Frigidaire FGBM205KB, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...out the Use Care of your Microwave Oven WELCOME CONGRATULATION 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 PART NAMES 8 BEFORE OPERATING 10 MANUAL COOKING 11 SENSOR COOKING 12 AUTO COOKING 16 CONVENIENT FEATURES 23 CLEANING AND CARE 26 SERVICE CALL CHECK 28 SPECIFICATIONS 28 WARRANTY 29 316902454 Rev A June 2011 ...

Page 2: ...t to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining any appliance Please record your model and serial numbers below for future reference Model Number ______________________________________________________________________________ Serial Number ___________________________________________________________...

Page 3: ...If materials inside the microwave oven ignite keepmicrowaveovendoorclosed turnmicrowave oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point witho...

Page 4: ...rect electrical connection procedures GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded This microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding re...

Page 5: ...e that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or television Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the recei...

Page 6: ...ng before dense thick areas are cooked thoroughly Stir foods from outside to center of dish once or twice during cooking if possible Turn foods over once during microwaving to speed cooking of such foods as chicken and hamburgers Large items like roasts must be turned over at least once Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through cooking both from top to bottom and from the center of the dis...

Page 7: ...d for shielding at least 1 inch away from walls ceiling and door IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS It is not necessary to buy all new cookware Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used successfully in your new microwave oven Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking and reheating glass ceramic...

Page 8: ...ar of microwave oven BOTTOM VIEW 10 Vent hi lo off pad Press the vent hi lo off pad once for high speed twice for low speed and three times to turn off the fun 11 Control panel 12 Time display Digital display 99 minutes 99 seconds 13 Ventilation openings 14 Removable turntable The turntable will rotate clockwise or counterclockwise Only remove for cleaning 15 Removable turntable support First care...

Page 9: ... in the lower portion of the display will light to indicate what function is in progress 14 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 21 21 21 19 19 19 25 25 25 14 14 11 25 25 25 23 24 23 24 23 24 24 24 24 10 10 10 25 25 25 22 18 16 17 21 13 15 25 25 25 25 20 20 20 NOTE When a pad is pressed an audible signal will be heard which confirms the pad has been pressed ...

Page 10: ...2 hour clock If you attempt to enter an incorrect clock time ERROR will appear in the display Press the STOP clear pad and re set the clock If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven should be interrupted the display will intermittently show after the power is reinstated If this occurs during cooking the program will be erased The time of day will also be erased Simply press STOP clear ...

Page 11: ...nd between the dishes Pay close attention to the cooking and reheating progress Reposition the foods and reverse them from the rack to turntable and or stir them at least once during any cooking or reheating time After cooking or reheating stir if possible Using a lower power level will assist in better cooking and reheating uniformity Avoid Storing the rack in the microwave oven when not in use P...

Page 12: ...layed and the oven will turn off 8 Check food for temperature after cooking If additional time is needed continue to cook manually 9 Each food has a cooking hint Press the user pref pad when the HELP indicator is lighted in the display Covering Foods Some foods cook better when covered Use the cover recommended in the food charts 1 Casserole lid 2 Plastic wrap Use plastic wrap recommended for micr...

Page 13: ...or larger Arrange in ring around shallow glass dish roll fillet with edges underneath Cover with plastic wrap After cooking let stand covered 3 minutes Cover with vented plastic wrap When oven stops turn over Shield with small flat pieces of aluminum foil any areas that are cooking too rapidly Re cover and press the START enter pad After cooking let stand covered 3 to 5 minutes Chicken should be 1...

Page 14: ...ered for 2 to 5 minutes Place in casserole Add 1 4 tbsp water Cover with lid for tender vegetables Use plastic wrap cover for tender crisp vegetables Press the veggies pad twice After cooking stir if possible Let stand covered for 2 to 5 minutes Addnowater Coverwithlidorplasticwrap Presstheveggiespadthree times After cooking stir and let stand covered for 3 minutes 1 Fresh Vegetables soft Broccoli...

Page 15: ...at with variable power and time Sensor Reheat 4 36 oz 0 12 1 0 kg It is not necessary to enter amount or number NOTES 1 The baked potato pad can only be accepted within 3 minutes after cooking opening and closing the door or pressing the STOP clear pad to prevent from misusing 2 Cooking can be also started by pressing the START enter pad within 2 seconds after pressing the baked potato pad NOTES 1...

Page 16: ...e 23 5 When AUTO COOKING are selected Turntable On is automatically set for optimum cooking Quick Meals chart FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE This setting works well for frozen breakfast entrees pancakes waffles burritos etc Follow manufacturer s directions for how to prepare for microwaving Allow to stand 1 or 2 minutes after cooking For each egg use 1 teaspoon of butter or margarine and 1 tablespoon of mi...

Page 17: ...r Stir well and cover Press the auto cook pad number 8 and press the START enter pad At pause stir well and add 1 jar 17 ounces creamy Alfredo sauce or 13 4 cups of medium white cheese sauce 11 4 pounds combination raw shellfish fresh or thawed shrimp bay scallops crabmeat 3 cups mixed fresh vegetables sliced mushrooms thinly julienned carrots green beans Re cover Press the START enter pad At end ...

Page 18: ... on flat plate cover with paper towel Press the auto reheat pad and number 2 to increase quantity and press the START enter pad Use this pad to reheat refrigerated canned or homemade pasta with sauce For room temperature pastas use Less option Pasta without sauce double the quantity per setting For example measure 2 cups of cooked noodles and program for 1 cup Cover with lid or plastic wrap Press ...

Page 19: ... cooking time 2 0 0 2 Press the power level pad 4 times for 70 power power level x 4 3 Press the keep warm pad keep warm 4 Enter the desired time by pressing the number pads 1 5 0 and 0 for 15 minutes 1 5 0 0 5 Press the START enter pad START Enter The operation will start When the cooking time is complete cooking completion signal will sound and Keep warm will start KEEP WARM will appear in the d...

Page 20: ...r 2 tbsp After pressing the melt soften pad press number 1 three times for 1 2 cup After pressing the melt soften pad press number 2 two times for 1 cup chips After pressing the melt soften pad press number 2 three times for 1 square DO NOT COVER After pressing the melt soften pad press number 3 two times for 1 pint After pressing the melt soften pad press number 3 three times for 1 2 gallon Use a...

Page 21: ...heat refrigerated leftover pizza 1 slice is approximately 1 8th of a 12 inch pizza or 1 12th of a 16 inch pizza Arrange on flat plate Press number 6 to increase quantity and press the START enter pad 1 Frozen MW Pizza 2 Hand Held Snacks 3 Hand Held Snacks 4 Hot Dogs 5 Frozen Kid s Meal 6 Pizza 6 8 oz 170 225 g 3 4 oz 85 113 g 5 6 oz 142 170 g 1 6 pieces 6 8 oz 170 225 g 1 6 slices It is not necess...

Page 22: ... defrosting with fat side down After each stage turn roast over and shield the warm portions with aluminum foil Let stand covered for 30 to 60 minutes After audible signal stir if possible At end stir well and let stand covered for 5 to 10 minutes After audible signal stir if possible At end stir well and let stand covered for 5 to 10 minutes 1 Ground Meat 2 Steaks Chops Fish 3 Chicken Pieces 4 Ro...

Page 23: ...inutes on 50 and set keep warm 15 minutes at 4 30 Before setting check to make sure the clock is showing the correct time of day Step Press 1 Press the user pref pad user pref 2 Press number 3 3 3 Enter the start time Ex 4 30 4 3 0 4 Press the START enter pad START enter Step Press 5 Enter cooking time Ex 20 minutes 2 0 0 0 6 Press the power level pad six times for 50 power power level x 6 7 Press...

Page 24: ...evel x 6 5 Press the START enter pad for 2nd stage START enter More or Less Time Adjustment Should you discover that you like any of SENSOR COOKING or AUTO COOKING slightly more done press the power level pad once after pressing your choice of pads or before pressing the START enter pad The display will show MORE Should you discover that you like any of SENSOR COOKING or AUTO COOKING slightly less...

Page 25: ...table on off function can be used in Manual Cooking and keep warm in AUTO COOKING When Turntable on is set Turntable is turned and when Turntable off is set Turntable is stopped When SENSOR COOKING and AUTO COOKING are selected Turntable on is automatically set for optimum cooking Turntable on off can be set during Manual Cooking and cooking programming by pressing the turntable on off pad Quick S...

Page 26: ...y water rinsed and dried WAVEGUIDE COVER The waveguide cover is located on the ceiling in the microwave oven cavity It is made from mica so requires special care Keep the waveguide cover clean to assure good microwave oven performance Carefully wipe with a damp cloth any food spatters from the surface of the cover immediately after they occur Built up splashes may overheat and cause smoke or possi...

Page 27: ... panel or by unplugging 2 Remove the louver per instructions under Charcoal Filter 2 3 Open oven light cover by carefully pulling up on the front edge See figure 1 3 Remove the light bulb and replace with a new 20 watt light bulb DO NOT USE BULB LARGER THAN 20 WATTS 4 Close the Oven Light Cover by carefully pushing into place Push the louver back into place engaging both the bottom and top tabs an...

Page 28: ...unctioning properly CONTACT YOUR NEAREST ELECTROLUX AUTHORIZED SERVICER A microwave oven should never be serviced by a do it yourself repair person NOTES 1 If time appearing in the display is counting down very rapidly check Demonstration Mode on page 25 and cancel 2 If the oven is set for 40 minutes and over at 80 90 or 100 percent power level after the first 40 minutes the power level will autom...

Page 29: ...horized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENTAS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULA...

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