Frigidaire Microwave Oven FMT144 User Manual

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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 9  
Features  . . . . . . . . .10, 26  
Getting Started  . . . . . .11  
Troubleshooting   . . 32–33  
Consumer  
Services  
Warranty & Service   . . . 34–36  
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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.  
Read and follow the specific “Precautions Do not operate this appliance if it has a  
to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive  
Microwave Energy” on page 2.  
damaged power cord or plug, if it is not  
working properly, or if it has been  
damaged or dropped.  
This appliance must be grounded.  
Connect only to properly grounded  
outlet. See Grounding Instructions  
section on page 9.  
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.  
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.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION  
READ ALL INFORMATION  
BEFORE USING  
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.  
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.  
Keep power cord away from heated  
surfaces.  
Do not immerse power cord or plug in  
water.  
 Remove wire twist-ties and metal  
handles from paper or plastic containers  
before placing them in the oven.  
See door surface cleaning instructions in  
the Care and Cleaning section(s) of this  
manual.  
 Do not use the oven for storage  
purposes. Do not leave paper products,  
cooking utensils or food in the oven  
when not in use.  
This appliance should be serviced only  
by qualified service personnel. Contact  
nearest authorized service facility for  
examination, repair or adjustment.  
 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.  
As with any appliance, close supervision  
is necessary when used by children.  
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INSTRUCTIONS.  
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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  
Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or  
microwave but not inserted in the food.  
gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave.  
The metal shelf not installed correctly so  
it touches the microwave wall.  
Recycled paper towels containing small  
metal pieces being used in the  
microwave.  
Metal or foil touching the side of  
the oven.  
Foods  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION  
READ ALL INFORMATION  
BEFORE USING  
Safety FactSUPERHEATED 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.  
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.  
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.  
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  
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.  
overflow.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION  
Special Notes About Microwaving  
Microwave-Safe Cookware  
Make sure all cookware used in your  
microwave oven is suitable for  
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.  
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.”  
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  
How to test for a microwave-safe dish.  
spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap  
so steam can escape.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION  
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BEFORE USING  
(continued)  
Microwave-Safe Cookware  
Use foil only as directed in this manual.  
TV dinners may be microwaved in foil  
trays less than 3/4high; 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. Follow  
these guidelines:  
1. Use microwave-safe plastics only and use  
them in strict compliance with the  
cookware manufacturer’s  
recommendations.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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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.  
Ensure proper ground  
exists before use.  
WARNING  
Improper use of the grounding  
plug can result in a risk of  
electric shock.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
For best operation, plug this appliance  
into its own electrical outlet to prevent  
flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or  
tripping of circuit breaker.  
Optional Kits  
Filler Panel Kits  
Filter Kits  
JX40WH or JX46WH—White  
JX41 or JX46BL—Black  
JX40AL or JX46AL—Almond  
When replacing a 36or 42range hood,  
filler panel kits fill in the additional width  
to provide a custom built-in appearance.  
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.  
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 42opening.  
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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.  
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2
3
4
5
6
7
6
5
900 Watts  
1.Door Handle. Pull to open the door.  
The door must be securely latched for  
the microwave to operate.  
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.  
2.Door Latches.  
3.Window with Metal Shield. Screen  
allows cooking to be viewed while  
keeping microwaves confined  
in the oven.  
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.  
4.Touch Control Panel Display.  
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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
4
2
5
3
6
POWER  
LEVEL  
Time Features  
Press  
Enter  
Cook Time I & II  
Press once or twice  
Amount of cooking time.  
Auto/Time Defrost  
Press twice  
Amount of defrosting time.  
Starts immediately!  
Power level 1–10.  
Minute Cook  
Power Level  
AUTO/TIME  
DEFROST  
REHEAT  
POPCORN  
Convenience Features  
Press  
Enter  
Option  
Auto/Time Defrost  
Press once  
Food weight.  
Reheat  
Food type 1– 6.  
1– 3 servings  
Popcorn  
Press once  
Press twice  
Press 3 times  
Starts immediately!  
3.5 oz.  
more/less time  
3.0 oz.  
1.75 oz.  
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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. The  
power level may also be changed during  
time countdown.  
Some foods may have better flavor,  
texture or appearance if one of the lower  
settings is used. Use a lower power level  
when cooking foods that have a tendency  
to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.  
1.Press COOK TIME or select  
Time Defrost.  
2.Enter cooking or defrosting time.  
3.Press POWER LEVEL.  
Rest periods (when the microwave energy  
cycles off) give time for the food to  
“equalize” or transfer heat to the inside  
of the food. An example of this is shown  
with power level 3—the defrost cycle. If  
microwave energy did not cycle off, the  
outside of the food would cook before  
the inside was defrosted.  
POWER  
LEVEL  
4.Select desired power level 1–10.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
Here are some examples of uses for  
various power levels:  
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Power Level Best Uses  
High 10  
Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling  
liquids.  
Med-High 7 Gentle cooking of meat and  
poultry; baking casseroles  
and reheating.  
5.Press START.  
START  
PAUSE  
Medium 5  
Slow cooking and tenderizing  
such as stews and less tender  
cuts of meat.  
Variable power levels add flexibility to  
microwave cooking. The power levels on  
the microwave oven can be compared to  
the surface units on a range. High (power  
level 10) or full power is the fastest way to  
cook and gives you 100% power. Each  
power level gives you microwave energy a  
certain percent of the time. Power level 7  
is microwave energy 70% of the time.  
Power level 3 is energy 30% of the time.  
Low 2 or 3 Defrosting without cooking;  
simmering; delicate sauces.  
Warm 1  
Keeping food warm without  
overcooking; softening butter.  
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Operating Instructions  
Time Features  
Cook Time  
Cook Time I  
Cook Time II  
Lets you change power levels  
automatically during cooking. Here’s how  
to do it:  
Allows you to microwave for any time up  
to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.  
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.  
3.Change the power level if you don’t  
want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL.  
Select a desired power level 1–10.)  
1.Press COOK TIME.  
4.Press COOK TIME again.  
5.Enter the second cook time.  
COOK  
TIME  
6.Change the power level if you don’t  
want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL.  
Select a power level 1–10.)  
2.Enter cooking time.  
3.Change power level if you don’t want  
full power. (Press POWER LEVEL.  
Select a desired power level 1–10.)  
7.Press START.  
At the end of Cook Time I, Cook Time II  
counts down.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
4.Press START.  
START  
PAUSE  
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Operating Instructions  
Cooking Guide For Cook Time I & II  
NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.  
Vegetable  
Asparagus  
Amount  
Time  
Comments  
(fresh spears) 1 lb.  
7 to 9 min.,  
Med-High (7) place 1/4 cup water.  
In 112-qt. oblong glass baking dish,  
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.  
In 1-qt. casserole.  
Beans  
(fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 10 to 12 min. In 112-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
(frozen green) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons  
water.  
(frozen lima) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
Beets  
(fresh, whole) 1 bunch  
18 to 22 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
8 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
Broccoli  
(fresh cut)  
1 bunch  
(114 to 112 lbs.)  
(fresh spears) 1 bunch  
10 to 13 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,  
place 1/4 cup water. Rotate dish after  
half of time.  
(114 to 112 lbs.)  
(frozen,  
chopped)  
10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.  
In 1-qt. casserole.  
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons  
water.  
Cabbage  
(fresh)  
1 medium head 9 to 11 min. In 112- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup  
(about 2 lbs.)  
water.  
(wedges)  
8 to 10 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup  
water.  
Carrots  
(fresh, sliced) 1 lb.  
7 to 9 min.  
In 112-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
(frozen)  
10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons  
water.  
Cauliflower  
(flowerets)  
1 medium head 10 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
(fresh, whole) 1 medium head 10 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
(frozen)  
10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons  
water.  
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Operating Instructions  
Cooking Guide For Cook Time I & II  
Vegetable  
Corn  
Amount  
Time  
Comments  
(frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons  
water.  
Corn on  
the cob  
(fresh)  
1 to 5 ears  
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.  
(frozen)  
1 ear  
2 to 6 ears  
5 to 6 min.  
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.  
3 to 4 min.  Cover with vented plastic wrap.  
per ear  
Rearrange after half of time.  
Mixed  
vegetables  
(frozen)  
10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons  
water.  
Peas  
(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled 10 to 12 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
(frozen)  
10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons  
water.  
Potatoes  
(fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes  
10 to 12 min. Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in  
2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir  
after half of time.  
white)  
(6 to 8 oz. each)  
(fresh, whole, 1 (6 to 8 oz.)  
sweet or white)  
3 to 4 min.  
Pierce with cooking fork. Place in  
center of the oven. Let stand 5 minutes.  
Spinach  
(fresh)  
10 to 16 oz.  
5 to 7 min.  
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.  
(frozen,  
chopped  
and leaf)  
10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons  
water.  
Squash  
(fresh, summer 1 lb. sliced  
and yellow)  
5 to 7 min.  
In 112-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
(winter, acorn, 1 to 2 squash  
8 to 11 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous  
butternut)  
(about 1 lb. each) membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass  
baking dish, place squash cut-side-  
down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.  
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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. Enter defrosting time.  
Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners  
can be defrosted and microwaved. If the  
food is in a foil container, transfer it to a  
microwave-safe dish.  
3. Press START.  
START  
PAUSE  
Foods that spoil easily, such as milk,  
eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork,  
should not be allowed to sit out for more  
than one hour after defrosting. Room  
temperature promotes the growth of  
harmful bacteria.  
4. Turn food over when the oven signals.  
5. Press START.  
(Auto Defrost explained in the section on  
Convenience Features.)  
Power level 3 is automatically set, but you  
may change this for more flexibility. You  
may defrost small items more quickly by  
raising the power level after entering the  
time. However, they will need more  
frequent attention than usual.  
For more even defrosting of larger foods,  
such as beef, lamb and veal roasts, use  
Auto Defrost.  
Be sure large meats are completely  
defrosted before cooking.  
Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time  
in about half; power level 10 cuts the total  
time to approximately 1/3. Rotate or stir  
food frequently.  
When defrosted, food should be cool but  
softened in all areas. If still slightly icy,  
return to the microwave very briefly, or let  
it stand a few minutes.  
At one half of selected defrosting time,  
the oven signals TURN. At this time, turn  
food over and break apart or rearrange  
pieces for more even defrosting. Shield  
any warm areas with small pieces of foil.  
A dull thumping noise may be heard  
during defrosting. This sound is normal  
when the oven is not operating at  
High power.  
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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.  
Place block in casserole. Turn over and  
break up after half the time.  
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min.  
Fruit  
Plastic pouch—1 to 2  
3 to 6 min.  
(10-oz. package)  
Meat  
Bacon (1 lb.)  
3 to 5 min.  
3 to 5 min.  
Place unopened package in oven.  
Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.  
Place unopened package in oven.  
Microwave just until franks can be  
separated. Let stand 5 minutes,  
if necessary, to complete defrosting.  
Franks (1 lb.)  
Ground meat (1 lb.)  
Roast: beef, lamb,  
veal, pork  
5 to 7 min.  
12 to 16 min. Use power level 1.  
per lb.  
Turn meat over after half the time.  
Steaks, chops and cutlets  
6 to 8 min.  
per lb.  
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish.  
Turn over after half the time and shield  
warm areas with foil. When finished,  
separate pieces and let stand to complete  
defrosting.  
Poultry  
Chicken, broiler-fryer  
16 to 20 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap  
and turn over after half the time. When  
finished, separate pieces and microwave  
2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary.  
cut up (212 to 3 lbs.)  
Let stand to finish defrosting.  
Chicken, whole  
18 to 22 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half  
the time, unwrap and turn chicken over.  
Shield warm areas with foil. Finish  
(212 to 3 lbs.)  
defrosting. If necessary, run cold water in  
the cavity until giblets can be removed.  
Cornish hen  
8 to 14 min.  Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-  
per lb.  
side-up. Turn over after half the time.  
Run cool water in the cavity until giblets  
can be removed.  
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.)  
6 to 10 min.  Place unwrapped breast in dish breast-  
per lb.  
side-down. After half the time, turn over  
and shield warm areas with foil. Finish  
defrosting. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in  
refrigerator to complete defrosting.  
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Operating Instructions  
Time Features  
Minute Cook  
MINUTE COOK / 1 - 6  
1
4
2
3
6
5
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.  
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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.  
Weight of  
Food in  
Ounces  
Enter Food  
Weight  
(tenths of  
a pound)  
1.Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST once.  
AUTO/TIME  
DEFROST  
1–2  
3
.1  
.2  
.3  
.4  
.5  
.6  
.7  
.8  
.9  
2.Using the Conversion Guide at right,  
enter food weight. For example, press  
pads 1 and 2 for 1.2 pounds (1 pound,  
3 ounces).  
4–5  
6–7  
8
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9–10  
11  
12–13  
14–15  
9
Remove meat from package and place  
on microwave-safe dish.  
Twice during defrost, the oven signals  
TURN. At each TURN signal, turn the  
food over. Remove defrosted meat or  
shield warm areas with small pieces of  
foil.  
3.Press START.  
START  
PAUSE  
(Time Defrost is explained in the Time  
Features section.)  
After defrosting, most meats need to  
stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting.  
Large roasts should stand for about  
30 minutes.  
The Auto/Time Defrost feature gives you  
two ways to defrost frozen foods. Press  
AUTO/TIME DEFROST once for Auto  
Defrost or twice for Time Defrost.  
Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and  
fish. Use Time Defrost for most other  
frozen foods.  
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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 1.75  
ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place  
the package of popcorn in the center of  
the microwave.  
To add time:  
After pressing POPCORN, press 9  
immediately after the oven starts for an  
extra 20 seconds.  
2.Press POPCORN. The oven starts  
immediately. Tap POPCORN to select  
the bag size you are cooking.  
9
POPCORN  
Press 9 again to add another 10 seconds  
(total 30 seconds additional time).  
To subtract time:  
After pressing POPCORN, press 1  
immediately after the oven starts for 20  
seconds less cooking time.  
1
Press 1 again to reduce cooking time  
another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds  
less time).  
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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
2
3
4
5
6
Pasta  
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.  
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.  
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.  
Works best with wide mouth mug—do not cover.  
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.  
Cover with vented plastic wrap.  
Meats, casseroles, pizza  
Fruits and vegetables  
Beverages, 8–10 oz.  
Sauces and gravies  
Plate of leftovers  
(2 to 3 foods, 4 oz. each)  
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Operating Instructions  
Other Features  
Cooking Complete Reminder Display On/Off  
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.  
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.  
Start/Pause  
CLOCK  
START  
2.Enter time of day.  
3.Select AM or PM.  
PAUSE  
In addition to starting many functions,  
START/PAUSE allows you to stop  
cooking without opening the door or  
clearing the display.  
AM / PM  
SCROLL SPEED  
4.Press START or CLOCK.  
START  
CLOCK  
PAUSE  
Scroll Speed  
AM / PM  
SCROLL SPEED  
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.  
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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  
ON / OFF  
2.Enter the time you want the oven to start.  
(Be sure the microwave clock shows the  
correct time of day.)  
2.Enter time you want to count down.  
3.Press TIMER ON/OFF to start.  
3.Select AM or PM.  
TIMER  
AM / PM  
ON / OFF  
SCROLL SPEED  
When time is up, the oven will signal. To  
turn off the timer signal, press TIMER  
ON/OFF.  
4.Select any combination of Auto/Time  
Defrost or Cook Time I & II.  
5.Press START.  
NOTE: The timer indicator will be lit  
while the timer is operating.  
START  
PAUSE  
The Delay Start time will be displayed plus  
“DS.” The oven will automatically start at  
the delayed time.  
The time of day may be displayed by  
pressing CLOCK.  
Surface Light  
SURFACE  
LIGHT  
ON/OFF  
Press to turn the surface light on or off.  
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Operating Instructions  
Other Features  
Reminder  
Child Lock-Out  
CLEAR /  
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.  
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. When the control panel is  
locked, an “L” will be displayed to the  
extreme right.  
REMINDER  
2.Enter the time you want the oven to  
remind you. (Be sure the microwave  
clock shows the correct time of day.)  
3.Select AM or PM.  
AM / PM  
SCROLL SPEED  
4.Press REMINDER. When Reminder  
signal occurs, press REMINDER to turn  
it off. The Reminder time may be  
displayed by pressing REMINDER.  
REMINDER  
NOTE: The REM indicator will remain lit  
to show that the Reminder is set. To clear  
the Reminder before it occurs, press  
REMINDER, then 0. The REM indicator  
will no longer be lit.  
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Operating Instructions  
Other Features  
Exhaust Fan  
Automatic Fan  
EXHAUST  
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.  
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. The fan will  
automatically turn off when the internal  
parts are cool. It may stay on for 30  
minutes or more after the cooktop and  
microwave controls are turned off.  
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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.  
recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.  
Covering  
Shielding  
Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce  
cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper  
allows excess steam to escape.  
In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to  
prevent over-browning. When microwaving, you use small strips of  
foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry,  
which would cook before larger parts.  
Standing Time  
Venting  
When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are  
allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is  
especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved  
cake is not placed on a cooling rack.  
After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by  
turning back one corner so excess steam can escape.  
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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. 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  
commercial oven cleaner on any part  
of your microwave.  
NOTE: Be certain the power is off before  
cleaning any part of this oven.  
Removable Turntable and  
Turntable Support  
To prevent breakage, do not place the  
turntable into water just after cooking.  
Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in  
the dishwasher. The turntable and support  
can be broken if dropped. Remember, do  
not operate the oven without the turntable  
and support in place.  
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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. Wipe the  
window clean with a damp cloth.  
Control Panel and Door  
Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly.  
Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts  
of soap and water, abrasives or sharp  
objects on the panel—they can damage it.  
Some paper towels can also scratch the  
control panel.  
Clean off the grease and dust on the  
bottom often. Use a solution of warm  
water and detergent.  
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Care and Cleaning  
Cooktop Light/Night Light  
Oven Light  
Replace the burned-out bulb with a 40-  
watt incandescent bulb (WB36X10003),  
available from your Frigidaire supplier.  
Replace the burned-out bulb with a 40-  
watt 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.To replace the oven light, first disconnect  
the power at the main fuse or circuit  
breaker panel or pull the plug.  
2.Remove the screw at the front of the  
2.Remove the top grille by taking out the  
light cover and lower the cover.  
2 screws that hold it in place.  
REMOVE SCREWS  
3.Next, remove the screw located above  
the door near the center of the oven  
that secures the light housing.  
3.Be sure the bulb(s) to be replaced are  
cool before removing. After breaking  
the adhesive seal, remove the bulb by  
gently turning.  
4.Replace the screw. Connect electrical  
power to the oven.  
4.Replace the screw. Connect electrical  
power to the oven.  
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Care and Cleaning  
The Exhaust Feature  
The Exhaust Fan  
Removing and Cleaning  
the Filter  
Charcoal Filter  
(on some models)  
Reusable Grease Filters  
(on all models)  
To remove, slide it to the rear using the  
tab. Pull it down and out.  
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.  
Models that recirculate air back into the  
room also use a charcoal filter.  
Light brushing can be used to remove  
embedded dirt.  
Reusable Grease Filters  
Rinse, shake and let it dry before  
replacing.  
The metal filters trap grease released by  
foods on the cooktop. They also prevent  
flames from foods on the cooktop from  
damaging the inside of the microwave.  
To replace, slide the filter in the frame  
slot on the back of the opening. Pull up  
and to the front to lock into place.  
For this reason, the filters must ALWAYS  
be in place when the hood is used. The  
grease filters should be cleaned once a  
month, or as needed.  
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Care and Cleaning  
The Exhaust Feature  
Charcoal Filter  
To Install Charcoal Filter  
(on some models)  
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.  
Insert the filter into the top opening of the  
oven as shown. It will rest at an angle on  
2 side support tabs and in front of the right  
rear tab. Replace the grille and 2 screws.  
The charcoal filter should be replaced  
when it is noticeably dirty or discolored  
(usually after 6 to 12 months, depending  
on hood usage).  
To Remove Charcoal Filter  
Remove 2 grille screws to  
remove the grille.  
To remove the charcoal filter, disconnect  
power at the main fuse or circuit breaker  
panel or pull the plug.  
Remove the top grille by removing the  
2 screws that hold it in place. Slide the filter  
towards the front of the oven and remove it.  
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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. When the light is on, the heat it  
produces may make the oven floor get warm.  
This is normal.  
A fuse in your home may be blown or the  
circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset  
circuit breaker.  
Power surge. Unplug the microwave oven,  
then plug it back in.  
Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet. Make  
sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully  
inserted into wall outlet.  
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Troubleshooting  
Before You Call For Service…  
You hear an unusual, low- Things That Are Normal  
tone beep?  
Steam or vapor escaping from around the  
You have tried to start the Reminder without  
a valid time of day. Start over and enter a valid  
time of day.  
door.  
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 on-  
time and off-time. Start over and enter a valid  
time of day.  
Dimming oven light and change in the  
blower sound at power levels other than  
high.  
Dull thumping sound while oven is  
You have tried to change the power level  
when it is not allowed. Many of the oven’s  
features are preset and cannot be changed.  
operating.  
TV-radio interference might be noticed  
while using the microwave. Similar to the  
interference caused by other small  
appliances, it does not indicate a problem  
with the microwave. Plug the microwave  
into a different electrical circuit, move the  
radio or TV as far away from the  
microwave as possible, or check the  
position and signal of the TV/radio  
antenna.  
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Consumer Services  
WARRANTY  
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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. Proper installation by an authorized servicer in accordance with instructions  
provided with the appliance and in accordance with all local plumbing,  
electrical and/or gas codes.  
3. Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage,  
replacement of blown fuses, repair of loose connections or defects in  
house wiring.  
4. Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal  
of trim, cupboards, shelves, etc., which are not a part of the appliance when  
it was shipped from the factory.  
5. Damages to finish after installation.  
6. Replacement of light bulbs and/or fluorescent tubes (on models with  
these features).  
EXCLUSIONS  
This warranty does not cover the following:  
1. CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE  
AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS  
WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY.  
Note: Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or  
consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.  
2. Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in workmanship or  
material, or for appliances not in ordinary household use. The consumer shall  
pay for such service calls.  
3. Damages caused by services performed by servicers other than Frigidaire or  
its authorized servicers; use of parts other than genuine Frigidaire Home  
Products parts; obtained from persons other than such servicers; or external  
causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply or acts of God.  
4. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed or altered  
and cannot be readily determined.  
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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.  
Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Frigidaire  
Home Products:  
800•944•9044  
Frigidaire Home Products  
P.O. Box 212378  
Augusta, GA 30917  
Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject  
to change without notice. All warranties are made by White Consolidated  
Industries, Inc. This warranty applies only in the 50 states of the U.S.A.  
and Puerto Rico.  
Visit Frigidaire Home Products’ Web Site at  
Printed in Korea  
FMT144  
Part No. 164D3370P066 Rev. 1  
Pub. No. 49-40066-1  
9-00 JR  
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