LG V154MGA Users manual

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MICROWAVE OVEN

OWNER'S MANUAL

PLEASE READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL

THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.

MV-1560T

MV-1561T

P/NO. 3828W5A1970

Printed in Korea

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........................................	2
SAFETY ...................................................................	3
Important Safety Instructions ................................	3
Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To
Excessive Microwave Energy ...............................	4
INFORMATION........................................................	5
Location of Model Number ....................................	5
Oven Specifications ..............................................	5
Electrical Rating ....................................................	5
Electrical Requirements ........................................	5
Grounding Instructions ..........................................	5
Microwave Oven Features ....................................	6
Oven Control Panel...............................................	7
OPERATION............................................................	9
LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN......	9
Clock ..................................................................	9
Timer ..................................................................	9
Light Timer .........................................................	9
Fan Hi/Lo/Off....................................................	10
Child Lock .........................................................	10
Light Hi/Lo/Off ....................................................	10
Custom Set ........................................................	10
Help ...................................................................	11
Custom cook .....................................................	11
Hold Warm .........................................................	11
Ez On .................................................................	11
More/Less ..........................................................	12
Cooking at Lower Power Levels.........................	12

Cooking at High Cook Power .............................	12
Auto touch cook .................................................	12
Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels.............	13
Auto Touch Cook Chart......................................	14
Auto Defrost .......................................................	15
Defrosting Tips ...................................................	15
Auto Defrost Chart .............................................	16
Tow position metal rack .....................................	17
COOKING .............................................................	18
Getting the Best Cooking Results ......................	18
Fish & Shellfish ..................................................	18
Appetizers/Sauces/Soups ..................................	19
Meat ...................................................................	19
Poultry ................................................................	21
Pasta And Rice ..................................................	22
MAINTENANCE.......................................................	23
CARE AND CLEANING .......................................	23
Metal Rack .........................................................	23
Cleaning the Grease Filters ...............................	23
Charcoal Filter Replacement ............................	23
Cooktop/Night Light Replacement .....................	24
Oven Light Replacement ...................................	24
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.............................	24
MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE...........................	25
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE........................	26

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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

• Do not tamper with the built-in safety switches

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 4.

•Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in its manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors, in the microwave oven. 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, and 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.

•When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

•Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36 inches wide or less.

•Use care when cleaning the vent hood filters. Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filters.

•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.

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 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 starts 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 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 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 the cord away from heated surfaces.

-This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel.

•Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

•Do not mount onen a sink.

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

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SAFETY

•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 use this oven for commercial purposes.

It is made for household use only.

•Do not cover or block any openings in the oven.

•Do not run the oven empty, without food in it.

-Do not allow the gray film on special microwavecooking packages to touch the oven floor. Put the package on a microwavable dish.

-Do not cook anything directly on the oven floor. 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.

•Preserve the metal rack:

-Remove the metal rack from the oven when you are not using it.

-Do not use the oven empty with the metal rack in it.

-The metal rack may get hot while cooking. Use pot holders to remove it after cooking.

-Do not use foil or metal containers on the metal rack.

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 interlock.

•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:

-door (bent)

-hinges and latches (broken or loosened)

-door seals and sealing surfaces.

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

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

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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, LG Electronics CANADA will require the complete model number of your microwave oven. The number is on the left side of control panel as shown in the illustration below.

MODEL NUMBER LABEL

OVEN SPECIFICATIONS

Output Power	1000W (IEC 705 Standard)
Outer Dimensions 29-15/16” x 16-7/16” x 15-3/8”
Cavity Volume	1.5 Cu.ft
Net Weight	65 lbs.

ELECTRICAL RATING

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

*14 Amps / 1500 Watts ( MWO + Cooktop Lamp + Ventilation Fan)

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 properly placing the cord. 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.

Ensure proper ground exists before use

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.

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INFORMATION

MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES

Model and Serial

Number Plate

Window with

Glass Turntable

Vent Grille

Metal Shield

Door Handle

Two-Position

Cooking Guide

Metal Rack

Door Safety

Lock System Oven Control

Panel

Cooktop/Countertop Light

Grease Filter

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INFORMATION

OVEN CONTROL PANEL

1
2	5
3	4
6

7
	9
8
	10
11	12
	13
14	16
15	18
17

21

19 20

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INFORMATION

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

2.MORE: Touch this pad to add ten seconds of cooking time each time you press it. See page 12 for more information.

3.LESS: Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds of cooking time each time you press it. See page 12 for more information.

4.CLOCK(TIME OF DAY): Touch this pad to enter the time of day. See page 9 for more information.

5.TIMER: Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer.

6.AUTO TOUCH COOK: Touch these keys let you cook foods easily. See page 12 for more information.

7.AUTO DEFROST: Ground Meat, Poultry, Steaks/Chops. Touch on pad to select food type and defrost food by weight. See page 15 for more information.

8.NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cooking time, power level, quantities, or weights.

9.TIME COOK: Touch this pad to set a cooking time.

10.POWER LEVEL: Touch this pad to set a cooking power

11.CUSTOM COOK: Touch this pad to recall one cooking instruction previously programmed into memory. See page 11 for more information.

12.CUSTOM SET: Touch this pad to change the oven’s default settings for sound, clock, display speed, defrost weight, and demo mode operations. See page 10 for more information.

13.HELP: touch this pad to learn how to use each oven function. See page 11 for more information.

14.HOLD WARM: Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked foods safely warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds. See page 11 for more information.

15.LIGHT TIMER: Touch this pad to set the light timer. See page 9 for more information.

16.TURNTABLE ON/OFF: Touch this pad to turn off the turntable. T/TABLE OFF will appear in the display. See page 10 for more information.

17.FAN HI/LO/OFF: Touch this pad to turn the fan on or off. See page 10 for more information.

18.LIGHT HI/LO/OFF: Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop/countertop light. See page 10 for more information.

19.STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to stop the oven or to clear all entries.

20.EZ ON: Touch this pad to cook for one minute at 100% power level. See page 11 for more information.

21.START: Touch this pad to start a function. If you open the door after oven begins to cook, START again.

WARNING:

DO NOT RUN THE OVEN EMPTY, WITHOUT FOOD IN IT.

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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 use.

CLOCK (TIME OF DAY)

This oven includes a 24 hour clock.

Example: To set 8:00 AM.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2.Touch CLOCK.

(Press once for AM, twice for PM.)

3. Enter the time by using the number key pad.

4. Touch START.

TIMER

You can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use the Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.

Example: To count 3 minutes.

1.Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2.Touch TIMER.

3.Enter the time by using the number key pad.

4.Touch START.

When the time is over, you will hear seven beeps and END will display.

LIGHT TIMER

You can set the LIGHT to turn on and off automatically at any time you want. The light comes on at the same time every day until reset.

Example: Turn on 2:00 AM, turn off 7:00 AM.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch LIGHT TIMER.

(Press once for AM, twice for PM.)

3. Enter the time you want the LIGHT to turn on.

4. Touch LIGHT TIMER again. (Press once for AM,

twice for PM.)

5. Enter the time you want the LIGHT to turn off.

6. Touch START.

NOTE: To reset that time to turn on and off the LIGHT, repeat steps 2 to 6.

Example: To cancel the LIGHT TIMER.

1. Touch LIGHT TIMER.

2. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

NOTE: If you want to cancel the LIGHT TIMER in operation, you should touch key.

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OPERATION

FAN HI/LO/OFF

The FAN moves steam and other vapors from the surface cooking. Touch

FAN once for High fan speed, twice for Low fan speed, or three times to turn the fan off.

NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to cool the oven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven. When this occurs, you can not turn the fan off manually.

TURNTABLE ON/OFF

For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. It can be turned off for large dishes. Press TURNTABLE ON/OFF to turn the turntable on or off.

NOTE: Sometimes the turntable can become hot to touch. Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking.

WARNING:

DO NOT RUN THE OVEN EMPTY, WITHOUT FOOD IN IT.

CHILD LOCK

You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children.

To set the child lock.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2.Touch and hold 0 more than 4 seconds. LOCKED will

appear in the display window with two beeps.

To cancel the child lock.

1.Touch and hold 0 more than 4 seconds. LOCKED will disappear and you hear two beeps. At this time the oven is ready.

LIGHT HI/LO/OFF

Touch LIGHT once for bright light, twice for night light, or three times to turn the light off.

CUSTOM SET

You can change the default values for beep sound, clock, display speed, defrost weight, and demo mode operations.

See following chart for more information.

	NUMBER	FUNCTION	NUMBER	RESULT
	1	Beep ON/OFF	1	Sound ON
		control
			2	Sound OFF
	2	Clock display	1	Clock ON
		control
			2	Clock OFF
			1	Slow speed
	3	Display	2	Normal speed
			3	Fast speed
	4	Defrost weight	1	Lbs.
		mode select	2	Kg.
	5	Demo mode	1	Demo ON
		select
			2	Demo OFF

Example: To change defrost weight mode. (from Lbs. to Kg.)

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch CUSTOM SET.

3. Touch number 4.

4. Touch number 2.

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OPERATION

HELP

The HELP pad display feature information and helpful hints. Press HELP, then select a key pad.

Example: To learn about POPCORN.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch HELP.

3. Touch POPCORN.

CUSTOM COOK

CUSTOM COOK lets you recall one cooking instruction previously placed in memory and begin cooking quickly.

Example: To memorize for 2 minutes.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch CUSTOM COOK.

3. Enter the cook time.

4. Touch START.

Example: To recall the custom cook.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch CUSTOM COOK.

3. Touch START.

When the cook time is over, you will hear three beeps and END will display.

HOLD WARM

You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds. You can use HOLD WARM by itself, or to follow a cooking cycle automatically.

Example: To use the hold warm.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch HOLD WARM.

3. Touch START.

NOTES:

•HOLD WARM operates for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds.

•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 could be covered during HOLD WARM.

Ez On

Ez On lets you cook or reheat food for one minute at 100% Power. You can also use it to extend cooking time in multiples of one minute, up to 99 minutes

59 seconds.

Example: To cook for 2 minutes.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch Ez On twice.

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OPERATION

MORE/LESS

By using the MORE or LESS Keys, all of the AUTO TOUCH, TIME COOK program and etc. can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time. Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds of the cooking time each time you press it. Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

Example: To adjust the 1.75 oz POPCORN cooking time for a longer time.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch POPCORN one time.

3. Touch MORE.

NOTE: Press the MORE or LESS key during time countdown.

COOKING AT LOWER POWER LEVELS

HIGH power cooking does not always give you the best results with foods that need slower cooking, such as roasts, or custards. Your oven has 9 power settings in addition to HIGH.

Example: To cook food for 7 minutes 30 seconds at 70% power.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Enter the cook time.

3. Touch POWER LEVEL.

4. Enter the power level.

5. Touch START.

When the cook time is over, you will hear three beeps and END will display.

COOKING AT HIGH COOK POWER

Example: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Enter the cook time.

3. Touch START.

When the cook time is over, you will hear three beeps and END will display.

AUTO TOUCH COOK

Your oven’s menu has been preprogrammed to cook food automatically.

Tell the oven what you want. Then let you microwave oven cook your selections. For more information, see the Auto Touch Cook Chart on page 14.

Example: To cook POPCORN, simply follow the step below.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

*Place popcorn in the oven and close the door.

2. Touch POPCORN. one time for 1.75 oz two times for 3.0 oz three times for 3.5 oz

The oven begins the cooking you selected without the need to touch START. Be sure to case the door before selecting categories.

NOTE:

For best cooking results, leave the turntable on.

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OPERATION

COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS

The nine power levels in addition to “HIGH” allow you to choose the best power level for the food you are cooking. Below are listed all the power levels,

examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amount of microwave power you are using.

POWER LEVEL	MICROWAVE OUTPUT		USE
10	100%	•	Boil water.
“HIGH”		•	Cook ground beef.
		•	Make candy.
		•	Cook fresh fruits and vegetables.
		•	Cook fish, and poultry.
		•	Preheat browning dish.
9	90%	•	Reheat meat slices quickly.
		•	Saute onions, celery, and green pepper.
8	80%	•	All reheating.
		•	Cook scrambled eggs.
7	70%	•	Cook breads and cereal products.
		•	Cook cheese dishes,veal.
		•	Cook cakes,muffins,brownies,cup cakes.
6	60%	•	Cook pasta.
5	50%	•	Cook meats,whole poultry.
		•	Cook custard.
		•	Cook whole chicken,turkey,spare ribs,rib
			roast,sirloin roast.
4	40%	•	Cook less tender cuts of meat.
		•	Reheat frozen convenience foods.
3	30%	•	Thawing meat,poultry,and seafood.
		•	Cooking small quantities of food.
		•	Finish cooking casserole,stew,and some
			sauces.
2	20%	•	Soften butter and cream cheese.
		•	Heating small amounts of food.
1	10%	•	Soften ice cream.
		•	Raise yeast dough.
0		•	Standing time.

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OPERATION

AUTO TOUCH COOK CHART

	KEY	TOUCH KEYPAD		QUANTITY	DIRECTIONS
		1	Time	1 cup and 2 tbsp water	Place in a micrawavable bowl or casserole.
	FRESH	2 Times		2 cups and 1/4 cup of water	Add water according to the quantity.
					Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
	VEGETABLE	3 Times		3 cups and 1/3 cup of water
					After cooking, let stand 5 minutes.
		4	Times	4 cups and 1/2 cup of water
		1	Time	4 oz.	Place in a micrawavable able bowl or
	FROZEN	2 Times		8 oz.	casserole.
					Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
	VEGETABLE	3 Times		12 oz.
					After cooking, let stand 5 minutes.
		4	Times	16 oz.
		1	Time	1 cup and 2 cups of water	In large microwavable casserole, combine
	RICE				water, rice, margarine and salt. Cover with
		2 Times		2 cups and 4 cups of water
					microwavable lid or plastic wrap and vent.
					After cooking, let stand covered for 5 minutes.
		1	Time	1 cup	Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole.
					Cover with plastic plastic wrap and vent.
	CASSEROLE	2	Times	2 cups
		3	Times	3 cups
		4	Times	4 cups
	PIZZA	1	Time	1 slice (5 oz.)	Place on a low plate & paper towel.
					Do not cover.
		2	Times	2 slice (10 oz.)
	(Refrigerated)				Use MORE/LESS to adjust - depend on size
		3	Times	3 slice (15 oz.)
					of slice and what toppings.
		1	Time	1 cup	Place in a shallow microwavable casserole.
					Cover with vented plastic vented plastic
	SOUP/SAUCE	2 Times		2 cups
					wrap.
		3	Times	3 cups
		4	Times	4 cups
		1	Time	2 slices	Place on paper towel.
					Cover.
		2	Times	3 slices
	BACON				Use MORE/LESS to adjust the desired
		3	Times	4 slices
					doneness.
		4	Times	5 slices
		5	Times	6 slices
		1	Time	1.75 oz.	Use popcorn package which is made
	POPCORN				especially for microwave cooking.
		2 Time		3.0 oz.
					Do not try to pop unpopped kernels.
		3	Time	3.5 oz.
					Heat only 1 package at a time.
		1	Time	1 cup	Use mug or microwave - safe cup.
	BEVERAGE				Remove the container with care.
		2	Times	2 cups
					Use MORE/LESS to adjust.
		1	Time	1 ea. (8 oz.)	Before baking, pierce potato with fork
	POTATO	2	Times	2 ea. (16 oz.)	several times.
					After baking, let stand for 5minutes.
		3	Times	3 ea. (24 oz.)
		4	Times	4 ea. (16 oz.)
	DINNER PLATE	1	Time	1 serv.	Cover with plastic wrap vented.
					After cooking, let stand for 2 minutes.
		2	Times	2 servs.
	FROZEN	1	Time	10 oz.	Follow the package directions.
					Example of one frozen entree is Lasagna
		2	Times	20 oz.
	ENTREE				with meat sauce, chicken with rice, and
					sliced turkey breast with rice and vegetable.

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OPERATION

AUTO DEFROST

Your microwave oven is preset with three defrost sequences. Using AUTO DEFROST is the best way to defrost frozen foods. The Defrost Sequence Table below provides some basic guidelines for using the three defrost sequences.

NOTE: Use the DEFROSTING RACK for three defrost sequences.

For best defrost results, leave the turntable on.

Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs of ground beef.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch AUTO DEFROST.

3. Choose food category.

	Category	Touch pad
		number
	Ground Meat	1
	Poultry	2
	Steaks/chops	3

4. Enter the weight.

5.Touch START.

6.After 1/3 of the defrost time is over, The display will prompt you to turn over food. Open door, turn over food, and shield any warm portions.

7. Close the door and restart.

8.After 2/3 of the defrost time is over, the display will prompt you to turn over food. Repeat steps 6 and 7. When the defrost time is over, you will hear three beeps and END will display.

NOTE: If you do not open the door within 3 seconds, the display will resume the countdown.

Weight conversion chart

You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound (for example 4 ounces equals 1/4 pound).

However, in order to enter food weight in DEFROST, you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound. If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound, you can use the following chart to convert the weight to decimals.

EQUIVALENT	NUMBER AFTER
OUNCE WEIGHT		DECIMAL
1.6	.10
3.2	.20
4.0	.25	One-Quarter Pound
4.8	.30
6.4	.40
8.0	.50	OneHalf Pound
9.6	.60
11.2	.70
12.0	.75	Three-Quarters Pound
12.8	.80
14.4	.90
16.0	1.00	One Pound

DEFROSTING TIPS

•When using DEFROST, the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight of the food minus the container).

•Use DEFROST only for raw food. DEFROST gives best results when food to be thawed is a minimum of 0˚F (taken directly from a true freezer). If food has been stored in a refrigerator-freezer that does not maintain a temperature of

5˚F or below, always program a lower food weight (for a shorter defrosting time) to prevent cooking the food.

•If the food is stored outside the freezer for up to 20 minutes, enter a lower food weight.

•The shape of the package alters the defrosting time. Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a deep block.

•Separate pieces as they begin to defrost. Separated pieces defrost more easily.

•You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield foods like chicken wings, leg tips, and fish tails, but the foil must not touch the side of the oven. Foil can damage the oven lining.

•Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start to become warm.

•For better results, a preset standing time is included in the defrosting time.

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OPERATION

AUTO DEFROST CHART

Sequence	Food	At Beep	Stand Time
GROUND	BEEF
MEAT	Ground beef	Turn over. Remove thawed portions and break apart.	5 min.
	Cubes for stew	Return remainder to oven.	5 min.
		Turn over. Remove thawed portions with fork.
	Hamburger patties	Turn over.	5 min.
	Pot roast	Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.	10-20 min.
	Rib roast, Rump	Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.	10-20 min.
	roast
	Check roast	Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.	10-20 min.
	PORK
	Bacon, Hot Dogs	Turn over.	2 min.
	Sausage,Links	Turn over.	5 min.
	Sausage, Patties	Turn over.	5 min.
	Ribs, Roast	Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.	10-20 min.
	LAMB
	Ribs	Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.	10-20 min.
	Roasts	Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.	10-20 min.
POULTRY	POULTRY
	Whole Chicken	Turn over(finish defrosting breastside down).	10-20 min. Rinse under
	Chicken Pieces	Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.	cold running water.
		Separate pieces and rearrange.	5-10 min.
	CORNISH HENS
	Whole, Split	Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.	10-20 min. Rinse under
	TURKEY		cold running water.
	Breast(under 6 lbs.)	Turn over and rearrange.	10-20 min. Rinse under
			cold running water.
STEAKS/	BEEF STEAKS	Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.	10-20 min.
CHOPS
	PORK CHOPS	Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.	10-20 min.
	LAMB CHOPS	Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.	10-20 min.
	FISH
	Steaks, Whole fish	Turn over and rearrange.	5 min.
	Fillets	Cover head and tail with foil.	5 min. Rinse under cold
		Turn over.Separate fillets when partially thawed if
	SHELLFISH	possible.	running water.
	Crabmeat, Shrimp	Rearrange and break apart.	5 min.
	Lobster tails	Turn over and rearrange.	5 min.
	Scallops	Turn over and rearrange.	5 min.

NOTE: Food to be defrosted must be not more than 6.0 lbs (4.0kg)

Available weight is 0.1~6.0 lbs. (0.1~4.0kg)

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OPERATION

TWO POSITION METAL RACK

The two position Metal Rack gives you extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time. The metal rack can be turned upside-down to help fit taller containers on the bottom of the oven.

NOTE:

• Rack must be on 4 supports when used.

• Insert the rack securely into the four supports on the side walls of the oven.

• Turn the rack upside-down when using taller containers on the bottom of the oven.

WARNING:

DO NOT RUN THE OVEN EMPTY, WITHOUT FOOD IN IT.

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COOKING

GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS

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

•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.

•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.

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

•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.

•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.

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

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

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

•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.

•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 & Shellfish

Cooking Fish and Shellfish: General Directions

•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	COOKING	DIRECTIONS
		LEVEL	TIME
	Fish fillets	HI	31/2-41/2 minutes	Arrange fish in a single layer with thickest portion toward
				outside edge of 11/2 quart microwavable baking dish.
			41/2-51/2 minutes	Brush with melted butter and season, if desired. Cook
	Fish steaks	HI		covered with vented plastic wrap. Let stand covered
				2 minutes. If you are cooking more than 1 lb. of fish, turn
	Whole fish	7	41/2-6 minutes	the fish halfway through cooking.
	Scallops	HI	31/2-5 minutes	Arrange in a single layer. Prepare as directed above,
				except stir instead of turning the shellfish.
	Shrimp, shelled	HI	31/2-5 minutes

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