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OVEN
PLEASE READ THIS OWNER'S
MANUAL
THOROUGHLY
BEFORE
OPERATING
AND KEEP IT HANDY FOR REFERENCE AT ALL TIMES.

LMV2031

IIIII
I IIIIII
MFL56516420

Thank you for purchasing

an LG microwave

Please record the model number and serial
number of this unit for future reference. We

Model No:

also suggest you record the details of your
contact with LG (LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.)
concerning this unit.

Dealer:

oven.

Serial No:

Dealer Phone No:

Customer Relations
LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
Service Division Bldg. #3
201 James Record Rd.
Huntsville, AL 35824-0126

Staple your receipt here as proof of purchase.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with
the door open. Open door operation
can result in harmful exposure to
microwave energy. It is important
not to defeat or tamper with the
safety interlocks.

(c) Do not operate the oven if it is
damaged. It is particularly important
that the oven door:
(1) closes properly,
(2) is not damaged or bent,
(3) has hinges and latches that are not
broken or loosened,
(4) has undamaged door seals and
sealing surfaces.

(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.

(d) The oven should not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel,

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Cooking Guide for Sensor Cook .........................

Timer ...................................................................

Soften ..................................................................

Melt .....................................................................

Kids Meal ............................................................

Soften Table ........................................................

Melt Table ............................................................

Location of Model Number ....................................

Defrost

...............................................................

Oven Specifications

..............................................

Defrost Table .......................................................

Electrical Rating ....................................................

Quick Defrost ......................................................

Electrical Requirements

........................................

Time Defrost ........................................................

Grounding Instructions ..........................................

Defrosting Tips ....................................................

Metal Rack ..........................................................

PRECAUTIONS

TO AVOID POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY ..................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

............. 4~5

SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................

FEATURES ...........................................................
Microwave Oven Features ....................................
Oven Control Panel ...........................................

7-9
7

COOKING TIPS ...............................................

8-9

Getting the Best Cooking Results ....................... 21
Fish & Shellfish ...................................................

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ................. 10-20
Learn About Your Microwave Oven .....................

21 ~25

Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table ........................ 21

Appetizers / Sauces / Soups ...............................

Meat ....................................................................

Meat Cooking Table ............................................

Poultry .................................................................

Poultry Cooking Table .........................................

Pasta and Rice ....................................................

Pasta Cooking Table ...........................................

Rice Cooking Table .............................................

Audible Signals ...................................................

Interrupting Cooking ............................................

Glass Touch Controller ........................................

Clock ...................................................................

Child Lock ...........................................................

Light Hi/Low/Off ....................................................

Energy Saving ......................................................

Turntable On/Off ...................................................

Vent On/Off ..........................................................

Vent 4 Speed ........................................................

Add 30 Sec ...........................................................

Microwave Power Levels ....................................

Custom Set ..........................................................

Multi -Stage Cooking ...........................................

Cooktop/Night

+/-.

Oven Light Replacement .....................................

....................................................................

Custom Cook .......................................................

MAINTENANCE

...............................................

26~27

Care and Cleaning ..............................................

Metal Rack ..........................................................

Cleaning the Grease Filters ................................

Charcoal Filter Replacement ...............................

Light Replacement ...................... 27
27

Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels .............. 13
Sensor Operating Instructions .............................

Sensor Cooking Guide ........................................

Sensor Popcorn ..................................................

Sensor Reheat ....................................................

Sensor Cook .......................................................

Cooking Guide for Sensor Reheat ......................

COOKING UTENSILS ............................................

Microwave Utensil Guide ....................................

FAQS ......................................................................

TROUBLESHOOTING

..........................................

LIMITED WARRANTY-USA

Cooking Guide for Sensor Popcorn .................... 16

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iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
The safety
or damage

instructions
below will tell you how to use your oven and avoid harm to yourself
to your oven.
Turn the fan on to disperse steam or smoke

Hazards or unsafe practices
that may resutt in severe
personal injury or death.

WARNING

ventilated at all times. Turn off cooking equipment if
you see flames or a fire occurs.

Hazards or unsafe practices

,CAUTION

, Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking
equipment up to 36 inches wide.

that may resutt in minor
personal injury or property
damage.

&WARNING-

Do not use this oven for commercial
It is designed for household use only.

reduce the risk of

burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons,
or exposure to excessive microwave energy.
, Read all the instructions

purposes

, 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.

before using your oven

, Do not allow children to use this oven without

, If your oven is dropped or damaged have it
thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician
before using it again.

close supervision.
, Read and follow the specific

PRECAUTIONSTO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE

o To avoid a fire hazard
- Do not severely overcook food. Severely
overcooked foods can start a fire in the oven.
Watch the oven carefully, especially if you have
paper, plastic, or other combustibles in the oven.
- Do not store combustible
items (bread,

ENERGY
found on page 2.

cookies, etc.) in the oven, because if lightning
strikes the power lines it may cause the oven to
turn on.

o 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 in
a similar location.

- Do not use wire twist-ties

in the oven. Be sure

to inspect purchased items for wire twist-ties and
remove them before placing the item in the oven.
, If a fire should

start in the oven:

- Keep the oven door closed.
- Turn the oven off.
- Disconnect the power cord or shut off the
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

Do not use the oven cavity for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or
food in the oven cavity when not in use.
Clean the ventilating
grease to accumulate

under

the hood. Keep the area under the hood properly

. To avoid electric

hood frequently. Do not allow
on the hood or the filters.

Use care when cleaning the vent hood filters.
Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven

shock

- This appliance must be grounded. Connect it
only to a properly grounded outlet. See the
electrical GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS on
page 6.

safety switches to make sure the power is off when

- 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.

the door is open.

- Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

cleaners may damage the filters.
, Do not tamper with the built-in safety switches
on the oven door. The oven has several built-in

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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.

. 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.

. Do not run the oven empty, without food in it.
. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or
counter.
. Preserve the oven floor:
- Do not heat the oven floor excessively.
- Do not allow the gray film on special microwavecooking 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.

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 INTEREFERENCE
STATEMENT (U.S.A. ONLY)
WARNING:
. Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or
television.

This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency
energy and if not installed and used properly, that is
in strict accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions, may cause interference to radio and
television reception. It has been type tested and
found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment
pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed
to provide reasonable protection against such
interference in a residential installation. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following:

WARNING
to cause cancer.

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.

:This product contains chemicals
Wash hands after handling.
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known to the State of California

LOCATION
NUMBER

OF MODEL

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.

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
inside of the door frame as shown in the illustration
below.

,WARN

MODEL NUMBER LABEL

grounding

IN G -,,you
usethe

plug improperly,

you risk electric

shock.

Ask a qualified electrician if you do not understand the
grounding instructions or if you do not know whether
the appliance is properly grounded.
Because this appliance fits under the cabinet, it has a
short power-supply cord. See the separate installation
instructions for directions on properly placing the cord.
Keep the electrical power cord dry and do not pinch or
crush it in any way.
If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a
3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding
plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug
on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension
cord should be equal to or greater than the electrical
rating of the appliance.

OVEN SPECIFICATIONS
Output Power

1,000W (IEC 60705 Standard)

Outer Dimensions

29 718" x 16 7/16" X 15 13/16"

Cavity Volume

2.0 Cu.ft

Net Weight

68.3 Ibs.

ELECTRICAL

RATING

* Electrical Rating of the Oven:120V AC 60Hz
* 14 Amps / 1600 Watts ( MWO + Cooktop Lamp
+ Ventilation Fan)

Ensure proper ground
exists before use

ELECTRICAL
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.

REQUIREMENTS
The oven is designed to operate on a Standard
120V/60Hz household outlet. Be sure the circuit is at
least 15A or 20A and the microwave oven is the only
appliance on the circuit. It is not designed for 50Hz
or any circuit other than a 120V/60Hz circuit.

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MICROWAVE

OVEN FEATURES

Door Handle

Model and Serial
Number Plate

Metal Rack

Vent Grille

I
Door Safety
Lock System

mgGuide

Window with
Metal Shield

Glass Tray
Cooktop/Countertop

Serivce call

Light

Grease Filter

WARNING:
Do not operate the oven when empty or without the glass tray. It is best to leave a glass of water in the oven
when not in use. The water wilt safely absorb all microwave energy, if the oven is accidentally started.
Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as
possible. To get you up and running quickly, the following is a list of the oven's basic features:
1. Metal Shielded Window. The shield prevents
microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a
screen to allow you to view food as it cooks.
2. Model
Guide

and Serial Number
Plate,
& Service call Label

3. Charcoal

6. Cooktop/Countertop

Light

7. Control Panel. Touch the buttons on this panel
to perform all functions.

Cooking

8. Metal Rack. Use for extra space when
cooking in more than one container at the
same time. Remove cooking rack when you
are not using it.

Filter (behind Vent Grille)

4. Vent Grille

9. Grease

5. Glass Tray. The glass tray moves food as it
cooks for more even cooking.
It must be in the oven during operation for best
cooking results.

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Filter

OVEN CONTROL

PANEL

Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily. All you have
to do is touch the necessary Command pad. The following is a list of all the Command and Number pads located
on the control panel. For more information on these features, see the USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN section.

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USING GLASS TOUCH CONTROLLER
1. Touch the middle d letter or number to activate.
2. If you touch the button with a fingernail or fingertip, the controller may not sense it is being touched.
3. If the controller or your hands are wet it may not sense your touch.
4. Remove gloves prior to touching the controller.
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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.

11. Clock. Touch this button to enter the time d day.

2. Reheat. Reheat has preset Power Levels for 6
categories including a casserole, dinner plate, and
soup/sauce. The oven's sensor will tell the oven
how tong to cook depending on the amount d
humidity it detects from the food.

13. Cook Time. Touch this button to set a cooking
time.

3. Cook. Cook has preset Power Levels for 13
categories including frozen lasagna, casseroles,
and rice. The oven's sensor will tell the oven how

15. START/Enter. Touch this button to start a function.

12. Timer. Touch this button to start the kitchen timer.

14. Number. Touch number buttons to enter cooking
time, power level, quantities or weights.

If you open the door after the oven begins to cook,
touch START/Enter again.

long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it
detects from the food.
4. Popcorn. Touch this button when popping popcorn
in your microwave oven. The oven's sensor will
tell the oven how long to cook depending on the
amount d humidity it detects from the popcorn.

16. STOP/Clear. Touch this button to stop the oven or
clear all entries.
17. +, -. Touch this button to add or subtract ten
seconds of cooking time each time you touch it.
18. Energy Saving. Touch this button to save energy.

5. Defrost. Touch this button to defrost frozen food.
19. Turntable
6. Soften/Melt.

On/Off. Touch this button to turn on/off

the turntable. This option is not available in sensor
cook, defrost, soften and melt modes.

• Soften: Touch this button to soften butter, ice
cream, cream cheese, frozen juice.
• Melt: Touch this button to melt butter or

20. Light High/Low/Off. Touch this button to turn the
cooktop/countertop light on high/tow or off.

margarine, chocolate, cheese, and marshmallows.
7. Kids Meal. Select type of dish to reheat Mac &
Cheese, Hot dog or Chicken nuggets.

21. Add 30Sec. Touch this button to add 30 seconds

8. Custom Cook. Touch this button to make oven
remember Cook time and Power level.

22. Vent On/Off. Touch button to turn the vent on slow
or off.

9. Custom Set. Touch this pad to change the oven's
default setting for sound, clock, display speed, and
defrost weight.

23. Vent 4 Speed. Touch button to change vent
speed.

of cooking time each time you touch it.

24. Vent Auto Timeset. Touch this button to set
10. Power Level. Touch this button to select a

ventilation time. (1, 3, 5, 10, and 30 minutes.)

cooking power level.

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LEARN ABOUT YOUR
M IC ROWAVE OVEN
This section discusses the concepts behind microwave
cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to
know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this
information before using your oven.

CAUTION

GLASS TOUCH CONTROLLER
- Touch the middle of letter or number to activate.
- If you touch the button with a fingernail or fingertip,
the controller may not sense it is being touched.
- If the controller or your hands are wet it may not sense
your touch.
- Remove gloves prior to touching the controller.
- Use the child lock feature when cleaning the controller
to avoid unintended activation.

To avoid risk of personal injury or property
damage, do not run the oven empty.
To avoid risk of personal injury or property
damage, do not use stoneware, large sheets of
aluminum foil, metal utensils, or metal trimmed
utensils in the oven. Keep aluminum foil at
least 1 inch from the oven wall, metal rack and
other pieces of foil.

AUDIBLE

CLOCK
When the oven is first plugged in or after a power failure,
the display will show "PLEASE SET TIME OF DAY".
If a time of day is not set, " : "will show on the display
with beep.

Clock

1. Touch Clock.

800

2. Enter the time by using the
number buttons.

START

3. Touch START/Enter

SIGNALS

Audible signals are available to guide you
when setting and using your oven:

Enter

• A beep will sound each time you touch a button.
,4 beeps signals the end d a cooking cycle.

1
START

INTERRUPTING

COOKING

Enter

You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening
the door. The oven stops heating and the fan stops,
but the light stays on.
To restart cooking, close the door and touch
START/Enter.
If you do not want to continue cooking, open
the door and touch STOP/Clear.

(or Clock)
4. Enter 1 to set "am"

5. Touch START/Enter.

CHILD LOCK
Use this safety feature to lock the control panel when
you are cleaning the oven, or so that children cannot
use the oven unsupervised.

STOP
Clear_

STOP
C_ear_

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1. Touch and hold STOP/Clear
until you hear 2 beeps and
"LOCKED" appears
(approximately 4 seconds).

1. Touch and hold STOP/Clear
until "LOCKED" disappears
(approximately 4 seconds).

LIGHT HI/LOW/OFF

VENT ON/OFF

This button on the controller controls the cooktop
light.

The vent removes steam and other vapors from
the surface cooking area.

0n/0ff

Light
Hi/Lowi0ff

1. Touch Light Hi/Low/Off.

Touch once. "FAN SLOW"
will scroll in the display.
Fan wilt work on stow speed.

To turn on, touch once.
"Light" will flash in display,
then stay on.

Light
HiiLowi0ff

ENERGY

0n/0ff

2. Touch Light Hi/Low/Off.

NOTE: If the temperature from the range or cooktop
below the oven gets too hot, the exhaust fan in the
vent hood will automatically turn on at the HIGH
setting to protect the oven.
It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven. When
this occurs, the On/Off button will not turn the fan off.
You cannot turn the exhaust fan off during microwave
cooking.

SAVING

Energy
Saving

2. Touch Vent On/Off.
Fan will turn off. "FAN OFF"
will scroll in display.

To turn off, touch button
again. "Light" will disappear
from the display.

The Energy Saving feature saves energy by turning
off the display by pressing the Energy Saving button.
The display will automatically turn off after 5 minutes
of idleness if the clock has not been set.
If the clock has been set, then the display wilt not
automatically turn off.

1. Touch Vent On/Off.

VENT4SPEED

1. Touch Energy Saving to
turn the display off.

4 Speed

When the fan is on, touch this
button to toggle the fan speed.
Fan speed will change in
sequence from slow, tow, high,
turbo and back to slow.

2. Touch Energy Saving to
turn the display on.

ADD30SEC
TURNTABLE

A time-saving button, this simplified control lets you
quickly set and start microwave cooking without the
need to touch START/Enter.

ON/OFF

For best cooking results, leave the turntable on.
It can be turned off for large dishes. Touch
Turntable On/Off button to turn the turntable on or
off.

Add
30sec.

NOTES:
1. This option is not available in sensor cook, defrost,
kids meal and soften/melt modes.
2. Sometimes the turntable can become hot to touch.
Be careful when touching the turntable during and
after cooking.
3. Do not run the oven when empty.

Touch Add 30 Sec. 4 times.
The oven begins cooking
and the display shows time
counting down.

NOTE: If you continue to touch Add 30 Sec., it wilt
add 30 seconds up to 99 min 59 seconds.

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MICROWAVE

POWER LEVELS

MULTI-STAGE

COOKING

For best results, some recipes call for different power
levels during different stages of a cook cycle. You can
program your oven to switch from one power to
another for up to 2 stages. 3 stages can be
programmed if the first stage is the defrost cycle.

This feature lets you program a specific cook time and
power. For best results, there are 10 power level
settings in addition to HIGH (100%) power.
Refer to the "Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels"
on page 13 for more information.
NOTE: If you do not select a power level, the oven
will automatically
cook at HIGH (100%) power.
_fo_

300
Cook
Time

%
5 3

2. Touch

Power

Level.

730

3. Enter the second cook time.

Power
Level

4. Touch Power Level.

5. Enter the power level.

START

6. Touch START/Enter.

3. Enter the power level.
4. Touch START/Enter. When
the cook time is over, four
beeps will sound and
"COOK END" will display.

START
Enter

Function

Enter

When the cook time is over, four beeps
will sound and "COOK END" will display.

+/Byusing

SET

You can change the default values for beep sound, clock,
display speed, and defrost weight.
See following chart for more information.
No.

2. Touch Cook Time.

1. Enter cooktime.

Power
LeveU

CUSTOM

1. Enter the first cook time.

No.

Result

the More or Less buttons, all of the preprogrammed features like Cook can be adjusted to
cook food for a longer or shorter time.
Touching + will add 10 seconds to the cooking
time each time you touch it. Touching - will
subtract 10 seconds from the cooking time each
time you touch it.

Beep ON/
OFF control

1
2

Sound ON
Sound OFF

CUSTOM

Clock display
control

1
2

Clock ON
Clock OFF

CUSTOM COOK lets you to recall one cooking instruction
previously placed in memory and begin cooking quickly.

Display

1
2
3
1
2

Slow speed
Normal speed
Fast speed
Lbs.
Kg.

Defrost weight
mode selected

Custom
Cook

Set

1. Touch Custom

2. Touch 4.

3. Touch 2.

1. Touch Custom

Cook.

200

2. Enter the cook time.

START

3. Touch START/Enter.

Enter

Custom

COOK

Set.

START
Enter

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2. Touch START/Enter.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
END will display.

COOKING

GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS

The 10 power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to choose the best power bevel for the food you are cooking.
Below are listed all the power bevels, examples of foods best cooked at each bevel, and the amount of microwave
power you are using.
POWER LEVEL

MICROWAVE

OUTPUT

USE
e Boil water
• Cook ground beef
® Make candy

10 High

100%

• Cook fresh fruits and vegetables
• Cook fish and poultry
• Preheat browning dish
• Reheat beverages
• Cook bacon slices

90%

• Reheat meat slices quickly
• Saute onions, celery, and green pepper

80%

• All reheating
o Cook scrambled eggs
• Cook breads and cereal product

70%

• Cook cheese dishes, veal
• Cook cakes, muffins, brownies, cupcakes

60%

• Cook pasta
• Cook meats, whole poultry

5O%

o Cook custard
• Cook whole chicken, turkey, spare ribs, rib roast,
sirloin roast

40%

• Cook less tender cuts of meat
• Reheat frozen convenience foods
• Thaw meat, poultry, and seafood

30%

• Cook small quantities of food
• Finish cooking casseroles, stews, and some sauces

20%

10%

o Soften butter and cream cheese
• Heat small amounts of food
• Soften ice cream
• Raise yeast dough

• Standing time

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SENSOR OPERATING
iNSTRUCTiONS

SENSOR

Sensor Popcorn lets you pop 2.0, 3.0 and 3.5 ounce
bags of commercially packaged microwave popcorn.
Pop only one package at a time. If you are using a
microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer's
instructions.

Used to cook foods without selecting cooking times
and power levels. The display will indicate the sensor
category during the initial sensing period. The oven
automatically determines the 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 when cooking
by Sensor, follow these recommendations:

_
POpOOrR

START
Enter

1. Food cooked with the Sensor system should be at
normal storage temperature.
2. The glass tray and the outside of the container
should be dry to assure best cooking results.

• Recommended

3. Foods should always be covered loosely with
microwavable plastic wrap, waxed paper, or a lid.

[

4. Do not open the door or touch STOP/Clear during
the sensing time. When sensing time is over, the
oven beeps twice and the remaining cooking time
will appear in the display window. At this time you
can open the door to stir, turn, or rearrange the
food.

SENSOR

COOKING

POPCORN

1. Touch Popcorn.
2. Touch START/Enter.
When the cook time is over,
four beeps will sound and
"COOK END" will display.
amounts: 2.0 - 3.5 oz.

,&CAUTION

DO NOT leave the microwave oven
unattended while popping corn.
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.

GUIDE

Appropriate containers and coverings help to
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 to the size of the container. Fill
containers at least half full for best results.
4. Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the
inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing
food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into
steam can mislead the sensor.
5. If the food is not as hot as you would like after using
the sensor cook or reheat function, use Cook Time to
continue heating. Do not repeat the sensor options
in succession on the same food.

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SENSOR
Reheat
program
Reheat
See the

SENSOR

REHEAT

lets you heat foods without needing to
times and Power Levels.
has preset Power Levels for 6 categories.
details in the cooking guide table.

Reheat

COOK

Using Cook lets you heat common microwave prepared
foods without needing to program times and Cook
Powers. Sensor Cook has preset Power Levels for 13
food categories. See the details in the cooking guide
table.

1. Touch Reheat.

Cook
3

2. Touch 3 to choose casserole
and cooking wilt start 3~4
second later.

See Cooking Guide for Sensor Reheat table below
for info. When the cook time is over, you will hear
four beeps and "COOK END" wilt display.

COOKING

GUIDE FOR SENSOR

1. Touch Cook.

2. Touch 6 to choose rice and
cooking will start 3~4
second later.

See Cooking Guide for Sensor Cook on page 16.
When the cook time is over, you wilt hear four
beeps and "COOK END" will display.

REHEAT

RECOMMENDED
AMOUNTS

CODE

CATEGORY

DINNER
PLATE

1 ~ 2 servings

SOUP/SAUCE

1 ~ 4 cups

Place in shallow microwavable casserole.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Let stand 3 minutes after heating.

CASSEROLE

1 ~ 4 cups

Place in a microwaveable bowl or casserole.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Let stand 3 minutes.

PIZZA

1 ~ 3 slices

This is a reheat function for leftover pizza.
Place on paper towel on a microwave safe plate.

BAKED
GOODS

1 ~4ea.

TEA

1 ~ 2 cups
(240 ml per cup)

DIRECTIONS
Place food on a plate.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Let stand 3 minutes after heating.

Place on a paper towel.
Do not cover.
Use a mug or microwave-safe
Stir after reheating.

-15-

cup with no cover.

COOKING

GUIDE FOR SENSOR
RECOMMENDED
AMOUNTS

CATEGORY

POPCORN

2.0 - 3.5 oz.

COOKING
CODE

POPCORN
DIRECTIONS

Sensor Popcorn lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn.
Pop only one package at a time.
For best results, use a fresh bag of popcorn.
Place a bag of prepackaged microwave popcorn on the center of the
glass tray.

GUIDE FOR SENSOR

CATEGORY
FRESH
VEGETABLE

RECOMMENDED
AMOUNTS

DIRECTIONS
Place in a microwaveable bowl or casserole. Add water according to the quantity.

1 ~ 4 cups

(Hard)

FRESH
VEGETABLE

COOK

1 ~ 4 cups

* 1-2 cups: add 2 tbsp water.
* 3-4 cups: add 4 tbsp water.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Let stand 3 minutes after cooking.
Hard vegetables : Carrot, Beet etc.
Soft vegetables : Cauliflower, Broccoli, Spinach etc.

(soft)

Place in a microwaveable bowl or casserole.
FROZEN
VEGETABLE

1 ~ 4 cups

* 1-2 cups: add 2 tbsp water.
* 3-4 cups: add 4 tbsp water.
Cover with vented plastic wrap. Let stand 3 minutes.

CANNED
VEGETABLE

1 ~ 4 cups

1 ~ 4 ea
(approx.8 - 10
oz. each)

Transfer vegetables from the can to a microwaveable bowl or casserole.
Cover with vented plastic wrap. Stir thoroughly after cooking.
Pierce skin with a fork and place on paper towel. Do not cover.
Let stand 5 minutes after cooking.

BAKED
POTATO

RICE

½ ~ 2 cups

FROZEN
LASAGNA

10 ~ 21 oz.

FISH FILLET

4 ~ 16 oz.

Place thawed chicken pieces in single layer and cover with vented plastic wrap.
After cooking, let stand 5 minutes.

SHRIMP

4 ~ 16 oz.

Place thawed shrimp in single layer and cover with vented plastic wrap.
After cooking, let stand 2 minutes.

CHICKEN PIECES

16 ~ 32 oz.

GROUND
MEAT

4 ~ 16 oz.

Pack meat loosely into a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap.
Stir thoroughly after cooking.

CASSEROLE

1 ~ 4 cups

Place in a microwaveable bowl or casserole. Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Let stand 3 minutes after cooking.

BOILING
WATER

1 ~ 2 cups
(240 ml per cup)

Add twice as much water as you have rice (add 2 cups of water to 1 cup of rice).
Place in a microwaveable bowl large enough to prevent the water boiling over.
Cover with vented plastic wrap. Remove from microwave.
After cooking uncover, stir, then recover and let stand 5 minutes.
Remove from outer display package. Slit cover. If not in microwave-safe
container, place on a microwaveable plate and cover with vented plastic wrap.
After cooking, let stand in microwave oven 3 minutes.

Place thawed chicken pieces in single layer and cover with vented plastic wrap.
After cooking, let stand 5 minutes.

Use a wide-mouth mug. Do not cover.
(Be careful! The beverage will be very hot! Sometimes liquids heated in cylindrical
containers will splash out unexpectedly when the cup is moved.)
-16-

TIMER

MELT

You can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use
the Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.

The oven uses low power to melt foods (butter or
margarine, chocolate, marshmallows, or processed
cheese food.) See the following table.

To Jt
Timer

1. Touch Timer.

300

2. Enter the time by using the
number buttons.

Soften/
MeUt

3. Touch START/Enter.
When the time is over, the
oven wilt beep 7 times.

START
Enter

1. Touch Soften/Melt twice.

2. Choose menu.
Touch 2 to chocolate.

3. Touch 2 to choose amount.

START

4. Touch START/Enter.

Enter

NOTE: To turn off the Timer while it is still running,
touch the Timer button.

MELT TABLE
Touch button

SOFTEN
The oven uses tow power to soften foods (butter, ice
cream, cream cheese, and frozen juice.) See the
following table.
xa

:ofj

Soften/
Memt

_re

1. Touch Soften/Melt.

Butter/Margarine

1 stick

2 sticks

3 sticks

Chocolate

4 oz.

8 oz.

Cheese

8 oz.

16 oz.

Marshmallows

5 oz.

10 oz.

KiDS MEAL

2. Choose menu.
Touch 2 to ice cream.

Using KIDS MEAL lets you heat common microwaveprepared foods without needing to program times and
cook power. Mac & Cheese, Hot dog, Chicken Nuggets.

3. Touch 2 to choose amount.

ota_
START

4. Touch START/Enter.

Enter

number

Code

CATEGORY

START TEMP.

DIRECTION

AMOUNT

Refrigerated

Unwrap and place in a microwave safe dish
on the rack over the glass tray. No need to
cover butter. Stir at the end of cooking to
complete melting.

1, 2 or 3 sticks
(4 oz. / 1 stick)

Room Temp.

Chocolate chips or squares of baking
chocolate may be used. Unwrap squares
and place in a microwave safe dish on the
rack over the glass tray. Stir at the end of
cycle to complete melting.

4 or 8 oz.

Refrigerated

Use processed cheese food
into cubes. Place in a single
microwave safe dish on the
glass tray. Stir at the end of
complete melting.

8 or 16 oz.

Butter
or
Margarine

Chocolate

Cheese

Marshmallows

Room Temp.

only. Cut
layer in a
rack over the
cooking to

Large or miniature marshmallows may
be used. Place in a microwave safe dish
on the rack over the glass tray. Stir at
the end of cycle to complete melting.

-18-

5 or 10 oz.

DEFROST

Four defrost choices are preset in the oven. The Defrost
feature provides you with the best defrosting method
for frozen foods, because the oven automatically sets
the defrosting times for each food item according to
the weight you enter. For added convenience, the
Defrost feature includes a built-in tone mechanism that
reminds you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange
the food during the defrost cycle. Four different
defrosting presets are provided.

CATEGORY

Poultry
Whole (under 4 Ibs.), Cut up, Breasts
(boneless)
2. Poultry
0.1 to6.0ibs. Cornish hens
Whole
(45gto2.7kg)
j Turkey
Breast (under 6 Ibs.)

Touch Defrost and choose menu. Then enter weight.
Available weight ranges for Meat, Poultry, and Fish are
0.1 to 6.0 Ibs. The available weight range for Bread is
0.1 to 1.0 lb.

1
12
START
Enter

FOOD

Beef
Ground beef, Round steak, Cubes for stew
Tenderloin steak, Pot roast, Rib roast,
1. Meat
Rump roast, Chuck roast, Hamburger patty.
0.1 to6.01bs. Lamb
Chops (1-inch thick), Rolled roast
(45gto2.7kg) Pork
Chops (1/2-inch thick), Hot dogs, Spareribs,
Country-style ribs. Rolled roast, Sausage.

1. Meat
2. Poultry
3. Fish
4. Bread

Defrost

TABLE

Fish
3. Fish
Fillets, Whole Steaks
0.1 to6.01bs. Shellfish
(45gto2.7kg) Crab meat, Lobster tails, Shrimp, Scallops
4, Bread
0.1to 1.0lb.
(45gto454g)

1. Touch Defrost once to choose
the Meat category.

Muffins
Roll cake

2. Touch 1 to choose meat.

QUICK DEFROST
3. Enter the weight.

This is a quick defrost feature that allows you to choose
a preset 1.0 lbs. defrost cycle,

4. Touch START/Enter.

E×

fro
Defrost

NOTE: After you touch START/Enter, the display
counts down the defrost time. The oven will beep once
during the defrost cycle. At this time, open the door and
turn, separate, or rearrange the food as needed.
Remove any portions that have thawed, then return the
frozen portions to the oven and touch START/Enter to
resume the defrost cycle.

START
Enter

1. Touch Defrost twice.
2. Touch START/Enter.
3.

For best results:
• Remove fish, shellfish, meat, and poultry from its original
closed paper or plastic package (wrapper). Otherwise,
the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods,
which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook.
• Form the meat into the shape of a doughnut before
freezing. When defrosting, scrape off thawed meat when
the beep sounds and continue defrosting.
• Place foods in a shallow glass baking dish or a on a
microwave roasting rack to catch drippings.
• Foods should still be somewhat icy in the center when
removed from the oven.
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Halfway through the cycle, the
oven will beep. Open the door,
turn the meat over, Close the
door, and touch START/Enter
to resume defrosting until the
cycle ends.

When the defrost time is over, four beeps will sound
and "COOK END" will display.

TiME DEFROST

METAL RACK

Time defrost feature allows you to enter time to defrost,

i
Defrost

1. Touch Defrost 3 times.

200

2. Enter time to defrost.

START
Enter

,CAUTION

To avoid risk of property damage:
Do not use the rack to pop popcorn.
The rack must be on the four plastic supports
when used.

3. Touch START/Enter.

Use the rack only when cooking food on the
rack position.

DEFROSTING

Do not cook with the rack on the floor of the oven.

TiPS

• When using Defrost Weight/Time, the weight to be
entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of
pounds (the weight d the food minus the container).

The metal rack gives you extra space when cooking
in more than one container at the same time.

• Before starting, make sure you have removed any
of the metal twist-ties which often come with frozen
food bags, and replace them with strings or elastic
bands.

To use

• Open containers such as cartons before they are
placed in the oven.

the rack:

1. Place the rack securely in the four plastic supports.
• The rack MUST NOT touch the metal walls or back
of the microwave oven.

• Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging.

2. Place equal amounts of food both ABOVE AND
BELOW the rack.

• If food is foil wrapped,
in a suitable container.

• The amount of food must be approximately the same
to balance out the cooking energy.

remove foil and place food

• Slit the skins, if any, of frozen food such as
sausage.
• Bend plastic pouches d food to ensure even
defrosting.
• Always underestimate defrosting time. If defrosted
food is still icy in the center, retum it to the microwave
oven for more defrosting.
• The length d defrosting time varies according to
how solidly the food is frozen.
• The shape of the package affects how quickly food
will defrost. Shallow packages will defrost more
quickly than a deep block.
• As food begins to defrost, separate the pieces.
Separated pieces defrost more easily.
• Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts
of food such as chicken wings, leg tips, fish tails, or
areas that start to get warm. Make sure the foil does
not touch the sides, top, or bottom d the oven. The
foil can damage the oven lining.
• For better results, let food stand after defrosting.
(For more information on standing time, see the
"Microwave Cooking Tips" section.)
• Turn food over during defrosting or standing time.
Break apart and remove food as rquired.
- 20 -

GETTING THE BEST COOKING
RESULTS

• Turn over foods like pork chops, baking potatoes,
roasts, or whole cauliflower
halfway through the
cooking time to expose all sides equally to microwave

To get the best results

energy.
• Place delicate

and follow

the guidelines

from your microwave

oven, read

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.

is attracted

such as wing tips and leg

• Let It Stand: After you remove the food from the
microwave,
cover the food with foil or a casserole
and let it stand to finish cooking in the center and

evenly. For even cooking, reduce the power when
cooking large pieces of food.
• Natural Moisture: Very moist foods cook more
energy

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,
ends of poultry.

, Size: Small pieces of food cook faster than large
ones, pieces similar in size and shape cook more

evenly because microwave
water molecules.

areas of foods, such as asparagus

tips, toward the center of the dish.
• Arrange
unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken

lid

avoid overcooking
the outer edges. The length of
standing time depends on the density and surface
area of the food.

, 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

• Wrapping

in waxed

paper

or paper

towel:

Sandwiches
and many other foods containing
prebaked bread should be wrapped prior to
microwaving
to prevent them from drying out.

necessary.

FiSH & SHELLFISH
Cooking Fish and Shellfish: General
• Prepare the fish for cooking.
- Completely defrost the fish or shellfish.
- Arrange unevenly shaped pieces with thicker
toward the outside of the dish. Arrange
single layer for even cooking.

Directions

parts

shellfish

in a

- The type of cover you use depends on how you
cook. Poached fish needs a microwavable
lid or
vented

plastic

- 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
• The Fish and Shellfish

Cooking

and firm.

Table below provides

specific directions with Power Level and Cooking
Time settings for most types of fish and shellfish.

wrap.

- Baked fish, coated fish, or fish in sauce needs to be
covered lightly with waxed paper to keep the
coating

crisp and the sauce from getting

FISH AND SHELLFISH
FISH

POWER
LEVEL

watery.

COOKING

COOKING TiME

Fish fillets

31/2-41/2 minutes

Fish steaks

41/2-51/2 minutes

Whole

fish

Scallops

TABLE

41/2-6 minutes

31/2-5 minutes

DiRECTiONS

Arrange fish in a single layer with thickest portion toward
outside edge of 1 1/2 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
except

Shrimp, shelled

31/2-5 minutes

-21 -

in a single layer. Prepare
stir instead of turning

as directed

the shellfish.

above,

APPETIZERS/SAUCES/SOUPS

MEAT

Cooking Appetizers"
Techniques

Cooking

Tips and

, Prepare

• 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.
individual

appetizers

• Stir dips to distribute

in a circle for even

heat and shorten

cooking

time.

casserole

- Cover the meat with waxed
splattering.
• Tend the meat as it cooks.

• Sauces made with cornstarch thicken more rapidly
than those made with flour.
• Cook sauces made with cornstarch or flour uncovered
so you may stir them two or three times during
for a smooth consistency.

cooking

- Shield

thin or bony portions

prevent
NOTE:

if you use cream or milk in the

cover microwaved

soups

retain crispness.
, Avoid overcooking

occasionally

foods to

by using the minimum

time. Add more time, if necessary,
the food.
, Stirring

with VENTED

lid.
Uncover

suggested

only after checking

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,
seasonings.
Not

time.

The Meat Cooking Table on the next page provides
detailed directions,
Power Level, and Cooking Time
settings for most cuts of meat.

* Cook soups in a microwavable
dish which holds
double the volume of the recipe ingredients
to prevent

plastic wrap or a microwavable
, Cover foods to retain moisture.

1 inch from the oven

after you remove it from the oven. The internal
temperature
of the meat may rise from 5-10°F during

Cooking Soups: Tips and Techniques

especially

with strips of foil to

overcooking.

Keep the foil at least

standing

boil-over,

walls, and do not cover more than one-third of the meat
with foil at any one time.
• Let the meat stand covered with foil 10-15 minutes

• To adapt a conventional
sauce or gravy recipe,
reduce the amount of liquid slightly.

soup.
, Generally,

paper to prevent

- Drain juices as they accumulate
to reduce
splattering
and keep from overcooking
the bottom
the meat.

or glass measuring

cup that is at least two or three times the volume
the sauce.

Directions

- Use oven cooking bag for less tender cuts of meat.
- Arrange the meat so that thicker portions are toward
the outside of the dish.

Cooking Sauces: Tips and Techniques
• Use a microwavable

General

- Defrost completely.
- Trim off excess fat to avoid splattering.
- Place the meat, fat side down, on a microwavable
rack in a microwavable
dish.

Recommended

• Arrange
cooking.

Meat:

the meat for cooking.

reduce the liquid, salt, and strong

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.

- 22 -

MEAT

COOKING

MEAT

POWER
LEVEL

TABLE
COOKING

TIME

DIRECTIONS

BEEF
Hamburgers,
Fresh or
defrosted
(4 oz. each)
1 patty
2 patties
4 patties

HI
1-11/2 minutes
11/2-2 minutes
21/2-31/2 minutes
8-10 minutes
per pound
RARE(135°F)
11-13 minutes
per pound

Sirloin tip roast
(3-4 Ibs.)

MEDIUM(155°F)
11-12 minutes
per pound
RARE(135°F)
12-13 minutes

LAMB
Lamb roast,
rolled
boneless
(3-4 Ibs.)

PORK
Bacon slices
2 slices
4 slices
6 slices
10 slices

per pound
MEDIUM(145°F)
13-14 minutes
per pound
WELL(155°F)

Chops

11/2-2 minutes
2-3 minutes
4-5 minutes
7-8 minutes

18-20
per
15-17
per

(5-7 oz. each)
2 chops
4 chops

Loin Roast,
rolled, boneless
(3 1/2-4 1/2Ibs.)

25-27

minutes
pound
minutes
pound

minutes

per pound
(165°F)

Sausage links,
Fresh or frozen
defrosted
(1-2 oz. each)
2 links
4 links
6 links
10 links
(8 oz. pkg.)

45-60 seconds
1-11/2minutes
11/2-2minutes
13/4-2minutes

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 after cooking.

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 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
roasting 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
Cover with paper towels.
After cooking, let stand 1 minute.

roasting

rack.

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 170°F. Turn chops over halfway
through cooking.
Let stand covered 5 minutes after cooking.
(Temperature
may rise about 10°F).
Place roast in cooking bag in microwavable
dish.
Add seasonings
and browning agent if desired. 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
roasting
Cover with waxed paper or paper towel.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
After cooking, let stand covered 1 minute.

- 23 -

rack.

POULTRY
Cooking

Poultry: General

Directions

• Prepare the poultry for cooking.
- Defrost completely.

• The poultry is done when it is no longer pink and the
juices run clear. When done, the temperature
in the

- 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.

thigh meat should be 180-185°F.
• Let the poultry stand covered with foil after cooking
for 10 minutes.

- Cover the baking dish with waxed
splattering.

The Poultry

paper to reduce

- Use a browning agent or cook with a sauce
browned appearance.

to give a

Cooking

Table below provides

directions, Power Level, and Cooking
most cuts and types of poultry.

detailed

Time settings

for

• 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 1 inch from the oven walls and other pieces of
foil.

POULTRY
POULTRY

Chicken pieces
(21/2-3Ibs.)

Chicken whole
(3-31/2Ibs.)

COOKING
POWER
LEVEL

TABLE
COOKING TIME

DIRECTIONS

per lb.

Wash pieces, shake the water off, and prepare for
cooking. Place pieces in a single layer in a microwavable
baking dish with thicker pieces to the outside. Brush with
butter or browning agent and seasonings
if desired. Cover
with waxed paper. Cook until no longer pink and juices run
clear. Let stand covered 5 minutes after cooking.

12-13 minutes
per lb.

Wash, shake the water off, and prepare for cooking. Place
breast side down on a microwavable
roasting rack. Brush
with butter, or browning agent and seasoning
if desired.
Cover with waxed paper. Cook 1/3 of estimated time. Turn
breast side up, brush with butter, or browning agent.
Replace waxed paper. Cook 1/3 of estimated time again.
Shield if necessary.
Cook remaining 1/3 of estimated time
or until no longer pink and juices run clear. Let stand
covered with foil 10 minutes. (The temperature
may rise
about 10°F.) The temperature
in the thigh should be 180 °
F=185°F when the poultry is done.

41/2-51/2 minutes

Wash, shake the water off, and prepare for cooking. Tie
wings to body of hen and the legs to tail. Place hens
breast side down on microwavable
rack. Cover with
Cornish hens
whole
(1-11/2 Ibs. each)

6=7 minutes
per lb.

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
breast should

- 24 -

may rise about 10°F). Temperature
be 170°F before serving.

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.

Cooking

There is no stirring

needed

just like fresh cooked
oven.

when

and leftover
reheated

pasta tastes

in the microwave

Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques

• If you are planning to use rice or pasta in a casserole,
undercook it so it is still firm.
• Allow for standing time with rice, but not for pasta.

PASTA COOKING
TYPE OF PASTA
Spaghetti
4 cups water.
Add 8 oz. spaghetti.

• The Pasta and Rice Cooking Tables below provide
specific directions, with Power Level and Cooking
Time settings for most common types of pasta and
rice.

TABLE

POWER
LEVEL

COOKING TIME

HI
5

9 to 10 minutes
71/2to 81/2minutes

HI
5

6 to 7 minutes
51/2to 61/2minutes

Macaroni
3 cups water.
Add 2 cups macaroni.

HI
5

7 to 8 minutes
11 to 121/2minutes

Egg noodles
6 cups water.
Add 4 cups noodles.

HI
5

8 to 10 minutes
51/2to 61/2minutes

COOKING TIME

Long grain
2 1/4cups water.
Add 1 cup rice.

HI
3

31/2 to 41/2 minutes
18 minutes

Brown
2 1/2cups water.
Add 1 cup rice.

HI
5

41/2to 51/2minutes
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.

2. Stir in the pasta; cook covered as directed
chart or until tender. Drain in a colander.

in the

TABLE
POWER
LEVEL

TYPE OF RICE

Begin with hot tap water, and salt if desired, in a 2quart microwavable
baking dish. if you are cooking
spaghetti and lasagna noodles, cover the water
with vented plastic wrap. For macaroni and egg
noodles, use either vented plastic wrap or a
microwavable
lid.

1. Cook as directed in the chart or until the water
boils.

Lasagna noodles
4 cups water.
Add8oz. lasagnanoodles.

RICE COOKING

DIRECTIONS

DIRECTIONS
Combine hot tap water, and salt if desired, in a
2-quart microwavable casserole. Cover with a
microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap.
1. Cook as directed in the chart or until the water
boils.
2. Stir in the rice and any seasonings.
Cook
covered as directed in the chart or until the
water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Let

HI
3

4 to 5 minutes
28 minutes

2 to 3 minutes

stand coverd 5 to 10 minutes.

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Fluff with a 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 a fork.

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.

2. Soak grease filters in hot water and a mild
detergent. Rinse well and shake to dry. Do not use
ammonia or place them in a dishwasher.
The
aluminum will darken.

Never use abrasive 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.

3. To reinstall the filters, slide them into the side
slots, then push up and forward to lock.

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
FILTERS

THE GREASE

The grease filters should be removed and
cleaned often, at least once a month.
1. To remove the grease filters, slide each
filter to the side, then pull the filters downward.
The filters will drop out.

O
NOTE: Do not operate the hood without the filters
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, call
1-800-243-0000 or go to www.lg.com/us/support/
parts-accessories.
1. Turn the power off at the main power supply and
wear gloves
2. Remove the one vent grille mounting screws.
(2 outside screws)
3. After open door. Slide vent grille to left and tip it
forward.

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4.Remove
theoldfilter.

OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT
1. Unplug the oven or turn off power at the main
power supply and wear gloves.
2. Remove the vent cover mounting screw.
(1 outside screws)
3. Slide vent grille left, then lift out to remove.

5.Slidea newcharcoal
filterintoplace.

4. Remove the cover screw slide the cover to left
and then lift up the bulb holder.
6. Slide in vent grille and replace the mounting screw.
Turn the power back on at the main power supply
and set the clock.

COOKTOP/NIGHT
REPLACEMENT

LIGHT

1. Unplug the oven or turn off power at the
main power supply.
2. Remove the halogen lamp cover mounting screws.

5. Replace the bulb with a 30 watt appliance bulb.
6. Replace the bulb holder and screw.
7. Slide in vent grille and replace the mounting screw.
Replace the mounting screws. Turn the power
back on at the main power supply.
3. Replace the halogen lamp.
4. Replace the halogen lamp cover and mounting
screws.
5. Turn the power back on at the main power supply.

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MICROWAVE

UTENSIL

GUIDE

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 wilt not
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.

DO NOT USE
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 a fire.

Do not use recycled paper products in the microwave oven.
They sometimes contain impurities that cause sparks to occur.

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FREQUENTLY

ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. Can I use a rack in my microwave

oven so that I may reheat or cook on two levels at a time?

A. Only use the rack that is supplied with your rmicrowave
poor cooking performance

oven. Use of any other rack can result in

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.

Q. Sometimes

the door of my microwave

A. This appearance

oven appears

wavy, Is this normal?

is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven.

Q. What are the humming

noises that I hear when my microwave

A. You hear the sound of the transformer

Q. Why does the dish become
happen.

oven is operating?

when the magnetron tube cycles on and off.

hot when I microwave

food in it? I thought

that this should not

A. As the food becomes hot it wilt 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 purposes.
Q. Can I pop popcorn

in my microwave

oven? How do I get the best results?

A. Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer's guidelines or use the preprogrammed
Popcorn button.
Do not use regular paper bags. Use the "listening test" by stopping the oven as soon as the popping
slows to a "pop" every one or two seconds. Do not try to repop unpopped kernels. You can also use
special microwave poppers. When using a popper, be sure to follow manufacturer's directions. Do not pop
popcorn in glass utensils.
Q. Why does steam come out of the air exhaust

vent?

A. Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been designed to vent this
steam out the top vent.
Steam exhaust here

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BEFORE

CALLING

FOR SERVICE

Check the following list to be sure a service call
is really necessary. A quick review of this
manual as well as the additional information in
this checklist 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 work:
• the light bulb is loose or defective.
If the oven will not cook:
• check that cooking program was entered correctly.
• check that door is firmly closed.
• check that Start button was touched.
• check that probe was inserted correctly into
receptacle.
• check that timer wasn't started instead of a
cook function.
If oven takes longer than normal to cook or
cooks too rapidly:
• be sure the Power Level is programmed properly.

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 microwavabte 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 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.

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.

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LGElectronics
Inc.willrepairor replace
yourproduct,
atLG'soption,
if it proves
tobedefective
inmaterial
or
workmanship
undernormaluse,duringthewarranty
periodsetforthbelow,effective
fromthedateoforiginal
consumer
purchase
oftheproduct.
Thislimitedwarranty
is goodonlytotheoriginalpurchaser
oftheproduct
andeffective
onlywhenusedintheUnitedStates,
including
U.S.Territories.
WARRANTY

HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED:

PERIOD:

Model: LMV2031 **
Labor: 1 Year from the Date of Purchase.

Call 1-800-243-0000 and choose the appropriate
prompt. Please have product type (Microwave) and ZIP
code ready.

Parts: 1 Year from the Date of Purchase.
Magnetron: 10 Years from the Date of
Purchase.

THIS WARRANTY
IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. TO THE EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY
PERIOD ABOVE. LG WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL,
INDIRECT, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING LOST REVENUES
OR PROFITS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION
ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY
LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION
OF INCIDENTAL
OR
CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY

DOES NOT APPLY TO:

Service trips to your home to deliver, pick up, and/or install the product,
house fuses or correct wiring, or correction of unauthorized repairs; and

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 electrical current or voltage, or commercial use, or use for other than intended purpose.

Therefore, the cost of repair or replacement
the consumer.

CUSTOMER

INTERACTIVE

To Prove Warranty

of such a defective

instruct, or replace

product

shall be borne by

CENTER NUMBERS:

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 1-800-243-0000 (Phone answered 24 hours, 365
days a year) and choose the appropriate prompt from
the menu; or visit our website at: http://www. Ig.com.

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