LG Electronics LMAB1240ST manual

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2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY................................................................................................................................................................. 3-5 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy ........................................................... .3 Grounding Instructions...[...]

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

4 SAFETY IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven. W ARNING - T o 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. 2. Read and follo[...]

5 SAFETY 17. Liquids such as water , coffee,or tee 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 RESUL T IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENL Y BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONT AINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR O[...]

6 UNDERST ANDING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN SPECIFICA TIONS *IEC 60705 RA TING ST ANDARD Specifications subject to change without prior notice. MODEL Power Supply Rated Power Consumption Microwave Output Frequency Rated Current Overall Dimensions(WxHxD) Oven Cavity Dimensions(WxHxD) Effective Capacity of Oven Cavity 120 V AC, 60 Hz 1 5 50 W *1200 W 2450[...]

7 UNDERST ANDING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN P ARTS AND ACCESSORIES Y our oven comes with the following accessories: • Owner ’ s Manual and Cooking Guide : 1 each • Glass T urntable : 1 each • Rotating Ring : 1 each NOTE: This microwave oven is designed for household use only . It is not recommended for commercial use. Oven Front Plate Window Doo[...]

8 UNDERST ANDING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN CONTROL P ANEL 1. DISPLA Y : The display includes a clock and indicators that tell you the time of day , cook time settings, and cooking functions selected. 2. AU T O T OUCH: T ouch this pad to cook without entering a cook time or power . 3. AU T entering weight. O DEFROST : T ouch this pad to defrost foods by[...]

9 UNDERST ANDING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN TIPS FOR MICROW A VE 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 caus[...]

10 CLEANING PRECAUTIONS UNDERST ANDING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN • 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. • T o program the oven, make sure you touch the center of each pad firmly since the areas between the pads will not activate the ove[...]

11 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN SETTING TIME OF DAY when power resumes after a power interruption, Example : T o set 3 15 1. T ouch STOP/CLEAR. 2. T ouch CLOCK pad. 3. T ouch 3, 1 , 5 . 4. T ouch CLOCK pad. When your oven is plugged in for the first time or the numbers in the display reset to 0 . : TIMED COOKING This function allows you to cook food[...]

12 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN If the CHILD LOCK was already set and you touched another cooking pad, the word l shows in the display . Then you can cancel the CHILD LOCK according to below procedure. After the CHILD LOCK is turned off, the time of day will return to the display window . The oven will operate normally . CHILD LOCK This is a unique [...]

13 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN AUTO TOUCH CHART Key T ouch Serving Directions size POPCORN one T ime 3.5 oz. • Follow package instructions. two T imes 3.0 oz. • Use popcorn package which is made especially three T imes 1.75 oz. for microwave cooking.(Refer to 8 page) • Do not try to pop unpopped kernels. • Heat only 1 package at a time. •[...]

14 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS Y our microwave oven is equipped with ten power levels (1 1 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[...]

USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN 15 AU T O 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. The oven automatically determines required defrosting times for e[...]

16 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN AUTO DEFROST GUIDE SEQUENCE TOUCH FOOD MIN./MAX. AUTO DEFROST • BEEF ..................Ground beef, Cubes for stew , ............................... Pot roast, Rib roast, Rump roast, GROUND one time ............................... Chuck roast, Hamburger patty . MEA T • LAMB .................Rolled roast 0.1/6.0 lb[...]

17 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN AUTO DEFROST CHART Category T ouch Food At Reminder T one Standig Time keypad to be Defrosted GROUND MEA T POUL TRY STEAKS/ CHOPS 1 time 2 times 3 times Beef Ground beef Cubes for stew Hamburger patties Pot roast Rib roast, Rump roast, Chuck roast Pork Bacon, Hot dogs Sausage links Sausage patties Ribs, Roast Lamb Rib[...]

18 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN W ARNING: Do not use aluminum foil during cooking cycle. COOKING TIPS MEA T 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[...]

19 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN COOKING TIPS (continued) POUL TR Y COOKING CHART NOTES: • The times listed above are only a guide. Allow for dif ference in individual tastes and preferences. The times may also vary due to the shape, cut, and composition of the food. • If whole poultry is stuf fed, the weight of the stuffed bird should be used wh[...]

2 0 HEA TING/REHEA TING GUIDE . T o 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 tak[...]

2 1 FRESH VEGET ABLE GUIDE V egetable Amount Instructions Cook Time at High (Minute) V egetable Amount Cook time Instructions Standing at HIGH Time Artichokes (8 oz. each) Asparagus, Fresh, Spears Beans, Green & Wa x Beets, Fresh Broccoli, Fresh, Spears Cabbage, Fresh, Chopped Carrots, Fresh, Sliced Cauliflower , Fresh, Whole Flowerettes, Fresh[...]

2 2 TROUBLESHOOTING Questions and Answers Operation Question Why is the oven light not on during cooking? Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent? Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates empty? Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door? Why does a tone sound when a pad on the control panel is touched? Can m[...]

2 3 TROUBLESHOOTING Questions and Answers (continued) Food Question Why are scrambled eggs sometimes a little dry after cooking? Is it possible to pop popcorn in a microwave oven? Why do baked apples sometimes burst during cooking? Why do baked potatoes sometimes burn during cooking? Why is a standing time recommended after microwave cooking time i[...]

2 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service Problem Oven does not start Arcing or Sparking Incorrect time of day Unevenly Cooked Foods Overcooked Foods Undercooked Foods Improper Defrosting Y ou can often correct operating problems yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work properly , locate the operating problem in the list below and try th[...]

2 5 LG MICROW A VE OVEN LIMITED W ARRANTY – 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 nor mal use, during the warranty period set forth below, effective from the date of original consumer purchase of the product. This limited warranty is good only[...]

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