Frigidaire FFCE2238LB Owner's Guide
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1. 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 2 Do not overheat the liquid Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensils into the container SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS A Important Safety Instructions A WARNING When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce the risk of burns electric shocks f re or injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy 1 READ ALL instructions before using oven 2 READ AND FOLLOW the specif c PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY on page 3 This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on Page 4 4 Install or locate this oven ONLY in accordance with the Installation instructions in this Use amp Care Manual 5 Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed jars are able to explode and SHOULD NOT be HEATED in this oven 6 Use this oven ONLY for its intended use as described in this Use amp Care Manual Do not use corrosive chem2. biscuits or cakes e Beverages or frozen foods e Frozen pizza Notes concerning sensor reheat e For casseroles add 2 3 tablespoons of liquid cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Stir when instructed from display e For canned foods empty contents of can into a casserole dish or serving bowl Cover dish with lid or vented plastic wrap Let stand afew minutes before serving e For plates of food arrange food on plate and add any butter or gravies etc Cover with loose fitting lid or vented plastic wrap After reheating let stand a few minutes Example to reheat sensor automatically 1 Press Sensor Reheat pad once 2 Press START 30sec pad Sensor detects vapor emitting from food to determine cooking time Cooking Charts Cooking meat in your microwave Be sure to place prepared meats on amicrowave safe roasting rack in a microwave safe dish Start cooking the meat fat side down and if necessary use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips orthin meat areas After cooking check the temperature in several places before letting the meat stand the recommended time Please note that the temperatures in the following charts are temperature at removal time the temperature will rise during the standing period west powere Gookiime ores ooo e Roast beef boneless High 10 for e 12 17 min lb For Place roast beef fat side down on roasting rack up to 4 Ibs f rst 5 minutes 160 F
3. CLOSED turn oven of and disconnect the power cord or shut of power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel d DO NOT use this oven cavity for storage DO NOT leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use 1 Liquids such as water cof ee or tea are able overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liguid 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 18 DO NOT heat baby bottles in oven 19 Baby food jars shall be open when heated and contents stirred or shaken before consumption in order to avoid burns 2U DO NOT use this oven for commercial purposes It is made for household use only SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Features amp Specifications Microwave features Window r assembly Interlock system CNIL LIS SENSOR 001014 SENSOR SENSOR DEFROST COOK REHEAT 1 2 3 easy set 4 5 6 7 8 9 POWER LEVEL 0 TIMER POPCORN BEVERAGE START 30 sec KEEP MELT WARM SOFTEN SAFETY LOCK STOP CLOCK Turntable Turntable Turntable Control ring Shaft glass panel assembly tray Control panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Sensor Cook Sensor Reheat Defrost Power Level
4. 10 power levels available Timer Popcorn Beverage Keep Warm Melt Soften START 30 sec Begin cooking time or add time to cooking Safety Lock Clock Easy Set 6 instant settings Number Pads 0 9 STOP Before cooking clears all previous settings During cooking press this pad once to pause cooking function press this pad twice to cancel cooking and any other entries tA Before Operating Learn more about your microwave oven A CAUTION e To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage do not operate the microwave oven empty e To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage do not use stoneware aluminum foil metal utensils or metal trimmed utensils in the microwave oven Microwave utensil guide Setting the clock Example setting clock display for 9 00 AM 1 Touch clock pad CLOCK 2 Enter time using number pads 0 90 0 3 Touch clock pad again CLOCK 4 Press 1 for AM and 2 for PM as o_ e Oven proof glass specifically Metal utensils treated for high intensity heat Utility dishes loaf dishes pie plates cake plates liquid measuring cups casseroles and bowls without metallic trim China Bowls cups serving plates and platters without metallic trim Plastic Plastic wrap as a cover lay the plastic wrap loosely over the dish and press it to the sides Vent plastic wrap by turning back one edge slightly to allow excess steam to escape The dis
5. Cooking vegetables in your microwave e Vegetablesshould be washed just before cooking e When cooking cut vegetables always cover the dish with Rarely isextra water needed If dense vegetables such a lid or vented microwavable plastic wrap asp ore S greensare being cooked add e Whole unpeeled vegetables such as potatoes squash about 4cup of water eggplant etc should have their skin pricked in several e Small vegetables sliced carrots peas lima beans etc locations before cooking to preventthem from bursting will cookfasterthan larger vegetables cook faster than larger vegetables e Formoreevencooking stirorrearrangewhole e Whole vegetables such as potatoes acorn squash or vegetableshalfwaythroughthecooktime corn on the cob should be arranged in a circle on the turntable before cooking The will cook more evenly if i se nt pel a an a turned over halfway through cooking ia he y 9 9 should stand for 5 minutes before serving while a dish of e Always place vegetables like asparagus and broccoli with peas may be served immediately the stem ends pointing towardstheedgeofthe dish and thetipstoward the center Cooking seafood in your microwave Place f sh on a microwave safe roasting rack in a microwave safe dish Be sure to always cook f sh until it f akes easily with a fork Use a tight cover to steam f sh a lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel provides less steaming And be sure not to overcook f sh check it for don
6. GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY ALSO HAVEOTHERRIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATETO STATE If You Need Keep your receipt delivery slip or some other appropriate payment record to establish the warranty period should service be Service required If service is performed it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone numbers below This warranty only applies in the USA and Canada In the USA your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Major Appliances North America a division of Electrolux Home Products Inc In Canada your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp Electrolux authorizes no person to change or add to any obligations under this warranty Obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service company Product features or specif cations as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice 1 366 312 2117 3 4006 866 312 oan 1 800 668 4606 Electrolux Major Appliances a Y Electrolux Canada Corp North America E ectrol m 5855 Terry Fox Way P O Box 212378 Mississauga Ontario Canada Augusta GA 30907 LSV 3E4 22
7. Medium Cover with wax paper Turn over half way then medium 5 through cooking Let stand 10 15 minutes e 14 19 min lb For 170 F Well Done e Roast pork boneless High 10 for 15 20 min lb For170 Place roast pork fat side down on roasting rack or bone in f rst 5 minutes F Well Done Cover with wax paper Turn over half way up to 4 Ibs then medium 5 through cooking Let stand 10 15 minutes Expect a 10 F rise in the temperature during the standing period e Beef Medium 150 F 150 F Well Done 160 F 160 F Medium 150 F 150 F Well Done 160 F 160 F e Poultry Dark meat 170 F 170 F Light meat 160 F 160 F Cooking poultry in your microwave Be sure to place poultry on a microwave safe roasting rack in a microwave safe dish Cover poultry with wax paperto prevent splattering Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips orthin meat areas or areas that start to overcook After cooking check the temperature in several places before letting the meat stand the recommended time e Whole chicken Cook time 7 10 min Ib Place chicken breast side down on roasting rack Cover with up to 4 Ibs 180 F dark meat Wax paper Turn over half way through cooking Cook until 170 F light meat juices run clear and meat near bone is no longer pink Let Power level medium high 7 stand for 5 10 min e Chicken pieces Cook time 7 10 min Ib Place chicken bone side down on dish with thickest portio
8. of 1 lemon if you desire to keep the oven fresh smelling in a 4 cup measuring glass at High power for 5 minutes or until boiling Let stand in oven cavity for 1 or 2 minutes e Remove the glass turntable tray from the oven when cleaning the oven cavity or tray To prevent the glass turntable from breaking handle with care and do not put it in water immediately after cooking Wash the turntable tray in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher e Clean the outside surface of the microwave with soap and a clean damp cloth Dry with a clean soft cloth To prevent damage to the operating parts of the oven do not let water seep into any vents or openings 20 Wash the oven door window with very mild soap and water Be sure to use a soft clean cloth to avoid scratching If steam accumulates Inside or outside the oven door wipe with a soft cloth Steam can accumulate when operating the oven in high humidity and in no way Indicates microwave leakage Never operate the oven without food in the oven cavity this can damage the magnetron tube or glass tray You may wish to leave a cup of water standing inside the oven when it is not in use to prevent damage if the oven is accidentally turned on gt Troubleshooting guide If you have a problem you cannot solve please do not hesi tate to call our service line Questions or for Service Call 1 866 312 2117 Before you call a repair person for your microwave chec
9. this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following 1 Products with original serial numbers that have been removed altered or cannot be readily determined 2 Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or Canada 3 Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit 4 Products purchased as is are not covered by this warranty 5 Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures 6 Products used in a commercial setting 7 Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship or for appliances not in ordinary household use or used other than in accordance with the provided instructions oo Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance 9 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 is shipped from the factory 10 Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs air f Iters water f Iters other consumables or knobs handles or other cosmetic parts 11 Surcharges including but not limited to any after hour weekend or holiday service calls tolls ferry trip charges or mileage expense for
10. PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This Use amp 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 when installing operating and maintaining any appliance Be sure to record your model and serial number The serial plate is located on the back of the microwave oven Please record your model and serial number and date of purchase in the spaces provided below for future reference in case your microwave should ever require servicing Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Important Safety Instructions What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in the Use amp Care Guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur Common sense caution and care must be exercised when installing maintaining or operating a microwave Always contact your dealer distributor service agent or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand Recognize Safety symbols Words Labels DANGER DANGER Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death A WARNING WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death A CAUTION CAUTION Haza
11. Usage situations where appliance s power cord will be disconnected frequently Do not use an adapter plug in these situations Frequent disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal Have a qualif ed electrician replace the 2 prong wall receptacle with a 3 prong grounding receptacle before using the appliance SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement U S A Only This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following e Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or television e Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver e Move the microwave oven a
12. Use e Care Manual Visit the Frigidaire Web Site at http www frigidatre com Counter Top Microwave Oven with Sensor Pad easy set Before Operating M anual Operation Convenience Operation Sensor Operations 00 Cooking Charts Care amp Cleaning Before You Call ccscseeseeess Questions or for Service Call Warranty sss essss 1 866 312 2117 READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS p n 316495098 Product Registration Be sure to register your product The self addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in completely signed and returned to Electrolux Home Products This Use amp Care Manual contains general operating instructions for your appliance and feature information for several models Your microwave may not have all the described features The graphics shown are representative The graphics on your microwave may not look exactly like those shown 2007 Electrolux Home Products Inc All rights reserved Welcome amp Congratulations Congratulations on your purchase of a new microwave At Electrolux Home Products we are very proud of our product and are completely committed to providing you with the best service possible Your satisfaction is our number one priority We know you ll enjoy your new microwave and Thank You for choosing our product We hope you consider us for future purchases
13. aintains food at a warm l temperature for a period of 30 minutes e DO NOT leave microwave oven unattended while pop ping corn 1 Press Keep Warm pad 30 minutes appears in the display The popcorn feature lets you pop 3 different commercially field and the microwave auto starts packaged microwave popcorn sized bags Use the table below to determine the setting to use When finished you will hear a series of beeps Amount Amount Press popeornpad Melt Soften 3 5 oz default Cg The melt soften feature can be used to melt or soften butter See the table for specific settings to use sa J e Melt Soften Item Number Pad Example to pop a 3 0 oz bag of popcorn automatically pier Op Butter 1 2 cup 1 Press POPCORN pad 2 times refer to table above Chocolate 4 oz square 2 Press START 30 sec pad Chocolate 8 0z chips Ice Cream 1 pint Ss Ice Cream 1 2 gallon f BY When finished you will hear a series of beeps Cream Cheese 3 oz 7 Beverage CreamCheese 80z 8 The beverage feature heats 1 2 or 3 cups of beverage Use the table below to determine the setting to use 1 Press Melt Soften pad 2 Using the table above press the appropriate number 3 Press START 30 sec pad 1 cup 120 ml default When finished you will hear a series of beeps 2 cups 240 ml 3 cups 360 ml 1 Press beverage pad 1 2 or 3 times refer to table to change number of servings 2 Press START 30 se
14. c pad When finished you will hear a series of beeps 12 P Sensor Cook Operating Tips The Sensor Cook categories are designed to detect the increasing humidity released by the food during the cooking process The microwave oven sensor will automatically adjust the cooking time to the type and amount of food The food categories that are controlled with the humidity sensor are e Baked potato e Meat e Frozen Veggies e Fish Seafood e Fresh Veggies e Bacon e Frozen Entree For best results do not use one of the Sensor Cook categories twice in succession on the same food portion This may result in severely overcooked or burnt food If the food appears to be undercooked use one of the Easy Set pads or cook time pads to add more time Additional sensor cook suggestions are e Never start with less than 4 oz of food e Use proper containers and covers for best sensor cooking results e Always use microwave safe containers and cover them with loose fitting lids or vented plastic wrap Never use tight sealing plastic containers They will prevent steam from escaping and this will mislead the sensor usually causing the food to overcook Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the cavity of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven Excessive moisture turning into steam that does not result from the food cooking can mislead the sensor Baked Potato The potato feature cooks 8 32 oz of potat
15. e 1 Press START 30sec pad 2 times NOTE The 30sec function is not available when using the weight defrost or any of the convenience operation and sensor operation features Setting Defrost by Weight Example to defrost 0 5 Ibs of food using the automatic defrost cycle cook time determined automatically 1 Press Defrost pad Press 2 Use the number pads to enter weight of food to defrost in pounds You may enter weight from 0 5 to 6 5 pounds Press START 30sec pad 5 4 When defrosting has finished you will hear a series of beeps The oven beeps during the defrosting cycle to signal that the food needs to be turned or rearranged NOTE The weight amount must be a valid entry for this feature to start A valid weight entry is 0 5 to 6 5 pounds A decimal point is assumed before the last digit you enter For example enter 5 for 0 5 pounds and enter 50 for 5 0 pounds Setting Defrost by Time Example to defrost food with the automatic defrost cycle for 5 minutes 1 Press Defrost pad 2 Press 1 3 Use the number pads to enter desired defrost time defrost time may be set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds 4 Press START 30sec pad When defrost has finished you will hear a series of beeps The oven beeps during the defrosting cycle to signal that the food needs to be turned or rearranged Convenience Operation Popcorn Keep Warm CAUTION The Keep Warm feature m
16. energy e Food placement Place delicate areas of food items such as asparagus tips toward the center of the turntable tray e Food arrangement Arrange unevenly shaped foods such as chicken pieces orsalmon with the thicker or meatier partstoward the outside of the turntable tray e Letthe food stand After removing the food from the microwave cover the food with foil or acasserole 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 e Wrapping in paper towels or waxed paper Sandwiches and many other food types containing pre baked bread should be wrapped prior to placing in the microwave to help prevent the food items fro drying out while heating Cooking Charts One Touch Cooking Suggestions Convenience category Amount Suggestions Popcorn Beverage Cook a single microwave only bag of popcorn at a time Use caution when removing and opening the hot popcorn bag from the oven Let microwave oven cool down at least 5 minutes before using again 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 17 Cooking Charts
17. eness at a minimum cooking time before cooking longer Fish steaks Cooktime 7 11 min Ib Up to1 lbs Power level med high 7 Arrange f sh on roasting rack with meaty portions towards the outside of rack Cover with wax paper Turn over and rearrange halfway through cooktime Cook until f sh f akes easily with fork Let stand 3 5 mins Fish fillets Cook time 4 8 min Ib Upto l lbs Power level med high 7 Arrange f llets in a baking dish turning any thin pieces under Cover with wax paper If over inch thick turn over and rearrange halfway through cook time Cook until f sh f akes easily with fork Let stand 2 3 mins Shrimp Cook time 4 672min Ib Arrange shrimp in a baking dish without overlapping or layering Cover with Up to 1 lbs a level med high wax paper Cook until f rm and opaque stirring 2 or 3 times Let stand 5 mins 18 Defrosting tips e Whenusingthe defrost weightfeature the weight entered should alwaysbe 0 5 to 6 5 pounds e Useboth defrost weight and defrost time features for raw food items only Defrosting gives best results when food to bethawed isa minimum of 0 F taken directly from atrue freezer Ifthe food has been stored ina refrigerator freezer that doesnot maintain atemperature of 5 F or below always program alower food weight or lower cooktimeto prevent cooking the food e Ifthe frozen food is stored outside the freezer for up to 20 minutes enter a reduced coo
18. es 5 50 e Cooking meats amp whole poultry e Cooking custard e Cooking spare ribs rib roast amp sirloin roast 40 e Cooking less tender cuts of meat e Reheating frozen packages foods 3 30 e Thawing meat poultry amp seafood e Cooking small quantities of food e Finish cooking casseroles stew amp some sauces 2 20 e Softening butter amp cream cheese e Heating small amounts of food 1 10 e Softening ice cream e Raise yeast dough 16 Suggestions for getting the best results To help you achieve the best possible results from your microwave oven read the following suggestions below e Storage temperature Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than the same foods would at room temperature e Size Small pieces of food cook faster than large ones Pieces similar in size and shape will cook more evenly when cooked together For more even results reduce the power levels when cooking large pieces of food e Natural moisture Very moist foods cook more evenly because microwave energy heats water molecules very efficiently Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetable from the outside to the center to distribute the heat more evenly This will allow the food to cook faster Constant stirring is not necessary e Turn over items Turn overfoodssuch as pork chops roasts or whole cauliflower halfway through the cooktime This will help to expose all sides equally to microwave
19. evision 3 Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver 4 Move the microwave oven away from the receiver 5 Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions A Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy Adhere to the following precautions 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 interlock switches 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 use any cleaning materials on the oven door gasket Doing so could cause damage 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 1 door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing surfaces Oven should not be be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualif ed service personnel Liquids such as water cof ee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point 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
20. h should be deep enough so that the plastic wrap will not touch the food Use plastic dishes cups semi rigid freezer containers and plastic bags for short cooking times Use these with care because the plastic may soften from the heat of the food Paper Paper towels waxed paper paper napkins and paper plates with no metallic trim or design Look for the manufacturer s label for any special instructions for use in the microwave oven 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 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 Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and wings Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the side walls of the oven cavity and door of the microwave Wood Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack when you use them in the microwave oven Baskets made of wood will react in the same way Tightly covered utensils e sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered cookware Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items before cooking Tightly closed pouches may explode Brown paper Avoid using brown paper bags They absorb heat and can burn Flawed or c
21. hi pped cooking utensils Any utensil that is cracked flawed or chipped may break in the oven Metal twist ties Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags They become hot and could cause a fire Manual Operation Setting the timer Example setting timer for 5 minutes 1 Touch Timer pad once 2 Enter desired time using number pads FLANA timer may be set up to 99 minutes IVY and 99 seconds 3 Touch START 30sec pad When finished you will hear a series of beeps Safety Lock You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children The safety lock feature is very useful when cleaning the control panel The lock will prevent accidental programming when wiping the control panel Example to set the safety lock ON Touch and hold the Safety Lock pad for more than 3 seconds The lock icon will appear in the display window with 1 beep LOCKED will be displayed hold for 3 seconds Example to change the safety lock from ON to OFF Touch and hold the Safety Lock pad for more than 3 seconds The lock icon will disappear in the display window with 1 beep UNLOCK will be displayed hold for 3 seconds 4 on amp Using Easy Set 7 iy Gap D g j a M Microwave heating or cooking may be quickly set at 100 power level for 1 2 3 4 5 or 6 minutes Use the number keys 1 2 3 4 5 or 6 to ch
22. icals or vapors in this oven This type of oven is specif cally designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use CLOSE SUPERVISION CHILDREN or INFIRM 7 As with any appliance necessary when used by PERSONS 8 DO NOT operate this oven if it has a damaged cord or power plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped 9 This oven including power cord must be serviced ONLY by gualif ed service personnel Special tools are required to service oven Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment 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 in the Care amp Cleaning section 16 To avoid the risk of f re in the oven cavity injury to persons or exposure to excessive Microwave energy a DO NOT overcook food Carefully attend oven when paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking b Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven c If materials inside the oven ignite Keep oven door
23. ide down Afterthe 1st stage turn the chicken overand shield any warm portionswith narrow stripsof aluminum foil Afterthe 2nd stage again shield any warm portionswith narrow striosofaluminum foil Let stand covered for 30to 60 minutesin the refrigerator 0 5 to 3 Ibs 8 to 48 oz Chicken pieces After each stage rearrange or remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted Let stand for 10 20 minutes Care amp Cleaning Cleaning suggestions 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 witha soft cloth and warm not hot mild detergent solution Then rinse and wipe completely dry Wipe spatters immediately with a wet paper towel especially after cooking greasy foods like chicken or bacon Clean your microwave oven weekly or more often if needed Follow these instructions to clean and care for your microwave oven e Keep the inside cavity of the oven clean Food particles and spilled liquids can stick to the oven walls causing the oven to work less ef ciently e Wipe up spills immediately Use a damp clean cloth and mild soap DO NOT use harsh detergents or abrasive cleaners e To help loosen baked on food particles or liquids heat 2 cups of water add the juice
24. inished you will hear a series of beeps If additional time is needed continue cooking manually Notes e ALWAYS be sure to follow the directions that are specific for the microwave oven that Is printed on the packaging for the food being prepared Many times there are special instructions to follow in order to achieve best results e Be sure to allow for moisture to escape from the packaging All frozen entree instructions specify that you poke holes in the film covering with a fork before cooking e Be careful when removing the film covers after cooking frozen convenience foods Remove facing away from you to avoid steam burns e ifthe food is not done when the cook time is done fin ish cooking manually 13 Sensor Operations J Meat frozen The meat sensor setting cooks from 4 to 8 Ibs of frozen ground meat automatically starting with meat temperature at 5 F 1 Pressthe Sensor Cook pad 2 Press 5 3 Press START 30sec pad When finished you will hear a series of beeps If additional time is needed continue cooking manually Notes e Break meat apart in glass bowl or container e Cover meat with lid or vented plastic wrap e Juices should be clear when finished cooking then drain Once cooking has begun and the meat begins to thaw press STOP pad once to pause open oven door and mix Press START 30sec pad to resume cooking Fish Seafood frozen The fish seafood sensor setting cooks fro
25. k the list below for possible easy solutions to some common problems Neither the microwave s display or oven operates e Properly insert the plug into a grounded power outlet e Ifthe outlet is controlled by a wall switch make sure the wall switch is turned on e Remove the plug from the outlet wait 10 seconds then plug the microwave in again e Reset the household circuit breaker or replace any blown fuses e Plug adifferent appliance into the power outlet If the other appliance will not operate have a qualified electrician repair the outlet e Plug the microwave into a different power outlet The oven display works but the oven will not operate e Make sure the oven door is closed securely and completely e Check to see if packing material or other materials are suck to the door seal e Check for damage to the oven door e Press the STOP pad twice and attempt to re enter cooking instructions e Plug a different appliance into the power outlet If the other appliance will not operate have a qualified electrician repair the outlet e Plug the microwave into a different power outlet Before You Call y Solutions to Common Problems The power goes off before the cook time has elapsed e fthere has been a power interruption remove the plug from the outlet wait 10 seconds then plug the microwave in again If there was a power outage the time indicator in the display willshow 0 e Reset the cl
26. k time or weight Defrosting suggestions for meats Cooking Charts The shape of the package will alterthe defrosting time Shallow rectangularfood packets defrost more quickly than adeep frozen block of food Separate pieces asthey begin to defrost Separated frozen pieces of food defrost better Shield warm areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start to become warm You may use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield food items like chicken wings leg tips and fish tails but do not allow the foil to touch the oven cavity walls when defrosting For best results please read these suggestions when defrosting meats Roast beef or pork 25 to 6 lbs 40 to 96 02 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 Ibs 8 to 48 oz After each stage rearrange the food Ifthere are any warm orthawed portionsoffood shield them with narrow flat pieces of aluminum foil Remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted Let stand covered for about 5 to 10 minutes Ground meat 0 5 to 3 lbs 8 to 48 02 Whole chicken 40 to 96 oz 2 5 to 6 Ibs After each stage remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted Let stand covered with foil for 5 to 10 minutes Removegibletsbefore freezing poultry Start defrosting with the breast s
27. m 0 4 to 1 0 Ibs of frozen fish or seafood automatically starting with a temperature at 5 F 1 Pressthe Sensor Cook pad 2 Press 6 3 Press START 30sec pad When finished you will hear a series of beeps If additional time is needed continue cooking manually Notes e Arrange fish in a single layer e Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Be sure to leave enough space in the venting or lid for steam to escape e About mid way through the displayed cook time press STOP to pause the cooking and turn over the fish after turning press START 30sec to continue cooking with the remaining cook time displayed Bacon The bacon sensor feature cooks from 2 6 slices of bacon automatically starting at room temperature 1 Pressthe Sensor Cook pad 2 Press 7 3 Press START 30sec pad When finished you will hear a series of beeps If additional time is needed continue cooking manually Use the table below to determine settings to use Amount _ Press 7 pad 2 slices default NOTE Be sure to separate the slices before cooking Sensor Reheat The sensor reheat feature is designed to detect the increasing humidity released by the food during the cooking process The microwave oven sensor will automatically adjust the cooking time to the type and amount of food The food types to avoid using with the reheat feature are e Uncooked or raw foods e Bread and other dry types of food such as crackers
28. ns up to 4 Ibs 180 F dark meat toward the inside of dish Cover with wax paper Turn over 170 F light meat half way through cooking Cook until juices run clear and meat Power level medium high 7 near bone is no longer pink Let stand for 5 10 min Cooking eggs in your microwave e Nevercookeggsin the shell and never warm hard e Cook eggs just until set they will become tough if cooked eggsin the shell they can explode overcooked e Always pierce whole eggs to keep them from bursting 15 Cooking Charts Suggested power levels for cooking The 10 powerlevels available with this microwave will help you to adjust to the power output best suited for the food type you are preparing As with any food preparation inthe microwave it is best to follow the microwave Instructions thatare printed on food packaging Thetablebelow providessuggested powerlevelsforvarious types of food that you can be prepare in the microwave Power Microwave Use to prepare when level output 10 100 e Boiling water High e Cooking ground beef e Making candy e Cooking fresh fruits amp vegetables e Cooking fish amp poultry e Preheating browning dish e Reheating beverages e Cooking bacon slices 90 e Reheating meat slices quickly e Saute onions celery amp green peppers 80 e All reheating e Cooking scrambled eggs 7 70 e Cooking breads amp cereal products e Cooking cheese dishes amp veal e Cakes muffins brownies amp cupcak
29. ock and any cooking instructions e Reset the household circuit breaker or replace any blown fuses e Press the STOP pad twice and attempt to re enter cooking instructions e Plug adifferent appliance into the power outlet If the other appliance will not operate have a qualified electrician repair the outlet e Plug the microwave into a different power outlet Food is cooking too slowly e Make sure the oven is on aseparate 20 amp circuit line Operating another appliance on the same circuit can cause a voltage drop If necessary move the microwave to its own circuit You see sparks or arcing e Remove any metallic utensils cookware or metal ties from the oven cavity If using aluminum foil use only narrow strips and allow at least one inch between the foil and the interior oven walls The turntable makes noises or sticks e Clean the turntable roller ring and oven cavity bottom e Make sure the turntable and roller ring are positioned correctly Using your microwave causes TV or radio interference e Thisis similar to the interference caused by other small appliances such as hair dryers Move your microwave further away from other appliances like your TV orradio 21 Compact Appliance Warranty Information m Your appliance is covered bya one year limited warranty For one year from your original date of purchase Electrolux will pay costs except as set forth below associated with replacing any parts of
30. oes automatically starting from room temperature 1 Pressthe Sensor Cook pad 2 Press 1 3 Press START 30sec pad When finished you will hear a series of beeps If additional time Is needed continue cooking manually Notes e Before cooking pierce potato skins with fork 5 6 times e Place potatoes around the edge of a paper towel lined turntable e Do not cover potatoes e Let potatoes stand for about 5 minutes after the micro wave has finished to complete the cooking process Sensor Operations Frozen Veggies The frozen veggies sensor feature cooks from 6 to 16 oz Of frozen vegetables starting with frozen veggies temp at 5 F 1 Pressthe Sensor Cook pad 2 Press 2 3 Press START 30sec pad When finished you will hear a series of beeps If additional time is needed continue cooking manually Fresh Vegetables The Fresh Veggie sensor feature cooks from 4 to 16 oz Of fresh vegetables starting at room or refrigerated temperature 1 Pressthe Sensor Cook pad 2 Press 3 3 Press START 30sec pad When finished you will hear a series of beeps If additional time is needed continue cooking manually Frozen Entree The frozen entree sensor setting is designed for single frozen en tress or frozen convenience foods such as frozen dinners from 8 to 32 oz In size starting with Frozen Entree temperature at 5 F 1 Pressthe Sensor Cook pad 2 Press 4 3 Press START 30sec pad When f
31. oose the desired minutes of cook time this option will only work using the 1 2 3 4 5 or 6 numeric pads Example to quickly heat for 2 minutes at 100 power Touch number pad for desired minute s The 2 microwave will start after 1 second delay a op Heating with high power level Example to heat for 5 minutes and 30 seconds at 100 power 1 Use the number pads to enter desired R 3 0 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 the first key press otherwise the Easy Set time will be used START ar a Pau Sec 2 Touch START 30sec pad When finished you will hear a series of beeps Heating with lower power levels Using the highest power level to heat foods does not always give the best results when some types of food need slower cooking such as roasts baked goods or custards Your oven has ten other power levels you may choose Example to heat for 4 minutes and 30 seconds at 70 power 1 Press Power Level pad POWER LEVEL 2 Use the number keys to change the power 7 level to 7 70 power 3 Press START 30 sec pad 430 4 Enter cook time START 30 sec 5 Press START 30sec pad When finished you will hear a series of beeps 10 ve Heating with multiple cooking stages For best results some microwave recipes call for diffe
32. quid could expand quickly and cause container or bag to break Pierce or open container or bag before cooking To avoid pacemaker malfunction consult physician or pacemaker manufacturer about effects of microwave energy on pacemaker SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS A Grounding Instructions To avoid risk of electrical shock or death this oven must be grounded and plug must not be altered Oven MUST be grounded Grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire WA for the electric current if an electrical short occurs This oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded See Installation Instructions Consult a qualif ed electrician or servicer if grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the oven is properly grounded Do not use an extension cord If the product power cord is too short have a qualif ed electrician install a three slot receptacle This oven should be plugged into a separate 60 hertz circuit with the electrical ratting as shown in specif cations table When the oven is ona circuit with other equipment an increase in cooking times may be required and fuses can be blown Microwave operates on standard household current 110 120V Arcing If you see arcing press STOP and correct the problem Arcing is the term for sparks in you
33. r microwave oven Arcing is caused by X Incorrect installation of the metal shelf so that it Is touching the microwave wall X Metal or foil touching the side of the oven X Use of foil which is not molded to the food The edges act as antennas X Other metals such a twist ties poultry pins or metallic rimmed dishes in the microwave X Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces used in the oven Important Safety Instructions Adapter Plugs WARNING a CAUTION Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal and not insulated and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring Usage situations where appliance s power cord will be disconnected infrequently Because of potential safety hazards we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug If you still choose to use an adapter where local codes permit a temporary connection can be made to a properly grounded 2 prong wall receptacle using a UL listed adapter available at most hardware stores Have the circuit checked by a qualif ed electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter always hold the adapter with one hand Otherwise the adapter ground terminal may break with repeated use Should this happen DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established
34. rds or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury A A CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage observe the following A 10 14 12 Do not deep fat fry in oven Fat could overheat and be hazardous to handle Do not cook or reheat eggs in shell or with an unbroken yolk using microwave energy Pressure may build up and erupt Pierce yolk with fork or knife before cooking Pierce skin of potatoes tomatoes and similar foods before cooking with microwave energy When skin is pierced steam escapes evenly Do not operate oven without load or food in oven cavity Use only popcorn in packages designed and labeled for microwave use Popping time varies depending on oven wattage Do not continue to heat after popping has stopped Popcorn will scorch or burn Do not leave oven unattended Do not use regular cooking thermometers in oven Most cooking thermometers contain mercury and may cause an electrical arc malfunction or damage to oven Do not use metal utensils in oven Never use paper plastic or other combustible materials that are not intended for cooking When cooking with paper plastic or other combustible materials follow manufacturer s recommendations on product use Do not use paper towels which contain nylon or other synthetic fibers Heated synthetics could melt and cause paper to ignite Do not heat sealed containers or plastic bags in oven Food or li
35. rent 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 Example to cook food at 80 power for 3 minutes and then 50 power for 6 minutes 30 seconds 1 Press Power Level pad 2 Use the number pads to enter power level 8 for the ist stage 80 power 3 Press START 30 sec pad 4 Use the number pads to enter heating 300 time for the 1st stage cook time may be set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds 5 Press Power Level for the 2nd stage 6 Use the number pads to enter power level R for the 2nd stage 50 power 7 Press START 30 sec pad 8 Use the number pads to enter heating 6 3 0 time for the 2nd stage cook time may be set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds 9 Press START 30 sec pad START rig H30 See When finished you will hear a series of beeps NOTE 1 The Convenience operation and Sensor operation can not be set as one of multiple cooking 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 11 Manual Operation Adding cook time 30sec Pressing the START 30sec pad once starts 30 seconds of cooking at a 100 power level Pressing the START 30sec pad during cooking adds 30 seconds for each press to the cook time Example to add 1 minute of cook tim
36. service calls to remote areas including the state of Alaska 12 Damages to the f nish of appliance or home incurred during installation including but not limited to f oors cabinets walls etc 13 Damages caused by services performed by unauthorized service companies use of parts other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents f res 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 BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPUED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONEYEAROR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR ELECTROLUX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGEAND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THISWRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY ORANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SOMESTATESAND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THESE LIMITATIONSOREXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THISWRITTEN WARRANTY
37. way from the receiver e Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and the receiver are on different branch circuits The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification to this microwave oven It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference A A WARNING a A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord b Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use c If an extension cord is used 1 The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord set should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance The extension cord must be a grounding type 3 wire cord 3 The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be tripped over snagged or pulled on unintentionally If you use an extension cord the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is on Cooking times may be longer too Radio Interference 1 Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio TV or similar equipment 2 When there is interference it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures 1 Clean door and sealing surface of the oven 2 Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or tel
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