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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

MVEM182**

www.lg.com

MFL06317621

Rev.06_120324

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Page 1 Scan to see the online 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 MVEM182** www.lg.com MFL06317621 Copyright © 2022-2024 LG Electronics. All Rights Reserved Rev.06_120324...
Page 2 OPERATION Control Panel Before Use Quick Start and Stop Manual Cooking Cooking Mode Cookware Guide Cooking Guide 21 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application Smart Diagnosis Feature 24 MAINTENANCE Cleaning Replacing Parts 26 TROUBLESHOOTING FAQs Before Calling for Service 30 LIMITED WARRANTY...
Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - 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.
Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. • The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven.
Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. •...
Page 7 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Product Overview will safely absorb all microwave energy, if the oven is accidentally started. Front View CAUTION The appearance or components of the appliance may differ from model to model. • To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not use stoneware, metal cookware, or metal rimmed cookware in the oven.
Page 8 INSTALLATION Installation Requirements Grounding Instructions This appliance must be grounded. In the event of Installation Location an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire Make sure you have enough space and support. for the electric current.
Page 9 OPERATION OPERATION Control Panel The actual control panel may differ from model to model. Control Panel Features Cook Time Set a cooking time. Power Level Select a cooking power level. Settings • Adjust the default values for Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi • Press and hold Settings for 3 seconds to connect to a Wi-Fi network.
Page 10 10 OPERATION Kitchen Timer Vent Functions • Press On/Off to turn the vent fan on or off. The Timer function serves as an extra kitchen (default: high) timer up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. It chimes when the set time runs out. It does not start or •...
Page 11 OPERATION • Be careful when touching the glass turntable Item Option during and after cooking. The glass turntable can become hot. • 1 Wi-Fi On Wi-Fi • 2 Wi-Fi Off Setting Ventilation Functions Setting the Wi-Fi on Use this button to set the vent fan speed. The vent removes steam and other vapors from the cooking Press Settings.
Page 12 Wi-Fi is turned on. Press the number keys to set the cook time (5:30). Follow the instructions in the LG ThinQ application. Press Power Level. NOTE Press 8 to select power level 8, and press •...
Page 13 OPERATION Using Multi-Stage Cooking moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor. Program an item to cook in 2 stages with different power levels and cooking times. • 3 stages can be programmed if the first stage is Sensor Reheat Mode the Defrost cycle.
Page 14 14 OPERATION • 5 Baked Goods (1 - 4 pieces) with vented plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand in microwave oven for 3 minutes. - Cookware: Paper towel • 3 Fish Fillets (4 - 16 oz) - Food temperature: Room - Cookware: Microwave-safe plate - Instructions: Place on paper towel.
Page 15 OPERATION Sensor Vegetable Mode Press START/Enter. • When the cook time ends, a melody sounds Setting the Vegetable Function and End appears in the display. Press Vegetable. CAUTION • Only pop popcorn in a microwavable container or in commercial packages designed for Use the number keys or press Vegetable to microwave ovens.
Page 16 16 OPERATION Sensor Beverage Mode Press Defrost Weight/Time five times. Setting the Sensor Beverage Function Enter the desired defrosting time using the number keys. (For 2 minutes: 2, 0, and 0) Press Beverage. Press START/Enter. Press START/Enter. NOTE Press STOP/Clear to cancel the sensor •...
Page 17 OPERATION Melt Menu • 5 Set time - To defrost by time rather than weight, press Refer to the information below to set the desired Defrost Weight/Time five times, enter the menu item and see the recommended amounts. amount of time you wish to defrost, then press •...
Page 18 18 OPERATION • China - Do not put plates with painted decoration in the oven, as the paint may contain metal and - Use bowls, cups, serving plates, pottery, cause arcing. stoneware, ceramic, and platters without metal rims or handles. Many containers made of these materials are microwave-safe, but test Microwave-Unsafe Cookware them before use.
Page 19 OPERATION Testing Cookware before Use secure the foil to the dish. Foil can cause arcing if it gets too close to the oven walls Most heat resistant and non-metallic cookware is during cooking. safe for use in your oven. However, some - Bones and Fat: Bones conduct heat, and fat cookware may contain materials that are not cooks more quickly than meat.
Page 20 20 OPERATION - The length of defrosting time varies • To program the oven, press the center of each depending on the shape of the food and on button firmly. When a button is pressed how solidly the food is frozen. correctly, a beep sounds and the oven is activated.
Page 21 - This function helps you check the current status, remaining time, cook settings and end time in one place. Run the LG ThinQ application and sign in with • Product Notifications your existing account or create an LG account - Turn on the Push Alerts to receive appliance to sign in.
Page 22 This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not LG Electronics will also provide open source code installed and used in accordance with the to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost...
Page 23 If you experience a problem with your Wi-Fi equipped appliance, it can transmit troubleshooting data to a smartphone using the LG ThinQ application. • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow the instructions provided in the LG ThinQ application.
Page 24 24 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cleaning Wipe with a damp cloth followed immediately by a dry cloth. Cleaning the Interior Press STOP/Clear after cleaning. Use a damp cloth to clean the surfaces of the door and wipe out crumbs between the door and the frame.
Page 25 Remove the bulb cover screws and open the be cleaned. To order a new charcoal filter, contact bulb cover. an LG Customer Information Center or visit the lg.com website. Unplug the power cord and wear gloves. Remove the vent cover screw. Open the oven door, hold both sides of the vent cover and remove it.
Page 26 26 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING FAQs Frequently Asked Questions Will the oven be damaged if it operates while empty? Yes. Never operate the oven while it is empty or without the glass tray. Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door? No.
Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING Standing time means 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 purposes. Can I pop popcorn in my oven? How do I get the best results? Yes.
Page 28 28 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service Operation Problem Possible Cause & Solution Microwave oven Power cord is unplugged, door is open, or cooking time has not been set. does not start • Plug in power cord or check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker. •...
Page 29 During Wi-Fi setup, the app is requesting a password to connect to the product (on certain phones). • Locate the network name which starts with "LG" under Settings > Networks. Note the last part of the network name. - If the network name looks like LGE_Appliance_XX-XX-XX, enter lge12345.
Page 30 Should your LG Microwave Oven ("Product") fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship under normal and proper use, during the warranty period set forth below, LG will, at its option, repair or replace the Product. This limited warranty is valid only to the original retail purchaser of the Product ("You") and applies only when purchased lawfully and used within the United States...
Page 31 • Damage or failure of the Product resulting from misuse, abuse, improper installation, repair, or maintenance. Improper repair includes the use of parts not authorized by LG. Improper installation or maintenance includes installation or maintenance contrary to the Product owner’s manual.
Page 32 32 LIMITED WARRANTY Problem Cause Solution Spark / Arcing Aluminum foil or metal utensil used in microwave • Check user mode. instructions. • DO NOT use aluminum foil or metal utensils in microwave mode. • Mounting bracket screw not fixed completely. Microwave oven Check with installer first.
Page 33 Notice of Dispute. In the event you intend to commence an arbitration proceeding, you must first notify LG in writing at least 30 days in advance of initiating the arbitration by sending a letter to LG at LG Electronics, USA, Inc. Attn: Legal Department- Arbitration 111 Sylvan Ave, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632. You and LG agree to engage in good faith discussions in an attempt to amicably resolve your claim.
Page 34 AAA in the manner described in the AAA Rules. You must also send a copy of your written demand to LG at LG Electronics, USA, Inc.
Page 35 Memo...
Page 36 LG Customer Information Center Centro de Información al Cliente LG Centre de Service à la Clientèle de LG For inquiries or comments, Para consultas o comentarios, visite Pour des questions ou des commentaires, visit www.lg.com or call: www.lg.com o llame por teléfono: visitez www.lg.com/ca_fr ou appelez :...

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