us_main.book.book Page 1 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM OWNER'S MANUAL MICROWAVE OVEN Read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times. ENGLISH MVEL203** MFL56516442 Rev.00_031522 www.lg.com Copyright © 2022 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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us_main.book.book Page 3 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Messages Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and follow all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or injure you and others.
us_main.book.book Page 4 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Do not immerse cord or plug in water. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. - Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. • To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: - Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. - Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
us_main.book.book Page 5 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 • The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven. Children must be kept away unless continuously supervised. • The door or the outer surface may get hot when the appliance is operating. • Liquids heated in certain shaped containers (especially cylindrical-shaped containers) may become overheated.
us_main.book.book Page 6 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter. • Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36 inches wide or less.
us_main.book.book Page 7 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM INSTALLATION 7 INSTALLATION Front View WARNING • Do not operate the oven when it is empty or without the glass tray. It is best to leave a glass of water in the oven when not in use. The water will safely absorb all microwave energy, if the oven is accidentally started. CAUTION • To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not use stoneware, metal cookware, or metal rimmed cookware in the oven.
us_main.book.book Page 8 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM 8 INSTALLATION Installation Requirements Installation Location Make sure you have enough space and support. • Mount the oven against a flat, vertical wall, so it is supported by the wall. The wall should be constructed of a minimum of 2" x 4" wood studding and 3/8" thick drywall or plaster/lath. • Attach the 2 lag screws supporting the oven to a vertical, 2" x 4" wall stud. • DO NOT mount the microwave oven to an island or peninsula cabinet.
us_main.book.book Page 9 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM OPERATION 9 OPERATION ENGLISH Control Panel Control Panel Features a Cooking Mode • Select various microwave cooking functions. See Manual Cooking section and Cooking Mode section. b SENSOR COOKING • Select various sensor cooking functions. See Cooking Mode section. c Cook Time • Press Cook Time to enter the cooking time. d Power Level • Press Power Level to adjust the power level.
us_main.book.book Page 10 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM 10 OPERATION • Press and hold STOP/Clear for 3 seconds to lock the control panel. n Light and Vent Functions • To set the light, press Hi, Low, or Off to adjust the cooktop light. NOTE • If the oven is locked, LOCKED appears in the display when any key is pressed. • Unlock the oven to resume normal use. • To set the ventilation: - Press On/Off to turn the vent fan on or off. - Press 4 Speed to set the vent fan speed.
us_main.book.book Page 11 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM OPERATION 11 2 Press On/Off again to turn the vent fan off. Item • 1 Wi-Fi On 6 Wi-Fi Setting the Vent Fan Speed • The vent fan maintains the last setting if turned off and on again. Setting the Timed Ventilation Press Auto Timeset to set the time before the vent fan automatically turns off. • The ventilation time will change in sequence from 1 to 3, 5, 10, and 30 minutes.
us_main.book.book Page 12 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM 12 OPERATION Power Level 2 (20%) 1 (10%) Use • Taking the chill out of fruit. Interrupting Cooking • To stop the oven during a cycle, open the door or Press STOP/Clear once. • Softening butter. • To restart cooking, close the door and press START/Enter. • Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm. • To stop the oven and clear the settings during a cycle, press STOP/Clear twice. • Softening butter and cream cheese.
us_main.book.book Page 13 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM OPERATION 13 Cooking Mode Cook your favorite foods without having to select cooking times and power levels. Defrost Menu Refer to the information below to set the desired menu item and see the recommended amounts.
us_main.book.book Page 14 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM 14 OPERATION 4 Press START/Enter. • 1 Butter (½, 1, 2 or 3 sticks (4 oz/1 stick)) • When the cook time ends, a melody sounds and COOK END appears in the display. - Cookware: Microwave-safe bowl - Food temperature: Refrigerated - Instructions: Unwrap and place food in oven. After heating, stir to complete melting. Soften Menu Refer to the information below to set the desired menu item and see the recommended amounts.
us_main.book.book Page 15 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM OPERATION 15 - Food temperature: Refrigerated • 2 Corn Dog (2 or 4 ea (2 - 2.5 oz/ea)) - Cookware: Microwave-safe dish • 3 Chicken Nuggets (4 or 8 oz) - Cookware: Microwave-safe dish - Food temperature: Frozen - Cookware: Microwavable steamer (not provided) - Food temperature: Refrigerated - Instructions: Wash vegetables and cut into similar sized pieces. Follow the instructions under Asparagus for adding water and using the steam bowl.
us_main.book.book Page 16 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM 16 OPERATION Simmer Mode The Simmer function provides precise cooking performance for foods that require low heat for a long cooking time. CAUTION • Wear oven mitts and use care when removing the cookware from the oven. Cookware will be hot, and the hot water can spill and cause scalding or burns. 1 remove the bowl from oven. Stir rice, cover and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes if needed. After standing time, drain water if needed.
us_main.book.book Page 17 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM OPERATION 17 3 servings (water 6-1/3 cups/1.5 L, lasagna 9 oz/255 g) • 5 Macaroni (1, 2, 3, 4 servings) † - Cookware: Microwave-safe bowl - Food temperature: Room - 1 serving (water 4-1/4 cups/1 L, macaroni 3 oz/ 85 g) 2 servings (water 4-1/4 cups/1 L, macaroni 6 oz/170 g) 3 servings (water 6-1/3 cups/1.
us_main.book.book Page 18 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM 18 OPERATION Rice 1.5 cups (288 g), water 3-1/4 cups (789 g) 1 Press Reheat. 2 Use the number keys to enter the desired menu code from the Sensor Reheat Menu. Rice 2 cups (384 g), water 4-1/2 cups (1062 g) Cover with vented plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand 5-10 minutes. • 2 Frozen Lasagna (10 - 21 oz) - Food temperature: Frozen - Instructions: Remove outer packaging. Slit cover.
us_main.book.book Page 19 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM OPERATION 19 - Instructions: Pierce skin with a fork and place on paper towel. Do not cover. After cooking, let stand for 5 minutes. WARNING Sensor Vegetable Mode Setting the Vegetable Function Sensor Popcorn Mode Prepare microwave popcorn simply and easily, one bag at a time. • Press Popcorn. - Cooking will start about 4 seconds later. - When the cook time ends, a melody sounds and COOK END appears in the display. CAUTION 1 Press Vegetable.
us_main.book.book Page 20 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM 20 OPERATION Sensor Beverage Mode Setting the Sensor Beverage Function • Press Beverage. - Cooking will start about 4 seconds later. - When the cook time ends, a melody sounds and COOK END appears in the display. Sensor Beverage Menu Refer to the information below to set the desired menu item and see the recommended amounts.
us_main.book.book Page 21 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM OPERATION 21 cause arcing, an alarming phenomenon that resembles lightning. • Aluminum Foil - 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. Heat the container and glass measuring cup for 1 minute at HIGH power.
us_main.book.book Page 22 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM 22 OPERATION allow it to finish cooking and help flavors blend and develop. - Quantity: The more food you place in the oven, the longer the required cooking time. - 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). - Temperature: Ice-cold ingredients take much longer to cook than room temperature ingredients.
us_main.book.book Page 23 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM OPERATION 23 allow the turntable to cool before removing it from the oven. • Use thermometers that have been approved for microwave oven cooking. • The turntable must always be in place when you operate the oven. ENGLISH • Do not use the oven to dry newspapers or clothes. They may catch fire.
us_main.book.book Page 24 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM 24 SMART FUNCTIONS SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application Before Using LG ThinQ Application This feature is only available on models with Wi-Fi. 1 The LG ThinQ application allows you to communicate with the appliance using a smartphone. • If the appliance is too far from the wireless router, the signal becomes weak. It may take a long time to connect or fail to install the application.
us_main.book.book Page 25 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM SMART FUNCTIONS 25 • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • If the firewall on your wireless router is enabled, disable the firewall or add an exception to it. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • The wireless network name (SSID) should be a combination of English letters and numbers. (Do not use special characters.
us_main.book.book Page 26 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM 26 SMART FUNCTIONS Smart DiagnosisTM Feature This feature is only available on models with the c or d logo. 3 Keep the phone in place until the tone transmission has finished. The display will count down the time. Once the countdown is over and the tones have stopped, the diagnosis will be displayed in the application. Use this feature to help you diagnose and solve problems with your appliance.
us_main.book.book Page 27 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM MAINTENANCE 27 MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Interior 1 2 Use a damp cloth to clean the surfaces of the door and wipe out crumbs between the door and the frame. Remove greasy spatters with a soapy cloth and then rinse and dry. • Wipe spatters immediately with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon. • If steam accumulates inside or outside of the oven door, wipe the panels with a soft cloth.
us_main.book.book Page 28 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM 28 MAINTENANCE Replacing Parts Replacing the Charcoal Filter 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 an LG Customer Information Center or visit the lg.com website. 1 Unplug the power cord and wear gloves. 2 Remove the vent cover screw.
us_main.book.book Page 29 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM TROUBLESHOOTING 29 TROUBLESHOOTING Frequently Asked Questions Q: Will the oven be damaged if it operates while empty? A: Yes. Never operate the oven while it is empty or without the glass tray. Q: Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door? A: No. The metal screen bounces the energy back to the oven cavity. The holes (or ports) allow only light to pass through. They do not let microwave energy pass through.
us_main.book.book Page 30 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM 30 TROUBLESHOOTING Q: Can I pop popcorn in my oven? How do I get the best results? A: Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer’s guidelines or use the preprogrammed Popcorn button. 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.
us_main.book.book Page 31 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM TROUBLESHOOTING 31 Before Calling for Service Operation Microwave oven does not start Possible Cause & Solution Power cord is unplugged, door is open, or cooking time has not been set. • Plug in power cord. Or, check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker. • Close oven door. • Set cooking time. Timer function started.
us_main.book.book Page 32 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM 32 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Improper Defrosting Possible Cause & Solution Cookware is not microwave safe, or cook settings were wrong. • Test that cookware is microwave safe. • Change defrost time or weight. • Turn or stir food during defrost cycle. Moisture collects on oven window or steam comes from oven vent This happens when cooking foods high in moisture. • This is normal.
us_main.book.book Page 33 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM LIMITED WARRANTY 33 LIMITED WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARBITRATION NOTICE: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION THAT REQUIRES YOU AND LG ELECTRONICS ("LG") TO RESOLVE DISPUTES BY BINDING ARBITRATION INSTEAD OF IN COURT, UNLESS YOU CHOOSE TO OPT OUT. IN ARBITRATION, CLASS ACTIONS AND JURY TRIALS ARE NOT PERMITTED. PLEASE SEE THE SECTION TITLED "PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES" BELOW.
us_main.book.book Page 34 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM 34 LIMITED WARRANTY • Damage or failure of the Product resulting from operating the Product in a corrosive atmosphere or contrary to the Product owner’s manual. • Damage or failure of the Product caused by accidents, pests and vermin, lightning, wind, fire, floods, acts of nature, or any other causes beyond the control of LG.
us_main.book.book Page 35 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM LIMITED WARRANTY 35 Problem • Vibration noise • Unit is not level • Mounting bracket screw not fixed completely. • Mounting plate not aligned.
us_main.book.book Page 36 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM 36 LIMITED WARRANTY Problem Cause Vent is not working. • Improper blower unit direction or installation. • Weak or no ventilation. • Improper ductwork or damper connection. Solution • Check blower unit direction and reinstall if necessary. • Properly align the exhaust operation ports and blower plate opening. • Abnormal noise during operation. • Product overheating. • Blower unit exhaust ports should be completely exposed to the outside.
us_main.book.book Page 37 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:01 PM LIMITED WARRANTY 37 arbitration, either party may bring an individual action in small claims court, but that small claims court action may not be brought on a class or representative basis. Governing Law. The law of the state of your residence shall govern this Limited Warranty and any disputes between us except to the extent that such law is preempted by or inconsistent with applicable federal law. Fees/Costs.
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