OWNER’S MANUAL MICROWAVE OVEN PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING LMV1314B LMV1314W LMV1314SV 3828W5A4686 www.lg.com...
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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.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY... TABLE OF CONTENTS ... SAFETY... Important Safety Instructions ... INFORMATION... Location of Model Number... Oven Specifications ... Electrical Rating ... Electrical Requirements ... Grounding Instructions... Microwave Oven Features ... Oven Control Panel Features ... OPERATION...
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.
• To avoid improperly cooking some foods. - Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby food. - Do not heat small-necked containers, - Do not deep-fat fry in your microwave oven. - Do not attempt home canning in your microwave oven.
Please read this owner’s manual. It will tell you how to use all the fine features of this microwave oven. LOCATION OF MODEL NUMBER To request service information or replacement parts, the service center will require the complete model number of your microwave oven. The number is on the oven front as shown in the illustration below.
INFORMATION Microwave Oven Features Window with Metal Shield Door Safety Lock System Owner’s Guide " Vent Grille Glass Turntable Model and Serial Number Plate Cooktop/Countertop Light Grease Filter Installation Manual " - 7 - Oven Control Panel Door Open Button "...
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1. DISPLAY: The display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings, and cooking functions selected. 2. MORE: Touch this pad to add ten seconds of cooking time each time you press it. 3. LESS: Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds of cooking time each time you press it.
LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before use. CLOCK (TIME OF DAY) This oven includes a 12-hour clock. Example: To set 8:00 AM.
EZ-ON A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need to touch START. If you touch EZ-ON, it will add 30 seconds up to 3 minutes; after 3 minutes, every touch will add 1 minute up to 99 min.
POTATO The POTATO pad lets you cook potatoes with preset times and cook powers. You can choose from 1 to 4 potatoes. NOTE: • Cooking times are based on an average 8 ounce potato. • Before baking, pierce potato with fork several times. •...
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, POWER LEVEL HIGH OPERATION examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amount of microwave power you are using.
AUTO DEFROST Using AUTO DEFROST is the best way to defrost frozen foods. The Defrost Sequence Table below provides some basic guidelines for using the three defrost sequences. Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs. of ground beef. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch AUTO DEFROST. 3.
AUTO DEFROST CHART Meat setting FOOD SETTING BEEF Ground Beef, Remove thawed portions with MEAT Bulk fork. Turn over. Return remainder to oven. Ground Beef, Separate and rearrange. MEAT Patties Round Steak Turn over. Cover warm areas MEAT with aluminum foil. Tenderloin Turn over.
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AUTO DEFROST CHART (continued) Poultry setting FOOD SETTING CHICKEN Whole (up to POULTRY lbs) Cut-up CORNISH HENS POULTRY Whole TURKEY POULTRY Breast (under 6 lbs) Fish setting SETTING FOOD FISH FISH Fillets FISH Steaks FISH Whole SHELLFISH Crabmeat FISH Lobster tails FISH Shrimp FISH...
GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS To get the best results from your microwave oven, read and follow the guidelines below. • Storage Temperature: Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than the same foods at room temperature. The time for recipes in this book is based on the normal storage temperature of the food.
Appetizers / Sauces / Soups Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques Recommended • Crisp crackers, such as melba toast, shredded wheat, and crisp rye crackers are best for microwave use. Wait until party time to add the spreads. Place a paper towel under the crackers while they cook in the microwave oven to absorb extra moisture.
Poultry Cooking Poultry: General Directions • Prepare the poultry for cooking. - Defrost completely. - Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at the outside edge of the baking dish. When cooking legs, arrange them like the spokes of a wheel. - Cover the baking dish with waxed paper to reduce splattering.
Pasta And Rice Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta, rice, and cereal require about the same amount of time, but the microwave is a more convenient method because you can cook and serve in the same dish. Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques •...
WARNING - Disconnect power supply before replacing parts or cleaning. Do not let water or detergent in unit, they may result in electrical shock hazard or electrical trouble on unit. CARE AND CLEANING For best performance and safety, keep the oven clean inside and outside.
MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE OVENPROOF GLASS (treated for high intensity heat): utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles and bowls without metallic trim. CHINA: bowls, cups, serving plates and platters without metallic trim. PLASTIC: Plastic wrap (as a cover)-- lay the plastic wrap loosely over the dish and press it to the sides.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Check the following list to be sure a service call is really necessary. A quick reference of this manual as well as reviewing additional information on items to check may prevent an unneeded service call. If nothing on the oven operates: •...