LG MV-174DC Owner’s Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................	2	Cooking at High Cook Power	12
		Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels	13
SAFETY................................................................	3	Popcorn	14
Important Safety Instructions	3	Potato	14
Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To		Cook..............................................................	14
Excessive Microwave Energy	4	Pizza	14
		Cooking Guide for One Touch Cook	15
INFORMATION.....................................................	5	Reheat...........................................................	16
Location of Model Number	5	Beverage	16
Oven Specifications	5	Cooking Guide for Reheat.............................	16
Electrical Rating	5	Auto Defrost	17
Electrical Requirements	5	Defrosting Tips	17
Grounding Instructions	5	Auto Defrost Chart	18
Microwave Oven Features	6	Two Position Metal Rack...............................	19
Oven Control Panel	7
		COOKING ...........................................................	20
OPERATION ........................................................	9	Getting the Best Cooking Results	20
Learn about your Microwave Oven	9	Fish & Shellfish	20
Clock	9	Appetizers/Sauces/Soups	21
Kitchen Timer..................................................	9	Meat	21
Light Timer	9	Poultry	23
Vent Hi/Low/Off...............................................	10	Pasta and Rice	24
Turntable On/Off	10
Child Lock	10	MAINTENANCE..................................................	25
Light Hi/Low/Off	10	Care and Cleaning	25
Custom Set	10	Metal Rack	25
Help.................................................................	11	Cleaning the Grease Filters	25
Hold Warm	11	Charcoal Filter Replacement.........................	25
EZ on	11	Cooktop/Countertop Light Replacement	26
More/Less	11	Oven Light Replacement...............................	26
Custom Cook	12	Questions and Answers	26
Cooking at Lower Power Levels	12	Microwave Utensil Guide	27
		BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE ...................	28

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to 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 4.

?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 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 starts a fire in the oven.

?Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in its manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors, in the microwave oven. 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.

? 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.

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

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 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. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified

?Use care when cleaning the vent hood filters. Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filters.

?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.

service personnel.

?Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

?Do not mount onen a sink.

?Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

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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 use this oven for commercial purposes. It is made for household use only.

?Do not cover or block any openings in the oven.

?Do not run the oven empty, without food in it.

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. 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.

? Preserve the metal rack:

Remove the metal rack from the oven when you are not using it.

Do not use the oven empty with the metal rack in it. The metal rack may get hot while cooking. Use pot

holders to remove it after cooking.

Do not use foil or metal containers on the metal rack.

?This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY ...

?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 interlock.

?Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

door (bent)

hinges and latches (broken or loosened)

door seals and sealing surfaces.

?Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

?The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

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to use an

any way.

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

1,000W (IEC 705 Standard)

Outer Dimensions 29-15/16"(W) x 16-7/16"(H) x 15-1/2"(D)

Cavity Volume	1.7 Cu.ft
Net Weight	60 lbs.

ELECTRICAL RATING

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

*13 Amp./ 1,500W ( 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.

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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MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES

Model and Serial

Number Plate

		Vent Grille
	Door Handle	Two-position
	Door Handle	Metal Rack
		Metal Rack
	Window with
	Metal Shield	Cooking Guide

Door Safety

Lock System

Oven Control

Grease Filter

Panel

Glass Turntable

Cooktop/Countertop Light

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for more information.

previously programmed into

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

2.MORE: Press this pad to add ten seconds of

	cooking time each time you press it.
	See page	for more information.
3.	LESS: Press this pad to subtract ten seconds of
	cooking time each time you press it.
	See page	for more information.
4.	AUTO DEFROST: Press this pad to select food type
	and defrost food by weight.
	See page	for more information.
5.	ONE TOUCH CONTROL: Press these keys let you
	cook foods easily.
	See page	for more information.
6.	NUMBER: Press number pads to enter cooking
	time, power level, quantities, or weights.

7.POWER LEVEL: Press this pad to select a cooking power level.

8.TIME COOK: Press this pad followed by number Pads to set a cooking time.

9.STOP/CLEAR: Press this pad to stop the oven or to clear all entries.

10.START: Press this pad to start a function. If you

open the door after oven begins to cook, START again.

11.CUSTOM SET: Press this pad to change the oven's default settings for sound, clock, display

speed, defrost weight, and demo mode operations.