Frigidaire FFCE1638LB Owner's Guide
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1. Of frozen vegetables when starting at minus 18 C 0 4 F 1 Press the 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 Veggies The Fresh Veggie sensor feature cooks from 4 to 16 oz Of fresh vegetables when starting at room temperature 1 Press the 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 pizza temperature at minus 18 C 0 4 F 1 Press the Sensor Cook pad 2 Press 4 3 Press START 30sec pad When finished 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 foods2. Remove facing away from you to avoid steam burns e f the food is not done when the cook time is done fin ish cooking manually 12 Sensor Operations Meat frozen The meat sensor setting cooks from 8 to 24 Oz of frozen ground meat automatically starting with meat temperature at 5 C 41 F 1 Press the 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 e 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 from 4 to 16 Oz of frozen fish or seafood automatically starting with a temperature at 5 C 41 F 1 Press the 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 cooing and turn over the fish after turning press START 30sec to
3. not operate the microwave oven empty Setting the clock Example setting clock display for 9 00 Touch clock pad once for 12 hour clock system CLOCK 0900 2 Enter time using number pads e To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage do not use stoneware aluminum foil metal utensils or 3 metal trimmed utensils in the microwave oven Press 1 for AM 2 for PM 4 Touch clock pad again CLOCK Microwave utensil guide e Oven proof glass specifically e Metal utensils treated for high intensity heat Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven Utility dishes loaf dishes pie plates cooking Also avoid metal skewers thermometers or foil trays Metal cake plates liquid measuring cups utensils can cause arcing which can damage your microwave oven casseroles and bowls without metallic trim Metal decoration China Bowls cups serving plates and platters without metallic trim ina Bowls cups serving plates and Aluminum foil platters without metallic trim 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 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 dish sh
4. turn over and rearrange halfway through cook 7 time Cook until fish flakes easily with fork Let stand 2 3 mins Shrimp Cook time 4 67 min Ib Arrange shrimp in a baking dish without overlapping or layering Cover with Up to 1 Ibs iia level med high wax paper Cook until firm and opaque stirring 2 or 3 times Let stand 5 mins 17 Defrosting tips When using the defrost weight feature the weight entered should always be valid entries are from Use both defrost weight and defrost time features for raw food items only Defrosting gives best results when food to be thawed is a minimum of 0 F taken directly from a true freezer If the food has been stored ina refrigerator freezer that does not maintain a temperature of 5 F or below always program a lower food weight or lower cook time to prevent cooking the food If the frozen food is stored outside the freezer for up to 20 minutes enter a reduced cook time or weight Cooking Charts The shape of the package will alter the defrosting time Shallow rectangular food packets defrost more quickly than a deep frozen block of food Separate pieces as they 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 c
5. SHOULD NOT be HEATED in this oven breaker panel 6 Use this oven ONLY for its intended use as described in d DO NOT use this oven cavity for storage DO this Use amp Care Manual Do not use corrosive NOT leave paper products cooking utensils or chemicals or vapors in this oven This type of oven is food in the cavity when not in use specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not i i i 17 Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able designed for industrial or laboratory use overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing 7 As with any appliance CLOSE SUPERVISION to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid Visible necessary when used by CHILDREN or INFIRM bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from PERSONS the microwave oven is not always present THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY 8 DO NOT operate this oven if it has a damaged cord or BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER power plug if it is not working properly or if it has been UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID damaged or dropped 18 DO NOT heat baby bottles in oven 9 This oven including power cord must be serviced ONLY by qualified service personnel Special tools are required to service oven Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment 19 Baby food jars shall be open when heated and contents stirred or shaken before consumption in order to avoid burns l 20 DO NOT use this
6. not be be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel 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 television 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 4 amp WARNING Liquids such as water coffee 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 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 halfway through heating it 3 Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks 4 After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container 5 Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensils into the container SAVE THESE INSTRUCTI
7. numbers must be entered within 1 second from the first key press otherwise the Easy Set time will be used START 30 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 nine other power levels you may choose Example to heat for 4 minutes and 30 seconds at 70 power POWER LEVEL 1 Press Power Level pad once for power level 10 100 power 2 Use the number keys to change the power level to 7 PL7 appears in the display 70 J power 430 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 3 Enter cook time 4 Press START 30sec pad START 30 sec When finished you will hear a series of beeps ve Manual Operation Heating with multiple cooking stages Adding cook time 30sec 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 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 en
8. the density and surface area of the food items 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 16 Cooking Charts Cooking vegetables in your microwave e Vegetables should be washed just before cooking e When cooking cut vegetables always cover the dish with Rarely is extra water needed If dense vegetables such a lid or vented microwavable plastic wrap as potatoes carrots and greens are being cooked add about 1 4 cup of water Whole unpeeled vegetables such as potatoes squash eggplant etc should have their skin pricked in several e Small vegetables sliced carrots peas lima beans etc locations before cooking to prevent them from bursting will co
9. 1 cup 120 ml default Press beverage pad 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 sec pad When finished you will hear a series of beeps 11 G Keep Warm The Keep Warm feature maintains food at a warm temperature for a period of 30 minutes 1 Press Keep Warm 30 minutes appears in the display field and the microwave auto starts When finished you will hear a series of beeps Melt Soften The melt soften feature can be used to melt or soften butter chocolate ice cream and cream cheese See the table for specific settings to use lce Cream 1pit 5 Ice Cream 1 2 galon 6 Cream Cheese 8 oz 8 1 Press Melt Soften 2 Using the table above press the appropriate number pad 3 Press START 30 sec pad When finished you will hear a series of beeps 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 por
10. 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 paper to prevent splattering Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips or thin 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 lb 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 lb Place chicken bone side down on dish with thickest portions 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 Never cook eggs in the shell and never warm hard cooked eggs in the shell they can explode e Cook eggs just until set they will become tough if overcooked e Always pierce whole eggs to keep them from bursting 14 Cooking Charts Suggested power levels for cooking The 10 power leve
11. ONS MN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety 12 DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water precautions should be followed to reduce the 13 Keep cord AWAY from HEATED surfaces risk of burns electric shocks fire or injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy 15 Review the door cleaning instructions in the Care amp Cleaning section 14 DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter 1 READ ALL instructions before using oven 2 READ AND FOLLOW the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY on page 5 a DO NOT overcook food Carefully attend oven l when paper plastic or other combustible 3 This appliance must be grounded Connect only to materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING cooking INSTRUCTIONS found on Page 4 16 To avoid the risk of fire in the oven cavity injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy b Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags 4 Install or locate this oven ONLY in accordance with the before placing bag in oven installation instructions in this Use amp Care Manual ee Noe c If materials inside the oven ignite keep oven door 5 Some products such as whole eggs and sealed CLOSED turn oven off and disconnect the power containers for example closed jars are able to explode cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit and
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 Manual Operation Sensor Operations Cooking Charts Care amp Cleaning Before You Call Warranty Questions or for Service Call 1 866 312 2117 READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS p n 316902463 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 PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This Use amp Care Manual provides specific operating instructi
13. 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 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 hold for 3 seconds P d P L AD ee ese Using Easy Set g Lf 4 ie lA D a GL D 0 wes 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 choose 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 OA ve 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 heating time cook time may be set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds 530 NOTE For time sets that start with numbers 1 6 the remaining
14. ally 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 7 0 pounds 4 Press START 30sec pad 05 When defrosting has finished you will hear a series of beeps NOTE The weight amount must be a valid entry for this feature to start A valid weight entry is 0 5 to 7 0 pounds A decimal point is assumed before the last digit you enter For example enter 0 5 for 0 5 pounds and enter 5 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 DOO defrost time defrost time may be setupto 99 minutes and 99 seconds 4 Press START 30sec pad When defrost has finished you will hear a series of beeps 10 Manual Operation Popcorn CAUTION e 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 fe Example to pop a 3 0 oz bag of popcorn automatically 1 Press POPCORN pad 2 times refer to table above 2 Press START 30 sec pad When finished you will hear a series of beeps Beverage The beverage feature heats 1 2 or 3 cups of beverage Use the table below to determine the setting to use
15. ance and for safety reasons keep the e Wash the oven door window with very mild soap oven clean inside and outside Take special care to keep and water Be sure to use a soft clean cloth to avoid the inner door panel and oven from frame free of food and scratching grease build up e f steam accumulates inside or outside the oven Never use rough scouring powder or pads on the door wipe with a soft cloth Steam can accumulate microwave Wipe the microwave oven inside and out with a when operating the oven in high humidity and in no soft cloth and warm not hot mild detergent solution Then way indicates microwave leakage rinse and wipe completely dry e Never operate the oven without food in the oven Wipe spatters immediately with a wet paper towel cavity this can damage the magnetron tube or especially after cooking greasy foods like chicken or bacon glass tray You may wish to leave a cup of water standing inside the oven when it is not in use to Clean your microwave oven weekly or more often if prevent damage if the oven is accidentally turned on 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 wok less efficiently 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 l
16. ate 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 4 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 will show 00 00 e Reset the clock and any cooking instructions Reset the household circuit breaker or replace any blown fuses e Press the STOP pad twice and attempt to re enter cooking instructions 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 Food is cooking too slowly e Make sure the oven is on a separate 20 amp circuit line Operating another appliance on the same circuit can c
17. ause 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 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 20 Compact Appliance Warranty Information m Your appliance is covered by a 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 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 Products with original serial numbers that have been removed altered or cannot be readily determined Prod
18. avity walls when defrosting Defrosting suggestions for meats For best results please read these suggestions when defrosting meats Roast beef or pork 2 5 to 6 Ibs Start with the food placed fat side down After each stage turn the food 40 to 96 oz 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 If there are any warm or thawed portions of food 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 Ibs 8 to 48 oz 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 Remove giblets before freezing poultry Start defrosting with the breast side down After the 1st stage turn the chicken over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil After the 2nd stage again shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil Let stand covered for 30 to 60 minutes in 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 perform
19. avoid pacemaker malfunction consult physician or pacemaker manufacturer about effects of microwave energy on pacemaker SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS MN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Improper use of the grounding can result in electric shock To avoid risk of electrical shock or death this oven must be grounded and plug must not be altered GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Oven MUST be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire or the electric current if an electric short occurs This oven is equippe with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug mus be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded See Installation Instructions Consult a qualified 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 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 household current 120V WARNING a A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from beco
20. continue cooking with the remaining cook time displayed 13 O Bacon The bacon sensor feature cooks from 2 6 slices of bacon automatically starting at room temperature 1 Press the Sensor Cook pad 2 Press 7 once for 2 slices twice for 4 slices 3 times for 6 slices 3 Press START 30sec pad When finished you will hear 5 beeps If additional time is needed continue cooking manually 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 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 a few 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 be Example to reheat Sensor automatica
21. iquids heat 2 cups of water add the juice 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 19 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 check 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 a different appliance into the power outlet If the other appliance will not oper
22. lly 1 Press Sensor Reheat pad once Sensor detects vapor emitting from food to determine remaining cooking time and auto starts Cooking Charts Cooking meat in your microwave Be sure to place prepared meats on a microwave 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 or thin 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 m Powertvsi Cooktine Jowes oooO 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 first 5 minutes 160 F 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 Ib For 170 Place roast pork fat side down on roasting rack or bone in first 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
23. ls 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 in the microwave it is best to follow the microwave instructions that are printed on food packaging The table below provides suggested power levels for various types of food that you can be prepare in the microwave Suggestions for getting the best results Power Microwave Use to prepare when level output e Boiling water 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 10 100 High aia e Reheating meat slices quickly e Saute onions celery amp green peppers 80 e All reheating e Cooking scrambled eggs e Cooking cheese dishes amp veal e Cakes muffins brownies amp cupcakes e Cooking breads amp cereal products e Cooking meats amp whole poultry e Cooking custard e Cooking spare ribs rib roast amp sirloin roast 4 40 e Cooking less tender cuts of meat e Reheating frozen packages foods e Thawing meat poultry amp seafood e Cooking small quantities of food some sauces e Finish cooking casseroles stew amp 2 20 e Softening butter amp cream cheese e Heating small amounts of food 1 10 e Softening ice cream e Raise yeast dough 15 To help you achieve the best possible resu
24. lts from your microwave oven read the following suggestions below Storage temperature Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than the same foods would at room temperature 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 Natural moisture Very moist foods cook more evenly because microwave energy heats water molecules very efficiently Stirring 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 Turn over items Turn over foods such as pork chops roasts or whole cauliflower halfway through the cook time This will help to expose all sides equally to microwave energy Food placement Place delicate areas of food items such as asparagus tips toward the center of the turntable tray Food arrangement Arrange unevenly shaped foods such as chicken pieces or salmon 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
25. ming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord b Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use c If along cord or 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 2 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 by children 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 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 i
26. ok faster than larger vegetables l e For more even cooking stir or rearrange whole e Whole vegetables such as potatoes acorn squash or vegetables halfway through the cook time 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 e Most of the time the denser the food the longer the required standing time For example a baked potato 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 towards the edge of the dish and the tips toward the center Cooking seafood in your microwave Place fish on a microwave safe roasting rack in a microwave safe dish Be sure to always cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork Use a tight cover to steam fish a lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel provides less steaming And be sure not to overcook fish check it for doneness at a minimum cooking time before cooking longer Fish SaaS S o if 11 hi l Arrange fish on roasting rack with meaty portions towards the outside of rack Up to 1 Ibs il baal Sire sed Cover with wax paper Turn over and rearrange halfway through cook time 7 Cook until fish flakes easily with fork Let stand 3 5 mins tea Sele iit es es Arrange fillets in a baking dish turning any thin pieces under Cover with wax Ee ee ee ae amen eau paper If over inch thick
27. om persons other than authorized 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 BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR 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 DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO 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 receip
28. ons 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 VN 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 A DANGER DANGER Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death 4 WARNING WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death 44 CAUTION CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury A CAUTION To avoid personal injury
29. or property damage observe the following Ae 10 114 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 liquid could expand quickly and cause container or bag to break Pierce or open container or bag before cooking To
30. ould 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 e 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 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 chi 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 A E 2 Enter desired time using number pads AA timer may be set up to 99 minutes IVUYU and 99 seconds _ 3 Touch START 30sec pad START 30 sec When finished you will hear
31. oven for commercial purposes It is 10 DO NOT cover or block any vents or openings on the made for household use only 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 6 Features amp Specifications Microwave features Window Door assembly Interlock system KIC JCI SENSOR COOK SENSOR COOK 1 POWER LEVEL POPCORN KEEP WARM SAFETY LOCK SENSOR REHEAT DEFROST 2 3 easy set 5 6 8 9 0 TIMER BEVERAGE START 30 sec MELT SOFTEN STOP CLOCK Turntable Turntable Turntable Control ring assembly Shaft glass tray panel Control panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Sensor Cook Sensor Reheat Defrost Power Level 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 CAUTION 1 e To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage do
32. s 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 away 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS VN PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Adhere to the following precautions e 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 e DO NOT place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces e DO NOT use any cleaning materials on the oven door gasket Doing so could cause damage e 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 e Oven should
33. ter power level g for the 1st stage PL8 appears in the display 80 power 3 Use the number pads to enter heating time for the 1st stage cook time may be set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds 300 4 Press START 30 sec pad eah 5 Press Power Level within 1 second for the 2nd stage 6 Use the number pads to enter power level 5 for the 2nd stage PL5 appears in the display 50 power 7 Use the number pads to enter heating time for the 2nd stage cook time may be set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds 630 START 30 sec 8 Press START 30 sec pad When finished you will hear a series of beeps NOTE 1 The Convenience operation can t be set as one of multiple cooking 2 Ifthe 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 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 time at the power level of 100 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 features Setting Defrost by Weight Example to defrost 0 5 Ibs of food using the automatic defrost cycle cook time determined automatic
34. tion 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 potatoes automatically starting from room temperature 1 Press the 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
35. ts 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 specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice USA Canada etree re en gy El 1 800 668 4606 ectrolux Major Appliances Electrolux Canada Corp North America ectro ux 5855 Terry Fox Way P O Box 212378 Mississauga Ontario Canada Augusta GA 30907 LSV 3E4 21
36. uct that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or Canada Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit Products purchased as is are not covered by this warranty Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures Products used in a commercial setting AO Ol ge a NS 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 8 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 filters water filters 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 service calls to remote areas including the state of Alaska 12 Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during installation including but not limited to floors cabinets walls etc 13 Damages caused by services performed by unauthorized service companies use of parts other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained fr
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