At a Glance
Many LG microwaves offer a defrost, soften, and melt function for frozen meat, fish, poultry, and more by using the weight of the food to set the cook time.
LG OTR Microwave Oven - How to Use the Defrost Soften and Melt Functions
Your Over-The-Range microwave oven has a few features that can help with your cooking process.
They’re labeled Defrost, Soften, and Melt on your control panel.
We will cover these features in this video to show you step by step instruction on how to use them properly, when cooking your food the defrost feature can thaw frozen meat, fish, poultry and bread. It is the best method to thaw frozen food as this feature automatically sets the time according to the weight of the food being thawed.
When using this feature, first remove the frozen food from the original packaging. Such as this frozen steak and place it on a shallow glass baking pan or microwave-safe dish place the cooking item into the center of your microwave for best results.
Press the Defrost button and select the food category by either toggling the Defrost button or selecting the category number. The category numbers for each feature can be found on the label on the front of microwave oven cavity as shown here. Then enter in the weight of the food in pounds by using the numeric keypad on the display panel. Most food items will have their product weight on the packaging. For meat, poultry, and fish the available weight range is 0.1 to 6 pounds. For bread it is 0.1 to 1 pound.
Once the correct weight is entered, close the door and press Start.
The display will countdown the defrost time in the middle of the defrost cycle. The microwave will beep several times during the Defrost cycle, to notify you to flip over the food for a more even thaw.
When this beep is heard turn over the food and press Start to resume defrosting.
You can also select the defrost button twice and press Start to quick defrost.
The soften feature as the name implies helps to soften various food items. Such as butter, ice cream, cream cheese, or frozen juice for easy handling, or preparation without completely melting them to use this feature, put your soft food item in the center of the microwave oven in a microwave-safe dish and press the Soften button. And select the food category by entering the category number. Then enter in the menu number to select the appropriate amount of food.
For butter, the display will show numeric options of 1, 2, or 3 sticks of butter.
For ice cream, the display will show numeric options of 1, 2, 3, or pint, quart, or half-gallon respectively.
For cream cheese, the display will show numeric option of 1 or 2 in the amount of 3 or 8 ounces.
And for frozen juice, the display will show numeric option of 1, 2, or 3 in the amount of 6, 12, or 16 ounces.
Once the proper category and amounts are set, press the Start button to begin softening.
Another feature on your microwave oven is the melt feature. This feature will help melt your butter, chocolate, cheese, or marshmallows without scorching them.
Select the proper category by pressing the Melt button and entering the category number. The display will show numeric options requesting you to enter the proper category and the amount of the food by using the keypad on a display panel.
Select 1 for butter then select numeric option 1, 2, or 3 for the amount of sticks of butter.
Select 2 for chocolate then select numeric option 1 or 2 in the amount of 4 or 8 ounces.
Select 3 for cheese then select numeric option 1 or 2 in the amount of 8 or 16 ounces.
And finally select 4 for marshmallows then select numeric option 1 or 2 in the amount of 5or 10 ounces.
Once the proper amount is entered press the Start button to begin melting your food.
During the middle of the cycle, take the food out of the microwave oven and give it a stir for a more even melt. Once stirred, place the item back into the microwave oven, close the door and press Start to resume. At the end of your cycle, take the food out of the microwave oven and give it another stir.
Your food is now fully melted and ready to use.
Caution! Do not leave your LG Over-The-Range microwave oven unattended while in use.
Try these features for yourself and see how conveniently handy they are for everyday use.
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Defrost Melt Soften -
DEFROST
Note- Feature availability will vary depending on microwave model.
- Steps may vary depending on microwave make and model number.
- The category numbers for each feature can be found on the label on the front of microwave oven cavity.
- For meat, poultry, and fish the available weight range is 0.1 to 6 pounds. For bread it is 0.1 to 1 pound.
- Most food items will have their product weight on the packaging.
How to Use the Defrost Function:
1Press the [Defrost] button and select the food category by toggling the [Defrost] button or selecting the category number.
2Enter in the weight of the food in pounds by using the numeric keypad on the display panel.
3Once the correct weight is entered, close the door and press the [Start] button.
Defrost Table
Defrost Table Category Food Items Amount Meat - Beef - Ground beef, Round steak, Cubes for stew, Tenderloin steak, Pot roast, Rib roast, Rump roast, Chuck roast, Hamburger patty
- Lamb - Chops (1-inch thick), Rolled roast
- Pork - Chops (1/2-inch thick), Hot dogs, Spareribs, Country-style ribs. Rolled roast, Sausage
0.1 to 6.0 lbs Poultry - Poultry - Whole (under 4 lbs), Cut up, Breasts(boneless)
- Cornish Hens - Whole
- Turkey - Breast (under 6 lbs)
0.1 to 6.0 lbs Fish - Fish - Fillets, Whole Steaks
- Shellfish - Crab meat, Lobster tails, Shrimp, Scallops
0.1 to 6.0 lbs Bread - Muffins
- Roll cake
0.1 to 6.0 lbs
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MELT
Note- Feature availability will vary depending on microwave model.
- Steps may vary depending on microwave make and model number.
- The category numbers for each feature can be found on the label on the front of microwave oven cavity.
How to Use the Melt Function:
1Press the [Melt] button and enter the category number:
- Select 1 for butter, then select numeric option 1, 2, or 3 for the amount of sticks of butter.
- Select 2 for chocolate, then select numeric option 1 or 2 in the amount of 4 or 8 ounces.
- Select 3 for cheese, then select numeric option 1 or 2 in the amount of 8 or 16 ounces.
- Select 4 for marshmallows, then select numeric option 1 or 2 in the amount of 5 or 10 ounces.
2Once the proper amount is entered, close the door and press the [Start] button to begin melting your food.
Melt Table
Melt Table Category Food Items Amount Butter - Unwrap and place in a microwave safe dish on the rack over the glass tray.
- No need to cover butter.
- Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting.
1, 2, or 3 sticks (4 oz. / 1 stick) Chocolate - Chocolate chips or squares of baking chocolate may be used.
- Unwrap squares and place in a microwave safe dish on the rack over the glass tray. Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting.
4 or 8 oz. Cheese - Use processed cheese food only. Cut into cubes.
- Place in a single layer in a microwave safe dish on the rack over the glass tray. Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting.
8 or 16 oz. Marshmallows - Large or miniature marshmallows may be used
- Place in a microwave safe dish on the rack over the glass tray
- Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting.
5 or 10 oz.
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SOFTEN
Note- Feature availability will vary depending on microwave model.
- Steps may vary depending on microwave make and model number.
- The category numbers for each feature can be found on the label on the front of microwave oven cavity.
How to Use the Soften Function:
1Place the food item in the center of the microwave in a microwave-safe dish.
2Press the [Soften] button and enter the category number:
- Select 1 for butter, then select numeric option 1, 2, or 3 for the amount of sticks of butter.
- Select 2 for for ice cream, the display will show numeric options of 1, 2, 3, or pint, quart, or half-gallon respectively.
- Select 3 for for cream cheese, the display will show numeric option of 1 or 2 in the amount of 3 or 8 ounces.
- Select 4 for frozen juice, the display will show numeric option of 1, 2, or 3 in the amount of 6, 12, or 16 ounces.
3Once the proper amount is entered, close the door and press the [Start] button to begin softening your food.
Soften Table
Soften Table Category Food Items Amount Butter or Margarine - Unwrap and place in a microwave safe dish on the rack over the glass tray.
- Butter will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe.
1, 2, or 3 sticks (4 oz. / 1 stick) Ice Cream - Place in a microwave safe dish on the rack over the glass tray.
- Ice cream will be soft enough to make scooping easier.
Pint, Quart, Half gallon Cream Cheese - Unwrap and place in a microwave safe dish on the rack over the glass tray.
- Cream cheese will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe.
3 or 8 oz. Frozen Juice - Remove top.
- Place in oven
- Frozen juice will be soft enough to mix easily with water.
5 or 10 oz.
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