LG MVEL203 Series User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
MICROWAVE OVEN
Read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating the
appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times.
ENGLISH
MVEL203**
MFL56516442
Rev.00_012722
www.lg.com
Copyright © 2022 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2
3 IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
3 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
3WARNING
7 INSTALLATION
7 Product Overview
8 Installation Requirements
10 OPERATION
10 Control Panel
11 Before Use
13 Quick Start and Stop
13 Manual Cooking
14 Cooking Mode
21 Cookware Guide
22 Cooking Guide
25 SMART FUNCTIONS
25 LG ThinQ Application
27 Smart DiagnosisTM Feature
28 MAINTENANCE
28 Cleaning
29 Replacing Parts
30 TROUBLESHOOTING
30 FAQs
32 Before Calling for Service
34 LIMITED WARRANTY
34 USA
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 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) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
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3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
Safety Messages
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and
follow all safety messages.
WARNING
WARNING
• To reduce the risk of explosion, fire, death, electric shock, injury or scalding to persons when using this
product, follow basic precautions, including the following:
Technical Safety
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave
energy when using the microwave oven, read all instructions before using the appliance.
• Children must not be allowed to play with accessories or hang down from the door or any part of the
oven. Doing so can cause serious injury and damage. As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
• Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 2.
• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” found on Installation Requirements section.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals
or vapors 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.
• To avoid electric shock:
- 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.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or injure you and others. All safety
messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word WARNING or CAUTION.
These words mean:
WARNING
You may be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.
CAUTION
You may be injured or cause damage to the product if you do not follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and
tell you what may happen if the instructions are not followed.
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- Do not immerse cord or plug in water. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
- Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
- Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials
are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
- Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
- If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power
cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
- Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in
the cavity when not in use.
• Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
• Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars – are able to
explode and should not be heated in this oven.
• Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave
oven is not always present.
•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:
- Do not overheat the liquid. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
- Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the container.
- After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the
container.
• Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
• 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 locations.
• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
• When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the door, use only mild,
nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
Operation
• Do not use this oven for commercial purposes. It is made for household use only.
• Do not run the oven while it is empty.
• If your oven is dropped or damaged, have it thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician before
using it again.
• Take care when the door is opened to avoid injury.
• To avoid improperly cooking some foods:
- Do not heat any type of baby bottle 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 the microwave oven.
- Do not attempt home canning in the microwave oven.
• Do not use the oven for the purpose of dehumidification (for example, operating the microwave oven
with wet newspapers, clothes, toys, electric devices, plants, soil, pets or any other living matter inside it).
The oven must only be used for heating or cooking food. The results of misuse can include safety risks
such as fire, burns, or death due to electric shock.
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• The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching
heating elements inside the oven. Children must be kept away unless continuously supervised.
• Do not use recycled paper products. They may contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or fires
when used in cooking.
• The door or the outer surface may get hot when the appliance is operating.
• Liquids heated in certain shaped containers (especially cylindrical-shaped containers) may become
overheated. The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding
ingredients (instant coffee, etc.), resulting in harm to the oven and possible injury. In all containers, for
best results, stir the liquid several times before heating. Always stir liquid several times between
reheatings.
Maintenance
• If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by an
authorized service person.
• The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits should be removed. Failure to maintain the
oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of
the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
• Do not rinse trays and racks by placing them in water immediately after cooking. This may cause
breakage or damage. Improper use could result in damage to the oven.
• Oversized food or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in a microwave oven as they may
create a fire or risk of electric shock.
• Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a
risk of electric shock.
• Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer’s recommended accessories, in this oven when not
in use.
• Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.
Microwave Oven
• Must be installed following the provided installation instructions.
• Secure the cord in the cabinet above the oven.
• 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.
• 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 the oven floor. Carefully read and follow the instructions
for the browning dish. If you use a browning dish incorrectly, you could damage the oven floor.
Ventilation
• Burn Hazard: If a range or cooktop located below the microwave is operating, use caution when
operating the microwave. External components of the microwave may become very hot and cause
burns or other injury if touched.
• Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently – Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.
• When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
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