49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 1 Microwave Use & Care Manual Over-the-Range Microwave Oven FMT144 Product Registration . . . . . . . Cover Operating Instructions . . . . . . 12–25 Important Safety Information . . 2–8 Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . 27–31 Grounding Instructions Troubleshooting . . 32–33 9 Features . . . . . . . . .10, 26 Consumer Services Warranty & Service . . . 34–36 Getting Started . . . . . .
49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INFORMATION BEFORE USING 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. Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged.
49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 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. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges. This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.
9-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INFORMATION BEFORE USING • To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: • 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. — Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking. • Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Special Notes About Microwaving Arcing If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). • The temperature probe in the microwave but not inserted in the food. • Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INFORMATION BEFORE USING 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.
49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Special Notes About Microwaving Microwave-Safe Cookware • 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. Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving.
49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INFORMATION BEFORE USING Microwave-Safe Cookware (continued) • 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. In longer exposures to over-cooking, the food and cookware could ignite.
49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Grounding Instructions/Optional Kits Grounding Instructions 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.
49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 10 Microwave Features Here is a quick guide to the features and controls of your microwave 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. 2 3 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 1 5 7 6 4 6 5 900 Watts 1. Door Handle.
49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 11 Getting Started You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) AUTO/TIME DEFROST COOK TIME MINUTE COOK / 1 - 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 POWER LEVEL Time Features Press Cook Time I & II Press once or twice Auto/Time Defrost Press twice Minute Cook Power Level Enter Amount of cooking time. Amount of defrosting time. Starts immediately! Power level 1–10.
49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 12 Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels 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. 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 MINUTE COOK.
49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 13 Operating Instructions Time Features Cook Time Cook Time I Cook Time II Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking. Here’s how to do it: Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility. 1.Press COOK TIME. 2.Enter the first cook time. You may open the door during Cook Time to check the food. Close the door and press START to resume cooking.
49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 14 Operating Instructions Cooking Guide For Cook Time I & II NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 7 to 9 min., In 11⁄2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, Med-High (7) place 1/4 cup water. 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole. (frozen spears) 10-oz. package Beans (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half (frozen green) 10-oz. package Comments (frozen lima) 10-oz. package 10 to 12 min. In 11⁄2-qt.
49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 15 Operating Instructions Cooking Guide For Cook Time I & II Vegetable Amount Time Comments 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. per ear 1 ear 2 to 6 ears 5 to 6 min. 3 to 4 min. per ear In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap.
49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 16 Operating Instructions Time Features Time Defrost Defrosting Tips Allows you to defrost for the length of time you select. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. • 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. 1. Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST twice. AUTO/TIME DEFROST 2.
49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 17 Operating Instructions Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 pc.) 1 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 5 min. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 7 to 9 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. Fruit Plastic pouch—1 to 2 (10-oz. package) Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time. 3 to 6 min. Meat Bacon (1 lb.) 3 to 5 min. Franks (1 lb.) 3 to 5 min. Ground meat (1 lb.
49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 18 Operating Instructions Time Features Minute Cook MINUTE COOK / 1 - 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 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.
49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 19 Operating Instructions Convenience Features Auto Defrost Conversion Guide Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish. If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound. 1. Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST once. AUTO/TIME DEFROST 2. Using the Conversion Guide at right, enter food weight. For example, press pads 1 and 2 for 1.
49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 20 Operating Instructions Other Features Popcorn How to Use the Popcorn Feature 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. Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to 3.5 ounces. 1.Follow package instructions, using Cook Time if the package is less than 1.
49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 21 Operating Instructions Other Features Reheat The Reheat feature reheats 1 to 3 servings of many previously cooked foods. 1.Press REHEAT. REHEAT 2.Select food type 1–6 for one serving (see reheat Guide below). 3.Press 2 or 3 to reheat 2 or 3 servings. 4.Press START. NOTE: The serving size may be changed or added after pressing START. Press number pad 2 or 3. Reheat Guide Food Type Comments 1 Pasta Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 22 Operating Instructions Other Features Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display “FOOD IS READY” and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF. Display On/Off 0 DISPLAY ON / OFF To turn the clock display off, press and hold 0 for about three seconds. To redisplay the clock, repeat. Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. 1.Press CLOCK.
49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 23 Operating Instructions Other Features Delay Start Timer On/Off Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 hours. Timer On/Off operates as a minute timer and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating. 1.Press DELAY START. 1.Press TIMER ON/OFF. DELAY START TIMER 2.Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) ON / OFF 2.Enter time you want to count down. 3.
49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 24 Operating Instructions Other Features Reminder Child Lock-Out The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating. The Reminder time can be set up to 24 hours later. CLEAR / OFF You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. 1.Press REMINDER. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds.
49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 25 Operating Instructions Other Features Exhaust Fan Automatic Fan An automatic fan feature protects the microwave from too much heat rising from the cooktop below it. It automatically turns on at low speed if it senses too much heat. EXHAUST ON / OFF The exhaust fan removes steam and other vapors from surface cooking. Press EXHAUST to turn the fan on or off. If you have turned the fan on you may find that you cannot turn it off.
49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 26 Feature Information Microwave Terms Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • the temperature probe staying in the oven but not inserted in the food. • the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave walls. • metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). • metal such as twist ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 27 Care and Cleaning Helpful Hints How to Clean the Inside ,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,, ,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,, Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Open the oven door a few minutes after cooking to air out the inside. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth.
49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 28 Care and Cleaning How to Clean the Outside Door Surface Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave. It’s important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Use only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well. Case Bottom Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry.
49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 29 Care and Cleaning Cooktop Light/Night Light Oven Light Replace the burned-out bulb with a 40watt incandescent bulb (WB36X10003), available from your Frigidaire supplier. Replace the burned-out bulb with a 40watt incandescent bulb (WB36X10003), available from your Frigidaire supplier. 1.To replace the bulb(s), first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. 1.
49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 30 Care and Cleaning The Exhaust Feature The Exhaust Fan Charcoal Filter (on some models) Removing and Cleaning the Filter To remove, slide it to the rear using the tab. Pull it down and out. Reusable Grease Filters (on all models) The exhaust fan has 2 metal reusable grease filters. To clean the grease filter, soak it and then swish it around in hot water and detergent. Don’t use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal.
49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:45 PM Page 31 Care and Cleaning The Exhaust Feature Charcoal Filter (on some models) To Install Charcoal Filter The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. It must be replaced. Order part No. WB02X9883 from your Frigidaire supplier. If the model is not vented to the outside, the air will be recirculated through a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove smoke and odors. To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from the new filter.
49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:45 PM Page 32 Troubleshooting Before You Call For Service… Troubleshooting Tips “LOCKED” appears in the display? Save time and money! Review this list first and you may not need to call for service. The control has been locked. Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about 3 seconds to unlock the control. Floor of the oven is warm, even when the oven has not been used? Oven will not start? The cooktop light is located below the oven floor.
49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:45 PM Page 33 Troubleshooting Before You Call For Service… You hear an unusual, low- Things That Are Normal tone beep? • Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. You have tried to start the Reminder without a valid time of day. Start over and enter a valid time of day. • Light reflection around door or outer case. You have tried to start the Auto Nite Light without a valid time of day entered for the ontime and off-time. Start over and enter a valid time of day.
Provide a replacement for any magnetron tube which proves to be defective in workmanship or material. All of the provisions of the full warranties above and the exclusions listed below apply. Second through tenth years from original purchase date. Time periods listed above. LIMITED 2ND–10TH YEAR WARRANTY (Magnetron Tube) LIMITED WARRANTY (Applicable to the State of Alaska) Costs of the technician’s travel to the home and any costs for pick up and delivery of the appliance required because of service.
49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:45 PM Page 35 Consumer Services WARRANTY (Continued) * NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the consumer is responsible for the items listed below: 1. Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the product. 2.
49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:45 PM Page 36 Consumer Services IF YOU NEED SERVICE Keep your bill of sale, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record. The date on the bill establishes the warranty period should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts. This written warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state.