LG MS-1243AZ Microwave Oven Installation Guide
- July 15, 2024
- LG
Table of Contents
- LG MS-1243AZ Microwave Oven
- Product Information
- Product Usage Instructions
- FAQs
- IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- INSTALLATION
- UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
- USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
- CUSTOM SET FUNCTION TABLE
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- WARRANTY
- CUSTOMER INTERACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
LG MS-1243AZ Microwave Oven
Product Information
The LG MS-1243AZ microwave oven is a high-quality appliance designed to provide efficient heating and reheating of food items. With a focus on safety and user convenience, this microwave oven offers various features to make cooking easy and enjoyable.
Specifications:
- Model: LG MS-1243AZ
- Website: us.lgservice.com
Product Usage Instructions
Safety Precautions:
Before using the LG MS-1243AZ microwave oven, ensure proper grounding as outlined in the manual to avoid risks of electric shock. It is important to read and understand all safety instructions provided to prevent harm to yourself and the appliance.
Important Safety Instructions:
1. Read all instructions in the manual before using the appliance to reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury, or exposure to excessive microwave energy.
FAQs
- Q: How do I find genuine replacement parts for LG MS-1243AZ?
- A: You can visit the Appliance Factory Parts website or contact LG customer service for assistance in finding genuine replacement parts.
- Q: What should I do in case of a short power-supply cord?
- A: If the power supply cord is too short, it is recommended to have a qualified electrician install an outlet near the appliance instead of using an extension cord.
website:http://us.lgservice.com
LRM1230W/LRM1230B
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
· Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door, or allow
soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
· Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that
the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the: – door
(bent), – hinges and latches (broken or loosened), – door seals and sealing
surfaces.
· The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for
the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a
grounding wire and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet
that is properly installed and grounded.
Ensure proper ground exists before use
WARNING
Improper grounding can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified
electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly
grounded, and either:
1. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension
cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will
accept the plug on the appliance.
The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the
electrical rating of the appliance, or . . . 2. Do not use an extension cord.
If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or
serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.
NOTES: 1. A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a
longer cord. 2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be
used if care is exercised in their use. 3. If a long cord or extension cord is
used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord
should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, (2) the
extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and (3) the longer cord
should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.
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SAFETY
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. Read all instructions
before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3 of this manual.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 3 of this manual.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided
installation instructions. 5. Some products, such as whole eggs and sealed
containers for example, closed glass jars are able to
explode and should not be heated in this oven. 6. Use this appliance only for
its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals
or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to
heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by
children. 8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug,
if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. 9. This
appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the
nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. 11. Do not store this
appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water for example, near a
kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar location.
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water. 13. Keep cord away from heated
surfaces. 14. Do not let cord hang over the edge of a table or counter. 15.
When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the
door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or
soft cloth. 16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: a. Do not
overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. b. Remove wire twist-ties from
paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven. c. If materials inside the
oven ignite, KEEP OVEN DOOR CLOSED, turn oven off, and disconnect the
power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. d. Do not
use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils, or food in
the cavity when not in use.
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SAFETY
17. Liquids such as water, coffee,or tee 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 CONTAINER
IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To
reduce the risk of injury to persons; 1) Do not overheat the liquid. 2) Stir
the liquid both before and halfway through heating it. 3) Do not use straight-
sided containers with narrow necks. 4) After heating, allow the container to
stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container 5)
Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.
18. Avoid heating small-necked containers such as syrup bottles. 19. Avoid
using corrosive and vapors, such as sulfide and chloride. 20. Liquids heated
in certain shaped containers (especially cylindrical-shaped containers) may
become
overheated. The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after
heating or when adding ingredients (instant coffee, etc.), resulting in harm
to the oven and possible injury. In all containers, for best results, stir the
liquid several times before heating. Always stir liquid several times between
reheatings.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
LRM1230W/LRM1230B
120 V AC, 60 Hz 1650 W *1200 W
2450 MHz 13.8 A
21 7/8″x12 1/2″x17 1/8″ 14 11/16″x9 5/8″x15 5/8″
1.2 Cu.ft.
INSTALLATION
A. Circuits
For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a 20 Amp circuit. No other
electrical appliances or lighting circuits should be on this line. If in
doubt, consult a licensed electrician.
B. Voltage Warning
The voltage used at the wall receptacle must be the same as specified on the
oven name plate located on the back or on the side of the control panel of the
oven. Use of a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in a fire or other
type of accident causing oven damage. 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. Place the oven on a flat surface such as a kitchen
countertop or a specially designed microwave oven cart at least 100cm (39.4
inches) from floor. Do not place oven above a gas range. Free air flow around
the oven is important. Allow at least 4 inches of space at the top, sides, and
back of the oven for proper ventilation.
NOTES: · Never place the turntable in the oven upside down.
D. Do not block the air vents
All air vents should be kept clear during cooking. If air vents are covered
during oven operation the oven may overheat. In this case, a sensitive thermal
safety device automatically turns the oven off. The oven will be inoperable
until it has cooled sufficiently.
E. Radio interference
1. Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV or radio reception.
2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the
following measures: a. Clean the door and the sealing surfaces of the oven. b.
Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or TV. c. Relocate the microwave oven
in relation to the TV or radio. d. Move the microwave oven away from the
receiver. e. Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave
oven and receiver are on different branch circuits.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Your oven comes with the following accessories:
· Owner’s Manual and Cooking Guide : 1 each
· Glass Turntable
: 1 each
· Rotating Ring
: 1 each
Oven Front Plate Window Door Screen
Door Seal
Display Window Control Panel
Door Open Button Safety Door Lock System Glass Turntable Rotating Ring
NOTE: This microwave oven is designed for household use only. It is not recommended for commercial use.
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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 TOUCH: Touch this pad to cook without entering a cook time or power.
3. AUTO COOK: Touch this pad to cook without entering a cook time or power.
4. FAST BREAKFAST: Fast breakfast has 6 food categories of preset cook time or power.
5. CHICKEN CHOICES: Chicken choices have 4 food categories of preset cook time or power.
6. MELT : Touch this pad to melt chocolate, cheese, butter, or marshmallows.
7. SOFTEN : Touch this pad to soften ice cream, cream cheese, butter, or frozen juice.
8. AUTO REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat without entering a cook time or power.
9. AUTO DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost foods by entering weight.
10. Q-DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost foods quickly.
11. KITCHEN TIMER : Touch this pad to use your microwave oven as a kitchen timer.
12. CUSTOM SET: Touch this pad to select sound control, time of day, clock Off or On, scroll speed, lbs /kg choice.
13. MORE / LESS : All of the one touch cook and Timed Cook can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time.
MORE
Press MORE will add 10 seconds to the cooking time.
LESS
Press LESS will subtract 10 seconds to the cooking time.
14. NUMBER PADS : Touch number pads to enter cook time, power level, quantities, or weights.
15. TIME : Touch this pad to set a cook time.
16. POWER : Touch this pad to set a cook power.
17. STOP/CLEAR : It used to stop oven and clear all entries except time day.
18. Ez-ON : You can extend cooking time in multiples of 30 seconds by repeatedly touching this pad during cooking.
19. START : This feature allows oven to begin functioning.
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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.
COVERING A cover will trap heat and steam and cause the food to cook more
quickly. Use a lid or microwave-safe plastic wrap with one corner folded back
to vent the excess steam. Lids on glass casseroles can become hot during
cooking; always handle carefully. Waxed paper will prevent the food from
splattering in the oven and help retain heat. When warming bread items, use
waxed paper, napkins, or paper towels. To absorb extra moisture, wrap
sandwiches and fatty foods in paper towels.
ARRANGEMENT Do not stack food. Arrange in a single layer in the dish for more
even cooking. Because dense foods cook more slowly, place thicker portions of
meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables toward the outside of the dish.
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. Usually, you need to cover food during standing time to
retain heat. Remove most foods when they are slightly undercooked and they
will finish cooking during standing time. The internal temperature of food
will rise about 10°F during standing time.
SPACING Arrange individual foods, such as baked potatoes, cupcakes, and hors
d’oeuvres in a circle and at least 1 inch apart. This will help the food cook
more evenly.
STIRRING Stirring blends flavors and redistributes the heat in foods. Always
stir from the outside toward the center of the dish. Food at the outside of
the dish heats first.
TURNING Large foods, such as roasts and whole poultry, should be turned so
that the top and bottom cook evenly. Also turn over chicken pieces and chops.
SHIELDING To prevent some portions of rectangular or square dishes from
overcooking, you may need to shield them with small strips of aluminum foil to
block the microwaves. You can also cover poultry legs and wing tips with foil
to keep them from overcooking. Always keep foil at least 1 inch from oven
walls to prevent arcing.
PIERCING Pierce the shell, skin, or membrane of foods before cooking to
prevent them from bursting. Foods that require piercing include yolks and
whites of eggs, hot dogs, clams, oysters, and whole vegetables, such as
potatoes and squash.
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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. A tone will sound each
time a pad is touched correctly. Do not touch several pads at once.
· Do not strike the control panel with silverware, cookware, etc. Breakage may
occur.
· Always use caution when taking cookware out of the oven. Some dishes absorb
heat from the cooked food and may be hot. See the “Cookware Guide” earlier in
this section for more information.
· Do not rinse cookware immediately after cooking. This may cause breakage.
Also, always allow the turntable to cool before removing it from the oven.
· Never operate the oven when it is empty. Food or water should always be in
the oven during operation to absorb the microwave energy.
· Do not use the oven to dry newspapers or clothes. They may catch fire.
· Use thermometers that have been approved for microwave oven cooking.
· 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.
· There are several precautions to follow when microwaving popcorn: — Do not
pop popcorn, except in a microwave-safe container or commercial packages
designed for microwave ovens. — Never try to pop popcorn in a paper bag that
is not microwave-approved. — Overcooking may result in smoke and fire. — Do
not repop unpopped kernels. — Do not reuse popcorn bags. — Listen while corn
pops. Stop oven when popping slows to 2-3 seconds between pops. — Do not leave
microwave unattended while popping corn. — Follow directions on bag.
CLEANING
NOTE: Before cleaning the oven, unplug the power cord. If this is impossible,
open the oven door to prevent an accidental oven start.
INTERIOR Wipe the oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and a mild
detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. This should be done weekly or
more often, if needed. Never use cleaning powders or rough pads.
Excessive oil splatters on the inside top will be difficult to remove if left
for many days. Wipe splatters with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking
chicken or bacon.
DOOR For best performance and safety, the inner door panel and the oven front
frame should be free of food or grease buildup. Wipe often with a mild
detergent; then rinse and wipe dry. Never use cleaning powders or rough pads.
After cleaning the control panel, touch CLEAR to clear any entries that might
have been entered accidentally while cleaning the panel. Also make sure that
the turntable and rotating ring are in the right position.
REMOVABLE PARTS The turntable and rotating ring are removable. They should be
hand-washed in warm (not hot) water with a mild detergent and a soft cloth.
Once they are clean, rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. Never use cleaning
powders, steel wool, or rough pads. · The turntable may be cleaned at the
sink. Be careful
not to chip or scratch the edges as this may cause the turntable to break
during use. · The rotating ring should be cleaned regularly.
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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).
Example:To cook food on 80% Power (Power8) for 5 minutes 30 seconds
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch TIME. enter cooking time shows in the display.
3. Enter 5 minutes 30 seconds by touching [5], [3], and [0]. touch start or
power shows in the display.
4. Touch POWER. enter power level i to 1 0 shows in the display.
5. Touch 8. To select power level 80%. p-80 touch start shows in the display.
6. Touch START.
When cooking is complete, four short tones will sound. The word end shows in
the display window. Then the oven shuts itself off.
NOTE: If you do not select the power level, the oven will operate at power
HIGH. To set HI-POWER cooking, skip steps 4 & 5 above.
2 STAGE TIMED COOKING
For Two Stage cooking, repeat timed cooking steps 2 through 5 on the previous
page before touching the START pad for additional Time and Power program you
want to add. 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. *The table
below shows the power level settings for your oven.
MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL TABLE
Power Level
Use
*Boiling water.
10 (High)
Making candy. Cooking poultry pieces, fish, & vegetables. *Cooking tender cuts of meat.
*Whole poultry.
9 *Reheating rice, pasta, & vegetables.
8
Reheating prepared foods quickly. Reheating sandwiches.
Cooking egg, milk and cheese dishes. 7 Cooking cakes, breads.
*Melting chocolate.
Cooking veal. 6 Cooking whole fish.
*Cooking puddings and custard.
5
Cooking ham, whole poultry, lamb. Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip.
4 *Thawing meat, poultry and seafood.
3
Cooking less tender cuts of meat. Cooking pork chops, roast.
2
Taking chill out of fruit. Softening butter.
1
Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm. Softening butter and cream cheese.
0
- Standing time. * Independent.
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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 STOP/CLEAR until locked appears in the display and two beeps
are heard. If the time of day was already set, the time of day will return to
the display window. After you touch another
If the CHILD LOCK was already set and you touched another cooking pad, the
word locked shows in the display. Then you can cancel the CHILD LOCK according
to below procedure.
To cancel the child lock
Touch and hold STOP/CLEAR pad until locked disappears in the display.
After the CHILD LOCK is turned off, the time of day will return to the display
window. The oven will operate normally.
KITCHEN TIMER
You can use the Timer of your oven for purposes other than food cooking.
Example : To set the timer 3 minutes.
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad. enter time in min and sec shows in the display.
3. Touch 3, 0, 0. touch start shows in the display.
4. Touch START pad.
Ez-ON
A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start
microwave cooking without the need to touch START.
Example : To set Ez-ON cooking 2 minutes.
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch Ez-ON 4 times. The oven begins cooking and display shows time
counting down.
NOTE: If you touch Ez-ON, it will add 30 seconds up to 3 minutes 30 seconds;
after 3 minutes 30 seconds, every touch will add 1 minute up to 99 min 59
seconds.
MORE/LESS
By using the MORE or LESS keys, TIMED COOK program can be adjusted to cook
food for a longer or shorter time. Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds to the
cooking time each time you press it. Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds of
cooking time each time you press it.
To adjust the Auto Touch (ex. popcorn 3.5 oz.) cooking time for a longer time,
or for a shorter time
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch POPCORN. 3.5 oz touch 1 3.0 oz touch 2 shows in the display.
3. Touch number 1. then the oven will start automatically.
4. Touch MORE or LESS. Remaining time will increase or decrease by 10
seconds.
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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.
Example 2 : To set the units.
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch CUSTOM SET. Five modes show in the display repeatedly. You can set
them according to your intention:
3. Touch 1. sound on touch 1 off touch 2 shows in the display.
4. Touch 2. sound off shows in the display and the current time will be
displayed.
NOTE: To turn beep sound back on, repeat steps 1 – 3 then touch number 1.
2. Touch CUSTOM SET. Five modes show in the display repeatedly. You can set
them according to your intention:
3. Touch 5. lbs touch 1 kg touch 2 shows in the display.
4. Touch 2. kg shows in the display and the current time will be displayed.
CUSTOM SET FUNCTION TABLE
NUMBER
1 2 3 4 5
FUNCTION
SOUND ON / OFF CLOCK SETTING CLOCK ON / OFF SCROLL SPEED LBS / KG CHOICE
CHOICE
Sound On or Sound Off Enter Time of Day
Clock On or Clock Off Slow, Normal, or Fast
Lbs or Kg
NOTE: 1.When the power cord is first plugged in, the default setting are Sound ON, Clock ON, Normal Speed, LBS. 2.When power on clock setting Example : To set Clock
1. Power on, please set time of da shows in the display
2. Touch CUSTOM SET. clo ck setting touch 2 shows in the display
3. Touch 2. enter time of da shows in the display
4. Touch 1 1 2. 1 1 2 shows in the display Touch START,clock setting finish
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
AUTO TOUCH
Use this function to cook food without entering a cook time or power. Refer to
the Auto touch table below more information.
Example : Auto touch (popcorn 3.5 oz.)
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch POPCORN. 3.5 oz touch 1 3.0 oz touch 2 shows in the display.
3. Touch number 1. then the oven will start automatically.
AUTO TOUCH TABLE
Category
Direction
Amount
Popcorn
Popcorn lets you pop commercially 3.5 or 3.0 oz. packaged microwave popcorn. Pop package only one package at a time. For best results, use fresh bag of popcorn. Place bag of prepackaged microwave popcorn on the center of turntable.
Potato
Pierce each potato with a fork and place on the oven tray around the edge, at least one inch apart. After cooking, allow to stand for 5 minutes.
1, 2, 3 or 4 potatoes Medium size (approx. 8 to 10 oz. each)
Beverage
Use a wide-mouth mug. Do not 1 or 2 cups cover. (Be careful! The beverage (240ml per will be very hot! Sometimes liquids cup) heated in cylindrical containers will splash out when the cup is moved.)
Frozen Entree
Remove from outer display package. Vent the plastic film by piercing with a fork (3 times) If not in microwave safe container, place on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and vent. After cooking, allow to stand for 3 minutes.
10 oz.
Fresh Vegetable
Prepare as desired, wash and leave residual water on the vegetables. Place in an appropriately sized microwave container. Add amount of water according to the quantity (1~2 cups : 2 tablespoons, 3~4 cups : 4 tablespoons). Cover with plastic wrap and vent. After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes.
1, 2, 3 or 4 cups
Frozen Vegetable
Remove from package, rinse off frost under running water. Place in an appropriately sized microwave container. Add amount of water according to the quantity (1~2 cups : 2 tablespoons, 3~4 cups : 4 tablespoons). Cover with plastic wrap and vent. After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes.
1, 2, 3 or 4 cups
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
AUTO COOK
This feature allows to cook foods that you select by touching AUTO COOK pad.
It has 4 foods categories.
Example : To cook 4 oz. of Pasta
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
AUTO REHEAT
This feature allows you to reheat pre-cooked room-temperature or refrigerated
foods without having to select the cooking time and power level. This feature
has 4 categories: dinner plate, pizza, soup/sauce and casserole.
Example : To Reheat 3 cups of Casserole
2. Touch AUTO COOK. then select menu 1 to 4 – – – see cooking guide
shows in the display.
3. Touch number 1. pasta touch 1 to 2 shows in the display.
4. Touch number 1, then the oven will start automatically.
AUTO COOK TABLE
· First, touch AUTO COOK pad, then select food and amount.
Category
Direction
Amount
Pasta
Add boiling water to the pasta in a 4 or 8 oz. microwave container large enough. 4 oz. – 3 cups of boiling water, 8 oz. – 4 cups of boiling water. Drain, add sauce, cheese, or whatever and serve.
Rice
Add twice the amount of water to 1 or 2 cups the rice. Use a microwave container large enough to prevent water from boiling over dish. Cover with plastic wrap or lid. After cooking, allow to stand for 10 minutes. Stir for fluffier rice.
Ground Meat
Place in an appropriate sized container and cover with plastic wrap. At beep, pull apart or stir, inside to outside and continue cooking.
8, 16, 24 or 32 oz.
Hot Water
Use this function for tea, hot
1 or 2 cups
chocolate or other recipes. Pour
measured water into microwave
container which is 2 times larger
than amount of water. (Be careful!
The water will be very hot!
Sometimes liquids heated in
cylindrical containers will splash out
when the cup is moved.)
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch AUTO REHEAT. The display scrolls: select menu 1 to 4 – – – see
cooking guide
3. Touch number 4. casserole touch 1 to 4 cups shows in the display.
4. Touch number 3, then the oven will start automatically.
AUTO REHEAT TABLE
Category
Direction
Amount
Dinner Plate
Place foods to be heated on dinner plate or similar dish. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. After cooking, allow to stand for 3 minutes.
1 or 2 servings
Pizza
This is reheat function for a leftover 1, 2 or 3
pizza.
slices
Place on paper towel on a
( 5 oz. each)
microwave safe plate.
Soup/ Sauce
Place foods to be heated in an appropriately sized microwave container. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. After cooking, allow to stand for 3 minutes.
1, 2, 3 or 4 cups
Casserole Cover dish containing the casserole 1, 2, 3 or 4
with plastic wrap and vent.
cups
After cooking, allow to stand for 3
minutes.
If you open the door or press STOP during cooking, the
process will be canceled.
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FAST BREAKFAST
FAST BREAKFAST has 6 food categories of preset cooking time and power level.
Example : To cook 8 slices of Bacon
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch FAST BREAKFAST. select menu 1 to 6 – – – see cooking guide shows in
the display.
3. Touch number 2. bacon touch 1 to 4 shows in the display.
4. Touch number 4. then the oven will start automatically.
Q Defrost
Use this function to thaw only 1 lb. of ground meat very quickly.
NOTE: The oven beeps during the defrost cycle. After it beeps, open the door
and turn over, separate, or rearrange the food. Q DEFROST provides just enough
defrosting so that the food can be used in recipes or for cooking. Some ice
crystals remain.
Example: Q Defrost
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch Q DEFROST. The display scrolls: 1.0 lbs
FAST BREAKFAST TABLE
Category
Direction
Amount
Oatmeal
Prepare as directed on package and stir before serving. Use only instant hot cereal.
1, 2, 3 or 4 servings
Bacon
Lay on microwave bacon rack or other similar dish or a dinner plate covered with a paper towel and cover with a paper towel.
2, 4, 6 or 8 slices Regular sliced bacon
Scrambled Beat eggs in a coffee mug or cereal 2, 4, 6 or 8
Egg
bowl and cover with plastic wrap. eggs
Stir at beep, and continue cooking.
Stir before serving. (Optional: Add 1
tbsp of milk and 1 tsp of butter per
one egg.)
French Toast
Stack in 2-slice portions on an
2, 4 or 6 slices
appropriate sized plate. Before
Frozen
serving, add butter, syrup, fruit jam,
or whatever suits your taste.
Note: Heat toppings for 20 ~ 30
seconds before adding to toast.
Pancake Place in stacks of three pancakes 3 or 6 cakes
on an appropriate sized plate.
Frozen
Roll/ Muffin
Place on oven tray or a plate.
1, 2, 3 or 4 pieces (2 ~ 3 oz. each)
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CHICKEN CHOICES
CHICKEN CHOICES has 4 food categories of preset cooking time and power level.
Example : To cook 12 oz. of Chicken Wings
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch CHICKEN CHOICES. select menu 1 to 4 – – – see cooking guide shows in
the display.
3. Touch number 1. chicken wings touch 1 to 2 shows in the display.
4. Touch number 2, then the oven will start automatically.
CHICKEN CHOICES TABLE
Category
Direction
Amount
Chicken Wings
Place in a single layer around the 6 or 12 oz.
edge of a dinner plate or serving Frozen,
platter.
Precooked
Chicken Nuggets
Place in a single layer around the 4 or 8 oz.
edge of a dinner plate.
Frozen,
Precooked
Spicy
See recipe guide on the right.
Chicken
2 or 4 servings
Mexican See recipe guide on the right. Chicken
2 or 4 servings
SPICY CHICKEN – 2 servings (double the ingredients for 4 servings)
· 1 pounds skinless, chicken pieces · teaspoon cayenne pepper · 1 tablespoon
paprika · teaspoon pepper · cup hot sauce or 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce · cup
barbecue sauce of choice
Mix everything in an 8 X 8 inch glass dish or similar dish and cover with
plastic wrap. Cook on Spicy Chicken’. Stir and serve as is or place under a broiler for a few minutes for additional browning. MEXICAN CHICKEN – 2 servings (double the ingredients for 4 servings) · medium onion, chopped · green bell pepper, diced · cup frozen peas · cup long grain rice · 1 cup water · cup salsa · 1 pounds skinless, chicken pieces, legs, thighs, breasts, wings, or combination of all · 1 teaspoon cumin · Salt and pepper to taste · cup green olives w/pimentos Place onions and peppers in an 8 X 8-inch glass dish or similar container and microwave for 3-minutes. Add peas, rice, water, salsa, chicken, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and cook on
Mexican
Chicken’. Stir in the olives and serve as is or place under a broiler for a
few minutes to add additional browning.
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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.
SOFTEN
The oven uses low power to soften foods (butter, ice cream, cream cheese, and
frozen juice) See the following table.
Example : To Soften 8 oz. Cream Cheese.
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch MELT. select menu 1 to 4 – – – see cooking guide shows in the
display.
3. Touch number 2. chocolate touch 1 to 2 shows in the display.
4. Touch number 2, then the oven will start automatically.
When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will be
displayed.
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch SOFTEN. select menu 1 to 4 – – – see cooking guide shows in the
display.
3. Touch number 3. cream cheese touch 1 to 2 shows in the display.
4. Touch number 2, then the oven will start automatically.
When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will be
displayed.
MELT TABLE
Category
Direction
Amount
Butter
Unwrap and place in microwavable container. No need to cover butter. Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting.
1, 2 or 3 sticks
Chocolate
Chocolate chips or squares of 4 or 8 oz. baking chocolate may be used. Unwrap squares and place in microwavable container. Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting.
Cheese
Use processed cheese food only. Cut into cubes. Place in a single layer in microwavable container. Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting.
8 or 16 oz.
Marshmallows Large or miniature marshmallows may be used. Place in microwavable container. Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting.
5 or 10 oz.
SOFTEN TABLE
Category
Direction
Amount
Butter
Unwrap and place in microwavable container. No need to cover butter. Butter will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe.
1, 2 or 3 sticks
Ice Cream Place container in oven. Ice cream Pint, Quart,
will be soft enough to make
Half gallon
scooping easier.
Cream Cheese
Unwrap and place in microwavable container. Cream cheese will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe.
3 or 8 oz.
Frozen Juice
Remove top. Place in oven. Frozen juice will be soft enough to easily mix with water.
6, 12 or 16 oz.
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AUTO DEFROST
Four 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. The oven automatically determines
required defrosting times for each food item according to the weight you
enter. For added convenience, the Auto Defrost includes a built-in beep
mechanism that reminds you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange.
1 MEAT
2 POULTRY
3 FISH
4 BREAD
- Available weight is 0.1~6.0 lbs. (Bread weight is 0.1~1.0 lbs.)
Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs of meat
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch AUTO DEFROST. def-1 touch 1 def-2 touch 2 def-3 touch 3 def-4 touch 4 will be shows in the display.
3. Touch 1. enter weight shows in the display.
4. Enter the weight by touching [1] and [2]. 1.2 lbs touch start shows in the display.
5. Touch START pad. Defrosting starts.
NOTE: When you touch the START pad, the display changes to defrost time count down. The oven will beep once during the DEFROST cycle. At beep, open the door and turn, separate, or rearrange the food. Remove any portions that have thawed. Return frozen portions to the oven and touch START to resume the defrost cycle.
For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat, and poultry from its original closed paper or plastic package (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods, which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook.
For best results, shape your ground meat into the form of a doughnut before freezing. When defrosting, scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and continue defrosting.
Place foods in a shallow container or on a microwave roasting rack to catch drippings.
Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven.
AUTO DEFROST SEQUENCE LIST
Sequence
Food
1 MEAT
BEEF Ground beef, Round steak, Cubes for stew, Tenderloin steak, Pot roast, Rib roast, Rump roast, Chuck roast, Hamburger patty. LAMB Chops (1 inch thick), Rolled roast PORK Chops (1/2 inch thick), Hot dogs, Spareribs, Country-style ribs. Rolled roast, Sausage. VEAL Cutlets (1 lbs,1/2 inch thick)
2 POULTRY
POULTRY Whole (under 4 lbs.), Cut-up, Breasts (boneless) CORNISH HENS Whole TURKEY Breast( under 6 lbs.)
3 FISH
STEAKS/CHOPS Round beef steak, Tenderloin steak Lamb chops (1 inch thick) Pork chops (1/2 inch thick) Veal cutlets (1 lbs, 1/2 inch thick) FISH Fillets, Whole Steaks SHELLFISH Crab meat, Lobster tails, Shrimp, Scallops
4 BREAD
Bagel Dinner Roll Muffin Hamburger Hot Dog Bun Slices of Bread Loaf of Bread
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AUTO DEFROST TABLE
Meat setting
FOOD BEEF
SETTING
AT BEEP
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow
or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost sequence.
Ground Beef, Bulk
MEAT
Remove thawed portions with fork. Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb. Turn over. Return remainder to oven. Freeze in doughnut shape.
Ground Beef, Patties
MEAT
Separate and rearrange.
Do not defrost less than 2 oz. patties. Depress center when freezing.
Round Steak
MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Tenderloin Steak
MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Stew Beef
MEAT
Remove thawed portions with fork. Separate remainder. Return remainder to oven.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Pot Roast, Chuck Roast
MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Rib Roast
MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Rolled Rump Roast
MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
LAMB Cubes for Stew
MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork. Return remainder to oven.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Chops (1 inch thick)
MEAT Separate and rearrange.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
PORK Chops (1/2 inch thick)
MEAT
Separate and rearrange.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Hot Dogs
MEAT Separate and rearrange.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Spareribs Country-style Ribs
MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Sausage, Links
MEAT Separate and rearrange.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Sausage, Bulk
MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Turn over. Return remainder to oven.
Loin Roast, Boneless
MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
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AUTO DEFROST TABLE (CONT.)
Poultry setting
FOOD
CHICKEN Whole
SETTING
AT BEEP
POULTRY
Turn over (finish defrosting breastside down). Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
Cut-up
CORNISH HENS Whole
TURKEY Breast
Separate pieces and rearrange. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
POULTRY Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
POULTRY Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
Fish setting
FOOD SETTING
FISH Fillets
FISH
AT BEEP
Turn over. Separate fillets when partially thawed if possible.
Steaks
FISH
Separate and rearrange.
Whole
FISH
Turn over.
SHELLFISH Crabmeat
FISH
Lobster tails
FISH
Shrimp
FISH
Scallops
FISH
Bread setting
FOOD Bagel Dinner Roll Muffin Hamburger Hot Dog Bun Slices of Bread Loaf of Bread
SETTING BREAD
Break apart. Turn over. Turn over and rearrange. Separate and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
AT BEEP Turn over and rearrange.
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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Place chicken breast-side up on a microwavable roasting rack. Finish
defrosting by immersing in cold water. Remove giblets when chicken is
partially defrosted. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Finish defrosting
by immersing in cold water.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold
water.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold
water.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Place in a microwavable baking dish. Carefully separate fillets under cold
water. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Run cold water over to finish
defrosting. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Cover head and tail with
foil; do not let foil touch sides of microwave. Finish defrosting by immersing
in cold water.
Place in a microwavable baking dish. Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place in a microwavable baking dish. Place in a microwavable baking dish.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Place on 3 sheets of paper towel.
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. Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed in a microwave-safe container. The food will heat more evenly if covered with a microwave-safe lid or vented plastic wrap. Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns. Use the following table as a guide for reheating cooked food.
ITEMS
Sliced meat 3 slices (1/4-inch thick)
Chicken pieces 1 breast 1 leg and thigh
Fish fillet (6-8 oz.)
Lasagna 1 serving (101/2 oz.)
Casserole 1 cup 4 cups
Casserole cream or cheese 1 cup 4 cups
Sloppy Joe or Barbecued Beef 1 sandwich (1/2 cup meat filling) without bun
Mashed potatoes 1 cup 4 cups
Baked beans 1 cup
Ravioli or pasta in sauce 1 cup 4 cups
Rice 1 cup 4 cups
Sandwich roll or bun 1 roll
Vegetables 1 cup 4 cups
Soup 1 serving (8 oz.)
COOK TIME (AT HIGH)
1/2-1 minute
1-2 minutes 1/2-11/2 minutes
1-2 minutes
3-5 minutes
2-3 minutes 7-9 minutes
2-3 minutes 6-8 minutes
1/2 -11/2 minutes
1-3 minutes 5-8 minutes
1-2 minutes
1-3 minutes 5-7 minutes
1/2-1 minute 2-4 minutes
10-20 seconds
1-2 minutes 2-4 minutes
1-2 minutes
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Place sliced meat on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Note: Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy. Place chicken pieces on
microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Place fish on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Place
lasagna on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. COOK covered
in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking.
COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking.
Reheat filling and bun separately. Cook filling covered in microwavable
casserole. Stir once. Heat bun as directed in table below.
COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking.
COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking.
COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking.
COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking.
Wrap in paper towel and place on glass microwavable rack
COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking.
COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking.
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FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE
Vegetable
Artichokes (8 oz. each) Asparagus, Fresh, Spears Beans, Green & Wax Beets,
Fresh
Broccoli, Fresh, Spears Cabbage, Fresh, Chopped Carrots, Fresh, Sliced
Cauliflower, Fresh, Whole Flowerettes, Fresh Celery, Fresh, Sliced Corn, Fresh
Mushrooms, Fresh, Sliced Parsnips, Fresh, Sliced Peas, Green, Fresh
Sweet Potatoes Whole Baking (6-8 oz. each)
White Potatoes, Whole Baking (6-8 oz. each) Spinach, Fresh, Leaf Squash, Acorn
or Butternut, Fresh
Zucchini, Fresh, Sliced
Zucchini, Fresh, Whole
Amount 2 medium 4 medium
1 Ib. 1 lb. 1 Ib. 1 Ib. 1 Ib. 2 cups 1 lb. 2 cups 4 cups 2 ears 1/2 Ib. 1 Ib.
4 cups
2 medium 4 medium
2 potatoes 4 potatoes
1 Ib. 1 medium
1 Ib.
1 Ib.
Cook Time at High (Minute) 2-4 3-5 3-4
4-6
4-7
3-4
3-4
2-3
3-5
2-3 3-4
2-3
11/2-2
2-4
3-5
5-6 10-13
5-7 10-13 2-4
3-5
3-4
3-5
Instructions
Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. Cover.
Add 1/2 cup water. Cover.
Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. Add 1/2
cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole. Rearrange halfway through cooking.
Place broccoli in baking dish. Add 1/2 cup water.
Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking.
Add 1/4 cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking.
Trim. Add 1/4 cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through
cooking. Slice. Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway
through cooking.
Husk. Add 2 tbsp water in 11/2 qt. baking dish. Cover. Place mushrooms in 11/2
qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2
qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2
qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. Pierce potatoes several
times with fork. Place on 2 paper towels. Turn over halfway through cooking.
Pierce potatoes several times with fork. Place on 2 paper towels. Turn over
halfway through cooking. Add 1/2 cup water in 2 qt. covered casserole.
Cut squash in half. Remove seeds. Place in 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Cover. Add
1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking.
Pierce. Place on 2 paper towels. Turn over and rearrange halfway through
cooking.
Standing Time
2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3
minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes
2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3
minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes
2-3 minutes
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Questions and Answers
Operation
Question Why is the oven light not on during cooking?
Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent?
Answer
There may be several reasons why the oven light is not on. Have you: · Set a
cook time? · Touched START?
Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been
designed to vent this steam.
Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates empty?
Yes. Never operate the oven empty or without the glass turntable.
Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door?
No. The metal screen bounces the energy back to the oven cavity. The holes (or ports) allow only light to pass through. They do not let microwave energy pass through.
Why does a tone sound when a pad on the The tone tells you that the setting has been entered. control panel is touched?
Can my microwave oven be damaged if food is cooked for too long?
Like any other cooking appliance, it is possible to overcook food to the point that the food creates smoke and even possibly fire and damage to the inside of the oven. It is always best to be near the oven while you are cooking.
When the oven is plugged into wall outlet for the first time, it might not work properly. What is wrong?
The microcomputer controlling your oven may temporarily become scrambled and fail to function as programmed when you plug in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption. Unplug the oven from the 120-volt household outlet and then plug it back in to reset the microcomputer.
Why do I see light reflection around the outer case?
This light is from the oven light which is located between the oven cavity and the outer wall of the oven.
What are the various sounds I hear when the microwave oven is operating?
The clicking sound is caused by a mechanical switch turning the microwave
oven’s magnetron ON and OFF.
The heavy hum and clunk is from the change in power the magnetron draws as it
is turned ON and OFF by a mechanical switch. The change in blower speed is
from the change in line voltage caused by the magnetron being turned ON and
OFF.
Food
Question What is wrong when baked foods have a hard, dry, brown spot?
Why do eggs sometimes pop?
Answer
A hard, dry, brown spot indicates overcooking. Shorten the cooking or
reheating time.
When baking, frying, or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to steam build-up
inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this, simply pierce the yolk before
cooking. CAUTION: Never microwave eggs in the shell.
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Questions and Answers (continued)
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 cooking
food stored in the refrigerator?
Answer
Eggs will dry out when they are overcooked, even if the same recipe is used
each time. The cooking time may need to be varied for one of these reasons: ·
Eggs vary in size. · Eggs are at room temperature one time and at refrigerator
temperature another time. · Eggs continue cooking during standing time.
Yes, if using one of the two methods described below: (1) microwave-popping
devices designed specifically for
microwave cooking (2) prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that is made
for specific times and power output needed Follow exact directions given by
each manufacturer for its popcorn popping product and do not leave the oven
unattended while the corn is being popped. If corn fails to pop after the
suggested time, discontinue cooking. Overcooking could result in an oven fire.
CAUTION: · Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn or attempt
to pop leftover kernels. · Do not pop prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn
directly on the glass turntable. To avoid excessive heating of the glass
turntable, place the popcorn bag on a plate. · Listen while corn pops. Stop
oven when popping slows to 2-3 seconds between pops. · Do not leave microwave
unattended while popping corn. · Follow directions on bag.
The peel has not been removed from the top half of each apple to allow for
expansion of the interior of the apple during cooking. As in conventional
cooking methods, the interior of the apple expands during the cooking process.
If the cooking time is too long, fire could result. At the end of the
recommended cooking time, potatoes should be slightly firm. 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. You need more time to cook food taken out of a refrigerator than
for food at room temperature.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before Calling for Service
You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work properly, locate the operating problem in the list below and try the solutions listed for each problem. 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.
Problem
Possible Causes
Oven does not start
· Is the power cord plugged in? · Is the door closed? · Is the cooking time set?
Arcing or Sparking
· Are you using approved cookware? · Is the oven empty?
Incorrect time of day
· Have you tried to reset the time of day?
Unevenly Cooked Foods
· Are you using approved cookware? · Is the glass turntable in the oven? · Did you turn or stir the food while it was cooking? · Were the foods completely defrosted? · Was the time/cooking power level correct?
Overcooked Foods Undercooked Foods
· Was the time/cooking power level correct?
· Are you using approved cookware? · Were the foods completely defrosted? ·
Was the time/cooking power level correct? · Are the ventilation ports clear?
Improper Defrosting
· Are you using approved cookware? · Was the time/cooking power level correct? · Did you turn or stir the food during the defrosting cycle?
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
WARNING:
This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency
· Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or
energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in television.
strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
· Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver.
· Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
· Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven
and the receiver are on different branch circuits.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modification to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of
the user to correct such interference.
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the
following:
WARRANTY
LG MICROWAVE OVEN LIMITED WARRANTY — USA
Model LRM1230W/ B
LG Elect ronics, Inc. will repair or replace your product , at LG’ s opt ion,
if it proves t o be defect ive in mat erial or workmanship under normal use,
during t he warrant y period set f ort h below, ef f ect ive f rom t he dat e
of original consumer purchase of t he product . This warrant y is good only t
o t he original purchaser of t he product and ef f ect ive only when used in t
he Unit ed St at es, including U.S. Territ ories.
WARRANTY PERIOD: One Year from the Date of Purchase.
HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED:
Product Replacement
Please call 1-800-243-0000 and choose
the Customer Service/Appliance options. (Phones are answered 24 hours a day,
365 days per year.) You will receive a certificate to purchase a replacement
product from your local dealer.
You will then send the purchase receipts for the original and the replacement
microwave ovens, along with the purchase authorization certificate to us.
We will send you a refund check for the purchase price of the original
product. This gives you the opportunity to upgrade to another model or to
receive the full purchase price of the original model even if you decide to
purchase a less expensive model.
Please visit our website at: http://us.lgservice.com
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT
IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. LG WILL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE
DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS,
OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE. Some states
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:
· Service trips to your home to deliver, pick up, and/or install the product,
instruct, or replace house fuses or correct wiring, or correction of
unauthorized repairs.
· Damages or operating problems that result from misuse, abuse, operation
outside environmental specifications or contrary to the requirements of
precautions in the Operating Guide, accident, vermin, fire, flood, improper
installation, acts of God, unauthorized modification or alteration, incorrect
electrical current or voltage, or commercial use, or use for other than
intended purpose.
The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be
borne by the consumer.
CUSTOMER INTERACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS
To obtain Customer Assistance, Product Information, or Dealer or Authorized
Service Center location:
TO CONTACT LG ELECTRONICS BY MAIL:
LG Customer Interactive Center P. O. Box 240007 201 James Record Road
Huntsville, Alabama 35824 ATTN: CIC
Call 1-800-243-0000 (24 hours a day,
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