LG LMV2061SB User Manual

MICROWAVE OVEN

OWNER’S MANUAL

LMV2061SB
LMV2061SW
LMV2061SS

website:http://www.lg.ca

P/NO.: 3828W5A4632
Printed in Korea

PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL
THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to excessive Microwave

Energy.................................................................... 4

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

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

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

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

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

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

Control panel features .......................................... 7

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

Learn about your Microwave Oven ...................... 9

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

Timer .................................................................... 9

Vent Fan ............................................................... 9

Vent Auto Time Set .............................................. 9

Light Hi/Low/Off ..................................................... 9

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

EZ-ON ................................................................. 10

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

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

More/Less .......................................................... 11

Cooking at High Power Levels ........................... 11

Cooking at Lower Power Levels ......................... 11

Cooking With More Than One Cook Cycle ........ 11

Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels ............. 12

Sensor Operating Instructions ............................ 13

Sensor Cooking Guide ....................................... 13

Adding or Subtracting Cook Time ........................ 13

Sensor Popcorn ................................................. 13

Sensor Cook ...................................................... 14

Sensor Reheat ................................................... 14

Chicken Choices ................................................ 14

Soften ................................................................. 15

Melt .................................................................... 15

Sensor Cook Table ............................................ 16

Sensor Reheat Table ......................................... 16

Chicken Choices Table ...................................... 17

Soften Table ....................................................... 18

Melt Table .......................................................... 18

Auto Defrost ....................................................... 19

Quick Defrost ..................................................... 19

Time Defrost ....................................................... 20

Defrost Tips ........................................................ 20

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

COOKING ............................................................. 21

Getting the Best Cooking Results ...................... 21

Fish and Shellfish ............................................... 21

Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table ....................... 21

Appetizers /Sauces /Soups ................................ 22

Meat ................................................................... 22

Meat Cooking Table ........................................... 23

Chicken .............................................................. 24

Chicken Cooking Table ...................................... 24

Pasta and Rice ................................................... 25

Pasta Cooking Table .......................................... 25

Rice Cooking Table ............................................ 25

MAINTENANCE .................................................... 26

Care and Cleaning ............................................. 26

Metal Rack ......................................................... 26

Cleaning the Grease Filters ............................... 26

Charcoal Filter Replacement .............................. 27

Cooktop/Night Light Replacement ..................... 27

Oven Light Replacement .................................... 27

COOKING UTENSILS .......................................... 28

Microwave Utensil Guide ................................... 28

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................... 29

Before Calling for Service .................................. 29

Qustions and Answers ....................................... 30

LIMITED WARRANTY .......................................... 31

SAFETY

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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,

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

• Read all the instructions before using your oven.

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

• Read and follow the specific

PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found

on page 4.

• Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors, such as
sulfide and chloride, 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.

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

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

• Clean the ventilating hood frequently. Do not
allow grease to accumulate on the hood or the
filters.

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

• 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.

• When food flames under the hood, turn the fan on.

• 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 it

thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician
before using it again.

• To avoid a fire hazard:

- Do not severely overcook food. Severely

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

- Do not store combustible items (bread,

cookies, etc.) in the oven, because if lightning

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

- Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sure

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

- If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven

door closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the
power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire may
spread.

• If a fire should start:

- Keep the oven door closed.

- Turn the oven off.

- Disconnect the power cord or shut off the

power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

• To avoid electric shock:

- This appliance must be grounded. Connect it

only to a properly grounded outlet. See the
electrical GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
on page 5.

- Do not operate this appliance if it has a

damaged cord or plug, if it is not working

properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.

- Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in

water.

- Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

• Take care when The Door is opened.

There is a possibility of being injured.

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SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE ENERGY...

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

(a) 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.

(b) Do not place any object between the oven

front face and the door or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.

(c) 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:
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired

by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.

• 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 the operations described in
this manual.

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

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

• Preserve the oven floor:

- Do not heat the oven floor excessively.

- Do not allow the gray film on special microwave-

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

- Do not cook anything directly on the oven floor or
turntable. Use a microwavable dish.

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

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

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

• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

• As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.

INFORMATION

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

LOCATION OF MODEL NUMBER

To request service information or replacement parts,
the service center will require the complete model
number of your microwave oven. The number is on the
oven front as shown in the illustration below.

OVEN SPECIFICATIONS

Output Power 1000 W (IEC60705)
Outer Dimensions 29

15

/16” x 167/16” x 155/8”
Cavity Volume 2.0 Cu.ft
Net Weight 60 lbs.

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.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. If an electrical

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

WARNING -

If you use the grounding

plug improperly, you risk electric shock.

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

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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MODEL NUMBER LABEL

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INFORMATION

MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES

Oven Control

Panel

eVent Grill

Defrost Plate

Door Handle

Window with

Metal Shield

Cooktop/Countertop Light

Grease Filter

Door Safety
Lock System

Model and Serial

Number Plate

Cooking Guide

Metal Rack

Glass Tray

The glass tray moves in both directions to help cook
food more evenly. Do not operate the microwave
oven without the glass tray in place.

To Install:

1. Place the support on the oven cavity bottom.

2. Place the glass tray on the support.

Fit the raised, hollowed groove of the glass tray
bottom between the rollers of the hub. The rollers
on the support should fit inside the glass tray
bottom ridge.

1. Glass tray

2. Support

3. Hub

Use the DEFROST PLATE provided for
complete defrosting of larger food items.

INFORMATION

CONTROL PANEL FEATURES

Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily. All you have
to do is touch the necessary Command pad. The following is a list of all the Command and Number pads
located on the control panel. For more information on these features, see the OPERATION section.

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14

26

23

21

1816

12

15

17

19

20

22

25

24

13

11

10

1

6

9

8

7

3

5

4

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INFORMATION

NOTE: Styling and features vary by model.

1. DISPLAY: The Display includes a clock and indicators
to tell you time of day, cooking time setting, and
cooking functions selected.

2. SOFTEN: Touch this pad to soften Butter Maragaine,
Ice Cream, Cream Cheese, and Frozen Juice.

3. MELT: Touch this pad to melt Butter, Chocolate,
Cheese, and Marshmallows.

4. COOK: Touch this pad to cook Baked Potato,
Vegetable Casserole, Rice, and Frozen Entree. The
oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook
depending on the amount of humidity coming from the
food.

5. REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat Pizza, Dinner
Plate, Soup/Sauce, and Casserole. The oven’s sensor
will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the
amount of humidity coming from the food.

6. POPCORN: Touch this pad when popping popcorn in
your microwave oven. The oven’s sensor will tell the
oven how long to cook depending on the amount of
humidity it detects from the popcorn.

7. AUTO DEFROST: Meat, poultry, fish, and bread.
Touch this pad to select food type and defrost food by
weight.

8. TIME DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost most other
frozen foods.

9. QUICK DEFROST: This pad provides quick defrost
for 1.0 pound of frozen food.

10. CHICKEN CHOICES: Touch this pad to cook chicken
wings, chicken nuggets, spicy chicken, and Mexican
chicken.

11. HOLD WARM: Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked
foods warm in your microwave oven for up to 90
minutes.

12. EZ-ON: Touch this pad to set and start quickly at
100% power level.

13. CUSTOM SET: Touch this pad to change the oven’s
default setting for sound, clock, disply speed, and
defrost weight.

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

15. TIMER: Touch this pad to set the timer.

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

17. POWER LEVEL: Touch this pad to select a cooking
power level.

18. MORE: Touch this pad to add ten seconds of cooking
time each time you press it.

19. LESS: Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds of
cooking time each time you press it.

20. NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cooking time,
power level, quantities, or weights.

21. START/ENTER: Touch this pad to start a function. If
you open the door after oven begins to cook, touch
START/ENTER again.

22. STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to stop the oven or to
clear all entries.

23. VENT ON/OFF: Touch this pad to turn the fan on/off.

24. VENT 5-SPEED: Touch this pad to choose one of 5
fan speeds.

25. VENT AUTO TIME SET: Touch this pad when setting
ventilation time. (1, 3, 5, 10, and 30 minutes.)

26. LIGHT HI/LOW/OFF: Touch this pad to turn on the
cooktop/ countertop light.

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OPERATION

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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.

To avoid risk of personal injury or property
damage, do not run the oven empty.

To avoid risk of personal injury or property
damage, do not use stoneware, aluminum foil,
metal utensils, or metal trimmed utensils in the
oven.

Example: To set 8:00 AM.

Example: To set for 3 minutes.

1. Touch CLOCK.

2. Enter the time by using the
number key.

3. Touch START/ENTER.
(Press number 1 for AM,
number 2 for PM.)

4. Touch START/ENTER.

1. Touch TIMER.

2. Enter the time by using the

number key.

3. Touch START/ENTER.

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

This oven includes a 12-hour clock.

CLOCK

Example for Level 4:

The fan moves steam and other vapors from the cooking
surface. There are five speeds.

Touch ON/OFF to 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 LEVEL 4 setting to
protect the oven.

It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven. When this
occurs, the ON/OFF will not turn the fan off.

VENT FAN

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

TIMER

1. Touch ON/OFF. This shows
the last level until you select
the fan speed level.

2. Touch until level 4 appears in
the display.

Example: To set 30 minutes for Level 4.

VENT AUTO TIME SET

1. Touch ON/OFF.

2. Touch until level 4 appears in
the display.

3. Touch Auto Time Set 5
times.

LIGHT HI/LOW/OFF

Touch LIGHT HI/LOW/OFF
once for bright light, twice for
night light, or three times to turn
the light off.

NOTES:

• HOLD WARM operates for up to 90 minutes.

• Food cooked covered should be covered during
HOLD WARM.

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

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

To make HOLD WARM automatically follow another
cycle:

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

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

beeps and HOLD WARM will appear in the oven
display.

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

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OPERATION

Food
Type

Liquid

Dry

Recommended

Quantity

1-2 cups

5-10 ozs.

Example: To set the child lock.

1. Touch STOP/ CLEAR.

2. Touch and hold
START/ENTER more than 4
seconds. LOCKED will
appear in the display window
with two beeps.

Example: To cancel the child lock.

1. Touch and hold
START/ENTER more than 4
seconds. LOCKED will
disappear and you hear two
beeps.

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

The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the
control panel. Child Lock prevents accidental
programming when wiping the control panel.

CHILD LOCK

Example: To set EZ-ON. for 2 minutes.

1. Touch EZ-ON 4 times. The
oven begins cooking and
display shows time counting
down.

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

EZ-ON

Example: To use HOLD WARM.

1. Touch HOLD WARM.

2. Touch START/ENTER.

You can keep cooked food warm in your microwave oven
for up to 90 minutes. You can use HOLD WARM by itself
or to follow a cooking cycle automatically.

HOLD WARM

OPERATION

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Example: To change defrost weight mode

(from Lbs. to Kg).

1. Touch CUSTOM SET.

2. Touch number 4.

3. Touch number 2.

You can change the default values for beep sound, clock,
display speed and defrost weight.

See following chart for more information.

CUSTOM SET

MORE/LESS

By using the MORE or LESS keys, all of the pre­programmed cook and time cook features can be
adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time.

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

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

Example: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds at

100% power.

COOKING AT HIGH
POWER LEVELS

1. Enter the cook time.

2. Touch START/ENTER.

Example: To cook food for 7 minutes 30 seconds at

70% power.

1. Enter the cook time.

2. Touch POWER LEVEL.

3. Enter the power level.

4. Touch START/ENTER
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
COOK END will display.

HIGH power cooking does not always give you the best
results with foods that need slower cooking, such as
roasts, baked goods, or custards.
Your oven has 10 power settings in addition to HIGH.

See cooking guide for Lower Power Levels, page 12.

COOKING AT LOWER
POWER LEVELS

Example: To cook food for 3 minutes at 100% power and

then 70% power for 7 minutes 30 seconds.

1. Enter the first cook time.

2. Touch COOK TIME.

3. Enter the second cook time.

4. Touch POWER LEVEL.

5. Enter the power level.

6. Touch START/ENTER.

For best results, some recipes call for one Power Level for
a certain length of time, and another Power Level for
another length of time. Your oven can be set to change
from one to another automatically, for up to three cycles if
the first heating cycle is defrost.

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

COOKING WITH MORE THAN
ONE COOK CYCLE

No. Function No. Result

1 Beep ON/ 1 Sound ON

OFF control 2 Sound OFF

2 Clock display 1 Clock ON

control 2 Clock OFF

3 Display 1 Slow speed

2 Normal speed
3 Fast speed

4 Defrost weight 1 Lbs.

mode selected 2 Kg.

OPERATION

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COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS

The 10 power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to choose the best power level for the food you are cooking.
Below are listed all the power levels, examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amount of microwave
power you are using.

10 High 100%

●

Boil water.

●

Cook ground beef.

●

Make candy.

●

Cook fresh fruits and vegetables.

●

Cook fish and poultry.

●

Preheat browning dish.

●

Reheat beverages.

●

Bacon slices.

9 90%

●

Reheat meat slices quickly.

●

Saute onions, celery, and green pepper.

8 80%

●

All reheating.

●

Cook scrambled eggs.

7 70%

●

Cook breads and cereal products.

●

Cook cheese dishes, veal.

●

Cook cakes, muffins, brownies, cupcakes.

6 60%

●

Cook pasta.

5 50%

●

Cook meats, whole poultry.

●

Cook custard.

●

Cook whole chicken, turkey, spare ribs, rib roast,

sirloin roast.

4 40%

●

Cook less tender cuts of meat.

●

Reheat frozen convenience foods.

3 30%

●

Thaw meat, poultry, and seafood.

●

Cook small quantities of food.

●

Finish cooking casserole, stew, and some sauces.

2 20%

●

Soften butter and cream cheese.

●

Heat small amounts of food.

1 10%

●

Soften ice cream.

●

Raise yeast dough.

0 0%

●

Standing time.

POWER LEVEL MICROWAVE OUTPUT USE

OPERATION

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DO NOT leave microwave oven unattended
while popping corn.

When popping commercially packaged
popcorn, remove the rack from the oven.
Do not place the bag of microwave popcorn on
the rack or under the rack.

Example: To pop popcorn.

1. Touch POPCORN.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
COOK END will display.

SENSOR 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.

• Recommended amounts: 3.0-3.5 ozs.

SENSOR POPCORN

By using the MORE+ or LESS- pads all of the sensor
cook and time cook settings can be adjusted to cook food
for a longer or shorter time. Pressing MORE+ will add 10
seconds of cooking time each time you press it. Pressing
LESS- will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time
you press it.

ADDING OR SUBTRACTING
COOK TIME

SENSOR OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

2. The glass tray and the outside of the container should
be dry to assure best cooking results.

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

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

SENSOR COOKING GUIDE

Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good
Sensor cooking results.

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

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

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

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

Chicken Wings 1 6, 12 ozs.
Chicken Nuggets 2 4, 8 ozs.
Spicy Chicken 3 2, 4 servings
Mexican Chicken 4 2, 4 servings

Category Touch Pad Amount

Number

Pizza slice 1 1 - 3 slices
Dinner plate 2 1 - 2 servings
Soup/Sauce 3 1 - 4 cups
Casserole 4 1 - 4 cups

Category Touch Pad Amount

Number

Baked Potato 1 1 - 4 EA
Fresh Vegetable 2 1 - 4 cups
Frozen Vegetable 3 1 - 4 cups
Canned Vegetable 4 1 - 4 cups
Casserole 5 1 - 4 cups
Rice 6

1

/2 - 2 cups

Frozen Entrée 7 10 - 21 ozs

Category Touch Pad Amount

Number

OPERATION

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Example: To cook rice.

1. Touch COOK.

2. Choose food category.

Using SENSOR COOK lets you heat common
microwave-prepared foods without needing to program
times and Cook Powers. SENSOR COOK has preset
Cook Power for 7 food categories.

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

COOK END will display.

SENSOR COOK TABLE

SENSOR REHEAT TABLE

SENSOR COOK

Example: To reheat 2 slices of pizza.

1. Touch REHEAT.

2. Choose food category.

Using SENSOR REHEAT lets you heat common
microwave-prepared foods without needing to program
times and Power levels.

SENSOR REHEAT

Example: To cook 6 ozs. chicken wings.

1. Touch CHICKEN CHOICES.

2. Choose food category.
Touch the 1 for chicken
wings.

3. Choose amount by touching
the 1 for 6 ozs.

4. Touch START/ENTER.

The oven uses low power to cook poultry (chicken wings,
chicken nuggets, Spicy chicken and Mexican chicken)
See the following table.

CHICKEN CHOICES TABLE

CHICKEN CHOICES

Butter / Margarine 1 1, 2, 3 sticks
Chocolate 2 4, 8 ozs.
Cheese 3 8, 16 ozs.
Marshmallows 4 5, 10 ozs.

Category Touch Pad Amount

Number

Butter 1 1,2,3 sticks
Ice cream 2

Pint,Quart,Half gallon
Cream cheese 3 3, 8 ozs.
Frozen juice 4 6,12,16 ozs.

Category Touch Pad Amount

Number

OPERATION

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Example: To soften quart of ice cream.

1. Touch SOFTEN.

2. Choose food category.
Touch 2 for ice cream.

3. Choose food amount. Touch
2 for quart.

4. Touch START/ENTER.

The oven uses low power to soften foods (butter, ice
cream, cream cheese, and frozen juice) See the following
table.

SOFTEN

Example: To melt 8 ozs. chocolate.

1. Touch MELT.

2. Choose food category.
Touch 2 for chocolate.

3. Choose food amount. Touch
2 for 8 ozs.

4. Touch START/ENTER.

The oven uses low power to melt foods (butter or
margarine, chocolate, marshmallows, or processed
cheese food.) See the following table.

MELT

SOFTEN TABLE

MELT TABLE

OPERATION

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SENSOR COOK TABLE

CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT

Pierce each potato with a fork and place on the oven tray around the
edge, at least one inch apart.

Prepare as desired, wash, and leave residual water on the vegetables.
Place in an appropriately-sized microwave container, cover with
plastic wrap and vent.

Remove from package, rinse off frost under running water. Place in
an appropriately-sized microwave container, cover with plastic wrap
and vent.

Remove from the outer display can.
Place in an appropriately sized microwave container, cover with plastic
wrap and vent.
After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes.

Assemble the ingredients per the recipe in a 1-2 quart casserole.
Cooking with plastic wrap and vent.
After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes

Add twice the amount of water to the rice.
Use a microwave container large enough to prevent water from boiling
over dish. Cover with plastic wrap or lid.

Remove from outer display package. Slit cover. If not in microwave­safe container, place on plate, cover with plastic wrap and vent.

1 - 4 medium approx.

8 -10 ozs. each

1 - 4 cups

1 - 4 cups

1 - 4 cups

1 - 4 cups

1

/

2 - 2 cups

10 - 21 ozs.

Baked Potato

Casserole

Rice

Frozen
Entrée

Fresh
Vegetable

Frozen
Vegetable

Canned
Vegetable

VEGETABLE

SENSOR REHEAT TABLE

CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT

This is a reheat function for leftover pizza.
Place on paper towel on a microwave safe plate.

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

Place in shallow microwavable casserole.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
After cooking, stir and let stand 3 minutes.

Cover dish containing the casserole
with plastic wrap and vent.
After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes.

1 - 3 slices

(3 - 5 ozs. each)

1 - 2 servings

1 - 4 cups

1 - 4 cups

Pizza Slice

Dinner Plate

Soup/Sauce

Casserole

OPERATION

17

CHICKEN CHOICES TABLE

CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT

Place in a single layer around the edge of a dinner plate or serving
platter.

Place in a single layer around the edge of a dinner plate.

- 2 servings (double the ingredients for 4 servings)

• 1 1/2 pounds skinless chicken pieces

• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1

1

/2 tablespoon paprika

•

1

/

2 teaspoon pepper

•

1

/

2 cup hot sauce or 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce

•

1

/

2 cup barbecue sauce of choice

Mix everything in an 8 X 8-inch glass dish or similar dish and cover
with plastic wrap.
Cook on Spicy chicken. Stir and serve as is or place under a broiler
for a few minutes for additional browning.

- 2 servings (double the ingredients for 4 servings)

•

1

/

2 medium onion, chopped

•

1

/

2 green bell pepper, diced

•

1

/

2 cup frozen peas

•

1

/

2 cup long grain rice

• 1 cup water

•

1

/

2 cup salsa

• 1

1

/2 pounds skinless chicken pieces, legs, thighs, breasts, wings, or

combination of all

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• Salt and pepper to taste

•

1

/2 cup green olives w/pimentos
Place onions and peppers in an 8 X 8-inch glass dish or similar
container and microwave for 3 minutes.
Add peas, rice, water, salsa, chicken, and cumin.
Season with salt and pepper.
Cover with plastic wrap and cook on Mexican chicken. Stir in the
olives and serve as is or place under a broiler for a few minutes to add
additional browning.

6 or 12 ozs.

4 or 8 ozs.

2 or 4 servings

2 or 4 servings

Chicken wings
Frozen, Precooked

Chicken nuggets
Frozen, Precooked

Spicy chicken

Mexican
chicken

OPERATION

18

MELT TABLE

CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT

Unwrap and place in microwavable container.
No need to cover butter.
Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting.

Chocolate chips or squares of baking chocolate may be used.
Unwrap squares and place in microwavable container. Stir at the end
of cycle to complete melting.

Use processed cheese food only. Cut into cubes.
Place in a single layer in microwavable container.
Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting.

Large or miniature marshmallows may be used. Place in
microwavable container.
Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting.

1, 2, or 3 sticks

4 or 8 ozs.

8 or 16 ozs.

5 or 10 ozs.

Butter or
Margarine

Chocolate

Cheese

Marshmallows

SOFTEN TABLE

CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT

Unwrap and place in microwavable container.
Butter will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe.

Place container in oven.
Ice cream will be soft enough to make scooping easier.

Unwrap and place in microwavable container.
Cream cheese will be at room temperature and ready for use in
recipe.

Remove top.
Place in oven.
Frozen juice will be soft enough to mix easily with water.

1, 2, or 3 sticks

Pint, Quart, Half gallon

3 or 8 ozs.

6, 12, or 16 ozs.

Butter

Ice Cream

Cream cheese

Frozen
juice

OPERATION

19

Category Food

MEAT

0.1 to 6.0 lbs

POULTRY

0.1 to 6.0 lbs

FISH

0.1 to 6.0 lbs

BREAD

0.1 to 1.0 lb

BEEF

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

LAMB

Chops (1-inch thick), Rolled roast

PORK

Chops (1/2-inch thick), Hot dogs, Spareribs,
Country-style ribs. Rolled roast, Sausage.

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

Example : To defrost 1.2 lbs of meat.

1. Touch AUTO DEFROST.

2. Choose food category.

3. Enter the weight.

4. Touch START/ENTER.

Four defrost choices are preset in the oven. The defrost
feature provides you with the best defrosting method for
frozen foods, because 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
options are provided.

1. MEAT

2. POULTRY

3. FISH

4. BREAD

After touching AUTO DEFROST once, select the food
category. Available weight ranges for Meat, Poultry and
Fish are 0.1 to 6.0 lbs. The available weight range for
Bread is 0.1 to 1.0 lb.

NOTE: After you touch START/ENTER, 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/ENTER to resume the
defrost cycle. The oven will not stop during the BEEP

unless the door is opened.

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 a on a
microwave roasting rack to catch drippings.

• Foods should still be somewhat icy in the center when
removed from the oven.

AUTO DEFROST

AUTO DEFROST TABLE

Example: To defrost 1lb. ground beef.

1. Touch QUICK DEFROST.

2. Touch START/ENTER.

The QUICK DEFROST feature provides a rapid defrost
for 1.0 pound frozen food. The oven automatically sets
the defrosting time for ground beef.

QUICK DEFROST

OPERATION

20

To avoid risk of property damage:

Do not use rack to pop popcorn.

Rack must be on the four plastic supports
when used.

Use the rack only when cooking food on rack
position.

Do not cook with rack on floor of the oven.

Example: To defrost for 2 minutes.

1. Touch TIME DEFROST.

2. Enter the defrosting time you
want.

3. Touch START/ENTER.
(Defrost starts)

This feature allows you to choose the time you want to
defrost.

When the defrost time is over, you will hear four beeps
and COOK END will display.

The metal rack gives you extra space when cooking in
more than one container at the same time.

To use rack:

1. Place rack securely in the four plastic supports.

• Rack MUST NOT touch metal walls or back of
microwave oven.

2. Place equal amounts of food both ABOVE AND

BELOW rack.

• Amount of food must be approximately the same to
balance out cooking energy.

TIME DEFROST METAL RACK

• 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).

• Use AUTO DEFROST only for raw food. AUTO
DEFROST gives best results when food to be thawed is
a minimum of 0°F (taken directly from a true freezer). If
food has been stored in a refrigerator-freezer that does
not maintain a temperature of 5°F or below, always
program a lower food weight (for a shorter defrosting
time) to prevent cooking the food.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• For best results, elevate food to be defrosted on a
microwave safe roasting rack. This prevents the
possibility of warm meat juices cooking food during
defrost.

• A DEFROST PLATE is provided for complete defrosting
of larger food items. Place the defrost plate on the glass
tray plastic side down. Place the item to be defrosted
directly on the defrost plate.

DEFROST TIPS

COOKING

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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 AND 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.

FISH AND SHELLFISH COOKING TABLE

FISH POWER LEVEL COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS

Fish fillets HI 3

1

/2-41/2 minutes

Fish steaks HI 4

1

/2-51/2 minutes

Whole fish 74

1

/2-6 minutes

Scallops HI 3

1

/2-5 minutes

Shrimp, shelled HI 3

1

/2-5 minutes

Arrange fish in a single layer with thickest portion
toward outside edge of 1

1

/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.

COOKING

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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.

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.

MEAT

Cooking Meat: General Directions

●

Prepare the meat for cooking.

- Defrost completely.

- Trim off excess fat to avoid spattering.

- Place the meat, fat side down, on a microwavable
rack 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
spattering.

●

Tend the meat as it cooks.

- Drain juices as they accumulate to reduce
spattering 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.

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

COOKING

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MEAT COOKING TABLE

MEAT

BEEF

Hamburgers,
Fresh or defrosted
(4 ozs. 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
10 slices

Chops
(5-7 ozs. each)
2 chops

4 chops

Loin Roast,
rolled, boneless
(3

1

/2- 41/2 lbs.)

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

1-1

1

⁄2 minutes

1

1

⁄2-2 minutes

2

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

25-27 minutes

per pound

(165°F)

45-60 seconds

1-1

1

⁄2 minutes

1

1

⁄2-2 minutes

1

3

⁄4-2 minutes

Form patties with depression in center of each.
Place on microwavable roasting rack. 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 roasting rack.
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 roasting rack.
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 roasting rack.
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).

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.

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

HI

5

5

HI

3

3

HI

POWER

LEVEL

COOKING

TIME DIRECTIONS

COOKING

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CHICKEN

Cooking Poultry: General Directions

●

Prepare the poultry for cooking.

- Defrost completely.

- Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at the
outside edge of the baking dish. When cooking legs,
arrange them like the spokes of a wheel.

- Cover the baking dish with waxed paper to reduce
spattering.

- Use a browning agent or cook with a sauce to give a
browned appearance.

●

Watch the poultry as it cooks.

- Drain and discard juices as they accumulate.

- Shield thin or bony pieces with small strips of
aluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Keep foil at
least 1 inch from the oven walls and other pieces of
foil.

●

Poultry is done when it is no longer pink and the
juices run clear. When done, the temperature in the
thigh meat should be 180-185°F.

●

Let the poultry stand after cooking covered with foil

for 10 minutes.
The Poultry Cooking Table below provides detailed
directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time settings for
most cuts and types of poultry.

CHICKEN COOKING TABLE

CHICKEN

Chicken pieces
(2

1

⁄2-3 lbs.)

Chicken whole
(3-31⁄2

lbs.)

Cornish Hens
whole
(1-1

1

⁄

2 lbs. each)

HI

HI

HI

4

1

⁄2-51⁄2 minutes

per pound

12-13 minutes
per pound

6-7 minutes
per pound

Before cooking, wash pieces and shake the water off.
Place pieces in a single layer in a microwavable baking
dish with thicker pieces to the outside. Brush with butter or
browning agent and seasonings if desired. Cover with
waxed paper. Cook until no longer pink and juices run
clear. Let stand covered 5 minutes.

Before cooking, wash and shake off water. Place breast
side down on a microwavable roasting rack. Brush with
butter, or browning agent and seasoning if desired. Cover
with waxed paper. Cook

1

⁄3

of estimated time. Turn breast
side up, brush with butter, or browning agent. Replace
waxed paper. Cook

1

⁄3 of estimated time again. Shield if

necessary. Cook remaining

1

⁄3 of estimated time or until no
longer pink and juices run clear. Let stand covered with foil
10 minutes. (The temperature may rise about 10°F.) The
temperature in the thigh should be 180°F-185°F when
the poultry is done.

Before cooking, wash and shake the water off.
Tie wings to body of hen and the legs to tail. Place hens
breast side down on microwavable rack. Cover with waxed
paper. Turn breast side up halfway through cooking. Shield
bone ends of drumsticks with foil.
Remove and discard drippings. Brush with butter or
browning agent and seasonings if desired. Cook until
no longer pink and juices run clear. Remove hens from
microwave when they reach desired temperature.
Let stand covered with foil 5 minutes. (Temperature may
rise about 10°F). Temperature in breast should be 170°F
before serving.

POWER

LEVEL

COOKING

TIME DIRECTIONS

COOKING

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PASTA AND RICE

Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta,
rice, and cereal require about the same amount of
time,but the microwave is a more convenient method
because you can cook and serve in the same dish.
There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastes
just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave
oven.

Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques

󳢯 If you are planning to use rice or pasta in a

casserole, undercook it so it is still firm.

󳢯 Allow for standing time with rice, but not for pasta.
󳢯 The Pasta and Rice Cooking Tables below provide

specific directions, with Power Level and cooking
time settings for most common types of pasta and
rice.

PASTA COOKING TABLE

PASTA

Spaghetti

4 cups water
Add 8 ozs.
spaghetti

Macaroni

3 cups water
Add 2 cups
macaroni

Lasagna noodles

4 cups water
Add 8 ozs. lasagna
noodles

Egg noodles

6 cups water
Add 4 cups noodles

HI

5

HI

5

HI

5

HI

5

9-10 minutes

7

1

⁄2-81⁄2 minutes

6-7 minutes

51⁄2-61⁄2 minutes

7-8 minutes

11-12

1

⁄2 minutes

8-10 minutes

5

1

⁄

2-6

1

⁄

2 minutes

Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired.
Use a 2-quart microwavable baking dish and cover with
vented plastic wrap for spaghetti and lasagna noodles.
Use microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap for macaroni
and egg noodles.
Cook as directed in chart or until water boils.
Stir in pasta; cook covered as directed in chart or until
tender.
Drain in a colander.

POWER

LEVEL

COOKING

TIME DIRECTIONS

RICE COOKING TABLE

RICE

Long grain

2

1

⁄4 cups water

Add 1 cup rice

Brown

2

1

⁄2 cups water

Add 1 cup rice

Long grain and
wild rice mix

2

1

⁄

3 cups water

Add 6 ozs. package

Quick cooking

1 cup water
Add 1 cup rice

HI

5

HI

5

HI

5

HI

4

1

⁄

2-5

1

⁄

2 minutes

14 minutes

4

1

⁄2-51⁄2 minutes

28 minutes

4-5 minutes

24 minutes

2-3 minutes

Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired, in 2 quart
microwavable casserole.
Cover with microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap.
Cook as directed in chart or until water boils.
Stir in rice and any seasonings.
Cook covered as directed in chart or until water is absorbed
and rice is tender.
Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes.
Fluff with fork.

Cook water until it boils.
Stir rice into boiling water and let stand, covered 5 to 10
minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
Fluff with fork.

POWER

LEVEL

COOKING

TIME DIRECTIONS

MAINTENANCE

26

CARE AND CLEANING

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

METAL RACK

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

CLEANING THE GREASE FILTERS

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

1. Disconnect power or unplug microwave oven.

2. To remove grease filter, slide filter to the back. Pull
filter downward.The filter will drop out.

3. Soak grease filter in hot water and a mild detergent.
Scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt and
grease.Rinse well and shake to dry. Do not clean
filter with ammonia, corrosive cleaning agents such
as lye-based oven cleaners, or place them in a
dishwasher. The filter will turn black or could be
damaged.

4. To reinstall the filter,slide it into the back slot,then
push up to lock.

5. Reconnect power or plug in microwave oven.

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

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MAINTENANCE

CHARCOAL FILTER
REPLACEMENT

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

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

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

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

4. Remove old filter.

5. Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The filter
should rest at the angle shown.

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

COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT
REPLACEMENT

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

2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws.

3. Replace bulb(s) with 20 watt appliance bulb(s).

4. Replace bulb cover, and mounting screws.

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

OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT

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

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

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

4. Lift up the bulb holder.

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

6. Replace the bulb holder, if damaged.

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

To avoid risk of personal injury or property
damage, do not operate oven hood without filters
in place.

To avoid personal injury or property damage, wear
gloves when replacing light bulb.

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COOKING UTENSILS

MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE

USE

OVENPROOF GLASS

(treated for high intensity heat):
Utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie
plates, cake plates, liquid
measuring cups, casseroles, and
bowls without metallic trim.

CHINA:

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

PLASTIC:

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

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

PAPER:

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

DO NOT USE

METAL UTENSILS:

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

METAL DECORATION:

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

ALUMINUM FOIL:

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

WOOD:

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

TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS:

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

BROWN PAPER:

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

FLAWED OR CHIPPED UTENSILS:

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

METAL TWIST TIES:

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

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

If nothing on the oven operates

If the oven interior light does not work

If oven will not cook

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

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

If food cooks unevenly

If food is undercooked

If food is overcooked

If arcing (sparks) occur

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

Vent fan starts automatically

POSSIBLE CAUSES

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

• check if oven is properly connected to the electric circuit in house.

• check that controls are set properly.

• the light bulb is loose or defective.

• check that control panel was programmed correctly.

• check that door is firmly closed.

• check that Start/Enter Pad was touched.

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

• be sure the Power Level is programmed properly.

• check that the power cord is fully inserted into the outlet receptacle.

• be sure the oven is the only appliance on the electrical circuit.

• be sure food is evenly shaped.

• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.

• check placement of aluminum foil strips used to prevent overcooking.

• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time, and power levels)
were correctly followed.

• be sure microwave oven is on a separate circuit.

• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.

• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, power level, time, size of
dish) were followed.

• be sure microwavable dishes were used.

• be sure wire twist ties were not used.

• be sure oven was not operated when empty.

• make sure metal rack (if used) is properly installed on 4 supports.

• check that door is firmly closed.

• check that timer was not started instead of a cooking function.

• If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the fan in the
vent hood will automatically turn on at the LEVEL 4 setting to cool the
oven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven.

Before Calling for Service

Check the following list to be sure a service call is necessary. Reviewing additional information on items to check
may prevent an unneeded service call.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, do not remove outer case at any
time, only an authorized servicer should remove outer case.

QUESTION

Can I use a rack in my microwave oven
so that I may reheat or cook in two rack
positions at a time?

Can I use either metal or aluminum
pans in my microwave oven?

Sometimes the door of my microwave
oven appears wavy.
Is this normal?

What are the humming noises I hear
when my microwave oven is operating?

Why does the dish become hot when I
microwave food in it?

What does standing time mean?

Can I pop popcorn in my microwave
oven?
How do I get the best results?

Why does steam come out of the air
exhaust vent?

ANSWER

Only use the rack that is supplied with your microwave oven.
Use of any other rack can result in poor cooking performance and/or
arcing and may damage your oven.

Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding (use small, flat pieces).
Never allow metal to touch walls or door.

This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven.

This is the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on
and off.

As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish.
Use hot pads to remove food after cooking.
Dish may not be microwave safe.

Standing time means that food should be taken out of the oven and
covered for additional time after cooking. This process allows the cooking
to finish, saves energy, and frees the oven for other purposes.

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

Steam is normally produced during cooking.
The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the top
vent.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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LG ELECTRONICS CANADA, INC.

LIMITED WARRANTY - Canada

WARRANTY: Should your LG Microwave (“Product”) fail due to a defect in material or workmanship under normal home use during the warranty period

set forth below, LG Canada will at its option repair or replace the Product upon receipt of proof of original retail purchase. This warranty is valid only to the
original retail purchaser of the product and applies only to a Product distributed in Canada by LG Canada or an authorized Canadian distributor thereof. The
warranty only applies to Products located and used within Canada.

WARRANTY PERIOD: (Note: If the original date of purchase can not be verified, the warranty will begin sixty

(60) days from the date of manufacture).

Over-the-Range / All Convection / Microwaves

Extended Component Warranty (Parts Only)

in Built-in application / All other Microwave Oven

One (1) year from the date of origina Five (5) years from the date

retail purchaseretail purchase of original retail purchase

Parts and Labor (In-Home ; OTR & Convection)

Magnetron Only

(internal/functional parts only)

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Replacement products and parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period or ninety (90) days, whichever is greater.

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Replacement products and parts may be new or remanufactured.

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LG Authorized Service Center warranties their repair work for thirty (30) days.

LG CANADA’S SOLE LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY SET OUT ABOVE. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED ABOVE,
LG CANADA MAKES NO AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS RESPECTING THE PRODUCT,
WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NO REPRESENTATIONS SHALL BE BINDING ON LG
CANADA. LG CANADA DOES NOT AUTHORIZE ANY PERSON TO CREATE OR ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER WARRANTY
OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT. TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY WARRANTY OR CONDITION IS
IMPLIED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE.
LG CANADA, THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,
SPECIAL, DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOST PROFITS, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES OR ANY
OTHER DAMAGE, WHETHER ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY CONTRACTUAL BREACH, FUNDAMENTAL OR
OTHERWISE, OR FROM ANY ACTS OR OMISSIONS, TORT, OR OTHERWISE.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which may vary from province to province depending on applicable provincial laws.
Any term of this warranty that negates or varies any implied condition or warranty under provincial law is severable where it conflicts with provincial law
without affecting the remainder of this warranty’s terms.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:

1. Service trips to deliver, pick up, or install the product; instructing a customer on operation of the product; repair or replacement of fuses or correction of
wiring, or correction of unauthorized repairs/installation.

2. Failure of the product to perform during power failures and interruptions or inadequate electrical service.

3. Damage caused by leaky or broken water pipes, frozen water pipes, restricted drain lines, inadequate or interrupted water supply or inadequate supply of air.

4. Damage resulting from operating the Product in a corrosive atmosphere or contrary to the instructions outlined in the Product owner’s manual.

5. Damage to the Product caused by accidents, pests and vermin, lightning, wind, fire, floods, or acts of God.

6. Damage resulting from the misuse, abuse, improper installation, repair, or maintenance of the Product. Improper repair includes use of parts not approved or
specified by LG Canada.

7. Damage or product failure caused by unauthorized modification or alteration, or use for other than its intended purpose, or resulting from any water leakage
due to improper installation.

8. Damage or Product failure caused by incorrect electrical current, voltage, commercial or industrial use, or use of accessories, components, or cleaning
products that are not approved by LG Canada.

9. Damage caused by transportation and handling, including scratches, dents, chips, and/or other damage to the finish of your product, unless such damage
results from defects in materials or workmanship and is reported within one (1) week of delivery.

10. Damage or missing items to any display, open box, discounted, or refurbished Product.

11. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered, or cannot be readily determined. Model and Serial numbers, along with original retail
sales receipt, are required for warranty validation.

12. Increases in utility costs and additional utility expenses.

13. Replacement of light bulbs, filters, or any consumable parts.

14. Repairs when your Product is used in other than normal and usual household use (including, without limitation, commercial use, in offices or recreational
facilities) or contrary to the instructions outlined in the Product owner’s manual.

15. Costs associated with removal of the Product from your home for repairs.

16. The removal and reinstallation of the Product if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with published installation
instructions, including the Product owner’s and installation manuals.

17. Accessories to the Product such as door bins, drawers, handles, shelves, etc.. Also excluded are parts besides those that were originally included with the
Product.

All costs associated with the above excluded circumstances shall be borne by the consumer.

For complete warranty details and customer assistance, Write your warranty information below:
please call or visit our website:

Product Registration Information:

Call 1-888-542-2623 (24 hours a day, 365 days a year) and
select the appropriate option from the menu, or visit our website Model:
at http://www.lg.ca

Serial Number:

Date of Purchase: