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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

CONTROL PANEL

1. DISPLAY: The display includes a clock and indicators

that tell you the time of day, cook time settings, and
cooking functions selected.

2. AUTO TOUCH: Touch this pad to cook without

entering a cook time or power. 

3. AUTO COOK: Touch this pad to cook without entering

a cook time or power. 

4. FAST BREAKFAST: Fast breakfast has 6 food

categories of preset cook time or power.

5. CHICKEN CHOICES: Chicken choices have 4 food

categories of preset cook time or power.

6. MELT : Touch this pad to melt chocolate, cheese,

butter, or marshmallows.

7. SOFTEN : Touch this pad to soften ice cream, cream

cheese, butter, or frozen juice.

8. AUTO REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat without

entering a cook time or power. 

9. AUTO DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost foods by

entering weight.

10. Q-DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost foods quickly.

11. KITCHEN TIMER : Touch this pad to use your

microwave oven as a kitchen timer.

12. CUSTOM SET: Touch this pad to select sound control,

time of day, clock Off or On, scroll speed, lbs /kg
choice. 

13. MORE / LESS : All of the one touch cook and Timed

Cook can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or
shorter time.

MORE             Press MORE will add 10 seconds to

the cooking time.

LESS              Press LESS  will subtract 10 seconds

to the cooking time.

14. NUMBER PADS : Touch number pads to enter cook

time, power level, quantities, or weights.

15. TIME : Touch this pad to set a cook time.

16. POWER : Touch this pad to set a cook power.

17. STOP/CLEAR : It used to stop oven and clear all

entries except time day.

18. Ez-ON :  You can extend cooking time in multiples of

30 seconds by repeatedly touching this pad during
cooking.

19. START : This feature allows oven to begin functioning.

Summary of Contents for LRM1230B

Page 1: ...LRM1230W LRM1230B website http www lgservice com e mail http www lgeservice com techsup html ...

Page 2: ...uto Cook 15 Auto Reheat 15 Fast Breakfast 16 Q Defrost 16 Chicken Choices 17 Melt 18 Soften 18 Auto Defrost 19 21 HEATING REHEATING GUIDE 22 FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE 23 TROUBLESHOOTING 24 26 Questions and Answers 24 25 Before Calling for Service 26 WARRANTY Inside back cover Please record the model number and serial number of this unit for future reference We also suggest you record the details of yo...

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: ...operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped 9 This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment 10 Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance 11 Do not store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product n...

Page 5: ...rrow necks 4 After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container 5 Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container 18 Avoid heating small necked containers such as syrup bottles 19 Avoid using corrosive and vapors such as sulfide and chloride 20 Liquids heated in certain shaped containers especially cylindrical...

Page 6: ... 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 at least 100cm 39 4 inches from floor 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 ...

Page 7: ...al and Cooking Guide 1 each Glass Turntable 1 each Rotating Ring 1 each Oven Front Plate Window Door Screen Door Seal Control Panel Door Open Button Safety Door Lock System Glass Turntable Rotating Ring Display Window NOTE This microwave oven is designed for household use only It is not recommended for commercial use ...

Page 8: ...EFROST Touch this pad to defrost foods by entering weight 10 Q DEFROST Touch this pad to defrost foods quickly 11 KITCHEN TIMER Touch this pad to use your microwave oven as a kitchen timer 12 CUSTOM SET Touch this pad to select sound control time of day clock Off or On scroll speed lbs kg choice 13 MORE LESS All of the one touch cook and Timed Cook can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shor...

Page 9: ...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 10: ... 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 pr...

Page 11: ... prepared at each of the various power levels The table below shows the power level settings for your oven MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL TABLE 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 Reh...

Page 12: ...ins cooking and display shows time counting down To set the child lock Touch and hold STOP CLEAR until locked appears in the display and two beeps are heard 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 STOP CLEAR pad until locked disappears in the display Example To set the timer 3 minutes 1 Tou...

Page 13: ...OCK ON OFF SCROLL SPEED LBS KG CHOICE Example 1 To turn off Sound of beeper 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 1 sound on touch 1 off touch 2 shows in the display 4 Touch 2 sound off shows in the display and the current time will be displayed NOTE To turn beep sound back on repeat steps 1 3 then touch...

Page 14: ...metimes liquids heated in cylindrical containers will splash out when the cup is moved 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 size...

Page 15: ...ve container which is 2 times larger than amount of water Be careful The water will be very hot Sometimes liquids heated in cylindrical containers will splash out when the cup is moved 4 or 8 oz 1 or 2 cups 8 16 24 or 32 oz 1 or 2 cups Amount Category Direction AUTO REHEAT This feature allows you to reheat pre cooked room temperature or refrigerated foods without having to select the cooking time ...

Page 16: ...tinue cooking Stir before serving Optional Add 1 tbsp of milk and 1 tsp of butter per one egg Stack in 2 slice portions on an appropriate sized plate Before serving add butter syrup fruit jam or whatever suits your taste Note Heat toppings for 20 30 seconds before adding to toast Place in stacks of three pancakes on an appropriate sized plate Place on oven tray or a plate 1 2 3 or 4 servings 2 4 6...

Page 17: ...cken Stir and serve as is or place under a broiler for a few minutes for addition al browning MEXICAN CHICKEN 2 servings double the ingredients for 4 servings medium onion chopped green bell pepper diced cup frozen peas cup long grain rice 1 cup water cup salsa 1 pounds skinless chicken pieces legs thighs breasts wings or combination of all 1 teaspoon cumin Salt and pepper to taste cup green olive...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...ll 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 AUTO DEFROST SEQUENCE LIST Seque...

Page 20: ... 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 21: ... 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 over Turn over and rearrange Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Place in a ...

Page 22: ...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 23: ... 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 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...d 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 de...

Page 27: ... install the product instruct or replace 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 incorre...

Page 28: ...P NO 3828W5A3158 Printed in China ...

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