LG LMVM1955SB User's Manual
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1. 34 Cooking at High Cook 15 Before Calling for Service 34 Cooking at Lower Power Levels 15 Inside back cover Cooking With More Than One Cook Cycle 15 e IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven and avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven A WARNING 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 oven Do not allow children to use this oven without close supervision Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 2 Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors such as sulfide and chloride in this appliance This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use Do not use or store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use Clean the ventilating hood frequently Do not allow grease2. G website http www lgservice i ET MICROWAVE OVEN PLEASE READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING LMVM1955SW LMVM1955SB LMVM1955SBQ LMVM1955T Thank you for purchasing LG microwave oven Please record the model number and serial Model No number of this unit for future reference We also Serial No suggest you record the details of your contact Dealer with LG LG Electronics U S A Inc concerning this unit Dealer Phone No Staple your receipt here to prove your Customer Relations retail purchase LG Electronics U S A Inc Service Division Bldg 3 201 James Record Rd Huntsville AL 35824 0126 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Do not attempt to operate this oven with Do not operate the oven if it is damaged the door open since open door operation It is particularly important that the oven can result in harmful exposure to door closes properly and that there is no microwave energy It is important not to damage to the defeat or tamper with the safety 1 Door bent USOS 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened b Do not place any object between the 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified s
3. REHEAT 3 2 Choose food category Touch pad Category number Dinner Plate 1 Soup Sauce 2 Casserole 3 Pizza 4 When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and COOK END will display 18 OPERATION SENSOR COOKING TABLE Popcorn Popcorn lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn Pop only one package at a time For best results use fresh bag of popcorn Place bag of prepackaged microwave popcorn on the center of glass tray Pierce each potato with a fork and place the oven tray around the edge 1 4 medium Potato at least one inch apart approx After cooking allow to stand for 5 minutes 8 to 10 oz each Add twice the amount of water to the rice 2 cups Use a microwave container large enough to prevent water from boiling over dish Cover with plastic wrap or lid Fresh Prepare as desired wash and leave residual water on the vegetables 174 cups Vegetable Place in an appropriately sized microwave container Add amount of water according to the quantity 1 2 cups 2 tablespoons 3 4 cups 4 tablespoons Cover with plastic wrap and vent After cooking stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes Remove from package rinse off frost under running water 1 4 cups Place in an appropriately sized microwave container Add amount of water according to the quantity 1 2 cups 2 tablespoons 3 4 cups 4 tablespoons Cover with plastic wrap and vent After cook
4. 1 Touch HOLD WARM pad HOLD WARM START 2 Touch START pad NOTES HOLD WARM operates for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds Food cooked covered should be covered during HOLD WARM Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncovered during HOLD WARM Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate could be covered during HOLD WARM To make HOLD WARM automatically follow another cycle While you are programming the cooking instructions touch HOLD WARM before touching START When the last cooking cycle is over you will hear two tones and HOLD WARM will appear in the oven display You can set HOLD WARM to follow AUTO DEFROST or multi cycle cooking MORE LESS By using the MORE or LESS keys all of the preprogrammed cook and time cook features can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it LIGHT HI LOW OFF LIGHT HI LOW OFF Touch LIGHT button once for bright light twice for night light or three times to turn the light off VENT 5 LEVELS MODE Touch button VENT HIGH 1 time 5 LEVELS MED HIGH 2 times MED LOW 3 times LOW 4 times Off 5 times NOTE If the temperature from the range or cooktop below the oven gets too hot the exhaust fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LEVEL 4 setting
5. Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily All you have to do is touch the necessary Command pad The following is a list of all the Command and Number pads located on the control panel For more information on these features see the OPERATION section Sensor Touch Auto Touch CHICKEN 59 COOK STOP CEAS KREN cranes ie ser cer Wi 64 1 2 3 I 4 5 TART FROZEN Hook menus ego POWER Ee fan Jis me Vj jes Sensor Touch Auto Touch CHICKEN AUTO HOLD POPCORN POTATO RICE CHOICES LARGE sormen DEFROST WARM DISH FROZEN HOMEMADE MENUS Eo CUSTOM VEGETABLE REHEAT ENTREE BAKERY 60 9 AM COOK X DOODO LEVEL LESS gt m TIMER LIGHT HI LOW OFF VENT 5 LEVELS INFORMATION 1 a 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 DISPLAY Display includes a clock indicators to tell you time of day cooking time settings and cooking functions selected POPCORN Touch this pad when popping popcorn in your microwave oven POTATO Touch this pad to cook potatoes RICE Touch this pad to cook rice VEGETABLE Touch this pad to cook vegetables FROZEN ENTREE Touch this pad to cook frozen entree
6. 3 4 Ibs 11 12 minutes per pound RARE 135 F 12 13 minutes per pound MEDIUM 145 F 13 14 minutes per pound WELL 155 F Place roast fat side down on microwavable roast rack Brush lamb with marinade or desired seasonings such as rosemary thyme or marjoram Cover with waxed paper Turn roast over after 15 minutes and again after 30 minutes Shield if necessary Remove roast from microwave when desired temperature is reached Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Pork Bacon slices 2 slices 4 slices 6 slices 11 2 2 minutes 21 2 3 minutes 31 2 41 2 minutes Place bacon slices on microwavable roast rack Cover with paper towels After cooking let stand 1 minute Chops 5 7 oz each 2 chops 4 chops 18 20 minutes per pound 15 17 minutes per pound Place chops in microwavable baking dish Add desired seasonings and cover with vented plastic wrap Cook until no longer pink or until internal temperature reaches 170 F Turn chops over halfway through cooking Let stand covered 5 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Loin Roast rolled boneless 3 1 2 4 1 2 lbs 25 27 minutes 165 F Place roast in cooking bag in microwavable dish Add seasonings and browning agent if desired Close bag loosely with microwavable closure or string After cooking let stand in bag 15 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Internal temper
7. desired Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear Remove hens from microwave when they reach desired temperature Let stand covered with foil 5 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Temperature in breast should be 1707 before serving MAINTENANCE CARE AND CLEANING For best performance and safety keep the oven clean inside and outside Take special care to keep the inner door panel and the oven front frame free of food or grease build up Never use rough powder or pads Wipe the microwave oven inside and out including the hood bottom cover with a soft cloth and a warm not hot mild detergent solution Then rinse and wipe dry Use a chrome cleaner and polish on chrome metal and aluminum surfaces Wipe spatters immediately with a wet paper towel especially after cooking chicken or bacon Clean your oven weekly or more often if needed METAL RACK Wash the metal rack with a mild soap and a soft or nylon scrub brush Dry completely Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleaners to clean rack CLEANING THE GREASE FILTERS The grease filter should be removed and cleaned often at least once a month 1 Disconnect power or unplug microwave oven 2 To remove grease filter slide filter to the back Pull filter downward The filter will drop out 3 Soak grease filter in hot water and a mild detergent Scrub and swish to remove
8. If you touch Ez ON it will add 30 seconds up to 3 minutes after 3 minutes every touch will add 1 minute up to 99 min 59 seconds TIMER You can use your microwave oven as a timer Use the Timer for timing up to 99 minutes 99 seconds Example To time 3 minutes TIMER 1 Touch TIMER pad START 2 Enter the time by using the number key pad 3 Touch START pad When the time is over you will hear seven beeps and END will display LIGHT TIMER 1 Touch LIGHT TIMER pad 2 Enter the time you want the LIGHT to turn on START 3 Touch START pad 4 Touch 1 pad Press 1 for AM press 2 for PM START 5 Touch START pad B 6 Enter the time you want the LIGHT to turn off 9 START 7 Touch START pad 8 Touch 1 pad Press 1 for AM press 2 for PM START 9 Touch START pad NOTE To reset that time to turn and off the LIGHT repeat steps 1 to 9 Example To cancel the LIGHT TIMER LIGHT TIMER 1 Touch LIGHT TIMER pad 2 Touch STOP CLEAR pad e o D CLEAR NOTE If you want to cancel the LIGHT in HI LOW OFF operation you should touch key 11 OPERATION HOLD WARM You can keep cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds You can use HOLD WARM by itself or to follow a cooking cycle automatically Example To use the hold warm
9. REHEAT Touch this pad to reheat casserole dinner plate soup sauce and pizza CHICKEN CHOICES Touch this pad to cook chicken wings chicken nuggets spicy chicken and mexican chicken HOMEMADE BAKERY Touch this pad to cook roll muffin pancake and french toast LARGE DISH MENUS Touch this pad to cook lasagna whole chicken and casserole SOFTEN Touch this pad to soften ice cream cream cheese butter or frozen juice MELT Touch this pad to melt chocolate cheese butter or marshmallows AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad to select food type and defrost food by weight Q DEFROST This pad provides you with the RAPID defrosting method for 1 0 pound ground beef HOLD WARM Touch this pad to keep hot cooked foods warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds CUSTOM SET Touch this pad to change the oven s default settings for clock set sound display speed and defrost weight TIMER Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer LIGHT TIMER Touch this pad to set the light timer COOK TIME Touch this pad followed by Number pads to set a cooking time POWER LEVEL Touch this pad to select a cooking power level 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 MORE Touch this pad to add ten seconds of cooking time each time you press it LESS Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds of cooking time each time you press it NUMBER Touch number pads to enter cooking time power level
10. TIME DIRECTIONS Chicken pieces 21 2 3 Ibs 41 2 51 2 minutes per pound Wash shake the water off and go on with cooking Place pieces in a single layer in a microwavable baking dish with thicker pieces to the outside Brush with butter or browning agent and seasonings if desired Cover with waxed paper Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear Let stand covered 5 minutes Chicken whole 3 31 2 lbs 12 13 minutes per pound Wash shake the water off and go on with cooking Place breast side down on a microwavable roast rack Brush with butter or browning agent and seasoning if desired Cover with waxed paper Cook 1 3 of estimated time Turn breast side up brush with butter or browning agent Replace waxed paper Cook 1 3 of estimated time again Shield if necessary Cook remaining 1 3 of estimated time or until no longer pink and juices run clear Let stand covered with foil 10 minutes The temperature may rise about 10 F The temperature in the high should be 180 F 185 F when the poultry is done Cornish Hens Whole 1 11 2 lbs each 6 7 minutes per pound Wash shake the water off and go on with cooking Tie wings to body of hen and the legs to tail Place hens breast side down on microwavable rack Cover with waxed paper Turn breast side up halfway through cooking Shield bone ends of drumsticks with foil Remove and discard drippings Brush with butter or browning agent and seasonings if
11. displayed SOFTEN TABLE CODE CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT Butter Unwrap and place in microwabable container Butter will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe Place container in oven Pint Ice cream will be soft Quart enough to make Half scooping easier gallon Unwrap and place in 3 or 8 oz microwavable Container Cream cheese will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe Frozen Remove top 6 12 or juice Place in oven 16 oz Frozen juice will be soft enough to easily mix with water MELT TABLE CODE CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT Butter or Unwrap and place in Margarine microwavable container No need to cover butter Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting Chocolate Chocolate chips or squares of baking chocolate may be used Unwrap squares and place in microwavable container Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting 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 Marshmallows Large or miniature marshmallows may be used Place in microwavable container Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting 14 OPERATION COOKING AT HIGH COOK POWER Example To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds 1 Enter the cook time 2 Touch START pad When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and COOK END will d
12. embedded dirt and grease Rinse well and shake to dry Do not clean filter with ammonia corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners or place them in a dishwasher The filter will turn black or could be damaged 4 To reinstall the filter slide it into the back slot then push up to lock gr S 5 Reconnect power or plug in microwave oven NOTE Do not operate the hood without the filter in place CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT If your oven is vented inside the charcoal filter should be replaced every 6 to 12 months and more often if necessary The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned To order a new charcoal filter contact the Parts Department at your nearest Authorized Service Center 1 Disconnect power or unplug microwave oven 2 Remove the two vent grille mounting screws 3 the grille forward then lift out to remove 4 Remove old filter 5 Slide a new charcoal filter into place The filter should rest at the angle shown 6 Slide the bottom of the vent grille into place Push the top until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screws 7 Reconnect power or plug in microwave oven 31 MAINTENANCE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS COOKTOP COUNTERTOP LIGHT REPLACEMENT 1 Disconnect power or unplug microwave oven 2 Remove the bulb cover mounting screws
13. grounding plug and a 3 slot receptacle 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 Ensure proper ground exists before use For a permanently connected appliance This appliance must be connected to a grounded metallic permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance INFORMATION MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES Model and Serial Number Plate Two position Door Handle Vent Grille Window with Metal Rack Metal Shield Cooking Guide Door Safety Lock System Oven Control Grease Filter Panel Glass Tray Cooktop Countertop Light The glass tray moves in both directions to help cook food more evenly Do not operate the microwave oven without the glass tray in place To Install 1 Place the support on the oven cavity bottom 2 Place the glass tray on the support Fit the raised hollowed groove of the glass tray 2 bottom between the rollers of the hub The rollers on the support should fit inside the glass tray bottom ridge 1 Glass tray Defrost Net 2 Support 3 Hub Use the DEFROSTING NET serviced by LG for complet defrosting INFORMATION CONTROL PANEL FEATURES
14. layering the ingredients with a layer of noodles on the top covered with sauce and cheese Cover with plastic wrap Cook on Lasagna Let stand 5 minutes before serving Serve with sour cream 24 000 4 frozen Cornish hens about 1 pound each without giblets Salt and pepper to taste Poultry seasoning Place the birds in a 18 X 9 inch oblong dish breast side down and cover with plastic wrap Cook on Whole Chicken After 15 minutes turn birds over season inside and out and brush with Kitchen Bouquet browning sauce Recover and cook for remaining time Place in the hot oven for 10 minutes for additional browning WHOLE CHICKEN 9 4 pounds frying chicken 2 tablespoons dried or fresh rosemary chopped Salt and pepper to taste Season the chicken inside and out and place breast side down in an 13 X 9 inch oblong dish Cover with plastic wrap and cook on Whole Chicken Pour off the juices and turn the chicken breast side up and place in the hot oven for 10 minutes or until the skin is brown and crisp CASSEROLE Pork chop 1 35 pounds small red potatoes quartered 1 medium onion chopped 1 large apple cored and diced 1 pound sauerkraut 1 can 10 ounces cream of mushroom soup 1 cup sour cream 2 pounds pork chops 14 inch thick salt and pepper to taste Place the potatoes and onions in a 13 X 9 inch oblong dis
15. or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel To avoid electric shock This appliance must be grounded Connect it only to a properly grounded outlet See the electrical GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS on page 6 Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in water Keep the cord away from heated surfaces SAFETY To avoid improperly cooking some foods Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby food Uneven heating may occur and possibly cause personal injury Do not heat small necked containers such as syrup bottles Do not deep fat fry in your microwave oven Do not attempt home canning in your microwave oven Do not heat the following items in the microwave oven whole eggs in the shell water with oil or fat sealed containers or closed glass jars These items may explode Do not cover or block any openings in the oven Use your oven only for the operations described in this manual Do not run the oven empty without food in it Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter Preserve the oven floor Do not heat the oven floor excessively Do not allow the gray film on special microwave cooking packages to touch the oven floor Put the package on a microwavable dish Do not cook anything directly on the oven floor or turntab
16. over Place in a microwavable baking dish Lobster tails Turn over and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish Shrimp Separate and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish Scallops Separate and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish 22 OPERATION AUTO DEFROST TABLE CONT Bread setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Turn over and rearrange Bagel Dinner Roll Muffin Hamburger Hot Dog Bun Slices of Bread Loaf of Bread DEFROSTING TIPS When using Auto Defrost the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds the weight of the food minus the container Before starting make sure you have removed any of the metal twist ties which often come with frozen food bags and replace them with strings or elastic bands Open containers such as cartons before they are placed in the oven Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging If food is foil wrapped remove foil and place it in a suitable container Slit the skins if any of frozen food such as sausage Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even defrosting Always underestimate defrosting time If defrosted food is still icy in the center return it to the microwave oven for more defrosting The length of defrosting time varies according to how solidly the food is frozen The shape of the package affects how quickly food will defrost Shallow packages will de
17. quantities or weights Ez ON Touch this pad to set and start quickly at 100 power level STOP CLEAR Touch this pad to stop the oven or to clear all entries START Touch this pad to start a function If you open the door after oven begins to cook START again LIGHT HI LOW OFF Touch this button to turn on the cooktop countertop light VENT 5 LEVELS Touch this button to turn the fan on or off OPERATION LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven Please read this information before use CAUTION CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage do not use stoneware aluminum foil metal utensils or metal trimmed utensils in the oven To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage do not run oven empty CLOCK This oven includes a 12 hour clock Example To set 8 00 AM 1 Touch CUSTOM SET pad CUSTOM SET 2 Touch 1 pad 3 Enter the time by using the number key pad 4 Touch START pad 5 Touch 1 pad Press 1 for AM Press 2 for PM 6 Touch START pad CUSTOM SET You can change the default values for clock set beep sound display speed and defrost weight See following chart for more information NUMBER FUNCTION NUMBER RESULT 1 Clock set 5 2 Beef ON OF
18. to accumulate on the hood or the filters Use care when cleaning the vent hood filters Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners may damage the filters 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 food flames under the hood turn the fan on Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36 inches wide or less Do not use this oven for commercial purposes It is made for household use only When cleaning the door and the surfaces that touch the door use only mild non abrasive soaps or detergents and a sponge or soft cloth 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 Do not severely overcook food Severely overcooked foods can start a fire in the oven Watch the oven carefully especially if you have paper plastic or other combustibles in the oven Do not store combustible items bread cookies etc in the oven because if lightning strikes the power lines it may cause the oven to turn on Do not use wire twist ties in the oven Be sure to inspect purchased items for wire twist ties and remove them before placing the item in the oven If a fire should start Keep the oven door closed Turn the oven off Disconnect the power cord
19. you to check turn over separate or rearrange to get best defrost results Use the DEFROSTING NET serviced by LG for complet defrosting Example To defrost 1 2 lbs of meat 1 Touch AUTO DEFROST pad DEFROST 2 Choose food category Category Tech pe Meat 1 Poultry 2 Fish 3 Bread 4 TE 4 Touch START pad NOTE When you touch the START pad The display changes to defrost time count down The oven will beep during the DEFROST cycle At this time open the door and turn food over separate or rearrange the food Remove any portions that have thawed The oven will not STOP during the beep unless the door is opened START 3 Enter the weight 5 Close the door and restart When the defrost time is over you will hear four beeps and COOK END will display NOTE If you do not open the door the display will resume the countdown This table shows you food type selections and the weights you can set for each type For best results loosen or remove covering on food WEIGHTS YOU CAN SET tenths of a pound Meat 1 1 to 6 0 45g to 2722g TOUCH FOOD Auto Defrost 0 WEIGHT CONVERSION TABLE You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound for example 4 ounces equals 1 4 pound However in order to enter food weight in Auto Defrost you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound If the weight on the fo
20. 3 Replace bulb s with candelabra base 20 watt bulb 4 Replace bulb cover and mounting screw 5 Reconnect power or plug in microwave oven OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT 1 Disconnect power or unplug microwave oven 2 Remove the vent grille mounting screws 3 Tip the cover forward then lift out to remove 5 Replace bulb with a candelabra base 20 watt bulb 6 Replace the bulb holder if damaged 7 Slide the bottom of the vent grille into place Push the bottom until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screws 8 Reconnect power or plug in microwave oven Q A 32 use rack my microwave oven so that I may reheat or cook in two levels at a time Only use the rack that is supplied with your microwave oven Use of any other rack can result in poor cooking performance and or arcing and may damage your oven Can use either metal or aluminum pans microwave oven Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding use small flat pieces and shallow foil trays if tray is 3 4 inch deep and filled with food to absorb microwave energy Never allow metal to touch walls or door Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears wavy Is this normal This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven The glass tray does not moving glass
21. F 1 Sound ON control 2 Sound OFF 1 Slow speed 3 Display 2 Normal speed 3 Fast speed 4 Defrost weight 1 Lbs mode select 2 Kg Example To change defrost weight mode from Lbs to Kg 1 Touch CUSTOM SET pad 2 Touch number 4 pad 3 Touch number 2 pad 10 OPERATION CHILD LOCK You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the control panel Child Lock prevents accidental programming when wiping the control panel LIGHT TIMER You can set the LIGHT to turn on and off automatically at any time you want The light comes on at the same time every day until reset Example Turn on 2 00 AM turn off 7 00 AM Example To set the child lock STOP 1 Touch STOP CLEAR pad CLEAR 2 Touch and hold 0 pad more than 4 seconds LOCKED will appear in the display window with two beeps Example To cancel the child lock 1 Touch and hold 0 pad more than 4 seconds LOCKED will disappear and you hear two beeps At this time the oven is ready Ez ON A time saving pad this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need to touch START pad Example To set Ez On for 2 minutes 1 Touch Ez ON pad 4 times The oven begins cooking and NOTE display shows time counting down
22. ICAN CHICKEN 2 servings double the ingredients for 4 servings gt medium onion chopped 15 green bell pepper diced e cup frozen peas 1 cup long grain rice 1 cup water e 14 salsa e 1 pounds skinless chicken pieces legs thighs breasts wings or combination of all 1 teaspoon cumin Salt and pepper to taste j4 Cup green olives w pimentos Place onions and peppers in an 8 X 8 inch glass dish or similar container and microwave for 3 minutes Add peas rice water salsa chicken and cumin Season with salt and pepper Cover with plastic wrap and cook on Mexican Chicken Stir in the olives and serve as is or place under a broiler for a few minutes to add additional browning LASAGNA 1 pound lean ground beef 4 cups prepared spaghetti sauce 2 cups ricotta or cottage cheese 1 large egg beaten 1 tablespoon dried Italian style herbs 1 box oven ready lasagna noodles 12 noodles 1 pound Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese shredded 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Place beef in a 6 cup microwave dish and microwave on high for 5 minutes or until no longer pink Break apart into crumbled beef Stir in the sauce egg and herbs Mix the cheese Spread 4th of the sauce on the bottom of a 13 X 9 inch oblong dish and lay on noodles Spread 4rd of the cheese mixture over the noodles and another 14th of the sauce over the cheese Add another layer of noodles and continue
23. ON inicie 10 Recipe Guide 24 Learn about your Microwave Oven 10 Getting the Best Cooking Results 27 moie eot tete t doa 10 Fish 27 10 Appetizers Sauces Soups 28 Child LOCK unde 11 ES 28 2 11 Poultry ae ane 30 Timor sedet tr ere 11 Light Titfier tnc teen 11 2 422 2 2 31 Hold 12 Care and 31 MOrG E6SS ete deed e Re eren 12 Metal Hack ene editt 31 Light 12 Cleaning the Grease Filters 31 Vent 5 4 21 2 12 Charcoal Filter 31 Auto GOOK 2 cite ees 13 Cooktop Countertop Light Replacement 32 Auto Cook Table 13 Oven Light Replacement 32 14 Questions and Answers 32 Soften Table 14 Microwave Utensil Guide 33 14 Tables ue eI 14 0
24. OOF GLASS treated for high intensity heat utility dishes loaf dishes pie plates cake plates liquid measuring cups casseroles and bowls without metallic trim CHINA bowls cups serving plates and platters without metallic trim PLASTIC Plastic wrap as a cover lay the plastic wrap loosely over the dish and press it to the sides Vent plastic wrap by turning back one edge slightly to allow excess steam to escape The dish should be deep enough so that the plastic wrap will not touch the food As the food heats it may melt the plastic wrap wherever the wrap touches the food Use plastic dishes cups semirigid freezer containers and plastic bags only for short cooking time Use these with care because the plastic may soften from the heat of the food PAPER Paper towels waxed paper paper napkins and paper plates with no metallic trim or design Look for the manufacturer s label for use in the microwave oven METAL UTENSILS Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven cooking Also avoid metal skewers thermometers or foil trays Metal utensils can cause arcing which can damage your microwave oven METAL DECORATION Metal trimmed or metal banded dinnerware casserole dishes etc The metal trim interferes with normal cooking and may damage the oven ALUMINUM FOIL Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking and may cause harmful arcing Use small pieces of
25. RRANTY USA 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 limited warranty is good only to the original purchaserof the product and effective only when used in the United States including U S Territories WARRANTY PERIOD HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED Model LMVM1955SW LMVM1955SB Call 1 877 714 7486 and choose the appropriate prompt LMVM1955SBQ LMVM1955T Please have producttype Microwave and ZIP code ready Labor 1 Yearfrom the Date of Purchase Parts 1 Yearfrom the Date of Purchase Magnetron 10 Years from the Date of Purchase THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INC LUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR HTNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW ITIS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE LG WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INC LUDING LOSTREVENUES OR PROHTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRO DUCT SOME STATES DO NOTALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL ORCONSEQUENTIAAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOTAPPLY TO YOU THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOTAPPLY TO 1 Service tripsto your
26. able roasting rack OPERATION AUTO DEFROST TABLE CONT Poultry setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS CHICKEN Whole POULTRY Turn over finish defrosting breast Place chicken breast side up on a up to 6 65 side down Cover warm areas with microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting aluminum foil by immersing in cold water Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted Cut up Separate pieces and rearrange Place on a microwavable roasting rack Turn over Cover warm areas with Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water aluminum foil CORNISH HENS Whole POULTRY over Cover warm areas with Place on a microwavable roasting rack aluminum foil Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water TURKEY Breast POULTRY Turn over Cover warm areas with Place on a microwavable roasting rack up to 6 Ibs aluminum foil Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Fish setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FISH Fillets Turn over Separate fillets when Place in a microwavable baking dish partially thawed if possible Carefully separate fillets under cold water Separate and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish Run cold water over to finish defrosting Turn over 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 Break apart Turn
27. am or milk in the soup Generally cover microwaved soups with VENTED plastic wrap or a microwavable lid Cover foods to retain moisture Uncover foods to retain crispness Avoid overcooking by using the minimum suggested time Add more time if necessary only after checking the food Not Recommended Appetizers with a crisp coating or puff pastry are best done in a conventional oven with dry heat Breaded products can be warmed in the microwave oven but will not come out crisp Cook sauces made with cornstarch or flour uncovered So you may stir them 2 or 3 times during cooking for a smooth consistency To adapt a conventional sauce or gravy recipe reduce the amount of liquid slightly Stirring occasionally will help blend flavors distribute heat evenly and may even shorten the cooking time When converting a conventional soup recipe to cook in the microwave reduce the liquid salt and strong seasonings Meat Cooking Meat General Directions Prepare the meat for cooking Defrost completely Trim off excess fat to avoid splattering Place the meat fat side down on a microwavable rack in a microwavable dish Use oven cooking bag for less tender cuts of meat Arrange the meat so that thicker portions are toward the outside of the dish Cover the meat with waxed paper to prevent splattering Tend the meat as it cooks Drain juices as they accumulate to reduce splattering and
28. at Start Pad was pressed check that probe was inserted correctly into receptacle check that timer wasn t started instead of a cook function If oven takes longer than normal to cook or cooks too rapidly be sure the Power Level is programmed properly If the time of day clock does not always keep correct time check that the power cord is fully inserted into the outlet receptacle be sure the oven is the only appliance on the electrical circuit If food cooks unevenly be sure food is evenly shaped be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking check placement of aluminum foil strips used to prevent overcooking If food is undercooked check recipe to be sure all directions amount time amp power levels were correctly followed be sure microwave oven is on a separate circuit be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking If food is overcooked check recipe to be sure all directions amount power level time size of dish were followed If arcing sparks occur be sure microwavable dishes were used be sure wire twist ties weren t used be sure oven wasn t operated when empty make sure metal rack if used is properly installed on 4 supports If the Display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking check that door is firmly closed check that timer wasn t started instead of a cooking function 34 LG MICROWAVE OVEN LIMITED WA
29. ature of pork should reach 170 F before serving Sausage links Fresh or Frozen defrosted 1 2 2 each 2 links 4 links 6 links 10 links 8 2 pkg 45 60 seconds 1 11 2 minutes 11 2 2 minutes 13 4 2 minutes Pierce links and place on microwavable roast rack Cover with waxed paper or paper towel Turn over halfway through cooking After cooking let stand covered 1 minute COOKING Poultry Cooking Poultry General Directions Prepare the poultry for cooking Defrost completely Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at the outside edge of the baking dish When cooking legs arrange them like the spokes of a wheel Cover the baking dish with waxed paper to reduce splattering Use a browning agent or cook with a sauce to give a browned appearance The poultry is done when it is no longer pink and the juices run clear When done the temperature in the thigh meat should be 180 185 F Let the poultry stand after cooking covered with foil for 10 minutes The Poultry Cooking Table below provides detailed directions Power Level and Cooking Time settings for most cuts and types of poultry Tend the poultry as it cooks Drain and discard juices as they accumulate Shield thin or bony pieces with small strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking Keep foil at least 1 inch from the oven walls and other pieces of foil Poultry Cooking Table COOKING POULTRY
30. d tomatoes Stir the noodles and stewed tomatoes into the ground beef mixture and cover with plastic wrap Cook on Casserole Stir at beep 26 COOKING GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS To get the best results from your microwave oven read and follow the guidelines below Storage Temperature Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than the same foods at room temperature The time for recipes in this book is based on the normal storage temperature of the food Size Small pieces of food cook faster than large pieces similar in size and shape cook more evenly For even cooking reduce the power when cooking large pieces of food Natural Moisture Very moist foods cook more evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water molecules Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables from the outside to the center to distribute the heat evenly and speed cooking Constant stirring is not necessary Fish amp Shellfish Turn over foods like pork chops baking potatoes roasts or whole cauliflower halfway through the cooking time to expose all sides equally to microwave energy Place delicate areas of foods such as asparagus tips toward the center of the dish Arrange unevenly shaped foods such as chicken pieces or salmon steaks with the thicker meatier parts toward the outside of the dish Shield with Small pieces of aluminum foil parts of food that may co
31. eas 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 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 defrost sequence Do not defrost less than 1 4 lb 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 on 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 microwav
32. ervice personnel TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels 16 EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE Sensor Operating Instructions 17 2 Sensor Cooking 17 POPGOMM at E E 17 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Potalo v yo eee 17 neo aen 18 SAFETY ridere dente 4 18 Important Safety Instructions 4 Sensor Cooking 19 Sensor Reheat Table 19 6 Auto Defrost 20 Location of Model 6 Weight conversion table 20 Oven 6 Operating 20 Electrical Requirements sss 6 Auto Defrost 21 Grounding Instructions 2 22 2 6 Defrosting 23 Microwave Oven 7 Q DelroSt E 23 Control panel features 8 COOKING 1 24 OPERATI
33. f your microwave oven The number is on the oven front as shown in the illustration below MODEL NUMBER LABEL OVEN SPECIFICATIONS Output Power 1 170W IEC 60 705 Outer Dimensions 29 15 16 x 16 7 16 x 15 5 8 Cavity Volume 1 9 Cu ft Net Weight 60 Ibs ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS The oven is designed to operate on a Standard 120V 60Hz household outlet Be sure the circuit is at least 15A or 20A and the microwave oven is the only appliance on the circuit It is not designed for 50Hz or any circuit other than a 120V 60Hz circuit GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded If an electrical short circuit occurs grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current The cord for this appliance has a grounding wire with a grounding plug Put the plug into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded A WARNING If you use the grounding plug improperly you risk electric shock Ask a qualified electrician if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you wonder whether the appliance is properly grounded Because this appliance fits under the cabinet it has a short power supply cord See the separate Installation Instructions for directions on placing the cord properly Keep the electrical power cord dry and do not pinch or crush it in any way If itis necessary to use an extension cord use only a 3 wire extension cord that has a 3 blade
34. foil to shield poultry legs and wings Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the side walls and door of the oven WOOD Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack when you use them in the microwave oven Baskets react in the same way TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered utensils Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items before cooking Tightly closed pouches could explode BROWN PAPER Avoid using brown paper bags They absorb too much heat and could burn FLAWED OR CHIPPED UTENSILS Any utensil that is cracked flawed or chipped may break in the oven METAL TWIST TIES Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags They become hot and could cause a fire 33 TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Check the following list to be sure a service call is really necessary A quick reference of this manual as well as reviewing additional information on items to check may prevent an unneeded service call If nothing on the oven operates check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker check if oven is properly connected to electric circuit in house check that controls are set properly If the oven interior light does not works the light bulb is loose or defective If oven will not cook check that control panel was programmed correctly check that door is firmly closed check th
35. frost more quickly than a deep block As food begins to defrost separate the pieces Separated pieces defrost more easily Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings leg tips fish tails or areas that start to get warm Make sure the foil does not touch the sides top or bottom of the oven The foil can damage the oven lining For better results let food stand after defrosting For more information on standing time see the Microwave Cooking Tips section Turn over food during defrosting or standing time Break apart and remove food as required Place on 3 sheets of paper towel Q DEFROST The Q DEFROST feature provides you with the rapid defrosting method for 1 0 pound ground beef The oven automatically sets the defrosting time for ground beef Example To defrost ground beef 1 Touch Q DEFROST pad START 2 Touch START pad Q DEFROST 23 COOKING RECIPE GUIDE SPICY CHICKEN 2 servings double the ingredients for 4 servings 1 pounds skinless chicken pieces e 35 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon paprika e 14 teaspoon pepper 14 cup hot sauce or 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce 72 cup barbecue sauce of choice Mix everything in an 8 X 8 glass dish or similar dish and cover with plastic wrap Cook on Spicy Chicken Stir and serve as is or place under a broiler for a few minutes for additional browning MEX
36. g heating time For best results for cooking by Sensor following these recommendations 1 Food cooked with the sensor system should be at normal storage temperature 2 Glass Tray and outside of container should be dry to assure best cooking results 3 Foods should always be covered loosely with microwavable plastic wrap waxed paper or a lid 4 Do not open the door or touch the STOP CLEAR key during the sensing time When sensing time is over the oven beeps and the remaining cooking time will appear in the display window At this time you can open the door to stir turn or rearrange the food SENSOR COOKING GUIDE Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good Sensor cooking results 1 Always use microwavable containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap 2 Never use tight sealing plastic covers They can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook 3 Match the amount of the size of the container Fill containers at least half full for best results 4 Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn Pop only one package at a time For best results use fresh bags of popcorn Example To pop popcorn 1 Touch POPCORN pad When the cook time is over you will hear f
37. h or similar 3 quart microwave dish Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 3 minutes Meanwhile mix the apple kraut soup and sour cream Pour this mixture over the potatoes and onions and lay the chops over the top Season and cover with plastic wrap Cook on Casserole Stir at beep Serve as is or place under broiler for a few minutes until browned 25 COOKING CASSEROLE Ham and Sausage Jambalaya 3 cups smoked sausage pieces 2 cups cooked ham 1 medium onion chopped 1 small green bell pepper cored and chopped 3 cloves garlic minced 72 cup chopped parsley 4 tablespoons tomato paste 1 can tomatoes with chilies 1 cup long grain rice 2 cups water salt and pepper to taste Place the first 5 ingredients in a 13 X 9 inch oblong dish and microwave for 5 minutes Add the other ingredients and stir to blend Cover with plastic wrap and cook on Casserole Stir at beep CASSEROLE Beef noodle bake 2 pounds lean ground beef 1 medium onion chopped 1 large green bell pepper cored and chopped 4 cloves garlic minced 2 cans 140z stewed tomatoes 4 tablespoons beef granules 8 ounces dried egg noodles salt and pepper to taste Crumble the beef in a 13 X 9 inch oblong dish with the onion pepper and garlic Microwave on high power for 4 minutes stir and microwave another 4 minutes Meanwhile dissolve the beef granules in the stewe
38. home to deliver pick up and or install the product instruct or replace house fuses or comect wiring or correction of unauthorized repairs and 2 Damagesoroperating problemsthat result from misuse abuse operation outside environmental specifications orcontrary to the requirements or precautions in the Operating Guide accident vermin fire flood improperinstallation acts of God unauthorized modification or alteration incorrect electrical cument or voltage orcommercial use oruse forotherthan intended purpose 3 Therefore the cost of repair or replacement of such a defective productshall be bome by the consumer CUSTOMER INTER AC TIVE CENTER NUMBERS Retain your Sales Receipt to prove date of purchase A To Prove Warranty Coverage copy of your Sales Receipt must be submitted atthe time warranty service is provided To Obtain Nearest Authorized Service Call 1 877 714 7486 Monday Friday 7 8 PM Center or Sales Dealer or to Obtain and Saturday 8AM 5 PM CT and choose the Product Customer or Service appropriate prompt from the menu or visit our website at Assistance http www igservice com 35 LG Electronics Inc P NO 3828W5A3140 Printed in Korea
39. ing stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes Remove from the outer display can 1 4 cups Place in an appropriately sized microwave container cover with plastic wrap and vent After cooking stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes Frozen Entree Remove from outer display package Slit cover If not in microwave safe container place on a plate 10 to 21 Cover with plastic wrap and vent the plastic film by piercing with a fork 3 times After cooking allow to stand for 3 minutes SENSOR REHEAT TABLE TOUCH NUMBER CATEGORY BUTTON DIRECTION AMOUNT Dinner Plate Place on a low plate 1 2 servings Sensor Cover with vented plastic wrap Let stand 3 minutes Soup Sauce Place in shallow microwavable casserole 1 4 cups Sensor Cover with vented plastic wrap After cooking stir and let stand 3 minutes Vegetable Casserole Cover dish containing the casserole 1 4 cups Sensor with plastic wrap and vent After cooking stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes This is reheat function for a leftover pizza 1 3 slices Place on paper towel on a microwave safe plate 5 2 each 19 OPERATION AUTO DEFROST Four defrost sequences are preset in the oven The auto 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
40. ish fillets 31 2 41 2 minutes Fish steaks 41 2 51 2 minutes Whole fish 41 2 6 minutes Arrange fish in a single layer with thickest portion toward outside edge of 11 2 quart microwavable baking dish Brush with melted butter and season if desired Cook covered with vented plastic wrap Let stand covered 2 minutes If you are cooking more than 1 Ib of fish turn the fish halfway through cooking 31 2 5 minutes Scallops Shrimp shelled 31 2 5 minutes Arrange in a single layer Prepare as directed above except stir instead of turning the shellfish COOKING Appetizers Sauces Soups Cooking Appetizers Tips and Techniques Recommended Crisp crackers such as melba toast shredded wheat and crisp rye crackers are best for microwave use Wait until party time to add the spreads Place a paper towel under the crackers while they cook in the microwave oven to absorb extra moisture Arrange individual appetizers in a circle for even cooking Stir dips to distribute heat and shorten cooking time Cooking Sauces Tips and Techniques Use a microwavable casserole or glass measuring cup that is at least 2 or 3 times the volume of the sauce Sauces made with cornstarch thicken more rapidly than those made with flour Cooking Soups Tips and Techniques Cook soups in a microwavable dish which holds double the volume of the recipe ingredients to prevent boil over especially if you use cre
41. isplay COOKING WITH MORE THAN ONE COOK CYCLE For best results some recipes call for one Power Level for a certain length of time and another Power Level for another length of time Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically for up to three cycles if the first heating cycle is defrost or the last at 0 power Example To cook food for 3 minutes at 100 power and then 70 power for 7 minutes 30 seconds COOKING AT LOWER POWER LEVELS HIGH power cooking does not always give you the best results with foods that need slower cooking such as roasts baked goods or custards Your oven has10 power settings in addition to HIGH Example To cook food for 7 minutes 30 seconds at 70 power 0 1 Enter the cook time 2 Touch POWER LEVEL pad 3 Enter the power level 4 Touch START pad When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and COOK END will display Enter the first cook time s 2 Touch COOK TIME pad MA POWER LEVEL Co Enter the second cook time 4 Touch POWER LEVEL pad 5 Enter the power level START 6 Touch START pad When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and COOK END will display 8 15 OPERATION COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS The nine power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to examples of foods best cooked at each leve
42. keep from overcooking the bottom of the meat Shield thin or bony portions with strips of foil to prevent overcooking NOTE Keep the foil at least 1 inch from the oven walls and do not cover more than one third of the meat with foil at any one time Let the meat stand covered with foil 10 15 minutes after you remove it from the oven The internal temperature of the meat may rise from 5 10 F during standing time The Meat Cooking Table on the next page provides detailed directions Power Level and Cooking Time settings for most cuts of meat 28 COOKING Meat Cooking Table MEAT COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS Beef Hamburgers Fresh or defrosted 4 02 each 1 patty 2 patties 4 patties 1 11 2 minutes 11 2 2 minutes 21 2 31 2 minutes Form patties with depression in center of each Place on microwavable roast rack Brush with browning agent if desired Cover with waxed paper Turn over halfway through cooking Let stand covered 1 minute Sirloin tip roast 3 4 Ibs 8 10 minutes per pound RARE 135 F 11 13 minutes per pound MEDIUM 155 F Place roast fat side down on microwavable roast rack Add desired seasonings and cover with waxed paper Turn meat over halfway through cooking and shield if necessary Remove roast from microwave oven when desired temperature is reached Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes Temperature may rise about 107 Lamb Lamb roast rolled boneless
43. l and the choose the best power level for the food you are amount of microwave power you are using cooking Below are listed all the power levels POWER LEVEL MICROWAVE OUTPUT 10 100 Boil water HIGH Cook ground beef Make cangy Cook fresh fruits and vegetables Cook fish and poultry Preheat browning dish Reheat meat slices quickly Saute onions celery and green pepper All reheating Cook scrambled eggs Cook breads and cereal products Cook cheese dishes veal Cook cakes muffins brownies cupcakes Cook pasta Cook meats whole poultry Cook custard Cook whole chicken turkey spare ribs rib roast sirloin roast Cook less tender cuts of meat Reheat frozen convenience foods Thawing meat poultry and seafood Cooking small quantities of food Finish cooking casserole stew and some sauces Soften butter and cream cheese Heating small amounts of food Soften ice cream Raise yeast dough 0 Standing time 16 OPERATION SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without selecting cooking times and power levels The oven automatically determines required cooking time for each food item When the internal sensor detects a certain amount of humidity coming from the food it will tell the oven how much longer to heat The display will show the remainin
44. le Use a microwavable dish Keep a browning dish at least 3 16 inch above floor Carefully read and follow the instructions for the browning dish If you use a browning dish incorrectly you could damage the oven floor Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID To reduce the risk of injury to persons Do not overheat the liquid Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT U S A ONLY A WARNING This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not in
45. od package is in fractions of a pound you can use the following table to convert the weight to decimals EQUIVALENT WEIGHT 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 75 Three Quarters Pound 12 8 80 14 4 90 16 0 1 00 One Pound 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 in a shallow container or on a microwave roasting rack to catch drippings 20 OPERATION AUTO DEFROST TABLE Meat setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP Ground Beef Bulk Ground Beef Patties Round Steak Tenderloin Steak Stew Beef Pot Roast Chuck Roast Rib Roast Rolled Rump 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 ar
46. ok quickly such as wing tips and leg ends of poultry Let It Stand After you remove the food from the microwave cover food with foil or casserole lid and let it stand to finish cooking in the center and avoid overcooking the outer edges The length of standing time depends on the density and surface area of the food Wrapping in waxed paper or paper towel Sandwiches and many other foods containing prebaked bread should be wrapped prior to microwaving to prevent drying out Cooking Fish and Shellfish General Directions Prepare the fish for cooking Completely defrost the fish or shellfish Arrange unevenly shaped pieces with thicker parts toward the outside of the dish Arrange shellfish in a single layer for even cooking The type of cover you use depends on how you cook Poached fish needs a microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap Baked fish coated fish or fish in sauce needs to be covered lightly with waxed paper to keep the coating crisp and sauce from getting watery Fish And Shellfish Cooking Table COOKING man TIME Always set the shortest cooking time Fish is done when it turns opaque and the thickest part begins to flake Shellfish is done when the shell turns from pink to red and the flesh is opaque and firm Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table below provides specific directions with Power Level and Cooking Time settings for most types of fish and shellfish DIRECTIONS F
47. our beeps and COOK END will display POPCORN A CAUTION Do not leave microwave oven unattended while popping When popping commercially packaged popcorn Remove the rack from the oven Do not place the bag of microwave popcorn on the rack or under the rack POTATO The POTATO button lets you bake one or several potatoes without selecting cooking times and power levels NOTE Before baking pierce potato with fork severral times After baking let stand for 5 minutes Example To cook 2 potatoes 1 Touch POTATO pad POTATO When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and COOK END will display 17 OPERATION VEGETABLE VEGETABLE has preset cook powers for 3 food categories Fresh Frozen and Canned Example To reheat Frozen Vegetable REHEAT Sensor REHEAT lets you heat foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers REHEAT has preset Cook Powers for 4 categories Dinner Plate Soup Sauce Casserole and Pizza Example To reheat Casserole 2 2 Choose food category Touch pad Category number Fresh 1 Frozen 2 Canned 3 When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and COOK END will display NOTE Place the Canned Vegetable in a microwaveble bowl or casserole Cover with plastic wrap and vent Let stand 5 minutes 1 Touch REHEAT pad
48. stalled and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or television 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 INFORMATION Please read this owner s manual It will tell you how to use all the fine features of this microwave oven LOCATION OF MODEL NUMBER To request service information or replacement parts the service center will require the complete model number o
49. to protect the oven 12 OPERATION AUTO COOK Auto Cook lets you heat common microwave prepared foods without selecting cooking times and power levels Auto Cook has preset cook powers for 3 food functions Chicken choices Homemade bakery Large dish menus Example To cook 2 slices of French toast HOMEMADE BAKERY 1 Touch HOMEMADE BAKERY pad Example To cook 6 oz Chicken wing 2 Choose food category Touch pad CHICKEN 1 Touch CHICKEN CHOICES rin dae number CHOICES pad Roll Muffin 2 Choose food category French toast Touch pad Category number 3 Touch 2 pad Chicken wings Chicken nuggets Spicy chicken 3 Touch 1 pad Mexican chicken Touch pad io oe uum AUTO COOK TABLE CATEGORY INSTRUCTIONS AMOUNT Chicken wings Frozen Precooked Place in a single layer around the edge of a dinner plate or 6 or 12 oz serving platter Chicken nuggets Frozen Precooked Place in a single layer around the edge of a dinner plate 4 or 8 oz Spicy chicken See recipe guide page 24 2 4 servings Mexican chicken Roll Muffin See recipe guide page 24 2 or 4 servings Place on oven tray or a plate 1 2 3 or 4 pieces Fresh Pancake Place in stacks of three pancakes on an appropriate sized plate Note Heat toppings for 20 30 seconds before adding to toast 3 or 6 cakes Fro
50. tray is not correctly in place It should be correct side up and sitting firmly on the center hub support is not operating correctly Remove the glass tray and restart the oven Cooking without the glass tray can give you poor results Why does the dish become hot when microwave food in it thought that this should not happen As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish Use hot pads to remove food after cooking What does standing time mean Standing time means that food should be taken out of the oven and covered for additional time after cooking This process allows the cooking to finish saves energy and frees the oven for other purpose Can pop popcorn in my microwave oven How get the best results Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer s guidelines or use the preprogrammed Popcorn pad Do not use regular paper bags Use the listening test by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a pop every one or two seconds Do not try to repop unpopped kernels You can also use special microwave poppers When using a popper be sure to follow manufacturer s directions Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils 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 out the top vent MAINTENANCE MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE USE DO NOT USE OVENPR
51. zen French toast Lasagna Before serving add butter syrup fruit jam or whatever suits your taste 1 2 3 or 4 slices Prepare as directed and cover with plastic wrap Before serving test noodles in center of dish to determine if cooked properly Place under broiler for a few minutes if additional browning is desired See recipe guide page 24 4 6 servings Whole chicken Prepare as directed and always cover with the dish cover or plastic wrap Check center pieces for internal temperature of 170 F 76 C Place under broiler if additional browning or crisping is desired See recipe guide page 25 3 or 4 165 Casserole See recipe guide page 25 6 8 servings 13 OPERATION SOFTEN The oven uses low power to soften foods butter ice cream cream cheese and frozen juice See the following table MELT The oven uses low power to melt foods butter or margarine chocolate processed cheese food or marshmallows See the following table Example for quart of ice cream Example for 8 2 Chocolate SOFTEN 1 Touch SOFTEN pad 2 Choose the category Touch 2 pad for ice cream 2 3 Touch 2 pad When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and COOK END will be displayed MELT 1 Touch MELT pad 2 2 Choose the category Touch 2 pad for chocolate 2 3 Touch 2 pad When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and COOK END will be
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