LG LMV1645ST, LMV1645SW, LMV1645SB, LMV1645SBQ User Manual

MICROWAVE OVEN

OWNER’S MANUAL & COOKING GUIDE

PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.

LMV1645SB LMV1645ST LMV1645SW LMV1645SBQ

Website: http://us.lgservice.com

P/NO.: 3828W5A4163

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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 LG (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

hank you for purchasing an LG 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 to 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...

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

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

Custom Set ................................................... 10

Child Lock ...................................................... 11

Vent FAN ....................................................... 11

Light Hi/Low/Off ............................................. 11

Light Timer ..................................................... 11

Ez-ON ............................................................ 12

Hold Warm ..................................................... 12

Custom Cook ................................................. 12

More/Less ...................................................... 12

Cooking at High Power Levels ....................... 13

Cooking at Lower Power Levels .................... 13

Cooking With More Than One Cook Cycle .... 13

Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels ........ 14

Sensor Operating Instructions ....................... 15

Sensor Cooking Guide ................................... 15

Adding or subtracting Cook Time .................. 15

Popcorn ......................................................... 15

Pizza .............................................................. 16

Potato ............................................................ 16

Vegetable ....................................................... 16

Cook .............................................................. 16

Reheat ........................................................... 16

Sensor Cook Table ........................................ 17

Sensor Reheat Table ..................................... 17

Auto Defrost ................................................... 18

Weight Conversion Chart ............................... 18

Defrosting Tips ............................................... 18

Auto Defrost Chart ......................................... 19

Time Defrost .................................................. 21

Q Defrost ....................................................... 21

Metal Rack ..................................................... 21

Time Defrost Chart ......................................... 21

COOKING ......................................................... 22

Getting the Best Cooking Results ................. 22

Fish & Shellfish ............................................. 22

Appetizers/Sauces/Soups ............................. 23

Meat .............................................................. 23

Poultry ............................................................ 25

Pasta and Rice .............................................. 26

MAINTENANCE ............................................... 27

Care and Cleaning ......................................... 27

Metal Rack ..................................................... 27

Cleaning the Grease Filters ............................ 27

Charcoal Filter Replacement ......................... 27

Cooktop/Countertop Light Replacement ........ 28

Oven Light Replacement ............................... 28

Questions and Answers ................................. 28

Microwave Utensil Guide ............................... 29

TROUBLE SHOOTING .................................... 30

Before Calling for Service .............................. 30

WARRANTY..............................Inside back cover

SAFETY

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To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy.

• Read all instructions before using the appliance.

• Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO

AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" found on page 2.

• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to

properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" found on page 6.

• Install or locate this appliance only in accordance

with the provided installation instructions.

• Some produce such as whole eggs and sealed

containers-for example, closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven.

• Use this appliance only for its intended use as

described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or dry food . It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

• As with the appliance, close supervision is

necessary when used by children.

• Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged

cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or it has been damaged or dropped.

• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified

service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

• Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

• 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 immerse cord or plug in water.

• Keep cord away from heated surface.

• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

• When cleaning surface of door and oven that comes together on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps, or detergent applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

- Do not over cook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

- Remove wire twist - ties from paper or plastic bag before placing bag in oven.

- If material inside of the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

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

• Liquids such as water, coffee,or tee are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons;

- Do not overheat the liquid.

- Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.

- Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

- After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container

- Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING -

SAFETY

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• Clean Ventilation Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.

• When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

• Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter.

• Suitable foe use above both gas and electric cooking equipment.

This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following:

• Clean door and sealing surface of the oven.

• 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

WARNING:

INFORMATION

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 oven front as shown in the illustration below.

OVEN SPECIFICATIONS

Output Power 1,000W (IEC 60705) Outer Dimensions 29-15/16” x 16-7/16” x 15-3/8” Cavity Volume 1.6 Cu.ft Net Weight 53 lbs.

ELECTRICAL RATING

* Electrical Rating of the Oven: 120V AC, 60Hz * 13.3 Amp./ 1,560W (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.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having outlet that a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

Improper use of the

grounding can result in a risk of electric shock.

Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not use extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service man install an outlet near the appliance. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

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MODEL NUMBER LABEL

Ensure proper ground

exists before use

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INFORMATION

MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES

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Door Handle

Window with

Metal Shield

Oven Control

Panel

Cooktop/Countertop Light

Grease Filter

Door Safety Lock System

Model and Serial

Number Plate

Cooking Guide

Vent Grille

Metal Rack

Glass Turntable

1. Glass tray

2. Support

3. Hub

The glass tray moves in both directions to help cook food more evenly. Do not operate the microwave oven without the glass tray in place.

To Install:

1. Place the support on the oven cavity bottom.

2. Place the glass tray on the support.

Fit the raised, hollowed groove of the glass tray bottom between the rollers of the hub. The rollers on the support should fit inside the glass tray bottom ridge.

INFORMATION

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OVEN CONTROL PANEL

INFORMATION

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. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the popcorn.

3. POTATO: Touch this pad to cook potatoes. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the potato.

4. PIZZA: Touch this pad to reheat pizza. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to reheat depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the pizza.

5. VEGETABLE: Touch this pad to cook vegetables. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the vegetables.

6. COOK: Touch this pad to cook frozen entree, casserole, and rice. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity coming from the food.

7. REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat dinner plate, soup/sauce, and casserole. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to reheat depending on the amount of humidity coming from the food.

8. CUSTOM COOK: Touch this pad to recall one cooking instruction previously programmed into memory.

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

10. POWER LEVEL: Touch this pad to select a

cooking power level.

11. AUTO DEFROST: Meat, poultry, fish. Touch this

pad to select food type and defrost food by weight.

12. TIME DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost most

other frozen foods.

13. Q DEFROST: This pad provides you with the RAPID defrosting method for 1.0 pound frozen foods.

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

15. CUSTOM SET: Touch this pad to change the oven’s default settings for sound, clock, display speed and defrost weight.

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

17. KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this pad to set the kitchen

timer.

18. MORE: Touch this pad to add ten seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

19. LESS: Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

20. HOLD WARM: Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked foods warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds.

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

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

23. LIGHT TIMER: Touch this pad to set the light timer.

24. Ez-ON: Touch this pad to set and start quickly at

100% power level.

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

26. VENT ON/OFF: Touch this pad to turn the fan on or off.

27. VENT CONTROL 5 SPEED: Touch this pad to choose one of 5 fan speeds.

DO NOT RUN THE OVEN EMPTY WITHOUT FOOD IN IT.

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WARNING:

CLOCK

When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure, the Display will show “PLEASE SET TIME OF DAY”. If a time of day is not set, “:” will show on the Display until you touch “Clock”.

KITCHEN TIMER

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

CUSTOM SET

You can change the default values for beep sound, clock, display speed and defrost weight. See following chart for more information.

OPERATION

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.

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CAUTION

To avoid risk of personal injury

or property damage, do not use

stoneware, aluminum foil, metal utensils,

or metal trimmed utensils in the oven.

CAUTION

To avoid risk of personal injury

or property damage, do not run oven empty.

Example: To set 8:00 AM.

1. Touch CLOCK pad. (Press once for AM, twice for PM.)

2. Enter the time by using the number key pad.

3. Touch START pad.

Example: To set for 3 minutes.

1. Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad.

2. Enter the time by using the number key pad.

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

Example: To change defrost weight mode.(from Lbs. to Kg.)

1. Touch CUSTOM SET pad.

2. Touch number 4 pad.

3. Touch number 2 pad.

NUMBER FUNCTION NUMBER RESULT

Beep ON/OFF control

Clock display control

Display

Defrost weight mode select

1 2 1 2 1 2 3 1 2

Sound ON Sound OFF Clock ON Clock OFF Slow speed Normal speed Fast speed Lbs. Kg.

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