Frigidaire CGLMV168 Use & Care Manual

Over-the-range microwave oven

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Over-the-Range

Microwave Oven

CGLMV168
CPLMV168
Instructions . . . . . . . .
Features . . . . . .
Getting Started . . . . .
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GLMV168
PLMV168
2-8
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10, 32-34
11
Instructions . . . . .
Cleaning . . . . . . . .
Warranty & Service
12-31
35-39
40-41
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42-44
P/N 316137207 Rev. A
04-01 JR

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Over-the-Range Microwave Oven CGLMV168 CPLMV168 Important Safety Information . . Grounding Instructions ..Features ..10, 32–34 Getting Started ..READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in the back of this manual. Or call Frigidaire Consumer Services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    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 to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy”...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INFORMATION BEFORE USING • Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water— for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink. • Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
  • Page 5: Special Notes About Microwaving

    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.
  • Page 6 • Spontaneous boiling—Under certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven. To prevent burns from splashing liquid, we recommend the following: before removing the container from the oven,...
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Special Notes About Microwaving Microwave-Safe Cookware Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used.
  • Page 8 3/4 (2 cm) 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 (2.5 cm) away from the sides of the oven.
  • Page 9: Grounding Instructions

    Filter Kits JX81A—Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit Filter kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to the outside. Available at extra cost from your Frigidaire supplier.
  • Page 10: Microwave Features

    Probe must be securely inserted into the receptacle before the oven will Temp Cook or Roast. GLMV168, PLMV168 1000 Watts CGLMV168, CPLMV168 950 Watts 7. Touch Control Panel. You must set 8. Cooktop Lights. 9. Grease Filters. 10. Removable Turntable. Turntable 11.
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started You can microwave by time, temperature, or with the sensor features. (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) Time & Auto Features Press Cook Time I & II Auto/Time Defrost Express Cook Power Level Plus 30 Sec Temperature Features –...
  • Page 12: Changing Power Levels

    5. Press START. Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. High (power level 10) or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100% power.
  • Page 13: Time Features

    Operating Instructions Time features Cook Time Cook Time I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 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 Time to check the food.
  • Page 14 Operating Instructions Cooking Guide For Cook Time I & II NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. (.45 kg) (frozen spears) 10-oz. (.28 kg) package Beans (fresh green) 1 lb. (.45 kg) cut in half (frozen green) 10-oz.
  • Page 15 Operating Instructions Cooking Guide For Cook Time I & II Vegetable Amount Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. (.28 kg) package Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears (frozen) 1 ear 2 to 6 ears Mixed vegetables (frozen) 10-oz. (.28 kg) package Peas (fresh, shelled) 2 lbs.
  • Page 16: Time Defrost

    Operating Instructions Time Features Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for the length of time you select. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. 1. Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST twice. 2. Enter defrosting time. 3. Press START. 4. Turn food over when the oven signals. 5.
  • Page 17: Defrosting Guide

    Operating Instructions Defrosting Guide Food Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 pc.) Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 5 min. (approx. .34 kg) Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) (.45kg) 6 to 8 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. (.45kg) Fruit Plastic pouch—1 to 2...
  • Page 18: Express Cook

    Operating Instructions Time Features Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes. Press one of the Express 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.
  • Page 19: Auto Features

    Operating Instructions Auto Features Auto Defrost Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish. 1. Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST once. 2. Using the Conversion Guide at right, enter food weight. For example, press pads 1 and 2 for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces).
  • Page 20: Temperature Features

    Operating Instructions Temperature Features Temperature Probe Cable Handle Appearance may vary What happens when you use the probe… Cooking with the probe allows you to heat food to a certain temperature. This is the best way to cook many foods. The Temperature Probe NOTE: The turntable will not turn when Sensor...
  • Page 21 Operating Instructions Temperature Features Cook/Roast Temp Three Ways to Use the Cook/Roast Temp Feature 1.You set the temperature you want. Press COOK/ROAST TEMP once. This is good for foods such as soups, casseroles and beverages. 2.Temperature is automatically selected for cooking roasts medium or well. Roast Medium—Press COOK/ROAST TEMP twice.
  • Page 22 Operating Instructions Temperature Features What happens when you use the probe for roasting… For the two Roast settings, the probe temperature is preprogrammed. Food will be held at this temperature for 60 minutes. The oven beeps when hold time is complete. Just as in regular roasting, only tender roasts should be roasted by using the probe.
  • Page 23 Operating Instructions Temperature Features Press COOK/ROAST TEMP 4 times to select Simmer. How to Use the Probe to Simmer The Simmer feature heats food to 180°F (82°C). and holds it at that temperature up to 12 hours or until you remove it and press CLEAR/OFF.
  • Page 24: Sensor Features

    Dry off dishes so they don’t mislead the sensor. • Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor.
  • Page 25 Operating Instructions Sensor Features Popcorn How to Use the Popcorn Feature NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when cooking popcorn. 1.Follow package instructions, using Cook Time if the package is less than 1.75 ounces (50 g) or larger than 3.5 ounces (99 g).
  • Page 26 Operating Instructions Sensor Features Reheat How to Use the Reheat Feature For reheating single servings of previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers. NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when using the Reheat feature. 1.Place covered food in the oven. Press REHEAT.
  • Page 27: Sensor Cooking

    Operating Instructions Sensor Features Sensor Cooking Vegetable, Potato, Ground Meats Sensor Cooking gives you easy automatic results with a variety of foods. NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf with Sensor Cooking. 1.Place covered food in the oven. Press the food pad. (For vegetables, press the VEGGIE pad once for fresh vegetables, twice for frozen vegetables, or three times for canned vegetables.)
  • Page 28: Cooking Complete Reminder

    Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Help The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful hints. Press HELP, then select a feature pad. Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display “FOOD IS READY”...
  • Page 29: Surface Light

    Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to 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 the correct time of day.) 3.Select AM or PM.
  • Page 30 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Reminder The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating. The Reminder time can be set up to 24 hours later.
  • Page 31: Automatic Fan

    Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Exhaust Fan The exhaust fan removes steam and other vapors 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 the microwave from too much heat rising...
  • Page 32 Feature Information Two Position Shelf Microwaving with the Shelf • Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the microwave to prevent damage to the oven from arcing. • Do not use a microwave browning dish on the shelf. The shelf could overheat. •...
  • Page 33 Feature Information Two Position Shelf Shelf and Reheating • To reheat on 2 levels • To reheat 2 dishes on the lower level: 1 Multiply reheat time by 1 Switch places after 1/2 time. 2 Switch places after 1/2 the time. Switch places after 1/2 time.
  • Page 34: Microwave Terms

    Feature Information Microwave Terms Term Definition Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is Arcing caused by: • the temperature probe staying in the oven but not inserted • the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the •...
  • Page 35: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. NOTE: Be certain the power is off before cleaning any part of this oven. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some spatters can be removed with a...
  • Page 36: How To Clean The Outside

    Care and Cleaning How to Clean the Outside Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave. Case Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth.
  • Page 37: Oven Light

    Care and Cleaning Cooktop Light/Night Light Replace the burned-out bulb with a 40- watt incandescent bulb (WB36X10003), available from your Frigidaire supplier. 1.To replace the bulb(s), first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug.
  • Page 38: The Exhaust Feature

    Care and Cleaning The Exhaust Feature The Exhaust Fan Charcoal Filter (on some models) Reusable Grease Filters (on all models) The exhaust fan has 2 metal reusable grease filters. Models that recirculate air back into the room also use a charcoal filter. Reusable Grease Filters The metal filters trap grease released by foods on the cooktop.
  • Page 39: Charcoal Filter

    (on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. It must be replaced. Order part No. WB02X9883 from your Frigidaire supplier. If the model is not vented to the outside, the air will be recirculated through a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove smoke and odors.
  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Power surge. Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in. Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet. Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet.
  • Page 41: The Display

    Troubleshooting Before You Call For Service… “SENSOR ERROR” appears in the display? When using a Sensor feature, the door was opened before steam could be detected. Do not open door until steam is sensed and time is shown counting down on display. Steam was not detected in maximum amount of time.
  • Page 42: Consumer Services

    Consumer Services WARRANTY...
  • Page 43 Consumer Services WARRANTY * NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the consumer is responsible for the items listed below: 1. Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the product.
  • Page 44: If You Need Service

    Electrolux Home Products North America P.O. Box 212378 Augusta, GA 30917 164D3370P138 49-40143-1 Canada 866•213•9397 (English) 866•294•9911 (French) Electrolux Home Products North America 6150 McLaughlin Road Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5R 4C2 Printed in Korea CGLMV168 CPLMV168 GLMV168 PLMV168 04-01 JR...

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