LG 1SS6LMV18, LMV1681SB, LMV1681SW User Manual

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MICROWAVE OVEN

OWNER'S MANUAL

PLEASE READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.

LMV1681SW LMV1681SB

1SS 6LMV1 8

P/NO.:MFL37074003

Printed in China

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........................................2

SAFETY...................................................................3

Important Safety Instructions ................................3

Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To

Excessive Microwave Energy ...............................4

INFORMATION........................................................5

Location of Model Number....................................5

Oven Specifications ..............................................5

Electrical Rating ....................................................5

Electrical Requirements ........................................5

Grounding Instructions..........................................5

Microwave Oven Features ....................................6

Oven Control Panel...............................................7

OPERATION............................................................9

LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN......9

Clock ..................................................................9

Kitchen Timer.....................................................9

Light Timer ........................................................9

FAN Hi/Low/Off ..................................................10

LIGHT Hi/Low/Off...............................................10

TURNTABLE On/Off ..........................................10

Child Lock .........................................................10

Help....................................................................10

Hold Warm .........................................................10

Custom Set ........................................................11

Ez-On .................................................................11

Custom Cook .....................................................11

More / Less ........................................................12

Cooking at High Cook Power.............................12

Cooking at Lower Power Levels.........................12

Cooking Guide for “Lower Power Levels” ..........13

SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...........14

Sensor Cooking Guide......................................14

Adding or Subtracting Cook time ......................15

Popcorn.............................................................15

Vegetable..........................................................15

Pizza .................................................................15

Potato................................................................16

Cook..................................................................16

Reheat ..............................................................16

AUTO DEFROST.................................................17

AUTO DEFROST CHART ...................................18

MAINTENANCE.......................................................20

CARE AND CLEANING .......................................20

Metal Rack .........................................................20

Cleaning the Grease Filter .................................20

Charcoal Filter(Optional) Replacement .............20

Cooktop/Night Light Replacement .....................21

Oven Light Replacement ...................................21

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.............................21

MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE...........................22

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE........................23

WARRANTY ............................................................25

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SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven and avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of

burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy.

• Read all the instructions before using your oven.

• Do not allow children to use this oven without close supervision.

• Read and follow the specific

“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found

on page 4.

• Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in its manual. Do not use corrosive

chemicals or vapors, in the microwave oven. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

• Do not use or store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water -for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

• Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or

food in the cavity when not in use.

• Clean the ventilating hood frequently.

Do not allow grease to accumulate on the hood or the filters.

When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

•

• Suitable for use above both gas and electric

cooking equipment 36 inches wide or less.

• Use care when cleaning the vent hood filters. Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filters.

• When cleaning the door and the surfaces that touch the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents and a sponge or soft cloth.

• Do not tamper with the built-in safety switches on the oven door. The oven has several built-in

safety switches to make sure the power is off when the door is open.

• If your oven is dropped or damaged, have it thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician before using it again.

• To avoid a fire hazard:

- Do not severely overcook food. Severely

overcooked foods can starts a fire in the oven. Watch the oven carefully, especially if you have paper, plastic, or other combustibles in the oven.

- Do not store combustible items (bread, cookies, etc.) in the oven, because if lightning

strikes the power lines, it may cause the oven to turn on.

- Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sure to remove them before placing the item in the oven.

• If a fire should start:

- Keep the oven door closed.

- Turn the oven off.

- Disconnect the power cord or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

• To avoid electric shock:

- This appliance must be grounded. Connect it

only to a properly grounded outlet. See the electrical grounding instructions on page 5.

- 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.

- Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in water.

- Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

- This appliance should be serviced only by

qualified service personnel.

• Install or locate the microwave oven only in

accordance with the provided installation instructions.

• Do not mount oven a sink.

• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

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SAFETY

• To avoid improperly cooking some foods.

- Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby food. Uneven heating may occur and possibly

cause personal injury.

- Do not heat small-necked containers, such as syrup bottles.

- Do not deep-fat fry in your microwave oven.

- Do not attempt home canning in your microwave oven.

- Do not heat the following items in the microwave oven: whole eggs in the shell; water

with oil or fat; sealed containers or closed glass jars. These items may explode.

• Do not use this oven for commercial purposes.

It is made for household use only.

• Do not cover or block any openings in the oven.

• Do not run the oven empty, without food in it.

- Do not allow the gray film on special microwave-

cooking packages to touch the oven floor. Put the package on a microwavable dish.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

- Do not cook anything directly on the oven floor.

Use a microwavable dish.

- Keep a browning dish at least 3/16 inch above

floor. Carefully read and follow the instructions for the browning dish. If you use a browning dish incorrectly, you could damage the oven floor.

• Preserve the metal rack:

- Remove the metal rack from the oven when you

are not using it.

- Do not use the oven empty with the metal rack in

it.

- The metal rack may get hot while cooking. Use

pot holders to remove it after cooking.

- Do not use foil or metal containers on the metal

rack.

• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified

service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

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 interlock.

•

Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close

properly and that there is no damage to the:

- door (bent)

- hinges and latches (broken or loosened)

- door seals and sealing surfaces.

• Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner

residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

• The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service

personnel.

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INFORMATION

Please read this owner’s manual. It will tell you how to use all the fine features of this microwave oven.

LOCATION OF MODEL NUMBER

To request service information or replacement parts, LG Electronics CANADA will require the complete model number of your microwave oven. The number is on the left side of control panel as shown in the illustration below.

MODEL NUMBER LABEL

OVEN SPECIFICATIONS

Output Power 1000W (IEC 60705 Standard) Outer Dimensions 29-15/16” x 16-7/16” x 16-15/16” Cavity Volume 1.6 Cu.ft Net Weight 52 lbs.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. If an electrical

short circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. The cord for this appliance has a grounding wire with a grounding plug. Put the plug into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

WARNING - If you use the grounding

plug improperly, you risk electric shock.

Ask a qualified electrician if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you wonder whether the appliance is properly grounded. Because this appliance fits under the cabinet, it has a short power-supply cord. See the separate Installation Instructions for directions on properly placing the cord. Keep the electrical power cord dry and do not pinch or crush it in any way.

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.

ELECTRICAL RATING

* Electrical Rating of the Oven:120V AC 60Hz * 13 Amps / 1500 Watts ( MWO + Cooktop Lamp +

Ventilation Fan)

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

The oven is designed to operate on a Standard 120V/60Hz household outlet. Be sure the circuit is at least 15A or 20A and the microwave oven is the only appliance on the circuit. It is not designed for 50Hz or any circuit other than a 120V/60Hz circuit.

Ensure proper ground

exists before use

For a permanently connected appliance: This appliance must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.

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INFORMATION

Metal Rack

MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES

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OVEN CONTROL PANEL

INFORMATION

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INFORMATION

1. DISPLAY: The Display includes a clock and

indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings and cooking functions selected.

2. POPCORN: Touch this pad when popping popcorn

in your microwave oven. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the popcorn.

3. PIZZA: Touch this pad to cook pizza without

selecting cooking times and power levels.

4. COOK: Touch this pad to cook frozen entree,

casserole, and rice. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the popcorn.

POTATO: Touch this pad to cook potatoes. The

ovens sensor will tell the oven how long to cook’ depending on the amount of humidity it detects from

the potato.

6. VEGETABLE: Touch this pad to reheat vegetables.

The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the vegetables.

7. REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat casserole, dinner

plate, and soup/sauce. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the popcorn.

13. HELP: Touch this pad to learn how to use each

oven function.

14. TIME COOK: Touch this pad to set a cooking time.

15. CUSTOM SET: Touch this pad to change the

oven’s default settings for sound, clock, display speed and defrost weight.

16. NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cooking

time, power level, quantities or weights.

17. START/ENTER:

If you open the door after oven begins to cook,

retouch START/ENTER.

18. STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to stop the oven or

clear all entries.

19. MORE: Touch this pad to add ten seconds of

cooking time each time you press it.

20. LESS: Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds of

cooking time each time you press.

21. POWER LEVEL: Touch this pad to select a

cooking power level.

Touch this pad to start a function.

CLOCK: Touch this pad to enter the time of day.

9. EZ-ON: Touch this pad to set and start quickly at

100% power level.

10. AUTO DEFROST: Meat, poultry, fish. Touch on

pad to select food type and defrost food by weight.

11. HOLD WARM:Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked

foods safety warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds.

12. CUSTOM COOK:Touch this pad to recall one

cooking instruction previously programmed into memory.

22. TURNTABLE ON/OFF: Touch this pad to turn off

the turntable.

23. KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this pad to set the kitchen

timer.

24. FAN HI/LOW/OFF: Touch this pad to turn the fan

on or off.

25. LIGHT HI/LOW/OFF: Touch this pad to turn on the

cooktop/countertop light.

26. LIGHT TIMER: Touch this pad to set the light timer.

“OFF” will appear in the display.

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OPERATION

LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before use.

CLOCK

This oven includes a 24 hour clock.

Example: To set 8:00 AM.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch CLOCK.

(Press once for AM, twice for PM.)

3. Enter the time by using the number key pad.

4. Touch CLOCK. (or START/ENTER)

KITCHEN TIMER

You can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use the Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.

Example: To count 3 minutes.

LIGHT TIMER

You can set the LIGHT to turn on and off automatically at any time you want. The light comes on at the same time every day until reset.

Example: Turn on 2:00 AM, turn off 7:00 AM.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch LIGHT TIMER.

(Press once for AM, twice for

PM.)

3. Enter the time you want the LIGHT to turn on.

4. Touch LIGH (Press once for AM, twice for PM.)

5. Enter the time you want the LIGHT to turn off.

T TIMER again.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch KITCHEN TIMER.

3. Enter the time by using the number key pad.

4. Touch

START/ENTER.

When the time is over, you will hear seven beeps and End will display.

6. Touch START/ENTER.

NOTE: To reset that time to turn on and off the LIGHT, repeat steps 2 to 6.

Example: To cancel the LIGHT TIMER.

1. Touch LIGHT TIMER.

2. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

NOTE: If you want to cancel the LIGHT TIMER in operation, you should touch key.

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OPERATION

FAN HI / LOW / OFF

The FAN moves steam and other vapors from the surface cooking. Touch once for High fan speed, twice for Low fan speed, or a three times to turn the fan off.

NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to cool the oven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven. When this occurs, you can not turn the fan off

manually.

LIGHT HI / LOW / OFF

Touch once for bright light, twice for the night light or three times to turn the light off.

TURNTABLE ON / OFF

For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. It can be turned off for large dishes. Press to turn the turntable on or off.

NOTE: • Sometimes the turntable can become hot

to touch. Be careful touching the turntable

during and after cooking.

• Do not run the empty without food in it.

HELP

The HELP pad display feature information and helpful hints. Press HELP, then select a key pad.

Example: To learn about POPCORN.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch HELP.

3. Touch POPCORN.

HOLD WARM

You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds. You can use HOLD WARM by itself, or to automatically follow a cooking cycle.

Example: To use the hold warm.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch HOLD WARM.

CHILD LOCK

You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children.

Example: To set the child lock.

1. Touch

2. Touch and hold

Example: To cancel the child lock.

1. Touch and hold

START/ENTER.

START/ENTER

more than 4 seconds. LOCKED will appear in the display window with two beeps.

START/ENTER

more than 4 seconds. LOCKED will disappear and you hear two beeps. At this time the oven is ready.

3. Touch START/ENTER.

NOTES:

• HOLD WARM operates for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds.

• Food cooked covered should be covered during HOLD WARM.

• Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be uncovered during HOLD WARM.

• Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate could be covered during HOLD WARM.

To make HOLD WARM automatically follow another cycle:

• While you are programming the cooking instructions, touch HOLD WARM before touching START/ENTER.

• When the last cooking cycle is over, you will hear two tones and

• You can set HOLD WARM to follow AUTO DEFROST, or multi-cycle cooking.

“WARM” will appear in the oven display.

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OPERATION

CUSTOM SET

You can change the default values for beep sound, clock, display speed and defrost weight. See following chart for more information.

NUMBER

Example: To change defrost weight mode.

CUSTOM

SET

Sound ON/OFF control

Clock display control

Display

Defrost weight mode select

(from lbs to kg)

NUMBER

RESULT

Sound ON

Sound OFF

Clock ON

Clock OFF

Slow speed

Normal speed

Fast speed

Lbs

Ez-On

A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need to touch START/ENTER.

Example: To set Ez-On for 2 minutes.

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 ; after 3 minutes every touch will add 1 minutes up to 99 min 59 seconds.

CUSTOM COOK

CUSTOM COOK lets you to recall one cooking instruction previously placed in memory and begin cooking quickly.

Example: To memorize for 2 minutes.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch CUSTOM SET.

3. Touch number 4.

4. Touch number 2.

2. Touch CUSTOM COOK.

3. Enter the cook time.

4. Touch START/ENTER.

Example: To recall the memory.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch CUSTOM COOK.

3. Touch START/ENTER.

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and End will display.

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OPERATION

MORE / LESS

By using the MORE or LESS Keys, all of the pre-programmed cook and time cook and etc. can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time.

Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds of the cooking time each time you press it. Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

COOKING AT HIGH COOK POWER

Example: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Enter the cook time.

3. Touch START/ENTER.

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and

End will display.

COOKING AT LOWER POWER LEVELS

HIGH power cooking does not always give you the best results with foods that need slower cooking, such as roasts, baked goods, or custards. Your oven has 9 power settings in addition to “HIGH

Example: To cook food for 7 minutes 30 seconds

at 70% power.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Enter the cook time.

3. Touch POWER LEVEL.

4. Enter the power level.

5. Touch START/ENTER.

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and End will display.

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OPERATION

COOKING GUIDE FOR “LOWER POWER LEVELS”

The nine power levels in addition to “HIGH” allow you to choose the best power level for the food you are cooking. Below are listed all the power levels,

examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amount of microwave power you are using.

POWER LEVEL

“HIGH”

MICROWAVE OUTPUT

100%

90%

80%

70%

60%

50%

USE

• Boil water.

• Cook ground beef.

• Make candy.

• Cook fresh fruits and vegetables.

• Cook fish, and poultry.

• Preheat browning dish.

• Reheat meat slices quickly.

• Saute onions, celery, and green pepper.

• All reheating.

• Cook scrambled eggs.

• Cook breads and cereal products.

• Cook cheese dishes,veal.

• Cook cakes,muffins,brownies,cup cakes.

• Cook pasta.

• Cook meats,whole poultry.

• Cook custard.

• Cook whole chicken,turkey,spare ribs,rib

roast,sirloin roast.

40%

30%

20%

10%

• Cook less tender cuts of meat.

• Reheat frozen convenience foods.

• Thawing meat,poultry,and seafood.

• Cooking small quantities of food.

• Finish cooking casserole,stew,and some

sauces.

• Soften butter and cream cheese.

• Heating small amounts of food.

• Soften ice cream.

• Raise yeast dough.

• Standing time.

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OPERATION

SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without selecting cooking times and power levels. The display will indicate “SENSING” during the initial sensing period. The oven automatically determines required cooking time for each food item. When the internal sensor detects a certain amount of humidity coming from the food, it will tell the oven how much longer to heat. The display will show the remaining heating time. For best results by Sensor, following these recommendation.

1. Food cooked with the sensor system should be at normal storage temperature.

2. Glass Tray and outside of container should be dry to assure best cooking results.

3. Foods should always be covered loosely with microwavable plastic wrap, waxed paper or a lid.

4. Do not open the door or touch the “STOP/CLEAR” key during the sensing time. When sensing time is over, the oven beeps twice and the remaining cooking time will appear in the display window. At this time you can open the door to stir, turn or rearrange the food.

SENSOR COOKING GUIDE

Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good Sensor cooking results.

1. Always use microwavable containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap.

2. Never use tight-sealing plastic covers. They can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook.

3. Match the amount of the size of the container. Fill containers at least half full for best results.

4. Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turing into steam can mislead the sensor.

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OPERATION

ADDING OR SUBTRACTING COOK TIME

If the SENSOR function is too long or too short, you can increase or decrease the cook time by 10% after choosing the function. You can only increase or decrease cook time before cooking starts.

Example: If you want to adjust the Sensor Cook

(casserole) cooking time for longer time.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch COOK.

3. Choose food category.

4. Touch number 9.

Cook time

Less

Normal

Touch pad

number

7 8 9

POPCORN

POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn. Pop only one package at a time. For best results, use fresh bags of popcorn.

Example: To pop 3.5 oz.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch POPCORN.

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and

End will display.

CAUTION: Do not leave microwave unattended while

popcorn.

When popping commercially packaged popcorn,

Remove the rack from the ove

of microwave popcorn on the rack or under the rack

n; Do not place the bag

VEGETABLE

VEGETABLE has preset cook powers for 3 food categories: Fresh, Frozen and Canned.

Example: To reheat Frozen Vegetable.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch VEGETABLE.

3. Choose food category.

Category

Fresh

Frozen

Canned

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and End will display.

Touch pad

number

PIZZA

Reheating pizza with PIZZA lets you reheat one or several slices of pizza without selecting cooking times and power levels

Example: To reheat 2 slices of pizza.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

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2. Touch PIZZA.

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and End will display.

OPERATION

POTATO

Cooking with POTATO lets you bake one or several potatoes without selecting cooking times and power levels.

NOTE:

• Before baking, pierce potato with fork several times.

• After baking, let stand for 5 minutes wrapped.

Example: To cook 2 potatoes.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch POTATO.

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and

End will display.

COOK

REHEAT

REHEAT lets you heat foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers. REHEAT has preset Cook Powers for 3 categories:

Casserole, Dinner Plate and Soup/Sauce.

Example: To reheat Casserole.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch REHEAT.

3. Choose food category.

Category

Casserole

Dinner Plate

Soup/Sauce

Touch pad

number

Using COOK lets you heat common microwaveprepared foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers. Sensor Cook has preset Cook Power for 3 food categories: Frozen Entree, Casserole and

Rice.

Example: To cook Rice.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch COOK.

3. Choose food category.

Category

Frozen Entree

Casserole

Rice

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and End will display.

Touch pad

number

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and End will display.

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OPERATION

AUTO DEFROST

Your microwave oven is preset with three defrost sequences. Using AUTO DEFROST is the best way to defrost frozen foods. The Auto Defrost Sequence Table below provides some basic guidelines for using the three defrost sequences.

Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs of ground beef.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch AUTO DEFROST.

3. Choose food category.

Category

Meat

Poultry

Fish

4. Enter the weight.

5. Touch START/ENTER.

6. After 1/3 of the defrost time is over, The display will promp you to turn over food. Ope door, turn over food, and shield any warm portions

7. Close the door and restart.

8. After 2/3 of the defrost time is over, the display will prompt you to turn over food. Repeat step 6 and 7. When the defrost tim is over, you will hear four beep an

d End will display.

NOTE: If you do not open the

door, the display will resume the countdown.

Touch pad

number

Weight conversion chart

You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound (for example 4 ounces equals 1/4 pound). However, in order to enter food weight in AUTO DEFROST, you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound. If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound, you can use the following chart to convert the weight to decimals.

EQUIVALENT

OUNCE WEIGHT

1.6

3.2

4.0

4.8

6.4

8.0

9.6

11.2

12.0

12.8

14.4

16.0

NUMBER AFTER

DECIMAL

.10 .20 .25

One-Quarter Pound .30 .40 .50 .60 .70 .75 .80 .90

1.00

One- Half Pound

Three-Quarters Pound

One Pound

DEFROSTING TIPS

• When using AUTO DEFROST, the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight of the food minus the container).

• Only use AUTO DEFROST for raw food. AUTO DEFROST gives best results when food to be thawed is a minimum of 0°F (taken directly from a “true” freezer). If food has been stored in a refrigerator-freezer that does not maintain a

temperature of 5° lower food weight (for a shorter defrosting time) to prevent cooking the food.

• If the food is stored outside the freezer for up to 20 minutes, enter a lower food weight.

• The shape of the package alters the defrosting time. Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a deep block.

• Separate pieces as they begin to defrost. Separated pieces defrost more easily.

• You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield foods like chicken wings, leg tips, and fish tails, but the foil must not touch the side of the oven. Foil can damage the oven lining.

• Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start to become warm.

• For better results, a preset standing time is included in the defrosting time.

F or below, always program a

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AUTO DEFROST CHART

Meat setting

OPERATION

FOOD AT BEEPSETTING

BEEF

Ground beef (bulk)

Ground beef (patties)

Round steak

Tenderloin steak

Stew beef

Pot roast, chuck roast

Rib roast

Rolled rump roast

MEAT

Remove thawed portions with fork. Turn over. Return remainder to oven.

Separate and rearrange.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.

Remove thawed portions with fork. Separate remainder. Return remainder to oven.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.

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.

Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb. Freeze in doughnut shape.

Do not defrost less than two oz.patties. Depress center when freezing.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

LAMB

Cubes for stew

Chops (1 inch thick)

PORK

Chops (1 inch thick)

Hot dogs

Spareribs Country style ribs

Sausage, links

Sausage, bulk

Loin roast, boneless

MEAT

Remove thawed portions with fork. Return remainder to oven.

Separate and rearrange.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.

Separate and rearrange.

Remove thawed portions with fork. Turn over. Return remainder to oven.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.

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Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

OPERATION

AUTO DEFROST CHART (continued)

Poultry setting

FOOD

CHICKEN

Whole

Cut-up

CORNISH HENS

Whole

TURKEY

Breast

SETTING SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

POULTRY

Turn over (finish defrosting breast-side down). Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Separate pieces and rearrange.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.

AT BEEP

Fish setting

FOOD AT BEEP

FISH

Fillets

SETTING

FISH

Turn over. Separate fillets when partially thawed if possible.

Place chicken breast-side-up on a microwavable roast 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.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Place in a microwavable baking dish. Carefully separate fillets under cold water.

Steaks

Whole

SHELLFISH

Crabmeat

Lobster tails

Shrimp

Scallops

FISH

Separate and rearrange.

Break apart.

Rearrange.

Separate and rearrange.

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.

NOTE : Food to be defrosted must be not more than 6.0 lbs. * Available weight is 0.1~6.0 lbs.

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MAINTENANCE

Hook

CARE AND CLEANING

For best performance and safety, keep the oven clean inside and outside. Take special care to keep the inner door panel and the oven front frame free of food or grease build-up. Never use rough powder or pads. Wipe the microwave oven inside and out, including the hood bottom cover, with a soft cloth and a warm(not hot) mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. Use a chrome cleaner and polish on chrome, metal and aluminum surfaces. Wipe spatters immediately with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon. Clean your oven weekly or more often, if needed.

METAL RACK

Wash the metal rack with a mild soap and a soft or nylon scrub brush.Dry completely. Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleaners to clean rack.

CLEANING THE GREASE FILTER

The grease filter should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month.

To remove grease filters, slide each

filter to the side, then pull filters downward.

The filter will drop out.

3. To reinstall the filters, slide it into the side slot, then

push up and forward to lock.

②

①

NOTE: Do not operate the hood without the filter in place.

CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT

If your oven is vented inside, the charcoal filter should be replaced every 6 to 12 months, and more often if necessary. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. To order a new charcoal filter, contact the Service Center.

1. Remove the two vent grille mounting screws. (2 middle screws)

2. Tip the grille forward, then lift it out

①

②

2. Soak grease filter in hot water and a mild detergent.

Rinse well and shake to dry. Do not use ammonia

or place in a dishwasher. The aluminum will darken.

3. Remove old filter.

4. Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The filter should rest at the angle shown and set the clock.

5. Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place. Push the top until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting screws. Turn the power back on at the main power supply and set the clock.

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MAINTENANCE

COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT REPLACEMENT

1. Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power supply.

2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws.

3. Replace bulb(s) with 30 watt appliance bulb(s).

4. Replace bulb cover, and mount screw.

5. Turn the power back on at the main power supply.

OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT

1. Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power supply.

2. Remove the vent cover mounting screws. (2 middle screws)

3. Tip the cover forward, then lift out to remove.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q. Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I

may reheat or cook in two levels at a time?

A. Only use the rack that is supplied with your

microwave oven. Use of any other rack can result in poor cooking performance and/or arcing and may damage your oven.

Q. Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my

microwave oven?

A. Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding

(use small, flat pieces), and shallow foil trays (if tray is 3/4 inch deep and filled with food to absorb microwave energy). Never allow metal to touch walls or door.

Q. Sometimes the door of my microwave oven

appears wavy. Is this normal?

A. This appearance is normal and does not affect the

operation of your oven.

Q. What are the humming noises that I hear when

my microwave oven is operating?

A. You hear the sound of the transformer when the

magnetron tube cycles on and off.

Q. Why does the dish become hot when I

microwave food in it? I thought that this should not happen.

A. As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to

the dish. Use hot pads to remove food after cooking.

4. Lift up the bulb holder.

5. Replace bulb with a 30 or 40 watt appliance bulb.

6. Replace the bulb holder.

7. Slide the top of the vent cover into place. Push the bottom until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting screws. Turn the power back on at the main power supply.

Q. What does “standing time” mean?

A. ”Standing time” means that food should be taken

out of the oven and covered for additional time after cooking. This process allows the cooking to finish, saves energy and frees the oven for other purpose.

Q. Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven? How

do I get the best results?

A. Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following

manufacturer’s guidelines or use the

preprogrammed Popcorn pad. Do not use regular paper bags. Use the “listening test” by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a “pop” every one or two seconds. Do not try to repop unpopped kernels. You can also use special microwave poppers. When using a popper, be sure to follow manufacturer’s directions. Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils.

Q. Why does steam come out of the air exhaust

vent?

A. Steam is normally produced during cooking. The

microwave oven has been designed to vent this

steam out the top vent.

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MAINTENANCE

You may microwave in many more utensils than you can use on the stove or in a conventional oven, because microwaves penetrate them safely still cooking the food.

Below are listed the utensils you can safely cook with and those you must avoid. To test whether you can safely with a utensil not on the lists below, do the following:

1. Place the utensil empty in the microwave oven.

2. Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and place in the oven beside the utensil.

3. Microwave on HI Power for 1 minute.

4. If the utensil is warm to the touch at the end of this time, you should not use it for microwave cooking.

MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE

USE

OVENPROOF GLASS (treated for high

intensity heat): utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles and bowls without metallic trim.

CHINA:

bowls, cups, serving plates and platters without metallic trim.

PLASTIC:

Plastic wrap (as a cover)-- lay the plastic wrap loosely over the dish and press it to the sides. Vent plastic wrap by turning back one edge slightly to allow excess steam to escape. The dish should be deep enough so that the plastic wrap will not touch the food. As the food heats it may melt the plastic wrap wherever the wrap touches the food. Use plastic dishes, cups, semirigid freezer containers and plastic bags only for short cooking time. Use

these with care because the plastic may soften from the heat of the food.

DO NOT USE

METAL UTENSILS:

Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers or foil trays.Metal utensils can cause arcing, which can damage your microwave oven.

METAL DECORATION:

Metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc. The metal trim interferes with normal cooking and may damage the oven.

ALUMINUM FOIL:

Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking and may cause harmful arcing. Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and wings. Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the side walls and door of the oven.

WOOD:

Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack when you use them in the microwave oven. Baskets react in the same way.

TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS:

Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered utensils. Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items before cooking. Tightly closed pouches could explode.

PAPER:

Paper towels, waxed paper, paper napkins and paper plates with no metallic trim or design. Look for the manufacturer's label for use in the microwave oven.

BROWN PAPER:

Avoid using brown paper bags. They absorb too much heat and could burn.

FLAWED OR CHIPPED UTENSILS:

Any utensil that is cracked, flawed or chipped may break in the oven.

METAL TWIST TIES:

Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags. They become hot and could cause a fire.

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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

Check the following list to be sure a service call is really necessary. A quick reference of this manual as well as reviewing additional information on items to check, may prevent an unneeded service call.

If nothing on the oven operates:

• check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit

breaker.

• check if oven is properly connected to electric circuit

in house.

• check that controls are set properly.

If the oven interior light does not works:

• the light bulb is loose or defective.

If oven will not cook:

• check that control panel was programmed correctly.

• check that door is firmly closed.

• check that Start Pad was touched.

• check that probe was inserted correctly into

receptacle.

• check that timer wasn’t started instead of a cook

function.

If oven takes longer than normal to cook or cooks too rapidly:

• be sure the Power Level is programmed properly.

If the time of day clock does not always keep correct time:

• check that the power cord is fully inserted into the

outlet receptacle.

• be sure the oven is the only appliance on the

electrical circuit.

If food cooks unevenly:

• be sure food is evenly shaped.

• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.

• check placement of aluminum strips used to prevent

overcooking.

If food is undercooked:

• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time, &

power levels) were correctly followed.

• be sure microwave oven is on a separate circuit.

• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.

If food is overcooked:

• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, power

level, time, size of dish) were followed.

If arcing (sparks) occur:

• be sure microwavable dishes were used.

• be sure wire twist ties weren’t used.

• be sure oven wasn’t operated when empty.

• make sure metal rack (if used) is properly, installed on

4 supports.

If the Display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking:

• check that door is firmly closed.

• check that Timer wasn’t started instead of a cooking

function.

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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 chart below and try the solutions marked for each problem. If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest Service center. Service Centers are fully equipped to handle your service requirements.

PROBLEM SOLUTION

Oven will not start Is power cord plugged in?

Is door closed? Cooking time not set. Temperature not set or probe not plugged in.

Arcing or Sparking Use approved cookware only.

Properly position temperature probe. Do not operate with oven empty.

Time of day incorrect Reset time of day.

Probe Light Flashes Is temperature probe properly plugged in?

Unevenly Cooked Foods

Overcooked Foods Properly position temperature probe.

Undercooked Foods

Improper Defrosting Use approved cookware only.

Oven Lamp does net Light Is power cord plugged in?

Use approved cookware only. Turn or stir food. Completely defrost food.

Use correct time. / Power level setting. Use correct temp setting.

Use approved cookware only. Properly position temperature probe. Completely defrost food. Use correct time. / Power level setting. Use correct temp setting. Check see that oven ventilation ports are not restricted.

Turn or stir food. Use correct time. / Power level setting.

Is door closed? Cooking time not set. Is light bulb burned out?

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LIMITED WARRANTY

Should your product prove to be defective in materials or workmanship under normal use during the warranty period listed below, which warranty period runs from the original date of purchase, LG Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge to you.

The warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the product, during the warranty period, as long as it is in Canada.

LG Microwave Oven Warranty Period

Components Parts Over-the-Range All Convection Microwaves in Built-in application All Other Microwave Ovens Magnetron

No other warranty is applicable to this product. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LG ELECTRONICS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.

Some Provinces or Territories do not allow for the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages of limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you, (the original purchaser) specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from province to province or territory to territory.

1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year

5 Years

Labor

1 Year (In-Home Service) 1 Year (In-Home Service) 1 Year (In-Home Service) 1 Year (Carry-In Service)

THE ABOVE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:

1. Service trips to your home to deliver and pickup, install, instruct or replace house fuses, or connect house wiring or plumbing, or correction of unauthorized repairs.

2. Damage to the product caused by accident, pest, fire, floods or acts of God.

3. Repairs when your LG product is used in other tha instructions outlined in the product's owners manual.

4. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, or improper installation or maintenance.

5. Products with altered or removed serial numbers

If the product is installed outside the normal service area, any cost of transportation involved in the repair of the product, or the replacement of a defective part, shall be borne by you (the owner).

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE INFORMATION:

To obtain Warranty Coverage: Retain your Bill of Sale to prove the date of purchase.

To obtain Product or Customer Call 1-888-LG-CANADA (542 2623) Service Assistance: Press the appropriate menu option, and have your product

To obtain the nearest Access our web-site at: www.LG.ca (Service Option) or Authorized Service Center: Call 1-888-LG-CANADA (542 2623)

n normal, single-family household use or contrary to the

A copy of your Sales Receipt must be submitted when warranty service is provided. This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product.

model and serial numbers and your postal code ready.

Press the appropriate menu option, have your product

and serial numbers and your postal code ready.

model

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