MICROWAVE OVEN
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Model: FMO16AHTBSA
Read these instrucons carefully before using your
microwave oven, and maintain its upkeep. If you
follow the instrucons, your oven will provide you
with many years of good service.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE
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Tables of Contents
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SPECIFICATIONS
SAFETY
GROUNDING
UTENSILS
SETTING UP YOUR OVEN
CONTROL PANEL
OPERATION
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MAINTENANCE
WARRANTY INFORMATION
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attemp to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy.
It is important not to tamper with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow food or cleaner residue to
accumulate on the sealing surfaces.
(c) 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 the:
(1) DOOR (bent)
(2) HINGES AND LATCHES (broken or loosened)
(3) DOOR SEALS AND SEALING SURFACES (Do not use if the door seal or sealing surfaces are
damaged.)
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: FMO16AHTBSA
Rated Voltage: 120V~60Hz
Rated Input Power (Microwave): 1550W
Rated Output Power (Microwave): 1100W
Oven Capacity: 1.6 cubic feet
Turntable Diameter: 13.5 inches
External Dimensions: 24.4*20.5*15 inches
Net Weight: 36.1 lbs
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safe
ty precauons should be followed, including the following:
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, re, injury to persons or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
1� Read all instrucons before using the appliance.
2� Read and follow the specic: “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” found on page 2.
3� This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 5.
4� Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installaon instrucons.
5� 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 oven.
6� Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or
vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specically designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed
for industrial or laboratory use.
7� As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
8� 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.
9� This appliance should be serviced only by qualied service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service
facility for examinaon, repair, or adjustment.
10� Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
11� Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water - for example, near a kitchen sink,
in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar locaon.
12� Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
13� Keep cord away from heated surface.
14� Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
15� When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild,
nonabrasive soaps, or detergent applied with a sponge or so cloth.
16� To reduce the risk of re in the oven cavity:
a� Do not overcook food. Carefully aend appliance when paper, plasc, or other combusble materials
are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
b� Remove wire twist-es from paper or plasc bag before placing bag in oven.
c. If material inside of the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven o, and disconnect the power
cord, or shut o power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in
the cavity when not in use.
17� Liquids, such as water, coee, 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 LIQUID SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED
OR A UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
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To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
1� Do not overheat the liquid.
2� Sr the liquid both before and halfway through heang it.
3� Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
4� Aer heang, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short me before removing the
container.
5� Use extreme care when inserng a spoon or other utensil into the container.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a
grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded.
WARNING – Improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualied
electrician or serviceman if the grounding instrucons are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as
to whether the appliance is properly grounded. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire
extension cord that has a 3-blade grounded plug, and 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance.
The marked rang of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rang of the appliance.
DANGER – Electric Shock Hazard
Touching some of the internal components can cause serious personal injury or death. Do not disassemble this
appliance.
WARNING – Electric Shock Hazard
Improper use of the grounding can result in electric shock. Do not plug into an outlet unl appliance is properly
installed and grounded.
1� A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulng from becoming entangled in
or tripping over a longer cord.
2� Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their
use.
3� If a long cord or extension cord is used:
a� The marked electrical rang of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as
the electrical rang of the appliance.
b� The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
c. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintenonally.
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