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49-40142-3v02 6/17/02 4:29 PM Page 1
Over-the-Range
Microwave Oven
CFMV145, FMV145
Important
Operating
Safety Information . . 2–8
Instructions . . . . . 12–24
Grounding
Care and
Instructions . . . . . . . . 9
Cleaning . . . . . . . 27–31
Features . . . . . .10, 25–26
Troubleshooting . . 32–33
Consumer
Getting Started . . . . .11 Services
Warranty & Service . . 34–36
P/N 316137205 Rev. C 06-02 JR
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49-40142-3v02 6/17/02 4:29 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
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49-40142-3v02 6/17/02 4:29 PM Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 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 and CSA 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 t
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49-40142-3v02 6/17/02 4:29 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 – Do not overcook food. Carefully a swimming pool or near a sink. attend appliance if paper, plastic or • Keep power cord away from heated other combustible materials are placed surfaces. inside the oven while cooking. • Do not immer
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49-40142-3v02 6/17/02 4:29 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 • Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or in the oven. Arcing is caused by: gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave. • Metal or foil touching the side of • Recycled paper towels containing the oven. small metal pieces being used in the microwave. • Foil not molded to food (upturned
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49-40142-3v02 6/17/02 4:29 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 minu
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49-40142-3v02 6/17/02 4:29 PM Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Special Notes About Microwaving Microwave-Safe Cookware Make sure all cookware used in • Do not use recycled paper products. your microwave oven is suitable for Recycled paper towels, napkins and microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking waxed paper can contain metal flecks dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper pottery or china dinnerware which does products containing nylon or nylon no
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49-40142-3v02 6/17/02 4:29 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 overcooking, the TV dinners may be microwaved in foil food and cookware could ignite. Follow trays less than 3/4″ (2 cm) high; remove these guidelines: the top foil cover and return the tray to 1. Use microwave-safe plastics only and the box. When using foil in the use them in strict compli
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49-40142-3v02 6/17/02 4:29 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-
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49-40142-3v02 6/17/02 4:29 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 9 6 5 6
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49-40142-3v02 6/17/02 4:29 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.) 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. Express Cook Starts immediately! Power Level Power level 1–10. Plus 30 Seconds Starts immediately! Convenience Features Press Enter Option Auto/Time Defrost Press
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49-40142-3v02 6/17/02 4:29 PM Page 12 Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels How to Change the Power Level A high setting (10) will cook faster but The power level may be entered or food may need more frequent stirring, changed immediately after entering the rotating or turning over. Most cooking feature time for COOK TIME, TIME will be done on High (power level 10). DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK. The A lower setting will cook more evenly and power level may also be changed during need less
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49-40142-3v02 6/17/02 4:29 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 3.Change the power level
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49-40142-3v02 6/17/02 4:29 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. (.45 kg) 6 to 9 min., In 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. package Beans 1 (fresh green) 1 lb. (.45 kg) 9 to 11 min. In 1 ⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. cut in half (frozen
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49-40142-3v02 6/17/02 4:29 PM Page 15 Operating Instructions Cooking Guide For Cook Time I & II Vegetable 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 been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time. (frozen) 1 ear 5 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong gl
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49-40142-3v02 6/17/02 4:29 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 defrosted. Plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered. • Family-size, prepackaged
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49-40142-3v02 6/17/02 4:29 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. (approx. .34 kg) Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) (.45 kg) 6 to 8 min. Place block in casserole. Turn 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 to 6 min. (10-oz. package) (.28 kg) Meat Bacon (1 lb.) (.45 kg) 2 to 5 min
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49-40142-3v02 6/17/02 4:29 PM Page 18 Operating Instructions Time Features Express Cook Plus 30 Seconds You can use this feature two ways: • It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is This is a quick way to set cooking time pressed. for 1–6 minutes. • It can be used as a quick way to set Press one of the Minute Cook pads (from 30 seconds of cooking time. 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
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49-40142-3v02 6/17/02 4:29 PM Page 19 Operating Instructions Convenience Features Auto Defrost Weight of Weight of Enter Food Auto Defrost automatically sets the Food in Food in Weight defrosting times and power levels to give Ounces Kilograms (tenths of even defrosting results for meats, poultry a pound) and fish weighing up to 6 pounds. 1–2 .03–.07 .1 1.Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST once. 3 .08 .2 4–5 .11–.14 .3 6–7 .17–.20 .4 8 .22 .5 9–10 .25–.28 .6 2.Using the Conversion Guide at right, 11 .
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49-40142-3v02 6/17/02 4:29 PM Page 20 Operating Instructions Convenience Features Popcorn How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to How to Use the Popcorn Feature Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf If you find that the brand of popcorn you when cooking popcorn. use underpops or overcooks consistently, Use only with prepackaged microwave you can add or subtract 20–30 seconds to popcorn weighing 1.75 to 3.5 ounces the automatic popping time. (50 to 99 g). To add
