Frigidaire FGMV174KMA, FGMV174KFA, FGMV173KWA, FGMV173KQA, FGMV173KBA Owner’s Manual

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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. We know you'll enjoy your new microwave oven and Thane 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.

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NEED HELP?

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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 1-800-944-9044, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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.

PRECAUTTONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

MTCROWAVE 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.

Definitions

A(_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.

WARNINGindicates a potentially hazardous situation which,

if not avoided could result in death or serious injury.

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

READ ALL INFORMATION BEFORE USING

- To reduce the risk of fire in the microwave oven cavity: Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

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 "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 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 23.

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 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.

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 filters frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on

ventilation openings, louver or grease filters.

- Use care when cleaning the louver and the grease filters. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the louver and the grease filters.

- When flaming food under the hood, turn the fan on.

- This appliance is suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36" wide or less.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS,

UNPACKING AND EXAMINING YOUR

MICROWAVE OVEN

Open the bottom of the carton, bend the carton flaps back and tilt the microwave oven over to rest on plastic foam pad. Lift carton off microwave oven and remove all packing materials, Installation Instructions, Wall Template, Top Template, Charcoal Filter, Turntable and Turntable Support. SAVE THE CARTON AS IT MAY MAKE

INSTALLATION EASIER.

- Remove the feature sticker from the outside of the door, if there is one.

- DO NOT REMOVETHE WAVEGUIDECOVER, which is located on the ceiling in the microwave oven cavity. Check to see that there are Installation Instructions, Wall Template, Top Template and Charcoal Filter, which is used when recirculating is chosen. Read enclosures

and SAVEthe 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 ELECTROLUXSERVICER. See Installation

Instructions for more details.

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 the microwave oven 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 REMOVETHE GROUNDING PIN FROM THE PLUG. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD.

If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.

The Power Supply Cord and plug must be connected to

a separate 120 Volt AC, 60 Hz, 15 Amp, or more branch circuit, single grounded receptacle. The receptacle should be located inside the cabinet directly above the

Microwave Oven mounting location as shown in Figure 1

1. If you have anyquestionsabout the groundingor electrical instructions,consulta qualifiedelectricianor serviceperson.

2. Neither Electrolux 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.

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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.

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk

of electric shock.

sealing surfaces

3-Prong Plug

Grounding Pin

3-Prong Receptacle

Receptacle

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Opening for Power Cord

Ground Receptacle Box

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 isencouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following:

o 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 unauthorized modification 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. See page 23 for complete

instructions. 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 influence 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 1000 watts by using the [EC Test Procedure. In using recipes or package directions, check food a minute or two before the minimum time and add time

accordingly.

ABOUT FOOD

ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING

• Arrange food carefully. Placethickest 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 fiat 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 flakes easily with a fork.

FOOD DO DON'T

Eggs, • Puncture egg yolks before cooking to prevent • Cook eggs in shells.

sausages, "explosion". • Reheat whole eggs.

nuts, seeds, • Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash, hot dogs • Dry nuts or seeds in shells.

fruits & and sausages so that steam escapes. vegetables

Popcorn Use specially bagged popcorn for microwave cooking.

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

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

stirring often. Check temperature before serving. Put nipples on bottles after heating and shake

thoroughly. "Wrist" test before feeding.

General

Cut baked goods with filling after heating to release steam and avoid burns.

Stir liquids briskly before and after heating to avoid

"eruption".

Use deep bowl, when cooking liquids or cereals, to prevent boilovers.

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.

ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS

It is not necessaryto buy allnew cookware. Many piecesalready 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

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

page 20 for Child Lock feature.

ABOUT SAFETY

• Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States

Department of Agriculture's recommended temperatures.

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.

How to use aluminum foil in your

microwave oven:

• Smallfiat piecesof aluminum foil placedsmoothly on the food canbe usedto shield areasthat 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. Electrolux is not responsible for any damage to the microwave oven when accessories are used.

TEIP FOOD

145°F - For beef, lamb or veal cut into steaks, chops or

(63oc) roasts, fish

160°F - For fresh pork, ground meat, seafood, egg dishes,

(71°C) frozen prepared food and beef, lamb or veal cut into

steaks, chops or roasts

165°F - For leftover, ready-to-reheat refrigerated, dell and

(74°C) carry out "fresh" food, whole chicken or turkey,

chicken or turkey breasts and ground poultry used in chicken or turkey burgers

Do not cook whole, stuffed poultry. Cook stuffing separately to 165°R

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.

• 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.

FRONT VIEW

BOTTOM VIEW

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(Front of microwave oven)

(Rear of microwave oven)

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1 Microwave oven door with see-through window 2 Door hinges 3 Waveguide cover:

DO NOT REMOVE.

Turntable motor shaft

Microwave oven light It will light when microwave oven is operating or

door is open.

Rack holders

Safety door latches The microwave oven will not operate unless the

door is securely closed.

Handle

Light hi/Io/off pad Press the light hi/Io/off pad once for high, twice

for low and three times to turn off the light.

Vent hi/Io/off pad

Press the vent hi/Io/off pad once for high

speed, twice for low speed and three times to

turn off the fun. 11 Auto-Touch control panel 12 Time display: Digital display, 99 minutes, 99

seconds 13

Ventilation openings 14

Removable turntable

The turntable will rotate clockwise or counter-

clockwise. Only remove for cleaning. 15

Removable turntable support

First, carefully place the turntable support in the

motor shaft in the center of the microwave oven

floor. Then, place the turntable on the turntable

support securely.

Rack for 2-level cooking/reheating

Light cover

Grease filters

Menu label

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