Frigidaire FCL-MW10W Instruction Manual

FRIGIDAIRE CONSOLIDATED LIMITED
Tuscany Way, Normanton
West Yorkshire, WF6 2UA
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Helpline on:
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guidelines for use Microwave Oven
Model FCL-MW10W

INTRODUCTION
GLASS TURNTABLE
DOOR INTERLOCK
ROTATING RING
Please read these instructions and the safety guidelines on pages 8 and 9 before using your
new microwave oven.
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VIEW WINDOW
DOOR HANDLE
ROTATING AXIS
CONTROL PANEL

6For sufficient ventilation, please ensure that there is
a distance of at least 10cm between the back of the
microwave and the wall behind, 15cm at both sides
and 30cms between the top of the microwave and the
nearest surface.
7Do not place any items on top of the microwave.
8Make sure the appliance is placed so that a plug socket
is easily accessible.
9Before plugging in, make sure the power supply cable
is undamaged.
10 Slot the rotating ring into the recess at the centre
of the rotating axis and place the glass turntable
on top. It should easily slot into place. Always have
the rotating ring and glass turntable in place when
operating the oven.
befORe Use
1Remove all packaging, including the tape covering the
rotating axis. Keep all packaging until you are sure that
the product is operating correctly.
2Thoroughly inspect the microwave to check for visible
damage during transit. If there is any visible damage
do not use the microwave.
3Check that the voltage printed on the rating plate on
the back of the microwave oven corresponds to the
mains voltage in your home.
4Place the microwave oven on a secure flat surface,
away from the surface edge and away from contact
with water, steam or high temperatures. Ensure the
surface is strong enough to easily take the weight of
the microwave.
5The microwave oven is intended to be used
freestanding. It is not intended to be built-in or used in
a cabinet.
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WARNING If the door or door seals are damaged,
the oven must not be operated until it has been
repaired by an authorised engineer.

Cooking using your microwave oven
Always use containers that are microwave-safe to avoid
damaging them or the microwave oven. Do not place metal
saucepans or cutlery, or any dishes or cups etc that contain
metal into the microwave.
1Connect the microwave to the
power supply.
2Switch the power supply on.
3To open the door pull the door
handle, place the food in the centre
of the turntable.
4Set the cooking temperature using
the bottom dial. Choose from low
(17% power), medium low (36%
power), medium (55% power),
medium high (77% power) and
high (100%).
5Set the top dial to the desired
cooking time.
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Defrost(kg)
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M.Low
Med
M.High
High
Defrost
6When you have moved the time dial past the five
minute mark, it will automatically start. If you wish to
set a time less than five minutes, you will need to move
the dial past five minutes and then back again to the
desired time.
7When the microwave is in operation, it can be stopped
at any time by opening the door. The cooking operation
will resume if you close the door.
8At the end of your cooking time a bell will ring.
The cooking operation will end and the interior light
will go out.
Take care when removing the food from the oven as it will
be very hot.
Do not slam the microwave oven door.
WARNING If you remove your food before the
cooking time has finished, be sure to return the
dial to ‘0’. This will avoid the microwave oven
continuing to cook without anything inside.

Defrosting using your microwave oven
1Turn the bottom dial to the defrost option.
2Set the timer according to the weight of the food you
are defrosting, in kilograms. A longer time is required
to defrost food than to cook food in the microwave.
3During defrosting, turn the food several times to check
whether it is thoroughly defrosted. It is ready when the
food can be cut easily with a knife.
Always ensure food is thoroughly defrosted
before cooking.
Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines on pre-packed foods
and ready made meals.
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haNDy hINTs
• Usecontainersthataremicrowave-safetoavoid
damaging them or the microwave oven. Microwave
utensils should be used only in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions.
• Donotplacemetalsaucepansorcutlery,oranydishes
or cups etc that contain metal into the microwave oven.
• Foodsurroundedbyamembranesuchaseggs,
unpeeled potatoes, sausages and chestnuts should not
be heated in the microwave oven as they may explode.
Pierce or peel them before cooking.
• Itissometimespossibletosuper-heatsomeliquidsor
foods beyond their natural boiling point. Such super
heated liquids may boil suddenly and violently when
jolted or stirred after removal from the oven. It is
therefore essential to take precautions such as covering
the food or liquid or allowing it to cool before removal
from the oven.
• Takeextracarewhenhandlingcontainerstakenfrom
the microwave oven, as they may become hot during
the cooking process.

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• TherearecertainfoodssuchasChristmaspuddings,
jam and mincemeat, which heat up very quickly. When
heating or cooking these, or other food or liquid items
with a high fat or sugar content, do not use plastic
containers.
• Itisadvisablenevertoconsumefoodorliquidstraight
from the microwave oven. Allow it to stand for a few
minutes, then stir the food or liquid to distribute heat
evenly. The contents of baby bottles and baby food jars
must be stirred and shaken after cooking. Check that
the temperature is suitable before feeding hot food to a
child or baby.
• Foodcontinuestocookforashortperiodafteritis
removed from the microwave.
• Donotattempttooverridethedooropenswitches.
Always use the microwave oven with the door closed.
• Donotusenearanymagneticallysensitiveappliances
such as televisions or telephones, etc.
• Microwaveheatingofbeveragescanresultindelayed
eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when
handling the container.
WARNING Liquids and other foods must not be
heated in sealed containers since they are liable
to explode.

To extend the life of your microwave oven, and to ensure
your safety we suggest you clean it regularly and remove
any food deposits. Do not use hard detergents, abrasive
powder or metal brushes to clean any part of
the appliance.
There are no serviceable parts within the oven.
Cleaning
The microwave oven should be cleaned regularly and any
foods deposits removed:
1Disconnect the power supply and wait until the oven is
completely cool before cleaning.
2Remove the turntable and ring and wash them
separately in warmsoapy water.
3Use a soft wet cloth to wipe the oven, including the
inner and outer door and control panel. Special care
should be taken in wiping down the door seals, cavities
and adjacent parts.
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maINTeNaNCe
4Food substances that have splashed onto the cavity
walls may smoke when the appliance is working.
Take special care when cleaning these parts.
5To remove unpleasant smells from your oven combine
a cup of water with the juice and skin of one lemon in
a deep microwaveable bowl. Microwave for 5 minutes,
then wipe the inside of the oven thoroughly and dry
with a soft cloth.
6Dry all parts thoroughly and replace them carefully,
ready for your next use.
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could
lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely
affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a
hazardous situation.

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• Donotusetheglassturntableplateinanovenor
freezer or any other microwave oven.
• Incommonwithotherelectricalappliances,this
microwave oven must never be put in water, used in a
bathroom or near any source of water.
• Donotuseoutdoors.
• Donotusewithanextensionlead.
• Thismicrowaveovenisnotintendedforusebypersons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are
supervised by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not use or play with the microwave oven.
• Positionthemainsleadsothatitdoesnotoverhanga
work surface or touch hot or sharp objects.
• Donottouchhotsurfaces.
• Donotplacemetalsaucepansorcutlery,oranydishes
or cups etc that contain metal into the microwave.
• Onlyusesuitablemicrowave-proofcrockeryand
kitchenware in the microwave.
• Donotdisconnectthemicrowavefromthemains
supply by pulling on the mains lead. Always switch off
at the mains socket and remove the plug.
• Thismicrowaveovenisintendedfordomesticuseonly.
Do not use this appliance for anything other than its
intended use.
• Neveroperatethemicrowavewhenempty.
• Neverattempttousethemicrowavewiththedooropen.
• Donotforceortamperwiththedoorsafetylatches.
• Donotinsertfingersorobjectsintheholesofthedoor
latches or air-vent openings as this may damage the
microwave oven and cause electric shock.
• Donotusethemicrowaveovenifwaterorfooddrops
into the air vents. Switch off the microwave oven
immediately and unplug from the mains supply.

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• Themicrowaveovenshouldnotbeusednearorbelow
curtains or other materials that could catch fire.
• Donotleavethemicrowaveovenunattendedwhen
in use.
• Donotusetheovenforanyreasonotherthanfood
preparation, such as for drying clothes, paper, or any
other non-food items, or for sterilizing purposes.
• Donotusetheovencavityforanytypeofstorage,
such as for papers or cookbooks.
• Donotcookfooddirectlyontheglasstray.Always
place food in or on a proper cooking utensil before
placing it in the oven.
• Donotheatpapercoveredwiretwist-tiesonplastic
bags in the oven.
• Donotuseconventionalmeatorcandythermometers.
There are thermometers available specifically for
microwave cooking, which may be used.
• Donotattempttodeep-fryfoodsinthisoven.
• Keepaneyeontheovenandtakespecialcarewhen
heating food in plastic or paper containers due to the
possibility of fire.
• Shouldsmokebeobservedfromthemicrowaveoven,
switch off and unplug from the mains socket. Keep the
oven door closed in order to stifle any flames.
• Ifthesupplycordisdamageditmustbereplacedbythe
manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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gUaRaNTee
This appliance has been manufactured to exacting
standards and the Company guarantees that should any
defect in materials or workmanship occur within
12 months of the date of purchase (but not damage caused
by misuse, negligence, or damage in transit), we will repair,
or at our option, replace free of charge - always provided
that the appliance has been used for normal domestic
purposes in the U.K. and has been operated on an electric
supply which matches that shown on the rating plate.
Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase.
This guarantee in no way diminishes the buyer’s legal rights.
The policy of Frigidaire Consolidated Ltd is one of
continuously seeking new ways of improving its products.
Therefore the Company reserves the right to change the
specification of items illustrated and described, at any time.
If a fault occurs with this product you should consult the
supplier or shop where it was purchased.
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eLeCTRICaL CONNeCTIONs
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
This appliance is fitted with a fused three pin plug to BS 1363
which will be suitable for use in all houses fitted with sockets to
current specifications.
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be
cut off and carefully disposed of. To avoid a possible shock hazard,
do not insert the discarded plug into a socket.
Fitting a new plug
If for any reason you need to fit a new plug, the flexible mains
lead must be connected as shown here.
The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
If the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance
do not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Green and Yellow MUST be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter E (Earth) or symbol
or coloured Green. The wire which is coloured Blue MUST be
connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured Black. The wire which is coloured Brown MUST be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Red.
Before refitting the plug cover, check that there are no cut or stray
strands of wire inside the plug. Use a 13 Amp BS1362 fuse, only BSI
or ASTA approved fuses should be used. If you are in any way unsure
which plug or fuse to use, always refer to a qualified electrician.
Note: After replacing or changing a fuse on a moulded plug which
has a fuse cover, the cover must be refitted to the plug, the appliance
must not be used without a fuse cover. If lost, replacement fuse
covers can be obtained from an electrical shop.
This appliance complies with the following EEC Directives:
73 / 23 EEC (Low Voltage Directive) 89 / 336 EEC (EMC Directive).
CONNECT GREEN AND
YELLOW TO EARTH (E)
CONNECT BLUE TO
NEUTRAL (N)
MAKE SURE THE OUTER SHEATH
OF THE MAINS LEAD IS SECURELY
HELD BY THE CLAMP
CONNECT BROWN
TO LIVE (L)
13 AMP FUSE