Frigidaire FMT144 User manual

Microwave
Use & Care Manual
Over-the-Range Microwave Oven
Product
Registration . . . . . . . Cover
Important
Safety Information . . 2–8
Grounding Instructions 9
Operating
Instructions . . . . . . 12–25
Features . . . . . . . . .10, 26
Care and
Cleaning . . . . . . . . 27–31
Troubleshooting . . 32–33
Consumer
Services
Warranty & Service . . . 34–36
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Getting Started . . . . . .11
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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. A list of toll-free
customer service numbers is included in
the back of this manual. Or call Frigidaire
Consumer Services at 1-800-944-9044,
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
NEED HELP? Help us, help you: 1-800-944-9044.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INFORMATION
BEFORE USING
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WARNING!
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.
•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 42
inches. 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 listed for installation over electric and gas ranges.
This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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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:
•The temperature probe in the
microwave but not inserted in the food.
•The metal shelf not installed correctly so
it touches the microwave wall.
•Metal or foil touching the side of
the oven.
•Foil not molded to food (upturned
edges act like antennas).
•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 INTERNAL 160°F.
and poultry to at least INTERNAL
180°F. Cooking to these internal
temperatures usually protects against
foodborne 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 1 minute 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, as 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″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 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 over-cooking, 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 flaming foods under the
microwave, turn the exhaust fan off.
The fan, if operating, may spread the
flame.
•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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WARNING
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
JX40AL or JX46AL—Almond
When replacing a 36″or 42″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 filler panels. Two kits
are needed for a 42″opening.
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 Display.
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.
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.
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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