LG LMV2257BM Owner’s Manual [en,fr]

OWNER’S MANUAL

MICROWAVE OVEN

PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.

LMV2257**

www.lg.com

MFL56516430_00

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY ................................................................. 3-4

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

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to excessive Microwave

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

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

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

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

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

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

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

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

Control Panel Features ........................................ 7

Using Glass Touch Controller .............................. 7

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ...................9-20

Learn About Your Microwave Oven ..................... 9

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

Vent ON/OFF ......................................................... 9

Child Lock ............................................................ 9

Audible Signals ......................................................10

Interrupting Cooking ............................................... 10

Slide out Ventilation................................................ 10

Glass touch Controller.........................................

Vent 4 Speed..........................................................10

Light Hi/Low/Off .....................................................10

Energy Saving. .......................................................10

Add 30 Sec.............................................................10

Kids Meal ............................................................

Custom Cook..........................................................

Custom Set ..........................................................12

+/- ........................................................................12

Cooking at High Power Levels .............................12

Microwave Power Levels .....................................12

Multi Stage Cooking .............................................12

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

Turntable On/Off .................................................

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

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

Sensor Popcorn ...................................................14

Sensor Reheat ......................................................15

Sensor Cook ........................................................15

Cooking Guide for Sensor Reheat............................15

Cooking Guide for Sensor Popcorn........................

Cooking Guide for Sensor Cook.............................

Timer..................................................................

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

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

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

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

Defrost ................................................................

Quick Defrost .....................................................

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

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

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

Slide-Out Hood ................................................... 20

COOKING ........................................................ 21-25

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

CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN .......26-27

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Care and Cleaning

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

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

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

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

Oven and Warming Lamp Light Replacement

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

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

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................... 29-30

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

Questions and Answers ..................................... 30

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

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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.

•

• 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.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE ENERGY...

(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.

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 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

WARNING:

This product contains chemicals known to the State of California

to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm

Wash hands after handling. (US only)

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.

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 appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounded wire with a grounded plug. Put the plug into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

MODEL NUMBER LABEL

OVEN SPECIFICATIONS

Output Power 1,000W (IEC 60705 Standard) Outer Dimensions 29 7/8" X 17 13/18" X 15 13/16"

Cavity Volume 2.2 Cu.ft Net Weight 61.2 lbs.

ELECTRICAL RATING

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

13 Amps / 1500 Watts ( MWO + Cooktop Lamp

+ Ventilation Fan)

WARNING -

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.

If you use the grounding

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.

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.

Push the Slide-out hood to move the slide-out hood to the Front or Rear. This will allow you to remove the steam and other vapors more effectively from surface cooking.

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.

3. Charcoal Filter (behind Vent Grille)

4. Vent Grille

6. Cooktop/Countertop Light

Model and Serial Number Plate & Cooking Guide Label

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.

Control Panel. Touch the pads on this panel to

perform all functions.

9. Grease Filter

10. Slide-Out Hood.

Metal Rack.

Use for extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time. Remove cooking rack when you are not using it.

Door Handle

Door Safety Lock System

Metal Rack

Model and Serial

Number Plate

Vent Grille

Window with Metal Shield

Glass Tray

Cooktop/Countertop Light

Grease Filter

Slide-Out Hood

Cooking Guide

Control Panel

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.

CONTROL PANEL FEATURES

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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.

USING GLASS TOUCH CONTROLLER

1. Touch the middle of letter or number to activate.

2. If you touch the button with a fingernail or fingertip, the controller may not sense it is being touched.

3. If the controller or your hands are wet it may not sense your touch.

4. Remove gloves prior to touching the controller.

NOTE: Styling and features vary by model.

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

2. Reheat. Reheat has preset Power Levels for 6 categories including a casserole, dinner plate, and soup/sauce. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the food.

3. Cook. Cook has preset Power Levels for 13 categories including frozen lasagna, casseroles, and rice. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the food.

4. Popcorn. Touch this button 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.

5. Defrost. Touch this button to defrost frozen food.

6. Soften. Touch this button to soften butter, ice

cream, cream cheese, frozen juice.

7. Melt. Touch this button to melt butter or margarine, chocolate, cheese, and marshmallows.

13. Cook Time. Touch this button to set a cooking time.

14. Custom Set. Touch this pad to change the oven’s default setting for sound, clock, display speed, and defrost weight.

15. Turntable On/Off. Touch this button to turn on/off the turntable. This option is not available in sensor cook, defrost, soften and melt modes.

16. Number. Touch number buttons to enter cooking time, power level, quantities or weights.

17. +, -. Touch this button to add or subtract ten seconds of cooking time each time you touch it.

18. Add 30Sec. Touch this button to add 30 seconds of cooking time each time you touch it.

19. START/Enter. Touch this button to start a function. If you open the door after the oven begins to cook, touch START/Enter again.

20. Light High/Low/Off. Touch this button to turn the cooktop/countertop light on high/low or off.

21. Energy Saving. Touch this button to save energy.

8. Custom Cook. Touch this button to make oven

remember Cook time and Power level.

9. Power Level. Touch this button to select a cooking power level.

10. Kids Meal. Select type of dish to reheat Mac &

Cheese, Hot dog or Chicken nuggets.

11. Clock. Touch this button to enter the time of day.

12. Timer. Touch this button to start the kitchen timer.

22. STOP/Clear. Touch this button to stop the oven

or clear all entries.

23. Vent On/Off. Touch button to turn the vent on slow or off.

24. Vent 4 Speed. Touch button to change vent speed.

25. Vent Auto Timeset. Touch this button to set ventilation time. (1, 3, 5, 10, and 30 minutes.)

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 using your oven.

VENT ON/OFF

The fan moves steam and other vapors from the cooking surface.

1. Touch Vent On/Off.

Touch once. "FAN SLOW" will scroll in the display. Fan will work on slow speed.

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, large sheets of aluminum foil, metal utensils, or metal trimmed utensils in the oven. Keep aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the oven wall metal rack and other pieces of foil.

CLOCK

When the oven is first plugged into a power outlet, the "Please Set Time of Day" prompt will flash several time. If a time of day is not set, ":" will Show on Disply until you touch "CLOCK".

Example: To set the clock for 8:00 am

1. Touch CLOCK.

8 0 0

2. Enter the time by using the number keys.

3. Touch START/ENTER

4. Press 1 for AM, 2 for PM.

5. Touch START/ENTER.

Touch Vent On/Off.

Fan will turn off. "FAN OFF" will scroll in display.

NOTE: Turn the microwave’s vent fan on whenever you use the oven range cooktop below it.The fan captures smoke, steam, and odors and also prevents the heat from the cooktop from damaging microwave components.

If the microwave is cooking, the vent fan turns on automatically if the sensors detect too much heat from the cooktop. This is normal, and is designed

to prevent microwave component damage.

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.

Example: To set the child lock.

1. Touch and hold STOP/Clear until you hear 2 beeps and "LOCKED" appears (approximately 4 seconds).

Example: To cancel the child lock.

1. Touch and hold STOP/Clear until "LOCKED" disappears (approximately 4 seconds).

AUDIBLE SIGNALS

LIGHT HI/LOW/OFF

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

A beep will sound each time you touch a button.

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•

4 beeps signals the end of a cooking cycle.

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/Enter.

If you do not want to continue cooking, open the door and touch STOP/Clear.

SLIDE OUT VENTILATION

Push bottom of unit to extend hood and back side down , Extended hood is more powerful to gather smoke and steam from cooktop.

The button on the right of the control panel controls the cooktop light.

Example: To set the Lamp for ON

Touch Light Hi/Low/Off.

To turn on, touch once. "Light" will flash in display, then stay on.

Touch Light Hi/Low/Off.

To turn off, touch button again. "Light" will disappear from the display.

The Energy Saving feature saves energy by turning off the display by pressing the Energy Saving button. The display will automatically turn off after 5 minutes of idleness.

GLASS TOUCH CONTROLLER

- Touch the middle of letter or number to activate.

- If you touch the button with a fingernail or fingertip, the controller may not sense it is being touched.

- If the controller or your hands are wet it may not sense your touch.

- Remove gloves prior to touching the controller.

- Use the child lock feature when cleaning the controller to avoid unintended activation.

VENT 4 SPEED

When the fan is on, touch this button to toggle the fan speed. Fan speed will change in sequence from slow, low, high, turbo and back to slow.

Touch Energy Saving to turn the display off.

2. Touch Energy Saving to

turn the display on.

ADD 30 SEC

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

Example: To set ADD 30 SEC for 2 minutes.

NOTE: If you continue to touch Add 30 Sec., it will add 30 seconds up to 99 min 59 seconds.

START/Enter.

Touch Add 30 Sec. 4 times. The oven begins cooking and the display shows time counting down.

KIDS MEAL

Using KIDS MEAL lets you heat common microwave-prepared foods without needing to program times and cook power. MAC & CHEESE, HOT DOG, CHICKEN NUGGETS.

Example: To heat 4 ea Hot Dogs.

1. Touch HOT DOG.

2. Touch 2.

3. Touch START/ENTER.

NOTE: When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and “COOK END” will disply.

KIDS MEAL TABLE

Category

Butter 1 1,2,3 sticks Ice cream 2 Cream cheese 3 3, 8 oz. Frozen juice 4 6,12,16 oz.

Touch Pad

Number

Amount

Pint, Quart, Half gallon

SOFTEN TABLE

NOITCERID YROGETAC AMOUNT

Butter

Ice Cream

Cream Cheese

Frozen Juice

MELT T

Butter or Margarine

Chocolate

ABLE

Unwrap and place in a microwave safe dish on the rack over the glass tray. Butter will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe.

Place in a microwave safe dish on the rack over the glass tray. Ice cream will be soft enough to make scooping easier.

Unwrap and place in a microwave safe dish on the rack over the glass tray. 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.

NOITCERID YROGETAC AMOUNT

Unwrap and place in a microwave safe dish on the rack over the glass tray. 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 a microwave safe dish on the rack over the glass tray. Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting.

Pint, Quart, Half gallon

1, 2, or 3 sticks

(4 oz. / 1 stick)

3 or 8 oz.

6, 12, or 16 oz.

1, 2, or 3 sticks

(4 oz. / 1 stick)

4 or 8 oz.

Cheese

Marshmallows

Use processed cheese food only. Cut into cubes. Place in a single layer in a microwave safe dish on the rack over the glass tray. Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting.

Large or miniature marshmallows may be used. Place in a microwave safe dish on the rack over the glass tray. Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting.

8 or 16 oz.

5 or 10 oz.

DEFROST

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 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 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.

Example : To defrost 1.2 lbs of meat

1. Touch Defrost once to choo

the Meat category.

1 2

2. Touch 1 to choose meat.

3. Enter the weight.

DEFROST TABLE

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

QUICK DEFROST

This is a quick defrost feature that allows you to choose a preset 1.0 lbs. defrost cycle.

Example: To defrost for 1.0 lbs.

4. Touch START/Enter.

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.

1. Touch Defrost twice.

2. Touch START/Enter.

3. Halfway through the cycle, the oven will beep. Open the door, turn the meat over, Close the door, and touch START/Enter to resume defrosting until the cycle ends.

When the defrost time is over, four beeps will sound and "COOK END" will display.

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TIME DEFROST

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

Example: To defrost for 2 minutes.

Turn food over during defrosting or standing time.

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Break apart and remove food as rquired.

METAL RACK

1. Touch DEFROST 3 times.

2. Enter the defrosting time you want.

3. Touch START/ENTER. (Defrost starts)

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

DEFROST TIPS

When using

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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 food

in a suitable container.

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

sausage.

• Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even

defrosting.

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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.

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For better results, let food stand after defrosting. (For more information on standing time, see the “Microwave Cooking Tips” section.)

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.

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.

SLIDE-OUT HOOD

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Do not place any objects on the slide-out hood as they could fall and be damaged.

Do not pull on slide-out hood or damage may occur.

•

Do not spill food or liquid on slide-out hood. Spillage

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of liquid or food may result in electric shock or oven malfunction.

Make su

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to rear before your microwave oven or range cooking start.

•

Strictly install the microwave oven according to

Installation Manual. Install at least 12 inches (30.5cm) above a cooktop.

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Don’t leave the cooktop without cookware when

cooking,The high temperature of the flame may cause the slide hood melted.

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Close slide hood after finish cooking on cooktop.

SLIDE-OUT VENT HOOD

• Press the slide-out vent hood (marked with “PUSH”) to

extend it forward. To close it, push the vent hood back until it clicks into place.

Extension of the slide-out vent hood allows more

•

effective capture of smoke and vapor from range-top

cooking.

re the slide-out hood has been moved back

GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS

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

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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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

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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 POWER LEVEL COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS

Fish fillets HI 3

Fish steaks HI 4

Whole fish 74

Scallops HI 3

Shrimp, shelled HI 3

/2-41/2 minutes

/2-51/2 minutes

/2-6 minutes

/2-5 minutes

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

/2 quart microwavable

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.

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.

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.

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