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TROUBLESHOOTING

Before Calling for Service

Problem

Oven does not start

Arcing or Sparking

Incorrect time of day

Unevenly Cooked Foods

Overcooked Foods

Undercooked Foods

Improper Defrosting

You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work properly, locate the 

operating problem in the list below and try the solutions listed for each problem.

If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest LG Authorized Service Center. 

LG Authorized Service Centers are fully 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 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?

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 are designed to provide

reasonable protection against such interference in a

residential installation.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will

not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment

does cause interference to radio or 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 microwave oven and the receiver are on

different branch circuits.

The manufacturer

is not responsible for any radio or

TV interference caused by 

unauthorized

modification

to this microwave oven. It is the

responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

Possible Causes

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WARNING:

 This product contains chemicals known to the State of California

to cause cancer.

Wash hands after handing.

Summary of Contents for LCS1410SW

Page 1: ...LCS1410SW MFL30128602 www lg com OWNER S MANUAL MICROWAVE OVEN PLEASE READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING ...

Page 2: ...Lock Kitchen Timer Ez On More Less Custom Set Sensor Touch Auto Cook Clock Quick Defrost Melt Soften Auto Defrost HEATING REHEATING GUIDE FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING Questions and Answers Before Calling for Service WARRANTY Inside back cover Please record the model number and serial number of this unit for future reference W e also suggest you record the details of your contact with LG L...

Page 3: ...lt in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance 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...

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: ...crowave 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 at least 100cm 39 4 inches from floo r Do not place oven above a gas 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 ve...

Page 6: ... Door Open Button Safety Door Lock System Display Window A Glass Turntable B Turntable Shaft C Rotating Ring D Motor Shaft A B C D NOTE This microwave oven is designed for household use only It is not recommended for commercial use wWARNING Do not operate the oven when empty or without the glass tray It is best to leave a glass water in the oven when not in use The water will safely absorb all mic...

Page 7: ...rozen juice 8 AUTO COOK Touch this pad to reheat without entering a cook time or power 9 KITCHEN TIMER Touch this pad to use your microwave oven as a kitchen timer 10 TIME Touch this pad to set a cook time 11 CLOCK Touch this pad to enter the time of the day 12 EZ ON You can extend cooking time in multiples of 30 seconds by repeatedly touching this pad during cooking 13 MORE LESS All of the one to...

Page 8: ...h as roasts 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 Foods cook quickly in a microwave ov...

Page 9: ...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 oven door to pre...

Page 10: ...f the various power levels The table below shows the power level settings for your oven MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL T ABLE Power Level 10 High Standing time Independent Boiling water Making candy Cooking poultry pieces fish vegetables Cooking tender cuts of meat Whole poultry 9 Reheating rice pasta vegetables Use 4 Thawing meat poultry and seafood 8 Reheating prepared foods quickly Reheating sandwiches ...

Page 11: ...ouch Ez ON 4 times The oven begins cooking and display shows time counting down To set the child lock Touch and hold START ENTER until locked appears in the display If the time of day was already set the time of day will return to the display window After you touch another To cancel the child lock Touch and hold START ENTER pad until locked disappears in the display Example To set the timer 3 minu...

Page 12: ...the current time will be displayed NOTE To turn beep sound back on repeat steps 1 3 then touch number 1 Example 2 To set the units 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 2 Touch CUSTOM SET Five modes show in the display repeatedly You can set them according to your intention 3 Touch 4 lbs touch 1 kg touch 2 shows in the display 4 Touch 2 kg shows in the display and the current time will be displayed CUSTOM SET FUNCTI...

Page 13: ...time stir rice Remove from outer display package Vent the plastic film by piercing with a fork 3 times If not in microwave safe container place on a plate cover with plastic wrap and vent After cooking allow to stand for 3 minutes Prepare as desired wash and leave residual water on the vegetables Place in an appropriately sized microwave container Add amount of water according to the quantity 1 2 ...

Page 14: ... a 24 hour clock You can switch between AM and PM by touching 1 or 2 after step 4 Beverage Remove from display package and place on plate Be careful The beverage will be very hot Sometimes liquids heated in cylindrical containers will splash out when the cup is moved 1 or 2 cups SELECT MENU 1 TO 6 SEE COOKING GUIDE shows in the display Hot Cereal Prepare as directed on package and cook Stir and al...

Page 15: ...int Quart Half gallon 3 or 8 oz 6 12 or 16 oz Amount Category Direction MELT The oven uses low power to melt foods butter chocolate marshmallows and cheese See the following table MELT TABLE Example To Melt 8 oz Chocolate 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 2 Touch MELT select menu 1 to 4 see cooking guide shows in the display 3 Touch number 2 chocolate touch 1 to 2 shows in the display 4 Touch number 2 then the o...

Page 16: ...o catch drippings Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven NOTE When you touch the START pad the display changes to defrost time count down The oven will beep once during the DEFROST cycle At beep open the door and turn 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...

Page 17: ... with fork Return remainder to oven Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Separate and rearrange Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Meat of irregular shape and large fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at...

Page 18: ...g rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Place on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water FOOD AT BEEP SETTING SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FISH Fillets Steaks Whole SHELLFISH Crabmeat Lobster tails Shrimp Scallops FISH FISH FISH FISH FISH FISH FISH Turn over Separate fillets when partially thawed if possible Separate and rearrange Turn over Break apart Turn ov...

Page 19: ...ap 1 serving 101 2 oz 3 5 minutes and vent Casserole COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway 1 cup 2 3 minutes through cooking 4 cups 7 9 minutes Casserole COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway cream or cheese through cooking 1 cup 2 3 minutes 4 cups 6 8 minutes Sloppy Joe or Barbecued Beef Reheat filling and bun separately 1 sandwich 1 2 11 2 minutes Cook filli...

Page 20: ... 2 qt baking dish 2 3 minutes Cover Mushrooms 1 2 Ib 11 2 2 Place mushrooms in 11 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Fresh Sliced Stir halfway through cooking Parsnips Fresh 1 Ib 2 4 Add 1 2 cup water in 11 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Sliced Stir halfway through cooking Peas Green 4 cups 3 5 Add 1 2 cup water in 11 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Fresh Stir halfway through cooking Sweet ...

Page 21: ...ppliance 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 Unplu...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...RNING 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 are designed to provide reasonable protection against such inter...

Page 24: ... Damages or operating problems that result from misuse abuse 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 re...

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