Frigidaire FGBM205KB, Use & Care Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

•  Read all instructions before using the appliance.
•  Read and follow the speci

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“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID 

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE 

ENERGY”

 on page 2.

•  This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly 

grounded outlet. See 

“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS”

on page 4.

•  Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the 

provided installation instructions.

•  Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers —for 

example, closed glass jars—are able to explode and should 

not be heated in this microwave oven.

•  Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in 

this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this 

appliance. This type of microwave oven is speci

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to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or 

laboratory use. 

•  As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when 

used by children.

•  Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or 

plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged 

or dropped.

•  This appliance should be serviced only by quali

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personnel. Contact nearest Electrolux Authorized Servicer for 

examination, repair or adjustment.

•  Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
•  Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do not use this 

product near water—for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet 

basement or near a swimming pool, or similar locations.

•  Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
•  Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
•  Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
•  See door surface cleaning instructions on page 26.
• Do not mount over a sink.

•  Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance surface 

when the appliance is in operation.

•  To reduce the risk of 

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Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance 

when paper, plastic or other combustible materials 

are placed inside the microwave oven to facilitate 

cooking.

-  Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before 

placing bag in microwave oven.

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If materials inside the microwave oven ignite, 

keep microwave oven door closed, turn microwave 

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 without appearing to be boiling. Visible 

bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the 

microwave oven is not always present. 

THIS COULD RESULT 

IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN 

A SPOON  OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE 

LIQUID. 

To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

-  Do not overheat the liquid.
-  Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
-  Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow  necks. 

Use a wide-mouthed container.

-  After heating, allow the container to stand in the 

microwave oven at least for 20 seconds before removing 

the container.

-  Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil 

into the container.

•   Clean ventilation openings and grease 

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Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on ventilation 

openings, louver or grease 

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•  Use care when cleaning the louver and the grease 

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Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, 

may damage the louver and the grease 

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•   When 

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•  This appliance is suitable for use above both gas and electric 

cooking equipment 36” wide or less.

READ ALL INFORMATION BEFORE USING

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of 

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persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy when 

using your appliance, follow basic 

precautions, including 

the following sections

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WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if 

not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. 

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if 

not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. 

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     This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that 

follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

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