Frigidaire FGMO206NTD Owner's Guide

All about the

Use & Care

of your Microwave Oven

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME & CONGRATULATIONS ��2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ��2 PART NAMES & CONTROL PANEL �� 8-9 BEFORE OPERATING ��10 MANUAL COOKING �� 11 AUTO COOKING ��13

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SENSOR COOKING ��16 USER PREFERENCE ��18 CLEANING AND CARE �� 19 SERVICE CALL CHECK ��20 SPECIFICATIONS��20 MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION ��21

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WELCOME & CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on your purchase of a new microwave oven! At Electrolux Home Products, we are very proud of our product and are completely committed to providing

you with the best service possible. Your satisfaction is our number one priority.

Questions?

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(United States)

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(Canada)

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here for future reference.

We know you’ll enjoy your new microwave oven and Thank You for 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 oven only as instructed in this manual. These instructions are not meant 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: ___________________________________________________________

Purchase Number: ________________________________________________________

NEED HELP?

Visit the Frigidaire Web Site at: http://www.frigidaire.com

Before you call for service, there are a few things you can do to help us serve you better.

Read this manual.

It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your microwave oven properly. If you received a damaged Microwave Oven... immediately contact the dealer (or

builder) that sold you the Microwave Oven.

Save time and money.

Check the section titled “Service Call Check”. This section helps you solve common problems that might occur. If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in the back of this manual. Or call Frigidaire Customer Services at 1-800-374-4432, Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 8 pm Eastern Standard Time.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of ﬁre or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do not attempt 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 defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate

on sealing surfaces.

there is no damage to the: (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualiﬁed service personnel.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DEFINITIONS

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.

WARNING CAUTION

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

READ ALL INFORMATION BEFORE USING

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.

• Read all instructions before using the appliance.

• Read and follow the speciﬁc “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 2.

• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “ELECTRICAL 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 speciﬁcally designed 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 qualiﬁed service personnel. Contact nearest Frigidaire 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.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

• See door surface cleaning instructions on page 19.

• To reduce the risk of ﬁre in the microwave oven cavity:

- 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.

- If materials inside the microwave oven should 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.

• If the microwave oven is installed as a built-in, observe the following instructions:

- Do not mount over a sink.

- Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance

surface when the appliance is in operation.

• If the microwave oven light fails, consult a FRIGIDAIRE AUTHORIZED SERVICER�

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

UNPACKING AND EXAMINING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Remove all packing materials from inside the microwave oven cavity; however, DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER, which is located on the right cavity wall. Read enclosures and

SAVE the Use and Care Manual�

Check the microwave oven for any damage, such as misaligned or bent door, damaged door seals and sealing surfaces, broken or loose door hinges and latches and dents inside the cavity or on the door. If there is any damage, do not operate the microwave oven and contact your dealer or

FRIGIDAIRE AUTHORIZED SERVICER�

Safety door latches

WARNING

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

Electrical Requirements

Check Installation Instructions for proper location for the power supply.

The electrical requirements are a 120 volt 60 Hz, AC only, 15 amp. or more protected electrical supply. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

The microwave oven is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded. DO NOT UNDER ANY

CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING PIN FROM THE PLUG�

Hinges

Door seals and sealing surfaces

Waveguide cover

CHOOSING A LOCATION FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ON THE COUNTER

You will use the microwave oven frequently so plan its location for ease of use. It’s wise, if possible, to have counter space on at least one side of the microwave oven. Allow at least 2 inches on the sides, top and at the rear of the microwave oven for air circulation.

For installation over a wall oven, please refer to your installation instructions.

ELECTRICAL 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 reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.

Permanent and Correct Installation

3-Prong Plug

Grounding Pin

3-Prong Receptacle

Extension Cord

If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the microwave oven. The marked rating of the extension cord should be AC 115120 volt, 15 amp. or more.

Be careful not to drape the cord over the countertop or table where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.

Ground Receptacle Box

NOTES

1� If you have any questions about the grounding or

electrical instructions, consult a qualiﬁed electrician or service person.

2� Neither Frigidaire nor the dealer can accept any liability

for damage to the microwave oven or personal injury resulting from failure to observe the correct electrical connection procedures.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement (U.S.A. Only)

This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a

residential installation�

However, there is no guarantee 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 receiver.

• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.

• Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the

microwave oven and the receiver are on different branch circuits.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

This Use and Care Manual is valuable: read it carefully and always save it for reference.

A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques, hints and recipes.

NEVER use the microwave oven without the turntable and support nor turn the turntable over so that a large dish could be placed in the microwave oven. The turntable will turn both clockwise and counterclockwise.

ALWAYS have food in the microwave oven when it is on to absorb the microwave energy.

When using the microwave oven at power levels below 100%, you may hear the magnetron cycling on and off. It is normal for the exterior of the microwave oven to be warm to the touch when cooking or reheating.

Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. Room humidity and the moisture in food will inuence the amount of moisture that condenses in the microwave oven. Generally, covered foods will not cause as much condensation as uncovered ones. Ventilation openings must not be blocked.

The microwave oven is for food preparation only. It should not be used to dry clothes or newspapers.

Your microwave oven is rated 1200 watts by using the IEC Test Procedure. In using recipes or package directions, check

food a minute or two before the minimum time and add time

accordingly.

ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING

• Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards outside of dish�

• Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of

time indicated and add more as needed. Food severely overcooked can smoke or ignite.

• Cover foods while cooking. Check recipe or cookbook for suggestions: paper towels, wax paper, microwave plastic wrap or a lid. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to cook evenly.

• Shield with small at pieces of aluminum foil any thin areas of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking 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 dish to the outside�

• Add standing time. Remove food from microwave oven and

stir, if possible. Cover for standing time which allows the food to ﬁnish cooking without overcooking.

• Check for doneness. Look for signs indicating that cooking temperatures have been reached.

Doneness signs include:

- Food steams throughout, not just at edge.

- Center bottom of dish is very hot to the touch.

- Poultry thigh joints move easily.

- Meat and poultry show no pinkness.

- Fish is opaque and akes easily with a fork.

ABOUT CHILDREN AND THE MICROWAVE

Children below the age of 7 should use the microwave oven with a supervising person very near to them. Between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person should be in the same room. As with any appliance, close supervision by an adult is necessary when used by children.

At no time should anyone be allowed to lean or swing on the microwave oven door.

Children should be taught all safety precautions: use potholders, remove coverings carefully, pay special attention to packages that crisp food because they may be extra hot.

Don’t assume that because a child has mastered one cooking skill he/she can cook everything.

Children need to learn that the microwave oven is not a toy. See Child Lock feature.

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 (Pyroceram®), such as Corningware®�

• heat-resistant glass (Pyrex

• microwave-safe plastics

• paper plates

• microwave-safe pottery, stoneware and porcelain

• browning dish (Do not exceed recommended preheating

time. Follow manufacturer’s directions.)

These items can be used for short time reheating of foods that have little fat or sugar in them:

• wood, straw, wicker

DO NOT USE

• metal pans and bakeware

• dishes with metallic trim

• non-heat-resistant glass

• non-microwave-safe plastics (margarine tubs)

• recycled paper products

• brown paper bags

• food storage bags

• metal twist-ties

Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty dish in the microwave oven and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. A dish which becomes very hot

should not be used�

The following coverings are ideal:

• Paper towels are good for covering foods for reheating and absorbing fat while cooking bacon.

• Wax paper can be used for cooking and reheating.

• Plastic wrap that is specially marked for microwave use can

be used for cooking and reheating. DO NOT allow plastic wrap to touch food. Vent so steam can escape.

• Lids that are microwave-safe are a good choice because heat is kept near the food to hasten cooking.

• Microwave oven cooking bags are good for large meats or foods that need tenderizing. DO NOT use metal twist ties. Remember to slit bag so steam can escape.

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How to use aluminum foil in your microwave oven:

• Small at pieces of aluminum foil placed smoothly on the food can be used to shield areas that are either defrosting or cooking too quickly.

• Foil should not come closer than one inch to any surface of the microwave oven.

Should you have questions about utensils or coverings, check a good microwave cookbook or follow recipe suggestions.

ACCESSORIES There are many microwave accessories available for purchase. Evaluate carefully before you purchase so that they meet your needs. A microwave-safe thermometer will assist you in determining correct doneness and assure you that foods have been cooked to safe temperatures. Frigidaire is not responsible for any damage to the microwave oven when accessories are used.

ABOUT SAFETY

• Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Department of Agriculture’s recommended temperatures.

TEMP FOOD

145˚F (63˚C) - For beef, lamb or veal cut into steaks, chops

or roasts, ﬁsh

160˚F (71˚C) - For fresh pork, ground meat, seafood, egg

dishes, frozen prepared food and beef, lamb or veal cut into steaks, chops or roasts

165˚F (74˚C) - For leftover, ready-to-reheat refrigerated,

deli and carry out “fresh” food, whole chicken or turkey, chicken or turkey breasts and ground poultry used in chicken or turkey burgers

NOTES

Do not cook whole, stuffed poultry. Cook stufﬁng separately

to 165°F�

To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in a thick or dense area away from fat or bone. NEVER leave the thermometer in the food during cooking, unless it is approved for microwave oven use.

• ALWAYS use potholders to prevent burns when handling utensils that are in contact with hot food. Enough heat from the food can transfer through utensils to cause skin

burns�

• Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face

and hands. Slowly lift the farthest edge of a dish’s covering and carefully open popcorn and oven cooking bags away from the face.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Stay near the microwave oven while it’s in use and check cooking progress frequently so that there is no chance of overcooking food.

• NEVER use the cavity for storing cookbooks or other items.

• Select, store and handle food carefully to preserve its high

quality and minimize the spread of foodborne bacteria.

• Keep waveguide cover clean. Food residue can cause arcing and/or ﬁres.

• Use care when removing items from the microwave oven so that the utensil, your clothes or accessories do not touch the safety door latches.

• Keep aluminum foil used for shielding at least 1 inch away from walls, ceiling and door.

ABOUT FOOD

FOOD DO DON’T

Eggs, sausages,

nuts, seeds, fruits

& vegetables

Popcorn • Use specially bagged popcorn for microwave cooking.

Baby food • Transfer baby food to small dish and heat carefully,

General • Cut baked goods with ﬁlling after heating to release

• Puncture egg yolks before cooking to prevent

“explosion”.

• Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash, hot dogs and sausages so that steam escapes.

• Listen while popping corn for the popping to slow to 1 or 2 seconds or use special Popcorn pad.

stirring often. Check temperature before serving.

• Put nipples on bottles after heating and shake thoroughly. “Wrist” test before feeding.

steam and avoid burns.

• Stir liquids briskly before and after heating to avoid “eruption”.

• Use deep bowl, when cooking liquids or cereals, to prevent boil-overs.

• Cook eggs in shells.

• Reheat whole eggs.

• Dry nuts or seeds in shells�

• Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or glass bowls�

• Exceed maximum time on popcorn package.

• Heat disposable bottles.

• Heat bottles with nipples on.

• Heat baby food in original jars.

• Heat or cook in closed glass jars or air tight

containers.

• Can in the microwave as harmful bacteria may not be destroyed�

• Deep fat fry.

• Dry wood, gourds, herbs or wet papers.

PART NAMES & CONTROL PANEL

SENSOR COOK REHEAT DEFROST VEGGIES MELT/SOFTEN

1� Frozen Entrees 2� Ground Meat 3� Rice 4� Chicken Breast 5� Fish/Seafood

1� Sensor Reheat 2� Fresh Rolls/Mufﬁns 3� Frozen Rolls/Mufﬁns 4� Pasta 5� Pizza Reheat

1� Ground Meat 2� Steak/Chops/Fish 3� Chicken Pieces 4� Roast 5� Casserole 6� Soup

1� Baked Potato 2� Fresh Veggies - Soft 3� Fresh Veggies - Hard 4� Frozen Veggies

1� Butter 2� Chocolate 3� Ice Cream 4� Cream Cheese

5 9 15 10

3 2

14 11 3

7 8

1� One touch door open button

Push to open door

2� Microwave oven door with see-through window 3� Safety door latches

The microwave oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed.

4� Door hinges 5� Door seals and sealing surfaces 6� Turntable motor shaft 7� Removable turntable support

Carefully place the turntable support in the center of the microwave oven oor.

8� Removable turntable

Place the turntable on the turntable support securely. The turntable will rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. Only remove for cleaning.

9� Ventilation openings (rear) 10� Microwave oven light

It will light when microwave oven is operating or door is open.

11� Waveguide cover: DO NOT REMOVE 12� Auto-Touch control panel 13� Interactive display: 99 minutes, 99 seconds 14� Serial plate 15� Menu label

PART NAMES & CONTROL PANEL

The 7-digit Interactive display spells out operating steps and

shows cooking hints. When HELP is lighted in the display, press

the

pad to read a speciﬁc hint which may assist you.

15 1514 14

17 17

16 16

10 10

11 11

13 13

15 15

18 18

12 12

10 10

FPMO209R, CPMO209R FGMO206N, CGMO206N

Number next to the control panel illustration indicates page on which there is a feature description and usage information.

NOTES

When a pad is pressed, an audible signal will be heard which conﬁrms the pad has been pressed.

BEFORE OPERATING

1� Before operating your new microwave oven, make sure you

read and understand this Use and Care Guide completely.

2� Before the microwave oven can be used, follow these

procedures:

• Plug in the microwave oven. Close the door. The oven display will show ENJOY YOUR OVEN PRESS CANCEL.

3� Set clock. See below.

TO SET THE CLOCK

• Suppose you want to enter the correct time.

Time of day 12:30 (A.M. or P.M.).

PRESS DISPLAY SHOWS:

1�

2�

1230

3�

ENTER TIME

12:30

TO SET THE TIMER

• Set the timer for 3 minutes.

PRESS DISPLAY SHOWS:

1�

2�

300

3�

ENTER TIME

3:00

Time counting down

NOTES

1� Opening the door during timer countdown will not

pause the running timer.

2� To cancel the active timer, press the CANCEL pad once.

CANCEL

Press CANCEL to:

1� Erase if you make a mistake during programming. 2� Cancel timer and the signal after cooking. 3� Return the time of day to the display. 4� Cancel a program during cooking.

MANUAL COOKING

USING ONE TOUCH START

This is a time saving pad that will automatically start cooking 2 seconds after selected. Numeric pad 1 to 9 can be touched for a 1 minute to 9 minutes automatic start cooking feature.

• Suppose you want to cook 3 minutes at 100% power.

PRESS DISPLAY SHOWS:

1�

3:00

Time counting down

automatically after

2 seconds

USING ADD 30 SEC.

This is a time-saving pad. It is a simpliﬁed feature that lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking at 100% power.

• Suppose you want to set and start microwave cooking at 100% for 30 SEC.

PRESS DISPLAY SHOWS:

1�

Time counting down

:30

NOTES

The cooking time can be extended for 30 seconds by pressing add 30 sec pad (only in manual cooking). The cooking time is extended to a maximum of 99 minutes 99 seconds.

SETTING TWO-STAGE COOKING

For best results, some recipes call for different power levels during a cook cycle. You can program your oven for two power level stages during the cooking cycle.

• To set a 2-stage cook cycle. The rst stage is a 2 minutes cook time at 30% cook power then a 4 minutes cook time at 70% cook power.

PRESS DISPLAY SHOWS:

1�

200

2� eight times

3�

400

4� four times

5�

2:00

P-30

4:00

P-70

2:00

Time counting down

QUICK START

QUICK START is a short-cut method to set time for 1-6 minutes at power level 10.

• Suppose you want to heat a cup of soup for two minutes.

PRESS DISPLAY SHOWS:

1�

The oven will start immediately and will signal then turn off automatically when ﬁnished.

2:00

SETTING TIMED COOKING WITH POWER LEVEL

This feature lets you program a speciﬁc cook time and power. For best results, there are 10 power level settings in addition to HIGH (100%) power. Refer to the “Microwave Power Levels” table.

• Suppose you want to cook for ve minutes at 70% power.

PRESS DISPLAY SHOWS:

1�

500

2�

3�

four times

5:00

P-70

5:00

Time counting down

NOTES

To use QUICK START, press pads within 3 minutes after cooking, closing the door, pressing the CANCEL pad or during cooking.

MANUAL COOKING

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

There are eleven preset power levels. Using lower power levels increases the cooking time, which is recommended for foods such as cheese, milk and long slow cooking of meats. Consult cookbook or recipes for speciﬁc recommendations.

PRESS POWER PAD

NUMBER OF TIMES

FOR DESIRED POWER

POWER 100% High • Quickly heating convenience foods and foods with

POWER x 2 90% • Heating cream soups. POWER x 3 80% • Heating rice, pasta, or casseroles. POWER x 4 70% Medium-High • Cooking and heating foods that need a Cook

POWER x 5 60% • Cooking that requires special care, such as cheese

POWER x 6 50% Medium • Cooking ham, whole poultry, and pot roasts.

POWER x 7 40% • Melting chocolate.

POWER x 8 30% Medium-Low, Defrost • Manually defrosting pre-cooked and other foods,

POWER x 9 20% • Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream. POWER x 10 10% Low • Keeping food warm.

POWER x 11 0% None • Standing time in oven.

APPROXIMATE

PERCENTAGE

OF POWER

LEVEL WHEN TO USE IT

high water content, such as soup and beverages.

• Cooking tender cuts of meat, ground meat or chicken.

Power lower than High (for example, whole ﬁsh and meat loaf) or when food is cooking too fast.

• Reheating a single serving of food.

and egg dishes, pudding, and custards.

• Finishing cooking casseroles.

• Simmering stews.

• Heating pastries.

such as bread, ﬁsh, meats and poultry.

• Taking chill out of fruit.

AUTO COOKING

DEFROST

The auto defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting

method for frozen foods� The Defrost Chart will show you

which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting.

For added convenience, the Auto Defrost includes a builtin beep mechanism that reminds you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange the food in order to get the best

defrost results�

• Suppose you want to defrost 2.0 lb steak.

PRESS DISPLAY SHOWS:

STEAK CHOPS

1�

and 2

FISH

2�

4�

NOTES

The oven will beep during the DEFROST cycle. At this time, open the door and turn, separate, or rearrange the food. Remove any portions that have thawed. Return frozen portions to the oven and PRESS OK/START or START to resume the defrost cycle.

2.0 L

5:50

Time counting down

Weight conversion table

You are probably used to measuring food in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound (for example, 4 ounces equals 1/4 pound). However, in order to enter food weight in Auto Defrost, you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound.

If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound, you can use the following table to convert the weight to decimals.

EQUIVALENT WEIGHT

OUNCES DECIMAL WEIGHT

1�6 �10 3�2 �20 4�0 �25

One-Quarter Pound

4�8 �30 6�4 �40 8�0 �50

One-Half Pound

9�6 �60 11�2 �70 12�0 �75

Three-Quarter Pound 12�8 �80 14�4 �90 16�0 1�0

One Pound

OPERATING TIPS

• For best results, remove ﬁsh, shellﬁsh, meat, and poultry from its original closed paper or plastic package (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods, which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook.

• For best results, roll your ground meat into a ball before freezing. During the DEFROST cycle, the microwave will signal when it is time to turn the meat over. Scrape off any excess frost from the meat and continue defrosting.

• Place foods in a shallow container or on a microwave roasting rack to catch drippings.

NOTES

If between two decimal weights, choose the lower weight for the best defrosting results.

AUTO COOKING

DEFROST CHART

FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE

1� Ground Meat 0�5 - 3�0 lb Remove any thawed pieces after each stage. Let stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes. 2� Steaks/Chops/Fish 0�5 - 4�0 lb After each stage, rearrange and if there are warm or thawed portions, shield with small

at pieces of aluminum foil. Remove any meat or ﬁsh that is nearly defrosted. Let stand, covered, for 10 to 20 minutes.

3� Chicken Pieces 0�5 - 3�0 lb After each stage, if there are warm or thawed portions, rearrange or remove. Let stand,

covered, for 10 to 20 minutes.

4� Roast 2�0 - 4�0 lb Start defrosting with fat side down. After each stage, turn roast over and shield the

warm portions with aluminum foil. Let stand, covered, for 30-60 minutes.

5� Casserole 2 - 6 cups After audible signal, stir if possible. At end, stir well and let stand, covered, for 5 to 10

minutes�

6� Soup 1 - 6 cups After audible signal, stir if possible. At end, stir well and let stand, covered, for 5 to 10

minutes�

DEFROSTING TIPS

• When using Auto Defrost, the weight to be entered is the

net weight (the weight of the food minus the container).

• Before starting, make sure to remove any and all metal

twist-ties that often come with frozen food bags, and replace them with strings or elastic bands.

• Open containers, such as cartons, before placing in the

oven.

• Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging.

• If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food in a

suitable container.

• Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even defrosting.

• Slit the skin of skinned food, such as sausage.

• Always under estimate defrosting time. If defrosted food

is still icy in the center, return it to the microwave oven for more defrosting.

• The length of defrosting time varies according to how

solidly the food is frozen�

• The shape of the package affects how quickly food will

defrost. Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than a deep block.

• As food begins to defrost, separate the pieces. Separated

pieces defrost more easily.

• Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food

such as chicken wings, leg tips, ﬁsh tails, or areas that start to get warm. Make sure the foil does not touch the sides, top, or bottom of the oven. The foil can damage the oven lining.

• For better results, let food stand after defrosting.

• Turn over food during defrosting or standing time. Break

apart and remove food as required.

VEGGIES

The Veggies lets you cook fresh and frozen vegetables.

• Suppose you want to cook frozen veggies.

PRESS DISPLAY SHOWS:

1� four times

FROZEN VEGGIES

4:14

Time counting down

automatically

VEGGIES CHART

PRESS VEGGIES PAD FOOD

Once Baked Potato Twice Soft Veggies

3 times Hard Veggies 4 times Frozen Veggies

AUTO COOKING

POPCORN

The Popcorn lets you pop 1.5-3.5 ounce bags of commercially packaged microwave popcorn. Pop only one package at a

time�

If you are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s instructions.

• Suppose you want to pop popcorn.

PRESS DISPLAY SHOWS:

1�

POPCORN

SENSOR COOK

MELT/SOFTEN

The oven uses low power to melt and soften items. See the following chart.

• Suppose you want to melt 1 square of Chocolate.

PRESS DISPLAY SHOWS:

1�

2�

2 two times

3�

3:00

Time counting down

automatically

MELT\SOFTEN CHART

FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE

MELT 1� Butter 2 tbsp

0.5 cup

2� Chocolate 1 cup

1 square

Use a Pyrex measuring cup. Cover with plastic wrap.

Press MELT/SOFTEN and 1 for butter, then 1 once for 2 tbsp. Press MELT/SOFTEN and 1 for butter, then 1 twice for 0.5 cup.

Press MELT/SOFTEN and 2 for chocolate, then 2 for 1 cup. Press MELT/SOFTEN and 2 for chocolate, then 2 twice for 1 square.

and 2

CHOCOLATE

1 SQUARE

1:45

Time counting down

SOFTEN 3� Ice Cream 1 pint

Half gallon

4� Cream Cheese 3 oz�

8 oz�

DO NOT COVER� Press MELT/SOFTEN and 3 for ice cream, then 3 once for 1 pint.

Press MELT/SOFTEN and 3 for ice cream, then 3 twice for half gallon. Press MELT/SOFTEN and 4 for cream cheese, then 4 once for 3 oz.

Press MELT/SOFTEN and 4 for cream cheese, then 4 twice for 8 oz.

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