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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work properly, locate the

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

If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest Service center. Service Centers are fully

equipped to handle your service requirements.

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

Oven will not start

Is power cord plugged in?

Is door closed?

Cooking time not set.

Temperature not set or probe not plugged in.

Arcing or Sparking

Use approved cookware only.

Properly position temperature probe.

Do not operate with oven empty.

Time of day incorrect

Reset time of day.

Probe Light Flashes

Is temperature probe properly plugged in?

Unevenly Cooked Foods

Use approved cookware only.

Turn or 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 are not restricted.

Improper Defrosting

Use approved cookware only.

Turn or stir food.

Use correct time. / Power level setting.

Oven Lamp does net Light

Is power cord plugged in?

Is door closed?

Cooking time not set.

Is light bulb burned out?

Summary of Contents for LMV1681SB

Page 1: ...P NO MFL37074003 Printed in China LMV1681SB MICROWAVE OVEN OWNER S MANUAL PLEASE READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING website http www lg ca LMV1681SW 1SS 6 LMV1 8 ...

Page 2: ... On Off 10 Child Lock 10 Help 10 Hold Warm 10 Custom Set 11 Ez On 11 Custom Cook 11 More Less 12 Cooking at High Cook Power 12 Cooking at Lower Power Levels 12 Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels 13 SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 14 Sensor Cooking Guide 14 Adding or Subtracting Cook time 15 Popcorn 15 Vegetable 15 Pizza 15 Potato 16 Cook 16 Reheat 16 AUTO DEFROST 17 AUTO DEFROST CHART 18 MAINTENAN...

Page 3: ...the door is open 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 starts 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...

Page 4: ...our 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 use this oven for commercial purposes It is made for household use only Do not cover or block any openings in the oven Do not run the oven empty without food in it Do not allow the gray film on special microwave...

Page 5: ...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 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 ...

Page 6: ...MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES 6 INFORMATION Metal Rack ...

Page 7: ...OVEN CONTROL PANEL 7 INFORMATION 2 8 7 4 3 1 5 6 9 16 12 25 20 13 21 24 19 11 14 10 15 18 23 17 22 26 ...

Page 8: ...onds of cooking time each time you press it 12 CUSTOM COOK Touch this pad to recall one cooking instruction previously programmed into memory 20 LESS Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds of cooking time each time you press 10 AUTO DEFROST Meat poultry fish Touch on pad to select food type and defrost food by weight 9 EZ ON Touch this pad to set and start quickly at 100 power level 16 NUMBER Touc...

Page 9: ...uch KITCHEN TIMER 3 Enter the time by using the number key pad 4 Touch START ENTER When the time is over you will hear seven beeps and End will display Example To count 3 minutes 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 2 Touch LIGHT TIMER Press once for AM twice for PM 3 Enter the time you want the LIGHT to turn on 4 Touch LIGHT TIMER again Press once for AM twice for PM 5 Enter the time you want the LIGHT to turn off...

Page 10: ... than 4 seconds LOCKED will disappear and you hear two beeps At this time the oven is ready Example To cancel the child lock 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 2 Touch HOLD WARM 3 Touch START ENTER Example To use the hold warm TURNTABLE ON OFF For best cooking results leave the turntable on It can be turned off for large dishes Press to turn the turntable on or off NOTE Sometimes the turntable can become hot to t...

Page 11: ...ntrol lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need to touch START ENTER NOTE If you touch Ez On it will add 30 seconds up to 3 minutes after 3 minutes every touch will add 1 minutes up to 99 min 59 seconds Touch Ez On 4 times The oven begins cooking and display shows time counting down Example To set Ez On for 2 minutes CUSTOM COOK CUSTOM COOK lets you to recall one cooking in...

Page 12: ...ple To cook food for 7 minutes 30 seconds at 70 power 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 OPERATION MORE LESS By using the MORE or LESS Keys all of the pre programmed cook and time cook and etc can be adjusted to cook f...

Page 13: ...ib 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 10 HIGH 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVE...

Page 14: ... always be covered loosely with microwavable plastic wrap waxed paper or a lid 4 Do not open the door or touch the STOP CLEAR key during the sensing time When sensing time is over the oven beeps twice and the remaining cooking time will appear in the display window At this time you can open the door to stir turn or rearrange the food SENSOR COOKING GUIDE Appropriate containers and coverings help a...

Page 15: ...eeps and End will display Example To reheat Frozen Vegetable Category Fresh Frozen Canned Touch pad number 1 2 3 PIZZA Reheating pizza with PIZZA lets you reheat one or several slices of pizza without selecting cooking times and power levels 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 2 Touch PIZZA When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and End will display Example To reheat 2 slices of pizza POPCORN POPCORN ...

Page 16: ...wave prepared foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers Sensor Cook has preset Cook Power for 3 food categories Frozen Entree Casserole and Rice 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 2 Touch REHEAT 3 Choose food category Example To reheat Casserole REHEAT REHEAT lets you heat foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers REHEAT has preset Cook Powers for 3 categories Casserole Dinner Plate and ...

Page 17: ...ou 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 NUMBER AFTER DECIMAL EQUIVALENT OUNCE WEIGHT 10 20 25 30 40 50 60 ...

Page 18: ...te and rearrange 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 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 Do no...

Page 19: ...sting by immersing in cold water FOOD AT BEEP SETTING SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FISH Fillets Steaks Whole SHELLFISH Crabmeat Lobster tails Shrimp Scallops FISH FISH FISH FISH FISH FISH FISH Turn over Separate fillets when partially thawed if possible Separate and rearrange Break apart Rearrange Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish Carefully separate fillets ...

Page 20: ... 2 Soak grease filter 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 NOTE Do not operate the hood without the filter 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 ord...

Page 21: ...er 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 i...

Page 22: ...OIL Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking and may cause harmful arcing Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and wings Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the side walls and door of the oven WOOD Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack when you use them in the microwave oven Baskets react in the same way TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS Be su...

Page 23: ...ay 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 strips used to prevent overcooking If food is undercooked check recipe to be sure all di...

Page 24: ...perature probe Do not operate with oven empty Time of day incorrect Reset time of day Probe Light Flashes Is temperature probe properly plugged in Unevenly Cooked Foods Use approved cookware only Turn or 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 Pr...

Page 25: ...r exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you the original purchaser specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from province to province or territory to territory THE ABOVE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO 1 Service trips to your home to deliver and pickup install instruct or replace house fuses or connect house wiring or plumbing or correction of unauthorized repai...

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