User manual LG LMA2112WT

[. . . ] The oven has several built-in safety switches to make sure the power is off when the door is open. · If your oven is dropped or damaged, have it thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician before using it again. · To avoid a fire hazard: - Do not severely overcook food. Severely overcooked foods can starts a fire in the oven. [. . . ] Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. Whole FISH SHELLFISH Crabmeat Lobster tails Shrimp Scallops FISH FISH FISH FISH Break apart. Place in a microwavable baking dish. NOTE : Food to be defrosted must be not more than 6. 0 lbs. (4. 0kg) * Available weight is 0. 1~6. 0 lbs. (0. 1~4. 0kg) - 18 - COOKING GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS To get the best results from your microwave oven, read and follow the guidelines below. · Storage Temperature: Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than the same foods at room temperature. The time for recipes in this book is based on the normal storage temperature of the food. · Size: Small pieces of food cook faster than large ones, pieces similar in size and shape cook more evenly. For even cooking, reduce the power when cooking large pieces of food. · Natural Moisture: Very moist foods cook more evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. · Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables from the outside to the center to distribute the heat evenly and speed cooking. · 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. · Stir dips to distribute heat and shorten cooking time. NOTE: · Cooking time based on an average 9 ounces potato. · Before baking, pierce potato with fork several times. · After baking, let it stand for 5 minutes. Touch START/ENTER. 6 30 Cooking Sauces: Tips and Techniques · Use a microwavable casserole or glass measuring cup that is at least 2 or 3 times the volume of the sauce. · Sauces made with cornstarch thicken more rapidly than those made with flour. Potato Cooking Time Table Quantity of Potato (EA) Cook Time 1 4'30" 2 3 4 6'30" 9'30" 12'30" Cooking Soups: Tips and Techniques · 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. · Generally, cover microwaved soups with VENTED plastic wrap or a microwavable lid. · Cover foods to retain moisture. · Avoid overcooking by using the minimum suggested time. Add more time, if necessary, only after checking the food. Meat Cooking Meat: General Directions · Prepare the meat for cooking. - Trim off excess fat to avoid splattering. [. . . ] If arcing (sparks) occur: · be sure microwavable dishes were used. · be sure wire twist ties weren't used. · be sure oven wasn't operated when empty. · make sure metal rack (if used) is properly, installed on 4 supports. [. . . ]