LG LMV2257ST, LMV2257BD, LMV2257BM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OPERATION MANUAL

OWNER’S MANUAL

MICROWAVE OVEN

PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY

BEFORE OPERATING.

LMV2257**

MFL56516423

www.lg.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY ................................................................. 3-4

Important Safety Instructions ............................... 3

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to excessive Microwave

Energy ................................................................... 4

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Location of Model Number ................................... 5

Oven Specifications ............................................. 5

Electrical Rating .................................................. 5

Electrical Requirements ...................................... 5

Grounding Instructions ......................................... 5

Microwave Oven Features. .................................. 6

Control Panel Features ........................................ 7

Using Glass Touch Controller .............................. 7

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ...................9-20

Learn About Your Microwave Oven ..................... 9

Clock .................................................................... 9

Vent ON/OFF ......................................................... 9

Child Lock ............................................................ 9

Audible Signals ......................................................10

Interrupting Cooking ............................................... 10

Slide out Ventilation................................................ 10

Glass touch Controller.........................................

Vent 4 Speed..........................................................10

Light Hi/Low/Off .....................................................10

Energy Saving. .......................................................10

Add 30 Sec.............................................................10

Kids Meal ............................................................

Custom Cook..........................................................

Custom Set ..........................................................12

+/- ........................................................................12

Cooking at High Power Levels .............................12

Microwave Power Levels .....................................12

Multi Stage Cooking .............................................12

Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels ...............13

Turntable On/Off .................................................

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

Sensor Cooking Guide .........................................14

Sensor Popcorn ...................................................14

Sensor Reheat ......................................................15

Sensor Cook ........................................................15

Cooking Guide for Sensor Reheat............................15

Cooking Guide for Sensor Popcorn........................

Cooking Guide for Sensor Cook.............................

Timer..................................................................

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Soften .................................................................

Melt ....................................................................

Soften Table .......................................................

Melt Table ..........................................................

Defrost ................................................................

Quick Defrost .....................................................

Time Defrost ....................................................... 20

Defrost Tips ........................................................ 20

Metal Rack ......................................................... 20

Slide-Out Hood ................................................... 20

COOKING ........................................................ 21-25

Getting the Best Cooking Results ...................... 21

Fish and Shellfish ............................................... 21

Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table ....................... 21

Appetizers /Sauces /Soups ................................ 22

Meat ................................................................... 22

Meat Cooking Table ........................................... 23

Chicken .............................................................. 24

Chicken Cooking Table ...................................... 24

Pasta and Rice ................................................... 25

Pasta Cooking Table .......................................... 25

Rice Cooking Table ............................................ 25

CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN .......26-27

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Care and Cleaning

Metal Rack ......................................................... 26

Cleaning the Grease Filters ............................... 26

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

Cooktop/Night Light Replacement ..................... 27

Oven and Warming Lamp Light Replacement

COOKING UTENSILS .......................................... 28

Microwave Utensil Guide ................................... 28

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................... 29-30

Before Calling for Service .................................. 29

Questions and Answers ..................................... 30

LIMITED WARRANTY .......................................... 31

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Turn the microwave’s vent fan on whenever you use the oven range cooktop below it.The fan captures smoke, steam, and odors and also prevents the heat from the cooktop from damaging microwave components. If the microwave is cooking, the vent fan turns on automatically if the sensors detect too much heat from the cooktop. This is normal, and is designed

to prevent microwave component damage.

The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven and avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven.

WARNING -

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

To reduce the risk

PRECAUTIONS TO

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• 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.

• 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.

• If food flames under the hood, turn the fan on.

• Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking

equipment 36 inches wide or less.

• 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

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 materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.

• 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.

• To avoid electric shock:

- This appliance must be grounded. Connect it

only to a properly grounded outlet. See the electrical GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS on page 5.

- 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.

• Take care when The Door is opened.

There is a possibility of being injured.

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• To avoid improperly cooking some foods.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE ENERGY...

(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.

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.

- 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 microwave empty,without food in it.

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

• As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

• Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea can be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. 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.

• As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when the microwave oven is used by children.

• If material inside of the oven should ignite, the oven

door should be kept closed, the appliance turned off, the power cord disconnected, or the power shut off at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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 appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounded wire with a grounded plug. Put the plug into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

MODEL NUMBER LABEL

OVEN SPECIFICATIONS

Output Power 1,000W (IEC 60705 Standard) Outer Dimensions 29 7/8" X 17 13/18" X 15 13/16"

Cavity Volume 2.2 Cu.ft Net Weight 61.2 lbs.

ELECTRICAL RATING

* Electrical Rating of the Oven:120V AC 60Hz

13 Amps / 1500 Watts ( MWO + Cooktop Lamp

+ Ventilation Fan)

WARNING -

plug improperly, you risk electric shock.

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 placing the cord properly. 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 shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.

If you use the grounding

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.

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.

Push the Slide-out hood to move the slide-out hood to the Front or Rear. This will allow you to remove the steam and other vapors more effectively from surface cooking.

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

microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks.

3. Charcoal Filter (behind Vent Grille)

4. Vent Grille

6. Cooktop/Countertop Light

Model and Serial Number Plate & Cooking Guide Label

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.

Control Panel. Touch the pads on this panel to

perform all functions.

9. Grease Filter

10. Slide-Out Hood.

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.

Door Handle

Door Safety Lock System

Metal Rack

Model and Serial

Number Plate

Vent Grille

Window with Metal Shield

Serivce call

Glass Tray

Cooktop/Countertop Light

Grease Filter

Slide-Out Hood

Cooking Guide

Control Panel

WARNING:

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.

CONTROL PANEL FEATURES

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Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily. All you have to do is touch the necessary Command pad. The following is a list of all the Command and Number pads located on the control panel. For more information on these features, see the OPERATION section.

USING GLASS TOUCH CONTROLLER

1. Touch the middle of letter or number to activate.

2. If you touch the button with a fingernail or fingertip, the controller may not sense it is being touched.

3. If the controller or your hands are wet it may not sense your touch.

4. Remove gloves prior to touching the controller.

NOTE: Styling and features vary by model.

1. Display. The Display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings and cooking functions selected.

2. Reheat. Reheat has preset Power Levels for 6 categories including 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. Cook has preset Power Levels for 13 categories including 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. Touch 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. Defrost. Touch this button to defrost frozen food.

6. Soften. Touch this button to soften butter, ice

cream, cream cheese, frozen juice.

7. Melt. Touch this button to melt butter or margarine, chocolate, cheese, and marshmallows.

13. Cook Time. Touch this button to set a cooking time.

14. Custom Set. Touch this pad to change the oven’s default setting for sound, clock, display speed, and defrost weight.

15. Turntable On/Off. Touch this button to turn on/off the turntable. This option is not available in sensor cook, defrost, soften and melt modes.

16. Number. Touch number buttons to enter cooking time, power level, quantities or weights.

17. +, -. Touch this button to add or subtract ten seconds of cooking time each time you touch it.

18. Add 30Sec. Touch this button to add 30 seconds

of cooking time each time you touch it.

19. START/Enter. Touch this button to start a function. If you open the door after the oven begins to cook, touch START/Enter again.

20. Light High/Low/Off. Touch this button to turn the cooktop/countertop light on high/low or off.

21. Energy Saving. Touch this button to save energy.

8. Custom Cook. Touch this button to make oven

remember Cook time and Power level.

9. Power Level. Touch this button to select a cooking power level.

10. Kids Meal. Select type of dish to reheat Mac &

Cheese, Hot dog or Chicken nuggets.

11. Clock. Touch this button to enter the time of day.

12. Timer. Touch this button to start the kitchen timer.

22. STOP/Clear. Touch this button to stop the oven

or clear all entries.

23. Vent On/Off. Touch button to turn the vent on slow or off.

24. Vent 4 Speed. Touch button to change vent speed.

25. Vent Auto Timeset. Touch this button to set ventilation time. (1, 3, 5, 10, and 30 minutes.)

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.

VENT ON/OFF

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

1. Touch Vent On/Off.

Touch once. "FAN SLOW" will scroll in the display. Fan will work on slow speed.

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.

CLOCK

When the oven is first plugged into a power outlet, the "Please Set Time of Day" prompt will flash several time. If a time of day is not set, ":" will Show on Disply until you touch "CLOCK".

Example: To set the clock for 8:00 am

1. Touch CLOCK.

8 0 0

2. Enter the time by using the number keys.

3. Touch START/ENTER

4. Press 1 for AM, 2 for PM.

5. Touch START/ENTER.

Touch Vent On/Off.

Fan will turn off. "FAN OFF" will scroll in display.

If the microwave is cooking, the vent fan turns on automatically if the sensors detect too much heat from the cooktop. This is normal, and is designed

to prevent microwave component damage.

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. Touch and hold STOP/Clear until you hear 2 beeps and "LOCKED" appears (approximately 4 seconds).

Example: To cancel the child lock.

1. Touch and hold STOP/Clear until "LOCKED" disappears (approximately 4 seconds).

AUDIBLE SIGNALS

LIGHT HI/LOW/OFF

Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven:

A beep will sound each time you touch a button.

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4 beeps signals the end of a cooking cycle.

INTERRUPTING COOKING

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 touch

START/Enter.

If you do not want to continue cooking, open the door and touch STOP/Clear.

SLIDE OUT VENTILATION

Push bottom of unit to extend hood and back side down , Extended hood is more powerful to gather smoke and steam from cooktop.

The button on the right of the control panel controls the cooktop light.

Example: To set the Lamp for ON

Touch Light Hi/Low/Off.

To turn on, touch once. "Light" will flash in display, then stay on.

Touch Light Hi/Low/Off.

To turn off, touch button again. "Light" will disappear from the display.

The Energy Saving feature saves energy by turning off the display by pressing the Energy Saving button. The display will automatically turn off after 5 minutes of idleness if the clock has not been set. If the clock has been set, then the display will not automatically turn off.

GLASS TOUCH CONTROLLER

- Touch the middle of letter or number to activate.

- If you touch the button with a fingernail or fingertip, the controller may not sense it is being touched.

- If the controller or your hands are wet it may not sense your touch.

- Remove gloves prior to touching the controller.

- Use the child lock feature when cleaning the controller to avoid unintended activation.

VENT 4 SPEED

When the fan is on, touch this button to toggle the fan speed. Fan speed will change in sequence from slow, low, high, turbo and back to slow.

Touch Energy Saving to turn the display off.

2. Touch Energy Saving to

turn the display on.

ADD 30 SEC

A time-saving button, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need to touch

Example: To set ADD 30 SEC for 2 minutes.

NOTE: If you continue to touch Add 30 Sec., it will add 30 seconds up to 99 min 59 seconds.

START/Enter.

Touch Add 30 Sec. 4 times. The oven begins cooking and the display shows time counting down.

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