Setting the Clock ..........11 Before Calling for Service ......... 25 Child Lock............11 WARRANTY ............27 Thank You for purchasing a GoldStar microwave oven. Please record the model number and serial Model No: number of this unit for future reference. We also...
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY • Do not attempt to operate this oven with • Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. the door open, since open-door operation can It is particularly important that the oven door result in harmful exposure to microwave closes properly and that there is no damage to energy.
SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to 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: 1.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SPECIFICATIONS MODEL MA-1417W/B MA-2117W/B Power Supply 120 V AC, 60 Hz Rated Power Consumption 1,550 W 1,500W Microwave Output *1,150 W Frequency 2,450 MHz Rated Current 13.6 A 13.0 A Overall Dimensions (W x H x D) ˝...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Your oven comes with the following accessories: 1 Use and Care Manual 1 Glass Turntable 1 Rotating Ring Oven Front Plate Window Door Screen Door Seal Display Window Mo re Mo re Les s Les s Clo ck Clo ck...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL PANEL 1. DISPLAY. The display includes a clock and indicators that tell you time of day, cooking time settings, and cooking functions selected. 2. MORE. Each time you touch this pad, you add 10 seconds to the cooking time. 3.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN COOKWARE GUIDE Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven. However, to test cookware before using, follow these steps: 1. Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven. 2. Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware. 3.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN TIPS FOR MICROWAVE COOKING BROWNING ARRANGEMENT Meat and poultry with high fat content that are cooked Do not stack food. Arrange in a single layer in the dish for 10 or 15 minutes or longer will brown lightly. Foods for more even cooking.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN PRECAUTIONS • Place the front surface of the door three inches or • Use thermometers that have been approved for more from the countertop edge to avoid accidental microwave oven cooking. tipping of the microwave oven during normal use. •...
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SETTING THE CLOCK CHILD LOCK When your oven is plugged in or after a power You can use this safety feature to lock the control interruption, O shows on the display. panel so that children cannot use the oven when you do not want them.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN TIMER TIMED COOKING This feature lets you program a specific cook time Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen and power. For best results, there are 10 power timer. You can set up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. level settings in addition to HIGH power (100%).
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN MULTI-STAGE COOKING For best results, some recipes call for different cook When the first stage is over, you will hear two powers during different stages of a cook cycle. You short tones as the oven begins the second cook stage.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ONE TOUCH COOKING Use this function to cook food without entering a Example 2: To cook 1 potato. cook time or power. Refer to the One Touch Cook Touch: Display Shows: Chart below for more information. Example: To cook a 3.5 oz.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ONE TOUCH COOK CHART NOTE: No cover is needed for the ONE TOUCH foods listed in this chart unless called for in the directions. Touch keypad Directions Serving size 1 time • Follow package instructions. POPCORN 3.5 oz.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN MORE/LESS Q-DEFROST Use this function to thaw only 1lb of Ground meat, By using the More and Less functions, you can adjust the cook time for One Touch Cook for a Poultry, or Steaks/Chops very quickly. longer or shorter time.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST AUTO DEFROST thaws frozen food without entering Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs. of ground beef. a cook time or cook power. Three defrost categories Touch: Display Shows: are preset in your oven: Ground Meat, Poultry, and Steaks/Chops.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST CHART At Reminder Tone Standing Time Category Touch Food keypad to be Defrosted GROUND 1 time Beef 5 min. Turn over. Remove thawed portions and Ground beef MEAT break apart. Return remainder to oven. 5 min.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WARNING: Do not use aluminum foil during cooking cycle. COOKING TIPS Meat Poultry 1. No special techniques are required. Meat should be 1. No special techniques are required. Poultry should prepared as with conventional cooking. Season if be prepared as with conventional cooking.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING TIPS (continued) Fish 1. Arrange fish in a large shallow non-metallic dish or casserole. 2. Cover with pierced microwave plastic wrap or casserole lid. 3. Place the dish on the turntable. 4. Cook according to the instructions in the Fresh Fish Cooking Chart below. Flakes of butter can be added to the fish if desired.
HEATING OR REHEATING GUIDE To heat or reheat successfully in the microwave, it is important to follow several guidelines. Measure the amount of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat. Arrange the food in a circular pattern for best results. Room temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food.
FRESH VEGETABLE CHART Cook time Standing Vegetable Amount Instructions at HIGH Time Artichokes 2 medium Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. Cover. 2-3 minutes (8oz. each) 4 medium 10-13 Asparagus, 1Ib. cup water. Cover. 2-3 minutes Fresh, Spears Beans, Green &...
TROUBLESHOOTING Questions and Answers Operation Answer Question Why is the oven light not on during There may be several reasons why the oven light is not on. cooking? Have you: • Set a cooking time? • Touched START? Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven Why does steam come out of the air has been designed to vent this steam.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Questions and Answers (continued) Food Answer Question Why are scrambled eggs sometimes a Eggs will dry out when they are overcooked, even if the same little dry after cooking? recipe is used each time. The cooking time may need to be var- ied for one of these reasons: •...
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.
GOLDSTAR MICROWAVE OVENS LIMITED WARRANTY LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. will repair or at its option replace, without charge, your product which proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period listed below from the date of original purchase. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product during the warranty period as long as it is in the U.S.