User manual LG MA-1001S

[. . . ] It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. (c) 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: (1) Door (bent), (2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) Door seals and sealing surfaces. (d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. (b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. 2 CONTENTS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION PRECAUTIONS GETTING THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SPECIAL TECHNIQUES IN MICROWAVE COOKING HOW FOOD CHARACTERISTICS AFFECT MICROWAVE COOKING COOKING UTENSILS FEATURE DIAGRAM OPERATION CHECK OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HEATING OR REHEATING GUIDE COOKING GUIDE CLEANING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE WARRANTY 3 4 5 6 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 9 10 11 12 12 Inside back cover TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL Power Supply Rated Power Consumption Microwave Output Frequency Rated Current Overall Dimensions(WXHXD) Oven Cavity Dimensions(WXHXD) Effective Capacity of Oven Cavity *IEC 705 RATING STANDARD Specifications subject to change without prior notice. MA-1001S 120 V AC, 60 Hz 910 W *600 W 2450 MHz 8. 5 A 19" X 11" X 127/8" 121/4" X 73/4" X 121/2" 0. 7 Cu. ft. 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1. [. . . ] Stirring: Stirring is one of the most important of all microwaving techniques. In conventional cooking, foods are stirred for the purpose of blending. Microwaved foods, however, are stirred in order to spread and redistribute heat. Always stir from the outside towards the center as the outside food heats first. Turning over: Large, tall foods such as roasts and whole chickens should be turned so that the top and bottom will cook evenly. It is also a good idea to turn cut-up chicken and chops. Bone and fat content of foods: Bones conduct heat and fat cooks more quickly than meat. Therefore, care must be taken when cooking bony or fatty cuts of meat that the meats do not cook unevenly and do not become overcooked. 7 OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION Shape of foods: Microwaves penetrate only about 1 inch (2. 5cm) into foods; the interior portion of thick foods is cooked as the heat generated on the outside travels inward. In other words, only the outer edge of any foods is actually cooked by microwave energy; the rest is cooked by convection. It follows then that the worst possible shape for a food that is to be microwaved is a thick cube. The corners will burn long before the center is even warm. However, they should not be used to hold foods that will need considerable time in the oven as hot foods will eventually warp or melt plastic containers. Plastic cooking bags: These are microwavesafe provided they are specially made for cooking. However, be sure to make a slit in the bag so that steam can escape. Never use ordinary plastic bags for cooking in your microwave oven, as they will melt and rupture. Plastic microwave cookware: A variety of shapes and sizes of microwave cookware is available. For the most part, you can probably cook with items you already have on hand rather than investing in new kitchen equipment. Pottery, stoneware, and ceramic: Containers made of these materials are usually fine for use in your microwave oven, but they should be tested to be sure. CAUTION: SOME ITEMS ARE NOT INTENDED FOR COOKING, INCLUDING SOME STONEWARE AND ITEMS WITH HIGH IRON OR LEAD CONTENTS. 8 FEATURE DIAGRAM Oven Front Plate Window Door Screen Door Seal POWER DEFROST Your oven will be packed with the following materials: Glass Turntable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 each Owner's Manual & Cooking Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 each Rotating Ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 each This microwave oven is designed for household use only. [. . . ] -Check to see that oven ventilation ports are not restricted. * Cooking time/Cooking power level is not suitable. -Use correct time/Cooking power level. ARCING OR SPARKING * Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used. * Food refuse remains in the cavity or inside the cavity is uncleaned. [. . . ]