Goldstar MVH1615WW User Manual

website: http://us.lgservice.com

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MICROWAVE OVEN

OWNER’S MANUAL & COOKING GUIDE

PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL
THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.

ESPAÑOL

MVH1615WW

P/NO.:MFL31919301

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Please record the model number and serial
number of this unit for future reference. We also
suggest you record the details of your contact
with GoldStar (LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.)
concerning this unit.

Staple your receipt here to prove your
retail purchase.

Model No:
Serial No:
Dealer:

Dealer Phone No:

Customer Relations
LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
Service Division Bldg. #3
201 James Record Rd.
Huntsville, AL 35824-0126

Thank you for purchasing a GoldStar microwave oven.

(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.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE ENERGY...

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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

Popcorn.............................................................. 10

FAN Hi/Low/Off................................................ 10

LIGHT Hi/Low/Off............................................ 10

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

Cooking with more than one cook cycle............. 11

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

Cooking at High Cook Power............................. 11

Cooking at Lower Power Levels......................... 11

Cooking Guide for “Lower Power Levels” .......... 12

Auto Cook .......................................................... 13

Cooking Guide for “Auto Cook” ......................... 13

Auto Reheat ....................................................... 14

Cooking Guide for “Auto Reheat”....................... 14

COOKING................................................................15

GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS .......15

FISH & SHELLFISH .............................................15

Cooking Fish and Shellfish: General Directions

Fish And Shellfish Cooking Table ......................15

APPETIZERS / SAUCES / SOUPS......................16

Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques.........16

MEAT....................................................................16

Cooking Meat: General Directions .....................16

Meat Cooking Table...........................................17

POULTRY.............................................................18

Cooking Poultry: General Directions..................18

Poultry Cooking Table........................................18

PASTA AND RICE................................................19

Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques

Pasta Cooking Table..........................................19

Rice Cooking Table............................................19

MAINTENANCE.......................................................20

CARE AND CLEANING .......................................20

Cleaning the Grease Filters ...............................20

Charcoal Filter(Optional) Replacement .............20

Cooktop/Night Light Replacement .....................21

Oven Light Replacement ...................................21

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.............................21

MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE...........................22

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE........................23

WARRANTY............................................................24

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SAFETY

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• Intended to be used above ranges with maximum
width of 36 inches (91 cm).

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 follow the specific

AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

on page 2.

• Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors, such as
sulfide and chloride, in this appliance. This type of
oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry
food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory
use.

• Do not use or store this appliance outdoors. Do not
use this product near water - for example, near a
kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, and the like.

• Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in
the cavity when not in use.

• Clean the ventilating hood frequently. Do not
allow grease to accumulate on the hood or the
filters.

PRECAUTIONS TO

found

• Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking

equipment.

• 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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INFORMATION

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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.

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 1.6 Cu.ft
Net Weight 52 lbs.

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.

MODEL NUMBER LABEL

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.

Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply
cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or

serviceman install an outlet near the microwave
oven.

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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INFORMATION

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MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES

Model and Serial

Number Plate

Door Handle

Window with

Metal Shield

Door Safety

Lock System

Grease Filter

Warning

Glass Turntable

Cooking Guide

Cooktop/Countertop Light

Cooking Guide

Vent Grille

Oven Control

Panel

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OVEN CONTROL PANEL

INFORMATION

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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. AUTO COOK: Touch this pad to cook vegetables,

rice, or casseroles.

4.TIME DEFROST: Touch this pad to set a defrost
time.

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

6. ATUO REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat dinner plate

soup/sauce, casserole, roll/muffin.

7. POWER LEVEL: Touch this pad to select a

cooking power level.

8. NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cooking

time, power level, quantities or weights.

9. STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to stop the oven or

clear all entries.

10. FAN HI/LOW/OFF: Touch this pad to turn the fan

on or off.

11. START: Touch this pad to start a function or enter

all entries. If you open the door after oven begins
to cook , touch START again.

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

13. LIGHT HI/LOW/OFF: Touch this pad to turn the

cooktop lamp on or off.

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OPERATION

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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

Example: To set 8:00 AM.

1. Touch CLOCK.

2. Enter the time by using the

number key pad.

3. Touch CLOCK. (or START)

POPCORN

POPCORN lets you pop 3.0, and 3.5 ounce bages
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:

FAN HI / LOW / OFF

The FAN moves steam and other
vapors from the surface cooking.

The fan will operate at low speed
whenever the oven is on.

To operate the vent manually: Touch
pad once for High fan speed, twice for Low fan speed,
or three times to turn the fan off.

NOTE:If the temperature gets too hot around the

microwave oven, the fan in the vent hood will
automatically turn on at the HIGH setting to cool the
oven. It may stay on up to an hour. When this
occurs, the fan can not be turned off.

Fan HI/LOW/OFF

LIGHT HI / LOW / OFF

Touch LIGHT HI/LOW/OFF once
for bright light, twice

three times to turn

for the night light or

the light off.

CHILD LOCK

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

Example: To set the child lock.

1. Touch START pad.

Bag Size-ounces

3.5

3.0

Example: To pop a 3.5 oz. bag.

Recommended amounts: 3.0~3.5 ozs.

Times to touch

once

twice

1. Touch POPCORN.

2. The oven will start

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

will display.

CAUTION:Do not leave microwave

unattended while popping popcorn.

2. Touch and hold START more

than 4 seconds. "L" will
appear in the display window
with two beeps.

Example: To cancel the child lock.

1. Touch and hold START more

than 4 seconds. "L" will
disappear and you hear two
beeps. At this time the oven is
ready.

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OPERATION

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COOKING WITH MORE THAN

COOKING AT HIGH COOK POWER

ONE COOK CYCLE

For best results, some recipes call for one Power Level
for a certain length of time, and another Power Level
for another length of time. Your oven can be set to
change from one to another automatically, for up to
three cycles if the first heating cycle is defrost.

Example: To cook food for 3 minutes at 100% power and

then 70% power for 7 minutes 30 seconds.

1. Enter the first cook time.

2. Touch TIME COOK pad.

3. Enter the second cook time.

4. Touch POWER LEVEL pad.

5. Enter the power level.

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

COOKING AT LOWER POWER
LEVELS

HIGH power cooking does not always give you the
best results with foods that need slower cooking, such
as roasts, baked goods, or custards. Your oven has 10
power settings in addition to “HIGH”.

Example: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds.

1. Enter the cook time.

2. Touch START.

When the cook time is over,

you will hear four beeps and

END will display.

Example: To cook food for 7 minutes 30 seconds

at 70% power.

TIME DEFROST

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

Example: To defrost for 2 minutes.

1. Touch TIME DEFROST pad.

2. Enter the defrosting time you
want.

3. Touch START pad.

4. After 1/2 of the defrost time is

over you will hear five beeps to
turn food over. Open door, turn
food over, and shield any warm

portions.

5. Close door, and restart.

6. When the defrost time is over,
you wil hear four beeps and

End will display.

1. Enter the cook time.

2. Touch POWER LEVEL.

3. Enter the power level.

4. Touch START.

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 10 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,

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

POWER LEVEL

10

“HIGH”

9

8

7

6

5

MICROWAVE OUTPUT

100%

90%

80%

70%

60%

50%

USE

• Boil water.

• Cook ground beef.

• Make candy.

• Cook fresh fruits and vegetables.

• Cook fish, and poultry.

• Preheat browning dish.

• Reheat beverages.

• Bacon slices.

• Reheat meat slices quickly.

• Saute onions, celery, and green pepper.

• All reheating.

• Cook scrambled eggs.

• Cook breads and cereal products.

• Cook cheese dishes,veal.

• Cook cakes,muffins,brownies,cup cakes.

• Cook pasta.

• Cook meats,whole poultry.

• Cook custard.

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

4

3

2

1

0

40%

30%

20%

10%

• Cook less tender cuts of meat.

• Reheat frozen convenience foods.

• Thawing meat,poultry,and seafood.

• Cooking small quantities of food.

• Finish cooking casserole,stew,and some
sauces.

• Soften butter and cream cheese.

• Heating small amounts of food.

• Soften ice cream.

• Raise yeast dough.

• Standing time.

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OPERATION

Example: To cook 2 cups of Rice.

AUTO COOK

AUTO COOK provides four preset categories for
cooking.

COOKING GUIDE FOR “AUTO COOK”

CATEGORY

CODE

QUANTITY

DIRECTIONS

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2. Enter quantity/servings.

1. Touch AUTO COOK
pad 3 times.

Category

Fresh

vegetable

Frozen

vegetable

Rice

Casserole

Time to

touch

1

2

3

4

Display

Ac-1

Ac-2

Ac-3

Ac-4

1

2

3

4

FRESH

VEGETABLE

FROZEN

VEGETABLE

RICE

CASSEROLE

1 cup vegetables and 2 tbsp.water

2 cups vegetables and 2 tbsp.water
3 cups vegetables and 4 tbsp.water
4 cups vegetables and 4 tbsp.water

1 cup

Vegetables and

2 tbsp. water

2 cups

Vegetables and

2 tbsp. water

3 cups

Vegetables and

4 tbsp. water

4 cups
Vegetables and
4 tbsp. water

of Long grain rice and

of Long grain rice and

1 cup

1

2

/4 cups of water

2 cups

1

4

/2 cups of water

1 cup

2 cups

3 cups

4 cups

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Category

Fresh

vegetable

Frozen

vegetable

Rice

Casserole

The oven will start automatically.

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

Quantity

1 - 4 cups

1 - 4 cups

1 - 2 cups

1 - 4 cups

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.

Add water according to the quantity.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.

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CATEGORYCODE

1

2

3

4

DINNER PLATE

SOUP/SAUCE

CASSEROLE

ROLL/MUFFIN

Place on a low plate.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.

Place in shallow microwavable casserole.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.

Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole.
Cover with plastic wrap.

Place on paper towel.
Do not cover.

1 serving

2 servings

1 cup

2 cups

3 cups

4 cups

1 cup

2 cups

3 cups

4 cups

1 piece

2 pieces

3 pieces

4 pieces

SERVING AMOUNT DIRECTION

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AUTO REHEAT

AUTO REHEAT provides four preset categories for reheating.

Example: To reheat 3 cups of Casserole.

2. Enter quantity/servings.

COOKING GUIDE FOR “AUTO REHEAT”

1. Touch AUTO REHEAT

Category

Dinner Plate
Soup/Sauce

Casserole

Roll/Muffin

pad 3 times.

Times to

touch

1

2

3

4

Category

Dinner plate

Display

rh-1

rh-2

rh-3

rh-4

Soup/sauce

Casserole

Roll/Muffin

The oven will start automatically.
When the cook time is over,you
will hear four beeps and END

will display.

Quantity

1 - 2 servings

1 - 4 cups
1 - 4 cups

1 - 4 pieces

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COOKING

POWER

LEVEL

COOKING TIME DIRECTIONSFISH

HI

HI

7

HI

HI

3

1/2-41/2 minutes

4

1/2-51/2 minutes

4

1/2-6 minutes

3

1/2-5 minutes

3

1/2-5 minutes

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.

Arrange in a single layer. Prepare as directed above,
except stir instead of turning the shellfish.

Fish fillets

Fish steaks

Whole fish

Scallops

Shrimp, shelled

Fish And Shellfish Cooking Table

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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.

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COOKING

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.

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Appetizers / Sauces / Soups

Cooking Appetizers: Tips and
Techniques

Recommended

• Crisp crackers, such as melba toast, shredded wheat
and crisp rye crackers are best for microwave use.
Wait until party time to add the spreads. Place a
paper towel under the crackers while they cook in
the microwave oven to absorb extra moisture.

• Arrange individual appetizers in a circle for even
cooking.

• Stir dips to distribute heat and shorten cooking time.

Cooking Sauces: Tips and Techniques

• Use a microwavable casserole or glass measuring
cup that is at least 2 or 3 times the volume of the
sauce.

• Sauces made with cornstarch thicken more rapidly
than those made with flour.

• 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.

Meat

Cooking Meat: General Directions

• Prepare the meat for cooking.

- Defrost completely.

- Trim off excess fat to avoid splattering.

- Place the meat, fat side down, on a microwavable
rack in a microwavable dish.

- Use oven cooking bag for less tender cuts of meat.

- Arrange the meat so that thicker portions are toward
the outside of the dish.

- Cover the meat with 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.

• 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.

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.

The Meat Cooking Table on the next page provides
detailed directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time
settings for most cuts of meat.

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Meat Cooking Table

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Beef
Hamburgers,
Fresh or
defrosted
(4 oz. each)
1 patty
2 patties
4 patties

Sirloin tip roast
(3-4 lbs.)

Lamb
Lamb roast,
rolled
boneless
(3-4 lbs.)

Pork
Bacon slices
2 slices
4 slices
6 slices

10slices

Chops
(5-7 oz. each)
2 chops

4 chops

POWER

LEVEL

HI

5

5

HI

3

COOKING TIME DIRECTIONSMEAT

1/2 minutes

1-1
1

1/2-2 minutes

2

1/2 minutes

1/2-3

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)

1

1/2-2 minutes

2-3 minutes

4-5

minutes

7-8 minutes

18-20 minutes

per pound

15-17 minutes

per pound

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).

Loin Roast,
rolled, boneless
(3

1/2- 4 1/2 lbs.)

Sausage links,
Fresh or
Frozen,
defrosted
(1-2 oz. each)
2 links
4 links
6 links
10 links
(8 oz. pkg.)

HI

3

25-27 minutes

per pound

(165°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.

45-60 seconds

1-1

1/2 minutes

1

1/2-2 minutes
3/4-2 minutes

1

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COOKING

• 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.

• 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 Poultry: General Directions

Poultry Cooking Table

ENGLISH

Chicken pieces
(2

1/2-3 lbs).

Chicken whole

1/2 lbs)

(3-3

Cornish Hens
Whole

1/2

lbs.

(1-1
each)

POWER

LEVEL

HI

HI

HI

COOKING TIME DIRECTIONSPOULTRY

1/2-51/2 minutes

4

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 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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COOKING

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.

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

Pasta And Rice

• If you are planning to use rice or pasta in a casserole,
undercook it so it is still firm.

• Allow for standing time with rice, but not for pasta.

• The Pasta and Rice Cooking Tables below provide
specific directions, with Power Level and Cooking
Time settings for most common types of pasta and
rice.

Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques

Pasta Cooking Table

Rice Cooking Table

ENGLISH

Spaghetti
4 cups water.
Add 8 oz. spaghetti.

Macaroni
3 cups water.
Add 2 cups macaroni.

Lasagna noodles
4 cups water.
Add 8 oz. lasagna noodles.

Egg noodles
6 cups water.
Add 4 cups noodles.

Long grain
2

1/4 cups water.

Add 1 cup rice.

Brown
2

1/2 cups water.

Add 1 cup rice.

Long grain and
wild rice mix
2

1/3 cups water.

Add 6 oz. pkg.

POWER

LEVEL

HI

5

HI

5

HI

5

HI

5

POWER

LEVEL

HI

3

HI

5

Hi

3

COOKING TIME DIRECTIONSTYPE OF PASTA

9 to 10 minutes

7

1/2 to 81/2

6 to 7 minutes

5

1/2 to 61/2 minutes

7 to 8 minutes

11 to 12

8 to 10 minutes

5

1/2 to 61/2 minutes

minutes

1/2 minutes

COOKING TIME DIRECTIONSTYPE OF RICE

1/2 to 41/2 minutes

3

18 minutes

4

1/2 to 51/2 minutes

28 minutes

4 to 5 minutes

28 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 as directed in chart or until water boils.
Stir in pasta; cook covered as directed in chart
or until tender.Drain in a colander.

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 s tender.

absorbed and rice is tender.

Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff with fork.

Quick cooking
1 cup water.
Add 1 cup 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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MAINTENANCE

Hook

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.

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

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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.

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

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.
(both sides 2 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.

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MAINTENANCE

ENGLISH

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.
(both sides 2 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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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.

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.

DO NOT USE

METAL UTENSILS:

Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces
uneven cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers, or foil
trays. Metal utensils can cause arcing, which can damage your
microwave oven.

METAL DECORATION:

Metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes,
etc. The metal trim interferes with normal cooking and may
damage the oven.

ALUMINUM FOIL:

Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking
and may cause harmful arcing. Use small pieces of foil to shield
poultry legs and wings. Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch
from the side walls and door of the oven.

WOOD:

Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack
when you use them in the microwave oven. Baskets react in the
same way.

TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS:

Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered
utensils. Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items
before cooking. Tightly closed pouches could explode.

BROWN PAPER:

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

FLAWED OR CHIPPED UTENSILS:

Any utensil that is cracked, flawed, or chipped may break in the
oven.

METAL TWIST TIES:

Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags.
They become hot and could cause a fire.

MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE

MAINTENANCE

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MAINTENANCE

ENGLISH

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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GOLDSTAR OVER-THE-RANGE MICROWAVE OVEN LIMITED WARRANTY – USA

ENGLISH

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: MVH1615WW

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:

HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED:

Call 1-800-243-0000 and choose the appropriate prompt.

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.

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://us.lgservice.com.

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