LG MV1611BB User manual

V1611BB
MV1611WW
MV1611ST
06317605

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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.
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...
Staple your receipt here as proof of purchase.

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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
Audible Signals...................................................10
Clock...................................................................10
Interrupting Cooking............................................10
Child Lock ...........................................................10
Exhaust Fan .......................................................11
Cooktop Light......................................................11
Time Defrost.......................................................11
Timed Cooking...................................................12
Multi-stage Cooking............................................12
Microwave Power Levels ...................................13
Auto Defrost........................................................14
Operating Tips....................................................14
Defrosting Tips...................................................15
Using Quick Touch.............................................16
Popcorn..............................................................16
Pizza ..................................................................16
Frozen Entree.....................................................16
Potato ................................................................16
Auto Cook...........................................................17
Cooking Guide for Auto Cook.............................17
Auto Reheat........................................................18
Cooking Guide for Auto Reheat..........................18
COOKING................................................................19
GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS .......19
FISH & SHELLFISH .............................................19
Cooking Fish and Shellfish: General Directions ........19
Fish And Shellfish Cooking Table ......................19
APPETIZERS / SAUCES / SOUPS......................20
Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques.........20
MEAT....................................................................20
Cooking Meat: General Directions .....................20
Meat Cooking Table...........................................21
POULTRY.............................................................22
Cooking Poultry: General Directions..................22
Poultry Cooking Table........................................22
PASTA AND RICE................................................23
Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques .........23
Pasta Cooking Table..........................................23
Rice Cooking Table............................................23
MAINTENANCE.......................................................24
CARE AND CLEANING .......................................24
Cleaning the Grease Filters ...............................24
Charcoal Filter Replacement .............................24
Cooktop/Night Light Replacement .....................25
Oven Light Replacement ...................................25
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.............................25
MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE...........................26
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE.....................27
WARRANTY..................................Inside back cover

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SAFETY
WARNING - To reduce the risk of
burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or
exposure to excessive microwave energy.
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• Read all the instructions before using your oven.
• Do not allow children to use this oven without
close supervision.
• 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 store this appliance outdoors. Do not use
this product near water - for example, near a kitchen
sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or
similar location.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• Read and follow the specific
PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE
XPOSURE TO
XCESSIVE
ICROWAVE ENERG
E
E
M Y
found on page 2.
• Turn the fan on in case of steam or smoke under
the hood. Keep area under the hood properly
ventilated at all times.Turn off cooking equipment
in case of fire, or if flames or flare-up occurs.
- Do not overcook food. Overcooking may result
in a fire in the oven. Closely supervise oven at all
times when microwave oven is in use.
- Do not store combustible items (bread,
cookies, etc.) in the microwave oven as the
power may be turned on inadvertently by certain
forces of nature(e.g. lightning striking the power
lines) and cause a fire.

• To avoid improperly cooking some foods:
- Do not heat baby bottles or baby food in the
oven.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 cover or block any openings in the oven.
• Use your oven only for the operations described in
this manual.
• Do not operate the oven while it is empty.
• 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 certain microwaveable
products to touch the oven floor. Always place such
products on a microwaveable 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 instructions for the
browning dish. If you use a browning dish
incorrectly, you could damage the oven floor.
• 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.
THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS
SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE
CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR
OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID
To reduce the risk of injury to persons;
- Use the minimum recommended cooking time.
- Stir liquidsbefore and halfway through heating
and/or cooking time.
- Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow
necks.
- After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short time before removing
the container.
- Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other
utensil into the container.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: • 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.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO
FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ( U.S.A. ONLY)
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SAFETY
• Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea can overheat
beyond the boiling point without appearing to be
boiling.
This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency
energy and may cause interference to radio and
television reception if not installed and used properly.
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:
WARNING:This product contains chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer.
Wash hands after handling.
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