LG V194XH Users manual

Owner's Manual

Covering Model MV - 194S

Contents

E lectr ic M icr owave

K eep instructions for future reference. B e sure manual stays with microwave.

Important S afety Instructions	3
Installation	6
F eatures	22
Operation	25
Using the Metal R ack	36
C ooking	37
Maintenance	42
R ecommended Utensil	44
Trouble S hooting	45

Part No.3828W5A2393

Thank you for buying an Amana Microwave!

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Parts and Accessories

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If something seems unusual, please check “Troubleshooting” section, which is designed to help you solve problems before calling service. If you have a question, call us at

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Remember to include model number of your appliance and your phone number.

What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating microwave.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent, or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

!DANGER

DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.

!WARNING

WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.

!CAUTION

CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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 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 oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that oven door close 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.Oven should NOT be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

! CAUTION

To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following:

1.Briskly stir or pour liquids before heating with microwave energy to prevent spontaneous boiling or eruption. Do not overheat. If air is not mixed into a liquid, liquid can erupt in oven or after removal from oven.

2.Do not deep fat fry in oven. Fat could overheat and be hazardous to handle.

3.Do not cook or reheat eggs in shell or with an unbroken yolk using microwave energy. Pressure may build up and erupt. Pierce yolk with fork or knife before cooking.

4.Pierce skin of potatoes, tomatoes, and similar foods before cooking with microwave energy. When skin is pierced, steam escapes evenly.

5.Do not operate equipment without load or food in oven cavity.

6.Use only popcorn in packages designed and labeled for microwave use. Popping time varies depending on oven wattage. Do not continue to heat after popping has stopped. Popcorn will scorch or burn. Do not leave oven unattended.

7.Do not use regular cooking thermometers in oven. Most cooking thermometers contain mercury and may cause an electrical arc, malfunction, or damage to oven.

8.Do not heat baby bottles in oven.

9.Do not use metal utensils in oven.

10.Never use paper, plastic, or other combustible materials that are not intended for cooking.

11.When cooking with paper, plastic, or other combustible materials, follow manufacturer's recommendations on product use.

12.Do not use paper towels which contain nylon

or other synthetic fibers. Heated synthetics could melt and cause paper to ignite.

13.Do not heat sealed containers or plastic bags in oven. Food or liquid could expand quickly and cause container or bag to break. Pierce or open container or bag before heating.

14.To avoid pacemaker malfunction, consult physician or pacemaker manufacture about effects of microwave energy on pacemaker.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

!WARNING

When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce the risk of burns, electrical shock, fire, or injury to persons.

1.READ all instructions before using equipment.

2.READ AND FOLLOW the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 3.

3.This equipment MUST BE GROUNDED. Connect only to properly GROUNDED outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 6.

4.Install or locate this equipment ONLY in accordance with the installation instructions in this manual.

5.Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—for example, closed glass jars—may explode and SHOULD NOT be HEATED in this oven.

6.Use this equipment ONLY for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this equipment. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat or cook. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

7.As with any equipment, CLOSE SUPERVISION is necessary when used by CHILDREN.

8.DO NOT operate this equipment if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

9.This equipment, including power cord, must be serviced ONLY by qualified service personnel. Special tools are required to service equipment. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

10.DO NOT cover or block filter or other openings on equipment.

11.DO NOT store this equipment 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.

12.DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.

13.Keep cord AWAY from HEATED surfaces.

14.DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

15.See door cleaning instructions in “Care and Cleaning” section of manual on page 42.

16.Do not use this oven for commercial purposes. It is made for household use only.

17.Clean the ventilating hood frequently.

18.Do not allow grease to accumulate on the hood or filters.

19.Use care when cleaning the venttilating hood filters.

Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven cleaners may damage the filters.

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

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

!CAUTION

To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

a.DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend equipment if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

b.Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.

c.KEEP oven DOOR CLOSED, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel, if materials inside the oven should ignite. Fire may spread if door is opened.

d.DO NOT use the cavity for storage. DO NOT leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLATION

A. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

C. RADIO INTERFERENCE

1.Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV or radio reception.

2.When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures:

a.Clean the door and the sealing surfaces of the oven.

b.Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.

c.Relocate the microwave oven in relation to the TV or radio.

d.Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.

e.Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits.

Ensure proper ground exists before use

!WARNING

To avoid risk of personal injury, electrical shock or death, this oven must be grounded.

!WARNING

To avoid risk of personal injury, electrical shock or death, do not alter the plug.

B. UNPACKING OVEN

¥Inspect oven for damage such as dents in door or inside oven cavity.

¥Report any dents or breakage to source of purchase immediately.

Do not attempt to use oven if damaged.

¥Remove all materials from oven interior.

¥If oven has been stored in extremely cold area, wait a few hours before connecting power.

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INSTALLATION

YOUR SAFETY FIRST

Read this entire manual before you begin.

BEFORE YOU START

•Proper installation is the installer's responsibility!

-Write the model & serial numbers on the owner’s manual. The model number label is located on the oven front. The mounting plate is located on the back side of the microwave oven. See Figure 1.

BE SURE TO READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

Mounting plate

( Remove from oven to install. )

Back of oven

Figure 1

WARNING

To avoid risk of personal injury, electrical shock or death:

•Note where electrical outlets and electrical wires are before you drill into the wall.

•Locate and disconnect power to any electrical circuits that could be affected by installing this oven.

•Microwave must have a dedicated 120V, 60 Hz, AC, 15 or 20A fused electrical supply located in the cabinet above the microwave, as close as possible to the microwave.

CAUTION

To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, you will need two people to install this microwave oven.

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INSTALLATION

YOUR SAFETY FIRST

CAUTION

To avoid risk of personal injury, install microwave oven only as instructed.

CAUTION

To avoid risk of personal injury, place a piece of the carton or other heavy material, such as a blanket, over the countertop or cooktop to protect it. DO NOT use a plastic cover.

•MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH SPACE AND SUPPORT.

-Mount the oven against a flat, vertical wall, so it is supported by the wall. The wall should be constructed of minimum 2" x 4" wood studding and 3/8" thick drywall or plaster/lath.

-ATTACH AT LEAST ONE of the two lag screws supporting the oven to a vertical, 2" x 4" wall stud.

-DO NOT mount the microwave oven to an island or peninsula cabinet.

-BE SURE the upper cabinet and rear wall structures are able to support 150 lbs., plus the weight of any items you place inside the oven or upper cabinet.

-Locate the oven away from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors, and strong heating vents.

-BE SURE you have enough space. See Figure 3 below for minimum vertical and horizontal clearance.

-This microwave oven can be installed over gas or electric cooking products no more than 36 inches wide.

Grounded Outlet (inside upper cabinet)

Power Supply Cord Hole

30" min. cabinet opening width

30" min. clearance from bottom of cabinet to cooking surface or countertop

(Use templates included

with installation instructions)

Figure 3

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INSTALLATION

PARTS, TOOLS, MATERIALS

THE FOLLOWING PARTS ARE SUPPLIED WITH THE OVEN:

NOTE: Depending on your ventilation requirements, you may not use all of these parts.

Backdraft damper / duct connector

(for roof-venting or wall-venting installation) Not Actual Size ( 2 pieces must be assembled as shown )

One power cord clamp and

One dark-colored mounting screw

(to hold the power cord) Actual Size

Two self - tapping screws - Actual Size (for attaching the damper duct connector)

One lock pin and one washer-Not Actual size

One power cord clamp bushing - Actual Size (for the cord hole in a metal upper cabinet)

Four 1/4" x 2" lag screws - Actual Size (for wall stud holes)

Four 1/4" x 3" toggle bolts - Actual Size

(for drywall holes)

Two 1/4" x 2" or 3" bolts - Actual Size (for securing to the upper cabinet)

Four spring toggle heads - Actual Size (for the toggle bolts)

Two washers - Actual Size (for the two upper cabinet bolts)

NOTE: You need to install at least 2 lag screws into one 2" x 4" stud and four anchor bolts into the wall. The mounting area must meet the 150 lbs. weight requirement.

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INSTALLATION

PARTS, TOOLS, MATERIALS

YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND MATERIALS FOR THE INSTALLATION:

Carton or other heavy material for covering the counter top.

Clear tape

Stud finder or thin nail.

(for taping the templates to the wall)

Saber saw (for cutting vent holes for roof or wall venting)

Phillips screwdriver (for the screws)

Pencil

Keyhole saw (for the power cord hole)

Electric drill

3/8" and 3/4" wood drill bits

1/2" and 3/16" drill bits

Flat blade screwdriver (for the toggle bolts)		Plumb line

Measuring tape (metal preferred)		Duct Tape

Small side cutters or tin snips		Caulking gun

•If you have brick or masonry walls, you will need special hardware and tools.

•The ductwork you need for the installation is not included. All wall and roof caps must have a back-draft damper.

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INSTALLATION

STEP 1: PREPARE THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

WARNING

To avoid risk of personal injury, electrical shock or death, this oven must be grounded.

•DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG!

This appliance MUST be grounded!

1.Locate the grounded electric outlet for this oven in the cabinet

	above the oven, as shown in Figure 4.	Upper
		Cabinet
	NOTE: The outlet should be on a circuit dedicated to the
	microwave oven (120V, 60Hz., AC only) with a
	15 or 20A fused electrical supply.					Grounded Outlet
	IMPORTANT: If you do not have the proper wall outlet, you MUST
						( Inside Cabinet )
	have one installed by a qualified electrician.

2. You will cut the power-supply-cord hole (shown in

Figure 4) later when you prepare the wall and upper cabinet in Power-Supply-Cord Hole Step 4.

Figure 4

NOTE: Do not use an extension cord.

Keep the power cord dry and do not pinch or crush it.

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INSTALLATION

STEP 2: PREPARE THE VENTING SYSTEM

WARNING

To avoid risk of personal injury, property damage, or fire this microwave oven must be properly vented.

NOTE: The ductwork you need for outside ventilation is not included with your oven. The standard ductwork fittings and length are shown in Figure 9.

You may vent your oven in one of three ways. However, do NOT vent into a wall cavity, an attic, or an unused area.

Roof-venting If your oven is located on an outside wall near the roof, as in Figures 6 (31/4" x 10" duct) and Figure 8 (6" round duct.)

Wall-venting If your oven is located on an outside wall of your house, as in Figure 5 (31/4" x 10" duct) and Figure 8 (6" round duct.)

Room-venting If your oven is located on an inside wall of your house, as in Figure 7.

NOTE: If you choose the rear exhaust method (roof-or wall-venting), be sure there is enough clearance within the wall for the exhaust duct.

	Wall Venting		Roof Venting
cabinet			roof cap
		cabinet
	wall cap		3 1/4"x10"
			duct
oven	3 1/4"x10" through-the-wall	oven
	duct		through-the-roof
Wall venting
		Roof	venting
	Figure 5		Figure 6

REMEMBER AS YOU INSTALL THE VENTING:

•Keep the length of the ductwork and the number of elbows to a minimum to ventilate your oven efficiently.

See examples on next page.

•Keep the size of the ductwork the same.

•Do not install two elbows together.

•Use duct tape to seal all joints in the duct system.

•Use caulking gun to seal the exterior wall or roof opening around the cap.

Room Venting	roof cap
cabinet	6" min.	wall cap
	diameter
	round duct
	elbow
	3 1/4" to round
	duct transition
oven		3 1/4" to round
		ductwork transition

Figure 7

Figure 8

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INSTALLATION

STEP 2: PREPARE THE VENTING SYSTEM

STANDARD FITTINGS

NOTE: If the existing duct is round, you must use a rectangular-to-round adapter, with a rectangular 3" extension duct installed between the damper assembly and the adapter to prevent the exhaust damper’s sticking.

DUCT LENGTH

The total length of the duct system, including straight duct, elbows, transitions, and wall or roof caps must not exceed the equivalent of 140 feet.

For best performance, do not use more than three 90 degree elbows, and keep length as short as possible.

Below are the standard fittings and their equivalent length in feet.

1

2

3

3 1/4"x10"	3 1/4"x10" roof		3 1/4"x10" 90˚
to 6"=5ft.	cap=24ft.		elbow=25ft.
4	5	6	7
	3 1/4"x10"		3 1/4"x10"
90˚ elbow	wall cap	45˚ elbow	flat elbow
=10ft.	=40ft.	=5ft.	=10ft.

Figure 9

To calculate the equivalent length of each ductpiece used, see the examples below.

Examples

For 3 1/4"x10" SYSTEMS

For 6" ROUND SYSTEMS

3 1/4"x10"

90˚ elbows

6ft.

wall cap

6ft.

wall cap

90˚ elbow

transition

2ft.

2ft.

1-transition

=

5 ft.

1-3 1/4" x 10" 90˚ elbow

=

25 ft.

2-90˚ elbows

=

20 ft.

1-Wall Cap

=

40 ft.

1-Wall Cap

=

40 ft.

8 feet straight duct

=

8 ft.

8 feet straight

=

8 ft.

TOTAL LENGTH

=

73 ft.

TOTAL LENGTH

=

73 ft.

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INSTALLATION

STEP 3: PREPARE THE VENTING BLOWER

CAUTION

To avoid risk of property damage, unplug the microwave oven or disconnect power at source by removing fuse or throwing circuit breaker.

CAUTION

To avoid risk of personal injury, wear protective gloves when handling mounting plate.

Your microwave oven is shipped with the blower assembled for roof venting. You need to adjust the blower if you want wall-venting or roomvented (recirculating) installation.

DO NOT PULL OR STRETCH THE BLOWER WIRING! Pulling and stretching the blower wiring could result in electrical shock.

Remove two screws that attach mounting plate to microwave oven cabinet. See Figure 10.

Remove mounting plate and set aside. Replace the screws.

ROOF-VENTED INSTALLATION:

1.Attach the exhaust adaptor to the blower plate by sliding it into the guides. See Figure 11.

Go to STEP 4 on page 16.

WALL-VENTED INSTALLATION:

1.Remove one blower unit mounting screw and two blower plate screws. Remove the blower plate from cabinet.

See Figure 12.

2.Carefully lift the blower unit out of the microwave oven.

3.Use side cutters or tin snips to cut and remove knockouts parts ÒBÓ from Back plate. Discard knockouts.

Be careful not to distort the plate. See Figure 13.

4.Rotate the unit so that the exhaust ports face the rear of the cabinet. See Figure 14. When you insert blower unit, blower wire must be like figure 14.

5.Place blower unit back into cabinet. Check that the exhaust ports face towards the rear of the cabinet.

See Figure 15.

6.Reattach the blower plate to cabinet so the exhaust ports and blower

plate opening are aligned.

Attach with one blower unit mounting screw and then two blower plate mounting screws.

See Figure 16.

back Plate

Knockouts Parts "B"

Parts "B"

Figure 13

Control panel side

Mounting plate

Mounting plate screws Figure 10

back plate

	Figure 11
	blower plate
	mounting screw
	blower plate
	back plate
	blower unit
	mounting screw
Parts "B"	Figure 12
	Exhaust
	adaptor
Damper
blower unit

blower unit

exhaust ports

Figure 14

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