LG MS-1243AZ Microwave Oven Installation Guide

July 15, 2024
LG

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:

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.

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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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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.

4 inches

4 inches

4 inches
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 onMexican 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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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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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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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, 365 days per
year) and select the appropriate option from the menu.
Or visit our website at: http://us.lgservice.com

P/NO.: 3828W5A3158

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