LG MS-1243AY Owner’s Manual

LMS1240TW/TB

3828W5A8028

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY.................................................................................................................................................................	3-4
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy............................................................	3
Grounding Instructions............................................................................................................................................	3
Important Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................................	4
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ..............................................................................................	5-10
Specifications..........................................................................................................................................................	5
Installation...............................................................................................................................................................	5
Parts and Accessories ............................................................................................................................................	6
Control Panel .........................................................................................................................................................	7
Cookware Guide .....................................................................................................................................................	8
Tips for Microwave Cooking ...................................................................................................................................	9
Precautions...........................................................................................................................................................	10
Cleaning................................................................................................................................................................	10
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN .................................................................................................................	11-21
Timed Cooking .....................................................................................................................................................	11
2 Stage Timed Cooking .......................................................................................................................................	11
Microwave Power Levels ......................................................................................................................................	11
Child Lock ............................................................................................................................................................	12
Kitchen Timer .......................................................................................................................................................	12
Ez-On ...................................................................................................................................................................	12
More/Less ...........................................................................................................................................................	12
Custom Set ..........................................................................................................................................................	13
Custom Set Function Table .................................................................................................................................	13
Auto Touch ...........................................................................................................................................................	14
Auto Touch Table .................................................................................................................................................	14
Auto Cook .............................................................................................................................................................	15
Auto Cook Table ...................................................................................................................................................	15
Auto Reheat...........................................................................................................................................................	15
Auto Reheat Table ................................................................................................................................................	15
Fast Breakfast........................................................................................................................................................	16
Fast Breakfast Table ............................................................................................................................................	16
EZ Defrost ...........................................................................................................................................................	16
Chicken Choices....................................................................................................................................................	17
Chicken Choices Table ..........................................................................................................................................	17
Melt ........................................................................................................................................................................	18
Melt Table .............................................................................................................................................................	18
Soften.....................................................................................................................................................................	18
Soften Table .........................................................................................................................................................	18
Auto Defrost ........................................................................................................................................................	19
HEATING/REHEATING GUIDE..............................................................................................................................	20
FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE ................................................................................................................................	21
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................................................	22-24
Questions and Answers...................................................................................................................................	22-23
Before Calling for Service.....................................................................................................................................	24
WARRANTY............................................................................................................................................................	25

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SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

•Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open, since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

•Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

•Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.

It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the:

-door (bent),

-hinges and latches (broken or loosened),

-door seals and sealing surfaces.

•The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

Ensure proper ground exists before use

WARNING

Improper grounding can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded, and either:

1.If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance.

The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance, or . . .

2.Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.

NOTES:

1.A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

2.Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

3.If a long cord or extension cord is used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, (2) the extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and (3) the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.

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SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

1.Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2.Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3 of this manual.

3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 3 of this manual .

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

5. Some products, such as whole eggs and sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars – may explode and should not be heated in this oven.

6.Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

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

8.Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

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

10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

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

12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water. 13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

14. Do not let cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.

15. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

a.Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

b.Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.

c.If materials inside the oven should ignite, KEEP OVEN DOOR CLOSED, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

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

17.Do not heat any type of baby bottles or baby food. Uneven heating may occur and could cause personal injury.

18.Avoid heating small-necked containers such as syrup bottles.

19.Avoid using corrosive and vapors, such as sulfide and chloride.

20.Liquids heated in certain shaped containers (especially cylindrical-shaped containers) may become overheated. The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients (instant coffee, etc.), resulting in harm to the oven and possible injury. In all containers, for best results, stir the liquid several times before heating. Always stir liquid several times between reheatings.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL		LMS1240TW/LMS1240TB
Power Supply		120 V AC, 60 Hz
Rated Power Consumption		1500 W
Microwave Output		*1100 W
Frequency		2450 MHz
Rated Current		13.5 A
Overall Dimensions(WxHxD)		21 7/8"x12 1/2"x17 1/8"
Oven Cavity Dimensions(WxHxD)		14 11/16"x9 5/8"x15 5/8"
Effective Capacity of Oven Cavity		1.2 Cu.ft.
*IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
INSTALLATION

A. Circuits

For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a 20 Amp circuit. No other electrical appliances or lighting circuits should be on this line. If in doubt, consult a licensed electrician.

B. Voltage Warning

The voltage used at the wall receptacle must be the same as specified on the oven name plate located on the back or on the side of the control panel of the oven. Use of a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing oven damage. Low voltage will cause slow cooking. In case your microwave oven does not perform normally in spite of proper voltage, remove and reinsert the plug.

C. Placement of the Oven

Your microwave oven can be placed easily in your kitchen, family room, or anywhere else in your home. Place the oven on a flat surface such as a kitchen countertop or a specially designed microwave oven cart at least 100cm (39.4 inches) from floor. Do not place oven above a gas range. Free air flow around the oven is important. Allow at least 4 inches

of space at the top, sides, and back of the oven for proper ventilation.

4	inches
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NOTES:

• Never place the turntable in the oven upside down.

D. Do not block the air vents

All air vents should be kept clear during cooking. If air vents are covered during oven operation the oven may overheat. In this case, a sensitive thermal safety device automatically turns the oven off. The oven will be inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently.

E. Radio interference

1.Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV or radio reception.

2.When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures:

a.Clean the door and the sealing surfaces of the oven.

b.Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or TV.

c.Relocate the microwave oven in relation to the TV or radio.

d.Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.

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

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Your oven comes with the following accessories:

• Owner’s Manual and Cooking Guide	: 1 each
• Glass Turntable	: 1 each
• Rotating Ring	: 1 each

Oven Front Plate

Window Door Screen

Door Seal

Display Window

Control Panel

Door Open Button

Safety Door Lock System

Glass Turntable

Rotating Ring

NOTE: This microwave oven is designed for household use only.

It is not recommended for commercial use.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

CONTROL PANEL

1.DISPLAY: The display includes a clock and indicators that tell you the time of day, cook time settings, and cooking functions selected.

2.AUTO TOUCH: Touch this pad to cook without entering a cook time or power.

3.AUTO COOK: Touch this pad to cook without entering a cook time or power.

4.FAST BREAKFAST: Fast breakfast has 6 food categories of preset cook time or power.

5. CHICKEN CHOICES: Chicken choices have 4 food categories of preset cook time or power.

6. MELT : Touch this pad to melt chocolate, cheese, butter, or marshmallows.

7.SOFTEN : Touch this pad to soften ice cream, cream cheese, butter, or frozen juice.

8.AUTO REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat without entering a cook time or power.

9. AUTO DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost foods by entering weight.

10. EZ-DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost foods quickly.

11. KITCHEN TIMER : Touch this pad to use your microwave oven as a kitchen timer.

12.CUSTOM SET: Touch this pad to select sound control, time of day, clock Off or On, scroll speed, lbs /kg choice.

13.MORE / LESS : All of the one touch cook and Timed Cook can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time.

MORE		Press MORE will add 10 seconds to
		the cooking time.
LESS		Press LESS will subtract 10 seconds
		to the cooking time.

14. NUMBER PADS : Touch number pads to enter cook time, power level, quantities, or weights.

15. COOK TIME : Touch this pad to set a cook time. 16. POWER : Touch this pad to set a cook power.

17.STOP/CLEAR : It used to stop oven and clear all entries except time day.

18.Ez-ON : You can extend cooking time in multiples of 30 seconds by repeatedly touching this pad during cooking.

19.START : This feature allows oven to begin functioning.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

COOKWARE GUIDE

Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven. However, to test cookware before using, follow these steps:

1.Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven.

2.Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware.

3.Microwave on 100% power for 1 minute. If the dish is warm, it should not be used for microwave cooking.

	USE	DO NOT USE
	Ovenproof Glass	Metal Utensil
	• Glass treated for use in high-intensity heat	• Metal shields food from microwave energy and
	includes utility dishes, bread dishes, pie plates,	produces uneven cooking. Avoid metal skewers,
	cake plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles,	thermometers, or foil trays.
	and bowls without metallic trim.	• Metal utensils can cause arcing, which is a
	China	discharge of electric current. Arcing can damage
		your microwave oven.
	• Bowls, cups, serving plates, and platters without
	metallic trim can be used in your oven.	Metal Decoration
	Plastic	• Do not use metal-trimmed or metal-banded
		dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc.
	• When using plastic wrap as a cover, make sure
	that the dish is deep enough so the plastic wrap	Centura™ Tableware
	does not touch the food. As the food heats, it may	• The Corning Company recommends that you
	melt the plastic wrap wherever the wrap touches	do not use Centura tableware and some
	the food.	Corelle™ closed-handle cups for microwave
	• Place plastic wrap loosely over the top of the dish	cooking.
	and secure it by pressing the wrap to the sides of	Aluminum Foil
	the dish.
	• Vent by turning back one corner of the plastic wrap.	• Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because
	This will allow excess steam to escape.	they hinder cooking and may cause arcing.
		• Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs
	• Use plastic dishes, cups, semi-rigid freezer
	containers, and plastic bags only for short time	and wings.
	cooking. Use these with care because the	• Keep all aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the
	plastic may soften from the heat of the food.	walls and door of the oven.
	Paper	Wood
	• Microwave-safe paper towels, waxed paper, paper	• Wooden bowls, boards, and baskets will dry out
	napkins, and paper plates with no metallic trim or	and may split or crack when you use them in the
	design can be used in your oven.	microwave oven.
	• Refer to the manufacturer’s label for use of any	Tightly Closed Containers
	paper product in the microwave oven.
		• Tightly closed cookware can explode. Be sure
		to leave an opening for steam to escape from
		covered cookware.
		Brown Paper
		• Avoid using brown paper bags. They absorb
		heat and could burn.
		Metal Twist Ties
		• Always remove metal twist ties as they can
		become hot and cause a fire.

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