LG S074MK Users manual

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PLEASE READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.

MS-0743G

P/NO. 3828W5A1515

Printed in China

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The serial number is found on the back of this unit. This number is unique to this unit and not avaliable to others. You should record requested information here and retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase.

Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No.

PRECA UTIONS TO AV OID POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE T O 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.

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 per-

sonnel.

3 / TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4 / IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 / INSTALLATION 6 / INTRODUCTION 9 / CONTROL PANEL 9 / FEATURE DIAGRAM

10 / OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SETTING TIME OF DAY TIMED COOKING ADD 30 TIMER CHILD LOCK ONE TOUCH CONTROL MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS AUTO DEFROST

14 / OTHER HELPFUL INSTRUCTIONS 15 / CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 15 / PRECAUTIONS 16 / QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 17 / COOKING GUIDES 19 / VEGETABLE COOKING CHART 20 / REHEATING CHART 21 / SERVICE CENTER LIST

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

* IEC 705 RATING STANDARD Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

Power Supply 120V AC., 60Hz Rated Power Consumption 1050W Microwave Output *700W Frequency 2,450MHz Overall Dimensions (WXHXD) 19"✕11"✕127/8"

Oven Cavity Dimensions (WXHXD) 121/4"✕73/4"✕121/2" Effective Capacity of Oven Cavity 0.7 Cu.ft.

MS-74MEU

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING–

To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessiv e micro w a v e energy:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2. Read and follow the specific

"PRECAUTIONS TO AV OID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE T O EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" found on page 2 of this manual.

3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See

"GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" f ound on page 5 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–ma y 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 nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

10. Do not cover or bloc k an y openings on the appliance.

11. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water - for e xample , 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 aw a y from heated surfaces.

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

15. Either - (a) 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; or when separate cleaning instructions apply , (b) See door surface cleaning instructions on(specific page or section to be included).

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

a. Do not overcook f ood. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materi-

als are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. b. Remov e wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags bef ore placing bag in o v en. c. If materials inside the oven should ignite, KEEP O VEN DOOR CLOSED, turn ov en off, and dis-

connect 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 leav e paper products , cooking utensils , or

food in the cavity when not in use.

17. a. Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath this appliance. b. Do not mount unit ov er or near an y portion of a heating or cooking appliance. c. Do not mount over a sink. d. Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance surface when appliance is in operation.

18. Do not heat any type of baby bottles or baby f ood. Uneven heating may occur and could cause personal injury.

19. Avoid using corrosiv e 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 possib le injury. In all containers, for best results, stir the liquid se v er al times before heating. Always stir liquid several times between reheatings.

SAVE THESE INSTR UCTIONS

A. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape route for the electric current. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

WARNING

–

Improper use of the

grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remov e the third ground prong from the power cord plug.

The consumer should have it chec k ed b y a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the responsibility and obligation of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.

a) If customer has two-prong wall receptacle, he should

replace it with a three-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.

b) Use of extension cords: 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 should be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.

NOTE:

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 a v ailable 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 m ust

be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and (3) the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape ov er the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.

B. CIRCUITS

For safety purposes this ov en m ust be plugged into a 15 Amp circuit. No other electrical

appliances or lighting circuits should be on this line. If in doubt, consult a licensed electrician.

C. VOLTAGE WARNING

The voltage used at the wall receptacle must be the same as specificed on the oven serial plate located on the back or on the side of the control panel of the ov en. 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 microwav e o v en does not perform normal operation in accordance with AC power source and voltage, remove the power cord and then insert it again.

D. PLA CEMENT OF THE OVEN

Your microwave o ven can easily be placed in your kitchen, family room or any other room in y our home . Place the oven on a flat surf ace such as a kitchen counter top or a specially designed microwave oven cart. Do not place oven above a gas or electric range. Free air flow around the o ven is important.

• UTC kit No. : MK-71CU

• WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, Do not install closer than 2

/16 inches to side wall.

E. DO NOT BLOCK AIR VENTS

All air vents should be kept clear during cooking. If air vents are cov ered during ov en oper ation the o ven may overheat. In this case, a sensitive thermal safety device automatically turns the oven off. The o v en will be inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently.

F. RADIO INTERFERENCE

1. Operation of the microwave oven can cause interfer-

ence to your radio , TV or similar equipment.

2. When there is interference, it ma y be reduced or

eliminated by taking the follo wing measures: a. Clean door and sealing surfaces of the ov en b. Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or tele vi-

sion.

c. Relocate the microwav e o ven with respect to the

receiver . d. Move the microw a v e o ven away from the receiver . e. Plug the microwa v e o ven into a different outlet so

that microwav e o v en and receiver are on different

branch circuits.

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INSTALLATION

Three-Pronged

(Grounding) Plug.

PROPERLY POLARIZED AND

GROUNDED OUTLET

HOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS

Microwaves are a form of energy similar to radio and television waves. Your microwave oven is constructed in such a way as to take advantage of microwave energy.

Electricity is converted into microwave energy by the magnetron tube, and microwaves are then directed into the cooking area through openings in the oven. Microwaves reflect off the metal walls of the oven. They can be transmitted through glass, paper, wicker and microwave-safe cooking dishes. Microwaves do not heat the cookware, though dishes will eventually feel hot from the heat generated by the food. Microwaves are attracted to the moisture in foods and cause the water molecules to vibrate, 2,450 million times per second. This is called absorption. As the water molecules vibrate they rub against each other, producing friction. This friction, in turn, causes the food to get hot. If you have trouble imagining how this is possible, just think how hot your hands would get if you rubbed your palms together 2,450 million times per second!

A very safe appliance:

Your microwave oven is one of the safest of all home appliances. When the door is opened, the oven automatically stops producing microwaves. By the time microwave energy has been converted into heat in the process of making food hot, the microwaves have completely dissipated.

GETTING THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Keeping an eye on things:

The recipes in this book have been developed with great care, but your success in preparing them depends upon how much attention you pay to the food as it cooks. Your microwave oven is equipped with a light that turns on automatically when the oven is in operation. You can see inside the oven and check the progress of your food. Directions given in recipes to "elevate", "stir", "rotate", etc., should be thought of as the minimum steps recommended, for evenness and speed in microwave cooking.

Factors affecting cooking time:

The cooking times given in the recipes in this book are approximate. Many factors affect cooking times. The temperature of ingredients used in a recipe, makes a big difference in the cooking time. For example, a cake made with cold butter, milk and eggs will take considerably longer to cook than one made with ingredients that are at room temperature. On very cold or very hot days, a great deal of electricity is diverted for heating or cooling. Therefore, less electricity is available for your oven, and the food will cook more slowly than usual.

Range of cooking times:

All of the recipes in this book give a range of cooking times. In general, you will find that the food remains undercooked at the lower end of the time range.

You may sometimes want to cook your food beyond the maximum time given. Personal preferences vary, as do the cooking speeds of different ovens under different conditions. While undercooked food may always be cooked a bit more, overcooked food can be ruined.

Some of the recipes, particularly those for breads, cakes and custards suggest that food be removed from the oven when it is still slightly undercooked. This is not a mistake. When allowed to stand, the food will continue to cook outside of the oven, as the heat trapped within the outer portions of the food gradually travels inward. If the food is left in the oven until it is cooked all the way through, the outer portions will become overcooked. As you gain experience in using your microwave oven, you will become increasingly skillful in estimating both cooking and standing times for various foods.

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INTRODUCTION

HOW CHARACTERISTICS OF FOOD AFFECT MICROWAVE COOKING

Quantity:

The greater the volume of food, the longer it takes to cook it. In general, cooking time is increased by about 50 percent, when doubling a recipe. Time is reduced by approximately 40 percent when cutting a recipe in half.

Density:

Light, porous foods such as cakes and breads cook more quickly than heavy, dense food such as roasts, potatoes and casseroles.

Height:

Whether conventional or microwave cooking methods are used, areas of food close to the energy source may need to be turned or shielded for even cooking.

Shape and Size:

For more even cooking results, choose food pieces that are similar in size and shape. Arrange small, thin pieces toward the center of the dish and thicker pieces toward the outside of the dish.

Sugar, Fat and Moisture:

Food with high sugar, fat and moisture content cooks faster than food low in these elements.

SPECIAL TECHNLQUES IN MICROWAVE COOKING

Browning:

Meat and poultry with high fat content that are cooked 10-15 minutes or longer, will brown lightly. Food that is cooked for a shorter period of time, may be brushed with a browning agent to achieve an appetizing color. The most commonly used browning sauces are Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, barbecue sauce and bouquet sauce.

Covering:

A cover traps heat and steam causing the food to cook more quickly. You may either use a lid or plastic wrap with a corner folded back, for excess steam to escape. Waxed paper effectively prevents food from spattering and helps food to retain some heat. Sandwiches and many other foods can be wrapped in paper towels to prevent them from drying out.

Spacing:

Individual foods such as baked potatoes, cupcakes, and hors d'oeuvres will heat more evenly if placed in the oven an equal distance apart, preferably in a circular pattern.

Stirring:

Stirring is an important microwaving technique. Microwaved foods are stirred in order to blend flavors and redistribute heat. Always stir from the outside toward the inside, since the outside of the food cooks first.

Turning over:

Larger size food such as roasts and whole poultry should be turned, so that the top and bottom will cook evenly. It is also a good idea to turn chicken pieces and chops.

Arrangement:

Since microwaves cook from the outside-in, it makes sense to place thicker portions of meat, poultry and fish to the outer edge of the baking dish. This way, thicker portions will receive the most microwave energy and the food will cook evenly.

Shielding:

Strips of aluminum foil, which reflect microwaves, are sometimes placed over the corners or edges of square and rectangular shaped pans to prevent those portions from over cooking. Keep foil at least one inch away from the oven walls.

Testing for doneness:

Because food cooks so quickly in a microwave oven, it is necessary to test for doneness frequently. Most foods are removed from the oven while still slightly undercooked, and finish cooking during standing time.

The internal temperature of food will rise from 5°F to 15°F during standing time.

Piercing:

To prevent bursting, food enclosed in a shell, skin or membrane must be pierced prior to cooking. Such foods include both the yolks and whites of eggs, clams and oysters, and many whole vegetables, such as potatoes and squash.

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INTRODUCTION

MICROWAVE-SAFE UTENSILS

Never use metal or metal-trimmed utensils in your microwave oven. Microwaves cannot penetrate metal. They will bounce off metal objects in the oven and cause "arcing", which resembles lightning. Most heat-resistant, nonmetallic cooking utensils are safe for use in your microwave oven. However, some may contain materials that render them unsuitable for microwave cooking. If you have any doubts about a particular utensil, there's a simple way to find out if it can be used in your microwave oven.

Testing Utensils for Microwave Use:

Place the utensil in question next to a glass measure filled with water, in the microwave oven. Microwave at (Power Level 10) for 1-2 minutes. If the water heats up, but the utensil remains cool, the utensil is microwave-safe. However, if the utensil becomes warm, microwaves are being absorbed by the utensil and it should not be used in the microwave oven.

You probably have many items on hand in your kitchen right now that can be used as cooking equipment in your microwave oven. Read through the following checklist.

When popping a popcorn; Place carefully bag does not touch oven walls. Fold each end of the bag in half toward the center top of the bag.

1. Dinner Plates:

Many kinds of tableware are microwave safe. If in doubt, consult the manufacturer's literature or perform the microwave dish test.

2. Glassware:

Some glassware that is heatresistant is microwave-safe. This would include most brands of oven-tempered glass cookware. Do not, however, use delicate tumblers, wine glasses, etc. in the oven, as they are likely to shatter.

3. Paper:

Paper plates and containers without wax coatings are convenient and safe to use in y our microwav e o v en, for short cooking times. Paper towels are also very useful for absorbing moisture and grease. In general, use white paper products.

4. Plastic Storage Containers:

These can be used to hold foods that are to be quickly reheated. However, they should not be used to heat foods that will need considerable time in the oven, as hot foods will eventually warp or melt the container.

5. Cooking Bags:

Cooking bags are microwave safe. However, be sure to make a slit in the bag so that steam can escape. Substitute string for metal twist ties.

6. Plastic Microwave Cookware:

A variety of cookware is available. Certain special items such as plastic ring molds, muffin pans, etc. are convenient. Check the manufacturer's instructions.

7. Pottery, Stoneware and Ceramic:

Containers made of these materials are usually fine for use in your microwave oven. They should be checked by using the dish test.

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INTRODUCTION

POPCORN

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CONTROL PANEL

FEATURE DIAGRAM

NOTE: A beep sounds when a pad on the control panel is touched to indicate a setting has been entered.

One Touch Control

Popcorn Potato Beverage

Fresh Vegetable

Food Plate

Frozen Entree

Auto Defrost

Clock

1.Ground meat

2.Poultry

3.Steaks/chops

123Time

4560

789

Power

Start

Stop

Clear

EZ On

Oven Front Plate

Window Door Screen Door Seal

Display Window

Control Panel

Door Open Button Safety Door Lock System

Turntable

Rotating Ring

Remove your Microwave Oven and all material from the shipping carton.

Your oven will be packed with the following materials:

Glass Turntable ................ 1 each

Owner's Manual &

Cooking Guide................. 1 each

Rotating Ring.................... 1 each

This microwave oven is designed for household use only. It is not recommended for commercial purposes.

SETTING TIME OF DAY

When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption, the numbers in the display reset to 0.

To set time of day:

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch CLOCK.

3. Enter the time by using the number key pads. Example: To set 3:15, touch number key pads [3], [1], and [5].

4. Touch CLOCK. The clock starts counting.

NOTE:

If the clock (or display) shows any abnormality, unplug the oven from the AC outlet, plug it back in and then reset the clock.

TIMED COOKING

Many foods need slower cooking (at less than HI power) in order to give you the best results.

In addition to HI-POWER, there are 10 multipower settings.

EXAMPLE: If you want to cook food on 80% Power(Power 8) for 5 minutes 30 seconds.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch TIME. Display shows 0.

3. Enter 5 minutes 30 seconds by touching [5], [3], and [0].

4. Touch POWER. P-HI appears in the display. This is to tell you that the oven is set on HI unless a different power setting is chosen.

5. Touch [8] to select power level 8.

6. Touch STAR T.

Two short and one long tone sound and the word End shows in the display window when the cooking time is over. Then the oven shuts itself off.

NOTE :

If you do not select the power level, the oven will operate at power HIGH. To set HI-POWER cooking, skip steps 4, 5 above.

2 STAGE OR 3 STAGE TIMED COOKING

For Two or Three Stage cooking, repeat above step 2 through 5 before touching the START pad for every additional Time and Power program you want to add.

EZ On

EZ On allows you to cook for 30 seconds at 100% power by simply touching the EZ On pad.

You can also extend cooking time in multiples of 30 seconds by repeatedly touching the EZ On pad during cooking.

EXAMPLE: To set cooking for 2 minutes with

EZ On pad.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch EZ ON 4 times. The oven begins cook- ing and display shows time counting down.

NOTE:

Maximum available time is 99 minutes 99 seconds.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Stop

Clear

Clock

3 1 5

Clock

TOUCH KEY SEQUENCE

Stop

Clear

5 3 0Time

Power

Start

TOUCH KEY SEQUENCE

Stop

Clear

EZ On

TOUCH KEY SEQUENCE

TIMER

You can use the Timer of your oven f or purposes other than food cooking.

Example:

To count 3 minutes for an egg or telephone call.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch TIME.

3. Touch numbers for time, [3], [0], [0].

4. Touch POWER.

5. Touch [0] (power level 0).

6. Touch ST AR T.

CHILD LOCK

This is a unique safety feature that pre vents accidental running of the oven. Once the child lock is set, no cooking can take place. When the child lock is set, you can't input any ke y.

T o set:

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch and hold 0 until L appears in the display and a single beep is heard.

3. L remains in the display.

T o cancel the child lock:

1. Touch and hold 0 until L disappears in the display.

2. The time of day returns to the display window.

ONE TOUCH CONTR OL

This function allows you to cook popcorn, potato, and beverage b y touching the One Touch key pad.

Example:

To cook popcorn, simply follow the steps below.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch POPCORN.

The oven begins the cooking you selected without the need to touch START.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS(CONT'D)

ONE TOUCH CONTROL CHART

NOTE: No cover is needed for the ONE TOUCH foods listed in this chart unless called for in the directions.

Key Touch

Serving

Directions

size

POPCORN 1 Time 3.5 oz. • Follow package instructions.

2 Times 3.0 oz. • Use popcorn package which is made especially 3 Times 1.75 oz. for microwave cooking.(Refer to 8 page)

• Do not try to pop unpopped kernels.

• Heat only 1 package at a time.

• Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while popping popcorn.

POTATO 1 Time 1(8 oz.) • Place in center of the turntable tray on paper towel.

2 Times 2(16 oz.) • Pierce potato several times with fork. 3 Times 3(24 oz.) • After cooking, let stand for 5 minutes. 4 Times 4(32 oz.) • No cover.

BEVERAGE 1 Time 1 cup(240ml) • Use mug or microwave-safe cup.

2 Times 2 cups(480ml) • Stir after reheating.

TOUCH KEY SEQUENCE

Stop

Clear

TOUCH KEY SEQUENCE

Stop

Clear

Popcorn

TOUCH KEY SEQUENCE

Stop

Clear

Time

Power

3 0

Start

ONE TOUCH CONTROL CHART(continued)

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

Your microwave oven is equipped with ten power levels (11 steps including 0) to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking. When your cooking program is completed, a beep automatically sounds. The table below will give you some idea of which foods are prepared at each of the various power levels.

MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL CHART

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS(CONT'D)

Power Level Use

HI 100%

●

Boil water.

●

Brown ground beef.

●

Coof fresh fruits & vegetables.

●

Make candy.

●

Cook fish, meat & poultry.

●

Preheat browning dish.

9 90%

●

Heat precooked food.

●

Saute onions, celery & green pepper.

8 80%

●

All reheating

7 70%

●

Roast meat & poultry.

●

Cook mushrooms & shellfish.

●

Cook foods which contion cheese & eggs.

6 60%

●

Bake cakes, muffins.

●

Prepare eggs.

5 50%

●

Cook meat, poultry.

●

Cook custard

●

Prepare rice, soup.

4 40%

●

Melt butter & chocolate.

●

Cook less tender cuts of meat.

3 30%

●

All defrosting

2 20%

●

Soften butter & cheese.

1 10%

●

Soften ice cream.

●

Raise yeast dough.

●

Standing time.

●

Independent timer.

Output

(of watts)

Key Touch

Serving

Directions

size

FRESH 1 Time 1 cup •

Prepare vegetable(wash and cut into 1/2-inch pieces).

VEGETABLE

2 Times 2 cups • Cover with plastic wrap and vent. 3 Times 3 cups • Most vegetables need 2 to 3 minutes 4 Times 4 cups standing time to finish cooking.

1 & 2 cups - Add 2 tablespoon water. 3 & 4 cups - Add 4 tablespoon water.

FOOD PLATE

1 Time 1 serving • Arrange food on turntable tray.

2 Times 2 servings • Place meaty portions and bulky vegetable

to the outside of the plate.

• Cover with plastic wrap and vent.

• After cooking, let stand for 2 minutes.

FROZEN 1 Time 10 oz. • Follow the package instructions.

ENTREE • Example of one frozen entree is Lasagna

with Meat Sauce, Chicken with Rice, Sliced Turkey Breast with Rice and Vegetable.

AUTO DEFROST

Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven. The defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods. The auto defrost guide will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting.

The oven automatically determines required defrosting times for each food item according to the weight you enter.

For added convenience, the Auto Defrost Feature contains a built-in beep mechanism that lets you check, turn over, separate or rearrange as recommended in the Auto Defrosting AUTO DEFROST GUIDE.

Three different defrosting levels are provided.

dEF 1 GROUND MEAT dEF 2 POULTRY dEF 3 STEAKS/CHOPS

EXAMPLE:

To defrost 1.2lbs of ground beef.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch AUTO DEFROST.

3. Enter the weight by touching [1] and [2]. 1.2 appears in the display.

4. Touch START.

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

● Place foods in a shallow glass baking dish or

microwave roasting rack to catch drippings.

● Food should still be somewhat icy in the center

when removed from the oven.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS(CONT'D)

TOUCH KEY SEQUENCE

AUTO DEFROST GUIDE