LG LMVM2055SB User Manual

MICROWAVE OVEN

OWNER’S MANUAL

LMVM2055SB LMVM2055ST LMVM2055SW

http://us.lgservice.com

PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.

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.

Thank you for purchasing a LG microwave oven.

Please record the model number and serial number of this unit for future reference. We also suggest you record the details of your contact with LG (LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.) concerning this unit.

Staple your receipt here for proof of purchase.

Model No: _________________________________ Serial No: _________________________________ Dealer:___________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ Dealer Phone No:___________________________

Customer Relations LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. Service Division Bldg. #3 201 James Record Rd. Huntsville, AL 35824-0126

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

ENERGY. .................................................................. 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................ 3

SAFETY .................................................................... 4

INFORMATION ....................................................... 6

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

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

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

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

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

Control Panel Features ........................................ 8

OPERATION ......................................................... 10

Learn About Your Microwave Oven. .................. 10

Clock .................................................................. 10

Timer .................................................................. 10

Vent Fan ............................................................. 10

Vent Auto Time Set ............................................ 10

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

Child Lock .......................................................... 11

EZ-ON ................................................................. 11

Hold Warm ......................................................... 11

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

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

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

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

Cooking With More Than One Cook Cycle ........ 12

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

Sensor Operating Instructions ............................ 14

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

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

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

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

Chicken Choices ................................................ 15

Soften ................................................................. 16

Melt .................................................................... 16

Sensor Cook Table ............................................ 17

Sensor Reheat Table ......................................... 17

Chicken Choices Table ...................................... 18

Soften Table ....................................................... 19

Melt Table .......................................................... 19

Auto Defrost ....................................................... 20

Quick Defrost ..................................................... 20

Time Defrost ....................................................... 21

Defrost Tips ........................................................ 21

Metal Rack ......................................................... 21

COOKING ............................................................. 22

Getting the Best Cooking Results ...................... 22

Fish and Shellfish ............................................... 22

Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table ....................... 22

Appetizers /Sauces /Soups ................................ 23

Meat ................................................................... 23

Meat Cooking Table ........................................... 24

Chicken .............................................................. 25

Chicken Cooking Table ...................................... 25

Pasta and Rice ................................................... 26

Pasta Cooking Table .......................................... 26

Rice Cooking Table ............................................ 26

MAINTENANCE .................................................... 27

Care and Cleaning ............................................. 27

Metal Rack ......................................................... 27

Cleaning the Grease Filters ............................... 27

Charcoal Filter Replacement .............................. 28

Cooktop/Night Light Replacement ..................... 28

Oven Light Replacement .................................... 28

COOKING UTENSILS .......................................... 29

Microwave Utensil Guide ................................... 29

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................... 30

Before Calling for Service .................................. 30

Qustions and Answers ....................................... 31

LIMITED WARRANTY .......................................... 32

SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns,

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

• Read all the instructions before using your oven.

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

• Read and follow the specific

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found

on page 2.

• 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, an d 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.

• If 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 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 6.

- 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.

SAFETY

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ( U.S.A. ONLY)

• 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.

• Secure the cord in the cabinet above the oven.

• 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 incorrectly, 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.

• Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea can be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. 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.

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

• Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or television.

• Relocate the Microwave Oven with respect to the receiver.

• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.

• Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and the receiver are on different branch circuits.

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

WARNING:

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 1,100W (IEC60705) Outer Dimensions 29

/16

” x 16

/16

” x 15

” 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.

MODEL NUMBER LABEL

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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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 Magarine, 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 the light on high, low, or off.

OPERATION

LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

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

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. Keep aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the oven wall metal rack and other pieces of foil.

Example: To set 8:00 AM.

Example: To set for 3 minutes.

1. Touch CLOCK.

2. Enter the time by using the number keys.

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

4. Touch START/ENTER.

1. Touch TIMER.

2. Enter the time by using the

number keys.

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.

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 and two beeps will sound.

Example: To cancel the child lock.

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

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.

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

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