Goldstar MA-1011W Owner’s Manual

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OWNER'SMANUAL&COOKINGGUIDE

PLEASE READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING°

MA-1011W/B

SAFETY ............................................................. 3-4

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

To Excessive Microwave Energy ........................ 3

Grounding Instructions ........................................ 3

Important Safety Instructions .............................. 4

UNDERSTANDING YOUR

MICROWAVE OVEN ...................................... 5-10

Specifications ...................................................... 5

Installation ........................................................... 5

Parts and Accessories ........................................ 6

Control Panel ...................................................... 7

Cookware Guide ................................................. 8

Tips for Microwave Cooking ............................... 9

Precautions ........................................................ 10

Cleaning ............................................................. 10

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ............... 11-18

Setting Time Of Day ........................................... 11

Timed Cooking ................................................... 11

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.

2 Stage Or 3 Stage Timed Cooking ............................ 11

EZ On .................................................................. 11

Timer .............................................................................. 12

Child Lock .......................................................... 12

One Touch Cooking ........................................... 12

One Touch Cook Chart ...................................... 13

Microwave power Levels ..................................... 14

Q-Defrost ............................................................. 14

Auto Defrost ....................................................... 15

Auto Defrost Guide ............................................. 15

Auto Defrost Chart ............................................. 16

Cooking Tips ................................................ 17-18

HEATING OR REHEATING GUIDE ................... 19

FRESH VEGETABLE CHART ........................... 20

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................. 21-23

Questions and Answers ............................... 21-22

Before Calling for Service ................................. 23

WARRANTY ........................................................ 25

Model No:
Serial No:
Dealer:

Staple your receipt here for proof of retail
purchase.

Important Notes:

DO NOT remove the wave guide cover
inside the oven.

Dealer Phone No:
Customer Relations

LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
Service Divison Bldg. #3

201 James Record Rd.
Huntsville, AL 35824-0126

The wave

guide cover

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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

• 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.

• Do not place any object between the oven
front face and the door, or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing

surfaces.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event
of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces
the risk of electric shock by providing an escape
wire for the electric current. This appliance is

equipped with a cord having a grounding wire
and a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an outlet that is properly installed
and grounded.

Ensureproperground

existsbeforeuse

WARNING ,&,

Improper grounding can result in a risk of elec-
tric shock. Consult a qualified electrician if the

grounding instructions are not completely under-
stood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appli-
ance 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 of the extension cord shall

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:

- door (bent),

- hinges and latches (broken or loosened),

- door seals and sealing surfaces.

• The oven should not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except properly qualified

service personnel.

be equal to or greater than the electrical

rating of the appliance, or....

2. Do not use an extension cord. If the power

supply cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician or serviceman install an outlet near

the appliance.

NOTES:

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to

reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are

available and may be used if care is exer-
cised in their use.

3. If a long cord or extension cord is used, (1)

the marked electrical rating of the cord set or
extension cord should be at least as great as

the electrical rating of the appliance, (2) the
extension cord must be a grounding-type

3-wire cord, and (3) the longer cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape over the

countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled
on by children or tripped over accidentally.

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The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage to
your oveR.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2. Read and foltow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

exposure to excessive microwave energy:

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MICROWAVE ENERGY" found on page 2 of this manual.

3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet.

See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 5 of this manual.

4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

5. Some products, such as whole eggs and sealed containers - for example, closed glass jars are able
to explode and should not be heated in this oven.

6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors 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.

7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

8. 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.

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 near water - for example, near a
kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar location.

12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

14. Do not let cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.

15. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild,
nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible

materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
c. If materials inside the oven ignite, KEEP OVEN DOOR CLOSED, turn oven off, and disconnect

the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or

food in the cavity when not in use.

17. Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the

microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY

BOILINGOVERWHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS

INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons; 1) Do not overheat the liquid.

2) Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it. 3) Do not use straight-sided containers
with narrow 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-shaped containers) may become
overheated. The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding
ingredients (instant coffee, etc.), resulting in harm to the oven and possible injury. In all containers,
for best results, stir the liquid several times before heating. Always stir liquid several times between

reheatings.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL MA-101 1W/B

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Microwave Output 1000 W

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Rated Current 13.0 A

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Overall Dimensions (WxHxD) 201/d"x 12"x 155/lg
Oven Cavity Dimensions (WxHxD) 13s/d"x 87/8"x 14%-

Capacity of Oven Cavity 1.0 Cu.ft.

*IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD

Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

INSTALLATION

A. Circuits

For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a
15 or 20 Amp circuit. No other electrical appliances or
lighting circuits should be on this line. If in doubt, con-

sult a licensed electrician.

B. Voltage Warning

The voltage used at the wall receptacle must be the
same as specified on the oven name plate located on
the back or on the side of the control panel of the oven.

Use of a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in
a fire or other type of accident causing oven damage.
Low voltage will cause slow cooking. In case your
microwave oven does not perform normally in spite of
proper voltage, remove and reinsert the plug.

C. Placement of the Oven

Your 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. Do not place oven above a gas or electric 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 ventilation.

D. Do not block the air vents

All air vents should be kept clear during cooking. If air
vents are covered during oven operation the oven may
overheat. In this case, a sensitive thermal safety device
automatically turns the oven off. The oven will be
inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently.

E. Radio interference

1. Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV or
radio reception.

2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or

eliminated by taking the following measures:

a. Clean the door and the sealing surfaces of the

oven.

b. Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or

television.

c. Relocate the microwave oven in relation to the TV

or radio.

d. Move the microwave oven away from the

receiver.

e. Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet

so that microwave oven and receiver are on
different branch circuits.

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PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Your oven comes with the following accessories:
1 Use and Care Manual

1 Glass Turntable
1 Rotating Ring

Oven Front Plate

Window Door Screen

Door Seal

Display Window

Panel

-- Safety Interlock System

Turntable

Rotating Ring

NOTE: This microwave oven is designed for household use only. It is not recommended for commercial

use.

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CONTROL PANEL

MA-1011W/B

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1.DISPLAY.Thedisplayincludesa clockand indicatorsthat
tellyou time ofday,cookingtime settings,and cookingfunc-
tionsselected.

2.ONE TOUCHPOPCORN.Touchthispad to pop a bagof
microwavepopcornwithoutenteringa cook poweror time.

3.ONE TOUCHPOTATO.Touchthispad to cookup to 4
potatoeswithout enteringa cookpoweror time.

4.ONE TOUCHBEVERAGE. Touchthispadto heatup to 2
cups of beveragewithoutenteringa cookpower or time.

5.ONE TOUCHPIZZA.Touchthis pad to heatupto 3 slices
of refrigerated pizzawithoutenteringa cookpoweror time.

6. ONETOUCH FOOD PLATE.Touchthispad toheat a plate

offood without enteringa cook poweror time.

7. FROZENENTREE.Touchthis padtocook a 10 oz.frozen

entreewithout enteringa cookpower or time.

8. CLOCK.Touchthis pad to enter the timeof day.

9. FRESHVEGETABLE.Touchthis pad tocook freshvegeta-
bleswithoutenteringa cook power or time.

10. TIMER.Touchthis pad touseyour microwaveovenas a
kitchentimer.

11.Q-DEFROST.Touchthis pad tothaw only lib of ground
meat, poultry,or steaks/chopsvery quickly.

12.AUTO DEFROST.Touchthis padto thaw meat,poultry,or
fishbyenteringa weight.

13.NUMBER PADS.Touchnumberpadstoenter cookingtime,
power level,quantities,orweights.

14.TIME. Touchthis padto seta cookingtime.

15. POWER.Touchthis padto seta cookingpower.

16.STOP/CLEAR.Touchthispad toclearentries.

17.START.Touchthis padtostartor stop
allentries(excepttheONE TOUCH and EZ ONfunctions,
whichstart automatically)and toturnChild Lockonor off.

18.EZ ON.Touchthis padto cookat 100%cookpower for 1
minuteto99 minutes,59 seconds.

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COOKWARE GUIDE

Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven. However, to test cookware

before using, follow these steps:

1. Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven.

2. Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware.

3. Microwave on 100% power for 1 minute. If the dish is warm, it should not be used for microwave cooking.

USE DO NOT USE

Ovenproof Glass

• Glass treated for use in high-intensity heat
includes utility dishes, bread dishes, pie plates,
cake plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles,

and bowls without metallic trim.

China

• Bowls, cups, serving plates, and platters without
metallic trim can be used in your oven.

Plastic

• When using plastic wrap as a cover, make sure
that the dish is deep enough so the plastic wrap
does not touch the food. As the food heats, it may

melt the plastic wrap wherever the wrap touches
the food.

• Place plastic wrap loosely over the top of the dish
and secure it by pressing the wrap to the sides of

the dish.

• Vent by turning back one corner of the plastic wrap.
This will allow excess steam to escape.

• Use plastic dishes, cups, semi-rigid freezer
containers, and plastic bags only for short time
cooking. Use these with care because the

plastic may soften from the heat of the food.

Paper

• Microwave-safe paper towels, waxed paper, paper
napkins, and paper plates with no metallic trim or

design can be used in your oven.

• Refer to the manufacturer's label for use of any
paper product in the microwave oven.

Metal Utensil

• Metal shields food from microwave energy and
produces uneven cooking. Avoid metal skewers,
thermometers, or foil trays.

• Metal utensils can cause arcing, which is a
discharge of electric current. Arcing can damage
your microwave oven.

Metal Decoration

• Do not use metal-trimmed or metal-banded
dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc.

Centura TM Tableware

• The Corning Company recommends that you
do not use Centura tableware and some

Corelle TM closed-handle cups for microwave
cooking.

Aluminum Foil

• Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because
they hinder cooking and may cause arcing.

• Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs
and wings.

• Keep all aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the
walls and door of the oven.

Wood

• Wooden bowls, boards, and baskets will dry out
and may split or crack when you use them in the

microwave oven.

Tightly Closed Containers

• Tightly closed cookware can explode. Be sure
to leave an opening for steam to escape from

covered cookware.

Brown Paper

• Avoid using brown paper bags. They absorb
heat and could burn.

Metal Twist Ties

• Always remove metal twist ties as they can
become hot and cause a fire.

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