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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

SPECIFICATIONS

*IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD 

Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

MA-1012W/B MA-1020W/B  MA-1112W/B 

MODEL

Power Supply

Rated Power Consumption

Microwave Output

Frequency

Rated Current

Overall Dimensions (WxHxD)

Oven Cavity Dimensions (WxHxD)

Capacity of Oven Cavity

120 V AC, 60 Hz

1,500 W

1000 W

2,450 MHz

13.0 A

20

1

/

8

˝ x 12˝ x 15

5

/

16

˝

13

3

/

8

˝ x 8

7

/

8

˝ x 14

1

/

8

˝

1.0 Cu.ft.

120 V AC, 60 Hz

1,250 W

850 W

2,450 MHz

11.3 A

20

1

/

8

˝ x 12˝ x 15

5

/

16

˝

13

3

/

8

˝ x 8

7

/

8

˝ x 14

1

/

8

˝

1.0 Cu.ft.

120 V AC, 60 Hz

1,500 W

*1150 W

2,450 MHz

11.3 A

20

7

/

8

˝ x 12

3

/

8

˝ x 15

1

/

2

˝

13

3

/

8

˝ x 8

7

/

8

˝ x 14

1

/

8

˝

1.1 Cu.ft.

INSTALLATION

A. Circuits

For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a
15 or 20 Amp circuit. No other electrical appliances or
lighting circuits should be on this line. If in doubt, con-
sult a licensed electrician.

B. Voltage Warning 

The voltage used at the wall receptacle must be the
same as specified on the oven name plate located on
the back or on the side of the control panel of the oven.
Use of a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in
a fire or other type of accident causing oven damage.
Low voltage will cause slow cooking. In case your
microwave oven does not perform normally in spite of
proper voltage, remove and reinsert the plug.

C. Placement 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 ventilation. 

D. Do not block the air vents

All air vents should be kept clear during cooking. If air
vents are covered during oven operation the oven may
overheat. In this case, a sensitive thermal safety device
automatically turns the oven off. The oven will be 
inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently.

E. Radio interference

1.

Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV or
radio reception.

2.

When there is interference, it may be reduced or
eliminated by taking the following measures:

a. Clean the door and the sealing surfaces of the

oven.

b. Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or 

television.

c. Relocate the microwave oven in relation to the TV

or radio.

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

.

Summary of Contents for MA-1012B

Page 1: ...MA 1012W B MA 1020W B MA 1112W B website http us lgservice com ...

Page 2: ...frost 16 Auto Defrost 17 Auto Defrost Chart 18 Cooking Tips 19 20 HEATING OR REHEATING GUIDE 21 FRESH VEGETABLE CHART 22 TROUBLESHOOTING 23 25 Questions and Answers 23 24 Before Calling for Service 25 WARRANTY 27 Please record the model number and serial number of this unit for future reference We also suggest you record the details of your contact with GoldStar LG Electronics U S A Inc concerning...

Page 3: ...lt in a risk of elec 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 rat...

Page 4: ... 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 over cook 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: ... slow cooking In case your microwave oven does not perform normally in spite of proper voltage remove and reinsert the plug C Placement 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...

Page 6: ...ultry 3 Fish 3 Fish Time ime Power Power Popcor Popcorn Pizza Pizza Fresh Fresh Vegetable egetable Potato Potato One T One Touch Control ouch Control Food Food Plate Plate Baked Baked Goods Goods Beverage Beverage Frozen Frozen Entree Entree Casserole Casserole Clock Clock Timer imer Less Less 1 2 3 7 8 9 4 5 6 0 EZ On EZ On More More Star Start Clear Clear Star Start Auto Auto Defrost Defrost Def...

Page 7: ... POTATO Touch this pad to cook up to 4 potatoes without entering a cook power or time 8 ONE TOUCH BEVERAGE Touch this pad to heat up to 2 cups of beverage without entering a cook power or time 9 ONE TOUCH PIZZA Touch this pad to heat up to 3 slices of refrigerated pizza without entering a cook power or time 10 ONE TOUCH FOOD PLATE Touch this pad to heat a plate of food without entering a cook powe...

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: ...y 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...

Page 11: ...es 4 to start the clock once You can use this safety feature to lock the control panel so that children cannot use the oven when you do not want them To set CHILD LOCK Touch Display Shows CHILD LOCK Hold until LOCK appears in the display To cancel CHILD LOCK Touch Display Shows Hold until LOCK disappears from the display 1 Clock Clock 0 0 1 once Stop Stop Clear Clear 2 Stop Stop Clear Clear Clock ...

Page 12: ...power Touch Display Shows This time saving feature lets you cook at 100 power for up to 99 minutes 59 seconds 1 minute are added to the cook time each time you press EZ On Example To cook for 1 minutes Touch Display Shows EZ ON 1 2 At the end of the cook time four tones will sound The oven will stop Twice to set a cook time of 5 minutes 30 seconds Star Start Ez On Ez On Time ime Power Power 5 3 0 ...

Page 13: ... warm Softening butter cream cheese Standing time 10 High 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Use Power Level For best results some recipes call for different cook powers during different stages of a cook cycle You can program your oven to switch from one power level to another for up to 2 stages NOTE If you are using the AUTO DEFROST feature as one of the cooking stages it must be programmed as the first stage E...

Page 14: ...icrowave popcorn Touch Display Shows ONE TOUCH COOKING 1 2 3 Time counting down At the end of cooking time four tones will sound The oven will stop Example 2 To cook 1 potato Touch Display Shows 1 2 3 Time counting down The oven will start automatically At the end of cooking time four tones will sound The oven will stop once once Popcor Popcorn Potato Potato The oven will start automatically ...

Page 15: ...se popcorn package which is made especially for microwave cooking Do not try to pop unpopped kernels Heat only 1 package at a time Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while popping popcorn Use mug or microwave safe cup Stir after reheating Place in center of the oven on paper towel Pierce potato several times with fork After cooking let stand for 5 minutes Place the refrigerated pizza on th...

Page 16: ...r time Pressing More will add 10 seconds to the cooking time each time you press it Pressing Less will subtract 10 seconds from the cooking time each time you press it Example To adjust the One Touch Popcorn cooking time for a longer time Touch Display Shows 1 3 Popcor Popcorn More More Less Less Remaining time will increase or decrease by 10 seconds 2 The oven will start automatically 1 2 Time co...

Page 17: ...0 1 4 0 kgs For best results Remove fish shellfish meat and poultry from its original closed paper or plastic package wrapper Otherwise the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook Shape ground meat into the form of a doughnut before freezing When defrosting remove thawed meat when the reminder tone sounds and continue defrosting Plac...

Page 18: ...ally thawed if possible Rearrange and break apart Turn over and rearrange Turn over and rearrange 10 20 min 10 20 min 10 20 min 5 min 5 min Rinse with cold water to separate 5 min 5 min 5 min USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN At Reminder Tone Turn over Remove thawed portions and break apart Return remainder to oven Turn over Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Turn over Cover warm areas with alumin...

Page 19: ... is very important as 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 flesh is firm USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WARNING...

Page 20: ...the Cooking Chart 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 Chart Fish Fish Fillets Whole Mackerel Cleaned and Prepared Whole Trout Cleaned and Prepared Salmon Steaks Power HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH Cooking Time Per Pound min 5 to 8 4 to 7 5 to 8 4 to 7 6 to 9 5 to 8 6 to 8 5 to 7 Standing Time 2 to ...

Page 21: ...s 1 2 cup meat filling 11 2 31 2 minutes 1 3 minutes 51 2 81 2 minutes 5 8 minutes 2 31 2 minutes 11 2 3 minutes 3 41 2 minutes 21 2 4 minutes 8 111 2 minutes 71 2 11 minutes 2 4 minutes 11 2 31 2 minutes 41 2 7 minutes 4 61 2 minutes 30 seconds 15 30 seconds 11 2 21 2 minutes 11 2 21 2 minutes 4 6 minutes 4 6 minutes 2 3 minutes 11 2 21 2 minutes Place sliced meat on microwavable plate Cover with...

Page 22: ...ooking Parsnips Fresh 1Ib 4 8 4 8 Add 1 2 cup water in 11 2 qt covered casserole Sliced Stir halfway through cooking Peas Green 4 cups 7 10 7 10 Add 1 2 cup water in 11 2 qt covered casserole Fresh Stir halfway through cooking Sweet Potatoes 2 medium 6 8 5 10 Pierce potatoes several times with fork Whole Baking 4 medium 8 13 7 13 Place on 2 paper towels 6 8 oz each Turn over halfway through cookin...

Page 23: ... 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 Unp...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...ect Did you turn or stir the food during the defrosting cycle WARNING This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules which ...

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Page 27: ...operation outside environmental specifications or contrary to the requirements of precautions in the Operating Guide accident vermin fire flood improper installation acts of God unauthorized modification or alteration incorrect electrical current or voltage or commercial use or use for other than intended purpose The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne b...

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