Questions and Answers... 22-23 Before Calling for Service... 24 WARRANTY... Inside back cover Thank you for purchasing a LG microwave oven. 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.)
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven. WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1.
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.
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.
• Owner’s Manual and Cooking Guide : 1 each • Glass Turntable • Rotating Ring Window Door Screen Door Seal NOTE: This microwave oven is designed for household use only. It is not recommended for commercial use. : 1 each : 1 each Oven Front Plate...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 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 TOUCH: Touch this pad to cook without entering a cook time or power.
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.
• 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.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SETTING TIME OF DAY When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption, the numbers in the display reset to 0. Example : To set 3 15 1.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN CHILD LOCK 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. To set the child lock 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
8 page) • Do not try to pop unpopped kernels. • Heat only 1 package at a time. • Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while popping popcorn. • 8-10 oz. per potato. • Place in center of the turntable tray on paper towel.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS Your microwave oven is equipped with ten power levels (11 steps including 0) to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking. When your cooking program is completed, a beep automatically sounds. The table below will give you some idea of which foods are prepared at each of the various power levels.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven. The defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods. The auto defrost guide will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST GUIDE TOUCH SEQUENCE AUTO DEFROST GROUND one time MEAT POULTRY two times STEAKS/CHOPS three times • CHOPS ...Lamb chops (1-inch thick), FOOD • BEEF ...Ground beef, Cubes for stew, ...Pot roast, Rib roast, Rump roast, ...Chuck roast, Hamburger patty.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST CHART Touch Category keypad GROUND 1 time MEAT POULTRY 2 times STEAKS/ 3 times CHOPS Food to be Defrosted Beef Ground beef Turn over. Remove thawed portions and break apart. Return remainder to oven.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WARNING: Do not use aluminum foil during cooking cycle. COOKING TIPS MEAT 1. No special techniques are required. Meat should be prepared as with conventional cooking. Season if desired. Always thoroughly defrost meat before cooking. 2. Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack or microwave-proof plate and place on the turntable.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WARNING: Do not use aluminum foil during cooking cycle. COOKING TIPS (continued) POULTRY COOKING CHART Poultry CHICKEN Whole Breast (boned) Portions TURKEY Whole NOTES: • The times listed above are only a guide. Allow for difference in individual tastes and preferences.
HEATING/REHEATING GUIDE To heat or reheat successfully in the microwave, 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 microwavable container.
Have you: • Set a cook time? • Touched START? Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam. Yes. Never operate the oven empty or without the glass turntable. No. The metal screen bounces the energy back to the oven cavity.
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CAUTION: Do not overcook. 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. As in conventional cooking, the initial temperature of food affects total cooking time.
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.
LG MICROWAVE OVEN LIMITED WARRANTY – USA LG Electronics Inc. will repair or replace your product, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in mate- rial or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period set forth below, effective from the date of original consumer purchase of the product.
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