Frigidaire CFMV145 User manual

Important
Safety Information . . 2–8
Grounding
Instructions . . . . . . . . 9
Operating
Instructions . . . . . 12–24
Features . . . . . .10, 25–26
Care and
Cleaning . . . . . . . 27–31
Troubleshooting . . 32–33
Consumer
Services
Warranty & Service . . 34–36
Getting Started . . . . .11
CFMV145, FMV145
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS P/N 316137205 Rev. C 06-02 JR
Over-the-Range
Microwave Oven
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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 tamper
with the safety interlocks.
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 Operate the oven if it is
damaged. It is particularly important
that the oven door close properly and
that there is no damage to the:
1.door (bent),
2.hinges and latches (broken or
loosened),
3.door seals and sealing surfaces.
The Oven Should Not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to
minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
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Before you call for service, there are a
few things you can do to help us serve
you better.
Read this manual.
It contains instructions to help you use
and maintain your microwave properly.
If you received a damaged
oven...immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the oven.
Save time and money.
Check the section titled “Troubleshooting”
before calling. This section helps you solve
common problems that might occur. If you
do need service, you can relax knowing
help is only a phone call away.
NEED HELP? Help us, help you:
In the United States, call: 1-800-944-9044
In Canada, call: 1-866-294-9911
Visit the Frigidaire Web Site at http://www.frigidaire.com
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INFORMATION
BEFORE USING
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•Read and follow the specific “Precautions
to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy” on page 2.
•This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See Grounding Instructions
section on page 9.
•Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
•Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided
Installation Instructions.
•This over-the-range oven was designed
for use over ranges no wider than
36″(91 cm). It may be installed over
both gas and electric cooking
equipment.
•Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged power cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
•Do not cover or block any openings on
the appliance.
•Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do not
use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this
appliance. This microwave oven is
specifically designed to heat, dry or cook
food, and is not intended for laboratory
or industrial use.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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This microwave oven is UL and CSA listed for installation over electric and
gas ranges.
This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
To reduce the risk of fire, burns, electric shock, injury to persons, or exposure
to excessive microwave energy when using your appliance, follow basic
precautions, including the following sections.
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•Do not store this appliance outdoors.
Do not use this product near water—
for example, in a wet basement, near
a swimming pool or near a sink.
•Keep power cord away from heated
surfaces.
•Do not immerse power cord or plug
in water.
•See door surface cleaning instructions
in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of
this manual.
•This appliance should be serviced only
by qualified service personnel. Contact
nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
•As with any appliance, close supervision
is necessary when used by children.
•To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
cavity:
– Do not overcook food. Carefully
attend appliance if paper, plastic or
other combustible materials are placed
inside the oven while cooking.
– Remove wire twist-ties and metal
handles from paper or plastic
containers before placing them
in the oven.
– Do not use the oven for storage
purposes. Do not leave paper products,
cooking utensils or food in the oven
when not in use.
– If materials inside oven should ignite,
keep the oven door closed, turn the
oven off and disconnect the power
cord, or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel. If the door is
opened, the fire may spread.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INFORMATION
BEFORE USING
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Arcing is the microwave term for sparks
in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
•Metal or foil touching the side of
the oven.
•Foil not molded to food (upturned
edges act like antennas).
•The metal shelf not installed correctly so
it touches the microwave wall.
•Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or
gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
•Recycled paper towels containing
small metal pieces being used in the
microwave.
Arcing
•Do not pop popcorn in your microwave
oven unless in a special microwave
popcorn accessory or unless you use
popcorn labeled for use in microwave
ovens.
•Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers—for example, closed
jars—will explode and should not be
heated in this microwave oven. Such
use of the microwave oven could result
in injury.
•Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven.
Pressure will build up inside egg yolk
and will cause it to burst, possibly
resulting in injury.
•Operating the microwave with no food
inside for more than a minute or two
may cause damage to the oven and
could start a fire. It increases the heat
around the magnetron and can shorten
the life of the oven.
•Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such as
potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes,
apples, chicken livers and other giblets,
and egg yolks should be pierced to allow
steam to escape during cooking.
Foods
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Special Notes About Microwaving
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem.
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•Avoid heating baby food in glass jars,
even with the lid off. Make sure all
infant food is thoroughly cooked. Stir
food to distribute the heat evenly. Be
careful to prevent scalding when
warming formula or breast milk. The
container may feel cooler than the milk
really is. Always test the milk before
feeding the baby.
•Spontaneous boiling – Under certain
special circumstances, liquids may start to
boil during or shortly after removal from
the microwave oven. To prevent burns
from splashing liquid, we recommend
the following: before removing the
container from the oven, allow the
container to stand in the oven for 30 to
40 seconds after the oven has shut off.
Do not boil liquids in narrow-necked
containers such as soft drink bottles,
wine flasks and especially narrow-necked
coffee cups. Even if the container is
opened, excessive steam can build up
and cause it to burst or overflow.
•Do not defrost frozen beverages in
narrow-necked bottles (especially
carbonated beverages). Even if the
container is opened, pressure can build
up. This can cause the container to
burst, possibly resulting in injury.
•Hot foods and steam can cause burns.
Be careful when opening any containers
of hot food, including popcorn bags,
cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent
possible injury, direct steam away from
hands and face.
•Do not overcook potatoes. They could
dehydrate and catch fire, causing
damage to your oven.
•Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—
meat to at least an INTERNAL
temperature of 160°F (71°C). and
poultry to at least an INTERNAL
temperature of 180°F (82°C). Cooking to
these temperatures usually protects
against food-borne illness.
Safety Fact– SUPERHEATED WATER
Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach
the boiling point. They can actually get superheated and not bubble at all.
Superheated liquid will bubble up out of the cup when it is moved or when
something like a spoon or tea bag is put into it.
To prevent this from happening and causing injury, do not heat any liquid for
more than 2 minutes per cup. After heating, let the cup stand in the
microwave for 30 seconds before moving it or putting anything into it.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INFORMATION
BEFORE USING
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Make sure all cookware used in
your microwave oven is suitable for
microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking
dishes, measuring cups, custard cups,
pottery or china dinnerware which does
not have metallic trim or glaze with a
metallic sheen can be used. Some
cookware is labeled “suitable for
microwaving.”
•If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-
safe, use this test: Place in the oven both
the dish you are testing and a glass
measuring cup filled with 1 cup of
water—set the measuring cup either in
or next to the dish. Microwave 30 to 45
seconds at high. If the dish heats, it
should not be used for microwaving.
If the dish remains cool and only the
water in the cup heats, then the dish is
microwave-safe.
•If you use a meat thermometer while
cooking, make sure it is safe for use in
microwave ovens.
•Some styrofoam trays (like those that
meat is packaged on) have a thin strip of
metal embedded in the bottom. When
microwaved, the metal can burn the
floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel.
•Do not use recycled paper products.
Recycled paper towels, napkins and
waxed paper can contain metal flecks
which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper
products containing nylon or nylon
filaments should be avoided, since they
may also ignite.
•Do not use the microwave to dry
newspapers.
•Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in
microwave ovens. Check the package for
proper use.
•Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic
wrap can be used to cover dishes in order
to retain moisture and prevent spattering.
Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam
can escape.
•Cookware may become hot because of
heat transferred from the heated food.
Pot holders may be needed to handle
the cookware.
•“Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly
closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced
or vented as directed by package. If they
are not, plastic could burst during or
immediately after cooking, possibly
resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least partially
uncovered because they form a tight
seal. When cooking with containers
tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove
covering carefully and direct steam away
from hands and face.
Microwave-Safe Cookware
How to test for a microwave-safe dish.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Special Notes About Microwaving
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•Use foil only as directed in this manual.
TV dinners may be microwaved in foil
trays less than 3/4″(2 cm) high; remove
the top foil cover and return the tray to
the box. When using foil in the
microwave oven, keep the foil at least
1 inch (2.5 cm) away from the sides of
the oven.
•Plastic cookware – Plastic cookware
designed for microwave cooking is very
useful, but should be used carefully.
Even microwave-safe plastic may not be
as tolerant of overcooking conditions as
are glass or ceramic materials and may
soften or char if subjected to short
periods of overcooking.
In longer exposures to overcooking, the
food and cookware could ignite. Follow
these guidelines:
1. Use microwave-safe plastics only and
use them in strict compliance with
the cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations.
2. Do not microwave empty containers.
3. Do not permit children to use plastic
cookware without complete supervision.
The Exhaust Fan
The fan will operate automatically under
certain conditions (see Automatic Fan
feature). Take care to prevent the starting
and spreading of accidental cooking fires
while the exhaust fan is in use.
•Clean the underside of the microwave
often. Do not allow grease to build up
on the microwave or the fan filters.
•In the event of a grease fire on the
surface units below the microwave oven,
smother a flaming pan on the surface
unit by covering the pan completely
with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray.
•Use care when cleaning the exhaust fan
filters. Corrosive cleaning agents, such
as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage
the filters.
•When preparing flaming foods under
the microwave, turn the exhaust fan on.
•Never leave surface units beneath your
microwave oven unattended at high heat
settings. Boilovers cause smoking and
greasy spillovers that may ignite and
spread if the microwave exhaust fan is
operating. To minimize automatic fan
operation, use adequate-sized cookware
and use high heat on surface units only
when necessary.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INFORMATION
BEFORE USING
Microwave-Safe Cookware (continued)
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Improper use of the grounding plug
can result in a risk of electric shock.
This appliance must be grounded. In
the event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electric
shock by providing an escape wire for
the electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a power
cord having a grounding wire with a
grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician or service
technician if the grounding instructions
are not completely understood, or if
doubt exists as to whether the appliance
is properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall
outlet, it is your personal responsibility
and obligation to have it replaced with a
properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Do not under any circumstances cut or
remove the third (ground) prong from
the power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug with this
appliance.
Do not use an extension cord with this
appliance. If the power cord is too short,
have a qualified electrician or service
technician install an outlet near the
appliance.
For best operation, plug this appliance
into its own electrical outlet to prevent
flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or
tripping of circuit breaker.
Grounding Instructions
Optional Kits
Filler Panel Kits
JX40WH or JX46WH – White
JX41 or JX46BL – Black
When replacing a 36″(91 cm) range
hood, filler panel kits fill in the additional
width to provide a custom built-in
appearance.
For installation between cabinets only;
not for end-of-cabinet installation. Each kit
contains two 3″-wide (8 cm) filler panels.
Filter Kits
JX81A – Recirculating Charcoal
Filter Kit
Filter kits are used when the microwave
oven cannot be vented to the outside.
Available at extra cost from your
Frigidaire supplier.
Ensure proper ground
exists before use.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Grounding Instructions/Optional Kits
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1. Door Handle. Pull to open the door.
The door must be securely latched
for the microwave to operate.
2. Door Latches.
3. Window with Metal Shield. Screen
allows cooking to be viewed while
keeping microwaves confined
in the oven.
4. Touch Control Panel.
5. Cooktop Lights.
6. Grease Filters.
7. Removable Turntable. Turntable and
support must be in place when using
the oven. The turntable may be
removed for cleaning.
8. Convenience Guide.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and
oven light are located on the inside walls
of the microwave oven. Model and serial
numbers are on a label inside the oven.
9. Shelf. The metal shelf is specially
designed for the microwave oven to
allow you to microwave several foods at
once. Food microwaves best when
placed directly on the turntable.
NOTE: This manual covers several models so the illustration may not look exactly
like your model. However, operating instructions for each of the features and functions
of your microwave will be found in this manual.
Microwave Features
Here is a quick guide to the features and
controls of your microwave oven.
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FMV145
50 Watts
CFMV145
00 Watts
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Convenience Features
Press Enter Option
Auto/Time Defrost
Press once Food weight.
Reheat Food type 1– 6. 1– 3 servings
Popcorn Starts immediately! more/less time
Press once 3.5 oz. (99 g)
Press twice 3.0 oz. (85 g)
Press 3 times 1.75 oz.(50 g)
Beverage Starts immediately! 1– 3 servings
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Getting Started
You can microwave by time or with the
convenience features.
Time Features
Press Enter
Cook Time I & II
Press once or twice Amount of cooking time.
Auto/Time Defrost
Press twice Amount of defrosting time.
Express Cook Starts immediately!
Power Level Power level 1–10.
Plus 30 Seconds Starts immediately!
(Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)
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How to Change the Power Level
The power level may be entered or
changed immediately after entering the
feature time for COOK TIME, TIME
DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK. The
power level may also be changed during
time countdown.
1. Press COOK TIME or select
Time Defrost.
2. Enter cooking or defrosting time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select desired power level 1–10.
5. Press START.
Variable power levels add flexibility to
microwave cooking. The power levels on
the microwave oven can be compared to
the surface units on a range. High (power
level 10) or full power is the fastest way to
cook and gives you 100% power. Each
power level gives you microwave energy a
certain percent of the time. Power level 7
is microwave energy 70% of the time.
Power level 3 is energy 30% of the time.
A high setting (10) will cook faster but
food may need more frequent stirring,
rotating or turning over. Most cooking
will be done on High (power level 10).
A lower setting will cook more evenly and
need less stirring or rotating of the food.
Some foods may have better flavor, texture
or appearance if one of the lower settings
is used. Use a lower power level when
cooking foods that have a tendency to boil
over, such as scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the microwave energy
cycles off) give time for the food to
“equalize” or transfer heat to the inside
of the food. An example of this is shown
with power level 3—the defrost cycle. If
microwave energy did not cycle off, the
outside of the food would cook before
the inside was defrosted.
Here are some examples of uses for
various power levels:
Power Level Best Uses
High 10 Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling
liquids.
Med-High 7 Gentle cooking of meat and
poultry; baking casseroles
and reheating.
Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing
such as stews and less tender
cuts of meat.
Low 2 or 3 Defrosting without cooking;
simmering; delicate sauces.
Warm 1 Keeping food warm without
overcooking; softening butter.
Changing Power Levels
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Operating Instructions
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Cook Time
Cook Time I
Allows you to microwave for any time up
to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
Power level 10 (High) is automatically set,
but you may change it for more flexibility.
You may open the door during Cook
Time to check the food. Close the door
and press START to resume cooking.
1. Press COOK TIME.
2. Enter cooking time.
3.Change power level if you don’t want
full power. (Press POWER LEVEL.
Select a desired power level 1–10.)
4. Press START.
Cook Time II
Lets you change power levels
automatically during cooking. Here’s how
to do it:
1.Press COOK TIME.
2.Enter the first cook time.
3.Change the power level if you don’t
want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL.
Select a desired power level 1–10.)
4.Press COOK TIME again.
5.Enter the second cook time.
6.Change the power level if you don’t
want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL.
Select a power level 1–10.)
7.Press START.
At the end of Cook Time I, Cook Time II
counts down.
Operating Instructions
Time Features
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Operating Instructions
Cooking Guide For Cook Time I & II
NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears) 1 lb. (.45 kg) 6 to 9 min., In 1
1
⁄ 2
-qt. oblong glass baking dish,
Med-High (7) place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen spears) 10-oz. (.28 kg) 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
package
Beans
(fresh green) 1 lb. (.45 kg) 9 to 11 min. In 1
1
⁄
2 -qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
cut in half
(frozen green) 10-oz. (.28 kg) 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
package water.
(frozen lima) 10-oz. (.28 kg) 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
package
Beets
(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 17 to 21 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut) 1 bunch 7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(1
1
⁄ 4 to 1
1
⁄ 2 lbs.)
(.57 to .68 kg)
(fresh spears) 1 bunch 9 to 13 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
(1
1
⁄
4 to 1
1
⁄
2 lbs.) 1/4 cup water. Rotate dish after half
(.57 to .68 kg) of time.
(frozen, 10-oz. (.28 kg) 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
chopped) package
(frozen spears) 10-oz. (.28 kg) 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
package water.
Cabbage
(fresh) 1 medium head 8 to 11 min. In 1
1
⁄ 2 - or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
(about 2 lbs.) water.
( about .90 kg)
(wedges) 7 to 10 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
water.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. (.45 kg) 7 to 9 min. In 1
1
⁄ 2 -qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. (.28 kg) 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
package water.
Cauliflower
(flowerets) 1 medium head 9 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(fresh, whole) 1 medium head 10 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. (.28 kg) 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
package water.
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Operating Instructions
Cooking Guide For Cook Time I & II
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Corn
(frozen kernel) 10-oz. (.28 kg) 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
package water.
Corn on
the cob
(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
per ear corn. If corn is in husk, use no water;
if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup
water. Rearrange after half of time.
(frozen) 1 ear 5 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
2 to 6 ears 3 to 4 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap.
per ear Rearrange after half of time.
Mixed
vegetables
(frozen) 10-oz. (.28 kg) 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
package water.
Peas
(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled
9 to 12 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. (.28 kg) 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
package water.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes
9 to 12 min. Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place
white) (6 to 8 oz. each) in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water.
(.17 to .23 kg) Stir after half of time.
(fresh, whole, 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 3 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place
sweet or white) (.17 to .23 kg) in center of the oven. Let stand 5
minutes.
Spinach
(fresh) 10 to 16 oz. 5 to 7 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
(.28 to .45 kg)
(frozen, 10-oz. (.28 kg) 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
chopped package water.
and leaf)
Squash
(fresh, summer 1 lb. (.45 kg) 5 to 7 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
and yellow) sliced
(winter, acorn, 1 to 2 squash 8 to 11 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous
butternut)
(about 1 lb. each) membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass
(about .45 kg baking dish, place squash cut-side-
each) down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
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Time Defrost
Allows you to defrost for the length of
time you select. See the Defrosting Guide
for suggested times.
1. Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST twice.
2. Enter defrosting time.
3. Press START.
4. Turn food over when the oven signals.
5. Press START.
(Auto Defrost explained in the section on
Convenience Features.)
Power level 3 is automatically set, but you
may change this for more flexibility. You
may defrost small items more quickly by
raising the power level after entering the
time. However, they will need more
frequent attention than usual.
Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting
time in about half; power level 10 cuts the
total time to approximately 1/3. Rotate or
stir food frequently.
At one half of selected defrosting time,
the oven signals TURN. At this time, turn
food over and break apart or rearrange
pieces for more even defrosting. Shield
any warm areas with small pieces of foil.
A dull thumping noise may be heard
during defrosting. This sound is normal
when the oven is not operating at
High power.
Defrosting Tips
•Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be
defrosted in the package. Tightly closed
packages should be slit, pierced or
vented AFTER food has partially
defrosted. Plastic storage containers
should be at least partially uncovered.
•Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners
can be defrosted and microwaved. If the
food is in a foil container, transfer it to
a microwave-safe dish.
•Foods that spoil easily, such as milk,
eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork,
should not be allowed to sit out for
more than one hour after defrosting.
Room temperature promotes the growth
of harmful bacteria.
•For more even defrosting of larger
foods, such as beef, lamb and veal roasts,
use Auto Defrost.
•Be sure large meats are completely
defrosted before cooking.
•When defrosted, food should be cool but
softened in all areas. If still slightly icy,
return to the microwave very briefly, or
let it stand a few minutes.
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Operating Instructions
Time Features
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Food Time Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls (1 pc.) 1 min.
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 5 min.
(approx. .34 kg)
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) (.45 kg) 6 to 8 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. break up after half the time.
(.45 kg)
Fruit
Plastic pouch – 1 to 2 3 to 6 min.
(10-oz. package) (.28 kg)
Meat
Bacon (1 lb.) (.45 kg) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven.
Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Franks (1 lb.) (.45 kg) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven.
Microwave just until franks can be
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if
necessary, to complete defrosting.
Ground meat (1 lb.) (.45 kg) 5 to 7 min. Turn meat over after half the time.
Roast: beef, lamb, 12 to 16 min. Use power level 1.
veal, pork per lb.
Steaks, chops and cutlets 5 to 7 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish.
per lb. Turn over after half the time and shield
warm areas with foil. When finished,
separate pieces and let stand to complete
defrosting.
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer 15 to 19 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap
cut up (21⁄2to 3 lbs.) and turn over after half the time. When
(1.13 to 1.36 kg) finished, separate pieces and microwave
2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary.
Let stand to finish defrosting.
Chicken, whole 17 to 21 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half
(21⁄2to 3 lbs.) the time, unwrap and turn chicken over.
(1.13 to 1.36 kg) Shield warm areas with foil. Finish
defrosting. If necessary, run cold water in
the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Cornish hen 7 to 13 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-
per lb. side-up. Turn over after half the time.
Run cool water in the cavity until giblets
can be removed.
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) 5 to 9 min. Place unwrapped breast in dish breast-
(1.8 to 2.7 kg) per lb. side-down. After half the time, turn over
and shield warm areas with foil. Finish
defrosting. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in
refrigerator to complete defrosting.
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Operating Instructions
Defrosting Guide
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Express Cook
This is a quick way to set cooking time
for 1–6 minutes.
Press one of the Minute Cook pads (from
1 to 6) for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at
power level 10. For example, press the
2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.
The power level can be changed as time is
counting down. Press POWER LEVEL and
enter 1–10.
Plus 30 Seconds
You can use this feature two ways:
•It will add 30 seconds to the time
counting down each time the pad is
pressed.
•It can be used as a quick way to set
30 seconds of cooking time.
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Operating Instructions
Time Features
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Operating Instructions
Convenience Features
Auto Defrost
Auto Defrost automatically sets the
defrosting times and power levels to give
even defrosting results for meats, poultry
and fish weighing up to 6 pounds.
1. Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST once.
2. Using the Conversion Guide at right,
enter food weight. For example, press
pads 1 and 2 for 1.2 pounds (1 pound,
3 ounces).
3. Press START.
(Time Defrost is explained in the Time
Features section.)
The Auto/Time Defrost feature gives
you two ways to defrost frozen foods.
Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST once for
Auto Defrost or twice for Time Defrost.
Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and
fish. Use Time Defrost for most other
frozen foods.
Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in
pounds and ounces, the ounces must
be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.
Weight of Weight of Enter Food
Food in Food in Weight
Ounces Kilograms (tenths of
a pound)
1–2 .03–.07 .1
3 .08 .2
4–5 .11–.14 .3
6–7 .17–.20 .4
8 .22 .5
9–10 .25–.28 .6
11 .31 .7
12–13 .34–.36 .8
14–15 .39–.42 .9
16 .45 1.0
17–18 .48–.50 1.1
19 .53 1.2
20–21 .56–.59 1.3
22–23 .62–.64 1.4
24 .67 1.5
25–26 .70–.73 1.6
27 .76 1.7
28–29 .78–.81 1.8
30–31 .84–.87 1.9
32 .90 2.0
33–34 .92–.95 2.1
35–36 .98–1.1 2.2
•Remove meat from package and place
on microwave-safe dish.
•Twice during defrost, the oven signals
TURN. At each TURN signal, turn the
food over. Remove defrosted meat or
shield warm areas with small pieces
of foil.
•After defrosting, most meats need to
stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting.
Large roasts should stand for about
30 minutes.
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Popcorn
How to Use the Popcorn Feature
Use only with prepackaged microwave
popcorn weighing 1.75 to 3.5 ounces
(50 to 99 g).
1.Follow package instructions, using
Cook Time if the package is less than
1.75 ounces (50 g) or larger than
3.5 ounces (99 g). Place the package of
popcorn in the center of the microwave.
2.Press POPCORN. The oven starts
immediately. Tap POPCORN to select
the bag size you are cooking.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to
Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If you find that the brand of popcorn you
use underpops or overcooks consistently,
you can add or subtract 20–30 seconds to
the automatic popping time.
To add time:
After pressing POPCORN, press 9
immediately after the oven starts for
an extra 20 seconds.
Press 9 again to add another 10 seconds
(total 30 seconds additional time).
To subtract time:
After pressing POPCORN, press 1
immediately after the oven starts for
20 seconds less cooking time.
Press 1 again to reduce cooking time
another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds
less time).
Operating Instructions
Convenience Features
NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf
when cooking popcorn.
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