Frigidaire CFMV145 manual

Important Safety Information . . 2–8 Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . 9 Operating Instructions . . . . . 12–24 Features . . . . . . 10, 25–26 Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . 27–31 T roubleshooting . . 32–33 Consumer Services W arranty & Service . . 34–36 Getting Started . . . . . 11 CFMV145, FMV145 READ AND SA VE THESE INSTRUC[...]

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 interlocks. Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing sur faces. Do Not Operate[...]

• Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” on page 2. • This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding Instructions section on page 9. • Do not mount this appliance over a sink. • Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with [...]

• Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water— for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink. • Keep power cord away from heated sur faces. • Do not immerse power cord or plug in water . • See door sur face cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of this manual. • This[...]

Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). • The metal shelf not installed correctly so it touches the microwave wall. • Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave.[...]

6 • Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly . Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk. The container ma y feel cooler than the milk really is. Always test the milk before feeding the baby . • Spontaneous boili[...]

Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinner ware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.” • If you are not sure if a dish is [...]

8 • Use foil only as directed in this manual. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4 ″ (2 cm) high; remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from the sides of the oven. • Plastic cookware – Plastic cookware designed for micr[...]

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The pl[...]

10 1. Door Handle. Pull to open the door . The door must be securely latched for the microwave to operate. 2. Door Latches. 3. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven. 4. T ouch Control Panel. 5. Cooktop Lights. 6. Grease Filters. 7. Removable T ur ntable. T urntable and support mus[...]

Convenience Features Press Enter Option Auto/Time Defrost Press once Food weight. Reheat Food type 1– 6. 1– 3 servings Popcor n Starts immediately! more/ less time Press once 3.5 oz. (99 g) Press twice 3.0 oz. (85 g) Press 3 times 1.75 oz.(50 g) Beverage Starts immediately! 1– 3 ser vings 11 Getting Started Y ou can micr owave by time or with[...]

How to Change the Power Level The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature ti me for COOK TIME, T IM E DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK. The power level may also be changed during time countdown. 1. Press COOK TIME or select Time Defrost . 2. Enter cooking or defrosting time. 3. Press POWER LEVEL. 4. Select desired power [...]

13 Cook Time Cook Time I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility . Y ou may open the door during Cook Time to check the food. Close the door and press ST AR T to resume cooking. 1. Press COOK TIME. 2. Enter cooking time. 3. Change po[...]

Operating Instructions Cooking Guide For Cook Time I & II NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. V egetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. (.45 kg) 6 to 9 min., In 1 1 ⁄ 2 -qt. oblong glass baking dish, Med-High (7) place 1/4 cup water . (frozen spears) 10-oz. (.28 kg) 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole. pack[...]

15 Operating Instructions Cooking Guide For Cook Time I & II V egetable Amount Time Comments Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. (.28 kg) 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons package water . Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place per ear corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if corn has[...]

Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for the length of time you select. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. 1. Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST twice. 2. Enter defrosting time. 3. Press ST AR T . 4. T urn food over when the oven signals. 5. Press ST AR T . (Auto Defrost explained in the section on Convenience Features.) Power level 3 is automaticall[...]

Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or r olls (1 pc.) 1 mi n. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 5 min. (approx. .34 kg) Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) (.45 kg) 6 t o 8 min. Place block in casserole. T urn over and Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. break up after half the time. (.45 kg) Fruit Plastic pouch – 1 to 2 3 t[...]

Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes. Press one of the Minute Cook pads (from 1 to 6) for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. The power level can be changed as time is counting down. Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1–10. Plus 30 Seconds Y ou can use[...]

19 Operating Instructions Convenience Featur es Auto Defrost Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish weighing up to 6 pounds. 1. Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST once. 2. Using the Conversion Guide at right, enter food weight. For example, press pads 1 and 2 for 1.2 po[...]

20 Popcorn How to Use the Popcorn Feature Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to 3.5 ounces (50 to 99 g). 1. Follow package instructions, using Cook Time if the package is less than 1.75 ounces (50 g) or larger than 3.5 ounces (99 g). Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2. Press POPCORN. The oven start[...]

1 Pasta Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. 2 Meats, casseroles, pizza Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. 3 Fruits and vegetables Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. 4 Beverages, 8–10 oz. W orks best with wide mouth mug—do not cover . (240–300 ml) 5 Sauces and gravies Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. 6 Plate of leftovers Cover[...]

Help The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful hints. Press HELP; then select a feature pad. Cooking Complete Reminder T o remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display “FOOD IS READY” and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF . Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check t[...]

23 Operating Instructions Other Featur es Y our Model May Have Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 hours. 1. Press DELAY ST ART . 2. Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day .) 3. Select AM or PM. 4. Select any combination of Auto/Time Defrost[...]

24 Reminder The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating. The Reminder time can be set up to 24 hours later . 1. Press REMIND. 2. Enter the time you want the oven to remind you. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day .) 3. Select AM or PM. 4. Press REMIND. When[...]

25 How to Use the Shelf When Microwaving Food microwaves best when placed on the turntable. For best cooking results, remove the shelf unless you are reheating on two levels. For best results The shelf gives you the option to reheat more than one dish of food at the same time. 2-level reheating • T o reheat on 2 levels or • T o reheat 2 dishes [...]

Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave walls. • foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). • metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes. ?[...]

27 Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. NOTE: Be certain the power is off before cleaning any part of this oven. How to Clean the Inside W alls, Floor , Inside Window , Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a dam[...]

28 Case Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry . Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Control Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly . Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water , abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it. Some paper towels can also scratch th[...]

Cooktop Light/Night Light Replace the bur ned-out bulb with a 40- watt incandescent bulb (WB36X10003), available from your Frigidaire supplier . 1. T o replace the bulb(s), first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. 2. Remove the screw at the front of the light cover and lower the cover . 3. Be sure the b[...]

30 The exhaust fan has 2 metal reusable grease filters. Models that recirculate air back into the room also use a charcoal filter . Reusable Grease Filters The metal filters trap grease released by foods on the cooktop. They also prevent flames from foods on the cooktop from damaging the inside of the microwave. For this reason, the filters must AL[...]

31 Charcoal Filter (on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. It must be replaced. Order part No. WB02X9883 from your Frigidaire supplier . If the model is not vented to the outside, the air will be recirculated through a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove smoke and odors. The charcoal filter should be replaced when it is not[...]

32 T r oubleshooting Befor e Y ou Call For Service… T r oubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review this list first and you may not need to call for service. F loor of the oven is warm, even when the oven has not been used? The cooktop light is located below the oven floor . When the light is on, the heat it produces may make the oven floor ge[...]

33 T r oubleshooting Befor e Y ou Call For Service… Y ou hear an unusual, low-tone beep? Y ou have tried to start the Reminder without a valid time of day . Start over and enter a valid time of day . Y ou have tried to change the power level when it is not allowed. Many of the oven’ s features are preset and cannot be changed. T hings That Are [...]

34 Consumer Services W ARRANTY MICROW A VE WARRANTY Y our microwave is protected by this warranty In the U.S.A., your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home Products North America, a division of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. We authorize no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty . Our obligations for service [...]

35 * NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER This warranty applies only to products in or dinary household use, and the consumer is responsible for the items listed below: 1. Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the product. 2. Proper installation by an authorized servicer in accordance with instructions provide[...]

36 164D3370P137 49-40142-3 CFMV145 FMV145 Printed in Korea 06-02 JR Consumer Services IF YOU NEED SERVICE Keep your bill of sale, delivery slip or some other appropriate payment record. The date on the bill establishes the warranty period should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipt[...]