Thank you for purchasing a GoldStar microwave oven. Model No: Please record the model number and serial number of this unit for future reference. We also Serial No: suggest you record the details of your contact Dealer: with GoldStar (LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.) concerning this unit.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE Auto Cook ............EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE Cooking Guide for "Auto Cook"......15 ENERGY .............. 2 Auto Reheat ............Cooking Guide for "Auto Reheat"....... 16 TABLE OF CONTENTS ........3 Auto Defrost ............Defrosting Tips ........... 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. WARNING-To reduce the risk of burns, • Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36 inches wide or less.
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• To avoid improperly cooking some foods. - Keep a browning dish at least 3/16 inch above floor. - Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby Carefully read and follow the instructions for the food. Uneven heating may occur and possibly browning dish.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Please read this owner's manual. It will tell you how to use all the fine features of this microwave oven. This appliance must be grounded. If an electrical short circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk of LOCATION OF MODEL NUMBER electric shock by providing an escape wire for the To request service information or replacement parts, electric current.
MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES Model and Serial Number Plate Window with Glass Turntable Vent Grille Metal Shield Cooking Guide Door Handle i _1 i Door Safety Lock System Oven Control Panel Cooktop/Countertop Light Grease Filter...
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1. DISPLAY: The Display includes a clock and NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cooking indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time time, power level, quantities or weights. settings and cooking functions selected. KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer.
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. FAN HI / LOW / OFF CLOCK The FAN moves steam and other vapors from the surface cooking.
COOKING WITH MORE THAN EZ ON ONE COOK CYCLE A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the For best results, some recipes call for one Power Level need to touch START. for a certain length of time, and another Power Level for another length of time.
COOKING AT HIGH COOK POWER BEVERAGE BEVERAGE lets you heat up to 2 beverages. NOTE: • Reheat times based on an 8 ounce cup. • Beverageheated withthe beveragefeature may be very hot. 1. Enter the cook time. • Remove the container with care. 2.
COOKING GUIDE FOR "LOWER POWER LEVELS" The 10 power levels in addition to "HIGH" allow you examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the to choose the best power level for the food you are amount of microwave power you are using. cooking.
POPCORN POTATO The POTATO pad lets you cook potatoes with the preset POPCORN lets you pop 3.0, and 3.5 ounce bages of commercially packaged microwave popcorn. times and cook powers. You can choose from 1 to 4 potatoes. Pop only one package at a time. If you are using a NOTE: microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer's •...
Food AUTO DEFROST Category MEAT BEEF Your microwave oven is preset with three defrost 0.1 to 6.0 Ibs Ground beef, Round steak, Cubes for sequences. Using AUTO DEFROST is the best way to defrost frozen foods. The Auto Defrost Table below stew, Tenderloin steak, Pot roast, Rib provides some basic guidelines for using the three roast, Rump roast, Chuck roast,...
GETTING THE BEST COOKING • Turn over foods like pork chops, baking potatoes, roasts, or whole cauliflower halfway through the RESULTS cooking time to expose all sides equally to microwave energy. To get the best results from your microwave oven, read •...
Meat Appetizers / Sauces / Soups Cooking Meat: General Directions Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques • Prepare the meat for cooking. - Defrost completely. Recommended - Trim off excess fat to avoid splattering. • Crisp crackers, such as melba toast, shredded wheat - Place the meat, fat side down, on a microwavable and crisp rye crackers are best for microwave use.
Meat Cooking Table POWER MEAT COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS LEVEL Beef Form patties with depression in center of each. Hamburgers, Place on microwavable roast rack. Brush with browning Fresh or agent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper. defrosted Turn over halfway through cooking. Let stand covered 1 minute.
Poultry Cooking Poultry: General Directions • Prepare the poultry for cooking. • The poultry is done when it is no longer pink and the - Defrost completely. juices run clear. When done, the temperature in the - Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at the thigh meat should be 180-185°F.
Pasta And Rice Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta, There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastes rice, and cereal require about the same amount of time, just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave but the microwave is a more convenient method oven.
CARE AND CLEANING 3. To reinstall the filters, slide it into the side slot, then push up and toward oven center to lock. 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.
COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT REPLACEMENT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1, Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power supply. Q. Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I may reheat or cook in two levels at a time? 2.
MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE DO NOT USE METAL UTENSILS: OVENPROOF GLASS (treated for high intensity heat): Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates, uneven cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers, or foil cake plates, liquid measuring cups, trays.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Check the following list to be sure a service call is If food cooks unevenly: really necessary. A quick reference of this manual as • be sure food is evenly shaped. well as reviewing additional information on items to •...
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LG Electronics Inc. will repair or replace your product, at LG's option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period set forth below, effective from the date of original consumer purchase of the product. 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.
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website: http://us.lgservice.com OWNER'SMANUAL& COOKINGGUIDE PLEASE READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING_ MV1610ST _,o. _ v_,,,_...
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Thank you for purchasing a GoldStar microwave oven. Model No: Please record the model number and serial number of this unit for future reference. We also Serial No: suggest you record the details of your contact Dealer: with GoldStar (LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.) concerning this unit.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE Auto Cook ............EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE Cooking Guide for "Auto Cook"......15 ENERGY .............. 2 Auto Reheat ............Cooking Guide for "Auto Reheat"....... 16 TABLE OF CONTENTS ........3 Auto Defrost ............Defrosting Tips ........... 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. WARNING-To reduce the risk of burns, • Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36 inches wide or less.
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• To avoid improperly cooking some foods. - Keep a browning dish at least 3/16 inch above floor. - Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby Carefully read and follow the instructions for the food. Uneven heating may occur and possibly browning dish.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Please read this owner's manual. It will tell you how to use all the fine features of this microwave oven. This appliance must be grounded. If an electrical short circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk of LOCATION OF MODEL NUMBER electric shock by providing an escape wire for the To request service information or replacement parts, electric current.
MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES Model and Serial Number Plate Window with Glass Turntable Vent Grille Metal Shield Cooking Guide Door Handle i _1 i Door Safety Lock System Oven Control Panel Cooktop/Countertop Light Grease Filter...
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1. DISPLAY: The Display includes a clock and NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cooking indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time time, power level, quantities or weights. settings and cooking functions selected. KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer.
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. FAN HI / LOW / OFF CLOCK The FAN moves steam and other vapors from the surface cooking.
COOKING WITH MORE THAN EZ ON ONE COOK CYCLE A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the For best results, some recipes call for one Power Level need to touch START. for a certain length of time, and another Power Level for another length of time.
COOKING AT HIGH COOK POWER BEVERAGE BEVERAGE lets you heat up to 2 beverages. NOTE: • Reheat times based on an 8 ounce cup. • Beverageheated withthe beveragefeature may be very hot. 1. Enter the cook time. • Remove the container with care. 2.
COOKING GUIDE FOR "LOWER POWER LEVELS" The 10 power levels in addition to "HIGH" allow you examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the to choose the best power level for the food you are amount of microwave power you are using. cooking.
POPCORN POTATO The POTATO pad lets you cook potatoes with the preset POPCORN lets you pop 3.0, and 3.5 ounce bages of commercially packaged microwave popcorn. times and cook powers. You can choose from 1 to 4 potatoes. Pop only one package at a time. If you are using a NOTE: microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer's •...
Food AUTO DEFROST Category MEAT BEEF Your microwave oven is preset with three defrost 0.1 to 6.0 Ibs Ground beef, Round steak, Cubes for sequences. Using AUTO DEFROST is the best way to defrost frozen foods. The Auto Defrost Table below stew, Tenderloin steak, Pot roast, Rib provides some basic guidelines for using the three roast, Rump roast, Chuck roast,...
GETTING THE BEST COOKING • Turn over foods like pork chops, baking potatoes, roasts, or whole cauliflower halfway through the RESULTS cooking time to expose all sides equally to microwave energy. To get the best results from your microwave oven, read •...
Meat Appetizers / Sauces / Soups Cooking Meat: General Directions Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques • Prepare the meat for cooking. - Defrost completely. Recommended - Trim off excess fat to avoid splattering. • Crisp crackers, such as melba toast, shredded wheat - Place the meat, fat side down, on a microwavable and crisp rye crackers are best for microwave use.
Meat Cooking Table POWER MEAT COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS LEVEL Beef Form patties with depression in center of each. Hamburgers, Place on microwavable roast rack. Brush with browning Fresh or agent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper. defrosted Turn over halfway through cooking. Let stand covered 1 minute.
Poultry Cooking Poultry: General Directions • Prepare the poultry for cooking. • The poultry is done when it is no longer pink and the - Defrost completely. juices run clear. When done, the temperature in the - Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at the thigh meat should be 180-185°F.
Pasta And Rice Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta, There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastes rice, and cereal require about the same amount of time, just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave but the microwave is a more convenient method oven.
CARE AND CLEANING 3. To reinstall the filters, slide it into the side slot, then push up and toward oven center to lock. 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.
COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT REPLACEMENT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1, Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power supply. Q. Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I may reheat or cook in two levels at a time? 2.
MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE DO NOT USE METAL UTENSILS: OVENPROOF GLASS (treated for high intensity heat): Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates, uneven cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers, or foil cake plates, liquid measuring cups, trays.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Check the following list to be sure a service call is If food cooks unevenly: really necessary. A quick reference of this manual as • be sure food is evenly shaped. well as reviewing additional information on items to •...
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LG Electronics Inc. will repair or replace your product, at LG's option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period set forth below, effective from the date of original consumer purchase of the product. 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.