LG Electronics LCS1112SW Use and Care Manual
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1. LG Life s Good OWNER S MANUAL MICROWAVE OVEN PLEASE READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING LCS1112SB LCS1112SW MFL51830804 www lg com TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY sa cosa cece cca sae ee nn Mu eL MIU M anaes eau VEYN EE east NEY eW RID MS KAY S 3 5 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave 3 Grounding 3 Important Safety Instructions 2 0 ceaeaeeeeeeaeeeceeeaaeeeseaaeeeeeseaeeeeseaaeeeeeseaeeeeeneeaeeeseeueaness 4 5 UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 6 10 Sp cifiCatioris ile Installations ss cece cechodea Parts and Accessories Control Panel Tips for Microwave COOKING 5 oit eoe b t c tu ed Hat b bas n o de RE 9 giebt 10 ND tesi eee ndn 10 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN eene nennt nete tnn HAK nnne nnns iners sinn HAK KHK KAK KAKA KH inten nnn nnns 11 18 Setting Time Of Day 11 EZ ON ERE 11 Timed COOKING Mr 11 Kitchen Imer DDe gt gt P pppDpDADIDrDBR2. Do not use the oven to dry newspapers or clothes They may catch fire CLEANING NOTE Before cleaning the oven unplug the power cord If this is impossible open the oven door to prevent an accidental oven start INTERIOR Wipe the oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and a mild detergent solution Then rinse and wipe dry This should be done weekly or more often if needed Never use cleaning powders or rough pads Excessive oil splatters on the inside top will be difficult to remove if left for many days Wipe splatters with a wet paper towel especially after cooking chicken or bacon REMOVABLE PARTS The turntable and rotating ring are removable They should be hand washed in warm not hot water with a mild detergent and a soft cloth Once they are clean rinse well and dry with a soft cloth Never use cleaning powders steel wool or rough pads The turntable may be cleaned at the sink Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges as this may cause the turntable to break during use The rotating ring should be cleaned regularly Use thermometers that have been approved for microwave oven cooking The turntable must always be in place when you operate the oven Do not use your microwave oven to cook eggs in the shell Pressure can build up inside the shell causing it to burst There are several precautions to follow when microwaving popcorn Do not pop popcorn except in a microw
3. You can often correct operating problems yourself If your microwave oven fails to work properly locate the operating problem in the list below and try the solutions listed for each problem If the microwave oven still does not work properly contact the nearest LG Authorized Service Center LG Authorized Service Centers are fully equipped to handle your service requirements Problem Possible Causes Oven does not start Is the power cord plugged in Is the door closed Is the cooking time set Arcing or Sparking Are you using approved cookware Is the oven empty Incorrect time of day Have you tried to reset the time of day Unevenly Cooked Foods Are you using approved cookware Is the glass turntable in the oven Did you turn or stir the food while it was cooking Were the foods completely defrosted Was the time cooking power level correct Overcooked Foods Was the time cooking power level correct Undercooked Foods Are you using approved cookware Were the foods completely defrosted Was the time cooking power level correct Are the ventilation ports clear Improper Defrosting Are you using approved cookware Was the time cooking power level correct Did you turn or stir the food during the defrosting cycle FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT A WARNING This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency Reorient the
4. Four Times 4 cups standing time to finish cooking 1 amp 2 cups Add 2 tablespoon water 3 amp 4 cups Add 4 tablespoon water BAKED One Time 1 EA Place a paper towel in the center of the oven GOODS Two Times 2EA Press the Baked Goods pad for quantity to be heated Three Times EA or heat according to Use and Care Guide Four Times 4 EA Set thermicator to approximately half the depth of the baked good and take temperature Record on data sheet i Combine cream of mushroom soup tuna and milk in CASSEROLE we U aa gt microwave safe a deep and large bowl Add boiled Three Times 3 cups noodles and stir thoroughly Cover with wrap or glass lid Four Times 4 cups Halfway through the oven will beep and display stir Press start to continue cooking At the end of the cooking time stand and stir 13 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS Your microwave oven is equipped with ten power levels 11 steps including 0 to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking When your cooking program is completed a beep automatically sounds The table below will give you some idea of which foods are prepared at each of the various power levels MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL CHART Output of watts Use Power Level Boil water Brown ground beef 10 100 Cook fresh fruits amp vegetables High Make candy Cook fish meat amp poultry Preheat browning dish 9 90 He
5. CONTROL CHART Category Touch Sena Directions POPCORN One Time 3 5 oz Follow package instructions Two Times 3 0 oz Use popcorn package which is made especially for microwave cooking Do not try to pop unpopped kernels Heat only 1 package at a time Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while popping popcorn POTATO One Time 1EA 8 10 oz each Two Times 2EA Place in center of the turntable tray on paper towel Three Times 3 EA Pierce potato several times with fork Four Times 4 After cooking let stand for 5 minutes BEVERAGE One Time 1 cup e 240ml per cup Two Times 2 cups Use mug or microwave safe cup Stir after reheating PIZZA One Time 1 slice Place the refrigerated pizza on the plate in Two Times 2 slices the center of the microwave oven Three Times 3 slices FOOD PLATE One Time 1 serving Arrange food on turntable tray Two Times 2 servings Place meaty portions and bulky vegetable to the outside of the plate Cover with plastic wrap and vent After cooking let stand for 2 minutes FROZEN One Time 10 oz Follow the package instructions ENTREE Example of one frozen entree is Lasagna with Meat Sauce Chicken with Rice Sliced Turkey Breast with Rice and Vegetable FRESH One Time 1 cup Prepare vegetable wash and cut into 1 2 inch pieces VEGETABLE Two Times 2 cups Cover with plastic wrap and vent Three Times 3 cups Most vegetables need 2 to 3 minutes
6. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Do not attempt to operate this oven with Do not operate the oven if it is damaged the door open since open door operation can It is particularly important that the oven door result in harmful exposure to microwave close properly and that there is no damage to energy It is important not to defeat or tamper the with the safety interlocks door bent hinges and latches broken or loosened door seals and sealing surfaces Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or The oven should not be adjusted or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing repaired by anyone except properly qualified surfaces service personnel GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded In the event The marked rating of the extension cord shall of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces be equal to or greater than the electrical the risk of electric shock by providing an escape rating of the appliance wire for the electric current This appliance is Do not use an extension cord If the power equipped with a cord having a grounding wire supply cord is too short have a qualified and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged electrician or serviceman install an outlet near into an outlet that is properly installed and the appliance grounded NOTES 1 Ashort power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks result
7. receiving antenna of the radio or energy and if not installed and used properly that is in television 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 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 However there is no guarantee that interference will The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or not occur in a particular installation If this equipment TV interference caused by unauthorized does cause interference to radio or television modification to this microwave oven It is the reception which can be determined by turning the responsibility of the user to correct such interference equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following A WARNING This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer Wash hands after handing 23 LG MICROWAVE OVEN LIMITED WARRANTY USA Model LCS1112SB LCS1112SW LG Electronics Inc will repair or replace your
8. DRDoeoeoaow AwAe r ce llWa ararar aXard 11 Multistage Cooking cm 12 dec 12 One Touch Control ET 12 One Touch Control Re 43 Microwave POWT OVE cg 14 INDE 15 QDS HO Shes 15 Auto Defrost Guide and Energy Saving E Erk keke k kek eene enne KAK KK KK AKA KA KAKA KK A KK KA Kr KAK A 16 o WAP SJ rc rr aM E 17 18 HEATING REHEATING GUIDE eken 19 FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE esses 20 Iiic 21 23 QUESTIONS ANG AS W S sos o iniecta cere cates 21 22 Before Calling for Servite ND R EKEK EiKEFEF F KEK KUNNNNNNP mmmmmo 23 WARRANTY o 24 Thank you for purchasing a LG microwave oven Please record the model number and serial Model No number of this unit for future reference We also Serial No suggest you record the details of your contact Dealer with LG LG Electronics U S A Inc concerning this unit Dealer Phone No Customer Relations LG Electronics U S A Inc Staple your receipt here for proof of purchase Service Division Bldg 3 201 James Record Rd Huntsville AL 35824 0126 SAFETY
9. EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE M IC ROWAVE E N E RGY found on page 3 of this manual This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 3 of this manual Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children 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 This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance 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 similar location Do not immerse cord or plug in water Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over the edge of a table or cou
10. and composition of the food If whole poultry is stuffed the weight of the stuffed bird should be used when calculating the cooking time STEAKS CHOPS 1 Arrange fish in a large shallow non metallic dish or casserole 2 Cover with pierced microwave plastic wrap or casserole lid 3 Place the dish on the turntable 4 Cook according to the instructions in the Fresh Fish Cooking Chart below Flakes of butter can be added to the fish if desired Let stand as directed in the Cooking Chart before serving After standing time check to see that the fish is thoroughly cooked The fish should be opaque and flake easily on FRESH FISH COOKING CHART Fish Power Cooking Time Method Standing Per Pound Time Fish Fillets HIGH 4 6 minutes Add 15 to 30 ml 1 to 2 lemon juice 2 3 minutes Whole Mackerel HIGH 4 6 minutes 3 4 minutes Cleaned and Prepared Whole Trout HIGH 5 7 minutes 3 4 minutes Cleaned and Prepared Salmon Steaks HIGH 5 7 minutes Add 15 to 30 ml 1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice 3 4 minutes 18 HEATING REHEATING GUIDE To heat or reheat successfully in the microwave it is important to follow several guidelines Measure the amount of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat Arrange the food in a circular pattern for best results Room temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed in a m
11. ard dry brown spot A hard dry brown spot indicates overcooking Shorten the cooking or reheating time Why do eggs sometimes pop When baking frying or poaching eggs the yolk may pop due to steam build up inside the yolk membrane To prevent this simply pierce the yolk before cooking CAUTION Never microwave eggs in the shell 21 TROUBLESHOOTING Questions and Answers continued Food Question Answer Why are scrambled eggs sometimes a little dry after cooking Eggs will dry out when they are overcooked even if the same recipe is used each time The cooking time may need to be varied for one of these reasons Eggs vary in size Eggs are at room temperature one time and at refrigerator temperature another time Eggs continue cooking during standing time Is it possible to pop popcorn a microwave oven Yes if using one of the two methods described below 1 microwave popping devices designed specifically for microwave cooking 2 prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that is made for specific times and power output needed Follow exact directions given by each manufacturer for its popcorn popping product and do not leave the oven unattended while the corn is being popped If corn fails to pop after the suggested time discontinue cooking Overcooking could result in an oven fire CAUTION Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn or attempt to
12. at precooked food Saute onions celery amp green pepper 8 80 All reheating Roast meat amp poultry 7 70 Cook mushrooms amp shellfish Cook foods which contain cheese amp eggs Bake cakes muffins 0 8 ove Prepare eggs Cook meat poultry 5 50 Cook custard Prepare rice soup Melt butter amp chocolate 0 4 We Cook less tender cuts of meat 3 30 All defrosting 2 20 Soften butter amp cheese 5 Soften ice cream 1 10 Raise yeast dough 0 0 Standing time Independent timer 14 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven The defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods The auto defrost guide will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting For added convenience the Auto Defrost includes a built in beep mechanism that reminds you to check turn over separate or rearrange to get the best defrost results Three different defrosting levels are provided dEF1 Ground Meat dEF2 Poultry dEF3 Steaks Chops Example To defrost 1 2 Ibs of ground beef Touch Display Shows Auto 2 land 2 b 3 Time counting down Enter amp At the end of cooking 4 time 4 long tones will sound m 3 When you touch the START pad the display c
13. ave safe container or commercial packages designed for microwave ovens Never try to pop popcorn in a paper bag that is not microwave approved Overcooking may result in smoke and fire Do not repop unpopped kernels Do not reuse popcorn bags Listen while corn pops Stop oven when popping slows to 2 3 seconds between pops Do not leave microwave unattended while popping corn Follow directions on bag DOOR For best performance and safety the inner door panel and the oven front frame should be free of food or grease buildup Wipe often with a mild detergent then rinse and wipe dry Never use cleaning powders or rough pads After cleaning the control panel touch CLEAR to clear any entries that might have been entered accidentally while cleaning the panel Also make sure that the turntable and rotating ring are in the right position USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SETTING TIME OF DAY When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption the numbers in the display reset to Example To set the clock for 10 30 Touch Display Shows STOP n 1 same Clear z dc 3 1030 UJ 17 17 IE LILI 1237 EZ ON A time saving pad this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking at 100 power without the need to set the time and press START Exa
14. clamps Prick the skin and brush lightly with vegetable oil unless the poultry is self basting 4 All poultry should be placed on a microwave roast ing rack or a microwave proof plate and placed on the turntable Cook according to the instructions in the Poultry Cooking Chart below Turn over halfway through the cooking time Because of its shape poultry has a tendency to cook unevenly especially in very bony parts Turning during roasting helps to cook these areas evenly Let stand for 5 10 minutes wrapped in foil after cooking before carving The standing time is very important as it completes the cooking process Make sure poultry is thoroughly cooked before eating Whole poultry is completely cooked when the juices run clear from the inside thigh when it is pierced with a sharp knife Poultry pieces should be pierced with a sharp knife through the thickest part to ensure that the juices are clear and the flesh is firm 17 on 9 N USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AWARNING Do not use aluminum foil during cooking cycle COOKING TIPS continued POULTRY COOKING CHART Poultry MicrowavePower Level Cooking time Per Pound CHICKEN Whole 8 6 9 minutes Breast boned 8 5 8 minutes Portions 8 10 16 minutes TURKEY Whole 8 8 10 minutes NOTES The times listed above are only a guide Allow for difference in individual tastes and preferences The times may also vary due to the shape cut
15. ed Always thoroughly defrost meat before cooking 2 Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack or microwave proof plate and place on the turntable 3 Cook according to the Meat Cooking Chart below Use the longer time for large meats and the shorter time for smaller meats For thicker chops use the longer time 4 Turn the meat once halfway through the cooking time 5 Let stand for 5 10 minutes wrapped in foil after cooking The standing time is very important as it completes the cooking process 6 Make sure meat especially pork is thoroughly cooked before eating MEAT COOKING CHART Meat MicrowavePower Level Cooking time Per Pound BEEF Standing Rolled Rib Rare 8 8 10 minutes Medium 8 9 11 minutes Well done 8 10 12 minutes Ground Beef to brown for casserole HIGH 100 6 8 minutes Hamburgers Fresh or defrosted 4 oz each 2 patties HIGH 100 2 4 minutes 4 patties HIGH 100 3 5 minutes PORK Loin Leg 8 11 14 minutes Bacon 4 slices HIGH 100 2 3 minutes 6 slices HIGH 100 3 5 minutes NOTE The times listed above are only guide Allow for difference in individual tastes and preferences The times may also vary due to the shape cut and composition of the food POULTRY 1 No special techniques are required Poultry should be prepared as with conventional cooking Season if desired Poultry should be thoroughly defrosted Remove giblets and any metal
16. en and help retain heat When warming bread items use waxed paper napkins or paper towels To absorb extra moisture wrap sandwiches and fatty foods in paper towels SPACING Arrange individual foods such as baked potatoes cupcakes and hors d oeuvres in a circle and at least 1 inch apart This will help the food cook more evenly STIRRING Stirring blends flavors and redistributes the heat in foods Always stir from the outside toward the center of the dish Food at the outside of the dish heats first TURNING Large foods such as roasts and whole poultry should be turned so that the top and bottom cook evenly Also turn over chicken pieces and chops ARRANGEMENT Do not stack food Arrange in a single layer in the dish for more even cooking Because dense foods cook more slowly place thicker portions of meat poultry fish and vegetables toward the outside of the dish TESTING FOR DONENESS Foods cook quickly in a microwave oven test frequently for doneness STANDING TIME Food often needs to stand from 2 to 15 minutes after being removed from the oven Usually you need to cover food during standing time to retain heat Remove most foods when they are slightly undercooked and they will finish cooking during standing time The internal temperature of food will rise about 10 F during standing time SHIELDING To prevent some portions of rectangular or square dishes from overcooking you may need to shield them wit
17. er cook time power level quantities or weights TIME COOK Touch this pad to set a cook time POWER LEVEL Touch this pad to set a cook power STOP CLEAR It used to stop oven and clear all entries except time day EZ ON You can extend cooking time in multiples of 30 seconds by repeatedly touching this pad during cooking START This feature allows oven to begin functioning CLOCK Touch this pad to set time of day KITCHEN TIMER Touch this pad to set timer ENERGY SAVING Touch this pad to save energy ONE TOUCH CONTROL Potato Beverage Food Frozen Pizza Plate Entree Fresh Baked Vegetable Goods Casserole 1 Ground Meat Auto Quick Poul RA Defrost Defrost 3 Steaks Chops ERE 5 6 8 9 Power EZ ON 0 Level Clock STOP START Clear Enter amp UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN TIPS FOR MICROWAVE COOKING BROWNING Meat and poultry with high fat content cooked for at least 10 to 15 minutes will brown lightly Foods cooked a shorter time can be brushed with a browning agent such as Worcestershire sauce soy sauce or barbecue sauce COVERING A cover will trap heat and steam and cause the food to cook more quickly Use a lid or microwave safe plastic wrap with one corner folded back to vent the excess steam Lids on glass casseroles can become hot during cooking always handle carefully Waxed paper will prevent the food from splattering in the ov
18. extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container 18 Avoid heating small necked containers such as syrup bottles 19 Avoid using corrosive and vapors such as sulfide and chloride 20 Liquids heated in certain shaped containers especially cylindrical shaped containers may become overheated The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients instant coffee etc resulting in harm to the oven and possible injury In all containers for best results stir the liquid several times before heating Always stir liquid several times between reheatings SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SPECIFICATIONS MODEL LCS1112SB LCS1112SW Power Supply 120 V AC 60 Hz Rated Power Consumption 1450 W Microwave Output 1000 W Frequency 2450 MHz Rated Current 12 5A Overall Dimensions WxHxD 497 8 117 16 149 16 Oven Cavity Dimensions WxHxD 441 16 X87 3 145 16 Effective Capacity of Oven Cavity 1 1 Cu ft IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD Specifications subject to change without prior notice INSTALLATION A Circuits NOTES For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a Never place the turntable in the oven upside down 20 Amp circuit No other electrical appliances or light ing circuits should be on this line If in doubt consult a D Do not block the air vents All air vents should be ke
19. h cooking Broccoli Fresh 1Ib 4 8minutes Place broccoli in baking dish Add 72 2 3 minutes Spears m ion PN Cabbage Fresh 116 4 7 minutes 72 cup water 172 qt covered 2 3 minutes Chopped casserole Stir halfway through cooking Carrots Fresh 2 cups 2 4 minutes Add acup water in 1 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Sliced Stir halfway through cooking Cauliflower 1Ib 7 11minutes Trim Add scup water in 1 qt covered 2 3 minutes Fresh Whole casserole Stir halfway through cooking Flowerettes Fresh 2 cups 21 4 minutes Slice Add 1 2 cup water in 112 qt covered 2 3 minutes Celery Fresh 4 cups 6 8 minutes casserole Stir halfway through cooking Sliced Corn Fresh 2 ears 5 9minutes Husk Add 2 tbsp water in 11 2 qt baking dish 2 3 minutes Covor AN 2 Mushrooms 1 2 Ib 2 3 2minutes Place mushrooms in 11 2 qt covered 2 3 minutes Fresh Sliced casserole Stir halfway through cooking Parsnips Fresh Alb 4 8minutes Add cup water in 11 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Sliced Stir halfway through cooking Peas Green 4cups 7 10 5 Add cup water in 17 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Fresh l m Stir halfway through cooking Sweet Potatoes 2 medium 5 10minutes Pierce potatoes several times with fork 2 3 minutes Whole Baking 4 medium 7 13 minutes Place on 2 paper towels 2 3 minutes 6 8 oz each Uh over halfway through cooking vw White Potatoes 2 potatoes 5 8minutes Pierce potatoes se
20. h small strips of aluminum foil to block the microwaves You can also cover poultry legs and wing tips with foil to keep them from overcooking Always keep foil at least 1 inch from oven walls to prevent arcing PIERCING Pierce the shell skin or membrane of foods before cooking to prevent them from bursting Foods that require piercing include yolks and whites of eggs hot dogs clams oysters and whole vegetables such as potatoes and squash UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN PRECAUTIONS Place the front surface of the door three inches or more from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the microwave oven during normal use To program the oven make sure you touch the center of each pad firmly since the areas between the pads will not activate the oven A tone will sound each time a pad is touched correctly Do not touch several pads at once Do not strike the control panel with silverware cookware etc Breakage may occur Always use caution when taking cookware out of the oven Some dishes absorb heat from the cooked food and may be hot See the Cookware Guide earlier in this section for more information Do not rinse cookware immediately after cooking This may cause breakage Also always allow the turntable to cool before removing it from the oven Never operate the oven when it is empty Food or water should always be in the oven during operation to absorb the microwave energy
21. hanges to defrost time countdown The oven will beep during the DEFROST cycle At this time open the door and turn separate or rearrange the food Remove any portions that have thawed Return frozen portions to the oven and touch START to resume the defrost cycle The oven will not stop during the BEEP unless the door is opened 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 or on a microwave roasting rack to catch drippings Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven Q DEFROST This feature should be used only when you defrost 1 0 165 of frozen ground meat poultry and steaks chops Touch Display Shows 1 ey SIOR Time of day sane Clear 2 Quick Defrost NOTES When the oven sounds a tone during time counting down open the door and turn separate or rearrange food Time counting down 15 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST GUIDE Fillets Steaks Whole e SHELLFISH Crab meat Lobster tails Shrimp Scal
22. hes e Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet of space at the top sides and back of the oven for so that microwave oven and receiver are on proper ventilation different branch circuits UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Your oven comes with the following accessories Owner s Manual and Cooking Guide 1 each Glass Turntable 1 each Rotating Ring 1 each Oven Front Plate Window Door Screen Door Seal Display Window Control Panel Door Open Button A Safety Door Lock System Turntable Rotating Ring NOTE This microwave oven is designed for household use only It is not recommended for commercial use AWARNING Do not operate the oven when empty or without the glass tray It is best to leave a glass water in the oven when not in use The water will safely absorb all microwave energy if the oven is accidentally started UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL PANEL 1 N o A o 10 11 12 13 DISPLAY The display includes a clock and indicators that tell you the time of day cook time settings and cooking functions selected ONE TOUCH CONTROL Touch this pad to cook without entering a cook time or power AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad to defrost foods by entering weight QUICK DEFROST Touch this pad to defrost foods quickly NUMBER PADS Touch number pads to ent
23. icrowavable container The food will be heated more evenly if covered with a microwavable lid or plastic wrap and vented Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns Use the following chart as a guide for reheating cooked food Cook time at HIGH Items Special Instructions LMA1180ST Sliced meat Place sliced meat on microwavable plate 3 slices 1 4 thick 1 2 minutes Cover with plastic wrap and vent Chicken pieces 1 breast 1 leg and thigh Fish fillet 6 8 oz Lasagna 1 serving 101 20z Casserole 1 cup 4 cups Casserole cream or cheese 1 cup 4 cups Sloppy Joe or Barbecued beef 1 sandwich meat filling Mashed potatoes 1 cup 4 cups Baked beans 1 cup Ravioli or pasta in sauce 1 cup 4 cups Rice 1 cup 4 cups Sandwich roll or bun Troll Vegetables 1 cup 4 cups Soup 1 serving 8 oz 2 3 minutes 11 2 3 minutes 2 4 minutes 4 6 minutes 1 37 minutes 5 8 minutes 11 2 3 minutes 3 2 5 2 minutes 1 212 minutes 1 3 minutes 5 8 minutes 11 2 3 minutes 21 2 4 minutes 7112 11 minutes 11 2 31 2 minutes 4 67 minutes 15 30 seconds 1 2 2 2minutes 4 6 minutes 11 2 2 1 2 minutes Note Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate Cover with plastic wrap and vent Place fish on microwavable plate Cover with plastic wrap and vent Place lasagna on microwavable plate COOK covered in
24. ing from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord Longer cord sets or extension cords are Ensure proper ground available and may be used if care is exercised exists before use in their use If a long cord or extension cord is used 1 A WARN G the marked electrical rating of the cord set or Improper grounding can result in a risk of electric extension cord should be at least as great as shock Consult a qualified electrician if the the electrical rating of the appliance 2 the grounding instructions are not completely extension cord must be a grounding type understood or if doubt exists as to whether the 3 wire cord and 3 the longer cord should be appliance is properly grounded and either arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled 1 If it is necessary to use an extension cord on by children or tripped over accidentally use only a 3 wire extension cord that has a 3 blade grounding plug and a 3 slot recepta cle that will accept the plug on the appliance SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven A WARN To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons exposure to excessive microwave energy Read all instructions before using the appliance Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
25. lops TOUCH SEQUENCE AUTODEFROST FOOD MIN MAX BEEF Ground beef Cubes for stew Pot roast Rib roast Rump roast GROUND one time Chuck roast Hamburger patty MEAT LAMB Rolled roast 0 1 6 0 Ibs PORK Hot dogs Spareribs Country style ribs Rolled roast Sausage e VEAL Cutlets 1Ib 1 2 inch thick POULTRY Whole under 4 Ibs Cut up POULTRY two times Breasts boneless 0 1 6 0 Ibs e CORNISH HENS Whole e TURKEY Breast under 6 Ibs e STEAKS Round steak Tenderloin steak STEAKS CHOPS three times CHOPS Lamb chops 1 inch thick Pork chops 1 2 inch thick 0 1 6 0 Ibs ENERGY SAVING ENERGY SAVING feature saves energy by turning off the display This feature only operates when the STOP Clear ENERGY SAVING button is touched and then cancels when the door is opened or any button is touched To set the ENERGY SAVING 1 Touch STOP Clear STOP ENERGY SAVING ze eM The display will go out and ENERGY SAVING will be active Touch the STOP Clear ENERGY SAVING or any other button to cancel this feature when it is on 16 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AWARNING Do not use aluminum foil during cooking cycle COOKING TIPS MEAT 1 No special techniques are required Meat should be prepared as with conventional cooking Season if desir
26. microwavable casserole Stir once halfway through cooking COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway through cooking Reheat filling and bun separately Cook filling covered in microwavable casserole Stir once Heat bun as directed in chart below COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway through cooking COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway through cooking COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway through cooking COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway through cooking Wrap in paper towel and place on glass mircrowavable rack COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway through cooking COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway through cooking 19 FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE Cook time at HIGH Whole Turn zucchini over and rearrange halfway through cooking Vegetable Amount Instructions Standing LMA1180ST Time Artichokes 2 medium 5 8 minutes Trim Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice Cover 2 3 minutes 8oz each o RESTE nn Asparagus 1Ib 3 6 minutes Add cup water Cover 2 3 minutes Fresh Spears Beans Green amp 1 Ib 7 11minutes Add Y2cup water 172 qt casserole Stir 2 3 minutes Wax NR cee i PA Nay through cooking Beets Fresh 1 Ib 12 16 minutes Add a cup water in 11 casserole 2 3 minutes Rearrange halfway throug
27. mple To cook for 1 minute Touch Display Shows ey STOP 1 F e Clear Time of day 2 EZ ON Twice Time counting down NOTE If you touch EZ ON it will add 30 seconds up to 3 minutes 30 seconds after 3 minutes 30 seconds every touch will add 1 minute up to 99 min 59 seconds TIMED COOKING This feature lets you program a specific cook time and power level For best results there are 10 power level settings in addition to HIGH 10096 power Refer to the Microwave Power Levels Table on page 14 for more information Example To cook for 5 minutes 30 seconds at 80 power Touch Time Cook 2 530 Power 3 Level 4 8 5 START Enter amp Display Shows 7 35 OLI un n E P B0 520 Time counting down NOTE If you do not select a power level the oven will automatically cook at 100 power KITCHEN TIMER You can use your microwave oven as a timer Use the Timer for timing up to 99 minutes 99 seconds Example To count 3 minutes Touch 1 Kitchen Timer 2 300 START 3 Enter amp Display Shows SP n f LILI nr JLL Time counting down 11 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN MULTISTAGE COOKING For best results some recipes call for different cooking power levels during different stages of a cook cycle You can program your oven to switch from o
28. n the control panel is touched The tone tells you that the setting has been entered Can my microwave oven be damaged if food is cooked for too long Like any other cooking appliance it is possible to overcook food to the point that the food creates smoke and even possibly fire and damage to the inside of the oven It is always best to be near the oven while you are cooking When the oven is plugged into wall outlet for the first time it might not work properly What is wrong The microcomputer controlling your oven may temporarily become scrambled and fail to function as programmed when you plug in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption Unplug the oven from the 120 volt household outlet and then plug it back in to reset the microcomputer Why do see light reflection around the outer case This light is from the oven light which is located between the oven cavity and the outer wall of the oven What are the various sounds hear when the microwave oven is operating The clicking sound is caused by a mechanical switch turning the microwave oven s magnetron ON and OFF The heavy hum and clunk is from the change in power the magnetron draws as it is turned ON and OFF by a mechanical switch The change in blower speed is from the change in line voltage caused by the magnetron being turned ON and OFF Food Question Answer What is wrong when baked foods have a h
29. ne power level to another for up to 3 stages Example To set a 2 stage cook cycle to seta 3 minute cook time for the first stage to set an 80 cook power for the first stage to seta 7 minute cook time for the second stage 5 to set a 50 cook power for the second stage START Enter amp Fut When the first stage is over you will hear two short tones as the oven begins the second cook stage 12 CHILD LOCK Use this safety feature to lock the control panel when you are cleaning it or to prevent children from using the oven when you do not want them to To set CHILD LOCK Touch Display shows l Ca ha sane Clear START 1 Enter amp Touch and hold until L appears in the display approximately 4 seconds To cancel CHILD LOCK Touch Display shows START 1 L Enter 3 Touch and hold until L disappears from the display approximately 4 seconds ONE TOUCH CONTROL Use this function to cook food without entering a cook time or power Refer to the One Touch Control Chart below for more information Example To cook a 3 5 oz bag of microwave popcorn Touch Display Shows 1 a Time of day SAVING ear 2 Popcorn once 21 5 3 The oven will start automatically Time counting down USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ONE TOUCH
30. nter When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door use only mild nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity a Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance when paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking b Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven c If materials inside the oven ignite KEEP OVEN DOOR CLOSED turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel d Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use SAFETY 17 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 ORA SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID To reduce the risk of injury to persons 1 Do not overheat the liquid 2 Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it 3 Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks 4 After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container 5 Use
31. oltage 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 obtain Customer Assistance Product Infor Call 1 800 243 0000 24 hours a day 365 days per mation or Dealer or Authorized Service Center year and select the appropriate option from the menu location Or visit our website at http us lgservice com LG Customer Interactive Center P O Box 240007 201 James Record Road Huntsville Alabama 35824 ATTN CIC 24 LG Life s Good Printed in China
32. pop leftover kernels Do not pop prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn directly on the glass turntable To avoid excessive heating of the glass turntable place the popcorn bag on a plate Listen while corn pops Stop oven when popping slows to 2 3 seconds between pops Do not leave microwave unattended while popping corn Follow directions on bag Why do baked apples sometimes burst during cooking The peel has not been removed from the top half of each apple to allow for expansion of the interior of the apple during cooking As in conventional cooking methods the interior of the apple expands during the cooking process Why do baked potatoes sometimes burn during cooking If the cooking time is too long fire could result At the end of the recommended cooking time potatoes should be slightly firm CAUTION Do not overcook Why is a standing time recommended after microwave cooking time is over Standing time allows foods to continue cooking evenly for a few minutes after the actual microwave oven cooking cycle The amount of standing time depends upon the density of the foods Why is additional time required for cooking food stored in the refrigerator As in conventional cooking the initial temperature of food affects total cooking time You need more time to cook food taken out of a refrigerator than for food at room temperature 22 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service
33. 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 WARRANTY PERIOD HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED Product Replacement Please call 1 800 243 0000 and choose the Customer Service Appliance options Phones are LABOR One Year from the Date of Purchase PARTS except as listed below One Year from the Date of Purchase answered 24 hours a day 365 days per year You MAGNETRON Ten Years from the Date of Will receive a certificate to purchase a replacement Purchase product from your local dealer Replacement Units and Repair Parts are You will then send the purchase receipts for the original and the replacement microwave ovens along with warranted for the remaining portion of es pe the purchase authorization certificate to us the original unit s warranty period We will send you a refund check for the purchase price of the original product This gives you the opportunity to upgrade to another model or to receive the full purchase price of the original model even if you decide to purchase a less expensive model Retain your Sales Receipt to prove the date of purchase A copy of your Sales Receipt must be submitted at the
34. pt clear during cooking If air B Voltage Warning vents are covered during oven operation the oven may overheat In this case a sensitive thermal safety device The voltage used at the wall receptacle must be the automatically turns the oven off The oven will be same as specified on the oven name plate located on inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently the back or on the side of the control panel of the oven Use of a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing oven damage E Radio interference Low voltage will cause slow cooking In case your microwave oven does not perform normally in spite of proper voltage remove and reinsert the plug 1 Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV or radio reception 2 When there is interference it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures C Placement of the Oven a Clean the door and the sealing surfaces of the Your microwave oven can be placed easily in your oven kitchen family room or anywhere else in your home b Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or TV Place the oven on a flat surface such as a kitchen c Relocate the microwave oven in relation to the countertop or a specially designed microwave oven TV or radio cart at least 100cm 39 4 inches from floor Do not d Move the microwave oven away from the place oven above a gas range Free air flow around receiver the oven is important Allow at least 4 inc
35. time warranty service is provided Please visit our website at http us lgservice com 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 e Service trips to your home to deliver pick up and or install the product instruct or replace house fuses correct wiring or correction of unauthorized repairs e 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 v
36. veral times with fork 2 3 minutes Whole Baking 4 potatoes 10 14minutes Place on 2 paper towels 2 3 minutes 6 8 oz each ss over halfway through cooking Spinach Fresh 1Ib 4 7 minutes Add 1 water 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Squash 1 medium 6 8minutes Cut squash in half Remove seeds 2 3 minutes Butternut Fresh Place in 8 x 8 inch baking dish Cover Zucchini Fresh 1Ib 41 2 T 2 minutes cup water int 1 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Sliced a ee halfway through cooking Zucchini Fresh 1Ib 6 9 minutes Pierce Place on 2 paper towels 2 3 minutes 20 TROUBLESHOOTING Questions and Answers Operation Question Answer Why is the oven light not on during cooking There may be several reasons why the oven light is not on Have you Set a cook time Touched START Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent Steam is normally produced during cooking The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates empty Yes Never operate the oven empty or without the glass turntable Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door No The metal screen bounces the energy back to the oven cavity The holes or ports allow only light to pass through They do not let microwave energy pass through Why does a tone sound when a pad o
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