GMV1540TB - Built-in oven LG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GMV1540TB LG

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" foundon page 4.?Usethemicrowaveoven only foritsintendeduseasdescribedinitsmanual.Donotusecorrosivechemicalsor vapors, inthemicrowaveoven.This type ofovenis specifically designed heat, cookor dry food.Itisnot designed forindustrialor laboratory use.?Donotuseorstorethis appliance outdoors.Donotusethis product nearwater-for example, nearakitchen sink, inawet basement, ornear a swimming pool, andthelike.?Donotusethe cavity for storage purposes. Donotleave paper products, cooking utensils, orfoodinthe cavity whennotinuse.?Cleanthe ventilating hood frequently. Donotallow grease toaccumulateonthehoodorthefilters.?When flaming foodsunderthe hood, turnthefanon.?Suitableforuseaboveboth gas andelectric cooking equipment 36incheswideorless.?Usecarewhen cleaning theventhoodfilters.Corrosive cleaning agents suchas lye-based oven cleaners, may damage thefilters.?When cleaning thedoorandthesurfacesthattouchthe door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps detergents anda sponge orsoftcloth.?Donot tamper withthebuilt-in safety switchesontheovendoor.Theovenhasseveralbuilt-in safety switchestomakesurethe power isoffwhenthedooris open. ?If your ovenis dropped damaged, haveit thoroughly checked

qualified servicetechnicianbefore using again. ?Toavoidafirehazard: Donot severely overcookfood. Severely overcookedfoodscanstartsafireintheoven.Watchtheoven carefully, especially you have paper, plastic, orothercombustiblesintheoven. Donot storecombustibleitems (bread, cookies, etc.) intheoven,becauseif lightning strikesthe power lines, may causetheoventoturnon. Donotusewiretwist-tiesintheoven.Besuretoremovethembefore placing theitemintheoven.?Ifafireshouldstart:

Keep theovendoorclosed. Turntheovenoff. Disconnectthe power cordorshutoffthe power atthefuseorcircuitbreaker panel. ?Toavoidelectricshock: This appliance mustbe grounded. Connectit only toa properly grounded outlet.Seetheelectrical grounding instructionson page

Donot operate this appliance if ithasa damaged cordor plug, if itisnot working properly orif ithasbeen damaged dropped.

Donotimmersetheelectricalcordor plug inwater.

Keep thecord away fromheatedsurfaces. This appliance shouldbeserviced only

qualified service personnel. ?Installorlocatethemicrowaveoven only inaccordancewiththe provided installationinstructions.?Donotmountovenasink.?Donotletcord hang over edge oftableorcounter. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The safety instructions below will tell you how

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY ...?Donot attempt operate thisovenwiththedoor open, since open-door operation canresultinharmful exposure tomicrowave energy. Itis important nottodefeator tamper withthe safety interlock.?Donot operate theovenif itis damaged. Itis particularly important thattheovendoorclose properly andthatthereisno damage tothe:-door (bent) hinges andlatches (broken loosened) -doorsealsand sealing surfaces.?Donot place any object betweentheovenfrontfaceandthe door, orallowsoilorcleanerresiduetoaccumulateon sealing surfaces.?Theovenshouldnotbe adjusted repaired

anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

avoid improperly cooking some foods.

baby food. Uneven heating may occur and possibly cause personal injury.

not heat small-necked containers, such

your microwave oven.

not attempt home canning

your microwave oven.

not heat the following items

the microwave oven: whole eggs

the shell; water with oil

fat; sealed containers

closed glass jars. These items may explode.

not use this oven for commercial purposes.

made for household use only.

not run the oven empty, without food

not allow the gray film

special microwave- cooking packages

touch the oven floor. Put the package

not cook anything directly

least 3/16 inch above floor. Carefully read and follow the instructions for the browning dish.

browning dish incorrectly, you could damage the oven floor. Preserve the metal rack:

Remove the metal rack from the oven when you are not using it.

not use the oven empty with the metal rack

The metal rack may get hot while cooking. Use pot holders

the metal rack. This appliance should

qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair

providing escape wirefortheelectriccurrent.Thecordfor this appliance hasa grounding wirewitha grounding plug. Putthe plug intoanoutletthatis properly installedand grounded. WARNING

you usethe grounding plug improperly, you risk electricshock.Aska qualified electricianif you donotunderstandthe grounding instructionsorif you wonderwhetherthe appliance properly grounded. Becausethis appliance fitsunderthe cabinet, ithasashort power-supply cord.Seethe separate InstallationInstructionsfordirectionson properly placing thecord. Keep theelectrical power cord dry anddonot pinch orcrushitin any way. If itis necessary touseanextension cord, use only a3-wireextensioncordthathasa3-blade grounding plug, anda3-slot receptacle thatwill accept the plug onthe appliance. Themarked rating oftheextensioncordshallbe equal toor greater thantheelectrical rating ofthe appliance. Fora permanently connected appliance: This appliance mustbeconnectedtoa grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, oran equipment grounding conductorshouldberunwiththecircuitconductorsandconnectedtothe equipment grounding terminalorleadonthe appliance. Ensure proper ground existsbeforeuseMODELNUMBERLABEL -5-MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES Door Handle Window with Metal Shield Model and Serial Number Plate Glass Turntable Cooking Guide Vent Grille Oven Control Panel Cooktop/Countertop Light Grease Filter Door Safety Lock System -6-OVEN CONTROL PANEL

INFORMATION-8- DISPLAY: The Display includes clock and indicators tell you time

day, cooking time settings and cooking functions selected. POPCORN: Touch this pad when popping popcorn

your microwave oven.3. POTATO: Touch this pad cook potatoes from 1to4.4. REHEAT: Touch this pad reheat dinner plate, soup/sauce, casserole, roll/muffin. COOK: Touch this pad cook vegetables, rice, casseroles. AUTO DEFROST: Meat, poultry, fish. Touch pad select food type and defrost food

weight. NUMBER: Touch number pads toenter cooking time, power level, quantities weights. TIME COOK: Touch this pad toseta cooking time. POWER LEVEL: Touch this pad select cooking power level. CUSTOM SET: Touch this pad change the oven's default settings for sound, clock, display speed, defrost weight, and demo mode operations. KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this pad toset the kitchen timer. CLOCK: Touch this pad toenter the time

day. FAN HI/LO/OFF: Touch this pad toturn the fan onor off. LIGHT HI/LO/OFF: Touch this pad toturnon the cooktop/countertop light. START: Touch this pad tostarta function.

you open the door after oven begins cook, retouch START. STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad stop the ovenor clear all entries.

LOWER POWER LEVELS HIGHpower cooking doesnot always give youthebestresultswithfoodsthatneedslower cooking, suchas roasts, baked goods, orcustards.Yourovenhas9power settings inadditionto"HIGH". OPERATION -11--12- OPERATION POWER LEVEL MICROWAVE OUTPUT USE ?Boilwater.?Cook ground beef.?Make candy. ?Cookfreshfruitsand vegetables. ?Cook fish, and poultry. ?Preheat browning dish.?Reheatmeatslices quickly. ?Saute onions, celery, andgreenpepper.?All reheating. ?Cookscrambledeggs.?Cookbreadsandcereal products. ?Cookcheese dishes,veal. ?Cook cakes,muffins,brownies,cup cakes.?Cook pasta. ?Cook meats,whole poultry. ?Cookcustard.?Cookwhole chicken,turkey,spare ribs,rib roast,sirloin roast.?Cooklesstendercutsofmeat.?Reheatfrozenconveniencefoods.? Thawing meat,poultry,and seafood.? Cooking small quantities offood.?Finish cooking casserole,stew,and somesauces.?Softenbutterandcreamcheese.? Heating smallamountsoffood.?Softenicecream.?Raise yeast dough. Standing time. "HIGH"

The shape ofthe package altersthe defrosting time.Shallow rectangular packets defrostmore quickly thana deep block.

Separate pieces they begin todefrost. Separated pieces defrostmore easily.

BEEP SETTING SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BEEFGroundbeef (bulk) Groundbeef (patties) RoundsteakTenderloinsteakStewbeefPot roast, chuckroastRibroastRolledrumproastLAMBCubesforstew Chops

immersing incoldwater.Remove giblets whenchickenis partially defrosted.Placeonamicrowavable roasting rack.Finish defrosting

immersing incoldwater.Placeonamicrowavable roasting rack.Finish defrosting

immersing incoldwater.Placeonamicrowavable roasting rack.Finish defrosting

immersing incoldwater. FOOD

defrosted must not more than

0.1~6.0 lbs. (0.1~4.0kg)-19- CARE AND CLEANING Forbest performance and safety, keep theovencleaninsideandoutside.Take special careto keep theinnerdoor panel andtheovenfrontframefreeoffoodorgrease build-up. Neveruse rough powder pads. Wipe themicrowaveoveninsideand out, including thehoodbottomcover,withasoftclothanda warm(not hot) mild detergent solution.Thenrinseand wipe dry. Useachromecleanerand polish chrome, metalandaluminumsurfaces. Wipe spatters immediately withawetpaper towel, especially after cooking chickenorbacon.Cleanyouroven weekly ormore often, ifneeded. CLEANING THE GREASE FILTERS Thegreasefiltersshouldberemovedandcleaned often, atleastonceamonth.1.Toremovegrease filters, slideeachfiltertotheside.Pullfiltersdownwardand push totheotherside.Thefilterwill drop out.2.Soakgreasefiltersinhotwaterandamild detergent. Rinsewellandshaketo dry. Donotuseammoniaor place inadishwasher.Thealuminumwilldarken.3.Toreinstallthe filters, slideitintotheside slot, then push upandtowardovencentertolock.NOTE:Donot operate thehoodwithoutthefiltersin place. CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT Ifyourovenisvented inside, thecharcoalfiltershouldbe replaced every6to12 months, andmoreoftenifnecessary.Thecharcoalfiltercannotbecleaned.Toorderanewcharcoal filter, contacttheServiceCenter.1.Removethetwovent grille mounting screws. middle screws) Tip the grille forward, thenliftitout3. Open thedoor.4.Pushthehookandremoveoldfilter. Hook 6.Slidethebottomoftheventcoverinto place. Pushthe top untilitsnapsinto place. Replace the mounting screws.Turnthepowerbackonatthemainpower supply andsettheclock.5.Slideanewcharcoalfilterinto place andclosethedoor.Thefiltershouldrestatthe angle shownandsettheclock.-20- OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT Unplug ovenorturnoffpoweratthemainpower supply. 2.Removetheventcover mounting screws. middle screws) Tip thecover forward, thenliftouttoremove.4.Liftupthebulbholder.5. Replace bulbwitha30watt appliance bulb.6. Replace thebulbholder.7.Slidethe top oftheventcoverinto place. Pushthebottomuntilitsnapsinto place. Replace the mounting screws.Turnthepowerbackonatthemainpower supply. COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT REPLACEMENT

Unplug ovenorturnoffpoweratthemainpower supply. 2.Removethebulbcover mounting screws.3. Replace bulbwith30watt appliance bulb.4. Replace bulbcover,andmountscrew.5.Turnthepowerbackonatthemainpower supply. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

CanIusearackinmymicrowaveovensothatImayreheatorcookintwolevelsatatime?A. Only usetherackthatis supplied withyourmicrowaveoven.Useofanyotherrackcanresultinpoor cooking performance and/or arcing andmay damage youroven. CanIuseeithermetaloraluminumpansinmymicrowaveoven?A.Usablemetalincludesaluminumfoilfor shielding (use small, flat pieces), andshallowfoil trays (if tray is3/4inch deep andfilledwithfoodtoabsorbmicrowave energy). Neverallowmetaltotouchwallsordoor. Sometimesthedoorofmymicrowaveovenappearswavy.Isthisnormal?A.Thisappearanceisnormalanddoesnotaffectthe operation ofyouroven. Whatarethe humming noisesthatIhearwhenmymicrowaveovenis operating? A.Youhearthesoundofthetransformerwhenthe magnetron tube cycles onandoff.

Why doesthedishbecomehotwhenImicrowavefoodinit?I thought thatthisshouldnot happen. A.Asthefoodbecomeshotitwillconducttheheattothedish.Usehot pads toremovefoodafter cooking.

Whatdoes "standing time"mean?A. "Standing time"meansthatfoodshouldbetakenoutoftheovenandcoveredforadditionaltimeafter cooking. Thisprocessallowsthe cooking finish, savesenergyandfreestheovenforotherpurpose. CanIpoppopcorninmymicrowaveoven?HowdoI get thebestresults?A.Yes. Pop packaged microwavepopcorn following manufacturer's guidelines orusethe preprogrammed Popcorn pad. Donotuse regular paper bags. Usethe "listening test"

stopping theovenassoonasthe popping slowstoa "pop" everyoneortwoseconds.Donot try torepop unpopped kernels.Youcanalsouse special microwavepoppers.When using apopper,besuretofollowmanufacturer'sdirections.Donotpoppopcornin glass utensils.

Why doessteamcomeoutoftheairexhaustvent?A.Steamis normally produced during cooking. Themicrowaveovenhasbeen designed toventthissteamoutthe top vent.-21- USEOVENPROOFGLASS (treated for high intensity heat): utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid measuring cups, casserolesandbowlswithoutmetallictrim.CHINA: bowls, cups, serving plates and platters withoutmetallictrim.PLASTIC:Plastic wrap (as cover)-- lay the plastic wrap loosely overthedishand press ittothesides.Vent plastic wrap

turning backone edge slightly toallowexcesssteamto escape. Thedishshouldbe deep enough sothatthe plastic wrap willnottouchthefood.Asthefoodheatsit may meltthe plastic wrap whereverthe wrap touchesthefood.Use plastic dishes, cups, semirigid freezercontainersand plastic bags only forshort cooking time.Usethesewithcarebecausethe plastic may softenfromtheheatofthefood.PAPER: Paper towels, waxed paper, paper napkins and paper plates withnometallictrimor design. Lookforthemanufacturer'slabelforuseinthemicrowaveoven.DONOTUSEMETALUTENSILS:Metalshieldsthefoodfrommicrowave energy and produces uneven cooking. Alsoavoidmetal skewers, thermometersorfoil trays.Metal utensilscancause arcing, whichcan damage your microwaveoven.METALDECORATION:Metal-trimmedormetal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc.Themetaltriminterfereswithnormal cooking and may damage theoven.ALUMINUMFOIL:Avoid large sheetsofaluminumfoilbecause they hinder cooking and may causeharmful arcing. Usesmall pieces offoiltoshield poultry legs and wings. Keep ALLaluminumfoilatleast1inchfromthesidewallsanddooroftheoven.WOOD:Woodenbowlsandboardswill dry outand may split orcrackwhen you usetheminthemicrowaveoven.Basketsreactinthesame way. TIGHTLYCOVEREDUTENSILS:Besuretoleave openings forsteamto escape fromcoveredutensils.Pierce plastic pouches vegetables orotherfooditemsbefore cooking. Tightly closed pouches could explode. BROWNPAPER:Avoid using brown paper bags. They absorbtoomuchheatandcouldburn.FLAWED ORCHIPPEDUTENSILS: Any utensilthatis cracked, flawedor chipped may breakintheoven.METALTWISTTIES:Removemetaltwisttiesfrom plastic paper bags. They becomehotandcouldcauseafire. MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE You may microwavein many moreutensilsthan you canuseonthestoveorinaconventionaloven,becausemicrowaves penetrate them safely still cooking thefood.Belowarelistedtheutensils you can safely cookwithandthose you mustavoid.Totestwhether you can safely withautensilnotonthelists below, dothe following: 1.Placetheutensil empty inthemicrowaveoven.2.Measure1 cup ofwaterina glass measuring cup and place intheovenbesidetheutensil.3.MicrowaveonHIPowerfor1minute.4.Iftheutensiliswarmtothetouchattheendofthis time, you shouldnotuseitformicrowave cooking.-22- Check the following list

quick reference of this manual well reviewing additional information items check, may prevent unneeded service call.

nothing the oven operates: check for blown circuit fuse ora tripped main circuit breaker. check

properly connected electric circuit

house. check that controls areset properly.

the oven interior light does not works: the light bulb

oven will not cook: check that control panel was programmed correctly. check that door

firmly closed. check that Start Pad was touched. check that probe was inserted correctly into receptacle. check that timer wasn't started instead

oven takes longer than normal cook cooks too rapidly:

sure the Power Level

programmed properly.

day clock does not always keep correct time: check that the power cord

fully inserted into the outlet receptacle.

food cooks unevenly:

completely defrosted before cooking. check placement

aluminum strips used prevent overcooking.

undercooked: check recipe

sure all directions (amount, time,

power levels) were correctly followed.

completely defrosted before cooking.

overcooked: check recipe

sure all directions (amount, power level, time, size

dish) were followed.

arcing (sparks) occur:? sure microwavable dishes were used.

sure wire twist ties weren't used.

sureoven wasn't operated when empty. make sure metal rack (if used)

properly, installed on4 supports.

the Display shows time counting down but the oven not cooking: check that door

firmly closed. check that Timer wasn't started instead

cooking function.-23- You can often correct operating problems yourself.

your microwave oven fails work properly, locate the operating problem

the chart below and try the solutions marked for each problem.

the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest Service center. Service Centers are fully equipped handle your service requirements. PROBLEM SOLUTION Oven will notstart

power cord plugged in?

door closed? Cooking time notset. Temperature notsetor probe not plugged in. Arcing Sparking Use approved cookware only. Properly position temperature probe.

not operate with oven empty. Time

day. Probe Light Flashes

temperature probe properly plugged in? Unevenly Cooked Foods Use approved cookware only. Turn stir food. Completely defrost food. Overcooked Foods Properly position temperature probe. Use correct time.

Power level setting. Use correct temp setting. Undercooked Foods Use approved cookware only. Properly position temperature probe. Completely defrost food. Use correct time.

Power level setting. Use correct temp setting. Check see that oven ventilation ports arenot restricted. Improper Defrosting Use approved cookware only. Turn stir food. Use correct time.

Power level setting. Oven Lamp does net Light

power cord plugged in?

door closed? Cooking time notset.

light bulb burned out?Piecen˚.3828W5A3425ImprimeenChine FOUR

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