LG Electronics LRM1260SW Microwave Oven User Manual
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1. AUTO DEFROST TABLE Meat setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Meat of irregular shape and large fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a Ground Beef Bulk Ground Beef Patties Round Steak Tenderloin Steak Stew Beef Pot Roast Chuck Roast Rib Roast Rolled Rump Roast LAMB Cubes for Stew Chops 1 inch thick PORK Chops 1 2 inch thick Hot Dogs Spareribs Country style Ribs Sausage Links Sausage Bulk Loin Roast Boneless Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remainder to oven Separate and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Remove thawed portions with fork Separate remainder Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Remove thawed portions with fork Return remainder to oven Separate and rearrange 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 defrost sequence Do not defrost less than 1 4 lb Freeze in doughnut shape Do not defrost less than 2 oz patties Depre2. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded Ensure proper ground exists before use A WARNINGA Improper grounding can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded and either 1 If it is necessary to use an extension cord use only a 3 wire extension cord that has a 3 blade grounding plug and a 3 slot recepta cle that will accept the plug on the appliance The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance or Do not use an extension cord If the power supply cord is too short have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance NOTES 1 Ashort power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord 2 Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use 3 If a long cord or extension cord is used 1 the marked electrical rating of the cord se
3. Place on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FISH Fillets Steaks Whole SHELLFISH Crabmeat Lobster tails Shrimp Scallops FISH Turn over Separate fillets when partially thawed if possible Separate and rearrange Turn over Break apart Turn over Turn over and rearrange Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange 18 Place in a microwavable baking dish Carefully separate fillets under cold water Place in a microwavable baking dish Run cold water over to finish defrosting Place in a microwavable baking dish Cover head and tail with foil do not let foil touch sides of microwave Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dish HEATING REHEATING GUIDE To heat or reheat successfully in a microwave oven it is important to follow several guidelines Measure the amount of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat Arrange the food in a circular pattern for best results Room temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed in a microwave safe container The food will heat more evenly if covered with a microwave safe lid or vented plas tic wrap Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns U
4. Whole Turn over and rearrange halfway through cooking 20 TROUBLESHOOTING Questions and Answers Operation Question Answer Why is the oven light not on during cooking There may be several reasons why the oven light is not on Have you e Set a cook time e Touched START Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent Steam is normally produced during cooking The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates empty Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door Yes Never operate the oven empty or without the glass turntable No The metal screen bounces the energy back to the oven cavity The holes or ports allow only light to pass through They do not let microwave energy pass through Why does a tone sound when a pad on the control panel is touched The tone tells you that the setting has been entered Can my microwave oven be damaged if food is cooked for too long Like any other cooking appliance it is possible to overcook food to the point that the food creates smoke and even possibly fire and damage to the inside of the oven It is always best to be near the oven while you are cooking When the oven is plugged into wall outlet for the first time it might not work properly What is wrong The microcomputer controlling your oven may temporarily become scrambled and fa
5. lt ooo a arda 19 FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE ss 20 TROUBLESHOOTING deiat A aaa ida acid 21 23 Questions and Answers urruna aa 21 22 Before Calling for Service a 23 WARRANTY a dad Inside back cover Thank you for purchasing a 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 Customer Relations LG Electronics U S A Inc Staple your receipt here for proof of purchase Service Division Bldg 3 201 James Record Rd Huntsville AL 35824 0126 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY e Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks e Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces e Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the door bent hinges and latches broken or loosened door seals and sealing surfaces e The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel
6. repeat timed cooking steps 2 through 5 before touching the START pad for additional Time and Power program you want to add Auto Weight Defrost can be programmed before the first stage to defrost first and then cook MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS Your microwave oven is equipped with ten power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking The table below will give you some idea of which foods are prepared at each of the various power levels The table below shows the power level settings for your oven MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL TABLE Power Level use Boiling water Making candy Cooking poultry pieces fish amp vegetables Cooking tender cuts of meat Whole poultry 10 High 9 Reheating rice pasta amp vegetables Reheating prepared foods quickly Reheating sandwiches Cooking egg milk and cheese dishes 7 Cooking cakes breads Melting chocolate Cooking veal 6 Cooking whole fish Cooking puddings and custard Cooking ham whole poultry lamb Cooking rib roast sirloin tip 4 Thawing meat poultry and seafood Cooking less tender cuts of meat A Cooking pork chops roast 2 Taking chill out of fruit Softening butter 4 Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm Softening butter and cream cheese 0 Standing time Independent USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN CHILD LOCK This is a unique safety feature that prevents unwanted oven
7. 4 oz of Pasta Example To set the clock for 10 30 AM ETAD RE 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 1 Touch STOP CLEAR gt E 2 Touch CLOCK hd 2 Touch AUTO COOK ERN NTER TIME OF DAY AUTO SELECT PENU I DE So SEE ZURT GLD shows in the display 3 Touch EO 3 Touch number 1 0 3 0 Touch number 4 PASTA TOUCH TO 5 _ shows in the display M START 4 Touch START ENTER 4 Touch number 1 then ENTER 0 30 AA TEN the oven will start i gt ee ee automatically PR TOUCH Z 5 Touch number 1 AUTO COOK TABLE dde START e First touch AUTO COOK pad then select food and gt ial amount dE 6 Touch START ENTER Category Direction Amount eea Bacon Place bacon strips on bacon rack for 2 to 6 slices ia best results use dinner plate lined NOTE This is a 24 hour clock You can switch de BERORREK between AM and PM by touching 1 or 2 after step 4 Frozen Remove from display packege and 1 to 6 pieces QUICK DEFROST Roll Muffin place on plate if muffins are over 3 2 3 oz each De achi GOUNE AS TND Wnen emeng Use this function to thaw only 1 Ib of ground meat ALUA EEA very quick Fresh Remove from display packege and 1 to 6 pieces yq y Roll Muffin place on plate if muffins are over 3 2 3 oz each oz each count as two when entering NOTE The oven beeps during the defrost cycle After quantity it beeps open the door and turn over separate or rearrange the food QUICK DEFROST provides just Remo
8. a 2 quart micro wavable dish cover with plastic wrap when cooking is complete allow 10 minutes standing time stir rice Remove from outer display package Vent the plastic film by piercing with a fork 3 times If not in microwave safe container place on a plate cover with plastic wrap and vent After cooking allow to stand for 3 minutes Prepare as desired wash and leave residual water on the vegetables 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 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 10 210z 1 2 30r4 Regular size Use one fresh bag of popcorn 1 2 30r4 potatoes Medium size 10 oz each 1 2 cups Use medium or long grain rice 1 2 30r4 cups cups USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO COOK If you open the door or press STOP during cooking the process will be canceled This feature allows to cook foods that you select by CLOCK touching AUTO COOK pad It has 6 foods categories Example To cook
9. determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following e Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or television e Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver e Move the microwave oven away from the receiver e 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 23 LG MICROWAVE OVEN LIMITED WARRANTY USA Model LRM1260SW SB LG Electronics Inc will repair or replace your product at LG s option if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the warranty period set forth below effective from the date of original consumer purchase of the product This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States including U S Territories WARRANTY PERIOD HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED One Year from the Date of Purchase Product Replacement Please call 1 800 243 0000 and choose the Customer Service Appliance options Phones are answered 24 hours a day 365 days per year You will receive a certificate to purchase a replacement product from your local dealer You
10. display gt 4 Touch number 2 then the 4 Touch number 2 then the oven will start e oven will start automatically automatically o When the cook time is over When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and you will hear four beeps and END will be displayed END will be displayed MELT TABLE SOFTEN TABLE Category Direction Amount Category Direction Amount Butter Unwrap and place in 1 2or3 Butter Unwrap and place in microwavable 1 2 or 3 microwavable container No sticks container No need to cover butter sticks need to cover butter Stir at the Butter will be at room temperature end of cooking to complete and ready for use in recipe AAA dA Ice Cream Place container in oven Ice cream Pint Quart Chocolate Chocolate chips or squares of 4 or 8 oz will be soft enough to make Half gallon baking chocolate may be used scooping easier Unwrap squares and place in E AAA EE microwavable container Stir at Cream Unwrap and place in microwavable 3 or 8 oz the end of cycle to complete Cheese container Cream cheese will be at melting room temperature and ready for use in recipe Cheese Use processed cheese food 8 or 16 oz only Cut into cubes Place in a Frozen Remove top 6 12 or 16 single layer in microwavable Juice Place in oven oz container Stir at the end of Frozen juice will be soft enough to cooking to complete melting easily mix with water Marshmallows Large or
11. display repeatedly You can set them according to your intention e 3 Touch 4 185 JUR AG TOUCH d shows in the display e 4 Touch 2 5 shows in the display and the current time will be displayed CUSTOM SET FUNCTION TABLE NUMBER FUNCTION CHOICE 1 SOUND ON OFF Sound On or Sound Off 2 CLOCK ON OFF Clock On or Clock Off 3 SCROLL SPEED Slow Normal or Fast 4 LBS KG CHOICE Lbs or Kg NOTE 1 When the power cord is first plugged in the default setting are Sound ON Clock ON Normal Speed LBS USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SENSOR TOUCH Use this function to cook food without entering a cook time or power Refer to the Sensor touch table below more information Example Sensor touch cooking potato 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 4 2 Touch POTATO NTOTA Pui ju shows in the display 13 SENSOR TOUCH TABLE Category Direction Amount Popcorn Potato Rice Frozen Entree Fresh Vegetable Frozen Vegetable of turntable Place rice and twice as much liquid 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 Pierce each potato with a fork and place on the oven tray around the edge at least one inch apart After cooking allow to stand for 5 minutes water or chicken in
12. or correction of unauthorized repairs e Damages or operating problems that result from misuse abuse operation outside environmental specifications or contrary to the requirements of precautions in the Operating Guide accident vermin fire flood improper installation acts of God unauthorized modification or alteration incorrect electrical current or voltage or commercial use or use for other than intended purpose The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the consumer CUSTOMER INTERACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS To obtain Customer Assistance Product Infor Call 1 800 243 0000 24 hours a day 365 days per mation or Dealer or Authorized Service Center year and select the appropriate option from the menu location Or visit our website at http us Igservice com TO CONTACT LG ELECTRONICS BY MAIL LG Customer Interactive Center P O Box 240007 201 James Record Road Huntsville Alabama 35824 ATTN CIC P NO MFL30128601 Printed in China
13. supervision is necessary when used by children Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment 10 Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance 11 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 12 Do not immerse cord or plug in water 13 Keep cord away from heated surfaces 14 Do not let cord hang over the edge of a table or counter 15 When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door use only mild nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth 16 To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity a Do not over cook food Carefully attend appliance when paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking b Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven c If materials inside the oven ignite KEEP OVEN DOOR CLOSED turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel d Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use
14. L PANEL 1 DISPLAY The display includes a clock and indicators that tell you the time of day cook time settings and cooking functions selected 2 AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad to defrost foods by entering weight 3 CUSTOM SET Touch this pad to select sound control time of day clock Off or On scroll speed lbs kg choice 4 QUIQ DEFROST Touch this pad to defrost the foods quickly 5 SENSOR TOUCH This pad allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without selecting cooking time and power AUTO CUSTOM QUICK 6 MELT Touch this pad to melt chocolate cheese DEFROST SET DEFROST butter or marshmallows 7 SOFTEN Touch this pad to soften ice cream cream SENSOR TOUCH cheese butter or frozen juice 8 AUTO COOK Touch this pad to reheat without POTATO RICE POPCORN entering a cook time or power 9 KITCHEN TIMER Touch this pad to use your microwave oven as a kitchen timer FRESH FROZEN FROZEN VEGETABLE VEGETABLE ENTREE 10 TIME Touch this pad to set a cook time e AUTO 11 CLOCK Touch this pad to enter the time Sd COOK bd of the day j 12 EZ ON You can extend cooking time in multiples of MELT SOFTEN 30 seconds by repeatedly touching this pad during cooking 13 MORE LESS All of the one touch cook and Timed i Cook can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or START shorter time E ENTERA MORE Press MORE will add 10 seconds to the cooking time LESS Press LESS will subtract 10 seconds 7 9
15. 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 CON TAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID To reduce the risk of injury to persons 1 Do not overheat the liquid 2 Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it 3 Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks 4 After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container 5 Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container Avoid heating small necked containers such as syrup bottles Avoid using corrosive and vapors such as sulfide and chloride Liquids heated in certain shaped containers especially cylindrical shaped containers may become overheat ed The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients instant coffee etc resulting in harm to the oven and possible injury In all containers for best results stir the liquid several times before heating Always stir liquid several times between reheatings SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SPECIFICATIONS MODEL LRM1260SW LRM1260SB Power Supply 120 V AC 60 Hz Rate
16. QUENCE LIST Example To defrost 1 2 Ibs of meat CLEAR 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 2 Touch AUTO DEFROST ME T TNL I Jii I ULIL I POULTRY TOUCH d FISH TOUCH 3 shows in the display 3 Touch 1 ENTER WEIGHT shows in the display e 4 Enter the weight by touching 1 and 2 10165 TELLA START shows in the display CI Defrosting starts 5 Touch START ENTER pad NOTE When you touch the START pad the display changes to defrost time count down The oven will beep once during the DEFROST cycle At beep open the door and turn separate or rearrange the food Remove any portions that have thawed Return frozen portions to the oven and touch START to resume the defrost cycle Sequence Food 1 BEEF MEAT Ground beef Round steak Cubes for stew Tenderloin steak Pot roast Rib roast Rump roast Chuck roast Hamburger patty LAMB Chops 1 inch thick Rolled roast PORK Chops 1 2 inch thick Hot dogs Spareribs Country style ribs Rolled roast Sausage VEAL Cutlets 1 Ibs 2 inch thick 2 POULTRY POULTRY Whole under 4 Ibs Cut up Breasts boneless CORNISH HENS Whole TURKEY Breast under 6 Ibs 3 STEAKS CHOPS FISH Round beef steak Tenderloin steak Lamb chops 1 inch thick Pork chops 2 inch thick Veal cutlets 1 Ibs 2 inch thick FISH Fillets Whole Steaks SHELLFISH Crab meat Lobster tails Shrimp Scallops USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
17. YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN PRECAUTIONS e Place the front surface of the door three inches or more from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the microwave oven during normal use e To program the oven make sure you touch the center of each pad firmly since the areas between the pads will not activate the oven A tone will sound each time a pad is touched correctly Do not touch several pads at once e Do not strike the control panel with silverware cookware etc Breakage may occur e Always use caution when taking cookware out of the oven Some dishes absorb heat from the cooked food and may be hot See the Cookware Guide earlier in this section for more information e Do not rinse cookware immediately after cooking This may cause breakage Also always allow the turntable to cool before removing it from the oven e Never operate the oven when it is empty Food or water should always be in the oven during operation to absorb the microwave energy e Do not use the oven to dry newspapers or clothes They may catch fire CLEANING NOTE Before cleaning the oven unplug the power cord If this is impossible open the oven door to prevent an accidental oven start INTERIOR Wipe the oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and a mild detergent solution Then rinse and wipe dry This should be done weekly or more often if needed Never use cleaning powders or rough pads Excessive oil splatters on the inside top wi
18. d Power Consumption 1650 W Microwave Output 1200 W Frequency 2450 MHz Rated Current 13 8 A Overall Dimensions WxHxD 21 7 s x12 1 2 x17 1 8 Oven Cavity Dimensions WxHxD 14 16 x9 5 s x15 5 8 Effective Capacity of Oven Cavity 1 2 Cu ft IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD Specifications subject to change without prior notice INSTALLATION A Circuits For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a 20 Amp circuit No other electrical appliances or light ing circuits should be on this line If in doubt consult a licensed electrician B Voltage Warning The voltage used at the wall receptacle must be the same as specified on the oven name plate located on the back or on the side of the control panel of the oven Use of a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing oven damage Low voltage will cause slow cooking In case your microwave oven does not perform normally in spite of proper voltage remove and reinsert the plug C Placement of the Oven Your microwave oven can be placed easily in your kitchen family room or anywhere else in your home Place the oven on a flat surface such as a kitchen countertop or a specially designed microwave oven cart at least 100cm 39 4 inches from floor Do not place oven above a gas range Free air flow around the oven is important Allow at least 4 inches of space at the top sides and back of the oven for prop
19. dish Food at the outside of the dish heats first TURNING Large foods such as roasts and whole poultry should be turned so that the top and bottom cook evenly Also turn over chicken pieces and chops ARRANGEMENT Do not stack food Arrange in a single layer in the dish for more even cooking Because dense foods cook more slowly place thicker portions of meat poultry fish and vegetables toward the outside of the dish TESTING FOR DONENESS Foods cook quickly in a microwave oven test frequently for doneness STANDING TIME Food often needs to stand from 2 to 15 minutes after being removed from the oven Usually you need to cover food during standing time to retain heat Remove most foods when they are slightly undercooked and they will finish cooking during standing time The internal temperature of food will rise about 10 F during standing time SHIELDING To prevent some portions of rectangular or square dishes from overcooking you may need to shield them with small strips of aluminum foil to block the microwaves You can also cover poultry legs and wing tips with foil to keep them from overcooking Always keep foil at least 1 inch from oven walls to prevent arcing PIERCING Pierce the shell skin or membrane of foods before cooking to prevent them from bursting Foods that require piercing include yolks and whites of eggs hot dogs clams oysters and whole vegetables such as potatoes and squash UNDERSTANDING
20. e recipe is used each time The cooking time may need to be varied for one of these reasons e Eggs vary in size Eggs are at room temperature one time and at refrigerator temperature another time Eggs continue cooking during standing time Is it possible to pop popcorn in a microwave oven Yes if using one of the two methods described below 1 microwave popping devices designed specifically for microwave cooking 2 prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that is made for specific times and power output needed Follow exact directions given by each manufacturer for its popcorn popping product and do not leave the oven unattended while the corn is being popped If corn fails to pop after the suggested time discontinue cooking Overcooking could result in an oven fire CAUTION e Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn or attempt to pop leftover kernels e Do not pop prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn directly on the glass turntable To avoid excessive heating of the glass turntable place the popcorn bag on a plate e Listen while corn pops Stop oven when popping slows to 2 3 seconds between pops Do not leave microwave unattended while popping corn e Follow directions on bag Why do baked apples sometimes burst during cooking The peel has not been removed from the top half of each apple to allow for expansion of the interior of the apple during cooking As in conventional cooking meth
21. er ventilation NOTES e Never place the turntable in the oven upside down D Do not block the air vents All air vents should be kept clear during cooking If air vents are covered during oven operation the oven may overheat In this case a sensitive thermal safety device automatically turns the oven off The oven will be inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently E Radio interference 1 Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV or radio reception 2 When there is interference it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures a Clean the door and the sealing surfaces of the oven b Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or TV c Relocate the microwave oven in relation to the TV or radio d Move the microwave oven away from the receiver e Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Your oven comes with the following accessories e Owner s Manual and Cooking Guide 1 each e Glass Turntable 1 each e Rotating Ring 1 each Oven Front Plate Window Door Screen Display Window Control Panel Door Open Button Safety Door Lock System Glass Turntable Rotating Ring NOTE This microwave oven is designed for household use only It is not recommended for commercial use UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN CONTRO
22. he oven empty Incorrect time of day e Have you tried to reset the time of day Unevenly Cooked Foods Are you using approved cookware Is the glass turntable in the oven e Did you turn or stir the food while it was cooking e Were the foods completely defrosted e Was the time cooking power level correct Overcooked Foods e Was the time cooking power level correct Undercooked Foods e Are you using approved cookware e Were the foods completely defrosted e Was the time cooking power level correct e Are the ventilation ports clear Improper Defrosting e Are you using approved cookware e Was the time cooking power level correct Did you turn or stir the food during the defrosting cycle FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT 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 lt 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
23. il to function as programmed when you plug in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption Unplug the oven from the 120 volt household outlet and then plug it back in to reset the microcomputer Why do see light reflection around the outer case This light is from the oven light which is located between the oven cavity and the outer wall of the oven What are the various sounds hear when the microwave oven is operating The clicking sound is caused by a mechanical switch turning the microwave oven s magnetron ON and OFF The heavy hum and clunk is from the change in power the magnetron draws as it is turned ON and OFF by a mechanical switch The change in blower speed is from the change in line voltage caused by the magnetron being turned ON and OFF Food Question What is wrong when baked foods have a hard dry brown spot Why do eggs sometimes pop Answer A hard dry brown spot indicates overcooking Shorten the cooking or reheating time When baking frying or poaching eggs the yolk may pop due to steam build up inside the yolk membrane To prevent this simply pierce the yolk before cooking CAUTION Never microwave eggs in the shell 21 TROUBLESHOOTING Questions and Answers continued Food Question Why are scrambled eggs sometimes a little dry after cooking Answer Eggs will dry out when they are overcooked even if the sam
24. inutes through cooking 4 cups 5 7 minutes Rice COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway 1 cup 1 2 1 minute through cooking 4 cups 2 4 minutes Sandwich roll or bun Wrap in paper towel and place on glass microwavable rack 1 roll 10 20 seconds Vegetables COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway 1 cup 1 2 minutes through cooking 4 cups 2 4 minutes Soup COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway 1 serving 8 oz 1 2 minutes through cooking 19 FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE Cook Time Standing Vegetable Amount at High Instructions Time Minute Artichokes 2 medium 2 4 Trim Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice Cover 2 3 minutes 8 oz each 4 medium 3 5 Geza BE 3 4 Add 2 cup water Cover 2 3 minutes Beans Green amp 1 Ib 4 6 Add 1 2 cup water in 1 2 qt casserole Stir 2 3 minutes Wake Helweg through cooking dee Beets Fresh 1 Ib 4 7 Add 2 cup water in 11 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Pee reer EENDEN ENEN E ade alway trough COOKIES rename kees oe Broccoli Fresh 1 Ib 3 4 Place broccoli in baking dish Add 2 cup water 2 3 minutes Spears Cabbage Fresh 1 Ib 3 4 Add 2 cup water in 1 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Chopped Stir halfway through cooking Carrots Fresh 2 cups 2 3 Add 4 cup water in 1 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes dd A Ta Cauliflower 1 Ib 3 5 Trim Add s cup water in 1 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Fresh Whole Sti
25. ll be difficult to remove if left for many days Wipe splatters with a wet paper towel especially after cooking chicken or bacon REMOVABLE PARTS The turntable and rotating ring are removable They should be hand washed in warm not hot water with a mild detergent and a soft cloth Once they are clean rinse well and dry with a soft cloth Never use cleaning powders steel wool or rough pads e The turntable may be cleaned at the sink Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges as this may cause the turntable to break during use e The rotating ring should be cleaned regularly e Use thermometers that have been approved for microwave oven cooking e The turntable must always be in place when you operate the oven Do not use your microwave oven to cook eggs in the shell Pressure can build up inside the shell causing it to burst e There are several precautions to follow when microwaving popcorn Do not pop popcorn except in a microwave safe container or commercial packages designed for microwave ovens Never try to pop popcorn in a paper bag that is not microwave approved Overcooking may result in smoke and fire Do not repop unpopped kernels Do not reuse popcorn bags Listen while corn pops Stop oven when popping slows to 2 3 seconds between pops Do not leave microwave unattended while popping corn Follow directions on bag DOOR For best performance and safety the inne
26. miniature 5 or 10 oz marshmallows may be used Place in microwavable container Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting 15 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven The defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods The cooking guide will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting With the Auto Defrost feature the oven automatically sets the defrosting time and power levels for you The oven automatically determines required defrosting times for each food item according to the weight you enter For added convenience the Auto Defrost includes a built in beep mechanism that reminds you to check turn over separate or rearrange 1 MEAT 2 POULTRY 3 FISH Available weight is 0 1 6 0 lbs 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 Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven AUTO DEFROST SE
27. ods the interior of the apple expands during the cooking process Why do baked potatoes sometimes burn during cooking If the cooking time is too long fire could result At the end of the recommended cooking time potatoes should be slightly firm CAUTION Do not overcook Why is a standing time recommended after microwave cooking time is over Standing time allows foods to continue cooking evenly for a few minutes after the actual microwave oven cooking cycle The amount of standing time depends upon the density of the foods Why is additional time required for cooking food stored in the refrigerator As in conventional cooking the initial temperature of food affects total cooking time You need more time to cook food taken out of a refrigerator than for food at room temperature 22 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service You can often correct operating problems yourself If your microwave oven fails to work properly locate the operating problem in the list below and try the solutions listed for each problem If the microwave oven still does not work properly contact the nearest LG Authorized Service Center LG Authorized Service Centers are fully equipped to handle your service requirements Problem Possible Causes Oven does not start Is the power cord plugged in e Is the door closed e Is the cooking time set Arcing or Sparking e Are you using approved cookware Is t
28. operation such as used by children Once the CHILD LOCK is set no cooking can take place To set the child lock Touch and hold START ENTER until ZURE appears in the STAR display If the time of day was already set the time of day will return to the display window After you touch another If the CHILD LOCK was already set and you touched another cooking pad the word UI KEO shows in the display Then you can cancel the CHILD LOCK according to below procedure To cancel the child lock Touch and hold START ENTER pad until LAKEY disappears in the display After the CHILD LOCK is turned off the time of day will return to the display window The oven will operate normally KITCHEN TIMER You can use the Timer of your oven for purposes other than food cooking Example To set the timer 3 minutes 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 2 Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad ENTER TIE iN TUN AND SEL shows in the display gt 3 Touch 3 0 0 TGULA START shows in the display 4 Touch START ENTER pad Ez ON A time saving pad this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need to touch START Example To set Ez ON cooking 2 minutes 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 2 Touch Ez ON 4 times The oven begins cooking and display shows time counting down d NOTE If you touch Ez ON it will add 30 seconds up to 3 minutes 30 seconds after 3 minu
29. r door panel and the oven front frame should be free of food or grease buildup Wipe often with a mild detergent then rinse and wipe dry Never use cleaning powders or rough pads After cleaning the control panel touch CLEAR to clear any entries that might have been entered accidentally while cleaning the panel Also make sure that the turntable and rotating ring are in the right position USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN TIMED COOKING This function allows you to cook food for a desired time And in order to give you the best results there are 10 power level settings in addition to HI POWER because many food need slower cooking at less than HI POWER Example To cook food on 80 Power Power8 for 5 minutes 30 seconds 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 4i 2 Touch TIME NIER COCO Time shows in the display d 3 Enter 5 minutes 30 seconds by touching 5 5 30 3 and 0 GT START GR POWER shows in the display Touch POWER LEVEL NIER POWER LEVEL TO 10 shows in the display 5 Touch 8 To select power level 80 P B0 TOUCH START shows in the display Touch START ENTER When cooking is complete four short tones will sound The word 7 shows in the display window Then the oven shuts itself off NOTE If you do not select the power level the oven will operate at power HIGH To set HI POWER cooking skip steps 4 amp 5 above 10 2 STAGE TIMED COOKING For Two Stage cooking
30. r halfway through cooking Flowerettes Fresh 2 cups 2 3 Slice Add 2 cup water in 1 2 at covered casserole 2 3 minutes Celery Fresh 4 cups 3 4 Stir halfway through cooking E A A A Corn Fresh 2 ears 2 3 Husk Add 2 tbsp water in 1 2 gt baking dish 2 3 minutes Cover Mushrooms 1 2 lb 11 2 2 Place mushrooms in 11 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Fresh Sliced Stir halfway through cooking Parsnips Fresh db 2 4 Add 1 2 cup water in 11 2 at covered casserole 2 3 minutes Sliced Stir halfway through cooking Peas Green 4 cups 3 5 Add 2 cup water in 11 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Fresh Stir halfway through cooking Sweet Potatoes 2 medium 5 6 Pierce potatoes several times with fork 2 3 minutes Whole Baking 4 medium 10 13 Place on 2 paper towels 2 3 minutes 6 8 oz each Turn over halfway through cooking White Potatoes 2 potatoes 5 7 Pierce potatoes several times with fork 2 3 minutes Whole Baking 4 potatoes 10 13 Place on 2 paper towels 2 3 minutes BB oz Au LUM over halfway through cooking BE a Spinach Fresh 1 Ib 2 4 Add 1 2 cup water in 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Squash Acorn or 1 medium 3 5 Cut squash in half Remove seeds 2 3 minutes Butternut Fresh fff Place In 8 x Binch baking dish Cover En Zucchini Fresh 1 Ib 3 4 Add 2 cup water in 1 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Sliced Stir halfway through cooking Zucchini Fresh 1 Ib 3 5 Pierce Place on 2 paper towels 2 3 minutes
31. se the following table as a quide for reheating cooked food COOK TIME ITEMS AT HIGH SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Sliced meat Place sliced meat on microwavable plate 3 slices s inch thick 1 2 1 minute Cover with plastic wrap and vent Note Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy Chicken pieces Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate Cover with plastic 1 breast 1 2 minutes wrap and vent 1 leg and thigh 1 2 11 2 minutes Fish fillet Place fish on microwavable plate Cover with plastic wrap and 6 8 oz 1 2 minutes vent Lasagna Place lasagna on microwavable plate Cover with plastic wrap 1 serving 10 2 oz 3 5 minutes and vent Casserole COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway 1 cup 2 3 minutes through cooking 4 cups 7 9 minutes Casserole COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway cream or cheese through cooking 1 cup 2 3 minutes 4 cups 6 8 minutes Sloppy Joe or Barbecued Beef Reheat filling and bun separately 1 sandwich 1 2 11 2 minutes Cook filling covered in microwavable casserole Stir once 1 2 cup meat filling Heat bun as directed in table below without bun Mashed potatoes COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway 1 cup 1 3 minutes through cooking 4 cups 5 8 minutes Baked beans COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway 1 cup 1 2 minutes through cooking Ravioli or pasta in sauce COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway 1 cup 1 3 m
32. ss 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 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 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST TABLE CONT Poultry setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS CHICKEN Whole CORNISH HENS Whole TURKEY Breast Fish setting FOOD POULTRY POULTRY POULTRY SETTING Turn over finish defrosting breast side down Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Separate pieces and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil AT BEEP Place chicken breast side up on a microwav able roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted Place on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Place on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water
33. t or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance 2 the extension cord must be a grounding type 3 wire cord and 3 the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven an N G To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy Read all instructions before Pi the EEA Read and follow the specific P AUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE M ICROWAVE E N ERGY found on page 3 of this manual This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 3 of this manual Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use As with any appliance close
34. tes 30 seconds every touch will add 1 minute up to 99 min 59 seconds MORE LESS By using the MORE or LESS keys TIMED COOK program can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds to the cooking time each time you press it Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it To adjust the cooking time for a longer time or for a shorter time 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 2 Touch 1 0 0 1 60 TOUCH START OR POWER shows on the display f 3 Touch START ENTER then the oven will start 5 Touch MORE or LESS Remaining time will increase or decrease by 10 seconds q EN 11 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN CUSTOM SET CUSTOM SET provides five modes which make using your microwave oven quite handy You can select SOUND ON OFF CLOCK SETTING CLOCK ON OFF SCROLL SPEED LBS KG CHOICE Example 1 To turn off Sound of beeper Example 2 To set the units a 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 4 2 Touch CUSTOM SET Five modes show in the display repeatedly You can set them according to your intention CUSTOM gt 3 Touch 1 MILIO GN TOUCH I GFF IZK d shows in the display gt 4 Touch 2 BOI GFF shows in the display and the current time will be displayed NOTE To turn beep sound back on repeat steps 1 3 then touch number 1 LOPES 1 Touch STOP CLEAR d 2 Touch CUSTOM SET Five modes show in the
35. to the cooking time STOP 14 NUMBER PADS Touch number pads to enter cook POWER CLEAR time power level quantities or weights LEVEL 15 POWER LEVEL Touch this pad to set a cook power 16 START ENTER This feature allows oven to begin functioning 17 STOP CLEAR It used to stop oven and clear all entries except time day KITCHEN TIMER CLOCK EZ ON UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN TIPS FOR MICROWAVE COOKING BROWNING Meat and poultry with high fat content cooked for at least 10 to 15 minutes will brown lightly Foods cooked a shorter time can be brushed with a browning agent such as Worcestershire sauce soy sauce or barbecue sauce COVERING A cover will trap heat and steam and cause the food to cook more quickly Use a lid or microwave safe plastic wrap with one corner folded back to vent the excess steam Lids on glass casseroles can become hot during cooking always handle carefully Waxed paper will prevent the food from splattering in the oven and help retain heat When warming bread items use waxed paper napkins or paper towels To absorb extra moisture wrap sandwiches and fatty foods in paper towels SPACING Arrange individual foods such as baked potatoes cupcakes and hors d oeuvres in a circle and at least 1 inch apart This will help the food cook more evenly STIRRING Stirring blends flavors and redistributes the heat in foods Always stir from the outside toward the center of the
36. ve from display package enough defrosting so that the food can be used in and place on plate Be careful recipes or for cooking Some ice crystals remain The beverage will be very hot Sometimes liquids heated in Beverage cylindrical containers will 1 or 2 cups Example Quick Defrost splash out when the cup is moved STOP ETE o 1 Touch STOP CLEAR Place the chicken pieces in an Chicken appropriately sized microwavable 0 5 2 Ibs Pieces container cover with plastic wrap minutes Stir for fluffier rice 2 Touch QUICK DEFROST DEFROST Hot Cereal Prepare as directed on package and 1 to 6 servings cook Stir and allow standing time Ground beef 1 Lbs only 0 5 Kg only before eating Use only instant hot cereal 14 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN MELT SOFTEN The oven uses low power to melt foods butter The oven uses low power to soften foods butter ice chocolate marshmallows and cheese See the cream cream cheese and frozen juice following table See the following table Example To Melt 8 oz Chocolate Example To Soften 8 oz Cream Cheese ST o i 1 Touch STOP CLEAR STOP 1 Touch STOP CLEAR z 2 Touch MELT 2 Touch SOFTEN gt SELECT DENH TO Y GEE E SELECT MENU TO Y SEE MELT COOKING GUIDE shows in the SOFTEN leen _ display display gt 3 Touch number 2 3 Touch number 3 CHOC TE TOLER 170 3 CREAM CHEESE TOUCH 1 TO shows in the display shows in the
37. website http us lgservice com soe TO Hie Good Housekeeping ZEA PLEASE READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING LRM1260SW LRM1260SB TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE Vinci aii ii AEE 3 4 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy rrura 3 Elusa laua aA 3 Important Safety EO leu 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN sr 5 9 SPOCHICATI OMS OO 5 Installation iia ie tao iii brida 5 Partssand ACCeSsOrleS nn hts EE O EI A RAK MR a EE o AS 6 A A ea iio te Se ieee sh ees ed Held eens Mate iin devant neon 7 Tps for Microwave COOK siii a en Weel apes ra 8 PrSCaUOAS we arcen aie Gaga ageda dk Ean Ei aT een date da a ak dies aidi orda 9 Cleaning sten et a ee tt eta dk hs ae de eee and et eee ieee aed 9 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN sr 10 20 TIMOR COOKING EAE 10 2 Stage Timed Cooking e a ateti pts Ole Lethon iatea EE E eaten vn hate 10 Microwave POWER agu AEA EAE oil an 10 AS AA oils ode AA en Se ee ed ee ee eee teen 11 Kitchens ul EAEE 11 E E EE E E E ET E AN 11 MOTE LOS iii a oa 11 CU ad 12 Sensor AU ea a gez 13 UO EO eei ato a a aa a ei a EA E gae 14 Sale sn nen A enn EE EEE eenn eh EME MET a oP 14 Quick DetrOst A aa A aea neden eee 14 MSIE ets Sc denn teers octet hac ahh a Ret beast emanatie eat ot oa AN A Y soaked A tated ig aanta Ns 15 SOMS Ander Sedov evans dennen wander ar auras E a ects dh ar E E at eden Sede aides 15 AUTO DEMOS ASEE PEDE E EEE EO A E uela Edaria 16 18 HEATING REHEATING GUIDE lt
38. will then send the purchase receipts for the original and the replacement microwave ovens along with the purchase authorization certificate to us We will send you a refund check for the purchase price of the original product This gives you the opportunity to upgrade to another model or to receive the full purchase price of the original model even if you decide to purchase a less expensive model Please visit our website at http us lgservice com THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE LG WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT TORT OR OTHERWISE Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO e Service trips to your home to deliver pick up and or install the product instruct or replace house fuses or correct wiring
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