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PLEASE READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL
THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.
LMV-1975ST

Thank you for purchasing a GoldStar microwave oven.
Please record the model number and serial
number of this unitfor future reference. We also
suggest you record the details of your contact
with GotdStar (LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.)
concerning this unit.
Model No:
Serial No:
Dealer:
Dealer Phone No:
Staple your receipt here to prove your
retail purchase. Customer Relations LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
Service Division Bldg. #3
201 James Record Rd.
Huntsville,AL 35824-0126
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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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
Help................................................................. 10
Clock ............................................................... 10
Kitchen Timer .................................................. 10
Custom Set ..................................................... 10
Vent Hi/Low/Off ............................................... 11
Turntable On/Off ............................................. 11
Child Lock ....................................................... 11
Light Hi/Low/Off .............................................. 11
Light Timer ...................................................... 11
EZon .............................................................. 12
Hold Warm ...................................................... 12
Custom Cook .................................................. 12
Cooking at High Power Levels ........................ 13
Cooking at Lower Power Levels ..................... 13
Cooking With More Than One Cook Cycle ..... 13
Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels ........ 14
Sensor Operating Instructions ....................... 15
Sensor Cook Guide ....................................... 15
Adding or subtracting Cook Time .................. 16
Popcorn ......................................................... 16
Pizza ............................................................. 16
Potato ............................................................ 16
Vegetable ...................................................... 17
Cook .............................................................. 17
Reheat ........................................................... 17
Auto Defrost .................................................. 18
Weight Conversion Chart .............................. 18
Defrosting Tips .............................................. 18
Auto Defrost Chart ........................................ 19
Time Defrost .................................................. 21
Q Defrost ....................................................... 21
Use of the Two Position Metal Rack ............. 21
COOKING ........................................................... 22
Getting the Best Cooking Results ................. 22
Fish & Shellfish ............................................. 22
Appetizers/Sauces/Soups ............................. 23
Meat .............................................................. 23
Poultry ........................................................... 25
Pasta and Rice .............................................. 26
MAINTENANCE .................................................. 27
Care and Cleaning ........................................ 27
Metal Rack .................................................... 27
Cleaning the Grease Filters .......................... 27
Charcoal Filter Replacement ......................... 27
Cooktop/Countertop Light Replacement ....... 28
Oven Light Replacement ............................... 28
Questions and Answers ................................ 28
Microwave Utensil Guide .............................. 29
Before Calling for Service ............................. 30
WARRANTY ............................... Inside back cover
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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.
"ALL WARNING- To reduce the risk of burns,
electric shock, fire, injuryto persons, or exposure to
excessive microwave energy.
• Read all the instructions before using your oven.
• 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.
•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.
• 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.
•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.
•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.
• 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.
•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.
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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 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 instructionsfor the
browning dish. If you use a browning dish
incorrectly, you could damage the oven floor.
• 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.
• 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)
Ak WARNING"
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 isencouraged 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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