GE 23200 Cordless Telephone User Manual
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1. SHIELDING To prevent some portions of rectangular or square dishes from overcooking you may need to shield them with 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 e 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 e 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 e Do not strike the control panel with silverware cookware etc Breakage may occur e 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 e Do not rinse cookware immediately after cooking This may cause breakage Also always allow the turntable to cool before removing it from the oven e Never operate the oven2. and cooking functions selected AUTO TOUCH Touch this pad to cook without entering a cook time or power AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad to defrost foods by entering weight N o 4 QUICK DEFROST Touch this pad to defrost foods quickly 5 NUMBER PADS Touch number pads to enter cook time power level quantities or weights Auto Touch 6 TIME Touch this pad to set a cook time POPCORN POTATO 7 POWER Touch this pad to set a cook power FRESH FOOD FROZEN 8 STOP CLEAR It used to stop oven and clear all VEGETABLE PLATE ENTREE entries except time day 9 Ez ON You can extend cooking time in multiples of PIZZA BEVERAGE 30 seconds by repeatedly touching this pad during cooking AUTO QUICK 10 START This feature allows oven to begin functioning DEFROST DEFROST 11 CLOCK Touch this pad to set time of day 12 TIMER Touch this pad to set timer 1 2 3 TIME 0 POWER STOP CLEARG START CLOCK EZ ON TIMER Ea 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 casse
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4. the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded Ensure proper ground exists before use A WARNING A Improper grounding can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded and either 1 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 recepta cle 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 or Do not use an extension cord lf the power supply cord is too short have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance NOTES 1 Ashort power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord 2 Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use 3 If a long cord or extension cord is used 1 the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance 2 the extension cord must be a g
5. 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 counter 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 tee are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing
6. program you want to add USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN CHILD LOCK This is a unique safety feature that prevents unwanted oven operation such as used by children Once the CHILD LOCK is set no cooking can take place To set the child lock STOP 1 Touch STOP CLEAR CLEAR A bg 2 Touch and hold 0 0 until appears in the display If the CHILD LOCK was already set and you touched another cooking pad the word shows in the display Then you can cancel the CHILD LOCK according to below procedure To cancel the child lock 0 Touch and hold the number pad 0 After the CHILD LOCK is turned off the time of day will return to the display window The oven will operate normally TIMER You can use the Timer of your oven for purposes other than food cooking Example To set the timer 3 minutes STOP_ 1 Touch STOP CLEAR CLEAR A gt TIMER 2 Touch TIMER pad 8 shows in the display 3 0 0 3 Touch 3 0 0 gt START 4 Touch START pad 12 AUTO TOUCH The function allows you to cook popcorn potato beverage fresh vegetable food plate frozen entree and pizza by touching the One Touch key pad Example Auto touch popcorn 3 5 oz STOP CLEARa 1 Touch STOP CLEAR gt POPCORN 2 Touch POPCORN USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO TOUCH CHART Key Touch Se Directions POPCORN one Time 3 5 Oz e Follow package instruct
7. BOVE LG WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING LOST REVENUES OR PROHTS5 IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMMATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTALOR 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 bome by the consumer CUSTOMER INTER ACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS Retain your Sales Receipt to prove date of purchase A To Prove Wananty Coverage copy of your Sales Receipt must be submitted at the time waranty service is provided To Obtain Nearest Authorized Service Call 1 877 714 7486 Phone answered 24 hours 365 days Center or Sales Dealer or to Obtain a year and choose theappropnate prompt from the Product Customer
8. Otherwise the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook e Place foods in a shallow glass baking dish or microwave roasting rack to catch drippings e Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven QUICK DEFROST Use this function to thaw only 1 lb of ground meat poultry and steaks chops very quickly NOTE The oven beeps during the defrost cycle After it beeps open the door and turn over separate or rearrange the food QUICK DEFROST provides just enough defrosting so that the food can be used in recipes or for cooking Some ice crystals remain Example Quick Defrost STOP_ 1 Touch STOP CLEAR CLEAR G QUICK 2 Touch QUICK DEFROST DEFROST USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST GUIDE TOUCH SEQUENCE AUTODEFROST FOOD MIN MAX e BEEF nirre Ground beef Cubes for stew Pot roast Rib roast Rump roast GROUND one time Chuck roast Hamburger patty MEAT e LAMB Rolled roast 0 1 6 0 Ibs e PORK Hot dogs Spareribs Country style ribs Rolled roast Sausage e VEAL ooo Cutlets Ip 1 2 inch thick e POULTRY Whole under 4 lbs Cut up POULTRY two times Breasts boneless 0 1 6 0 lbs e CORNISH HENS Whole e TURKEY Breast under 6 Ibs e STEAKS Round steak Tenderloin steak STEAKS CHOPS three times e CHOPS Lamb ch
9. S 3 times Beef Steaks Turn over Cover warm areas with 10 20 minutes CHOPS aluminum foil Pork Chops Same as above 10 20 minutes Lamp Chops Same as above 10 20 minutes Fish Turn over and rearrange Cover head 5 minutes and tail with foil Steaks whole fish Turn over Separate fillets when partially 5 minutes fillets thawed if possible Rinse with cold water to separate Shellfish Crabmeat Shrimp Rearrange and break apart 5 minutes Lobster tails Turn over and rearrange 5 minutes Scallops Turn over and rearrange 5 minutes 17 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WARNING 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 desired 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 Cooking time Per Pound BEEF Standing Rolled Rib R
10. are 8 8 to 10 minutes Medium 8 9 to 11 minutes Well done 8 10 to 13 minutes Ground Beef to brown for casserole HIGH 100 5 to 8 minutes Hamburgers Fresh or defrosted 4 oz each 2 patties HIGH 100 2 to 4 minutes 4 patties HIGH 100 3 to 5 minutes PORK Loin Leg 8 11 to 15 minutes Bacon 4 slices HIGH 100 2 to 3 minutes 6 slices HIGH 100 3 to 4 minutes NOTE 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 and composition of the food POULTRY 1 No special techniques are required Poultry should be prepared as with conventional cooking Season if desired 2 Poultry should be thoroughly defrosted Remove giblets and any metal 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 5 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 6 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 7 Make sure poultry is thoroughly cooked befo
11. e are several precautions to follow when microwaving popcorn Do not pop popcorn except in a microwave 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 0 Example To set 3 15 STOP 1 Touch STOP CLEAR CLEAR gt CLOCK 2 Touch CLOCK pad gt 3 1 5 3 Touch 3 1 5 CLOCK 4 Touch CLOCK pad Ez ON A time saving pad this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need t
12. espect to the receiver e Move the microwave oven away from the receiver e 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 24 LG MICROWAVE OVEN LIMITED WARRANTY USA LG Electronics Inc will repair or replace your product at LG s option if it proves to be defective in mate rial or workmanship under nomal use during the warranty period set forth below effective from the date of original consumer purchase of the product This limited waranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States including U S Tenitories WARRANTY PERIOD HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED Model LMAB1240ST Call 1 877 714 7486 and choose the appropriate prompt Please have product type Microwave and AP code Labor 1 Year from the Date of ready Purchase Parts 1 Year from the Date of Purchase Magnetron 10 Years from the Date of Purchase THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITA TION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FATNESS FOR A PARTIC ULAR PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW ITIS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD A
13. g e Were the foods completely defrosted e Was the time cooking power level correct Overcooked Foods e Was the time cooking power level correct Undercooked Foods e Are you using approved cookware e Were the foods completely defrosted e Was the time cooking power level correct e Are the ventilation ports clear Improper Defrosting e Are you using approved cookware e Was the time cooking power level correct e Did you turn or stir the food during the defrosting cycle FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT WARNING This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio and television reception lt 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 e Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or television e Relocate the microwave oven with r
14. halfway 4 cups 4 6 minutes through cooking Soup COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway through cooking 20 FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE Vegetable Amount Cook amp Instructions Standing Artichokes 2 medium 5 8 Trim Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice Cover 2 3 minutes 8 oz each 4 medium 10 13 Asparagus 1 Ib 3 6 Add 2 cup water Cover 2 3 minutes Fresh Spears Beans Green amp 1 Ib 7 11 Add 2 cup water in 1 2 qt casserole 2 3 minutes Wax Stir halfway through cooking Beets Fresh 1 lb 12 16 Add VS cup water in 1 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Rearrange halfway through cooking Broccoli Fresh 1 lb 4 8 Place broccoli in baking dish Add 1 2 cup water 2 3 minutes Spears Cabbage Fresh 1 lb 4 7 Add 2 cup water in 1 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Chopped Stir halfway through cooking Carrots Fresh 2 cups 2 4 Add LG cup water in 1 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Sliced Stir halfway through cooking Cauliflower 1 lb 5 9 Trim Add 4 cup water in 1 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Fresh Whole Stir halfway through cooking Flowerettes Fresh 2 cups 21 2 4 2 Slice Add 2 cup water in 1 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Celery Fresh 4 cups 6 8 Stir halfway through cooking Sliced Corn Fresh 2 ears 5 9 Husk Add 2 tbsp water in 1 2 qt baking dish 2 3 minutes Cover Mu
15. ing time Is it possible to pop popcorn ina 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 e Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn or attempt to pop leftover kernels e 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 e Listen while corn pops Stop oven when popping slows to 2 3 seconds between pops Do not leave microwave unattended while popping corn e 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 s
16. ions two Times 3 0 oz e Use popcorn package which is made especially three Times 1 75 oz for microwave cooking Refer to 8 page e Do not try to pop unpopped kernels e Heat only 1 package at a time e Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while popping popcorn POTATO one Time 1 e 8 10 oz per potato two Times 2 e Place in center of the turntable tray on paper towel three Times 3 e Pierce potato several times with fork four Times 4 e After cooking let stand for 5 minutes e No cover BEVERAGE one Time 1 cup e 240ml per cup two Times 2 cups e Use mug or microwave safe cup e Stir after reheating FRESH one Time 1 cup e Prepare vegetable wash and cut into 1 2 inch pieces VEGETABLE two Times 2 cups e Cover with plastic wrap and vent three Times 3 cups e Most vegetables need 2 to 3 minutes 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 FOOD PLATE one Time 1 serving e Arrange food on turntable tray two Times 2 servings e Place meaty portions and bulky vegetable to the outside of the plate e Cover with plastic wrap and vent e After cooking let stand for 2 minutes FROZEN one Time 10 oz e 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 PIZZA one Time 1 slice e Place the refrigerated pizza on the plate in the two Times 2 slices cente
17. lightly 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 23 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service 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 e Is the power cord plugged in e Is the door closed e Is the cooking time set Arcing or Sparking e Are you using approved cookware Is the oven empty Incorrect time of day e Have you tried to reset the time of day Unevenly Cooked Foods e Are you using approved cookware Is the glass turntable in the oven e Did you turn or stir the food while it was cookin
18. ll Dimensions WxHxD 203 19 1117 20 1621 46 Oven Cavity Dimensions WxHxD 1413 75 X910 27 X15 Effective Capacity of Oven Cavity 1 2 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 e 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 licensed electrician D Do not block the air vents All air vents should be kept clear during cooking H 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 Se a fire or other type of accident causing oven damage E Radio interference Low voltage will cause slow cooking In case your 1 Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV microwave oven does not perform normally in spite of or radio reception proper voltage remove and reinsert the plug 2 When there is interference it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures C Placement of
19. n microwavable plate Cover with plastic wrap and 6 8 oz 2 4 minutes vent Lasagna Place lasagna on microwavable plate Cover with plastic wrap 1 serving 10 2 0z 4 6 minutes and vent Casserole 1 cup 1 3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway 4 cups 5 8 minutes through cooking Casserole cream or cheese 1 cup 1 2 3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway 4 cups 3 2 5 2 minutes through cooking Sloppy Joe or Barbecued beef Reheat filling and bun separately 1 sandwich 1 2 2 minutes Cook filling covered in microwavable casserole Stir once 2 cup meat filling Heat bun as directed in chart below without bun Mashed potatoes 1 cup 1 3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway 4 cups 5 8 minutes through cooking Baked beans COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway 1 cup 1 2 3 minutes through cooking Ravioli or pasta in sauce 1 cup 2 2 4 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway 4 cups 7 2 11 minutes through cooking Rice 1 cup 1 3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway 4 cups 4 6 minutes through cooking Sandwich roll or bun 1 roll 15 30 seconds Wrap in paper towel and place on glass mircrowavable rack 1 serving 8 02 1 2 2 minutes Vegetables 1 cup 1 3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once
20. ns why the oven light is not on Have you e Set a cook time e 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 Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door Yes Never operate the oven empty or without the glass turntable 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 on 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
21. o touch START Example To set Ez ON cooking 2 minutes _STOP_ 1 Touch STOP CLEAR CLEAR a gt 2 Touch Ez ON 4 times The oven begins EZ ON cooking and display shows 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 11 TIMED COOKING This function allows you to cook food for a desired time And in order to give you the best results there are 10 power level settings in addition to HI POWER because many food need slower cooking at less than HI POWER Example To cook food on 80 Power Power8 for 5 minutes 30 seconds STOP GLEARa 1 Touch STOP CLEAR gt TIME 2 Touch TIME l 8 shows in the display m 3 Enter 5 minutes 30 5 3 0 seconds by touching 5 3 and 0 4 Touch POWER POWER PAI shows in the display D 5 Touch 8 To select power 8 level 80 P BB shows in the display D START 6 Touch START When cooking is complete two short and one long tone sound and the word END shows in the display window Then the oven shuts itself off NOTE If you do not select the power level the oven will operate at power HIGH To set HI POWER cooking skip steps 4 amp 5 above 2 STAGE OR 3 STAGE TIMED COOKING For Two or Three Stage cooking repeat above step 2 through 5 before touching the START pad for every additional Time and Power
22. ooking Time Standing Fish Power Per Pound Method Time Fish Fillets HIGH 4 to 7 minutes Add 15 to 30 ml 1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice 2to 3 minutes Whole Mackerel HIGH 4 to 7 minutes 3 to 4 minutes Cleaned and Prepared Whole Trout HIGH 5 to 8 minutes 3 to 4 minutes Cleaned and Prepared Salmon Steaks HIGH 5to 7 minutes Add 15 to 30 ml 1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice 3to 4 minutes 19 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 microwavable 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 Items at HIGH Special Instructions Sliced meat Place sliced meat on microwavable plate 3 slices s inch thick 1 2 minutes Cover with plastic wrap and vent Note Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy Chicken pieces 1 breast 2 3 2 minutes Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate Cover with plastic 1 leg and thigh 1 2 3 minutes wrap and vent Fish fillet Place fish o
23. ops 1 inch thick Pork chops 1 2 inch thick 0 1 6 0 lbs e FISH Fillets Steaks Whole e SHELLFISH Crab meat Lobster tails Shrimp Scallops 16 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST CHART Category VE to E At Reminder Tone Standig Time GROUND 1time Beef 5 minutes MEAT Ground beef Turn over Remove thawed portions and break apart Return remainder to oven 5 minutes Cubes for stew Turn over Remove thawed portions with fork 5 minutes Hamburger patties Turn over 10 20 minutes Pot roast Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil 10 20 minutes Rib roast Rump roast Same as above 10 20 minutes Chuck roast Pork 2 minutes Bacon Hot dogs Turn over 5 minutes Sausage links Turn over 5 minutes Sausage patties Turn over 10 20 minutes Ribs Roast Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Lamb 10 20 minutes Ribs Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil 10 20 minutes Roasts Same as above POULTRY 2times Poultry Turn over Finish defrosting breast side 10 20 minutes Whole Chicken down Cover warm areas with aluminum Rinse under cold foil running water Chicken Pieces Separate pieces and rearrange 5 10 minutes Cornish Hens Whole Turn over Cover warm areas with 10 20 minutes Split aluminum foil Rinse under cold running water Turkey Breast under 6 Ibs Turn over and arrange 10 20 minutes Rinse under cold running water STEAK
24. r of the microwave oven three Times 3 slices 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 Power Level of watts Use e Boil water e Brown ground beef 10 100 e Cook fresh fruits amp vegetables High 3 e Make candy e Cook fish meat amp poultry e Preheat browning dish 5 e Heat precooked food 9 90 e Saute onions celery amp green pepper 8 80 e All reheating e Roast meat amp poultry 7 70 e Cook mushrooms amp shellfish e Cook foods which contain cheese amp eggs e Bake cakes muffins e Prepare eggs e Cook meat poultry 5 50 e Cook custard e Prepare rice soup e Melt butter amp chocolate f KS e Cook less tender cuts of meat y Sates all EAT Gs la SCH SC Ee D a a E E Deng EE ee O A P i E o Roan eee o SE EE e Raise yeast dough EE EE e 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
25. re Calling O SOC ia tcs 24 NNAbRRAN A A E E aaa E A iii cta Inside back cover 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 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY e Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks e Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces e Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the door bent hinges and latches broken or loosened door seals and sealing surfaces e The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces
26. re 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 ao 18 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WARNING Do not use aluminum foil during cooking cycle COOKING TIPS continued POULTRY COOKING CHART Poultry MicrowavePower Cooking time Per Pound CHICKEN Whole 8 10 to 14 minutes Breast boned 8 9 to 13 minutes Portions 8 10 to 16 minutes TURKEY Whole 8 10 to 14 minutes NOTES e 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 and composition of the food e 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 6 After standing time check to see that the fish is thoroughly cooked The fish should be opaque and flake easily al FRESH FISH COOKING CHART C
27. recommended for the food you are defrosting The oven automatically determines required defrosting times for each food item according to the weight you enter For added convenience the Auto Defrost Feature contains a built in beep mechanism that lets you check turn over separate or rearrange as recommended in the AUTO DEFROST GUIDE Three different defrosting levels are provided dEF1 GROUND MEAT dEF2 POULTRY dEF3 STEAKS CHOPS EXAMPLE To defrost 1 2lbs of ground beef touch AUTO DEFROST once dEF1 appears in the display and enter the weight 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 2 Touch AUTO DEFROST once 3 Enter the weight by touching 1 and 2 1 2 appears in the display 4 Touch START Example To defrost 1 2 Ibs of meat STOP CLEAR G 1 Touch STOP CLEAR gt AUTO DEFROST 2 Touch AUTO DEFROST 4 3 Enter the weight by 12 touching 1 and 2 12 shows in the display A START 4 Touch START pad Defrosting starts 15 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 to resume the defrost cycle The oven will not STOP during the BEEP unless the door is opened e For best results remove fish shellfish meat and poultry from its original closed paper or plastic package wrapper
28. 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 What is wrong when baked foods have a hard dry brown spot Why do eggs sometimes pop Answer A hard dry brown spot indicates overcooking Shorten the cooking or reheating time 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 22 TROUBLESHOOTING Questions and Answers continued Food Question Why are scrambled eggs sometimes a little dry after cooking Answer 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 e Eggs vary in size e Eggs are at room temperature one time and at refrigerator temperature another time Eggs continue cooking during stand
29. roles can become hot during cooking always handle carefully Waxed paper will prevent the food from splattering in the oven 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
30. rounding type 3 wire cord and 3 the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy 1 Read all instructions before using the appliance Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY 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 7 As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children 8 Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it
31. shrooms 1 2 lb 2 3 2 Place mushrooms in 1 2 qt covered casserole 3 minutes Fresh Sliced Stir halfway through cooking Parsnips Fresh 1 Ib 4 8 Add 2 cup water in 1 2 qt covered casserole 3 minutes Sliced Stir halfway through cooking Peas Green 4 cups 7 10 Add 2 cup water in 1 2 qt covered casserole 3 minutes Fresh Stir halfway through cooking Sweet Potatoes 2 medium 5 10 Pierce potatoes several times with fork 3 minutes Whole Baking 4 medium 7 13 Place on 2 paper towels 3 minutes 6 8 oz each Turn over halfway through cooking White Potatoes 2 potatoes 5 8 Pierce potatoes several times with fork 3 minutes Whole Baking 4 potatoes 10 14 Place on 2 paper towels 3 minutes 6 8 oz each Turn over halfway through cooking Spinach Fresh 1 Ib 4 7 Add 2 cup water in 2 qt covered casserole 3 minutes Leaf Squash Acorn or 1 medium 6 8 Cut squash in half Remove seeds 3 minutes Butternut Fresh Place in 8 x 8 inch baking dish Cover Zucchini Fresh 1 Ib 4 2 7 2 Add 2 cup water in 1 2 qt covered casserole 3 minutes Sliced Stir halfway through cooking Zucchini Fresh 1 Ib 6 9 Pierce Place on 2 paper towels 3 minutes Whole Turn zucchini over and rearrange halfway through cooking 21 TROUBLESHOOTING Questions and Answers Operation Question Answer Why is the oven light not on during cooking There may be several reaso
32. 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 inches 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 Pr inches OK EE UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Your oven comes with the following accessories e Owner s Manual and Cooking Guide 1 each e Glass Turntable 1 each e Rotating Ring 1 each Oven Front Plate Window Door Screen Door Seal Display Window Control Panel Safety Door Lock System Turntable Rotating Ring NOTE This microwave oven is designed for household use only It is not recommended for commercial use UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL PANEL 1 DISPLAY The display includes a clock and indicators that tell you the time of day cook time settings
33. 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 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 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 LMAB1240ST Power Supply 120 V AC 60 Hz Rated Power Consumption 1550 W Microwave Output 1200 W Frequency 2450 MHz Rated Current 13 3A Overa
34. website http us lgservice com LG TM T0 Dee Good Housekeeping Pep Iromises Ne dieu or REFUND VF ESS MICROWAVE OVEN PLEASE READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING LMAB1240ST TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY A E E ere ceuenet A E EE bv scewnans E TE 3 5 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 3 edola lale laro luet TEE 3 Important Safety Instruction EE 4 5 UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN cccseceseesseesseeeeeeesseeenseeseeeeneeesseeeseeeaseeseeesaseesneeeeseesneeeseeenaee 6 10 POCHICATI OMS oiec5 fees cesicnasnanctenioness tus cased sshes OE 6 Installation EE 6 Parts and ACcessories iii ads 7 Control Panel ui a da td A it 8 Mps for Microwave COOKING il ii a ARE ENEE 9 Preca lO Sita rd E 10 Clean sida e a As 10 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN omciccoccccnccoccnnncnencnrr eee 11 19 Setting TimMe Of DAY a atea 11 EE me Eeer EE 11 DUTIES COOKING EE 11 EUREN 12 MM kee E E os 12 Auto TOUCH EE 12 Alito TOUGH Chatty causa tdt tia levee atada 13 Microwave Power levels endo deee 14 Auto DOTOSE eene a baie ee cl ta 15 Quick Delroert age ci8 id teeth nie a hah eaten eee Ghats eed deck 15 Auto Defrost Guide isis 2554 a a ie eee eee AE eee en eee ea lees pt 16 AUtOIDEOSE C Mart trato Ateo E OP ti A el aS EE ER 17 19 HEATING REHEATING GUIDE coi nas eech 20 FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE ia nada nidad italia 21 TROUBLESHOOTING a a a a a ia 22 24 leie KEE 22 23 Befo
35. when it is empty Food or water should always be in the oven during operation to absorb the microwave energy e 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 e 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 e The rotating ring should be cleaned regularly 10 e Use thermometers that have been approved for microwave oven cooking e The turntable must always be in place when you operate the oven e Do not use your microwave oven to cook eggs in the shell Pressure can build up inside the shell causing it to burst e Ther
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