Frigidaire FMV145, CFMV145 User Manual

Over-the-Range

Microwave Oven

CFMV145, FMV145

Important
Safety Information . .

Grounding

Instructions . . . . . . . .

Features . . . . . .10, 25–26

Getting Started . . . . .11

2–8

9

Operating

Instructions . . . . .

Care and

Cleaning . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting . . 32–33

Consumer
Services

Warranty & Service . . 34–36

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INFORMATION

BEFORE USING

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

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.

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.

Do Not Place any object between the
oven front face and the door or allow
soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on
sealing surfaces.

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.

The Oven Should Not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.

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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 properly.

If you received a damaged
oven...immediately contact the dealer

(or builder) that sold you the oven.

Save time and money.

Check the section titled “Troubleshooting”
before calling. 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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This microwave oven is UL and CSA listed for installation over electric and
gas ranges.

This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.

• 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
section on page 9.

• Do not mount this appliance over a sink.

• Install or locate this appliance only in

accordance with the provided
Installation Instructions.

• This over-the-range oven was designed
for use over ranges no wider than
36″ (91 cm). It may be installed over
both gas and electric cooking
equipment.

• Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged power cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.

• Do not cover or block any openings on
the appliance.

• Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do not
use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this
appliance. This microwave oven is
specifically designed to heat, dry or cook
food, and is not intended for laboratory
or industrial use.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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BEFORE USING

• Do not store this appliance outdoors.
Do not use this product near water—
for example, in a wet basement, near
a swimming pool or near a sink.

• Keep power cord away from heated
surfaces.

• Do not immerse power cord or plug
in water.

• See door surface cleaning instructions
in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of
this manual.

• This appliance should be serviced only
by qualified service personnel. Contact
nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.

• As with any appliance, close supervision
is necessary when used by children.

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

– Do not overcook food. Carefully

attend appliance if paper, plastic or
other combustible materials are placed
inside the oven while cooking.

– Remove wire twist-ties and metal

handles from paper or plastic
containers before placing them
in the oven.

– Do not use the oven for storage

purposes. Do not leave paper products,
cooking utensils or food in the oven
when not in use.

– If materials inside oven should ignite,

keep the oven door closed, turn the
oven off and disconnect the power
cord, or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel. If the door is
opened, the fire may spread.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Special Notes About Microwaving

Arcing

If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem.

Arcing is the microwave term for sparks
in the oven. Arcing is caused by:

• Metal or foil touching the side of
the oven.

• Foil not molded to food (upturned
edges act like antennas).

• The metal shelf not installed correctly so
it touches the microwave wall.

Foods

• Do not pop popcorn in your microwave
oven unless in a special microwave
popcorn accessory or unless you use
popcorn labeled for use in microwave
ovens.

• Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers—for example, closed
jars—will explode and should not be
heated in this microwave oven. Such
use of the microwave oven could result
in injury.

• Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven.
Pressure will build up inside egg yolk
and will cause it to burst, possibly
resulting in injury.

• Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or
gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave.

• Recycled paper towels containing
small metal pieces being used in the
microwave.

• Operating the microwave with no food
inside for more than a minute or two
may cause damage to the oven and
could start a fire. It increases the heat
around the magnetron and can shorten
the life of the oven.

• Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such as
potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes,
apples, chicken livers and other giblets,
and egg yolks should be pierced to allow
steam to escape during cooking.

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BEFORE USING

Safety Fact– SUPERHEATED WATER

Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach
the boiling point. They can actually get superheated and not bubble at all.

Superheated liquid will bubble up out of the cup when it is moved or when
something like a spoon or tea bag is put into it.

To prevent this from happening and causing injury, do not heat any liquid for
more than 2 minutes per cup. After heating, let the cup stand in the
microwave for 30 seconds before moving it or putting anything into it.

• Avoid heating baby food in glass jars,
even with the lid off. Make sure all
infant food is thoroughly cooked. Stir
food to distribute the heat evenly. Be
careful to prevent scalding when
warming formula or breast milk. The
container may feel cooler than the milk
really is. Always test the milk before
feeding the baby.

• Spontaneous boiling – Under certain
special circumstances, liquids may start to
boil during or shortly after removal from
the microwave oven. To prevent burns
from splashing liquid, we recommend
the following: before removing the
container from the oven, allow the
container to stand in the oven for 30 to
40 seconds after the oven has shut off.
Do not boil liquids in narrow-necked
containers such as soft drink bottles,
wine flasks and especially narrow-necked
coffee cups. Even if the container is
opened, excessive steam can build up
and cause it to burst or overflow.

• Do not defrost frozen beverages in
narrow-necked bottles (especially
carbonated beverages). Even if the
container is opened, pressure can build
up. This can cause the container to
burst, possibly resulting in injury.

• Hot foods and steam can cause burns.
Be careful when opening any containers
of hot food, including popcorn bags,
cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent
possible injury, direct steam away from
hands and face.

• Do not overcook potatoes. They could
dehydrate and catch fire, causing
damage to your oven.

• Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—
meat to at least an INTERNAL
temperature of 160°F (71°C). and
poultry to at least an INTERNAL
temperature of 180°F (82°C). Cooking to
these temperatures usually protects
against food-borne illness.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Special Notes About Microwaving

Microwave-Safe Cookware

Make sure all cookware used in
your microwave oven is suitable for
microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking
dishes, measuring cups, custard cups,
pottery or china dinnerware which does
not have metallic trim or glaze with a
metallic sheen can be used. Some
cookware is labeled “suitable for
microwaving.”

How to test for a microwave-safe dish.

• If you are not sure if a dish is microwave­safe, use this test: Place in the oven both
the dish you are testing and a glass
measuring cup filled with 1 cup of
water—set the measuring cup either in
or next to the dish. Microwave 30 to 45
seconds at high. If the dish heats, it
should not be used for microwaving.
If the dish remains cool and only the
water in the cup heats, then the dish is
microwave-safe.

• If you use a meat thermometer while
cooking, make sure it is safe for use in
microwave ovens.

• Some styrofoam trays (like those that
meat is packaged on) have a thin strip of
metal embedded in the bottom. When
microwaved, the metal can burn the
floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel.

• Do not use recycled paper products.
Recycled paper towels, napkins and
waxed paper can contain metal flecks
which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper
products containing nylon or nylon
filaments should be avoided, since they
may also ignite.

• Do not use the microwave to dry
newspapers.

• Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in
microwave ovens. Check the package for
proper use.

• Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic
wrap can be used to cover dishes in order
to retain moisture and prevent spattering.
Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam
can escape.

• Cookware may become hot because of
heat transferred from the heated food.
Pot holders may be needed to handle
the cookware.

• “Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly
closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced
or vented as directed by package. If they
are not, plastic could burst during or
immediately after cooking, possibly
resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least partially
uncovered because they form a tight
seal. When cooking with containers
tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove
covering carefully and direct steam away
from hands and face.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INFORMATION

BEFORE USING

Microwave-Safe Cookware

• Use foil only as directed in this manual.
TV dinners may be microwaved in foil
trays less than 3/4″ (2 cm) high; remove
the top foil cover and return the tray to
the box. When using foil in the
microwave oven, keep the foil at least
1 inch (2.5 cm) away from the sides of
the oven.

• Plastic cookware – Plastic cookware
designed for microwave cooking is very
useful, but should be used carefully.
Even microwave-safe plastic may not be
as tolerant of overcooking conditions as
are glass or ceramic materials and may
soften or char if subjected to short
periods of overcooking.

In longer exposures to overcooking, the
food and cookware could ignite. Follow
these guidelines:

1. Use microwave-safe plastics only and
use them in strict compliance with
the cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations.

2. Do not microwave empty containers.

3. Do not permit children to use plastic

cookware without complete supervision.

The Exhaust Fan

The fan will operate automatically under
certain conditions (see Automatic Fan
feature). Take care to prevent the starting
and spreading of accidental cooking fires
while the exhaust fan is in use.

• Clean the underside of the microwave
often. Do not allow grease to build up
on the microwave or the fan filters.

• In the event of a grease fire on the
surface units below the microwave oven,
smother a flaming pan on the surface
unit by covering the pan completely
with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray.

• Use care when cleaning the exhaust fan
filters. Corrosive cleaning agents, such
as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage
the filters.

• When preparing flaming foods under
the microwave, turn the exhaust fan on.

• Never leave surface units beneath your
microwave oven unattended at high heat
settings. Boilovers cause smoking and
greasy spillovers that may ignite and
spread if the microwave exhaust fan is
operating. To minimize automatic fan
operation, use adequate-sized cookware
and use high heat on surface units only
when necessary.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Grounding Instructions/Optional Kits

Grounding Instructions

Consult a qualified electrician or service
technician if the grounding instructions
are not completely understood, or if
doubt exists as to whether the appliance
is properly grounded.

Ensure proper ground
exists before use.

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

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 power
cord having a grounding wire with a
grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.

If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall
outlet, it is your personal responsibility
and obligation to have it replaced with a
properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

Do not under any circumstances cut or
remove the third (ground) prong from
the power cord.

Do not use an adapter plug with this
appliance.

Do not use an extension cord with this
appliance. If the power cord is too short,
have a qualified electrician or service
technician install an outlet near the
appliance.

For best operation, plug this appliance
into its own electrical outlet to prevent
flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or
tripping of circuit breaker.

Optional Kits

Filler Panel Kits
JX40WH or JX46WH – White
JX41 or JX46BL – Black

When replacing a 36″ (91 cm) range
hood, filler panel kits fill in the additional
width to provide a custom built-in
appearance.

For installation between cabinets only;
not for end-of-cabinet installation. Each kit
contains two 3″-wide (8 cm) filler panels.

Filter Kits
JX81A – Recirculating Charcoal
Filter Kit

Filter kits are used when the microwave
oven cannot be vented to the outside.

Available at extra cost from your
Frigidaire supplier.

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Microwave Features

Here is a quick guide to the features and
controls of your microwave oven.

NOTE: This manual covers several models so the illustration may not look exactly

like your model. However, operating instructions for each of the features and functions
of your microwave will be found in this manual.

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FMV145
950 Watts

CFMV145
900 Watts

1. Door Handle. Pull to open the door.
The door must be securely latched
for the microwave to operate.

2. Door Latches.

3. Window with Metal Shield. Screen

allows cooking to be viewed while
keeping microwaves confined
in the oven.

4. Touch Control Panel.

5. Cooktop Lights.

6. Grease Filters.

7. Removable Turntable. Turntable and

support must be in place when using
the oven. The turntable may be
removed for cleaning.

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8. Convenience Guide.

NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and

oven light are located on the inside walls
of the microwave oven. Model and serial
numbers are on a label inside the oven.

9. Shelf. The metal shelf is specially
designed for the microwave oven to
allow you to microwave several foods at
once. Food microwaves best when
placed directly on the turntable.

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Getting Started

You can microwave by time or with the
convenience features.

(Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)

Time Features

Press Enter

Cook Time I & II

Press once or twice Amount of cooking time.

Auto/Time Defrost

Press twice Amount of defrosting time.

Express Cook Starts immediately!
Power Level Power level 1–10.
Plus 30 Seconds Starts immediately!

Convenience Features

Press Enter Option

Auto/Time Defrost

Press once Food weight.

Reheat Food type 1– 6. 1– 3 servings

Popcorn Starts immediately! more/less time

Press once 3.5 oz. (99 g)
Press twice 3.0 oz. (85 g)
Press 3 times 1.75 oz.(50 g)

Beverage Starts immediately! 1– 3 servings

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Operating Instructions

Changing Power Levels

How to Change the Power Level

The power level may be entered or
changed immediately after entering the
feature time for COOK TIME, TIME
DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK. The
power level may also be changed during
time countdown.

1. Press COOK TIME or select
Time Defrost.

2. Enter cooking or defrosting time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select desired power level 1–10.

5. Press START.

Variable power levels add flexibility to
microwave cooking. The power levels on
the microwave oven can be compared to
the surface units on a range. High (power
level 10) or full power is the fastest way to
cook and gives you 100% power. Each
power level gives you microwave energy a
certain percent of the time. Power level 7
is microwave energy 70% of the time.
Power level 3 is energy 30% of the time.

A high setting (10) will cook faster but
food may need more frequent stirring,
rotating or turning over. Most cooking
will be done on High (power level 10).
A lower setting will cook more evenly and
need less stirring or rotating of the food.

Some foods may have better flavor, texture
or appearance if one of the lower settings
is used. Use a lower power level when
cooking foods that have a tendency to boil
over, such as scalloped potatoes.

Rest periods (when the microwave energy
cycles off) give time for the food to
“equalize” or transfer heat to the inside
of the food. An example of this is shown
with power level 3—the defrost cycle. If
microwave energy did not cycle off, the
outside of the food would cook before
the inside was defrosted.

Here are some examples of uses for
various power levels:

Power Level Best Uses

High 10 Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling

liquids.

Med-High 7 Gentle cooking of meat and

poultry; baking casseroles
and reheating.

Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing

such as stews and less tender
cuts of meat.

Low 2 or 3 Defrosting without cooking;

simmering; delicate sauces.

Warm 1 Keeping food warm without

overcooking; softening butter.

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Operating Instructions

Time Features

Cook Time

Cook Time I

Allows you to microwave for any time up
to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

Power level 10 (High) is automatically set,
but you may change it for more flexibility.

You may open the door during Cook
Time to check the food. Close the door
and press START to resume cooking.

1. Press COOK TIME.

2. Enter cooking time.

3.Change power level if you don’t want

full power. (Press POWER LEVEL.
Select a desired power level 1–10.)

Cook Time II

Lets you change power levels
automatically during cooking. Here’s how
to do it:

1.Press COOK TIME.

2.Enter the first cook time.

3.Change the power level if you don’t

want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL.
Select a desired power level 1–10.)

4.Press COOK TIME again.

5.Enter the second cook time.

6.Change the power level if you don’t

want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL.
Select a power level 1–10.)

7.Press START.

At the end of Cook Time I, Cook Time II
counts down.

4. Press START.

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Operating Instructions

Cooking Guide For Cook Time I & II

NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.

Vegetable Amount Time Comments

Asparagus

(fresh spears) 1 lb. (.45 kg) 6 to 9 min., In 1

1

-qt. oblong glass baking dish,

⁄

2

Med-High (7) place 1/4 cup water.

(frozen spears) 10-oz. (.28 kg) 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.

package

Beans

1

2

-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

(fresh green) 1 lb. (.45 kg) 9 to 11 min. In 1

⁄

cut in half

(frozen green) 10-oz. (.28 kg) 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

package water.

(frozen lima) 10-oz. (.28 kg) 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

package

Beets

(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 17 to 21 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

Broccoli

(fresh cut) 1 bunch 7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

(11⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.)
(.57 to .68 kg)

(fresh spears) 1 bunch 9 to 13 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place

(1

1

1

4

to 1

2

⁄

lbs.) 1/4 cup water. Rotate dish after half

⁄

(.57 to .68 kg) of time.

(frozen, 10-oz. (.28 kg) 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
chopped) package

(frozen spears) 10-oz. (.28 kg) 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons

package water.

Cabbage

1

(fresh) 1 medium head 8 to 11 min. In 1

⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
(about 2 lbs.) water.
( about .90 kg)

(wedges) 7 to 10 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup

water.

Carrots

1

(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. (.45 kg) 7 to 9 min. In 1

⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

(frozen) 10-oz. (.28 kg) 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

package water.

Cauliflower

(flowerets) 1 medium head 9 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(fresh, whole) 1 medium head 10 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. (.28 kg) 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

package water.

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Operating Instructions

Cooking Guide For Cook Time I & II

Vegetable Amount Time Comments

Corn

(frozen kernel) 10-oz. (.28 kg) 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

package water.

Corn on
the cob

(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place

(frozen) 1 ear 5 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.

Mixed
vegetables

(frozen) 10-oz. (.28 kg) 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons

Peas

(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled
(frozen) 10-oz. (.28 kg) 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

Potatoes

(fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes
white) (6 to 8 oz. each) in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water.

(fresh, whole, 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 3 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place
sweet or white) (.17 to .23 kg) in center of the oven. Let stand 5

Spinach

(fresh) 10 to 16 oz. 5 to 7 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.

(frozen, 10-oz. (.28 kg) 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
chopped package water.
and leaf)

Squash

(fresh, summer 1 lb. (.45 kg) 5 to 7 min. In 1
and yellow) sliced

(winter, acorn, 1 to 2 squash 8 to 11 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous
butternut)

2 to 6 ears 3 to 4 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap.

package water.

package water.

(.17 to .23 kg) Stir after half of time.

(.28 to .45 kg)

(about 1 lb. each)
(about .45 kg baking dish, place squash cut-side­each) down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.

per ear corn. If corn is in husk, use no water;

per ear Rearrange after half of time.

9 to 12 min.

9 to 12 min.

if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup
water. Rearrange after half of time.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place

minutes.

1

⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass

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Operating Instructions

Time Features

Time Defrost

Allows you to defrost for the length of
time you select. See the Defrosting Guide
for suggested times.

1. Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST twice.

2. Enter defrosting time.

3. Press START.

4. Turn food over when the oven signals.

5. Press START.

(Auto Defrost explained in the section on
Convenience Features.)

Power level 3 is automatically set, but you
may change this for more flexibility. You
may defrost small items more quickly by
raising the power level after entering the
time. However, they will need more
frequent attention than usual.

Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting
time in about half; power level 10 cuts the
total time to approximately 1/3. Rotate or
stir food frequently.

At one half of selected defrosting time,
the oven signals TURN. At this time, turn
food over and break apart or rearrange
pieces for more even defrosting. Shield
any warm areas with small pieces of foil.

A dull thumping noise may be heard
during defrosting. This sound is normal
when the oven is not operating at
High power.

Defrosting Tips

• Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be
defrosted in the package. Tightly closed
packages should be slit, pierced or
vented AFTER food has partially
defrosted. Plastic storage containers
should be at least partially uncovered.

• Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners
can be defrosted and microwaved. If the
food is in a foil container, transfer it to
a microwave-safe dish.

• Foods that spoil easily, such as milk,
eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork,
should not be allowed to sit out for
more than one hour after defrosting.
Room temperature promotes the growth
of harmful bacteria.

• For more even defrosting of larger
foods, such as beef, lamb and veal roasts,
use Auto Defrost.

• Be sure large meats are completely
defrosted before cooking.

• When defrosted, food should be cool but
softened in all areas. If still slightly icy,
return to the microwave very briefly, or
let it stand a few minutes.

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Operating Instructions

Defrosting Guide

Food Time Comments

Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls (1 pc.) 1 min.
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 5 min.

(approx. .34 kg)

Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) (.45 kg) 6 to 8 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. break up after half the time.

(.45 kg)

Fruit
Plastic pouch – 1 to 2 3 to 6 min.

(10-oz. package) (.28 kg)

Meat
Bacon (1 lb.) (.45 kg) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven.

Franks (1 lb.) (.45 kg) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven.

Ground meat (1 lb.) (.45 kg) 5 to 7 min. Turn meat over after half the time.
Roast: beef, lamb, 12 to 16 min. Use power level 1.

veal, pork per lb.

Steaks, chops and cutlets 5 to 7 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish.

Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer 15 to 19 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap
cut up (2

(1.13 to 1.36 kg) finished, separate pieces and microwave

Chicken, whole 17 to 21 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half
(2
(1.13 to 1.36 kg) Shield warm areas with foil. Finish

Cornish hen 7 to 13 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-

Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) 5 to 9 min. Place unwrapped breast in dish breast-

(1.8 to 2.7 kg) per lb. side-down. After half the time, turn over

1

⁄2 to 3 lbs.) and turn over after half the time. When

1

⁄2 to 3 lbs.) the time, unwrap and turn chicken over.

per lb. Turn over after half the time and shield

per lb. side-up. Turn over after half the time.

Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.

Microwave just until franks can be
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if
necessary, to complete defrosting.

warm areas with foil. When finished,
separate pieces and let stand to complete
defrosting.

2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary.
Let stand to finish defrosting.

defrosting. If necessary, run cold water in
the cavity until giblets can be removed.

Run cool water in the cavity until giblets
can be removed.

and shield warm areas with foil. Finish
defrosting. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in
refrigerator to complete defrosting.

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Operating Instructions

Time Features

Express Cook

This is a quick way to set cooking time
for 1–6 minutes.

Press one of the Minute Cook pads (from
1 to 6) for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at
power level 10. For example, press the
2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.

The power level can be changed as time is
counting down. Press POWER LEVEL and
enter 1–10.

Plus 30 Seconds

You can use this feature two ways:

• It will add 30 seconds to the time
counting down each time the pad is
pressed.

• It can be used as a quick way to set
30 seconds of cooking time.

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Operating Instructions

Convenience Features

Auto Defrost

Auto Defrost automatically sets the
defrosting times and power levels to give
even defrosting results for meats, poultry
and fish weighing up to 6 pounds.

1. Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST once.

2. Using the Conversion Guide at right,

enter food weight. For example, press
pads 1 and 2 for 1.2 pounds (1 pound,
3 ounces).

3. Press START.

Weight of Weight of Enter Food

Food in Food in Weight
Ounces Kilograms (tenths of

a pound)

1–2 .03–.07 .1

3 .08 .2
4–5 .11–.14 .3
6–7 .17–.20 .4

8 .22 .5

9–10 .25–.28 .6

11 .31 .7
12–13 .34–.36 .8
14–15 .39–.42 .9

16 .45 1.0
17–18 .48–.50 1.1

19 .53 1.2
20–21 .56–.59 1.3
22–23 .62–.64 1.4

24 .67 1.5
25–26 .70–.73 1.6

27 .76 1.7
28–29 .78–.81 1.8
30–31 .84–.87 1.9

32 .90 2.0
33–34 .92–.95 2.1
35–36 .98–1.1 2.2

(Time Defrost is explained in the Time
Features section.)

The Auto/Time Defrost feature gives
you two ways to defrost frozen foods.
Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST once for
Auto Defrost or twice for Time Defrost.

Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and
fish. Use Time Defrost for most other
frozen foods.

Conversion Guide

If the weight of food is stated in
pounds and ounces, the ounces must
be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.

• Remove meat from package and place
on microwave-safe dish.

• Twice during defrost, the oven signals

TURN. At each TURN signal, turn the
food over. Remove defrosted meat or
shield warm areas with small pieces
of foil.

• After defrosting, most meats need to

stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting.
Large roasts should stand for about
30 minutes.

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Popcorn

Operating Instructions

Convenience Features

How to Use the Popcorn Feature

NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf
when cooking popcorn.

Use only with prepackaged microwave
popcorn weighing 1.75 to 3.5 ounces
(50 to 99 g).

1.Follow package instructions, using
Cook Time if the package is less than

1.75 ounces (50 g) or larger than

3.5 ounces (99 g). Place the package of
popcorn in the center of the microwave.

2.Press POPCORN. The oven starts
immediately. Tap POPCORN to select
the bag size you are cooking.

How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to
Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time

If you find that the brand of popcorn you
use underpops or overcooks consistently,
you can add or subtract 20–30 seconds to
the automatic popping time.

To add time:

After pressing POPCORN, press 9
immediately after the oven starts for
an extra 20 seconds.

Press 9 again to add another 10 seconds
(total 30 seconds additional time).

To subtract time:

After pressing POPCORN, press 1
immediately after the oven starts for
20 seconds less cooking time.

Press 1 again to reduce cooking time
another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds
less time).

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Operating Instructions

Convenience Features

Reheat

The Reheat feature reheats 1 to 3 servings of
many previously cooked foods.

1.Press REHEAT.

2.Select food type 1–6 for one serving

(see reheat Guide below).

3.Press 2 or 3 to reheat 2 or 3 servings.

4.Press START.

NOTE: The serving size may be changed

or added after pressing START. Press
number pad 2 or 3.

Beverage

The Beverage feature heats 1 to 3 servings
of any beverage.

Press BEVERAGE. The oven starts
immediately.

The serving size is automatically set at 1,
but can be changed by pressing 2 or 3
right after pressing BEVERAGE.

Drinks heated with the Beverage feature
may be very hot. Remove the container
with care.

Reheat Guide

Food Type Comments

1 Pasta Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

2 Meats, casseroles, pizza Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

3 Fruits and vegetables Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

4 Beverages, 8–10 oz. Works best with wide mouth mug—do not cover.

(240–300 ml)

5 Sauces and gravies Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

6 Plate of leftovers Cover with vented plastic wrap.

(2 to 3 foods,
4 oz. or .11 kg each)

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Operating Instructions

Other Features Your Model May Have

Help

The HELP pad displays feature
information and helpful hints. Press
HELP; then select a feature pad.

Cooking Complete Reminder

To remind you that you have food in the
oven, the oven will display “FOOD IS
READY” and beep once a minute until
you either open the oven door or press
CLEAR/OFF.

Clock

Press to enter the time of day or to check
the time of day while microwaving.

1.Press CLOCK.

2.Enter time of day.

3.Select AM or PM.

Scroll Speed

The scroll speed of the display can be
changed. Press and hold the AM/PM pad
about 3 seconds to bring up the display.
Select 1–5 for slow to fast scroll speed.

Display On/Off

To turn the clock display off, press and
hold 0 for about three seconds.

To redisplay the clock, repeat.

Start/Pause

In addition to starting many functions,
START/PAUSE allows you to stop cooking
without opening the door or clearing the
display.

4.Press START or CLOCK.

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Operating Instructions

Other Features Your Model May Have

Delay Start

Delay Start allows you to set the microwave
to delay cooking up to 24 hours.

1.Press DELAY START.

2.Enter the time you want the oven to

start. (Be sure the microwave clock
shows the correct time of day.)

3.Select AM or PM.

4.Select any combination of Auto/Time

Defrost or Cook Time I & II.

5.Press START.

The Delay Start time will be displayed plus
“DS.” The oven will automatically start at
the delayed time.

The time of day may be displayed by
pressing CLOCK.

Surface Light

Press SURFACE LIGHT once for bright
light, twice for the night light or three
times to turn the light off.

Timer On/Off

Timer On/Off operates as a minute timer
and can be used at any time, even when
the oven is operating.

1.Press TIMER ON/OFF.

2.Enter time you want to count down.

3.Press TIMER ON/OFF to start.

When time is up, the oven will signal.
To turn off the timer signal, press TIMER
ON/OFF.

NOTE: The timer indicator will be lit
while the timer is operating.

Automatic Fan

An automatic fan feature protects
the microwave from too much heat
rising from the cooktop below it. It
automatically turns on at low speed if
it senses too much heat.

If you have turned the fan on you may
find that you cannot turn it off. The fan
will automatically turn off when the
internal parts are cool. It may stay on for
30 minutes or more after the cooktop and
microwave controls are turned off.

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Operating Instructions

Other Features Your Model May Have

Reminder

The Reminder feature can be used like an
alarm clock and can be used at any time,
even when the oven is operating. The
Reminder time can be set up to 24 hours
later.

1.Press REMIND.

2.Enter the time you want the oven to

remind you. (Be sure the microwave
clock shows the correct time of day.)

3.Select AM or PM.

4.Press REMIND. When Reminder signal

occurs, press REMIND to turn it off.
The Reminder time may be displayed
by pressing REMIND.

NOTE: The REM indicator will remain lit
to show that the Reminder is set. To clear
the Reminder before it occurs, press
REMIND, then 0. The REM indicator
will no longer be lit.

Child Lock-Out

You may lock the control panel to prevent
the microwave from being accidentally
started or used by children.

To lock or unlock the controls, press and
hold CLEAR/OFF for about three
seconds. When the control panel is
locked, an “L” will be displayed to the
extreme right.

Turntable

For best cooking results, leave the
turntable on. It can be turned off for
large dishes. Press TURN TABLE to
turn the turntable on or off.

Sometimes the turntable can become
too hot to touch. Be careful touching

the turntable during and after cooking.

Exhaust Fan

The exhaust fan removes steam and
other vapors from surface cooking.

Press EXHAUST once for high fan speed,
twice for low fan speed or a third time to
turn the fan off.

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Feature Information

Shelf

Microwaving with the Shelf

• Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the microwave to prevent damage
to the oven from arcing.

• Do not use a microwave browning dish on the shelf. The shelf could overheat.

• Do not use the oven with the shelf on the microwave floor. This could damage

the microwave.

• Use pot holders when handling the shelf—it may be hot.

• Do not use the shelf when cooking popcorn.

How to Use the Shelf
When Microwaving

Food microwaves best when placed
on the turntable.

For best cooking results, remove the shelf
unless you are reheating on two levels.

For best results

The shelf gives you the option to
reheat more than one dish of food
at the same time.

Shelf and Reheating

Switch places after 1/2 time.

Switch places after 1/2 time.

• To reheat on 2 levels

or

• To reheat 2 dishes on the shelf:

1

1 Multiply reheat time by 1

2 Switch places after 1/2 the time.

/2.

2-level reheating

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Feature Information

Microwave Terms

Term Definition

Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is

caused by:

• metal or foil touching the side of the oven.

• the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the

microwave walls.

• foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like
antennas).

• metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.

• recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.

Covering Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce

cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper
allows excess steam to escape.

Shielding In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to

prevent over-browning. When microwaving, you use small strips of
foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on
poultry, which would cook before larger parts.

Standing Time When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes

are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is
especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved
cake is not placed on a cooling rack.

Venting After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by

turning back one corner so excess steam can escape.

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Care and Cleaning

Helpful Hints

An occasional thorough wiping with
a solution of baking soda and water
keeps the inside fresh.

NOTE: Be certain the power is off
before cleaning any part of this oven.

How to Clean the Inside

Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and
Plastic Parts on the Door

Some spatters can be removed with a
paper towel, others may require a damp
cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a
sudsy cloth; then rinse with a damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp
utensils on oven walls. Never use a

commercial oven cleaner on any part
of your microwave.

Removable Turntable and
Turntable Support

To prevent breakage, do not place the
turntable into water just after cooking.
Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or
in the dishwasher. The turntable and
support can be broken if dropped.
Remember, do not operate the oven
without the turntable and support in
place.

Shelf

Clean with mild soap and water or in the
dishwasher. Do not clean in a self-cleaning

oven.

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Care and Cleaning

How to Clean the Outside

We recommend against using
cleaners with ammonia or alcohol,
as they can damage the appearance
of the microwave oven. If you
choose to use a common household
cleaner, first apply the cleaner
directly to a clean cloth, then wipe
the soiled area.

Case

Clean the outside of the microwave with a
sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry. Wipe the
window clean with a damp cloth.

Control Panel and Door

Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly.
Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts
of soap and water, abrasives or sharp
objects on the panel—they can damage it.
Some paper towels can also scratch the
control panel.

Door Seal

It’s important to keep the area clean
where the door seals against the
microwave. Use only mild, non-abrasive
detergents applied with a clean sponge or
soft cloth. Rinse well.

Bottom

Clean off the grease and dust on the
bottom often. Use a solution of warm
water and detergent.

Stainless Steel (on some models)

Do not use a steel-wool pad; it will scratch
the surface.

To clean stainless steel surfaces, use a hot,
damp cloth with a mild detergent suitable
for stainless steel surfaces. Use a clean,
hot, damp cloth to remove soap. Dry with
a dry, clean cloth.

If food soil remains, try a general kitchen
cleaner, such as Fantastik

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, Simple Green

or Formula 409®.

For hard-to-clean soil, use a standard
stainless steel cleaner, such as Bon-Ami

®

or Cameo®.

Apply cleaner with a damp sponge. Use a
clean, hot, damp cloth to remove cleaner.
Dry with a dry, clean cloth. Always scrub
lightly in the direction of the grain.

After cleaning, use a stainless steel polish,
such as Stainless Steel Magic
Copper and Stainless Steel Cleaner
Wenol All Purpose Metal Polish

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or

the product instructions for cleaning the
stainless steel surface.

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Care and Cleaning

Cooktop Light/Night Light

Replace the burned-out bulb with a 40­watt incandescent bulb (WB36X10003),
available from your Frigidaire supplier.

1.To replace the bulb(s), first disconnect

the power at the main fuse or circuit
breaker panel or pull the plug.

2.Remove the screw at the front of the
light cover and lower the cover.

REMOVE SCREWS

3.Be sure the bulb(s) to be replaced are
cool before removing. After breaking
the adhesive seal, remove the bulb by
gently turning.

4.Replace the screw. Connect electrical
power to the oven.

Oven Light

Replace the burned-out bulb with a 40­watt incandescent bulb (WB36X10003),
available from your Frigidaire supplier.

1.To replace the oven light, first disconnect

the power at the main fuse or circuit
breaker panel or pull the plug.

2.Remove the top grille by taking out the
2 screws that hold it in place.

3.Next, remove the screw located above
the door near the center of the oven
that secures the light housing.

4.Replace the screw. Connect electrical
power to the oven.

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Care and Cleaning

The Exhaust Feature

The Exhaust Fan

Charcoal Filter

(on some models)

Reusable Grease Filters

(on all models)

The exhaust fan has 2 metal reusable
grease filters.

Models that recirculate air back into
the room also use a charcoal filter.

Reusable Grease Filters

The metal filters trap grease released by
foods on the cooktop. They also prevent
flames from foods on the cooktop from
damaging the inside of the microwave.

For this reason, the filters must ALWAYS
be in place when the hood is used. The
grease filters should be cleaned once a
month, or as needed.

Removing and Cleaning
the Filter

To remove, slide it to the rear using
the tab. Pull it down and out.

To clean the grease filter, soak it and
then swish it around in hot water and
detergent. Don’t use ammonia or
ammonia products because they will
darken the metal.

Light brushing can be used to remove
embedded dirt.

Rinse, shake and let it dry before
replacing.

To replace, slide the filter in the frame
slot on the back of the opening. Pull up
and to the front to lock into place.

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Care and Cleaning

The Exhaust Feature

Charcoal Filter
(on some models)

The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned.
It must be replaced. Order part No.
WB02X9883 from your Frigidaire supplier.

If the model is not vented to the outside,
the air will be recirculated through a
disposable charcoal filter that helps
remove smoke and odors.

The charcoal filter should be replaced
when it is noticeably dirty or discolored
(usually after 6 to 12 months, depending
on hood usage).

To Remove Charcoal Filter

Remove 2 grille screws to
remove the grille.

To Install Charcoal Filter

To install a new filter, remove plastic and
other outer wrapping from the new filter.

Insert the filter into the top opening of
the oven as shown. It will rest at an angle
on 2 side support tabs and in front of the
right rear tab. Replace the grille and 2
screws.

To remove the charcoal filter, disconnect
power at the main fuse or circuit breaker
panel or pull the plug.

Remove the top grille by removing the
2 screws that hold it in place. Slide the
filter towards the front of the oven and
remove it.

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Troubleshooting

Before You Call For Service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review this list first
and you may not need to call for service.

Floor of the oven is warm,

even when the oven has not
been used?

The cooktop light is located below the oven
floor. When the light is on, the heat it
produces may make the oven floor get warm.
This is normal.

“LOCKED” appears in the
display?

The control has been locked. Press and hold
CLEAR/OFF for about 3 seconds to unlock
the control.

Oven will not start?

A fuse in your home may be blown or the
circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset
circuit breaker.

Power surge. Unplug the microwave oven,
then plug it back in.

Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet. Make
sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully
inserted into wall outlet.

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Troubleshooting

Before You Call For Service…

You hear an unusual,

low-tone beep?

You have tried to start the Reminder without
a valid time of day. Start over and enter a
valid time of day.

You have tried to change the power level
when it is not allowed. Many of the oven’s
features are preset and cannot be changed.

Things That Are Normal

• Steam or vapor escaping from around

the door.

• Light reflection around door or outer case.

• Dimming oven light and change in the

blower sound at power levels other
than high.

• Dull thumping sound while oven is

operating.

• TV-radio interference might be noticed

while using the microwave. Similar to
the interference caused by other small
appliances, it does not indicate a problem
with the microwave. Plug the microwave
into a different electrical circuit, move the
radio or TV as far away from the
microwave as possible or check the
position and signal of the TV/radio
antenna.

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Consumer Services

WARRANTY

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

THE CONSUMER WILL BE

Costs of service calls that are listed under

NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE

CONSUMER.*

Cost of shipping the replacement part to the

nearest authorized servicer; and all labor and

service charges.

Cost of shipping the replacement part to the

nearest authorized servicer; and all labor and

service charges.

Costs of the technician’s travel to the home

and any costs for pick up and delivery of the

appliance required because of service.

03-U-MW-01

SERVICERS, WE WILL:

THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED

Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this

appliance which prove to be defective in materials or

workmanship.

Repair or replace any part of the microwave oven which

proves to be defective in materials or workmanship.

Provide a replacement for any magnetron tube which

proves to be defective in workmanship or material.

All of the provisions of the full warranties above and the

exclusions listed below apply.

PERIOD

WARRANTY

One year from original

purchase date.

Two years from original

purchase date.

Second through tenth

years from original

purchase date.

Time periods listed above.

FULL ONE-YEAR

WARRANTY

LIMITED 2ND

YEAR WARRANTY

(Microwave Oven)

LIMITED 2ND–10TH

YEAR WARRANTY

(Magnetron Tube)

LIMITED WARRANTY

(Applicable to the

MICROWAVE WARRANTY

Your microwave is protected by this warranty

State of Alaska)

In the U.S.A., your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home Products North America, a division of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. We

authorize no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty. Our obligations for service and parts under this warranty

must be performed by us or an authorized Electrolux Home Products North America servicer. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by WCI

Canada, Inc.

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Consumer Services

WARRANTY (Continued)

* NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER

This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and
the consumer is responsible for the items listed below:

1. Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with
the product.

2. Proper installation by an authorized servicer in accordance with instructions
provided with the appliance and in accordance with all local plumbing,
electrical and/or gas codes.

3. Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage,
replacement of blown fuses, repair of loose connections or defects in
house wiring.

4. Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal
of trim, cupboards, shelves, etc., which are not a part of the appliance when
it was shipped from the factory.

5. Damages to finish after installation.

6. Replacement of light bulbs and/or fluorescent tubes (on models with
these features).

EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not cover the following:

1. CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE
AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS
WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY.

Note: Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

2. Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in workmanship or
material, or for appliances not in ordinary household use. The consumer shall
pay for such service calls.

3. Damages caused by services performed by servicers other than Electrolux
Home Products North America or its authorized servicers; use of parts other
than genuine Electrolux Home Products parts; obtained from persons other
than such servicers; or external causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate
power supply or acts of God.

4. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed or altered
and cannot be readily determined.

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Consumer Services

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

Keep your bill of sale, delivery slip or some other appropriate payment
record. The date on the bill establishes the warranty period should
service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to
obtain and keep all receipts. This written warranty gives you specific
legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux
Home Products:

This warranty only applies in the 50 states of the U.S.A., Puerto Rico
and Canada. Product features or specifications as described or
illustrated are subject to change without notice. All warranties are
made by Electrolux Home Products North America, a division of
White Consolidated Industries, Inc. In Canada, your appliance is
warranted by WCI Canada, Inc.

USA
800•944•9044

Electrolux Home Products
North America
P.O. Box 212378
Augusta, GA 30917

164D3370P137
49-40142-3

Canada
866•294•9911

Electrolux Home Products
North America
6150 McLaughlin Road
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
L5R 4C2

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