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Important
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Grounding
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Operating
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Troubleshooting . .

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Consumer
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Warranty & Service

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Getting Started . . . . .

CFMV145, FMV145

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

P/N 316137205 Rev. C 06-02 JR

Over-the-Range

Microwave Oven

49-40142-3v02 6/17/02 4:29 PM Page 1

Summary of Contents for CFMV145

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions 12 24 Features 10 25 26 Care and Cleaning 27 31 Troubleshooting 32 33 Consumer Services Warranty Service 34 36 Getting Started 11 CFMV145 FMV145 READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS P N 316137205 Rev C 06 02 JR Over the Range Microwave Oven ...

Page 2: ...IVE 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 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 damage...

Page 3: ...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 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...

Page 4: ...sed 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 i...

Page 5: ...ontainers 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 and could start ...

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 a...

Page 7: ...roducts 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...

Page 8: ...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 o...

Page 9: ... 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 Grounding...

Page 10: ... 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 NOTE This manual covers several models so the illustration may not look exactly like your model Howeve...

Page 11: ... g Beverage Starts immediately 1 3 servings 11 Getting Started You can microwave by time or with the convenience features 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 Throughout this manual features and appear...

Page 12: ...ill 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 equaliz...

Page 13: ... power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired 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...

Page 14: ...cup water 11 4 to 11 2 lbs 57 to 68 kg fresh spears 1 bunch 9 to 13 min In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place 11 4 to 11 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 fresh 1 medium head 8 to 11 min In 11 2 or 2 qt casser...

Page 15: ...1 4 cup water frozen 10 oz 28 kg 5 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons package water Potatoes fresh cubed 4 potatoes 9 to 12 min Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes Place white 6 to 8 oz each in 2 qt casserole with 1 2 cup water 17 to 23 kg Stir after half of time 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 mi...

Page 16: ...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 fro...

Page 17: ...warm areas with foil When finished separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting Poultry Chicken broiler fryer 15 to 19 min Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap cut up 21 2 to 3 lbs and turn over after half the time When 1 13 to 1 36 kg finished separate pieces and microwave 2 to 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand to finish defrosting Chicken whole 17 to 21 min Place wrapped chicken in d...

Page 18: ...mple 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 18 Operating Instructions Time Features ...

Page 19: ...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 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 ...

Page 20: ...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 ...

Page 21: ...s 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 automaticall...

Page 22: ...aving 1 Press CLOCK 2 Enter time of day 3 Select AM or PM 4 Press START or CLOCK 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 starti...

Page 23: ... 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 F...

Page 24: ...ill 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 Pre...

Page 25: ...iply reheat time by 11 2 2 Switch places after 1 2 the time Microwaving with the Shelf Feature Information 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 ...

Page 26: ...er 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 ...

Page 27: ...sy 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 Rememb...

Page 28: ...h 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 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 wit...

Page 29: ...ve 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 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 ...

Page 30: ... once a month or as 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...

Page 31: ...Remove Charcoal Filter 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...

Page 32: ...he 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 in...

Page 33: ... 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 ...

Page 34: ...s from original purchase date Time periods listed above THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS WE 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 defectiv...

Page 35: ...orescent 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...

Page 36: ...tate 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 Canad...

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