Goldstar MV1502W, MV1502B Owner’s Manual

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OWNER'SMANUAL&COOKINGGUIDE

PLEASE READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL
THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATANG

MV1502W
MV1502B

Thank you for purchasing a GoldStar microwave oven.

Please record the model number and serial Model No:
number of this unit for future reference. We also Serial No:

suggest you record the details of your contact Dealer:
with GoldStar (LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.)

concerning this unit.

Dealer Phone No:

Staple your receipt here to prove your
retail purchase.

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.

(b) Do not place any object between the

oven front face and the door or allow soil
or cleaner residue to accumulate on

sealing surfaces.

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(c) Do not operate the oven if it isdamaged.

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 except properly

qualified service personnel.

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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

ENERGY .............................................................. 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................... 3

SAFETY ............................................................... 4

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

INFORMATION ........................................................ 6

Location of Model Number .................................... 6

Oven Specifications .............................................. 6

Electrical Rating .................................................... 6

Electrical Requirements ........................................ 6

Grounding Instructions.......................................... 6

Microwave Oven Features .................................... 7

Oven Control Panel ............................................... 8

OPERATION ............................................................ 10

LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ......10

CLOCK ............................................................... 10

Kitchen Timer ..................................................... 10

FAN Hi/Lo/Off ................................................... 10

LIGHT Hi/Lo/Off ............................................... 10

Child Lock ......................................................... 10

Custom Set ........................................................ 11

Ez On ................................................................. 11

Time Cook .......................................................... 11

Time Defrost ....................................................... 11

Beverage ............................................................ 12

Frozen Entree .................................................... 12

Pizza .................................................................. 12

Cooking at High Cook Power ............................. 12

Cooking at Lower Power Levels ......................... 12

Cooking Guide for "Lower Power Levels". ......... 13

Popcorn .............................................................. 14

Potato ................................................................. 14

Auto Cook .......................................................... 15

Cooking Guide for "Auto Cook". ........................ 15

Auto Reheat ....................................................... 16

Cooking Guide for "Auto Reheat". ...................... 16

Defrost ................................................................ 17

Defrosting Tips ................................................... 17

Defrost Chart ...................................................... 18

COOKING ................................................................ 20

GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS ....... 20

FISH & SHELLFISH ............................................. 20

Cooking Fish and Shellfish: General Directions ........20

Fish And Shellfish Cooking Table ...................... 20

APPETIZERS / SAUCES / SOUPS ...................... 21

Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques .........21

MEAT .................................................................... 21

Cooking Meat: General Directions ..................... 21

Meat Cooking Table ........................................... 22

POULTRY ............................................................. 23

Cooking Poultry: General Directions .................. 23

Poultry Cooking Table ........................................ 23

PASTA AND RICE ................................................ 24

Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques......... 24

Pasta Cooking Table .......................................... 24

Rice Cooking Table ............................................ 24

MAINTENANCE ....................................................... 25

CARE AND CLEANING ....................................... 25

Cleaning the Grease Filters ............................... 25

Charcoal Filter(Optional) Replacement ............. 25

Cooktop/Night Light Replacement ..................... 26

Oven Light Replacement ................................... 26

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ............................. 26

MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE ........................... 27

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE ........................ 28

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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.

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 followthe specific PRECAUTIONS 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 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.

• 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.

• 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 qualified 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.

• 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 food flames under the hood, turn the fan on.

• 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.

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• 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 oven.

- 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.

• 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. Ifyou 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.

• 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 BOILING OVER WHEN THE
CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR
OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

To reduce the risk of injury to persons;

- Do not overheat the liquid.

- Stir the liquid both before and halfway through

heating it.

- Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow

necks.

- After heating, allow the container to stand in the

microwave oven for a short time before removing
the container.

- Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other

utensil into the container.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY
INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ( U.S.A. ONLY)

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 interference 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.

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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
left side of control panel as shown in the illustration

below.

MODEL NUMBER LABEL

OVEN SPECIFICATIONS

Output Power 1,000W (IEC 60 705 Standard)
Outer Dimensions 29-15/16" x 16-7/16" x 15-3/8"

Cavity Volume 1.5 Cu.ft

Net Weight 52 Ibs.

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.

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 properly placing the cord.
Keep the electrical power cord dry and do not pinch or

crush it 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.

ELECTRICAL RATING

* Electrical Rating of the Oven:120V AC 60Hz
* 13 Amps / 1500 Watts ( 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.

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.

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MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES

Model and Serial

Number Plate

Door Handle

Window with

Metal Shield

Door Safety

Lock System

Glass Turntable

Cooking Guide

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Cooktop/Countertop Light

Grease Filter

Vent Grille

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Oven Control

Panel

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OVEN CONTROL PANEL

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1. DISPLAY: The Display includes a clock and
indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time

settings and cooking functions selected.

2. POPCORN: Touch this pad when popping popcorn
in your microwave oven.

3. POTATO: Touch this pad to cook potatoes from
1 to4.

4. BEVERAGE: Touch this pad to reheat one cup or

two cups a beverage.

5. PIZZA: Touch this pad to reheat 1 to 3 slices.

11. NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cooking
time, power level, quantities or weights.

12. TIME COOK: Touch this pad to set a cooking time.

13. POWER LEVEL: Touch this pad to select a
cooking power level.

14. CUSTOM SET: Touch this pad to change the
oven's default settings for sound, clock, display
speed, defrost weight, and demo mode operations.

15. KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this pad to set the kitchen
timer.

6. DEFROST: Meat, poultry, fish. Touch on pad to
select food type and defrost food by weight.

7. FROZEN ENTREE: Touch this pad to cook frozen
entrees by choosing a preset weight.

8. AUTO COOK: Touch this pad to cook vegetables,

rice, or casseroles.

9. AUTO REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat dinner

plate, soup/sauce, casserole, roll/muffin.

10. TIME DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost most
other frozen foods.

16. CLOCK: Touch this pad to enter the time of day.

17. FAN HI/LO/OFF: Touch this pad to turn the fan on
or off.

18. LIGHT HI/LO/OFF: Touch this pad to turn on the
cooktop/countertop light.

19. STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to stop the oven or
clear all entries.

20. EZ ON: Touch this pad to set and start quickly at
100% power level.

21. START: Touch this pad to start a function. If you
open the door after oven begins to cook, retouch

START.

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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 FAN HI / LO / OFF

...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................vapors from the surface cooking.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. twice for Low fan speed, or a three

2. Touch CLOCK.

....... 3. Enter the time by using the

.................................................................number key pad.

.... Touch FAN once for High fan speed,

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
manually.

The FAN moves steam and other

times to turn the fan off.

LIGHT HI / LO / OFF

4. Touch CLOCK. (er START)

KITCHEN TIMER

You can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use the
Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

CHILD LOCK

You may lock the control panel to prevent the
microwave from being accidentally started or used by
children.

Touch LIGHT once for bright light, twice
for the night light or three times to turn
the light off.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch KITCHEN TIMER.

......_................ _ . 3. Enter the time by using the

.............................................number key pad.

4. Touch START.
When the time is over, you
will hear seven beeps and
END wiil display.

2. Touch and hold START more
than 4 seconds. LOCKED will
appear in the display window
with two beeps.

1. Touch and hold START more
than 4 seconds. LOCKED will

disappear and you hear two
beeps. At this time the oven is

ready.

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CUSTOM SET

EZ ON

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

1

CUSTOM

SET

Sound ON/OFF
control

Clock display
control

Display

Defrost weight
mode select

Demo mode
select

NUMBER

1

2

1

2

1
2

3
1

2

1

2

RESULT

Sound ON
Sound OFF
Clock ON

Clock OFF
Slow speed

Normal speed

Fast speed

Lbs
Kg

Demo ON
Demo OFF

A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you

quickly set and start microwave cooking without the
need to touch START.

Touch EZ ON

2 times.

The oven begins cooking
and display shows time

counting down.

NOTE:
It will add 1 minutes up to 99 min 59 seconds.

TIME COOK

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch TIME COOK.

TIME

COOK

3. Enter the cook time.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch CUSTOM SET.

3. Touch number 4.

4. Touch number 2.

4. Touch START.

TIME DEFROST

This feature allows you to choose the time you want to
defrost.

1. Touch TIME DEFROST pad.

2. Enter the defrosting time you
want.

3. Touch START pad.

(Defrost starts)
When the defrost time is over,
you will hear four beeps and

END will display.

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BEVERAGE

BEVERAGE lets you heat up to 2 beverages.
NOTE:

• Reheat times based on an 8 ounce cup.

• Beverageheatedwiththe beveragefeaturemay beveryhot.

• Remove the container with care.

• Beverage may be very hot, remove from oven with care.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch BEVERAGE.

3. Touch number 1.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
END will display.

FROZEN ENTREE

COOKING AT HIGH COOK POWER

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

................_ ; 2. Enter the cook time.

3. Touch START.
When the cook time is over,

you will hear four beeps and

END will display.

COOKING AT LOWER POWER
LEVELS

You can cook frozen entrees by choosing a preset
weight. FROZEN ENTREE has preset times and cook

powers for two weights. (To select weight, press number
1 for 283g (10 oz.) or number 2 for 567g (20 oz.))

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1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch FROZEN ENTREE.

3. Touch number 1.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
END will display.

PIZZA

PIZZA lets you reheat up to 3 slices pizza.

A slice is based on a 5 once.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch PIZZA.

HIGH power cooking does not always give you the
best results with foods that need slower cooking, such
as roasts, baked goods, or custards. Your oven has 9
power settings in addition to "HIGH".

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Enter the cook time.

3. Touch POWER LEVEL.

........... 4. Enter the power level.

5. Touch START.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and

END will display.

3. Touch number 1.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
END will display.

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COOKING GUIDE FOR "LOWER POWER LEVELS"

The nine power levels in addition to "HIGH" allow you
to choose the best power level for the food you are

cooking. Below are listed all the power levels,

POWER LEVEL

10

"HIGH"

9 90% • Reheat meat slices quickly.

8 80% • All reheating.

7 70% • Cook breads and cereal products.

6 60% • Cook pasta.

MICROWAVE OUTPUT USE

100%

examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the
amount of microwave power you are using.

• Boil water.

• Cook ground beef.

• Make candy.

• Cook fresh fruits and vegetables.

• Cook fish, and poultry.

• Preheat browning dish.

• Saute onions, celery, and green pepper.

• Cook scrambled eggs.

• Cook cheese dishes,veal.

• Cook cakes,muffins,brownies,cup cakes.

5 50% • Cook meats,whole poultry.

• Cook custard.

• Cook whole chicken,turkey,spare ribs,rib
roast,sirloin roast.

4 40% • Cook less tender cuts of meat.

• Reheat frozen convenience foods.

3 30% • Thawing meat,poultry,and seafood.

• Cooking small quantities of food.

• Finish cooking casserole,stew,and some
sauces.

2 20% • Soften butter and cream cheese.

• Heating small amounts of food.

1 10% • Soften ice cream.

• Raise yeast dough.

0 • Standing time.

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POPCORN

POTATO

POPCORN lets you pop 1.75, 3.0, and 3.5 ounce
bags of commercially packaged microwave popcorn.

Pop only one package at a time. If you are using a
microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer's

instructions.

To correctly set your microwave oven, follow this
chart:

Bag Size-ounces 1.75 3.0 3.5
Touch NUMBER 1 2 3

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch POPCORN.

3. Touch number 2.
When the cook time is over,

you will hear four beeps and

END will display.

CAUTION: Do not leave microwave unattended while

popping popcorn.

The POTATO pad lets you cook potatoeswith the preset

times and seek powers. Youcan choose from 1to 4potatoes.

NOTE:

• Cooking times based on an average 8 ounce potato.

• Before baking, pierce potato with fork several times.

• After baking, let stand for 5 minutes.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch POTATO.

3. Touch number 2.
When the cook time is over,

you will hear four beeps and
END will display.

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AUTO COOK

AUTO COOK provides four preset categories for
cooking.

4. Enter quantity/servings.

Category

Fresh

vegetable 1 - 4 cups

Frozen

vegetable 1 - 4 cups

Rice 1 - 2 cups

Casserole 1 - 4 cups

When the cook time is over, you
will hear four beeps and END
will display.

..........

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch AUTO COOK.

3. Choose food category.

Category Touch pad

Fresh

vegetable

Frozen 2

vegetable

Rice 3

Casserole 4

number

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COOKING GUIDE FOR "AUTO COOK"

CODE CATEGORY QUANTITY DIRECTIONS

FRESH

VEGETABLE

FROZEN

VEGETABLE

RICE

CASSEROLE

1 cup

Vegetables and

2 tbsp water

2 cups

Vegetables and
1/4 cup of water

3 cups
Vegetables and
1/3 cup of water

4 cups
Vegetables and

1/2 cup of water

1 cup

2 cups

3 cups

4 cups

1 cup

of Long grain rice and

2 1/4 cup of water

2 cups

of Long grain rice and

4 1/4cup of water

1 cup

2 cups
3 cups

4 cups

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Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole.

Add amount of water according to the

quantity. Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Let stand 5 minutes.

Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole.

Cover with vented plastic wrap.

Let stand 5 minutes.

In large microwavable casserole, combine
water, rice, margarine and salt. Cover with

microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap.

After cooking, let stand covered for 5 minutes.

Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole.

Cover with vented plastic wrap.

Number of

cups

AUTO REHEAT

AUTO REHEAT provides four preset categories for reheating.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch AUTO REHEAT.

3. Choose food category.
Category Touch pad

Dinner Plate 1
Soup/Sauce 2

Casserole 3

Roll/Muffin 4

number

COOKING GUIDE FOR "AUTO REHEAT"

CODE CATEGORY

1 DINNER PLATE

SOUP/SAUCE

SERVING AMOUNT

1 serving

2 servings

1cup

2 cups

3 cups

4. Enter quantity/servings.
Number of

Category cups/Items

Dinner plate 1 - 2 servings
Soup/sauce 1 - 4 cups

Casserole 1 - 4 cups

Roll/Muffin 1 - 4 pieces

When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and

END will display.

DIRECTION

Place on a low plate.

Cover with vented plastic wrap.

Place in shallow microwavable casserole.

Cover with vented plastic wrap.

CASSEROLE

ROLL/MUFFIN

4 cups

1 cup

2 cups

3 cups

4 cups

1 piece

2 pieces

3 pieces

4 pieces

Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole.

Cover with plastic wrap.

Place on paper towel.
Do not cover.

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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.

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 NUMBER AFTER

OUNCE WEIGHT DECIMAL

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch DEFROST.

3. Choose food category.

Category number

Touch pad

Meat 1

Poultry 2

Fish 3

4. Enter the weight.

5. Press START.

6. When you touch the START
pad. The display changes to
defrost time count down. The

oven will beep during the
DEFROST cycle. At beep,
open the door and turn food
over, separate or rearrange

the food. Remove any

portions that have thawed.
The oven will not STOP

during the beep unless the
door is opened.

7. Close the door and restart.

8. When the defrost time is
over, you will hear four

beeps and END will display.

NOTE: If you do not open the

door the display will
resume the countdown.

Weight conversion chart
You are probably used to food weights as being in

pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound (for
example 4 ounces equals 1/4 pound).

1.6

3.2

4.0

4.8

6.4

8.0

9.6

11.2

12.0

12.8

14.4

16.0

.lO
.20

.25

One-Quarter Pound

.30
.40

.50

One- Half Pound

.60
.70

.75

Three-Quarters Pound

.80
.90

1.oo

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).

• Only use DEFROST for raw food.
DEFROST gives best results when food to be

thawed is a minimum of 0°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 defrosting 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 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.

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DEFROST CHART

Meat setting

FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

BEEF

Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of

meat should have the narrow or fatty areas
shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost
sequence.

Ground beef
(bulk)

Ground beef
(patties)

Round steak

Tenderloin
steak

Stew beef

Pot roast,
chuck roast

Rib roast

Rolled rump
roast

LAMB

Cubes for
stew

Chops
(1 inch thick)

MEAT

MEAT

MEAT

MEAT

MEAT

MEAT

MEAT

MEAT

MEAT

MEAT

Remove thawed portions with
fork. Turn over. Return

remainder to oven.
Separate and rearrange.

Turn over. Cover warm areas
with aluminum foil.

Turn over. Cover warm areas
with aluminum foil.

Remove thawed portions with
fork. Separate remainder.
Return remainder to oven.

Turn over. Cover warm areas
with aluminum foil.

Turn over. Cover warm areas
with aluminum foil.

Turn over. Cover warm areas
with aluminum foil.

Remove thawed portions with
fork. Return remainder to

oven.
Separate and rearrange.

Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb.

Freeze in doughnut shape.

Do not defrost less than two oz.patties.

Depress center when freezing.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

PORK

Chops
(1 inch thick)

Hot dogs

Spareribs
Country style

ribs
Sausage,

links

Sausage,
bulk

Loin roast,
boneless

MEAT

MEAT

MEAT

MEAT

MEAT

MEAT

Separate and rearrange.

Separate and rearrange.

Turn over. Cover warm areas
with aluminum foil.

Separate and rearrange.

Remove thawed portions with
fork. Turn over. Return

remainder to oven.

Turn over. Cover warm areas
with aluminum foil.

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Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

DEFROST CHART (continued)

Poultry setting

FOOD

SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

CHICKEN

Whole

Cut-up

CORNISH POULTRY Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
HENS Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.
Whole

TURKEY POULTRY Turn over. Cover warm Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Breast areas with aluminum foil. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.

Fish setting

FOOD SETTING AT BEEP

FISH
Fillets FISH

POULTRY Turn over (finish defrosting

breast-side down). Cover
warm areas with aluminum

foil.

Turn over. Cover warm
areas with

aluminum foil. Separate
pieces and rearrange.

Turn over. Cover warm
areas with
aluminum foil.

Turn over. Separate fillets
when partially thawed if
possible.

Place chicken breast-side-up on a microwavable
roast rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold

water. Remove giblets when chicken is partially
defrosted.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Carefully separate fillets under cold water.

Steaks

Whole

SHELLFISH
Crabmeat

Lobster tails

Shrimp

Scallops

FISH

FISH

FISH

FISH

FISH

FISH

Separate and rearrange.

Break apart.

Rearrange.

Separate and rearrange.

Separate and rearrange.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Run cold water over to finish defrosting.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Cover head and tail with foil; do not let foil touch
sides of microwave. Finish defrosting by

immersing in cold water.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

NOTE : Food to be defrosted must be not more than 6.0 Ibs. (4.0kg)
* Available weight is 0.1-6.0 Ibs. (0.1-4.0kg)

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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.

• 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 chicken
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.

Fish & Shellfish

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.

- Always set the shortest cooking time. Fish is done

• The Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table below provides
specific directions with Power Level and Cooking

Time settings for most types of fish and shellfish.

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.

Fish And Shellfish Cooking Table

Fish fillets

Fish steaks

Whole fish

Scallops

Shrimp, shelled

POWER

LEVEL

HI

HI

7

HI

HI

COOKING TIME

31/2-41/2minutes

41/2-51/2minutes

41J2-6minutes

31J2-5minutes

3_J2-5minutes

DIRECTIONSFISH

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. Ifyou are cooking more than 1 lb. of fish, turn

the fish halfway through cooking.

Arrange in a single layer. Prepare as directed above,

except stir instead of turning the shellfish.

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Appetizers / Sauces / Soups

Meat

Cooking Appetizers: Tips and
Techniques

Recommended

• 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 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.

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 waxed 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.

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.

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Meat Cooking Table

MEAT COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS

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 Ibs.)

Pork

Bacon slices
2 slices

4 slices
6 slices

POWER

LEVEL

HIBeef

HI

1-11/2minutes
11/2-2minutes

21/2-31/2minutes

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 pound

WELL(155°F)

11/2-2 minutes

21/2 -3 minutes

31/2-41/2 minutes

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.

Chops

(5-7 oz. each)
2 chops

4 chops

Loin Roast,

rolled, boneless

(3 1/2-4 1/2Ibs.)

Sausage links,

Fresh or

Frozen,
defrosted

(1-2 oz. each)
2 links
4 links

6 links

10 links

(8 oz. pkg.)

Place chops in microwavable baking dish.

18-20 minutes

per pound

15-17 minutes

per pound

25-27 minutes

per pound

(165°F)

HI

45-60 seconds

1-11/2minutes
11/2-2minutes

13/4-2minutes

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
through 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.

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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.

- 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.

Poultry Cooking Table

• 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.

The Poultry Cooking Table below provides detailed
directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time settings for
most cuts and types of poultry.

POULTRY COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS

Chicken pieces

(21J2-3Ibs).

Chicken whole

(3-31J2Ibs)

Cornish Hens
Whole

(1-11/2 Ibs.

each)

POWER

LEVEL

HI

HI

HI

41/2-51/2minutes

per pound

12-13 minutes

per pound

6-7 minutes

per pound

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.

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 discard 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.

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Pasta And Rice

Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta,
rice, and cereal require about the same amount of time,

but the microwave is a more convenient method
because you can cook and serve in the same dish.

Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques

• If 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

Pasta Cooking Table

There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastes
just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave
oven.

rice.

TYPE OF PASTA COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS

Spaghetti
4 cups water.

Add 8 oz. spaghetti.

Macaroni

3 cups water. 6 to 7 minutes
Add 2 cups macaroni. 51/2to 61/2minutes

Lasagna noodles
4 cups water. 7 to 8 minutes
Add8oz.lasagnanoodles. 11 to 121/2minutes

Egg noodles
6 cups water.

Add 4 cups noodles.

POWER

LEVEL

HI

5

HI

5

HI

5

HI

5

9 to 10 minutes

71/2to 81/2minutes

8 to 10 minutes

51/2 to 61/2 minutes

Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired. Use a
2-quart microwavable baking dish and cover with

vented plastic wrap for spaghetti and lasagna
noodles. Use microwavable lid or vented plastic
wrap for macaroni and egg noodles.

Cook at Power Level HI as directed in chart or until
water boils. Stir in pasta; cook covered at Power

Level 5 as directed in chart or until tender.
Drain in a colander.

Rice Cooking Table

TYPE OF RICE COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS

Long grain
2 1/4cups water.
Add 1 cup rice.

Brown
2 1/2cups water. HI 41/2to 51/2minutes

Add 1 cup rice. 5 28 minutes

Long grain and
wild rice mix

2 1/3cups water.
Add 6 oz. pkg.

POWER

LEVEL

HI 41/2to 51/2minutes

5 14 minutes

Hi 4 to 5 minutes

5 24 minutes

Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired, in 2
quart microwavable casserole. Cover with
microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook as

directed in chart at Power Level HI or until water
boils. Stir in rice and any seasonings.

Cook covered as directed in chart at Power Level 5
or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff with fork.

Quick cooking Cook water until it boils. Stir rice into boiling water

1 cup water. HI and let stand, covered 5 to 10 minutes or until water
Add 1 cup rice. 2 to 3 minutes is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with fork.

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CARE AND CLEANING

For best performance and safety, keep the oven clean
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
aluminum surfaces. Wipe spatters immediately with a

wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or
bacon. Clean your oven weekly or more often, if

needed.

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.

l

3. To reinstall the filters, slide it into the side slot, then
push up and toward oven center to lock.

l

NOTE: Do not operate the hood without the filters in
place.

CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT
If your oven is vented inside, the charcoal filter should

be replaced every 6 to 12 months, and more often if
necessary. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned.

To order a new charcoal filter, contact the Service
Center.

1. Remove the two vent grille mounting screws.
(2 middle screws)

2. Tip the grille forward, then lift it out

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.

3. Open the door.

4. Push the hook and remove old filter.

Hook

5. Slide a new charcoal filter into place and close the door.
The filter should rest atthe angle shown and set the clock.

6. 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.

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COOKTOP/NIGHTLIGHT REPLACEMENT

1, Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power

supply.

2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws.

3. Replace bulb with 30 watt appliance bulb.

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.

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q. Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I

may reheat or cook in two levels at a time?

A. Only 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.

Q. Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my

microwave oven?

A. 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.

Q. Sometimes the door of my microwave oven

appears wavy. Is this normal?

A. This appearance is normal and does not affect the

operation of your oven.

Q. What are the humming noises that I hear when

my microwave oven is operating?

A. You hear the sound of the transformer when the

magnetron tube cycles on and off.

Q. Why does the dish become hot when I

microwave food in it? I thought that this should
not happen.

A. As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to

the dish. Use hot pads to remove food after
cooking.

4. Lift up the bulb holder.

5. Replace bulb with a 30 watt appliance bulb.

6. Replace the bulb holder.

7. Slide the top of the vent cover into place. Push the
bottom until it snaps into place. Replace the
mounting screws. Turn the power back on at the

main power supply.

Q. What does "standing time" mean?
A. "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.

Q. Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven? How

do I get the best results?

A. Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following

manufacturer's guidelines or use the

preprogrammed Popcorn pad.
Do not use regular paper bags. Use the "listening
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.

Q. Why does steam come out of the air exhaust

vent?

A. Steam is normally produced during cooking. The

microwave oven has been designed to vent this

steam out the top vent.

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MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE

USE DO NOT USE

OVENPROOF GLASS (treated for high
intensity heat):
utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates,

cake plates, liquid measuring cups,
casseroles and bowls without metallic

trim.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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 additional information on items to
check may prevent an unneeded service call.

If nothing on the oven operates:

• check 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:

• check that control panel was programmed correctly.

• check that door is firmly closed.

• check that Start Pad was pressed.

• check that probe was inserted correctly

into receptacle.

• check 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
evercooking.

If food is undercooked:

• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time, &

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, power

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 isfirmly closed.

• check that timer wasn't started instead of a cooking
function.

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LG Electronics Inc. will repair or replace your product, at LG's option, if it proves to be defective in material or
workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period set forth below, effective from the date of original
consumer purchase of the product. This limited warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and
effective only when used in the United States, including U.S. Territories.

WARRANTY PERIOD:

Model: MV1502W

MV1502B
Labor: 1 Year from the Date of Purchase.
Parts: 1 Year from the Date of Purchase.

Magnetron: 8 Years from the Date of Purchase.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT

LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO

THE EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE

EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. LG WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT,

OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS, IN CONNECTION
WITH THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED

WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:

1. Service trips to your home to deliver, pick up, and/or install the product, instruct, or replace house
fuses or correct wiring, or correction of unauthorized repairs; and

2. Damages or operating problems that result from misuse, abuse, operation outside environmental
specifications or contrary to the requirements or precautions in the Operating Guide, accident,
vermin, fire, flood, improper installation, acts of God, unauthorized modification or alteration, incorrect

electrical current or voltage, or commercial use, or use for other than intended purpose.

HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED:

Call 1-800-243-0000 and choose the appropriate prompt.
Please have product type (Microwave) and ZIP code ready.

Therefore, the cost of repair or replacement of such a defective product shall be borne by the
consumer.

CUSTOMER INTER-ACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS:

To Prove Warranty Coverage

To Obtain Nearest Authorized Service
Center or Sales Dealer, or to Obtain Product,

Customer, or Service Assistance

Retain your Sales Receipt to prove date of purchase. A

copy of your Sales Receipt must be submitted at the time
warranty service is provided.

Call 1-800-243-0000 (Phone answered 24 hours - 365 days
a year) and choose the appropriate prompt from the menu;

or visit our website at:
http://us.lgeervice.com.

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P/NO. 3828WSA8047 Printed in China