Frigidaire FMT144 manual

Micr o wa ve Use & Car e Man ual Over -the-Range Micr ow ave Ov en Product Registration . . . . . . . Cover Important Safety Information . . 2–8 Grounding Instructions 9 Operating Instructions . . . . . . 12–25 Features . . . . . . . . . 10, 26 Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . 27–31 Troubleshooting . . 32–33 Consumer Services Warranty [...]

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 surfaces. Do Not Operate t[...]

W ARNING! T o reduce the risk of fire, burns, electric shock, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following sections. • Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” on page 2. • This appliance mu[...]

• 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 surfaces. • Do not immerse power cord or plug in water. • See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of this manual. • This ap[...]

Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • The temperature probe in the microwave but not inserted in the food. • The metal shelf not installed correctly so it touches the microwave wall. • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). • Metal, s[...]

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 may feel cooler than the milk really is. Always test the milk before feeding the baby. • Spontaneous boiling?[...]

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 dinnerware 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 m[...]

8 • Use foil only as directed in this manual. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4 ″ 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 away from the sides of the oven. • Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is v[...]

W ARNING 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 plu[...]

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. Touch Control Panel Display. 5. Cooktop Lights. 6. Grease Filters. 7. Removable Turntable. Turntable and support [...]

Convenience Features Press Enter Option Auto/Time Defrost Press once Food weight. Reheat Food type 1– 6. 1– 3 servings Popcorn Starts immediately! more/ less time Press once 3.5 oz. Press twice 3.0 oz. Press 3 times 1.75 oz. POPCORN AUT O/TIME DEF RO ST R EHE AT 11 Getting Started Y ou can microwave by time or with the convenience featur es. CO[...]

How to Change the Power Level The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for COOK TIME, TIME DEFROST or MINUTE 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 leve[...]

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. You may open the door during Cook Time to check the food. Close the door and press START to resume cooking. 1. Press COOK TIME. 2. Enter cooking time. 3. Change power [...]

NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. V egetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 7 to 9 min., In 1 1 ⁄ 2 -qt. oblong glass baking dish, Med-High (7) place 1/4 cup water. (frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole. Beans (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 10 to 12 min. In 1 1 ⁄ 2 -qt. cassero[...]

V egetable Amount Time Comments Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons 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 been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time. (frozen) 1 e[...]

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 START. 4. Turn food over when the oven signals. 5. Press START. (Auto Defrost explained in the section on Convenience Features.) Power level 3 is automatically set, [...]

Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or r olls (1 pc.) 1 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 5 min. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 7 to 9 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. break up after half the time. Fruit Plastic pouch—1 to 2 3 to 6 min. (10-oz. package) Meat Bacon (1 [...]

Minute 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. 1 45 6 3 2 MINUTE COOK / 1 - [...]

Auto Defrost Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish. 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 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces). 3. Press START. (Time Defrost is explained in [...]

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

1 Pasta Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. 2 Meats, casser oles, pizza Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. 3 Fruits and vegetables Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. 4 Beverages, 8–10 oz. Works best with wide mouth mug—do not cover. 5 Sauces and gravies Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. 6 Plate of leftovers Cover with vented pla[...]

Cooking Complete Reminder Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. 1. Press CLOCK. 2. Enter time of day. 3. Select AM or PM. 4. Press START or CLOCK. CLOCK START P AUSE AM / PM SCROLL SPEED CLOCK Clock To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display “FOOD IS READY” and beep once a minute [...]

23 Operating Instructions Other Featur es Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 hours. 1. Press DELAY START. 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 or Cook Time I & II[...]

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 REMINDER. 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 REMINDER. Wh[...]

25 Operating Instructions Other Featur es Exhaust Fan The exhaust fan removes steam and other vapors from surface cooking. Press EXHAUST to turn the fan on or off. Automatic Fan An automatic fan feature protects the microwave from too much heat rising from the cooktop below it. It automatically turns on at low speed if it senses too much heat. If y[...]

Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • the temperature probe staying in the oven but not inserted in the food. • the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave walls. • metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like a[...]

27 Open the oven door a few minutes after cooking to air out the inside. 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. W alls, Floor , Inside Window , Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some spatters can be removed with a paper[...]

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 the c[...]

29 Replace the burned-out bulb with a 40- watt incandescent bulb (WB36X10003), available from your Frigidaire supplier. 1. To 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 bulb(s) to be replaced are c[...]

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 ALW[...]

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 noti[...]

32 T r oubleshooting Befor e Y ou Call For Service… T roubleshooting 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 get [...]

33 T r oubleshooting Befor e Y ou Call For Service… Y ou hear an unusual, low- tone beep? You have tried to start the Reminder without a valid time of day. Start over and enter a valid time of day. You have tried to start the Auto Nite Light without a valid time of day entered for the on- time and off-time. Start over and enter a valid time of da[...]

34 Consumer Services W ARRANTY MICROW A VE WARRANTY (USA Only) Y our microwave is protected by this warranty Keep your bill of sale, delivery slip or some other appropriate payment r ecord. The date on the bill establishes the warranty period should service be requir ed. Y our appliance is warranted by White Consolidated Industries, Inc. We authori[...]

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 Part No. 164D3370P066 Rev . 1 Pub. No. 49-40066-1 FMT144 Printed in Korea 9-00 JR Consumer Services IF YOU NEED SER VICE 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 a[...]