LG LMVM1935SB User's Manual
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1. 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 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 Ibs 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 ab2. 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 cook 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 coa
3. 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 28 MAINTENANCE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS COOKTOP COUNTERTOP LIGHT REPLACEMENT 1 Disconnect power or unplug microwave oven C 2 Remove the bulb cover mounting screws 3 Replace bulb s with 30 or 40 watt appliance bulb s 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 30 or 40 watt appliance 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 Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I A 29 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 use either
4. 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 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 21 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 plac
5. U S A ONLY A WARNING This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or television Relocate the Microwave Oven with respect to the receiver Move the microwave oven away from the receiver Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and the receiver are on different branch circuits The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this microwave oven It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference 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 info
6. 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 0 1 to 6 0 TOUCH FOOD Auto Defrost 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 food 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 3 2 20 4 0 25 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 19 O
7. x3 TO Good Housekeeping Zr Promises EMENT oR REFUND IF DEE MICROWAVE OVEN PLEASE READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING LMVM1935SW LMVM1935SB LMVM1935SBQ 4 LMVM1935T Thank you for purchasing an 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 Huntsville AL 35824 0126 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with c 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 2 Hinges and latches broken 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
8. 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 3 4 Ibs 11 12 minutes per pound RARE 135 F 12 13 minutes per pound MEDIUM 145 F 13 14 minutes per pound 155 Place roast fat side down 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
9. 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 31 32 33 34 LG MICROWAVE OVEN LIMITED WARRANTY USA LG Electronics Inc will repair or replace your product at LG s option if it proves to be defective in 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 purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States including U S Territories WARRANTY PERIOD HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED Model LMVM1935SW LMVM1935SB Call 1 877 714 7486 and choose the appropriate prompt LMVM1935SBQ LMVM1935T Please have product type Microwave and ZIP code ready Labor 1 Year from the Date of Purchase Parts 1 Year from the Date of Purchase Magnetron 10 Years from the Date of Purchase THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES 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 CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATI
10. child lock STOP CLEAR 1 Touch STOP CLEAR pad 2 Touch and hold 0 pad more than 4 seconds LOCKED will appear in the display window with two beeps 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 2 Enter the time by using the number key pad START 3 Touch START pad When the time is over you will hear seven beeps and END will display 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 2 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 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 TURNTABLE ON OFF For best cooking results leave the TURNTABLE ON OFF large dishes Press TURNTABLE ON OFF to turn the turntable on or off to touch Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking turntable on It can be turned off for NOTE Sometimes the turntable can become hot Do not run the oven empty 11 OPERA
11. guide page 23 2 or4 servings Mexican chicken Homemade Roll Muffin bakery See recipe guide page 23 Place on oven tray or a plate 2 or4 servings 1 2 3 or 4 pieces Place in stacks of three pancakes appropriate sized plate Note Heat toppings for 20 30 seconds before adding to toast 3 or 6 cakes Frozen French toast your taste 13 Before serving add butter syrup fruit jam or whatever suits 1 2 3 or 4 slices OPERATION COOKING AT HIGH COOK POWER Example To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds 0 1 Enter the cook time 2 Touch START pad When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and COOK END will display 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 minu
12. 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 OVENPROOF 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 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
13. metal or aluminum pans in my 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 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
14. 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 15 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 remaining 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 u
15. 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 Ibs 25 27 minutes per pound 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 temperature of pork should reach 170 F before serving Sausage links Fresh or Frozen defrosted 1 2 oz each 2 links 4 links 6 links 10 links 8 oz 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 91010 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 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
16. qualified service personnel TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE Sensor Cooking Guide 16 EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE PODCOFTIs a eerie aee di ds eis 16 5524 24524251412 252221 223 2 422 5141412 5111 2 Potato estie stadt i 16 Vegetable 5e eee ined 17 TABLE OF 8 1 3 17 Sensor Cooking 18 SAFETY inodo o 4 Sensor Reheat Table 18 Important Safety Instructions 4 Auto Defr ost 2 e 424 32142 24 3 19 Weight conversion Table 19 6 Operating 19 Location of Model 6 Auto Defrost Table 20 Oven Specifications 6 Defrosting 22 Electrical 6 Q 22 Electrical 22212 6 Use of theTwo Position Metal 22 Grounding Instructions 6 Microwave Ov
17. the package on a microwavable dish Do not cook anything directly on the oven floor or turntable 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
18. ON ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO 1 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 and 2 Damages or operating problems that result from misuse abuse operation outside environmental specifications or contrary to the requirements or 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 Therefore the cost of repair or replacement of such a defective product shall be borne by the consumer CUSTOMER INTER ACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS Retain your Sales Receipt to prove date of purchase A To Prove Warranty Coverage copy of your Sales Receipt must be submitted at the time warranty service is provided To Obtain Nearest Authorized Service Call 1 877 714 7486 Phone answered 24 hours 365 days Center or Sales Dealer or to Obtain a year and choose the appropriate prompt from the Product Customer or Service menu or visit our website at Assistance http us lgservice com 35 LG Electronics Inc Printed in Korea
19. OPERATION section Sensor Touch Auto Touch CHICKEN HOLD AUTO A STOP m POPCORN POTATO RICE erect warm TIMER TIME 1 2 3 4 5 CL START FROZEN HOMEMADE CUSTOM POWER 99 LIGHT HHLOW OFF Sensqdr Touch Auto Touch CHICKEN POPCORN POTATO RICE CHOICES FROZEN HOMEMADE VEGETABLE ENTREE REHEAT BAKERY VENT HHLOW OFF INFORMATION 1 11 12 13 14 DISPLAY The Display includes a clock and 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 CHICKEN CHOICES Touch this pad to cook chicken wings chicken nuggets spicy chicken and mexican chicken HOLD WARM Touch this pad to keep hot cooked foods warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad to select food type and defrost food by weight TIMER Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer VEGETABLE Touch this pad to cook vegetables 10 FROZEN ENTREE Touch this pad to cook frozen entree REHEAT Touch this pad to reheat casserole dinner plate soup sauce and pizza HOMEMADE BAKERY Touch this pad to cook roll muffin pancake and french toast TURNTABLE ON OFF Touch this pad to turn of
20. PERATION 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 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 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 Ib Freeze in doughnut shape Do not defrost less than 2 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 thic
21. Q DEFROST pad Q DEFROST START 2 Touch START pad USE OF THE TWO POSITION METAL RACK The two position metal rack gives you extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time The metal rack can be turned upside down to accomodate different container sizes To use rack 1 Place rack securely in the four plastic supports Rack MUST NOT touch metal walls or back of microwave oven 2 Place equal amounts of food both ABOVE and BELOW rack Amount of food must be approximately the same to balance out cooking energy 22 COOKING 4 CAUTION To avoid risk of property damage Do not use rack to pop popcorn Rack must be on the four plastic supports when used Use the rack only when cooking food on two levels Do not cook with rack on floor of the oven RECIPE GUIDE SPICY CHICKEN 2 servings double the ingredients for 4 servings e 1 12 pounds skinless chicken pieces Mix everything in an 8 X 8 glass dish or similar dish 5 teaspoon cayenne pepper and cover with plastic wrap 1 tablespoon paprika Cook on Spicy Chicken e 14 teaspoon pepper Stir and serve as is or place under a broiler for a few 14 cup hot sauce or 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce minutes for additional browning 14 cup barbecue sauce of choice MEXICAN CHICKEN 2 servings double the ingredients for 4 servings e 5 medium onion cho
22. TION 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 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 HI LOW OFF The VENT moves steam and other vapors from the cooking surface Touc
23. UTION A 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 CLOCK This oven includes a 12 hour clock To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage do not run oven empty 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 2 2 1 Sound 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 SET 1 2 Touch number 4 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 Example To set the
24. as preset cook powers for 3 food categories Fresh Frozen and Canned REHEAT REHEAT lets you heat foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers REHEAT has preset Cook Powers for 4 categories Example To reheat Frozen Vegetable VEGETABLE 1 Touch VEGETABLE pad 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 Dinner Plate Soup Sauce Casserole and Pizza Example To reheat Casserole REHEAT 3 1 Touch REHEAT pad 2 Choose food category Ceegoy 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 217 OPERATION SENSOR COOKING TABLE Popcorn Popcorn lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn 3 0 3 5 oz Pop only one package at a time package 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 amou
25. at High Cook Power 14 Cooking at Lower Power Levels 14 TROUBLESHOOTING eene 31 Cooking With More Than One Cook 14 Before Calling for Service 31 Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels 15 32 Sensor Operating Instructions 16 WARRANTY Inside back cover SAFETY 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 TO 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 store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement near a swimming pool or similar location Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or
26. e casserole 1 4 cups Cover with vented plastic wrap After cooking stir and let stand 3 minutes Vegetable 1 Casserole 3 Cover dish containing the casserole 1 4 cups with plastic wrap and vent After cooking stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes Pizza 4 This is reheat function for a leftover pizza 1 3 slices Place on paper towel on a microwave safe plate 5 oz each 18 OPERATION AUTO DEFROST Your microwave oven is preset with three defrost sequences Using AUTO DEFROST is the best way to defrost frozen foods The Auto Defrost Sequence Table below provides some basic guidelines for using the three defrost sequences Use the DEFROSTING RACK serviced by LG for complete defrosting Example To defrost 1 2 lbs of meat 1 Touch AUTO DEFROST pad DEFROST 2 Choose food category Category 1 Poultry 2 Fish 3 Bread 4 1 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
27. ed 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 defrost 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
28. en 7 GOOKING e 23 Control panel features 8 Recipe Guide 23 Getting the Best Cooking Results 24 OPERATION eere criteri e dSn 10 Fish amp Shellfish eee 24 Learn about your Microwave Oven 10 Appetizers Sauces Soups 25 MEN 10 ee 25 Qustotm Set ix 10 27 Child LocK 2 nh 11 EZ ON ssi hne gel edes 11 2 44444 22 2 28 22 5 221 2228 a 11 Care and Cleaning 28 Turntable 14 Metal Rack eed 28 Hold Warm xen ds 12 Cleaning the Grease Filters 28 58 2 2 12 Charcoal Filter Replacement 28 Light 44002 12 Cooktop Countertop Light Replacement 29 Vent Hi Low Off 12 Oven Light Replacement 29 Auto Touch s od mr etes 13 Questions and Answers 29 Auto Touch Table 13 Microwave Utensil Guide 30 Cooking
29. f the turntable OFF will appear in the display See page 11 for more information Q DEFROST This pad provides you with the RAPID defrosting method for 1 0 pound ground beef 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 CUSTOM SET Touch this pad to change the oven s default settings for clock set sound display speed and defrost weight COOK TIME Touch this pad followed by Number pads to set a cooking time MORE Touch this pad to add ten seconds of cooking time each time you press it 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 POWER LEVEL Touch this pad to select a cooking power level 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 quantities or weights Ez ON Touch this pad to set and start quickly at 100 power level LIGHT HI LOW OFF Touch this button to turn on the cooktop countertop light VENT HI LOW OFF Touch this button to turn the fan on or off A WARNING DO NOT RUN THE OVEN EMPTY WITHOUT FOOD IN IT 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 4 CA
30. fire should start Keep the oven door closed Turn the oven off Disconnect the power cord 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
31. food in the cavity when not in use Clean the ventilating hood frequently Do not allow grease 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
32. h VENT once for High fan speed twice for Low fan speed or three times to turn the fan off VENT HI LOW OFF NOTE If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven the fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to cool the oven It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven When this occurs You can not turn the vent fan off 12 OPERATION AUTO TOUCH Example To cook 2 slices of French toast Auto Touch lets you heat common microwave prepared foods without selecting cooking times and power levels Auto Touch has preset cook powers for 2 food functions Chicken choices Homemade bakery menus Example To cook 6 oz Chicken wing CHICKEN CHOICES 1 Touch CHICKEN CHOICES pad 2 Choose food category Category Touch pad Chicken wings 1 Chicken nuggets Spicy chicken 3 Touch 1 pad 1 Touch HOMEMADE BAKERY pad HOMEMADE BAKERY 2 2 Choose food category coo run Roll Muffin 3 Touch 2 pad tno uum 4slices 4 ez ea 72 AUTO TOUCH TABLE FUNCTION CODE CATEGORY INSTRUCTIONS AMOUNT 1 Chicken wings Frozen Precooked serving platter Place in a single layer around the edge of a dinner plate or 6 or 12 oz Chicken nuggets Frozen Precooked Place in a single layer around the edge of a dinner plate 4 or 8 oz Spicy chicken See recipe
33. 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 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 30 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 interio
34. k 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 microwavable roasting rack OPERATION AUTO DEFROST TABLE CONT Poultry setting SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS CHICKEN Whole POULTRY over finish defrosting breast Place chicken breast side up on a up to 6 Ibs 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 Turnover 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 6 165 aluminum foil
35. nt of water to the rice 16 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 4 1 4 cups Vegetable Place 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 cooking 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 oz 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 Cover with vented plastic wrap Let stand 3 minutes Soup Sauce 2 Place in shallow microwavabl
36. oking 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 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 25 COOKING Meat Cooking Table MEAT COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS Beef Hamburgers Fresh or defrosted 4 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
37. ons 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 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 Door Handle Two position Vent Grille Metal Rack Window with Metal Shield Cooking Guide Door Safety Lock System Oven Control Grease Filter Panel Glass Turntable Cooktop Countertop Light ww gt Defrosting Rack 4 INFORMATION CONTROL PANEL FEATURES 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
38. out 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 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 170 F 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 scr
39. pped Place onions and peppers in an 8 X 8 inch glass dish green bell pepper diced or similar container and microwave for 3 minutes 14 cup frozen peas Add peas rice water salsa chicken and cumin e 14 cup long grain rice Season with salt and pepper cup water Cover with plastic wrap and cook on Mexican e 5 cup salsa Chicken e 1 15 pounds skinless chicken pieces legs thighs Stir in the olives and serve as is or place under a breasts wings or combination of all broiler for a few minutes to add additional browning 1 teaspoon cumin Salt and pepper to taste e 1 green olives w pimentos 23 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 ones 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
40. r 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 that 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
41. rmation or replacement parts the service center will require the complete model number of your microwave oven The number is on the oven front as shown in the illustration below MODEL NUMBER LABEL OVEN SPECIFICATIONS Output Power 1 050W IEC 60 705 Outer Dimensions 29 15 16 x 16 7 16 x 15 5 8 Cavity Volume 1 9 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 2 or any circuit other than 120V 60Hz circuit ELECTRICAL RATING Electrical Rating of the Oven 120V AC 60Hz 13 Amp 1 500W MWO Cooktop Lamp Ventilation Fan 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 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 Instructi
42. rs 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 cream 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 Co
43. se 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 four beeps and COOK END will display POPCORN 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 When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and COOK END will display POTATO 16 OPERATION VEGETABLE VEGETABLE h
44. tes 30 seconds at 70 power 7 1 Enter the cook time POWER LEVEL 7 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 1 Enter the first cook time COOK TIME 2 Touch COOK TIME pad o 3 Enter the second cook time POWER LEVEL 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 14 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 level 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 candy 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
45. ting crisp and sauce from getting watery Fish And Shellfish Cooking Table COOKING zen 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 The Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table below provides specific directions with Power Level and Cooking Time settings for most types of fish and shellfish DIRECTIONS Fish 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 91010 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 appetize
46. ub 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 18 3 Soak grease filter in hot water and a mild detergent Scrub and swish to remove 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 5 Reconnect power or plug 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 T J SSS A 3 Tip the grille forward then lift out to remove
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