Page 1: Table Of Contents
Microwave Parts Names & Control Panel ... 10 Before Operating the Microwave Oven ... 11 Setting the Microwave Oven ...11 Before Setting Oven Controls ...21 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 & Care TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Setting Oven Controls ...24...
Page 2: Welcome & Congratulations
Welcome & congratulations Product registration register Your Product The Product registration card should be filled in completely, signed and returned to Electrolux Home Products. serial Plate location Please record your model and serial numbers below for future reference. Model Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: ©...
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. • do not Place any object between the microwave oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
Page 4 • See door surface cleaning instructions. • To reduce the risk of fire in the microwave oven cavity: - Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the microwave oven to facilitate cooking.
Page 5: Using Your Oven
Your oven • Use Care When Opening an Oven Door—Stand to the side of the appliance when opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food in the oven. • Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The wall oven is vented at the center trim under the control panel.
Page 6: Microwave Oven Important Information
When using the microwave oven at power levels below 100%, you may hear the magnetron cycling on and off. It is normal for the exterior of the microwave oven to be warm to the touch when cooking or reheating. Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking.
Page 7: About Utensils And Coverings
• Lids that are microwave-safe are a good choice because ® heat is kept near the food to hasten cooking. • Oven cooking bags are good for large meats or foods that need tenderizing. DO NOT use metal twist ties. Remember to slit bag so steam can escape.
Page 8: About Children And The Microwave
Don’t assume that because a child has mastered one cooking skill he/she can cook everything. Children need to learn that the microwave oven is not a toy. See page 19 for Child Lock feature. aBout saFetY •...
Page 9: Features At A Glance
3. Microwave oven door with see-through window. 4. Microwave turntable. 5. Microwave oven light. 6. Microwave control. 7. Open door push button. 8. Electronic oven control with clock and kitchen timer. 9. Oven vent. 10. Oven light. 11. Broil element. 12. Self-clean convection oven.
Page 10: Microwave Parts Names & Control Panel
3 Beverage 4 Chicken Breast 5 Fish/seafood One touch door open button Push to open door Microwave Oven door with see-through window. Safety door latches The Microwave Oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed. Door hinges Door seals and sealing surfaces...
Page 11: Before Operating The Microwave Oven
• Before the microwave oven can be used, follow these procedures: 1. Plug in the microwave oven. Close the door. The microwave oven display will show ENJOY YOUR OVEN PRESS CLEAR . 2. Press the STOP/clear pad. : will appear.
Page 12 Place ground meat in a casserole and cover with wax paper or plastic wrap. When microwave oven stops, turn patties over or stir meat in casserole to break up large pieces. Re-cover and press START/enter. After cooking, let stand, covered, for 2 to 3 minutes.
Page 13: Sensor Reheat
Pierce with fork in several places. Place on paper towel on turntable. After cooking, remove from oven and let stand wrapped in foil for 5 to 10 minutes. Use only popcorn packaged for microwave oven use. Try several brands to decide which you like.
Page 14: Auto Reheat
AUTO REHEAT automatically computes the correct warming and heating time and microwave power level for foods shown in the chart below. • Suppose you want to heat 2 fresh rolls or muffins. steP 1.Press auto reheat.
Page 15: Auto Defrost
5. Press user pref pad when the HELP indicator is lighted in the display for a helpful hint. 6. Check foods when oven signals. After final stage, small sections may still be icy. Let stand to continue thawing. Do not defrost until all ice crystals thawed.
Page 16 AUTO COOK Auto Cook computes the correct cooking time and microwave power level for foods shown in the chart below. • Suppose you want to cook 1 slice of pizza. steP 1. Press auto cook and 1 for pizza.
Page 17 1.Press keep warm. 2.Enter time 1,5,0,0. 3.Press START/enter. The microwave oven will start. The display will show15.00 and count down. KEEP WARM will be displayed during the count down. You can program KEEP WARM with manual cooking to keep food warm continuously after cooking.
Page 18 MELT/SOFTEN MELT/SOFTEN automatically computes the correct heating time and microwave power level for melting and softening foods shown in the chart below. • Suppose you want to soften 2 tablespoons of butter. steP 1. Press melt/soften and 1 for butter.
Page 19: Child Lock
1. child lock The Child Lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children. The oven can be set so that the control panel is deactivated or locked. To set, press user pref, the number 1 and then press the START/enter pad.
Page 20: Demonstration Mode
Whenever HELP is lighted in the Interactive Display, press user pref to read cooking and operating hints. MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING Your microwave oven can be programmed for up to 4 automatic cooking sequences, switching from one power level setting to another automatically.
Page 21: Before Setting Oven Controls
If using 1 rack, place in center of oven. If using multiple racks, stagger cookware as shown. For best air circulation and baking results allow 2’’ to 4" (5,1cm to 10,2cm) around the cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not touch each other, the oven door, sides or back of the oven cavity.
Page 22 Flat Half Rack. For best results, allow 2 inches between the pan placed on the rack and oven side or rear walls. Figure 5 Figure 6...
Page 23: Control Pad Features
BeFore using tHe oven. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various features and functions of the oven as described below. detailed instructions for each feature and function follow later in this use & care guide.
Page 24: Setting Oven Controls
All of the features listed below have minimum and maximum time or temperature settings that may be entered into the control. An ENTRY acceptance beep will sound each time a control pad is touched (the acceptance beep on the Oven Lockout pad is delayed 3 seconds).
Page 25: Setting Silent Control Operation
Bake or 6 Hour Energy Saving features. The oven control has a factory preset built-in 6 Hour Energy Saving feature that will shut off the oven if the oven control is left on for more than 6 hours. The oven can be programmed to override this feature for Continuous Baking.
Page 26 SETTING OVEN LOCKOUT FEATURE pad controls the Oven Lockout feature. The Oven Lockout feature automatically locks the oven door and prevents the oven from being turned on. It does not disable the Minute Timer or the interior oven lights. To activate the Oven Lockout feature 1. Press and hold for 3 seconds.
Page 27 • Use only one rack and center the pans as much as pos- sible on rack 2 or 3. • If using two racks, place the oven racks in positions 2 and 4. • Allow 2’’ to 4” (5,1cm to 10,2cm) around the utensil(s) for proper air circulation.
Page 28 • When using Convection Bake with a single rack, place oven rack in position 2 or 3. If cooking on multiple racks, place the oven racks in positions 2 and 4 or 1, 3 (offset rack) and 4. • Most bakeries (except cakes) should be baked on pans with no sides or very low sides to allow heated air to circulate around the food.
Page 29: Setting Convection Roast
Bake Time and Delay Start features, “cF” (check food) will be displayed when 75% of the bake time complete. At this time the oven control will sound 3 long beeps at regular intervals until baking had finished.
Page 30 Check for doneness at the minimum recommended time. Warning Should an oven fire occur, leave the oven door closed and turn off the oven. If the fire continues, throw baking soda on the fire or use a fire extinguisher. do not put water or flour on the fire.
Page 31: Setting Delay Start
Foods that can easily spoil such as milk, eggs, fish, meat or poultry, should be chilled in the refrigerator first. Even when chilled, they should not stand in the oven for more than 1 hour before cooking begins, and should be removed promptly when cooking is completed.
Page 32: Setting Broil
It allows the dripping grease to be kept away from the high heat of the broil element (see Figure 2). • For best broiling results, broil with the oven door in the broil stop position (see Figure 1). • If using a Searing Grill (available by mail order), preheat the grill for 5 to 10 minutes before placing your meat.
Page 33: Setting Pizza
3. Press start. The fan icon and the actual oven temperature will appear in the display. 4. Place the pizza in the oven when the beep is heard. 5. If needed, enter a bAKE TIME (see its section for further details).
Page 34 Warm This mode is best for keeping oven baked foods warm for serving after cooking has finished. The Warm pad turns ON the Warm feature and will maintain an oven temperature of 170°F (77°C). The Warm feature will keep oven baked foods warm for serving up to 3 hours after cooking has finished.
Page 35 4. Press start. The actual oven temperature appears in the display. 5. If you desire to set the oven control for a Bake time or delayed Bake time do so at this time. If not, skip this step and continue to step 7. Refer to the Bake Time / Delay Start section for complete instructions.
Page 36: Adjusting Oven Temperature
The oven is equipped with 2 oven lights. The oven lights will turn on automatically, when the oven door is opened. The oven light may be turned on when the door is closed by using the oven light pad located on the control panel. The oven light key will toggle the lights at full intensity.
Page 37: Self-Cleaning
• Clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom.
Page 38 3. Press start. “door loc” will appear, a beep will sound and the “door” and will remain on in the display. 4. As soon as the control is set, the motor driven oven door lock will begin to close automatically. Once the door has been locked the “door” and quit flashing and remain on.
Page 39: Care & Cleaning (Microwave Cleaning Chart)
Panel Care should be taken in cleaning the touch control panel. If the control panel becomes soiled, open the microwave oven door before cleaning. Wipe the panel with a cloth dampened slightly with water only. Dry with a soft cloth. Do not scrub or use any sort of chemical cleaners.
Page 40: Care & Cleaning (Oven Cleaning Chart)
Rinse with clean water and dry. Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the oven door. Rinse well. You may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the door. do not immerse the door in water.
Page 41: Care & Cleaning
3. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides (Do not use the oven door handle - See Figure 3). 4. Close the door to the broil stop position (the oven door will stop into this position just before fully closing).
Page 42: Before You Call
BeFore You call - OVEN bAKING For best cooking results, heat 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.
Page 43 Wipe up excessive spillovers. cooling Fan noisy At high temperature in the oven, the hi speed cooling fan will start and will cause it to be noisier than normal, but this is normal function to protect the electronic control.
Page 44: Major Appliance Warranty
maJor aPPliance 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.

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