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.
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 CON- TAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
Low voltage will cause slow cooking. In case your microwave oven does not perform normally in spite of proper voltage, remove and reinsert the plug. C. Placement of the Oven Your microwave oven can be placed easily in your kitchen, family room, or anywhere else in your home.
• 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. : 1 each : 1 each Oven Front Plate...
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.
TESTING FOR DONENESS Foods cook quickly in a microwave oven; test frequently for doneness. STANDING TIME Food often needs to stand from 2 to 15 minutes after being removed from the oven.
• The turntable must always be in place when you operate the oven. • Do not use your microwave oven to cook eggs in the shell. Pressure can build up inside the shell, causing it to burst.
Auto Weight Defrost can be programmed before the first stage to defrost first and then cook. MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS Your microwave oven is equipped with ten power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking. The table below will give you some idea of which foods are prepared at each of the various power levels.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Turn over. Cover warm areas with MEAT 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.
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.
Have you: • Set a cook time? • Touched START? Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam. Yes. Never operate the oven empty or without the glass turntable. No. The metal screen bounces the energy back to the oven cavity.
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CAUTION: Do not overcook. Standing time allows foods to continue cooking evenly for a few minutes after the actual microwave oven cooking cycle. The amount of standing time depends upon the density of the foods. As in conventional cooking, the initial temperature of food affects total cooking time.
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.