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OWNER’S MANUAL MICROWAVE OVEN PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING AND KEEP IT HANDY FOR REFERENCE AT ALL TIMES. LMV1831 MFL06317608 www.lg.com...
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Thank you for purchasing an LG microwave oven. Model No: Please record the model number and serial Serial No: number of this unit for future reference. We also suggest you record the details of your Dealer: contact with LG (LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.) concerning this unit.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Cooking Guide for Sensor Cook......16 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE Timer On/Off ............17 EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE Hold Warm ..............17 ENERGY................2 Soften................17 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....4~5 Melt................17 Soften Table............... 18 SPECIFICATIONS ..............
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. • Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking Hazards or unsafe practices WARNING equipment up to 36 inches wide.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • To avoid improperly cooking some foods. • Install or locate this appliance only in accordance - Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby with the provided installation instructions. food. Uneven heating may occur and possibly •...
SPECIFICATIONS GROUNDING LOCATION OF MODEL INSTRUCTIONS NUMBER This appliance must be grounded. If an electrical To request service information or replacement parts, short circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk of the service center will require the complete model electric shock by providing an escape wire for the number of your microwave oven.
FEATURES MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES Metal Rack w WARNING: Do not operate the oven when empty or without the glass tray. It is best to leave a glass of water in the oven when not in use. The water will safely absorb all microwave energy, if the oven is accidentally started. Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible.
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FEATURES 1. Display . The Display includes a clock an 12. Cook Time. Press this button to set a indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time cooking time. settings and cooking functions selected. 13. Power Level. Press this button to select a 2.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN CLOCK LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN When the oven is first plugged in or after a power failure, the display will show " : " . If a time of day is not set, " : " This section discusses the concepts behind microwave will show on the display until you press "Clock".
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN VENT HI/LOW/OFF COOKTOP LIGHT The vent removes steam and other vapors from The button on the bottom left of the control panel the surface cooking area. controls the cooktop light. Press 9ent RQFH IRU +LJK IDQ VSHHG twice for Example: To set the Lamp for ON Low fan speed, or three times to turn the fan off.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN MULTI-STAGE COOKING COOKING AT HIGH COOK POWER For best results, some recipes call for different power Example: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds. levels during different stages of a cook cycle. You can program your oven to switch from one power to another for up to 2 stages.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS The 10 power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to choose the best power level for the food you are cooking. Below are listed all the power levels, examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amount of microwave power you are using.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SENSOR POPCORN SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Sensor Popcorn lets you pop 2.0, 3.0 and 3.5 ounce bags of commercially p ackaged microwave popcorn. Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite Pop only one package at a time.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SENSOR COOK SENSOR REHEAT Using Cook lets you heat common microwave- Reheat lets you heat foods without needing to prepared foods without needing to program times and program times and Power Levels. Cook Powers. Sensor Cook has preset Power Levels Reheat has preset Power Levels for 6 categories.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING GUIDE FOR SENSOR POPCORN RECOMMENDED CATEGORY DIRECTIONS AMOUNTS Sensor Popcorn lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn. Pop only one package at a time. POPCORN 2.0 - 3.5 oz. For best results, use a fresh bag of popcorn. Place a bag of prepackaged microwave popcorn on the center of the glass tray.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SOFTEN TIMER ON/OFF The oven uses low power to soften foods (butter, ice You can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use cream, cream cheese, and frozen juice.) See the the Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. following table.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SOFTEN TABLE PRESS START TEMP. CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT TIMES Unwrap and place in a microwave safe dish 1, 2 or 3 sticks on the rack over the glass tray. Butter will Butter Refrigerated (4 oz. / 1 stick) be at room temperature and ready for use in a recipe.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN DEFROST WEIGHT / TIME • Place foods in a shallow glass baking dish or a on a microwave roasting rack to catch drippings. Five defrost choices are preset in the oven. The Defrost • Foods should still be somewhat icy in the center when feature provides you with the best defrosting method removed from the oven.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN DEFROSTING TIPS METAL RACK • When using Defrost Weight/Time, the weight to be CAUTION entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight of the food minus the container). • Before starting, make sure you have removed any To avoid risk of property damage: of the metal twist-ties which often come with frozen Do not use the rack to pop popcorn.
COOKING TIPS GETTING THE BEST COOKING • Turn over foods like pork chops, baking potatoes, roasts, or whole cauliflower halfway through the RESULTS cooking time to expose all sides equally to microwave energy. To get the best results from your microwave oven, read •...
COOKING TIPS MEAT APPETIZERS/SAUCES/SOUPS Cooking Meat: General Directions Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques • Prepare the meat for cooking. - Defrost completely. Recommended - Trim off excess fat to avoid splattering. • Crisp crackers, such as melba toast, shredded wheat - Place the meat, fat side down, on a microwavable and crisp rye crackers are best for microwave use.
COOKING TIPS MEAT COOKING TABLE POWER MEAT COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS LEVEL BEEF Hamburgers, Form patties with depression in center of each. Fresh or Place on microwavable roast rack. Brush with browning defrosted agent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper. (4 oz. each) Turn over halfway through cooking.
COOKING TIPS POULTRY Cooking Poultry: General Directions • Prepare the poultry for cooking. • The poultry is done when it is no longer pink and the - Defrost completely. juices run clear. When done, the temperature in the - Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at the thigh meat should be 180-185°F.
COOKING TIPS PASTA AND RICE Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta, There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastes just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave rice, and cereal require about the same amount of oven. time, but the microwave is a more convenient method because you can cook and serve in the same dish.
The charcoal filter cannot be The filters will drop out. cleaned. To order a new charcoal filter, call 1-800-243-0000 or go to www.lg.com/us/support/ parts-accessories. 1. Turn the power off at the main power supply and wear gloves 2.
MAINTENANCE OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT 4. Open the door. 5. Remove the old filter. 1. Unplug the oven or turn off power at the main power supply and wear gloves. 2. Remove the vent cover mounting screws. (2 outside screws) 3. Tip the cover forward, then lift out to remove. 6.
COOKING UTENSILS MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE DO NOT USE OVENPROOF GLASS (treated for high METAL UTENSILS: intensity heat): Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces Utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates, uneven cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers or foil cake plates, liquid measuring cups, trays.Metal utensils can cause arcing, which can damage your casseroles and bowls without metallic...
FAQS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q. Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I may reheat or cook on two levels at a time? A. Only use the rack that is supplied with your rmicrowave oven. Use of any other rack can result in poor cooking performance and/or arcing and may damage your oven.
TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE If food cooks unevenly: Check the following list to be sure a service call is really necessary. A quick review of this • be sure food is evenly shaped. manual as well as the additional information in •...
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LIMITED WARRANTY – USA LG Electronics Inc. will repair or replace your product, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period set forth below, effective from the date of original consumer purchase of the product.