User manual LG MV-1304B

[. . . ] Huntsville, AL 35824-0126 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY. . . (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. (c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) Door (bent), (2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) Door seals and sealing surfaces. [. . . ] Touch this pad to enter the correct time of day. 5. Touch this pad to cook a 10 - to 20 - ounce (284 to 567 g) frozen entree without entering a cook time or power. 15. Touch this pad to turn the light on high, night (low ), or off. 16. Touch this pad to turn the fan on high, low, or off. Touch this pad to cook microwavable foods without entering a cook time or power. Touch this pad after the cook time has been set, followed by a Number Pad to set the amount of microwave energy released to cook the food. The higher the number, the higher the microwave power or "cooking speed. " 8. Touch this pad followed by number pads to thaw frozen meat by weight. NOTE: If you try to enter incorrect instructions, you will not hear any tones. Touch STOP/Clear and re-enter the instructions. 9. Touch this pad to reheat microwavable foods without entering a cook time or power. 10. Touch number pads to enter cooking times, cook powers, quantities, weights, or food categories. -9- COOKING GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS To get the best results from your microwave oven, read and follow the guidelines below. Brush with melted butter and season, if desired. of fish, turn the fish halfway through cooking. Arrange in a single layer. Prepare as directed above, except stir instead of turning the shellfish. 31/2-5 minutes - 19 - COOKING Appetizers / Sauces / Soups Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques Recommended · Crisp crackers, such as melba toast, shredded 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. · Arrange individual appetizers in a circle for even cooking. · Stir dips to distribute heat and shorten cooking time. Meat Cooking Meat: General Directions · Prepare the meat for cooking. - Trim off excess fat to avoid splattering. - Place the meat, fat side down, on a microwavable rack in a microwavable dish. - Use oven cooking bag for less tender cuts of meat. [. . . ] · 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, & power levels) were correctly followed. · be sure microwave oven is on a separate circuit. [. . . ]