Goldstar MV-1525B User's Manual
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1. OVEN SPECIFICATIONS Output Power 1 000W IEC 705 Standard Outer Dimensions 29 15 16 x 16 7 16 x 15 3 8 Cavity Volume 1 5 Cu ft Net Weight 65 lbs ELECTRICAL RATING Electrical Rating of the Oven 120V AC 60Hz 13 1 500W MWO Only 14 Amp 1 600W MWO Cooktop Lamp Ventilation Fan ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS The oven is designed to operate on a Standard 120V 60Hz household outlet Be sure the circuit is at least 15A or 20A and the microwave oven is the only appliance on the circuit It is not designed 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 cord for this appliance has a grounding wire with a grounding plug Put the plug into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded A WARNING If you use the grounding plug improperly you risk electric shock Ask a qualified electrician if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you wonder whether the appliance is properly grounded Because this appliance fits under the cabinet it has a short power supply cord See the separate Installation Instructions for directions on placing the cord properly Keep the electrical power cord dry and do not pinch or crush it2. gt gt 3 Touch START When the cook time is over you will hear three beeps and END will display AUTO TOUCH COOK Your oven s menu has been preprogrammed to cook food automatically Tell the oven what you want Then let you microwave oven cook your selections For more information see the Auto Touch Cook Chart on page 15 Example To cook popcorn simply follow the step below 1 Touch STOP CLEAR Place popcorn in the oven and close the door 2 Touch POPCORN one time for 1 75 oz two times for 3 0 oz three times for 3 5 oz POPCORN The oven begins the cooking you selected without the need to touch START Be sure to close the door before selecting categories 13 OPERATION COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS The nine power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to examples of foods best cooked at each level and the choose the best power level for the food you are amount of microwave power you are using cooking Below are listed all the power levels POWER LEVEL MICROWAVE OUTPUT 10 100 water HIGH ground beef Make candy Cook fresh fruits and vegetables Cook fish and poultry Preheat browning dish Reheat meat slices quickly eSaute onions celery and green pepper reheating Cook scrambled eggs Cook breads and cereal products Cook cheese dishes veal Cook cakes muffins brownies cupcakes
3. 10 Care and Cleaning 24 Learn about your Microwave Oven 10 Metal Rack sss 24 10 Cleaning the Grease Filters 24 Kitchen Timer essere 10 Charcoal Filter Replacement 24 Eight Timer nee en 10 Cooktop Countertop Light Replacement 25 O AA aanas 11 Oven Light 25 Turntable 11 Questions and Answers 25 Child Locken een 11 Microwave Utensil Guide 26 11 Before Calling for Service 27 CUSTOM Set ieu ra 11 JD ae 12 WARRANTY e Inside back cover GUSTO COOK qe 12 en 12 EZ E 12 13 Cooking at Lower Power Levels 13 SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven and avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven A WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy Read all the instructions before using your oven Do not allow children to use this oven without close supervision Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS
4. Cock pasta meats whole poultry custard whole chicken turkey spare ribs rib roast sirloin roast Cook less tender cuts of meat Reheat frozen convenience foods Thawing meat poultry and seafood Cooking small quantities of food Finish cooking casserole stew and some sauces Soften butter and cream cheese Heating small amounts of food eSoften ice cream Raise yeast dough eStanding time 14 OPERATION AUTO TOUCH COOK CHART KEY TOUCH KEYPAD QUANTITY 3 Times 3 cups and 1 3 cup of water VEGETABLE 3 Times 3 cups 1 1Tme 1 slice oz L FRESH VEGETABLE FROZEN PIZZA Refrigerated SOUP SAUCE 4 Times 4 en BACON 3 3Times 5 oz E Times 2 cups 1 1dTme dea 8oz ea 8 _ 1 Time FROZEN ENTREE 2 Times POTATO DINNER PLATE DIRECTIONS Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole Add water according to the quantity Cover with plastic wrap and vent After cooking let stand 5 minutes Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole Cover with plastic wrap and vent After cooking let stand 5 minutes In large microwavable casserole combine water rice margarine and salt Cover with microwavable lid or plastic wrap and vent After cooking let stand covered for 5 minutes Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole Cover with plastic wrap and vent Place on
5. website http www LGEservice com e mail http www LGEservice com techsup html MICROWAVE OVEN OWNER S MANUAL amp COOKING GUIDE PLEASE READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING MV 1525W MV 1525B Thank you for purchasing a GoldStar 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 GoldStar LG Electronics U S A Inc concerning this unit Staple your receipt here to prove your retail purchase Model No Serial No Dealer Dealer Phone No Customer Relations LG Electronics U S A Inc Service Division Bldg 3 201 James Record Rd Huntsville AL 35824 0126 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks 6 Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the 1 Door bent 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone exce
6. directions Power Level and Cooking Time settings for most cuts and types of poultry Poultry Cooking Table POWER POULTRY LEVEL COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS 41 2 51 2 minutes per pound Chicken pieces 212 3 lbs Wash shake the water off and go on with cooking Place pieces in a single 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 12 13 minutes per pound Chicken whole 3 31 2 Ibs Wash shake the water off and go on with cooking Place breast side down on a microwavable roast rack Brush with butter or browning agent and seasoning if desired Cover with waxed paper Cook 1 3 of estimated time Turn breast side up brush with butter or browning agent Replace waxed paper Cook 1 3 of estimated time again Shield if necessary Cook remaining 1 3 of estimated time or until no longer pink and juices run clear Let stand covered with foil 10 minutes The temperature may rise about 10 F The temperature in the high should be 180 F 185 F when the poultry is done Wash shake the water off and go on with cooking Tie wings to body of hen and the legs to tail Place hens breast side down on microwavable rack Cover with waxed paper Turn breast side up halfway through cooking Shield bone ends of drumsticks with foil Remove and dis
7. 6 After 1 3 of the defrost time is over The display will prompt you to turn food over Open door turn food over and shield any warm portions 7 Close the door and restart 8 After 2 3 of the defrost time is over the display will prompt you to turn food over Repeat steps 6 and 7 When the defrost time is over you will hear three beeps and END will display NOTE If you do not open the door within 3 seconds the display will resume the countdown Weight conversion chart You are probably used to food weights being in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound for example 4 ounces equals 1 4 pound However in order to enter food weight in DEFROST you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound you can use the following chart to convert the weight to decimals EQUIVALENT OUNCE WEIGHT NUMBER AFTER DECIMAL One Quarter Pound One Half Pound Three Quarters Pound One Pound DEFROSTING TIPS When using DEFROST the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds the weight of the food minus the container Use DEFROST only for raw food DEFROST gives best results when food to be thawed is a minimum of O F taken 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 defrost
8. It can be turned off for large dishes Press TURNTABLE NOTE Sometimes the turntable can become hot to touch Be careful touching the turntable TURNTABLE ON OFF ON OFF to turn the turntable on or during and after cooking CHILD LOCK You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children 2 Touch and hold 0 more than 4 seconds LOCKED will appear in the display window with two beeps To cancel the child lock 1 Touch and hold 0 more than 4 seconds LOCKED will disappear and you hear two beeps At this time the oven is ready e LIGHT HI LO OFF Touch LIGHT once for bright light LIGHT HULO OFF twice for night light or three times to turn the light off CUSTOM SET You can change the default values for beep sound clock display speed defrost weight and demo mode operations See following chart for more information NUMBER FUNCTION RESULT Beep ON OFF Sound ON control 2 Sound OFF Clock display pour Glock ON M 2 Clock OFF 1 Slow speed Display Normal speed 3 Fast speed Defrost weight 1 Lbs mode select 2 Kg Demo mode 1 Demo ON 4 select 2 Demo OFF Example To change defrost weight mode from Lbs to p STOP 7 CLEAR 1 Touch STOP CLEAR TON 2
9. NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state THE ABOVE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY To damages or problems which result from delivery or improper installation To damages or problems which result from misuse abuse accident alteration or incorrect electrical current or voltage To service calls which do not involve defective workmanship or material such as cleaning and explaining the operation of the unit Therefore these costs are paid by the consumer CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE NUMBERS To Prove Warranty Coverage gt Retain your Sales Receipt to prove date of purchase gt of your Sales Receipt must be submitted at the time warranty service is provided To Obtain Product Customer or Call 1 800 243 0000 Mon Fri 7a m 7p m CST Service Assistance Push appropriate menu code To Obtain Nearest Authorized gt Call 1 800 243 0000 push optio
10. Touch CUSTOM SET 3 Touch number 4 4 Touch number 2 HB 11 OPERATION HELP HOLD WARM The HELP pad display feature information and helpful You can safely keep hot cooked food warm in your hints Press HELP then select a key pad microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds You LAT IE A A can use HOLD WARM by itself or to follow a cooking Example To learn about POPCORN cycle automatically 1 Touch STOP CLEAR Example To use the hold warm ER 1 Touch STOPICLEAR E 2 Touch HELP HOLD 1 2 Touch HOLD WARM pote ry s 4 START 2 3 Touch START 3 Touch POPCORN Bh CUSTOM COOK MEI CUSTOM COOK lets you recall one cooking HOLD WARM operates for up to 99 minutes 99 instruction previously placed in memory and begin seconds cooking quickly Food cooked covered should be covered during HOLD WARM Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncovered during HOLD WARM 1 Touch STOP CLEAR Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate could be covered during HOLD WARM CUSTOM 2 Touch CUSTOM COOK Ez On lets you cook or reheat food for one minute at 2 15 Enter the cook time 100 Power You can also use it to extend cooking time in multiples of one minute up to 99 minutes 59 seconds START gt 4 Touch START Example To cook for 2 minutes 7 STOE Touch STOP CLEAR o
11. a low plate amp paper towel Do not cover Use MORE LESS to adjust depend on size of slice and what toppings Place in shallow microwavable casserole Cover with vented plastic wrap Place on paper towel Cover Use MORE LESS to adjust the desired doneness Use popcorn package which is made especially for microwave cooking not try to pop unpopped kernels Heat only 1 package ata time Use mug or microwave safe cup Remove the container with care Use MORE LESS to adjust Before baking pierce potato with fork several times After baking let stand for 5 minutes Cover with plastic wrap vented After cooking let stand for 2 minutes Follow the package directions Example of one frozen entree is Lasagna with meat sauce chicken with rice and sliced turkey breast with rice and vegetable OPERATION DEFROST Your microwave oven is preset with three defrost sequences Using DEFROST is the best way to defrost frozen foods The Defrost Sequence Table below provides some basic guidelines for using the three defrost sequences NOTE Use the DEFROSTING RACK for three defrost sequences Example To defrost 1 2 lbs of ground beef 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 2 Touch DEFROST 3 Choose food category Category number Ground Meat 1 Poultry 2 Steaks Chops 4 Enter the weight 5 Touch START
12. additional information on items to check may prevent an unneeded service call If nothing on the oven operates echeck for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker check if oven is properly connected to electric circuit in house check that controls are set properly If the oven interior light does not works the light bulb is loose or defective If oven will not cook echeck that control panel was programmed correctly check that door is firmly closed check that Start Pad was touched check that probe was inserted correctly into receptacle echeck that timer wasn t started instead of a cook function If oven takes longer than normal to cook or cooks too rapidly be sure the Power Level is programmed properly If the time of day clock does not always keep correct time check that the power cord is fully inserted into the outlet receptacle be sure the oven is the only appliance on the electrical circuit If food cooks unevenly be sure food is evenly shaped be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking check placement of aluminum foil strips used to prevent overcooking If food is undercooked check recipe to be sure all directions amount time amp power levels were correctly followed be sure microwave oven is on a separate circuit be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking If food is overcooked check recipe to be sure all directions amount po
13. LP Touch this pad to learn how to use each oven function See page 12 for more information CLOCK TIME OF DAY Touch this pad to enter the time of day See page 10 for more information LIGHT TIMER Touch this pad to set the light timer See page 10 for more information KITCHEN TIMER Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer See page 10 for more information FAN HI LO OFF Touch this pad to turn the fan on or off See page 11 for more information LIGHT HI LO OFF Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop countertop light See page 11 for more information TURNTABLE ON OFF Touch this pad to turn off the turntable T TABLE OFF will appear in the display See page 11 for more information OPERATION LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven Please read this information before use CLOCK TIME OF DAY This oven includes a 24 hour clock _ Example To set 8 00 AM 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 2 Touch CLOCK Press once for AM twice for PM Enter the time by using the number key pad 4 Touch START KITCHEN TIMER You can use your microwave oven as a timer Use the Timer for timing up 99 minutes 99 seconds 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 2 Touch KITCHEN TIMER 3 Enter the time by using the number key pad 4 Touch START When the time
14. METAL UTENSILS Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven cooking 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 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 TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered utensils Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items before cooking Tightly closed pouches could explode BROWN PAPER Avoid using brown paper bags They absorb too much heat and could burn FLAWED OR CHIPPED UTENSILS Any utensil 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 26 TROUBLE SHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Check the following list to be sure a service call is really necessary A quick reference of this manual as well as reviewing
15. TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 2 Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors such as sulfide and chloride in this appliance This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use Do not use or store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use Clean the ventilating hood frequently Do not allow grease to accumulate on the hood or the filters Use care when cleaning the vent hood filters Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners may damage the filters Do not tamper with the built in safety switches on the oven door The oven has several built in safety switches to make sure the power is off when the door is open When flaming foods 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 have it thoroughly checked by a qualifie
16. card drippings Brush with butter or browning agent and seasonings if desired Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear Remove hens from microwave when they reach desired temperature Let stand covered with foil 5 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Temperature in breast should be 170 F before serving 6 7 minutes per pound Cornish Hens Whole 1 11 2 lbs each COOKING Pasta And Rice Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastes rice and cereal require about the same amount of time just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave but the microwave is a more convenient method oven because you can cook and serve in the same dish Cooking Pasta and Rice Tips and Techniques f you are planning to use rice or pasta in a casserole The Pasta and Rice Cooking Tables below provide undercook it so it is still firm specific directions with Power Level and Cooking Allow for standing time with rice but not for pasta Time settings for most common types of pasta and rice Pasta Cooking Table POWER COOKING TYPE OF PASTA LEVEL TIME DIRECTIONS Spaghetti Combine hot tap water and salt if desired Use a 4 cups water 9 to 10 minutes 2 quart microwavable baking dish and cover with Add 8 oz spaghetti 71 2 to 81 2 minutes vented plastic wrap for spaghetti and lasagna noodles Use microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap Macaroni for macar
17. d service technician before using it again To avoid a fire hazard Do not severely overcook food Severely overcooked foods can start a fire in the oven Watch the oven carefully especially if you have paper plastic or other combustibles in the oven Do not store combustible items bread cookies etc in the oven because if lightning strikes the power lines it may cause the oven to turn on Do not use wire twist ties in the oven Be sure to inspect purchased items for wire twist ties and remove them before placing the item in the oven If a fire should start Keep the oven door closed Turn the oven off Disconnect the power cord or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel To avoid electric shock This appliance must be grounded Connect it only to a properly grounded outlet See the electrical GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS on page 6 Do not 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 Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in water Keep the cord away from heated surfaces SAFETY To avoid improperly cooking some foods Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby food Uneven heating may occur and possibly cause personal injury Do not heat small necked containers such as syrup bottles Do not deep fat fry in your microwave oven Do not attempt home canning in your microwave ov
18. en Do not heat the following items in the microwave oven whole eggs in the shell water with oil or fat sealed containers or closed glass jars These items may explode Do not cover or block any openings in the oven Use your oven only for the operations described in this manual Do not run the oven empty without food in it SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter Preserve the oven floor Do not heat the oven floor excessively Do not allow the gray film on special microwave cooking packages to touch the oven floor Put the package on a microwavable dish Do not cook anything directly on the oven floor or turntable Use a microwavable dish Keep a browning dish at least 3 16 inch above floor Carefully read and follow the instructions for the browning dish If you use a browning dish incorrectly you could damage the oven floor Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT U S A ONLY A 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 interf
19. en pieces or salmon steaks with the thicker meatier parts toward the outside of the dish Shield with Small pieces of aluminum foil parts of food that may cook quickly such as wing tips and leg ends of poultry Let It Stand After you remove the food from the microwave cover food with foil or casserole lid and let it stand to finish cooking in the center and 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 Cooking Fish and Shellfish General Directions Prepare the fish for cooking Completely defrost the fish or shellfish Arrange unevenly shaped pieces with thicker parts toward the outside of the dish Arrange shellfish in a single layer for even cooking The type of cover you use depends on how you cook Poached fish needs a microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap Baked fish coated fish or fish in sauce needs to be covered lightly with waxed paper to keep the coating crisp and sauce from getting watery Fish And Shellfish Cooking Table COOKING TIME Always set the shortest cooking time Fish is done when it turns opaque and the thickest part begins to flake Shellfish is done when the shell turns from pink to red and the flesh is opaque and firm The Fish and Shellfish C
20. erence 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 designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or television Relocate the Microwave Oven with respect to the receiver Move the microwave oven away from the receiver Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and the receiver are on different branch circuits The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this microwave oven It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference INFORMATION Please read this owner s manual It will tell you how to use all the fine features of this microwave oven LOCATION OF MODEL NUMBER To request service information or replacement parts the service center will require the complete model number of your microwave oven The number is on the oven front as shown in the illustration below MODEL NUMBER LABEL
21. grille forward then lift it out 3 Remove old filter 2 Soak grease filters in hot water and a mild detergent Rinse well and shake to dry Do not use ammonia or place in a dishwasher The aluminum will darken 4 Slide a new charcoal filter into place The filter should rest at the angle shown and set the clock 5 Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place Push the top until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screws Turn the power back on at the main power supply and set the clock 24 MAINTENANCE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS COOKTOP COUNTERTOP LIGHT REPLACEMENT 1 Unplug the oven or turn off power at the main power supply 2 Remove the bulb cover mounting screws 3 Replace bulb s with 30 or 40 watt appliance bulb s 4 Replace bulb cover and mount screw 5 Turn the power back on at the main power supply OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT 1 Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power supply 2 Remove the vent cover mounting screws 2 middle screws 3 Tip the cover forward then lift out to remove 5 Replace bulb with a 30 or 40 watt appliance bulb 6 Replace the bulb holder 7 Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place Push the top until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screws Turn the power back on at the main power supply gt 25 Can use a rack in my microwave oven so that may reheat or cook in two levels at a time Onl
22. hrough cooking Let stand covered 5 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Place roast in cooking bag in microwavable dish Add seasonings and browning agent if desired Close bag loosely with microwavable closure or string After cooking let stand in bag 15 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Internal temperature of pork should reach 170 F before serving Pierce links and place on microwavable roast rack Cover with waxed paper or paper towel Turn over halfway through cooking After cooking let stand covered 1 minute COOKING Poultry Cooking Poultry General Directions Prepare the poultry for cooking Defrost completely Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at the outside edge of the baking dish When cooking legs arrange them like the spokes of a wheel The poultry is done when it is no longer pink and the juices run clear When done the temperature in the thigh meat should be 180 185 F Let the poultry stand after cooking covered with foil for 10 minutes Cover the baking dish with waxed paper to reduce splattering Use a browning agent or cook with a sauce to give a browned appearance Tend the poultry as it cooks Drain and discard juices as they accumulate Shield thin or bony pieces with small strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking Keep foil at least 1 inch from the oven walls and other pieces of foil The Poultry Cooking Table below provides detailed
23. in a microwavable dish which holds double the volume of the recipe ingredients to prevent boil over especially if you use cream or milk in the soup Generally cover microwaved soups with VENTED plastic wrap or a microwavable lid Cover foods to retain moisture Uncover foods to retain crispness Avoid overcooking by using the minimum suggested time Add more time if necessary only after checking the food Not Recommended Appetizers with a crisp coating or puff pastry are best done in a conventional oven with dry heat Breaded products can be warmed in the microwave oven but will not come out crisp Cook sauces made with cornstarch or flour uncovered So you may stir them 2 or 3 times during cooking for a smooth consistency To adapt a conventional sauce or gravy recipe reduce the amount of liquid slightly 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 Meat Cooking Meat General Directions Prepare the meat for cooking Defrost completely Trim off excess fat to avoid splattering Place the meat fat side down on a microwavable rack in a microwavable dish Use oven cooking bag for less tender cuts of meat Arrange the meat so that thicker portions are toward the outside of the dish Cover the meat with wa
24. in any way 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 receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance Ensure proper ground exists before use For a permanently connected appliance This appliance must be connected to a grounded metallic permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance INFORMATION MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES Model and Serial Number Plate Vent Grille Glass Turntable Window with Metal Shield Cooking Guide Door Handle Oven Control Panel Door Safety Lock System Cooktop Countertop Light Grease Filter INFORMATION OVEN CONTROL PANEL AUTO TOUCH e POTATO POPCORN BEVERAGE CASSEROLE FRESH FROZEN BACON VEGETABLE VEGETABLE RICE DINNER SOUP FROZEN PLATE SAUCE ENTREE EEE m 5 START oe CUSTOM CLOCK LIGHT TIMER SET TURNTABLE FAN KITCHEN ON OFF HI LO OFF HILO OFF TIMER 00 GGG C 006G INFORMATION 1 10 11 12 13 DISPLAY The display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day cooking time settings and cooking function
25. ing 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 defrost more quickly than a deep block Separate pieces as they begin to defrost Separated pieces defrost more easily You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield foods like chicken wings leg tips and fish tails but the foil must not touch the side of the oven Foil causes arcing which can damage the oven lining Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start to become warm For better results a preset standing time is included in the defrosting time 16 OPERATION DEFROST CHART Sequence Food At Beep Stand Time GROUND MEAT POULTRY BEEF Ground beef Cubes for stew Hamburger patties Pot roast Rib roast Rump roast Chuck roast PORK Bacon Hot Dogs Sausage Links Sausage Bulks Ribs Roast LAMB Ribs Roasts POULTRY Whole Chicken Chicken Pieces CORNISH HENS Whole Split TURKEY Breast under 6 lbs Turn over Remove thawed portions and break apart Return remainder to oven Turn over Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Turn over Turn over Turn over Co
26. is over you will hear one long beep and END will display LIGHT TIMER You can set the LIGHT to turn on and off automatically at any time you want The light comes on at the same time every day until reset Example Turn on 2 00 AM turn off 7 00 A STOP 7 amp CLEAR Jj p 1 Touch STOP CLEAR nz 2 Touch LIGHT TIMER Press once for AM twice for PM 2 9 Jo 3 Enter the time you want the LIGHT to turn on 4 Touch LIGHT TIMER again Press once for AM twice for PM 109 Je 5 Enter the time you want the LIGHT to turn off Touch START NOTE To reset that time to turn on and off the LIGHT repeat steps 2 to 6 Example To cancel the LIGHT TIMER MET 1 Touch LIGHT TIMER C STOP 7 2 Touch STOP CLEAR NOTE If you want to cancel the LIGHT TIMER in operation LIGHT p you should touch my m key 240 OPERATION FAN HI LO OFF The FAN moves steam and other FAN vapors from the surface cooking HU LO OFF Touch FAN once for High fan speed twice for Low fan speed or three times to turn the fan off NOTE If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven the fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to cool the oven It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven When this occurs you can not turn the fan off For best cooking results leave the TURNTABLE ON OFF off manually turntable on
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28. oni and egg noodles 3 cups water 6 to 7 minutes Cook at Power Level HI as directed in chart or until Add 2 cups macaroni 51 2 to 61 2 minutes water boils Stir in pasta cook covered at Power Level 5 as directed in chart or until tender Lasagna noodles Drain in a colander 4 cups water 7 to 8 minutes Add 8 oz lasagna noodles 11 to 121 2 minutes Egg noodles 6 cups water 8to 10 minutes Add 4 cups noodles 51 2 to 61 2 minutes Rice Cooking Table POWER COOKING Long grain Combine hot tap water and salt if desired in 2 quart 2 1 4 cups water H 41 2 to 51 2 minutes microwavable casserole Cover with microwavable lid Add 1 cup rice 14 minutes or vented plastic wrap Cook as directed in chart at Power Level HI or until water boils Stir in rice and any Brown seasonings 2 1 2 cups water H Add 1 cup rice 41 2 to 512 minutes Cook covered as directed in chart at Power Level 5 28 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender 5 5 Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes Fluff with fork Long grain and wild rice mix 2 1 3 cups water Hi 4 to 5 minutes Add 6 oz pkg 5 24 minutes Quick cooking Cook water until it boils Stir rice into boiling water and 1 cup water let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes or until water is Add 1 cup rice 2 to 3 minutes absorbed and rice is tender Fluff with fork MAINTENANCE CARE AND CLEANING 3 To reinstall the filters slide it into the side slot then For be
29. ooking Table below provides specific directions with Power Level and Cooking Time settings for most types of fish and shellfish POWER LEVEL 31 2 41 2 minutes 41 2 51 2 minutes Whole fish 7 41 2 6 minutes Scallops Shrimp shelled HI 31 2 5 minutes 31 2 5 minutes DIRECTIONS Arrange fish in a single layer with thickest portion toward outside edge of 11 2 quart microwavable baking dish Brush with melted butter and season if desired Cook covered with vented plastic wrap Let stand covered 2 minutes If you are cooking more than 1 Ib of fish turn the fish halfway through cooking Arrange in a single layer Prepare as directed above except stir instead of turning the shellfish COOKING Appetizers Sauces Soups Cooking Appetizers Tips and Techniques Recommended Crisp crackers such as melba toast shredded wheat and crisp rye crackers are best for microwave use Wait until party time to add the spreads Place a paper towel under the crackers while they cook in the microwave oven to absorb extra moisture Arrange individual appetizers in a circle for even cooking Stir dips to distribute heat and shorten cooking time Cooking Sauces Tips and Techniques Use a microwavable casserole or glass measuring cup that is at least 2 or 3 times the volume of the sauce Sauces made with cornstarch thicken more rapidly than those made with flour Cooking Soups Tips and Techniques Cook soups
30. pt properly qualified service personnel TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE Cooking at High Cook 13 EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE Auto Touch Cook sss 13 EN ERGY ori ru 2 Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels 14 Auto Touch Cook 15 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Detroit 16 Defrosting Tips ees 16 SAFETY oto murio 4 Defrost Chart een 17 Important Safety Instructions 4 Two Position Metal Rack 18 22 2 6 COOKING 19 Location of Model 6 Getting the Best Cooking Results 19 Oven Specifications 6 Fish amp Shellfish eee 19 Electrical Rating eese 6 Appetizers Sauces Soups s 20 Electrical 6 Meat ELO e A Fer 20 Grounding Instructions 2222244 42 4 6 POUR 22 Microwave Oven 7 Pasta and Ricse einen 23 Oven Control Panel 8 MAINTENANCE eene 24 OPERATION
31. rack can be turned upside down to help fit taller containers on the bottom of the oven NOTE Rack must be 4 supports when used Insert the rack securely into the four supports on the side walls of the oven Turn the rack upside down when using taller containers on the bottom of the oven 18 GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS To get the best results from your microwave oven read and follow the guidelines below Storage Temperature Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than the same foods at room temperature The time for recipes in this book is based on the normal storage temperature of the food Size Small pieces of food cook faster than large ones pieces similar in size and shape cook more evenly For even cooking reduce the power when cooking large pieces of food Natural Moisture Very moist foods cook more evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water molecules Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables from the outside to the center to distribute the heat evenly and speed cooking Constant stirring is not necessary Fish amp Shellfish Turn over foods like pork chops baking potatoes roasts or whole cauliflower halfway through the cooking time to expose all sides equally to microwave energy Place delicate areas of foods such as asparagus tips toward the center of the dish Arrange unevenly shaped foods such as chick
32. rize for 2 minutes Example To recall the custom cook 2 Touch Ez On twice 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 2 Touch CUSTOM COOK 3 Touch START When the cook time is over you will hear three beeps and END will display 12 OPERATION MORE LESS By using the MORE or LESS keys all of the AUTO TOUCH TIME program and etc can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds of the cooking time each time you press it Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it Example To adjust the 1 75 oz POPCORN cooking time for a longer time 4 MORE a 4 Touch MORE NOTE Press the MORE or LESS key during time countdown COOKING AT LOWER POWER LEVELS HIGH power cooking does not always give you the best results with foods that need slower cooking such as roasts or custards Your oven has 9 power settings in addition to HIGH To cook food for 7 minutes 30 seconds at 70 power 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 7 53 2 Enter the cook time POWER 3 Touch POWER 4 Enter the power level 5 Touch START When the cook time is over you will hear three beeps and END will display COOKING AT HIGH COOK POWER Example To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds Co a CLEAR 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 2 Enter the cook time
33. s selected AUTO TOUCH COOK Touch these keys let you cook foods easily See page 13 for more information DEFROST Ground Meat Poultry Steaks Chops Touch on pad to select food type and defrost food by weight See page 16 for more information MORE Touch this pad to add ten seconds of cooking time each time you press it See page 13 for more information LESS Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds of cooking time each time you press it See page 13 for more information EZ ON Touch this pad to cook for one minute at 100 power level See page 12 for more information NUMBER Touch number pads to enter cooking time power level quantities or weights POWER Touch this pad to select a cooking power level HOLD WARM Touch this pad to keep hot cooked foods safely warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds See page 12 for more information STOP CLEAR Touch this pad to stop the oven or to clear all entries START Touch this pad to start a function If you open the door after oven begins to cook START again CUSTOM COOK Touch this pad to recall one cooking instruction previously programmed into memory See page 12 for more information CUSTOM SET Touch this pad to change the oven s default settings for sound clock display speed defrost weight and demo mode operations See page 11 for more information 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 HE
34. st performance and safety keep the oven clean and toward oyen inside and outside Take special care to keep the inner door panel and the oven front frame free of food or grease build up Never use rough powder or pads Wipe the microwave oven inside and out including the hood bottom cover with a soft cloth and a warm not hot mild detergent solution Then rinse and wipe dry Use a chrome cleaner and polish on chrome metal and NOTE Do not operate the hood without the filters in aluminum surfaces Wipe spatters immediately with a place wet paper towel especially after cooking chicken or bacon Clean your oven weekly or more often if CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT If your oven is vented inside the charcoal filter should METAL RACK be replaced every 6 to 12 months and more often if necessary The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned Wash the metal rack with a mild soap and a soft or To order a new charcoal filter contact the Parts nylon scrub brush Dry completely Department at your nearest Authorized Service Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleaners to clean Center rack 1 Remove the two vent grille mounting screws 2 middle screws CLEANING THE GREASE FILTERS The grease filters should be removed and cleaned often at least once a month 1 To remove grease filters slide each filter to the side Pull filters downward and push to the other side The filter will drop out 2 Tip the
35. stening test by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a pop every one or two seconds Do not try to repop unpopped kernels You can also use special microwave poppers When using a popper be sure to follow manufacturer s directions Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent Steam is normally produced during cooking The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the top vent MAINTENANCE MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE OVENPROOF GLASS treated for high intensity heat utility dishes loaf dishes pie plates cake plates liquid measuring cups casseroles and bowls without metallic trim CHINA bowls cups serving plates and platters without metallic trim 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 Use plastic dishes cups semirigid 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 PAPER Paper towels waxed paper paper napkins and paper plates with no metallic trim or design Look for the manufacturer s label for use in the microwave oven
36. und WELL 155 F 11 2 2 minutes 21 2 3 minutes 31 2 41 2 minutes 18 20 minutes per pound 15 17 minutes per pound 25 27 minutes per pound 165 F 45 60 seconds 1 11 2 minutes 11 2 2 minutes 13 4 2 minutes DIRECTIONS Form patties with depression in center of each Place on microwavable roast rack Brush with browning agent if desired Cover with waxed paper Turn over halfway through cooking Let stand covered 1 minute Place roast fat side down on microwavable roast rack Add desired seasonings and cover with waxed paper Turn meat over halfway through cooking and shield if necessary Remove 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 roast 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 microwave when desired temperature is reached Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Place bacon slices on microwavable roast rack Cover with paper towels After cooking let stand 1 minute Place chops in microwavable baking dish Add desired seasonings and cover with vented plastic wrap Cook until no longer pink or until internal temperature reaches 170 F Turn chops over halfway t
37. ver warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over finish defrosting breastside down Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Separate pieces and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over and rearrange 5 min 5 min 5 min 10 20 min 10 20 min 10 20 min 2 min 5 min 5 min 10 20 min 10 20 min 10 20 min 10 20 min Rinse under cold running water 5 10 min 10 20 min Rinse under cold running water 10 20 min Rinse under cold running water STEAKS CHOPS BEEF STEAKS PORK CHOPS LAMB CHOPS FISH Steaks Whole fish Fillets SHELLFISH Crabmeat Shrimp Lobster tails Scallops Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over and rearrange Cover head and tail with foil Turn over Separate fillets when partially thawed if possible Rearrange and break apart Turn over and rearrange Turn over and rearrange Note Food to be defrosted must be not more than 6 0 Ibs 4 0kg 17 10 20 min 10 20 min 10 20 min 5 min 5 min Rinse under cold water to separate 5 min 5 min 5 min OPERATION TWO POSITION METAL RACK The two position Metal Rack gives you extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time The metal
38. wer level time size of dish were followed If arcing sparks occur be sure microwavable dishes were used be sure wire twist ties weren t used be sure oven wasn t operated when empty make sure metal rack if used is properly installed on 4 supports If the Display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking check that door is firmly closed echeck that timer wasn t started instead of a cooking function 27 GOLDSTAR MICROWAVE OVENS LIMITED WARRANTY LG Electronics U S A Inc will repair or at its option replace without charge your product which proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the warranty period listed below from the date of original purchase This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product during the warranty period as long as it is in the U S including Alaska Hawaii and U S Territories WARRANTY PERIOD LABOR_ PARTS HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED 1 Year 1 Year Call 1 800 243 0000 push option 1 24 hrs a day 7 days per Magnetron week Please have your product type Monitor TV VCR MWO 8 Years and ZIP code ready Over 1 Cubic foot In Home Service 1 Cubic Foot and Under Carry in Service No other express warranty is applicable to this product THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN LG ELECTRONICS U S A INC SHALL
39. xed paper to prevent splattering Tend the meat as it cooks Drain juices as they accumulate to reduce splattering and keep from overcooking the bottom of the meat Shield thin or bony portions with strips of foil to prevent overcooking NOTE Keep the foil at least 1 inch from the oven walls and do not cover more than one third of the meat with foil at any one time Let the meat stand covered with foil 10 15 minutes after you remove it from the oven The internal temperature of the meat may rise from 5 10 F during standing time The Meat Cooking Table on the next page provides detailed directions Power Level and Cooking Time settings for most cuts of meat 20 Meat Cooking Table POWER MEAT LEVEL HI 5 5 HI 3 3 Beef Hamburgers Fresh or defrosted 4 oz each 1 patty 2 patties 4 patties Sirloin tip roast 3 4 Ibs Lamb Lamb roast rolled boneless 3 4 lbs Pork Bacon slices 2 slices 4 slices 6 slices Chops 5 7 oz each 2 chops 4 chops Loin Roast rolled boneless 3 1 2 4 1 2 lbs Sausage links Fresh or Frozen defrosted 1 2 oz each 2 links 4 links 6 links 10 links 8 oz pkg COOKING COOKING TIME 1 11 2 minutes 11 2 2 minutes 21 2 31 2 minutes 8 10 minutes per pound RARE 135 F 11 13 minutes per pound MEDIUM 155 F 11 12 minutes per pound RARE 135 F 12 13 minutes per pound MEDIUM 145 F 13 14 minutes per po
40. y use the rack that is supplied with your microwave oven Use of any other rack can result in poor cooking performance and or arcing and may damage your oven Can use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding use small flat pieces and shallow foil trays if tray is 3 4 inch deep and filled with food to absorb microwave energy Never allow metal to touch walls or door Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears wavy Is this normal This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven What are the humming noises that hear when my microwave oven is operating You hear the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on and off Why does the dish become hot when microwave food in it thought that this should not happen As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish Use hot pads to remove food after cooking What does standing time mean Standing time means that food should be taken out of the oven and covered for additional time after cooking This process allows the cooking to finish saves energy and frees the oven for other purpose Can pop popcorn in my microwave oven How do get the best results Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer s guidelines or use the preprogrammed Popcorn pad Do not use regular paper bags Use the li
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