LG S181XFA Users manual
Microwave Oven
Important Safety
Information . . . . . .
2–11
Grounding
Instructions . . . . . . . .
9
Operating
Instructions . . . . .
14–28
Features . . . . . . . .
12, 29
Care and
Cleaning . . . . . . . .
30–31
Troubleshooting . . 32–33
Consumer
Services
Warranty & Service . . . 34–36
GLMB186
PLMB186
Getting Started . . . . .13
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Before you call for service, there are a
few things you can do to help us serve
you better.
Read this manual.
It contains instructions to help you use
and maintain your microwave properly.
If you received a damaged
oven...immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the oven.
Save time and money.
Check the section titled “Troubleshooting”
before calling. This section helps you solve
common problems that might occur. If you
do need service, you can relax knowing
help is only a phone call away. A list of
toll-free customer service numbers is
included in the back of this manual.
Or call Frigidaire Consumer Services
at 1-800-944-9044, 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week.
NEED HELP? Help us, help you: 1-800-944-9044.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INFORMATION
BEFORE USING
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 close 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.
The Oven Should Not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to
minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
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To reduce the risk of fire, burns, electric shock, injury to persons, or exposure
to excessive microwave energy when using your appliance, follow basic
precautions, including the following sections.
• Read and follow the specific “Precautions
to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy” on page 2.
• This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See Grounding Instructions
section on page 9.
• Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
• Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided
Installation Instructions.
• Be certain to place the front surface of
the door three inches or more back from
the countertop edge to avoid accidental
tipping of the appliance in normal usage.
• Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged power cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
• Do not cover or block any openings on
the appliance.
• Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do not
use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this
appliance. This microwave oven is
specifically designed to heat, dry or cook
food, and is not intended for laboratory
or industrial use.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed,
including the following:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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• This microwave oven is not approved or
tested for marine use.
• Do not store this appliance outdoors.
Do not use this product near water—
for example, in a wet basement,
near a swimming pool, near a sink
or in similar locations.
• Keep power cord away from heated
surfaces.
• Do not immerse power cord or
plug in water.
• See door surface cleaning instructions
in the Care and Cleaning section(s)
of this manual.
• This appliance must only be serviced
by qualified service personnel. Contact
nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
• As with any appliance, close supervision
is necessary when used by children.
• Do not mount the microwave oven over or
near any portion of a heating or cooking
appliance.
• Do not store anything directly on top
of the microwave oven surface when the
microwave oven is in operation.
• Do not let power cord hang over edge
of table or counter.
• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
cavity:
— Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance when paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are placed inside
the oven while cooking.
— Remove wire twist-ties and metal
handles from paper or plastic containers
before placing them in the oven.
— Do not use the oven for storage
purposes. Do not leave paper products,
cooking utensils or food in the oven
when not in use.
— If materials inside the oven ignite, keep
the oven door closed, turn the oven off
and disconnect the power cord, or shut
off power at the fuse or circuit breaker
panel. If the door is opened, the fire
may spread.
— Do not use the Sensor Features twice
in succession on the same food
portion. If food is undercooked after
the first countdown, use Cook Time
for additional cooking time.
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INSTRUCTIONS.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INFORMATION
BEFORE USING
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Arcing is the microwave term for sparks
in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
• Metal or foil touching the side of
the oven.
• Foil not molded to food (upturned
edges act like antennas).
• Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or
gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
• Recycled paper towels containing
small metal pieces being used in the
microwave.
Arcing
• Do not pop popcorn in your microwave
oven unless in a special microwave
popcorn accessory or unless you use
popcorn labeled for use in microwave
ovens.
• Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers—for example, closed
jars—are able to explode and should not
be heated in this microwave oven. Such
use of the microwave oven could result
in injury.
• Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven.
Pressure will build up inside egg yolk
and will cause it to burst, possibly
resulting in injury.
• Operating the microwave with no food
inside for more than a minute or two
may cause damage to the oven and
could start a fire. It increases the heat
around the magnetron and can shorten
the life of the oven.
• Foods with unbroken outer “skin”
such as potatoes, hot dogs, sausages,
tomatoes, apples, chicken livers
and other giblets, and egg yolks
should be pierced to allow steam
to escape during cooking.
Foods
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Special Notes About Microwaving
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem.
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• Avoid heating baby food in glass jars,
even with the lid off. Make sure all
infant food is thoroughly cooked.
Stir food to distribute the heat evenly.
Be careful to prevent scalding when
warming formula or breast milk.
The container may feel cooler than
the milk really is. Always test the milk
before feeding the baby.
• Do not defrost frozen beverages in
narrow-necked bottles (especially
carbonated beverages). Even if the
container is opened, pressure can build
up. This can cause the container to
burst, possibly resulting in injury.
• Hot foods and steam can cause burns.
Be careful when opening any containers
of hot food, including popcorn bags,
cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent
possible injury, direct steam away from
hands and face.
• Do not overcook potatoes. They could
dehydrate and catch fire, causing
damage to your oven.
• Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—
meat to at least an INTERNAL
temperature of 160°F and poultry to at
least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F.
Cooking to these temperatures usually
protects against foodborne illness.
Safety Fact– SUPERHEATED WATER
Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INFORMATION
BEFORE USING
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Make sure all cookware used in your
microwave oven is suitable for
microwaving. Most glass casseroles,
cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard
cups, pottery or china dinnerware which
does not have metallic trim or glaze
with a metallic sheen can be used.
Some cookware is labeled “suitable for
microwaving.”
• If you are not sure if a dish is microwavesafe, use this test: Place in the oven
both the dish you are testing and
a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup
of water—set the measuring cup either
in or next to the dish. Microwave
30–45 seconds at high. If the dish heats,
it should not be used for microwaving.
If the dish remains cool and only the
water in the cup heats, then the dish is
microwave-safe.
• If you use a meat thermometer while
cooking, make sure it is safe for use in
microwave ovens.
• Some styrofoam trays (like those that
meat is packaged on) have a thin strip of
metal embedded in the bottom. When
microwaved, the metal can burn the
floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel.
• Do not use recycled paper products.
Recycled paper towels, napkins and
waxed paper can contain metal flecks
which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper
products containing nylon or nylon
filaments should be avoided, as they
may also ignite.
• Do not use the microwave to dry
newspapers.
• Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use
in microwave ovens. Check the package
for proper use.
• Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic
wrap can be used to cover dishes in
order to retain moisture and prevent
spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap
so steam can escape.
• Cookware may become hot because of
heat transferred from the heated food.
Pot holders may be needed to handle
the cookware.
• “Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly
closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced
or vented as directed by package. If they
are not, plastic could burst during or
immediately after cooking, possibly
resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least partially
uncovered because they form a tight
seal. When cooking with containers
tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove
covering carefully and direct steam away
from hands and face.
Microwave-Safe Cookware
How to test for a microwave-safe dish.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Special Notes About Microwaving
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• Use foil only as directed in this manual.
TV dinners may be microwaved in foil
trays less than 3/4″ high; remove the top
foil cover and return the tray to the box.
When using foil in the microwave oven,
keep the foil at least 1″ away from the
sides of the oven.
• Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware
designed for microwave cooking is very
useful, but should be used carefully. Even
microwave-safe plastic may not be as
tolerant of overcooking conditions as
are glass or ceramic materials and may
soften or char if subjected to short
periods of overcooking.
In longer exposures to overcooking, the
food and cookware could ignite. Follow
these guidelines:
1. Use microwave-safe plastics only and use
them in strict compliance with the
cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations.
2. Do not microwave empty containers.
3. Do not permit children to use plastic
cookware without complete supervision.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INFORMATION
BEFORE USING
Microwave-Safe Cookware
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Improper use of the grounding plug
can result in a risk of electric shock.
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 power
cord having a grounding wire with a
grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician or service
technician if the grounding instructions
are not completely understood, or if
doubt exists as to whether the appliance
is properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall
outlet, it is your personal responsibility
and obligation to have it replaced with a
properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Do not under any circumstances cut or
remove the third (ground) prong from
the power cord.
We do not recommend using an extension
cord with this appliance. If the power cord
is too short, have a qualified electrician or
service technician install an outlet near the
appliance. (See WARNING—Extension
Cords section.)
For best operation, plug this appliance
into its own electrical outlet to prevent
flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or
tripping of circuit breaker.
Grounding Instructions
Ensure proper ground
exists before use.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Grounding Instructions
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Usage situations where appliance’s
power cord will be disconnected
infrequently.
Because of potential safety hazards under
certain conditions,we strongly recommend
against the use of an adapter plug.
However, if you still elect to use an
adapter, where local codes permit, a
TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be
made to a properly grounded two-prong
wall receptacle by the use of a UL listed
adapter which is available at most local
hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be
aligned with the larger slot in the wall
receptacle to provide proper polarity in
the connection of the power cord.
CAUTION: Attaching the adapter
ground terminal to the wall receptacle
cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless the cover screw is
metal, and not insulated, and the wall
receptacle is grounded through the
house wiring.
You should have the circuit checked by
a qualified electrician to make sure the
receptacle is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from
the adapter, always hold the adapter with
one hand. If this is not done, the adapter
ground terminal is very likely to break
with repeated use. Should this happen,
DO NOT USE the appliance until a
proper ground has again been established.
Usage situations where appliance’s
power cord will be disconnected
frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug in these
situations because frequent disconnection
of the power cord places undue strain on
the adapter and leads to eventual failure of
the adapter ground terminal. You should
have the 2-prong wall receptacle replaced
with a 3-prong (grounding) receptacle by
a qualified electrician before using the
appliance.
Adapter Plugs
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Adapter Plugs
Ensure proper ground
and firm connection
before use.
TEMPORARY
METHOD
Align large
prongs/slots
(Adapter plugs not
permitted in Canada)
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A short power supply cord is provided to
reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Extension cords may be used if you are
careful in using them.
If an extension cord is used—
1. The marked electrical rating of the
extension cord should be at least as great
as the electrical rating of the appliance;
2. The extension cord must be a groundingtype 3-wire cord and it must be plugged
into a 3-slot outlet;
3. The extension 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 unintentionally.
If you use an extension cord, the interior
light may flicker and the blower sound may
vary when the microwave oven is on.
Cooking times may be longer, too.
Extension Cords
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Extension Cords/Optional Kits
Optional Kits
Choose the appropriate Installation Kit below to convert this oven to a built-in wall
oven. Available at extra cost from your Frigidaire supplier.
For 27” installations:
Model Kit
GLMB186KB 82-1827-18
GLMB186KS 82-1827-00
PLMB186KC 82-1827-12
For 30” installations:
Model Kit
GLMB186KB 82-1830-18
GLMB186KS 82-1830-00
PLMB186KC 82-1830-12
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