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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY • Do not attempt to operate this oven with • Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. the door open, since open-door operation can It is particularly important that the oven door result in harmful exposure to microwave close properly and that there is no damage to energy.
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. WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1.
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SAFETY 17. Liquids such as water, coffee,or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SPECIFICATIONS MODEL Power Supply 120 V AC, 60 Hz Rated Power Consumption 1000 W Microwave Output 700 W Frequency 2450 MHz Rated Current 9.0 A Overall Dimensions(WxHxD) " " Oven Cavity Dimensions(WxHxD) " " " Effective Capacity of Oven Cavity 0.7 Cu.ft.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Your oven comes with the following accessories: • Owner’s Manual and Cooking Guide : 1 each • Glass Turntable : 1 each • Rotating Ring : 1 each Oven Front Plate Window Door Screen Door Seal Display Window Control Panel...
10. POWER LEVEL : Touch this pad to set a cook power. 11. STOP/CLEAR : It used to stop oven and clear all entries except time day. ENERGY SAVING : Touch this pad to energy saving 13. START : This feature allows oven to begin functioning. LCS0712ST...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN TIPS FOR MICROWAVE COOKING BROWNING ARRANGEMENT Meat and poultry with high fat content cooked for at Do not stack food. Arrange in a single layer in the dish least 10 to 15 minutes will brown lightly. Foods cooked for more even cooking.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN PRECAUTIONS • Place the front surface of the door three inches or • Use thermometers that have been approved for more from the countertop edge to avoid accidental microwave oven cooking. tipping of the microwave oven during normal use. •...
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SETTING TIME OF DAY TIMED COOKING This feature lets you program a specific cook time and When your oven is plugged in for the first time or power level. For best results, there are 10 power level when power resumes after a power interruption, settings in addition to HIGH (100%) power.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN MULTISTAGE COOKING CHILD LOCK Use this safety feature to lock the control panel For best results, some recipes call for different cooking power levels during different stages of a when you are cleaning it, or to prevent children cook cycle.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ONE TOUCH CONTROL CHART Serving Category Touch Directions size • Follow package instructions. POPCORN One Time 3.5 oz. Two Times 1.75 oz. • Use popcorn package which is made especially for microwave cooking. • Do not try to pop unpopped kernels. •...
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS Your microwave oven is equipped with ten power levels (11 steps including 0) to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking. When your cooking program is completed, a beep automatically sounds. The table below will give you some idea of which foods are prepared at each of the various power levels.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST NOTE: When you touch the START pad, the display Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven. changes to defrost time countdown. The oven will beep The defrost feature provides you with the best during the DEFROST cycle.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST GUIDE TOUCH SEQUENCE FOOD MIN./MAX. AUTO DEFROST • BEEF ....Ground beef, Cubes for stew, .......Pot roast, Rib roast, Rump roast, GROUND one time .......Chuck roast, Hamburger patty. MEAT • LAMB ....Rolled roast 0.1/6.0 lbs. •...
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WARNING: Do not use aluminum foil during cooking cycle. COOKING TIPS MEAT 1. No special techniques are required. Meat should be prepared as with conventional cooking. Season if desired. Always thoroughly defrost meat before cooking. 2. Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack or microwave-proof plate and place on the turntable. 3.
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WARNING: Do not use aluminum foil during cooking cycle. COOKING TIPS (continued) POULTRY COOKING CHART Poultry MicrowavePower Level Cooking time Per Pound CHICKEN Whole 6 - 9 minutes Breast (boned) 5 - 8 minutes Portions 10 - 16 minutes TURKEY Whole 8 - 10 minutes...
HEATING/REHEATING GUIDE To heat or reheat successfully in the microwave, 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 microwavable container.
FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE Cook time at HIGH Standing Vegetable Amount Instructions Time LMA1180ST minutes 2 medium Artichokes Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. Cover. 2-3 minutes 4 medium (8oz. each) minutes cup water. Cover. Asparagus, 1Ib. 2-3 minutes Fresh, Spears minutes cup water in 1 qt.
TROUBLESHOOTING Questions and Answers Operation Answer Question Why is the oven light not on during There may be several reasons why the oven light is not on. cooking? Have you: • Set a cook time? • Touched START? Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven Why does steam come out of the air has been designed to vent this steam.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Questions and Answers (continued) Food Question Answer Why are scrambled eggs sometimes a Eggs will dry out when they are overcooked, even if the same little dry after cooking? recipe is used each time. The cooking time may need to be varied for one of these reasons: •...
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