49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:44 PM Page \ 1 I YY ©©o© ©©© ©©© ©oo ©©© 000 00000 0000 Important Safety Information Grounding Instructions Features .. 2-8 Operating Instructions ..... 12-31 Care and ........ ...... 9 10, 32-34 Cleaning ........ Troubleshooting 35-39 .. 40-41 Consumer Getting Started ..... 11 Services Warranty & Service READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS , , 42-44 pIN316137207 Rev.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:44 PM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INFORMATION BEFOREUSING Fit!PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE 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 Attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:44 PM Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION To reduce the risk of fire, to excessive microwave precautions, including burns, energy electric when the following shock, injury using your to persons, appliance, follow or exposure basic sections. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS I This microwave oven not approved or tested forover marine use.and gas I ranges.
9-401431v03 4/26/01 2:44 PM Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INFORMATION BEFOREUSING • Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near waterfor example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink. • Keep power cord away from heated surfaces. • Do not immerse in water. power cord or plug • 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.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:44 PM Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Special Notes About Microwaving Arcing I If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave in the oven. Arcing term is caused for sparks by: I • 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.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:44 PM Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INFORMATION BEFOREUSING Safety Fact- SUPERHEATED WATER Microwaved the boiling water point. Superheated something To prevent for more microwave and other liquid will bubble like a spoon this from than liquids They can actually do not always happening for 30 seconds and causing per cup. After before into • Avoid heating baby food in glass.jars, even with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Special Notes About Microwaving Microwave-Safe Cookware 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 • Do not use recycled paper products.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INFORMATION BEFOREUSING Microwave-Safe Cookware • Use foil only as directed in this manual. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4" (9 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 (9.5 cm) away from the sides of the oven.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Grounding Instructions/Optional Kits GroundingInstructions 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. Ensure proper ground exists before use. Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. This appliance must be grounded.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page i0 Microwave Features Here is a quick guide to the features controls of your microwave NOTE: like your of your 0//////t This manual model. microwave However, covers several operating will be found models so the illustration instructions for each and oven. may not of the features look exactly and functions in this manual. t l ! \ \ \\_,, GLMV168, PLMV168 lO00Wa_s CGLMV168, CPLMV168 950Wa_s 1. Temperature Probe.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page ii Getting Started You can microwave by time, temperature, or with the sensor features. (Throughout thb manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) @®®®® ®®®@@ Time & Auto Features Enter Press Cook Time I & I[ Auto/Time Defrost PT_ss once or twice Amountofcoo_ngtime. PT"ess Food weight. Amountofdeffosting once PT_ss twice Express Power Cook time. Starts immediately/ Level Power Plus 30 Sec level 1-10.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 12 Operating Instructions Changing How Power to Change The power changed feature Levels the Power level may be entered immediately DEFROST TIME, or EXPRESS COOK. Time COOK TIME 3. Press POWER LEVEL. during need less stirring Some foods texture when time. power level 0@@ @@® G®® @ is used. cooking or rotating and of the food. better Use a lower flavor, power that have as scalloped (when 10).
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 13 Operating Instructions Time features Cook Time Cook Time Cook Time I Lets you change Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. automatically to do it: 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 2.Enter the first cook 3.Change 1. Press COOK TIME. Select 3.Change power full power.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 14 Operating Instructions Cooking Guide For Cook Time I & II NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Amount Time (fresh spears) 1 lb. (.45 kg) (frozen spears) lO-oz. (.28 kg) package 6 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. Vegetable Comments Asparagus Beans (fresh green) 1 lb. (.45 kg) cut in half 9 to 11 min. In 1½-qt. ca.sserole, place 1/2 cup water.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 15 Operating Instructions Cooking Guide For Cook Time I & II Vegetable Amount Time Comments lO-oz. (.28 kg) package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, water. (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. per ear (frozen) i ear 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.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 16 Operating Instructions Time Features Time Defrost Allows you to defrost time you select. for suggested of Defrosting Guide • 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. for the length See the Defrosting times. 1. Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST twice. ® 2. Enter defrosting 3.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 17 Operating Instructions Defrosting Guide Food Time Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 pc.) Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) (approx..34 kg) Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) (.45kg) Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) (.45kg) Fruit Plastic pouch--1 to 2 (10-oz. package) (.28 kg) Meat Bacon (1 lb.) (.45 kg) Franks (1 lb.) (.45 kg) Ground meat (1 lb.) (.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 18 Operating Instructions Time Features Plus 30 Seconds Express Cook @ ®®® ®®® This is a quick way to set cooking for 1-6 minutes. You can use this feature two ways: • It will add 30 seconds counting pressed. time to the time down each time the pad is • It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking time. Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 6) for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 19 Operating Instructions Auto Features Auto Auto Defrost Defrost defrosting automatically times even defrosting and fish. and power results Weight of Food in Ounces sets the levels to give for meats, poultry DEFROST once. 1-2 1. Press AUTO/TIME 3 ® .3 .4 (Time Defrost Features is explained .39-.42 .45 .48-.50 .53 .7 .8 .9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 22-23 .62-.64 1.4 27 .67 .70-.73 .76 28-29 .78-.81 30-31 .84-.87 .90 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 20 Operating Instructions Temperature Temperature Cable End Features Probe The Temperature Probe Handle I / / NOTE: The turntable Sensor will not turn when the probe is in use. The temperature probe is a food thermometer that monitors the Appearance What happens when may vary temperature of the food. The probe must be used when using Temp Cook or Roast.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 21 Operating Instructions Temperature Cook/Roast Features Temp Three Ways to Use the Cook/Roast Temp Feature How to Use the 1.You set the temperature 1.Insert center Temperature you want. ® Probe and Set the Yourself the temperature of a casserole securely in the oven and probe in the attach it wall outlet. Probe Press COOK/ROAST TEMP once. This is good for foods such as soups, casseroles and beverages. 2.Temperature for cooking 2.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 22 Operating Instructions Temperature Features What happens when you use the probe for roasting... For the two Roast temperature settings, 4.The is preprogrammed. turn Food will be held at this temperature 60 minutes. 3. Press START. the probe The oven beeps for roast, when hold NOTE: time is complete. Just as in regular roasts probe.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 23 Operating Instructions Temperature Features 1.Insert the temperature probe into the food, resting it on the side of the dish. Attach it securely in the oven wall. 2.Press COOK/ROAST select Simmer. Press COOK/ROAST TEMP 4 times to select Simmer. 3.Press START. If you need to stir the food, restart the oven by pressing START again.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 24 Operating Instructions Sensor Features Humidity What happens Sensor when using the Sensor Features... The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food. Dry off dishes so they don't mislead the sensor. • Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 25 Operating Instructions Sensor Features Popcorn How to Use the Popcorn Feature To subtract I NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when cooking popcorn. I 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. time: I After pressing POPCORN, press 1 immediately after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 26 Operating Instructions Sensor Features Reheat How to Use the Reheat For reheating single cooked or a plate foods Feature How to Change servings of previously Press 1 after the feature pad. NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf I when I l.Place covered REHEAT. food The feature. oven starts © Press To add 10% tocooking time: immediately. Press 9 after the feature pad. in the oven. ® @ Some Foods Use With 2.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 27 Operating Instructions Sensor Features Sensor Cooking Vegetable, Potato, Ground Meats Do not open Sensor Cooking gives you easy automatic results with a variety of foods. counting NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf with Sensor Cooking. close I How Press the food pad. (For vegetables, press the VEGGIE pad once for fresh vegetables, twice for frozen vegetables, or three times for canned vegetables.) The oven starts immediately.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 28 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Help Scroll Speed @ The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful hints. Press HELP, then select a feature pad. Cooking Complete The scroll speed of the display can be changed. Press and hold the AM/PM pad about 3 seconds to bring up the display. Select 1-5 for slow to fast scroll speed.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 29 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Delay Delay Timer On/Off Start Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 1.Press DELAY Timer hours. On/Off operates and can be used the oven START. 1.Press as a minute at any time, timer even when is operating. TIMER ON/OFF. @ 0n/off 2.Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 2.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 30 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Child Lock-Out Reminder The Reminder alarm clock feature be used and can be used even when the oven Reminder later. time 1.Press can @ like an at any time, is operating. The You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. can be set up to 24 hours REMIND.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 31 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Exhaust Fan Auto Night Light You can set the night light to turn on and off automatically at any time you want. The exhaust vapors Press from fan removes surface EXHAUST 1.Press AUTO NIGHT and other LIGHT. cooking. once twice for low fan speed turn the fan off. Automatic steam for high or a third fan speed, time to 2.Enter the time you want the light to turn on. SelectAM or PM.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 32 Feature Information Two Position Shelf Microwaving with the Shelf • Make sure the shelf is positioned to the oven from arcing. • Do not use a microwave properly browning inside the microwave to prevent damage dish on the shelf. The shelf could overheat. • Do not use the oven with the shelf on the microwave floor. This could damage the microwave. • Use pot holders when handling the shelf-it • Do not use the shelf when cooking popcorn.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 33 Feature Information Two Position Shelf Shelf and Reheating • To reheat on 2 levels OF • To reheat Switch places after 1/2 1 Multiply time. 2 dishes reheat 2 Switch places V__4 Switch places after 1/2 time. 33 on the lower time by 1I/2. after 1/2 the time.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 34 Feature Information Microwave Terms Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave caused by: • the temperature in the food. term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is probe staying in the oven but not inserted • 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 antennas).
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 35 Care and Cleaning Helpful How Hints to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Plastic Parts on the Door An occasional solution the inside thorough of baking soda wiping with a and water Metal and Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls. Never use a keeps fresh.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 36 Care and Cleaning How to Clean the Outside Stainless Steel (on some models) Do not use cleaners ammonia or alcohol microwave oven. containing on the Ammonia alcohol can damage of the microwave. Do not use a steel-wool the surface. or the appearance To clean stainless steel surfaces, use a hot, damp cloth with a mild detergent suitable for stainless steel surfaces.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 37 Care and Cleaning Cooktop Replace Light/Night the burned-out watt incandescent available from Light bulb with a 40- bulb (WB36X10003), your Frigidaire Oven Light Replace the burned-out watt incandescent supplier. available from bulb with a 40- bulb (WB36X10003 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.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 38 Care and Cleaning The Exhaust Feature The Exhaust Fan Charcoal Removing the Filter Filter and Cleaning (on some models) Reusable Grease Filters (on all models) To remove, slide it to the rear the tab. Pull it down and out. using The exhaust fan has 2 metal reusable To clean grease filters. then Models that recirculate air back into the room also use a charcoal filter. detergent. Reusable Light brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 39 Care and Cleaning The Exhaust Feature Charcoal Filter To Install (on some models) The charcoal filter cannot It must be replaced. WB02X9883 If the model is not vented part No. supplier. to the outside, To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from the new filter. the air will be recirculated through a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove smoke and odors. Insert the filter into the top opening of the oven as shown.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 40 Troubleshooting Before You Call For Service... Troubleshooting Tips "LOCKED" display? Save time and money! Review this list first and you may not need to call for service. "BAD PROBE" display? appears appears in the The control ha.s been locked. Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about 3 secon&s to unlock the control. in the Oven The probe ha_snot been completely inserted into the wall receptacle. Insert the probe properly into the wall receptacle.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 41 Troubleshooting Before You Call For Service... "SENSOR ERROR" the display? appears in I hings • Light reflection around door or outer case. • Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other than high. Steam was not detected in maximum amount of time. Use Cook Time to heat You time. hear low-tone • Dull thumping operating. sound while oven is • TV-radio interference might be noticed while using the microwave.
o o MICROWAVE Your microwave WARRANTY is protected by this warranty WARRANTY PERIOD FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY One year from purchase date. LIMITED 2ND YEAR WARRANTY (Microwave Oven) Two years from purchase date. LIMITED 2ND-IOTH YEAR WARRANTY (Magnetron Tube) LIMITED WARRANTY (Applicable to the State of Alaska) original original THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, WE WILL: Pay all costs for repairing or replacing appliance which prove to be defective workmanship.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 43 Consumer Services WARRANTY * NORMAL (Continued) 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.
49-401431v03 4/26/01 2:45 PM Page 44 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.