LG LMV1831ST User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
MICROWAVE OVEN
PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE
OPERATING AND KEEP IT HANDY FOR REFERENCE AT ALL TIMES.
LMV1831**
MFL06317608
www.lg.com
Thank you for purchasing an LG microwave oven.
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 as proof of 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. 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:
(1) closes properly,
(2) is not damaged or bent,
(3) has hinges and latches that are not
broken or loosened,
(4) has undamaged 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............. 4~5
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
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SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................. 6
Location of Model Number......................................... 6
Oven Specifications ...................................................... 6
Electrical Rating ............................................................. 6
Electrical Requirements ............................................... 6
Grounding Instructions................................................. 6
FEATURES
Microwave Oven Features ............................................ 7
Oven Control Panel ....................................................8~9
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SING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN .......................
Learn About Your Microwave Oven. ........................ 10
Audible Signals..................................... ........................ 10
Interrupting Cooking.................................................... 10
Clock................................................................................ 10
Child Lock .....................................................................
Cooktop Light..................................... ...........................
Energy Saving...................................... . .........................
Turntable On/Off........................................................... 11
Vent Hi/Low/Off............................................................
Add 30 Sec....................................... .............................
Cooking at High Cook Power.................................... 12
Microwave Power Levels.............................................
Multi -Stage Cooking................................................... 12
More / Less ....................................................................
Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels................. 13
Sensor Operating Instructions.................................. 14
Sensor Cooking Guide ............................................... 14
Sensor Popcorn.............................................................
Sensor Reheat............................................................... 15
Sensor Cook................................................................... 15
Cooking Guide for Sensor Reheat........................... 15
Cooking Guide for Sensor Popcorn......................... 16
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Cooking Guide for Sensor Cook........................... 16
Timer On/Off ........................................................... 17
Hold Warm ................................................. ............... 17
Soften........................................................................... 17
Melt............................................................................... 17
Soften Table............................................................... 18
Melt Table....................................................................18
Defrost Weight/Time................................................19
Defrost Table.............................................................. 19
Quick Defrost..............................................................19
Defrosting Tips .........................................................20
Metal Rack..................................................................20
COOKING TIPS......................................................
Getting the Best Cooking Results .......................21
Fish & Shellfish......... ................................................ 21
Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table ........ ............... 21
Appetizers / Sauces / Soups......... ......................22
Meat.............................................................................22
Meat Cooking Table............................... .................23
Poultry........ .................................................................24
Poultry Cooking Table........................... ................. 24
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Pasta and Rice...... ................................................... 25
Pasta Cooking Table............................................... 25
Rice Cooking Table..................................... ............25
AINTENANCE....................................................
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Care and Cleaning................................................... 26
Metal Rack.................................................................26
Cleaning the Grease Filters .................................. 26
Charcoal Filter Replacement ................. ..............26
Cooktop/Night Light Replacement ....................27
Oven Light Replacement ...................................... 27
OOKING UTENSILS...............................................
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Microwave Utensil Guide ....................................... 28
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Turn the fan on to disperse steam or smoke under
Hazards or unsafe practices
WARNING
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CAUTION
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WARNING - To reduce the risk of
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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
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that may result in severe
personal injury or death.
Hazards or unsafe practices that
may result in minor personal
injury or property damage.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY
found on page 2.
Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors, such as
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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
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this product near water - for example, near a kitchen
sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or in
a similar location.
• Do not use the oven cavity for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or
food in the oven 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.
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Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven
cleaners may damage the filters.
Do not tamper with the built-in safety switches
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on the oven door. The oven has several built-in
safety switches to make sure the power is off when
the door is open.
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the hood.
ventilated at all times. Turn off cooking equipment if
you see flames or a fire occurs.
Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking
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equipment up to 36 inches wide.
• Do not use this oven for commercial purposes
It is designed 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 in the oven:
- 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.
Keep the area under the hood properly
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• To avoid improperly cooking some foods.
- Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby
food. 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
microwave 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 run the oven empty, without food in it.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or
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counter.
• Preserve the oven floor:
- Do not heat the oven floor excessively.
- Do not allow the gray film on special microwave-
cooking packages to touch the oven floor. Put the
package on a microwavable 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 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 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
RADIO FREQUENCY INTEREFERENCE
STATEMENT (U.S.A. ONLY)
WARNING
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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:
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California
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to cause cancer. Wash hands after handling.
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• 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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SPECIFICATIONS
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
inside of the door frame as shown in the illustration
below.
MODEL NUMBER LABEL
OVEN SPECIFICATIONS
Output Power 1,000W (IEC 60705 Standard)
Outer Dimensions 29-13/16 in. x 16-7/16 in. x 15-6/16 in.
Cavity Volume 1.8 Cu.ft
Net Weight 55 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.
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WARNING
grounding plug improperly, you risk electric shock.
Ask a qualified electrician if you do not understand the
grounding instructions or if you do not know 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 should be equal to or greater than the electrical
rating of the appliance.
- If you use the
ELECTRICAL RATING
* Electrical Rating of the Oven:120V AC 60Hz
14 Amps / 1600 Watts ( MWO + Cooktop Lamp
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+ 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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FEATURES
MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES
Metal Rack
WARNING:
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Do not operate the oven when empty or without the glass tray. It is best to leave a glass of water in the oven
when not in use. The water will safely absorb all microwave energy, if the oven is accidentally started.
Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as
possible. To get you up and running quickly, the following is a list of the oven’s basic features:
Metal Shielded Window. The shield prevents
1.
microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a
screen to allow you to view food as it cooks.
2.
Model and Serial Number Plate & Cooking
Guide Label
3. Charcoal Filter (behind Vent Grille)
4. Vent Grille
5.
Glass Tray. The glass tray moves food as it
cooks for more even cooking.
It must be in the oven during operation for best
cooking results.
6. Cooktop/Countertop Light
7.
Control Panel. Press the buttons on this panel
to perform all functions.
8.
Metal Rack. Use for extra space when
cooking in more than one container at the
same time. Remove cooking rack when you
are not using it.
9. Grease Filter
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OVEN CONTROL PANEL
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FEATURES
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FEATURES
1. Display
indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time
settings and cooking functions selected.
2.
Reheat. Press this button to reheat a casserole,
dinner plate, and soup/sauce. The oven’s sensor
will tell the oven how long to cook depending on
the amount of humidity it detects from the food.
3. Cook. Press this button to cook frozen lasagna,
casseroles, and rice. The oven’s sensor will tell the
oven how long to cook depending on the amount of
humidity it detects from the food.
4. Popcorn. Press this button 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.
5.
Clock. Press this button to enter the time of day.
6. Timer On/Off. Press this button to set the
kitchen timer.
Hold Warm. Press this button to keep hot,
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cooked foods warm in your microwave oven for
up to 90 minutes.
8.
Quick Defrost. This button provides you with a
rapid defrosting method for 1.0 pound frozen foods.
Defrost Weight/Time. Press this button followed
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by number buttons to thaw frozen meat by weight.
The Display includes a clock an
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Cook Time. Press this button to set a
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cooking time.
13. Power Level. Press this button to select a
cooking power level.
14. Add 30 Sec. Press this button to add 30
seconds of cooking time each time you press it.
Number. Press number buttons to enter
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cooking time, power level, quantities or weights.
16.
Less. Press this button to subtract ten seconds
of cooking time each time you press it.
Light On/Off. Press this button to turn
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the cooktop/countertop light on or off.
18.
Vent Hi/Low /Off. Press button to turn the
vent on or off.
START/Enter. Press this button to start a
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function. If you open the door after the oven
begins to cook, press START/Enter again.
20.
STOP/Clear. Press this button to stop the
oven or clear all entries.
21.
Energy Saving. Press this button to save
energy.
22.
More. Press this button to add ten seconds of
cooking time each time you press it.
10. Soften. Press this button to soften butter, ice
cream, cream cheese, frozen juice.
11.
Melt. Press this button to melt butter or
margarine, chocolate, cheese, and marshmallows.
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Turntable On/Off. Press this button to turn
on/off the turntable. This option is not available
in sensor cook, defrost, soften and melt modes.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
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 using your oven.
CAUTION
To avoid risk of personal injury or property
damage, do not run the oven empty.
To avoid risk of personal injury or property
damage, do not use stoneware, large sheets of
aluminum foil, metal utensils, or metal trimmed
utensils in the oven. Keep aluminum foil at
least 1 inch from the oven wall, metal rack and
other pieces of foil.
AUDIBLE SIGNALS
Audible signals are available to guide you
when setting and using your oven:
A beep will sound each time you press a button.
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4 beeps signals the end of a cooking cycle.
INTERRUPTING COOKING
CLOCK
When the 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 press "Clock".
Example: To set the clock for 8:00 am
1.
Press Clock
Enter the time by using the
8 0 0
NOTE: If PM does not appear in the display, the clock is
seted to AM. To set the clock to PM, press Clock twice
or until PM appears in the display. Then press START.
2.
number buttons.
3.
Press START/Enter
(or Clock)
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.
Example: To set the child lock.
1.
Press and hold
STOP/Clear until you hear
2 beeps and "Loc" appears
(approximately 4 seconds).
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 press
START/Enter.
If you do not want to continue cooking, open
the door and press STOP/Clear.
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Example: To cancel the child lock.
1.
Press and hold
STOP/Clear until
"Loc" disappears
(approximately 4 seconds).
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