Use & Care Manual Visit the Frigidaire Web Site at: http://www.frigidaire.com Counter-Top Microwave Oven with Convection with Convenience Pad Welcome.......................................2 Important Safety Instructions.....3 Features & Specifications...........8 Before Operating........................10 Manual Operation.......................11 Convenience Operation.............13 Convection Operation................18 Grill Operation...........................19 Combination Operations...........
Welcome & Congratulations 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. PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Product Registration Be sure to register your product.
Important Safety Instructions What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following: 1. Do not deep fat fry in oven. Fat could overheat and be hazardous to handle. 2. Do not cook or reheat eggs in shell or with an unbroken yolk using microwave energy. Pressure may build up and erupt. Pierce yolk with fork or knife before cooking.
Important Safety Instructions Grounding Instructions Adapter Plugs CAUTION WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock or death, this oven must be grounded and plug must not be altered. Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring. Oven MUST be grounded.
Important Safety Instructions Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement (U.S.A. Only) This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
Important Safety Instructions WARNING Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
Important Safety Instructions WARNING 12.DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce the risk of burns, electric shocks, fire or injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy. 13. Keep cord AWAY from HEATED surfaces. 14.DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter. 15. Review the door cleaning instructions in the Care & Cleaning section. 1. READ ALL instructions before using oven. 16.
Features & Specifications Microwave features Window Door assembly AUTO COOK AUTO REHEAT DEFROST CONVECTION GRILL COMBINATION 1 2 3 easy set Interlock system 4 5 7 8 9 POWER LEVEL 0 TIMER POPCORN 6 BEVERAGE START +30 sec MELT / SOFTEN KEEP WARM SAFETY LOCK TC Turntable ring assembly Door Latches - When door is closed it will automatically shut off. If the door is opened while the oven is operating the magnetron will automatically shut off.
Features & Specifications Control panel (1) Auto Cook (2) Auto Reheat (3) Defrost (4) Convection (5) Grill (6) Combination (7) Power Level (10 power levels available) AUTO COOK AUTO REHEAT DEFROST CONVECTION GRILL COMBINATION 1 2 3 (8) Timer (9) Popcorn (10) Beverage easy set 4 5 6 7 8 9 POWER LEVEL 0 TIMER POPCORN BEVERAGE (12) Melt/Soften (13) START/+30 sec. ~ Begin cooking time or add time to cooking.
Before Operating Setting the clock Learn more about your microwave oven Example: setting clock display for 9:00 AM 1. Touch CLOCK pad. CAUTION CLOCK 2. Enter time using number pads. To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not operate the microwave oven empty. 3. Touch CLOCK pad again. To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not use stoneware, aluminum m ffo il, metal utensils, or metfoil, al trimmed utensils in the microwave oven. 4.
Manual Operation Setting the timer Heating with high power level Example: setting timer for 5 minutes Example: to heat for 5 minutes and 30 seconds at 100% power: 1. Touch Timer pad once. 2. Enter desired time using number pads. (timer may be set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds). 1. Use the number pads to enter desired heating time (cook time may be set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds). 3. Touch START/+30sec pad.
Manual Operation Heating with multiple cooking stages Adding cook time (+30sec) Pressing the START/+30sec pad once starts 30 seconds of For best results, some microwave recipes call for different cooking at a 100% power level. power levels or different lengths of time for cooking. Your microwave may be set to change from one stage to another Pressing the START/+30sec pad during cooking adds 30 automatically (2 stages maximum). seconds (for each press) to the cook time..
Convenience Operations Keep Warm Popcorn CAUTION The Keep Warm feature maintains food at a warm temperature for a period of 30 minutes. DO NOT leave microwave oven unattended while popping corn. The popcorn feature lets you pop 3 different commercially packaged microwave popcorn sized bags. Use the table below to determine the setting to use: Amount When finished, you will hear a series of beeps. Press popcorn pad 3.5 oz. (default) 1 3.0 oz. 2 1.75 oz. 3 1. Press Keep Warm pad.
Convenience Operation Auto Cook Baked Potato Fresh Veggies The potato feature cooks 1,2, or 3 potatoes automatically (cooking times based on 8-24 oz.) Use the table below to determine the setting to use: The fresh veggies feature cooks 1, 2, or 3 servings of veggies automatically. Use the table below to determine the setting to use. Amount Amount Press #1 Pad Press # 3 Pad 1 potato (default) Once 1 serving-4 oz. (default) Once 2 potatoes Twice 2 servings-8 oz.
Convenience Operation Auto Cook Meat (frozen) Fish / Seafood (frozen) The meat feature cooks 1, 2, or 3 servings of meat automatically. Use the table below to determine the setting to use: The seafood feature cooks 1, 2, or 3 servings of seafood automatically. Use the table below to determine the setting to use: Amount Press #5 pad Amount Press #6 pad 1 serving-4 oz. (default) Once 1 serving-8 oz. (default) Once 2 servings-8 oz. Twice 2 servings-12 oz. Twice 3 servings-16 oz.
Convenience Operation Auto Reheat Pizza Dinner Plate The Auto Reheat feature lets you reheat 1, 2, or 3 slices of pizza automatically (based on 4.0-14.0 oz. portion). Use the table below to determine the setting to use. The Dinner Plate feature allows you to reheat a 9, 12 or 18 oz. meal. Amount Press #1 Pad Amount Press # 3 Pad 4 oz.(default) Once 9 oz. (default) Once 8 oz. Twice 12 oz. Twice 14 oz. Three Times 18 oz. Three Times 1. Press Auto Reheat pad. 1. Press Auto Reheat pad. 2.
Convenience Operation Auto Reheat Soup Hamburger The soup reheat feature heats 1, 2, or 3 servings of soup. Use the table below to determine the setting to use. The hamburger feature cooks 1, 2, or 3 hamburger . Use the table below to determine the setting to use. Amount Press # 5 pad Amount Press # 7 pad 1 serving - 7 oz. (200 ml)(default) Once 1 hamburger - 5 oz. (default) Once 2 servings - 14 oz. (400 ml) Twice 2 hamburgers - 10 oz. Twice 3 servings - 21 oz.
CAUTION When using the combination features, remember the oven door and dishes will be very hot! Convection Cooking With Preheating Example: Use the Convection feature to cook food for 20 minutes at 325 °F after preheating: Using the Convection Feature 1. Press Convection pad. Display shows ”ENTER OVEN TEMP 250-450”. The convection cooking process uses a heating element to elevate the temperature of the air inside the oven. You may set any oven temperature from 250 F to 450 F.
Grill Operations Grill-1 Cooking CAUTION When using the combination features, remember the oven door and dishes will be very hot! The Grill-1 feature uses both the top and bottom heating elements in the cooking process. Using the Grill Feature Example: Use the Grill-1 feature to cook food for 20 minutes: Make sure the turntable support and the black metal tray are in place when grilling. 1. Press Grill pad. Display shows ”SEE LABEL ENTER 1 OR 2”.
CAUTION When using the combination features, remember the oven door and dishes will be very hot! Combination - 1 (with Preheating) Example: Use the Combination-1 feature to cook food for 20 minutes at 325°F after preheating. Combination Cooking 1. Press Combination pad. Display shows ”SEE LABEL ENTER 1 TO 3”. The Combination feature offers 3 different modes of operation. 2. Press 1. Display shows “ENTER OVEN TEMP 250450”.
Combination Operation Combination - 2 Cooking Combination - 3 Cooking Combination-2 cooking uses a combination of microwave and heat from the top and bottom elements to cook food evenly throughout. Combination-3 cooking uses a combination of microwave and heat from the top element to brown food on top while cooking evenly throughout. .NOTE: Make sure the turntable support and black metal tray are in place when using the Combination - 2 feature. .
Cooking Charts Cooking meat in your microwave Be sure to place prepared meats on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. Start cooking the meat fat side down and if necessary, use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips or thin meat areas. After cooking, check the temperature in several places before letting the meat stand the recommended time.
Cooking Charts Suggested power levels for cooking The 11 power levels available with this microwave will help you to adjust to the power output best suited for the food type you are preparing. As with any food preparation in the microwave, it is best to follow the microwave instructions that are printed on food packaging.
Cooking Charts Convenience cooking suggestions Convenience Category Amount Suggestions Popcorn 1.75 oz, 3.0 oz, 3.5 oz. Cook a single “microwave-only” bag of popcorn at a time. Use caution when removing and opening the hot popcorn bag from the oven. Let microwave oven cool down at least 5 minutes before using again. Beverage 123 Cups 120, 240, 360 ml. Use a microwave-safe measuring cup or mug; do not cover. Place the beverage in the microwave. After heating, stir well.
Cooking Charts Cooking vegetables in your microwave Ÿ When cooking cut vegetables, always cover the dish with a lid or vented microwavable plastic wrap. Ÿ Vegetables should be washed just before cooking. Rarely is extra water needed. If dense vegetables such as potatoes, carrots and greens are being cooked, add about ¼ cup of water. Ÿ Whole, unpeeled vegetables such as potatoes, squash, eggplant, etc., should have their skin pricked in several locations before cooking to prevent them from bursting.
Cooking Charts Defrosting tips Ÿ When using the defrost weight feature, the weight entered should always be (valid entries are from 4 to 100 ounces). Ÿ The shape of the package will alter the defrosting time. Shallow rectangular food packets defrost more quickly than a deep frozen block of food. Ÿ Use both defrost weight and defrost time features for raw food items only. Defrosting gives best results when food to be thawed is a minimum of 0°F (taken directly from a true freezer).
Cooking Charts Grill (Uses both Top and Bottom Heaters) Food Type Serving Size Cooking Time Options/Comments Boneless Chicken Breasts 2 large (6-7 oz.) 20 min. Boneless Pork Chops 2 (4-5 oz.each) 16 min. Rib Eye Steaks (Medium) 2 (3/4” thick) 15 min. Strip Steaks (Medium) 2 (½-3/4” thick) 17 min. Filet Mignon (Medium) 2 (1” thick) 19 min. Hamburger 2 (4 oz. each) 15 min. Salmon Filets 2 (5-6 oz. each) 13 min. Shrimp ½ lb. Pizza(Frozen) Regular Crust 12” pizza 19 min.
Care & Cleaning Cleaning suggestions For best performance and for safety reasons, keep the oven clean inside and outside. Take special care to keep the inner door panel and oven from frame free of food and grease build-up. Never use rough scouring powder or pads on the microwave. Wipe the microwave oven inside and out with a soft cloth and warm (not hot) mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe completely dry. Wash the oven door window with very mild soap and water.
Solutions to Common Problems Troubleshooting guide If you have a problem you cannot solve, please do not hesi- The power goes off before the cook time has elapsed tate to call our service line: If there has been a power interruption, remove the plug from the outlet; wait 10 seconds, then plug the microwave in again. If there was a power outage, the Questions or for Service Call: time indicator in the display will show :0.
Compact Appliance Warranty Information Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay costs, except as set forth below, associated with replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used, and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions. Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following: 1.