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Manual Operation

Heating with multiple cooking stages

Example: to cook food for 3 minutes at 80%power and
then 50% power for 6 minutes 30 seconds:

For best results, some microwave recipes call for different
power levels or different lengths of time for cooking. Your
microwave may be set to change from one stage to another
automatically (2 stages maximum).

1.  Press 

Power Level

 pad.

2.  Use the number pads to enter power level

for  the  1st  stage.  PL8  appears  in  the
display (80% power).

3.  Press

START/+30 sec

 pad.

Display blinks to prompt

you for cook time.

4.  Use the number pads to enter heating

time for the 1st  stage (cook time may
be  set  up  to  99  minutes  and  99
seconds).

5.  Press 

for the 2nd stage. PL5 appears in the
display (50% power).

time for the 2nd stage (cook time may
be  set  up  to  99  minutes  and  99
seconds).

START/+30 sec

 pad.

When heating has finished, you will hear 5

beeps and the time of day will display.

NOTE:

1.  The “Convenience operation” can’t be set as one of

multiple cooking.

2.  If the 1st stage is the set defrost feature, the 2nd stage

can’t be set to Defrost again. If one of the stages is
weight defrost, that will be the 1st stage when cooking

starts.

POWER

LEVEL

POWER

LEVEL

Adding cook time (+30sec)

Press START/+30sec pad 2 times.

NOTE: The “

+30sec

” function can’t be set when using the

weight defrost

” and “

convenience operation

” feature.

This feature will let you quickly start 30 seconds cooking at

a  100%  power  level.  This  feature  may  be  used  while
cooking and with cook time remaining. Each press of this
pad will add 30 seconds.

Example: to add 1 minute of cook time at the power
level of 100%:

When defrost has finished, you will hear 5 beeps and time

of day will display.

Setting Defrost by Weight

1.  Press

Defrost

 pad once for weight defrost.

 will

appear in the display.

2.  Use the number pads to enter weight of

food to defrost in pounds. You may enter

3.  Press

START/+30sec

 pad.

When defrosting has finished, you will hear 5 beeps and

the time of day will display.

NOTE:

The weight amount must be a valid entry for this

decimal point is assumed before the right-most digit. For

1.  Press

Defrost

  pad  twice,  dEF2  will  appear  in  the

display.

2.  Use  the  number  pads  to  enter  desired

defrost time (defrost time may be set up to
99 minutes and 99 seconds).

3.  The  default  defrost  power  is  PL3.  To  change  the

power, please press

Power

 once, then press numeric

pad to enter the power level.

4.  Press

START/+30sec

 pad.

power level with cook time determined automatically:

Example:  to defrost food with the default 30% power
level for 5 minutes:

Setting Defrost by Time

dEF1

Power Level

 for the 2nd stage

6.  Press 

7.  Use the number key to enter power level

pad.

8.  Press 

9.  Use the number pads to enter heating

10.  Press

settimgs.

START/+30 sec

START/+30 sec

Example: to defrost 0.5 lbs. of food with the default

NOTE:

 Must be entered within 1-se cond from the

last  input  otherwise  it  starts  pre 

weight from 0.5 to 7 lbs.

feature to start. A valid weight entry is 0.5 to 7 lbs. A

example,  enter  5  for  5  lbs.  and  enter  50  for  5.0
lbs.

vious  entry

Summary of Contents for FFCM0724L

Page 1: ...crowave Oven Counter Top with Convenience Pad p n 316495097 READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Welcome 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Features Specifications 7 Before Operating 8 Manual Operation 9 Convenience Operation 11 Cooking Charts 14 Care Cleaning 19 Before You Call 20 Warranty 21 Use Care Manual ...

Page 2: ...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 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 w...

Page 3: ...s follow manufacturer s recommendations on product use 10 use paper towels which contain nylon or other synthetic fibers Heated synthetics could melt and cause paper to ignite 11 heat sealed containers or plastic bags in oven Food or liquid could expand quickly and cause container or bag to break Pierce or open container or bag before cooking 12 To avoid pacemaker malfunction consult physician or ...

Page 4: ...ot use an extension cord If the product power cord is too short have a qualified electrician install a three slot receptacle This oven should be plugged into a separate 60 hertz circuit with the electrical ratting as shown in specifications table When the oven is on a circuit with other equipment an increase in cooking times may be required and fuses can be blown Microwave operates on standard hou...

Page 5: ...t without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid 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 1 Do not overheat the liquid 2 Stir the liquid both before and half...

Page 6: ...ent 10 DO NOT cover or block any vents or openings on the oven 11 DO NOT store this oven outdoors DO NOT use this appliance near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement near a swimming pool or similar locations 12 DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water 13 Keep cord AWAY from HEATED surfaces 14 DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter 15 Review the door cleaning instructions...

Page 7: ...et 6 instant settings 14 Number Pads 0 9 15 STOP During cooking press this pad once to pause cooking function press this pad twice to cancel cooking and any other entries Control panel Microwave features Turntable ring assembly Turntable glass tray Door assembly Interlock system Turntable Shaft Control panel Window 15 14 3 13 10 11 8 6 2 4 1 12 9 7 5 Begin cooking time or add time to Before cookin...

Page 8: ...oven Metal utensils Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven cooking Also avoid metal skewers thermometers or foil trays Metal utensils can cause arcing which can damage your microwave oven Ÿ Metal decoration Bowls cups serving plates and platters without metallic trim Aluminum foil Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking and may cause harmful arcing...

Page 9: ...minutes of cook time this option will only work using the 1 2 3 4 5 or 6 numeric pads Touch number pad for desired minute s The microwave will start after 1 second delay Setting the timer 1 Use the number pads to enter desired heating time cook time may be set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds NOTE For time sets that start with numbers 1 6 the remaining numbers must be entered within 1 second from t...

Page 10: ... 100 power level This feature may be used while cooking and with cook time remaining Each press of this pad will add 30 seconds Example to add 1 minute of cook time at the power level of 100 When defrost has finished you will hear 5 beeps and time of day will display Setting Defrost by Weight 1 Press Defrost pad once for weight defrost will appear in the display 2 Use the number pads to enter weig...

Page 11: ... 1 2 or 3 potatoes automatically cooking times based on 8 to 24 oz Use the table below to determine the setting to use CAUTION Ÿ DO NOT leave microwave oven unattended while pop ping corn The popcorn feature lets you pop 3 different commercially packaged microwave popcorn sized bags Use the table below to determine the setting to use Amount Press popcorn pad 1 3 0 oz 2 3 1 Press POPCORN pad 2 time...

Page 12: ...omatically Use the table below to determine the setting to use Amount Numeric Pad 1 serving 4 oz default 1 2 servings 8 oz 2 3 servings 16 oz 3 1 Press Auto Cook pad three times AC 3 appears in the display 2 Press numeric pad per the table above 3 Press START 30sec pad The microwave will beep 5 times when finished The seafood feature cooks 1 2 or 3 servings of seafood automatically Use the table b...

Page 13: ... pizza automatically based on 4 0 14 0 oz Portion Use the table below to determine the setting to use Amount Numeric Pad 4 0 oz 1 8 0 oz 2 14 oz 3 1 Press Auto Reheat pad once b 1 appears in the display 2 Press the numeric key pad to enter 1 2 or 3 servings 3 Press START 30sec pad The microwave will beep 5 times when finished Dinner Plate The Dinner Plate feature allows you to reheat a 9 12 or 18 ...

Page 14: ...stand 10 15 minutes Roast pork boneless or bone in up to 4 lbs High 10 for first 5 minutes then medium 5 15 20 min lb For 170 F Well Done Place roast pork fat side down on roasting rack Cover with wax paper Turn over half way through cooking Let stand 10 15 minutes Meat Doneness Remove from oven After standing 10 15 min Beef Medium Well Done 150 F 160 F 150 F 160 F Pork Medium Well Done 150 F 160 ...

Page 15: ... with the thicker or meatier parts toward the outside of the turntable tray Let the food stand After removing the food from the microwave cover the food with foil or a casserole lid and let it stand to finish cooking This will help the food finish in the center and avoids overcooking the out edges The length of stand time depends on the density and surface area of the food items Wrapping in paper ...

Page 16: ...age 1 2 3 Cups 120 240 360 ml Use a microwave safe measuring cup or mug do not cover Place the beverage in the microwave After heating stir well Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again Beverages heated with the beverage category may be very hot Remove the container with care Fresh Veggies 1 2 3 Servings 4 8 16 oz Place fresh vegetables in a 1 2 qt microwave safe ceramic glass or pl...

Page 17: ...ut cup of water Ÿ Small vegetables sliced carrots peas lima beans etc will cook faster than larger vegetables Ÿ Whole vegetables such as potatoes acorn squash or corn on the cob should be arranged in a circle on the turntable before cooking The will cook more evenly if turned over halfway through cooking Ÿ Always place vegetables like asparagus and broccoli with the stem ends pointing towards the ...

Page 18: ...ggestions for meats For best results please read these suggestions when defrosting meats Defrosting tips Meat Normal amount Suggestions Roast beef or pork 2 5 to 6 lbs 40 to 96 oz Start with the food placed fat side down After each stage turn the food over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil Let stand covered for 15 30 minutes Steaks chops or fish 0 5 to 3 lbs 8 to 48 ...

Page 19: ...an soft cloth To prevent damage to the operating parts of the oven do not let water seep into any vents or openings For best performance and for safety reasons keep the oven clean inside and outside Take special care to keep the inner door panel and oven from frame free of food and grease build up Never use rough scouring powder or pads on the microwave Wipe the microwave oven inside and out with ...

Page 20: ...rence Ÿ This is similar to the interference caused by other small appliances such as hair dryers Move your microwave further away from other appliances like your TV or Please note If the oven is set to cook for more than 30 minutes at 100 power level it will automatically adjust itself to a 80 power level after 30 minutes to avoid overcooking The turntable makes noises or sticks Ÿ Clean the turnta...

Page 21: ...ed service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God 14 Labor costs after ninety 90 days from your original date of purchase incurred for product repair or replacement as provided herein for carry in appliances DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL...

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