Frigidaire 316495003 User manual

p/n 316495003 (0706)
Microwave Oven
Counter-Top
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Welcome..........................................2
Important Safety Instructions .....3-6
Features and Specifications ..........7
Before Operating ............................8
Manual Operation ..................... 9-12
Sensor Cook Operation ......... 13-15
Convenience Operation ...............16
Cooking Charts ...................... 17-18
Care & Cleaning ...........................19
Before You Call
Solutions to Common Problems........................ 20
Warranty ......................... Back Page
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Welcome & Congratulations
This Use & Care Manual contains
generaloperatinginstructionsforyour
applianceand feature informationfor
several models. Your microwave may
not have all the described features. The
graphicsshown are representative.The
graphics on your microwave may not
look exactly like those shown.
Be sure to register your product. The
self-addressedPRODUCT
REGISTRATIONCARD should be filled
in completely, signed and returned to
Electrolux Home Products.
Product Registration
Congratulations on your purchase of a new microwave! At Electrolux Home
Products, we are very proud of our product and are completely committed to
providing you with the best service possible. Your satisfaction is our number
one priority.
We know you’ll enjoy your new microwave and Thank You for choosing our product.
We hope you consider us for future purchases.
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This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating instructions for your model.
Use your microwave only as instructed in this manual. These instructions are
not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur.
Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and
maintaining any appliance.
Be sure to record your model and serial number. The serial plate is located on
the back of the microwave oven.
Please record your model and serial number and date of purchase in
the spaces provided below for future reference in case your microwave
should ever require servicing:
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
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Important Safety Instructions
What You Need to
Know About Safety
Instructions
Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in the
Use & Care Guide are not meant to cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense,
caution, and care must be exercised when installing,
maintaingor operating a microwave.
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or
manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not
understand.
Recognize Safety
Symbols, Words, Labels
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Important Safety Instructions
Grounding Instructions
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Federal
Communications
Commission Radio
Frequency Interference
Statement (U.S.A. Only)

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Important Safety Instructions
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Adhere to the following precautions:
• DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with the door open
since open door operation can result in harmful exposure
to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or
tampler with the safety interlock switches.
• DO NOT place any object between the oven front face
and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
• DO NOT use any cleaning materials on the oven door
gasket. Doing so could cause damage.
• DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged. It is
particularly important that the oven door close properly
and that there is no damage to:
1. door (bent),
2. hinges and latches (broken or loosended),
3. door seals and sealing surfaces.
•Oven should not be be adjusted or repaired by anyone
exceptproperaly qualified service personnel.
Precautions to Avoid
Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave
Energy

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Important Safety Instructions
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed to reduce the risk of
burns, electric shocks, fire or injury to persons or
exposureto excessive microvave energy.
• READ ALL instructions before using oven.
• READ AND FOLLOW the specific “PRECAUTIONS
TOAVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 5.
•Install or locate this oven ONLY in accordance with
the installation instructions in this Use & Care
Manual.
•Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers - for example, closed jars - are able to
explode and SHOULD NOT be HEATED in this oven.
•Use this oven ONLY for its intended use as described
in this Use & Care Manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this oven. This type of oven is
specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is
not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
•As with any appliance, CLOSE SUPERVISION is
necessary when used by CHILDREN or INFIRM
PERSONS.
•Review the door cleaning instructions in the Care &
Cleaningsection.
To avoid the risk of fir in the oven cavity: injury to persons
or exposure to excessive microvave energy.
• DONOT overcook food. Carefully attend ovenwhen
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.
• DO NOT heat baby bottles in oven.
•Baby food jars shall be open when heated and
contents stirred or shaken before consumption, in
orderto avoid burns.
• DO NOT use this oven for commercial purposes. It is
made for household use only.
• DO NOT operate this oven if it has a damaged cord or
power plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has
beendamaged ordropped.
•This oven, including power cord, must be serviced
ONLY by qualified service personnel. Special tools are
requiredto service oven. Contact nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
• DO NOT cover or block any vents or openings on the
oven.
• DO NOT store this oven outdoors. DO NOT use this
appliance near water - for example, near a kitchen
sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or
similar locations.
• 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.
•Review the door cleaning instructions in the Care &
Cleaningsection.
•If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door
CLOSED, turn oven off and disconnect the power cord,
or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
• DO NOT use this oven cavity for storage. DO NOT leave
paper products, cooking utensils or food in the caity
when not in use.
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Features & Specifications
Microwave features
Turntable
ring
assembly
Turntable
glass
tray
Door
assembly
Window
Interlock
system
Oven specifications
PowerSupply
InputPower
CookingPower
Frequency
OuterDimensions
(WxHxD)
CavityVolume
Net Weight
120VAC, 60 Hz
1,650W
1,100W
2,450 MHz
20.4” x 17.2” x 12.4”
1.5 cubic ft.
36.4 lbs.
Control panel
(1) time defrost
(2) popcorn
(3) frozen pizza (sensor cook)
(4) weight defrost
(5) fish (sensor cook)
(6) meat (sensor cook)
(7) favorite (stores up to 3 favorites)
(8) fresh veggie (settings for 1-4 servings)
(9) frozen veggie (settings for 1-4 servings)
(10) sensor reheat
(11) potato (1-3 potatoes)
(12) frozen entrée
(13) EasySet (3 instant settings)
(14) number pads (0 thru 9)
(15) power level (10 power levels available)
(16) cook time
(17) clock
(18) timer
(19) STOP/cancel ~ During cooking: press this pad once to cancel
cooking function, press this pad twice to cancel cooking and any
other entries.
(20) START/+30 sec ~ Press this pad to add 30 seconds to cook time.
Each press will add another 30 seconds to the cook time.
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Turntable
Shaft Control
panel

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Before Operating
Learn more about your
microwave oven
•To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do
not operate the microwave oven empty.
•To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do
not use stoneware, aluminum foil, metal utensils, or
metal trimmed utensils in the microwave oven.
Setting the clock
Example: setting clock display for 9:00:
1. Touch clock pad once.
2. Enter time using number pads.
3. Touch clock pad again.
Microwave utensil guide
•Oven proof glass (specifically
treated for high intensity heat):
Utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates,
cake plates, liquid measuring cups,
casseroles and bowls without metallic
trim.
•China:
Bowls, cups, serving plates and
platters without metallic trim.
•Plastic:
Plastic wrap (as a cover) - lay the
plastic wrap loosely over the dish and
press it to the sides. Vent plastic wrap
by turning back one edge slightly to
allow excess steam to escape. The
dish should be deep enough so that the
plastic wrap will not touch the food.
Use plastic dishes, cups, semi-rigid
freezer containers and plastic bags for
short cooking times. Use these with
care because the plastic may soften
from the heat of the food.
•Paper:
Paper towls, waxed paper, paper
napkins and paper plates with no
metallic trim or design. Look for the
manufacturer’s label for any special
instructions for use in the microwave
oven.
•Metal utensils:
Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven
cooking. Also, avoid metal skewers, thermometers or foil trays. Metal
utensils can cause arcing, which can damage your microwave oven.
•Metal decoration:
Bowls, cups, serving plates and platters without metallic trim.
•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 of the oven cavity and door of the microwave.
•Wood:
Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack when
you use them in the microwave oven. Baskets made of wood will react
in the same way.
•Tightly covered utensils:
Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered
cookware. Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items
before cooking. Tightly closed pouches may explode.
•Brown paper:
Avoid using brown paper bags. They absorb heat and can burn.
•Flawed or chipped cooking utensils:
Any utensil that is cracked, flawed or chipped may break in the oven.
•Metal twist ties:
Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags. They become hot
and could cause a fire.
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Manual Operation
Setting the timer
Example: setting timer for 5 minutes:
1. Touch timer pad once.
2. Enter desired time using number pads.
3. TouchSTART/+30sec pad.
When the timer has reached the end of set time, you will
hear beep alerts indicating the timer has run out.
UsingEasySet
Example: to quickly heat for 2 minutes at 100% power:
Touch number pad for desired minute(s).The
microwave will start immeadiately.
Microwave heating or cooking may be quickly set at 100%
power level for 1, 2 or 3 minutes. Use the number keys 1, 2
or 3 to choose the desired minutes of cook time (this option
will only work using the 1, 2 or 3 numeric pads):
Note: the “EasySet” function cannot be set when using the
“weightdefrost” feature.
Heating with high power level
Example: to heat for 5 minutes at 100% power:
1. Press cook time pad.
2. Use the number pads to enter desired
heating time (cook time may be set up to
99 minutes and 99 seconds).
3. TouchSTART/+30sec pad.
Heating with lower power levels
Example: to heat for 4 minutes at 70% power:
1. Press cook time.
2. Use the number pads to enter desired
heating time (cook time may be set up to
99 minutes and 99 seconds).
3. Press power level pad once for power
level10 (100% power).
4. Use the number keys to change the power
level to 7. PL7 appears in the display (70
% power).
5. Press START/+30sec pad.
When heating has finished you will hear 5 beeps and the
time of day will display.
Using the highest power level to heat foods with does not
always give the best results when some types of food need
slower cooking, such as roasts, baked goods or custards.
Your oven has nine other power levels you may choose.
When heating has finished you will hear 5 beeps and the
time of day will display.
Control Lock
You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave
from being accidentally started or used by children.
The control lock feature is very useful when cleaning the
control panel. The lock will prevent accidental programming
when wiping the control panel clean.
Example: to set the control lock ON:
Touch and hold the STOP/cancel pad for more
than 3 seconds. The Lock icon will appear in the
display and will sound with 1 beep. hold for 3
seconds
Example: to change the control lock from ON to OFF:
Touch and hold the STOP/cancel pad for more
than 3 seconds. The Lock icon will disappear
from the display and will sound with 1 beep. hold for 3
seconds

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Heating with multiple cooking stages
Example: to cook food for 3 minutes at 80% power and
then 50% power for 6 minutes 30 seconds:
For best results, some microwave recipes call for different
power levels or different lengths of time for cooking. Your
microwave may be set to change from one stage to another
automatically (2 stages maximum).
Manual Operation
When heating has finished you will hear 5 beeps and the
time of day will display.
Example:to defrost food with the default 30% power level
for 5 minutes:
Setting time defrost
1. Press time defrost pad once. 00:00 will
appear in the display.
2. Use the number pads to enter desired
defrost time (defrost time may be set up to
99 minutes and 99 seconds).
3. Press START/+30sec pad.
Example: to defrost 1lb. of food with the with cook time
determined automatically:
Setting weight defrost
1. Press weight defrost pad once. 0.0 will
appear in the display.
2. Use the number pads to enter weight of food
to defrost in pounds. You may enter weight
from 0.3 to 6.3 pounds.
3. Press START/+30sec pad.
When defrosting has finished you will hear 5 beeps and the
time of day will display.
Note: The weight amount must be a valid entry for this
feature to start. A valid weight entry is 0.3 to 6.3 pounds.
When heating has finished you will hear 5 beeps and time of
day will display.
Note: Power levels can not be changed for both time
defrost and weight defrost because the defrost performance
will be affected.
Adding cook time (+30sec)
This time-saving feature will let you quickly add 30 seconds
to any cook time already set when cooking at a 100%
power level. This feature may only be used while cooking
and with cook time remaining. Each press of this pad will
add 30 seconds.
Press START/+30sec pad 2 times.
Example: to add 1 minute of cook time at the default
power level of 100%:
Special notes for defrosting
•After pressing START/+30sec key, the display will
count down remaining defrost time. Once the defrosting
process has started you may open the door and turn the
food if needed and remove any portions that have already
thawed. Touch the START/+30sec key to resume the
defrost cycle.
• When heating has finished you will hear 5 beeps.
1. Press cook time.
2. Use the number pads to enter heating time
for the 1st stage (cook time may be set up
to 99 minutes and 99 seconds).
3. Press power level pad once.
4. Use the number pads to enter power level
for the 1st stage. PL8 appears in the
display (80 % power).
5. Press cook time pad for 2nd stage.
6. Use the number pads to enter heating time
for the 2nd stage (cook time may be set up
to 99 minutes and 99 seconds).
7. Press power level pad for 2nd stage.
8. Use the number key to enter power level for
the 2nd stage. PL5 appears in the display
(50 % power).
9. Press START/+30sec pad.