LG LMVH1711ST Owner's Manual & Cooking Manual

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MA _,, ',_UAL
GUIDE
PLEASE
READ THIS OWNER'S
MANUAL
THOROUGHLY
BEFORE OPERATING
LMVH1711ST
IIII I III
MFL37191406

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  • Page 1 Life's Good MA _,, ',_UAL GUIDE PLEASE READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING LMVH1711ST IIII I III MFL37191406...
  • Page 2: Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy

    We also Serial No: suggest you record the details of your contact Dealer: with LG (LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.) concerning this unit. Dealer Phone No: Customer Relations Staple your receipt here to prove your retail purchase.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE Auto Defrost Table ........EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE Defrosting Tips ..........ENERGY ............... Sensor Operating Instructions ....... Sensor Cooking Guide ........TABLE OF CONTENTS ........Sensor Cook ..........Sensor Reheat ..........SAFETY ..............Sensor Popcorn ..........Sensor Cook Table ........
  • Page 4: 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- --_IL TO reduce the risk of burns, • Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36 inches wide or less.
  • Page 5 • 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 food. Carefully read and follow the instructions for the Uneven heating may occur and possibly browning dish.
  • Page 6: Information

    GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Please read this owner's manual. It will tell you how to use all the fine features of this microwave oven. The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces LOCATION OF MODEL NUMBER the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
  • Page 7: Microwave Oven Features

    MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES 1. Metal Shielded Window The shield prevents microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks. 2. Cooking Guide Label 3. Charcoal Filter (behind Vent Grille) 4. Vent Grille 5.
  • Page 8: Control Panel Features

    CONTROL PANEL FEATURES Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily. All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Pad. The following is a list of all the Command and Number Pads located on the control panel.
  • Page 9 1. DISPLAY: The Display includes a clock and indicators 13. CONV.: Touch this pad when setting Convection to tell you time of day, cooking time settings, and cooking. cooking functions selected. 14. COMBI.: Touch this pad when setting combination 2. SENSOR REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat cooking or preheat.
  • Page 10: Microwave Cooking Tips

    Amount of food Releasing pressure in foods • If you increase or decrease the amount of food you • Several foods (for example: baked potatoes, prepare, the time it takes to cook that food wilt also sausages, egg yolks, and some fruits) are tightly change.
  • Page 11 Using aluminum foil Removing the rack Metal containers should not be used in a microwave • When popping commercially packaged popcorn, oven. There are, however, some exceptions. If you remove the rack and drip pan from the oven; have purchased food which is prepackaged in an not place the bag of microwave popcorn on the rack aluminum foil container, refer to the instructions on the...
  • Page 12 Convection cooking constantly circulates heated air Cooking Comparison Guide around the food, creating even browning and sealed-in Cooking with your new oven offers a wide variety of flavor by the constant motion of hot air over the food food preparation options: microwave cooking, surfaces.
  • Page 13 COOKWARE GUIDE Microwave Cooking Combination Cooking Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for • Glass or glass-ceramic baking containers are recommended. Be sure not to use items with metal use in your microwave oven. To test cookware before using, follow these steps: trim as it may cause arcing (sparking) with oven walt 1.
  • Page 14 HOW TO USE ACCESSORIES (_ : Possible to use _) : Recommended method :Donotuse Glass Turntable Metal Tray Metal Rack MICROWAVE CONVECTION COMBINATION © © © © © © © © © © Notes : • Do not operate the oven when it is empty except preheating in the convection mode only.
  • Page 15: 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 using your oven. CAUTION CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not use stoneware, metal utensils, or To avoid risk of personal injury metal trimmed utensils in the oven.
  • Page 16: Timer

    TIMER VENT FAN Your microwave oven can be used as a timer. You can The bottom of the control panel controls the 5-speed vent fan. set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. TIMER 1. Touch TIMER. 1. Touch VENT ON/OFF. ON/OFF This shows the last level until you select the fan speed...
  • Page 17: Turntable On/Off

    TURNTABLE ON/OFF CUSTOM SET For best cooking results, leave the You can change the default values for clock set, beep TURNTABLE turntable on. It can be turned off for sound, display speed, and defrost weight. ON/OFF large dishes. Touch TURNTABLE See following chart for more information.
  • Page 18: Cooking At Lower Power Levels

    COOKING AT LOWER POWER COOKING WITH MORE THAN LEVELS ONE COOK CYCLE HIGH power cooking does not always give you the best For best results, some recipes call for one Power Level results with foods that need slower cooking, such as for a certain length of time, and another Power Level roasts, baked goods, or custards.
  • Page 19: Cooking Guide For Lower Power Levels

    COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS The nine power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the choose the best power level for the food you are amount of microwave power you are using. cooking.
  • Page 20: Soften

    SOFTEN MELT The oven uses low power to soften foods (butter, ice The oven uses tow power to melt foods (butter or cream, cream cheese, and frozen juice). margarine, chocolate, processed cheese food, or See the following table. marshmallows). See the following table..
  • Page 21: Auto Defrost

    WEIGHT CONVERSION TABLE AUTO DEFROST You are probably used to food weights as being in Five defrost sequences are preset in the oven. pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound (for The auto defrost feature provides you with the best example, 4 ounces equals 1/4 pound).
  • Page 22: Auto Defrost Table

    AUTO DEFROST TABLE Meat setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BEEF Meat of irregularshape 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, MEAT Do not defrost less than 1/4lb.
  • Page 23 AUTO DEFROST TABLE (CONT.) Poultry setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS CHICKEN Whole POULTRY Turn over (finish defrosting breast- Place chicken breast-side up on a (up to 6 Ibs) side down). Cover warm areas with microwavable roasting rack. Finish defrosting aluminum foil.
  • Page 24: Defrosting Tips

    AUTO DEFROST TABLE (CONT.) Bread setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BREAD Turnoverand rearrange. Placeon 3 sheetsof papertowel. Bagel Dinner Roll NOTE: Muffin Do not use recycled paper products in the microwave oven. They sometimes contain Hamburger impurities that cause arcing and sparking. Hot Dog Bun NEVER use paper products in the convection Slices of Bread...
  • Page 25: Sensor Operating Instructions

    SENSOR OPERATING SENSOR COOK INSTRUCTIONS Using SENSOR COOK lets you heat common microwave-prepared foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers. SENSOR COOK has preset Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite Cook Power for 6 food categories. foods without selecting cooking times and power levels.
  • Page 26: Sensor Cook Table

    SENSOR COOK TABLE TOUCH PAD CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT NUMBER Baked Pierce each potato with a fork and place on the oven 1~4 medium Potato tray around the edge, at least one inch apart. (approx. 8 to 10 oz. After cooking, allow to stand for 5 minutes, each) Frozen Remove from package, rinse off frost under running...
  • Page 27: Auto Cook

    AUTO COOK Auto Cook lets you heat common microwave-prepared foods without selecting cooking times and power levels. Auto Cook has preset cook powers for 6 food functions. AUTO 1. Touch AUTO COOK. COOK 2. Choose food category. _oo"F 3. Touch 2. 250"F START 4.
  • Page 28: Tips For Convection Cooking

    TIPS FOR CONVECTION COOKING This section gives you cooking instructions and 10. Use metal utensils only for convection cooking. procedures for operating each convection function. Never use for microwave or combination cooking since arcing and damage to the oven may occur. Please read these instructions carefully.
  • Page 29: Convection

    CONVECTION During convection cooking, a heating element is used to raise the temperature of the air inside the oven..1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. Convection cooking temperature ranges from 100°F to 450°F. It is best to preheat the oven when convection cooking. CONV.
  • Page 30: Tips For Combination Cooking

    TIPS FOR COMBINATION COMBINATION ROAST COOKING This section gives you instructions to operate each combination cooking function. Please read these instructions carefully. Sometimes combination 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. _,,_CLEAR microwave-convection cooking is suggested to get the best cooking results since it shortens the cooking time 2.
  • Page 31: Speed Auto Combination

    SPEED AUTO COMBINATION This oven can cook food without entering cooking time or power level on combination mode. SPEED AUTO COMBINATION has 4 food categories. See the SPEED AUTO COMBINATION CHART on this page for the settings available. For best results, place food on the rack. When cooking meats, use the metal tray/drip pan to catch drippings.
  • Page 32: Cooking

    CONVECTION BAKING GUIDELINES 1. Always use the metal rack when convection baking. 3. Dark or non-shiny finishes, glass, and pyroceram Place food directly on rack or place in metal tray absorb heat which may result in dry, crisp crusts. and then place tray on rack. 4.
  • Page 33 CONVECTION BAKING GUIDELINES (CONT'D) FOOD COMMENTS OVENTEMP.TIME,MIN. Pies, Frozen Pie 400°F 50 to 60 Place metal tray on rack and place in cold Pastries oven. Preheat oven, tray and rack to 400°F. When preheated, place frozen pie on metal tray and bake according to package time or until crust is browned and filling is hot.
  • Page 34: Meat Roasting Guidelines For Convection

    MEAT ROASTING GUIDELINES FOR CONVECTION COOKING FOOD OVEN TEMP. TIME, MIN./LB. Beef Ribs (2 to 4 lbs.) Rare 300°F 45 to 50 Medium 300°F 50 to 55 Well 300°F 55 to 60 Boneless Ribs, Top Sirloin Rare 300°F 53 to 58 Medium 300°F 58 to 63...
  • Page 35: Combination Roast Cooking Guide

    COMBINATION ROAST COOKING GUIDE FOOD OVEN TEMP. TIME, MIN./LB. Beef Turn over after half of cooking time. Ribs (2 to 4 lbs.) Rare 375°F 9to 13 Medium 375°F 11 to 15 Well 375°F 13 to 17 Boneless Ribs, Top Sirloin Rare 375°F 9to 13...
  • Page 36: Combination Bake Cooking Guide

    COMBINATION BAKE COOKING GUIDE FOOD OVEN TEMP. TIME, MIN. COMMENTS Pies, Pastries Quiche 425°F 15 to 17 Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Convenience Frozen Entree 375°F 39 to 43 Follow package directions for preparation. Foods Frozen Pizza 450°F 4 to 6 Follow package directions for preparation.
  • Page 37: Heating/Reheating Guide

    HEATING / REHEATING GUIDE To heat or reheat successfully in a microwave oven, it is important to follow several guidelines. Measure the amount of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat. Arrange the food in a circular pattern for best results.
  • Page 38: Fresh Vegetable Guide

    FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE COOK TIME VEGETABLE AMOUNT AT HIGH INSTRUCTIONS STANDING (MINUTE) TIME Artichokes 2 medium Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. Cover. 2-3 minutes (8 oz.each) 4 medium 10-13 Asparagus, 1 lb. Add 1/2 cup water. Cover. 2-3 minutes Fresh, Spears Beans, Green...
  • Page 39: Maintenance

    CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN To clean grass tray and To make sure your microwave oven looks good and rotating ring, wash in mild, works well for a tong time, you should maintain it Rack sudsy water; for heavily properly. For proper care, please follow these Metal soiled areas use a mild instructions carefully.
  • Page 40: Cleaning The Grease Filters

    CLEANING THE GREASE CHARCOAL FILTER FILTERS REPLACEMENT If your oven is vented inside, the charcoal filter should be replaced every 6 to 12 months, and more often if 1. Unplug the microwave oven. necessary. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. To 2.
  • Page 41: Cooktop/Countertop Light Replacement

    COOKTOP/COUNTERTOP LIGHT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS REPLACEMENT Q. Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I may reheat or cook in two levels at a time? 1. Unplug the microwave oven. A. Only use the rack that is supplied with your microwave oven.
  • Page 42: Microwave Utensil Guide

    MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE DO NOT USE OVENPROOF GLASS METAL UTENSILS: (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.
  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Check the following tist 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 •...
  • Page 47: Warranty

    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 warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, including U.S.
  • Page 48 Life's Good 1-800-243-0000 USA, Cor_sumer User 1-888_865_3026 USA, CommercaJ J,er Pr nted in Korea...

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