LG LMS1573SS, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...LMS1573SS P No MFL38260002 www lg com OWNER S MANUAL MICROWAVE OVEN PLEASE READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING ...

Page 2: ...uti Power Setting Guide Using Muti Power Levels Time Cooking Custom Set More Less 26 27 Heating or Reheating Guide 28 Fresh Vegetable Table Troubleshooting Questions and Answers Before calling for service Limited warranty 30 31 32 33 Express Defrost Auto Defrost Auto C ook Microwaving Made Easy Sensor Touch Popcorn Sensor Touch Cook Sensor Touch Operation Instruction 20 29 30 Safety Precaution to ...

Page 3: ...lec 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 extens...

Page 4: ...g 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 b...

Page 5: ...nt of the Oven Your microwave oven can be placed easily in your kitchen family room or anywhere else in your home Place the oven on a flat surface such as a kitchen countertop or a specially designed microwave oven cart Do not place oven above a gas or electric range Free air flow around the oven is important Allow at least 4 inches of space at the top sides and back of the oven for proper ventila...

Page 6: ...anual 1 Glass Turntable 1 Rotating Ring NOTE This microwave oven is designed for household use only It is not recommended for commercial use Dome Steam Plate Platter Oven Front Plate Window Door Seal Control Panel Door Open Button Safety Door Lock System Display Window A Turntable B Hub C Rotating Ring D Shaft A B C D 6 ...

Page 7: ...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 th...

Page 8: ...l 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 f...

Page 9: ...s 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...

Page 10: ...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 o...

Page 11: ...hows Oven When cooking time is over four short shuts off automatically Food Quantity Cook time at MW 100 Display when food Utensil selected Plate the Platter Steam Pour 1 cup of water in the Platter Pour 1 cup of water in the Pour 1 cup of water in Fresh Vegetables Soft 1 lb 8 30 Platter St eam Plate Dome the Pour 1 2 cup of water in the Pour 4 cups of water in Fresh Vegetables Hard 1 lb 10 00 Pla...

Page 12: ...to 2 servings 3 00 8 00 6 00 After Preheat show Place food After Stage 1 show Turn food over Platter Dome Chicken Nuggets 1 to 2 servings None 4 00 3 00 After Stage 1 show Turn food over Platter Dome Pretzel 1 to 4 pretzels 3 00 0 30 0 30 After Preheat show Place food After Stage 1 show Turn food over Platter After Stage 1 show Remove dome CRISP COOKING TABLE 2 4 slices EA stage3 12 ...

Page 13: ...led Turn clockwise to tighten A loose handle can cause 7 Do not over fill the platter Water should not exceed 1 3 of the depth of the platter This is 300 g or 6 7 mm see diagram 8 Do not continue to use the platter or dome if cracked flaking or rusted A damaged platter may cause sparking 9 Thoroughly cleaning after each use will prolong the life of the platter and prevent food items from burning o...

Page 14: ... 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 2 Touch CLOCK ENTER TIME OF DAY scrolls in the display 3 Enter the time by using the number key pads Example To ...

Page 15: ...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...

Page 16: ...ore the vapor is detected will abort the process The oven will stop 4 Before using Sensor Touch make sure the glass turntable is dry to assure the best results SENSOR SENSOR TOUCH OPERATION INSTRUCTION SENSOR TOUCH COOK 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 T...

Page 17: ...ckaged 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 Pr...

Page 18: ...EXPRESS AUTO COOK CHART 18 ...

Page 19: ...6 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 t...

Page 20: ...ch 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 re...

Page 21: ...nges 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...

Page 22: ...key pads 3 0 and 0 TOUCH START scrolls in the display 4 Touch START 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 u...

Page 23: ...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...

Page 24: ...reen 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 0 Standing time Indepartment timer MULTI POWER SETTING GUIDE USING MULTI POWER LEVELS For foods requiring slower cooking your oven also provides 10 different power settings The Multi Power feature lets you c...

Page 25: ...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 2 Touch TIME ENTER COOKING TIME scrolls in the display 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 4 Touch TIME ENTER COOKING TIME scrolls in the display 5 Enter 8 mi...

Page 26: ... cooking before carving The standing time is very important since it completes the cooking process 7 Make sure poultry is thoroughly cooked before eating Whole poultry is completely cooked when the juices run clear from the inside thigh when it is pierced with a sharp knife Poultry pieces should be pierced with a sharp knife through the thickest part to ensure that the juices are clear and the fle...

Page 27: ...the Cooking Table before serving 6 After standing time check to see that the fish is thoroughly cooked The fish should be opaque and flake easily Fresh Fish Cooking Table Fish Fish Fillets Whole Mackerel Cleaned and Prepared Whole Trout Cleaned and Prepared Salmon Steaks Microwave Power HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH Cooking Time Per Pound 41 2 to 8 minutes 41 2 to 8 minutes 51 2 to 9 minutes 51 2 to 8 minut...

Page 28: ...6 8 minutes and vent Casserole 1 cup 1 31 2 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway 4 cups 5 8 minutes through cooking Casserole cream or cheese 1 cup 11 2 3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway 4 cups 31 2 51 2 minutes through cooking Sloppy Joe or Barbecued beef Reheat filling and bun separately 1 sandwich 1 21 2 minutes Cook filling covered i...

Page 29: ...dd 2 tbsp water in 11 2 qt baking dish 2 3 minutes Cover Mushrooms 1 2 Ib 2 31 2 Place mushrooms in 11 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Fresh Sliced Stir halfway through cooking Parsnips Fresh 1Ib 4 6 Add 1 2 cup water in 11 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Sliced Stir halfway through cooking Peas Green 4 cups 6 8 Add 1 2 cup water in 11 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Fresh Stir halfway th...

Page 30: ...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 Unpl...

Page 31: ...s 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 attempt to pop leftover kernels Do not pop prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn directly on the glass turntable To avoid excessive heating of the glass turntable place the popcorn bag on a plate Listen while corn pops ...

Page 32: ...y equipped to handle your service requirements Is the power cord plugged in Is the door closed Is the cooking time set Are you using approved cookware Is the oven empty 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 corr...

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