Frigidaire FMV157G, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...6 Features and Specifications 7 Before Operating 8 Manual Operation 9 14 Convenience Operation 15 16 Cooking Charts 17 18 Care Cleaning 19 20 Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems 21 Warranty Back Page Visit the Frigidaire Web Site at http www frigidaire com Questions or for Service Call 1 888 312 2117 with Convenience Pad ...

Page 2: ... our number one priority We know you ll enjoy your new microwave and ThankYoufor choosing our product We hope you consider us for future purchases PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This Use Care Manual provides specific operating instructions for your model Use your microwave only as instructed in this manual These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and si...

Page 3: ...are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur Common sense caution and care must be exercised when installing maintainingoroperatingamicrowave Always contact your dealer distributor service agent or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand Recognize Safety Symbols Words Labels SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 4: ...4 Important Safety Instructions Grounding Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement U S A Only ...

Page 5: ...e and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces DO NOT use any cleaning materials on the oven door gasket Doing so could cause damage DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to 1 door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loosended 3 door seals and sealing surfaces Oven shoul...

Page 6: ...n paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven DO NOT operate this oven if it has a damaged cord or power plug if it is not working properly or if it has beendamagedordropped This oven including power cord must be serviced ONLY by qualified service personnel Special tools a...

Page 7: ...vels available 12 30 sec Press this pad to add 30 seconds to cook time Each press will add additional 30 seconds to the cook time 13 START Pause 14 Stop Cancel 15 Exhaust High Low Off Use to turn the exhaust fan on off or to adjust fan speed 16 Surface Light Press this pad to turn the surface lights on or off 11 1 2 3 5 4 6 9 7 10 12 16 14 15 8 13 PowerSupply InputPower CookingPower Frequency Oute...

Page 8: ... paper plates with no metallic trim or design Look for the manufacturer s label for any special instructions for use in the microwaveoven Metal utensils Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven cooking Also avoid metal skewers thermometers or foil trays Metal utensils can cause arcing which can damage your microwave oven Metal decoration Bowls cups serving plates and platte...

Page 9: ...once for a cooking surface light Press the pad again to turn the light off Control Lock You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children The control lock feature is very useful when cleaning the control panel The lock will prevent accidental programming when wiping the control panel clean Example to set the control lock ON Touch and hold t...

Page 10: ...pad Manual Operation Heating with high power level Example to heat for 5 minutes at 100 power 1 Press Cook Time pad 2 Use the number pads to enter desired heating time cook time may be set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds 3 Touch STARTpad Heating with lower power levels Example to heat for 4 minutes at 70 power 1 Press Cook Time 2 Use the number pads to enter desired heating time cook time may be s...

Page 11: ...of this pad will add 30 seconds to the cook time Press Plus 30 sec pad twice Example to add 1 minute of cook time at the default power level of 100 Example todefrostfoodwiththedefault30 powerlevel for 5 minutes Setting Defrost by Time 1 Press Defrost pad twice 0 00 will appear in the display 2 Use the number pads to enter desired defrost time defrost time may be set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds...

Page 12: ...emove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted Let stand for 10 20 minutes Meat Normal amount Suggestions When using the defrost weight feature the weight entered should always be pounds valid entries are from 0 3 to 6 0 pounds Use both defrost weight and defrost time features for raw food items only Defrosting gives best results when food to be thawed is a minimum of 0 F taken directly from a...

Page 13: ... plate 1 to 4 servings Directions Use only pre cooked refrigerated foods Cover plate with vented plastic wrap or waxed paper tucked under plate If food is not as hot as you prefer after heating with Reheat continue heating using manual time and power level settings Contents 3 4 oz met poultry or fish up to 6 oz with bone cup starch potatoes pasta rice etc cup of vegetables about 3 4 oz Cover plate...

Page 14: ...Arrange unevenly shaped foods such as chicken pieces or salmon with the thicker or meatier parts toward the outside of the turntable tray Let the food stand After removing the food from the microwave cover the food with foil or a casserole lid and let it stand to finish cooking This will help the food finish in the center and avoids overcooking the out edges The length of stand time depends on the...

Page 15: ... times when finished Notes Before cooking pierce potatoes with fork several times After cookings let potatoes stand for 5 minutes Amount 1 potato default setting 2 potatoes 3 potatoes Press potato pad once 2 times 3 times 1 Press Popcorn pad 1 2 or 3 times refer to table above to change for bag size 2 PressSTARTpad The microwave will beep 5 times when finished Popcorn DONOTleavemicowaveovenunatten...

Page 16: ...ike fashion After cooking let stand for 3 5 minutes Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again Use the start 30sec pad to increase cook time for largerpotatoes Use a microwave safe measuring cup or mug do not cover Place the beverage in the microwave After heating stir well Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again Beverages heated with the beverage category may be very ...

Page 17: ...rack Cover with wax paper Turn over half way through cooking Let stand 10 15 minutes High 10 for first 5 minutes then medium 5 High 10 for first 5 minutes then medium 5 Meat Power level Directions Cook time 12 17 min lb for 160 F Medium 14 19 min lb for 170 F Well Done 15 20 min lb for 170 F Well Done Whole chicken up to 4 lbs Chicken pieces up to 4 lbs Place chicken breast side down on roasting r...

Page 18: ... a baked potato should stand for 5 minutes before serving while a dish of peas may be served immediately Cooking seafood in your microwave Place fish on a microwave safe roasting rack in a microwave safe dish Be sure to always cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork Use a tight cover to steam fish a lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel provides less steaming And be sure not to overcook f...

Page 19: ...ammonia or wash in a dishwasher The aluminum on the filter will corrode and darken 3 To reinstall the exhaust ventilation filter slide it into the side slot then push up and toward oven to lock Reinstall the 2nd filter using the same procedure Front Rear Surface lights Ventilation filters Surface light replacement To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage wear gloves when replacing the l...

Page 20: ...lemon if you desire to keep the oven fresh smelling in a 4 cup measuring glass at High power for 5 minutes or until boiling Let stand in oven cavity for 1 or 2 minutes Remove the glass turntable tray from the oven when cleaning the oven cavity or tray To prevent the glass turntable from breaking handle with care and do not put it in water immediately after cooking Wash the turntable tray in warm s...

Page 21: ...et wait 10 seconds then plug the microwave in again If there was a power outage the time indicator in the display will show 00 00 Reset the clock and any cooking instructions Reset the household circuit breaker or replace any blown fuses Press the STOP cancel pad twice and attempt to re enter cooking instructions Plug a different appliance into the power outlet If the other appliance will not oper...

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Page 24: ...vice 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 PARTICULAR PURPOSE A...