LG LMC1275 Series, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ROWAVE OVEN Read this owner s manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times www lg com LMC1375 LMC1275 Copyright 2017 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved MFL69850403_02 ...

Page 2: ...rlocks 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 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 The oven should not be adjusted or ...

Page 3: ...re Guide 13 Microwave Safe Cookware 13 Microwave Cooking Tips 15 Precautions 15 OPERATION 15 Audible Signals 15 Clock 16 Interrupting Cooking 16 Child Lock 16 Quick Start 16 More Less 16 Energy Saving 16 Setting Manual Cooking Times 17 Microwave Power Levels 17 Auto Cook 17 Auto Reheat 18 Auto Cook Table 19 Auto Reheat Table 20 Defrost 20 Defrost Table 21 Defrosting Tips 21 Weight Conversion Table...

Page 4: ...urns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy when using the microwave oven follow basic safety precautions including the following Read all the instructions before using the oven As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on...

Page 5: ...e personal injury Do not heat small necked containers such as syrup bottles Do not deep fat fry in the microwave oven Do not attempt home canning in the microwave oven 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 Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance Do not run the oven empty Install or ...

Page 6: ...been repaired by a competent person The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements Children shall be kept away unless continuously supervised During use the appliance becomes hot Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven Do not use recycled paper products They may contain impurities which may cause ...

Page 7: ...r television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or television Relocate the Microwave Oven with respect to the receiver Move the microwave oven away from the receiver Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the micro...

Page 8: ...he oven will be inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently 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 with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly i...

Page 9: ...other equipment 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 Oven Specifications Model LMC1375 Power Supply 120 V AC 60 Hz Rated Power Consumption 1250 W Microwave Output Max 1200 W Frequency 2450 MHz Rated Current 10 4 A Overall Dimensions W x H x D 21 7 16 x 12 1 8 x 17 3 8 ...

Page 10: ... not operate the oven when empty or without the glass tray It is best to leave a glass of water in the oven when not in use The water will safely absorb all microwave energy if the oven is accidentally started Accessories The turntable rotates in both directions to help food cook more evenly Do not operate the microwave oven without the glass tray in place Owner s Manual Glass Tray Rotating Ring S...

Page 11: ...eat Touch this key to reheat beverages casseroles dinner plates pie and pizza 5 Power Level The microwave oven is equipped with 10 power levels for maximum flexibility and control over cooking The Microwave Power Levels section contains suggestions for which power level to use when preparing various foods 6 Defrost Touch this key to select food type and defrost food by weight 7 More Less Set cooki...

Page 12: ...ontain impurities that cause arcing and sparking METAL CONTAINERS Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven cooking Also avoid metal skewers thermometers or foil trays Metal containers can cause arcing which can damage the microwave oven METAL DECORATION Metal trimmed or metal banded dinnerware casserole dishes etc The metal trim interferes with normal cooking and may damage...

Page 13: ... colored paper products as the color may run Some recycled paper products may contain impurities which could cause arcing or fires when used in the microwave Plastic Cooking Bags Provided they are made specially for cooking cooking bags are microwave safe Remember to make a slit in the bag so that steam can escape Never use ordinary plastic bags for cooking in the microwave oven as they will melt ...

Page 14: ...er is microwave safe Because it makes a looser cover than a lid or clingfilm greaseproof paper allows the food to dry out slightly Stirring Stirring is one of the most important of all microwaving techniques In conventional cooking food is stirred for the purpose of blending Microwaved food however is stirred in order to spread and redistribute heat Always stir from the outside towards the centre ...

Page 15: ...hat 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 OPERATION This section introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate the microwave oven Please read this...

Page 16: ...30 seconds every time the button is pressed The cook time can be extended to 99 minutes and 59 seconds More Less By using the or key manual cook settings can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time Pressing adds 10 seconds to the cooking time each time you press it Pressing subtracts 10 seconds from the cooking time each time you press it The maximum cooking time possible in the manu...

Page 17: ...e Auto Cook menu has preprogrammed settings to automatically cook certain foods Select the correct category for your item using the Auto Cook chart on the next page enter the amount then press START and the oven automatically cooks the item 1 Open the oven door Press STOP Clear 2 Press Auto Cook once Ac 1 appears in the display 3 Press repeatedly to select a food category For example press until A...

Page 18: ... 2 cups add 2 tbsp water 3 4 cups add 4 tbsp water Cover with vented plastic wrap Let stand 3 minutes after cooking Ac 5 Oatmeal 1 2 servings 1 serving 2 servings Oats cup 40 g 1 cup 80 g Water or Milk 1 cup 230 g 1 cup 345 g Salt optional Dash 1 8 tsp Combine water or milk salt and oats in large microwave safe bowl Cover with vented plastic wrap Let stand 3 minutes after cooking Ac 6 Popcorn 3 5 ...

Page 19: ...weight press Start Ar 5 Pizza 1 3 slices This is a reheat function for leftover pizza Do not use to cook pizza Place on paper towel on a microwave safe plate NOTE Do not use recycled paper products in the microwave oven They sometimes contain impurities that cause arcing and sparking If popcorn bag size is not known follow manufacturers instructions and do not use Auto Cook feature Do not attempt ...

Page 20: ...ven and press START to complete the defrost cycle Defrost Table Category Food to be Defrosted MEAT dEF1 0 1 6 0 lbs Beef Ground beef round steak stew cubes tenderloin steak pot roast rib roast rump roast chuck roast hamburger patties Lamb Chops rolled roast Pork Chops hotdogs spareribs country style ribs rolled roast sausage Veal Cutlets 1 lb inch thick Turn food over at beep After defrosting let ...

Page 21: ...n lining For better results let food stand after defrosting For more information on standing time see the Microwave Cooking Tips section Turn over food during defrosting or standing time Break apart and remove food as required Weight Conversion Table Most food weights are given in pounds and ounces If using pounds food weights must be entered into Auto Defrost in pounds and tenths of pounds decima...

Page 22: ... buttons 3 Open the oven door Press and hold the Clear button for 8 seconds until 5 appears in the display Release the button and audible transmission tones start sounding 4 Keep the phone in place until the tone transmission has finished The display will count down the time 5 Once the countdown is over and the tones have stopped resume your conversation with the call center agent who will then be...

Page 23: ...to the ventilation openings To clean control panel open the door to prevent the oven from accidentally starting and wipe with a damp cloth followed immediately by a dry cloth Press STOP after cleaning If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door wipe the panels with a soft cloth Steam or condensation buildup inside the door is normal if foods are heated for a long period on h...

Page 24: ...t reflection around the outer case This light is from the oven light which is located between the oven cavity and the outer wall of the oven What are the various sounds I hear when the microwave oven is operating 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 turn...

Page 25: ...ookware is not microwave safe When in doubt test cookware before use Do not operate oven while empty Incorrect time of day Possible power interruption See Clock section to reset time of day Unevenly Cooked Foods Test cookware to make sure it is microwave safe Do not cook without the glass tray Turn or stir food while cooking Defrost food completely before cooking Use correct cook time and power le...

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