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OWNER'SMANUAL&COOKINGGUIDE
PLEASE READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL
THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING_
MV1608WW
MV1608BB
MV1608ST P/NO. MFL06317603
Thank you for purchasing a GoldStar microwave oven.
Please recordthe model number and serial
number of this unit for future reference. We also
suggestyou record the details ofyour contact
with GoldStar (LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.)
concerning this unit.
Staple your receipt here as proofof purchase.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
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
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.
(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 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
ImportantSafety 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
Audible Signals ................................................... 10
Clock ................................................................... 10
Interrupting Cooking ............................................ 10
Child Lock ........................................................... 10
Exhaust Fan ....................................................... 11
Cooktop Light ...................................................... 11
Time Defrost ....................................................... 11
Timed Cooking ................................................... 12
Multi-stage Cooking ............................................ 12
Microwave Power Levels ................................... 13
Auto Defrost ........................................................ 14
Operating Tips .................................................... 14
Defrosting Tips ................................................... 15
Using Quick Touch ............................................. 16
Popcorn .............................................................. 16
Pizza .................................................................. 16
Frozen Entree ..................................................... 16
Potato ................................................................ 16
Auto Cook ........................................................... 17
Cooking Guide for Auto Cook ............................. 17
Auto Reheat ........................................................ 18
Cooking Guide for Auto Reheat .......................... 18
COOKING ................................................................ 19
GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS ....... 19
FISH & SHELLFISH ............................................. 19
Cooking Fish and Shellfish: General Directions ........ 19
Fish And Shellfish Cooking Table ...................... 19
APPETIZERS / SAUCES / SOUPS ...................... 20
Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques ......... 20
MEAT .................................................................... 20
Cooking Meat: General Directions ..................... 20
Meat Cooking Table ........................................... 21
POULTRY ............................................................. 22
Cooking Poultry: General Directions .................. 22
Poultry Cooking Table ........................................ 22
PASTA AND RICE ................................................ 23
Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques......... 23
Pasta Cooking Table .......................................... 23
Rice Cooking Table ............................................ 23
MAINTENANCE ....................................................... 24
CARE AND CLEANING ....................................... 24
Cleaning the Grease Filters ............................... 24
Charcoal Filter Replacement ............................. 24
Cooktop/Night Light Replacement ..................... 25
Oven Light Replacement ................................... 25
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ............................. 25
MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE ........................... 26
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE ..................... 27
WARRANTY .................................. Inside back cover
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The safety instructions below will tell you how to use
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 follow the 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.
• 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.
your oven and avoid harm to yourself or
Turn the fan on in case of steam or smoke under
the hood. Keep area under the hood properly
ventilated at all times. Turn off cooking equipment
in case of fire, or ifflames or flare-up occurs.
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 overcook food. Overcooking may result
in a fire in the oven. Closely supervise oven at all
times when microwave oven is in use.
- Do not store combustible items (bread,
cookies, etc.) in the microwave oven as the
power may be turned on inadvertently by certain
forces of nature(e.g, lightning striking the power
lines) and cause a fire.
- 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.
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• To avoid improperly cooking some foods:
- Do not heat baby bottles or baby food in the
oven. 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
m icrowave 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 operate the oven while it is empty.
• 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 certain microwaveable
products to touch the oven floor. Always place such
products on a microwaveable 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.
• Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea can overheat
beyond the boiling point without appearing to be
boiling.
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;
- Use the minimum recommended cooking time.
- Stir liquids before and halfway through heating
and/or cooking time.
- 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 may cause interference to radio and
television reception if not installed and used properly.
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 60705 Standard)
Outer Dimensions 29-7/8" x 16-7/16" x 15-1/8"
Cavity Volume 1.6 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.
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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
*14Amps/ 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
Window with
Metal Shield
Door Handle
Door Safety
Lock System
Glass Turntable
Vent Grille
Model and Serial
Number Plate
Oven Control
Panel
Cooktop/Countertop
Grease Filter
Cooking Guide
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OVEN CONTROL PANEL
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1. Display Panel. The display includes a clock and
indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time
settings, cook powers, quantities, weights and
cooking functions selected.
2. POPCORN. Touch this pad to pop one of 2 bag
sizes of popcorn without entering a cook time or
power.
3. POTATO. Touch this pad to cook up to 4
potatoes without entering a cook time or power.
11. TIME. Touch this pad followed by number pads
to set a cooking time.
12. STOP/CLEAR. Touch this pad to erase an
incorrect command, cancel a program during
cooking, or to clear the Display.
13. START. Touch this pad to start a function.
Ifyou open the door after the oven begins to
cook, retouch START.
4. PIZZA. Touch this pad to reheat one or several
slices of pizza without entering a cook time or
power.
5. FROZEN ENTREE. Touch this pad to cook a 10
-to 20 - ounce (284 to 567 g) frozen entree
without entering a cook time or power.
6. AUTO COOK. Touch this pad to cook
microwavable foods without entering a cook
time or power.
7. TIME DEFROST. Touch this pad to set a defrost
time.
8. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad followed by
number pads to thaw frozen meat by weight.
9. AUTO REHEAT .Touch this pad to reheat
microwavable foods without entering a cook
time or power.
14. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter the correct
time of day.
15. LIGHT. Touch this pad to turn the light on high,
night (low), or off.
16. FAN. Touch this pad to turn the fan on high, low, or off.
17. POWER. Touch this pad after the cook time
has been set, followed by a Number Pad to set
the amount of microwave energy released to
cook the food. The higher the number, the
higher the microwave power or "cooking
speed."
NOTE: If you try to enter incorrect instructions,
you will not hear any tones. Touch STOP/Clear
and re-enter the instructions.
10. Number Pads. Touch number pads to enter
cooking times, cook powers, quantities,
weights, orfood categories.
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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.
AUDIBLE SIGNALS
Audible signals are available to guide you when
setting and using your oven:
• A programming tone will sound each time
you touch a pad.
• Seven tones signal the end of a Kitchen Timer
countdown.
• Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle.
CLOCK
When your microwave oven is first plugged in or
after a power failure, the Display will show ":".
If a time of day is not set, ":" will show on the Display
until you touch "Clock".
Example: To set the clock for 10:30(AM or PM).
Touch"
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Display Shows:
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INTERRUPTING COOKING
You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening
the door. The oven stops heating and the fan
stops, but the light stays on.
To restart cooking, close the door and Touch
START.
If you do not want to continue cooking,
open the door and touch STOP/Clear.
CHILD LOCK
Use this safety feature to lock the control panel
when you are cleaning the oven, or so that children
cannot use the oven unsupervised.
To set CHILD LOCK:
Touch"
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Display Shows:
3. 1 0 3 0 ,,_._nILl • JU
.
NOTES:
• If you enter in an incorrect time and touch "Clock",
you cannot set time of day. Enter the correct time.
• If you touch STOP/Clear while setting the clock, the
Display will show the last time of day set or ":"
if no time of day has been set.
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To cancel CHILD LOCK:
Touch and hold until
"L" appears in the
display.
(approximately
4 seconds)
Touch" Display Shows:
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Touch and hold until
"L" disappears in the
display.
(approximately
4 seconds)
EXHAUST FAN
COOKTOP LIGHT
The pad on the bottom center of the control panel
controls the 2-speed exhaust fan.
Example: To set the exhaust fan speed
Touch:
1. HULOW/OFF
2. FAN
NOTE: If the temperature from the range or cooktop
below the oven gets too hot, the exhaust fan in the
vent hood will automatically turn on at the HIGH
setting to protect the oven.
It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven.
When this occurs, the FAN pad will not turn the fan
off. You cannot turn the exhaust fan off during
microwave cooking.
FAN
Once for HIGH
Twice for Low
HULOW/OFF
Turn off fan when desired
Display Shows:
The pad on the bottom left of the control panel
controls the cooktop light.
Example: To set the Lamp for HIGH.
Touch: Display Shows:
LIGHT
1. HI/NIGHT/OFF
Once for HIGH light
Twice for NIGHT light
LIGHT
2. HI/NIGHT/OFF
To turn off, touch pad one
or two times depending on
light setting.
TIME DEFROST
Using TIME DEFROST can defrost for a selected
length oftime.
Example: To set TIME DEFROST for 2 minutes.
Touch: Display Shows:
1. DEFROST • ,-i
TUME • n
2. 2 0 0 2.,_1,_1
.
At the end of the Time defrost four tones will sound.
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Time counting down.
TIMED COOKING MULTI-STAGE COOKING
This feature lets you program a specific cook time
and power. For best results, there are 10 power
level settings in addition to HIGH (100%) power.
Refer to the "Microwave Power Levels Table" on
page 13 for more information.
NOTE: If you do not select a power level, the oven
will automatically cook at HIGH (100%) power.
Example: To cook for 5 minutes, 30 seconds
at 80% power.
Touch:
Display Shows:
1 TIME .n
2. 5 3 0 5 _n.__,_,
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3. t POWER P-/._/
4. 8 o om
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For best results, some recipes call for different cook
powers during different stages of a cook cycle. You
can program your oven to switch from one power
level to another for up to 2 stages.
Example: To set a 2-stage cook cycle.
Touch: Display Shows:
1 TIME .n• " /..I
2. 3 0 0 3 .''n.,_,,_,
To set a 3 minute cook
time for first stage.
3. POWER p-/-7_I
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4. 8 o omI -OLI
To set an 80% cook
power for the first stage.
5. TIME -,-,n
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Time counting down
and COOK.
6. 7 0 0 7.'nn,_,_,
To set a 7 minute cook
time for second stage.
POWER p-/3_I
7.
8. 5
To set a 50% cook power
for the second stage.
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10. When the first stage is over, you will hear two
short tones as the oven begins the second
cook stage.
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Time counting down
and COOK.
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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
For best results, some recipes call for different cook
powers. The lower the cook power, the slower the
cooking. Each number from 1to 9 stands for a
different percentage of full cook power.
The following chart gives the percentage of cook
power each number pad stands for, and the cook
power name usually used.
COOK Power NAME
100% of full power High
9 = 90% of full power
8 = 80% of full power
7 = 70% of full power
6 = 60% of full power
Medium-High
It also tells you when to use each cook power. Follow
recipe or food package instructions if available.
NOTE: Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times
based on the 1000 Watt cook power of your microwave
oven.
WHEN TO USE IT
• Quick heating many convenience foods and
foods with high water content, such as soups and
beverages.
• Cooking tender cuts of meat, ground meat,
• Heating cream soups
• Heating rice, pasta, or casseroles
• Cooking and heating foods that need a
Cook Power lower than high (for example,
whole fish and meat loaf) or when food is
cooking too fast
• Reheating a single serving of food
• Cooking requiring special care, such as cheese
and egg dishes, pudding, and custards
• Finishing cooking casseroles
5 = 50% of full power Medium
4 = 40% of full power
3 = 30% of full power Medium-Low,
Defrost
2 = 20% of full power
1= 10% of full power Low
NOTE: Once cook time has been entered, you can also use the Cook Power pad as a second Kitchen
Timer by entering "0" for the Cook Power. The oven will count down the cooking time you set without
cooking.
• Cooking ham, whole poultry, and pot roasts
• Simmering stews
• Melting chocolate
• Heating pastries
• Manually defrosting foods, such as bread, fish,
meats, poultry, and precooked foods
• Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream
• Keeping food warm
• Taking chill out of fruit
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AUTO DEFROST
Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven.
The auto defrost feature provides you with the best
defrosting method for frozen foods. The cooking guide
will show you which defrost sequence is recommended
for the food you are defrosting.
For added convenience, the Auto Defrost
includes a built-in beep mechanism that reminds
you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange to get
best defrost results. Three different defrosting levels
are provided.
1 MEAT
2 POULTRY
3 FISH
*Available weight is 0.1-6.0 Ibs.
Example: To defrost 1.2 Ibs of ground beef.
Touch: Display Shows:
1. AUTO
DEFROST dEF/
OPERATING TIPS
• For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat, and
poultry from its original closed paper or plastic
package (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold
steam and juice close to the foods, which can cause
the outer surface of the foods to cook.
• For best results, shape your ground meat into the
form of a doughnut before freezing. When
defrosting, scrape off thawed meat when the beep
sounds and continue defrosting.
• Place foods in a shallow container.
This table shows you food type selections and the
weights you can set for each type. For best
results, loosen or remove covering on food.
FOOD TOUCH WEIGHTS YOU
Auto Defrost CAN SET
(tenths of a pound)
Meat 1 Time(s) .1to6.0 (45gto2722g)
Poultry 2 Time(s) .1to6.0 (45gto2722g)
Fish 3 Time(s) .1to6.0 (45gto2722g)
2. 1 2 ,.2
To enter the weight
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NOTE:
When you touch the START pad, the display changes
to defrost time count down. The oven will beep during
the DEFROST cycle. At this time, open the door and
turn, separate, or rearrange the food.
Remove any portions that have thawed.
Return frozen portions to the oven and touch
START to resume the defrost cycle.
Time counting down.
Category
MEAT
0.1 to 6.0 Ibs
POULTRY
0.1 to 6.0 Ibs
FISH
0.1 to 6.0 Ibs
Food
BEEF
Ground beef, Round steak, Cubes for
stew, Tenderloin steak, Pot roast, Rib
roast, Rump roast, Chuck roast,
Hamburger patty.
LAMB
Chops (1-inch thick), Rolled roast.
PORK
Chops (1/2-inch thick), Hot dogs,
Spareribs, Countrystyle ribs.
Rolled roast, Sausage.
POULTRY
Whole (under 4 Ibs), Cut up,
Breasts (boneless).
CORNISH HENS
Whole.
TURKEY
Breast (under 6 Ibs).
FISH
Fillets, Whole Steaks.
SHELLFISH
Crab meat, Lobster tails, Shrimp,
Scallops.
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DEFROSTING TIPS
• When using Auto Defrost, the weight to be entered
is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds
(the weight of the food minus the container).
• Before starting, make sure you have removed any
of the metal twist-ties which often come with frozen
food bags, and replace them with strings or elastic
bands.
• Open containers such as cartons before they are
placed in the oven.
• Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging.
• If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place it in a
suitable container.
• Slit the skins, if any, of frozen food such as
sausage.
• Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even
defrosting.
• Always underestimate defrosting time. If defrosted
food is still icy in the center, return it to the
microwave oven for more defrosting.
• The length of defrosting time varies according to
how solidly the food is frozen.
• The shape of the package affects how quickly food
will defrost. Shallow packages will defrost more
quickly than a deep block.
• As food begins to defrost, separate the pieces.
Separated pieces defrost more easily.
• Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts
of food such as chicken wings, leg tips, fish tails, or
areas that start to get warm. Make sure the foil does
not touch the sides, top, or bottom of the oven. The
foil can damage the oven lining.
• For better results, let food stand after defrosting.
(For more information on standing time, see the
"Microwave Cooking Tips" section.)
• Turn over food during defrosting or standing time.
Break apart and remove food as required.
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Using Quick Touch
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.
POPCORN
Popcorn lets you pop 3.0, and 3.5 ounce
bags of commercially packaged microwave
popcorn. Pop only one package at a time. Ifyou
are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow
manufacturer's instructions.To set your microwave
oven correctly, follow this chart:
Example: To pop a 3.0 oz. bag.
Touch: Display Shows:
POPCORN _ un
once for 3.5 oz
twice for 3.0 oz
Time counting down and
COOK.
When the cook time is over,
you willhear four beeps and End will display.
PIZZA
Pizza lets you reheat up to 3 slices of pizza.
A slice is based on a 5 ounce slice.
NOTE:
• Place on a low plate & paper towel.
• Do not cover.
FROZEN ENTREE
Frozen Entree lets you cook 10 and 20 ounce plates of
commercially packaged microwave frozen entree
withoutentering cooking timesand power levels.
Remove tray from outer carton.
Do not remove filmcover, but cut itto vent.
Example: To reheat a 20 oz. frozen entree.
Touch:
FROZEN
ENTREE
Display Shows:
'3n
cuo_
oncefor 10 oz
twicefor20 oz
Time counting down and
COOK.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and End will display.
POTATO
The Potato lets you cook potatoes with presettimes and
cook powers. You can choose from 1 to 4 potatoes.
NOTE:
•Cookingtimesare basedon an average8 ouncepotato.
•Before baking, pierce potato with fork several times.
•After baking, letstand for5 minutes.
Example: To cook 2 Potatoes.
Touch: Display Shows:
POTATO E
Example: To reheat 2 slices of Pizza.
Touch: Display Shows:
PUZZA 2
once for 1 slice
twice for 2 slices
three times for 3 slices
Time counting down and
COOK.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and End will display.
once for 1potato
twice for 2 potatoes
three times for 3 potatoes
four times for 4 potatoes
Time counting down and
COOK.
When the cook time is over,
you will hearfour beeps and End will display.
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AUTO COOK
Auto Cook provides four preset categories for cooking.
Example: To cook 2 cups of Casserole.
Touch:
2. 2
Display Shows:
Time counting down and
COOK.
Touch: Display Shows:
Enter quantity/servings.
1. AUTO
COOK i_C -_
Choose food category.
Category
Fresh 1
vegetable
Frozen 2
vegetable
Rice 3
Casserole 4
Touch pad
of Time(s)
Category Number of
Fresh
vegetable 1- 4 cups
Frozen 1- 4 cups
vegetable
Rice 1- 2 cups
Casserole 1 - 4 cups
cups
When the cook time isover,
you will hearfour beeps and End will display.
COOKING GUIDE FOR AUTO COOK
CODE CATEGORY DIRECTIONS
FRESH
VEGETABLE
FROZEN
VEGETABLE
RICE
QUANTITY
1 cup
2 cups
3 cups
4 cups
1 cup
2 cups
3 cups
4 cups
1 cup
2 cups
Place in a microwavable bowl or
casserole.
Add water according to the quantity.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Let stand 3 minutes.
* 1-2 cups: add 2 tbsp water.
* 3-4 cups: add 2 tbsp water.
Place in a microwavable bowl or
casserole.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Let stand 3 minutes.
* 1-2 cups: add 2 tbsp water.
* 3-4 cups: add 2 tbsp water.
Place in a microwavable bowl or
casserole.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Let stand 5 minutes.
CASSEROLE
1 cup
2 cups
3 cups
4 cups
Place in a microwavable bowl or
casserole.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Stir and let stand 3 minutes.
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1. Display Panel. The display includes a clock and
indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time
settings, cook powers, quantities, weights and
cooking functions selected.
2. POPCORN. Touch this pad to pop one of 2 bag
sizes of popcorn without entering a cook time or
power.
3. POTATO. Touch this pad to cook up to 4
potatoes without entering a cook time or power.
11. TIME. Touch this pad followed by number pads
to set a cooking time.
12. STOP/CLEAR. Touch this pad to erase an
incorrect command, cancel a program during
cooking, or to clear the Display.
13. START. Touch this pad to start a function.
Ifyou open the door after the oven begins to
cook, retouch START.
4. PIZZA. Touch this pad to reheat one or several
slices of pizza without entering a cook time or
power.
5. FROZEN ENTREE. Touch this pad to cook a 10
-to 20 - ounce (284 to 567 g) frozen entree
without entering a cook time or power.
6. AUTO COOK. Touch this pad to cook
microwavable foods without entering a cook
time or power.
7. TIME DEFROST. Touch this pad to set a defrost
time.
8. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad followed by
number pads to thaw frozen meat by weight.
9. AUTO REHEAT .Touch this pad to reheat
microwavable foods without entering a cook
time or power.
14. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter the correct
time of day.
15. LIGHT. Touch this pad to turn the light on high,
night (low), or off.
16. FAN. Touch this pad to turn the fan on high, low, or off.
17. POWER. Touch this pad after the cook time
has been set, followed by a Number Pad to set
the amount of microwave energy released to
cook the food. The higher the number, the
higher the microwave power or "cooking
speed."
NOTE: If you try to enter incorrect instructions,
you will not hear any tones. Touch STOP/Clear
and re-enter the instructions.
10. Number Pads. Touch number pads to enter
cooking times, cook powers, quantities,
weights, orfood categories.
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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
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 Cooking Table below provides
specific directions with Power Level and Cooking
Time settings for most types of fish and shellfish.
Fish And Shellfish Cooking Table
FISH COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS
Fish fillets HI 31/2-41/2minutes
Fish steaks HI 41/2-51/2minutes
Whole fish 7 41/2-6minutes
Scallops
Shrimp, shelled
POWER
LEVEL
HI
HI
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 lb. of fish, turn
the fish halfway through cooking.
31/2-5minutes
Arrange in a single layer. Prepare as directed above,
except stir instead of turning the shellfish.
31/2-5minutes
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Appetizers / Sauces / Soups
Meat
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.
• 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.
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.
• 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.
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.
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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
10slices
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.)
POWER
LEVEL
HIBeef
HI
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)
11/2-2minutes
2-3 minutes
4-5 minutes
7-8 minutes
18-20 minutes
perpound
15-17 minutes
perpound
25-27 minutes
per pound
(165°F)
45-60 seconds
1-11/2minutes
11/2-2minutes
13/4-2minutes
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 roasting 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 roasting 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 roasting 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
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 roasting 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 I 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
(21/2-3Ibs).
Chicken whole
(3-31/2Ibs)
Cornish Hens
Whole
(1-11/2Ibs.
each)
POWER
LEVEL
HI
HI
HI
41/2-51/2minutes
per lb
12-13 minutes
per lb
6-7 minutes
per lb
Wash pieces, 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 pieces, shake the water off, and go on with cooking.
Place breast side down on a microwavable roasting 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 IO°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.
Add 2 cups macaroni.
Lasagna noodles
4 cups water.
Add8oz.lasagnanoodles.
Egg noodles
6 cups water.
Add 4 cups noodles.
POWER
LEVEL
HI
5
HI
5
HI
5
HI
5
9 to 10 minutes
71/2 to 81/2 minutes
6 to 7 minutes
51/2to 61/2minutes
7 to 8 minutes
11 to 121/2minutes
8 to 10 minutes
51/2to 61/2minutes
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 as directed in chart or until water boils.
Stir in pasta; cook covered 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 1cup rice.
Brown
2 1/2cups water.
Add 1cup rice.
Long grain and
wild rice mix
2 1/3cups water.
Add 6 oz. pkg.
POWER
LEVEL
HI
3
HI
5
Hi
3
31/2to 41/2minutes
18 minutes
41/2to 51/2minutes
28 minutes
4 to 5 minutes
28 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 or until water boils.Stir in rice
and any seasonings.
Cook covered as directed in chart or until water is
absorbed and rice is tender.
Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff with fork.
Quick cooking
1 cup water.
Add 1cup rice.
HI
2 to 3 minutes
Cook water until it boils. Stir rice into boiling water
and let stand, covered 5 to 10 minutes or until water
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, then pull filters downward.
The filter will drop out.
3. To reinstall the filters, slide it into the side slot, then
push up and forward to lock.
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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.
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/NIGHT LIGHT 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.
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
overcooking.
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 is firmly 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 inthe United States, including U.S. Territories.
WARRANTY PERIOD:
Model: MV1608WW/BB/ST
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.
3. 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:llus.lgservice.com.
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