Frigidaire FMT148 - Manual

Arcing is the microwave term for sparks inthe oven. Arcing is caused by: • The temperature probe in themicrowave but not inserted in the food. • The metal shelf not installed correctly soit touches the microwave wall. • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foil not molded to food (upturned...

6 • Avoid heating baby food in glass jars,even with the lid off. Make sure all infantfood is thoroughly cooked. Stir food todistribute the heat evenly. Be careful toprevent scalding when warming formulaor breast milk. The container may feelcooler than the milk really is. Always testthe milk before f...

Make sure all cookware used in yourmicrowave oven is suitable formicrowaving. Most glass casseroles,cooking dishes, measuring cups, custardcups, pottery or china dinnerware whichdoes not have metallic trim or glaze with ametallic sheen can be used. Somecookware is labeled “suitable formicrowaving.” ...

8 • Use foil only as directed in this manual.TV dinners may be microwaved in foiltrays 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 fromthe sides of the oven. • Plastic cookware—Plastic cookwar...

WARNING Improper use of the groundingplug can result in a risk ofelectric shock. This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit,grounding reduces the risk of electricshock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a powercord ...

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Time & Auto Features Press Enter Cook Time I & II Press once or twice Amount of cooking time. Auto/Time Defrost Press once Food weight. Press twice Amount of defrosting time. Express Cook Starts immediately! Power Level Power level 1–10. Plus 30 Sec Starts immediately! POPCORN REHEAT VEGETAB...

How to Change the Power Level The power level may be entered orchanged immediately after entering thefeature time for COOK TIME, TIMEDEFROST or EXPRESS COOK. Thepower level may also be changed duringtime countdown. 1. Press COOK TIME or select Time Defrost . 2. Enter cooking or defrosting time. 3. P...

13 Cook Time I Allows you to microwave for any time upto 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 Timeto check the food. Close the door andpress START to resume cooking. 1. Press COOK TIME. 2. ...

NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 6 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 ...

Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for the length oftime you select. See the Defrosting Guidefor 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 onAuto Feature...

Food Time Comments Breads, CakesBread, buns or rolls (1 pc.) 1 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 5 min. Fish and SeafoodFillets, frozen (1 lb.) 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. FruitPlastic pouch—1 to 2...

Plus 30 Seconds This is a quick way to set cooking timefor 1–6 minutes. Press one of the Express Cook pads (from1 to 6) for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking atpower level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. The power level can be changed as time iscounting down. Press POWER LEVE...

Auto Defrost Auto Defrost automatically sets thedefrosting times and power levels to giveeven defrosting results for meats, poultryand fish. 1. Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST once. 2. Using the Conversion Guide at right, enter food weight. For example, presspads 1 and 2 for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces). ...

20 What happens when you use the probe… Cooking with the probe allows you toheat food to a certain temperature. Thisis the best way to cook many foods. The Temperature Probe NOTE: The turntable will not turn when the probe is in use. The temperature probe is a food thermo-meter that monitors the tem...

24 What happens when using the Sensor Features… The Sensor Features detect theincreasing humidity released duringcooking. The oven automatically adjuststhe cooking time to various types andamounts of food. • The proper containers and covers areessential for best sensor cooking. • Always use microwav...

25 How to Use the Popcorn Feature 1. Follow package instructions, using CookTime if the package is less than 1.75ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Placethe package of popcorn in the center ofthe microwave. 2. Press POPCORN. The oven startsimmediately. If you open the door while “POPCORN” is displaye...

26 How to Use the Reheat Feature For reheating single servings of previouslycooked foods or a plate of leftovers. 1. Place covered food in the oven. PressREHEAT. The oven starts immediately. 2. The oven signals when steam is sensedand the time remaining begins countingdown. Do not open the oven door...

Food Type Amount Comments Canned Vegetables 4–16 oz. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Frozen Vegetables 4–16 oz. Follow package instructions for adding water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Fresh Vegetables 4–16 oz. Add 1/4 cup water per serving.Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. P...

Cooking Complete Reminder Press to enter the time of day or to checkthe 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 PAUSE AM / PM SCROLL SPEED CLOCK Clock To remind you that you have food in theoven, the oven will disp...

29 Operating Instructions Other Features Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwaveto 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 thecorrect time of day.) 3. Select AM or PM. 4. Select any combinatio...

30 Reminder The Reminder feature can be used like analarm clock and can be used at any time,even when the oven is operating. TheReminder time can be set up to 24 hourslater. 1. Press REMINDER. 2. Enter the time you want the oven toremind you. (Be sure the microwaveclock shows the correct time of day...

31 Operating Instructions Other Features Exhaust Fan The exhaust fan removes steam and othervapors from surface cooking. Press EXHAUST once for high fan speed, twice for low fan speed or a third time to turn the fan off. Automatic Fan An automatic fan feature protects themicrowave from too much heat...

32 How to Use the Shelf WhenMicrowaving Food microwaves best when placed on theturntable or on the shelf in the lowerposition. For best cooking results, remove the shelfunless you are cooking on two levels. The lower position provides a flat surfacefor placing dishes that may tilt if placed onthe tu...

33 • To cook on 2 levels or • To cook 2 dishes on the lower level: 1 Double the cooking time. 2 Switch places after 1/2 the time and givedishes 1/2 turn. (Place dense foods, orthose that require a longer cook time, onthe shelf first.) • To reheat on 2 levels or • To reheat 2 dishes on the lower leve...

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...

35 Open the oven door a few minutes aftercooking to air out the inside. Anoccasional thorough wiping with asolution of baking soda and water keepsthe inside fresh. NOTE: Be certain the power is off before cleaning any part of this oven. Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal andPlastic Parts on the Door...

36 Case Clean the outside of the microwave with asudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry. Wipe thewindow clean with a damp cloth. Control Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly.Do not use cleaning sprays, large amountsof soap and water, abrasives or sharpobjects on the panel—they can damage i...

38 The exhaust fan has 2 metal reusablegrease filters. Models that recirculate air back into theroom also use a charcoal filter. Reusable Grease Filters The metal filters trap grease released byfoods on the cooktop. They also preventflames from foods on the cooktop fromdamaging the inside of the mic...

40 Troubleshooting Before You Call For Service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review this list first andyou may not need to call for service. “BAD PROBE” appears in thedisplay? The probe has not been completely insertedinto the wall receptacle. Insert the probeproperly into the wall rece...

41 Troubleshooting Before You Call For Service… “SENSOR ERROR” appears inthe display? When using a Sensor feature, the door wasopened before steam could be detected. Donot open door until steam is sensed and timeis shown counting down on display. Steam was not detected in maximum amountof time. Use ...

Consumer Services WARRANTY 42 MICROW A V E W ARRANTY (USA Only) Y our microwave is protected by this warranty Keep your bill of sale, delivery slip or some other appr opriate payment r ecor d. The date on the bill establishes the warranty period should service be r equir ed. Y our appliance is warra...

* NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, andthe 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 ser...

Consumer Services IF YOU NEED SERVICE Keep your bill of sale, delivery slip, or some other appropriate paymentrecord. The date on the bill establishes the warranty period shouldservice be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest toobtain and keep all receipts. This written warr...