LG LMV1762ST/01 Microwave/Hood Combo Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

MICROWAVE OVEN

PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE

OPERATING AND KEEP IT HANDY FOR RE FEREN CE AT ALL TIMES.

LMV1762

**

MFL06317612_04

www.lg.com

Copyright © 2016 - 2017 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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.

Model No:

Serial No:

Dealer:

Dealer Phone No:

Staple your receipt here as proof of purchase.

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LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.

Service Division Bldg. #3

201 James Record Rd.

Huntsville, AL 35824-0126

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open. 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 i

f

it is

damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door:

(1)

closes properly,

(2)

is not damaged or bent,

(3)

has hinges and latches that are not broken or loosened,

(4)

has undamaged door seals and sealing surfaces.

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

ENERGY..............................................................

2

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......... 4~5

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................. 6

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

6

Oven Specifications ..............................................

6

Electrical Rating ....................................................

6

Electrical Requirements ........................................

6

Grounding Instructions..........................................

6

FEATURES ....................................................... 7~9

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

7

Oven Control Panel...........................................

8~9

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN .............. 10~19

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

10

Audible Signals......................................................

10

Clock......................................................................

10

Interrupting Cooking...............................................

10

Child Lock ..............................................................

10

Vent Hi/Low/Off

Cooktop Light

......................................................

.........................................................

11

Add 30 Sec .............................................................

11

Time Defrost ...........................................................

11

Timed Cooking .......................................................

11

12

Multi-stage Cooking ...............................................

12

Melt ........................................................................

13

Soften

....................................................................

13

Melt Table ..............................................................

Soften Table ..........................................................

13

13

Energy Saving .......................................................

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

13

14

Auto Defrost ...........................................................

Operating Tips ........................................................

15

15

Defrosting Tips .......................................................

16

Using Quick Touch.............................................

17

Popcorn..............................................................

17

Pizza...................................................................

17

Frozen Entree.....................................................

17

Potato ...............................................................

Auto Cook..........................................................

17

18

Cooking Guide for Auto Cook............................

18

Auto Reheat........................................................

Cooking Guide for Auto Reheat..........................

19

19

COOKING TIPS.................................................20~24

Getting The Best Cooking Results......................

20

Fish & Shellfish...................................................

20

Cooking Fish and Shellfish: General Directions

........

20

Fish And Shellfish Cooking Table ......................

20

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

21

Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques.........

21

Meat...................................................................

21

Cooking Meat: General Directions .....................

21

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

Poultry................................................................

22

23

Cooking Poultry: General Directions..................

23

Poultry Cooking Table........................................

23

Pasta And Rice..................................................

Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques.........

24

24

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

24

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

24

MAINTENANCE.................................................25~26

Care And Cleaning.............................................

25

Metal Rack.........................................................

25

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

25

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

25

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

26

Oven Light Replacement ...................................

26

COOKING UTENSILS ............................................. 27

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

27

FAQS........................................................................28

TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................

29

LIMITED WARRANTY-USA ...............................30~32

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

CAUTION

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage.

WARNING

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

•

Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment up to 36 inches wide.

• Do not use this oven for commercial purposes

It is designed 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

• Do not store

this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or in a similar location.

• Do not use

the oven cavity for storage purposes.

Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the oven 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.

• Turn the fan on to disperse steam or smoke under the hood.

Keep the area under the hood properly ventilated at all times. Turn off cooking equipment if you see flames or a fire occurs.

• If a fire should start in the oven:

- 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.

NOTE: Turn the microwave’s vent fan on whenever you use the oven range cooktop below it.The fan captures smoke, steam, and odors and also prevents the heat from the cooktop from damaging microwave components.

If the microwave is cooking, the vent fan turns on automatically if the sensors detect too much heat from the cooktop. This is normal, and is designed to prevent microwave component damage.

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IMPORTANT

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

• 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 oven empty, without food in it.

•

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

• Preserve the oven floor:

Do not heat the oven floor excessively.

-

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 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 are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present.

THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS

SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE

CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR

OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

To reduce the risk of injury to persons;

- Do not overheat the liquid.

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

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

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

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY

INTEREFERENCE

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WARNING:

This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency

•

Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or 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: 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:

This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer

and birth defects or other reproductive harm

.

Wash hands after handling. (US only)

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SPECIFICATIONS

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 left side of control panel as shown in the illustration below.

MODEL NUMBER LABEL

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.

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WARNING

- grouning 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.

OVEN

SPECIFICATIONS

Output Power 1,000W (IEC 60705 Standard)

Outer Dimensions 29-15/16” x 16-7/16” x 1

6

-

1

5 /

16

”

Cavity Volume

1.

7 Cu.ft

Net Weight 48.9 lbs.

ELECTRICAL RATING

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

* 1 4 Amps / 1

6

00 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.

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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FEATURES

MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES

Metal Shielded

Window

Metal Rack

Tray w

WARNING:

Do not operate the oven when empty or without the glass tray. It is best to leave a glass of water in the oven when not in use. The water will safely absorb all microwave energy, if the oven is accidentally started.

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

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

screen to allow you to view food as it cooks.

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.

Model and Serial Number Plate

Charcoal Filter

(behind Vent Grille)

Vent Grille

Control Panel.

Press

the button s on this panel to perform all functions.

7.

8.

9.

Grease Filter

Cooking

Guide Label

10.

Cooktop/Countertop Light

Glass 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.

11.

12.

Door Safety Lock System

Door Handle

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OVEN CONTROL PANEL

FEATURES

1

5

2

3

4

6

7

8

9

10

11

19

20

21

22

23

14

15

16

17

18

12

13

FEATURES

1. DISPLAY.

The Display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings and cooking functions selected.

. Popcorn.

Touch this pad when popping popcorn in your microwave oven.

3. Potato.

Touch this pad to cook up to 4 potatoes without entering a cook time or power.

. Frozen Entree.

uch this pad to cook a 10 ounce (284 to 567 g) frozen entree without entering a cook time or power.

. Auto Cook.

uch this pad to cook microwavable foods without entering a cook time or power.

. Soften.

Touch this pad to soften butter,ice cream,cream cheese,frozen juice.

. Melt.

Touch this pad to melt butter or margarine, chocolate,cheese,marshmallow.

. Time.

ch this pad followed by number pads to set a cooking time.

. NUMBER

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

. Less.

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

Light On/Off.

Touch this pad to turn the cooktop/countertop light on or off.

. Pizza.

ch this pad to reheat one or several slices of pizza without entering a cook time or power.

. Auto Reheat.

Touch this pad to reheat microwavable foods without entering a cook time or power.

. Time Defrost.

uch this pad to set a defrost time.

. Auto Defrost.

uch this pad followed by number pads to thaw frozen meat by weight.

. Power Level.

Touch this pad to select a cooking power level.

. Clock.

Touch this pad to enter the time of day.

18. START Enter.

Touch this pad to start a function.

If you open the door after oven begins to cook,

retouch START Enter.

19. STOP Clear.

Touch this pad to stop the oven or clear all entries.

20 .

E n e r g y S a v i n g .

Touch this pad to save energy.

21. More.

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

22. Add 30 Sec.

Touch this pad to add 30 seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

. Vent Hi/Low/Off.

Vent on or off.

Touch this pad to turn the

NOTE: If you try to enter

incorrect instructions, you will not hear any tones. Touch STOP Clear and re-enter the instructions.

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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

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.

AUDIBLE SIGNALS

INTERRUPTING COOKING

Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven:

• A programming tone will sound

each time you touch a pad.

• Four tones

signal the end of a cooking cycle.

You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door. The oven stops heating and the fan stops, but the light stays on.

To restart cooking, close

the door and

Touch

START.

If you do not want to continue cooking, open the door and touch STOP

&OHDU

.

CLOCK

When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure, the Display will show “ : ”.

If a time of day is not set, “:” will show on the Display until you touch “Clock”.

Example: To set the clock for 10:30(AM

or P M

).

Touch: Display Shows:

1.

:

2.

3.

4.

1 2

:

00

10

:

30

10

:

30

CHILD LOCK

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

To set CHILD LOCK:


1.

Touch and hold until you hear 2 beeps and

“Loc” appears in the display.

(approximately

4 seconds)

To cancel CHILD LOCK:


1.

Touch and hold until

“Loc” disappears in the display.

(approximately

4 seconds)

NOTES:

•

If you enter

in an incorrect time and touch “Clock”, you cannot set time of day. Enter the correct time.

•

If you touch

STOP C lear

while setting the clock, the

Display will show the last time of day set or “:” if no time of day has been set.

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1.

Once for HIGH

Twice for Low

2.

::

:

Turn off fan when desired

NOTE:

If the temperature from the range or cooktop below the oven gets too hot, the exhaust fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the HIGH setting to protect the oven.

It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven.

When this occurs, the ent

pad will not turn the fan off. You cannot turn the exhaust fan off during microwave cooking.

COOKTOP LIGHT

The pad on the bottom left of the control panel controls the cooktop light.

Example: To set the Lamp for .

Touch:

1.

Display Shows:

::

O nce for light

T wice for light

2.

To turn off, touch pad one or two times depending on light setting.

:

TIME DEFROST

Using T ime Defrost can defrost for a selected length of time.

Example: To set T ime Defrost

for 2 minutes.


ADD 30 SEC

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

START nter.

Example: To cook for 2 minutes.

Touch

dd ec

4 times.

The oven begins cooking and display shows time counting down.

NOTE:

If you touch

dd

99 min 59 seconds.

ec,

it will add 30 seconds up to

1.

2.

:

0

:

2

:

00

3.

Time counting down.

At the end of the Time defrost four tones will sound.

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TIMED COOKING

This feature lets you program a specific cook time and power. For best results, there are 10 power level settings in addition to HIGH (100%) power .

Refer to the “Microwave Power Levels Table” on page 14 for more information.

NOTE:

If you do not select a power level, the oven will automatically cook at HIGH (100%) power.

Example: To cook for 5 minutes, 30 seconds at 80% power.


1.

: 0

2.

5

:

30

MULTI-STAGE COOKING

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 level to another for up to 2 stages.

Example: To set a 2-stage cook cycle.


1.

: 0

2.

T o set a 3 minute cook time for first stage.

3

:

00

3.

P-hi

3.

P-hi

P-80

4.

4.

T o set an 80% cook power for the first stage.

5.

: 0

5.

Time counting down and

COOK.

6.

T o set a 7 minute cook time for second stage.

7

:

00

7.

P-hi

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8.

T o set a 50% cook power for the second stage.

P-50

9.


COOK.

10.

When the first stage is over, you will hear two short tones as the oven begins the second cook stage.

MELT

Melt provides four preset categories for melt.

Butter, Chocolate, Cheese, Marshmallows.

Details 0&4&0"!

MELT TABLE

Example: To Melt

16 oz

Cheese.

M elt

2


1 . Touch

STOP C lear

.

2 . Touch

M elt

pad three times.

3

.

Choose 16 oz.

4

.

Touch

START Enter

.

NOTE:

After 4 seconds, the oven will start automatically. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and

End

will display.

SOFTEN

Soften provides four preset categories for melt.

Butter, Ice Cream, Cream Cheese, Frozen Juice.

Example: To Soften 3 oz Cream Cheese.

MELT TA

B

LE

C ate g or y

B utter

Touc h pa d times

1

Chocolate

Cheese

2

3

M arshmallows

4

SOFTEN TA

B

LE

C ate g or y

B utter

I ce Cream

Cream Cheese

F roze n J uice

Touc h pa d times

1

2

3

4

Touc h pa d num b er

1 2 3

1 stic k

2 stic k s

4 oz

8 oz

3 stic k s

_

8 oz 16 oz

_

5 oz 1 0 oz

_

1

Touc h pa d num b er

2 3

1 stic k 2 stic k s 3 stic k s pi

3 n t oz q uart

8 oz hal f g allo n

_

6 oz 12 oz 16 oz

Energy Saving

feature saves energy by turning off the display by touching the

Energy Saving

Button.

The display will automatically turn off after of idleness if the clock has not been set.

5 minutes

If the clock has been set, then the display will not automatically turn off.

1

.

Touch

STOP Clear.

Soften

2

. Touch

Soften

pad

three times.

1.

Touch

STOP Clear

:

1

3

.

Choose 3 oz.

2.

Touch

Energy Saving

turn the display off.

to

4

.

Touch

START Enter

.

NOTE:

After 4 seconds, the oven will start automatically. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and

End

will display.

3.

Touch

Energy Saving

Turn the display on.

to

:

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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

For best results, some recipes call for different cook powers. The lower the cook power, the slower the cooking. Each number from 1 to 9 stands for a different percentage of full cook power.

The following chart gives the percentage of cook power each number pad stands for, and the cook power name usually used.

COOK Power

100% of full power

NAME

High

It also tells you when to use each cook power. Follow recipe or food package instructions if available.

NOTE:

Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times based on the 1000 Watt cook power of your microwave oven.

9 = 90% of full power










Medium-High

Medium

Medium-Low,

Defrost

Low

None

WHEN TO USE IT

• Quick heating many convenience foods and foods with high water content, such as soups and beverages.

• Cooking tender cuts of meat, ground meat,

• Heating cream soups

• Heating rice, pasta, or casseroles

• Cooking and heating foods that need a

Cook Power lower than high (for example, whole fish and meat loaf) or when food is cooking too fast

• Reheating a single serving of food

• Cooking requiring special care, such as cheese and egg dishes, pudding, and custards

• Finishing cooking casseroles

• Cooking ham, whole poultry, and pot roasts

• Simmering stews

• Melting chocolate

• Heating pastries

• Manually defrosting foods, such as bread, fish, meats, poultry, and precooked foods

• Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream

• Keeping food warm

• Standing time

NOTE:

Once cook time has been entered, you can also use the @ ower Level

pad as a second Kitchen

Timer by entering “0” for the Cook Power. The oven will count down the cooking time you set without cooking.

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*

AUTO DEFROST

defrost sequences are preset in the oven.

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

For added convenience, the Auto Defrost includes a built-in beep mechanism that reminds you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange to get best defrost results. are provided.

different defrosting levels

1

.

Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs of ground beef.


2

.

T o enter the weight

3

.

1 MEAT

2 POULTRY

3 FISH

4 BREAD

vailable weight is 0.1~6.0 lbs.

1. 2

Time counting down.

NOTE:

When you touch the START nter

pad, the display changes to defrost time count down. The oven will beep during the Defrost cycle. At this time, open the door and turn, separate, or rearrange the food.

Remove any portions that have thawed.

Return frozen portions to the oven and touch

START nter

to resume the defrost cycle.

OPERATING TIPS

• 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.

• For best results, shape your ground meat into the form of a doughnut before freezing. When defrosting, scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and continue defrosting.

• Place foods in a shallow container

.

This table shows you food type selections and the weights you can set for each type. For best results, loosen or remove covering on food.

FOOD TOUCH

Auto Defrost

WEIGHTS YOU

CAN SET

(tenths of a pound)

Meat

1

Time(s)

0.1 to 6.0 lbs (45g to 2722g)

Poultry

2

Time(s)

0.1 to 6.0 lbs (45g to 2722g)

Fish

BREAD

3

Time(s)

0.1 to 6.0 lbs (45g to 2722g)

4

Time(s)

0.1 to 1.0 lbs (45g to 450g)

Category

MEAT

0.1 to 6.0 lbs

POULTRY

0.1 to 6.0 lbs

FISH

0.1 to 6.0 lbs

Food

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, Countrystyle 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.

Sliced bread, Buns, Baguette, etc.

Separate slices and place between paper

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DEFROSTING TIPS

•

When using

Auto Defrost, the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds

(the weight of the food minus the container).

•

Before starting,

make sure you have removed any of the metal twist-ties which often come with frozen food bags, and replace them with strings or elastic bands.

•

Open containers

such as cartons before they are placed in the oven.

•

Always slit

or pierce plastic pouches or packaging.

•

If food is foil wrapped,

remove foil and place it in a suitable container.

•

Slit

the skins, if any, of frozen food such as sausage.

•

Bend

plastic pouches of food to ensure even defrosting.

•

Always underestimate

defrosting time. If defrosted food is still icy in the center, return it to the microwave oven for more defrosting.

•

The length

of defrosting time varies according to how solidly the food is frozen.

•

The shape of the package

affects how quickly food will defrost. Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than a deep block.

•

As food begins to defrost,

separate the pieces.

Separated pieces defrost more easily.

•

Use small pieces of aluminum foil

to shield parts of food such as chicken wings, leg tips, fish tails, or areas that start to get warm. Make sure the foil does not touch the sides, top, or bottom of the oven. The foil can damage the oven lining.

•

For better results,

let food stand after defrosting.

(For more information on standing time, see the

“Microwave Cooking Tips” section.)

•

Turn over

food during defrosting or standing time.

Break apart and remove food as required.

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Using Quick Touch

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.

POPCORN

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.To set your microwave oven correctly, follow this chart:

Example: To pop a 3.0 oz. bag.


FROZEN ENTREE

Frozen Entree lets you cook 10 and 20 ounce plates of commercially packaged microwave frozen entree without entering cooking times and power levels.

Remove tray from outer carton.

Do not remove film cover, but cut it to vent.

Example: To reheat a 20 oz. frozen entree.


2 0 once for 10 oz twice for 20 oz


COOK.

3. 0 once for 3.5 oz twice for 3.0 oz


COOK.

:

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and

End

will display.


End

will display.

PIZZA

Pizza lets you reheat up to 3 slices of pizza.

A slice is based on a 5 ounce slice.

NOTE:

• Place on a low plate & paper towel.

• Do not cover.

Example: To reheat 2 slices of Pizza.


2 once for 1 slice twice for 2 slices three times for 3 slices


COOK.


End

will display.

POTATO

The Potato lets you cook potatoes with preset times and cook powers. You can choose from 1 to 4 potatoes.

NOTE:

• Cooking times are based on an average 8 ounce potato.

• Before baking, pierce potato with fork several times.

• After baking, let stand for 5 minutes.

Example: To cook 2 Potatoes.


2 once for 1 potato twice for 2 potatoes three times for 3 potatoes four times for 4 potatoes


COOK.


End

will display.

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AUTO COOK

Auto Cook provides four preset categories for cooking.

Example: To cook 2 cups of Casserole.

Touch:

1.

Display Show s:

Choose food category.

Category

Touch pad of Time (s)

Fresh vegetable

Frozen vegetable

Rice

Casserole

1

2

3

4

COOKING GUIDE FOR AUTO COOK

CODE

CATEGORY

1

2

FRESH

VEGETABLE

FROZEN

VEGETABLE

QUANTITY

1 cup

2 cups

3 cups

4 cups

1 cup

2 cups

3 cups

4 cups

1 cup

3

RICE

4

CASSEROLE

2 cups

1 cup

2 cups

3 cups

4 cups

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Touch:

2.

Display Shows:


COOK.

Enter quantity/servings.

Category

Number of cups

1 - 4 cups

Fresh vegetable

Frozen vegetable

Rice

Casserole

1 - 4 cups

1 - 2 cups

1 - 4 cups


End

will display.

DIRECTIONS

Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole.

Add water according to the quantity.

Cover with vented plastic wrap.

Let stand 3 minutes.

* 1-2 cups: add 2 tbsp water.












Stir and let stand 3 minutes.


AUTO REHEAT

Auto Reheat provides four preset categories for reheating.

Example: To reheat 2 servings of Dinner plate.

Touch:

1.

Display Shows:

Touch:

2.

Display Shows:


COOK.

Enter quantity/servings.

Category

Number of cups/Items

Dinner plate 1 - 2 servings

Soup/sauce 1 - 4 cups

Casserole 1 - 4 cups

Roll/Muffin 1 - 4 pieces


End

will display.

Choose food category.

Category

Dinner plate

Soup/sauce

Casserole

Roll/Muffin

Touch pad of Time (s)

1

2

3

4

COOKING GUIDE FOR AUTO REHEAT

CODE CATEGORY

1

2

3

4

DINNER PLATE

SOUP/SAUCE

CASSEROLE

ROLL/MUFFIN

SERVING AMOUNT

1 serving (10 oz.)

2 servings (15 oz.)

1 cup

2 cups

3 cups

4 cups

1 cup

2 cups

3 cups

4 cups

1 piece (2 oz.)

2 pieces (4 oz.)

3 pieces (6 oz.)

4 pieces (8 oz.)

DIRECTION

Place on a low plate.



Place in shallow microwavable casserole.




Cover with plastic wrap.


Place on paper towel.

Do not cover.

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COOKING TIPS

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

LEVEL

COOKING TIME

Fish fillets HI 3

1/2

-4

1/2 minutes

Fish steaks

Whole fish

HI

7

4

1/2

-5

1/2 minutes

4

1/2

-6 minutes

DIRECTIONS

Arrange fish in a single layer with thickest portion toward outside edge of 11/2 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.

Scallops

Shrimp, shelled

HI

HI

3

1/2

-5 minutes

3

1/2

-5 minutes

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

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COOKING TIPS

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 splattering.

- 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 splattering.

• Tend the meat as it cooks.

- Drain juices as they accumulate to reduce splattering 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 TIPS

Meat Cooking Table

MEAT

Beef

Hamburgers,

Fresh or defrosted

(4 oz. 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

10s lices

Chops

(5-7 oz. each)

2 chops

4 chops

POWER

LEVEL

HI

COOKING TIME

1-1

1/2 minutes

1

1/2

-2 minutes

2

1/2

-3

1/2 minutes

DIRECTIONS

Form patties with depression in center of each.

Place on microwavable roast rack. Brush with browning agent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper.

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Let stand covered 1 minute.

5

5

HI

3

8-10 minutes per pound

RARE(135°F)


MEDIUM(155°F)


RARE(135°F)


MEDIUM(145°F)


WELL(155°F)

1

1/2

-2 minutes

2-3 minutes

4-5 minutes

7-8 minutes



Place roast fat side down on microwavable roast ing 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 roast ing 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 roast ing rack.

Cover with paper towels.

After cooking, let stand 1 minute.

Loin Roast, rolled, boneless

(3

1/2

- 4

1/2 lbs.)

Sausage links,

Fresh or

Frozen, defrosted

(1-2 oz. each)

2 links

4 links

6 links

10 links

(8 oz. pkg.)

3

HI


(165°F)

45-60 seconds

1-1

1/2 minutes

1

1/2

-2 minutes

1

3/4

-2 minutes

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 roast ing rack.

Cover with waxed paper or paper towel.

Turn over halfway through cooking.

After cooking, let stand covered 1 minute.

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COOKING TIPS

Poultry

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 splattering.

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

• Tend 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.

• The 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.

Poultry Cooking Table

POULTRY

POWER

LEVEL

COOKING TIME

Chicken pieces

(2

1/2

-3 lbs).

HI 4

1/2

-5

1/2 minutes per lb

Chicken whole

(3-3

1/2 lbs)

Cornish Hens

Whole

(1-1

1/2

lbs.

each)

HI

HI

12-13 minutes per lb

6-7 minutes per lb

DIRECTIONS

Wash

pieces

, shake the water off, and go on with cooking.

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.

Wash pieces , shake the water off, and go on with cooking.

Place breast side down on a microwavable roast ing 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 high should be 180°F-185°F when the poultry is done.

Wash, shake the water off, and go on with cooking. 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.

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COOKING TIPS

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

TYPE OF PASTA

POWER

LEVEL

Spaghetti

4 cups water.

Add 8 oz. spaghetti.

Macaroni

3 cups water.

Add 2 cups macaroni.

Lasagna noodles

4 cups water.

Add 8 oz. lasagna noodles.

Egg noodles

6 cups water.

Add 4 cups noodles.

HI

5

HI

5

HI

5

HI

5

COOKING TIME

9 to 10 minutes

7

1/2 to 8

1/2 minutes

6 to 7 minutes

5

1/2 to 6

1/2 minutes

7 to 8 minutes

11 to 12

1/2 minutes

8 to 10 minutes

5

1/2 to 6

1/2 minutes

DIRECTIONS

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.

Rice Cooking Table

TYPE OF RICE

POWER

LEVEL

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 oz. pkg.

Quick cooking

1 cup water.

Add 1 cup rice.

HI

3

HI

5

Hi

3

HI

COOKING TIME

4 to 5 minutes

2 8 minutes

2 to 3 minutes

DIRECTIONS

3

1/2 to 4

1/2 minutes

1 8 minutes

4

1/2 to 5

1/2 minutes

28 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 i s absorbed and rice is tender.

Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff w ith 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.

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MAINTENANCE

CARE AND CLEANING

For best performance and safety, keep the oven clean inside and outside. Take special care to keep the inner door panel and the oven front frame free of food or grease build-up.

Never use abrasive powder or pads.

Wipe the microwave oven inside and out, including the hood bottom cover, with a soft cloth and a warm

(not hot) mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry.

Use a chrome cleaner and polish on chrome, metal and aluminum surfaces. Wipe spatters immediately with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon. Clean your oven weekly or more often, if needed.

2. Soak grease filters in hot water and a mild detergent. Rinse well and shake to dry.

Do not use ammonia or place them in a dishwasher.

The aluminum will darken.

3. To reinstall the filters, slide them into the side slots, then push up and forward to lock.

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.

ķ

NOTE: Do not

operate the hood without the filters in place.

CLEANING THE GREASE

FILTERS

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

1. To remove the grease filters, slide each filter to the side, then pull the filters downward.

The filters will drop out.

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CHARCOAL FILTER

REPLACEMENT

If your oven is vented inside, the charcoal filter should be replaced every 6 to 12 months, and more often if necessary. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. To order a new charcoal filter, call

1-800-243-0000 or go to www.lg.com/us/support/ parts-accessories.

1. Turn the power off at the main power supply and wear gloves

2. Remove the two vent grille mounting screws.

(2 outside screws)

3. Tip the grille forward, then lift it out.

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4. Open the door.

5. Remove the old filter.

MAINTENANCE

OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT

1. Unplug the oven or turn off power at the main power supply and wear gloves.

2. Remove the vent cover mounting screws.

(2 outside screws)

3. Tip the cover forward, then lift out to remove.

6. Slide a new charcoal filter into place and close the door. The filter should rest at the angle shown.

7. Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place. Push the top until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting screws. Turn the power back on at the main power supply and set the clock.

4. Remove the cover screw,pull the cover forward and then lift up the bulb holder.

COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT

REPLACEMENT

1. Unplug the oven or turn off power at the main power supply.

2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws.

3. Replace the bulb with a 30 watt appliance bulb.

4. Replace the bulb cover and mounting screws.

5. Turn the power back on at the main power supply.

5. Replace the bulb with a 30 watt appliance bulb.

6. Replace the bulb holder and screw.

7. Slide the top of the vent cover into place. Push the bottom until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting screws. Turn the power back on at the main power supply.

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COOKING UTENSILS

MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE

USE DO NOT 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.

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.

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 time. 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.

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 recycled paper products in the microwave oven.

They sometimes contain impurities that cause sparks to occur.

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FAQS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I may reheat or cook on two levels at a time?

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

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

A. Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding (use small, flat pieces), and shallow foil trays (if tray is 3/4 inch deep and filled with food to absorb microwave energy). Never allow metal to touch walls or door.

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

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

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

A. You hear the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on and off.

Q. Why does the dish become hot when I microwave food in it? I thought that this should not happen.

A. As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish. Use hot pads to remove food after

cooking.

Q. What does “standing time” mean?

A. ”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.

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

A. Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer’s guidelines or use the preprogrammed

Popcorn button.

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.

Q. Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent?

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

Steam exhaust here

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TROUBLESHOOTING

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

Check the following list to be sure a service call is really necessary. A quick review of this manual as well as the additional information in this checklist may prevent an unneeded service call.

If nothing on the oven operates:

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

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

• check that controls are set properly.

If the oven interior light does not work:

• the light bulb is loose or defective.

If food cooks unevenly:

• be sure food is evenly shaped.

• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.

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

If food is undercooked:

• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount,

• time, power levels) were correctly followed.

be sure microwave oven is on a separate circuit.

• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.

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If the oven will not cook:

• check that cooking program was entered correctly.

• check that door is firmly closed.

check that Start button was touched.

check that probe was inserted correctly into receptacle.

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

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

• be sure the Power Level is programmed properly.

If food is overcooked:

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

If arcing (sparks) occur:

• be sure microwavable dishes were used.

• b e s u r e w i r e t w i s t t i e s w e r e n ’ t u s e d .

• be sure oven wasn’t operated when empty.

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

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

• check that door is firmly closed.

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

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

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

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

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LIMITED WARRANTY – USA

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 limited warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, including U.S. Territories.

WARRANTY PERIOD:

Model:

LMV1762

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HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED:

Call 1-800-243-0000 and choose the appropriate prompt.

Please have product type (Microwave) and ZIP code ready.

Labor: 1 Year

from the Date of Purchase.

Parts: 1 Year


Magnetron: Years


THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, 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 CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT,

OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS, IN CONNECTION

WITH THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED

WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE

ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:

1. 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; and

2. Damages or operating problems that result from misuse, abuse, operation outside environmental specifications or contrary to the requirements or 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.

3. Therefore, the cost of repair or replacement of such a defective product shall be borne by the consumer.

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Problem

Microwave oven

Installation issue

- Vibration noise

- Unit is not level

- Installation damage


Cause

1. Mounting bracket screw not fixed completely

2. Mounting plate not aligned

Minimum 66

From the Floor

3/16 Hole on Studs

5/8 Hole on Drywall Only

For Wall -

Venting Only

Solution

Check with installer first

Draw Lines on Studs

Draw

Center Line

Center Line

Mounting Plate

B

A

C

Support Tab Support Tab

Mounting

Plate

Space More Than Wall Thickness

Toggle Wings1

Toggle Bolt

Bolt

End

Wall

3. Product carried/installed improperly

Spark / Arcing Aluminum foil or metal utensil used in microwave mode

DO NOT use aluminum foil or metal utensils in microwave mode

- Check user instructions

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

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Problem

Unit has no power

Vent is not working

- Weak or no ventilation

- Abnormal noise during operation

- Product overheating

1. House power turned off (power supply)

2. Tripped breaker

Cause

3. The power cord is not installed properly

Solution

1. Check house power supply

2. Check proper power cord connection

3. Check extension cord

1. Improper blower unit direction or installation

2. Improper ductwork or damper connection

1. Check blower unit direction and reinstall if necessary.

2. Properly align the exhaust ports and blower plate opening.

Exhaust Adapter

Damper

(hinge side up)

Slide exhaust adapter into guides on rear panel.

Locking

Tabs

Guides

3. Blower unit exhaust ports should be completely exposed to the outside

4. After installation, check the air ventilation path

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

CUSTOMER INTER-ACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS:

To Prove Warranty Coverage

Retain your Sales Receipt to prove date of purchase.

A copy of your Sales Receipt must be submitted at the time warranty service is provided.

To Obtain Nearest Authorized Service

Center or Sales Dealer, or to Obtain Product,

Customer, or Service Assistance

Call 1-800-243-0000

(Phone answered 24 hours - 365 days a year) and choose the appropriate prompt from the menu; or visit our website at

:

www.lg

.com

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