate and rearrange.
FISH Turn over.
FISH
FISH
FISH
FISH
Break apart. Turn over.
Turn over and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Carefully separate fillets under cold
water.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Run cold water over to finish defrosting.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Cover head and tail with foil; do not let
foil touch sides of microwave. Finish
defrosting by immersing in cold water.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
NOTE : Food to be defrosted must be not more than 6.0 Ibs
*Available weight is 0.1~6.0 Ibs
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TIME DEFROST
This feature allows you to choose the time you want to
defrost.
Example: To defrost for 2 minutes.
1. Touch TIME DEFROST pad.
2:i 2. Enter the defrosting time you
want.
I START }3. Touch START pad.
(Defrost starts)
When the defrost time is
over, you will hear four
beeps and END will display.
,_ CAUTION
To avoid risk of property damage:
• Do not use rack to pop popcorn.
• Rack must be on the four plastic supports when
used.
• Use the rack only when cooking food on two levels.
• Do not cook with rack on floor of the oven.
Q DEFROST
The Q DEFROST feature provides you with the rapid
defrosting method for 1,0 pound frozen foods. The
oven automatically sets the defrosting time for ground
beef.
Example: To defrost ground beef.
1. Touch Q DEFROST pad.
2. Touch START pad.
USE OF THE TWO POSITION
METAL RACK
The two position metal rack gives you extra space
when cooking in more than one container at the same
time. The metal rack can be turned upside down to
accomodate different container sizes.
To use rack:
1. Place rack securely in the four plastic supports.
•Rack MUST NOT touch metal walls or back of
microwave oven.
2. Place equal amounts of food both ABOVE and
BELOW rack,
• Amount of food must be approximately the same
to balance out cooking energy.
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GETTING THE BEST COOKING
RESULTS
To get the best results from your microwave oven, read
and follow the guidelines below.
• Storage Temperature: Foods taken from the freezer
or refrigerator take longer to cook than the same
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 large
ones, pieces similar in size and shape cook more
evenly. For even cooking, reduce the power when
cooking large pieces of food.
• Natural Moisture: Very moist foods cook more
evenly because microwave energy is attracted to
water molecules.
• Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables from
the outside to the center to distribute the heat evenly
and speed cooking. Constant stirring is not
necessary.
•Turn over foods like pork chops, baking potatoes,
roasts, or whole cauliflower halfway through the
cooking time to expose all sides equally to microwave
energy.
• Place delicate areas of foods, such as asparagus
tips, toward the center of the dish.
• Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken
pieces or salmon steaks, with the thicker, meatier
parts toward the outside of the dish.
• Shield, with Small pieces of aluminum foil, parts of
food that may cook quickly, such as wing tips and leg
ends of poultry.
• Let It Stand: After you remove the food from the
microwave, cover food with foil or casserole lid and let
it stand to finish cooking in the center and avoid
everceeking the outer edges. The length of standing
time depends on the density and surface area of the
food.
• Wrapping in waxed paper or paper towel:
Sandwiches and many other foods containing
prebaked bread should be wrapped prior to
micrewaving to prevent drying out.
Fish & Shellfish
Cooking Fish and Shellfish: General Directions
• Prepare the fish for cooking.
- Completely defrost the fish or shellfish.
- Arrange unevenly shaped pieces with thicker parts
toward the outside of the dish. Arrange shellfish in a
single layer for even cooking.
- The type of cover you use depends on how you
cook. Poached fish needs a microwavable lid or
vented plastic wrap.
- Baked fish, coated fish, or fish in sauce needs to be
covered lightly with waxed paper to keep the coating
crisp and sauce from getting watery.
- Always set the shortest cooking time. Fish is done
when it turns opaque and the thickest part begins to
flake. Shellfish is done when the shell turns from
pink to red and the flesh is opaque and firm.
• The Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table below provides
specific directions with Power Level and Cooking
Time settings for most types of fish and shellfish.
Fish And Shellfish Cooking Table
DIRECTIONSFISH
Fish fillets
Fish steaks
Whole fish
Scallops
Shrimp, shelled
POWER
LEVEL
HI
HI
7
HI
HI
COOKING
TIME
3t/2-41/2 minutes
41/2-51/2minutes
41/2-6 minutes
31/2-5 minutes
31/2-5 minutes
Arrange fish in a single layer with thickest portion toward
outside edge of 11/2 quart microwavable baking dish.
Brush with melted butter and season, if desired. Cook
covered with vented plastic wrap. Let stand covered
2 minutes. If you are cooking more than 1 lb. of fish, turn
the fish halfway through cooking.
Arrange in a single layer. Prepare as directed above,
except stir instead of turning the shellfish.
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Appetizers /Sauces /Soups
Cooking Appetizers: Tips and
Techniques
Recommended
•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 2 or 3 times the volume of the
sauce.
• Sauces made with cornstarch thicken more rapidly
than those made with flour.
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.
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.
• Cook sauces made with cornstarch or flour uncovered
so you may stir them 2 or 3 times during cooking for a
smooth consistency.
• To adapt a conventional sauce or gravy recipe,
reduce the amount of liquid slightly.
• 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.
Meat
Cooking 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 oven
walls, and do not cover more than one4hird of the meat
with 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.
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Meat Cooking Table
MEAT
Beef
Hamburgers,
Fresh or defrosted
(4 oz. each)
1 patty
2 patties
4 patties
Sirloin tip roast
(3-4 Ibs.)
Lamb
Lamb roast, rolled
boneless
(3-4 Ibs.)
Pork
Bacon slices
2 slices
4 slices
6 slices
Chops
(5_7 oz. each)
2 chops
4 chops
Loin Roast,
rolled, boneless
(3 1/2- 4 1/2 Ibs.)
Sausage links,
Fresh or Frozen,
defrosted
(1-2 oz. each)
2 links
4 links
6 links
10 links
(8 oz. pkg.)
POWER
LEVEL
HI
HI
HI
COOKING
TIME
1-11/2 minutes
11/2-2 minutes
21/2-31/2minutes
8-10 minutes
per pound
RARE(135°F)
11-13 minutes
per pound
MEDIUM(155°F)
11-12 minutes
per pound
RARE(135°F)
12-13 minutes
per pound
MEDIUM(145°F)
13-14 minutes
per pound
WELL(155T)
11/2-2 minutes
21_ -3 minutes
3t_-41_ minutes
18-20 minutes
perpound
15-17 minutes
perpound
25-27 minutes
per pound
(165T)
45-60 seconds
1_11/2minutes
11/2-2 minutes
13_-2 minutes
DIRECTIONS
Form patties with depression in center of each.
Place on microwavable roast rack. Brush with browning
agent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
Let stand covered 1 minute.
Place roast fat side down on microwavable roast rack. Add
desired seasonings and cover with waxed paper. Turn
meat over halfway through cooking and shield if necessary.
Remove roast from microwave oven when desired
temperature is reached. Let stand covered with foil
15 minutes.(Temperature may rise about 10°F).
Place roast fat side down on microwavable roast rack.
Brush lamb with marinade or desired seasonings such as
rosemary, 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 temperature
is reached. Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes
(Temperature may rise about 10°F).
Place bacon slices on microwavable roast 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 temperature
reaches 170T. 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 bag
loosely with microwavable closure or string. After cooking,
let stand in bag 15 minutes. (Temperature may rise about
10_F.) Internal temperature of pork should reach 170°F
before serving.
Pierce links and place on microwavable roast rack.
Cover with waxed paper or paper towel.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
After cooking, let stand covered 1 minute.
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Poultry
Cooking Poultry: General Directions
•Prepare the poultry for cooking
- Defrost completely,
- Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at the
outside edge of the baking dish When cooking legs,
arrange them like the spokes of a wheel
- Cover the baking dish with waxed paper to reduce
splattering
- Use a browning agent or cook with a sauce to give a
browned appearance
• Tend the poultry as it cooks
- Drain and discard juices as they accumulate
- Shield thin or bony pieces with small strips of
aluminum foil to prevent overcooking Keep foil at
least I inch from the oven walls and other pieces of
foil
•The poultry is done when it is no longer pink and the
juices run clear When done, the temperature in the
thigh meat should be 180-185T
• Let the poultry stand after cooking covered with foil for
10 minutes
The Poultry Cooking Table below provides detailed
directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time settings for
most cuts and types of poultry.
Poultry Cooking Table
POULTRY
Chicken pieces
(21/2-3 Ibs).
Chicken whole
(3-31/2 Ibs)
Cornish Hens
Whole
1-11/2 Ibs each)
POWER
LEVEL
HI
HI
HI
COOKING
TIME
41_-51_ minutes
per pound
12-13 minutes
per pound
6-7 minutes
per pound
DIRECTIONS
Wash, shake the water off, and go on with 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.
Wash, shake the water off, and go on with cooking. Place
breast side down on a microwavable roast rack. Brush with
butter, or browning agent and seasoning if desired. Cover
with waxed paper. Cook 1/3of estimated time. Turn breast
side up, brush with butter, or browning agent. Replace
waxed paper. Cook 1/3of estimated time again. Shield if
necessary. Cook remaining 1/3of 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 high should be 180T-185T when the
poultry is done.
Wash, shake the water off, and go on with 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 10T). Temperature in breast
should be 170°F before serving.
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Pasta And Rice
Microwave 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 tastes
just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave
oven.
Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques
• If you are planning to use rice or pasta in a casserole, • The Pasta and Rice Cooking Tables below provide
undercook it so it is still firm. specific directions, with Power Level and Cooking
• Allow for standing time with rice, but not for pasta. Time settings for most common types of pasta and
rice.
Pasta Cooking Table
POWER COOKING
TYPE OF PASTA DIRECTIONS
LEVEL TIME
Spaghetti
4 cups water.
Add 8 oz. spaghetti.
HI 9 to 10 minutes
5 71/2 to 81/2 minutes
Macaroni
3 cups water. HI 6 to 7 minutes
Add 2 cups macaroni. 5 51/2 to 61/2 minutes
Lasagna noodles
4 cups water. HI 7 to 8 minutes
Add8 oz. lasagnanoodles. 5 11 to 121/2 minutes
Egg noodles
6 cups water.
Add 4 cups noodles.
HI
5
8 to 10 minutes
51/2 to 61/2 minutes
Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired. Use a
2-quart microwavable baking dish and cover with
vented plastic wrap for spaghetti and lasagna
noodles. Use microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap
for macaroni and egg noodles.
Cook at Power Level HI as directed in chart or until
water boils. Stir in pasta; cook covered at Power
Level 5 as directed in chart or until tender.
Drain in a colander.
Rice Cooking Table
POWER COOKING
TYPE OF RICE LEVEL TIME DIRECTIONS
Long grain
21/4cups water.
Add 1 cup rice.
HI 41/2 to 51/2 minutes
5 14 minutes
Brown
2 1/2cups water. HI 41/2 to 51/2 minutes
Add 1 cup rice. 5 28 minutes
Long grain and
wild rice mix
2 1/3cups water.
Add 6 oz. pkg.
Quick cooking
1 cup water.
Add 1 cup rice.
HI
5
HI
4 to 5 minutes
24 minutes
2 to 3 minutes
Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired, in 2 quart
microwavable casserole. Cover with microwavable lid
or vented plastic wrap. Cook as directed in chart at
Power Level HI or until water boils. Stir in rice and any
seasonings.
Cook covered as directed in chart at Power Level 5
or until water is absorbed and 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 10 minutes or until water is
absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with fork.
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CARE AND CLEANING
For best performance and safety, keep the oven clean
inside and outside. Take special care to keep the inner
door panel and the oven front frame free of food or
grease build-up.
Never use rough powder or pads. Wipe the
microwave oven inside and out, including the hood
bottom cover, with a soft cloth and a warm (not hot)
mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. Use a
chrome cleaner and polish on chrome, metal, and
aluminum surfaces. Wipe spatters immediately with a
wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or
bacon. Clean your oven weekly or more often, if
needed.
METAL RACK
Wash the metal rack with a mild soap and a soft or
nylon scrub brush. Dry completely.
Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleaners to clean
rack.
CLEANING THE GREASE FILTERS
The grease filter should be removed and cleaned
often, at least once a month.
1. Disconnect power or unplug microwave oven.
2. To remove grease filter, slide filter to the back.
Pull filter downward. The filter will drop out.
4. To reinstall the filter, slide it into the back slot, then
push up to lock.
5. Reconnect power or plug in microwave oven.
NOTE: Do not operate the hood withoutthe filter in place.
CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT
If your oven is vented inside, the charcoal filter should
be replaced every 6 to 12 months, and more often if
necessary. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned.
To order a new charcoal filter, contact the Parts
Department at your nearest Authorized Service
Center.
1. Disconnect power or unplug microwave oven.
2. Remove the two vent grille mounting screws.
7
3. Soak grease filter in hot water and a mild detergent.
Scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt and
grease, Rinse well and shake to dry.
Do not clean filter with ammonia, corrosive
cleaning agents such as lye-based oven
cleaners, or place them in a dishwasher. The
filter will turn black or could be damaged.
3. Tip the grille forward, then lift out to remove.
4. Remove old filter.
J
5. Slide a new charcoal filter into place.
The filter should rest at the angle shown.
6. Slide the bottom of the vent grille into place.
Push the top until it snaps into place.
Replace the mounting screws.
7. Reconnect power or plug in microwave oven.
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COOKTOP/COUNTERTOP LIGHT
REPLACEMENT
1, Disconnect power or unplug microwave oven.
2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws.
3. Replace bulb(s) with 30 watt appliance bulb(s).
4. Replace bulb cover, and mounting screw.
5. Reconnect power or plug in microwave oven.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q, Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I
may reheat or cook in two levels at a time?
A. Only use the rack that is supplied with your
microwave 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 tray
is 3/4 inch deep and filled with food to absorb
microwave energy). Never allow metal to touch
walls or door.
OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT
1. Disconnect power or unplug microwave oven.
2. Remove the vent grille mounting screws.
3. Tip the cover forward, then lift out to remove.
4. Lift up the bulb holder.
5. Replace bulb with a 30 watt appliance bulb.
6. Replace the bulb holder, if damaged.
7. Slide the bottom of the vent grille into place. Push
the bottom until it snaps into place. Replace the
mounting screws.
8. Reconnect power or plug in microwave oven.
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
not happen.
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 after
cooking. This process allows the cooking to finish,
saves energy, and frees the oven for other purpose.
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 pad.
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 this
steam out the top vent.
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MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE
USE DO NOT USE
OVENPROOF GLASS (treated for high
intensity heat):
utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates,
cake plates, liquid measuring cups,
casseroles and bowls without metallic
trim.
CHINA:
bowls, cups, serving plates and platters
without metallic trim.
PLASTIC:
Plastic wrap (as a cover)-- lay the plastic
wrap loosely over the dish and press it to
the sides.
Vent plastic wrap by turning back one
edge slightly to allow excess steam to
escape. The dish should be deep
enough so that the plastic wrap will net
touch the food. As the food heats it may
melt the plastic wrap wherever the wrap
touches the food.
Use plastic dishes, cups,
semirigid freezer containers and plastic
bags only for short cooking time. Use
these with care because the plastic
may soften from the heat of the food.
PAPER:
Paper towels, waxed paper, paper
napkins, and paper plates with no
metallic trim or design. Look for the
manufacturer's label for use in the
microwave oven.
METAL UTENSILS:
Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces
uneven cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers or foil
trays. Metal utensils can cause arcing, which can damage your
microwave 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 cooking
and may cause harmful arcing. Use small pieces of foil to shield
poultry legs and wings. Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch
from the side walls and door of the oven.
WOOD:
Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack
when you use them in the microwave oven. Baskets react in the
same way.
TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS:
Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered
utensils. Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items
before cooking. Tightly closed pouches could explode.
BROWN PAPER:
Avoid using brown paper bags.
They absorb too much heat and could burn.
FLAWED OR CHIPPED UTENSILS:
Any 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 afire.
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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Check the following list to be sure a service call is
really necessary. A quick reference of this manual as
well as reviewing additional information on items to
check may prevent an unneeded service call.
If nothing on the oven operates:
• check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main
circuit breaker.
• check if oven is properly connected to electric circuit
in house.
• check that controls are set properly.
If the oven interior light does not works:
•the light bulb is loose or defective.
If oven will not cook:
• check that control panel was programmed correctly.
• check that door is firmly closed,
• check that Start Pad was pressed,
• check that probe was inserted correctly
into receptacle.
• 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 the
outlet receptacle,
• be sure the oven is the only appliance on the
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 to prevent
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.
• be sure wire twist ties weren't used.
• be sure oven wasn't operated when empty.
• make sure metal rack (if used) is properly installed on 4
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 cooking
function.
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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
_urchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, including U.S. Territories.
WARRANTY PERIOD:
Model: LMV1976ST
Labor: 1 Year from the Date of Purchase.
Parts: 1Year from the Date of Purchase.
Magnetron: 10 Years from the Date of
Purchase.
HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED:
Call 1-877-714-7486 and choose the appropriate prompt.
P)ease have product type (Microwave) and ZIP code
ready.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHERWARRANTIES, EXPRESSOR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESSFOR 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 BELIABLEFOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIREC1 OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF
ANY KIND, INCLUDING LOSTREVENUESOR PROFITS, IN CONNECTION WITH THEPRODUCT. SOME STATESDO
NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTSOR THEEXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THEABOVE 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 replace house
fuses or correct wiring, or correction of unauthorized repairs; and
2. Damages or operating problems that result from misuse, abuse, operation outside environmental
specifications 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 electrica) 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 by the
consumer.
CUSTOMER INTER-ACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS:
To Prove Warranty Coverage
To Obtain Nearest Authorized Service
Center or Sales Dealer, or to Obtain
Product, Customer, or Service
Assistance
Retain your Sales Receipt to prove date of purchase. A
copy of your Sales Receipt must be submitted at the time
warranty service is provided.
Call 1-877-714-7486 (Monday -- Friday, 7 AM - 8 PM CT;
and Saturday, 8 AM -- 5 PM CT) and choose the
appropriate prompt from the menu; or visit our website at
http://www.Igservice.com.
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