Lg microwave oven owner's manual & cooking guide (31 pages)
Summary of Contents for LG LMV1683SB.CBKELGA
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Thank you for purchasing a LG microwave oven. Model No: Please record the model number and serial Serial No: number of this unit for future reference. We also suggest you record the details of your contact Dealer: with LG (LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.) concerning this unit.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Defrosting Tips...........1 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE Using Quick Touch..........1 EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE Popcorn..............1 ENERGY.............. 2 Pizza ..............1 Frozen Entree.............1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ........3 Potato ..............1 Auto Cook............1 SAFETY............... 4 Cooking Guide for Auto Cook......1 Important Safety Instructions ......4a Auto Reheat............1 Cooking Guide for Auto Reheat......1 INFORMATION............
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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 • Turn the fan on in case of steam or smoke under - To reduce the risk of the hood.
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SAFETY • To avoid improperly cooking some foods. • Install or locate this appliance only in accordance - Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby with the provided installation instructions. food. Uneven heating may occur and possibly •...
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INFORMATION GROUNDING Please read this owner’s manual. It will tell you how to use all the fine features of this microwave oven. LOCATION OF INSTRUCTIONS MODEL NUMBER This appliance must be grounded. If an electrical short circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk of To request service information or replacement parts, electric shock by providing an escape wire for the the service center will require the complete model...
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INFORMATION MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES 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. The water will safely absorb all microwave energy, if the oven is accidentally started. - 7 -...
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INFORMATION 1. DISPLAY: The Display includes a clock and . TIME DEFROST. 7Ruch this pad to set a defrost indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time time. settings and cooking functions selected. . AUTO DEFROST. 7Ruch this pad followed by .
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OPERATION LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before use. AUDIBLE SIGNALS INTERRUPTING COOKING Audible signals are available to guide you when You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening setting and using your oven: the door.
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OPERATION COOKTOP LIGHT 9(17 +,/2:2)) The pad on the bottom left of the control panel The 9(17 PRYHV VWHDP DQG RWKHU YDSRUV IURP controls the cooktop light. WKH VXUIDFH FRRNLQJ 7RXFK 9(17 RQFH IRU +LJK IDQ VSHHG Example: To set the Lamp for 21. WZLFH IRU /RZ IDQ VSHHG RU D WKUHH WLPHV WR WXUQ WKH IDQ RII Touch:...
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OPERATION TIMED COOKING MULTI-STAGE COOKING For best results, some recipes call for different cook This feature lets you program a specific cook time powers during different stages of a cook cycle. You and power. For best results, there are 10 power can program your oven to switch from one power level settings in addition to HIGH (100%) power .
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OPERATION MELT MELT TABLE Melt provides four preset categories for melt. Touch pad number Touch pad Butter, Chocolate, Cheese, Marshmallows. Category times Details UHIHU WR MELT TABLE Example: To Melt 16 oz Cheese. Butter 1 stick 2 sticks 3 sticks 4 oz 8 oz Chocolate...
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OPERATION MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS For best results, some recipes call for different cook It also tells you when to use each cook power. Follow powers. The lower the cook power, the slower the recipe or food package instructions if available. cooking.
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OPERATION OPERATING TIPS AUTO DEFROST • For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat, and )RXU defrost sequences are preset in the oven. poultry from its original closed paper or plastic The auto defrost feature provides you with the best package (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold defrosting method for frozen foods.
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OPERATION DEFROSTING TIPS • When using Auto Defrost, the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight of the food minus the container). • Before starting, make sure you have removed any of the metal twist-ties which often come with frozen food bags, and replace them with strings or elastic bands.
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OPERATION Using Quick Touch Your oven’s menu has been preprogrammed to cook FROZEN ENTREE food automatically. Tell the oven what you want. Then let you microwave oven cook your selections. Frozen Entree lets you cook 10 and 20 ounce plates of commercially packaged microwave frozen entree POPCORN without entering cooking times and power levels.
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OPERATION AUTO COOK Auto Cook provides four preset categories for cooking. Touch: Display Shows: Example: To cook 2 cups of Casserole. Time counting down and COOK. Touch: Display Show Enter quantity/servings. Number of Category cups Fresh 1 - 4 cups Choose food category.
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OPERATION AUTO REHEAT Touch: Display Shows: Auto Reheat provides four preset categories for reheating. Time counting down and COOK. Example: To reheat 2 servings of Dinner plate. Enter quantity/servings. Touch: Display Shows: Number of Category cups/Items Dinner plate 1 - 2 servings Soup/sauce 1 - 4 cups Casserole...
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COOKING GETTING THE BEST COOKING • Turn over foods like pork chops, baking potatoes, roasts, or whole cauliflower halfway through the RESULTS cooking time to expose all sides equally to microwave energy. To get the best results from your microwave oven, read •...
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COOKING Meat Appetizers / Sauces / Soups Cooking Meat: General Directions Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques • Prepare the meat for cooking. - Defrost completely. Recommended - Trim off excess fat to avoid splattering. • Crisp crackers, such as melba toast, shredded wheat - Place the meat, fat side down, on a microwavable and crisp rye crackers are best for microwave use.
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COOKING Meat Cooking Table POWER MEAT COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS LEVEL Beef minutes Form patties with depression in center of each. Hamburgers, -2 minutes Place on microwavable roast rack. Brush with browning Fresh or minutes agent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper. defrosted Turn over halfway through cooking.
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COOKING Poultry Cooking Poultry: General Directions • Prepare the poultry for cooking. • The poultry is done when it is no longer pink and the - Defrost completely. juices run clear. When done, the temperature in the - Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at the thigh meat should be 180-185°F.
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COOKING Pasta And Rice Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta, There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastes rice, and cereal require about the same amount of time, just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave but the microwave is a more convenient method oven.
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MAINTENANCE CARE AND CLEANING 3. To reinstall the filters, slide it into the side slot, then push up and forward to lock. For best performance and safety, keep the oven clean inside and outside. Take special care to keep the inner door panel and the oven front frame free of food or grease build-up.
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MAINTENANCE COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT REPLACEMENT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1, Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power supply. Q. Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I may reheat or cook in two levels at a time? 2.
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MAINTENANCE MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE DO NOT USE OVENPROOF GLASS (treated for high METAL UTENSILS: intensity heat): Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates, uneven cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers, or foil cake plates, liquid measuring cups, trays.
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MAINTENANCE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Check the following list to be sure a service call is If food cooks unevenly: really necessary. A quick reference of this manual as • be sure food is evenly shaped. well as reviewing additional information on items to •...
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LG OVER-THE-RANGE 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.
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