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Microwave
Use & Care Manual
Over-the-Range Microwave Oven
FMT144
Product Operating
Registration . . . . . . . Cover Instructions . . . . . . 12–25
Important
Care and
Safety Information . . 2–8
Cleaning . . . . . . . . 27–31
Grounding Instructions 9 Troubleshooting . . 32–33
Consumer
Features . . . . . . . . .10, 26 Services
Warranty & Service . . . 34–36
Getting Started . . . . . .11
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49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INFORMATION BEFORE USING 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. Do Not Attempt to operate this oven Do Not Operate the oven if it is with the door open since open-door damaged. It is particularly important operation can r
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49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! To 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. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges. This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. • Read and follow the specific “Precautions • Do not operate th
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49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INFORMATION BEFORE USING • Do not store this appliance outdoors. • To reduce the risk of fire in the oven Do not use this product near water— cavity: for example, in a wet basement, near a — Do not overcook food. Carefully attend swimming pool or near a sink. appliance if paper, plastic or other • Keep power cord away from heated combustible materials are placed inside surfaces. the oven while cooking. • Do not immerse
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49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Special Notes About Microwaving Arcing If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in • Foil not molded to food (upturned the oven. Arcing is caused by: edges act like antennas). • The temperature probe in the • Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or microwave but not inserted in the food. gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave. • The metal shelf not installed co
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49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INFORMATION BEFORE USING Safety Fact– SUPERHEATED WATER Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach the boiling point. They can actually get superheated and not bubble at all. Superheated liquid will bubble up out of the cup when it is moved or when something like a spoon or tea bag is put into it. To prevent this from happening and causing injury, do not heat any liquid for more than 2 minut
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49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Special Notes About Microwaving Microwave-Safe Cookware Make sure all cookware used in your • Do not use recycled paper products. microwave oven is suitable for Recycled paper towels, napkins and microwaving. Most glass casseroles, waxed paper can contain metal flecks cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper cups, pottery or china dinnerware which products containing nylon or nylon does not
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49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INFORMATION BEFORE USING (continued) Microwave-Safe Cookware • Use foil only as directed in this manual. In longer exposures to over-cooking, the TV dinners may be microwaved in foil food and cookware could ignite. Follow trays less than 3/4† high; remove the top these guidelines: foil cover and return the tray to the box. 1. Use microwave-safe plastics only and use When using foil in the microwave oven, them in stri
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49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Grounding Instructions/Optional Kits Grounding Instructions Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall Ensure proper ground outlet, it is your personal responsibility exists before use. and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-p
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49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 10 Microwave Features Here is a quick guide to the features and controls of your microwave oven. NOTE: This manual covers several models so the illustration may not look exactly like your model. However, operating instructions for each of the features and functions of your microwave will be found in this manual. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 5 900 Watts 1.Door Handle. Pull to open t
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49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 11 Getting Started You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) AUTO/TIME COOK TIME DEFROST MINUTE COOK / 1 - 6 1 2 3 45 6 POWER LEVEL Time Features Press Enter Cook Time I & II Press once or twice Amount of cooking time. Auto/Time Defrost Press twice Amount of defrosting time. Minute Cook Starts immediately! Power Level Power level 1–10. AUTO/TIME REHEAT POPCORN DE
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49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 12 Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels A high setting (10) will cook faster but How to Change the Power Level food may need more frequent stirring, The power level may be entered or rotating or turning over. Most cooking changed immediately after entering the will be done on High (power level 10). feature time for COOK TIME, TIME A lower setting will cook more evenly and DEFROST or MINUTE COOK. The need less stirring or rotating of the food. powe
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49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 13 Operating Instructions Time Features Cook Time Cook Time I Cook Time II Lets you change power levels Allows you to microwave for any time up automatically during cooking. Here’s how to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. to do it: Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, 1.Press COOK TIME. but you may change it for more flexibility. 2.Enter the first cook time. You may open the door during Cook Time to check the food. Close the door and 3.Change the power le
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49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 14 Operating Instructions Cooking Guide For Cook Time I & II NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus 1 (fresh spears) 1 lb. 7 to 9 min., In 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 1 (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 10 to 12 min. In 1 ⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (frozen green) 10-oz. package 6 to
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49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 15 Operating Instructions Cooking Guide For Cook Time I & II Vegetable 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 ear 5 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking
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49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 16 Operating Instructions Time Features Time Defrost Defrosting Tips Allows you to defrost for the length of time you select. See the Defrosting Guide • Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be for suggested times. defrosted in the package. Tightly closed packages should be slit, pierced or 1. Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST twice. vented AFTER food has partially AUTO/TIME DEFROST defrosted. Plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered. 2. Enter
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49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 17 Operating Instructions Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (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 lb.) 3 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes
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49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 18 Operating Instructions Time Features Minute Cook MINUTE COOK / 1 - 6 1 2 3 6 45 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. 18
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49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 19 Operating Instructions Convenience Features Auto Defrost Conversion Guide Auto Defrost automatically sets the If the weight of food is stated in pounds defrosting times and power levels to give and ounces, the ounces must be even defrosting results for meats, poultry converted to tenths (.1) of a pound. and fish. Weight of Enter Food 1. Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST once. Food in Weight Ounces (tenths of AUTO/TIME DEFROST a pound) 1–2 .1 2. Using the Convers
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49-400661v03 9/13/00 3:44 PM Page 20 Operating Instructions Other Features Popcorn How to Use the Popcorn Feature How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time Use only with prepackaged microwave If you find that the brand of popcorn you popcorn weighing 1.75 to 3.5 ounces. use underpops or overcooks consistently, 1.Follow package instructions, using Cook you can add or subtract 20–30 seconds to Time if the package is less than 1.75 the automatic popping time. oun
