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OWNER’S MANUAL MICROWAVE OVEN PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING. LMH2016SB LMH2016SW LMH2016ST www.lg.com MFL56516418...
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Thank you for purchasing a LG microwave oven. Please record the model number and serial Model No: _________________________________ Serial No: _________________________________ number of this unit for future reference. We also Dealer:___________________________________ suggest you record the details of your contact with _________________________________________ LG (LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.) concerning this unit.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE Defrost ..............19 EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE Quick Defrost ............. 19 ENERGY..............2 Time Defrost ............19 Defrost Tips ............20 TABLE OF CONTENTS..........3 Metal Rack ............20 Slide-Out Hood ..........20 SAFETY ..............
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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. WARNING - • Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking To reduce the risk of burns, equipment 36 inches wide or less.
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SAFETY • To avoid improperly cooking some foods. - Keep a browning dish at least 3/16 inch above floor. - Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby Carefully read and follow the instructions for the food. Uneven heating may occur and possibly browning dish.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Please read this owner’s manual. It will tell you how to use all the fine features of this microwave oven. This appliance must be grounded. If an electrical short circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk of LOCATION OF MODEL NUMBER electric shock by providing an escape wire for the To request service information or replacement parts, electric current.
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Model and Serial Door Handle Number Plate Cooking Guide Vent Grille Metal Rack Door Safety Lock System Control Panel Slide-Out Hood PUSH Window with Glass Tray Metal Shield Grease Filter Cooktop/Countertop Light WARNING: Do not operate the oven when empty or without the glass tray. It is best to leave a glass water in the oven when not in use.
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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.
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COOK TIME: Touch this pad to to set a cooking time. NOTE: Styling and features vary by model. POWER LEVEL: Touch this pad to select a cooking 1. DISPLAY: The Display includes a clock and indicators power level. to tell you time of day, cooking time setting, and cooking functions selected.
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LEARN ABOUT YOUR VENT FAN MICROWAVE OVEN The fan moves steam and other vapors from the cooking three surface. There are speeds. This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to Touch VENT HI / LOW / OFF once for know to operate your microwave oven.
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HOLD WARM KIDS MEAL Using KIDS MEAL lets you heat common microwave-prepared You can keep cooked food warm in your microwave oven foods without needing to program times and cook power. for up to 90 minutes. You can use HOLD WARM by itself MAC &...
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CUSTOM SET COOKING AT HIGH POWER LEVELS You can change the default values for beep sound, clock, display speed, and defrost weight. Example: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds at See following chart for more information. 100% power. Function Result 1.
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COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS The 10 power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to choose the best power level for the food you are cooking. Below are listed all the power levels, examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amount of microwave power you are using.
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TURNTABLE ON/OFF SENSOR POPCORN For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. SENSOR POPCORN lets you pop1.75,3.0 and 3.5 ounce It can be turned off for large dishes. Touch TURNTABLE bags of commercially packaged microwave popcorn. Pop ON/OFF pad to turn the turntable on or off. only one package at a time.
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SENSOR COOK SENSOR REHEAT Using SENSOR COOK lets you heat common Using SENSOR REHEAT lets you heat common microwave-prepared foods without the need to program microwave-prepared foods without the need to program times and Cook Powers. SENSOR COOK has preset times and Power levels.
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SENSOR COOK TABLE AMOUNT Baked Potato Pierce each potato with a fork and place on the oven tray around the 1 - 4 medium approx. edge, at least one inch apart. 8 -10 ozs. each Prepare as desired, wash and leave residual water on the vegetables. 1 - 4 cups Fresh Place in an appropriately sized microwave container.
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TIMER SOFTEN You can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use the The oven uses low power to soften foods (butter, ice Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. cream, cream cheese, and frozen juice.) See the following table.
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SOFTEN TABLE AMOUNT Unwrap and place in a microwave safe dish on the rack over the glass tray. Butter 1, 2, or 3 sticks Butter will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe. Place in a microwave safe dish on the rack over the glass tray. Ice Cream Pint, Quart, Half gallon Ice cream will be soft enough to make scooping easier.
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DEFROST DEFROST TABLE Category Food Four defrost choices are preset in the oven. The defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for MEAT BEEF frozen foods, because the oven automatically sets the 0.1 to 6.0 lbs Ground beef, Round steak, Cubes for stew, Tenderloin steak, Pot roast, Rib roast, defrosting times for each food item according to the Rump roast, Chuck roast,...
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DEFROST TIPS • When using DEFROST, the weight to be entered is the To use rack: net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight of 1. Place rack securely in the four plastic supports. the food minus the container). •...
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COOKING GETTING THE BEST Let It Stand: After you remove the food from the microwave, cover food with foil or casserole lid and COOKING RESULTS let it stand to finish cooking in the center and avoid overcooking the outer edges. The length of standing To get the best results from your microwave oven, time depends on the density and surface area of the read and follow the guidelines below.
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COOKING APPETIZERS/SAUCES/SOUPS MEAT Cooking Meat: General Directions Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques Prepare the meat for cooking. Crisp crackers, such as melba toast, shredded wheat, and crisp rye crackers are best for - Defrost completely. microwave use. Wait until party time to add the - Trim off excess fat to avoid spattering.
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COOKING MEAT COOKING TABLE POWER COOKING DIRECTIONS MEAT LEVEL TIME BEEF Form patties with depression in center of each. Hamburgers, Place on microwavable roasting rack. Brush with browning Fresh or defrosted agent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper. (4 ozs. each) Turn over halfway through cooking.
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COOKING CHICKEN Watch the poultry as it cooks. - Drain and discard juices as they accumulate. Cooking Poultry: General Directions - Shield thin or bony pieces with small strips of Prepare the poultry for cooking. aluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Keep foil at - Defrost completely.
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COOKING PASTA AND RICE Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques If you are planning to use rice or pasta in a Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta, casserole, undercook it so it is still firm. rice, and cereal require about the same amount of Allow for standing time with rice, but not for pasta.
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CARE AND CLEANING 3. Soak grease filter or bracket with filter in hot water and a mild detergent. Scrub and swish to remove For best performance and safety, keep the oven embedded dirt and grease. Rinse well and shake to clean inside and outside.
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2. Open the door and remove the vent grille mounting screw. OVEN LIGHT...
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COOKING UTENSILS MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE DO NOT USE OVENPROOF GLASS METAL UTENSILS: (treated for high intensity heat): Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces Utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie uneven cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers, or foil plates, cake plates, liquid trays.
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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Check the following list to be sure a service call is necessary. Reviewing additional information on items to check may prevent an unneeded service call. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES If nothing on the oven operates • check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker. •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, do not remove outer case at any time, only an authorized service technician should remove outer case. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS QUESTION ANSWER Can I use a rack in my microwave oven Only use the rack that is supplied with your microwave oven.
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LMH2016SB/LMH2016SW/LMH2016ST 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.
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