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 Frozen Entree ............. EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE Potato ..............ENERGY .............. Auto Cook ............Cooking Guide for Auto Cook ......TABLE OF CONTENTS ........3 Auto Reheat ............Cooking Guide for Auto Reheat ......18 SAFETY ............... COOKING ..............
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS your oven and avoid harm to yourself or The safety instructions below will tell you how to use damage to your oven. &WARNING- Turn the fan on in case of steam or smoke under To reduce the risk of •...
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• To avoid improperly cooking some foods: • Install or locate this appliance only in accordance - Do not heat baby bottles or baby food in the with the provided installation instructions. oven. Uneven heating may occur and possibly • This appliance should be serviced only by qualified cause personal injury.
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 Glass Turntable Window with Vent Grille Metal Shield Model and Serial Door Handle Number Plate Door Safety Lock System Oven Control Panel Cooktop/Countertop Cooking Guide Grease Filter...
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1. Display Panel. The display includes a clock and 11. TIME. Touch this pad followed by number pads indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time to set a cooking time. settings, cook powers, quantities, weights and cooking functions selected. 12.
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. AUDIBLE SIGNALS INTERRUPTING COOKING Audible signals are available to guide you when You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening setting and using your oven: the door.
COOKTOP LIGHT EXHAUST The pad on the bottom center of the control panel The pad on the bottom left of the control panel controls the 2-speed exhaust fan. controls the cooktop light. Example: To set the exhaust fan speed Example: To set the Lamp for HIGH.
TIMED COOKING MULTI-STAGE COOKING For best results, some recipes call for different cook This feature lets you program a specific cook time powers during different stages of a cook cycle. You and power. For best results, there are 10 power can program your oven to switch from one power level settings in addition to HIGH (100%) power.
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS For best results, some recipes call for different cook It also tells you when to use each cook power. Follow powers. The lower the cook power, the slower the recipe or food package instructions if available. cooking. Each number from 1 to 9 stands for a different percentage of full cook power.
OPERATING TIPS AUTO DEFROST • For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat, and Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven. poultry from its original closed paper or plastic The auto defrost feature provides you with the best package (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold defrosting method for frozen foods.
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). • Before starting, make sure you have removed any of the metal twist-ties which often come with frozen food bags, and replace them with strings or elastic bands.
Using Quick Touch FROZEN ENTREE Your oven's menu has been preprogrammed to cook food automatically. Tell the oven what you want. Then let you microwave oven cook your selections. Frozen Entree lets you cook 10 and 20 ounce plates of commercially packaged microwave frozen entree POPCORN without entering cooking times and power levels.
AUTO COOK Touch: Auto Cook provides four preset categories for cooking. Display Shows: Example: To cook 2 cups of Casserole. Time counting down and COOK. Touch: Display Shows: Enter quantity/servings. AUTO COOK i_C -_ Category Number of cups Fresh vegetable 1 - 4 cups Choose food category.
1. Display Panel. The display includes a clock and 11. TIME. Touch this pad followed by number pads indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time to set a cooking time. settings, cook powers, quantities, weights and cooking functions selected. 12.
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 forward 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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