Frigidaire FMV145, CFMV145 User Manual

Over-the-Range

Microwave Oven

CFMV145, FMV145

Important
Safety Information . .

Grounding

Instructions . . . . . . . .

Features . . . . . .10, 25–26

Getting Started . . . . .11

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Operating

Instructions . . . . .

Care and

Cleaning . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting . . 32–33

Consumer
Services

Warranty & Service . . 34–36

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P/N 316137205 Rev. C 06-02 JR

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
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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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