Troubleshooting; Faqs - LG SIGNATURE SKSMC2401S Owner's Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions
Q What's wrong when the oven light will not glow?
There may be several reasons why the oven light will not glow. Either the light bulb has blown or the
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electric circuit has failed.
Q Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door?
A No. The holes, or ports, are made to allow light to pass; they do not let microwave energy through.
Q Why does the beep tone sound when a button on the control panel is touched?
A The beep tone sounds to assure that the setting is being properly entered.
Q Will the microwave function be damaged if it operates empty?
A Yes. Never run it empty.
Q Why do eggs sometimes pop?
When baking, frying, or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to steam build up inside the yolk
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membrane. To prevent this, simply pierce the yolk before cooking. Never microwave eggs in the shell.
Q Why is standing time recommended after microwave cooking is over?
After microwave cooking is finished, food keeps on cooking during standing time. This standing time
A finishes cooking evenly throughout the food. the amount of standing time depends on the density of the
food.
Q Why doesn't my oven always cook as fast as the cooking guide says?
• Check your cooking guide again to make sure you have followed directions correctly, and to see
what might cause variations in cooking time.
• Cooking guide times and heat settings are suggestions, chosen to help prevent overcooking, the
most common problem in getting used to this oven.
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• Variations in the size, shape, weight and dimensions of the food require longer cooking time.
• Use your own judgment along with the cooking guide suggestions to test food conditions, just as
you would do with a conventional cooker.
Why does the word 'cool' or remaining cooking time appear in the display with fan noise after
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microwave cooking is over?
After cooking is complete, the fan may operate to cool the oven. The display will show Cool. If you open
A the door or press once STOP before the cooking time is complete, the remaining cooking time will show
on the display. This is not a malfunction.