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6. TROUBLESHOOTING

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Question

Why is the oven light not on
during cooking?

Why does steam come out of
the air exhaust vent?

Will the microwave oven be
damaged if it operates empty?

Does microwave energy pass
through the viewing screen in
the door?

Why does a tone sound when a
pad on the control panel is
touched?

Can my microwave oven be
damaged if food is cooked for
too long?

When the oven is plugged into
wall outlet for the first time, it
might not work properly. What
is wrong?

Why do I see light reflection
around the outer case?

What are the various sounds I
hear when the microwave oven
is operating?

Answer

There may be several reasons why the oven light is not
on. Have you:
• Set a cooking time?
• Touched START?

Steam is normally produced during cooking.
The microwave oven has been designed to vent this
steam.

Yes. Never operate the oven empty or without the glass
turntable.

No. The metal screen bounces the energy back to the
oven cavity. The holes (or ports) allow only light to pass
through. They do not let microwave energy pass
through.

The tone tells you that the setting has been entered.

Like any other cooking 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. Unplug the
oven from the 120-volt household outlet and then plug it
back in to reset the microcomputer.

This light is from the oven light which is located
between the oven cavity and the outer wall of the oven.

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 turned ON and OFF by a
mechanical switch.The change in blower speed is from
the change in line voltage caused by the magnetron
being turned ON and OFF.

Operation

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Summary of Contents for MA2120B

Page 1: ...MA2120W B website http www lgservice com ...

Page 2: ...door closes properly and that there is no damage to the door bent hinges and latches broken or loosened door seals and sealing surfaces The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel 2 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 Electroni...

Page 3: ...tting the Clock 12 Setting the Microwave Options 13 Using the Timer 14 Cleaning 14 Inside 14 Glass Tray 15 Control Panel 15 Door 15 Outside Oven Surface 15 After Cleaning the Oven 15 3 Successful Cooking 16 Getting Results 16 Keeping an eye on things 16 Cooking times 16 Special Techniques 17 Browning 17 Covering with a lid or cling film 17 Covering with waxed paper 17 Wrapping in waxed paper or pa...

Page 4: ...imed Cooking 22 Microwave Power Levels 23 Using the MORE and LESS Keys 24 Auto Reheat 25 One Touch Control 26 Q Defrost 27 Auto Defrost 28 5 Cooking Recipes 30 Meat 30 Poultry 31 Fish 32 Heating or Reheating Guide 33 Fresh Vegetable Chart 35 6 Troubleshooting 37 Questions and Answers 37 Before Calling for Service 40 Warranty Card 41 DO NOT remove the wave guide cover inside the oven The wave guide...

Page 5: ...The child lock is a unique safety feature that prevents unwanted use of the oven While the child lock is set the oven does not function and LOCKED displays when someone presses a key Once the child lock is canceled the oven operates normally To set the child lock To cancel the child lock Press and hold STOP CLEAR until you see L L O O C C K K E E D D in the display and hear two beeps The display r...

Page 6: ...cially 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 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 ...

Page 7: ...a 3 slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance NOTES 1 A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord 2 Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised i...

Page 8: ...escribed in the manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use 7 As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children 8 Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged ...

Page 9: ...G OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID To reduce the risk of injury to persons Do not overheat the liquid Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container Use extreme ...

Page 10: ...f oven cavity 2 1 cubic feet Subject to change without prior notice IEC 60705 rating standard FEATURES The following diagram shows the oven s components Your oven is shipped with the following materials Glass Turntable 1 each Owner s Manual Cooking Guide 1 each Rotating Ring and Glass Tray 1 each NOTE This microwave oven is designed for household use only It is not recommended for commercial use O...

Page 11: ...ou correctly press one of the keys on the control panel Touch the center of each key securely and don t touch several keys at the same time The control panel is shown below NOTE A beep sounds when a pad on the control panel is touched to indicate a setting has been entered ...

Page 12: ...n comes with a 12 hour clock Follow these instructions to set the time Example To set 11 11 PM or AM 1 Press STOP CLEAR 2 Press CLOCK once The display shows E E N N T T E E R R T T I I M M E E O O F F D D A A Y Y 3 Enter the time using the number keys in this case 1 1 1 1 The display shows T T O O U U C C H H S S T T A A R R T T 4 Press START The clock starts counting and the display shows 1 1 1 1...

Page 13: ...u how to set the sound and the units for your microwave Example To set the sound OR 1 Press STOP CLEAR 2 Press CUSTOM SET once The four modes display repeatedly 3 Press 1 to set the sound The display shows S S O O U U N N D D O O N N T T O O U U C C H H 1 1 O O F F F F T T O O U U C C H H 2 2 4 Press 1 to turn on the sound or press 2 to turn off the sound Example To set the units OR 1 Press STOP C...

Page 14: ... accidental operation Inside Use a damp cloth to wipe out crumbs and spills It is important to keep the area between the door and the front panel clean to ensure a tight seal Remove grease with a sudsy cloth then rinse and dry Don t use harsh detergents or abrasive cleaners Example To set the timer 1 Press STOP CLEAR 2 Press TIMER The display shows E E N N T T E E R R T T I I M M E E I I N N M M I...

Page 15: ...the door seal where the door and the oven touch when closed only with mild nonabrasive soap or detergent using a sponge or soft cloth Outside oven surface Clean the outside of the microwave with a damp cloth To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven make sure that water is not allowed to seep into the ventilation openings After cleaning the oven When you are finished cleaning your m...

Page 16: ...emperature of the ingredients used in a recipe makes a big difference in cooking times For example a cake made with ice cold butter milk and eggs takes considerably longer to bake than one made with ingredients that are at room temperature Most recipes give you a range of cooking times In general food remains under cooked at the lower end of the time range You may sometimes want to cook your food ...

Page 17: ...wel Sandwiches and many other foods containing pre baked bread should be wrapped prior to cooking to prevent drying out Arranging and spacing Individual foods such as baked potatoes small cakes and hors d oeuvres heat more evenly if placed in the oven an equal distance apart preferably in a circular pattern Never stack foods on top of one another Stirring Stirring is one of the most important of a...

Page 18: ...llowed to stand for 3 to 10 minutes after being removed from the microwave oven Usually the foods are covered during standing time to retain heat unless they are supposed to be dry in texture such as some cakes and biscuits Standing allows foods to finish cooking and also helps flavors to blend and develop FOOD CHARACTERISTICS Food characteristics affect microwave cooking It is a common misconcept...

Page 19: ...herefore the more food you place in the oven the longer the cooking time Remember to decrease cooking times by at least one third when halving a recipe MICROWAVE SAFE UTENSILS Never use metal or metal trimmed utensils in your microwave oven Microwaves cannot penetrate metal They bounce off any metal object in the oven and cause arcing an alarming phenomenon that resembles lightning Most heat resis...

Page 20: ...should not be used to hold foods that need considerable time in the oven since hot foods eventually warp or melt plastic containers 5 Plastic cooking bags These are microwave safe 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 since they may melt and rupture 6 Plastic...

Page 21: ...ing or when adding ingredients such as instant coffee EZ ON A time saving option this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need to press START NOTE Each time you press EZ ON it adds 30 seconds to the time Once you reach 3 minutes 30 seconds each press adds 1 minute The maximum you can use is 99 minutes Example To set EZ ON 1 Press STOP CLEAR 2 Press EZ ON...

Page 22: ...es at HIGH power To use HIGH POWER cooking skip steps 4 5 above TIMED COOKING Example Timed Cooking 1 Press STOP CLEAR 2 Press TIME The display scrolls E E N N T T E E R R C C O O O O K K I I N N G G T T I I M M E E 3 To cook for 5 minutes 30 seconds press 5 3 and 0 The display shows T T O O U U C C H H S S T T A A R R T T O O R R P P O O W W E E R R 4 Press POWER The display shows E E N N T T E E...

Page 23: ...nder cuts of meat 9 Reheating rice pasta vegetables 8 Reheating prepared foods quickly Reheating sandwiches 7 Cooking egg milk and cheese dishes Cooking cakes breads Melting chocolate 6 Cooking veal and whole fish Cooking puddings and custard 5 Cooking ham whole poultry lamb Cooking rib roast sirloin tip 4 Thawing meat poultry and seafood 3 Cooking less tender cuts of meat Cooking pork chops roast...

Page 24: ...sing LESS subtracts 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it USING THE MORE AND LESS KEYS Example To use the MORE and LESS keys 1 Press STOP CLEAR 2 Press POPCORN The display scrolls 1 1 7 7 5 5 O O Z Z T T O O U U C C H H 1 1 3 3 0 0 O O Z Z T T O O U U C C H H 2 2 3 3 5 5 O O Z Z T T O O U U C C H H 3 3 3 Press 3 to select 3 5 oz 4 Use the MORE key to add 10 seconds or the LESS key to s...

Page 25: ...EHEAT The display scrolls S S E E L L E E C C T T M M E E N N U U 1 1 T T O O 3 3 S S E E E E C C O O O O K K I I N N G G G G U U I I D D E E 3 Press 3 to select casserole and the food reheats REHEATING code category 1 dinner plate 2 soup sauce 3 casserole directions Place food on a dinner plate and cover with plastic wrap Place food in an appropriate sized container and cover with plastic wrap Co...

Page 26: ...part Prepare as desired wash and leave residual water on the vegetables Place in an appropriately sized container Cover with plastic wrap and vent Use only bag of fresh popcorn and place it on the center of turntable Remove from the outer display package Slit the cover If it is not in a microwave safe container place on a plate cover with plastic wrap and vent Pour the beverage into a cup or other...

Page 27: ...od can be used in recipes or for cooking Some ice crystals remain Q DEFROST CAUTION Don t attempt to reheat or re cook any unpopped kernels Don t use popping devices in the microwave oven with this feature especially those that concentrate microwave energy Use ONLY microwave safe containers or bags Using other bags may result in smoke and fire Do not re use popcorn bags Example Q Defrost 1 Press S...

Page 28: ...the defrost cycle For best results Remove fish shellfish meat and poultry from its original paper or plastic package or the wrap holds 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 scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and continue defrosting Place foods in a shallow cont...

Page 29: ...Chops 1 in thick rolled roast Pork Chops 1 2 in thick hot dogs spare ribs country style ribs rolled roast sausage Veal Cutlets 1 lb 1 2 in thick 2 Poultry Chicken DEF 2 Whole under 4 lbs cut up breasts boneless Cornish hens Whole Turkey Breast under 6 lbs 3 Steaks Chops Steaks DEF 3 Round beef steak Tenderloin steak Chops Lamb chops 1 in thick Pork chops 1 2 in thick Veal cutlets 1 lb 1 2 in thick...

Page 30: ...rapped in foil after cooking The standing time is very important as it completes the cooking process 6 Make sure meat especially pork is thoroughly cooked before eating NOTE The times listed above are only a guide Allow for difference in individual tastes and preferences The times may also vary due to the shape cut and composition of the food BEEF Standing Rolled Rib Rare Medium Well done Ground B...

Page 31: ...tes wrapped in foil after cooking before carving The standing time 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...

Page 32: ...irected in 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 Microwave Power HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH Cooking Time Per Pound 4 to 6 min 4 to 7 min 4 to 7 min 4 to 7 min Standing Time ...

Page 33: ...let 6 8 oz Lasagna 1 serving 101 2 oz Casserole 1 cup 4 cups Casserole cream or cheese 1 cup 4 cups Sloppy Joe or Barbecued beef 1 sandwich 1 2 cup meat filling without bun Cook time at HIGH 1 2 min 2 31 2 min 11 2 3 min 2 4 min 4 6 min 2 3 min 5 8 min 11 2 3 min 31 2 51 2 min 1 21 2 min Special Instructions Place sliced meat on microwavable plate Cover with plastic wrap and vent Note Gravy or sau...

Page 34: ...1 2 21 2 min Special Instructions COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway through cooking COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway through cooking COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway through cooking COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway through cooking Wrap in paper towel and place on glass mircrowavable rack COOK covered in ...

Page 35: ... in 11 2 qt casserole Stir halfway through cooking Add 1 2 cup water in 11 2 qt covered casserole Rearrange halfway through cooking Place broccoli in baking dish Add 1 2 cup water Add 1 2 cup water in 11 2 qt covered casserole Stir halfway through cooking Add 1 4 cup water in 1 qt covered casserole Stir halfway through cooking Trim Add 1 4 cup water in 1 qt covered casserole Stir halfway through c...

Page 36: ...irections Add 1 2 cup water in 11 2 qt covered casserole Stir halfway through cooking Pierce potatoes several times with fork Place on 2 paper towels Turn over halfway through cooking Pierce potatoes several times with fork Place on 2 paper towels Turn over halfway through cooking Add 1 2 cup water in 2 qt covered casserole Cut squash in half Remove seeds Place in 8 x 8 inch baking dish Cover Add ...

Page 37: ...the oven cavity The holes or ports allow only light to pass through They do not let microwave energy pass through The tone tells you that the setting has been entered Like any other cooking 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 mic...

Page 38: ...her time Eggs continue cooking during standing time Yes if using one of the two methods described below 1 microwave popping devices designed specifically for microwave cooking 2 prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that is made for specific times and power output needed Follow exact directions given by each manufacturer for its popcorn popping product and do not leave the oven unattended while...

Page 39: ...ing As in conventional cooking methods the interior of the apple expands during the cooking process If the cooking time is too long fire could result At the end of the recommended cooking time potatoes should be slightly firm CAUTION Do not overcook Standing time allows foods to continue cooking evenly for a few minutes after the actual microwave oven cooking cycle The amount of standing time depe...

Page 40: ...wer level correct Was the time cooking power level correct Are you using approved cookware Were the foods completely defrosted Was the time cooking power level correct Are the ventilation ports clear Are you using approved cookware Was the time cooking power level correct Did you turn or stir the food during the defrosting cycle You can often correct operating problems yourself If your microwave o...

Page 41: ...e house fuses or correct wiring or correction of unauthorized repairs and 2 Damages or operating problems that result from misuse abuse operation outside environmental specifications or contrary to the requirements or precautions in the Operating Guide accident vermin fire flood improper installation acts of God unauthorized modification or alteration incorrect electrical current or voltage or com...

Page 42: ...P NO 3828W5A2443 Printed in Korea ...

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