What's the secret to delicious microwave food? The answer is simple - at the right time. Each dish will need something different. Modern microwave ovens allow you not only to heat up, but also to defrost food. Separate options and modes will help you bake a pie, cook porridge or bake fish. We talked about how to set the clock in this article.
How to set the time on a microwave
To adjust the time correctly, you need to use the buttons or adjusting knobs on the panel. Each manufacturer designates them in its own way: with an icon with a dial or simply with the inscription “Time”.
The principle depends on the type of control of the microwave oven. There will be controls on the mechanical panel. One of them is responsible for power, the other for heating rate. To prevent food from overheating or burning, it is important to set the timer correctly.
It takes 60 seconds to get boiling water in a cup. But baking chicken legs will take 30-40 minutes.
To defrost food in a mechanical microwave, set the power control to minimum and the timer to 3 minutes. There are minute markings around the knobs to make it easier for you.
Microwave ovens with electronically controlled offer a large selection of modes. As a rule, you do not need to set the time yourself. Just select a certain mode, for example “Bird” or “Popcorn”, and the device will automatically set a timer.
In electronic models from Samsung, LG and some other brands, you can increase the cooking time. If the initially set period was not enough, then it is not necessary to wait for the shutdown. Adjust the parameters using the More/Less buttons.
In ElG models this is done like this:
- Press the Stop/Reset key;
- For installation manual mode select the “Start” button;
- Now adjust the values using the More/Less keys. In this case, the readings will change by 10 seconds up or down.
Some models provide an additional “Delayed Start” mode. This is very convenient if you do several things at the same time. The device will turn off automatically as soon as the timer reaches the set point. Before adjusting, it is important to check the accuracy of the time on the microwave clock, otherwise the timer will not work correctly.
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All microwave ovens can operate on a 12-hour or 24-hour system.
How to set the time in LG:
- Press the "Stop" key;
- To adjust for 24 hours, press “Clock” twice. For 12 o'clock press again;
- Press the 10 minutes key 15 times. Then the “1 minute” button 3 times. Now “10 minutes” 5 times;
- Now again “Clock”.
That's it, installation is complete. Now select any function and start cooking.
For Samsung microwave ovens, other steps are needed to set the time:
- Press the Dial or Clock key. For format 24 - 1 time, for format 12 - twice.
- To set values, select the More/Less keys. They are indicated by up and down arrows.
- Confirm the action - “Clock”.
To operate your microwave successfully, follow the basic rules:
- Choose the appropriate cooking time;
- Use only special heat-resistant dishes;
- Do not place hermetically sealed containers in the chamber.
Of course, settings for technology different brands are different. Details indicated in the accompanying instructions. Adhere to the operating rules, including those regarding the selected modes and options. What is suitable for one dish may not be suitable for another.
Time adjustment is carried out using buttons or a knob. Manufacturers designate them in their own way. On some microwaves you can see a dial icon, on others there is simply the inscription “Time”.
A mechanical microwave oven has controls. They are responsible for the power and heating speed. It is necessary to adjust the timer correctly so that the food warms up, but does not burn.
You can heat the water in one minute, and the chicken legs will bake for 30-40 minutes.
To defrost food, you need to set the timer for 3 minutes, with the power set to minimum.
Automatic microwave ovens do not require time setting. Just select a mode, for example, “Popcorn” or “Fish”, and the oven will set the timer itself.
Electronic models from Samsung and LG allow you to increase or decrease the cooking time. There is no need to turn off the microwave or wait for the set time to pass; you can use the “More/Less” buttons.
Some models have a Delay Start function. This is convenient for those who combine cooking with other things. The microwave oven will start working on its own. right time. Check that this function is working properly, otherwise the timer will not work correctly.
The clock gets lost every time you unplug the microwave or your apartment is without power. For example, recently the power went out.
How to Set the Time on an LG Microwave Oven
To set the time you need to:
- Press the “Stop” button;
- To set to 24 hour format, press the "clock" button twice.
- For 12 hour format, another press is required;
- Press the “10 minutes” key 15 times;
- Then press the “1 minute” button 3 times;
- Then press “10 minutes” 5 times;
- Press the “clock” button once.
Once you set the time, you can use any function to cook.
How to set the time on a Samsung microwave oven
To set the time you need:
- Press the “Clock” or “Dial” button;
- If you want to set the 24 hour format, press 1 time;
- for 12 hours - twice;
- Adjust the values using the “More/Less” keys;
- To confirm the action, click the "Clock" button.
Take care of your microwave oven. Never place hermetically sealed containers in it; choose only heat-resistant ones. Always try to set only the correct cooking time.
Carefully read the instructions for use to correctly set up and set the time. Remember, just because some modes are suitable for certain dishes, this does not mean that they are suitable for others. Please read the modes and options carefully.
We have to spend a considerable amount of time in the kitchen: there we cook and eat food, wash dishes and clean surfaces, drink tea and talk during long evenings. It is very convenient to be near a clock; with it, home time management will be more effective. You don't have to buy it for this. additional device, you can easily set the time on the microwave.
How to adjust the time display
In microwave oven models different manufacturers The clock display function works in a similar way. The interface differs: the location and name of the buttons, the digital display. In some devices with mechanical control The design does not allow you to set the current time; it is only possible to set the desired cooking duration on the timer.
Clock on display
Setting the clock in different microwave ovens
Samsung brand ovens have the function of setting a clock that shows the time in one of two formats. When the microwave is plugged in, the number zero flashes on the display. To control, press the dial button and select the mode: day or half of them. Next, to set the required number of hours, use the up and down arrow keys. Secure with the clock button. Adjust the minutes in a similar way and secure with the “dial”.
The Mystery microwave oven is also equipped with an electronic display that displays the current time when the cooking process is not in progress. In the latter case, the duration of the specified mode is displayed on the screen. The first switching on of the oven is accompanied by a sound signal, and the digital designation “1:01” flashes on the display. The range can be set from 01 to 12; to do this, click the “Clock” icon. The current settings are reset using the icon in the Cancel menu. To set the correct time, you need to successively press the “1 minute” key as many times as there are hours, and secure it by touching the “Clock” indicator. Do the same with minutes.
Time on the Mystery microwave display
The LG microwave oven has the same principle: the number of hours and minutes is selected using buttons, confirmed by pressing the key on which the dial icon is located. Example of setting the time 13:25 in daily format:
- clear the settings using the “Stop\Reset” button;
- press “Clock” twice, select display in the whole day mode;
- impulsively press on “10 minutes” until we reach the display of the number “13”;
- use the “1 minute” button to set the number of tens of minutes, that is, press it twice;
- the remaining five minutes will be given by the “10 seconds” button, which should be pressed five times;
- We fix the result with the “Clock” icon.
If you need to correct the set values, you can do this by touching the “Stop\Reset” function.
Every time there is a power outage, the time is reset and you need to reset it on the screen.
Mechanics and electronics
Appliances equipped with a manual control for cooking modes are not designed to display the clock. Such microwaves are easy to use and affordable, but this does not mean that they are worse than expensive ones. Simplified models usually have two knobs; by turning one of them in a circle, you set the power or mode. The second serves to start the reverse timer and is most often used to warm up food.
Microwave with mechanical control
Electronic control type gives microwave ovens greater functionality. Touch buttons, located on the front panel, are needed to select a program. If you have a specific task to heat up food, you can use one of the keys indicating minutes and seconds. These microwave ovens have a built-in clock; after installation, the display will show the current time. To reset and change settings, you need to enter the “Clock” menu, then press the “Stop” or “Cancel” button.
Cooking modes for different foods
Each type of dish requires its own duration of boiling. Setting the minutes on the timer or touchpad depends on the recipe, volume of products and the required option. In the microwave you can cook porridge and vegetables, bake an omelet and a cupcake, make steamed cutlets or fish. Most modern appliances support a defrosting function: microwaves carefully penetrate the structure of a frozen product and thaw it, almost without heating it. Models with an electronic menu are equipped with a set various programs for automatic cooking. The most popular mode is the heating mode, which is supported by all microwave ovens.
Soft Menu Panel
Delayed start - another one useful option. The menu presets the time when the start will work and the microwave will turn on the desired mode. When the cooking time has expired, the timer will automatically stop the process. When using this function, it is important to ensure that the time entered into the device memory is correct. Then there will be no unpleasant surprises.
You will learn more about the function of setting the clock and the purpose of the menu buttons from the instructions for the microwave.
User manual
microwave oven
1. Setting the clock
When you turn on the microwave oven
will sound sound signal and on the display
"0:00" will be displayed.
You can set the time in the range of 0:00
23:59;
Example: Set the time to 12:12.
Click the button (4) "CLOCK/PRE SET"
(CLOCK/PRESET), on display
the 24H clock format will appear, repeat
by pressing you can select the 12H format.
Press the number buttons "1", "2", "1", "2".
Click the button (4) "CLOCK/PRE SET"
(CLOCK/PRESET) to finish
setting the clock. The display will show
set time 12:12 and dividing points (9)
will flash.
Note:
If the clock is not set, the current time is not
will appear on the display.
If you enter the current time incorrectly
click the button (6) "STOP/CLEAR"
to reset the readings and repeat steps 1, 2, 3.
2. Microwave cooking
Select the microwave power level and
set the operating time. Press several times
button (2) "MICROWAVE" For
selecting the required power level during operation
ovens.
Quantity Picture Power
clicks on the oven display
Example: Turn on the oven for 10 minutes with the level
power 80%, to do this, do the following
Installation steps:
Click the button (2) "MICROWAVE"
(MICROWAVE), “P100” will light up on the display and
pictogram (1).
Press the button again (4) "MICROWAVE"
(MICROWAVE)"P80" will light up on the display.
Press the number buttons "1", "0", "0", "0", on
The display will show the time "10:00" minutes.
Click the button (11) "START/+30SEC./CON
,
The icon (1) will flash.
signals.
2. Cooking in Grill mode
Example: Turn on the grill at 100% power at
within 35 minutes, do the following:
Installation steps:
Open the oven door, place food in
working chamber, close the door.
Click the button (7) "GRILL", on
The display will show "G 1" and the icon (3).
Press the number buttons "3", "5", "0", "0" on
The display will show the time "35:00" minutes.
Click the button (11) "START/+30SEC./CON
FIRM" (START/+30SEC/CONFIRMATION),
to start cooking, on the display
The remaining time will begin counting down and
the icon (3) will flash.
Note: In grill mode
the temperature in the working chamber does not increase.
At the end of the cooking process
the oven will turn off and five beeps will sound
signals.
3. Convection cooking
(with preheating)
Example: Set convection mode
cooking at 180°C for 40 minutes, for
To do this, follow these installation steps:
Click the button (3) "CONVECTION"
(CONVECTION) several times before choosing
the required temperature is “180” degrees.
The display will show a temperature of 180°C and
pictogram (2), as well as pictograms
temperature mode (10) at the bottom of the display.
Click the button (11) "START/+30SEC./CON
FIRM" (START/+30SEC/CONFIRMATION), in
preheating time on display
the temperature icon is displayed (10),
flashing icon (2) when set
the temperature will be reached twice
a beep will sound as a reminder
A microwave oven is a good household purchase. Thanks to it, you can prepare various dishes quickly and tasty. At the same time, heating them is also very simple. As soon as such a thing appears in the house, you immediately want to use it as soon as possible, begin reading the instructions, test manipulations, etc.
Time
An important issue when using a microwave oven is setting the time. Usually the instructions indicate the main points. Most modern ovens are equipped with a display that shows the time. In order to initially set the clock, you must use the adjusting buttons. If the microwave oven has touch controls, there are special marks for this. If the control is mechanical, there is usually no clock.
In addition to the main time, there is a time for cooking or heating food. His correct installation will avoid problems with uncooked or overheated food. Let's look at setting the timer in more detail.
Different products - different times
Indeed, setting the cooking timer will directly depend on the type of food, as well as the actions that must be performed with them. For example, it takes 60 seconds for water to boil in a cup or glass. But cooking, say, chicken or steak will take at least 30-40 minutes.
Mechanical control
The cost of the microwave itself will tell you the type of control it has. The cheapest models are the simplest. By the way, it is worth noting that cheap microwave ovens are no worse than expensive ones in terms of performance. They just don't have that much functionality. As a rule, in inexpensive models goes 2 knobs, turning which regulates cooking. The first knob is the cooking time, the second is the power level or mode of operation. The power setting mode is necessary in order to perform various actions. Since one product is prepared exclusively at high power, while the other requires a minimum. For example, the process of defrosting food. Typically this is done by setting the switch knob to minimum power and setting the timer knob to 3 minutes.
It must be said that in simple stoves, on the handle itself or in places around its circumference, the time for which the stove is installed is indicated. By moving the regulator to the desired position, the required operating time is set.
Electronic control
More difficult to use are electronically controlled microwave ovens. However, in most of them you do not need to set the timer yourself. You just need to select the required product from the list of suggested ones and the cooking option. Such units themselves program the required amount of time for cooking. But they have a timer, which is necessary for preparing those dish options that are not on the list. Typically, timer buttons or pointers for touch controls are located separately at the bottom or top of the panel. One indicates the number of minutes, the second indicates the number of seconds. However, depending on the models, the buttons may differ.
Setting the time on a microwave with this control is even easier. Usually there is another special button to return the timer or clock to the “factory settings”. As a rule, it is used if the time was programmed incorrectly.
Delay cooking
Another one useful feature associated with time. Some models have special functions that allow you to perform a whole series of manipulations in cooking. For example, postponing cooking. Using special buttons, the timer is set for the time or after the time that is necessary. This is very convenient when you need to go away or do several things at the same time, so as not to forget about the dish you are preparing.
And in conclusion, it remains to summarize. Setting the time on microwaves depends on what kind of time it is (i.e. what type needs to be set, be it a clock or a cook timer) and the type of control the microwave has.