LG C156XFA Users manual
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MC-156SH
P/NO. 3828W5A1545
Printed in Korea
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY............................................................. 3-4
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy......................... 3
Grounding Instructions ........................................ 3
Important Safety Instructions ............................. 4
UNDERSTANDING YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN ...................................... 5-11
Specifications...................................................... 5
Installation........................................................... 5
Parts and Accessories........................................ 6
Built-In Kits .......................................................... 6
Control Panel...................................................... 7
Cooking Comparison Guide................................ 8
Cookware Guide................................................. 9
Using the Oven Rack .......................................... 9
Tips for Microwave Cooking ............................. 10
Precautions ....................................................... 11
Cleaning............................................................ 11
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ............. 12-22
Setting the Clock............................................... 12
Timer On/Off..................................................... 12
Child Lock......................................................... 12
Ez On................................................................ 12
Warm Hold........................................................ 13
Reminder .......................................................... 13
Recall................................................................ 13
Start/Pause....................................................... 13
Clear ................................................................. 13
More/Less......................................................... 14
Custom Set....................................................... 14
Custom Set Chart............................................. 14
Timed Cooking .................................................. 14
Help................................................................... 14
Multi-Stage Cooking.......................................... 15
Microwave Power Levels.................................. 15
Sensor Touch Operation Instruction ................. 16
Sensor Cook..................................................... 16
Sensor Popcorn................................................ 16
Sensor Reheat.................................................. 16
Sensor Cook Guide..................................... 17-19
Sensor Reheat Guide....................................... 20
Defrost Auto/Time............................................. 21
Auto Defrost...................................................... 21
Auto Defrost Chart............................................ 21
Time Defrost ..................................................... 22
Ez-Defrost......................................................... 22
UNDERSTANDING YOUR
CONVECTION OVEN ........................................ 23
Tips for Convection Cooking............................. 23
Precautions....................................................... 23
USING YOUR CONVECTION OVEN .......... 24-30
Auto Bake ......................................................... 24
Auto Roast........................................................ 24
Auto Bake Guide............................................... 25
Auto Roast Guide ............................................. 26
Convection........................................................ 27
Convection Cooking Guide.......................... 28-30
UNDERSTANDING YOUR
COMBINATION OVEN ....................................... 31
Tips for Combination Cooking .......................... 31
Helpful Hints for Combination Cooking............. 31
Precautions....................................................... 31
Combination...................................................... 31
USING YOUR COMBINATION OVEN............... 32
Combination Cooking Guide............................. 32
HEATING/REHEATING GUIDE.......................... 33
FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE ............................ 34
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................. 35-37
Questions and Answers............................... 35-36
Before Calling for Service................................. 37
The serial number is found on the front of this
unit. This number is unique to this unit and not
available to others. You should record requested information here and retain this guide as a
permanent record of your purchase.
Date of Purchase:
Dealer Purchase From:
Dealer Address:
Dealer Phone No.:
Model No.:
Serial No.:
2
SAFETY
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
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.
w WARNING w
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. Ashort 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.
3
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
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3 of this manual.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 3 of this manual.
See
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 – may
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, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
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 if 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 should 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.
17. Do not heat any type of baby bottles or baby food. Uneven heating may occur and could cause personal
injury .
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.
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To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or
exposure to excessive microwave energy:
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL MC-156SH
Power Supply
Rated Power Microwave
Consumption Convection
Power Output
Frequency
Rated Current
Overall Dimensions (WxHxD)
Oven Cavity Dimensions (WxHxD)
Capacity of Oven Cavity
*IEC 705 RATING STANDARD
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
Microwave
Convection
Microwave
Convection
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 front 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 or electric range. Free air flow
around the oven is important. Allow at least 2 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.
• You can build your microwave oven into a wall or
cabinet by using one of the trim kits listed in the
“Built-In Kits” section.
120 V AC, 60 Hz
1,500 W
1,500 W
1,000W*
1,500W
2,450 MHz
13 A
13 A
5
22
15
1.5 Cu. Ft.
7
˝ x 14
/8
1
/4˝ x 107/8˝ x 151/4˝
˝ x 20˝
/8
D. Do not block the air vents
All air vents should be kept clear during cooking. If air
vents are covered during oven operation the oven may
overheat. In this case, a sensitive thermal safety device
automatically turns the oven off. The oven will be
inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently.
E. Radio interference
1. Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV
or radio reception.
2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or
eliminated by taking the following measures:
a. Clean the door and the sealing surfaces of the
oven.
b. Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or TV.
c. Relocate the microwave oven in relation to the
TV or radio.
d. Move the microwave oven away from the
receiver.
e. Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet
so that microwave oven and receiver are on
different branch circuits.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
Metal Rack
Oven Front Plate
Window Door Screen
Door Seal
Safety Interlock
System
Control Panel
Display Window
Glass Turntable
Rotating Ring
P ARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Your oven comes with the following accessories:
1 Owner’s Manual and Cooking Guide
1 Glass Turntable
1 Rotating Ring
1 Metal Rack
NOTE: This microwave oven is designed for household use only.
It is not recommended for commercial use.
BUILT-IN KITS
You can build in your microwave oven by using one of the following trim kits.
These kits are available from your dealer.
SIZE
27˝
30˝
COLOR
White
White
KIT MODEL NO.
CMK-1527W
CMK-1530W
6
Roast Bake
Defrost
Auto/Time
Ez-Defrost
Cook
Auto
Roast
Auto
Bake
Convection
Combination
Microwave
Sensor
Cook
Custom
Set
Warm
Hold
Reminder Recall
Clear
Start/
Pause
Help
Time
0
Power
7 8 9
4 5 6
1 2 3
Sensor
Reheat
Sensor
Popcorn
Clock
Ez On
Timer
On/Off
More Less
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
CONTROL PANEL
1. DISPLAY: The display includes a clock and
indicators that tell you the time of day, cook time
settings, and cooking functions selected.
2. AUTO BAKE: Touch this pad to bake foods
automatically.
3. AUTO ROAST: Touch this pad to roast foods
automatically.
4. CONVECTION COOK: Touch this pad to cook
with convection manually.
5. COMBINATION ROAST: Touch this pad to cook
with combination roast.
6. COMBINATION BAKE: Touch this pad to cook
combination bake.
7. SENSOR COOK: Touch this pad to cook without
entering a cook power or time.
8. SENSOR POPCORN: Touch this pad to pop
popcorn without entering a cook power or time.
9. SENSOR REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat
without entering a cook power or time.
10. MORE: Touch this pad to add time to Sensor
Cook, Time Cook, and other oven functions, or to
increase temperature for the convection cooking.
11. LESS: Touch this pad to subtract time from
Sensor Cook, Time Cook, and other oven
functions, or to decrease temperature in the
convection cooking.
12. TIMER ON/OFF: Touch this pad to use your
microwave oven as a kitchen timer.
13. CUSTOM SET: Touch this pad to select sound
control, clock Off or On, scroll speed, Demo Off
or On, lbs °F/kg °C.
14. WARM HOLD: Touch this pad to keep hot,
cooked foods warm in your microwave oven.
15. HELP: Touch this pad for feature information.
16. DEFROST AUTO/TIME: Touch this pad to
defrost foods by entering weight or cook time.
17. EZ-DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost foods
quickly.
18. EZ ON: Touch this pad to cook at 100% cook
power for 1 minute to 99 minutes, 59 seconds.
19. NUMBER PADS: Touch number pads to enter
cook time, power level, quantities, or weights.
20. TIME: Touch this pad to set a cook time.
21. POWER: Touch this pad to set a cook power.
22. REMINDER: Touch this pad to use your oven like
an alarm clock.
23. RECALL: Touch this pad to repeat the previous
manual cooking program.
24. START/PAUSE: Touch this pad to start all
entries, stop cooking without opening the door, or
pause the oven temporarily during cooking.
25. CLEAR: Touch this pad to clear all entries during
cooking and programming.
26. CLOCK: Touch this pad to enter the time of day.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
COOKING COMPARISON GUIDE
Cooking with your new oven offers a wide variety of
food preparation options: microwave cooking,
convection cooking, and combination cooking.
Microwave cooking uses very short, high-frequency
radio waves. The movement of the microwaves through
the food generates heat and cooks most foods faster
than regular methods, while retaining their natural
texture and moisture. Microwave cooking heats food
directly, not the cookware or the interior of the oven.
Reheating is easy and defrosting is particularly
convenient because less time is spent in food
preparation.
Convection cooking constantly circulates heated air
around the food, creating even browning and sealed-in
flavor by the constant motion of hot air over the food
surfaces.
MICROWAVE
COOKING
METHOD
HEAT SOURCE
HEAT
CONDUCTION
BENEFITS
Microwave energy is
distributed evenly
throughout the oven for fast,
thorough cooking of food.
Microwave energy.
Heat produced within food
by instant energy
penetration.
• Fast, high efficiency
cooking.
• Oven and surroundings do
not get hot.
• Easy clean-up.
Hot air circulates around
food to produce browned
exteriors and sealed-in
juices.
Circulating heated air.
Heat conducted from
outside of food to inside.
• Aids in browning and seals
• Cooks some foods faster
Combination cooking combines microwave energy
with convection to cook with speed and accuracy, while
browning and crisping to perfection.
You can use microwave cooking, convection cooking,
or combination cooking to cook by time. Simply preset
the length of cooking time desired and your oven turns
off automatically.
The following guide shows at a glance the difference
between microwave, convection, and combination
cooking.
CONVECTION
in flavor.
than regular ovens.
COMBINATION
Microwave energy and
convection heat combine to
cook foods in up to one-half
the time of regular ovens,
while browning and sealing
in juices.
Microwave energy and
circulating heated air.
Food heats from instant
energy from penetration and
heat conducted from outside
of food.
• Shortened cooking time
from microwave energy .
• Browning and crisping
from convection heat.
Read this guide to learn the many different things your Microwave/Convection/Combination Oven can do.
You will find a wide variety of cooking methods and programs designed to suit your lifestyle.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
COOKWARE GUIDE
Microwave Cooking
Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven.
However, to test cookware before using, follow these steps:
1. Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven.
2. Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware.
3. Microwave on 100% power for 1 minute. If the dish is warm, it should not be used for microwave cooking.
Convection Cooking
• Metal Pans are recommended for all types of baked products, but especially where browning or crusting is
important.
• Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and pies because they absorb heat and produce a crisper crust.
• Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes, cookies, or muffins because these pans reflect heat and help produce
a light, tender crust.
• Glass or glass-ceramic casserole or baking dishes are best suited for egg and cheese recipes due to the
cleanability of glass.
Combination Cooking
• Glass or glass-ceramic baking containers are recommended. Be sure not to use items with metal trim as it may
cause arcing (sparking) with oven wall or oven shelf, damaging the cookware, the shelf or the oven.
• Heat-resistant plastic microwave cookware (safe to 450°F) may be used, but is not recommended for foods
that require crusting or all-around browning, because plastic is a poor conductor of heat.
COOKWARE MICROWAVE CONVECTION COMBINATION
Heat-Resistant Glass, Ceramic Glass
Ceramics, China Yes Yes Yes
with gold or silver trim.)
Metal Cookware No Yes No
Non Heat-Resistant Glass No No No
Microwave-Safe Plastic Yes No Yes*
Plastic Wrap, Wax Paper Yes No No
Paper Products Yes No No
Straw, Wicker, and Wood Yes No No
Yes Yes Yes
(Do not use china
* Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 450°F
USING THE OVEN RACK
MICROWAVE CONVECTION COMBINATION
No Yes Yes
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
TIPS FOR MICROWAVE COOKING
BROWNING
Meat and poultry with high fat content cooked for at
least 10 to 15 minutes will brown lightly. Foods cooked
a shorter time can be brushed with a browning agent,
such as Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, or barbecue
sauce.
COVERING
A cover will trap heat and steam and cause the food to
cook more quickly. Use a lid or microwave-safe plastic
wrap with one corner folded back to vent the excess
steam. Lids on glass casseroles can become hot
during cooking; always handle carefully. Waxed paper
will prevent the food from splattering in the oven and
help retain heat. When warming bread items, use
waxed paper, napkins, or paper towels. To absorb extra
moisture, wrap sandwiches and fatty foods in paper
towels.
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.
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.
SHIELDING
To prevent some portions of rectangular or square
dishes from overcooking, you may need to shield
them with small strips of aluminum foil to block the
microwaves. You can also cover poultry legs and
wing tips with foil to keep them from overcooking.
Always keep foil at least 1 inch from oven walls
to prevent arcing.
PIERCING
Pierce the shell, skin, or membrane of foods before
cooking to prevent them from bursting. Foods that
require piercing include yolks and whites of eggs, hot
dogs, clams, oysters, and whole vegetables, such as
potatoes and squash.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
PRECAUTIONS
• Place the front surface of the door three inches or
more from the countertop edge to avoid accidental
tipping of the microwave oven during normal use.
• To program the oven, make sure you touch the center
of each pad firmly since the areas between the pads
will not activate the oven. Atone 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.
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.
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.
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
Clock
Clear
Start/
Pause
1
2
3
0
Timer
On/Off
Timer
On/Off
3
0
0
Clear
0
0
Clear
Ez On
SETTING THE CLOCK
When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when
power resumes after a power interruption, the contents
of whole display will show on the display.
T o set the clock for 12:30.
1. Touch Clear.
2. Touch Clock.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER TIME OF DAY.
3. Enter the correct time by
touching the numbers in
sequence. Display scrolls
the words TOUCH START.
4. Touch Start/Pause.
TIMER ON/OFF
Timer On/Off operates as a kitchen timer for timing up
to 99 minutes, 99 seconds and can be used at any
time, even when the oven is operating.
T o set 3 minutes.
1. Touch Clear.
2. Touch Timer On/Off.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER TIME IN MIN AND SEC
.
CHILD LOCK
This is a unique safety feature that prevents unwanted
oven operation by children. Once the CHILD LOCK is
set, no cooking can take place.
T o set the Child Lock.
1. Touch and hold 0 until LOCKED
appears
tones are heard. If the clock is
already set, the time of day will
show on the display .
If the CHILD LOCK is set and another cooking pad is
touched, the word LOCKED will show in the display.
1. Touch and hold 0 until LOCKED
After CHILD LOCK is turned off, the time of day will
show on the display and the oven’s cooking functions
will operate normally.
in the display and two
T o cancel the Child Lock.
dis
appears from the display .
EZ ON
A time-saving feature, this pad lets you set and start
microwave cooking without touching Start/Pause.
T o cook for 2 minutes.
1. Touch Clear.
3. Enter the time by touching the
numbers in sequence.
Display scrolls the words
TOUCH TIMER.
4. Touch Timer On/Off.
To cancel timer at any time, touch
Timer On/Off.
NOTES:
• To set the timer when the oven is operating, touch
Timer On/Off and enter the desired time by touching
the number pads; then touch Timer On/Off again.
The timer countdown will show on the display for four
seconds, then the cooking time will display again.
• You can check the timer at any time while the oven is
operating by touching the Timer On/Off pad.
• To cancel the timer, touch Timer On/Off twice.
2. Touch Ez On twice.
3. At the end of the cook time,
four tones will sound.
The oven will stop.
12
x 2
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
Clear
Warm
Hold
Start/
Pause
Clear
Reminder
Reminder
Clear
Recall
WARM HOLD
You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your
microwave oven for up to 99 minutes. You can use
WARM HOLD by itself, or to automatically follow a
timed cooking cycle.
To use WARM HOLD.
1. Put hot, cooked food in the oven
and close the door.
2. Touch Clear.
3. Touch Warm Hold.
Display scrolls the words
TOUCH START.
4. Touch Start/Pause.
Display shows WARM.
T o program WARM HOLD to automatically follow
another cooking cycle:
• After entering the timed cooking instruction, touch
WARM HOLD before touching Start/Pause.
• When the last cooking cycle is over, you will hear
two tones. “WARM” will show on the display while
the oven continues to run.
NOTES:
• Opening the door or touching Clear cancels WARM
HOLD. Close the door and touch WARM HOLD, then
touch Start/Pause if additional WARM HOLD time is
desired.
• Food that is covered during cooking should be
covered during WARM HOLD.
• Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be
uncovered during WARM HOLD.
• Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should
be covered during WARM HOLD.
• Do not use more than one complete WARM HOLD
cycle. The quality of some foods will suffer with
extended time.
REMINDER
The reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock
without starting the oven. The reminder time can be
set to activate up to 12 hours later.
Be sure the clock shows the correct time of day.
1. Touch Clear.
2. Touch Reminder.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER REMIND TIME.
3. Enter the time you want the
oven to remind you.
Display scrolls the words
TOUCH REMINDER.
4. Touch Reminder.
Display scrolls the words
REMINDER SET Once.
NOTE: Programmed reminder time can be displayed by
touching Reminder. To clear the reminder program,
touch Reminder then touch Clear.
RECALL
This convenient feature lets you repeat the previous
cooking function without having to reprogram the oven.
T o set RECALL.
1. Put the food in the oven and
close the door.
2. Touch Clear.
3. Touch Recall.
The oven will repeat the previous cooking program.
START/PAUSE
Touch this pad to:
1. Start the function you set.
2. Pause the oven temporarily during cooking.
• Touch this pad again to restart after PAUSE.
CLEAR
Touch this pad to:
1. Cancel a program during cooking.
2. Erase or reset during programming.
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Custom
Set
2
2
Help
Custom
Set
Time
Power
8
Start/
Pause
5
3
0
MORE/LESS
The More and Less functions will adjust the cook time
of many oven functions. More will add 10 seconds to
the cook time each time you press it. Less will subtract
10 seconds of cook time each time you press it.
To adjust SENSOR POPCORN for more cook time.
1. Touch Sensor Popcorn.
The oven will cook food automatically with the
sensor system.
2. Touch More. Remaining cook time will increase
by 10 seconds.
NOTES:
• More and Less do not adjust cook time for the
DEFROST and WARM HOLD functions.
• Use More and Less during the cook cycle.
• For Convection cooking, More and Less are used as
temperature selection pads.
CUSTOM SET
Program your microwave oven to turn the clock and
demo modes on or off, adjust the sound level, adjust
the scroll speed of the display, and switch between
pounds and kilograms, °C and °F.
T o turn off the clock.
1. Touch Custom Set.
2. Touch 2.
Display scrolls the words
CLOCK ON TOUCH1 OFF TOUCH2.
3. Touch 2.
CLOCK OFF.
NOTE: To turn the clock back on, repeat Steps 1-3.
TIMED COOKING
This feature lets you program a specific cook time
and power. There are 10 power level settings in
addition to HIGH power (100%). Refer to the
“Microwave Power Level Chart” on page 15 for more
information.
T o cook for 5 minutes 30 seconds at 80% power.
1. Touch Time.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER COOKING TIME.
2. Touch 5, 3, and 0.
Display scrolls the words
TOUCH START OR POWER.
3. Touch Power.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 - 10
4. Touch 8.
Display scrolls the words
P-80 TOUCH START.
5. Touch Start/Pause.
6. At the end of the cook time,
four tones will sound.
The oven will stop.
NOTE: If you do not select a power level, the oven will
automatically cook at HIGH (100%) power.
.
HELP
The Help displays feature information and helpful hints.
Press Help, then select a feature pad.
T o learn about custom set.
CUSTOM SET CHART
Function Touch Choices
Sound Control 1 Mute, Low, Medium, Loud
Clock ON/OFF 2 Clock On or Clock Off
Scroll Speed 3
LBS °F/KG °C 4 Lbs °F or Kg °C
Demo ON/OFF 5 Demo On or Demo Off
NOTE: When the power cord is first plugged in, the
default settings are: Loud Sound, Clock ON, Normal
Speed, LBS °F, Demo OFF.
Keypad
Slow, Normal, Fast
1. Touch Help.
2. Touch Custom set.
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Time
Power
Power
3
8
Start/
Pause
5
3
0
Time
3
0
0
MULTI-STAGE COOKING
For best results, some recipes call for different cook
powers during different stages of a cook cycle. You can
program your oven to switch from one power level to
another for up to 2 stages.
T o set a 2-stage cook cycle.
1. Touch Time.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER COOKING TIME.
2. Touch 5, 3, and 0.
Display scrolls the words
TOUCH START OR POWER.
3. Touch Power.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 - 10
4. Touch 8.
Display scrolls the words
P-80 TOUCH START.
5. Touch Time.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER COOKING TIME.
6. Touch 3, 0, and 0.
Display scrolls the words
TOUCH START OR POWER.
7. Touch Power.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 - 10
8. Touch 3.
Display scrolls the words
P-30 TOUCH START.
.
.
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
Your microwave oven has 10 cook power levels to let
you cook or heat a wide variety of foods. Refer to the
chart below for suggestions:
Microwave Power Level Chart
Power
Level
10
(High)
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
• Boiling water.
• Making candy.
• Cooking poultry pieces, fish, & vegetables.
• Cooking tender cuts of meat.
• Cooking whole poultry.
• Reheating rice, pasta, & vegetables.
• Reheating prepared foods quickly.
• Reheating sandwiches.
• Cooking egg, milk, & cheese dishes.
• Cooking cakes, breads.
• Melting chocolate.
• Cooking veal.
• Cooking whole fish.
• Cooking puddings & custard.
• Cooking ham, whole poultry, & lamb.
• Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip.
• Thawing meat, poultry, & seafood.
• Cooking less tender cuts of meat.
• Cooking pork chops, roast.
• Taking chill out of fruit.
• Softening butter.
• Keeping casseroles & main dishes warm.
• Softening butter & cream cheese.
• Standing time.
Use
9. Touch Start/Pause.
10. When the first stage is over, you
will hear two short tones as the
oven begins the second cook
stage.
11. At the end of the cook time,
four tones will sound.
The oven will stop.
NOTE: If you are using the AUTO DEFROST feature
as one of the cooking stages, it must be programmed
as the first stage.
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Clear
Sensor
Cook
4
Clear
Clear
Sensor
Reheat
3
Sensor
Popcorn
SENSOR TOUCH OPERATION
INSTRUCTION
A sensor detects steam from the food and automatically
adjusts cook time for the best cooking results. It’s easy
and convenient—the oven will guide you, step-by-step,
to cook or reheat foods. The Sensor Menu, with many
popular food choices, is preprogrammed to cook or
reheat food perfectly everytime.
For more information about Sensor Touch Cooking
Programs, see the “Sensor Cook Guide” on pages
17-19. This Guide provides specific instructions for
cooking and heating a variety of foods.
• The Sensor Touch system works by detecting a
build-up of vapor.
• Make sure the door remains closed.
• Once the vapor is detected, two beeps will sound.
• Opening the door or touching the Clear before
the vapor is detected will abort the process. The
oven will stop.
• Before using Sensor Touch, make sure the glass
turntable is dry, to assure the best results.
Categories:
Sensor Cook
Sensor Popcorn
Sensor Reheat
SENSOR POPCORN
SENSOR POPCORN lets you pop commercially
packaged microwave popcorn (1.75 to 3.5 ounces).
For best results:
• Use fresh popcorn.
• Place only one bag of prepackaged microwave
popcorn on the center of turntable.
To pop 3.5 oz.
1. Touch Clear.
2. Touch Sensor Popcorn.
The oven will cook food
automatically by sensor system.
NOTES:
• Do not attempt to reheat or cook any unpopped
kernels.
• Do not use popcorn popping devices in microwave
oven with this feature.
• If you use a microwave popper, test it on sensor.
There are many such devices available and their
results may vary.
• IN NO CASE should you use a popper that concen-
trates the microwave energy.
SENSOR COOK
SENSOR COOK allows you to cook most of your
favorite foods without having to select cooking times
and power levels. The oven automatically determines
required cooking times for each food item.
Sensor Cook has 10 food categories.
To cook FROZEN ENTREE.
1. Touch Clear.
2. Touch Sensor Cook.
Display scrolls the words
SELECT MENU 0 - 9
3. Touch 4.
Display shows SENSING.
The oven will cook food
automatically by sensor system.
SENSOR REHEAT
This feature allows you to reheat precooked, roomtemperature or refrigerated foods without selecting
cooking times and power levels.
Sensor Reheat has 3 categories: Dinner plate,
Soup/Sauce, Casserole.
To reheat casserole.
1. Touch Clear.
2. Touch Sensor Reheat.
Display scrolls the words
SELECT MENU 1 - 3
3. Touch 3.
Display shows SENSING.
The oven will cook food
automatically by sensor system.
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SENSOR COOK GUIDE
1. POTATOES
2. FRESH VEGETABLES
To cook potatoes:
Serving size is 1 to 4 medium, about 8 to 10 oz (225g
to 280g) each.
Pierce each potato several times with a fork and place
around the edge of the oven tray, at least 1 inch
(2.5cm) apart.
To cook fresh vegetables:
Serving size is 1 to 4 cups (250mL to 1L).
Place moist vegetables in a microwavable container.
Add 2 to 4 tablespoons water.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Most vegetables need stirring and 2 to 3 minutes
standing time after cooking.
3. FROZEN VEGETABLES
4. FROZEN ENTRÉE
To cook frozen vegetables:
Serving size is 1 to 4 cups (250mL to 1L).
Remove from package and place vegetable in a
microwavable container.
Add 2 to 4 tablespoons water.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Most vegetables need stirring and 2 to 3 minutes
standing after cooking.
To cook a frozen entrée:
Entrée size: 10 to 20 oz (280g to 560g).
Remove from outer package. Loosen cover on three
sides.
If entrée is not in a microwave-safe container, place it
on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Most entrées need 2 to 3 minutes standing time after
cooking.
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SENSOR COOK GUIDE
5. RICE
6. CASSEROLE
To cook rice:
Follow package instructions for ingredient amounts.
Place rice and liquid (water, chicken, or vegetable
stock) in a microwave-safe container, cover with
casserole lid or plastic wrap and vent.
Most rice needs 2 to 3 minutes standing time after
cooking.
T o cook casseroles:
Serving size is 1 to 4 cups (250mL to 1L).
Combine the ingredients per the recipe in a 1- to 2-quart
(1- to 2-L) casserole dish.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
After cooking is complete, allow 3 minutes standing
time.
7. GROUND MEAT
8. FISH/SEAFOOD
T o cook ground meat:
Serving size is 4 to 32 oz (1/4
Crumble meat into a microwavable container.
Season and cover with plastic wrap.
Vent cover for well-done meat.
Cover dish for medium cooked meat (such as meat to
be used in another dish and cooked further).
T o cook fish/seafood:
Serving size is 4 to 32 oz (
Place the food around the sides of a microwave-safe
container. Season and add 1/4
liquid (wine, water, salsa, etc.) if desired.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
to 2 lbs).
1
/4
to 2 lbs).
to 1/2
cup (60 to 125ml)
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SENSOR COOK GUIDE
9. SCRAMBLED EGGS
10. FROZEN PIZZA
To cook scrambled eggs:
Serving size is 2 to 5 eggs.
Break eggs into a 4-cup (1L) measuring cup or
1-quart (1L) casserole dish.
Add 1 tablespoon (15mL) milk or water per egg and
beat. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
When cooking is complete, remove from oven, stir, and
allow 1 to 2 minutes standing time.
To cook frozen pizza:
Use only frozen pizza made for microwave use.
Do not cover (the kind that comes with a succeptor
cooking tray).
Serving size is 1 or 2 pizzas.
Follow package directions.
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SENSOR REHEAT GUIDE
1. DINNER PLATE
2. SOUP/SAUCE
T o reheat dinner plate:
Serving size is about 8 to 16 oz (225g to 450g).
Place food to be heated on a dinner plate or similar dish.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
To reheat soup/sauce:
Serving size is 1 to 4 cups (250mL to 1L).
Place food to be heated in a casserole dish.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
3. CASSEROLE
To reheat casserole:
Serving size is 1 to 4 cups (250mL to 1L).
Place food to be heated in a casserole dish.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
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Defrost
Auto/Time
Clear
Start/
Pause
1
2
1
DEFROST AUTO/TIME
The Defrost Auto/Time feature gives you two ways to
defrost frozen foods. Touch Defrost Auto/Time once
for Auto Defrost or twice for Time Defrost.
AUTO DEFROST
Four defrost choices are preset in the oven. The
defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting
method for frozen foods. The Auto Defrost list shows
which defrost setting is recommended for the food you
are defrosting. With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven
automatically sets the defrosting times for each food
item according to the weight you enter. For added
convenience, the Auto Defrost includes a built-in tone
mechanism that reminds you to check, turn over,
separate, or rearrange the food during the defrost
cycle. Four different defrosting levels are provided.
1. MEAT
2. POULTRY
3. FISH
4. BREAD
After touching the Defrost Auto/Time pad once, select
the food category by touching a number pad: 1 (MEAT),
2 (Poultry), 3 (Fish), and 4 (Bread). Available weights
for Meat, Poultry and Fish are 0.1 to 6.0 lbs (0.1 to
4.0kgs). The available weight for Bread is 0.1 to 1 lb
(0.1 to 0.5kg).
T o defrost 1.2 lbs of meat.
1. Touch Clear.
2. Touch Defrost Auto/Time once.
Display scrolls the words
MEAT TOUCH 1
POULTRY TOUCH 2
FISH TOUCH 3
BREAD TOUCH 4.
3. Touch 1.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER WEIGHT.
4. Enter the weight by touching
1 and 2. Display scrolls the
words 1.2 LBS TOUCH START.
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.
• Form the meat into the shape of a doughnut before
freezing. When defrosting, scrape off thawed meat
when the beep sounds and continue defrosting.
• Place foods in a shallow glass baking dish or on a
microwave roasting rack to catch drippings.
• Foods should still be somewhat icy in the center
when removed from the oven.
AUTO DEFROST CHART
Sequence Food
1. MEAT
0.1 to 6.0 lbs
(0.1 to 4.0kg)
POULTRY
2.
0.1 to 6.0 lbs
(0.1 to 4.0kg)
3. FISH
0.1 to 6.0 lbs
(0.1 to 4.0kg)
4. BREAD
0.1 to 1.0 lb
(0.1 to 0.5kg)
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
2
Chops (1/
Country-style ribs.
Rolled roast, Sausage.
VEAL
Cutlets (1 lb,
POULTRY
Whole (under 4 lbs), Cut up, Breasts (boneless)
CORNISH HENS
Whole
TURKEY
Breast (under 6 lbs)
FISH
Fillets, Whole Steaks
SHELLFISH
Crab meat, Lobster tails, Shrimp, Scallops
MUFFINS
ROLL CAKE
-inch thick), Hot dogs, Spareribs,
1
2
-inch thick)
/
5. Touch Start/Pause.
NOTE: After you touch Start/Pause, the display counts
down the defrost time. The oven will beep once during
the Defrost cycle. At this time, open the door and turn,
separate, or rearrange the food as needed. Remove any
portions that have thawed then return frozen portions to
the oven and touch Start/Pause to resume the defrost
cycle. The oven will not STOP during the BEEP
unless the door is opened.
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Defrost
Auto/Time
Start/
Pause
3
0
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Clear
Ez-Defrost
Start/
Pause
Clear
1
TIME DEFROST
Time Defrost allows you to defrost for a selected length
of time.
T o defrost for 3 minutes.
1. Touch Clear.
2. Touch Defrost Auto/Time
twice.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER DEFROST TIME.
3. Touch 3, 0, and 0.
Display scrolls the words
TOUCH START.
4. Touch Start/Pause.
5. Turn food over when the oven
signals.
6. At the end of the defrost time,
four tones will sound.
The oven will stop.
x 2
EZ-DEFROST
The EZ-Defrost feature provides you with the quick
defrosting method for 1.0 pound frozen foods. The
oven automatically sets the defrosting time for each
food. Three quick defrost settings are preset in the
oven. Select a category by touching the number pad:
1 (Meat), 2 (Poultry) and 3 (Fish).
To defrost 1 lb of meat.
1. Touch Clear.
2. Touch Ez-Defrost.
Display scrolls the words
MEAT TOUCH 1
POULTRY TOUCH 2
FISH TOUCH 3.
3. Touch 1.
Display scrolls the words
TOUCH START.
4. Touch Start/Pause.
NOTE: The oven will beep once during the Defrost
cycle. At this time, open the door and turn, separate, or
rearrange the food.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR CONVECTION OVEN
TIPS FOR CONVECTION COOKING
This section gives you cooking instructions and procedures for operating each convection function.
Please read these instructions carefully.
Convection cooking circulates hot air through the oven cavity with a fan. The constantly moving air surrounds the
food to heat the outer portion quickly, creating even browning and sealed-in flavor by the constant motion of hot air
over the food surfaces. Your oven uses convection cooking whenever you use the Convection Command Pads.
DO NOT USE THE OVEN WITHOUT THE TURNTABLE IN PLACE.
1. You can cook food with the Metal Cooking Rack on the turntable.
2. Do not cover turntable or metal rack with aluminum foil. It interferes with the flow of air that cooks the food.
3. Round pizza pans are excellent cooking utensils for many convection-only items.
Choose pans that do not have extended handles.
4. Use convection cooking for items like soufflés, breads, cookies, angel food cakes, pizza, and for some meat
and fish cooking.
5. You do not need to use any special techniques to adapt your favorite oven recipes to convection cooking;
however, you may need to lower some temperatures or reduce some cooking times from the convection oven
cooking directions. See examples in the charts in this section.
6. When baking cakes, cookies, breads, rolls, or other baked foods, most recipes call for preheating. Preheat the
empty oven just as you do a regular oven. You can start heavier dense foods such as meats, casseroles, and
poultry without preheating.
7. All heatproof cookware or metal utensils can be used in convection cooking.
8. As in conventional cooking, the distance of the food from the heat source affects cooking results. Refer to
the charts in this Use and Care Guide.
9. Use metal utensils only for convection cooking. Never use for microwave or combination cooking since arcing
and damage to the oven may occur.
10. After preheating, if you do not open the door, the oven will automatically hold at the preheated temperature
for 30 minutes.
PRECAUTIONS
• The oven cavity, door, turntable, rotating ring, metal racks, and cooking utensils will become very hot.
USE THICK OVEN GLOVES when removing the food, cooking utensil, metal rack, and turntable from the oven
after convection cooking.
• Do not use lightweight plastic containers, plastic wraps, or paper products during any convection cycle.
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