LG LWC3063ST Owners Manual - Page 18
Using the Upper Oven
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18 OPERATION Using the Upper Oven Before Using the Upper Oven NOTE •• To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not use stoneware, metal cookware, or metal rimmed cookware in the oven. •• To program the oven, make sure you touch the center of each key firmly since the areas between the keys will not activate the oven. A tone will sound each time a key is touched correctly. Don't touch several keys at once. •• Do not strike the control panel with silverware, cookware, etc. Breakage may occur. •• Always use caution when taking cookware out of the oven. Some dishes absorb heat from the cooked food and may be hot. See Cookware Guide earlier in this section for more information. Microwave Cookware Guide NOTE •• Do not rinse containers by placing them in water immediately after cooking. This may cause breakage. Also, always allow the turntable to cool before removing it from the oven. •• Never operate the oven when it is empty. Food or water should always be in the oven during operation to absorb the microwave energy. •• Do not use the oven to dry newspapers or clothes. They may catch fire. •• Use thermometers that have been approved for microwave oven cooking. •• The turntable must always be in place when you operate the oven. •• Do not use your microwave oven to cook eggs in the shell. Pressure can build up inside the shell, causing it to burst. Upper Oven Light 1 Touch Upper Light to turn the upper oven light on or off. Use Do Not Use OVENPROOF GLASS (treated for high intensity heat): utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles and bowls without metallic trim. METAL CONTAINERS: Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers, or foil trays. Metal containers can cause arcing, which can damage the microwave oven. CHINA: bowls, cups, serving plates, and platters without metallic rims. PLASTIC: Plastic wrap (as a cover)- lay the plastic wrap loosely over the dish and press it to the sides. Vent plastic wrap by turning back one edge slightly to allow excess steam to escape. The dish should be deep enough so that the plastic wrap will not touch the food. As the food heats it may melt the plastic wrap wherever the wrap touches the food. METAL DECORATION: Metal-rimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc. The metal rim 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 foil to shield poultry legs and wings. Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the side walls and door of the oven. WOOD: Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack when you use them in the microwave oven. Baskets react in the same way. Use plastic dishes, cups, semi-rigid freezer containers and plastic bags only for short cooking time. Use these with care because the plastic may soften from the heat of the food. TIGHTLY COVERED COOKWARE: Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered containers. Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items before cooking. Tightly closed pouches could explode. PAPER: Paper towels, waxed paper, paper napkins, and paper plates with no metallic rim or design. Check the manufacturer's label before using in the microwave oven. Note: Do not use recycled paper products in the microwave oven. They sometimes contain impurities that cause arcing and sparking. BROWN PAPER: Avoid using brown paper bags. They absorb too much heat and could burn. FLAWED OR CHIPPED COOKWARE: Any container that is cracked, flawed, or chipped may break in the oven. METAL TWIST TIES: Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags. They become hot and could cause a fire.