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TROUBLESHOOTING

Before Calling for Service

Problem

Oven does not start

Arcing or Sparking

Incorrect time of day

Unevenly Cooked Foods

Overcooked Foods

Undercooked Foods

Improper Defrosting

You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work properly, locate the
operating problem in the list below and try the solutions listed for each problem.
If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest GoldStar Authorized Service Center.
GoldStar Authorized Service Centers are fully equipped to handle your service requirements.

¥ Is the power cord plugged in?
¥ Is the door closed?
¥ Is the cooking time set?

¥ Are you using approved cookware?
¥ Is the oven empty?

¥ Have you tried to reset the time of day?

¥ Are you using approved cookware?
¥ Is the glass turntable in the oven?
¥ Did you turn or stir the food while it was cooking?
¥ Were the foods completely defrosted?
¥ Was the time/cooking power level correct?

¥ Was the time/cooking power level correct?

¥ Are you using approved cookware?
¥ Were the foods completely defrosted?
¥ Was the time/cooking power level correct?
¥ Are the ventilation ports clear?

¥ Are you using approved cookware?
¥ Was the time/cooking power level correct?
¥ Did you turn or stir the food during the defrosting cycle?

WARNING:

This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency
energy and if not installed and used properly, that is
in strict accordance with the manufacturerÕs
instructions, may cause interference to radio and
television reception. It has been type tested and
found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment
pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
such interference in a residential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the
following:

¥ Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or

television.

¥ Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the

receiver.

¥ Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
¥ Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so

that the microwave oven and the receiver are on
different branch circuits.

The manufacturer

is not responsible for any radio or

TV interference caused by

unauthorized

modification

to this microwave oven. It is the

responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

Possible Causes

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Summary of Contents for MA-1403B

Page 1: ...MA 1403W B MA 2003W B website http www LGEservice com e mail http www LGEservice com techsup html ...

Page 2: ... Questions and Answers 24 25 Before Calling for Service 26 WARRANTY 27 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 Staple your receipt here for proof of retail purchase Model No Serial No Dealer Dealer Phone No Customer Relations LG Electronics U...

Page 3: ...lt in a risk of elec tric shock Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely under stood or if doubt exists as to whether the appli ance is properly grounded and either 1 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 recepta cle that will accept the plug on the appliance The marked rat...

Page 4: ...Do not store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water Ð for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 12 Do not immerse cord or plug in water 13 Keep cord away from heated surfaces 14 Do not let cord hang over the edge of a table or counter 15 When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door use only mild nona...

Page 5: ... spite of proper voltage remove and reinsert the plug C Placement of the Oven Your microwave oven can be placed easily in your kitchen family room or anywhere else in your home Place the oven on a flat surface such as a kitchen countertop or a specially designed microwave oven cart Do not place oven above a gas or electric range Free air flow around the oven is important Allow at least 4 inches of...

Page 6: ...ies 1 Use and Care Manual 1 Glass Turntable 1 Rotating Ring Oven Front Plate Window Door Screen Door Seal Safety Interlock System Control Panel Door Release Button Display Window Turntable Rotating Ring NOTE This microwave oven is designed for household use only It is not recommended for commercial use ...

Page 7: ...4 items without entering a cook power or time 10 CASSEROLE Touch this pad to heat up to 4 cups of casserole without entering a cook power or time 11 AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad to thaw ground meat poultry or steaks chops by enter ing a weight 12 CUSTOM COOK Touch this pad to set and execute frequently used single stage cooking programs 13 CUSTOM SET Touch this pad to select sound Off or On Clock O...

Page 8: ... trays Metal utensils can cause arcing which is a discharge of electric current Arcing can damage your microwave oven Metal Decoration Do not use metal trimmed or metal banded dinnerware casserole dishes etc Centuraª Tableware The Corning Company recommends that you do not use Centura tableware and some Corelleª closed handle cups for microwave cooking Aluminum Foil Avoid large sheets of aluminum ...

Page 9: ...s and whole poultry should be turned so that the top and bottom cook evenly Also turn over chicken pieces and chops ARRANGEMENT Do not stack food Arrange in a single layer in the dish for more even cooking Because dense foods cook more slowly place thicker portions of meat poultry fish and vegetables toward the outside of the dish TESTING FOR DONENESS Because foods cook quickly in a microwave oven...

Page 10: ... pop popcorn in a paper bag that is not microwave approved Ñ Overcooking may result in smoke and fire Ñ Do not repop unpopped kernels Ñ Do not reuse popcorn bags Ñ Listen while corn pops Stop oven when popping slows to 2 3 seconds between pops Ñ Do not leave microwave unattended while popping corn Ñ Follow directions on bag NOTE Before cleaning the oven unplug the power cord If this is impossible ...

Page 11: ... NOTE You can switch between AM and PM by touching CLOCK before starting the clock You can use this safety feature to lock the control panel so that children cannot use the oven when you do not want them To set CHILD LOCK Touch Display Shows CHILD LOCK Hold until LOCKED appears in the display To cancel CHILD LOCK Touch Display Shows Hold until LOCKED disappears from the display Time of day 1 once ...

Page 12: ...hen show the time of day NOTE To turn sound back on repeat Steps 1 3 1 2 3 once Example 2 To turn off the clock Touch Display Shows The display will scroll the 5 feature choices See the Custom Set Chart below CLOCK ON TOUCH 1 OFF TOUCH 2 CLOCK OFF NOTE To turn the clock back on repeat Steps 1 3 Custom Set Chart Function Touch keypad Choice Sound ON OFF 1 Sound On or Sound Off Clock ON OFF 2 Clock ...

Page 13: ...inutes 30 seconds at 80 power Touch Display Shows This time saving feature lets you cook at 100 power for up to 99 minutes 59 seconds One minute is added to the cook time each time you press EZ On Example To cook for 2 minutes Touch Display Shows EZ ON 1 2 At the end of the cook time four tones will sound The oven will stop twice to set a cook time of 5 minutes 30 seconds time counting down ENTER ...

Page 14: ... time 10 High 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Use Power Level For best results some recipes call for different cook powers during different stages of a cook cycle You can program your oven to switch from one power level to another for up to 3 stages NOTE If you are using the AUTO DEFROST feature as one of the cooking stages it must be programmed as the first stage Example To set a 2 stage cook cycle Touch Dis...

Page 15: ...el Pierce potato several times with fork After cooking let stand for 5 minutes Place the refrigerated pizza on the plate in the center of the microwave oven Follow the package instructions Example of one frozen entrŽe is Lasagna with Meat Sauce Chicken with Rice Sliced Turkey Breast with Rice and Vegetable Use this function to cook food without entering a cook time or power Refer to the One Touch ...

Page 16: ...microwave plate Place meaty portions and bulky vegetable to the outside of the plate Cover with plastic wrap and vent After cooking let stand for 2 minutes Prepare vegetable wash and cut into 1 2 inch pieces Most vegetables need 2 to 3 minutes standing time to finish cooking 1 cup Ð Add 2 tablespoons water 2 cups Ð Add 1 4 cup water 3 cups Ð Add 1 3 cup water 4 cups Ð Add 1 2 cup water Place in th...

Page 17: ...VEL 1 TO 10 4 P 80 TOUCH START 5 Time counting down MORE LESS By using the More and Less functions you can adjust the cook time for One Touch Cook and Custom Cook for a longer or shorter time Pressing More will add 10 seconds to the cooking time each time you press it Pressing Less will subtract 10 seconds from the cooking time each time you press it Example To adjust the One Touch Popcorn cooking...

Page 18: ... Place foods in a shallow container or on a microwave roasting rack to catch drippings Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven Example To defrost 1 2 lbs of ground beef Touch Display Shows AUTO DEFROST 1 once for Ground Meat 2 4 to start the oven Auto Defrost Chart Category GROUND MEAT Touch keypad 1 Food to be Defrosted Beef Ground beef Cubes for stew Hamburger ...

Page 19: ...nning water 5 10 min 10 20 min Rinse under cold running water 10 20 min Rinse under cold running water STEAKS CHOPS 3 Beef Steaks Pork Chops Lamp Chops Fish Steaks whole fish fillets Shellfish Crabmeat Shrimp Lobster tails Scallops Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Same as above Same as above Turn over and rearrange Cover head and tail with foil Turn over Separate fillets when partiall...

Page 20: ...ore carving The standing time is very important as it completes the cooking process 7 Make sure poultry is thoroughly cooked before eating Whole poultry is completely cooked when the juices run clear from the inside thigh when it is pierced with a sharp knife Poultry pieces should be pierced with a sharp knife through the thickest part to ensure that the juices are clear and the flesh is firm USIN...

Page 21: ...s directed in the Cooking Chart before serving 6 After standing time check to see that the fish is thoroughly cooked The fish should be opaque and flake easily Fresh Fish Cooking Chart Fish Fish Fillets Whole Mackerel Cleaned and Prepared Whole Trout Cleaned and Prepared Salmon Steaks Power HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH Cooking Time Per Pound 4 to 7 minutes 4 to 7 minutes 5 to 8 minutes 5 to 7 minutes Stand...

Page 22: ...z 4 6 minutes and vent Casserole 1 cup 1 31 2 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway 4 cups 5 8 minutes through cooking Casserole Ð cream or cheese 1 cup 11 2 3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway 4 cups 31 2 51 2 minutes through cooking Sloppy Joe or Barbecued beef Reheat filling and bun separately 1 sandwich 1 21 2 minutes Cook filling cover...

Page 23: ... 2 tbsp water in 11 2 qt baking dish 2 3 minutes Cover Mushrooms 1 2 Ib 2 31 2 Place mushrooms in 11 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Fresh Sliced Stir halfway through cooking Parsnips Fresh 1Ib 4 8 Add 1 2 cup water in 11 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Sliced Stir halfway through cooking Peas Green 4 cups 7 10 Add 1 2 cup water in 11 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Fresh Stir halfway thr...

Page 24: ... appliance it is possible to overcook food to the point that the food creates smoke and even possibly fire and damage to the inside of the oven It is always best to be near the oven while you are cooking The microcomputer controlling your oven may temporarily become scrambled and fail to function as programmed when you plug in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption Unp...

Page 25: ...s being popped If corn fails to pop after the suggested time discontinue cooking Overcooking could result in an oven fire CAUTION Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn or attempt to pop leftover kernels Do not pop prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn directly on the glass turntable To avoid excessive heating of the glass turntable place the popcorn bag on a plate Listen while corn pops ...

Page 26: ...ect Did you turn or stir the food during the defrosting cycle WARNING This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturerÕs instructions may cause interference to radio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules which ...

Page 27: ... MERCHANTABILITY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state THE ABOVE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY IN THESE ...

Page 28: ...P NO 3828W5A0975 Printed in Korea ...

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