LG MV-153XD Owner’s Manual

Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS	2
SAFETY ....................................................................	3
Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To
Excessive Microwave Energy	3
Important Safety Instructions	4,5
INFORMATION .........................................................	6
Location of Model Number	6
Electrical Requirements..........................................	6
Grounding Instructions	6
Microwave Oven Features......................................	7
Oven Specifications	7
Oven Control Panel	8
OPERATION .............................................................	10
Learn About Your Microwave Oven........................	10
Help	10
Clock.......................................................................	10
Kitchen Timer	10
Custom Set	10
Vent Hi/Lo/Off	11
Light Hi/Lo/Off.........................................................	11
Child Lock...............................................................	11
Ez On	11
Hold Warm..............................................................	11
Cooking at High Cook Power	12
Cooking at Lower Power Levels	12
Cooking with More Than One Cook Cycle	12
Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels	13
Popcorn	14
Potato	14
Auto Cook...............................................................	14
Cooking Guide for Auto Cook.................................	15
Auto Reheat............................................................	16

Cooking Guide for Auto Reheat..............................	16
Auto Defrost............................................................	17
Defrosting Tips	17
Auto 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
MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE...............................	27
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE.........................	28
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.................................	28
INSTALLATION........................................................	29
Your Safety First.....................................................	29
Parts, Tools, Materials............................................	32
Step 1 : Prepare the Electrical Connections...........	34
Step 2 : Prepare the Venting System	35
Step 3 : Prepare the Venting Blower	37
Step 4 : Prepare the Wall and Upper Cabinet
for Installation............................................	39
Step 5 : Install the Mounting Plate..........................	41
Step 6 : Attach the Oven to the Wall	42
SERVICE CENTERS LISTING.............................	44-47

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Safety

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.

(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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Safety

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 3.

?Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors, such as sulfide and chloride, in this appliance. This type of

?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.

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.

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

?Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36 inches wide or less.

?To avoid a fire hazard:

-Do not overcook food. 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.

-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.

?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.

-Do not use extension cord.

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Safety

?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 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.

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:

?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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to use an

any way.

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.

MODEL NUMBER LABEL

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. 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 - If 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

If it is necessary 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.

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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Information

MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES

Window with

Metal Shield

Door Handle

Door Safety

Lock System

OVEN SPECIFICATIONS

Model and Serial

Number Plate	Vent Grille
Number Plate
Glass Turntable

Cooking Guide

Cooktop/Countertop Light

Grease Filter

Power Supply	120 VAC, 60 Hz
Input Power	1,500	W
Cooking Power	1,000	W (IEC705 Standard)
Frequency	2,450	MHz
Rated Current	14A
Outer Dimensions	29-15/16" x 16-7/16" x 15-3/8"
Cavity Volume	1.5 Cu. Ft
Net Weight	65 lbs

Oven Control

Panel

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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. See page 14 for more information.

3.Potato: Touch this pad to cook from 1 to 4 potatoes. See page 14 for more information.

4.Auto Cook: Touch this pad to cook vegetables, rice, casseroles. See page 14 for more information.

5.Auto Reheat: Touch this pad to reheat dinner

plate, soup/sauce, casseroles, roll/muffin.

See page 16 for more information.

6.Auto Defrost: Meat, poultry, fish. Touch on pad to select food type and defrost food by weight.

See page 17 for more information.

7.Number: Touch number pads to enter cooking time, power level, quantities, or weights.

8.Time Cook: Touch this pad to set a cooking time.

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

10.Kitchen Timer: Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer. See page 10 for more information.

11.Hold Warm: Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked foods warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds. See page 11 for more information.

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

13.Help: Touch this pad to learn how to use each oven function.See page 10 for more information.

14.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.

15.Fan Hi/Lo/Off: Touch this pad to turn the fan on or off. See page 11 for more information.

16.Stop/Clear: Touch this pad to stop the oven or to clear all entries.

17.Light Hi/Lo/Off: Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop/countertop light. See page 11 for more information.

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

19.Ez On: Touch this pad to set and start quickly at 100% power level. See page 11 for more information.

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Operation

Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels

The 10 power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to		examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the
choose the best power level for the food you are		amount of microwave power you are using.
cooking. Below are listed all the power levels,
POWER LEVEL	MICROWAVE OUTPUT		USE
10	100%	?	Boil water.
HIGH		?	Cook ground beef.
		?	Make candy.
		? Cook fresh fruits and vegetables.
		? Cook fish and poultry.
		?	Preheat browning dish.
9	90%	?	Reheat meat slices quickly.
		? Saute onions, celery, and green pepper.
	80%	?	All reheating.
8		?	Cook scrambled eggs.
7	70%	?	Cook breads and cereal products.
		? Cook cheese dishes, veal.
		? Cook cakes, muffins, brownies, cupcakes.
6	60%	?	Cook pasta.
5	50%	?	Cook meats, whole poultry.
		?	Cook custard.
		? Cook whole chicken, turkey, spare ribs, rib
			roast, sirloin roast.
4	40%	?	Cook less tender cuts of meat.
		? Reheat frozen convenience foods.
3	30%	?	Thawing meat, poultry, and seafood.
		? Cooking small quantities of food.
		? Finish cooking casserole, stew, and some
			sauces.
2	20%	?	Soften butter and cream cheese.
		? Heating small amounts of food.
1	10%	?	Soften ice cream.
		?	Raise yeast dough.
0		?	Standing time.

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Operation

Cooking Guide for Auto Cook

CODE

	VEGETABLE	3 cups
		3 cups
		Vegetables and
		1/3 cup of water
		4 cups
		Vegetables and
		1/2 cup of water
		1	cup
2	FROZEN	2 cups
2	VEGETABLE
	VEGETABLE
		3 cups
		4 cups
		1	cup
		of long grain rice and
		2 1/4 cups of water
3	RICE
		2 cups
		of long grain rice and
		4 1/4 cups of water
		1	cup
4	CASSEROLE	2	cups
4	CASSEROLE