Oven Light Replacement.. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.. MICROWAVE

UTENSIL GUIDE.. 27

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE. 28

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. Read all the instructions before using your oven.
Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36 inches wide or less. Do not use this oven for commercial It is made for household use only. purposes.
Do not allow children to use this oven without close supervision.
When cleaning the door and the surfaces that touch the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents and a sponge or soft cloth. If your oven is dropped or damaged, have it thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician before using it again. To avoid a fire hazard: - Do not severely overcook food. Severely overcooked foods can start a fire in the oven. Watch the oven carefully, especially if you have paper, plastic, or other combustibles in the oven. - Do not store combustible items (bread, cookies, etc.) in the oven, because if lightning strikes the power lines it may cause the oven to turn on. - Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sure to inspect purchased items for wire twist-ties and remove them before placing the item in the oven. If a fire should start: - Keep the oven door closed. - Turn the oven off. - Disconnect the power cord or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. To avoid electric shock: - This appliance must be grounded. Connect it only to a properly grounded outlet. See the electrical GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS on page 6. - Do not operate this appliance if it has a
Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 2.
Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors, such as sulfide and chloride, in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory

Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar location. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use. Clean the ventilating hood frequently. Do not allow grease to accumulate on the hood or the filters. Use care when cleaning the vent hood filters. Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven cleaners may damage the filters. Do not tamper with the built-in safety switches on the oven door. The oven has several built-in safety switches to make sure the power is off when the door is open. When food flames under the hood, turn the fan on.
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped. - Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in water. - Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
To avoid improperly cooking some foods. - Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby food. Uneven heating may occur and possibly cause personal injury. - Do not heat small-necked containers, such as syrup bottles. - Do not deep-fat fry in your microwave oven. - Do not attempt home canning in your microwave oven. - Do not heat the following items in the microwave oven: whole eggs in the shell, water with oil or fat, sealed containers, or closed glass jars. These items may explode. Do not cover or block any openings in the oven. Use your oven only for the operations described in this manual. Do not run the oven empty, without food in it. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. Preserve the oven floor: - Do not heat the oven floor excessively. - Do not allow the gray film on special microwavecooking packages to touch the oven floor. Put the package on a microwavable dish. - Do not cook anything directly on the oven floor or turntable. Use a microwavable dish. - Keep a browning dish at least 3/16 inch above floor. Carefully read and follow the instructions for the browning dish. If you use a browning dish incorrectly, you could damage the oven floor.

Please read this owner's manual. It will tell you how to use all the fine features of this microwave oven.

GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS

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. MODEL NUMBER LABEL
This appliance must be grounded. If an electrical short circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. The cord for this appliance has a grounding wire with a grounding plug. Put the plug into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
- If you use the grounding plug
improperly, you risk electric shock. Ask a qualified electrician if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you wonder whether the appliance is properly grounded. Because this appliance fits under the cabinet, it has a short power-supply cord. See the separate Installation Instructions for directions on properly placing the cord. Keep the electrical power cord dry and do not pinch or crush it in any way. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.

OVEN SPECIFICATIONS

Output Power 1,000W (IEC Standard) Outer Dimensions 29-15/16" x 16-7/16" x 15-3/8" Cavity Volume 1.5 Cu.ft Net Weight 52 Ibs.

ELECTRICAL

RATING

Lamp +

* Electrical Rating of the Oven:120V AC 60Hz * 13 Amps / 1500 Watts ( MWO + Cooktop Ventilation Fan)

REQUIREMENTS

Ensure proper ground exists before use
The oven is designed to operate on a Standard 120V/60Hz household outlet. Be sure the circuit is at least 15A or 20A and the microwave oven is the only appliance on the circuit. It is not designed for 50Hz or any circuit other than a 120V/60Hz circuit.

For a permanently connected appliance: This appliance must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.

MICROWAVE

OVEN FEATURES
Model and Serial Number Plate

Window with Metal Shield

Glass Turntable Cooking Guide

Vent Grille

Door Handle
Door Safety Lock System Oven Control Panel Cooktop/Countertop Light

Grease Filter

OVEN CONTROL

... !... Auto Touch

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 to4. 4. BEVERAGE: Touch this pad to reheat one cup or two cups a beverage. 5. PIZZA: Touch this pad to reheat 1 to 3 slices. 6. DEFROST: Meat, poultry, fish. Touch on pad to select food type and defrost food by weight. 7. FROZEN ENTREE: Touch this pad to cook frozen entrees by choosing a preset weight. 8. AUTO COOK: Touch this pad to cook vegetables, rice, or casseroles. 9. AUTO REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat dinner plate, soup/sauce, casserole, roll/muffin. 10. TIME DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost most other frozen foods.
11. NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cooking time, power level, quantities or weights. 12. TIME COOK: Touch this pad to set a cooking time. 13. POWER LEVEL: Touch this pad to select a cooking power level. 14. CUSTOM SET: Touch this pad to change the oven's default settings for sound, clock, display speed, defrost weight, and demo mode operations. 15. KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer. 16. CLOCK: Touch this pad to enter the time of day. 17. FAN HI/LO/OFF: or off. 18. LIGHT HI/LO/OFF: cooktop/countertop Touch this pad to turn the fan on
Touch this pad to turn on the light.
19. STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to stop the oven or clear all entries. 20. EZ ON: Touch this pad to set and start quickly at 100% power level. 21. START: Touch this pad to start a function. If you open the door after oven begins to cook, retouch START.
LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE
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.

Category 2. Touch AUTO REHEAT. Dinner plate Soup/sauce Casserole Category Dinner Plate Soup/Sauce Casserole Roll/Muffin Touch pad number Roll/Muffin

3. Choose food category.

CODE 1

FOR "AUTO

REHEAT"
SERVING AMOUNT DIRECTION Place on a low plate. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Place in shallow microwavable casserole. Cover with vented plastic wrap.

CATEGORY DINNER PLATE

1 serving 2 servings 1 cup 2 cups SOUP/SAUCE 3 cups 4 cups 1 cup 2 cups CASSEROLE 3 cups 4 cups 1 piece 2 pieces ROLL/MUFFIN 3 pieces 4 pieces
Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole. Cover with plastic wrap.
Place on paper towel. Do not cover.

DEFROST

Your microwave oven is preset with three defrost sequences. Using DEFROST is the best way to defrost frozen foods. The Defrost Sequence Table below provides some basic guidelines for using the three defrost sequences.
However, in order to enter food weight in DEFROST, you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound. If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound, you can use the following chart to convert the weight to decimals.

EQUIVALENT OUNCE WEIGHT

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 1.6 3.2 4.0

4.8 6.4 8.0

NUMBER AFTER DECIMAL
.lO.20.25.30.40.50.60.70.75.80.90 1.oo

One-Quarter

2. Touch DEFROST.

One- Half Pound

3. Choose food category. Category Meat Poultry Fish 4. Enter the weight. 5. Press START. Touch pad number 3
9.6 11.2 12.0 12.8 14.4 16.0

Three-Quarters

One Pound

DEFROSTING

6. When you touch the START pad. The display changes to defrost time count down. The oven will beep during the DEFROST cycle. At beep, open the door and turn food over, separate or rearrange the food. Remove any portions that have thawed. The oven will not STOP during the beep unless the door is opened. 7. Close the door and restart.
8. When the defrost time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display. NOTE: If you do not open the door the display will resume the countdown. Weight conversion chart You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound (for example 4 ounces equals 1/4 pound).
When using DEFROST, the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight of the food minus the container). Only use DEFROST for raw food. DEFROST gives best results when food to be thawed is a minimum of 0F (taken directly from a "true" freezer). If food has been stored in a refrigerator-freezer that does not maintain a temperature of 5F or below, always program a lower food weight (for a shorter defrosting time) to prevent cooking the food. If the food is stored outside the freezer for up to 20 minutes, enter a lower food weight. The shape of the package alters the defrosting time. Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a deep block. Separate pieces as they begin to defrost. Separated pieces defrost more easily. You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield foods like chicken wings, leg tips, and fish tails, but the foil must not touch the side of the oven. Foil can damage the oven lining. Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start to become warm. For better results, a preset standing time is included in the defrosting time.

Meat setting

SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost sequence. MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork. Turn over. Return remainder to oven. Separate and rearrange. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Remove thawed portions with fork. Separate remainder. Return remainder to oven. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb. Freeze in doughnut shape. Do not defrost less than two oz.patties. Depress center when freezing. Place on a microwavable Place on a microwavable Place in a microwavable roasting rack. roasting rack. baking dish.

FOOD BEEF

Ground beef (bulk) Ground beef (patties) Round steak Tenderloin steak Stew beef

MEAT MEAT MEAT MEAT

Pot roast, chuck roast Rib roast Rolled rump roast LAMB Cubes for stew

MEAT MEAT MEAT

Place on a microwavable Place on a microwavable Place on a microwavable
roasting rack. roasting rack. roasting rack.
Remove thawed portions with fork. Return remainder to oven. Separate and rearrange.

Place in a microwavable

baking dish.
Chops (1 inch thick) PORK Chops (1 inch thick) Hot dogs Spareribs Country style ribs Sausage, links Sausage, bulk

Place on a microwavable

roasting rack.
Separate and rearrange. Separate and rearrange. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.

Separate and rearrange.

Remove thawed portions with fork. Turn over. Return remainder to oven. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.

Loin roast, boneless

Poultry FOOD CHICKEN Whole

(continued)

AT BEEP
Turn over (finish defrosting breast-side down). Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.

setting

SETTING POULTRY

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Place chicken breast-side-up on a microwavable roast rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted.

Cut-up

Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Separate pieces and rearrange. POULTRY Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.

CORNISH HENS Whole

TURKEY Breast

POULTRY

Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
Fish setting FOOD FISH Fillets SETTING AT BEEP Turn over. Separate fillets when partially thawed if possible. Separate and rearrange. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Place in a microwavable baking dish. Carefully separate fillets under cold water.

Steaks

Place in a microwavable baking dish. Run cold water over to finish defrosting. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Cover head and tail with foil; do not let foil touch sides of microwave. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.
SHELLFISH Crabmeat Lobster tails Shrimp Scallops FISH FISH FISH FISH Break apart. Rearrange. Separate and rearrange. Separate and rearrange. Place in a microwavable Place in a microwavable Place in a microwavable Place in a microwavable baking dish. baking dish. baking dish. baking dish.
NOTE : Food to be defrosted must be not more than 6.0 Ibs. (4.0kg) * Available weight is 0.1-6.0 Ibs. (0.1-4.0kg)
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. Size: Small pieces of food cook faster than large ones, pieces similar in size and shape cook more evenly. For even cooking, reduce the power when cooking large pieces of food. Natural Moisture: Very moist foods cook more evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables from the outside to the center to distribute the heat evenly and speed cooking. Constant stirring is not necessary.

Turn over foods like pork chops, baking potatoes, roasts, or whole cauliflower halfway through the cooking time to expose all sides equally to microwave energy. Place delicate areas of foods, such as asparagus tips, toward the center of the dish. Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or salmon steaks, with the thicker, meatier parts toward the outside of the dish. Shield, with Small pieces of aluminum foil, parts of food that may cook quickly, such as wing tips and leg ends of poultry. Let It Stand: After you remove the food from the microwave, cover food with foil or casserole lid and let it stand to finish cooking in the center and avoid overcooking the outer edges. The length of standing time depends on the density and surface area of the food. Wrapping in waxed paper or paper towel: Sandwiches and many other foods containing prebaked bread should be wrapped prior to microwaving to prevent drying out.

Fish & Shellfish

Cooking Fish and Shellfish: General Directions
- Always set the shortest cooking time. Fish is done when it turns opaque and the thickest part begins to flake. Shellfish is done when the shell turns from pink to red and the flesh is opaque and firm. The Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table below provides specific directions with Power Level and Cooking Time settings for most types of fish and shellfish. Prepare the fish for cooking. - Completely defrost the fish or shellfish. - Arrange unevenly shaped pieces with thicker parts toward the outside of the dish. Arrange shellfish in a single layer for even cooking. - The type of cover you use depends on how you cook. Poached fish needs a microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap. - Baked fish, coated fish, or fish in sauce needs to be covered lightly with waxed paper to keep the coating crisp and sauce from getting watery.

Fish And Shellfish

FISH Fish fillets

Cooking

TIME DIRECTIONS

POWER LEVEL HI

31/2-41/2minutes

Fish steaks

41/2-51/2minutes

Whole fish

41J2-6minutes
Arrange fish in a single layer with thickest portion toward outside edge of 11/2 quart microwavable baking dish. Brush with melted butter and season, if desired. Cook covered with vented plastic wrap. Let stand covered 2 minutes. If you are cooking more than 1 lb. of fish, turn the fish halfway through cooking.

Scallops

31J2-5minutes Arrange in a single layer. Prepare as directed above, except stir instead of turning the shellfish.

Shrimp, shelled

3_J2-5minutes

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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. Arrange individual appetizers in a circle for even cooking. Stir dips to distribute heat and shorten cooking time. Cooking Sauces: Tips and Techniques Use a microwavable casserole or glass measuring cup that is at least 2 or 3 times the volume of the sauce. Sauces made with cornstarch thicken more rapidly than those made with flour. Cooking Soups: Tips and Techniques Cook soups in a microwavable dish which holds double the volume of the recipe ingredients to prevent boil-over, especially if you use cream or milk in the soup. Generally, cover microwaved soups with VENTED plastic wrap or a microwavable lid. Cover foods to retain moisture. Uncover foods to retain crispness. Avoid overcooking by using the minimum suggested time. Add more time, if necessary, only after checking the food. Not Recommended Appetizers with a crisp done in a conventional Breaded products can oven but will not come
Cooking Meat: General Directions
Prepare the meat for cooking. - Defrost completely. - Trim off excess fat to avoid splattering. - Place the meat, fat side down, on a microwavable rack in a microwavable dish. - Use oven cooking bag for less tender cuts of meat. - Arrange the meat so that thicker portions are toward the outside of the dish. - Cover the meat with waxed paper to prevent splattering. Tend the meat as it cooks. - Drain juices as they accumulate to reduce splattering and keep from overcooking the bottom of the meat. - Shield thin or bony portions with strips of foil to prevent overcooking. NOTE: Keep the foil at least 1 inch from the oven walls, and do not cover more than one-third of the meat with foil at any one time. Let the meat stand covered with foil 10-15 minutes after you remove it from the oven. The internal temperature of the meat may rise from 5-10F during standing time. The Meat Cooking Table on the next page provides detailed directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time settings for most cuts of meat.
coating or puff pastry are best oven with dry heat. be warmed in the microwave out crisp.
Cook sauces made with cornstarch or flour uncovered so you may stir them 2 or 3 times during cooking for a smooth consistency. To adapt a conventional sauce or gravy recipe, reduce the amount of liquid slightly. Stirring occasionally will help blend flavors, distribute heat evenly, and may even shorten the cooking time. When converting a conventional soup recipe to cook in the microwave, reduce the liquid, salt, and strong seasonings.

Meat Cooking

Beef Hamburgers, Fresh or defrosted (4 oz. each) 1 patty 2 patties 4 patties Sirloin tip roast (3-4 Ibs.)
POWER LEVEL HI COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS
Form patties with depression in center of each. Place on microwavable roast rack. Brush with browning agent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper. Turn over halfway through cooking. Let stand covered 1 minute. 1-11/2minutes 11/2-2minutes 21/2-31/2minutes 8-10 minutes per pound RARE(135F) 11-13 minutes per pound MEDIUM(155F) 11-12 minutes per pound RARE(135F) 12-13 minutes per pound MEDIUM(145F) 13-14 minutes per pound WELL(155F) HI
11/2-2 minutes 21/2 -3 minutes 31/2-41/2 minutes
Place roast fat side down on microwavable roast rack. Add desired seasonings and cover with waxed paper. Turn meat over halfway through cooking and shield if necessary. Remove roast from microwave oven when desired temperature is reached. Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes.(Temperature may rise about 10F). Place roast fat side down on microwavable roast rack. Brush lamb with marinade or desired seasonings such as rosemary, thyme or marjoram. Cover with waxed paper. Turn roast over after 15 minutes, and again after 30 minutes. Shield if necessary. Remove roast from microwave when desired temperature is reached. Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes (Temperature may rise about 10F). Place bacon slices on microwavable Cover with paper towels. After cooking, let stand 1 minute. roast rack.
Lamb Lamb roast, rolled boneless (3-4 Ibs.)
Pork Bacon slices 2 slices 4 slices 6 slices Chops (5-7 oz. each) 2 chops 4 chops

18-20 per 15-17 per

minutes pound minutes pound
Place chops in microwavable baking dish. Add desired seasonings and cover with vented plastic wrap. Cook until no longer pink or until internal temperature reaches 170F. Turn chops over halfway through cooking. Let stand covered 5 minutes. (Temperature may rise about 10F). Place roast in cooking bag in microwavable dish. Add seasonings and browning agent if desired. Close bag loosely with microwavable closure or string. After cooking, let stand in bag 15 minutes. (Temperature may rise about 10F.) Internal temperature of pork should reach 170F before serving. Pierce links and place on microwavable roast rack. Cover with waxed paper or paper towel. Turn over halfway through cooking. After cooking, let stand covered 1 minute.

Loin Roast, rolled, boneless (3 1/2-4 1/2Ibs.)
25-27 minutes per pound (165F)
Sausage links, Fresh or Frozen, defrosted (1-2 oz. each) 2 links 4 links 6 links 10 links (8 oz. pkg.)
45-60 seconds 1-11/2minutes 11/2-2minutes 13/4-2minutes

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Poultry
Cooking Poultry: General Directions
The poultry is done when it is no longer pink and the juices run clear. When done, the temperature in the thigh meat should be 180-185F. Let the poultry stand after cooking covered with foil for 10 minutes. The Poultry Cooking Table below provides detailed directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time settings for most cuts and types of poultry. 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. - Use a browning agent or cook with a sauce to give a browned appearance. Tend the poultry as it cooks. - Drain and discard juices as they accumulate. - Shield thin or bony pieces with small strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Keep foil at least 1 inch from the oven walls and other pieces of foil.

Poultry Cooking

POULTRY Chicken pieces (21J2-3Ibs).
COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS Wash, shake the water off, and go on with cooking. Place pieces in a single layer in a microwavable baking dish with thicker pieces to the outside. Brush with butter or browning agent and seasonings if desired. Cover with waxed paper. Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear. Let stand covered 5 minutes. Wash, shake the water off, and go on with cooking. Place breast side down on a microwavable roast rack. Brush with butter, or browning agent and seasoning if desired. Cover with waxed paper. Cook 1/3 of estimated time. Turn breast side up, brush with butter, or browning agent. Replace waxed paper. Cook 1/3 of estimated time again. Shield if necessary. Cook remaining 1/3 of estimated time or until no longer pink and juices run clear. Let stand covered with foil 10 minutes. (The temperature may rise about 10F.) The temperature in the high should be 180F-185F when the poultry is done. Wash, shake the water off, and go on with cooking. Tie wings to body of hen and the legs to tail. Place hens breast side down on microwavable rack. Cover with waxed paper. Turn breast side up halfway through cooking. Shield bone ends of drumsticks with foil. Remove and discard drippings. Brush with butter or browning agent and seasonings if desired. Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear. Remove hens from microwave when they reach desired temperature. Let stand covered with foil 5 minutes. (Temperature may rise about 10F). Temperature in breast should be 170F before serving.

41/2-51/2minutes per pound
Chicken whole (3-31J2Ibs)

12-13 minutes per pound

Cornish Hens Whole (1-11/2 Ibs. each)

6-7 minutes per pound

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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. There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastes just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave oven.
Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques
The Pasta and Rice Cooking Tables below provide specific directions, with Power Level and Cooking Time settings for most common types of pasta and rice.
If you are planning to use rice or pasta in a casserole, undercook it so it is still firm. Allow for standing time with rice, but not for pasta.

Pasta Cooking

TYPE OF PASTA
POWER LEVEL COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS
Spaghetti 4 cups water. Add 8 oz. spaghetti. Macaroni 3 cups water. Add 2 cups macaroni. Lasagna noodles 4 cups water. Add8 oz.lasagnanoodles. Egg noodles 6 cups water. Add 4 cups noodles.
9 to 10 minutes 71/2to 81/2minutes
6 to 7 minutes 51/2to 61/2minutes
Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired. Use a 2-quart microwavable baking dish and cover with vented plastic wrap for spaghetti and lasagna noodles. Use microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap for macaroni and egg noodles. Cook at Power Level HI as directed in chart or until water boils. Stir in pasta; cook covered at Power Level 5 as directed in chart or until tender. Drain in a colander.
7 to 8 minutes 11 to 121/2minutes
8 to 10 minutes to 61/2 minutes

Rice Cooking

TYPE OF RICE
Long grain 2 1/4cups water. Add 1 cup rice. Brown 2 1/2cups water. Add 1 cup rice. Long grain and wild rice mix 2 1/3cups water. Add 6 oz. pkg. Quick cooking 1 cup water. Add 1 cup rice.
41/2to 51/2minutes 14 minutes
41/2to 51/2minutes 28 minutes
Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired, in 2 quart microwavable casserole. Cover with microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook as directed in chart at Power Level HI or until water boils. Stir in rice and any seasonings. Cook covered as directed in chart at Power Level 5 or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff with fork.
4 to 5 minutes 24 minutes Cook water until it boils. Stir rice into boiling water and let stand, covered 5 to 10 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with fork.

HI 2 to 3 minutes

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. Then rinse and wipe dry. Use a chrome cleaner and polish on chrome, metal and aluminum surfaces. Wipe spatters immediately with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon. Clean your oven weekly or more often, if needed. CLEANING THE GREASE FILTERS

3. To reinstall the filters, slide it into the side slot, then push up and toward oven center to lock.
NOTE: Do not operate the hood without the filters in place. CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT If your oven is vented inside, the charcoal filter should be replaced every 6 to 12 months, and more often if necessary. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. To order a new charcoal filter, contact the Service Center. 1. Remove the two vent grille mounting screws. (2 middle screws) 2. Tip the grille forward, then lift it out
The grease filters should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month. 1. To remove grease filters, slide each filter to the side. Pull filters downward and push to the other side. The filter will drop out.
2. Soak grease filters in hot water and a mild detergent. Rinse well and shake to dry. Do not use ammonia or place in a dishwasher. The aluminum will darken. 3. Open the door. 4. Push the hook and remove old filter.
5. Slide a new charcoal filter into place and close the door. The filter should rest at the angle shown and set the clock.
6. Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place. Push the top until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting screws. Turn the power back on at the main power supply and set the clock. - 25 -

COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT

REPLACEMENT 1, Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power supply. 2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws.

QUESTIONS

AND ANSWERS
Q. Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I may reheat or cook in two levels at a time? A. Only use the rack that is supplied with your microwave oven. Use of any other rack can result in poor cooking performance and/or arcing and may damage your oven. Q. Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven? A. Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding (use small, flat pieces), and shallow foil trays (if tray is 3/4 inch deep and filled with food to absorb microwave energy). Never allow metal to touch walls or door. Q. Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears wavy. Is this normal? A. This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven. Q. What are the humming noises that I hear when my microwave oven is operating? A. You hear the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on and off. Q. Why does the dish become hot when I microwave food in it? I thought that this should not happen. A. As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish. Use hot pads to remove food after cooking. Q. What does "standing time" mean? A. "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 purpose. Q. Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven? How do I get the best results? A. Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer's guidelines or use the preprogrammed Popcorn pad. Do not use regular paper bags. Use the "listening test" by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a "pop" every one or two seconds. Do not try to repop unpopped kernels. You can also use special microwave poppers. When using a popper, be sure to follow manufacturer's directions. Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils. Q. Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent? A. Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the top vent.

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MICROWAVE OVEN

OWNERS MANUAL & COOKING GUIDE
PLEASE READ THIS OWNERS MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.

MV1502W MV1502B

Thank you for purchasing a GoldStar microwave oven.
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. Model No: Serial No: Dealer:

Dealer Phone No:

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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY.
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. (c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) Door (bent), (2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) Door seals and sealing surfaces. (d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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 CLOCK...10 Kitchen Timer...10 FAN Hi/Lo/Off...10 LIGHT Hi/Lo/Off..10 Child Lock..10 Custom Set...11 Ez On...11 Time Cook...11 Time Defrost..11 Beverage..12 Frozen Entree..12 Pizza...12 Cooking at High Cook Power..12 Cooking at Lower Power Levels..12 Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels..13 MAINTENANCE..25 CARE AND CLEANING..25 Cleaning the Grease Filters.25 Charcoal Filter(Optional) Replacement.25 Cooktop/Night Light Replacement.26 Oven Light Replacement..26 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS..26 MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE..27 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE.28 COOKING...20 GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS.20 FISH & SHELLFISH..20 Cooking Fish and Shellfish: General Directions.20 Fish And Shellfish Cooking Table..20 APPETIZERS / SAUCES / SOUPS..21 Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques.21 MEAT...21 Cooking Meat: General Directions.21 Meat Cooking Table..22 POULTRY...23 Cooking Poultry: General Directions.23 Poultry Cooking Table..23 PASTA AND RICE..24 Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques.24 Pasta Cooking Table..24 Rice Cooking Table..24 Popcorn..14 Potato...14 Auto Cook...15 Cooking Guide for Auto Cook..15 Auto Reheat..16 Cooking Guide for Auto Reheat..16 Defrost...17 Defrosting Tips...17 Defrost Chart..18

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,
electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy. Read all the instructions before using your oven. Do not allow children to use this oven without close supervision. Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO
Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36 inches wide or less. Do not use this oven for commercial purposes. It is made for household use only. When cleaning the door and the surfaces that touch the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents and a sponge or soft cloth. If your oven is dropped or damaged, have it thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician before using it again. To avoid a fire hazard: - Do not severely overcook food. Severely overcooked foods can start a fire in the oven. Watch the oven carefully, especially if you have paper, plastic, or other combustibles in the oven. - Do not store combustible items (bread, cookies, etc.) in the oven, because if lightning strikes the power lines it may cause the oven to turn on. - Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sure to inspect purchased items for wire twist-ties and remove them before placing the item in the oven. If a fire should start: - Keep the oven door closed. - Turn the oven off. - Disconnect the power cord or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. To avoid electric shock: - This appliance must be grounded. Connect it only to a properly grounded outlet. See the electrical GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS on page 6. - Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped. - Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in water. - Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found
on page 2. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors, such as sulfide and chloride, in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar location. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use. Clean the ventilating hood frequently. Do not allow grease to accumulate on the hood or the filters. Use care when cleaning the vent hood filters. Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven cleaners may damage the filters. Do not tamper with the built-in safety switches on the oven door. The oven has several built-in safety switches to make sure the power is off when the door is open. When food flames under the hood, turn the fan on.
To avoid improperly cooking some foods. - Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby food. Uneven heating may occur and possibly cause personal injury. - Do not heat small-necked containers, such as syrup bottles. - Do not deep-fat fry in your microwave oven. - Do not attempt home canning in your microwave oven. - Do not heat the following items in the microwave oven: whole eggs in the shell, water with oil or fat, sealed containers, or closed glass jars. These items may explode. Do not cover or block any openings in the oven. Use your oven only for the operations described in this manual. Do not run the oven empty, without food in it. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. Preserve the oven floor: - Do not heat the oven floor excessively. - Do not allow the gray film on special microwavecooking packages to touch the oven floor. Put the package on a microwavable dish. - Do not cook anything directly on the oven floor or turntable. Use a microwavable dish. - Keep a browning dish at least 3/16 inch above floor. Carefully read and follow the instructions for the browning dish. If you use a browning dish incorrectly, you could damage the oven floor. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons; - Do not overheat the liquid. - Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it. - Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. - After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.

MODEL NUMBER LABEL

WARNING - If you use the grounding plug
improperly, you risk electric shock. Ask a qualified electrician if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you wonder whether the appliance is properly grounded. Because this appliance fits under the cabinet, it has a short power-supply cord. See the separate Installation Instructions for directions on properly placing the cord. Keep the electrical power cord dry and do not pinch or crush it in any way. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.

OVEN SPECIFICATIONS

Output Power 1,000W (IEC Standard) Outer Dimensions 29-15/16 x 16-7/16 x 15-3/8 Cavity Volume 1.5 Cu.ft Net Weight 52 lbs.

ELECTRICAL RATING

* Electrical Rating of the Oven:120V AC 60Hz * 13 Amps / 1500 Watts ( MWO + Cooktop Lamp + Ventilation Fan)

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

The oven is designed to operate on a Standard 120V/60Hz household outlet. Be sure the circuit is at least 15A or 20A and the microwave oven is the only appliance on the circuit. It is not designed for 50Hz or any circuit other than a 120V/60Hz circuit.
Ensure proper ground exists before use
For a permanently connected appliance: This appliance must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.

MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES

Model and Serial Number Plate Window with Metal Shield Door Handle Glass Turntable Cooking Guide Vent Grille

Door Safety Lock System

Oven Control Panel Cooktop/Countertop Light Grease Filter

OVEN CONTROL PANEL

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. 4. BEVERAGE: Touch this pad to reheat one cup or two cups a beverage. 5. PIZZA: Touch this pad to reheat 1 to 3 slices. 6. DEFROST: Meat, poultry, fish. Touch on pad to select food type and defrost food by weight. 7. FROZEN ENTREE: Touch this pad to cook frozen entrees by choosing a preset weight. 8. AUTO COOK: Touch this pad to cook vegetables, rice, or casseroles. 9. AUTO REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat dinner plate, soup/sauce, casserole, roll/muffin. 10. TIME DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost most other frozen foods. 11. NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cooking time, power level, quantities or weights. 12. TIME COOK: Touch this pad to set a cooking time. 13. POWER LEVEL: Touch this pad to select a cooking power level. 14. CUSTOM SET: Touch this pad to change the ovens default settings for sound, clock, display speed, defrost weight, and demo mode operations. 15. KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer. 16. CLOCK: Touch this pad to enter the time of day. 17. FAN HI/LO/OFF: Touch this pad to turn the fan on or off. 18. LIGHT HI/LO/OFF: Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop/countertop light. 19. STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to stop the oven or clear all entries. 20. EZ ON: Touch this pad to set and start quickly at 100% power level. 21. START: Touch this pad to start a function. If you open the door after oven begins to cook, retouch START.

4. Touch number 2.

2. Enter the defrosting time you want. 3. Touch START pad. (Defrost starts) When the defrost time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.

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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. beverage. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch BEVERAGE. 3. Touch number 1. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.
COOKING AT HIGH COOK POWER
Example: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Enter the cook time. 3. Touch START. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.

FROZEN ENTREE

You can cook frozen entrees by choosing a preset weight. FROZEN ENTREE has preset times and cook powers for two weights. (To select weight, press number 1 for 283g (10 oz.) or number 2 for 567g (20 oz.)) Example for 283g (10 oz.) 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
COOKING AT LOWER POWER LEVELS
HIGH power cooking does not always give you the best results with foods that need slower cooking, such as roasts, baked goods, or custards. Your oven has 9 power settings in addition to HIGH. Example: To cook food for 7 minutes 30 seconds at 70% power. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch FROZEN ENTREE. 3. Touch number 1. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display. 2. Enter the cook time.

3. Touch POWER LEVEL.

PIZZA lets you reheat up to 3 slices pizza. A slice is based on a 5 once. Example: To reheat 1 slice Pizza 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
4. Enter the power level.
5. Touch START. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.
2. Touch PIZZA. 3. Touch number 1. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.

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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, examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amount of microwave power you are using.

POWER LEVEL

10 HIGH

MICROWAVE OUTPUT

Boil water. Cook ground beef. Make candy. Cook fresh fruits and vegetables. Cook fish, and poultry. Preheat browning dish. Reheat meat slices quickly. Saute onions, celery, and green pepper.
All reheating. Cook scrambled eggs. Cook breads and cereal products. Cook cheese dishes,veal. Cook cakes,muffins,brownies,cup cakes. Cook pasta. Cook meats,whole poultry. Cook custard. Cook whole chicken,turkey,spare ribs,rib roast,sirloin roast. Cook less tender cuts of meat. Reheat frozen convenience foods. Thawing meat,poultry,and seafood. Cooking small quantities of food. Finish cooking casserole,stew,and some sauces. Soften butter and cream cheese. Heating small amounts of food. Soften ice cream. Raise yeast dough. Standing time.

Weight conversion chart

You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound (for example 4 ounces equals 1/4 pound).

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DEFROST CHART

Meat setting FOOD

SETTING

AT BEEP

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Meat of irregular shape 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 (bulk) Ground beef (patties) Round steak Tenderloin steak Stew beef
Remove thawed portions with fork. Turn over. Return remainder to oven. Separate and rearrange. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Remove thawed portions with fork. Separate remainder. Return remainder to oven. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb. Freeze in doughnut shape. Do not defrost less than two oz.patties. Depress center when freezing. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Place in a microwavable baking dish.

MEAT MEAT MEAT MEAT

Pot roast, chuck roast Rib roast Rolled rump roast LAMB Cubes for stew Chops (1 inch thick) PORK Chops (1 inch thick) Hot dogs Spareribs Country style ribs Sausage, links Sausage, bulk

MEAT MEAT MEAT

Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Remove thawed portions with fork. Return remainder to oven. Separate and rearrange.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Separate and rearrange. Separate and rearrange. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Separate and rearrange.
Remove thawed portions with fork. Turn over. Return remainder to oven. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.

Loin roast, boneless

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DEFROST CHART (continued)

Poultry setting FOOD

CHICKEN Whole

POULTRY

Turn over (finish defrosting breast-side down). Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
Place chicken breast-side-up on a microwavable roast rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted.

Cut-up

Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Separate pieces and rearrange. POULTRY Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.

CORNISH HENS Whole

TURKEY Breast
Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.

Fish setting FOOD

FISH Fillets
Turn over. Separate fillets when partially thawed if possible. Separate and rearrange.
Place in a microwavable baking dish. Carefully separate fillets under cold water.

Steaks

Place in a microwavable baking dish. Run cold water over to finish defrosting. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Cover head and tail with foil; do not let foil touch sides of microwave. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.
SHELLFISH Crabmeat Lobster tails Shrimp Scallops FISH FISH FISH FISH Break apart. Rearrange. Separate and rearrange. Separate and rearrange. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Place in a microwavable baking dish.
NOTE : Food to be defrosted must be not more than 6.0 lbs. (4.0kg) * Available weight is 0.1~6.0 lbs. (0.1~4.0kg)

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COOKING
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. Size: Small pieces of food cook faster than large ones, pieces similar in size and shape cook more evenly. For even cooking, reduce the power when cooking large pieces of food. Natural Moisture: Very moist foods cook more evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables from the outside to the center to distribute the heat evenly and speed cooking. Constant stirring is not necessary. Turn over foods like pork chops, baking potatoes, roasts, or whole cauliflower halfway through the cooking time to expose all sides equally to microwave energy. Place delicate areas of foods, such as asparagus tips, toward the center of the dish. Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or salmon steaks, with the thicker, meatier parts toward the outside of the dish. Shield, with Small pieces of aluminum foil, parts of food that may cook quickly, such as wing tips and leg ends of poultry. Let It Stand: After you remove the food from the microwave, cover food with foil or casserole lid and let it stand to finish cooking in the center and avoid overcooking the outer edges. The length of standing time depends on the density and surface area of the food. Wrapping in waxed paper or paper towel: Sandwiches and many other foods containing prebaked bread should be wrapped prior to microwaving to prevent drying out.

Fish & Shellfish

Cooking Fish and Shellfish: General Directions
Prepare the fish for cooking. - Completely defrost the fish or shellfish. - Arrange unevenly shaped pieces with thicker parts toward the outside of the dish. Arrange shellfish in a single layer for even cooking. - The type of cover you use depends on how you cook. Poached fish needs a microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap. - Baked fish, coated fish, or fish in sauce needs to be covered lightly with waxed paper to keep the coating crisp and sauce from getting watery. - Always set the shortest cooking time. Fish is done when it turns opaque and the thickest part begins to flake. Shellfish is done when the shell turns from pink to red and the flesh is opaque and firm. The Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table below provides specific directions with Power Level and Cooking Time settings for most types of fish and shellfish.
Fish And Shellfish Cooking Table
Fish fillets Fish steaks Whole fish Scallops Shrimp, shelled

HI HI 7 HI HI

COOKING TIME
31/2-41/2 minutes 41/2-51/2 minutes 41/2-6 minutes 31/2-5 minutes
Arrange fish in a single layer with thickest portion toward outside edge of 11/2 quart microwavable baking dish. Brush with melted butter and season, if desired. Cook covered with vented plastic wrap. Let stand covered 2 minutes. If you are cooking more than 1 lb. of fish, turn the fish halfway through cooking.
Arrange in a single layer. Prepare as directed above, except stir instead of turning the shellfish. 31/2-5 minutes

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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. Arrange individual appetizers in a circle for even cooking. Stir dips to distribute heat and shorten cooking time.
Cooking Meat: General Directions
Prepare the meat for cooking. - Defrost completely. - Trim off excess fat to avoid splattering. - Place the meat, fat side down, on a microwavable rack in a microwavable dish. - Use oven cooking bag for less tender cuts of meat. - Arrange the meat so that thicker portions are toward the outside of the dish. - Cover the meat with waxed paper to prevent splattering. Tend the meat as it cooks. - Drain juices as they accumulate to reduce splattering and keep from overcooking the bottom of the meat. - Shield thin or bony portions with strips of foil to prevent overcooking. NOTE: Keep the foil at least 1 inch from the oven walls, and do not cover more than one-third of the meat with foil at any one time. Let the meat stand covered with foil 10-15 minutes after you remove it from the oven. The internal temperature of the meat may rise from 5-10F during standing time. The Meat Cooking Table on the next page provides detailed directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time settings for most cuts of meat.

Cooking Sauces: Tips and Techniques
Use a microwavable casserole or glass measuring cup that is at least 2 or 3 times the volume of the sauce. Sauces made with cornstarch thicken more rapidly than those made with flour.
Cooking Soups: Tips and Techniques
Cook soups in a microwavable dish which holds double the volume of the recipe ingredients to prevent boil-over, especially if you use cream or milk in the soup. Generally, cover microwaved soups with VENTED plastic wrap or a microwavable lid. Cover foods to retain moisture. Uncover foods to retain crispness. Avoid overcooking by using the minimum suggested time. Add more time, if necessary, only after checking the food.

Not Recommended

Appetizers with a crisp coating or puff pastry are best done in a conventional oven with dry heat. Breaded products can be warmed in the microwave oven but will not come out crisp. Cook sauces made with cornstarch or flour uncovered so you may stir them 2 or 3 times during cooking for a smooth consistency. To adapt a conventional sauce or gravy recipe, reduce the amount of liquid slightly. Stirring occasionally will help blend flavors, distribute heat evenly, and may even shorten the cooking time. When converting a conventional soup recipe to cook in the microwave, reduce the liquid, salt, and strong seasonings.

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Meat Cooking Table
Beef Hamburgers, Fresh or defrosted (4 oz. each) 1 patty 2 patties 4 patties Sirloin tip roast (3-4 lbs.)
Form patties with depression in center of each. Place on microwavable roast rack. Brush with browning agent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper. Turn over halfway through cooking. Let stand covered 1 minute.
1-11/2 minutes 11/2-2 minutes 21/2-31/2 minutes 5 8-10 minutes per pound RARE(135F) 11-13 minutes per pound MEDIUM(155F) 11-12 minutes per pound RARE(135F) 12-13 minutes per pound MEDIUM(145F) 13-14 minutes per pound WELL(155F) Place roast fat side down on microwavable roast rack. Add desired seasonings and cover with waxed paper. Turn meat over halfway through cooking and shield if necessary. Remove roast from microwave oven when desired temperature is reached. Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes.(Temperature may rise about 10F). Place roast fat side down on microwavable roast rack. Brush lamb with marinade or desired seasonings such as rosemary, thyme or marjoram. Cover with waxed paper. Turn roast over after 15 minutes, and again after 30 minutes. Shield if necessary. Remove roast from microwave when desired temperature is reached. Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes (Temperature may rise about 10F). Place bacon slices on microwavable roast rack. Cover with paper towels. After cooking, let stand 1 minute.
Lamb Lamb roast, rolled boneless (3-4 lbs.)
Pork Bacon slices 2 slices 4 slices 6 slices Chops (5-7 oz. each) 2 chops 4 chops
HI 11/2-2 minutes 21/2 -3 minutes 31/2-41/2 minutes 3 18-20 minutes per pound 15-17 minutes per pound 3 25-27 minutes per pound (165F)

Chicken whole (3-31/2 lbs)

12-13 minutes per pound

Cornish Hens Whole (1-11/2 lbs. each)

6-7 minutes per pound

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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. There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastes just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave oven.
Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques
If you are planning to use rice or pasta in a casserole, undercook it so it is still firm. Allow for standing time with rice, but not for pasta. The Pasta and Rice Cooking Tables below provide specific directions, with Power Level and Cooking Time settings for most common types of pasta and rice.

Pasta Cooking Table

TYPE OF PASTA
Spaghetti 4 cups water. Add 8 oz. spaghetti. Macaroni 3 cups water. Add 2 cups macaroni. Lasagna noodles 4 cups water. Add 8 oz. lasagna noodles. Egg noodles 6 cups water. Add 4 cups noodles.

HI 5 HI 5 HI 5 HI 5

Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired. Use a 2-quart microwavable baking dish and cover with vented plastic wrap for spaghetti and lasagna noodles. Use microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap for macaroni and egg noodles. Cook at Power Level HI as directed in chart or until water boils. Stir in pasta; cook covered at Power Level 5 as directed in chart or until tender. Drain in a colander.
9 to 10 minutes 71/2 to 81/2 minutes 6 to 7 minutes 51/2 to 61/2 minutes 7 to 8 minutes 11 to 121/2 minutes 8 to 10 minutes 51/2 to 61/2 minutes

Rice Cooking Table

TYPE OF RICE
Long grain 2 1/4 cups water. Add 1 cup rice. Brown 2 1/2 cups water. Add 1 cup rice. Long grain and wild rice mix 2 1/3 cups water. Add 6 oz. pkg. Quick cooking 1 cup water. Add 1 cup rice.

HI 5 HI 5

Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired, in 2 quart microwavable casserole. Cover with microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook as directed in chart at Power Level HI or until water boils. Stir in rice and any seasonings. Cook covered as directed in chart at Power Level 5 or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff with fork.
41/2 to 51/2 minutes 14 minutes 41/2 to 51/2 minutes 28 minutes

Hi 5 HI

4 to 5 minutes 24 minutes Cook water until it boils. Stir rice into boiling water and let stand, covered 5 to 10 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with fork.

2 to 3 minutes

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MAINTENANCE

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. Then rinse and wipe dry. Use a chrome cleaner and polish on chrome, metal and aluminum surfaces. Wipe spatters immediately with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon. Clean your oven weekly or more often, if needed. 3. To reinstall the filters, slide it into the side slot, then push up and toward oven center to lock.

NOTE: Do not operate the hood without the filters in place.
CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT
If your oven is vented inside, the charcoal filter should be replaced every 6 to 12 months, and more often if necessary. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. To order a new charcoal filter, contact the Service Center. 1. Remove the two vent grille mounting screws. (2 middle screws) 2. Tip the grille forward, then lift it out
CLEANING THE GREASE FILTERS
The grease filters should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month. 1. To remove grease filters, slide each filter to the side. Pull filters downward and push to the other side. The filter will drop out.
2. Soak grease filters in hot water and a mild detergent. Rinse well and shake to dry. Do not use ammonia or place in a dishwasher. The aluminum will darken.
3. Open the door. 4. Push the hook and remove old filter.
5. Slide a new charcoal filter into place and close the door. The filter should rest at the angle shown and set the clock.
6. Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place. Push the top until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting screws. Turn the power back on at the main power supply and set the clock.

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COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT REPLACEMENT
1, Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power supply. 2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q. Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I may reheat or cook in two levels at a time? A. Only use the rack that is supplied with your microwave oven. Use of any other rack can result in poor cooking performance and/or arcing and may damage your oven. Q. Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven? A. Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding (use small, flat pieces), and shallow foil trays (if tray is 3/4 inch deep and filled with food to absorb microwave energy). Never allow metal to touch walls or door. Q. Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears wavy. Is this normal? A. This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven. Q. What are the humming noises that I hear when my microwave oven is operating? A. You hear the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on and off. Q. Why does the dish become hot when I microwave food in it? I thought that this should not happen. A. As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish. Use hot pads to remove food after cooking. Q. What does standing time mean? A. 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 purpose. Q. Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven? How do I get the best results? A. Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturers guidelines or use the preprogrammed Popcorn pad. Do not use regular paper bags. Use the listening test by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a pop every one or two seconds. Do not try to repop unpopped kernels. You can also use special microwave poppers. When using a popper, be sure to follow manufacturers directions. Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils. Q. Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent? A. Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the top vent.

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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: check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker. check if oven is properly connected to electric circuit in house. check that controls are set properly. If the oven interior light does not works: the light bulb is loose or defective. If oven will not cook: check that control panel was programmed correctly. check that door is firmly closed. check that Start Pad was pressed. check that probe was inserted correctly into receptacle. check that timer wasnt started instead of a cook function. If oven takes longer than normal to cook or cooks too rapidly: be sure the Power Level is programmed properly. If the time of day clock does not always keep correct time: check that the power cord is fully inserted into the outlet receptacle. be sure the oven is the only appliance on the electrical circuit. If food cooks unevenly: be sure food is evenly shaped. be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking. check placement of aluminum foil strips used to prevent overcooking. If food is undercooked: check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time, & power levels) were correctly followed. be sure microwave oven is on a separate circuit. be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking. If food is overcooked: check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, power level, time, size of dish) were followed. If arcing (sparks) occur: be sure microwavable dishes were used. be sure wire twist ties werent used. be sure oven wasnt operated when empty. make sure metal rack (if used) is properly installed on 4 supports. If the Display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking: check that door is firmly closed. check that timer wasnt started instead of a cooking function.

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GOLDSTAR OVER-THE-RANGE MICROWAVE OVEN LIMITED WARRANTY USA
LG Electronics Inc. will repair or replace your product, at LGs 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. Territories. WARRANTY PERIOD: Model: MV1502W MV1502B Labor: 1 Year from the Date of Purchase. Parts: 1 Year from the Date of Purchase. Magnetron: 8 Years from the Date of Purchase. HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED: Call 1-800-243-0000 and choose the appropriate prompt. Please have product type (Microwave) and ZIP code ready.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. LG WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO: 1. Service trips to your home to deliver, pick up, and/or install the product, instruct, or replace house fuses or correct wiring, or correction of unauthorized repairs; and 2. Damages or operating problems that result from misuse, abuse, operation outside environmental specifications or contrary to the requirements or precautions in the Operating Guide, accident, vermin, fire, flood, improper installation, acts of God, unauthorized modification or alteration, incorrect electrical current or voltage, or commercial use, or use for other than intended purpose. Therefore, the cost of repair or replacement of such a defective product shall be borne by the consumer. CUSTOMER INTER-ACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS: Retain your Sales Receipt to prove date of purchase. A copy of your Sales Receipt must be submitted at the time warranty service is provided.
To Prove Warranty Coverage
To Obtain Nearest Authorized Service Center or Sales Dealer, or to Obtain Product, Customer, or Service Assistance
Call 1-800-243-0000 (Phone answered 24 hours - 365 days a year) and choose the appropriate prompt from the menu; or visit our website at: http://us.lgservice.com.

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