All about the Use & Care of your Microwave / Wall Oven Combination TABLE OF CONTENTS www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 Before Using Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.frigidaire.
PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION Need Help? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Product Record and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Cooking Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Before Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION statement based on the risk type.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Adhere to the following precautions: • DO NOT attempt to operate the microwave oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must be securely connected to an electrical outlet or junction box that is the correct voltage, is correctly polarized and properly grounded, and protected by a circuit breaker in accordance with local codes.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION WARNING Never use your appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the appliance. CAUTION When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it becomes too hot. Do not use water or flour on grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Cover the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda. Use dry potholders.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not use a broiler pan without its insert. Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat to drain away from the high heat of the broiler. Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease could ignite. Do not cook food on the oven bottom. Always cook in proper cookware and always use the oven racks.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire in the microwave oven cavity, take the following precautions: To reduce the risk of injury to persons from boiling liquids: Do not overcook food. Carefully attend to the appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the microwave oven to facilitate cooking. Do not overheat the liquid. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in the microwave oven.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION CAUTION Before manually cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the range is cool. Cleaning a hot oven can cause burns. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend to the appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the microwave oven to facilitate cooking. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. Use wide-mouthed containers.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF CLEANING OVENS Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the gasket. Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the appliance. Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth. Doing so could cause the bulb to break.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement (USA only) WARNING California Residents: for cancer and reproductive harm information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov This equipment generates and used 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.
COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Bakeware The material of bakeware affects how evenly and quickly it transfers heat from the pan to the food. Material Attributes Recommendation Shiny metal bakeware Shiny, aluminum, and non-coated bakeware is the best for even heating. It is suitable for all baked goods. Recommended cooking temperatures and times are based on shiny metal bakeware. Dark metal bakeware Dark bakeware cooks hotter than shiny bakeware.
COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Cooking Conditions Conditions in your kitchen can affect the performance of your appliance when cooking food. Condition Aging cookware High altitude Attributes Recommendation As pans age and become discolored, cooking times may need to be reduced slightly. If food is too dark or overcooked, use the minimum cook time in the recipe or packaging. Air is drier and air pressure is lower. Adjust cooking temperature, cooking time, or recipes as needed.
COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Cooking Food placement Tips Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between bakeware for proper air circulation. Broiling / Roasting Broiling pan For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with a broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from the food, help avoid spatter, and reduce smoking. The broiler pan will catch grease spills, and the insert helps prevent grease splatters.
BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Oven Vent Location Type of oven racks The oven is vented as shown below. When the oven is on, warm air is released through the vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. Do not block oven vent. Never close off the openings with aluminium foil or any other material. Steam or moisture may appear near the oven vent; this is normal.
BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Removing and Replacing the Glide Racks The fully extendable Glide rack makes food preparation easier. This oven rack has glide tracks that allow the rack to be pulled away from the oven without rubbing the sides of the oven wall. To remove - Make sure the baking rack is in the closed position. Using one hand, reach through handle opening and grasp both the upper and lower portions of the glide rack as shown in Figure 2.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS 1 2 3 4 13 14 15 17 18 12 5 6 7 8 16 19 9 10 20 11 Oven Control Features 1. Bake - Use to enter normal baking temperatures for recipes that call for regular baking. 2. Broil - Selects normal broil function for direct heat cooking. 3. Quick Preheat - Best used for single rack baking with packaged, convenience, and made from scratch foods. 4. Warm - Use to keep cooked foods at serving temperature. 5.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting the Clock Setting Timer When the appliance is first powered up, 12:00 will flash in the display (Figure 5). The time of day must first be set before operating the oven. The minute timer allows you to track your cooking times without interfering with the cooking process. The timer may be set from a minimum time of 1 minute to a maximum of 11 hours and 59 minutes. To set timer for 5 minutes: 1. Press Timer On-Off. 2. Enter 5 using numeric keypad. To Set Clock to 1:30: 3.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Changing temperature display from Fahrenheit to Celsius The electronic oven control is set to display °F when shipped from the factory. The display may be changed to show either °F or ºC oven temperatures. To change temperature display mode from °F to °C or from °C to °F: Setting Oven Lockout The control can be programmed to lock the oven door and lockout the oven control keys. To activate the oven lockout features: 1. Be sure oven door is completely closed. 2.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Quick Preheat To set the preheat temperature for 350°F: Quick Preheat is available for single rack baking with packaged, convenience foods and foods made from scratch can be programmed for temperatures between 170°F and 550°F. Follow the recipe or package directions for food preparation time and temperature. When quick preheat is complete, a reminder tone will sound and food should be placed in the oven. 1. Arrange the interior oven racks. 2. Press Quick Preheat.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Bake To set Bake for (default) oven temperature of 350°F: Bake cooks with heat that rises from the oven bottom. The heat and air circulate naturally in the oven. A reminder tone will sound indicating when the set bake temperature is reached and to place the food in the oven. The convection fans will turn on in preheat and then cycle on and off as needed during baking. Bake may be set for any oven temperature between 170°F (77°C) to 550°F (288°C). 1. Press Bake.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Convection Bake Setting Convection Convert Convection Bake uses a fan to circulate the oven's heat uniformly around the oven. This improved heat distribution allows for even cooking and browning. Heated air flows around the food from all sides. Pressing the Convect Convert key automatically converts the cooking temperature entered for any standard baking recipe to the lower temperature required for convection baking.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Delay Start Bread Proof Delay Start sets a delayed starting time to oven cooking or cleaning functions. Prior to setting a delay start, be sure the time of day is set correctly. Delay Start must be set when programming the cooking function. The bread proof feature maintains a warm environment useful for rising yeast-leavened products. WARNING Food Poisoning Hazard. Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Broil Use the broil function to cook foods that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. Broiling may produce smoke. If smoke is excessive, place food further away from the element. Broil is preset to 550°F and may be set to any temperature between 400°F (205°C) and 550°F (288°C). WARNING Should an oven fire occur, leave the oven door closed and turn off the oven. If the fire continues, use a fire extinguisher.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Important notes: • Always arrange oven racks when the oven is cool. • Broil with oven door closed. If broiling with door open, an alarm will sound alerting you to close the door. If left open, the Broil function will be canceled. • For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from the food and help avoid spatter and reduce smoking.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Convection Roast To set Convection Roast: Convection roast combines a cook cycle with the convection fan and element to rapidly roast meats and poultry. Heated air circulates around the meat from all sides, sealing in juices and flavors. Meats cooked with this feature are crispy and brown on the outside while staying moist inside. 1. Place the insert on broiler pan. Place meat (fat side up) on insert. WARNING Should an oven fire occur, close the oven door and turn the oven off.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Convection Roasting tips: • Preheating for convection roast is not necessary for most meats and poultry. • Arrange oven racks so large cuts of meat and poultry are on the lowest rack of the oven. • Smaller roasts and poultry should be cooked using rack position 2 glide or 3 flat. • Since convection roast cooks faster, may be able to reduce cook times as much as 25% from the recommended time of your recipe (check the food at this time).
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Cooking with Meat Probe IMPORTANT Use the meat probe feature for best results when cooking foods such as roasts, hams, or poultry. Do not store the meat probe inside the oven. Use only the original probe provided. Connecting any other probe or device could result in damage to the oven control, electronics, and the receptacle. The meat probe feature, when set correctly, will signal an alert when the internal food temperature reaches the desired set target temperature.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS To set meat probe: 1. Insert the meat probe into the food. Place prepared food on the desired oven rack position and slide into the oven. 2. Plug the connector end of the probe all the way into the probe receptacle while the oven is still cool. The receptacle is located on the upper left front oven cavity wall (See Figure 16). Close oven door. 3. Set for Quick Preheat, Bake, Convection Bake, or Convection Roast and if necessary adjust the oven temperature accordingly. 4.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS To set how oven will operate once the meat probe reaches target temperature: The oven is preset to automatically stop cooking and start the warm feature when probe sensor reaches the target temperature. This may be set to continue cooking if desired. Setting the options must be done when the oven is inactive. The meat probe is not required to be connected to the probe receptacle when setting this option. To set the oven to continue cooking after reaching the target temperature: 1.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) . WARNING For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage, and a complete list of models with the Sabbath feature, please visit the web at www.star-k.org. Food poisoning hazard. Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS To program oven to Bake with default oven temperature of 350°F and activate the Sabbath feature: 1. Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day. 2. Arrange oven racks, place bakeware in oven, and close oven door. Press Bake. 3. Note: If Delay Start is desired enter the time at this point. See “Setting Delay Start” on page 23 for detailed instructions. 4. Press OK/START. 5.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Self Clean A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above normal cooking temperatures), which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe away afterwards with a damp cloth. This function can be programmed for clean times between 2 and 4 hours. Important: Before starting self clean read all following caution and important statements before starting a self clean cycle • Remove any excessive spills.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Self Clean Setting Delay Start Self Clean To set self clean: To start a delay self clean with default clean time of 3 hours and a start time of 9:00 o’clock: 1. Be sure the oven is empty and all oven racks are removed. Remove all items from the oven. Be sure oven door is completely closed. 2. Press Self Clean. 3. A 3 hour clean time will appear in the display.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Steam Clean The Steam Clean feature offers a chemical free and time saving method to assist in the routine cleaning of small and light soils. For heavier baked on soils use the Self Clean feature. CAUTION 8. Take care opening the door when the steam clean is finished. Stand to the side of the oven out of the way of escaping vapor. 9. Wipe oven cavity and bottom. Do not clean oven door gasket (Figure 24). Avoid leaning or resting on the oven door glass while cleaning cavity. 10.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Restoring Factory Default Settings Adjusting Oven Temperatures Your appliance was set with predetermined (default) oven control settings. Over time, users may have made changes to these settings. The following options may have been modified since the appliance was new: Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure accurate baking temperatures. For the first few uses, follow your recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully.
BEFORE USING MICROWAVE OVEN About Your Microwave Oven About Microwave Cooking This Use and Care Manual is valuable: read it carefully and always save it for reference. • Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards outside of dish. A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques, hints, and recipes. • Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more as needed. Food severely overcooked can smoke or ignite.
BEFORE USING MICROWAVE OVEN About Foods CAUTION • Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—for example, closed jars—will explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury. • Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
BEFORE USING MICROWAVE OVEN About Utensils and Coverings It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used successfully in your new microwave oven. Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking.
BEFORE USING MICROWAVE OVEN About Children and the Microwave Children below the age of 7 should use the microwave oven with a supervising person very near to them. Between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person should be in the same room. CAUTION • ALWAYS use pot holders to prevent burns when handling utensils that are in contact with hot food. Enough heat from the food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns. • Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands.
BEFORE USING MICROWAVE OVEN Preparing Food for Microwave Cooking To avoid injury or damage to your appliance and to minimize cleaning, prepare food for microwave cooking as shown in Table 1. Table 1: Preparing food for microwave Food Amount Procedure Popcorn 1 package Use only popcorn packaged for microwave oven use. Try several brands to decide which you like. Do not try to pop unpopped kernels. 1.5 - 3.5 oz bag Use Popcorn feature.
BEFORE USING MICROWAVE OVEN Table 1: Preparing food for microwave Food Amount Procedure Frozen Veggie .25 - 1.5 lb Add no water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. Use Veggies feature. After cooking, stir and let stand, covered, for 3 minutes. Poultry .5 - 2.0 lb Cover with vented plastic wrap. Use Sensor Cook feature. When microwave oven stops, turn over. Re-cover and touch Start. After cooking, let stand, covered 3-5 minutes. Chicken should be 160°F. Rice .5 - 2.
SETTING THE MICROWAVE Microwave Features Door assembly Window Interlock system Turntable ring assembly Figure 1: Turntable Shaft Turntable glass tray Control panel Microwave features Display Before Operating the Microwave Before operating your new microwave oven, make sure you read and understand this Use and Care manual completely. CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not operate the microwave oven empty.
SETTING THE MICROWAVE Control Panel 1. Lock: Use to lock the controls to prevent accidental use. 2. Settings / User Preferences 3. Presets • Popcorn • Potato • Veggies • Defrost • Reheat • Beverage 4. Melt/Soften 5. Auto Cook 6. Sensor Cook 7. Power level (10 power levels available) 8. Timer On-Off 9. Number Keys 10. START/+30Sec. 11. STOP/Cancel: Clears all previous settings if pressed before cooking starts.
SETTING THE MICROWAVE Quick Start Setting Power Level Microwave heating or cooking may be quickly set at 100% power level for 1 -9 minutes. Use the number keys 1-9 to choose the desired minutes of cook time (this option will only work using the 1-9 numeric pads.) 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.
SETTING THE MICROWAVE Add Cook Time (+30 Sec) Pressing the START pad once starts cooking at 100% power with 30 seconds of cooking time. Pressing the START pad during cooking adds 30 seconds (for each press) to the cook time at the current power level. NOTE: The “+30sec” function is not available when using the Defrost or any of the Preset features. Popcorn CAUTION DO NOT leave the microwave oven unattended while popping corn.
SETTING THE MICROWAVE Veggies Melt / Soften The Veggies feature pad lets you cook fresh and frozen vegetables. The oven uses low power to melt and soften items. 1. Press Veggies until the correct vegetable type displays. 1. Press Auto Cook until the correct food type displays. Table 5:Defrost Settings Table 3:Popcorn Settings Key Press Food Amount Key Key Press Food Melt/Soften x1 Butter 1 stick 1 Veggies x1 Fresh 2 sticks 2 Veggies x2 Frozen 2 oz. 2 2. Press START. 4 oz.
SETTING THE MICROWAVE Sensor Cook Reheat 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 shown in Table 7. The reheat feature is designed to detect the increasing humidity released by the food during the cooking process.
SETTING THE MICROWAVE Set Clock 1. Press the Settings pad once. “ENTER TIME” flashes in the display 2. Enter the time using the numeric keys. 3. Press START. This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an incorrect clock time, the appliance will beep three times. Touch the STOP pad to clear the display and start again. Audible Signal Elimination You can change the volume of the microwave’s audible signals. 1. Press the Settings pad twice. 2. “VOLUME” shows in the display.
CARE AND CLEANING Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty of major cleaning later. CAUTION • Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the appliance is cool. • If ammonia or appliance cleaners are used, they must be removed and the appliance must be thoroughly rinsed before operating. Follow manufacturer's instructions and provide adequate ventilation.
CARE AND CLEANING General Cleaning Broiler Pan Cleaning Tips Refer to the table at the beginning of this chapter for more information about cleaning specific parts of the oven. To prevent grease from baking on, remove the broiler pan from the oven as soon as cooking is completed. Use oven mitts because the broiler pan is extremely hot. Pour off grease. Soak the pan in hot, soapy water. CAUTION Before manually cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all controls are turned off and the oven is cool.
CARE AND CLEANING Aluminum Foil, Aluminum Utensils, and Oven Liners WARNING Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, causing a fire hazard. • Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom. The high heat of the oven can melt these materials to the oven cavity and ruin the oven.
CARE AND CLEANING Caring for Your Glide Racks Caution: Handle oven racks only when they are cool. After cooking or after the fresh-clean cycle, racks will be very hot and can cause burns. 4. Extend and return the glide rack several times along the tracks to distribute the lubrication. Important Notes: • Remove all oven racks, including ladder racks, before starting a clean cycle. • Do not use cooking oil, cooking spray, or other oil-based lubrication products on the glide rack extension tracks.
CARE AND CLEANING Removing and Replacing the Oven Door . IMPORTANT Oven door hinge locations Special door care instructions - The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. Most oven doors contain glass that can break. Do not close the oven door until all the oven racks are positioned correctly in the cavity. Do not hit the glass with bakeware or any other objects.
CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning the Microwave 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 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 with a soft cloth and warm (not hot) mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe completely dry.
BEFORE YOU CALL Solutions to Common Baking Problems For best cooking results, fully preheat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies or pastries, etc. There is no need to preheat the oven for roasting meat or baking casseroles. The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance. Baking Problems and Solutions Chart Baking Problems Causes Corrections Cookies and biscuits burn on the bottom.
BEFORE YOU CALL Baking Problems and Solutions Chart Foods not done when cooking time is over. • Oven too cool. • Set oven temperature 25°F (13°C) higher than suggested and bake for the recommended time. • Oven overcrowded. • • Oven door opened too frequently. Be sure to remove all pans from the oven except the ones to be used for baking. • Open oven door only after shortest recommended baking time. Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service, review the following list.
BEFORE YOU CALL Appliance does not operate Flames inside oven or smoking from oven vent 58 • Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. • Call your local electric company for service outage information. • Service wiring is incomplete. Call 1-800-944-9044 for assistance. • Excessive spills in oven. Grease or food spilled onto oven bottom or oven cavity. Wipe up excessive spills before starting oven.
BEFORE YOU CALL Problem Solution Oven does not operate. • The time of day is not set. The oven clock must first be set in order to operate the oven. See “Setting the Clock”on page 18. • Be sure oven controls are set properly. See “Oven Control Features” beginning on page 17 and review instructions for the desired cooking function in this manual. • Incorrect setting. See “Setting Broil” on page 24. • Meat too close to the broil element.
BEFORE YOU CALL Microwave Oven Before you call a repair person for your microwave, check the list below for possible easy solutions to some common problems. Problem Cause / Solution Neither the microwave’s display or microwave oven operates Check the household circuit breaker. The microwave’s display works, but the microwave oven will not operate Shut off power to the circuit, wait 10 seconds, then restore power to the microwave again. Make sure the microwave door is closed securely and completely.
WARRANTY Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or 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: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.