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. Staple your receipt here to prove your retail purchase.
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...
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, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy.
Please read this owner’s manual. It will tell you how to use all the fine features of this microwave oven. 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.
INFORMATION MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES Model and Serial Number Plate Window with Glass Turntable Vent Grille Metal Shield Cooking Guide Door Handle Door Safety Lock System Oven Control Panel Cooktop/Countertop Light Grease Filter - 7 -...
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1. DISPLAY: The Display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings and cooking functions selected. 2. POPCORN: Touch this pad when popping popcorn in your microwave oven. 3. POTATO: Touch this pad to cook potatoes from 1 to 4.
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 Example: To set 8:00 AM. 1.
CUSTOM SET You can change the default values for beep sound, clock, display speed, defrost weight, and demo mode operations. See following chart for more information. CUSTOM NUMBER NUMBER Sound ON/OFF control Clock display control Display Defrost weight mode select Demo mode select Example: To change defrost weight mode.
BEVERAGE BEVERAGE lets you heat up to 2 beverages. NOTE: • 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. Example: To reheat on 8 oz.
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, MICROWAVE OUTPUT POWER LEVEL “HIGH” OPERATION examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amount of microwave power you are using.
POPCORN 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. To correctly set your microwave oven, follow this chart: Bag Size-ounces 1.75...
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. Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs of ground beef. 1.
AUTO DEFROST CHART Meat setting FOOD SETTING BEEF Ground beef Remove thawed portions with MEAT (bulk) fork. Turn over. Return remainder to oven. Ground beef Separate and rearrange. MEAT (patties) Round steak Turn over. Cover warm areas MEAT with aluminum foil. Tenderloin Turn over.
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AUTO DEFROST CHART (continued) Poultry setting FOOD SETTING CHICKEN POULTRY Whole Cut-up POULTRY CORNISH HENS Whole TURKEY POULTRY Breast Fish setting SETTING FOOD FISH FISH Fillets FISH Steaks FISH Whole SHELLFISH Crabmeat FISH Lobster tails FISH Shrimp FISH Scallops FISH NOTE : Food to be defrosted must be not more than 6.0 lbs.
GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS To get the best results from your microwave oven, read and follow the guidelines below. • 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.
Appetizers / Sauces / Soups 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.
Poultry Cooking Poultry: General Directions • Prepare the poultry for cooking. - Defrost completely. - 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.
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. Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques •...
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.
COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT REPLACEMENT 1, Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power supply. 2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws. 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. OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT 1.
MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE OVENPROOF GLASS (treated for high intensity heat): utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles and bowls without metallic trim. CHINA: bowls, cups, serving plates and platters without metallic trim. PLASTIC: Plastic wrap (as a cover)-- lay the plastic wrap loosely over the dish and press it to the sides.
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 nothing on the oven operates: •...
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GOLDSTAR OVER-THE-RANGE MICROWAVE OVEN LIMITED WARRANTY – USA 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.