LG MV1610ST User Manual

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MICROWAVE OVEN

OWNER’S MANUAL & COOKING GUIDE

PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL
THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.

MV1610ST

P/NO. 3828W5A8481

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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 GoldStar (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

Thank you for purchasing a GoldStar 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 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.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE ENERGY...

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

ENERGY..............................................................2

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

FAN Hi/Low/Off................................................10

LIGHT Hi/Low/Off ............................................10

Child Lock .........................................................10

Ez On .................................................................11

Time Defrost.......................................................11

Cooking with more than one cook cycle.............11

Beverage............................................................12

Frozen Entree ....................................................12

Pizza ..................................................................12

Cooking at High Cook Power.............................12

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

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

Popcorn..............................................................14

Potato.................................................................14

Auto Cook ..........................................................15

Cooking Guide for “Auto Cook” .........................15

Auto Reheat .......................................................16

Cooking Guide for “Auto Reheat”.......................16

Auto Defrost........................................................17

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

COOKING................................................................18

GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS .......18

FISH & SHELLFISH .............................................18

Cooking Fish and Shellfish: General Directions

Fish And Shellfish Cooking Table ......................18

APPETIZERS / SAUCES / SOUPS......................19

Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques.........19

MEAT....................................................................19

Cooking Meat: General Directions .....................19

Meat Cooking Table...........................................20

POULTRY.............................................................21

Cooking Poultry: General Directions ..................21

Poultry Cooking Table........................................21

PASTA AND RICE................................................22

Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques

Pasta Cooking Table..........................................22

Rice Cooking Table............................................22

MAINTENANCE.......................................................23

CARE AND CLEANING .......................................23

Cleaning the Grease Filters ...............................23

Charcoal Filter(Optional) Replacement .............23

Cooktop/Night Light Replacement .....................24

Oven Light Replacement ...................................24

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.............................24

MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE...........................25

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE........................26

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

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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.

• 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 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, 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.

• 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.

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.

SAFETY

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
left side of control panel as shown in the illustration
below.

MODEL NUMBER LABEL

OVEN SPECIFICATIONS

Output Power 1,000W (IEC 60 705 Standard)
Outer Dimensions 29-15/16” x 16-7/16” x 15-3/8”
Cavity Volume 1.6 Cu.ft
Net Weight 52 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.

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

ELECTRICAL RATING

* Electrical Rating of the Oven:120V AC 60Hz
* 13 Amps / 1500 Watts ( 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.

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

Door Handle

Window with

Metal Shield

Model and Serial

Number Plate

Glass Turntable

Cooking Guide

Vent Grille

Oven Control

Panel

Cooktop/Countertop Light

Grease Filter

Door Safety

Lock System

INFORMATION

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OVEN CONTROL PANEL

INFORMATION

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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.

3. POTATO: Touch this pad to cook potatoes from
1 to 4.

4. BEVERAGE: Touch this pad to reheat one cup or
two cups a beverage.

5. PIZZA: Touch this pad to reheat 1 to 3 slices.

6.

REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat dinner plate

soup/sauce, casserole, roll/muffin.

7. FROZEN ENTREE: Touch this pad to cook frozen
entrees by choosing a preset weight.

8. AUTO COOK: Touch this pad to cook vegetables,
rice, or casseroles.

9.

TIME DEFROST: Touch this pad to set a defrost

time.

AUTO DEFROST: Meat, poultry, fish. Touch this

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pad to select food type and defrost food by weight.

11. NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cooking
time, power level, quantities or weights.

12.

KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this pad to set the kitchen

timer.

13.

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

14.

EZ ON: Touch this pad to set and start quickly at

100% power level.

15.

TIME COOK: Touch this pad to set a cooking time.

16.

POWER LEVEL: Touch this pad to select a

cooking power level.

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

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clear all entries.

START: Touch this pad to start a function or enter

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all entries. If you open the door after oven begins
to cook , touch START again.

19.

FAN HI/LO/OFF: Touch this pad to turn the fan on

or off.

20.

LIGHT HI/LO/OFF: Touch this pad to turn the

cooktop lamp on or off.