LMS1571SS - Microwave Oven LG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL LMS1571SS LG

• Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open, since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

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

• Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the: - door (bent), - hinges and latches (broken or loosened), - door seals and sealing surfaces.

• The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. WARNING Improper grounding can result in a risk of elec- tric shock. Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely under- stood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appli- ance is properly grounded, and either:

1. If it is necessary to use an extension cord,

use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug, and a 3-slot recepta- cle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance, or. . . .

2. Do not use an extension cord. If the power

supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance. NOTES:

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to

reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are

available and may be used if care is exer- cised in their use.

3. If a long cord or extension cord is used, (1)

the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, (2) the extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and (3) the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally. Ensure proper groundexists before use44 SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven. WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2. Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3 of this manual.

3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet.

See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 3 of this manual .

4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

5. Some products, such as whole eggs and sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars are able to

explode and should not be heated in this oven.

6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals

or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been

9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service

facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

11. 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.

12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

14. Do not let cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.

15. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive

soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven. c. If materials inside the oven ignite, KEEP OVEN DOOR CLOSED, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

17. Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to

be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CON- TAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons; 1) Do not overheat the liquid. 2) Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it. 3) Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. 4) After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. 5) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.

18. Avoid heating small-necked containers such as syrup bottles.

19. Avoid using corrosive and vapors, such as sulfide and chloride.

20. Liquids heated in certain shaped containers (especially cylindrical-shaped containers) may become overheat-

ed. The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients (instant coffee, etc.), resulting in harm to the oven and possible injury. In all containers, for best results, stir the liquid several times before heating. Always stir liquid several times between reheatings.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSUNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

SPECIFICATIONS *IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

MODEL Power SupplyRated Power ConsumptionMicrowave OutputFrequencyRated CurrentOverall Dimensions (W

Oven Cavity Dimensions (W

A. Circuits For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a15 or 20 Amp circuit. No other electrical appliances orlighting circuits should be on this line. If in doubt, con-sult a licensed electrician. B. Voltage Warning The voltage used at the wall receptacle must be thesame as specified on the oven name plate located onthe back or on the side of the control panel of the oven.Use of a higher voltage is dangerous and may result ina fire or other type of accident causing oven damage.Low voltage will cause slow cooking. In case yourmicrowave oven does not perform normally in spite ofproper voltage, remove and reinsert the plug. C. Placement of the Oven Your microwave oven can be placed easily in yourkitchen, family room, or anywhere else in your home.Place the oven on a flat surface such as a kitchencountertop or a specially designed microwave ovencart. Do not place oven above a gas or electric range.Free air flow around the oven is important. Allow atleast 4 inches of space at the top, sides, and back ofthe oven for proper ventilation. D. Do not block the air vents All air vents should be kept clear during cooking. If airvents are covered during oven operation the oven mayoverheat. In this case, a sensitive thermal safety deviceautomatically turns the oven off. The oven will be inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently. E. Radio interference 1. Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV orradio reception.2. When there is interference, it may be reduced oreliminated by taking the following measures:a. Clean the door and the sealing surfaces of theoven.b. Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.c. Relocate the microwave oven in relation to the TVor radio.d. Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.e. Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits.6

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Your oven comes with the following accessories:1 Use and Care Manual1 Glass Turntable1 Rotating Ring

NOTE:This microwave oven is designed for household use only. It is not recommended for commercial use.Oven Front Plate WindowDoor SealControl PanelDoor Open Button Safety Door Lock System Display Window

1. DISPLAY. The display includes a clock and

indicators that tell you time of day, cooking time settings, and cooking functions selected.

2. SENSOR TOUCH Touch this pad to cook

without entering a cook power or time.

3. MELT. Touch number pads to melt choclate,

cheese,butter, or mashmallows.

4. SOFTEN. Touch this pad to softeen ice cream,

cream cheese, butter,or frozen juice.

8. NUMBER PADS. Touch number pads to enter

cooking time, power level, quantities, or weights. 9 COOK TIME. Touch this pad to set a cooking time.

10. POWER. Touch this pad to set a cooking power.

11. MORE. Each time you touch this pad, you add

10 seconds to the cooking time.

12. LESS. Each time you touch this pad, you

subtract 10 seconds from the cooking time.

13. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter the time of day.

14. KITCHEN TIMER. Touch this pad to use your

microwave oven as a kitchen timer.

15. CUSTOM SET. Touch this pad to select

sound(on/off), clock(on/off), scroll speed(slow, normal, fast) and unit(lbs./kg.).

16. EZ ON. Touch this pad to cook at 100% cook

power for 30 seconds up to 3 minutes; after 3 min- seconds. utes, every touch will add 1 minute up to 99 min 59

5. EXPRESS DEFROST. Touch this pad to thaw only 1lb

6. AUTO COOK. Touch this pad to select programming

of food very quickly.

7. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad to thaw ground

meat, poultry, or steaks/chops by entering a weight.

17. START. Touch this pad to start all entries and

18. STOP/CLEAR. Touch this pad to stop the oven or

clear entries to turn Child Lock on or off.8 USE Ovenproof Glass

• Glass treated for use in high-intensity heat includes utility dishes, bread dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles, and bowls without metallic trim. China

• Bowls, cups, serving plates, and platters without metallic trim can be used in your oven. Plastic

• When using plastic wrap as a cover, make sure that the dish is deep enough so the plastic wrap does not touch the food. As the food heats, it may melt the plastic wrap wherever the wrap touches the food.

• Place plastic wrap loosely over the top of the dish and secure it by pressing the wrap to the sides of the dish.

• Vent by turning back one corner of the plastic wrap. This will allow excess steam to escape.

• Use plastic dishes, cups, semi-rigid freezer containers, and plastic bags only for short time cooking. Use these with care because the plastic may soften from the heat of the food. Paper

• Microwave-safe paper towels, waxed paper, paper napkins, and paper plates with no metallic trim or design can be used in your oven.

• Refer to the manufacturer’s label for use of any paper product in the microwave oven.

• Metal shields food from microwave energy and produces uneven cooking. Avoid metal skewers, thermometers, or foil trays.

• Metal utensils can cause arcing, which is a discharge of electric current. Arcing can damage your microwave oven. Metal Decoration

• Do not use metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc. Centura™ Tableware

• The Corning Company recommends that you do not use Centura tableware and some Corelle™ closed-handle cups for microwave cooking. Aluminum Foil

• Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking and may cause arcing.

• Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and wings.

• Keep all aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the walls and door of the oven. Wood

• Wooden bowls, boards, and baskets will dry out and may split or crack when you use them in the microwave oven. Tightly Closed Containers

• Tightly closed cookware can explode. Be sure to leave an opening for steam to escape from covered cookware. Brown Paper

• Avoid using brown paper bags. They absorb heat and could burn. Metal Twist Ties

• Always remove metal twist ties as they can become hot and cause a fire.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

COOKWARE GUIDE Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven. However, to test cookware before using, follow these steps:

1. Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven.

2. Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware.

3. Microwave on 100% power for 1 minute. If the dish is warm, it should not be used for microwave cooking.9

BROWNING Meat and poultry with high fat content that are cooked for 10 or 15 minutes or longer will brown lightly. Foods cooked a shorter time can be brushed with a browning agent, such as Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, or barbecue sauce. COVERING A cover traps heat and steam and causes the food to cook more quickly. Use a lid or microwave-safe plastic wrap with one corner folded back to vent the excess steam. Lids on glass casseroles can become hot during cooking. Handle carefully. Waxed paper will prevent the food from splattering in the oven and help retain heat. When warming bread items, use waxed paper, napkins, or paper towels. To absorb extra moisture, wrap sandwiches and fatty foods in paper towels. SPACING Arrange individual foods, such as baked potatoes, cupcakes, and hors d’oeuvres in a circle and at least 1 inch apart. This will help the food cook more evenly. STIRRING Stirring blends flavors and redistributes the heat in foods. Always stir from the outside toward the center of the dish. Food at the outside of the dish heats first. TURNING Large foods, such as roasts and whole poultry, should be turned so that the top and bottom cook evenly. Also turn over chicken pieces and chops. ARRANGEMENT Do not stack food. Arrange in a single layer in the dish for more even cooking. Because dense foods cook more slowly, place thicker portions of meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables toward the outside of the dish.

TESTING FOR DONENESS

Because foods cook quickly in a microwave oven, you need to test frequently for doneness. STANDING TIME Food often needs to stand from 2 to 15 minutes after you remove it from the oven. Usually, you need to cover food during standing time to retain heat. Remove most foods when they are slightly undercooked and they will finish cooking during standing time. The internal temperature of food will rise about 10 °F during standing time. SHIELDING To prevent some portions of rectangular or square dishes from overcooking, you may need to shield them with small strips of aluminum foil to block the microwaves. You can also cover poultry legs and wing tips with foil to keep them from overcooking. Always keep foil at least 1 inch from oven walls to prevent arcing. PIERCING Pierce the shell, skin, or membrane of foods before cooking to prevent them from bursting. Foods that require piercing include yolks and whites of eggs, hot dogs, clams, oysters, and whole vegetables, such as potatoes and squash.CLEANING PRECAUTIONS

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

• Place the front surface of the door three inches or more from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the microwave oven during normal use.

• To program the oven, make sure you touch the center of each pad firmly since the areas between the pads will not activate the oven. A tone will sound each time a pad is touched correctly. Don’t touch several pads at once.

• Do not strike the control panel with silverware, uten- sils, etc. Breakage may occur.

• Always use caution when taking the cooking utensils out of the oven. Some dishes absorb heat from the cooked food and may be hot. See Cookware Guide earlier in this section for more information.

• Do not rinse cooking utensils by placing them in water immediately after cooking. This may cause breakage. Also, always allow the turntable to cool before removing it from the oven.

• Never operate the oven when it is empty. Food or water should always be in the oven during operation to absorb the microwave energy.

• Do not use the oven to dry newspapers or clothes. They may catch fire.

• Use thermometers that have been approved for microwave oven cooking.

• The turntable must always be in place when you operate the oven.

• Do not use your microwave oven to cook eggs in the shell. Pressure can build up inside the shell, causing it to burst.

• There are several precautions to follow when microwaving popcorn: — Do not pop popcorn, except in a microwave-safe container or commercial packages designed for microwave ovens. — Never try to pop popcorn in a paper bag that is not microwave-approved. — Overcooking may result in smoke and fire. — Do not repop unpopped kernels. — Do not reuse popcorn bags. — Listen while corn pops. Stop oven when popping slows to 2-3 seconds between pops. — Do not leave microwave unattended while popping corn. — Follow directions on bag. NOTE: Before cleaning the oven, unplug the power cord. If this is impossible, open the oven door to pre- vent an accidental oven start. INTERIOR Wipe the oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and a mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. This should be done weekly or more often, if needed. Never use cleaning powders or rough pads. Excessive oil splatters on the inside top will be difficult to remove if left for many days. Wipe splatters with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon. REMOVABLE PARTS The turntable and rotating ring are removable. They should be hand-washed in warm (not hot) water with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Once they are clean, rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. Never use cleaning powders, steel wool, or rough pads.

• The turntable may be cleaned at the sink. Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges as this may cause the turntable to break during use.

• The rotating ring should be cleaned regularly. DOOR For best performance and safety, the inner door panel and the oven front frame should be free of food or grease buildup. Wipe often with a mild detergent; then rinse and wipe dry. Never use cleaning powders or rough pads. After cleaning the control panel, touch STOP/CLEAR to clear any entries that might have been entered acci- dentally while cleaning the panel. Also make sure that the turntable and rotating ring are in the right position. 10This is unique safety feature that prevents accidental running of the oven. Once the child lock - out is set, no cooking can take place. When the child lock - out is set, you can’t input any key.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch and hold START/ENTER until

LOCKED appears in the display and two beeps are heard. If the time of day was already set, the time of day will return to the display window. To cancel child lock - out :

1. Touch and hold START/ENTER until

LOCKED disappears in the display. After the CHILD LOCK is turned off, the time of day will return to the display window. The oven will operate normally. SETTING CLOCK To set :

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

3. Enter the time by using the number

key pads. Example: To set 3:15, touch number key pads [3],[1] and [5]. TOUCH START scrolls in the display.

ITEM Disposable ovenable paperboard dishes Glassware Heat resistant oven glassware, glass-ceramic and ceramic, only Oven cooking bags Parchment paper Plastic Microwave-safe only, cooking and storage dishes Plastic wrap Thermometers Microwave-safe, only Waxed paper Dinnerware Microwave-safe, only Frozen dinner tray Aluminum Plastic Paper plates and cups Paper towels and napkins Plastic Foam Cups Aluminum foil Browning dish Fast food carton with metal handle Metal twist ties Paper bags Glass jars USE Cooking Cooking Cooking Cooking Cooking Cooking Cooking Cooking Reheating and short term cooking Reheating Reheating Reheating and short term cooking Reheating and cooking Reheating Shielding Searing meats None None None Warming COMMENTS Some frozen foods are packaged in these pans. Can be purchased in grocery stores. Ideal for microwave cooking. May have many pieces available in your home. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes. Follow manufacturers' directions. Close bag with either the nylon tie provided, a strip cut from the end of the bag, or a piece of cotton string. Do not close with metal twist tie. Make six 1/2-inch (1cm) slits by closure. Use as a cover to prevent spattering. Should be labeled, "Suitable for microwave heating." Check manufacturers' directions for recommended uses. Some microwave-safe plastic dishes are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat content. Use to cover foods during cooking to retain moisture. Meat and candy thermometers are available. Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture. Check manufacturers' use and care directions for suitability for microwave heating. Some dinnerware may state on the back of the dish, "Microwave Oven Proof." Do not use cracked or chipped dishes. Frozen dinners may be heated in foil tray, if tray is less than 3/4 -inch (2cm) high. Place foil tray in center of oven. Leave at least 1-inch (2.5cm) space between foil tray and oven walls. Heat only 1 foil tray in the oven at a time. For containers more than 3/4-inch (2cm) deep, remove food and place in a similar size microwave-safe container. Some frozen dinners have microwave-safe plastic trays. Use to warm cooked foods and cook foods that require short cooking times such as wieners. Use to warm rolls and sandwiches. Use with supervision for a limited time only. Never use recycled paper. Use to bring foods to a low serving temperature. Plastic foam will melt if foods reach a high temperature. Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven wall. Check browning dish information for instructions and heating chart. Do not preheat for more than 8 minutes. May cause arcing. They may cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven. May cause a fire in the oven. Remove lid. Heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break. TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE: Fill a 8 oz (250mL) glass measure with water and place it in the microwave oven along with the container to be tested; heat one minute at HIGH. If the container is microwave oven-safe, it should remain comfortably cool and the water should be hot. If the container is hot, it has absorbed some microwave energy and should not be used. 12Quick Touch Sensor cooking provides exciting new features to make microwave oven easier. Your new microwave oven will guide you, step by step, whether it be simply to reheat food or cook food and sensor menu with all the popular food choices helps you to cook perfectly because it has been pre-programmed and can tell how long to cook or reheat food items. Categories : SensorTouch Cook Sensor Touch Popcorn

1. The Sensor Touch system works by detecting a build-up of vapor.

2. Make sure the door remains closed.

3. Opening the door or touching the STOP/CLEAR pad before the vapor is detected will abort the process.

4. Before using Sensor Touch , make sure the glass turntable is dry, to assure the best results.

allows you to cook most of your favorite food without having to select cooking times and power levels. This oven automatically determines required cooking times for each food item. This feature has 6 food categories. Food item in the Sensor Touch Cook menu include:

EXAMPLE : To cook FRESH VEGETABLE, simply follow the steps below.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch FRESH VEGETABLE.

The oven begins the cooking you selected without the need to touch START.

13This feature makes preparation of microwave popcorn simple and quick... one bag at a time. The automatic popcorn uses the HI power only. The popping time counts down in the display. When the popping time is over, two short and one long tones sound and End shows. Oven shuts off automatically.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

The oven begins the cooking you selected without the need to touch START.

3. Open bag carefully. Popcorn

and steam are extremely hot. Open bag by pulling top diagonal corners to avoid escaping steam.

SENSOR TOUCH POPCORN

Place one bag only(50-100g) of prepackaged microwave popcorn on a microwave-safe / oven-safe dish on the turntable. The package should be at room temperature. ■ If popcorn bag size is not known, follow manufacturers' instructions and do not use this feature. ■ Do not use POPCORN key pad in combination with any other feature key pads. ■ Do not attempt to reheat or cook any unpopped kernels. ■ Do not reuse bag. Overcooking can result in an oven fire. ■ Prepare one bag only at a time. ■ Do not use popcorn popping devices in microwave oven with this feature. ■ Do not leave microwave unattended while cooking popcorn. CAUTION : Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn. NOTE : When popping prepackaged popcorn; Place carefully so the bag does not touch the oven walls. Fold each end of the bag in half toward the center top of the bag. 14EXPRESS

15MELT The oven uses low power to melt foods (butter,chocolate,marshmallows and cheese). See the following table.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

scroll in the display.

CHOCOLATE TOUCH 1 TO 2 scroll in the display.

The oven begins the cooking you selected without the need to touch START. MELT TABLE Amount 1, 2 or 3 sticks 4 or 8 oz. 8 or 16 oz. 5 or 10 oz. Direction Unwrap and place in microwavable container. No need to cover butter. Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting. 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. 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. Large or miniature marshmallows may be used. Place in microwavable container. Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting. Cate- gory Butter/ Marga- rine Chocol ate Cheese Marsh- mallows

Code 16SOFTEN The oven uses low power to soften food (butter, ice cream, cream cheese, and frozen juice). See the following table.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

scroll in the display.

scroll in the display.

The oven begins the cooking you selectedwithout the need to touch START. SOFTEN TABLE Amount 1, 2 or 3 sticks Pint, Quart, Half gallon 3 or 8 oz. 6, 12 or 16 oz. Direction Unwrap and place in microwavable container. No need to cover butter. Butter will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe. Place container in oven. Ice cream will be soft enough to make scooping easier. Unwrap and place in microwavable container. Cream cheese will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe. Remove top. Place in oven. Frozen juice will be soft enough to easily mix with water. Cate- gory Butter Ice Cream Cream Cheese Frozen Juice

Code 17AUTO DEFROST The AUTO DEFROST feature is an accurate defrosting method for frozen ground meat poultry fish up to 6.0 lbs or

The oven automatically determines required defrosting times for each food item according to the weight you enter. Simply tell the oven the type of your frozen food and enter the food weight. The oven calculates the rest. For added convenience, the AUTO DEFROST Feature contains a built-in beep mechanism that lets you check, turn over, separate or rearrange as recommended in the express defrost chart in the last . Three different defrosting levels are provided: 1 MEAT 2 POULTRY 3 FISH EXAMPLE: To defrost 1.2 lbs of ground beef.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

4. Enter the weight by touching [1] and [2].

Defrosting starts. The display changes to defrost time count down. NOTE: When you touch the START pad, the display changes to defrost time count down. The oven will beep during the DEFROST cycle. At each beep, open the door and turn over, separate, or rearrange the food. Remove any portions that have thawed. Return frozen portions to the oven and touch START to resume the defrost cycle. ■ For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat, and poultry from its original closed paper or plastic package (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods, which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook. ■ For best results, shape your ground meat into the form of a doughnut before freezing. When defrosting, scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and continue defrosting. ■ Place foods in a shallow container or on a microwave roasting rack to catch drippings. ■ Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven. EXPRESS DEFROST The EXPRESS DEFROST feature provides you with the quick defrosting method for 1.0 pound frozen foods. EXAMPLE: To defrost 1lb food.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch EXPRESS DEFROST.

3. Time counting down automatically.

18KITCHEN TIMER You can use the Kitchen Timer of your oven for purposes other than food cooking. Example : To count 3 minutes for an egg or telephone call.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

3. Touch numbers for time.

Ez ON A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need to touch START.

EXAMPLE: To set EZ ON cooking for 1 minute.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch EZ ON 2 times.

3. The oven begins cooking 1 minute

and display shows time counting down. NOTE: If you touch Ez On, it will add 30 seconds up to 3 minutes; after 3 minutes, every touch will add 1 minute up to 99 min 59 seconds. MORE / LESS 19CUSTOM SET CUSTOM SET provides 4 modes which make using your microwave oven quite handy. You can select SOUND

ON/OFF, CLOCK ON/OFF, SCROLL

SPEED and LBS/KG. EXAMPLE: To turn off Sound of beeper.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch CUSTOM SET.

4 modes show in the display repeatedly. You can set them according to your intention.

SOUND OFF shows in the display and the current time will be displayed. NOTE: To turn beep sound back on, repeat steps 1 - 3 then touch number 1. TIME COOKING This basic microwave cooking method allows you to cook food for a time period that you determine. Set the time, and press START. Your oven begins cooking using its maximum power (HI POWER) Foods with high moisture content should be cooked on maximum power, as this is the fastest cooking method and best maintains the natural flavour and texture of the foods. EXAMPLE: To cook food on HI POWER for a 3 minutes 30 seconds.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Enter cooking time by touching the

number pads. Touch [3], [3] and [0] TOUCH START OR POWER scrolls in the display.

CUSTOM SET FUNCTION CHART

NOTE: When the power cord is first plugged in, the default setting are Sound ON, Clock On, Normal Speed and LBS.

10(HIGH) 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Softening cream cheese. Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm. Softening chocolate. Heating breads, rolls, pancakes, tacos, tortillas and French toast. Clarifying butter. Taking the chill out of fruit. Heating small amounts of food. Thawing bread, small quantity of most food. Completing the cooking cycle of casseroles, stews and sauces. Cooking small quantities of most food. Cooking less tender cuts of meat in liquid or slow-cooking dishes. Completing the cooking cycle of less tender roasts. Cooking stews and soups after bringing to a boil. Cooking baked custards and pasta. Cooking scrambled eggs. Baking cakes. Cooking rump roast, ham, veal and lamb. Cooking cheese dishes. Cooking eggs and milk. Reheating precooked or prepared food quickly. Cooking onions, celery and green peppers quickly. Reheating meat slices quickly. Cooking poultry, fish, vegetables and most casseroles. Preheating the browning dish. Boiling water. OUTPUT (OF WATTS) COOKING EXAMPLES POWER LEVEL

0 Standing time Indepartment timer

For foods requiring slower cooking, your oven also provides 10 different power settings. The Multi-Power feature lets you choose a lower power level over the automatic HI (maximum oven power), so that food can be cooked more slowly. Refer to the Multi-Power Setting Guide for the most suitable cooking level of various foods. EXAMPLE: To cook food on 80% Power (Power 8) for a 5 minutes 30 seconds.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Enter 5 minutes 30 seconds by touching

When cooking is complete, 4 short tones will sound. The word COOK END appears in the display window. Automatic 21MULTI-STAGE COOKING Multi-stage cooking lets you program up to 2 different cooking stages in advance-each stage with a different power level and time settings. When START is pressed, the oven begins the first stage and automatically proceeds to the second and the third stage. Two beep sound between stages. When all programmed stages are over, four short tones sound and COOK END shows in the display window. EXAMPLE: To cook and simmer spaghetti sauce, here is how to set all two stages at the beginning. First Stage (10 minutes, power level: HI)

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

3. Enter 10 minutes by touching [1], [0],

[0] and [0]. TOUCH START OR POWER scrolls in the display. Second Stage (8 minutes, power level: 7 (70))

5. Enter 8 minutes by touching

Meat 1. No special techniques are required. Meat should beprepared as with conventional cooking. Season ifdesired. Always thoroughly defrost meat beforecooking.2. Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack ormicrowave-proof plate and place on the turntable.3. Cook according to the Meat Cooking Table (below).Use the longer time for large cuts of meats and theshorter time for small cuts of meats. For thickerchops, use the longer time.4. Turn the meat once halfway through the cookingtime.

5. Let stand for 5~10 minutes wrapped in foil after

cooking. The standing time is very important as itcompletes the cooking process.6. Make sure meat, especially pork, is thoroughlycooked before eating. Poultry 1. No special techniques are required. Poultry shouldbe prepared as with conventional cooking. Season ifdesired.2. Poultry should be thoroughly defrosted. Removegiblets and any metal clamps.3. Prick the skin and brush lightly with vegetable oilunless the poultry is self-basting.4. All poultry should be placed on a microwave roastingrack or a microwave-proof plate and placed on theturntable.5. Cook according to the instructions in the PoultryCooking Table below. Turn over halfway through thecooking time. Because of its shape, poultry has atendency to cook unevenly, especially in very bonyparts.Turning during roasting helps to cook theseareas evenly.

6. Let stand for 5~10 minutes wrapped in foil after

cooking before carving. The standing time is veryimportant, since it completes the cooking process.7. Make sure poultry is thoroughly cooked before eating.Whole poultry is completely cooked when the juicesrun clear from the inside thigh when it is pierced witha sharp knife. Poultry pieces should be pierced witha sharp knife through the thickest part to ensure thatthe juices are clear and the flesh is firm. COOKING TIPS BEEF Standing/Rolled Rib– Medium– Well-doneGround Beef (tobrown for casserole)Hamburgers,Fresh or defrosted(4 oz. each)– 2 patties– 4 patties PORK Loin, LegBacon– 4 slices– 6 slicesMicrowavePower

HIGH (100%)HIGH (100%)HIGH (100%) HIGH (100%)HIGH (100%)Cooking TimePer Pound

Cooking TimePer Pound11 to 15 minutes10 to 14 minutes11 to 17 minutes11 to 15 minutes Poultry Cooking Table NOTES:• The times listed above are only a guide. Allow for difference in individual tastes and preferences. Thetimes may also vary due to the shape, cut, and composition of the food.• If whole poultry is stuffed, the weight of the stuffedbird should be used when calculating the cookingtime.NOTE: The times listed above are only a guide. Allowfor difference in individual tastes and preferences. Thetimes may also vary due to the shape, cut, andcomposition of the food.Poultry COOKING TIPS Meat

WARNING: Do not use aluminum foil during

cooking cycle.EH COOKING TIPS COOKING TIPS (continued) Fish 1. Arrange fish in a large shallow non-metallic dish orcasserole.2. Cover with pierced microwave plastic wrap orcasserole lid.3. Place the dish on the turntable.4. Cook according to the instructions in the Fresh FishCooking Table below. Flakes of butter can be addedto the fish if desired.5. Let stand as directed in the Cooking Table beforeserving.6. After standing time, check to see that the fish isthoroughly cooked. The fish should be opaque andflake easily. Fresh Fish Cooking Table Fish Fish FilletsWhole Mackerel,Cleaned and PreparedWhole Trout, Cleaned and PreparedSalmon SteaksMicrowavePower HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH Cooking TimePer Pound

/2to 8 minutesStanding Time 2 to 3 minutes3 to 4 minutes3 to 4 minutes3 to 4 minutesButterAdd 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice)

Add 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice)HEATING OR REHEATING GUIDE To heat or reheat successfully in the microwave, it is important to follow several guidelines. Measure the amount of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat. Arrange the food in a circular pattern for best results. Room temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food. Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed in a microwavable container. The food will be heated more evenly if covered with a microwavable lid or plastic wrap and vented. Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns. Use the following table as a guide for reheating cooked food. Items Cook time Special Instructions (at HIGH) Sliced meat Place sliced meat on microwavable plate. 3 slices (

/4-inch thick) 1-2 minutes Cover with plastic wrap and vent. *Note: Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy. Chicken pieces 1 breast 2-3

/2 minutes Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic 1 leg and thigh 1

/2-3 minutes wrap and vent. Fish fillet Place fish on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap and (6-8 oz.) 2-4 minutes vent. Lasagna Place lasagna on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap 1 serving (10

minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway 4 cups 5-8 minutes through cooking. Casserole – cream or cheese 1 cup 1

/2-3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway 4 cups 3

minutes through cooking. Sloppy Joe or Barbecued beef Reheat filling and bun separately. 1 sandwich 1 -2

/2 minutes Cook filling covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once. Heat

cup meat filling) bun as directed in table below. without bun Mashed potatoes 1 cup 1-3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway 4 cups 5-8 minutes through cooking. Baked beans COOK covered in microwavable casserole . Stir once halfway 1 cup

/2-3 minutes through cooking. Ravioli or pasta in sauce 1 cup 2

/2-4 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway 4 cups 7

2-11 minutes through cooking. Rice 1 cup 1

/2 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway 4 cups 4-6

2 minutes through cooking. Sandwich roll or bun Wrap in paper towel and place on glass mircrowavable rack 1 roll 15-30 seconds Vegetables 1 cup 1

minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway 4 cups 4-6 minutes through cooking. Soup COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway 1 serving (8 oz.) 1

minutes through cooking.

Cook time Standing at HIGH Time Artichokes 2 medium 5~8 Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. Cover. 2-3 minutes (8oz. each) 4 medium 10~13 Asparagus, 1Ib. 3~6 Add

/2 cup water. Cover. 2-3 minutes Fresh, Spears Beans, Green & 1 lb. 6~10 Add

/2 qt. casserole. Stir 2-3 minutes Wax halfway through cooking. Beets, Fresh 1 Ib. 10~14 Add

/2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes Rearrange halfway through cooking. Broccoli, Fresh, 1Ib. 4~6 Place broccoli in baking dish. Add

/2 cup water. 2-3 minutes Spears Cabbage, Fresh, 1Ib. 4~6 Add

/2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes Chopped Stir halfway through cooking. Carrots, Fresh, 2 cups 2~4 Add

/4 cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes Sliced Stir halfway through cooking. Cauliflower, 1lb. 4~6 Trim. Add

/4 cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes Fresh, Whole Stir halfway through cooking. Flowerettes, Fresh 2 cups

/2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes Celery, Fresh, 4 cups 4~6 Stir halfway through cooking. Sliced Corn, Fresh 2 ears 4~8 Husk. Add 2 tbsp water in 1

/2 qt. baking dish. 2-3 minutes Cover. Mushrooms, 1/2 Ib. 2~3

Place mushrooms in 1

/2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes Fresh, Sliced Stir halfway through cooking. Parsnips, Fresh, 1Ib. 4~6 Add

/2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes Sliced Stir halfway through cooking. Peas, Green, 4 cups 6~8 Add

/2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes Fresh Stir halfway through cooking. Sweet Potatoes 2 medium 5~8 Pierce potatoes several times with fork. 2-3 minutes Whole Baking 4 medium 7~12 Place on 2 paper towels. 2-3 minutes (6-8 oz. each) Turn over halfway through cooking. White Potatoes, 2 potatoes 6~9 Pierce potatoes several times with fork. 2-3 minutes Whole Baking 4 potatoes 10~14 Place on 2 paper towels. 2-3 minutes (6-8 oz. each) Turn over halfway through cooking. Spinach, Fresh, 1Ib. 3~6 Add

/2 cup water in 2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes Leaf Squash, Acorn or 1 medium 5~7 Cut squash in half. Remove seeds. 2-3 minutes Butternut, Fresh Place in 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Cover. Zucchini, Fresh, 1Ib. 4~6 Add

/2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes Sliced Stir halfway through cooking. Zucchini, Fresh, 1Ib. 5~8 Pierce. Place on 2 paper towels. 2-3 minutes Whole Turn zucchini over and rearrange halfway through cooking. Vegetable Amount Instructions27 TROUBLESHOOTING Questions and Answers Operation Question Why is the oven light not on during cooking? Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent? Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates empty? Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door? Why does a tone sound when a pad on the control panel is touched? Can my microwave oven be damaged if food is cooked for too long? When the oven is plugged into wall outlet for the first time, it might not work properly. What is wrong? Why do I see light reflection around the outer case? What are the various sounds I hear when the microwave oven is operating? There may be several reasons why the oven light is not on. Have you:

• Checked the light bulb? Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam. Yes. Never operate the oven empty or without the glass turntable. No. The metal screen bounces the energy back to the oven cavity. The holes (or ports) allow only light to pass through. They do not let microwave energy pass through. The tone tells you that the setting has been entered. Like any other cooking appliance, it is possible to overcook food to the point that the food creates smoke and even possibly fire, and damage to the inside of the oven. It is always best to be near the oven while you are cooking. The microcomputer controlling your oven may temporarily become scrambled and fail to function as programmed when you plug in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption. Unplug the oven from the 120 volt household outlet and then plug it back in to reset the microcomputer. This light is from the oven light which is located between the oven cavity and the outer wall of the oven. The clicking sound is caused by a mechanical switch turning the microwave oven’s magnetron ON and OFF. The heavy hum and clunk is from the change in power the magnetron draws as it is turned ON and OFF by a mechanical switch.The change in blower speed is from the change in line voltage caused by the magnetron being turned ON and OFF. Answer Food Question Answer What is wrong when baked foods have a hard, dry, brown spot? Why do eggs sometimes pop? A hard, dry, brown spot indicates overcooking. Shorten the cooking or reheating time. When baking, frying, or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to steam build-up inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this, simply pierce the yolk with a wooden toothpick before cooking. CAUTION: Never microwave eggs in the shell.28 TROUBLESHOOTING Questions and Answers (continued) Food QuestionWhy are scrambled eggs sometimes a little dry after cooking?Is it possible to pop popcorn in a microwave oven?Why do baked apples sometimes burst during cooking?Why do baked potatoes sometimes burn during cooking?Why is a standing time recommendedafter microwave cooking time is over?Why is additional time required for cooking food stored in the refrigerator?Eggs will dry out when they are overcooked, even if the samerecipe is used each time. The cooking time may need to be var-ied for one of these reasons:• Eggs vary in size.• Eggs are at room temperature one time and at refrigerator temperature another time.• Eggs continue cooking during standing time.Yes, if using one of the two methods described below:(1) microwave-popping devices designed specifically formicrowave cooking(2) prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that is made for specific times and power output neededFollow exact directions given by each manufacturer for its popcorn popping product and do not leave the oven unattended while the corn is being popped. If corn fails to pop after the suggested time, discontinue cooking.Overcooking could result in an oven fire.CAUTION:• Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn or attemptto pop leftover kernels.• Do not pop prepackaged commercial microwave popcorndirectly on the glass turntable. To avoid excessive heatingof the glass turntable, place the popcorn bag on a plate.• Listen while corn pops. Stop oven when popping slows to2-3 seconds between pops.• Do not leave microwave unattended while popping corn.• Follow directions on bag.The peel has not been removed from the top half of each appleto allow for expansion of the interior of the apple during cooking.As in conventional cooking methods, the interior of the appleexpands during the cooking process.If the cooking time is too long, fire could result. At the end of the recommended cooking time, potatoes should be slightly firm. CAUTION: Do not overcook.Standing time allows foods to continue cooking evenly for a few minutes after the actual microwave oven cooking cycle. Theamount of standing time depends upon the density of the foods.As in conventional cooking, the initial temperature of food affectstotal cooking time. You need more time to cook food taken out ofa refrigerator than for food at room temperature.Answer29 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service Problem Oven does not start Arcing or Sparking Incorrect time of day Unevenly Cooked Foods Overcooked Foods Undercooked Foods Improper Defrosting You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work properly, locate the operating problem in the list below and try the solutions listed for each problem. If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest GoldStar Authorized Service Center. GoldStar Authorized Service Centers are fully equipped to handle your service requirements.

• Is the power cord plugged in?

• Is the cooking time set?

• Are you using approved cookware?

• Have you tried to reset the time of day?

• Are you using approved cookware?

• Is the glass turntable in the oven?

• Did you turn or stir the food while it was cooking?

• Were the foods completely defrosted?

• Was the time/cooking power level correct?

• Was the time/cooking power level correct?

• Are you using approved cookware?

• Were the foods completely defrosted?

• Was the time/cooking power level correct?

• Are the ventilation ports clear?

• Are you using approved cookware?

• Was the time/cooking power level correct?

• Did you turn or stir the food during the defrosting cycle? Possible Causes30

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