LG LMV1650SW, LMV1650SB User Manual

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MICROWAVE OVEN

OWNER’S MANUAL & COOKING GUIDE

PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL
THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.

LMV1650SB
LMV1650SW

P/NO.: 3828W5A8378

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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

T

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.

(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...

SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

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.

To reduce the risk of burns,

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• 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 tea are able to be
overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling
when the container is removed from the microwave
oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT
IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING
OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED
OR 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.

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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.

WARNING:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

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.

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

2

3

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.

OVEN CONTROL PANEL

1

INFORMATION

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3

6
7
9

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4

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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.

INFORMATION

1. DISPLAY: The Display includes a clock and

indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time
settings and cooking functions selected.

2.

CUSTOM COOK: Touch this pad to recall one

cooking instruction previously programmed into
memory.

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

3.

4.

TIMER: Touch this pad to set the timer.
CUSTOM SET: Touch this pad to change the

5.

oven’s default settings for sound, clock, display
speed and defrost weight.

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.

9.

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.

10.

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.

VEGETABLE: Touch this pad to cook vegetables.

11.

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

AUTO DEFROST: Meat, poultry, fish. Touch this

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pad to select food type and defrost food by weight.

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13.

MORE: Touch this pad to add ten seconds of

cooking time each time you press it.

QUICK DEFROST: This pad provides you with the

14.

RAPID defrosting method for 1.0 pound frozen
foods.

HOLD WARM: Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked

15.

foods warm in your microwave oven for up to 99
minutes 99 seconds.

16.

LESS: Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds of

cooking time each time you press it.

17.

TIME DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost most

other frozen foods.

NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cooking

18.

time, power level, quantities, or weights.

START: Touch this pad to start a function. If you

19.

open the door after oven begins to cook, START
again.

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

20.

to clear all entries.

:

TIMECOOK

21.

POWER LEVEL: Touch this pad to select a cooking

22.

power level.

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

23.

100% power level.

24.

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

off.

VENT CONTROL 5 SPEED: Touch this pad to

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choose one of 5 fan speeds.

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

26.

cooktop/countertop light.

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

27.

Touch this pad to set a cooking time.

WARNING:

DO NOT RUN THE OVEN EMPTY WITHOUT FOOD
IN IT.

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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”.

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.

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 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

1

2

3

4

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.

OPERATION

START

START