LG Electronics Microwave Oven MV1615B User Manual

MICROWAVE OVEN  
OWNER’S MANUAL & COOKING GUIDE  
PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL  
THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.  
MV1615W  
MV1615B  
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Popcorn..............................................................15  
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE  
Beverage............................................................15  
Potato.................................................................15  
Pizza ..................................................................15  
Cook...................................................................16  
Cooking Guide for “Cook” .................................16  
Reheat................................................................17  
Cooking Guide for “Reheat” ...............................17  
Auto Defrost .......................................................18  
Auto Defrost Chart .............................................19  
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  
COOKING................................................................21  
GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS .......21  
FISH & SHELLFISH .............................................21  
Cooking Fish and Shellfish: General Directions ........21  
Fish And Shellfish Cooking Table ......................21  
APPETIZERS / SAUCES / SOUPS......................22  
Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques.........22  
MEAT....................................................................22  
Cooking Meat: General Directions .....................22  
Meat Cooking Table...........................................23  
POULTRY.............................................................24  
Cooking Poultry: General Directions..................24  
Poultry Cooking Table........................................24  
PASTA AND RICE................................................25  
Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques.........25  
Pasta Cooking Table..........................................25  
Rice Cooking Table............................................25  
OPERATION............................................................10  
LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN......10  
Clock ..................................................................10  
Kitchen Timer.....................................................10  
Light Timer ........................................................10  
FAN Hi/Low/Off ..................................................11  
LIGHT Hi/Low/Off...............................................11  
TURNTABLE On/Off .........................................11  
Child Lock .........................................................11  
Help....................................................................11  
Hold Warm .........................................................11  
Custom Set ........................................................12  
Ez On .................................................................12  
Custom Cook .....................................................12  
More / Less ........................................................13  
Cooking at High Cook Power.............................13  
Cooking at Lower Power Levels.........................13  
Cooking Guide for “Lower Power Levels” ..........14  
MAINTENANCE.......................................................26  
CARE AND CLEANING .......................................26  
Cleaning the Grease Filters ...............................26  
Charcoal Filter(Optional) Replacement .............26  
Cooktop/Night Light Replacement .....................27  
Oven Light Replacement ...................................27  
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.............................27  
MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE...........................28  
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE........................29  
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SAFETY  
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  
equipment 36 inches wide or less.  
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns,  
electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to  
excessive microwave energy.  
• Do not use this oven for commercial purposes.  
It is made for household use only.  
• Read all the instructions before using your oven.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
• 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 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 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 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 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.  
• Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not  
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in  
the cavity when not in use.  
• 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.  
• Clean the ventilating hood frequently. Do not  
allow grease to accumulate on the hood or the  
filters.  
• To avoid electric shock:  
Use care when cleaning the vent hood filters.  
Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven  
cleaners may damage the filters.  
- 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.  
• 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.  
- Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.  
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SAFETY  
• To avoid improperly cooking some foods.  
Install or locate this appliance only in accordance  
with the provided installation instructions.  
- 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.  
This appliance should be serviced only by qualified  
service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized  
service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.  
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 cover or block any openings in the oven.  
Use your oven only for the operations described in  
this manual.  
- Do not overheat the liquid.  
- Stir the liquid both before and halfway through  
heating it.  
Do not run the oven empty, without food in it.  
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.  
- 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.  
• 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.  
- Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other  
utensil into the container.  
- 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.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY  
INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ( U.S.A. ONLY)  
WARNING:  
Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or  
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:  
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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INFORMATION  
Please read this owner’s manual. It will tell you how  
to use all the fine features of this microwave oven.  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
This appliance must be grounded. If an electrical  
short circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk of  
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the  
electric current. The cord for this appliance has a  
grounding wire with a grounding plug. Put the plug into  
an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.  
LOCATION OF MODEL NUMBER  
To request service information or replacement parts,  
the service center will require the complete model  
number of your microwave oven. The number is on the  
left side of control panel as shown in the illustration  
below.  
WARNING - If you use the grounding plug  
improperly, you risk electric shock.  
MODEL NUMBER LABEL  
Ask a qualified electrician if you do not understand the  
grounding instructions or if you wonder whether the  
appliance is properly grounded.  
Because this appliance fits under the cabinet, it has a  
short power-supply cord. See the separate Installation  
Instructions for directions on properly placing the cord.  
Keep the electrical power cord dry and do not pinch or  
crush it in any way.  
If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a  
3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding  
plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug  
on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension  
cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical  
rating of the appliance.  
OVEN SPECIFICATIONS  
Output Power  
1,000W (IEC 60 705 Standard)  
Outer Dimensions 29-15/16” x 16-7/16” x 15-3/8”  
Cavity Volume  
Net Weight  
1.6 Cu.ft  
52 lbs.  
ELECTRICAL RATING  
* Electrical Rating of the Oven:120V AC 60Hz  
* 13 Amps / 1500 Watts ( MWO + Cooktop Lamp +  
Ventilation Fan)  
Ensure proper ground  
exists before use  
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS  
The oven is designed to operate on a Standard  
120V/60Hz household outlet. Be sure the circuit is at  
least 15A or 20A and the microwave oven is the only  
appliance on the circuit. It is not designed for 50Hz  
or any circuit other than a 120V/60Hz circuit.  
For a permanently connected appliance:  
This appliance must be connected to a grounded,  
metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment  
grounding conductor should be run with the circuit  
conductors and connected to the equipment grounding  
terminal or lead on the appliance.  
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INFORMATION  
MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES  
Model and Serial  
Number Plate  
Window with  
Metal Shield  
Glass Turntable  
Cooking Guide  
Vent Grille  
Door Handle  
Metal Rack  
Door Safety  
Lock System  
Oven Control  
Panel  
Cooktop/Countertop Light  
Grease Filter  
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INFORMATION  
OVEN CONTROL PANEL  
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INFORMATION  
1. DISPLAY: The Display includes a clock and  
indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time  
settings and cooking functions selected.  
14. CUSTOM SET: Touch this pad to change the  
ovens default settings for sound, clock, display  
speed and defrost weight.  
2. POPCORN: Touch this pad when popping popcorn  
15. CLOCK: Touch this pad to enter the time of day.  
in your microwave oven.  
16. HOLD WARM: Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked  
foods safety warm in your microwave oven for up to  
99 minutes 99 seconds.  
3. PIZZA: Touch this pad to reheat 1 to 3 slices.  
4. COOK: Touch this pad to cook vegetables, rice, or  
casseroles.  
17. TIME COOK: Touch this pad to set a cooking time.  
5. POTATO: Touch this pad to cook potatoes from 1 to  
18. POWER LEVEL: Touch this pad to select a  
4.  
cooking power level.  
6. BEVERAGE: Touch this pad to reheat one cup or  
19. HELP: Touch this pad to learn how to use each  
two cups a beverage.  
oven function.  
7. REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat dinner plate,  
20. STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to stop the oven or  
soup/sauce, casserole, roll/muffin.  
clear all entries.  
8. MORE: Touch this pad to add ten seconds of  
cooking time each time you press it.  
21. START: Touch this pad to start a function. If you  
open the door after oven begins to cook, retouch  
start.  
9. CUSTOM COOK: Touch this pad to recall one  
cooking instruction previously programmed into  
memory.  
22. KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this pad to set the kitchen  
timer.  
10. LESS: Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds of  
23. TURNTABLE ON/OFF: Touch this pad to turn off  
cooking time each time you press.  
the turntable. OFFwill appear in the display.  
11. AUTO DEFROST: Meat, poultry, fish. Touch on  
24. LIGHT TIMER: Touch this pad to set the light timer.  
pad to select food type and defrost food by weight.  
25. FAN HI/LOW/OFF: Touch this pad to turn the fan  
12. EZ ON: Touch this pad to set and start quickly at  
on or off.  
100% power level.  
26. LIGHT HI/LOW/OFF: Touch this pad to turn on the  
13. NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cooking  
cooktop/countertop light.  
time, power level, quantities or weights.  
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OPERATION  
LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN  
This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to  
know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before use.  
CLOCK  
LIGHT TIMER  
You can set the LIGHT to turn on and off automatically  
at any time you want. The light comes on at the same  
time every day until reset.  
This oven includes a 24 hour clock.  
Example: To set 8:00 AM.  
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.  
Example: Turn on 2:00 AM, turn off 7:00 AM.  
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.  
2. Touch CLOCK.  
(Press once for AM, twice for  
PM.)  
2. Touch LIGHT TIMER.  
(Press once for AM, twice for  
PM.)  
3. Enter the time by using the  
number key pad.  
3. Enter the time you want the  
LIGHT to turn on.  
4. Touch CLOCK.  
(or START)  
4. Touch LIGHT TIMER again.  
(Press once for AM, twice for  
PM.)  
KITCHEN TIMER  
You can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use the  
Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.  
5. Enter the time you want the  
LIGHT to turn off.  
Example: To count 3 minutes.  
6. Touch START.  
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.  
NOTE: To reset that time to turn on and off the  
LIGHT, repeat steps 2 to 6.  
2. Touch KITCHEN TIMER.  
Example: To cancel the LIGHT TIMER.  
3. Enter the time by using the  
number key pad.  
1. Touch LIGHT TIMER.  
4. Touch START.  
When the time is over, you  
will hear seven beeps and  
END will display.  
2. Touch STOP/CLEAR.  
NOTE: If you want to cancel the LIGHT TIMER in  
operation, you should touch  
key.  
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OPERATION  
FAN HI / LOW / OFF  
HELP  
The FAN moves steam and other  
vapors from the surface cooking.  
Touch once for High fan  
The HELP pad display feature information and helpful  
hints. Press HELP, then select a key pad.  
speed, twice for Low fan speed, or  
a three times to turn the fan off.  
Example: To learn about POPCORN.  
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.  
NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around the  
microwave oven, the fan in the vent hood will  
automatically turn on at the LOW setting to cool the  
oven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven.  
When this occurs, you can not turn the fan off  
manually.  
2. Touch HELP.  
3. Touch POPCORN.  
LIGHT HI / LOW / OFF  
Touch  
once for bright light,  
twice for the night light or three  
times to turn the light off.  
HOLD WARM  
You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your  
microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds. You  
can use HOLD WARM by itself, or to automatically  
follow a cooking cycle.  
TURNTABLE ON / OFF  
For best cooking results, leave the  
turntable on. It can be turned off for  
large dishes. Press  
turntable on or off.  
to turn the  
Example: To use the hold warm.  
NOTE: Sometimes the turntable can become hot  
to touch. Be careful touching the turntable  
during and after cooking.  
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.  
Do not run the empty without food in it.  
2. Touch HOLD WARM.  
CHILD LOCK  
You may lock the control panel to prevent the  
microwave from being accidentally started or used by  
children.  
3. Touch START.  
NOTES:  
Example: To set the child lock.  
HOLD WARM operates for up to 99 minutes 99  
seconds.  
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.  
Food cooked covered should be covered during  
HOLD WARM.  
Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be  
uncovered during HOLD WARM.  
Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate could  
be covered during HOLD WARM.  
2. Touch and hold STOP/CLEAR  
more than 4 seconds.  
LOCKED will appear in the  
display window with two beeps.  
To make HOLD WARM automatically follow  
another cycle:  
Example: To cancel the child lock.  
While you are programming the cooking instructions,  
touch HOLD WARM before touching START.  
When the last cooking cycle is over, you will hear two  
tones and WARMwill appear in the oven display.  
You can set HOLD WARM to follow AUTO  
DEFROST, or multi-cycle cooking.  
1. Touch and hold STOP/CLEAR  
more than 4 seconds.  
LOCKED will disappear and you  
hear two beeps. At this time the  
oven is ready.  
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OPERATION  
Ez On  
CUSTOM SET  
A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you  
quickly set and start microwave cooking without the  
need to touch START.  
You can change the default values for beep sound,  
clock, display speed and defrost weight.  
See following chart for more information.  
Example: To set Ez On for 2 minutes.  
CUSTOM  
NUMBER  
1
NUMBER  
RESULT  
Touch Ez On  
4 times.  
SET  
1
2
1
2
1
2
3
1
2
Sound ON  
Sound OFF  
Clock ON  
Clock OFF  
Slow speed  
Normal speed  
Fast speed  
Lbs  
Sound ON/OFF  
control  
The oven begins cooking  
and display shows time  
counting down.  
Clock display  
control  
2
3
4
NOTE:  
If you touch Ez On, it will add 30 seconds up to 3  
minutes ; after 3 minutes every touch will add 1  
minutes up to 99 min 59 seconds.  
Display  
CUSTOM COOK  
CUSTOM COOK lets you to recall one cooking  
instruction previously placed in memory and begin  
cooking quickly.  
Defrost weight  
mode select  
Kg  
Example: To memorize for 2 minutes.  
Example: To change defrost weight mode.  
(from lbs to kg)  
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.  
2. Touch CUSTOM COOK.  
3. Enter the cook time.  
4. Touch START.  
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.  
2. Touch CUSTOM SET.  
3. Touch number 4.  
4. Touch number 2.  
Example: To recall the memory.  
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.  
2. Touch CUSTOM COOK.  
3. Touch START.  
When the cook time is over,  
you will hear four beeps and  
END will display.  
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OPERATION  
MORE / LESS  
COOKING AT LOWER POWER  
LEVELS  
By using the MORE or LESS Keys, all of the  
pre-programmed cook and time cook and etc. can be  
adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time.  
HIGH power cooking does not always give you the  
best results with foods that need slower cooking, such  
as roasts, baked goods, or custards. Your oven has 9  
power settings in addition to “HIGH”.  
Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds of the cooking time  
each time you press it. Pressing LESS will subtract 10  
seconds of cooking time each time you press it.  
Example: To cook food for 7 minutes 30 seconds  
at 70% power.  
COOKING AT HIGH COOK POWER  
Example: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds.  
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.  
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.  
2. Enter the cook time.  
3. Touch POWER LEVEL.  
2. Enter the cook time.  
3. Touch START.  
When the cook time is over,  
you will hear four beeps and  
END will display.  
4. Enter the power level.  
5. Touch START.  
When the cook time is over,  
you will hear four beeps and  
END will display.  
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OPERATION  
COOKING GUIDE FOR “LOWER POWER LEVELS”  
The nine 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.  
MICROWAVE OUTPUT  
POWER LEVEL  
USE  
• Boil water.  
• Cook ground beef.  
• Make candy.  
10  
“HIGH”  
100%  
• Cook fresh fruits and vegetables.  
• Cook fish, and poultry.  
• Preheat browning dish.  
• Reheat meat slices quickly.  
• Saute onions, celery, and green pepper.  
9
90%  
• All reheating.  
• Cook scrambled eggs.  
8
7
80%  
70%  
• Cook breads and cereal products.  
• Cook cheese dishes,veal.  
• Cook cakes,muffins,brownies,cup cakes.  
• Cook pasta.  
6
5
60%  
50%  
• Cook meats,whole poultry.  
• Cook custard.  
• Cook whole chicken,turkey,spare ribs,rib  
roast,sirloin roast.  
• Cook less tender cuts of meat.  
• Reheat frozen convenience foods.  
4
3
40%  
30%  
• Thawing meat,poultry,and seafood.  
• Cooking small quantities of food.  
• Finish cooking casserole,stew,and some  
sauces.  
• Soften butter and cream cheese.  
• Heating small amounts of food.  
2
1
0
20%  
10%  
• Soften ice cream.  
• Raise yeast dough.  
• Standing time.  
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OPERATION  
POPCORN  
BEVERAGE  
BEVERAGE lets you heat up to 2 beverages.  
NOTE:  
POPCORN lets you pop 1.75, 3.0, and 3.5 ounce  
bags of commercially packaged microwave popcorn.  
Pop only one package at a time. If you are using a  
microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
• Reheat times based on an 8 ounce cup.  
Beverage heated with the beverage feature may be very hot.  
• Remove the container with care.  
• Beverage may be very hot, remove from oven with care.  
To correctly set your microwave oven, follow this  
chart:  
Example: To reheat one 8 oz. beverage.  
1.75  
1
Bag Size-ounces  
Touch NUMBER  
3.0  
2
3.5  
3
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.  
2. Touch BEVERAGE.  
Example: To pop a 3.0 oz. bag.  
3. Touch number 1.  
When the cook time is over,  
you will hear four beeps and  
END will display.  
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.  
2. Touch POPCORN.  
POTATO  
3. Touch number 2.  
The POTATO pad lets you cook potatoes with the preset  
times and cook powers. You can choose from 1 to 4 potatoes.  
When the cook time is over,  
you will hear four beeps and  
END will display.  
NOTE:  
• Cooking times based on an average 8 ounce potato.  
• Before baking, pierce potato with fork several times.  
• After baking, let stand for 5 minutes.  
CAUTION: Do not leave microwave unattended while  
Example: To cook 2 Potatoes.  
popping popcorn.  
When popping commercially packaged popcorn,  
Remove the rack from the oven; Do not place the bag  
of microwave popcorn on the rack or under the rack.  
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.  
2. Touch POTATO.  
3. Touch number 2.  
When the cook time is over,  
you will hear four beeps and  
END will display.  
PIZZA  
PIZZA lets you reheat up to 3 slices pizza.  
A slice is based on a 5 once.  
Example: To reheat 1 slice Pizza.  
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.  
2. Touch PIZZA.  
3. Touch number 1.  
When the cook time is over,  
you will hear four beeps and  
END will display.  
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OPERATION  
COOK  
COOK provides four preset categories for cooking.  
Example: To cook 2 cups of Rice.  
4. Enter quantity/servings.  
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.  
Number of  
Category  
cups  
Fresh  
vegetable  
1 - 4 cups  
2. Touch COOK.  
Frozen  
vegetable  
1 - 4 cups  
3. Choose food category.  
1 - 2 cups  
1 - 4 cups  
Rice  
Touch pad  
Category  
Casserole  
number  
Fresh  
1
When the cook time is over, you  
will hear four beeps and END  
will display.  
vegetable  
Frozen  
2
vegetable  
3
4
Rice  
Casserole  
COOKING GUIDE FOR “COOK”  
QUANTITY  
CATEGORY  
DIRECTIONS  
CODE  
1 cup  
Vegetables and  
2 tbsp water  
Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole.  
Add amount of water according to the  
quantity. Cover with vented plastic wrap.  
Let stand 5 minutes.  
2 cups  
Vegetables and  
1/4 cup of water  
FRESH  
VEGETABLE  
1
3 cups  
Vegetables and  
1/3 cup of water  
4 cups  
Vegetables and  
1/2 cup of water  
1 cup  
2 cups  
3 cups  
4 cups  
Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole.  
Cover with vented plastic wrap.  
Let stand 5 minutes.  
FROZEN  
VEGETABLE  
2
3
4
1 cup  
In large microwavable casserole, combine  
water, rice, margarine and salt. Cover with  
microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap.  
After cooking, let stand covered for 5 minutes.  
of Long grain rice and  
2 1/4 cup of water  
RICE  
2 cups  
of Long grain rice and  
4 1/4 cup of water  
Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole.  
Cover with vented plastic wrap.  
1 cup  
2 cups  
3 cups  
4 cups  
CASSEROLE  
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OPERATION  
REHEAT  
REHEAT provides four preset categories for reheating.  
Example: To reheat 3 cups of Casserole.  
4. Enter quantity/servings.  
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.  
2. Touch REHEAT.  
Number of  
cups/Items  
Category  
Dinner plate  
Soup/sauce  
Casserole  
1 - 2 servings  
1 - 4 cups  
1 - 4 cups  
1 - 4 pieces  
3. Choose food category.  
Touch pad  
Category  
number  
Roll/Muffin  
Dinner Plate  
Soup/Sauce  
Casserole  
1
2
3
4
When the cook time is over,  
you will hear four beeps and  
END will display.  
Roll/Muffin  
COOKING GUIDE FOR “REHEAT”  
CODE  
CATEGORY  
SERVING AMOUNT  
DIRECTION  
1 serving  
Place on a low plate.  
1
DINNER PLATE  
Cover with vented plastic wrap.  
2 servings  
1 cup  
Place in shallow microwavable casserole.  
Cover with vented plastic wrap.  
2 cups  
3 cups  
4 cups  
2
SOUP/SAUCE  
1 cup  
2 cups  
Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole.  
Cover with plastic wrap.  
3
4
CASSEROLE  
ROLL/MUFFIN  
3 cups  
4 cups  
1 piece  
2 pieces  
3 pieces  
4 pieces  
Place on paper towel.  
Do not cover.  
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OPERATION  
Weight conversion chart  
AUTO DEFROST  
Your microwave oven is preset with three defrost  
sequences. Using AUTO DEFROST is the best way to  
defrost frozen foods. The Auto Defrost Sequence  
Table below provides some basic guidelines for using  
the three defrost sequences.  
You are probably used to food weights as being in  
pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound (for  
example 4 ounces equals 1/4 pound).  
However, in order to enter food weight in AUTO  
DEFROST, you must specify pounds and tenths of a  
pound. If the weight on the food package is in  
fractions of a pound, you can use the following chart  
to convert the weight to decimals.  
Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs of ground beef.  
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.  
EQUIVALENT  
OUNCE WEIGHT  
NUMBER AFTER  
DECIMAL  
2. Touch AUTO DEFROST.  
3. Choose food category.  
Touch pad  
1.6  
3.2  
4.0  
4.8  
6.4  
.10  
.20  
.25  
.30  
.40  
.50  
.60  
.70  
Category  
number  
One-Quarter Pound  
One- Half Pound  
Meat  
Poultry  
Fish  
1
2
3
8.0  
9.6  
11.2  
12.0  
12.8  
14.4  
16.0  
4. Enter the weight.  
.75 Three-Quarters Pound  
.80  
.90  
5. Touch START.  
1.00  
One Pound  
6. After 1/3 of the defrost time is  
over, The display will prompt  
you to turn over food. Open  
door, turn over food, and  
DEFROSTING TIPS  
• When using AUTO DEFROST, the weight to be  
entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of  
pounds (the weight of the food minus the  
container).  
shield any warm portions.  
7. Close the door and restart.  
• Only use AUTO DEFROST for raw food.  
AUTO DEFROST gives best results when food to  
be thawed is a minimum of 0°F (taken directly from  
a “true” freezer). If food has been stored in a  
refrigerator-freezer that does not maintain a  
temperature of 5°F or below, always program a  
lower food weight (for a shorter defrosting time) to  
prevent cooking the food.  
• If the food is stored outside the freezer for up to 20  
minutes, enter a lower food weight.  
• The shape of the package alters the defrosting  
time. Shallow rectangular packets defrost more  
quickly than a deep block.  
8. After 2/3 of the defrost time is  
over, the display will prompt you  
to turn over food. Repeat steps  
6 and 7. When the defrost time  
is over, you will hear four beeps  
and END will display.  
NOTE: If you do not open the  
door, the display will  
resume the countdown.  
• Separate pieces as they begin to defrost.  
Separated pieces defrost more easily.  
• You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield  
foods like chicken wings, leg tips, and fish tails, but  
the foil must not touch the side of the oven. Foil  
can damage the oven lining.  
• Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they  
start to become warm.  
• For better results, a preset standing time is  
included in the defrosting time.  
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OPERATION  
AUTO DEFROST CHART  
Meat setting  
FOOD  
SETTING  
AT BEEP  
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS  
BEEF  
Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of  
meat should have the narrow or fatty areas  
shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost  
sequence.  
Ground beef  
(bulk)  
Remove thawed portions with  
fork. Turn over. Return  
remainder to oven.  
MEAT  
Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb.  
Freeze in doughnut shape.  
Ground beef  
(patties)  
Separate and rearrange.  
MEAT  
MEAT  
MEAT  
MEAT  
Do not defrost less than two oz.patties.  
Depress center when freezing.  
Round steak  
Turn over. Cover warm areas  
with aluminum foil.  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Place in a microwavable baking dish.  
Tenderloin  
steak  
Turn over. Cover warm areas  
with aluminum foil.  
Stew beef  
Remove thawed portions with  
fork. Separate remainder.  
Return remainder to oven.  
Pot roast,  
chuck roast  
Turn over. Cover warm areas  
with aluminum foil.  
MEAT  
MEAT  
MEAT  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Rib roast  
Turn over. Cover warm areas  
with aluminum foil.  
Rolled rump  
roast  
Turn over. Cover warm areas  
with aluminum foil.  
LAMB  
Cubes for  
stew  
Remove thawed portions with  
fork. Return remainder to  
oven.  
Place in a microwavable baking dish.  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
MEAT  
MEAT  
Separate and rearrange.  
Chops  
(1 inch thick)  
PORK  
Chops  
(1 inch thick)  
Separate and rearrange.  
Separate and rearrange.  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
MEAT  
Hot dogs  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
MEAT  
MEAT  
Turn over. Cover warm areas  
with aluminum foil.  
Spareribs  
Country style  
ribs  
Separate and rearrange.  
Sausage,  
links  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Place in a microwavable baking dish.  
MEAT  
MEAT  
Remove thawed portions with  
fork. Turn over. Return  
remainder to oven.  
Sausage,  
bulk  
Turn over. Cover warm areas  
with aluminum foil.  
Loin roast,  
boneless  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
MEAT  
- 19 -  
 
OPERATION  
AUTO DEFROST CHART (continued)  
Poultry setting  
FOOD  
SETTING  
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS  
AT BEEP  
Turn over (finish defrosting  
breast-side down). Cover  
warm areas with aluminum  
foil.  
Place chicken breast-side-up on a microwavable  
roast rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold  
water. Remove giblets when chicken is partially  
defrosted.  
CHICKEN  
POULTRY  
Whole  
Turn over. Cover warm  
areas with  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.  
Cut-up  
aluminum foil. Separate  
pieces and rearrange.  
Turn over. Cover warm  
areas with  
aluminum foil.  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.  
POULTRY  
POULTRY  
CORNISH  
HENS  
Whole  
Turn over. Cover warm  
areas with aluminum foil.  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.  
TURKEY  
Breast  
Fish setting  
FOOD  
SETTING  
AT BEEP  
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS  
FISH  
Fillets  
Turn over. Separate fillets  
when partially thawed if  
possible.  
Place in a microwavable baking dish.  
Carefully separate fillets under cold water.  
FISH  
Separate and rearrange.  
Place in a microwavable baking dish.  
Run cold water over to finish defrosting.  
FISH  
FISH  
Steaks  
Whole  
Place in a microwavable baking dish.  
Cover head and tail with foil; do not let foil touch  
sides of microwave . Finish defrosting by  
immersing in cold water.  
SHELLFISH  
Place in a microwavable baking dish.  
Place in a microwavable baking dish.  
Place in a microwavable baking dish.  
Place in a microwavable baking dish.  
Break apart.  
Rearrange.  
Crabmeat  
FISH  
FISH  
FISH  
FISH  
Lobster tails  
Shrimp  
Separate and rearrange.  
Separate and rearrange.  
Scallops  
NOTE : Food to be defrosted must be not more than 6.0 lbs. (4.0kg)  
* Available weight is 0.1~6.0 lbs. (0.1~4.0kg)  
- 20 -  
 
COOKING  
Turn over foods like pork chops, baking potatoes,  
GETTING THE BEST COOKING  
RESULTS  
To get the best results from your microwave oven, read  
and follow the guidelines below.  
roasts, or whole cauliflower halfway through the  
cooking time to expose all sides equally to microwave  
energy.  
Place delicate areas of foods, such as asparagus  
tips, toward the center of the dish.  
Storage Temperature: Foods taken from the freezer  
or refrigerator take longer to cook than the same  
foods at room temperature. The time for recipes in  
this book is based on the normal storage temperature  
of the food.  
Size: Small pieces of food cook faster than large  
ones, pieces similar in size and shape cook more  
evenly. For even cooking, reduce the power when  
cooking large pieces of food.  
Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken  
pieces or salmon steaks, with the thicker, meatier  
parts toward the outside of the dish.  
Shield, with Small pieces of aluminum foil, parts of  
food that may cook quickly, such as wing tips and leg  
ends of poultry.  
Let It Stand: After you remove the food from the  
microwave, cover food with foil or casserole lid and let  
it stand to finish cooking in the center and avoid  
overcooking the outer edges. The length of standing  
time depends on the density and surface area of the  
food.  
Natural Moisture: Very moist foods cook more  
evenly because microwave energy is attracted to  
water molecules.  
Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables from  
the outside to the center to distribute the heat evenly  
and speed cooking. Constant stirring is not  
necessary.  
Wrapping in waxed paper or paper towel:  
Sandwiches and many other foods containing  
prebaked bread should be wrapped prior to  
microwaving to prevent drying out.  
Fish & Shellfish  
Cooking Fish and Shellfish: General Directions  
• Prepare the fish for cooking.  
- Always set the shortest cooking time. Fish is done  
- Completely defrost the fish or shellfish.  
- Arrange unevenly shaped pieces with thicker parts  
toward the outside of the dish. Arrange shellfish in a  
single layer for even cooking.  
when it turns opaque and the thickest part begins to  
flake. Shellfish is done when the shell turns from  
pink to red and the flesh is opaque and firm.  
- The type of cover you use depends on how you  
cook. Poached fish needs a microwavable lid or  
vented plastic wrap.  
• The Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table below provides  
specific directions with Power Level and Cooking  
Time settings for most types of fish and shellfish.  
- Baked fish, coated fish, or fish in sauce needs to be  
covered lightly with waxed paper to keep the coating  
crisp and sauce from getting watery.  
Fish And Shellfish Cooking Table  
POWER  
LEVEL  
FISH  
COOKING TIME  
DIRECTIONS  
Fish fillets  
HI  
31/2-41/2 minutes  
Arrange fish in a single layer with thickest portion toward  
outside edge of 11/2 quart microwavable baking dish.  
Brush with melted butter and season, if desired. Cook  
covered with vented plastic wrap. Let stand covered 2  
minutes. If you are cooking more than 1 lb. of fish, turn  
the fish halfway through cooking.  
Fish steaks  
Whole fish  
Scallops  
HI  
7
41/2-51/2 minutes  
41/2-6 minutes  
31/2-5 minutes  
31/2-5 minutes  
HI  
HI  
Arrange in a single layer. Prepare as directed above,  
except stir instead of turning the shellfish.  
Shrimp, shelled  
- 21 -  
 
COOKING  
Appetizers / Sauces / Soups  
Meat  
Cooking Appetizers: Tips and  
Techniques  
Recommended  
• crackers, such as melba toast, shredded wheat, and  
crisp rye crackers are best for microwave use. Wait  
until party time to add the spreads. Place a paper  
towel under the crackers while they cook in the  
microwave oven to absorb extra moisture.  
• Arrange individual appetizers in a circle for even  
cooking.  
Cooking Meat: General Directions  
• Prepare the meat for cooking.  
- Defrost completely.  
- Trim off excess fat to avoid splattering.  
- Place the meat, fat side down, on a microwavable  
rack in a microwavable dish.  
- Use oven cooking bag for less tender cuts of meat.  
- Arrange the meat so that thicker portions are toward  
the outside of the dish.  
- Cover the meat with waxed paper to prevent  
splattering.  
• Tend the meat as it cooks.  
• Stir dips to distribute heat and shorten cooking time.  
- Drain juices as they accumulate to reduce  
splattering and keep from overcooking the bottom of  
the meat.  
- Shield thin or bony portions with strips of foil to  
prevent overcooking.  
Cooking Sauces: Tips and Techniques  
• Use a microwavable casserole or glass measuring  
cup that is at least 2 or 3 times the volume of the  
sauce.  
• Sauces made with cornstarch thicken more rapidly  
than those made with flour.  
NOTE: Keep the foil at least 1 inch from the oven  
walls, and do not cover more than one-third of the meat  
with foil at any one time.  
• Let the meat stand covered with foil 10-15 minutes  
after you remove it from the oven. The internal  
temperature of the meat may rise from 5-10°F during  
standing time.  
Cooking Soups: Tips and Techniques  
• Cook soups in a microwavable dish which holds  
double the volume of the recipe ingredients to prevent  
boil-over, especially if you use cream or milk in the  
soup.  
• Generally, cover microwaved soups with VENTED  
plastic wrap or a microwavable lid.  
• Cover foods to retain moisture. Uncover foods to  
retain crispness.  
The Meat Cooking Table on the next page provides  
detailed directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time  
settings for most cuts of meat.  
• Avoid overcooking by using the minimum suggested  
time. Add more time, if necessary, only after checking  
the food.  
Not Recommended  
• Appetizers with a crisp coating or puff pastry are best  
done in a conventional oven with dry heat.  
• Breaded products can be warmed in the microwave  
oven but will not come out crisp.  
• Cook sauces made with cornstarch or flour uncovered  
so you may stir them 2 or 3 times during cooking for a  
smooth consistency.  
• To adapt a conventional sauce or gravy recipe,  
reduce the amount of liquid slightly.  
• Stirring occasionally will help blend flavors, distribute  
heat evenly, and may even shorten the cooking time.  
• When converting a conventional soup recipe to cook  
in the microwave, reduce the liquid, salt, and strong  
seasonings.  
- 22 -  
 
COOKING  
Meat Cooking Table  
POWER  
MEAT  
COOKING TIME  
DIRECTIONS  
LEVEL  
Beef  
HI  
Form patties with depression in center of each.  
Place on microwavable roast rack. Brush with browning  
agent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper.  
Turn over halfway through cooking.  
Hamburgers,  
Fresh or  
defrosted  
(4 oz. each)  
1 patty  
Let stand covered 1 minute.  
1-11/2 minutes  
11/2-2 minutes  
21/2-31/2 minutes  
2 patties  
4 patties  
Sirloin tip roast  
(3-4 lbs.)  
5
5
8-10 minutes  
per pound  
Place roast fat side down on microwavable roast rack.  
Add desired seasonings and cover with waxed paper.  
Turn meat over halfway through cooking and shield if  
necessary.  
Remove roast from microwave oven when desired  
temperature is reached. Let stand covered with foil 15  
minutes.(Temperature may rise about 10°F).  
RARE(135°F)  
11-13 minutes  
per pound  
MEDIUM(155°F)  
Lamb  
11-12 minutes  
per pound  
RARE(135°F)  
12-13 minutes  
per pound  
Place roast fat side down on microwavable roast rack.  
Brush lamb with marinade or desired seasonings such  
as rosemary, thyme or marjoram. Cover with waxed  
paper.  
Turn roast over after 15 minutes, and again after 30  
minutes. Shield if necessary.  
Remove roast from microwave when desired  
temperature is reached. Let stand covered with foil 15  
minutes (Temperature may rise about 10°F).  
Lamb roast,  
rolled  
boneless  
(3-4 lbs.)  
MEDIUM(145°F)  
13-14 minutes  
per pound  
WELL(155°F)  
Pork  
HI  
3
Place bacon slices on microwavable roast rack.  
Cover with paper towels.  
Bacon slices  
2 slices  
4 slices  
6 slices  
11/2-2 minutes  
21/2 -3 minutes  
31/2-41/2 minutes  
After cooking, let stand 1 minute.  
Chops  
(5-7 oz. each)  
2 chops  
Place chops in microwavable baking dish.  
Add desired seasonings and cover with vented plastic  
wrap. Cook until no longer pink or until internal  
temperature reaches 170°F. Turn chops over halfway  
through cooking.  
Let stand covered 5 minutes.  
(Temperature may rise about 10°F).  
18-20 minutes  
per pound  
15-17 minutes  
per pound  
4 chops  
Loin Roast,  
rolled, boneless  
(3 1/2- 4 1/2 lbs.)  
3
25-27 minutes  
per pound  
(165°F)  
Place roast in cooking bag in microwavable dish.  
Add seasonings and browning agent if desired. Close  
bag loosely with microwavable closure or string. After  
cooking, let stand in bag 15 minutes. (Temperature may  
rise about 10°F.) Internal temperature of pork should  
reach 170°F before serving.  
Sausage links,  
Fresh or  
Frozen,  
HI  
Pierce links and place on microwavable roast rack.  
Cover with waxed paper or paper towel.  
Turn over halfway through cooking.  
defrosted  
(1-2 oz. each)  
2 links  
After cooking, let stand covered 1 minute.  
45-60 seconds  
1-11/2 minutes  
11/2-2 minutes  
13/4-2 minutes  
4 links  
6 links  
10 links  
(8 oz. pkg.)  
- 23 -  
 
COOKING  
Poultry  
Cooking Poultry: General Directions  
• Prepare the poultry for cooking.  
- Defrost completely.  
• The poultry is done when it is no longer pink and the  
juices run clear. When done, the temperature in the  
thigh meat should be 180-185°F.  
• Let the poultry stand after cooking covered with foil for  
10 minutes.  
- Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at the  
outside edge of the baking dish. When cooking legs,  
arrange them like the spokes of a wheel.  
- Cover the baking dish with waxed paper to reduce  
splattering.  
The Poultry Cooking Table below provides detailed  
directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time settings for  
most cuts and types of poultry.  
- Use a browning agent or cook with a sauce to give a  
browned appearance.  
• Tend the poultry as it cooks.  
- Drain and discard juices as they accumulate.  
- Shield thin or bony pieces with small strips of  
aluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Keep foil at  
least 1 inch from the oven walls and other pieces of  
foil.  
Poultry Cooking Table  
POWER  
LEVEL  
POULTRY  
COOKING TIME  
DIRECTIONS  
Chicken pieces  
(21/2-3 lbs).  
HI  
41/2-51/2 minutes  
per pound  
Wash, shake the water off, and go on with cooking.  
Place pieces in a single layer in a microwavable baking  
dish with thicker pieces to the outside. Brush with butter  
or browning agent and seasonings if desired. Cover with  
waxed paper. Cook until no longer pink and juices run  
clear. Let stand covered 5 minutes.  
Chicken whole  
(3-31/2 lbs)  
HI  
12-13 minutes  
per pound  
Wash, shake the water off, and go on with cooking.  
Place breast side down on a microwavable roast rack.  
Brush with butter, or browning agent and seasoning if  
desired. Cover with waxed paper. Cook 1/3 of estimated  
time. Turn breast side up, brush with butter, or browning  
agent. Replace waxed paper. Cook 1/3 of estimated time  
again. Shield if necessary. Cook remaining 1/3 of  
estimated time or until no longer pink and juices run  
clear. Let stand covered with foil 10 minutes. (The  
temperature may rise about 10°F.) The temperature in  
the high should be 180°F-185°F when the poultry is  
done.  
Cornish Hens  
Whole  
(1-11/2 lbs.  
each)  
HI  
6-7 minutes  
per pound  
Wash, shake the water off, and go on with cooking. Tie  
wings to body of hen and the legs to tail. Place hens  
breast side down on microwavable rack. Cover with  
waxed paper. Turn breast side up halfway through  
cooking. Shield bone ends of drumsticks with foil.  
Remove and discard drippings. Brush with butter or  
browning agent and seasonings if desired. Cook until no  
longer pink and juices run clear. Remove hens from  
microwave when they reach desired temperature. Let  
stand covered with foil 5 minutes.  
(Temperature may rise about 10°F). Temperature in  
breast should be 170°F before serving.  
- 24 -  
 
COOKING  
Pasta And Rice  
Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta,  
rice, and cereal require about the same amount of time,  
but the microwave is a more convenient method  
because you can cook and serve in the same dish.  
There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastes  
just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave  
oven.  
Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques  
• If you are planning to use rice or pasta in a casserole,  
undercook it so it is still firm.  
• Allow for standing time with rice, but not for pasta.  
• The Pasta and Rice Cooking Tables below provide  
specific directions, with Power Level and Cooking  
Time settings for most common types of pasta and  
rice.  
Pasta Cooking Table  
POWER  
LEVEL  
TYPE OF PASTA  
COOKING TIME  
DIRECTIONS  
Spaghetti  
4 cups water.  
Add 8 oz. spaghetti.  
Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired. Use a  
2-quart microwavable baking dish and cover with  
vented plastic wrap for spaghetti and lasagna  
noodles. Use microwavable lid or vented plastic  
wrap for macaroni and egg noodles.  
HI  
5
9 to 10 minutes  
71/2 to 81/2 minutes  
Macaroni  
3 cups water.  
Add 2 cups macaroni.  
HI  
5
6 to 7 minutes  
51/2 to 61/2 minutes  
Cook at Power Level HI as directed in chart or until  
water boils. Stir in pasta; cook covered at Power  
Level 5 as directed in chart or until tender.  
Drain in a colander.  
Lasagna noodles  
4 cups water.  
Add 8 oz. lasagna noodles.  
HI  
5
7 to 8 minutes  
11 to 121/2 minutes  
Egg noodles  
6 cups water.  
Add 4 cups noodles.  
HI  
5
8 to 10 minutes  
51/2 to 61/2 minutes  
Rice Cooking Table  
POWER  
LEVEL  
TYPE OF RICE  
COOKING TIME  
DIRECTIONS  
Long grain  
2 1/4 cups water.  
Add 1 cup rice.  
Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired, in 2  
quart microwavable casserole. Cover with  
microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook as  
directed in chart at Power Level HI or until water  
boils. Stir in rice and any seasonings.  
HI  
5
41/2 to 51/2 minutes  
14 minutes  
Brown  
2 1/2 cups water.  
Add 1 cup rice.  
HI  
5
41/2 to 51/2 minutes  
28 minutes  
Cook covered as directed in chart at Power Level 5  
or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.  
Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff with fork.  
Long grain and  
wild rice mix  
2 1/3 cups water.  
Add 6 oz. pkg.  
Hi  
5
4 to 5 minutes  
24 minutes  
Quick cooking  
1 cup water.  
Add 1 cup rice.  
Cook water until it boils. Stir rice into boiling water  
and let stand, covered 5 to 10 minutes or until water  
is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with fork.  
HI  
2 to 3 minutes  
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MAINTENANCE  
3. To reinstall the filters, slide it into the side slot, then  
push up and toward oven center to lock.  
CARE AND CLEANING  
For best performance and safety, keep the oven clean  
inside and outside. Take special care to keep the inner  
door panel and the oven front frame free of food or  
grease build-up.  
Never use rough powder or pads. Wipe the  
microwave oven inside and out, including the hood  
bottom cover, with a soft cloth and a warm(not hot)  
mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. Use a  
chrome cleaner and polish on chrome, metal and  
aluminum surfaces. Wipe spatters immediately with a  
wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or  
bacon. Clean your oven weekly or more often, if  
needed.  
NOTE: Do not operate the hood without the filters in  
place.  
CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT  
If your oven is vented inside, the charcoal filter should  
be replaced every 6 to 12 months, and more often if  
necessary. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned.  
To order a new charcoal filter, contact the Service  
Center.  
METAL RACK  
Wash the metal rack with a mild soap and a soft or  
nylon scrub brush. Dry completely.  
Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleaners to clean  
rack.  
1. Remove the two vent grille mounting screws.  
(2 middle screws)  
2. Tip the grille forward, then lift it out  
CLEANING THE GREASE FILTERS  
The grease filters should be removed and cleaned  
often, at least once a month.  
1. To remove grease filters, slide each  
filter to the side. Pull filters downward  
and push to the other side. The filter will drop out.  
3. Open the door.  
4. Push the hook and remove old filter.  
2. Soak grease filters in hot water and a mild  
detergent. Rinse well and shake to dry. Do not use  
ammonia or place in a dishwasher. The  
aluminum will darken.  
Hook  
5. Slide a new charcoal filter into place and close the door.  
The filter should rest at the angle shown and set the clock.  
6. Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place. Push  
the top until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting  
screws. Turn the power back on at the main power  
supply and set the clock.  
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MAINTENANCE  
COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT REPLACEMENT  
1, Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power  
supply.  
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  
Q. Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I  
may reheat or cook in two levels at a time?  
A. Only use the rack that is supplied with your  
microwave oven. Use of any other rack can result in  
poor cooking performance and/or arcing and may  
damage your oven.  
2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws.  
Q. Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my  
microwave oven?  
A. Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding  
(use small, flat pieces), and shallow foil trays (if tray  
is 3/4 inch deep and filled with food to absorb  
microwave energy). Never allow metal to touch  
walls or door.  
3. Replace bulb with 30 watt appliance bulb.  
4. Replace bulb cover, and mount screw.  
5. Turn the power back on at the main power supply.  
Q. Sometimes the door of my microwave oven  
appears wavy. Is this normal?  
A. This appearance is normal and does not affect the  
operation of your oven.  
OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT  
1. Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power  
supply.  
2. Remove the vent cover mounting screws. (2 middle  
screws)  
3. Tip the cover forward, then lift out to remove.  
Q. What are the humming noises that I hear when  
my microwave oven is operating?  
A. You hear the sound of the transformer when the  
magnetron tube cycles on and off.  
Q. Why does the dish become hot when I  
microwave food in it? I thought that this should  
not happen.  
A. As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to  
the dish. Use hot pads to remove food after  
cooking.  
Q. What does “standing time” mean?  
A. Standing timemeans that food should be taken  
out of the oven and covered for additional time after  
cooking. This process allows the cooking to finish,  
saves energy and frees the oven for other purpose.  
4. Lift up the bulb holder.  
Q. Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven? How  
do I get the best results?  
A. Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following  
manufacturers guidelines or use the  
preprogrammed Popcorn pad.  
Do not use regular paper bags. Use the listening  
testby stopping the oven as soon as the popping  
slows to a popevery one or two seconds. Do not  
try to repop unpopped kernels. You can also use  
special microwave poppers. When using a popper,  
be sure to follow manufacturers directions. Do not  
pop popcorn in glass utensils.  
Q. Why does steam come out of the air exhaust  
vent?  
A. Steam is normally produced during cooking. The  
microwave oven has been designed to vent this  
steam out the top vent.  
5. Replace bulb with a 30 watt appliance bulb.  
6. Replace the bulb holder.  
7. Slide the top of the vent cover into place. Push the  
bottom until it snaps into place. Replace the  
mounting screws. Turn the power back on at the  
main power supply.  
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MAINTENANCE  
MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE  
USE  
DO NOT USE  
OVENPROOF GLASS (treated for high  
intensity heat):  
utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates,  
cake plates, liquid measuring cups,  
casseroles and bowls without metallic  
trim.  
METAL UTENSILS:  
Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces  
uneven cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers, or foil  
trays. Metal utensils can cause arcing, which can damage your  
microwave oven.  
METAL DECORATION:  
Metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes,  
etc. The metal trim interferes with normal cooking and may  
damage the oven.  
CHINA:  
bowls, cups, serving plates and platters  
without metallic trim.  
ALUMINUM FOIL:  
PLASTIC:  
Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking  
and may cause harmful arcing. Use small pieces of foil to shield  
poultry legs and wings. Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch  
from the side walls and door of the oven.  
Plastic wrap (as a cover)-- lay the plastic  
wrap loosely over the dish and press it to  
the sides.  
Vent plastic wrap by turning back one  
edge slightly to allow excess steam to  
escape. The dish should be deep  
enough so that the plastic wrap will not  
touch the food. As the food heats it may  
melt the plastic wrap wherever the wrap  
touches the food.  
WOOD:  
Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack  
when you use them in the microwave oven. Baskets react in the  
same way.  
Use plastic dishes, cups,  
TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS:  
semirigid freezer containers, and plastic  
bags only for short cooking time. Use  
these with care because the plastic  
may soften from the heat of the food.  
Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered  
utensils. Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items  
before cooking. Tightly closed pouches could explode.  
PAPER:  
Paper towels, waxed paper, paper  
napkins, and paper plates with no  
metallic trim or design. Look for the  
manufacturer's label for use in the  
microwave oven.  
BROWN PAPER:  
Avoid using brown paper bags.  
They absorb too much heat and could burn.  
FLAWED OR CHIPPED UTENSILS:  
Any utensil that is cracked, flawed, or chipped may break in the  
oven.  
METAL TWIST TIES:  
Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags.  
They become hot and could cause a fire.  
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MAINTENANCE  
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE  
Check the following list to be sure a service call is  
really necessary. A quick reference of this manual as  
well as reviewing additional information on items to  
check may prevent an unneeded service call.  
If food cooks unevenly:  
be sure food is evenly shaped.  
be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.  
check placement of aluminum foil strips used to prevent  
overcooking.  
If nothing on the oven operates:  
check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main  
circuit breaker.  
If food is undercooked:  
check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time, &  
check if oven is properly connected to electric circuit  
in house.  
check that controls are set properly.  
power levels) were correctly followed.  
be sure microwave oven is on a separate circuit.  
be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.  
If the oven interior light does not works:  
If food is overcooked:  
the light bulb is loose or defective.  
check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, power  
level, time, size of dish) were followed.  
If oven will not cook:  
check that control panel was programmed correctly.  
check that door is firmly closed.  
check that Start Pad was pressed.  
check that probe was inserted correctly  
into receptacle.  
If arcing (sparks) occur:  
be sure microwavable dishes were used.  
be sure wire twist ties werent used.  
be sure oven wasnt operated when empty.  
make sure metal rack (if used) is properly installed on 4  
supports.  
check that timer wasnt started instead of a cook  
function.  
If the Display shows a time counting down but the  
oven is not cooking:  
check that door is firmly closed.  
check that timer wasnt started instead of a cooking  
function.  
If oven takes longer than normal to cook or cooks  
too rapidly:  
be sure the Power Level is programmed properly.  
If the time of day clock does not always keep  
correct time:  
check that the power cord is fully inserted into the  
outlet receptacle.  
be sure the oven is the only appliance on the  
electrical circuit.  
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GOLDSTAR OVER-THE-RANGE MICROWAVE OVEN LIMITED WARRANTY – USA  
LG Electronics Inc. will repair or replace your product, at LGs 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. This limited warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and  
effective only when used in the United States, including U.S. Territories.  
WARRANTY PERIOD:  
HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED:  
Model: MV1615W  
Call 1-800-243-0000 and choose the appropriate prompt.  
Please have product type (Microwave) and ZIP code ready.  
MV1615B  
Labor: 1 Year from the Date of Purchase.  
Parts: 1 Year from the Date of Purchase.  
Magnetron: 8 Years from the Date of Purchase.  
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT  
LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO  
THE EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE  
EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. LG WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT,  
OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS, IN CONNECTION  
WITH THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED  
WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE  
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:  
1. Service trips to your home to deliver, pick up, and/or install the product, instruct, or replace house  
fuses or correct wiring, or correction of unauthorized repairs; and  
2. Damages or operating problems that result from misuse, abuse, operation outside environmental  
specifications or contrary to the requirements or precautions in the Operating Guide, accident,  
vermin, fire, flood, improper installation, acts of God, unauthorized modification or alteration, incorrect  
electrical current or voltage, or commercial use, or use for other than intended purpose.  
3. Therefore, the cost of repair or replacement of such a defective product shall be borne by the  
consumer.  
CUSTOMER INTER-ACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS:  
Retain your Sales Receipt to prove date of purchase. A  
copy of your Sales Receipt must be submitted at the time  
warranty service is provided.  
To Prove Warranty Coverage  
To Obtain Nearest Authorized Service  
Center or Sales Dealer, or to Obtain Product,  
Customer, or Service Assistance  
Call 1-800-243-0000 (Monday ~ Friday, 7 AM ~ 8 PM CT;  
and Saturday, 8 AM ~ 5 PM CT) and choose the  
appropriate prompt from the menu; or visit our website at  
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P/NO. 3828W5A3325  
Printed in Korea  
 

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