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Part No. 164D3370P066 Rev. 1
Pub. No. 49-40066-1

FMT144

Printed in Korea

9-00

JR

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 Frigidaire
Home Products:

800•944•9044

Frigidaire Home Products
P.O. Box 212378
Augusta, GA 30917

Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject
to change without notice. All warranties are made by White Consolidated
Industries, Inc. This warranty applies only in the 50 states of the U.S.A.
and Puerto Rico.

Visit Frigidaire Home Products’ Web Site at
http://www.frigidaire.com

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Summary of Contents for FMT144

Page 1: ...rvice 34 36 Questions 1 800 944 9044 READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS United States Record All Information For Future Reference Brand __________________________________ Model _______________________________ Serial _________________________________ See Features page for location Date of Purchase _______________________________ Register Your Product Please fill in completely sign and return promptly...

Page 2: ...rmation 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 2 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 buil...

Page 3: ...as designed for use over ranges no wider than 42 inches 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 corrosi...

Page 4: ... 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 no...

Page 5: ...ggs 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 Operating the microwave with no food inside for more than a minute or two may cause damage to the oven ...

Page 6: ... 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 ...

Page 7: ...r 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 as 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 t...

Page 8: ...tain 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 c...

Page 9: ...dapter 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 Grounding Instructions Optional Kits Filler Panel K...

Page 10: ...n The turntable may be removed for cleaning 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 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 ...

Page 11: ... Getting Started You can microwave by time or with the convenience features COOK TIME POWER LEVEL 1 4 5 6 3 2 MINUTE COOK 1 6 AUTO TIME DEFROST 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 Minute Cook Starts immediately Power Level Power level 1 10 Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary ...

Page 12: ...r 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 f...

Page 13: ...d power level 1 10 4 Press START 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...

Page 14: ...min In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish 11 4 to 11 2 lbs place 1 4 cup water Rotate dish after half of time frozen 10 oz package 5 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole chopped frozen spears 10 oz package 5 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water Cabbage fresh 1 medium head 9 to 11 min In 11 2 or 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup about 2 lbs water wedges 8 to 10 min In 2 or 3 qt casserole place 1 4 cup ...

Page 15: ... 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Potatoes fresh cubed 4 potatoes 10 to 12 min Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes Place in white 6 to 8 oz each 2 qt casserole with 1 2 cup water Stir after half of time fresh whole 1 6 to 8 oz 3 to 4 min Pierce with cooking fork Place in sweet or white center of the oven Let stand 5 minutes Spinach fresh 10 to 16 oz 5 to 7 min In 2 qt casserole place washed spi...

Page 16: ...se 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 m...

Page 17: ...When finished separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting Poultry Chicken broiler fryer 16 to 20 min Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap cut up 21 2 to 3 lbs and turn over after half the time When finished separate pieces and microwave 2 to 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand to finish defrosting Chicken whole 18 to 22 min Place wrapped chicken in dish After half 21 2 to 3 lbs the time...

Page 18: ... 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 1 4 5 6 3 2 MINUTE COOK 1 6 18 Operating Instructions Time Features 49 400661v03 9 13 00 3 44 PM Page 18 ...

Page 19: ...h 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 Weight of Enter Food Food in Weight Ounces tenths of a pound 1 2 1 3 2 4 5 3 6 7 4 8 5 9 10 6 11 7 12 13 8 14 15 9 Remove meat from package and place on microwave safe dish Twice during defrost the oven signals TURN At each TURN si...

Page 20: ...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...

Page 21: ...6 Plate of leftovers Cover with vented plastic wrap 2 to 3 foods 4 oz each 21 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 REHEAT Operating ...

Page 22: ...or press CLEAR OFF 22 Operating Instructions Other Features 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 AM PM SCROLL SPEED Scroll Speed To turn the clock display off press and hold 0 for about three seconds To redisplay the clock repeat 0 DISPLAY ON OFF Display On Off In addition to sta...

Page 23: ...ically start at the delayed time The time of day may be displayed by pressing CLOCK Surface Light Press to turn the surface light on or 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 s...

Page 24: ...may be displayed by pressing REMINDER NOTE The REM indicator will remain lit to show that the Reminder is set To clear the Reminder before it occurs press REMINDER 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 ...

Page 25: ... 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 EXHAUST ON OFF 49 400661v03 9 13 00 3...

Page 26: ...ring 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 fini...

Page 27: ...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 b...

Page 28: ...o scratch the control panel Door Surface 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 Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven Ammonia or alco...

Page 29: ... 4 Replace the screw Connect electrical power to the oven Replace the burned out bulb with a 40 watt 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 d...

Page 30: ...s needed 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 openi...

Page 31: ...lter 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 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 ov...

Page 32: ...s 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 Mak...

Page 33: ... 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 indica...

Page 34: ...m original purchase date Time periods listed above FRIGIDAIRE THROUGH ITS AUTHORIZED SERVICERS WILL 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 defec...

Page 35: ...cent 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 S...

Page 36: ...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 Frigidaire Home Products 800 944 9044 Frigidaire Home Products P O Box 212378 Augusta GA 30917 Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice All warranties are made by White Consolidated Industr...

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