Goldstar MVH1615WW User Manual

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MICROWAVE OVEN

OWNER’S MANUAL & COOKING GUIDE

PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.

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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.

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

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• 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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