LG Electronics Microwave Oven LMV2053SB User Manual

MICROWAVE OVEN  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL  
THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.  
LMV2053SB  
LMV2053ST  
LMV2053SW  
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE  
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE  
ENERGY. .................................................................. 2  
Time Defrost ....................................................... 21  
Defrost Tips ........................................................ 21  
Metal Rack ......................................................... 21  
COOKING ............................................................. 22  
Getting the Best Cooking Results ...................... 22  
Fish and Shellfish ............................................... 22  
Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table ....................... 22  
Appetizers /Sauces /Soups ................................ 23  
Meat ................................................................... 23  
Meat Cooking Table ........................................... 24  
Chicken .............................................................. 25  
Chicken Cooking Table ...................................... 25  
Pasta and Rice ................................................... 26  
Pasta Cooking Table .......................................... 26  
Rice Cooking Table ............................................ 26  
TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................ 3  
SAFETY .................................................................... 4  
INFORMATION ....................................................... 6  
Location of Model Number ................................... 6  
Oven Specifications ............................................. 6  
Electrical Requirements ....................................... 6  
Grounding Instructions ......................................... 6  
Microwave Oven Features ................................... 7  
Control Panel Features ........................................ 8  
OPERATION ......................................................... 10  
Learn About Your Microwave Oven ................... 10  
Clock .................................................................. 10  
Timer .................................................................. 10  
Vent Fan ............................................................. 10  
Vent Auto Time Set.............................................. 10  
Custom Cook ............................................... 10~11  
Light Hi/Low/Off ................................................... 11  
Child Lock .......................................................... 11  
EZ-ON ................................................................. 11  
TURNTABLE ON/OFF ......................................... 11  
Hold Warm ......................................................... 11  
Custom Set ........................................................ 12  
More/Less .......................................................... 12  
Cooking at High Power Levels ........................... 12  
Cooking at Lower Power Levels ......................... 12  
Cooking With More Than One Cook Cycle ........ 12  
Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels ............. 13  
Sensor Operating Instructions ............................ 14  
Sensor Cooking Guide ....................................... 14  
Sensor Popcorn ................................................. 14  
Sensor Cook ...................................................... 15  
Sensor Reheat ................................................... 15  
Chicken Choices ................................................ 15  
Soften ................................................................. 16  
Melt .................................................................... 16  
Sensor Cook Table ............................................ 17  
Sensor Reheat Table ......................................... 17  
Chicken Choices Table ...................................... 18  
Soften Table ....................................................... 19  
Melt Table .......................................................... 19  
Auto Defrost ....................................................... 20  
Quick Defrost ..................................................... 20  
MAINTENANCE .................................................... 27  
Care and Cleaning ............................................. 27  
Metal Rack ......................................................... 27  
Cleaning the Grease Filters ............................... 27  
Charcoal Filter Replacement .............................. 28  
Cooktop/Night Light Replacement ..................... 28  
Oven Light Replacement .................................... 28  
COOKING UTENSILS .......................................... 29  
Microwave Utensil Guide ................................... 29  
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................... 30  
Before Calling for Service .................................. 30  
Qustions and Answers ....................................... 31  
LIMITED WARRANTY .......................................... 32  
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SAFETY  
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.  
• Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking  
equipment 36 inches wide or less.  
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns,  
electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to  
excessive microwave energy.  
• Do not use this oven for commercial purposes.  
It is made for household use only.  
• Read all the instructions before using your oven.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
• 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 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 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 or store this appliance outdoors. Do not  
use this product near water - for example, near a  
kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming  
pool, and the like.  
- Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sure  
to inspect purchased items for wire twist-ties and  
remove them before placing the item in the oven.  
Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not  
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in  
the cavity when not in use.  
• 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.  
• Clean the ventilating hood frequently. Do not  
allow grease to accumulate on the hood or the  
filters.  
• 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.  
• Use care when cleaning the vent hood filters.  
Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven  
cleaners may damage the filters.  
- 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.  
• 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.  
- Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.  
• If food flames under the hood, turn the fan on.  
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SAFETY  
• To avoid improperly cooking some foods.  
- 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  
- Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby  
food. Uneven heating may occur and possibly  
cause personal injury.  
incorrectly, you could damage the oven floor.  
- 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.  
• 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 can 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.  
• 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.  
• Secure the cord in the cabinet above the oven.  
• Preserve the oven floor:  
- 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.  
- 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.  
- Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other  
utensil into the container.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY  
INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ( U.S.A. ONLY)  
• Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or  
television.  
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:  
• 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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INFORMATION  
Please read this owner’s manual. It will tell you how  
to use all the fine features of this microwave oven.  
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.  
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  
oven front as shown in the illustration below.  
WARNING - If you use the grounding  
plug improperly, you risk electric shock.  
Ask a qualified electrician if you do not understand the  
grounding instructions or if you wonder whether the  
appliance is properly grounded.  
MODEL NUMBER LABEL  
Because this appliance fits under the cabinet, it has a  
short power-supply cord. See the separate Installation  
Instructions for directions on placing the cord properly.  
Keep the electrical power cord dry and do not pinch or  
crush it in any way.  
OVEN SPECIFICATIONS  
Output Power  
Outer Dimensions  
Cavity Volume  
Net Weight  
1,100W (IEC60705)  
2915/16” x 167/16” x 155/8”  
2.0 Cu.ft  
60 lbs.  
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.  
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INFORMATION  
MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES  
Model and Serial  
Number Plate  
Door Handle  
Vent Grille  
Cooking Guide  
Metal Rack  
Window with  
Metal Shield  
Door Safety  
Lock System  
Oven Control  
Panel  
Glass Tray  
Grease Filter  
Cooktop/Countertop Light  
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INFORMATION  
CONTROL PANEL FEATURES  
Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily. All you have  
to do is touch the necessary Command pad. The following is a list of all the Command and Number pads  
located on the control panel. For more information on these features, see the OPERATION section.  
1
15  
16  
2
3
17  
18  
19  
4
5
6
20  
21  
7
22  
8
23  
9
24  
26  
10  
11  
25  
14  
12  
13  
27  
28  
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INFORMATION  
NOTE: Styling and features vary by model.  
15. TIMER: Touch this pad to set the timer.  
1. DISPLAY: The Display includes a clock and indicators  
to tell you time of day, cooking time setting, and  
cooking functions selected.  
16. CUSTOM SET: Touch this pad to change the oven’s  
default setting for sound, clock, disply speed, and  
defrost weight.  
2. CLOCK: Touch this pad to enter the time of day.  
17. REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat Pizza, Dinner  
Plate, Soup/Sauce, and Casserole. The oven’s sensor  
will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the  
amount of humidity coming from the food.  
3. CUSTOM COOK: Touch this pad to recall one  
cooking instruction previously programmed into  
memory.  
18. POPCORN: Touch this pad when popping popcorn in  
your microwave oven. The oven’s sensor will tell the  
oven how long to cook depending on the amount of  
humidity it detects from the popcorn.  
4. COOK: Touch this pad to cook Baked Potato,  
Vegetable Casserole, Rice, and Frozen Entrée. The  
oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook  
depending on the amount of humidity coming from the  
food.  
19. QUICK DEFROST: This pad provides quick defrost  
for 1.0 pound of frozen food.  
5. TIME DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost most other  
frozen foods.  
20. CHICKEN CHOICES: Touch this pad to cook chicken  
wings, chicken nuggets, spicy chicken, and Mexican  
chicken.  
6. AUTO DEFROST: Meat, poultry, fish, and bread.  
Touch this pad to select food type and defrost food by  
weight.  
21. COOK TIME: Touch this pad to to set a cooking time.  
7. HOLD WARM: Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked  
foods warm in your microwave oven for up to 90  
minutes.  
22. START/ENTER: Touch this pad to start a function. If  
you open the door after oven begins to cook, touch  
START/ENTER again.  
8. NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cooking time,  
23. STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to stop the oven or to  
power level, quantities, or weights.  
clear all entries.  
9. EZ-ON: Touch this pad to set and start quickly at  
24. POWER LEVEL: Touch this pad to select a cooking  
100% power level.  
power level.  
10. MELT: Touch this pad to melt Butter Margarine,  
25. MORE: Touch this pad to add ten seconds of cooking  
Chocolate, Cheese and Marshmallows.  
time each time you press it.  
11. SOFTEN: Touch this pad to soften Butter, Ice Cream,  
26. LESS: Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds of  
Cream Cheese and Frozen Juice.  
cooking time each time you press it.  
12. VENT ON/OFF: Touch this pad to turn the fan on/off.  
27. LIGHT HI/LOW/OFF: Touch this pad to turn on the  
the light on high, low, or off.  
13. VENT 5-SPEED: Touch this pad to choose one of 5  
fan speeds.  
28. TURNTABLE ON/OFF: Touch this pad to turn on/off  
the turntable. This option is not available in sensor  
cook and defrost modes.  
14. VENT AUTO TIME SET: Touch this pad when setting  
ventilation time. (1, 3, 5, 10, and 30 minutes.)  
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OPERATION  
LEARN ABOUT YOUR  
MICROWAVE OVEN  
This section discusses the concepts behind microwave  
cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to  
know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this  
information before using your oven.  
VENT FAN  
The fan moves steam and other vapors from the cooking  
surface. There are five speeds.  
Example for Level 4:  
1. Touch ON/OFF. This shows  
the last level until you select  
the fan speed level.  
2. Touch until LEVEL 4  
appears in the display.  
To avoid risk of personal injury or property  
damage, do not run the oven empty.  
Touch ON/OFF to turn off fan when desired.  
To avoid risk of personal injury or property  
damage, do not use stoneware, aluminum foil,  
metal utensils, or metal trimmed utensils in the  
oven. Keep aluminum foil at least 1 inch from  
the oven wall metal rack and other pieces of  
foil.  
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 LEVEL 4 setting to  
protect the oven.  
It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven. When this  
occurs, the ON/OFF will not turn the fan off.  
CLOCK  
This oven includes a 12-hour clock.  
Example: To set 8:00 AM.  
VENT AUTO TIME SET  
Example: To set 30 minutes for Level 4.  
1. Touch CLOCK.  
1. Touch ON/OFF.  
2. Enter the time by using the  
number keys.  
2. Touch until LEVEL 4  
appears in the display.  
3. Touch START/ENTER.  
(Press 1 for AM, 2 for PM.)  
3. Touch Auto Time Set  
5 times.  
4. Touch START/ENTER.  
CUSTOM COOK  
CUSTOM COOK lets you to recall one cooking instruction  
previously placed in memory and begin cooking quickly.  
TIMER  
You can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use the  
Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, and 99 seconds.  
Example: To memorize for 2 minutes.  
Example: To set for 3 minutes.  
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.  
1. Touch TIMER.  
2. Touch CUSTOM COOK.  
2. Enter the time by using the  
number keys.  
3. Enter the cook time.  
3. Touch START/ENTER.  
When the time is over, you  
will hear beeps and END will  
display.  
4. Touch START/ENTER.  
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OPERATION  
Example: To recall the memory.  
TURNTABLE ON/OFF  
For best cooking results, leave the turntable on.  
It can be turned off for large dishes. Touch TURNTABLE  
ON/OFF pad to turn the turntable on or off.  
NOTES:  
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.  
• This option is not available in sensor cook and defrost  
2. Touch CUSTOM COOK.  
modes.  
• Sometimes the turntable can become hot to touch. Be  
careful touching the turntable during and after cooking.  
• Do not run the oven empty.  
3. Touch START/ENTER.  
When the cook time is over,  
you will hear four beeps and  
END will display.  
LIGHT HI/LOW/OFF  
HOLD WARM  
You can keep cooked food warm in your microwave oven  
for up to 90 minutes. You can use HOLD WARM by itself  
or to follow a cooking cycle automatically.  
Touch LIGHT HI/LOW/OFF  
once for bright light, twice for  
night light, or three times to turn  
the light off.  
Example: To use HOLD WARM.  
CHILD LOCK  
You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave  
from being accidentally started or used by children.  
1. Touch HOLD WARM.  
The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the  
control panel. Child Lock prevents accidental  
programming when wiping the control panel.  
2. Touch START/ENTER.  
Example: To set the child lock.  
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.  
NOTES:  
HOLD WARM operates for up to 90 minutes.  
2. Touch and hold  
START/ENTER more than  
4 seconds. LOCKED will  
appear in the display window  
with two beeps.  
Food cooked covered should be covered during  
HOLD WARM.  
Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be  
uncovered during HOLD WARM.  
Example: To cancel the child lock.  
Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate can be  
covered during HOLD WARM.  
1. Touch and hold  
Food  
Type  
Recommended  
Quantity  
START/ENTER more than  
4 seconds. LOCKED will  
disappear and two beeps will  
sound.  
Liquid  
Dry  
1-2 cups  
5-10 oz.  
EZ-ON  
To make HOLD WARM automatically follow another  
cycle:  
A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly  
set and start microwave cooking without the need to touch  
the START/ENTER.  
While you are programming the cooking instructions,  
touch HOLD WARM before touching START/ENTER.  
Example: To set EZ-ON for 2 minutes.  
When the last cooking cycle is over, you will hear two  
beeps and HOLD WARM will appear in the oven  
display.  
1. Touch EZ-ON 4 times. The  
oven begins cooking and  
display shows time counting  
down.  
You can set HOLD WARM to follow AUTO DEFROST,  
or multi-cycle cooking.  
NOTES:  
Each time you touch EZ-ON, it will add 30 seconds, up to  
99 minutes and 59 seconds.  
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OPERATION  
CUSTOM SET  
You can change the default values for beep sound, clock,  
display speed, and defrost weight.  
COOKING AT LOWER  
POWER LEVELS  
HIGH power cooking does not always give you the best  
results with foods that need slower cooking, such as  
roasts, baked goods, or custards.  
See following chart for more information.  
No.  
Function  
No.  
Result  
Your oven has 10 power settings in addition to HIGH.  
1
Beep ON/  
OFF control  
1
2
Sound ON  
Sound OFF  
Example: To cook food for 7 minutes 30 seconds at  
70% power.  
2
3
Clock display  
control  
Display  
1
2
1
2
3
Clock ON  
Clock OFF  
Slow speed  
Normal speed  
Fast speed  
1. Enter the cook time.  
2. Touch POWER LEVEL.  
4
Defrost weight  
mode selected  
1
2
Lbs.  
Kg.  
3. Enter the power level.  
Example: To change defrost weight mode  
(from Lbs. to Kg).  
4. Touch START/ENTER.  
When the cook time is over,  
four beeps will sound and  
COOK END will display.  
1. Touch CUSTOM SET.  
2. Touch 4.  
See cooking guide for Lower Power Levels, page 13.  
3. Touch 2.  
COOKING WITH MORE THAN  
ONE COOK CYCLE  
For best results, some recipes call for one Power Level for  
a certain length of time, and another Power Level for  
another length of time. Your oven can be set to change  
from one to another automatically, for up to two cycles if  
the first heating cycle is defrost.  
MORE/LESS  
By using the MORE or LESS keys, all of the pre-  
programmed cook and time cook features can be  
adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time.  
Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds of cooking time each  
time you press it. Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds  
of cooking time each time you press it.  
Example: To cook food for 3 minutes at 100% power and  
then 70% power for 7 minutes 30 seconds.  
COOKING AT HIGH  
POWER LEVELS  
1. Enter the first cook time.  
2. Touch COOK TIME.  
Example: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds at  
100% power.  
3. Enter the second cook time.  
4. Touch POWER LEVEL.  
5. Enter the power level.  
1. Enter the cook time.  
2. Touch START/ENTER.  
6. Touch START/ENTER.  
When the cook time is over, four beeps will sound and  
COOK END will display.  
When the cook time is over, four beeps will sound and  
COOK END will display.  
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OPERATION  
COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS  
The 10 power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to choose the best power level for the food you are cooking.  
Below are listed all the power levels, examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amount of microwave  
power you are using.  
POWER LEVEL  
MICROWAVE OUTPUT  
USE  
G
10 High  
100%  
Boil water.  
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
Cook ground beef.  
Make candy.  
Cook fresh fruits and vegetables.  
Cook fish and poultry.  
Preheat browning dish.  
Reheat beverages.  
Bacon slices.  
G
G
9
8
7
90%  
80%  
70%  
Reheat meat slices quickly.  
Saute onions, celery, and green pepper.  
G
G
All reheating.  
Cook scrambled eggs.  
G
G
G
Cook breads and cereal products.  
Cook cheese dishes, veal.  
Cook cakes, muffins, brownies, cupcakes.  
G
6
5
60%  
50%  
Cook pasta.  
G
G
G
Cook meats, whole poultry.  
Cook custard.  
Cook whole chicken, turkey, spare ribs, rib roast,  
sirloin roast.  
G
G
4
3
40%  
30%  
Cook less tender cuts of meat.  
Reheat frozen convenience foods.  
G
G
G
Thaw meat, poultry, and seafood.  
Cook small quantities of food.  
Finish cooking casserole, stew, and some sauces.  
G
G
2
1
0
20%  
10%  
0%  
Soften butter and cream cheese.  
Heat small amounts of food.  
G
G
Soften ice cream.  
Raise yeast dough.  
G
Standing time.  
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OPERATION  
SENSOR OPERATING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite  
foods without selecting cooking times and power levels.  
The display will indicate sensor category during the initial  
sensing period. The oven automatically determines  
required cooking time for each food item.  
SENSOR POPCORN  
SENSOR 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.  
Example: To pop popcorn.  
When the internal sensor detects a certain amount of  
humidity coming from the food, it will tell the oven how  
much longer to heat. The display will show the remaining  
heating time. For best results for cooking by Sensor,  
follow these recommendations:  
1. Touch POPCORN.  
When the cook time is over,  
four beeps will sound and  
COOK END will display.  
1. Food cooked with the sensor system should be at  
normal storage temperature.  
Recommended amounts: 3.0-3.5 oz.  
To cook a snack size bag (1.75 oz.) place the bag in the  
oven. Set the oven to cook for 2 minutes at full power.  
Listen for the popping to slow down. When the popping  
slows to one pop per second, stop the oven.  
Make a note of how much time it took and use that  
setting in the future.  
2. The glass tray and the outside of the container should  
be dry to assure best cooking results.  
3. Foods should always be covered loosely with  
microwavable plastic wrap, waxed paper, or a lid.  
4. Do not open the door or touch STOP/CLEAR during  
the sensing time. When sensing time is over, the oven  
beeps twice and the remaining cooking time will appear  
in the display window. At this time you can open the  
door to stir, turn, or rearrange the food.  
DO NOT leave microwave oven unattended  
while popping corn.  
SENSOR COOKING GUIDE  
Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good  
Sensor cooking results.  
When popping commercially packaged  
popcorn, remove the rack from the oven.  
Do not place the bag of microwave popcorn on  
the rack or under the rack.  
1. Always use microwavable containers and cover them  
with lids or vented plastic wrap.  
2. Never use tight-sealing plastic covers. They can  
prevent steam from escaping and cause food to  
overcook.  
3. Match the amount to the size of the container. Fill  
containers at least half full for best results.  
4. Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the  
inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing  
food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam  
can mislead the sensor.  
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OPERATION  
SENSOR COOK  
CHICKEN CHOICES  
The oven uses low power to cook poultry (chicken wings,  
chicken nugget, Spicy chicken, and Mexican chicken) See  
the following table.  
Using SENSOR COOK lets you heat common  
microwave-prepared foods without needing to program  
times and Cook Powers. SENSOR COOK has preset  
Cook Power for 7 food categories.  
Example: To cook 6 oz. chicken wings.  
Example: To cook rice.  
1. Touch CHICKEN CHOICES.  
1. Touch COOK.  
2. Choose food category.  
Touch 1 for chicken wings.  
2. Choose food category.  
3. Choose amount by touching  
1 for 6 oz.  
SENSOR COOK TABLE  
Touch Pad  
4. Touch START/ENTER.  
Category  
Amount  
Number  
Baked Potato  
Fresh Vegetable  
Frozen Vegetable  
Canned Vegetable  
Casserole  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1 - 4 EA  
1 - 4 cups  
1 - 4 cups  
1 - 4 cups  
1 - 4 cups  
1/2 - 2 cups  
10 - 21 oz.  
CHICKEN CHOICES TABLE  
Touch Pad  
Rice  
Frozen Entree  
Category  
Amount  
Number  
Chicken Wings  
Chicken Nugget  
Spicy Chicken  
Mexican Chicken  
1
2
3
4
6, 12 oz.  
4, 8 oz.  
2, 4 servings  
2, 4 servings  
When the cook time is over, four beeps will sound and  
COOK END will display.  
*See recipes page 18.  
SENSOR REHEAT  
Using SENSOR REHEAT lets you heat common  
microwave-prepared foods without needing to program  
times and Power levels.  
Example: To reheat 2 slices of pizza.  
1. Touch REHEAT.  
2. Choose food category.  
SENSOR REHEAT TABLE  
Touch Pad  
Category  
Amount  
Number  
Pizza slice  
1
2
3
4
1 - 3 slices  
1 - 2 servings  
1 - 4 cups  
Dinner plate  
Soup/Sauce  
Casserole  
1 - 4 cups  
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OPERATION  
SOFTEN  
The oven uses low power to soften foods. (butter, ice  
cream, cream cheese, and frozen juice) See the following  
table.  
MELT  
The oven uses low power to melt foods. (butter or  
margarine, chocolate, marshmallows, or processed  
cheese food) See the following table.  
Example: To soften quart of ice cream.  
Example: To melt 8 oz. chocolate.  
1. Touch SOFTEN.  
1. Touch MELT.  
2. Choose food category.  
2. Choose food category.  
Touch 2 for ice cream.  
Touch 2 for chocolate.  
3. Choose food amount.  
3. Choose food amount.  
Touch 2 for quart.  
Touch 2 for 8 oz.  
4. Touch START/ENTER.  
4. Touch START/ENTER.  
SOFTEN TABLE  
Touch Pad  
MELT TABLE  
Touch Pad  
Category  
Amount  
Category  
Amount  
Number  
Number  
Butter  
Ice cream  
Cream cheese  
Frozen juice  
1
2
3
4
1,2,3 sticks  
Pint,Quart,Half gallon  
3, 8 oz.  
Butter / Margarine  
Chocolate  
Cheese  
1
2
3
4
1, 2, 3 sticks  
4, 8 oz.  
8, 16 oz.  
5, 10 oz.  
6,12,16 oz.  
Marshmallows  
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OPERATION  
SENSOR COOK TABLE  
CATEGORY  
DIRECTION  
AMOUNT  
Baked Potato  
1 - 4 medium approx.  
8 -10 oz. each  
Pierce each potato with a fork and place on the oven tray around the  
edge, at least one inch apart.  
1 - 4 cups  
1 - 4 cups  
1 - 4 cups  
Fresh  
Vegetable  
Prepare as desired, wash, and leave residual water on the vegetables.  
Place in an appropriately-sized microwave container, cover with  
plastic wrap and vent.  
Frozen  
Vegetable  
Remove from package, rinse off frost under running water. Place in  
an appropriately-sized microwave container, cover with plastic wrap  
and vent.  
Canned  
Remove from the outer display can.  
Vegetable  
Place in an appropriately sized microwave container, cover with plastic  
wrap and vent.  
After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes.  
1 - 4 cups  
1/2 - 2 cups  
10 - 21 oz.  
Assemble the ingredients per the recipe in a 1-2 quart casserole.  
Cooking with plastic wrap and vent.  
After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes  
Casserole  
Rice  
Add twice the amount of water to the rice.  
Use a microwave container large enough to prevent water from boiling  
over dish. Cover with plastic wrap or lid.  
Remove from outer display package. Slit cover. If not in microwave-  
safe container, place on plate, cover with plastic wrap and vent.  
Frozen  
Entree  
SENSOR REHEAT TABLE  
CATEGORY  
DIRECTION  
AMOUNT  
Pizza Slice  
1 - 3 slices  
This is a reheat function for leftover pizza.  
(3 - 5 oz. each)  
Place on paper towel on a microwave safe plate.  
Dinner Plate  
Soup/Sauce  
Casserole  
1 - 2 servings  
1 - 4 cups  
Place on a low plate.  
Cover with vented plastic wrap.  
Let stand 3 minutes.  
Place in shallow microwavable casserole.  
Cover with vented plastic wrap.  
After cooking, stir and let stand 3 minutes.  
1 - 4 cups  
Cover dish containing the casserole  
with plastic wrap and vent.  
After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes.  
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OPERATION  
CHICKEN CHOICES TABLE  
CATEGORY  
DIRECTION  
AMOUNT  
Chicken wings  
Frozen, Precooked  
Place in a single layer around the edge of a dinner plate or serving  
platter.  
6 or 12 oz.  
Chicken nuggets  
Frozen, Precooked  
Place in a single layer around the edge of a dinner plate.  
4 or 8 oz.  
Spicy chicken  
- 2 servings (double the ingredients for 4 servings)  
• 1 1/2 pounds skinless chicken pieces  
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper  
2 or 4 servings  
• 1 1/2 tablespoon paprika  
1/2 teaspoon pepper  
1/2 cup hot sauce or 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce  
1/2 cup barbecue sauce of choice  
Mix everything in an 8 X 8-inch glass dish or similar dish and cover  
with plastic wrap.  
Cook on Spicy chicken. Stir and serve as is or place under a broiler  
for a few minutes for additional browning.  
Mexican  
chicken  
- 2 servings (double the ingredients for 4 servings)  
1/2 medium onion, chopped  
2 or 4 servings  
1/2 green bell pepper, diced  
1/2 cup frozen peas  
1/2 cup long grain rice  
• 1 cup water  
1/2 cup salsa  
• 1 1/2 pounds skinless chicken pieces, legs, thighs, breasts, wings, or  
combination of all  
• 1 teaspoon cumin  
• Salt and pepper to taste  
1/2 cup green olives w/pimentos  
Place onions and peppers in an 8 X 8-inch glass dish or similar  
container and microwave for 3 minutes.  
Add peas, rice, water, salsa, chicken, and cumin.  
Season with salt and pepper.  
Cover with plastic wrap and cook on Mexican chicken. Stir in the  
olives and serve as is or place under a broiler for a few minutes to add  
additional browning.  
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OPERATION  
SOFTEN TABLE  
CATEGORY  
DIRECTION  
AMOUNT  
Butter  
1, 2, or 3 sticks  
Unwrap and place in microwavable container.  
Butter will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe.  
Ice Cream  
Pint, Quart, Half gallon  
3 or 8 oz.  
Place container in oven.  
Ice cream will be soft enough to make scooping easier.  
Cream cheese  
Unwrap and place in microwavable container.  
Cream cheese will be at room temperature and ready for use in  
recipe.  
Frozen  
juice  
6, 12, or 16 oz.  
Remove top.  
Place in oven.  
Frozen juice will be soft enough to mix easily with water.  
MELT TABLE  
CATEGORY  
DIRECTION  
AMOUNT  
Butter or  
Margarine  
1, 2, or 3 sticks  
Unwrap and place in microwavable container.  
No need to cover butter.  
Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting.  
Chocolate  
4 or 8 oz.  
8 or 16 oz.  
5 or 10 oz.  
Chocolate chips or squares of baking chocolate may be used.  
Unwrap squares and place in microwavable container. Stir at the end  
of cycle to complete melting.  
Cheese  
Use processed cheese food only. Cut into cubes.  
Place in a single layer in microwavable container.  
Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting.  
Marshmallows  
Large or miniature marshmallows may be used. Place in  
microwavable container.  
Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting.  
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OPERATION  
AUTO DEFROST TABLE  
AUTO DEFROST  
Four defrost choices are preset in the oven. The defrost  
feature provides you with the best defrosting method for  
frozen foods, because the oven automatically sets the  
defrosting times for each food item according to the  
weight you enter. For added convenience, the AUTO  
DEFROST includes a built-in tone mechanism that  
reminds you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange  
the food during the defrost cycle. Four different defrosting  
options are provided.  
Category  
Food  
MEAT  
BEEF  
0.1 to 6.0 lbs 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,  
Country-style ribs. Rolled roast, Sausage.  
1. MEAT  
POULTRY  
POULTRY  
2. POULTRY  
3. FISH  
0.1 to 6.0 lbs Whole (under 4 lbs), Cut up, Breasts  
(boneless)  
CORNISH HENS  
Whole  
4. BREAD  
TURKEY  
After touching AUTO DEFROST once, select the food  
category. Available weight ranges for Meat, Poultry and  
Fish are 0.1 to 6.0 lbs. The available weight range for  
Bread is 0.1 to 1.0 lb.  
Breast (under 6 lbs)  
FISH  
FISH  
0.1 to 6.0 lbs Fillets, Whole Steaks  
SHELLFISH  
Crab meat, Lobster tails, Shrimp, Scallops  
Example : To defrost 1.2 lbs of meat.  
BREAD  
0.1 to 1.0 lb  
MUFFINS  
ROLL CAKE  
1. Touch AUTO DEFROST.  
QUICK DEFROST  
The QUICK DEFROST feature provides a rapid defrost  
for 1.0 pound frozen food. The oven automatically sets  
the defrosting time for ground beef.  
2. Choose food category.  
3. Enter the weight.  
4. Touch START/ENTER.  
Example: To defrost 1lb. ground beef.  
NOTE: After you touch START/ENTER, the display  
counts down the defrost time. The oven will beep once  
during the Defrost cycle. At this time, open the door and  
turn, separate, or rearrange the food as needed. Remove  
any portions that have thawed, then return frozen portions  
to the oven and touch START/ENTER to resume the  
defrost cycle. The oven will not stop during the BEEP  
unless the door is opened.  
1. Touch QUICK DEFROST.  
2. Touch START/ENTER.  
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.  
• Form the meat into the shape of a doughnut before  
freezing. When defrosting, scrape off thawed meat when  
the beep sounds and continue defrosting.  
• Place foods in a shallow glass baking dish or a on a  
microwave roasting rack to catch drippings.  
• Foods should still be somewhat icy in the center when  
removed from the oven.  
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OPERATION  
TIME DEFROST  
This feature allows you to choose the time you want to  
defrost.  
METAL RACK  
Example: To defrost for 2 minutes.  
To avoid risk of property damage:  
Do not use rack to pop popcorn.  
1. Touch TIME DEFROST.  
Rack must be on the four plastic supports  
when used.  
2. Enter the defrosting time you  
want.  
Use the rack only when cooking food on rack  
position.  
3. Touch START/ENTER.  
(Defrost starts)  
Do not cook with rack on floor of the oven.  
The metal rack gives you extra space when cooking in  
more than one container at the same time.  
When the defrost time is over, four beeps will sound and  
COOK END will display.  
To use rack:  
1. Place rack securely in the four plastic supports.  
DEFROST TIPS  
• When using AUTO DEFROST, the weight to be entered  
is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the  
weight of the food minus the container).  
• Rack MUST NOT touch metal walls or back of  
microwave oven.  
2. Place equal amounts of food both ABOVE AND  
• Use AUTO DEFROST only for raw food. AUTO  
DEFROST gives best results when food to be thawed is  
a minimum of 0°F (taken directly from a true freezer). If  
food has been stored in a refrigerator-freezer that does  
not maintain a temperature of 5°F or below, always  
program a lower food weight (for a shorter defrosting  
time) to prevent cooking the food.  
BELOW rack.  
• Amount of food must be approximately the same to  
balance out cooking energy.  
• If the food is stored outside the freezer for up to 20  
minutes, enter a lower food weight.  
• The shape of the package alters the defrosting time.  
Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a  
deep block.  
• Separate pieces as they begin to defrost. Separated  
pieces defrost more easily.  
• You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield  
foods like chicken wings, leg tips, and fish tails, but the  
foil must not touch the side of the oven. Foil causes  
arcing, which can damage the oven lining.  
• Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start  
to become warm.  
• For better results, a preset standing time is included in  
the defrosting time.  
• For best results, elevate food to be defrosted on a  
microwave safe roasting rack. This prevents the  
possibility of warm meat juices cooking food during  
defrost.  
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COOKING  
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Let It Stand: After you remove the food from the  
GETTING THE BEST  
COOKING RESULTS  
To get the best results from your microwave oven,  
read and follow the guidelines below.  
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.  
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Storage Temperature: Foods taken from the  
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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.  
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.  
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Size: Small pieces of food cook faster than large  
FISH AND SHELLFISH  
ones, pieces similar in size and shape cook more  
evenly. For even cooking, reduce the power when  
cooking large pieces of food.  
Cooking Fish and Shellfish:  
General Directions  
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Natural Moisture: Very moist foods cook more  
evenly because microwave energy is attracted to  
water molecules.  
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Prepare the fish for cooking.  
- Completely defrost the fish or  
shellfish.  
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Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables from  
- Arrange unevenly shaped pieces with thicker parts  
toward the outside of the dish. Arrange shellfish in a  
single layer for even cooking.  
the outside to the center to distribute the heat evenly  
and speed cooking. Constant stirring is not  
necessary.  
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- The type of cover you use depends on how you  
cook. Poached fish needs a microwavable lid or  
vented plastic wrap.  
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.  
- 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.  
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Place delicate areas of foods, such as asparagus  
tips, toward the center of the dish.  
- 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.  
Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken  
pieces or salmon steaks, with the thicker, meatier  
parts toward the outside of the dish.  
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Shield, with small pieces of aluminum foil, parts of  
food that may cook quickly, such as wing tips and leg  
ends of poultry.  
FISH AND SHELLFISH COOKING TABLE  
FISH  
POWER LEVEL COOKING TIME  
DIRECTIONS  
Fish fillets  
HI  
HI  
7
31/2-41/2 minutes  
41/2-51/2 minutes  
41/2-6 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.  
Fish steaks  
Whole fish  
31/2-5 minutes  
31/2-5 minutes  
Arrange in a single layer. Prepare as directed  
above, except stir instead of turning the shellfish.  
Scallops  
HI  
HI  
Shrimp, shelled  
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COOKING  
APPETIZERS/SAUCES/SOUPS  
Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques  
MEAT  
Cooking Meat: General Directions  
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Recommended  
Prepare the meat for cooking.  
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Crisp crackers, such as melba toast, shredded  
- Defrost completely.  
wheat, and crisp rye crackers are best for  
microwave use. Wait until party time to add the  
spreads. Place a paper towel under the crackers  
while they cook in the microwave oven to absorb  
extra moisture.  
- Trim off excess fat to avoid spattering.  
- Place the meat, fat side down, on a microwavable  
rack in a microwavable dish.  
- Use oven cooking bag for less tender cuts of meat.  
- Arrange the meat so that thicker portions are toward  
the outside of the dish.  
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Arrange individual appetizers in a circle for even  
cooking.  
- Cover the meat with waxed paper to prevent  
spattering.  
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Stir dips to distribute heat and shorten cooking time.  
Cooking Sauces: Tips and Techniques  
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Tend the meat as it cooks.  
Use a microwavable casserole or glass measuring  
cup that is at least 2 or 3 times the volume of the  
sauce.  
- Drain juices as they accumulate to reduce  
spattering and keep from overcooking the bottom of  
the meat.  
G
Sauces made with cornstarch thicken more rapidly  
than those made with flour.  
- Shield thin or bony portions with strips of foil to  
prevent overcooking.  
G
Cook sauces made with cornstarch or flour  
uncovered so you may stir them 2 or 3 times during  
cooking for a smooth consistency.  
NOTE: Keep the foil at least 1 inch from the oven  
walls, and do not cover more than one-third of the  
meat with foil at any one time.  
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To adapt a conventional sauce or gravy recipe,  
reduce the amount of liquid slightly.  
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Let the meat stand covered with foil 10-15 minutes  
after you remove it from the oven. The internal  
temperature of the meat may rise from 5-10° F  
during standing time.  
Cooking Soups: Tips and Techniques  
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Cook soups in a microwavable dish which holds  
double the volume of the recipe ingredients to  
prevent boil-over, especially if you use cream or milk  
in the soup.  
The Meat Cooking Table on the next page provides  
detailed directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time  
settings for most cuts of meat.  
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Generally, cover microwaved soups with VENTED  
plastic wrap or a microwavable lid.  
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Cover foods to retain moisture. Uncover foods to  
retain crispness.  
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Avoid overcooking by using the minimum suggested  
time. Add more time, if necessary, only after  
checking the food.  
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Stirring occasionally will help blend flavors, distribute  
heat evenly, and may even shorten the cooking time.  
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When converting a conventional soup recipe to cook  
in the microwave, reduce the liquid, salt, and strong  
seasonings.  
Not Recommended  
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Appetizers with a crisp coating or puff pastry are best  
done in a conventional oven with dry heat.  
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Breaded products can be warmed in the microwave  
oven but will not come out crisp.  
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COOKING  
MEAT COOKING TABLE  
POWER  
LEVEL  
COOKING  
TIME  
DIRECTIONS  
MEAT  
BEEF  
HI  
Form patties with depression in center of each.  
Place on microwavable roasting rack. Brush with browning  
agent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper.  
Turn over halfway through cooking.  
Hamburgers,  
Fresh or defrosted  
(4 oz. each)  
1 patty  
2 patties  
4 patties  
1-112 minutes  
112-2 minutes  
212-312 minutes  
Let stand covered 1 minute.  
Sirloin tip roast  
(3-4 lbs.)  
5
5
8-10 minutes  
per pound  
RARE (135°F)  
11-13 minutes  
per pound  
Place roast fat side down on microwavable roasting rack.  
Add desired seasonings and cover with waxed paper.  
Turn meat over halfway through cooking and shield if  
necessary. Remove roast from microwave oven when  
desired temperature is reached. Let stand covered with foil  
15 minutes. (Temperature may rise about 10°F).  
MEDIUM (155°F)  
11-12 minutes  
per pound  
RARE (135°F)  
12-13 minutes  
per pound  
LAMB  
Lamb roast, rolled  
boneless (3-4 lbs.)  
Place roast fat side down on microwavable roasting rack.  
Brush lamb with marinade or desired seasonings such as  
rosemary, thyme or marjoram. Cover with waxed paper.  
Turn roast over after 15 minutes, and again after 30 minutes.  
Shield if necessary.  
MEDIUM (145°F)  
13-14 minutes  
per pound  
Remove roast from microwave when desired temperature  
is reached. Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes.  
(Temperature may rise about 10°F).  
WELL (155°F)  
PORK  
Bacon slices  
2 slices  
4 slices  
6 slices  
HI  
3
Place bacon slices on microwavable roasting rack.  
Cover with paper towels.  
After cooking, let stand 1 minute.  
112-2 minutes  
2-3 minutes  
4-5 minutes  
7-8 minutes  
10 slices  
Chops  
Place chops in microwavable baking dish.  
(5-7 oz. each)  
2 chops  
Add desired seasonings and cover with vented plastic wrap.  
Cook until no longer pink or until internal temperature  
reaches 170°F. Turn chops over halfway through cooking.  
Let stand covered 5 minutes.  
18-20 minutes  
per pound  
15-17 minutes  
per pound  
4 chops  
(Temperature may rise about 10°F).  
Loin Roast,  
rolled, boneless  
(31/2- 41/2 lbs.)  
25-27 minutes  
per pound  
(165°F)  
Place roast in cooking bag in microwavable dish.  
Add seasonings and browning agent if desired. Close bag  
loosely with microwavable closure or string. After cooking,  
let stand in bag 15 minutes. (Temperature may rise about  
10°F.) Internal temperature of pork should reach 170°F  
before serving.  
3
Sausage links,  
Fresh or Frozen,  
defrosted  
(1-2 oz. each)  
2 links  
4 links  
6 links  
10 links  
Pierce links and place on microwavable roasting rack.  
Cover with waxed paper or paper towel.  
Turn over halfway through cooking.  
HI  
After cooking, let stand covered 1 minute.  
45-60 seconds  
1-112 minutes  
112-2 minutes  
134-2 minutes  
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Watch the poultry as it cooks.  
CHICKEN  
- Drain and discard juices as they accumulate.  
- Shield thin or bony pieces with small strips of  
aluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Keep foil at  
least 1 inch from the oven walls and other pieces of  
foil.  
Cooking Poultry: General Directions  
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Prepare the poultry for cooking.  
- Defrost completely.  
- Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at the  
outside edge of the baking dish. When cooking legs,  
arrange them like the spokes of a wheel.  
- Cover the baking dish with waxed paper to reduce  
spattering.  
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Poultry is done when it is no longer pink and the  
juices run clear. When done, the temperature in the  
thigh meat should be 180-185°F.  
Let the poultry stand after cooking covered with foil  
for 10 minutes.  
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- Use a browning agent or cook with a sauce to give a  
browned appearance.  
The Poultry Cooking Table below provides detailed  
directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time settings for  
most cuts and types of poultry.  
CHICKEN COOKING TABLE  
POWER  
LEVEL  
COOKING  
TIME  
CHICKEN  
DIRECTIONS  
Chicken pieces  
(212-3 lbs.)  
HI  
412-512 minutes  
per pound  
Before cooking, wash pieces and shake the water off.  
Place pieces in a single layer in a microwavable baking  
dish with thicker pieces to the outside. Brush with butter or  
browning agent and seasonings if desired. Cover with  
waxed paper. Cook until no longer pink and juices run  
clear. Let stand covered 5 minutes.  
Chicken whole  
(3-312 lbs.)  
HI  
12-13 minutes  
per pound  
Before cooking, wash and shake off water. Place breast  
side down on a microwavable roasting rack. Brush with  
butter, or browning agent and seasoning if desired. Cover  
with waxed paper. Cook 13 of estimated time. Turn breast  
side up, brush with butter, or browning agent. Replace  
waxed paper. Cook 13 of estimated time again. Shield if  
necessary. Cook remaining 13 of estimated time or until no  
longer pink and juices run clear. Let stand covered with foil  
10 minutes. (The temperature may rise about 10°F.) The  
temperature in the thigh should be 180°F-185°F when  
the poultry is done.  
Cornish Hens  
whole  
(1-112 lbs. each)  
HI  
6-7 minutes  
per pound  
Before cooking, wash and shake the water off.  
Tie wings to body of hen and the legs to tail. Place hens  
breast side down on microwavable rack. Cover with waxed  
paper. Turn breast side up halfway through cooking. Shield  
bone ends of drumsticks with foil.  
Remove and discard drippings. Brush with butter or  
browning agent and seasonings if desired. Cook until  
no longer pink and juices run clear. Remove hens from  
microwave when they reach desired temperature.  
Let stand covered with foil 5 minutes. (Temperature may  
rise about 10°F). Temperature in breast should be 170°F  
before serving.  
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COOKING  
Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques  
If you are planning to use rice or pasta in a  
PASTA AND RICE  
Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta,  
rice, and cereal require about the same amount of  
time,but the microwave is a more convenient method  
because you can cook and serve in the same dish.  
There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastes  
just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave  
oven.  
casserole, undercook it so it is still firm.  
Allow for standing time with rice, but not for pasta.  
The Pasta and Rice Cooking Tables below provide  
specific directions, with Power Level and cooking  
time settings for most common types of pasta and  
rice.  
PASTA COOKING TABLE  
POWER  
LEVEL  
COOKING  
TIME  
PASTA  
DIRECTIONS  
Spaghetti  
4 cups water  
Add 8 oz. spaghetti  
Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired.  
HI  
5
9-10 minutes  
Use a 2-quart microwavable baking dish and cover with  
712-812 minutes vented plastic wrap for spaghetti and lasagna noodles.  
Use microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap for macaroni  
and egg noodles.  
Macaroni  
3 cups water  
Add 2 cups  
macaroni  
HI  
5
6-7 minutes  
Cook as directed in chart or until water boils.  
512-612 minutes  
Stir in pasta; cook covered as directed in chart or until  
tender.  
Drain in a colander.  
7-8 minutes  
Lasagna noodles  
4 cups water  
HI  
5
11-1212 minutes  
Add 8 oz. lasagna  
noodles  
Egg noodles  
6 cups water  
HI  
5
8-10 minutes  
512-612 minutes  
Add 4 cups noodles  
RICE COOKING TABLE  
POWER  
LEVEL  
COOKING  
TIME  
RICE  
DIRECTIONS  
Long grain  
Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired, in 2 quart  
microwavable casserole.  
Cover with microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap.  
Cook as directed in chart or until water boils.  
Stir in rice and any seasonings.  
214 cups water  
Add 1 cup rice  
HI  
5
412-512 minutes  
14 minutes  
Brown  
212 cups water  
Add 1 cup rice  
412-512 minutes  
28 minutes  
HI  
5
Cook covered as directed in chart or until water is absorbed  
and rice is tender.  
Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes.  
Fluff with fork.  
Long grain and  
wild rice mix  
213 cups water  
Add 6 oz. package  
HI  
5
4-5 minutes  
24 minutes  
Cook water until it boils.  
Quick cooking  
1 cup water  
Add 1 cup rice  
Stir rice into boiling water and let stand, covered 5 to 10  
minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.  
Fluff with fork.  
HI  
2-3 minutes  
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MAINTENANCE  
CARE AND CLEANING  
CLEANING THE GREASE FILTERS  
The grease filter should be removed and cleaned  
often, at least once a month.  
For best performance and safety,  
keep the oven clean inside and out-side. Take special  
care to keep the inner door panel and the oven front  
frame free of food or grease build-up. Never use  
rough powder or pads. Wipe the microwave oven  
inside and out, including the hood bottom cover, with a  
soft cloth and a warm (not hot) mild detergent solution.  
Then rinse and wipe dry. Use a chrome cleaner and  
polish on chrome, metal and aluminum surfaces. Wipe  
spatters immediately with a wet paper towel, especially  
after cooking chicken or bacon. Clean your oven  
weekly or more often, if needed.  
1. Disconnect power or unplug microwave oven.  
2. To remove grease filter, slide filter to the back. Pull  
filter downward.The filter will drop out.  
METAL RACK  
Wash the metal rack with a mild soap and a soft or  
nylon scrub brush. Dry completely. Do not use  
abrasive scrubbers or cleaners to clean rack.  
3. Soak grease filter in hot water and a mild detergent.  
Scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt and  
grease.Rinse well and shake to dry. Do not clean  
filter with ammonia, corrosive cleaning agents such  
as lye-based oven cleaners, or place them in a  
dishwasher. The filter will turn black or could be  
damaged.  
4. To reinstall the filter,slide it into the back slot,then  
push up to lock.  
5. Reconnect power or plug in microwave oven.  
NOTE:Do not operate the hood without the filter in  
place.  
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MAINTENANCE  
CHARCOAL FILTER  
REPLACEMENT  
COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT  
REPLACEMENT  
To avoid personal injury or property damage, wear  
gloves when replacing light bulb.  
To avoid risk of personal injury or property  
damage, do not operate oven hood without filters  
in place.  
1. Unplug the oven or turn off power at the main power  
supply.  
If your oven is vented inside, the charcoal filter  
(5230W1A003A) should be replaced every 6 to 12 months,  
and more often if necessary. The charcoal filter cannot be  
cleaned. To order a new charcoal filter, contact the Parts  
Department at your nearest Authorized Service Center.  
1. Unplug the oven or turn off power at the main power  
supply.  
2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws.  
3. Replace bulb(s) with 35 watt appliance bulb(s).  
4. Replace bulb cover, and mounting screws.  
5. Turn the power back on at the main power supply.  
2. Remove the two vent grille mounting screws.  
(2 middle screws)  
OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT  
1. Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power  
supply.  
2. Remove the vent cover mounting screws. (2 middle  
screws)  
3. Tip the grille forward, then lift out to remove.  
3. Tip the cover forward, then lift out to remove.  
4. Remove old filter.  
4. Lift up the bulb holder.  
5. Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The filter  
should rest at the angle shown.  
5. Replace bulb with a 30 or 40 watt appliance bulb.  
6. Replace the bulb holder, if damaged.  
6. Slide the bottom of the grille into place. Push the top  
until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting  
screws. Turn the power back on at the main power  
supply and set the clock.  
7. Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place. Push  
the top until it snaps into place. Replace the  
mounting screws. Turn the power back on at the  
main power supply.  
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COOKING UTENSILS  
MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE  
USE  
DO NOT USE  
OVENPROOF GLASS  
METAL UTENSILS:  
(treated for high intensity heat):  
Utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie  
plates, cake plates, liquid  
measuring cups, casseroles, and  
bowls without metallic trim.  
Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces  
uneven cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers, or foil  
trays. Metal utensils can cause arcing, which can damage your  
microwave oven.  
METAL DECORATION:  
CHINA:  
Metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc.  
The metal trim interferes with normal cooking and may damage the  
oven.  
Bowls, cups, serving plates, and  
platters without metallic trim.  
PLASTIC:  
ALUMINUM FOIL:  
Plastic wrap (as a cover)-- lay  
the plastic wrap loosely over the  
dish and press it to the sides.  
Vent plastic wrap by turning back  
one edge slightly to allow excess  
steam to escape. The dish  
should be deep enough so that  
the plastic wrap will not touch the  
food. As the food heats it may  
melt the plastic wrap wherever the  
wrap touches the food.  
Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking  
and may cause harmful arcing. Use small pieces of foil to shield  
poultry legs and wings. Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch from  
the side walls and door of the oven.  
WOOD:  
Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack when  
you use them in the microwave oven. Baskets react in the same  
way.  
TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS:  
Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered  
utensils.  
Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items before  
cooking.  
Use plastic dishes, cups,  
semirigid freezer containers, and  
plastic bags only for short  
cooking times. Use these with  
care because the plastic may  
soften from the heat of the  
food.  
Tightly closed pouches could explode.  
BROWN PAPER:  
Avoid using brown paper bags.  
PAPER:  
They absorb too much heat and could burn.  
Paper towels, waxed paper,  
paper napkins, and paper plates  
with no metallic trim or design.  
Look for the manufacturer's label  
for use in the microwave oven.  
FLAWED OR CHIPPED UTENSILS:  
Any utensil that is cracked, flawed, or chipped may break in the  
oven.  
METAL TWIST TIES:  
Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags.  
They become hot and could cause a fire.  
Do not use necycled paper products in the microwave oven.  
They sometimes contain impurities that cause sparks to occur.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Before Calling for Service  
Check the following list to be sure a service call is necessary. Reviewing additional information on items to check  
may prevent an unneeded service call.  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
If nothing on the oven operates  
• check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker.  
• check if oven is properly connected to the electric circuit in house.  
• check that controls are set properly.  
If the oven interior light does not work  
If oven will not cook  
• the light bulb is loose or defective.  
• check that control panel was programmed correctly.  
• check that door is firmly closed.  
• check that Start/Enter Pad was touched.  
• check that timer wasn’t started instead of a cook function.  
If oven takes longer than normal to cook  
or cooks too rapidly  
• be sure the Power Level is programmed properly.  
If the time of day clock does not always  
keep correct time  
• check that the power cord is fully inserted into the outlet receptacle.  
• be sure the oven is the only appliance on the electrical circuit.  
If food cooks unevenly  
• be sure food is evenly shaped.  
• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.  
• check placement of aluminum foil strips used to prevent overcooking.  
If food is undercooked  
• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time, and power levels)  
were correctly followed.  
• be sure microwave oven is on a separate circuit.  
• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.  
If food is overcooked  
If arcing (sparks) occur  
• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, power level, time, size of  
dish) were followed.  
• be sure microwavable dishes were used.  
• be sure wire twist ties were not used.  
• be sure oven was not operated when empty.  
• make sure metal rack (if used) is properly installed on 4 supports.  
If the display shows a time counting  
down but the oven is not cooking  
• check that door is firmly closed.  
• check that timer was not started instead of a cooking function.  
Vent fan starts automatically  
• If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the fan in the  
vent hood will automatically turn on at the LEVEL 4 setting to cool the  
oven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, do not remove outer case at any  
time, only an authorized servicer should remove outer case.  
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  
QUESTION  
ANSWER  
Can I use a rack in my microwave oven  
so that I may reheat or cook in two rack  
positions at a time?  
Only use the rack that is supplied with your microwave oven.  
Use of any other rack can result in poor cooking performance and/or  
arcing and may damage your oven.  
Can I use either metal or aluminum  
pans in my microwave oven?  
Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding (use small, flat pieces).  
Never allow metal to touch walls or door.  
Sometimes the door of my microwave  
oven appears wavy.  
This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven.  
Is this normal?  
What are the humming noises I hear  
when my microwave oven is operating?  
This is the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on  
and off.  
Why does the dish become hot when I  
microwave food in it?  
As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish.  
Use hot pads to remove food after cooking.  
Dish may not be microwave safe.  
What does standing time mean?  
Standing time means that food should be taken out of the oven and  
covered for additional time after cooking. This process allows the cooking  
to finish, saves energy, and frees the oven for other purposes.  
Can I pop popcorn in my microwave  
oven?  
Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer’s  
guidelines or use the preprogrammed Popcorn pad.  
How do I get the best results?  
Do not use regular paper bags. Use the listening test by stopping the oven  
as soon as the popping slows to a pop every one or two seconds. Do not  
try to repop unpopped kernels. You can also use special microwave  
poppers. When using a popper, be sure to follow manufacturer’s  
directions. Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils.  
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 out the top  
vent.  
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LG MICROWAVE OVEN LIMITED WARRANTY USA  
Model: LMV2053SB / LMV2053ST / LMV2053SW  
LG Electronics Inc. will repair or replace your product, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in  
material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period set forth below, effective from  
the date of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the original  
purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, including U.S. Territories.  
WARRANTY PERIOD:  
HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED:  
LABOR: One Year from the Date of Purchase*.  
Please call 1-800-243-0000 and choose the  
appropriate option. (Phones are answered 24  
hours a day, 365 days per year.) Please have the  
product type (Microwave) and your ZIP code  
ready.  
PARTS (except as listed below): One Year from the  
Date of Purchase*.  
MAGNETRON: Ten Years from the Date of  
Purchase*.  
Replacement Units and Repair Parts are warranted  
for the remaining portion of the original unit’s  
warranty period.  
* Retain your Sales Receipt to prove the date of  
purchase. A copy of your Sales Receipt must be  
submitted at the time warranty service is provided.  
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT  
LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE  
EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS  
WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. LG WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,  
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST  
REVENUES OR PROFITS, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR  
OTHERWISE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or  
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.  
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:  
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.  
Damages or operating problems that result from misuse, abuse, operation outside environmental  
specifications or contrary to the requirements of precautions in the Operating Guide, accident, vermin, fire,  
flood, improper installation, acts of God, unauthorized modification or alteration, incorrect electrical current  
or voltage, or commercial use, or use for other than intended purpose.  
The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the consumer.  
CUSTOMER INTERACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS  
To obtain Customer Assistance, Product Infor-  
mation, or Dealer or Authorized Service Center  
location:  
Call 1-800-243-0000 (24 hours a day, 365 days per  
year) and select the appropriate option from the  
menu.  
TO CONTACT LG ELECTRONICS BY MAIL:  
LG Customer Interactive Center  
P. O. Box 240007  
201 James Record Road  
Huntsville, Alabama 35824  
ATTN: CIC  
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