LG Electronics LCS1413SW Use and Care Manual
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3. Undercooked Foods Improper Defrosting Are you using approved cookware Were the foods completely defrosted e Was the time cooking power level correct Are the ventilation ports clear Are you using approved cookware e Was the time cooking power level correct Did you turn or stir the food during the defrosting cycle AWARNING 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 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 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT 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 mic
4. This pad allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without having to select cooking times and pwerlevels 3 AUTO COOK Touch this pad to select the foods that you like it has 6 foods categories O 2 SENSOR TOUCH 4 AUTO DEFROST Meat poultry and fish Touch this pad Popcorn to select food type and defrost food by weight 5 QUICK DEFROST Touch this pad to thaw only 1 Ib abl prozen of food very quickly 6 MELT Touch this pads to melt butter margarine Quick chocolate cheese or marshmallows es Defrost 7 SOFTEN Touch this pad to soften butter ice cream Melt Soften cream cheese or frozen juice Vv 8 MORE LESS COOKING By using the More or Less keys timed cook program can be adjusted to cook food for Kitchen a longer or shorter time Timer 9 CLOCK Touch this pad to enter the time of day 10 EZ ON Touch this pad it will 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 11 KITCHEN TIMER Touch this pad to use your Power microwave ovenas a kitchen timer 5 12 NUMBER PADS Touch number pads to enter STOP START cooking time power level quantities or weights Clear Enter 13 TIME COOK Touch this pad to set a cooking time 14 POWER LEVER Touch this pad to set a cooking power 15 STOP CLEAR Touch this pad to stop the oven or clear entries ENERGY SAVING Touch this pad also to save energy 16 START EN
5. into a 20 Amp circuit No other electrical appliances or light ing circuits should be on this line If in doubt consult a licensed electrician B Voltage Warning The voltage used at the wall 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 NOTES 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
6. 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 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 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 UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 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 program the oven make sure you touch the center of each
7. the oven and touch START to resume the defrost cycle The oven will not stop during the BEEP unless the door is opened OPERATING TIPS 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 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 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 QUICK DEFROST 2 Quick Defrost This feature should be used only when you defrost 1 0 Ibs of frozen ground meat fish and poultry Touch STOP Clear Touch Quick Defrost Time counting down NOTES When the oven sounds a tone during time counting down open the door and turn separate or rearrange food 16 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST TABLE Meat setting SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 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 Ground Beef Bulk Ground Beef Patties Round Steak Tenderloin Steak Stew Beef Pot Roast Chuck Roast Rib Roast Rolled Ru
8. ITED 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 e 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 LG Customer Interactive Center P O Box 240007 201 James Record Road Huntsville Alabama 35824 ATTN CIC LG Life s Good Printed in China
9. RATION QUICK SENSOR TOUCH TABLE INSTRUCTION CATEGORY DIRECTION AWOUNT Quick Sensor Touch cooking provides exciting new 1 features to make easier ear new Potato Pierce each potato with 1 4 medium microwave oven will guide you step by step a fork and place on the whether it be simply to reheat food cook food oven tray around the edge 10 oz each and sensor menu with all the popular food choices at least one inch apart helps you to cook perfectly because it has been Placerice and twine ae pre programmed and can tell how long to cook or cee 1 2 2 cups reheat food items much liquid water or Use medium Categories chicken or vegetable or long grain 1 Sensor Touch Potato stock in a 2 quart rice Cook 2 Sensor Touch Rice microwavable dish instant rice 3 Sensor Touch Popcorn Cover with plastic wrap according to 4 Sensor Touch Fresh Vegetable When cooking is directions on 5 Sensor Touch Frozen Vegetable complete allow 10 the package 6 Sensor Touch Frozen Entree minutes standing time Stir for fluffier rice Place only bag of prepackaged microwave popcorn on the center 1 The Sensor Touch system works by detecting a build up of vapor 2 Make sure the door remains closed 3 Opening the door or touching the STOP CLEAR pad before the vapor is detected will abort the process The oven will stop 4 Before using Sensor Touch make sure the exterior of the reheating container and the in
10. TER START allows oven to begin functioning Touch this pad to start entries and to turn Child Lock on or off UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN TIPS FOR MICROWAVE COOKING BROWNING Meat and poultry with high fat content cooked for at least 10 to 15 minutes 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 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
11. U S A Inc concerning this unit Dealer Phone No Customer Relations LG Electronics U S A Inc Staple your receipt here for proof of purchase Service Division Bldg 3 201 James Record Rd Huntsville AL 35824 0126 SAFETY 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 Do not operate the oven if it is damaged 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 The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 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 D EA Ensure proper ground exists before use A WARNING Improper g
12. as been preprogrammed to automatically cook food Tell the oven what you want and 62 STOP Touch STOP Clear how many items there are Then let your i microwave oven cook your selections Auto Touch Auto Cook once Cook Ac 1 appears the display 4 Touch number 4 4 appears in the display START Enter Touch START AUTO COOK CHART cason Place bacon strips on microwave bacon rack for best results 2 6 slices 1 Use diner plate lined with paper towels if none available 2 Frozen Remove from display package and place on plate 1 6 pieces Ga Roll Muffin If muffins are over 3 oz each count as two when keying quantity 2 3 ounces each Fresh Remove from display package and place on plate 1 6 pieces Roll Muffin If muffins are over 3 each count as two when keying quantity 2 3 ounces each Beverage Remove from display package and place on plate 1 2 cups Ac 4 Be careful The beverage will be very hot Sometimes liquids heat ed in cylindrical containers will splash out when the cup is moved Chicken Place th chicken pieces in an appropriately sized microwavable 1 2 2 0 Ibs Pieces container cover with plastic wrap and vent Ac 6 Hot Cereal Prepare as directed on package and cook 1 6 servings Stir and allow standing time before eating Use only instant hot cereal 14 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SENSOR TOUCH OPE
13. ave 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 long 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 fo
14. ave 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 Shorten the cooking or reheating time Why do eggs sometimes pop 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 20 TROUBLESHOOTING Questions and Answers continued Food Question Answer Why are scrambled eggs sometimes a little dry after cooking Eggs will 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 at room temperature one time and at refrigerator temperature another time Eggs continue cooking during standing time Is it possible to pop popcorn a microwave oven Yes if using one of the two methods described below 1 microwave popping devices designed specifically for microw
15. e cheese and marshmallows See the following table Example To Melt 8 oz Chocolate STOP Touch STOP Clear sae Clear Melt Touch Melt twice 2 Touch 2 START Enter 8 Touch START MELT TABLE Butter Unwrap and place in Marga microwavable container 1stick No need to cover butter 2stiskst2 rine Stir at the end of cooking 3sticks 3 to complete melting 2 Choco Choose the 4 8 late weight selection to melt squares of baking chocolate Unwrap squares and place them in a microwavable container Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting f using chocolate morsels always use the 4 oz setting Stir at the end of the cycle to complete melting Add time as necessary if than 4 oz dry measure is being melted 3 Cheese Use processed cheese food only Cut into cubes Place in a single layer in microwavable container Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting Large or miniature mallows marshmallows may be used Place in microwavable container Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting TROUBLESHOOTING 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
16. e time by using the 300 3 number key pad Touch START 4 START Time counting down Enter When the time is over you will hear seven beeps and End will display CHILD LOCK Use this safety feature to lock the control panel when you are cleaning it or to prevent children from using the oven when you do not want them to To set CHILD LOCK 1 SP Touch STOP Clear Touch and hold 2 START more than Enter 4 seconds L will appear in the display window with two beeps To cancel CHILD LOCK Touch and hold 1 5 START more than Enter 4 seconds L will appear in the display window with two beeps 11 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN TIME COOK 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 13 for more information Example To cook for 5 minutes 30 seconds at 80 power 1 Stor Touch STOP Clear 2 Time Cook Touch Time Cook 3 530 Touch 5 3 0 Power Touch Power Level Level Touch 8 5 8 6 START Touch START Enter Time counting down NOTE If you do not select a power level the oven will automatically cook at 100 power MORE LESS By using the More or Less keys Time Cook program can be adjusted to cook food for a longe
17. each of the various power levels The table below shows the power level settings for your oven MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL TABLE Power Level Boiling water Making candy Cooking poultry pieces fish amp vegetables Cooking tender cuts of meat Whole poultry 10 High 9 Reheating rice pasta amp vegetables Reheating prepared foods quickly Reheating sandwiches Cooking egg milk and cheese dishes 7 Cooking cakes breads Melting chocolate Cooking veal 6 Cooking whole fish Cooking puddings and custard Cooking ham whole poultry lamb Cooking rib roast sirloin tip 4 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 13 ENERGY SAVING ENERGY SAVING feature saves energy by turning off the display This feature only operates when the STOP Clear ENERGY SAVING button is touched and then cancels when the door is opened or any button is touched STOP Clear Touch STOP Clear The display will go out and ENERGY SAVING will be active Touch STOP Clear or any other button to cancel this feature when it is on USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO COOK Example To cook 4 slices of bacon AUTO COOK made easy You oven s menu h
18. ecommended for the food you are dEF1 Cubes for stew Tenderloin steak defrosting Pot roast Rib roast Rump roast Chuck roast Hamburger patty For added convenience the Auto Defrost LAMB 0 1 6 0lbs includes a built in beep mechanism that reminds Chops 1 inch thick Rolled roast you to check turn over separate or rearrange PORK l to get the best defrost results Three different Chops tb inch thick Hot dogs defrosting levels are provided Spareribs Country style ribs Rolled roast Sausage dEF1 MEAT VEAL dEF2 POULTRY Cutlets 1 Ibs 1 2inch thick 9 9 9 5 9 200 6 6 5 R eens Bes Example To defrost 1 2 Ibs of ground beef POULTRY Whole under 4 Ibs Cut up dEF2 Breastdboneless 1 Touch STOP Clear CORNISH HENS 0 1 6 0lbs Whole TURKEY Breast under 6 Ibs 2 Auto Touch Atuo Defrost once Defrost FISH Round beef steak Tenderloin steak Lamb chops 1 inch thick FISH TOUCH TRIPLE dEF3 Bork mene 0 1 6 0lbs Veal cutlets 1 Ibs V2inch thick 3 1 2 Touch number 1 and 2 FISH Fillets Whole Steaks SHELLFISH START Touch START Crab meat Lobster tails Shrimp 4 Scallops ime counting down NOTE When you touch the START 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
19. harm to yourself or damage to your oven A WARN To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons exposure to excessive microwave energy Read all instructions before using the appliance Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE M IC ROWAVE E N E RGY found on page 3 of this manual This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 3 of this manual Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions 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 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 As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children 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 This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance Do not sto
20. 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 wall 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 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 hear when the microw
21. 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 UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 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 Display Window Control Panel Door Open Button Safety Door Lock System A Glass Turntable B Turntable Shaft C Rotating Ring D Motor Shaft NOTE This microwave oven is designed for household use only It is not recommended for commercial use AWARNING Do not operate the oven when empty or without the glass tray It is best to leave a glass water in the oven when not in use The water will safely absorb all microwave energy if the oven is accidentally started UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL PANEL 1 DISPLAY The display includes a clock and indicators that tell you time of day cooking time settings and cooking functions selected 2 SENSOR TOUCH
22. mp Roast LAMB Cubes for Stew Chops 1 inch thick Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remainder to oven Separate and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Remove thawed portions with fork Separate remainder Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Remove thawed portions with fork Return remainder to oven Separate and rearrange defrost sequence Do not defrost less than 1 4 Ib Freeze in doughnut shape Do not defrost less than 2 oz patties Depress center when freezing Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place on a microwavable roasting rack PORK Chops 1 2 inch thick Hot Dogs Spareribs Country style Ribs Sausage Links Sausage Bulk Loin Roast Boneless Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Separate and rearrange Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Place o
23. n a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place on a microwavable roasting rack USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST TABLE CONT Poultry setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS CHICKEN nner POULTRY CORNISH HENS Whole POULTRY TURKEY Breast POULTRY Fish setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FISH Fillets Steaks Whole Turn over finish defrosting breast side down Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Separate pieces and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Separate fillets when partially thawed if possible Separate and rearrange Turn over Place chicken breast side up on a microwav able roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted Place on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Place on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Place on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Place in a microwavable baking dish Carefully separate fillets under cold water Place in a microwavable baki
24. ng dish Run cold water over to finish defrosting Place in a microwavable baking dish Cover head and tail with foil do not let foil touch sides of microwave Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water SHELLFISH Crabmeat Lobster tails Shrimp Scallops Break apart Turn over Turn over and rearrange Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange 18 Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dish USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SOFTEN The oven uses low power to soften foods butter ice cream cream cheese and frozen juice See the following table Example To Soften Quart Ice Cream STOP Touch STOP Clear Clear Soften Touch Soften twice 2 Touch 2 Touch START SOFTEN TABLE Butter Unwrap and place in stick 1 microwavable container 2sticks 2 No need to cover butter 3sticks 3 Butter will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe Place container in oven Pint 1 Ice cream will be soft Quart 2 enough to make Half scooping easier gallon 3 Cream Unwrap and place in Cheese microwavable container Cream cheese will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe Frozen Remove top Juice Place in oven Frozen juice will be soft enough to easily mix with water 19 MELT The oven uses low power to melt foods butter margarine chocolat
25. ntrol 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 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 Example To set the clock for 10 30 1 ee sto Touch STOP Clear Swa 2 Clock Touch Clock 3 1030 Enter the time by using the number key pad 4 START Touch Clock START Enter NOTE This is a 12 hour clock You can switch between AM and PM by touching Clock EZ ON 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 1 STOP Touch STOP Clear Sawo Clear The oven begins cooking and display shows time counting down 2 EZON Twice NOTE If you touch 2 it will 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 KITCHEN TIMER You can use your microwave oven as a timer Use the Timer for timing up to 99 minutes 99 seconds Example To count 3 minutes 1 G so Touch sTOP Clear sang Clear 2 Kitchen Timer Touch Kitchen Timer Enter th
26. ortion of and the replacement microwave ovens along with the purchase authorization certificate to us the original unit s warranty period 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 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 Please visit our website at http us Igservice 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 LIM
27. ot 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 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 rotating ring should be cleaned regularly 10 Use thermometers that have been approved for microwave oven cooking turntable must always be in place when you operate the oven 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 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 co
28. pad firmly since the areas between the pads will not activate the oven A tone will 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 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 h
29. r 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 21 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 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 15 the power cord plugged in 5 the door closed 15 the cooking time set Arcing or Sparking 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 Are you using approved cookware 15 the glass turntable in the oven Did you turn or stir the food while it was cooking Were the foods completely defrosted e Was the time cooking power level correct Overcooked Foods e Was the time cooking power level correct
30. r or shorter time Pressing More will add 10 seconds to the cooking time each time you press it Pressing Less will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it To adjust the cooking time for a longer time or for a shorter time 1 STOP ENERGY Swa Touch STOP Clear Touch 1 0 0 100 Touch START then the oven will start Touch More or Less Remaining time will increase or decrease by 10 seconds VN Less More 12 MULTISTAGE COOKING 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 another for up to 3 stages Example To set a 2 stage cook cycle 4 eg STOP Clear Touch STOP Clear 2 Touch Time Cook Enter 3 minutes by touching 3 0 0 3 300 4 Power Touch Power Level Level Touch 8 to select power level 80 Touch Time Cook Enter 7 minutes by touching 7 1 0 0 Touch Power Level Touch 5 to select power level 50 START Enter Touch START When the first stage is over you will hear two 41 short tones as the oven begins the second cook stage USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 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
31. re this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement near a swimming pool or similar location Do not immerse cord or plug in water Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over the edge of a table or counter 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 To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity a Do not overcook 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 SAFETY 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 ORA SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID To reduce the risk of inj
32. rounding 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 recepta cle that will accept the plug on the appliance The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance 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 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 SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to avoid
33. rowave 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 A WARNING This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer Wash hands after handing 22 LG MICROWAVE OVEN LIMITED WARRANTY USA Model LCS1413SW LCS1413SB 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 United States including U S Territories WARRANTY PERIOD HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED Product Replacement Please call 1 800 243 0000 and choose the Customer Service Appliance options Phones are LABOR One Year from the Date of Purchase PARTS except as listed below One Year from the Date of Purchase answered 24 hours a day 365 days per year You MAGNETRON Ten Years from the Date of Will receive a certificate to purchase replacement Purchase product from your local dealer Replacement Units and Repair Parts are You will then send the purchase receipts for the original warranted for the remaining p
34. terior of the oven are dry to assure the best results Regular size Use one fresh bag of corn Popcorn of turntable 07 Prepare as desired wash and leave residual water on the vegetables Place in an appropriately sized microwave container cover with plastic wrap and vent POTATO EXAMPLE SENSOR COOK allows you to cook most of yourf avorite foods without having to Remove from package rinse off frost under running water Place in an appropriately sized select cooking times and power levels This oven automatically determines required cooking times for each food item Frozen Entree Example To cook potato 5 Sano Touch STOP Clear Touch Potato 2 Potato The oven will start automatically 15 microwave container cover with plastic wrap and vent Remove from outer display 10 5 21 oz package Slit cover If not in microwave safe container place on plate cover with plastic wrap and vent NOTE If you open the door or press STOP Clear during sensing the process will be canceled USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST AUTO DEFROST SEQUENCE LIST Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven Sequence Food Min Max The defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods The auto BEEF defrost guide will show you which defrost MEAT Ground beef Round steak sequence is r
35. ury 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 UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SPECIFICATIONS MODEL LCS1413SW LCS1413SB Power Supply 120V AC 60 Hz Rated Power Consumption 1500W Microwave Output 1100W P a Capacity of Oven Cavity 15 16 x10 3 32 x15 5 8 1 4 Cu ft IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD Specifications subject to change without prior notice INSTALLATION A Circuits For safety purposes this oven must be plugged
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