LG MV-1310W User Manual

GoldStar

MICROWAVEOVEN

OWNER'S MANUAL & COOKING GUIDE

PLEASE READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL

THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.

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MV-1310W
MV-1310B

Thank you for purchasing a GoldStar 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 GoldStar (LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.)
concerning this unit.

Stapleyour receipthereto proveyour
retailpurchase.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

Model No:
Serial No:
Dealer:

DealerPhoneNo:

CustomerRelations
LGElectronicsU.S.A.,Inc.
ServiceDivisionBldg.#3

201 James RecordRd.

Huntsville,AL35824-0126

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.

(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.

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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

ENERGY ...............................................................

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

Light Hi/Lo/Off ................................................ 10

Fan Hi/Lo/Off .................................................. 11

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

EZon .............................................................. 11

Hold Warm ..................................................... 11

Cooking at High Cook Power ........................ 11

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

Cooking at Lower Power Levels ..................... 12

Popcorn ........................................................ 12

Potato ........................................................... 12

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

Beverage ...................................................... 14

Cook ............................................................. 14

Cooking Guide for Cook ............................... 15

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

Cooking Guide for Reheat ............................ 16

Defrost .......................................................... 17

Defrosting Tips ............................................. 17

Defrost Chart ................................................ 18

COOKING .......................................................... 20

Getting the Best Cooking Results ................. 20

FISH & SHELLFISH ....................................... 20

APPETIZERS/SAUCES/SOUPS .................... 21

MEAT .............................................................. 21

POULTRY ....................................................... 23

PASTA AND RICE .......................................... 24

MAINTENANCE ................................................ 25

CARE AND CLEANING ................................ 25

Cleaning the Grease Filters ........................ 25

Charcoal Filter Replacement ....................... 25

Cooktop/Night Light Replacement .............. 26

Oven Light Replacement ............................. 26

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ...................... 26

MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE .................... 27

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE ............... 28

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

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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 PRECAUTIONS TO

AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found

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.

• 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, 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 flaming foods 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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• 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 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.

• 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.

• 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

WARNING:

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:

• 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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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.

MODEL NUMBER LABEL

OVEN SPECIFICATIONS

Output Power 900W (IEC 705 Standard)
Outer Dimensions 29-15;16" x 16-7/16" x 15-3/8"

Cavity Volume 1.3 Cu.ft
Net Weight 58 Ibs.

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- Ir you use the grounding 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.

ELECTRICAL RATING

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

* 11.9 A/1350 W ( MWO Only)
* 12.9 A/1460 W ( MWO + Cooktop Lamp +

Ventilation Fan)

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

The oven is designed to operate on a Standard

120V/60 Hz household outlet. Be sure the circuit is at

least 15A 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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MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES

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To get you up and running quickly, here is a list of the oven's basic features:

1. Door Handle. Pull to open door.

2. Door Safety Lock System. The oven will not

operate unless the door is securely closed.

3. Window with Metal Shield. Shield prevents
microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a
screen to allow you to view food as it cooks.

4. Grease Filter. See page 25 for cleaning
information.

5. Cooktop/Countertop Light. Turn on to light your
cooktop or countertop or turn on as a night light.
See page 10 for more information.

6. Control Panel. Touch the pads on this panel to
perform all functions.

7. Vent Grille.

8. Cooking Guide. Use as a quick reference for
Reheat, Cook and Defrost.

9. Model and Serial Number Plate.

10. Glass Turntable. The turntable turns foods as it
cooks for more even cooking. I[ must be in the
oven during operation for best cooking results.

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OVEN CONTROL PANEL

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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. See page 12 for more

information.

3. POTATO: Touch this pad to cook from 1 to 4
potatoes. See page 12 for more information.

4. BEVERAGE: Touch this pad to reheat one or two
cups of a beverage. See page 14 for more

information.

5. COOK: Touch this pad to cook vegetables, rice,
casseroles. See page 14 for more information.

6. REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat pizza,
soup/sauce, casseroles, roll/muffin.
See page 16 for more information.

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

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

16. CLOCK: Touch this pad to enter the time of day.
See page 10 for more information.

17. CUSTOM SET: Touch this pad to change the
oven's default settings for sound, clock, display
scroll speed, defrost weight, and demo mode
operations.
See page 10 for more information.

18. KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this pad to set the kitchen
timer. See page 10 for more information.

19. FAN HI/LO/OFF: Touch this pad to turn the fan on
or off. See page 11 for more information.

7. DEFROST: Meat, poultry, fish. Touch on pad to
select food type and defrost food by weight.
See page 17 for more information.

8. MORE: Touch this pad to add ten seconds of
cooking time each time you press it. See page 12

for more information.

9. LESS: Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds of
cooking time each time you press it. See page 12

for more information.

10. EZ ON: Touch this pad to cook for one minute at
100% power level. See page 11 for more

information.

11. NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cooking

time, power level, quantities, or weights.

12. POWER LEVEL: Touch this pad to select a

cooking power level.

13. HOLD WARM: Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked

foods safely warm in your microwave oven for up to

99 minutes 99 seconds. See page 11 for more
information.

20. LIGHT HI!LO/OFF: Touch this pad to turn on the
cooktop/countertop light. See page 10 for more

information.

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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.

CLOCK (TIME OF DAY)

This oven includes a 24-hour crock.

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1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

_ CLOCK I 2. Touch CLOCK.

(Press once for AM,

twice for PM.)

[8_ _ _ 3, Enter the time by using the

number key pad.

4. Touch CLOCK.

CUSTOM SET

You can change the default vaNues for beep sound,
dock, display scroll speed, defrost weight, and demo

mode operations,

See the following chart for more information.

NUMBER FUNCTION

Beep ON/OFF
control

Clock display
control

Display

NUMBER

1

2

1

2

1

2
3

RESULT

Sound ON

Sound OFF

Clock ON

Clock OFF

Sfow speed

Normal speed
Fast speed

KITCHEN TIMER

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

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

KITCHEN ]

T_MER

[_ _ 3, Enter the time by using the

2. Touch KITCHEN TIMER,

number key pad.

4. Touch START.
When the time is over, you

will hear one long beep and

END will display.

CUSTOM ]

SET

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch CUSTOM SET,

3. Touch number 4.

4, Touch number 2.

LIGHT HI/LO/OFF

Touch LIGHT once for bright light,
twice for night light, or three times
to turn the light off.