Questions and Answers ... 21-22 Before Calling for Service ... 23 WARRANTY... Inside back cover Thank you for purchasing a LG microwave oven. Please record the model number and serial number of this unit for future reference. We also suggest you record the details of your contact with LG (LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.)
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY • Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open, since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
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.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SPECIFICATIONS MODEL Power Supply Rated Power Consumption Microwave Output Frequency Rated Current Overall Dimensions(WxHxD) Oven Cavity Dimensions(WxHxD) Effective Capacity of Oven Cavity *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.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Your oven comes with the following accessories: • Owner’s Manual and Cooking Guide : 1 each • Glass Turntable • Rotating Ring Window Door Screen Door Seal NOTE: This microwave oven is designed for household use only. It is not recommended for commercial use.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL 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.
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.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN PRECAUTIONS • Place the front surface of the door three inches or more from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the microwave oven during normal use. • 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.
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).
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN CHILD LOCK This is a unique safety feature that prevents unwanted oven 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 locked appears in the display.
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. 1.
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. 2. Touch POTATO. shows in the display.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO COOK This feature allows to cook foods that you select by touching AUTO COOK pad. It has 6 foods categories. Example : To cook 4 oz. of Pasta 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch AUTO COOK. shows in the display.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN MELT The oven uses low power to melt foods (butter, chocolate, marshmallows and cheese). See the following table. Example : To Melt 8 oz. Chocolate. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch MELT. select menu 1 to 4 - - - see cooking guide shows in the display.
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.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST TABLE Meat setting FOOD SETTING BEEF Ground Beef, MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork. Bulk Turn over. Return remainder to oven. Ground Beef, MEAT Separate and rearrange. Patties Round Steak MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST TABLE (CONT.) Poultry setting FOOD SETTING CHICKEN Whole POULTRY Turn over (finish defrosting breast- side down). Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Cut-up Separate pieces and rearrange. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. CORNISH HENS Whole...
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.
Questions and Answers Operation Question Why is the oven light not on during cooking? Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent? Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates empty? Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door? Why does a tone sound when a pad on the control panel is touched?
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Questions and Answers Food Question Why are scrambled eggs sometimes a little dry after cooking? Is it possible to pop popcorn in a microwave oven? Why do baked apples sometimes burst during cooking? Why do baked potatoes sometimes burn during cooking? Why is a standing time recommended after microwave cooking time is over? Why is additional time required for...
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.
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.