Minolta LMVM2085SB User Manual

MICROWAVE OVEN

OWNER’S MANUAL

LMVM2085SB
LMVM2085SW
LMVM2085ST

http://us.lgservice.com

PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL
THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.

P/NO.: MFL37191404

Printed in Korea

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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE ENERGY...

(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the

door open since open-door operation can
result in harmful exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper
with the safety interlocks.

(b) Do not place any object between the oven

front face and the door or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.

(c) 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:
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired

by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.

Thank you for purchasing a LG microwave oven.

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

Staple your receipt here for proof of purchase.

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

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

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

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

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

Important Safety Instructions ............................... 4

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

...... 6

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

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

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

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

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

Installing Glass Tray ............................................. 8

Installation Instructions for Glass Tray ................. 9

Using Oblong Dish ............................................... 9

Control Panel Features ...................................... 10

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ..................... 12

Learn About Your Microwave Oven ................... 12

Clock .................................................................. 12

Vent Auto Time Set ............................................ 12

Vent Fan ............................................................. 12

Light Hi/Low/Off ................................................... 12

Child Lock .......................................................... 12

Kids Meal ........................................................... 13

EZ-ON ................................................................ 13

Warming Lamp ................................................... 13

Custom Set ........................................................ 14

More/Less .......................................................... 14

Cooking at High Power Levels ........................... 14

Microwave Power Levels ................................... 14

Multi Stage Cooking ........................................... 14

Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels ............. 15

Sensor Operating Instructions ............................ 16

Sensor Cooking Guide ....................................... 16

Sensor Popcorn ................................................. 16

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

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

Sensor Cook Table ............................................ 18

Sensor Reheat Table ......................................... 18

Soften ................................................................. 19

Melt .................................................................... 19

Soften Table ....................................................... 20

Melt Table .......................................................... 20

Defrost ................................................................ 21

Quick Defrost ..................................................... 21

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

Defrost Tips ........................................................ 22

Metal Rack ......................................................... 22

COOKING ............................................................. 23

Getting the Best Cooking Results ...................... 23

Fish and Shellfish ............................................... 23

Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table ....................... 23

Appetizers /Sauces /Soups ................................ 24

Meat ................................................................... 24

Meat Cooking Table ........................................... 25

Chicken .............................................................. 26

Chicken Cooking Table ...................................... 26

Pasta and Rice ................................................... 27

Pasta Cooking Table .......................................... 27

Rice Cooking Table ............................................ 27

CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ......... 28

Caring for Your Microwave Oven

....................... 28

Metal Rack ......................................................... 29

Cleaning the Grease Filters ............................... 29

Charcoal Filter Replacement .............................. 30

Cooktop/Night Light Replacement ..................... 30

Oven and Warming Lamp Light Replacement

....... 30

COOKING UTENSILS .......................................... 31

Microwave Utensil Guide ................................... 31

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................... 32

Before Calling for Service .................................. 32

Questions and Answers ..................................... 33

LIMITED WARRANTY .......................................... 34

SAFETY

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns,

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

• Read all the instructions before using your oven.

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

• Read and follow the specific

PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found

on page 2.

• Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors, such as
sulfide and chloride, in this appliance. This type of
oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry
food. The microwave is made for household use only.

• 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, or similar location.

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

• Clean the ventilating hood frequently. Do not
allow grease to accumulate on the hood or the
filters.

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

• Do not tamper with the built-in safety switches
on the oven door. The oven has several built-in

safety switches to make sure the power is off when
the door is open.

• If food flames under the hood, turn the fan on.

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

• Do not use this oven for commercial purposes.

It is made for household use only.

• When cleaning the door and the surfaces that
touch the door, use only mild, non-abrasive
soaps or detergents and a sponge or soft cloth.

• If your oven is dropped or damaged, have it

thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician
before using it again.

• To avoid a fire hazard:

- Do not severely overcook food. Severely

overcooked foods can start a fire in the oven.
Watch the oven carefully, especially if you have
paper, plastic, or other combustibles in the oven.

- Do not store combustible items (bread,

cookies, etc.) in the oven, because if lightning

strikes the power lines it may cause the oven to
turn on.

- Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sure

to inspect purchased items for wire twist-ties and
remove them before placing the item in the oven.

• If a fire should start:

- Keep the oven door closed.

- Turn the oven off.

- Disconnect the power cord or shut off the

power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

• To avoid electric shock:

- This appliance must be grounded. Connect it

only to a properly grounded outlet. See the
electrical GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
on page 6.

- Do not operate this appliance if it has a

damaged cord or plug, if it is not working

properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.

- Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug

in water.

- Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

• Take care when The Door is opened.

There is a possibility of being injured.

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SAFETY

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

• To avoid improperly cooking some foods.

- Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby
food. Uneven heating may occur and possibly

cause personal injury.

- Do not heat small-necked containers, such as
syrup bottles.

- Do not deep-fat fry in your microwave oven.

- Do not attempt home canning in your
microwave oven.

- Do not heat the following items in the
microwave oven: whole eggs in the shell, water

with oil or fat, sealed containers, or closed glass
jars. These items may explode.

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

• Use your oven only for the operations described in
this manual.

• Do not run the microwave empty.

• Secure the cord in the cabinet above the oven.

• Preserve the oven floor:

- Do not heat the oven floor excessively.

- Do not allow the gray film on special microwave-

cooking packages to touch the oven floor. Put the
package on a microwavable dish.

- Do not cook anything directly on the oven floor or
turntable. Use a microwavable dish.

- Keep a browning dish at least 3/16 inch above floor.
Carefully read and follow the instructions for the
browning dish. If you use a browning dish
incorrectly, you could damage the oven floor.

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

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

• Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea can be
overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing
to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible
bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from
the microwave oven is not always present.
THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS
SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE
CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR
OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons;

- Do not overheat the liquid.

- Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating it.

- Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow
necks.

- After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short time before removing
the container.

- Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other
utensil into the container.

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

• Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or
television.

• Relocate the Microwave Oven with respect to the
receiver.

• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.

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

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

WARNING:

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Please read this owner’s manual. It will tell you how
to use all the fine features of this microwave oven.

LOCATION OF MODEL NUMBER

To request service information or replacement parts,
the service center will require the complete model
number of your microwave oven. The number is on the
oven front as shown in the illustration below.

OVEN SPECIFICATIONS

Output Power 1,100W (IEC60705)
Outer Dimensions 29

15

/16” x 167/16” x 155/8”
Cavity Volume 2.0 Cu.ft
Net Weight 60 lbs.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

The oven is designed to operate on a Standard
120V/60Hz household outlet. Be sure the circuit is at
least 15A or 20A and the microwave oven is the only
appliance on the circuit. It is not designed for 50Hz
or any circuit other than a 120V/60Hz circuit.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. If an electrical

short circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current. The appliance is equipped with a cord
having a grounded wire with a grounded 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.
This appliance has a short power supply cord to
reduce the risk of anyone tripping over or becoming
entangled in the cord. See the separate Installation
Instructions for directions on placing the cord properly.
Keep the electrical power cord dry and do not pinch or
crush it in any way.

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MODEL NUMBER LABEL

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES

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Your microwave oven is designed to make your
cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as
possible. To get you up and running quickly, the
following is a list of the oven’s basic features:

1. Metal Shielded Window. The shield prevents

microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a
screen to allow you to view food as it cooks.

2. Model and Serial Number Plate & Cooking

Guide Label

3. Charcoal Filter (behind Vent Grille)

4. Vent Grille

5. Glass Turntray / Guide Tray. The glass tray

moves food as it cooks for more even cooking. It
must be in the oven during operation for best
cooking results.
NOTE: the Even Glide Plus system is capable of
handling dishes up to 12 X 15 inches.

6. Cooktop/Countertop Light

7. Control Panel. Touch the pads on this panel to

perform all functions.

8. Metal Rack. Use for extra space when
cooking in more than one container at the
same time. Remove cooking rack when you are
not using it.

9. Grease Filter

Door Safety
Lock System

Door Handle

Window with

Metal Shield

Cooktop/Countertop Light

Model and Serial

Number Plate

Metal Rack

Guide Tray

Cooking Guide

yGlass Turntra

Grease Filter

eVent Grill

Control Panel

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INSTALLING GLASS TRAY

1. Glass Tray

2. Rotating Ring

3. Guide Tray

4. Shaft

The glass tray moves in both direction and
turns to help cook food more evenly. Do not
operate the microwave oven without the glass
tray in place.

To Install:

1. Place the guide tray on the oven cavity bottom.

The rollers on the shaft should fit inside the guide tray bottom groove.(see figure 1,2)

2. Place the rotating ring on the guide tray.
(see figure 3)

3. Place the glass tray on the rotating ring. Fit the rollers of the shaft between the raised,
hollowed groove of the glass tray bottom. The rollers on the rotating ring should fit inside
the glass tray bottom ridge.(see figure 4,5)

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR GLASS TRAY

Figure 1 Figure 2-1 Figure 2-2

Figure 3

(the back of guide tray)

Figure 4-1 Figure 4-2

Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7

To Install:

1. Place the guide tray on the oven cavity bottom. The rollers on the shaft should fit inside the guide

tray bottom groove. (see figure 1, 2-1, 2-2)

2. Place the rotating ring on the guide tray. (see figure 3)

3. Place the glass tray on the rotating ring. Fit the rollers of the shaft between the raised, hollowed

groove of the glass tray bottom. The rollers on the rotating ring should fit inside the glass tray
bottom ridge. (see figure 4-1, 4-2)

USING OBLONG DISH

When using an oblong dish, don’t forget to place it in the center of the guide tray, or poor
performance will result.

An oblong dish which is smaller than 13 inches should be placed on the glass tray. A dish larger than
13 inches should be placed on the raised edge of the guide tray preventing it from touching the glass
tray.

Otherwise, poor performance will result. (see figure 6)

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

CONTROL PANEL FEATURES

Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily. All you have
to do is touch the necessary Command pad. The following is a list of all the Command and Number pads
located on the control panel. For more information on these features, see the OPERATION section.

10

37 1112

14

12456910

13

17 19 21 22 23

1615 18 20

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

NOTE: Styling and features vary by model.

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

2. SOFTEN: Touch this pad to soften Butter, Ice Cream,
Cream Cheese, and Frozen Juice.

3. MELT: Touch this pad to melt Butter / Magarine,
Chocolate, Cheese, and Marshmallows.

4. COOK: Touch this pad to cook Baked Potato,
Vegetable Casserole, Rice, and Frozen Entrée. The
oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook
depending on the amount of humidity coming from the
food.

5. REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat Pizza Slice, Dinner
Plate, Soup/Sauce, and Casserole. The oven’s sensor
will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the
amount of humidity coming from the food.

6. POPCORN: Touch this pad when popping popcorn in
your microwave oven. The oven’s sensor will tell the
oven how long to cook depending on the amount of
humidity it detects from the popcorn.

7. KIDS MEAL: Select type of dish to reheat HOT DOG,
MAC & CHEESE or CHICKEN NUGGETS.

8. WARMING LAMP: Touch this pad to keep hot cooked
foods warm in your oven.

9. CLOCK: Touch this pad to enter the time of day.

10. EZ-ON: Touch this pad to set and start quickly at
100% power level.

11. DEFROST: Touch this key to defrost food by entering
weight, cook time or Quickly.
Touch this key 2 times to Quick Defrost Cook.
Touch this key 3 times to Time Defrost Cook.

12. CUSTOM SET: Touch this pad to change the oven’s
default setting for sound, clock, disply speed, and
defrost weight.

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

14. POWER LEVEL: Touch this pad to select a cooking
power level.

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

16. MORE: Touch this pad to add ten seconds of cooking
time each time you press it.

17. LESS: Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds of
cooking time each time you press it.

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

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

20. LIGHT HI/LOW/OFF: Touch this pad to turn the light
on high, low, or off.

21. VENT ON/OFF: Touch this pad to turn the fan on/off.

22. VENT 5-SPEED: Touch this pad to choose one of 5
fan speeds.

23. VENT AUTO TIME SET: Touch this pad when setting
ventilation time. (1, 3, 5, 10, and 30 minutes.)

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LEARN ABOUT YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN

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

To avoid risk of personal injury or property
damage, do not run the oven empty.

To avoid risk of personal injury or property
damage, do not use stoneware, aluminum foil,
metal utensils, or metal trimmed utensils in the
oven. Keep aluminum foil at least 1 inch from
the oven wall metal rack and other pieces of
foil.

Example: To set the clock for 8:00 am

1. Touch CLOCK.

2. Enter the time by using the
number keys.

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

4. Touch START/ENTER.

When the oven is first plugged into a power outlet, the
"Please Set Time of Day" prompt will flash several time. If
a time of day is not set, ":" will Show on Disply until you
touch "CLOCK".

CLOCK

Example: To set for Level 4

The fan moves steam and other vapors from the cooking
surface. There are five speeds.

Touch ON/OFF to turn off fan when desired.

NOTE: If the temperature from the range or cooktop
below the microwave oven gets too hot, the exhaust fan in
the microwave oven hood will automatically turn to Level
4 setting to protect the oven.

It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven. When this
occurs, the ON/OFF will not allow you to turn off the
microwave oven fan.

VENT FAN

Example: To set 30 minutes for Level 4.

VENT AUTO TIME SET

1. Touch ON/OFF.

2. Touch 5-SPEED until
LEVEL 4 appears in the
display.

3. Touch AUTO TIME SET
5 times.

LIGHT HI/LOW/OFF

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

Example: To set the child lock.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch and hold
START/ENTER until
"LOCKED" appears
(approximately 4 seconds).

Example: To cancel the child lock.

1. Touch and hold
START/ENTER until
"LOCKED" disappears
(approximately 4 seconds)

Use this safety feature to lock the control panel when you
are cleaing the oven. or so that children cannot use the
oven unsupervised.

The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the
control panel. Child Lock prevents accidental
programming when wiping the control panel.

CHILD LOCK

1. Touch ON/OFF. This shows
the last level until you select
the fan speed level.

2. Touch 5-SPEED until LEVEL

4 appears in the display.

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Example: To set EZ-ON for 2 minutes.

1. Touch EZ-ON 4 times. The
oven begins cooking and
display shows time counting
down.

A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly
set and start microwave cooking without the need to touch
the START/ENTER.

EZ-ON

You can keep cooked food warm in your microwave oven.
The Warming Lamp keeps food warm at a desired

temperature controlled by the heating element and the fan
installed on the upper side.

THE TURNTABLE DOESN'T WORK DURING WARMING LAMP.

1. The Temperature sensor has four different settings
(High/Medium/Low/Proof) and it keeps the food warm at
the desired temperature. The Proof feature maintains a
warm environment useful for rising yeast-leavened
products before baking.

2. A warm temperature of the food heated from the Sensor
function could be kept more evenly with the help of the
warming lamp.

3. Large dishes cooked from the oven range such as oblong
dish, roasting pan and metal pan can also be used.

4. Roasted meat and poultry covered with aluminum foil will
maintain juiciness and tenderness like the foods just out of
the oven during warming lamp period.

WARMING LAMP

Example: To heat 4 ea Hot Dogs.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch HOT DOG.

3. Touch 2.

4. Touch START/ENTER.

Using KIDS MEAL lets you heat common microwave-prepared
foods without needing to program times and cook power.
MAC & CHEESE, HOT DOG, CHICKEN NUGGETS.

KIDS MEAL

NOTE: After 4 seconds, the oven will start auto-matically. When the

cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will disply.

Example: To use the WARMING LAMP for 7 minutes

30 seconds at MDEUIM level.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch WARMING LAMP
twice.

3. Enter the time.

4. Touch START/ENTER.

MAC & CHEESE 6 ozs. 12 ozs.
HOT DOG 2 ea 4 ea
CHICKEN NUGGETS 4 ozs. 8 ozs.

Category

Touch Pad number

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KIDS MEAL TABLE

NOTE:

• The “WARMING LAMP” feature keeps food warm by
using a radiant heat element source not a bulb or
microwaves.

• Food cooked should be covered during WARMING

LAMP.

• Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be uncovered
during WARMING LAMP.

• Completed meals kept warm on a dinner plate can be
covered during WARMING LAMP.

• When the last cooking cycle is over, you will hear four
tones and COOK END will appear in the oven display.

High (200°F)

Medium (170°F)

Low (140°F)

Proof (100°F)

1

2

3

4

Bacon
Poultry
Pizza
Hambuger patties
Pork chops
Fried foods

Gravies
Eggs
Biscuits
Pastries
Roasts (Beef, Pork, Lamb)
Casseroles
Vegetable
Rolls (hard)

Rolls (soft)
Empty dinner plates

Leaven yeast bread

Setting

Touch

Type of food

WARMING LAMP

Different types of food may be placed in the oven for
warming at the same time.
For best results, do not hold foods longer than 1 hour.
For smaller quantities or heat-sensitive foods, such As
eggs, do not hold longer than 30 minutes.

WARMING LAMP TABLE

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Example: To change defrost weight mode

(from Lbs. to Kg).

1. Touch CUSTOM SET.

2. Touch 4.

3. Touch 2.

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

See following chart for more information.

CUSTOM SET

MORE/LESS

By using the MORE or LESS keys, all of the pre­programmed cook and time cook features can be
adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time.

Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds of cooking time each
time you press it. Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds
of cooking time each time you press it.

When the cook time is over, four beeps will sound and
COOK END will display.

Example: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds at

100% power.

COOKING AT HIGH
POWER LEVELS

1. Enter the cook time.

2. Touch START/ENTER.

Example: To cook food for 7 minutes 30 seconds at

70% power.

1. Enter the cook time.

2. Touch POWER LEVEL.

3. Enter the power level.

4. Touch START/ENTER.
When the cook time is over,
four beeps will sound and
COOK END will display.

Your microwave oven has 10 cook power levels to let you
cook or heat a wide variety of foods.

See cooking guide for Lower Power Levels, page 15.

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

Example: To cook food for 3 minutes at 100% power and

then 70% power for 7 minutes 30 seconds.

1. Enter the first cook time.

2. Touch COOK TIME.

3. Enter the second cook time.

4. Touch POWER LEVEL.

5. Enter the power level.

6. Touch START/ENTER.

For best results, some recipes call for different cook
powers during different stages of a cook cycle. You can
program your oven to switch from one power to another
for up to 2 stages. 3 stages can be programmed if the first
stage is the defrost cycle.

When the cook time is over, four beeps will sound and

COOK END will display.

MULTI STAGE COOKING

No. Function No. Result

1 Beep ON/ 1 Sound ON

OFF control 2 Sound OFF

2 Clock display 1 Clock ON

control 2 Clock OFF

3 Display 1 Slow speed

2 Normal speed
3 Fast speed

4 Defrost weight 1 Lbs.

mode selected 2 Kg.

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COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS

The 10 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.

10 High 100%

●

Boil water.

●

Cook ground beef.

●

Make candy.

●

Cook fresh fruits and vegetables.

●

Cook fish and poultry.

●

Preheat browning dish.

●

Reheat beverages.

●

Bacon slices.

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, cupcakes.

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%

●

Thaw meat, poultry, and seafood.

●

Cook small quantities of food.

●

Finish cooking casserole, stew, and some sauces.

2 20%

●

Soften butter and cream cheese.

●

Heat small amounts of food.

1 10%

●

Soften ice cream.

●

Raise yeast dough.

0 0%

●

Standing time.

POWER LEVEL MICROWAVE OUTPUT USE

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16

DO NOT leave microwave oven unattended
while popping corn.

When popping commercially packaged
popcorn, remove the rack from the oven.
Do not place the bag of microwave popcorn on
the rack or under the rack.

Example: To pop popcorn.

1. Touch POPCORN.
When the cook time is over,
four beeps will sound and
COOK END will display.

SENSOR POPCORN lets you pop 3.0 and 3.5 ounce
bags of commercially packaged microwave popcorn. Pop
only one package at a time. If you are using a microwave
popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s instructions.

• Recommended amounts: 3.0-3.5 ozs.

• To cook a snack size bag (1.75 oz.) place the bag in the

oven. Set the oven to cook for 2 minutes at full power.
LISTEN for the popping to slow down. When the
popping slows to one pop per second, stop the oven.
Make a note of how much time it took and use that
setting in the future.

SENSOR POPCORNSENSOR OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite
foods without selecting cooking times and power levels.
The display will indicate sensor category during the initial
sensing period. The oven automatically determines
required cooking time for each food item.
When the internal sensor detects a certain amount of
humidity coming from the food, it will tell the oven how
much longer to heat. The display will show the remaining
heating time. For best results for cooking by Sensor,
follow these recommendations:

1. Food cooked with the sensor system should be at
normal storage temperature.

2. The glass tray and the outside of the container should
be dry to assure best cooking results.

3. Foods should always be covered loosely with
microwavable plastic wrap, waxed paper, or a lid.

4. Do not open the door or touch STOP/CLEAR during
the sensing time. When sensing time is over, the oven
beeps twice and the remaining cooking time will appear
in the display window. At this time you can open the
door to stir, turn, or rearrange the food.

SENSOR COOKING GUIDE

Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good
Sensor cooking results.

1. Always use microwavable containers and cover them
with lids or vented plastic wrap.

2. Never use tight-sealing plastic covers. They can
prevent steam from escaping and cause food to
overcook.

3. Match the amount to the size of the container. Fill
containers at least half full for best results.

4. Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the
inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing
food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam
can mislead the sensor.

Pizza slice 1 1 - 3 slices
Dinner plate 2 1 - 2 servings
Soup/Sauce 3 1 - 4 cups
Casserole 4 1 - 4 cups

Category

Touch Pad

Amount

Number

Baked Potato 1 1 - 4 ea
Fresh Vegetable 2 1 - 4 cups
Frozen Vegetable 3 1 - 4 cups
Canned Vegetable 4 1 - 4 cups
Casserole 5 1 - 4 cups
Rice 6

1

/

2 - 2 cups

Frozen Entrée 7 10 - 21 ozs.

Category

Touch Pad

Amount

Number

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17

Example: To cook rice.

1. Touch COOK.

2. Choose food category.

Using SENSOR COOK lets you heat common
microwave-prepared foods without needing to program
times and Cook Powers. SENSOR COOK has preset
Cook Power for 7 food categories.

When the cook time is over, four beeps will sound and

COOK END will display.

SENSOR COOK TABLE

SENSOR REHEAT TABLE

SENSOR COOK

Example: To reheat 2 slices of pizza.

1. Touch REHEAT.

2. Choose food category.

Using SENSOR REHEAT lets you heat common
microwave-prepared foods without needing to program
times and Power levels.

SENSOR REHEAT

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18

SENSOR COOK TABLE

CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT

Pierce each potato with a fork and place on the oven tray around the
edge, at least one inch apart.

Prepare as desired, wash and leave residual water on the vegetables.
Place in an appropriately sized microwave container. Add amount of
water according to the quantity. (1-2cups : 2tablespoons, 3-4cups :
4tablespoons) Cover with plastic wrap and vent. After cooking, stir and
allow to stand for 3 minutes.

Remove from package, rinse off frost under running water.
Place in an appropriately sized microwave container. Add amount of
water according to the quantity. (1-2cups : 2tablespoons, 3-4cups :
4tablespoons) Cover with plastic wrap and vent. After cooking, stir and
allow to stand for 3 minutes.

Remove from the outer display can.
Place in an appropriately sized microwave container, cover with plastic
wrap and vent.
After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes.

Assemble the ingredients per the recipe in a 1-2 quart casserole.
Cooking with plastic wrap and vent.
After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes

Place rice and twice as much liquid(water,chicken or vegetable stock)
in a 2 quart microwave dish. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
After cooking, allow to stand for 5 minutes. Stir for fluffier rice.

Remove from outer display package. Slit cover. If not in microwave­safe container, place on plate, cover with plastic wrap and vent.

1 - 4 medium approx.

8 -10 ozs. each

1 - 4 cups

1 - 4 cups

1 - 4 cups

1 - 4 cups

1

/2 - 2 cups

10 - 21 ozs.

Baked Potato

Casserole

Rice

Frozen
Entrée

Fresh
Vegetable

Frozen
Vegetable

Canned
Vegetable

VEGETABLE

SENSOR REHEAT TABLE

CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT

This is a reheat function for leftover pizza.
Place on paper towel on a microwave safe plate.

Place on a low plate.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Let stand 3 minutes.

Place in shallow microwavable casserole.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
After cooking, stir and let stand 3 minutes.

Cover dish containing the casserole
with plastic wrap and vent.
After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes.

1 - 3 slices

(3 - 5 ozs. each)

1 - 2 servings

1 - 4 cups

1 - 4 cups

Pizza Slice

Dinner Plate

Soup/Sauce

Casserole

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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Butter / Margarine 1 1, 2, 3 sticks
Chocolate 2 4, 8 ozs.
Cheese 3 8, 16 ozs.
Marshmallows 4 5, 10 ozs.

Category

Touch Pad

Amount

Number

Butter 1 1,2,3 sticks
Ice cream 2

Pint, Quart, Half gallon
Cream cheese 3 3, 8 ozs.
Frozen juice 4 6,12,16 ozs.

Category

Touch Pad

Amount

Number

Example: To soften quart of ice cream.

1. Touch SOFTEN.

2. Choose food category.
Touch 2 for ice cream.

3. Choose food amount.
Touch 2 for quart.

4. Touch START/ENTER.

The oven uses low power to soften foods (butter, ice
cream, cream cheese, and frozen juice.) See the following
table.

SOFTEN

Example: To melt 8 ozs. chocolate.

1. Touch MELT.

2. Choose food category.
Touch 2 for chocolate.

3. Choose food amount.
Touch 2 for 8 ozs.

4. Touch START/ENTER.

The oven uses low power to melt foods (butter or
margarine, chocolate, marshmallows, or processed
cheese food.) See the following table.

MELT

SOFTEN TABLE

MELT TABLE

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20

MELT TABLE

CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT

Unwrap and place on the rack over the glass tray.
No need to cover butter.
Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting.

Chocolate chips or squares of baking chocolate may be used.
Unwrap squares and place on the rack over the glass tray. Stir at the
end of cycle to complete melting.

Use processed cheese food only. Cut into cubes.
Place in a single layer on the rack over the glass tray.
Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting.

Large or miniature marshmallows may be used.
Place on the rack over the glass tray.
Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting.

1, 2, or 3 sticks

4 or 8 ozs.

8 or 16 ozs.

5 or 10 ozs.

Butter or
Margarine

Chocolate

Cheese

Marshmallows

SOFTEN TABLE

CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT

Unwrap and place on the rack over the glass tray.
Butter will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe.

Place on the rack over the glass tray.
Ice cream will be soft enough to make scooping easier.

Unwrap and place on the rack over the glass tray.
Cream cheese will be at room temperature and ready for use in
recipe.

Remove top.
Place in oven.
Frozen juice will be soft enough to mix easily with water.

1, 2, or 3 sticks

Pint, Quart, Half gallon

3 or 8 ozs.

6, 12, or 16 ozs.

Butter

Ice Cream

Cream cheese

Frozen
juice

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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Category Food

MEAT

0.1 to 6.0 lbs

POULTRY

0.1 to 6.0 lbs

FISH

0.1 to 6.0 lbs

BREAD

0.1 to 1.0 lb

BEEF

Ground beef, Round steak, Cubes for stew,
Tenderloin steak, Pot roast, Rib roast,
Rump roast, Chuck roast,
Hamburger patty.

LAMB

Chops (1-inch thick), Rolled roast

PORK

Chops (1/2-inch thick), Hot dogs, Spareribs,
Country-style ribs. Rolled roast, Sausage.

POULTRY

Whole (under 4 lbs), Cut up, Breasts
(boneless)

CORNISH HENS

Whole

TURKEY

Breast (under 6 lbs)

FISH

Fillets, Whole Steaks

SHELLFISH

Crab meat, Lobster tails, Shrimp, Scallops

MUFFINS
ROLL CAKE

Example : To defrost 1.2 lbs of meat.

1. Touch DEFROST.

2. Choose food category.

3. Enter the weight.

4. Touch START/ENTER.

Four defrost choices are preset in the oven. The defrost
feature provides you with the best defrosting method for
frozen foods, because the oven automatically sets the
defrosting times for each food item according to the
weight you enter. For added convenience, the DEFROST
includes a built-in tone mechanism that reminds you to
check, turn over, separate, or rearrange the food during
the defrost cycle. Four different defrosting options are
provided.

1. MEAT

2. POULTRY

3. FISH

4. BREAD

After touching DEFROST once, select the food category.
Available weight ranges for Meat, Poultry, and Fish are

0.1 to 6.0 lbs. The available weight range for Bread is 0.1
to 1.0 lb.

NOTE: After you touch START/ENTER, the display
counts down the defrost time. The oven will beep once
during the Defrost cycle. At this time, open the door and
turn, separate, or rearrange the food as needed. Remove
any portions that have thawed, then return frozen portions
to the oven and touch START/ENTER 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.

• Form the meat into the shape of a doughnut before
freezing. When defrosting, scrape off thawed meat when
the beep sounds and continue defrosting.

• Place foods in a shallow glass baking dish or a on a
microwave roasting rack to catch drippings.

• Foods should still be somewhat icy in the center when
removed from the oven.

DEFROST

DEFROST TABLE

Example: To defrost 1lb. ground beef.

1. Touch DEFROST 2 times.

2. Touch START/ENTER.

The QUICK DEFROST feature provides a rapid defrost
for 1.0 pound frozen food. The oven automatically sets
the defrosting time for ground beef.

QUICK DEFROST

Example: To defrost for 2 minutes.

1. Touch DEFROST 3 times.

2. Enter the defrosting time you
want.

3. Touch START/ENTER.
(Defrost starts)

This feature allows you to choose the time you want to
defrost.

When the defrost time is over, four beeps will sound and

COOK END will display.

TIME DEFROST

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

22

To avoid risk of property damage:

Do not use rack to pop popcorn.

Rack must be on the four plastic supports
when used.

Use the rack only when cooking food on rack
position.

Do not cook with rack on floor of the oven.

The metal rack gives you extra space when cooking in
more than one container at the same time.

To use rack:

1. Place rack securely in the four plastic supports.

• Rack MUST NOT touch metal walls or back of
microwave oven.

2. Place equal amounts of food both ABOVE AND

BELOW rack.

• Amount of food must be approximately the same to
balance out cooking energy.

METAL RACK

• 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 causes
arcing, which 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.

• For best results, elevate food to be defrosted on a
microwave safe roasting rack. This prevents the
possibility of warm meat juices cooking food during
defrost.

DEFROST TIPS

23

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 AND 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.

FISH AND SHELLFISH COOKING TABLE

FISH POWER LEVEL COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS

Fish fillets HI 3

1

/2-41/2 minutes

Fish steaks HI 4

1

/2

-5

1

/2

minutes

Whole fish 74

1

/2-6 minutes

Scallops HI 3

1

/

2-5 minutes

Shrimp, shelled HI 3

1

/2-5 minutes

Arrange fish in a single layer with thickest portion
toward outside edge of 1

1

/2 quart microwavable
baking dish. Brush with melted butter and season,
if desired. Cook covered with vented plastic wrap.
Let stand covered 2 minutes. If you are cooking
more than 1 lb. of fish, turn the fish halfway
through cooking.

Arrange in a single layer. Prepare as directed
above, except stir instead of turning the shellfish.

COOKING

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APPETIZERS/SAUCES/SOUPS

Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques

Recommended

●

Crisp crackers, such as melba toast, shredded
wheat, and crisp rye crackers are best for
microwave use. Wait until party time to add the
spreads. Place a paper towel under the crackers
while they cook in the microwave oven to absorb
extra moisture.

●

Arrange individual appetizers in a circle for even
cooking.

●

Stir dips to distribute heat and shorten cooking time.

Cooking Sauces: Tips and Techniques

●

Use a microwavable casserole or glass measuring
cup that is at least 2 or 3 times the volume of the
sauce.

●

Sauces made with cornstarch thicken more rapidly
than those made with flour.

●

Cook sauces made with cornstarch or flour
uncovered so you may stir them 2 or 3 times during
cooking for a smooth consistency.

●

To adapt a conventional sauce or gravy recipe,
reduce the amount of liquid slightly.

Cooking Soups: Tips and Techniques

●

Cook soups in a microwavable dish which holds
double the volume of the recipe ingredients to
prevent boil-over, especially if you use cream or milk
in the soup.

●

Generally, cover microwaved soups with VENTED
plastic wrap or a microwavable lid.

●

Cover foods to retain moisture. Uncover foods to
retain crispness.

●

Avoid overcooking by using the minimum suggested
time. Add more time, if necessary, only after
checking the food.

●

Stirring occasionally will help blend flavors, distribute
heat evenly, and may even shorten the cooking time.

●

When converting a conventional soup recipe to cook
in the microwave, reduce the liquid, salt, and strong
seasonings.

Not Recommended

●

Appetizers with a crisp coating or puff pastry are best
done in a conventional oven with dry heat.

●

Breaded products can be warmed in the microwave
oven but will not come out crisp.

MEAT

Cooking Meat: General Directions

●

Prepare the meat for cooking.

- Defrost completely.

- Trim off excess fat to avoid spattering.

- Place the meat, fat side down, on a microwavable
rack in a microwavable dish.

- Use oven cooking bag for less tender cuts of meat.

- Arrange the meat so that thicker portions are toward
the outside of the dish.

- Cover the meat with waxed paper to prevent
spattering.

●

Tend the meat as it cooks.

- Drain juices as they accumulate to reduce
spattering and keep from overcooking the bottom of
the meat.

- Shield thin or bony portions with strips of foil to
prevent overcooking.

NOTE: Keep the foil at least 1 inch from the oven
walls, and do not cover more than one-third of the
meat with foil at any one time.

●

Let the meat stand covered with foil 10-15 minutes
after you remove it from the oven. The internal
temperature of the meat may rise from 5-10° F
during standing time.

The Meat Cooking Table on the next page provides
detailed directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time
settings for most cuts of meat.

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COOKING

MEAT COOKING TABLE

MEAT

BEEF

Hamburgers,
Fresh or defrosted
(4 ozs. each)
1 patty
2 patties
4 patties

Sirloin tip roast
(3-4 lbs.)

LAMB

Lamb roast, rolled
boneless (3-4 lbs.)

PORK

Bacon slices
2 slices
4 slices
6 slices
10 slices

Chops
(5-7 ozs. each)
2 chops

4 chops

Loin Roast,
rolled, boneless
(3

1

/2- 41/2 lbs.)

Sausage links,
Fresh or Frozen,
defrosted
(1-2 ozs. each)
2 links
4 links
6 links
10 links

1-1

1

⁄2 minutes

1

1

⁄

2-2 minutes

2

1

⁄2

-3

1

⁄2

minutes

8-10 minutes

per pound
RARE (135°F)
11-13 minutes

per pound

MEDIUM (155°F)

11-12 minutes

per pound
RARE (135°F)
12-13 minutes

per pound

MEDIUM (145°F)

13-14 minutes

per pound
WELL (155°F)

1

1

⁄

2-2 minutes

2-3 minutes
4-5 minutes
7-8 minutes

18-20 minutes

per pound
15-17 minutes

per pound

25-27 minutes

per pound

(165°F)

45-60 seconds

1-1

1

⁄2 minutes

1

1

⁄

2-2 minutes

1

3

⁄4-2 minutes

Form patties with depression in center of each.
Place on microwavable roasting rack. Brush with browning
agent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
Let stand covered 1 minute.

Place roast fat side down on microwavable roasting rack.
Add desired seasonings and cover with waxed paper.
Turn meat over halfway through cooking and shield if
necessary. Remove roast from microwave oven when
desired temperature is reached. Let stand covered with foil
15 minutes. (Temperature may rise about 10°F).

Place roast fat side down on microwavable roasting rack.
Brush lamb with marinade or desired seasonings such as
rosemary, thyme or marjoram. Cover with waxed paper.
Turn roast over after 15 minutes, and again after 30 minutes.
Shield if necessary.
Remove roast from microwave when desired temperature
is reached. Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes.
(Temperature may rise about 10°F).

Place bacon slices on microwavable roasting rack.
Cover with paper towels.
After cooking, let stand 1 minute.

Place chops in microwavable baking dish.
Add desired seasonings and cover with vented plastic wrap.
Cook until no longer pink or until internal temperature
reaches 170°F. Turn chops over halfway through cooking.
Let stand covered 5 minutes.
(Temperature may rise about 10°F).

Place roast in cooking bag in microwavable dish.
Add seasonings and browning agent if desired. Close bag
loosely with microwavable closure or string. After cooking,
let stand in bag 15 minutes. (Temperature may rise about
10°F.) Internal temperature of pork should reach 170°F
before serving.

Pierce links and place on microwavable roasting rack.
Cover with waxed paper or paper towel.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
After cooking, let stand covered 1 minute.

HI

5

5

HI

3

3

HI

POWER

LEVEL

COOKING

TIME

DIRECTIONS

COOKING

26

CHICKEN

Cooking Poultry: General Directions

●

Prepare the poultry for cooking.

- Defrost completely.

- Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at the
outside edge of the baking dish. When cooking legs,
arrange them like the spokes of a wheel.

- Cover the baking dish with waxed paper to reduce
spattering.

- Use a browning agent or cook with a sauce to give a
browned appearance.

●

Watch the poultry as it cooks.

- Drain and discard juices as they accumulate.

- Shield thin or bony pieces with small strips of
aluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Keep foil at
least 1 inch from the oven walls and other pieces of
foil.

●

Poultry is done when it is no longer pink and the
juices run clear. When done, the temperature in the
thigh meat should be 180-185°F.

●

Let the poultry stand after cooking covered with foil

for 10 minutes.
The Poultry Cooking Table below provides detailed
directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time settings for
most cuts and types of poultry.

CHICKEN COOKING TABLE

CHICKEN

Chicken pieces
(2

1

⁄

2-3 lbs.)

Chicken whole
(3-3

1

⁄2 lbs.)

Cornish Hens
whole
(1-1

1

⁄2 lbs. each)

HI

HI

HI

4

1

⁄

2-5

1

⁄

2 minutes

per pound

12-13 minutes
per pound

6-7 minutes
per pound

Before cooking, wash pieces and shake the water off.
Place pieces in a single layer in a microwavable baking
dish with thicker pieces to the outside. Brush with butter or
browning agent and seasonings if desired. Cover with
waxed paper. Cook until no longer pink and juices run
clear. Let stand covered 5 minutes.

Before cooking, wash and shake off water. Place breast
side down on a microwavable roasting rack. Brush with
butter, or browning agent and seasoning if desired. Cover
with waxed paper. Cook

1

⁄3 of estimated time. Turn breast
side up, brush with butter, or browning agent. Replace
waxed paper. Cook

1

⁄3 of estimated time again. Shield if

necessary. Cook remaining

1

⁄3 of estimated time or until no
longer pink and juices run clear. Let stand covered with foil
10 minutes. (The temperature may rise about 10°F.) The
temperature in the thigh should be 180°F-185°F when
the poultry is done.

Before cooking, wash and shake the water off.
Tie wings to body of hen and the legs to tail. Place hens
breast side down on microwavable rack. Cover with waxed
paper. Turn breast side up halfway through cooking. Shield
bone ends of drumsticks with foil.
Remove and discard drippings. Brush with butter or
browning agent and seasonings if desired. Cook until
no longer pink and juices run clear. Remove hens from
microwave when they reach desired temperature.
Let stand covered with foil 5 minutes. (Temperature may
rise about 10°F). Temperature in breast should be 170°F
before serving.

POWER

LEVEL

COOKING

TIME

DIRECTIONS

27

COOKING

PASTA AND RICE

Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta,
rice, and cereal require about the same amount of
time,but the microwave is a more convenient method
because you can cook and serve in the same dish.
There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastes
just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave
oven.

Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques

󳢯 If you are planning to use rice or pasta in a

casserole, undercook it so it is still firm.

󳢯 Allow for standing time with rice, but not for pasta.
󳢯 The Pasta and Rice Cooking Tables below provide

specific directions, with Power Level and cooking
time settings for most common types of pasta and
rice.

PASTA COOKING TABLE

PASTA

Spaghetti

4 cups water
Add 8 ozs.
spaghetti

Macaroni

3 cups water
Add 2 cups
macaroni

Lasagna noodles

4 cups water
Add 8 ozs. lasagna
noodles

Egg noodles

6 cups water
Add 4 cups noodles

HI

5

HI

5

HI

5

HI

5

9-10 minutes

7

1

⁄2-81⁄2 minutes

6-7 minutes

51⁄2-61⁄2 minutes

7-8 minutes

11-12

1

⁄

2 minutes

8-10 minutes

5

1

⁄2-61⁄2 minutes

Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired.
Use a 2-quart microwavable baking dish and cover with
vented plastic wrap for spaghetti and lasagna noodles.
Use microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap for macaroni
and egg noodles.
Cook as directed in chart or until water boils.
Stir in pasta; cook covered as directed in chart or until
tender.
Drain in a colander.

POWER

LEVEL

COOKING

TIME

DIRECTIONS

RICE COOKING TABLE

RICE

Long grain

2

1

⁄4 cups water

Add 1 cup rice

Brown

2

1

⁄

2 cups water

Add 1 cup rice

Long grain and
wild rice mix

2

1

⁄3 cups water

Add 6 ozs. package

Quick cooking

1 cup water
Add 1 cup rice

HI

5

HI

5

HI

5

HI

4

1

⁄

2-5

1

⁄

2 minutes

14 minutes

4

1

⁄2-51⁄2 minutes

28 minutes

4-5 minutes

24 minutes

2-3 minutes

Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired, in 2 quart
microwavable casserole.
Cover with microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap.
Cook as directed in chart or until water boils.
Stir in rice and any seasonings.
Cook covered as directed in chart or until water is absorbed
and rice is tender.
Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes.
Fluff with fork.

Cook water until it boils.
Stir rice into boiling water and let stand, covered 5 to 10
minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
Fluff with fork.

POWER

LEVEL

COOKING

TIME

DIRECTIONS

CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

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CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time, you should
maintain it properly. For proper care, please follow these instructions carefully.

For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm, sudsy

water and a sponge or
soft cloth. Use only mild,
nonabrasive soaps or a
mild detergent. Be sure

to keep the areas clean
where the door and
oven frame touch
when closed. Wipe well

with clean cloth.

Over time, stains can
occur on the surfaces as the result of food particles
spattering during cooking. This is normal.

For stubborn soil, boil a cup of water in the oven for 2

to 3 minutes. Steam will

soften the soil. To get rid

of odors inside the oven,

boil a cup of water with

some lemon juice or

vinegar in it.

For exterior surfaces and control panel: Use a soft

cloth with spray glass

cleaner. Apply the spray

glass cleaner to the soft

cloth; do not spray

directly on the oven.

NOTE: Abrasive

cleansers, steel wool

pads, gritty wash

cloths, some paper

towels, etc., can

damage the control panel and the interior and exterior
oven surfaces.

To clean Glass tray, Rotating ring and Guide

tray, wash in mild, sudsy

water; for heavily soiled
areas use a mild
cleanser and scouring
sponge. To clean Glass
tray, Rotating ring and
Guide tray are
dishwasher safe.

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CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

METAL RACK

Wash the metal rack with a mild soap and a soft or
nylon scrub brush. Dry completely. Do not use
abrasive scrubbers or cleaners to clean rack.

CLEANING THE GREASE FILTER

The grease filter should be removed and cleaned
often, at least once a month.

1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.

2. To remove grease filter, slide filter to the back. Pull
filter downward.The filter will drop out.

3. Soak grease filter in hot water and a mild detergent.
Scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt and
grease.Rinse well and shake to dry. Do not clean
filter with ammonia, corrosive cleaning agents such
as lye-based oven cleaners, or place them in a
dishwasher. The filter will turn black or could be
damaged.

4. To reinstall the filter,slide it into the back slot,then
push up to lock.

5. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.

NOTE:Do not operate the hood without the filter in
place.

CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

CHARCOAL FILTER
REPLACEMENT

If your microwave hood combination is installed to recirculate
air, the charcoal filter (5230W1A003A) is available by calling
the Parts department at your nearest Authorized Service
Center. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned and should be
replaced every 6-12 months.

1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.

2. Open the door and remove the two vent grille
mounting screws. (2 middle screws)

3. Slide the grille left and tip forward, then lift out to
remove.

4. Remove old filter.

5. Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The filter
should rest at the angle shown.

6. Slide the bottom of the grille into place. Push the top
and slide right until it snaps into place. Replace the
mounting screws. Turn the power back on at the
main power supply and set the clock.

COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT
REPLACEMENT

1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.

2. Remove the lamp cover mounting screws.

3. Replace bulb(s) with 20~40 watt appliance bulb(s).

4. Replace lamp cover, and mounting screws.

5. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.

OVEN AND WARMING LAMP
LIGHT REPLACEMENT

1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.

2. Open the door and remove the two vent grille
mounting screws. (2 middle screws)

3. Slide the grille left and tip the cover forward, then lift
out to remove.

4. Remove the bulb holder mounting screw, and lift up
the bulb holder which you want to replace.

5. Replace bulb with a 30 watt appliance bulb.

6. Replace the bulb holder, if damaged.

7. Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place. Push
the top and slide right until it snaps into place.
Replace the mounting screws. Plug in microwave
oven or reconnect power.

To avoid risk of personal injury or property
damage, do not operate oven hood without filters
in place.

To avoid personal injury or property damage, wear
gloves when replacing light bulb.

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OVEN LIGHT WARMING LAMP LIGHT

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COOKING UTENSILS

MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE

USE

OVENPROOF GLASS

(treated for high intensity heat):
Utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie
plates, cake plates, liquid
measuring cups, casseroles, and
bowls without metallic trim.

CHINA:

Bowls, cups, serving plates, and
platters without metallic trim.

PLASTIC:

Plastic wrap (as a cover)-- lay
the plastic wrap loosely over the
dish and press it to the sides.
Vent plastic wrap by turning back
one edge slightly to allow excess
steam to escape. The dish
should be deep enough so that
the plastic wrap will not touch the
food. As the food heats it may
melt the plastic wrap wherever the
wrap touches the food.
Use plastic dishes, cups,
semirigid freezer containers, and
plastic bags only for short

cooking times. Use these with
care because the plastic may
soften from the heat of the
food.

PAPER:

Paper towels, waxed paper,
paper napkins, and paper plates
with no metallic trim or design.
Look for the manufacturer's label
for use in the microwave oven.

DO NOT USE

METAL UTENSILS:

Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces
uneven cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers, or foil
trays. Metal utensils can cause arcing, which can damage your
microwave oven.

METAL DECORATION:

Metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc.
The metal trim interferes with normal cooking and may damage the
oven.

ALUMINUM FOIL:

Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking
and may cause harmful arcing. Use small pieces of foil to shield
poultry legs and wings. Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch from
the side walls and door of the oven.

WOOD:

Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack when
you use them in the microwave oven. Baskets react in the same
way.

TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS:

Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered
utensils.
Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items before
cooking.
Tightly closed pouches could explode.

BROWN PAPER:

Avoid using brown paper bags.
They absorb too much heat and could burn.

FLAWED OR CHIPPED UTENSILS:

Any utensil that is cracked, flawed, or chipped may break in the
oven.

METAL TWIST TIES:

Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags.
They become hot and could cause a fire.

Do not use necycled paper products in the microwave oven.
They sometimes contain impurities that cause sparks to occur.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

If nothing on the oven operates

If the oven interior light does not work

If oven will not cook

If oven takes longer than normal to cook
or cooks too rapidly

If the time of day clock does not always
keep correct time

If food cooks unevenly

If food is undercooked

If food is overcooked

If arcing (sparks) occur

If the display shows a time counting
down but the oven is not cooking

Vent fan starts automatically

POSSIBLE CAUSES

• check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker.

• check if oven is properly connected to the electric circuit in house.

• check that controls are set properly.

• the light bulb is loose or defective.

• check that control panel was programmed correctly.

• check that door is firmly closed.

• check that Start/Enter Pad was touched.

• check that timer wasn’t started instead of a cook function.

• be sure the Power Level is programmed properly.

• check that the power cord is fully inserted into the outlet receptacle.

• be sure the oven is the only appliance on the electrical circuit.

• be sure food is evenly shaped.

• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.

• check placement of aluminum foil strips used to prevent overcooking.

• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time, and power levels)
were correctly followed.

• be sure microwave oven is on a separate circuit.

• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.

• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, power level, time, size of
dish) were followed.

• be sure microwavable dishes were used.

• be sure wire twist ties were not used.

• be sure oven was not operated when empty.

• make sure metal rack (if used) is properly installed on 4 supports.

• check that door is firmly closed.

• check that timer was not started instead of a cooking function.

• If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the fan in the
vent hood will automatically turn on at the LEVEL 4 setting to cool the
oven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven.

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

Check the following list to be sure a service call is necessary. Reviewing additional information on items to check
may prevent an unneeded service call.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, do not remove outer case at any
time, only an authorized service technician should remove outer case.

QUESTION

Can I use a rack in my microwave oven
so that I may reheat or cook in two rack
positions at a time?

Can I use either metal or aluminum
pans in my microwave oven?

Sometimes the door of my microwave
oven appears wavy.
Is this normal?

What are the humming noises I hear
when my microwave oven is operating?

Why does the dish become hot when I
microwave food in it?

What does standing time mean?

Can I pop popcorn in my microwave
oven?
How do I get the best results?

Why does steam come out of the air
exhaust vent?

ANSWER

Only use the rack that is supplied with your microwave oven.
Use of any other rack can result in poor cooking performance and/or
arcing and may damage your oven.

Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding (use small, flat pieces).
Never allow metal to touch walls or door.

This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven.

This is the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on
and off.

As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish.
Use hot pads to remove food after cooking.
Dish may not be microwave safe.

Standing time means that food should be taken out of the oven and
covered for additional time after cooking. This process allows the cooking
to finish, saves energy, and frees the oven for other purposes.

Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer’s
guidelines or use the preprogrammed Popcorn pad.
Do not use regular paper bags. Use the listening test by stopping the oven
as soon as the popping slows to a pop every one or two seconds. Do not
try to repop unpopped kernels. You can also use special microwave
poppers. When using a popper, be sure to follow manufacturer’s
directions. Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils.

Steam is normally produced during cooking.
The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the top
vent.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

WARRANTY PERIOD:
LABOR: One Year from the Date of Purchase*.
PARTS (except as listed below): One Year from the

Date of Purchase*.

MAGNETRON: Ten Years from the Date of

Purchase*.

Replacement Units and Repair Parts are warranted
for the remaining portion of the original unit’s
warranty period.

* Retain your Sales Receipt to prove the date of

purchase. A copy of your Sales Receipt must be

submitted at the time warranty service is provided.

LG MICROWAVE OVEN LIMITED WARRANTY — USA

Model: LMVM2085SB / LMVM2085SW / LMVM2085ST

LG Electronics Inc. will repair or replace your product, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in
material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period set forth below, effective from
the date of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the original
purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, including U.S. Territories.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE
EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. LG WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST
REVENUES OR PROFITS, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR
OTHERWISE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or

limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:

• Service trips to your home to deliver, pick up, and/or install the product, instruct, or replace house fuses or
correct wiring, or correction of unauthorized repairs.

• Damages or operating problems that result from misuse, abuse, operation outside environmental
specifications or contrary to the requirements of precautions in the Operating Guide, accident, vermin, fire,
flood, improper installation, acts of God, unauthorized modification or alteration, incorrect electrical current
or voltage, or commercial use, or use for other than intended purpose.

The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the consumer.

CUSTOMER INTERACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS

TO CONTACT LG ELECTRONICS BY MAIL:

LG Customer Interactive Center
P. O. Box 240007
201 James Record Road
Huntsville, Alabama 35824
ATTN: CIC

HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED:

Please call 1-800-243-0000 and choose the
appropriate option. (Phones are answered 24

hours a day, 365 days per year.) Please have the
product type (Microwave) and your ZIP code
ready.

Or visit our website at: http://us.lgservice.com

To obtain Customer Assistance, Product Infor­mation, or Dealer or Authorized Service Center
location:

Call 1-800-243-0000 (24 hours a day, 365 days per

year) and select the appropriate option from the
menu.

Or visit our website at: http://us.lgservice.com

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