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OWNER'S
MANUAL
& COOKING
GUIDE
PLEASE READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY

LRM1260SW/L

RM 1260SB

BEFORE OPERATING,,

SAFETY .................................................................................................................................................................
3-4
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy ............................................................
3
Grounding Instructions............................................................................................................................................
3
Important Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................................
4
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ................................................................................................
5-9
Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................................
5
Installation...............................................................................................................................................................
5
Parts and Accessories ............................................................................................................................................
6
Control Panel .........................................................................................................................................................
7
Tips for Microwave Cooking ...................................................................................................................................
8
Precautions .............................................................................................................................................................
9
Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................................................
9
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN .................................................................................................................
10-20
Timed Cooking .....................................................................................................................................................
10
2 Stage Timed Cooking .......................................................................................................................................
10
Microwave Power Levels ......................................................................................................................................
10
Child Lock ............................................................................................................................................................
11
Kitchen Timer .......................................................................................................................................................
11
Ez-On ...................................................................................................................................................................
11
More/Less ............................................................................................................................................................
11
Custom Set ..........................................................................................................................................................
12
Sensor Touch ........................................................................................................................................................
13
Auto Cook ..............................................................................................................................................................
14
Clock ......................................................................................................................................................................
14
Quick Defrost .........................................................................................................................................................
14
Melt ..........................................................................................................................................................................
15
Soften ......................................................................................................................................................................
15
Auto Defrost .......................................................................................................................................................
16-18
HEATING/REHEATING
GUIDE ...............................................................................................................................
19
FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE .................................................................................................................................
20
TROUBLESHOOTING
.......................................................................................................................................
21-23
Questions and Answers

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

21-22

Before Calling for Service ....................................................................................................................................
23
WARRANTY. ..................................................................................................................................
Inside back cover

Thank you for purchasing
Please record the model number and serial
number of this unit for future reference. We also
suggest you record the details of your contact
with LG (LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.)
concerning this unit.

a L G microwave
Model No:
Serial No:
Dealer:

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 for proof of purchase.

oven.

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

• Do not place any object between the oven
front face and the door, or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.

GROUNDING
This appliance must be grounded. In the event
of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces
the risk of electric shock by providing an escape
wire for the electric current. This appliance is
equipped with a cord having a grounding wire
and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded.

• 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:
- door (bent),
- hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
- door seals and sealing surfaces.
• The oven should not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except properly qualified
service personnel.

INSTRUCTIONS
The marked rating of the extension cord shall
be equal to or greater than the electrical
rating of the appliance, or...
2. Do not use an extension cord. If the power
supply cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician or serviceman install an outlet near
the appliance.
NOTES:

Ensure proper ground
exists before use

,& WARNING,&
Improper grounding can result in a risk of electric
shock. Consult a qualified electrician if the
grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded, and either:
1. 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.

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are
available and may be used if care is exercised
in their use.
3. If a long cord or extension cord is used, (1
the marked electrical rating of the cord set or
extension cord should be at least as great as
the electrical rating of the appliance, (2) the
extension cord must be a grounding-type
3-wire cord, and (3) the longer cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled
on by children or tripped over accidentally.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your
oveR.

WARN IN- ,

- To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to
excessive microwave energy:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY found
on page 3ofthis manual.

2. Read and foltowthe

specific

3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
See GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
found on page 3 of this manual.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
5. Some products, such as whole eggs and sealed containers - for example, closed glass jars are able to
explode and should not be heated in this oven.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals
or vapors 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.
7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
11. 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.
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
14. Do not let cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.
15. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive
soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. Do not over cook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
c. If materials inside the oven ignite, KEEP OVEN DOOR CLOSED, turn oven off, and disconnect the power
cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in
the cavity when not in use.
17. 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; 1) Do not overheat the liquid. 2) Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating it. 3) Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. 4) After heating, allow the container to
stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. 5) Use extreme care when
inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.
18. Avoid heating small-necked containers such as syrup bottles.
19. Avoid using corrosive and vapors, such as sulfide and chloride.
20. Liquids heated in certain shaped containers (especially cylindrical-shaped containers) may become overheated. The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients (instant
coffee, etc.), resulting in harm to the oven and possible injury. In all containers, for best results, stir the liquid
several times before heating. Always stir liquid several times between reheatings.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS
4

SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL

LRM 12608W/L

RM 12608 B

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power Supply
Rated Power Consumption

1650 W

Microwave Output

"1200 W
2450 MHz

Frequency
Rated Current

13.8A

Overall Dimensions(WxHxD)

21 7/8"x12 1/2"x17 W'

Oven Cavity Dimensions(WxHxD)

14 WtG"x9 %"x15 %"
1.2 Cu.ft.

Effective Capacity of Oven Cavity
*IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

INSTALLATION
A. Circuits

NOTES:

For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a
20 Amp circuit. No other electrical appliances or lighting circuits should be on this line. If in doubt, consult a
licensed electrician.

B. Voltage Warning
The voltage used at the walt receptacle must be the
same as specified on the oven name plate located on
the back or on the side of the control panel of the oven.
Use of a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in
a fire or other type of accident causing oven damage.
Low voltage will cause slow cooking. In case your
microwave oven does not perform normally in spite of
proper voltage, remove and reinsert the plug.

C. Placement

of the Oven

Your microwave oven can be placed easily in your
kitchen, family room, or anywhere else in your home.
Place the oven on a flat surface such as a kitchen
countertop or a specially designed microwave oven
cart at least 100cm (39.4 inches) from floor. Do not
place oven above a gas range. Free air flow around
the oven is important. Allow at least 4 inches
of space at the top, sides, and back of the oven for
proper ventilation.

• Never place the turntable in the oven upside down.

D. Do not block the air vents
All air vents should be kept clear during cooking. If air
vents are covered during oven operation the oven may
overheat. In this case, a sensitive thermal safety device
automatically turns the oven off. The oven will be
inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently.

E. Radio interference
1. Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV
or radio reception.
2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or
eliminated by taking the following measures:
a. Clean the door and the sealing surfaces of the
oven.
b. Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or TV.
c. Relocate the microwave oven in relation to the
TV or radio.
d. Move the microwave oven away from the
receiver.
e. Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet
so that microwave oven and receiver are on
different branch circuits.

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Your oven comes with the following accessories:
• Owner's Manual and Cooking Guide : 1 each
• Glass Turntable
: 1 each
• Rotating Ring
: 1 each

Oven Front Plate
Window Door Screen
Door Seal

Display Window
Control Panel

Door Open Button
Safety Door Lock System
Glass Turntable
Rotating Ring

NOTE: This microwave oven is designed for household use only.
It is not recommended for commercial use.

CONTROL

PANEL

1. DISPLAY: The display includes a clock and indicators
that tell you the time of day, cook time settings, and
cooking functions selected.
2. AUTO DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost foods by
entering weight.
3. CUSTOM SET: Touch this pad to select sound control,
time of day, clock Off or On, scroll speed,lbs/kg choice.
4.QUIG{ DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost the
foods quickly.
5. SENSOR TOUCH: This pad allows you to cook most of
your favorite foods without selecting cooking time and power.
6. MELT : Touch this pad to melt chocolate, cheese,
butter, or marshmallows.

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AU"/X}

CUSTOM
SET

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QU_CIK !

7. SOFTEN : Touch this pad to soften ice cream, cream
cheese, butter, or frozen juice.
8. AUTO COOK: Touch this pad to reheat without
entering a cook time or power.
9. KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this pad to use your microwave
oven as a kitchen timer.

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10. TIME: Touch this pad to set a cook time.
11. CLOCK: Touch this pad to enter the time
of the day.

12. EZ-ON: You can extend cooking time in multiples of
30 seconds by repeatedly touching this pad during
cooking.

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13. MORE / LESS : All of the one touch cook and Timed
Cook can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or
shorter time.
MORE

Press MORE will add 10 seconds to
the cooking time.

LESS

Press LESS wilt subtract 10 seconds
to the cooking time.

14. NUMBER PADS : Touch number pads to enter cook
time, power level, quantities, or weights.

F_ME

/;_OWER
,E Y_.:

15. POWER LEVEL : Touch this pad to set a cook power.
16. START/ENTER:

This feature allows oven to begin functioning.

17. STOP/CLEAR : It used to stop oven and clear all
entries except time day.

TIPS FOR MICROWAVE

COOKING

BROWNING
Meat and poultry with high fat content cooked for at
least 10 to 15 minutes wilt brown lightly. Foods cooked
a shorter time can be brushed with a browning agent,
such as Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, or barbecue
sauce.
COVERING
A cover will trap heat and steam and cause the food to
cook more quickly. Use a lid or microwave-safe plastic
wrap with one corner folded back to vent the excess
steam. Lids on glass casseroles can become hot
during cooking; always handle carefully. Waxed paper
will prevent the food from splattering in the oven and
help retain heat. When warming bread items, use
waxed paper, napkins, or paper towels. To absorb extra
moisture, wrap sandwiches and fatty foods in paper
towels.
SPACING
Arrange individual foods, such as baked potatoes,
cupcakes, and hors d'oeuvres in a circle and at least
1 inch apart. This will help the food cook more evenly.
STIRRING
Stirring blends flavors and redistributes the heat in
foods. Always stir from the outside toward the center
of the dish. Food at the outside of the dish heats first.
TURNING
Large foods, such as roasts and whole poultry, should
be turned so that the top and bottom cook evenly. Also
turn over chicken pieces and chops.

ARRANGEMENT
Do not stack food. Arrange in a single layer in the dish
for more even cooking. Because dense foods cook
more slowly, place thicker portions of meat, poultry,
fish, and vegetables toward the outside of the dish.
TESTING FOR DONENESS
Foods cook quickly in a microwave oven; test frequently
for doneness.
STANDING TIME
Food often needs to stand from 2 to 15 minutes after
being removed from the oven. Usually, you need to
cover food during standing time to retain heat. Remove
most foods when they are slightly undercooked and
they wilt finish cooking during standing time. The
internal temperature of food will rise about 10°F during
standing time.
SHIELDING
To prevent some portions of rectangular or square
dishes from overcooking, you may need to shield
them with small strips of aluminum foil to block the
microwaves. You can also cover poultry legs and
wing tips with foil to keep them from overcooking.
Always keep foil at least 1 inch from oven walls
to prevent arcing.
PIERCING
Pierce the shell, skin, or membrane of foods before
cooking to prevent them from bursting. Foods that
require piercing include yolks and whites of eggs, hot
dogs, clams, oysters, and whole vegetables, such as
potatoes and squash.

PRECAUTIONS
• Place the front surface of the door three inches or
more from the countertop edge to avoid accidental
tipping of the microwave oven during normal use.
• To program the oven, make sure you touch the center
of each pad firmly since the areas between the pads
wilt not activate the oven. A tone wilt sound each time
a pad is touched correctly. Do not touch several pads
at once.
• Do not strike the control panel with silverware,
cookware, etc. Breakage may occur.
• Always use caution when taking cookware out of the
oven. Some dishes absorb heat from the cooked food
and may be hot. See the "Cookware Guide" earlier in
this section for more information.
• Do not rinse cookware immediately after cooking. This
may cause breakage. Also, always allow the turntable
to cool before removing it from the oven.
• Never operate the oven when it is empty. Food or
water should always be in the oven during operation
to absorb the microwave energy.
• Do not use the oven to dry newspapers or clothes.
They may catch fire.

• Use thermometers that have been approved for
microwave oven cooking.
• The turntable must always be in place when you
operate the oven.
• Do not use your microwave oven to cook eggs in the
shell. Pressure can build up inside the shell, causing it
to burst.
• There are several precautions to follow when
microwaving popcorn:
-- Do not pop popcorn, except in a microwave-safe
container or commercial packages designed for
microwave ovens.
-- Never try to pop popcorn in a paper bag that is not
microwave-approved.
-- Overcooking may result in smoke and fire.
-- Do not repop unpopped kernels.
-- Do not reuse popcorn bags.
-- Listen while corn pops. Stop oven when popping
slows to 2-3 seconds between pops.
-- Do not leave microwave unattended while popping
corn.
-- Follow directions on bag.

CLEANING
NOTE: Before cleaning the oven, unplug the power
cord. If this is impossible, open the oven door to
prevent an accidental oven start.
INTERIOR
Wipe the oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and
a mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. This
should be done weekly or more often, if needed. Never
use cleaning powders or rough pads.
Excessive oil splatters on the inside top will be difficult
to remove if left for many days. Wipe splatters with a
wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or
bacon.
REMOVABLE PARTS
The turntable and rotating ring are removable. They
should be hand-washed in warm (not hot) water with a
mild detergent and a soft cloth. Once they are clean,
rinse welt and dry with a soft cloth. Never use cleaning
powders, steel wool, or rough pads.
• The turntable may be cleaned at the sink. Be careful
not to chip or scratch the edges as this may cause
the turntable to break during use.
• The rotating ring should be cleaned regularly.

DOOR
For best performance and safety, the inner door panel
and the oven front frame should be free of food or
grease buildup. Wipe often with a mild detergent; then
rinse and wipe dry. Never use cleaning powders or
rough pads.
After cleaning the control panel, touch CLEAR to clear
any entries that might have been entered accidentally
while cleaning the panel. Also make sure that the
turntable and rotating ring are in the right position.

TIMED COOKING

2 STAGE TIMED COOKING

This function allows you to cook food for a
desired time. And in order to give you the best
results, there are 10 power level settings in
addition to HI-POWER because many food need
slower cooking (at less than HI-POWER).

For Two Stage cooking, repeat timed cooking
steps 2 through 5 before touching the
START pad for additional Time and
Power program you want to add.
Auto Weight Defrost can be programmed before
the first stage to defrost first and then cook.

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVELS

Your microwave oven is equipped with ten power
levels to give you maximum flexibility and control
over cooking. The table below will give you some
idea of which foods are prepared at each of the
various power levels.
*The table below shows the power level settings for
your oven.

2. Touch TIME.
E,,,ER_,_,_,,_, ,_E shows
in the display.
w-

MICROWAVE

3. Enter 5 minutes 30
seconds by touching [5],
[3], and [0]. [,TLIEH
5TRBT
8B P_2R shows in the
display.
POWER
LEVEL

Power
Level

I'_1

I I

TI'_

LEVEL TABLE
Use

*Boilingwater.
10
*Making candy.
(High) *Cooking poultry pieces, fish, & vegetables.
*Cooking tender cuts of meat.
*Whole poultry.

4. Touch POWER LEVEL.
E,, ,EBPf_,_EB
_E_,'E/_
I .....
shows in the display.
I_IT

POWER

Touch 8. To select power
level 80%.
P-80 __'7,,'_,'EH
5TRBTshows
in the display.

6. Touch START/ENTER.

When cooking is complete, four short tones wilt
sound. The word E,,,_,shows in the display window.
Then the oven shuts itself off.
NOTE:
If you do not select the power level, the oven will
operate at power HIGH. To set HI-POWER
cooking, skip steps 4 & 5 above.

*Reheating rice, pasta, & vegetables.

*Reheating prepared foods quickly.
*Reheating sandwiches.

*Cooking egg, milk and cheese dishes.
*Cooking cakes, breads.
*Melting chocolate.

*Cooking veal.
*Cooking whole fish.
*Cooking puddings and custard.

*Cooking ham, whole poultry, lamb.
*Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip.

*Thawing meat, poultry and seafood.

*Cooking less tender cuts of meat.
*Cooking pork chops, roast.

*Taking chill out of fruit.
*Softening butter.

*Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm.
*Softening butter and cream cheese.

* Standing time.
* Independent.

CHILD LOCK

Ez-ON

This is a unique safety feature that prevents
unwanted oven operation such as used by
children• Once the CHILD LOCK is set, no
cooking can take place•

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

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

Touch and hold START/ENTER
until L_EI_E,T
appears in the
display•
If the time of day was already
set, the time of day wilt
return to the display window•
After you touch another

Z.ON

If the CHILD LOCK was already set and you
I /'_F
n
touched another cooking pad, the word ..,.XE,__
shows
in the display•
Then you can cancel the CHILD LOCK according
to below procedure•

NOTE:
If you touch Ez-ON, it wilt add 30 seconds up to
3 minutes 30 seconds; after 3 minutes 30 seconds,
every touch will add 1 minute up to 99 min 59
seconds•

MORE/LESS

Touch and hold START/ENTER
•

I /'_F

pad until _u_;E,__
disappears in
the display.

By using the MORE or LESS keys, TIMED COOK
program can be adjusted to cook food for a
longer or shorter time. Pressing MORE wilt add
10 seconds to the cooking time each time you
press it. Pressing LESS wilt subtract 10 seconds
of cooking time each time you press it.

After the CHILD LOCK is turned off, the time of
day will return to the display window. The oven
will operate normally,

KITCHEN

2. Touch Ez-ON 4 times•
The oven begins
cooking and display
shows time counting
down.

TIMER

You can use the Timer of your oven for purposes
other than food cooking•

m....m_ ,_

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
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2. Touch 1, 0, 0.

10 0
2. Touch KITCHEN TIMER
KITCHEN
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Tim

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Ixln

pad. E,,,ER ,,,E,, ,,,, R,,,_,
5EL-shows in the display.

L- T

TFH

_.- T

/-,-q12_
° shows on the display
3. Touch START/ENTER.
the oven will start.

3. Touch 3, 0, 0.
,_,_,__,,R_°, shows in the
display.
TFH

......

then

MORE
4. Touch START/ENTER pad.

L[_:SS

4. Touch MORE or LESS.
Remaining time wilt
increase or decrease by 10
seconds•

CUSTOM

SET

CUSTOM SET provides five modes which make using your microwave oven quite handy. You can select
SOUND ON/OFF, CLOCK SETTING, CLOCK ON/OFF. SCROLL SPEED, LBS/KG CHOICE.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

CUSTOM
SE_°

Touch CUSTOM SET.
Five modes show in the
display repeatedly. You
can set them according
to your intention:

Touch1. Cill
JI_ILII

ll,lnILl

ill,i I

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Till

j UClt

"lL./i

t.d 4;iT
_()'vS

_,FF,_,_,J-/c shows in the
display.
il

Till

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Touch CUSTOM SET.
Five modes show in the
display repeatedly. You
can set them according
to your intention:
Touch 4. _8_,,_,L,_,
/';,5,_,_,_ _-shows in the
display.
I

Touch 2.5_L';','78FF
shows in the display and
the current time will be
displayed.

Till

Touch 2. Y,,,5
shows in the
display and the current
time will be displayed.

NOTE: To turn beep
sound back on, repeat
steps 1 - 3 then touch
number 1.

CUSTOM

SET FUNCTION

TABLE

NUMBER

FUNCTION

CHOICE

SOUND ON / OFF

Sound On or Sound Off

CLOCK ON / OFF

Clock On or Clock Off

SCROLL SPEED

Slow, Normal, or Fast

LBS / KG CHOICE

Lbs or Kg

NOTE: 1.When the power cord is first plugged in, the default setting are Sound ON, Clock ON, Normal
Speed, LBS.

-I

SENSOR

TOUCH

SENSOR

Use this function to cook food without entering a cook
time or power. Refer to the Sensor touch table below
more information.

Category

II_ll_

,.uJF,,,,,.,,.,u,,_,Eshows
display.

display.

Butter

SOFTEN.

5EI_E,F_T
fiE/;'L.II _,_'7,
'-/- - - SEE

5 or 10 oz.

cycle to complete melting.

6, 12 or 16
oz.

AUTO DEFROST

*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.

Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven.
The defrost feature provides you with the best
defrosting method for frozen foods. The cooking
guide will show you which defrost sequence is
recommended for the food you are defrosting.
With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven
automatically sets the defrosting time and power
levels for you.
The oven automatically determines required
defrosting times for each food item according to
the weight you enter.
For added convenience, the Auto Defrost
includes a built-in beep mechanism that reminds
you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange.

*For best results, shape your ground meat into the
form of a doughnut before freezing. When defrosting,
scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and
continue defrosting.
*Place foods in a shallow container or on a microwave
roasting rack to catch drippings.
*Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when
removed from the oven.
AUTO DEFROST SEQUENCE

1 MEAT

Food

Sequence

2 POULTRY
3 FISH

LIST

1
MEAT

BEEF
Ground beef, Round steak, Cubes for
stew, Tenderloin steak, Pot roast,
Rib roast, Rump roast, Chuck roast,
Hamburger patty.
LAMB
Chops (1 inch thick), Rolled roast
PORK
Chops (V2inch thick), Hot dogs,
Spareribs, Country-style ribs.
Rolled roast, Sausage.
VEAL
Cutlets (1 Ibs,V2inch thick)

2
POULTRY

POULTRY
Whole (under 4 Ibs.), Cut-up, Breasts
(boneless)
CORNISH HENS
Whole
TURKEY
Breast( under 6 Ibs.)

* Available weight is 0.1~6.0 lbs.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
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touching [1] and [2].
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5. Touch START/ENTER
Defrosting starts.

STEAKS/CHOPS
Round beef steak, Tenderloin steak Lamb
chops (1 inch thick)
Pork chops (V2 inch thick)
Veal cutlets (1 Ibs, _/2inch thick)
FISH
Fillets, Whole Steaks
SHELLFISH
Crab meat, Lobster tails, Shrimp,
Scallops

pad.

NOTE:
When you touch the START pad, the display changes
to defrost time count down. The oven will beep once
during the DEFROST cycle.
At beep, open the door and turn, separate, or
rearrange the food.
Remove any portions that have thawed.
Return frozen portions to the oven and touch
START to resume the defrost cycle.

AUTO DEFROST

TABLE

Meat setting
FOOD

SETTING

AT BEEP

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

BEEF

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.

Ground Beef,
Bulk

MEAT

Remove thawed portions with fork.
Turn over. Return remainder to oven.

Do not defrost tess than 1/4 lb.
Freeze in doughnut shape.

Ground Beef,
Patties

MEAT

Separate and rearrange.

Do not defrost tess than 2 oz. patties.
Depress center when freezing.

Round Steak

MEAT

Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.

Place on a microwavable

roasting rack.

Tenderloin
Steak

MEAT

Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.

Place on a microwavable

roasting rack.

Stew Beef

MEAT

Remove thawed portions with fork.
Separate remainder.
Return remainder to oven.

Place in a microwavable

Pot Roast,
Chuck Roast

MEAT

Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.

Place on a microwavable

roasting rack.

Rib Roast

MEAT

Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.

Place on a microwavable

roasting rack.

Rolled Rump
Roast

MEAT

Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.

Place on a microwavable

roasting rack.

MEAT

Remove thawed portions with fork.
Return remainder to oven.

Place in a microwavable

MEAT

Separate and rearrange.

Place on a microwavable

roasting rack.

PORK
Chops
(1/2 inch thick)

MEAT

Separate and rearrange.

Place on a microwavable

roasting rack.

Hot Dogs

MEAT

Separate and rearrange.

Place on a microwavable

roasting rack.

Spareribs
Country-style
Ribs

MEAT

Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.

Place on a microwavable

roasting rack.

Sausage,
Links

MEAT

Separate and rearrange.

Place on a microwavable

roasting rack.

Sausage,
Bulk

MEAT

Remove thawed portions with fork.
Turn over. Return remainder to oven.

Place in a microwavable

Loin Roast,
Boneless

MEAT

Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.

Place on a microwavable

LAMB
Cubes for
Stew
Chops
(1 inch thick)

baking dish.

roasting rack.

AUTO DEFROST

TABLE

(CONT.)

Poultry setting
FOOD
CHICKEN
Whole

SETTING

AT BEEP

POULTRY

Turn over (finish defrosting breastside down). Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.

Place chicken breast-side up on a microwavable roasting rack. Finish defrosting by
immersing in cold water. Remove giblets
when chicken is partially defrosted.

Separate pieces and rearrange.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.

Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.

Cu#up

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

CORNISH
HENS
Whole

POULTRY

Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.

TURKEY
Breast

POULTRY

Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.

Fish setting
SETTING

AT BEEP

FISH
Fillets

FISH

Turn over. Separate fillets when
partially thawed if possible.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Carefully separate fillets under cold
water.

Steaks

FISH

Separate and rearrange.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Run cold water over to finish defrosting.

Whole

FISH

Turn over.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Cover head and tail with foil; do not tet
foil touch sides of microwave. Finish
defrosting by immersing in cold water.

Crabmeat

FISH

Break apart. Turn over.

Place in a microwavable

baking dish.

Lobster tails

FISH

Turn over and rearrange.

Place in a microwavable

baking dish.

Shrimp

FISH

Separate and rearrange.

Place in a microwavable

baking dish.

Scallops

FISH

Separate and rearrange.

Place in a microwavable

baking dish.

FOOD

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

SHELLFISH

To heat or reheat successfully in a microwave oven, it is important to follow several guidelines. Measure the amount
of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat. Arrange the food in a circular pattern for best results. Room
temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food. Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed
in a microwave-safe container. The food wilt heat more evenly if covered with a microwave-safe lid or vented plastic wrap. Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns. Use the following table as a guide for reheating cooked
food.

ITEMS

COOK TIME
(AT HIGH)

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Sliced meat
3 slices (1/4-inchthick)

1/2-1minute

Chicken pieces
1 breast
1 leg and thigh

1-2 minutes
1/2-11/2
minutes

Fish fillet
(6-8 oz.)

1-2 minutes

Place fish on microwavableplate. Cover with plastic wrap and
vent.

Lasagna
1 serving (101/2oz.)

3-5 minutes

Place lasagna on microwavableplate. Cover with plastic wrap
and vent.

Casserole
1 cup
4 cups

2-3 minutes
7-9 minutes

Casserolecreamor cheese
1 cup
4 cups
SloppyJoe or BarbecuedBeef
1 sandwich
(1/2cup meat filling)
without bun

Place sliced meat on microwavableplate.
Coverwith plastic wrap and vent.
Note: Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy.
Place chicken pieces on microwavableplate. Coverwith plastic
wrap andvent.

COOK coveredin microwavablecasserole. Stir once halfway
through cooking.
COOK coveredin microwavablecasserole. Stir once halfway
through cooking.

2-3 minutes
6-8 minutes

1/2-11/2
minutes

Mashedpotatoes
1 cup
4 cups

1-3 minutes
5-8 minutes

Baked beans
1 cup

1-2 minutes

Ravioli or pasta in sauce
1 cup
4 cups

1-3 minutes
5-7 minutes

Rice
1 cup
4 cups

1/2-1minute
2-4 minutes

Sandwichroll or bun
1 roll

10-20 seconds

Vegetables
1 cup
4 cups

1-2 minutes
2-4 minutes

Soup
1 serving (8 oz.)

1-2 minutes

Reheatfilling and bun separately.
Cook filling coveredin microwavablecasserole.Stir once.
Heat bun as directed intable below.
COOK coveredin microwavablecasserole. Stir once halfway
through cooking.
COOK coveredin microwavablecasserole.Stir once halfway
through cooking.
COOK coveredin microwavablecasserole. Stir once halfway
through cooking.
COOK coveredin microwavablecasserole. Stir once halfway
through cooking.
Wrap in papertowel and place on glass microwavablerack
COOKcovered in microwavablecasserole.Stir once halfway
through cooking.

COOK coveredin microwavablecasserole. Stir once halfway
through cooking.

2 medium
4 medium

Cook Time
at High
(Minute)
2-4
3-5

Asparagus,
Fresh, Spears

1 lb.

Beans, Green&
Wax

Vegetable
Artichokes
(8 oz. each)

Amount

Instructions

Standing
Time

Trim.Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. Cover.

2-3 minutes

3-4

Add 1/2cup water. Cover.

2-3 minutes

1 lb.

4-6

Add 1/2cup water in 11/2qt. casserole.Stir
halfway through cooking.

2-3 minutes

Beets, Fresh

1 lb.

4-7

Add 1/2cup water in 11/2qt. coveredcasserole.
Rearrangehalfway through cooking.

2-3 minutes

Broccoli, Fresh,
Spears

1 lb.

3-4

Place broccoli in baking dish. Add 1/2cup water.

2-3 minutes

Cabbage,Fresh,
Chopped

1 lb.

3-4

Add 1/2cup water in 11/2qt. coveredcasserole.
Stir halfway through cooking.

2-3 minutes

2 cups

2-3

Add 1/4cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole.
Stir halfway through cooking.

2-3 minutes

1 lb.

3-5

Trim.Add 1/4cup water in 1 qt. coveredcasserole.
Stir halfway through cooking.

2-3 minutes

FIowerettes,Fresh
Celery,Fresh,
Sliced

2 cups
4 cups

2-3
3-4

Slice.Add 1/2cup water in 11/2qt. covered casserole.
Stir halfway through cooking.

2-3 minutes

Corn, Fresh

2 ears

2-3

Husk.Add 2 tbsp water in 11/2qt. bakingdish.
Cover.

2-3 minutes

Mushrooms,
Fresh, Sliced

1/2lb.

Place mushrooms in 11/2qt. covered casserole.
Stir halfway through cooking.

2-3 minutes

Parsnips,Fresh,
Sliced

1 lb.

2-4

Add 1/2cup water in 11/2qt. covered casserole.
Stir halfway through cooking.

2-3 minutes

4 cups

3-5

Add 1/2cup water in 11/2qt. coveredcasserole.
Stir halfway through cooking.

2-3 minutes

2 medium
4 medium

5-6
10-13

Pierce potatoes several times with fork.
Place on 2 paper towels.
Turn over halfway through cooking.

2-3 minutes
2-3 minutes

Carrots,Fresh,
Sliced
Cauliflower,
Fresh,Whole

Peas, Green,
Fresh
Sweet Potatoes
Whole Baking
(6-8 oz. each)

11/2-2

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

White Potatoes,
Whole Baking
(6-8oz. each)

2 potatoes
4 potatoes

5-7
10-13

Pierce potatoesseveral times with fork.
Place on 2 papertowels.
Turnover halfway through cooking.

2-3 minutes
2-3 minutes

Spinach, Fresh,
Leaf

1 lb.

2-4

Add 1/2cup water in 2 qt. covered casserole.

2-3 minutes

Squash,Acorn or
Butternut,Fresh

1 medium

3-5

Cut squash in half. Remove seeds.
Place in 8 x 8-inch bakingdish. Cover.

2-3 minutes

Zucchini, Fresh,
Sliced

1 lb.

3-4

Add 1/2cup water in 11/2qt. coveredcasserole.
Stir halfway through cooking.

2-3 minutes

Zucchini, Fresh,
Whole

1 lb.

3-5

Pierce. Place on 2 papertowels.
Turnover and rearrangehalfway through cooking.

2-3 minutes

Questions

and Answers

Operation
Question

Answer

Why is the oven light not on during
cooking?

There may be several reasons why the oven light is not on.
Have you:
• Set a cook time?
• Touched START?

Why does steam come out of the air
exhaust vent?

Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven
has been designed to vent this steam.

Will the microwave oven be damaged if it
operates empty?

Yes. Never operate the oven empty or without the glass turntable.

Does microwave energy pass through the
viewing screen in the door?

No. The metal screen bounces the energy back to the oven cavity.
The holes (or ports) allow only light to pass through. They do not
let microwave energy pass through.

Why does a tone sound when a pad on the
control panel is touched?

The tone tells you that the setting has been entered.

Can my microwave oven be damaged if
food is cooked for too long?

Like any other cooking appliance, it is possible to overcook food
to the point that the food creates smoke and even possibly fire
and damage to the inside of the oven. It is always best to be near
the oven while you are cooking.

When the oven is plugged into walt outlet
for the first time, it might not work properly.
What is wrong?

The microcomputer controlling your oven may temporarily
become scrambled and fail to function as programmed when you
plug in for the first time or when power resumes after a power
interruption. Unplug the oven from the 120-volt household outlet
and then plug it back in to reset the microcomputer.

Why do I see light reflection around the
outer case?

This light is from the oven light which is located between the
oven cavity and the outer wall of the oven.

What are the various sounds I hear when
the microwave oven is operating?

The clicking sound is caused by a mechanical switch turning the
microwave oven's magnetron ON and OFF.
The heavy hum and clunk is from the change in power the
magnetron draws as it is turned ON and OFF by a mechanical
switch. The change in blower speed is from the change in line
voltage caused by the magnetron being turned ON and OFF.

Food
Question

Answer

What is wrong when baked foods have a
hard, dry, brown spot?

A hard, dry, brown spot indicates overcooking.
cooking or reheating time.

Why do eggs sometimes

When baking, frying, or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to
steam build-up inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this,
simply pierce the yolk before cooking.
CAUTION: Never microwave eggs in the shell.

pop?

Shorten the

Questions

and Answers

(continued)

Food
Question

Answer

Why are scrambled eggs sometimes a
little dry after cooking?

Eggs wilt dry out when they are overcooked, even if the same
recipe is used each time. The cooking time may need to be varied
for one of these reasons:
• Eggs vary in size.
• Eggs are at room temperature one time and at refrigerator
temperature another time.
• Eggs continue cooking during standing time.

Is it possible to pop popcorn in a
microwave oven?

Yes, if using one of the two methods described below:
(1) microwave-popping devices designed specifically for
microwave cooking
(2) prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that is made
for specific times and power output needed
Follow exact directions given by each manufacturer for
its popcorn popping product and do not leave the oven
unattended while the corn is being popped. If corn fails
to pop after the suggested time, discontinue cooking.
Overcooking could result in an oven fire.
CAUTION:
• Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn or attempt
to pop leftover kernels.
• Do not pop prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn
directly on the glass turntable. To avoid excessive heating
of the glass turntable, place the popcorn bag on a plate.
• Listen while corn pops. Stop oven when popping slows to
2-3 seconds between pops.
• Do not leave microwave unattended while popping corn.
• Follow directions on bag.

Why do baked apples sometimes burst
during cooking?

The peel has not been removed from the top half of each apple to
allow for expansion of the interior of the apple during cooking. As
in conventional cooking methods, the interior of the apple expands
during the cooking process.

Why do baked potatoes sometimes
burn during cooking?

If the cooking time is too tong, fire could result. At the end of the
recommended cooking time, potatoes should be slightly firm.
CAUTION: Do not overcook.

Why is a standing time recommended
after microwave cooking time is over?

Standing time allows foods to continue cooking evenly for a few
minutes after the actual microwave oven cooking cycle. The
amount of standing time depends upon the density of the foods.

Why is additional time required for
cooking food stored in the refrigerator?

As in conventional cooking, the initial temperature of food affects
total cooking time. You need more time to cook food taken out of a
refrigerator than for food at room temperature.

Before Calling for Service
You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work properly, locate the
operating problem in the list below and try the solutions listed for each problem.
If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest LG Authorized Service Center.
LG Authorized Service Centers are fully equipped to handle your service requirements.
Problem

Possible Causes

Oven does not start

• Is the power cord plugged in?
• Is the door closed?
• Is the cooking time set?

Arcing or Sparking

• Are you using approved cookware?
• Is the oven empty?

Incorrect time of day

• Have you tried to reset the time of day?

Unevenly Cooked Foods

• Are you using approved cookware?
• Is the glass turntable in the oven?
• Did you turn or stir the food while it was cooking?
• Were the foods completely defrosted?
• Was the time/cooking power level correct?

Overcooked Foods

• Was the time/cooking

Undercooked

• Are you using approved cookware?
• Were the foods completely defrosted?
• Was the time/cooking power level correct?
• Are the ventilation ports clear?

Foods

Improper Defrosting

power level correct?

• Are you using approved cookware?
• Was the time/cooking power level correct?
• Did you turn or stir the food during the defrosting cycle?

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

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

• Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or
television.
• Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the
receiver.
• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
• Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so
that the microwave oven and the receiver are on
different branch circuits.
The manufacturer
is not responsible for any radio or
TV interference caused by unauthorized
modification to this microwave oven. It is the
responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

LG Electronics, Inc. will repair or replace your product,
material or workmanship under normal use, during the
the date of original consumer purchase of the product.
purchaser of the product and effective only when used
WARRANTY
LABOR:

HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED:

PERIOD:

One Year from the Date of Purchase*

PARTS (except as listed below): One Year
from the Date of Purchase*.
MAGNETRON: Ten Years from the Date of
Purchase*.
Replacement
warranted

Units and Repair Parts are

for

the original

the

at LG's option, if it proves to be defective in
warranty period set forth below, effective from
This warranty is good only to the original
in the United States, including U.S. Territories.

remaining

portion

unit's warranty period.

* Retain your Sales Receipt to prove the
date of purchase. A copy of your Sales
Receipt must be submitted at the time
warranty service is provided.

Product Replacement
Please call 1-800-243-0000
and choose
the
Customer Service/Appliance
options. (Phones are
answered 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.) You
will receive a certificate to purchase a replacement
product from your local dealer.
You will then send the purchase receipts for the original
and the replacement
microwave
ovens, along with
the purchase authorization certificate to us.
We will send you a refund check for the purchase
price of the original product. This gives you the
opportunity to upgrade to another model or to receive
the full purchase price of the original model even if you
decide to purchase a less expensive model.
Please visit our website at: http://us.lgservice.com

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE
EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY
PERIOD ABOVE. LG WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL,
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST
REVENUES OR PROFITS, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER
BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR
OTHERWISE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
•
•

DOES NOT APPLY TO:

Service trips to your home to deliver, pick up, and/or install the product, instruct, or replace house fuses or
correct wiring, or correction of unauthorized repairs.
Damages or operating
problems that result from misuse, abuse, operation outside environmental
specifications or contrary to the requirements of precautions in the Operating Guide, accident, vermin, fire,
flood, improper installation, acts of God, unauthorized modification or alteration, incorrect electrical current or
voltage, or commercial use, or use for other than intended purpose.

The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances

shall be borne by the consumer.

CUSTOMER INTERACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS
To obtain Customer
Assistance,
mation, or Dealer or Authorized
location:
TO CONTACT

LG ELECTRONICS

LG Customer Interactive Center
P. O. Box 240007
201 James Record Road
Huntsville, Alabama 35824
ATTN: CIC

Product InforService Center

Call 1-800-243-0000
(24 hours a day, 365 days per
year) and select the appropriate option from the menu.
Or visit our website at: http://us.lgservice.com

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