LG LMV1683ST User manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
MtCR OVEN
PLEASE READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY
BEFORE OPERATING.
LMV1683SW
LMV1683SB
LMV1683ST
P/No. • _:IFL06317607 WWW, ]_, corn

Thank you for purchasing a LG microwave oven.
Please record the model number and serial
number of this unitfor future reference. We also
suggest you record the details of your contact
with LG (LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.)
concerning this unit.
Model No:
Serial No:
Dealer:
Dealer Phone No:
Staple your receipt here as proofof purchase. Customer Relations
LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
Service Division Bldg. #3
201 James Record Rd.
Huntsville, AL 35824-0126
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY...
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with
the door open since open-door operation
can result in harmful exposure to
microwave energy. It is important not to
defeat or tamper with the safety
interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the
oven front face and the door or allow soil
or cleaner residue to accumulate on
sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.
It is particularly important that the oven
door closes properly and that there is no
damage to the:
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or
loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY .............................................................. 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................... 3
SAFETY ............................................................... 4
Important Safety Instructions ............................ 4-5
INFORMATION ........................................................ 6
Location of Model Number .................................... 6
Oven Specifications .............................................. 6
Electrical Rating .................................................... 6
Electrical Requirements ........................................ 6
Grounding Instructions .......................................... 6
Microwave Oven Features .................................... 7
Oven Control Panel ............................................... 8-9
OPERATION ............................................................ 10
LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ...... 10
Audible Signals ................................................... 10
Clock ................................................................... 10
Interrupting Cooking ............................................ 10
Child Lock ........................................................... 10
VENT Hi/Low/Off ................................................ 11
Cooktop Light ...................................................... 11
ADD 30 SEC ....................................................... 11
Time Defrost ....................................................... 11
Timed Cooking ................................................... 12
M ulti-stage Cooking ............................................ 12
MELT .................................................................. 13
SOFTEN ............................................................. 13
MELT TABLE ...................................................... 13
SOFTEN TABLE ................................................. 13
ENERGY SAVING .............................................. 13
Microwave Power Levels ................................... 14
Auto Defrost ........................................................ 15
Operating Tips .................................................... 15
Defrosting Tips ................................................... 16
Using Quick Touch ............................................. 17
Popcorn .............................................................. 17
Pizza .................................................................. 17
Frozen Entree ..................................................... 17
Potato ................................................................ 17
Auto Cook........................................................... 18
Cooking Guide for Auto Cook ............................. 18
Auto Reheat ........................................................ 19
Cooking Guide for Auto Reheat .......................... 19
COOKING ................................................................ 20
GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS .......20
FISH & SHELLFISH ............................................. 20
CookingFishand Shellfish:General Directions........20
Fish And Shellfish Cooking Table ...................... 20
APPETIZERS /SAUCES /SOUPS ...................... 21
Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques ......... 21
MEAT .................................................................... 21
Cooking Meat: General Directions ..................... 21
Meat Cooking Table ........................................... 22
POULTRY ............................................................. 23
Cooking Poultry: General Directions .................. 23
Poultry Cooking Table ........................................ 23
PASTA AND RICE................................................ 24
CookingPastaand Rice:Tips andTechniques......... 24
Pasta Cooking Table .......................................... 24
Rice Cooking Table ............................................ 24
MAINTENANCE ....................................................... 25
CARE AND CLEANING ....................................... 25
Cleaning the Grease Filters ............................... 25
Charcoal Filter Replacement ............................. 25
Cooktop/Night Light Replacement ..................... 26
Oven Light Replacement ................................... 26
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ............................. 26
MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE ........................... 27
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE ..................... 28
WARRANTY ............................................................. 29
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iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven and avoid harm to yourself or
damage to your oven.
,WARNING- To reduce the risk of
burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or
exposure to excessive microwave energy.
•Read all the instructions before using your oven.
•Do not allow children to use this oven without
close supervision.
•Read and follow the specific
PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
found on page 2.
•Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors, such as
sulfide and chloride, in this appliance. This type of
oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry
food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory
use.
• Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use
this product near water - for example, near a kitchen
sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or
similar location.
• Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in
the cavity when not in use.
•Clean the ventilating hood frequently. Do not
allow grease to accumulate on the hood or the
filters.
• Use care when cleaning the vent hood filters.
Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven
cleaners may damage the filters.
•Do not tamper with the built-in safety switches
on the oven door. The oven has several built-in
safety switches to make sure the power is off when
the door is open.
•Turn the fan on in case of steam or smoke under
the hood. Keep area under the hood properly
ventilated at all times. Turn off cooking equipment
in case of fire, or if flames or flare-up occurs.
• Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking
equipment 36 inches wide or less.
•Do not use this oven for commercial purposes.
It is made for household use only.
• When cleaning the door and the surfaces that
touch the door, use only mild, non=abrasive
soaps or detergents and a sponge or soft cloth.
• if your oven is dropped or damaged, have it
thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician
before using it again.
• To avoid a fire hazard:
- Do not severely overcook food. Severely
overcooked foods can start a fire in the oven.
Watch the oven carefully, especially if you have
paper, plastic, or other combustibles in the oven.
=Do not store combustible items (bread,
cookies, etc.) in the oven, because if lightning
strikes the power lines it may cause the oven to
turn on.
- Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sure
to inspect purchased items for wire twist-ties and
remove them before placing the item in the oven.
• if a fire should start:
=Keep the oven door closed.
=Turn the oven off.
=Disconnect the power cord or shut off the
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
• To avoid electric shock:
=This appliance must be grounded. Connect it
only to a properly grounded outlet. See the
electrical GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
on page 6.
=Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.
=Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in
water.
=Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
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• To avoid improperly cooking some foods.
=Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby
food. Uneven heating may occur and possibly
cause personal injury.
=Do not heat small=necked containers, such as
syrup bottles.
=Do not deep=fat fry in your microwave oven.
=Do not attempt home canning in your
microwave oven.
=Do not heat the following items in the
microwave oven: whole eggs in the shell, water
with oil or fat, sealed containers, or closed glass
jars. These items may explode.
•Do not cover or block any openings in the oven.
•Use your oven only for the operations described in
this manual.
•Do not run the oven empty, without food in it.
•Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
• Preserve the oven floor:
=Do not heat the oven floor excessively.
=Do not allow the gray film on special microwave-
cooking packages to touch the oven floor. Put the
package on a microwavable dish.
=Do not cook anything directly on the oven floor or
turntable. Use a microwavable dish.
=Keep a browning dish at least 3/16 inch above floor.
Carefully read and follow the instructions for the
browning dish. If you use a browning dish
incorrectly, you could damage the oven floor.
SAVE THESE
Install or locate this appliance only in accordance
with the provided installation instructions.
This appliance should be serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be
overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling
when the container is removed from the microwave
oven is not always present.
THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS
SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE
CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR
OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons;
- Do not overheat the liquid.
- Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating it.
- Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow
necks.
- After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short time before removing
the container.
- Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other
utensil into the container.
INSTRUCTIONS
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY
INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ( U.S.A. ONLY)
, ,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. It has been type tested and
found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment
pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
such interference in a residential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the
following:
•Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or
television.
•Relocate the Microwave Oven with respect to the
receiver.
•Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
•Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so
that the microwave oven and the receiver are on
different branch circuits.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or
TV interference caused by unauthorized
modification to this microwave oven. It is the
responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
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Please read this owner's manual. It will tell you how
to use all the fine features of this microwave oven.
LOCATION OF MODEL NUMBER
To request service information or replacement parts,
the service center will require the complete model
number of your microwave oven. The number is on the
left side of control panel as shown in the illustration
below.
MODEL NUMBER LABEL
OVEN SPECIFICATIONS
Output Power 1,000W (IEC 60705 Standard)
Outer Dimensions 29-15/16" x 16-7/16" x 16-15/16"
Cavity Volume 1.6 Cu.ft
Net Weight 52 Ibs.
ELECTRICAL RATING
* Electrical Rating of the Oven:120V AC 60Hz
*14Amps/1500 Watts ( MWO+ Cooktop Lamp +
Ventilation Fan)
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
The oven is designed to operate on a Standard
120V/60Hz household outlet. Be sure the circuit is at
least 15A or 20A and the microwave oven is the only
appliance on the circuit. It is not designed for 50Hz
or any circuit other than a 120V/60Hz circuit.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. If an electrical
short circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current. The cord for this appliance has a
grounding wire with a grounding plug. Put the plug into
an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
,&WARNING-,,you use the
grouning plug improperly, you risk electric shock.
Ask a qualified electrician ifyou do not understand the
grounding instructions or if you wonder whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
Because this appliance fits under the cabinet, it has a
short power-supply cord. See the separate Installation
Instructions for directions on properly placing the cord.
Keep the electrical power cord dry and do not pinch or
crush it in any way.
If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a
3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding
plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug
on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension
cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical
rating of the appliance.
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
For a permanently connected appliance:
This appliance must be connected to a grounded,
metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment
grounding conductor should be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the equipment grounding
terminal or lead on the appliance.
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MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES
Door Handle
Window with
Metal Shield
Door Safety
Lock System
Glass Turntable
Model and Serial
Number Plate Cooking Guide
Vent Grille
Oven Control
Panel
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OVEN CONTROL PANEL
8

1.DISPLAY:TheDisplayincludesaclockand
indicatorstotellyoutimeofday,cookingtime
settingsandcookingfunctionsselected.
2.POPCORN:Touchthispadwhenpopping
popcorninyourmicrowaveoven.
3.POTATO.Touchthispadtocookupto4
potatoeswithoutenteringacooktimeorpower.
4.FROZENENTREE.Touchthispadtocooka10to20
ounce(284to567g)frozenentreewithoutentering
acooktimeorpower.
5.AUTOCOOK.Touchthispadtocookmicrowavable
foodswithoutenteringacooktimeorpower.
14.TIMEDEFROST.Touchthispadtosetadefrost
time.
15.AUTODEFROST.Touchthispadfollowedby
numberpadstothawfrozenmeatbyweight.
16.POWERLEVEL.Touchthispadtoselecta
cookingpowerlevel.
17.CLOCK.Touchthispadtoenterthetimeofday.
18.START/ENTER:Touchthispadtostartafunction.
Ifyouopenthedoorafterovenbeginstocook,
retouchSTART/ENTER.
6.SOFTEN.Touchthispadtosoftenbutter,ice
cream,creamcheese,frozenjuice.
7.MELT.Touch this pad to melt butter or margarine,
chocolate,cheese,marshmallow.
8. TIME. Touch this pad followed by number pads
to set a cooking time.
9. NUMBER. Touch number pads to enter cooking
time, power level, quantities or weights.
19. STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to stop the oven
or clear all entries.
20. ENERGY SAVING: Touch this pad to save energy.
21. MORE. Touch this pad to add ten seconds of
cooking time each time you press it.
10. LESS.Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds
of cooking time each time you press it.
11 LIGHT ON/OFF.Touch this pad to turn the
cooktop/countertop light on or off.
12. PIZZAoTouch this pad to reheat one or several
slices of pizza without entering a cook time or
power.
13. AUTO REHEAT. Touch this pad to reheat
microwavable foods without entering acook
time or power.
22. ADD 30 SEC. Touch this pad to add 30 seconds of
cooking time each time you press it.
23. VENT HI/LOW/OFF. Touch this pad to turn the
Vent on or off.
NOTE: If you try to enter incorrect instructions,
you will not hear any tones. Touch STOP/CLEAR
and re-enter the instructions.
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LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to
know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this informationbefore use.
AUDIBLE SIGNALS iNTERRUPTiNG COOKING
&udiblesignals are availableto guide you when
settingand using your oven:
,A programming tone will sound each time
/outouch a pad.
Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle.
You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening
the door.The oven stops heating and the fan
stops, but the light stays on.
To restart cooking, close the door and Touch
START.
Ifyou do not want to continue cooking,
open the door and touch STOP/CLEAR.
CLOCK
When your microwave oven isfirst plugged in or
after a power failure, the Display will show ":".
Ifa time of day is not set, ":" will show on the Display
until you touch "Clock".
Example: To set the clock for 10:30(AM or PM).
Touch: Display Shows:
STOP
"1. CLEAR
2, CLOCK I"_.mm
IC •ug
3. 1 0 3 0 I,'_7:_3'_7
START
4. ENTER_ ILII/W" _-_LI_/W
NOTES:
.ifyou enter inan incorrecttime andtouch"Clock",
you cannot set time of day. Enter the correct time.
If you touch STOP CLEAR while setting the clock, the
Display will show the lasttime of day set or ":"
if no time of day has been set.
CHILD LOCK
Use this safety feature to lock the control panel
when you are cleaning the oven, or so that children
cannot use the oven unsupervised.
To set CHILD LOCK:
Touch: Display Shows:
STOP
1, CLEAR
2. START Touch and hold until
ENTER_ "L" appears in the
display.
(approximately
4 seconds)
To cancel CHILD LOCK:
Touch: Display Shows:
Touch and hold until
1. START "L" disappears in the
ENTER_ display.
(approximately
4 seconds)
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VENT HI/LOW/OFF COOKTOP LIGHT
The VENT moves steam and other vapors from
the surface cooking.
Touch VENT once for High fan speed,
twice for Low fan speed, or a three times
to turn the fan off.
Touch: Display Shows:
VENT
1. HULOW/OFF
Once for HIGH
Twice for Low
VENT
2. HI/LOW/OFF
Turn off fan when desired
NOTE: If the temperature from the range or cooktop
below the oven gets too hot, the exhaust fan in the
vent hood will automatically turn on at the HIGH
setting to protect the oven.
It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven.
When this occurs, the VENT pad will not turn the fan
off. You cannot turn the exhaust fan off during
microwave cooking.
ADD 30 SEC
A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you
quickly set and start microwave cooking without the
need to touch START ENTER.
ADD
30 SEC
Touch ADD 30 SEC 4 times.
The oven begins cooking
and display shows time
counting down.
NOTE:
If you touch ADD 30 SEC, it will add 30 seconds up to
99 min 59 seconds.
The pad on the bottom left of the control panel
controls the cooktop light.
Example: To set the Lamp for ON.
Touch: Display Shows:
LIGHT o
"1. ON/OFF
Once for ON light
Twice for OFF light
LIGHT
2. ON/OFF
To turn off, touch pad one
or two times depending on
light setting.
TIME DEFROST
Using TIME DEFROST can defrost for aselected
length of time.
Example: To set TIME DEFROST for 2 minutes.
Touch: Display Shows:
TmME . m
1. DEFROST • u
2. 2 0 0 2 .'1'',_,,_,
START
3= ENTER!_ Time counting down.
At the end of the Time defrost four tones will sound.
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TIMED COOKING MULTI-STAGE COOKING
This feature lets you program a specific cook time
and power. For best results, there are 10 power
level settings in addition to HIGH (100%) power.
Refer to the "Microwave Power Levels Table" on
page 14 for more information.
NOTE: Ifyou do not select a power level, the oven
will automatically cook at HIGH (100%) power.
Example: To cook for 5 minutes, 30 seconds
at 80% power.
Touch: Display Shows:
1. TIME -,-,'_
2. 53 0 5 :_-_'_?
3. POWER
LEVEL P-/_/
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START Time counting down
5= ENTERI_I and COOK.
For best results, some recipes call for different cook
powers during different stages of a cook cycle. You
can program your oven to switch from one power
level to another for up to 2 stages.
Example: To set a 2-stage cook cycle.
Touch: Display Shows:
1. TIME -_,I_
2. 3 0 09".,_,,_,'"_
To set a 3 minute cook
time for first stage.
POWER
31 LEVEL P-/'7__
4. 8
To set an 80% cook
power for the first stage.
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5. TIME •/3 "U
,700
To set a 7 minute cook
time for second stage.
"7 • /'7/R
I•UU
POWER
7. LEVEL P_
8. 5
To set a 50% cook power
for the second stage.
p Cf_
-JU
START Time counting down
9, ENTER_ and COOK.
10. When the first stage is over, you will hear two
short tones as the oven begins the second
cook stage.
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MELT
Melt provides four preset categories for melt.
Butter, Chocolate, Cheese, Marshmallows.
Details refer to MELT TABLE.
STOP
CLEAR 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
MELT
2
START
ENTER_
2. Touch MELT pad three times.
3. Choose 16 oz.
4. Touch START/ENTER.
NOTE: After 4 seconds, the oven wilt start
automatically. When the cook time
is over, you wilt hear four beeps and
End will display.
SOFTEN
Soften provides four preset categories for melt.
Butter, Ice Cream, Cream Cheese, Frozen Juice.
Details refer to SOFTEN TABLE,
STOP
CLEAR 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
SOFTEN
1
START
ENTER_
2. Touch SOFTEN pad three times.
3. Choose 3 oz.
4. Touch START/ENTER.
NOTE: After 4 seconds, the oven wilt start
automatically. When the cook time
is over, you wilt hear four beeps and
End will display.
MELT TABLE
Category
Butter
Chocolate
Cheese
Marshmallows
Touch pad Touch pad number
times 1 2 3
1 1 stick 2 sticks 3 sticks
2 4 oz 8 oz -
3 8 oz 16 oz -
4 5 oz 10 oz -
SOFTEN TABLE
Category Touch pad Touch pad number
times 1 2 3
Butter 1 1stick 2 sticks 3 sticks
half
Ice Cream 2 pint quart gallon
Cream Cheese 3 3 oz 8 oz -
Frozen Juice 4 6 oz 12 oz 16 oz
ENERGY SAVING
ENERGY SAVING feature saves energy by turning off
the display,
The display will also turn off when the unit is not
active for 5 minutes,
1, STOP
CLEAR
2, ENERGY
SAVI NG
3, ENERGY
SAVING
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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
For best results, some recipes call for different cook
powers. The lower the cook power, the slower the
cooking. Each number from 1to 9 stands for a
different percentage of full cook power.
The following chart gives the percentage of cook
power each number pad stands for, and the cook
power name usually used.
Italso tells you when to use each cook power. Follow
recipe or food package instructions if available.
NOTE: Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times
based on the 1000 Watt cook power of your microwave
ove n.
COOK Power NAME
100% of full power High
9 = 90% of full power
8 = 80% of full power
7 = 70% of full power Medium-High
6 = 60% of full power
5 = 50% of full power Medium
4 = 40% of full power
3 = 30% of full power Medium-Low,
Defrost
2 = 20% of full power
1 = 10% of full power Low
WHEN TO USE IT
•Quick heating many convenience foods and
foods with high water content, such as soups and
beverages.
•Cooking tender cuts of meat, ground meat,
•Heating cream soups
•Heating rice, pasta, or casseroles
•Cooking and heating foods that need a
Cook Power lower than high (for example,
whole fish and meat loaf) or when food is
cooking too fast
•Reheating a single serving of food
•Cooking requiring special care, such as cheese
and egg dishes, pudding, and custards
•Finishing cooking casseroles
•Cooking ham, whole poultry, and pot roasts
•Simmering stews
•Melting chocolate
•Heating pastries
•Manually defrosting foods, such as bread, fish,
meats, poultry, and precooked foods
•Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream
•Keeping food warm
•Taking chill out of fruit
NOTE: Once cooktime has been entered, you can also use the POWER LEVEL pad as a second Kitchen
Timer by entering "0" for the Cook Power. The oven will count down the cooking time you set without
cooking.
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AUTO DEFROST
Four defrost sequences are preset in the oven.
The auto defrost feature provides you with the best
defrosting method for frozen foods. The cooking guide
will show you which defrost sequence is recommended
for the food you are defrosting.
For added convenience, the Auto Defrost
includes a built-in beep mechanism that reminds
you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange to get
best defrost results. Four different defrosting levels
are provided.
1 MEAT
2 POULTRY
3 FISH
4 BREAD
*First three available weight is 0.1*-6.0 Ibs.
The last available weight is 0.1-1.0 Ibs.
Example: To defrost 1.2 Ibs of ground beef.
Touch: Display Shows:
1. AUTO
DEFROST dEF/
2. 1 2 ,(2
To enter the weight
START
3. ENTER_ Time counting down.
NOTE:
When you touch the START ENTER pad, the display
changes to defrost time count down. The oven will beep
during the DEFROST cycle. At this time, open the door
and turn, separate, or rearrange the food.
Remove any portions that have thawed.
Return frozen portions to the oven and touch
START ENTER to resume the defrost cycle.
OPERATING TiPS
,For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat, and
poultry from its original closed paper or plastic
package (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold
steam and juice close to the foods, which can cause
the outer surface of the foods to cook.
oFor 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.
o Place foods in a shallow container.
This table shows you food type selections and the
weights you can set for each type. For best
results, loosen or remove covering on food.
FOOD TOUCH WEIGHTS YOU
Auto Defrost CAN SET
(tenths of a pound)
Meat 1 Time(s) .1to 6.0 (45g to 2722g)
Poultry 2 Time(s) .1to 6.0 (45g to 2722g)
Fish 3 Time(s) .1to 6.0 (45g to 2722g)
BREAD 4 Time(s) .1 to 1.0 (45g to 450g)
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Category
MEAT
0.1 to 6.0 Ibs
POULTRY
0.1 to 6.0 Ibs
FISH
0.1 to 6.0 Ibs
BREAD
0.1 to 1.0 Ibs
Food
BEEF
Ground beef, Round steak, Cubes for
stew, Tenderloin steak, Pot roast, Rib
roast, Rump roast, Chuck roast,
Hamburger patty.
LAMB
Chops (1-inch thick), Rolled roast.
PORK
Chops (1/2-inch thick), Hot dogs,
Spareribs, Countrystyle ribs.
Rolled roast, Sausage.
POULTRY
Whole (under 4 Ibs), Cut up,
Breasts (boneless).
CORNISH HENS
Whole.
TURKEY
Breast (under 6 Ibs).
FISH
Fillets, Whole Steaks.
SHELLFISH
Crab meat, Lobster tails, Shrimp,
Scallops.
Sliced bread, Buns, Baguette, etc.
3eparate slices and place between paper
towel or flat plate.Turn food over at beep
After defrosting, let stand for 1-2 minutes

DEFROSTING TiPS
oWhen using Auto Defrost, the weight to be entered
is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds
(the weight of the food minus the container).
oBefore starting, make sure you have removed any
of the metal twist-ties which often come with frozen
food bags, and replace them with strings or elastic
bands.
Open containers such as cartons before they are
placed in the oven.
• Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging.
•if food isfoil wrapped, remove foil and place it in a
suitable container.
• Slit the skins, if any, of frozen food such as
sausage.
Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even
defrosting.
Always underestimate defrosting time. If defrosted
food is still icy in the center, return it to the
microwave oven for more defrosting.
• The length of defrosting time varies according to
how solidly the food is frozen.
•The shape of the package affects how quickly food
will defrost. Shallow packages will defrost more
quickly than a deep block.
•As food begins to defrost, separate the pieces.
Separated pieces defrost more easily.
•Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts
of food such as chicken wings, leg tips, fish tails, or
areas that start to get warm. Make sure the foil does
not touch the sides, top, or bottom of the oven. The
foil can damage the oven lining.
•For better results, let food stand after defrosting.
(For more information on standing time, see the
"Microwave Cooking Tips" section.)
•Turn over food during defrosting or standing time.
Break apart and remove food as required.
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Using Quick Touch
Your oven's menu has been preprogrammed to cook
food automatically. Tell the oven what you want.
Then let you microwave oven cook your selections.
POPCORN
Popcorn lets you pop 3.0, and 3.5 ounce
bags of commercially packaged microwave
popcorn. Pop only one package at a time. If you
are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow
manufacturer's instructions.To set your microwave
oven correctly, follow this chart:
Example: To pop a 3.0 oz. bag.
Touch: Display Shows:
POPCORN _{ un
once for 3.5 oz
twice for 3.0 oz
Time counting down and
COOK.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and End will display.
PIZZA
Pizza lets you reheat up to 3 slices of pizza.
A slice is based on a 5 ounce slice.
NOTE:
• Place on a low plate & paper towel.
• Do not cover.
Example: To reheat 2 slices of Pizza.
Touch: Display Shows:
PIZZA 2
once for 1 slice
twice for 2 slices
three times for 3 slices Time counting down and
COOK.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and End will display.
FROZEN ENTREE
FrozenEntreelets you cook 10and 20 ounce platesof
commerciallypackagedmicrowavefrozenentree
withoutenteringcookingtimesand power levels.
Removetray from outer carton.
Donot removefilmcover,but cut itto vent.
Example: To reheat a 20 oz. frozen entree.
Touch: Display Shows:
FROZEN
ENTREE
oncefor10oz
twicefor20oz
uol_
Time counting down and
COOK.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and End will display.
POTATO
The Potatolets youcook potatoeswith presettimes and
cook powers.You canchoose from 1to4 potatoes.
NOTE:
• Cookingtimesarebasedonanaverage8ouncepotato.
• Beforebaking,piercepotatowith fork severaltimes.
•After baking,let standfor 5 minutes.
Example: To cook 2 Potatoes.
Touch: Display Shows:
POTATO 2
once for 1 potato
twice for 2 potatoes
three times for 3 potatoes
four times for 4 potatoes
Time counting down and
COOK.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and End will display.
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AUTO COOK
Auto Cook provides four preset categories for cooking.
Example: To cook 2 cups of Casserole.
Touch: Display Shows:
AUTO
1. COOK f:_C-_
Choose food category.
Category Touch pad
of Time(s)
Fresh 1
vegetable
Frozen 2
vegetable
Rice 3
Casserole 4
Touch" Display Shows:
Time counting down and
2. 2 cooK.
Enter quantity/servings.
Category Number of
cups
Fresh 1 - 4 cups
vegetable
Frozen 1 - 4 cups
vegetable
Rice 1 - 2 cups
Casserole 1 - 4 cups
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and End will display.
COOKING GUIDE FOR AUTO COOK
CODE CATEGORY DiRECTiONS
FRESH
VEGETABLE
FROZEN
VEGETABLE
RiCE
CASSEROLE
QUANTITY
1 cup
2 cups
3 cups
4 cups
1 cup
2 cups
3 cups
4 cups
1 cup
2 cups
1 cup
2 cups
3 cups
4 cups
Place in a microwavable bowl or
casserole.
Add water according to the quantity.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Let stand 3 minutes.
* 1-2 cups: add 2 tbsp water.
* 3-4 cups: add 2 tbsp water.
Place in a microwavable bowl or
casserole.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Let stand 3 minutes.
* 1-2 cups: add 2 tbsp water.
* 3-4 cups: add 2 tbsp water.
Place in a microwavable bowl or
casserole.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Place in a microwavable bowl or
casserole.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Stir and let stand 3 minutes.
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AUTO REHEAT
Auto Reheat provides four preset categories for
reheating.
E×ample: To reheat 2 servings of Dinner plate.
Touch: Display Shows:
AUTO r'h - I
1. REHEAT
Choose food category.
Touch pad
Category of Time(s)
Dinner plate 1
Soup/sauce 2
Casserole 3
Roll/Muffin 4
Touch: Display Shows:
Time counting down and
2. 2 cooK.
Enter quantity/servings.
Category Number of
cups/Items
Dinner plate 1-2servings
Soup/sauce 1-4 cups
Casserole 1-4 cups
Roll/Muffin 1-4 pieces
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and End will display.
COOKING GUIDE FOR AUTO REHEAT
CODE CATEGORY DIRECTION
1 DINNER PLATE
SOUP/SAUCE
CASSEROLE
ROLL/MUFFIN
SERVING AMOUNT
1 serving (10 oz.)
2 servings (15 oz.)
1 cup
2 cups
3 cups
4 cups
1 cup
2 cups
3 cups
4 cups
1 piece (2 oz.)
2 pieces (4 oz.)
3 pieces (6 oz.)
4 pieces (8 oz.)
Place on a low plate.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Let stand 3 minutes.
Place in shallow microwavable casserole.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Stir and let stand 3 minutes.
Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Stir and let stand 3 minutes.
Place on paper towel.
Do not cover.
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GETTING THE BEST COOKING
RESULTS
To get the best results from your microwave oven, read
and follow the guidelines below.
. Storage Temperature: Foods taken from the freezer
or refrigerator take longer to cook than the same
foods at room temperature. The time for recipes in
this book is based on the normal storage temperature
of the food.
. Size: Small pieces of food cook faster than large
ones, pieces similar in size and shape cook more
evenly. For even cooking, reduce the power when
cooking large pieces of food.
. Natural Moisture: Very moist foods cook more
evenly because microwave energy isattracted to
water molecules.
. Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables from
the outside to the center to distribute the heat evenly
and speed cooking. Constant stirring isnot
necessary.
. Turn over foods like pork chops, baking potatoes,
roasts, or whole cauliflower halfway through the
cooking time to expose all sides equally to microwave
energy.
. Place delicate areas of foods, such as asparagus
tips, toward the center of the dish.
. Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken
pieces or salmon steaks, with the thicker, meatier
parts toward the outside of the dish.
. Shield, with Small pieces of aluminum foil, parts of
food that may cook quickly, such as wing tips and leg
ends of poultry.
. Let it Stand: After you remove the food from the
microwave, cover food with foil or casserole lid and let
it stand to finish cooking in the center and avoid
overcooking the outer edges. The length of standing
time depends on the density and surface area of the
food.
. Wrapping in waxed paper or paper towel:
Sandwiches and many other foods containing
prebaked bread should be wrapped prior to
microwaving to prevent drying out.
Fish & Shellfish
Cooking Fish and Shellfish: General Directions
. Prepare the fish for cooking.
- Completely defrost the fish or shellfish.
- Arrange unevenly shaped pieces with thicker parts
toward the outside of the dish. Arrange shellfish in a
single layer for even cooking.
- The type of cover you use depends on how you
cook. Poached fish needs a microwavable lid or
vented plastic wrap.
- Baked fish, coated fish, or fish in sauce needs to be
covered lightly with waxed paper to keep the coating
crisp and sauce from getting watery.
- Always set the shortest cooking time. Fish is done
when it turns opaque and the thickest part begins to
flake. Shellfish is done when the shell turns from
pink to red and the flesh is opaque and firm.
.The Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table below provides
specific directions with Power Level and Cooking
Time settings for most types of fish and shellfish.
Fish And Shellfish Cooking Table
POWER
FISH COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS
LEVEL
Fish fillets HI 31/2-41/2minutes
Fish steaks HI 4.1/2-51/2minutes
Whole fish 7 4.1/2-6minutes
Scallops
Shrimp, shelled
Hi
Hi
31/2-5 minutes
31/2-5 minutes
Arrange fish in a single layer with thickest portion toward
outside edge of 11/2 quart microwavable baking dish.
Brush with melted butter and season, if desired. Cook
covered with vented plastic wrap. Let stand covered 2
minutes. If you are cooking more than 1 lb. of fish, turn
the fish halfway through cooking.
Arrange in a single layer. Prepare as directed above,
except stir instead of turning the shellfish.
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