LG LMV1751ST Owner’s Manual

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FRANÇAIS

OWNER’S MANUAL

MICROWAVE OVEN

PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING AND KEEP IT HANDY FOR REFERENCE AT ALL TIMES.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

SAFETY ............................................................ 3~5

Important safety instructions ..............................3~4

Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To

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

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE

STATEMENT (U.S.A. ONLY)..................................5

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................. 6

Location of Model Number.................................... 6

Oven Specifications .............................................. 6

Electrical Rating .................................................... 6

Electrical Requirements ........................................ 6

Grounding Instructions.......................................... 6

FEATURES ....................................................... 7~9

Microwave Oven Features .................................... 7

Oven Control Panel........................................... 8~9

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ................ 10~19

Learn About Your Microwave Oven.......................

Audible Signals......................................................

Clock......................................................................

Interrupting Cooking...............................................

Child Lock .............................................................

Vent Hi/Low/Off......................................................

Add 30 Sec.............................................................

Cooktop Light.........................................................

Time Defrost...........................................................

Timed Cooking.......................................................

Multi-stage Cooking...............................................

Melt........................................................................

Soften....................................................................

Melt Table..............................................................

Soften Table..........................................................

Energy Saving.......................................................

Microwave Power Levels.......................................

Auto Defrost...........................................................

Operating Tips........................................................

Defrosting Tips.......................................................

Using Quick Touch................................................

Popcorn.................................................................

10 10

11 11

12 12

13 13 13 13 14 15 15

17 17

Pizza...................................................................

Frozen Entree.....................................................

Potato ...............................................................

Auto Cook..........................................................

Cooking Guide for Auto Cook............................

Auto Reheat........................................................

Cooking Guide for Auto Reheat..........................

COOKING TIPS.................................................20~24

Getting The Best Cooking Results......................

Fish & Shellfish...................................................

Cooking Fish and Shellfish: General Directions

Fish And Shellfish Cooking Table ......................

Appetizers/Sauces/Soups...................................

Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques.........

Meat...................................................................

Cooking Meat: General Directions .....................

Meat Cooking Table...........................................

Poultry................................................................

Cooking Poultry: General Directions..................

Poultry Cooking Table........................................

Pasta And Rice..................................................

Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques

Pasta Cooking Table..........................................

Rice Cooking Table............................................

MAINTENANCE.................................................25~26

Care And Cleaning.............................................

Cleaning the Grease Filters ..............................

Charcoal Filter Replacement ............................

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

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

Questions and answers ...................................

COOKING UTENSILS............................................. 27

Microwave Utensil Guide ...................................

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE .................28~29

LIMITED WARRANTY – USA ..........................

LIMITED WARRANTY-CANADA .................. ...

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30~33

34~38

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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,

excessive microwave energy:

•

Read all the instructions before using your oven.

•

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

• PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 4.

• Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors, such as

food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

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

• 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

•

Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven

• 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.

• Turn the fan on to disperse steam or smoke from the cooktop. Keep the area under the hood

properly ventilated at all times. Turn off cooking equipment if you see flames or a fire occurs.

•

• Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36 inches wide or less.

• Do not use this oven for commercial purposes.

It is made for household use only.

• 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.

• If your oven is dropped or damaged, have

technician before using it again.

- Do not severely overcook food. Severely

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

inspect purchased items for wire twist-ties and remove them before placing the item in the oven.

- Keep oven door closed

- Turn the oven off

- Disconnect the power cord or shut off power

at the fuse or circuit breaker panel

• To avoid electric shock:

- This appliance must be grounded. Connect 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 cord away from heated surfaces.

- Do not let cord hang over edge of table or

counter.

• Take care when The Door is opened.

There is a possibility of being injured.

• When range or cooktop, located below the microwave, is in operation, PLEASE USE

CAUTION IN OPERATING THE MICROWAVE AS ITS COMPONENTS SUCH AS DOOR HANDLE MAY BE OVERHEATED CAUSING BURNS AND/ OR INJURY.

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• 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 cover or block any openings in the oven.

• Use your oven only for its intended use as described

in the manual.

• Do not run the oven empty.

• Secure the cord in the cabinet above the oven.

- Do not

. Put the

package on a microwavable dish.

- Do not

turntable. Use a microwavable dish.

- Keep a browning dish at least 3/ Carefully read and follow the instructions for the browning dish. If you use a browning dish incorrectly,

• Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

•

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

• Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea can be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present.

THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

To reduce the risk of injury to persons;

- Do not overheat the liquid.

- Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.

- Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave

oven for a short time before removing the container.

- Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other

utensil into the container.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE ENERGY...

• Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open, since open-door operation can result in

harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety 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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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE

STATEMENT (U.S.A. ONLY)

WARNING

This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following:

WARNING:

• Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or

television.

• Relocate the Microwave Oven with respect to the

receiver.

• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.

• Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so

that the microwave oven and the receiver are on different branch circuits.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

Your microwave oven must be installed following the guide of

installation manual,otherwise there could be injury to persons or other objects!

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SPECIFICATIONS

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, the service center 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 SPECIFICA

Output Power 900 W (IEC 60705 Standard) Outer Dimensions 29-15/16” x 16-7/16” x 16-15/16” Cavity Volume 1.7 Cu.ft. Net Weight 48.9 lbs.

TIONS

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

grouning 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.

- If you use the

ELECTRICAL RATING

* Electrical Rating of the Oven:120 V AC 60 Hz * 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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FEATURES

MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES

Metal Shielded Window

Tray

WARNING:

Do not operate the oven when empty or without the glass tray. It is best to leave a glass of water in the oven

when not in use. The water will safely absorb all microwave energy, if the oven is accidentally started.

Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. To get you up and running quickly, the following is a list of the oven’s basic features:

Metal Shielded Window. The shield prevents

microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks.

2. Model and Serial Number Plate

3. Charcoal Filter (behind Vent Grille)

4. Vent Grille Control Panel. Press the buttons on this panel

to perform all functions.

Grease Filter

Cooking

Cooktop/Countertop Light

Glass Tray. The glass tray moves food as it

cooks for more even cooking. It must be in the oven during operation for best cooking results.

10. Door Safety Lock System

11. Door Handle

Guide Label

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OVEN CONTROL PANEL

FEATURES

2 3 4

6 7 8

15 16 17

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FEATURES

1. DISPLAY.

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

. Popcorn.

popcorn in your microwave oven.

3. Potato. Touch this pad to cook up to 4

potatoes without entering a cook time or power.

. Frozen Entree. uch this pad to cook a 10

ounce (284 to 567 g) frozen entree without entering a cook time or power.

. Auto Cook. uch this pad to cook microwavable

foods without entering a cook time or power.

. Soften.

cream,cream cheese,frozen juice.

. Melt.

chocolate,cheese,marshmallow.

. Time. ch this pad followed by number pads

to set a cooking time.

. NUMBER

time, power level, quantities or weights.

The Display includes a clock and

Touch this pad when popping

Touch this pad to soften butter,ice

Touch this pad to melt butter or margarine,

Touch number pads to enter cooking

. Time Defrost. uch this pad to set a defrost

time.

. Auto Defrost. uch this pad followed by number pads to thaw frozen meat by weight.

. Power Level.

cooking power level.

. Clock.

18. START Enter.

If you open the door after oven begins to cook,

retouch START Enter.

19. STOP Clear.

or clear all entries.

20 .gnivaS ygrenE .

21. More.

cooking time each time you press it.

Touch this pad to enter the time of day.

Touch this pad to select a

Touch this pad to start a function.

Touch this pad to stop the oven

Touch this pad to save energy.

Touch this pad to add ten seconds of

. Less.

Light On/Off.

. Pizza. ch this pad to reheat one or several

. Auto Reheat. Touch this pad to reheat

Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds

of cooking time each time you press it.

Touch this pad to turn the

cooktop/countertop light on or off.

slices of pizza without entering a cook time or power.

microwavable foods without entering a cook time or power.

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22. Add 30 Sec.

cooking time each time you press it.

. Vent Hi/Low/Off.

Vent on or off.

NOTE: If you try to enter incorrect instructions, you will not hear any tones. Touch STOP Clear and re-enter the instructions.

Touch this pad to add 30 seconds of

Touch this pad to turn the

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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.

AUDIBLE SIGNALS

Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven:



• A programming tone will sound each time

you touch a pad.



• Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle.

CLOCK

When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure, the Display will show “:”.

If a time of day is not set, “:” will show on the Display

until you touch “Clock”.

Example: To set the clock for 10:30(AM or PM).

Touch: Display Shows:

INTERRUPTING COOKING

You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door. The oven stops heating and the fan stops, but the light stays on.

To restart cooking, close the door and Touch START.

If you do not want to continue cooking,

open the door and touch STOP&OHDU.

CHILD LOCK

Use this safety feature to lock the control panel when you are cleaning the oven, or so that children cannot use the oven unsupervised.

To set CHILD LOCK:

Touch: Display Shows:

Touch and hold until

To cancel CHILD LOCK:

you hear 2 beeps and “Loc” appears in the display.

(approximately

4 seconds)

NOTES:

•

If you enter in an incorrect time and touch “ you cannot set time of day. Enter the correct time.

• If you touch STOPClear while setting the clock, the

Display will show the last time of day set or “:” if no time of day has been set.

Clock”,

Touch: Display Shows:

Touch and hold until

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“Loc” disappears in the display. (approximately

4 seconds)

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Touch: Display Shows:

Once for HIGH Twice for Low

Turn off fan when desired

NOTE: If the temperature from the range or cooktop below the oven gets too hot, the exhaust fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the HIGH setting to protect the oven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven. When this occurs, the ent pad will not turn the fan off. You cannot turn the exhaust fan off during microwave cooking.

COOKTOP LIGHT

The pad on the bottom left of the control panel controls the cooktop light.

Example: To set the Lamp for .

Touch: Display Shows:

Once for  light Twice for  light

To turn off, touch pad one or two times depending on light setting.

TIME DEFROST

Using Time Defrost can defrost for a selected length of time.

Example: To set Time Defrost for 2 minutes.

Touch: Display Shows:

ADD 30 SEC

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

Example: To cook for 2 minutes.

NOTE:

If you touch dd ec, it will add 30 seconds up to 99 min 59 seconds.

nter.

Touch

The oven begins cooking and display shows time counting down.

dd ec 4 times.

At the end of the Time defrost four tones will sound.

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Time counting down.

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TIMED COOKING

This feature lets you program a specific cook time and power. For best results, there are 10 power level settings in addition to HIGH (100%) power . Refer to the “Microwave Power Levels Table” on page 13 for more information.

NOTE: If you do not select a power level, the oven will automatically cook at HIGH (100%) power.

Example: To cook for 5 minutes, 30 seconds at 80% power.

Touch: Display Shows:

P-

: 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.

Example: To set a 2-stage cook cycle.

Touch: Display Shows:

To set a 3 minute cook time for first stage.

To set an 80% cook power for the first stage.

P-

: 0

Time counting down and COOK.

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To set a 7 minute cook time for second stage.

To set a 50% cook power for the second stage.

When the first stage is over, you will hear two

10.

short tones as the oven begins the second cook stage.

Time counting down and COOK.

P-

: 0

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MELT

Melt provides four preset categories for melt. Butter, Chocolate, Cheese, Marshmallows. Details  MELT TABLE

Example: To Melt 16 oz Cheese.

1. Touch STOP Clear.

Melt

NOTE: After 4 seconds, the oven will start

2. Touch Melt pad three times.

3. Choose 16 oz.

4. Touch START Enter.

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

End will display.

SOFTEN

Soften provides four preset categories for melt.

Butter, Ice Cream, Cream Cheese, Frozen Juice.

Example: To Soften 3 oz Cream Cheese.

MELT TABLE

Category

Butter

Chocolate

Cheese

Marshmallows

Touch pad times

11 stick 2 sticks

Touch pad number

123

3 sticks

4 oz 8 oz

8 oz 16 oz

5 oz 10 oz

SOFTEN TABLE

Category

Butter 1 1 stick 2 sticks3 sticks

Ice Cream

Cream Cheese

Frozen Juice

Touch pad times

Energy Saving feature saves energy by turning off the display by touching the Energy Saving Button. The display will automatically turn off

of idleness if the clock has not been set. If the clock has been set, then the display will not automatically turn off.

Touch pad number

123

pint quart

3 oz 8 oz

6 oz 12 oz 16 oz

after

half

gallon

5 minutes

1. Touch STOP Clear.

Soften

NOTE: After 4 seconds, the oven will start

2. Touch Soften pad three times.

3. Choose 3 oz.

4. Touch START Enter.

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

End will display.

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Touch STOP Clear .

Touch

Energy Saving to

turn the display off.

Touch

Energy Saving to

Turn the display on.

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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

For best results, some recipes call for different cook powers. The lower the cook power, the slower the cooking. Each number from 1 to 9 stands for a different percentage of full cook power.

The following chart gives the percentage of cook power each number pad stands for, and the cook power name usually used.

COOK Power NAME WHEN TO USE IT

100% of full power

9 = 90% of full power

8 = 80% of full power

7 = 70% of full power

6 = 60% of full power

5 = 50% of full power

4 = 40% of full power

High

Medium-High

Medium

It also tells you when to use each cook power. Follow recipe or food package instructions if available.

NOTE: Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times based on the 900 Watt cook power of your microwave oven.

• Quick heating many convenience foods and foods with high water content, such as soups and beverages.

• Cooking tender cuts of meat, ground meat,

• Heating cream soups

• Heating rice, pasta, or casseroles

• Cooking and heating foods that need a

Cook Power lower than high (for example, whole fish and meat loaf) or when food is cooking too fast

• Reheat

• Cooking requiring special care, such as cheese

and egg dishes, pudding, and custards

• Finishing cooking casseroles

• Cooking ham, whole poultry, and pot roasts

• Simmering stews

• Melting chocolate

• Heating pastries

ing a single serving of food

3 = 30% of full power

2 = 20% of full power

1 = 10% of full power

0 = 0% of full power

NOTE: Once cook time has been entered, you can also use the Timer by entering “0” for the Cook Power. The oven will count down the cooking time you set without cooking.

Medium-Low, Defrost

Low

None

• Manually defrosting foods, such as bread, fish, meats, poultry, and precooked foods

• Softening bu

• Keeping food warm

• Standing time

tter, cheese, and ice cream

ower Level pad as a second Kitchen

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AUTO DEFROST

defrost sequences are preset in the oven. The auto defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods. The cooking guide will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting. For added convenience, the Auto Defrost includes a built-in beep mechanism that reminds you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange to get best defrost results. are provided.

1 MEAT 2 POULTRY 3 FISH 4 BREAD

Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs of ground beef.

vailable weight is 0.1~6.0 lbs.

Touch: Display Shows:

To enter the weight

NOTE:

When you touch the START changes to defrost time count down. The oven will beep during the Defrost cycle. At this time, open the door and turn, separate, or rearrange the food. Remove any portions that have thawed. Return frozen portions to the oven and touch START

nter to resume the defrost cycle.

different defrosting levels

1. 2

Time counting down.

nter pad, the display

OPERATING TIPS

• For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat, and

poultry from its original closed paper or plastic package (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods, which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook.

• For best results, shape your ground meat into the

form of a doughnut before freezing. When defrosting, scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and continue defrosting.

• Place foods in a shallow container.

This table shows you food type selections and the weights you can set for each type. For best results, loosen or remove covering on food.

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FOOD

Meat Poultry Fish

BREAD

Category MEAT

0.1 to 6.0 lbs

POULTRY

0.1 to 6.0 lbs

FISH

0.1 to 6.0 lbs

TOUCH

Auto Defrost

1 Time(s) 0.1 to 6.0 lbs (45g to 2722g) 2 Time(s) 0.1 to 6.0 lbs (45g to 2722g) 3 Time(s) 0.1 to 6.0 lbs (45g to 2722g) 4 Time(s)

BEEF

Ground beef, Round steak, Cubes for stew, Tenderloin steak, Pot roast, Rib roast, Rump roast, Chuck roast, Hamburger patty.

LAMB

Chops (1-inch thick), Rolled roast.

PORK

Chops ( Spareribs, Countrystyle ribs. Rolled roast, Sausage.

POULTRY

Whole (under 4 lbs), Cut up, Breasts (boneless).

CORNISH HE NS

Whole.

TURKEY

Breast (under 6 lbs).

FISH

Fillets, Whole Steaks.

SHE LLFISH

Crab meat, Lobster tails, Shrimp, Scallops.

Sliced bread, Buns, Baguette, etc.

Separate slices and place between paper

towel or flat plate

After defrosting, let stand for 1-2 minutes

WEIGHTS YOU

CAN SET

(tenths of a pound)

0.1 to 1.0 lbs (45g to 450g)

Food

/2-inch thick), Hot dogs,

. T

urn food over at beep

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

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).

• Before starting, make sure you have removed any of the metal twist-ties which often come with frozen food bags, and replace them with strings or elastic bands.

• Open containers such as cartons before they are placed in the oven.

• Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging.

• If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place it in a suitable container.

• Slit the skins, if any, of frozen food such as sausage.

• Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even defrosting.

• Always underestimate defrosting time. If defrosted food is still icy in the center, return it to the microwave oven for more defrosting.

• The length of defrosting time varies according to how solidly the food is frozen.

• The shape of the package affects how quickly food will defrost. Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than a deep block.

• As food begins to defrost, separate the pieces. Separated pieces defrost more easily.

• Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings, leg tips, fish tails, or areas that start to get warm. Make sure the foil does not touch the sides, top, or bottom of the oven. The foil can damage the oven lining.

• For better results, let food stand after defrosting.

(For more information on standing time, see the

“Microwave Cooking Tips” section.)

• Turn over food during defrosting or standing time. Break apart and remove food as required.

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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Using Quick Touch

Your oven’s menu has been preprogrammed to cook food automatically. Tell the oven what you want. Then let you microwave oven cook your selections.

POPCORN

Popcorn lets you pop 3.0, and 3.5 ounce bags of commercially packaged microwave popcorn. Pop only one package at a time. If you are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s instructions.To set your microwave oven correctly, follow this chart:

Example: To pop a 3.0 oz. bag.

Touch: Display Shows:

3. 0

once for 3.5 oz twice for 3.0 oz

Time counting down and

COOK.

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

PIZZA

Pizza lets you reheat up to 3 slices of pizza. A slice is based on a 5 ounce slice.

NOTE:

• Place on a low plate & paper towel.

• Do not cover.

FROZEN ENTREE

Frozen Entree lets you cook 10 and 20 ounce plates of commercially packaged microwave frozen entree without entering cooking times and power levels. Remove tray from outer carton. Do not remove film cover, but cut it to vent.

Example: To reheat a 20 oz. frozen entree.

Touch: Display Shows:

2 0

once for 10 oz twice for 20 oz

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

Time counting down and

COOK.

POTATO

The Potato lets you cook potatoes with preset times and cook powers. You can choose from 1 to 4 potatoes.

NOTE:

•

Cooking times are based on an average 8 ounce potato.

• Before baking, pierce potato with fork several times.

• After baking, let stand for 5 minutes.

Example: To cook 2 Potatoes.

Touch: Display Shows:

Example: To reheat 2 slices of Pizza.

Touch: Display Shows:

once for 1 slice twice for 2 slices three times for 3 slices

Time counting down and

COOK.

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

once for 1 potato twice for 2 potatoes three times for 3 potatoes four times for 4 potatoes

Time counting down and

COOK.

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

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AUTO COOK

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Auto Cook provides four preset categories for cooking.

Example: To cook 2 cups of Casserole.

Touch: Display Show

Choose food category.

Category

Fresh

vegetable

Frozen

vegetable

Rice

Casserole

Touch pad

of Time(s)

COOKING GUIDE FOR AUTO COOK

CODE

Category

Fresh

vegetable

Frozen

vegetable

Rice

Casserole

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

Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole. Add water according to the quantity. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Let stand 3 minutes. * 1-2 cups: add 2 tbsp water. * 3-4 cups: add 2 tbsp water.

Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Let stand 3 minutes. * 1-2 cups: add 2 tbsp water. * 3-4 cups: add 2 tbsp water.

Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Let stand 5 minutes.

Time counting down and

COOK.

Number of

cups

1 - 4 cups

1 - 2 cups

1 - 4 cups

DIRECTIONS

1 cup

CASSEROLE

2 cups

3 cups

4 cups

Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Stir and let stand 3 minutes.

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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

AUTO REHEAT

Auto Reheat provides four preset categories for reheating.

Example: To reheat 2 servings of Dinner plate.

Touch: Display Shows:

Choose food category.

Category

Dinner plate Soup/sauce Casserole Roll/Muffin

Touch pad

of Time(s)

1 2 3 4

COOKING GUIDE FOR AUTO REHEAT

CODE CATEGORY

DINNER PLATE

SOUP/SAUCE

CASSEROLE

ROLL/MUFFIN

SERVING AMOUNT DIRECTION

1 serving (10 oz.)

2 servings (15 oz.)

1 cup

2 cups

3 cups

4 cups

1 cup

2 cups

3 cups

4 cups

1 piece (2 oz.)

2 pieces (4 oz.)

3 pieces (6 oz.)

4 pieces (8 oz.)

Touch: Display Shows:

Enter quantity/servings.

Category

Dinner plate

Soup/sauce Casserole Roll/Muffin

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

Place on a low plate. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Let stand 3 minutes.

Place in shallow microwavable casserole. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Stir and let stand 3 minutes.

Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole. Cover with plastic wrap. Stir and let stand 3 minutes.

Place on paper towel. Do not cover.

Time counting down and

COOK.

Number of

cups/Items 1 - 2 servings

1 - 4 cups 1 - 4 cups 1 - 4 pieces

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COOKING TIPS

GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS

To get the best results from your microwave oven, read and follow the guidelines below.

• Storage Temperature: Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than the same foods at room temperature. The time for recipes in this book is based on the normal storage temperature of the food.

• Size: Small pieces of food cook faster than large ones, pieces similar in size and shape cook more evenly. For even cooking, reduce the power when cooking large pieces of food.

• Natural Moisture: Very moist foods cook more evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water molecules.

• Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables from the outside to the center to distribute the heat evenly and speed cooking. Constant stirring is not necessary.

• Turn over foods like pork chops, baking potatoes, roasts, or whole cauliflower halfway through the cooking time to expose all sides equally to microwave energy.

• Place delicate areas of foods, such as asparagus tips, toward the center of the dish.

• Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or salmon steaks, with the thicker, meatier parts toward the outside of the dish.

• Shield, with Small pieces of aluminum foil, parts of food that may cook quickly, such as wing tips and leg ends of poultry.

• Let It Stand: After you remove the food from the microwave, cover food with foil or casserole lid and let it stand to finish cooking in the center and avoid overcooking the outer edges. The length of standing time depends on the density and surface area of the food.

• Wrapping in waxed paper or paper towel: Sandwiches and many other foods containing prebaked bread should be wrapped prior to microwaving to prevent drying out.

Fish & Shellfish

Cooking Fish and Shellfish: General Directions

• Prepare the fish for cooking.

- Completely defrost the fish or shellfish.

- Arrange unevenly shaped pieces with thicker parts toward the outside of the dish. Arrange shellfish in a single layer for even cooking.

- The type of cover you use depends on how you cook. Poached fish needs a microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap.

- Baked fish, coated fish, or fish in sauce needs to be covered lightly with waxed paper to keep the coating crisp and sauce from getting watery.

- Always set the shortest cooking time. Fish is done when it turns opaque and the thickest part begins to flake. Shellfish is done when the shell turns from pink to red and the flesh is opaque and firm.

• The Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table below provides specific directions with Power Level and Cooking Time settings for most types of fish and shellfish.

Fish And Shellfish Cooking Table

Fish fillets

Fish steaks

Whole fish

Scallops

Shrimp, shelled

POWER

LEVEL

COOKING TIME DIRECTIONSFISH

1/2-41/2 minutes

1/2-51/2 minutes

1/2-6 minutes

1/2-5 minutes

Arrange fish in a single layer with thickest portion toward outside edge of 11/2 quart microwavable baking dish. Brush with melted butter and season, if desired. Cook covered with vented plastic wrap. Let stand covered 2 minutes. If you are cooking more than 1 lb. of fish, turn the fish halfway through cooking.

Arrange in a single layer. Prepare as directed above, except stir instead of turning the shellfish.

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COOKING TIPS

Appetizers / Sauces / Soups

Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques

Recommended

• Crisp crackers, such as melba toast, shredded wheat and crisp rye crackers are best for microwave use. Wait until party time to add the spreads. Place a paper towel under the crackers while they cook in the microwave oven to absorb extra moisture.

• Arrange individual appetizers in a circle for even cooking.

• Stir dips to distribute heat and shorten cooking time.

Cooking Sauces: Tips and Techniques

• Use a microwavable casserole or glass measuring cup that is at least 2 or 3 times the volume of the sauce.

• Sauces made with cornstarch thicken more rapidly than those made with flour.

• Cook sauces made with cornstarch or flour uncovered so you may stir them 2 or 3 times during cooking for a smooth consistency.

• To adapt a conventional sauce or gravy recipe, reduce the amount of liquid slightly.

Meat

Cooking Meat: General Directions

• Prepare the meat for cooking.

- Defrost completely.

- Trim off excess fat to avoid splattering.

- Place the meat, fat side down, in a microwavable dish.

- Use oven cooking bag for less tender cuts of meat.

- Arrange the meat so that thicker portions are toward the outside of the dish.

- Cover the meat with waxed paper to prevent splattering.

• Tend the meat as it cooks.

- Drain juices as they accumulate to reduce

splattering and keep from overcooking the bottom of the meat.

- Shield thin or bony portions with strips of foil to

prevent overcooking.

NOTE: Keep the foil at least 1 inch from the oven walls, and do not cover more than one-third of the meat with foil at any one time.

• Let the meat stand covered with foil 10-15 minutes after you remove it from the oven. The internal temperature of the meat may rise from 5-10°F during standing time.

Cooking Soups: Tips and Techniques

• Cook soups in a microwavable dish which holds double the volume of the recipe ingredients to prevent boil-over, especially if you use cream or milk in the soup.

• Generally, cover microwaved soups with VENTED plastic wrap or a microwavable lid.

• Cover foods to retain moisture. Uncover foods to retain crispness.

• Avoid overcooking by using the minimum suggested time. Add more time, if necessary, only after checking the food.

• Stirring occasionally will help blend flavors, distribute heat evenly, and may even shorten the cooking time.

• When converting a conventional soup recipe to cook in the microwave, reduce the liquid, salt, and strong seasonings.

Not Recommended

• Appetizers with a crisp coating or puff pastry are best done in a conventional oven with dry heat.

• Breaded products can be warmed in the microwave oven but will not come out crisp.

The Meat Cooking Table on the next page provides detailed directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time settings for most cuts of meat.

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Meat Cooking Table

COOKING TIPS

Beef Hamburgers, Fresh or defrosted (4 oz. each) 1 patty 2 patties 4 patties

Sirloin tip roast (3-4 lbs.)

Lamb Lamb roast, rolled boneless (3-4 lbs.)

Pork Bacon slices 2 slices 4 slices 6 slices

10slices

Chops (5-7 oz. each) 2 chops

4 chops

POWER

LEVEL

COOKING TIME DIRECTIONSMEAT

1/2 minutes

1-1 1

1/2-2 minutes

1/2-31/2 minutes

8-10 minutes

per pound

RARE(135°F)

11-13 minutes

per pound

MEDIUM(155°F)

11-12 minutes

per pound

RARE(135°F)

12-13 minutes

per pound

MEDIUM(145°F)

13-14 minutes

per pound

WELL(155°F) 1

1/2-2 minutes

2-3 minutes

4-5 minutes

7-8 minutes

18-20 minutes

per pound

15-17 minutes

per pound

Form patties with depression in center of each. Place on microwavable dish. Brush with browning agent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper. Turn over halfway through cooking. Let stand covered 1 minute.

Place roast fat side down on microwavable dish. Add desired seasonings and cover with waxed paper. Turn meat over halfway through cooking and shield if necessary. Remove roast from microwave oven when desired temperature is reached. Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes.(Temperature may rise about 10°F).

Place roast fat side down on microwavable dish. Brush lamb with marinade or desired seasonings such as rosemary, thyme or marjoram. Cover with waxed paper. Turn roast over after 15 minutes, and again after 30 minutes. Shield if necessary. Remove roast from microwave when desired temperature is reached. Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes (Temperature may rise about 10°F).

Place bacon slices on microwavable dish. Cover with paper towels. After cooking, let stand 1 minute.

Place chops in microwavable baking dish. Add desired seasonings and cover with vented plastic wrap. Cook until no longer pink or until internal temperature reaches 170°F. Turn chops over halfway through cooking. Let stand covered 5 minutes. (Temperature may rise about 10°F).

Loin Roast, rolled, boneless (3

1/2- 4 1/2 lbs.)

Sausage links, Fresh or Frozen, defrosted (1-2 oz. each) 2 links 4 links 6 links 10 links (8 oz. pkg.)

25-27 minutes

per pound

(165°F)

Place roast in cooking bag in microwavable dish. Add seasonings and browning agent if desired. Close bag loosely with microwavable closure or string. After cooking, let stand in bag 15 minutes. (Temperature may rise about 10°F.) Internal temperature of pork should reach 170°F before serving.

45-60 seconds

1-1

1/2 minutes

1/2-2 minutes

3/4-2 minutes

Pierce links and place on microwavable dish. Cover with waxed paper or paper towel. Turn over halfway through cooking. After cooking, let stand covered 1 minute.

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