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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY. .................................................................. 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................ 3

SAFETY .................................................................... 4

Important Safety Instructions ............................... 4

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ...... 6

Location of Model Number   ................................... 6
Oven Specifications   ............................................. 6
Electrical Requirements.   ...................................... 6
Grounding Instructions   ......................................... 6
Microwave Oven Features.   .................................. 7
Control Panel Features   .....................................

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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN .....................

Learn About Your Microwave Oven ...................

Clock .................................................................. 1

Vent Auto Time Set ............................................ 1

Vent Fan ............................................................. 1

Light Hi/Low/Off ................................................... 1

Child Lock .......................................................... 1

Kids Meal ........................................................... 1

EZ-ON ................................................................

Warming .....

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Custom Set ........................................................

More/Less ..........................................................

Cooking at High Power Levels ...........................

Microwave Power Levels ...................................

Multi Stage Cooking ...........................................

Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels .............

Sensor Operating Instructions ............................

Sensor Cooking Guide .......................................

Sensor Popcorn .................................................

Sensor Cook ......................................................

Sensor Reheat ...................................................

Sensor Cook Table ............................................

Sensor Reheat Table .........................................

Soften .................................................................

Melt ....................................................................

Soften Table .......................................................

Melt Table ..........................................................

Defrost ................................................................

Quick Defrost .....................................................

Time Defrost .......................................................

Defrost Tips ........................................................

Metal Rack .........................................................

COOKING .............................................................

Getting the Best Cooking Results ......................

Fish and Shellfish ...............................................

Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table .......................

Appetizers /Sauces /Soups ................................

Meat ...................................................................

Meat Cooking Table ...........................................

Chicken ..............................................................

Chicken Cooking Table ......................................

Pasta and Rice ...................................................

Pasta Cooking Table ..........................................

Rice Cooking Table ............................................

AINTENANCE

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Caring for Your Microwave Oven .......................

Metal Rack .........................................................

Cleaning the Grease Filters ...............................

Charcoal Filter Replacement ..............................

Cooktop/Night Light Replacement .....................

Oven and Warming Lamp Light Replacement .......

COOKING UTENSILS ..........................................

Microwave Utensil Guide ...................................

TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................................

Before Calling for Service ..................................

Questions and Answers .....................................

LIMITED WARRANTY ..........................................

Timer

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Summary of Contents for LMHM2017SB

Page 1: ...MICROWAVE OVEN OWNER S MANUAL LMHM2017SB LMHM2017SW LMHM2017ST http us lgservice com PLEASE READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING P NO MFL56516409 Printed in China ...

Page 2: ...osened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel Thank you for purchasing a LG microwave oven 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 LG LG Electronics U S A Inc concerning this unit Staple your receipt he...

Page 3: ...ting Instructions 14 Sensor Cooking Guide 14 Sensor Popcorn 14 Sensor Cook 15 Sensor Reheat 15 Sensor Cook Table 16 Sensor Reheat Table 16 Soften 17 Melt 17 Soften Table 18 Melt Table 18 Defrost 19 Quick Defrost 19 Time Defrost 19 Defrost Tips 20 Metal Rack 20 COOKING 21 Getting the Best Cooking Results 21 Fish and Shellfish 21 Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table 21 Appetizers Sauces Soups 22 Meat 22...

Page 4: ...the door is open If food flames under the hood turn the fan on Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36 inches wide or less Do not use this oven for commercial purposes It is made for household use only When cleaning the door and the surfaces that touch the door use only mild non abrasive soaps or detergents and a sponge or soft cloth If your oven is dropped or damaged hav...

Page 5: ...ling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING 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 containe...

Page 6: ...for 50Hz or any circuit other than a 120V 60Hz circuit GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded If an electrical short circuit occurs grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current The appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounded wire with a grounded plug Put the plug into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded WARN...

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Page 8: ...ired cooking function quickly and easily All you have to do is touch the necessary Command pad The following is a list of all the Command and Number pads located on the control panel For more information on these features see the OPERATION section 8 1 2 3 4 6 7 9 11 13 5 8 10 12 14 15 17 18 20 22 19 16 21 23 24 25 ...

Page 9: ...t quickly at 100 power level 7 DEFROST Touch this key to defrost food by entering weight cook time or Quickly Touch this key 2 times to Quick Defrost Cook Touch this key 3 times to Time Defrost Cook 14 CUSTOM SET Touch this pad to change the oven s default setting for sound clock disply speed and defrost weight 12 COOK TIME Touch this pad to to set a cooking time 16 POWER LEVEL Touch this pad to s...

Page 10: ...nge or cooktop below the microwave oven gets too hot the exhaust fan in the microwave oven hood will automatically turn to Level 4 setting to protect the oven It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven When this occurs the HI LOW OFF will not allow you to turn off the microwave oven fan VENT FAN Example To set 30 minutes for high level VENT AUTO TIME SET 1 Touch HI LOW OFF 2 Touch AUTO TIME SET...

Page 11: ...g KIDS MEAL lets you heat common microwave prepared foods without needing to program times and cook power MAC CHEESE HOT DOG CHICKEN NUGGETS KIDS MEAL NOTE After 4 seconds the oven will start auto matically When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and END will disply Example To use the WARMING for 7 minutes 30 seconds at MDEUIM level 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 2 Touch WARMING twice 3 Enter the ...

Page 12: ...VEL 3 Enter the power level 4 Touch START ENTER When the cook time is over four beeps will sound and COOK END will display Your microwave oven has 10 cook power levels to let you cook or heat a wide variety of foods See cooking guide for Lower Power Levels page 15 MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS Example To cook food for 3 minutes at 100 power and then 70 power for 7 minutes 30 seconds 1 Enter the first coo...

Page 13: ...ces 9 90 Reheat meat slices quickly Saute onions celery and green pepper 8 80 All reheating Cook scrambled eggs 7 70 Cook breads and cereal products Cook cheese dishes veal Cook cakes muffins brownies cupcakes 6 60 Cook pasta 5 50 Cook meats whole poultry Cook custard Cook whole chicken turkey spare ribs rib roast sirloin roast 4 40 Cook less tender cuts of meat Reheat frozen convenience foods 3 3...

Page 14: ... each food item When the internal sensor detects a certain amount of humidity coming from the food it will tell the oven how much longer to heat The display will show the remaining heating time For best results for cooking by Sensor follow these recommendations 1 Food cooked with the sensor system should be at normal storage temperature 2 The glass tray and the outside of the container should be d...

Page 15: ... 15 Example To cook rice 1 Touch COOK 2 Choose food category Using SENSOR COOK lets you heat common microwave prepared foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers SENSOR COOK has preset Cook Power for 7 food categories When the cook time is over four beeps will sound and COOK END will display SENSOR COOK TABLE SENSOR REHEAT TABLE SENSOR COOK Example To reheat 2 slices of pizza 1 Touch R...

Page 16: ...1 2 quart casserole Cooking with plastic wrap and vent After cooking stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes Place rice and twice as much liquid water chicken or vegetable stock in a 2 quart microwave dish Cover with plastic wrap and vent After cooking allow to stand for 5 minutes Stir for fluffier rice Remove from outer display package Slit cover If not in microwave safe container place on plate co...

Page 17: ...uses low power to melt foods butter or margarine chocolate marshmallows or processed cheese food See the following table 1 Touch MELT 2 Choose food category Touch 2 for chocolate 3 Choose food amount Touch 2 for 8 ozs 4 Touch START ENTER SOFTEN TABLE MELT TABLE Touch Pad Category Amount Number Butter Margarine 1 1 2 3 sticks Chocolate 2 4 8 ozs Cheese 3 8 16 ozs Marshmallows 4 5 10 ozs 1 Touch STO...

Page 18: ...ed Place on the rack over the glass tray Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting 1 2 or 3 sticks 4 or 8 ozs 8 or 16 ozs 5 or 10 ozs Butter or Margarine Chocolate Cheese Marshmallows SOFTEN TABLE CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT Unwrap and place on the rack over the glass tray Butter will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe Place on the rack over the glass tray Ice cream will be soft e...

Page 19: ...Bread is 0 1 to 1 0 lb NOTE After you touch START ENTER the display counts down the defrost time The oven will beep once during the Defrost cycle At this time open the door and turn separate or rearrange the food as needed Remove any portions that have thawed then return frozen portions to the oven and touch START ENTER to resume the defrost cycle The oven will not stop during the BEEP unless the ...

Page 20: ...en directly from a true freezer If food has been stored in a refrigerator freezer that does not maintain a temperature of 5 F or below always program a lower food weight for a shorter defrosting time to prevent cooking the food If the food is stored outside the freezer for up to 20 minutes enter a lower food weight The shape of the package alters the defrosting time Shallow rectangular packets def...

Page 21: ...d avoid overcooking the outer edges The length of standing time depends on the density and surface area of the food Wrapping in waxed paper or paper towel Sandwiches and many other foods containing prebaked bread should be wrapped prior to microwaving to prevent drying out FISH AND SHELLFISH Cooking Fish and Shellfish General Directions Prepare the fish for cooking Completely defrost the fish or s...

Page 22: ...re time if necessary only after checking the food Stirring occasionally will help blend flavors distribute heat evenly and may even shorten the cooking time When converting a conventional soup recipe to cook in the microwave reduce the liquid salt and strong seasonings Not Recommended Appetizers with a crisp coating or puff pastry are best done in a conventional oven with dry heat Breaded products...

Page 23: ... roast from microwave oven when desired temperature is reached Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Place roast fat side down on microwavable roasting rack Brush lamb with marinade or desired seasonings such as rosemary thyme or marjoram Cover with waxed paper Turn roast over after 15 minutes and again after 30 minutes Shield if necessary Remove roast from microwa...

Page 24: ...ingle layer in a microwavable baking dish with thicker pieces to the outside Brush with butter or browning agent and seasonings if desired Cover with waxed paper Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear Let stand covered 5 minutes Before cooking wash and shake off water Place breast side down on a microwavable roasting rack Brush with butter or browning agent and seasoning if desired Cover w...

Page 25: ...ine hot tap water and salt if desired Use a 2 quart microwavable baking dish and cover with vented plastic wrap for spaghetti and lasagna noodles Use microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap for macaroni and egg noodles Cook as directed in chart or until water boils Stir in pasta cook covered as directed in chart or until tender Drain in a colander POWER LEVEL COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS RICE COOKING T...

Page 26: ...ld soap and a soft or nylon scrub brush Dry completely Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleaners to clean rack CLEANING THE GREASE FILTERS The grease filter should be removed and cleaned often at least once a month 1 Disconnect power or unplug microwave oven 2 To remove grease filter slide filter to the back Pull filter downward The filter will drop out 3 Soak grease filter in hot water and a mild...

Page 27: ...ew and lift up the bulb holder which you want to replace 5 Replace bulb with a 30 watt appliance bulb 6 Replace the bulb holder if damaged 7 Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place Push the top and slide right until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screws Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage do not operate oven hood without fil...

Page 28: ...ng Also avoid metal skewers thermometers or foil trays Metal utensils can cause arcing which can damage your microwave oven METAL DECORATION Metal trimmed or metal banded dinnerware casserole dishes etc The metal trim interferes with normal cooking and may damage the oven ALUMINUM FOIL Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking and may cause harmful arcing Use small pieces of ...

Page 29: ...e be sure the oven is the only appliance on the electrical circuit be sure food is evenly shaped be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking check placement of aluminum foil strips used to prevent overcooking check recipe to be sure all directions amount time and power levels were correctly followed be sure microwave oven is on a separate circuit be sure food is completely defrosted before...

Page 30: ...ding use small flat pieces Never allow metal to touch walls or door This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven This is the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on and off As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish Use hot pads to remove food after cooking Dish may not be microwave safe Standing time means that food should be taken ...

Page 31: ... the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO Service trips to your home to deliver pick up and or install the produ...

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