LG Electronics LCSP1110ST Use and Care Manual
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1. Popcorn 1 time 3 5 oz e Follow package instructions 2 times 3 0 oz e Do not try to pop unpopped kernels e Heat only 1 package at a time Potato 1 time 1 ea 8 oz 8 10 oz per potato 2 times 2 ea 16 oz e Place in center of the turntable on paper towel 3 times 3 ea 24 02 Pierce potato several times with fork 4 times 4 ea 32 oz e After cooking let stand for 5 minutes 13 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN REHEAT Reheat provides four preset categories for reheating food Example To reheat 2 food plate servings Touch Display Shows 1 REHEAT rho Refer to the cooking guide to select the food type Category Touch Pad Display Shows PRESS REHEAT CATEGORY SERVING AMOUNT REHEAT continued Example To reheat 2 food plate servings Touch Display Shows 2 2 g Refer to the cooking guide to select the food quantity Category cups items Z START 3 OP Q START 4 At the end of cooking End time 2 short tones and 1 long tone will sound Time counting down DIRECTIONS Food Plate 1 serving 10 oz eh 2 servings 15 oz 1 Time e Place on low plate e Cover with vented plastic wrap e Let stand 3 minutes after cooking Soup Sauce rh 1 cup 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups e Place in shallow microwaveable casserole e Cover with vented plastic wrap After cooking stir and let stand 3 minutes Casserole rh2. 15 NOTE When you touch the START ADD 30 pad the display changes to defrost time countdown The oven will beep during the DEFROST cycle At this time 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 ADD 30 to resume the defrost cycle The oven will not stop during the BEEP unless the door is opened For best results e Remove fish shellfish meat and poultry from its original closed paper or plastic package wrapper Otherwise the wrapper will hold steam and juice close to the foods which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook e 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 ona microwave roasting rack to catch drippings Foods should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven AUTO DEFROST TABLE Category Food BEEF Ground beef round steak cubes for stew tenderloin steak pot roast rib roast rump roast chuck roast hamburger patty LAMB Chops 1 in 2 5 cm thick rolled roast PORK Chops 1 2 in 1 cm thick hot dogs spareribs country style ribs rolled roast sausage VEAL Cutlets 1 Ib 0 5 kg 1 2 in 1 cm thick POULTRY Whole under 4 Ibs 1 8 kg pieces breasts boneless CORNISH HENS Whole
3. LG Life s Good OWNER S MANUAL N MICROWAVE OVEN PLEASE READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING LCSP1110ST P No MFL40407606 www lg com TABLE OF CONTENTS SAPETY ssscccseiasisssessscscsstonecccsresescsssassveserstedecsusncsccoreressistends 3 5 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy ccescseseseseseereeees 3 Grounding Instructions a3 Electronic Interference wd Important Safety Instructions 0 0 4 5 UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Specifications Installation 0 Parts and Accessories Control Panel Features Cookware Guide Tips for Microwave Cooking c ce eee ee tee eens 9 GIG ANING A EN staan thee evees T A AS 9 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN eceeee Clock Kitchen Timer Child Lock Add 30 Seconds 10 More amp Less Functions Timed Cooking Multistage Cooking 200 ecdecitaas ee ied oe eieiecs Microwave Power Levels Auto Defrost Auto Defrost Table COOKING TP Sinisorsa sati Aaa ve neediest USING THE PIZZA OVEN sscsssssesseeseesseesnsseneeseseeees Cooking With Auto PIZZA sacra Cooking with the Bake Feature TROUBLESHOOTING 2csccsssesecetessenrsseeseoeseeeessenseneaten Questions and ANSWEIS ceccecceseeeeeeeeereereeseeeteneeates Before Calling for Service cece eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaee Federal Communications Commi
4. PN or UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN COOKWARE GUIDE Most heat resistant nonmetallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven However to test cookware before using follow these steps 1 Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven 2 Measure 1 cup 250 ml of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware 3 Microwave on 100 power for 1 minute If the dish is warm it should not be used for microwave cooking USE DO NOT USE Ovenproof Glass Metal Utensils e Glass treated for use in high intensity heat includes e Metal shields food from microwave energy and utility dishes bread dishes pie plates cake plates produces uneven cooking Avoid metal skewers liquid measuring cups casseroles and bowls without thermometers or foil trays metallic trim e Metal utensils can cause arcing which is a discharge of electric current Arcing can damage your China microwave oven e Bowls cups serving plates and platters without metallic trim can be used in your oven Metal Decoration Do not use metal trimmed or metal banded Plastic dinnerware casserole dishes etc When using plastic wrap as a cover make sure that the dish is deep enough so the plastic wrap does not Centura Tableware touch the food As the food heats it may melt the The Corning Company recommends that you do not plastic wrap wherever the wrap touches the food use Centura tableware and some Corel
5. a cord having a grounding wire with a circuit occurs grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by grounding plug Insert the plug into an outlet that is properly providing an escape wire for the electric current This appliance installed and grounded A WARNING If you use the grounding plug improperly you risk electric shock Ask a qualified electrician or the Sears Service Department if This appliance has a short power supply cord to reduce the risk you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you are of anyone tripping over or becoming entangled in the cord You not certain whether the appliance is properly grounded may use an extension cord if you are careful If you use an extension cord be sure that e The extension cord has the same electrical rating as e The extension cord does not drape over a countertop or the appliance tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or over accidentally greater than the electrical rating of the appliance e The electrical cord is dry and not pinched or crushed in e The extension cord is a grounding type 3 wire cord any way NOTE This oven draws 12 5 amperes at 120 volts 60 hz ELECTRONIC INTERFERENCE 1 Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV phone 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 su
6. 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 e Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or television e Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver e 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 MICROWAVE OVEN LIMITED WARRANTY USA Model LCSP1110ST LG Electronics Inc will repair or replace your product at LG s option if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the warranty period set forth below effective from the date of original consumer purchase of the product This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the Uni
7. d 1 cup 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups 3 Times e Place in shallow microwaveable casserole e Cover with vented plastic wrap After cooking stir and let stand 3 minutes Roll Muffin rh 4 1 piece 2 oz 2 pieces 4 oz 3 pieces 6 oz 4 pieces 8 oz 4 Times e Place on paper towel e Do not cover 14 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 cooking guide will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting For added convenience the AUTO DEFROST includes a built in beep mechanism that reminds you to check turn over separate or rearrange the food during the defrost cycle Three different defrosting options are provided 1 MEAT 2 POULTRY 3 FISH Available weight is 0 1 6 0 Ibs 05 to 2 7 kg Example To defrost 1 2 Ibs of ground beef Touch 1 AUTO DEFROST Display Shows dEF 2 1 and 2 to enter the weight START 3 OF Q START 4 At the end of cooking time 2 short tones and 1 long tone will sound Time counting down End EQUIVALENT WEIGHT TABLE Ounces Decimal Weight 1 6 10 3 2 20 4 0 25 One quarter pound 4 8 30 6 4 40 8 0 50 One half pound 9 6 60 11 2 70 12 0 12 8 80 14 4 90 16 0 75 Three quarters pound
8. g 2 300 71H AA Lu PEILI 3 4 START Q Q START Time counts down to 0 10 CHILD LOCK Use this safety feature to lock the control panel when you are cleaning the oven or to prevent children from using the oven unsupervised To set Child Lock Touch STOP 1 CLEAR Touch and hold until L appears approximately 4 seconds Display Shows Time of day To cancel CHILD LOCK Touch Display Shows Touch and hold until L disappears approximately 4 seconds Time of day 1 0 8 ADD 30 SECONDS A time saving pad this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking at 100 power without the need to set the time and press START Example To cook for 1 minute Touch Display Shows STOP CLEAR 2 g START WH Q START Time of day Twice Time counting down and power level 10 NOTE If you touch ADD 30 seconds it will add 30 seconds each time the pad is pressed up to 9 minutes and 59 seconds USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN MORE amp LESS FUNCTIONS MULTISTAGE COOKING This convenient feature lets you add or reduce cooking time in 10 second increments while a cooking cycle is in process without having to restart the cooking cycle For best results some recipes call for different cooking power levels during different stages of a cook cycle You can program your oven to switch from one power level to anothe
9. 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 e 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 Product Infor Call 1 800 243 0000 24 hours a day 365 days per mation or Dealer or Authorized Service Center year and select the appropriate option from the menu location Or visit our website at http us lgservice com TO CONTACT LG ELECTRONICS BY MAIL LG Customer Interactive Center P O Box 240007 201 James Record Road Huntsville Alabama 35824 ATTN CIC LG Life s Good Printed in China
10. temperature feature provides you with easy programming to bake selected food items CAUTION DO NOT USE THIS OVEN FOR BROILING FOODS This oven is not intended for broiling Oven temperatures may vary Adjust oven temperatures and baking times as necessary 2 times 400 F 204 C Frozen foods 3 times 375 F 190 C Cookies 4 times 350 F 176 C Biscuits Example To bake at 400 F for 12 minutes Touch Display Shows 1 ES Twice HGF 2 1200 To enter i200 6 cook time 4 4 START Red indicator light a RY Q START will come on and time counting down 4 At the end of cooking Eng time 2 short tones and 1 long tone will sound NOTE ALWAYS use the pizza tray when cooking in the pizza oven Take care when removing food the tray will be hot 18 TROUBLESHOOTING Questions and Answers Operation Question Answer Why is the oven light not on during cooking There may be several causes Have you e Set a cooking time e Pressed the START pad Why is the clock display blank or off Make sure the microwave oven is plugged into a working outlet Check for a blown house fuse or tripped circuit breaker 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 ope
11. TURKEY Breast under 6 Ibs 2 7 kg JEF e POULTRY FISH Filets whole steaks SHELLFISH Crab meat lobster tails shrimp scallops USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WARNING Do not use large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking and may cause arcing You may use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and wings Keep all aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the walls and door of the oven 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 3 Cook according to the Meat Cooking Table below Use the longer time for large cuts of meats and the shorter time for small cuts of meats For thicker chops use the longer time 4 Turn the meat once halfway through the cooking time 5 Let stand for 5 10 minutes wrapped in foil after cooking The standing time is very important as it completes the cooking process 6 Make sure meat especially pork is thoroughly cooked before eating Cooking Time Per Pound Microwave Meat Power BEEF Standing Rolled Rib Medium Well Done Ground Beef to brown for casserole Hamburgers fresh or defrosted 4 oz each 2 patties 4 patties 8 8 HIGH 100 HIGH 100 HIGH 100 8 to 10 minutes 8 to 10 minut
12. appliance to nearest authorized service center for examination repair or adjustment The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may cause hazards Keep the cord away from heated surfaces Do not let the cord hang over the edge of table or counter as it could be pulled off Do not use outdoors Do not use on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven Do not use appliance for other than its intended use Oversized foods metal foil packages or utensils must not be inserted into this appliance as they may create a fire or electrical hazard A fire may occur if this oven is covered or touching flammable material including curtains draperies walls etc when in operation plugged in Do not clean with metal scouring pads Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts creating a risk of electrical shock Do not use paper products when operated in pizza oven mode Do not store any materials other than the manufacturer s recommended accessories in this oven when not in use Do not cover racks tray or any other part of the oven with aluminum foil This will cause overheating of the oven Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other liquids Always attach plug to appliance first then plug cord into the wall outlet To disconnect turn controls to OFF then remove plug from wall outlet Use ext
13. content that are cooked for 10 or 15 minutes or longer will 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 traps heat and steam and causes 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 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 CLEANING 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 difficu
14. d Salmon Steaks HIGH 6 to 7 minutes Add 1 to 2 tbsp 15 to 30 ml 3 to 4 minutes lemon juice USING THE PIZZA OVEN COOKING WITH AUTO PIZZA Four pizza bake functions are preset in the oven The AUTO PIZZA feature automatically selects the best cooking method and time for various pizza types The cooking guide shows which AUTO PIZZA function is recommended for the the pizza you are cooking Press AUTO Pizza Type Cooking PIZZA Time 1 time Frozen rising 21 minutes crust pizza 2 times Frozen regular 15 minutes Example To cook a frozen regular crust pizza Ghist pizza 3 times Fresh regular 15 minutes crust pizza Touch Display Shows 4 times Fresh par baked 25 minutes crust pizza AUTO 1 Twice g START 2 A 17 By Q START oa Touch this pad to add 10 seconds of cooking time each time it is pressed Red indicator light will come on and time counting down Touch this pad to subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time it is pressed 3 At the end of cooking End time 2 short tones m NOTE ALWAYS use the pizza tray when cooking in the pizza and 1 long tone will oven Take care when removing food the tray will be hot sound 17 USING THE PIZZA OVEN COOKING WITH THE BAKE FEATURE BAKE Recommended Press BAKE temperature food 1 time 425 F 218 C Frozen potatoes Four BAKE temperatures are preset in the oven The BAKE
15. d cooking functions selected 2 QUICK TOUCH COOKING These pads allow you to cook most of your favorite foods without having to select cooking times and power levels 3 AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad to automatically defrost frozen meat poultry or fish according to weight up to 6 0 Ibs NUMBER PADS Touch number pads to enter cooking times cook powers quantities weights or food categories COOK TIME Touch this pad to set a cooking time STOP Touch this pad to stop the oven or clear entries CLOCK Touch this pad to enter the time of day KITCHEN TIMER Touch this pad to use your microwave oven as a kitchen timer POWER Touch this pad to set the cooking power level 10 CHILD LOCK Touch and hold the 0 pad for 3 seconds to activate this feature Touch and hold the 0 pad for 3 seconds again to deactivate this feature 11 MORE Touch this pad to add 10 seconds of cooking time each time it is pressed 12 LESS Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds of cooking time each time it is pressed 13 START Touch this pad to start all entries If no other settings have been made touch this pad to cook at 100 power for 30 seconds Press again to add time in 30 second increments up to 9 minutes and 59 seconds Cooking will start immediately 14 AUTO PIZZA Touch this pad to automatically bake fresh or frozen pizza 15 BAKE Touch this pad to select a temperature to bake selected food items gt POPCORN POTATO REHEAT
16. es 5 to 84 minutes 2 to 4 minutes 3 to 5 minutes PORK Loin Leg Bacon 4 slices 6 slices 8 HIGH 100 HIGH 100 12 to 16 minutes 2 to 3 minutes 3 to 4 minutes NOTE The times listed above are only a guide Allow for differences in individual tastes and preferences The times may also vary due to the shape cut and composition of the food Poultry 1 No special techniques are required Poultry should be prepared as with conventional cooking Season if desired 2 Poultry should be thoroughly defrosted Remove giblets and any metal clamps 3 Prick the skin and brush lightly with vegetable oil unless the poultry is self basting 4 All poultry should be placed on a microwave roasting rack or a microwave proof plate and placed on the turntable 5 Cook according to the instructions in the Poultry Cooking Table below Turn over halfway through the cooking time Because of its shape poultry has a tendency to cook unevenly especially in very bony parts Turning food over helps to cook these areas evenly 6 Remove from oven wrap in foil and let stand for 5 10 minutes before carving The standing time is very important since it completes the cooking process 7 Make sure poultry is thoroughly cooked before eating Whole poultry is completely cooked when the juices run Clear from the inside thigh when it is pierced with a sharp knife Poultry pieces should be pierced with a sharp kni
17. fe through the thickest part to ensure that the juices are clear and the flesh is firm Poultry Microwave Power Cooking Time Per Pound CHICKEN Whole Breast boned Portions 10 to 14 minutes 9 to 13 minutes 10 to 16 minutes TURKEY Whole NOTES 10 to 14 minutes e The times listed above are only a guide Allow for differences in individual tastes and preferences 16 The times may also vary due to the shape cut and composition of the food e If whole poultry is stuffed the weight of the stuffed bird should be used when calculating the cooking time USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING TIPS continued Fish 1 Arrange fresh or frozen fish in a large shallow non metallic 5 Let stand as directed in the Cooking Table before serving dish or casserole 6 After standing time check to see that the fish is thoroughly 2 Cover with pierced microwave plastic wrap or casserole lid cooked The fish should be opaque and flake easily 3 Place the dish on the turntable 4 Cook according to the instructions in the Fish Cooking Table below Flakes of butter can be added to the fish if desired Microwave Cooking Time Standing FISH Power Per Pound Butter Time Fish Filets HIGH 4 to 7 minutes Add 1 to 2 tbsp 15 to 30 ml 2 to 3 minutes lemon juice Whole Mackerel HIGH 4 to 7 minutes 3 to 4 minutes cleaned and prepared Whole Trout HIGH 5 to 8 minutes 3 to 4 minutes cleaned and prepare
18. icrowave oven still does not work properly contact the nearest Sears Parts amp Repair Center which is fully equipped to handle your service requirements See warranty on page 2 Oven does not start e Is the power cord plugged in e Is the door closed e Is the cooking time set e Has the house circuit breaker tripped or blown Arcing or sparking e Are you using approved cookware e Is the oven empty Incorrect time of day e Have you tried to reset the time of day Unevenly cooked foods e Are you using approved cookware e Is the glass turntable in the oven e Did you turn or stir the food while it was cooking e Were the foods completely defrosted e Was the time cooking power level correct Overcooked foods e Was the time cooking power level correct Undercooked foods e Are you using approved cookware e Were the foods completely defrosted e Was the time cooking power level correct e Are the ventilation ports clear Improper defrosting e Are you using recommended cookware e Was the time cooking power level correct e Did you turn or stir the food during the defrosting cycle FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT U S A ONLY WARNING This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio and television reception It has
19. iquid 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 WHEN 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 Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container once heating has begun 4 Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks 5 After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container Keep the glass tray and the turntable roller rest in the oven when you are cooking Do not use the oven outdoors Do not store the oven outdoors Do not use this product near water For example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement near a swimming pool or similar location Do not cover or block any openings in the oven Do not run the microwave oven empty Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter Do not heat glass turntable excessively Do not cook bacon directly on the glass turntable Do not allow the gray film on special microwave cooking packages to touch the glass turntable Put the package on a microwave safe dish Keep a browning dish at least 3 16 in 5 cm above the glass turntable If you
20. le closed Place plastic wrap loosely over the top of the dish and handle cups for microwave cooking secure it by pressing the wrap to the sides of the dish Vent by turning back one corner of the plasticwrap Aluminum Foil This will allow excess steam to escape e Do not use large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking and may cause arcing You may use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and wings Use plastic dishes cups semi rigid freezer containers and plastic bags only for short time cooking Use these with care because the plastic i i may soften from the heat of the food e Keep all aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the walls and door of the oven Paper e Microwave safe paper towels waxed paper paper Wood napkins and paper plates with no metallic trim or Wooden bowls boards and baskets will dry out design can be used in your oven and may split or crack when you use them in the e Refer to the manufacturer s label for use of any paper ae ae product in the microwave oven Tightly Closed Containers e Tightly closed cookware can explode Be sure to leave an opening for steam to escape from covered cookware Brown Paper Do not use brown paper bags They absorb heat and could burn Metal Twist Ties e Always remove metal twist ties as they can become hot and cause a fire UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN TIPS FOR MICROWAVE COOKING BROWNING Meat and poultry with high fat
21. lt to remove if left for many days Wipe splatters with a wet paper towel especially after cooking chicken or bacon TURNTABLE The turntable and turntable roller rest 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 well and dry with a soft cloth Never use cleaning powders steel wool or rough pads The glass turntable may be cleaned in the sink Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges as this may cause the turntable to break during use The turntable roller rest should be cleaned regularly 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 Because foods cook quickly in a microwave oven you need to test frequently for doneness STANDING TIME IN OVEN Depending on density food often needs to stand from 2 to 15 minutes either in or outside the oven after cooking power shuts off Outside of oven you usually need to cover food during standing time to retain heat Remove most foods when they are slightly undercooked and they will finish cooking during standing time The internal temperature of food will rise about 10 F during standing time SHIELDING To prevent some portions of foods in rectangular or square dishes from overcooking you may need t
22. microwave oven s magnetron ON and OFF The heavy hum 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 Why is there a fan running after the pizza oven is stopped The fan will continue operating to cool the internal components of the pizza oven 19 TROUBLESHOOTING Questions and Answers continued Food Answer What is wrong when baked foods A hard dry brown spot indicates overcooking Shorten the cooking or have a hard dry brown spot reheating time Why do eggs sometimes pop When baking frying or poaching eggs the yolk may pop due to steam buildup inside the yolk membrane To prevent this simply pierce the yolk with a wooden toothpick before cooking CAUTION Never microwave eggs in the shell Why are scrambled eggs sometimes Eggs will dry out when they are overcooked even if the same recipe is used a little dry after cooking each time The cooking time may need to be varied for one of these reasons e Eggs vary in size Eggs are at room temperature one time and at refrigerator temperature another time e Eggs continue cooking during standing time Why do baked apples sometimes burst The peel has not been removed from the top half of each apple to during cooking allow for expansion of the interior of the apple during cooking As in conventio
23. nal cooking methods the interior of the apple expands during the cooking process Why do baked potatoes sometimes If the cooking time is too long fire could result At the end of the burn during cooking recommended cooking time potatoes should be slightly firm CAUTION Do not overcook Why is a standing time recommended Standing time allows foods to continue cooking evenly for a few minutes after after microwave cooking time is over the actual microwave oven cooking cycle ends The amount of standing time depends upon the density of the foods Why is additional time required As in conventional cooking the initial temperature of food affects total cooking for cooking food stored in the time You need more time to cook food taken out of a refrigerator than for refrigerator food at room temperature Why is pizza underdone or burnt You may need to adjust the cooking time and temperature Why does the pizza pan get hot The pizza pan is used to retain heat and help brown the food Can use the pizza oven to No The oven is to be used for baking select food items and pizzas only broil foods Can cook without the pizza pan No The pan must be used for any baking done in the oven 20 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 m
24. o 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 PIZZA OVEN PAN The pizza grill pan features a non stick surface and is dishwasher safe It should be washed regularly in a dishwasher or warm soapy water SPECIAL CARE 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 STOP PRESS TO CANCEL to clear any entries that might have been entered accidentally while cleaning the panel USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN CLOCK When the oven is first plugged into a power outlet please set the clock Example To set the clock for 10 30 Display Shows iad LI NOTE This is a 12 hour clock KITCHEN TIMER Your microwave can be used as a kitchen timer You can set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds Example To set the kitchen timer for 3 minutes Touch Display Shows KITCHEN 7 TIMER
25. or heat a wide variety of foods Refer to the table below for suggestions Microwave Power Level Table e o e ooo Level Boiling water Making candy Cooking poultry pieces fish and vegetables Cooking tender cuts of meat Whole poultry Reheating rice pasta and 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 and 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 Cream cheese Standing time 12 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN QUICK TOUCH COOKING Use this function to cook food without entering a cook Example To cook 1 potato time or power level Refer to the Quick Touch Cook Table below for more information Touch Display Shows i i Example To cook a 3 5 oz bag of microwave popcorn 7 R START Time counting down Touch Display Shows Q START 1 35 _ At the end of cooking End time 2 short tones and 1 long tone will R Time counting down sound _ At the end of cooking End time 2 short tones and 1 long tone will sound CATEGORY TOUCH SERVING SIZE DIRECTIONS
26. r for up to 3 stages Example When cooking is in process with 2 minutes remaining you want to add 20 seconds Example To set a 2 stage cook cycle Touch Display Shows Touch Display Shows aula LILI _ Cook Time 300 toseta AA 3 minute cook time for the first stage Touch two ecu times Time counting down NOTE Use the LESS pad to decrease the cooking time in 10 second increments TIMED COOKING to set an 80 cook power for the first stage This feature lets you program a specific cook time and power level For best results there are 10 power level settings in addition to HIGH 100 power Refer to the Microwave Power Levels Table on page 12 for more information NOTE If you do not select a power level the oven l to seta will automatically cook at 100 power 7 minute cook time for the second stage Example Timed Cooking for 2 minutes Touch Display Shows Cook Q Time 530 a to set a 50 cook power for the second stage RZ START THH Q START When the first stage is over you will hear two short tones as the oven begins the second cook stage Fla 530 Q START Time counting down 11 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS Your microwave oven has 10 cook power levels to allow you to cook
27. rate 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 the 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 the wall outlet for the first time it doesn t work properly What is wrong The microcomputer controlling your oven may temporarily become scrambled and fail to function as programmed when you plug it 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 and then reset the clock Why is there 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 heard when the microwave oven is operating The clicking sound is caused by a mechanical switch turning the
28. reme caution when removing tray or disposing of hot grease Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers constructed of other than metal or glass Do not place any of the following materials in the oven paper cardboard or plastic SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply 120 VAC 60 Hz Rated Power Microwave _ 1 450 W Consumption Pizza Oven 1 400 W Microwave 1 000 W Power Output Pizza Oven 1 400 W Frequency 2 450 MHz Microwave 12 5A Rated Current Pizza Oven 12 5A Overall Dimensions W x H x D 1915 16 x 151 2 x 171 4 51 x 39 x 44 cm Oven Cavity Dimensions W x H x D 141 16 x 87 8 x 131 4 37 x 23 x 34 cm Capacity of Oven Cavity 1 1 Cu Ft IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD Specifications subject to change without prior notice INSTALLATION Carefully remove your microwave oven from the shipping carton Be sure to remove all packing materials from the oven cavity and pizza cavity before use A Circuits 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 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 speciall
29. rfaces of the oven b Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or TV c Relocate the microwave oven in relation to the TV phone or radio d Move the microwave oven away from the receiver e Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so the microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your microwave oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven A WAR N l NG To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy Read all the instructions before using your microwave oven 12 Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated Do not allow children to use this oven without close supervision Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3 Do not tamper with the built in safety switches on the oven door The oven has several built in safety switches to make sure the power is off when the door is open When cleaning the door and the surfaces that touch the door use only mild nonabrasive soaps or detergents and a sponge or soft cloth If your oven is dropped or damaged have it thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician before using it again To avoid a fire hazard a Do not severely overcook foods It can cause a fire in the oven b Do not use rec
30. ssion Radio Frequency Interference Statement eceeeeeeeereereeees 21 WARRANTY sisser yy an 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 concerning this unit Staple your receipt here for proof of purchase 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 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY e DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with the door e DO NOT place any object between the oven front open since open door operation can result in harmful face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to exposure to microwave energy It is important not to accumulate on sealing surfaces defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks e THE OVEN should not be adjusted or repaired by e DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged anyone except properly qualified service personnel It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the door bent hinges and latches broken or loosened door seals and sealing surfaces GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded If an electrical short is equipped with
31. ted States including U S Territories WARRANTY PERIOD HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED LABOR Two Years from the Date of Purchase Please call 1 800 243 0000 and choose the PARTS xcept as listed below Two Years from the appropriate option Phones are answered 24 Date of Purchase hours a day 365 days per year Please have MAGNETRON Ten Years from the Date of the product type Microwave and your ZIP code Purchase ready Replacement Units and Repair Parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original unit s warranty period Retain your Sales Receipt to prove the date of purchase A copy of your Sales Receipt must be E l l submitted at the time warranty service is provided Or 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
32. use the browning dish incorrectly you could break the glass turntable Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges of the turntable Chips or scratches may cause the turntable to break during use Some items such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this 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 intended for industrial or laboratory use SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PIZZA OVEN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AWAR N l N G When using electrical appliances especially around children basic safety precautions should also be followed including the following Read all the instructions before using your pizza oven 14 Do not attempt to dislodge food when this appliance is Do not touch hot surfaces Use handles or knobs To protect against electrical hazards do not immerse cord plug or the appliance in water or other liquid Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children Unplug from outlet before cleaning Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts or cleaning Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner Return
33. y designed microwave oven cart at least 39 4 in 100 cm from the floor Do NOT place your microwave oven over a range cooktop or other heat producing appliances Free airflow around the oven is important Allow at least 4 in 10 cm of space at the top sides and back of the oven for proper ventilation INSTALLATION CLEARANCES C Turntable Installation Place the turntable roller rest in the circle on the oven floor and then place the glass turntable on the turntable roller rest NOTES e Never place the glass turntable in the oven upside down Blocking the air inlet and or outlet openings can damage the oven e Never operate the oven without the turntable in place D Pizza Oven Pan Place the pizza oven pan in the pizza drawer NOTE e Never operate the pizza oven without the pizza oven pan in place UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Your oven includes the following accessories See Through Door Easy Clean 1 Use and Care Guide Oven Cavity Glass Turntable 1 gt Toll Oven 1 Turntable Roller Rest Pa Control 1 Pizza Oven Pan Panel a Glass Turntable Safety Interlock System Pizza Oven Drawer Pizza Oven Pa CONTROL PANEL FEATURES 1 DISPLAY The Display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day cooking time settings an
34. ycled paper products in your oven They can contain particles that can cause arcing or may ignite c Do not overcook potatoes Overcooking could cause a fire d Do not store combustible items bread cookies etc in the oven because if lightning strikes the power lines it may cause the oven to turn ON e Do not use wire twist ties in the oven Be sure to remove them before placing the item in the oven f Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use If a fire should start a Keep the oven door closed b Turn the oven off c Disconnect the power cord or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel Do not use this oven for commercial purposes This microwave is made for household use only Install or locate this appliance in accordance with the provided installation instructions To avoid electric shock a This appliance must be grounded Connect it only to a properly grounded outlet See the Grounding Instructions on page 3 b 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 c Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in water d Keep the cord away from heated surfaces e This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the l
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