Electrolux MWV150KBA Specifications

Over-the-Range

Microwave Oven

with Convenience Pad

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Welcome .......................................... 2

Important Safety Instructions .....3-6

Features and Specifications .......... 7

Before Operating ............................ 8

Manual Operation ..................... 9-14

Convenience Operation ......... 15-16

Cooking Charts ...................... 17-18

Care & Cleaning ..................... 19-21

Before You Call

Solutions to Common Problems ........................

22

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1-800-265-8352(Canada)

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Use your microwave only as instructed in this manual. These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur.

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Important Safety Instructions

What You Need to

Know About Safety

Instructions

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in the

Use & Care Guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining or operating a microwave.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.

Recognize Safety

Symbols, Words, Labels

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Grounding Instructions

Federal

Communications

Commission Radio

Frequency Interference

Statement (U.S.A. Only)

a) A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the

risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping

over a longer cord.

b) Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in

their use.

c) If a extension cord is used:

1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or

extension cord set should be at least as great as the

electrical rating of the appliance.

2. The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire

cord. and

3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not

drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be

tripped over, snagged, or pulled on unintentionally.

If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower dound may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too.


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Precautions to Avoid

Possible Exposure to

Excessive Microwave

Energy

Adhere to the following precautions:

• DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tampler with the safety interlock switches.

• DO NOT place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

• DO NOT use any cleaning materials on the oven door gasket. Doing so could cause damage.

• DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to:

1. door (bent),

2. hinges and latches (broken or loosended),

3. door seals and sealing surfaces.

• Oven should not be be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properaly qualified service personnel.


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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce the risk of burns, electric shocks, fire or injury to persons or exposure to excessive microvave energy.

1 READ ALL instructions before using oven.

2 READ AND FOLLOW the specific “PRECAUTIONS

TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 5.

3 This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

found on Page 4

4 Install or locate this oven ONLY in accordance with the installation instructions in this Use & Care

Manual.

5 Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers - for example, closed jars - are able to explode and SHOULD NOT be HEATED in this oven.

6 Use this oven ONLY for its intended use as described in this Use & Care Manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this oven. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

.

7 As with any appliance, CLOSE SUPERVISION necessary when used by CHILDREN or INFIRM

PERSONS

8 DO NOT operate this oven if it has a damaged cord or power plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

9 This oven, including power cord, must be serviced

ONLY by qualified service personnel. Special tools are required to service oven. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

10 DO NOT cover or block any vents or openings on the oven.

11 DO NOT store this oven outdoors. DO NOT use this appliance near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or similar locations.

12 DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.

13 Keep cord AWAY from HEATED surfaces.

14 DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

15 Review the door cleaning instructions in the Care &

Cleaning section.

16 To avoid the risk of fir in the oven cavity: injury to persons or exposure to excessive microvave energy.

a DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend oven when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

b Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.

c If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door

CLOSED, turn oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

d DO NOT use this oven cavity for storage. DO NOT leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the caity when not in use.

17 Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD

RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING

OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS

INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

18 DO NOT heat baby bottles in oven

19 Baby food jars shall be open when heated and

20 contents stirred or shaken before consumption, in order to avoid burns.

DO NOT use this oven for commercial purposes it is made for household use only.

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Clean the ventillating hood frequently.

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DO NOT allow grease to accumulate on the hood or filters.

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Use care when cleaning the ventilating hood filters.

Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven cleaners may damage the filters.

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25

When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36 inches or less wide.


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Features & Specifications

Microwave features

Front View

Window

Ventilation openings

Bottom View

Surface lights

Front

Interlock system

11

14

1

2

4

6

7

Door assembly

15

Rear

Turntable ring assembly

Turntable

Shaft

Turntable glass tray

Control panel

On / Off (For Canada)

Ventilation filters

7

10

12

13

3

5

9

8

Control panel

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Popcorn

Beverage

Potato (1-3 potatoes)

Reheat (3 different settings)

Defrost (by time or weight)

EasySet (3 instant key settings)

numeric pads (0 thru 9)

Clock

(9) Timer

(10) Cook Time

(11) Power Level (10 power levels available)

(12) +30 sec ~ Press this pad to add 30 seconds to cook time. Each press will add additional 30 seconds to the cook time.

(13) START/Pause

(14) Stop/Cancel

(15) Exhaust (High/Low/Off ~ Use to turn the exhaust fan on, off or to adjust fan speed.

(16) Surface Light ~ Press this pad to turn the surface light on or off.

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Oven specifications

Power Supply

Input Power

Cooking Power

Frequency

Outer Dimensions

(WxHxD)

Cavity Volume

Net Weight

120VAC, 60 Hz

1,450W

900W

2,450 MHz

29.88”x15.75”x 15.04”

1.5 cubic ft.

52.50 lbs.

Before Operating

Learn more about your microwave oven

• To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not operate the microwave oven empty.

• To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not use stoneware, aluminum foil, metal utensils, or metal trimmed utensils in the microwave oven.

Setting the clock

Example: setting clock display for 9:00:

1. Touch

Clock

pad once for AM, touch twice for PM.

2. Enter time using number pads.

3. Touch

Clock pad again.

Microwave utensil guide

Use

• Oven proof glass (specifically treated for high intensity heat):

Utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles and bowls without metallic trim.

• China:

Bowls, cups, serving plates and platters without metallic trim.

• Plastic:

Plastic wrap (as a cover) - lay the plastic wrap loosely over the dish and press it to the sides. Vent plastic wrap by turning back one edge slightly to allow excess steam to escape. The dish should be deep enough so that the plastic wrap will not touch the food. Use plastic dishes, cups, semi-rigid freezer containers and plastic bags for short cooking times. Use these with care because the plastic may soften from the heat of the food.

• Paper:

Paper towls, waxed paper, paper napkins and paper plates with no metallic trim or design. Look for the manufacturer’s label for any special instructions for use in the microwave oven.

Do not use

• Metal utensils:

Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven cooking. Also, avoid metal skewers, thermometers or foil trays. Metal utensils can cause arcing, which can damage your microwave oven.

• Metal decoration:

Bowls, cups, serving plates and platters without metallic trim.

• Aluminum foil:

Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking and may cause harmful arcing. Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and wings. Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the side walls of the oven cavity and door of the microwave.

• Wood:

Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack when you use them in the microwave oven. Baskets made of wood will react in the same way.

• Tightly covered utensils:

Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered cookware. Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items before cooking. Tightly closed pouches may explode.

• Brown paper:

Avoid using brown paper bags. They absorb heat and can burn.

• Flawed or chipped cooking utensils:

Any utensil that is cracked, flawed or chipped may break in the oven.

• Metal twist ties:

Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags. They become hot and could cause a fire.

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Manual Operation

Setting the timer

Example: setting timer for 5 minutes:

Control Lock

You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children.

1. Touch

Timer pad once.

2. Enter desired time using number pads.

The control lock feature is very useful when cleaning the control panel. The lock will prevent accidental programming when wiping the control panel clean.

Example: to set the control lock ON:

3. Touch

Timer pad.

Touch and hold the

Stop/Cancel pad for more than 3 seconds. The Lock icon will appear in the display window along with 2 beeps.

hold for 3 seconds When the timer has reached the end of set time, you will hear beep alerts indicating the timer has run out.

Example: to change the control lock from ON to OFF:

Exhaust High / Low / Off

The exhaust ventilation moves steam and other cooking vapors from the cooking surface of the range below the microwave oven.

Touch and hold the

Stop/Cancel pad for more than 3 seconds. The Lock icon will disappear in the display window.

hold for 3 seconds

To operate the exhaust vent, Touch the

Exhaust High/Low/Off pad once for the highest speed setting. Touch the pad again to choose the Low speed setting and a 3rd time to turn the exhaust ventilation off.

Using EasySet

Note: If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the fan in the exhaust vent hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to cool the oven. The fan will automatically turn off when the internal parts are cool. When this occurs, the vent cannot be turned off.

Microwave heating or cooking may be quickly set at 100% power level for 1, 2 or 3 minutes. Use the number keys 1, 2 or 3 to choose the desired minutes of cook time (this option will only work using the 1, 2 or 3 numeric pads):

Example: to quickly heat for 2 minutes at 100% power:

Touch number pads 1, 2 or 3 for desired minutes of cook time.

Surface Light / On / Off

Touch the

Surface Light/On/Off pad once for a cooking surface light. Press the pad again to turn the light off.

Note: the EasySet function cannot be set when using the

Defrost (by weight) feature.

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Heating with high power level

Example: to heat for 5 minutes at 100% power:

1. Press

Cook Time pad.

2. Use the number pads to enter desired heating time (cook time may be set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds).

3. Touch

START pad.

When heating has finished you will hear beeps and

"Good" will display.

Heating with lower power levels

Using the highest power level to heat foods with does not always give the best results when some types of food need slower cooking, such as roasts, baked goods or custards.

Your oven has nine other power levels you may choose.

Example: to heat for 4 minutes at 70% power:

1. Press

Cook Time.

2. Use the number pads to enter desired heating time (cook time may be set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds).

3. Press

Power Level pad once for power level 10 (100% power).

Heating with multiple cooking stages

For best results, some microwave recipes call for different power levels or different lengths of time for cooking. Your microwave may be set to change from one stage to another automatically (2 stages maximum).

Example: to cook food for 3 minutes at 80% power and then 50% power for 6 minutes 30 seconds:

1. Press

Cook Time.

2. Use the number pads to enter heating time for the 1st stage (cook time may be set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds).

3. Press

Power Level pad once.

4. Use the number keys to enter power level for the 1st stage. PL8 appears in the display (80 % power).

5. Press

Cook Time pad for 2nd stage.

6. Use the number pads to enter heating time for the 2nd stage (cook time may be set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds).

7. Press

Power Level pad for 2nd stage.

8. Use the number key to enter power level for the 2nd stage. PL5 appears in the display (50 % power).

9. Press

START pad.

4. Use the number key to change the power level to 7. PL7 appears in the display (70 % power).



5. Press

START pad.



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Using the Pause key

If at anytime your microwave recipe would require that the food be turned or require you to stop the microwave during the cooking process you may do so after starting the microwave with the START/Pause pad.

To pause the microwave during cooking:

1. Touch

START/Pause pad once.

Setting Defrost (by Weight)

Example: to defrost 1lb. of food with the default power level and cook time determined automatically:

1. Press

Defrost pad once. 0.0 will appear in the display.

2. Use the numeric pads to input weight of food to defrost in pounds (10 = 1lb.)

You may enter any weight from 0.1 to

6.0lbs.

3. Press

START pad.

2. Touch

START/Pause pad again to resume cooking.

Adding cook time (Plus 30 sec.)

This time-saving feature will let you quickly add 30 seconds to any cook time already set when cooking at a 100% power level. This feature may only be used while cooking and with cook time remaining. Each press of this pad will add 30 seconds to the cook time.

Example: to add 1 minute of cook time at the default power level of 100%:

Press

Plus 30 sec. pad twice.

When defrosting has finished you will hear beeps and


Note: The weight amount must be a valid entry for this feature to start. A valid weight entry is 0.1 to 6.0 pounds.

Setting Defrost (by Time)

Example: to defrost food with the default 30% power level for 5 minutes:

1. Press

Defrost pad twice. 0:00 will appear in the display.

2. Use the number pads to enter desired defrost time (defrost time may be set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds).

3. Press

START pad.

When heating has finished you will hear beeps and "Good" will display.

Note: Power levels cannot be changed for both defrost (by weight) or defrost (by time) because the defrost performance will be adversely affected.

Special notes for defrosting by time

• After pressing

START/Pause key, the display will count down remaining defrost time. The oven will beep twice during the defrost cycle. At this time open the door and turn the food if needed and remove any portions that have already thawed. Touch the

START/Pause key to resume the defrost cycle.

• When heating has finished you will hear beeps.

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Defrosting tips

• When using the defrost weight feature, the weight entered should always be pounds (valid entries are from

0.1 to 6.0 pounds).

• The shape of the package will alter the defrosting time.

Shallow rectangular food packets defrost more quickly than a deep frozen block of food.

• Use both defrost weight and defrost time features for raw food items only. Defrosting gives best results when food to be thawed is a minimum of 0°F (taken directly from a true freezer). If the food has been stored in a refrigerator-freezer that does not maintain a temperature of 5° F or below, always program a lower food weight or lower cook time to prevent cooking the food.

•

• Separate pieces as they begin to defrost. Separated frozen pieces of food defrost better.

Shield warm areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start to become warm.

• If the frozen food is stored outside the freezer for up to 20 minutes, enter a reduced cook time or weight.

• You may use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield food items like chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails, but do not allow the foil to touch the oven cavity walls when defrosting.

Defrosting suggestions for meats

For best results, please read these suggestions when defrosting meats.

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Meat

Roast beef or pork

• Steaks, chops or fish

Normal amount Suggestions

2.5 to 6 lbs.

(40 to 96 oz.)

Start with the food placed fat side down. After each stage, turn the food over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil. Let stand, covered for 15-30 minutes.

0.5 to 3 lbs.

(8 to 48 oz.)

After each stage, rearrange the food. If there are any warm or thawed portions of food, shield them with narrow flat pieces of aluminum foil.

Remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted. Let stand, covered for about 5 to 10 minutes.

Ground meat 0.5 to 3 lbs.

(8 to 48 oz.)

After each stage, remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted.

Let stand, covered with foil for 5 to 10 minutes.

Whole chicken

2.5 to 6 lbs.

(40 to 96 oz.)

Remove giblets before freezing poultry. Start defrsoting with the breast side down. After the 1st stage, turn the chicken over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil. After the

2nd stage, again shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil. Let stand, covered, for 30 to 60 minutes in the refrigerator.

Chicken pieces 0.5 to 3 lbs.

(8 to 48 oz.)

After each stage, rearrange or remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted. Let stand for 10-20 minutes.

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Reheat

The reheat feature provides 3 quick preset settings based on serving size to reheat food for your cooking convenience.

Example: to reheat 24 ounces of food.

1. Press

Reheat pad 3 times to reheat

24oz. of food. 24oz will appear in the display (see reheat category table).

Reheat Category

8 ounces of food

16 ounces of food

24 ounces of food

2. Press

START pad.

Press once twice

3 times

Display

8 oz

16 oz

24 oz

Reheat cooking suggestions

Reheat Directions

Dinner plate Use only pre-cooked, refrigerated foods. Cover plate with vented plastic wrap or waxed paper, tucked under plate. If food is not as hot as you prefer after heating with Reheat, continue heating using manual time and power level settings.

Casserole

Pasta

Contents: • 3-4 oz. met, poultry or fish (up to 6 oz. with bone)

• ½ cup starch (potatoes, pasta, rice, etc.)

• ½ cup of vegetables (about 3-4 oz.)

Cover plate with lid or vented plastic wrap. If food is not as hot as you prefer after heating with Reheat, continue heating using manual time and power level settings.

Stir foods once before serving.

Contents: • Casserole-refrigerated foods (for example beef stew or lasagna)

• Pasta-Canned spaghetti and ravioli, refrigerated foods.

Amount

1 serving

(1 plate)

1 to 4 servings

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Suggested power levels for cooking

The 10 power levels available with this microwave will help you to adjust to the power output best suited for the food type you are preparing. As with any food prepartion in the microwave, it is best to follow the microwave instructions that are printed on food packaging.

The table below provides suggested power levels for various types of food that you can be prepare in the microwave.

Power level

Microwave output

10

High

100 %

Use to prepare when:

• Boiling water.

• Cooking ground beef.

• Making candy.

• Cooking fresh fruits & vegetables

• Cooking fish & poultry.

• Preheating browning dish.

• Reheating beverages.

• Cooking bacon slices.

9 90 %

8 80 %

• Reheating meat slices quickly.

• Saute onions, celery & green peppers.

• All reheating.

• Cooking scrambled eggs.

7 70 %

6

5

4

3

2

1

60 %

50 %

40 %

30 %

20 %

10 %

• Cooking breads & cereal products.

• Cooking cheese dishes & veal.

• Cakes, muffins, brownies & cupcakes.

• Cooking pasta.

• Cooking meats & whole poultry.

• Cooking custard.

• Cooking spare ribs, rib roast & sirloin roast.

• Cooking less tender cuts of meat.

• Reheating frozen packaged foods.

• Thawing meat, poultry & seafood.

• Cooking small quantities of food.

• Finish cooking casseroles, stew & some sauces.

• Softening butter & cream cheese.

• Heating small amounts of food.

• Softening ice cream.

• Raise yeast dough.

Suggestions for getting the best results

To help you achieve the best possible results from your microwave oven, read the following suggestions below;

• Storage temperature

Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than the same foods would at room temperature.

• Size

Small pieces of food cook faster than large ones. Pieces similar in size and shape will cook more evenly when cooked together. For more even results, reduce the power levels when cooking large pieces of food.

• Natural moisture

Very moist foods cook more evenly because microwave energy heats water molecules very efficiently.

• Stirring

Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetable from the outside to the center to distribute the heat more evenly.

This will allow the food to cook faster. Constant stirring is not necessary.

• Turn over items

Turn over foods such as pork chops, roasts or whole cauliflower halfway through the cook time. This will help to expose all sides equally to microwave energy.

• Food placement

Place delicate areas of food items, such as asparagus tips, toward the center of the turntable tray.

• Food arrangement

Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or salmon, with the thicker or meatier parts toward the outside of the turntable tray.

• Let the food stand

After removing the food from the microwave, cover the food with foil or a casserole lid and let it stand to finish cooking. This will help the food finish in the center and avoids overcooking the out edges, The length of stand time depends on the density and surface area of the food items.

• Wrapping in paper towels or waxed paper

Sandwiches and many other food types containing prebaked bread should be wrapped prior to placing in the microwave to help prevent the food items fro drying out while heating.

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Convenience Operation

Popcorn

• DO NOT leave micowave oven unattended while popping corn.

The popcorn feature lets you pop 3 different commercially packaged microwave popcorn sized bags. Use the table below to determine the setting to use.

Amount Press popcorn pad

Beverage

The beverage feature heats 1, 2 or 3 cups of beverage. Use the table below to determine the setting to use.

Amount

Press beverage pad

1 cup ( about 8 oz.)

2 cups (about 16 oz.)

3 cups (about 24 oz.) once (default setting)

2 times

3 times

1.75 oz. (default setting)

3.0 oz.

3.5 oz.

once

2 times

3 times

Example: to heat 1 cup of a beverage.

1. Press

Beverage pad (1, 2 or 3 times refer to table above to change number of servings).

Example: to pop a 3.0 oz. bag of popcorn automatically.

1. Press

Popcorn pad (1, 2 or 3 times - refer to table above to change for bag size).

2. Press

START pad.

The microwave will beep when finished.

2. Press

START pad.


Potato

The potato feature cooks 1, 2 or 3 (cooking times based on

8 to 24 oz.) potatoes automatically. Use the table below to determine the setting to use.

Amount Press potato pad

1 potato (default setting)

2 potatoes once

2 times

3 potatoes

Example: to cook 1 potato automatically.

1. Press

Potato pad (1, 2 or 3 times - refer to table above to change quantity).

3 times

2. Press

START pad.


Notes:

• Before cooking, pierce potatoes with fork several times.

• After cookings, let potatoes stand for 5 minutes.

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Convenience Operation

Convenience cooking suggestions

Convenience category Amount Suggestions

Popcorn

1.75,3.0,

3.5 oz.

1 pkg.

Cook a single “microwave-only” bag of popcorn at a time. Use caution when removing and opening the hot popcorn bag from the oven. Let microwave oven cool down at least 5 minutes before using again.

Potato

Beverage

1,2,3 potatoes

8,16,24 oz.

Pierce each potato several times using a fork. Place on turntable in spoke-like fashion. After cooking, let stand for 3-5 minutes. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again. Use the start pad to increase cook time for larger potatoes.

1,2,3 cups

(8 oz,16 oz,

24 oz.)

Use a microwave-safe measuring cup or mug; do not cover. Place the beverage in the microwave. After heating, stir well. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again. Beverages heated with the beverage category may be very hot.

Remove the container with care.

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Cooking Charts

Cooking meat in your microwave

Be sure to place prepared meats on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. Start cooking the meat fat side down and if necessary, use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips or thin meat areas. After cooking, check the temperature in several places before letting the meat stand the recommended time. Please note that the temperatures in the following charts are temperatures at removal time; the temperature will rise during the standing period.

Meat Power level Cook time Directions

• Roast beef boneless

(up to 4 lbs.)

High (10) for first 5 minutes, then medium (5)

12-17 min./lb. for

160° F (Medium)

14-19 min./lb. for

170° F (Well Done)

Place roast beef fat-side down on roasting rack. Cover with wax paper. Turn over half way through cooking. Let stand* 10-15 minutes.

• Roast pork boneless or bone-in

(up to 4 lbs.)

High (10) for first 5 minutes, then medium (5)

15-20 min./lb. for

170° F (Well Done)

* Expect a 10° F rise in the temperature during the standing period.

Place roast pork fat-side down on roasting rack. Cover with wax paper. Turn over half way through cooking. Let stand* 10-15 minutes.

Meat

• Beef

• Pork

• Poultry

Doneness

Medium

Well Done

Medium

Well Done

Dark meat

Light meat

Remove from oven

150° F

160° F

150° F

160° F

170° F

160° F

After standing (10-15 min.)

150° F

160° F

150° F

160° F

170° F

160° F

Cooking poultry in your microwave

Be sure to place poultry on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. Cover poultry with wax paper to prevent splattering. Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips or thin meat areas, or areas that start to overcook. After cooking, check the temperature in several places before letting the meat stand the recommended time.

Poultry Cook time/power level Directions

• Whole chicken

(up to 4 lbs.)

Cook time: 7-10 min. /lb.

180° F dark meat

170° F dark meat

Power level: medium high (7)

Place chicken breast-side down on roasting rack. Cover with wax paper. Turn over half way through cooking. Cook until juices run clear and meat near bone is no longer pink. Let stand for 5-10 min.

• Chicken pieces

(up to 4 lbs.)

Cook time: 7-10 min. /lb.

180° F dark meat

170° F dark meat

Power level: medium high (7)

Place chicken bone-side down on dish, with thickest portions toward the inside of dish. Cover with wax paper. Turn over half way through cooking. Cook until juices run clear and meat near bone is no longer pink. Let stand for 5-10 min.

Cooking eggs in your microwave

• Never cook eggs in the shell and never warm hardcooked eggs in the shell; they can explode.

• Always pierce whole eggs to keep them from bursting.

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• Cook eggs just until set; they will become tough if overcooked.

Cooking Charts

Cooking vegetables in your microwave

• Vegetables should be washed just before cooking.

Rarely is extra water needed. If dense vegetables such as potatoes, carrots and greens are being cooked, add about ¼ cup of water.

• Small vegetables (sliced carrots, peas, lima beans, etc.) will cook faster than larger vegetables.

• Whole vegetables, such as potatoes, acorn squash or corn on the cob, should be arranged in a circle on the turntable before cooking. The will cook more evenly if turned over halfway through cooking.

• Always place vegetables like asparagus and broccoli with the stem ends pointing towards the edge of the dish and the tips toward the center.

• When cooking cut vegetables, always cover the dish with a lid or vented microwavable plastic wrap.

• Whole, unpeeled vegetables such as potatoes, squash, eggplant, etc., should have their skin pricked in several locations before cooking to prevent them from bursting.

• For more even cooking, stir or rearrange whole vegetables halfway through the cook time.

• Most of the time, the denser the food the longer the required standing time. For example, a baked potato should stand for 5 minutes before serving, while a dish of peas may be served immediately.

Cooking seafood in your microwave

Place fish on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. Be sure to always cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork. Use a tight cover to steam fish; a lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel provides less steaming. And be sure not to overcook fish; check it for doneness at a minimum cooking time before cooking longer.

Seafood

Fish steaks

Up to 1½ lbs.

Cook time/power level Directions

Cook time: 7-11 min./lb.

Power level: med-high (7)

Arrange fish on roasting rack with meaty portions towards the outside of rack. Cover with wax paper. Turn over and rearrange halfway through cook time. Cook until fish flakes easily with fork. Let stand 3-5 mins.

Fish fillets

Up to 1½ lbs.

Cook time: 4-8 min./lb.


Arrange fillets in a baking dish, thuring any thin pieces under. Cover with wax paper. If over ½ inch thick, turn over and rearrange halfway through cook time. Cook until fish flakes easily with fork. Let stand 2-3 mins.

Shrimp

Up to 1½ lbs.

Cook time: 4-6½ min./lb.


Arrange shrimp in a baking dish without overlapping or layering. Cover with wax paper. Cook until firm and opaue, stirring 2 or 3 times. Let stand 5 mins.

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Care & Cleaning

Cleaning the exhaust filters

The oven ventilation exhaust filters should be removed and cleaned often; generally at least once every month.

Surface light replacement

To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, wear gloves when replacing the light bulbs.

To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not operate oven hood without filters properly in place.

Surface lights

Front

1.

Unplug the microwave oven or turn off power at the main circuit breaker.

2.

Remove the bulb cover mounting screw at light position under the microwave.

Rear

Ventilation filters

1. To remove the exhaust ventilation filters, slide the filter to the rear. Then pull filter downward and push to the other side. The filter will drop out. Repeat for the 2nd filter.

3.

Replace bulb with 30 watt appliance bulb.

4.

Re-install bulb cover and mounting screw.

5. Plug the microwave back into the power supply or turn the power back on at the main circuit breaker.

2. Soak the ventilation filters in hot water using a mild detergent. Rinse well and shake to dry. Do not use ammonia or wash in a dishwasher. The aluminum on the filter will corrode and darken.

3. To reinstall the exhaust ventilation filter, slide it into the side slot, then push up and toward oven to lock.

Reinstall the 2nd filter using the same procedure.

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Over light replacement

1. To relace light bulb, first disconnect power to the

microwave oven at the circuit breaker panel or by

unplugging

2. Remove the vent grill mounting screws.

3. Pull the vent grill away from the unit.

5. Open light cover located behind filter mounting by carefully pulling up on the front edge.

4.Remove the charcoal filter by pushing it inwards,

then turn and pull it away from the unit.

6. Remove old light bulb and replace only with

equivalent 30 watt bulb available from parts

distributor. Bulbs are also available at most

hardware stores or lighting centers.

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Note: DO NOT USE BULB LARGER THAN

30 WATTS.

7. Replace the microwave oven light cover by

carefully pushing into place. Replace the

charcoal filter. Push the vent grill back into

place (engaging both the bottom and top tabs)

and replace the vent grill mouting screws.


Cleaning suggestions

For best performance and for safety reasons, keep the oven clean inside and outside. Take special care to keep the inner door panel and oven fron frame free of food and grease build-up.

• Wash the oven door window with very mild soap and water. Be sure to use a soft clean cloth to avoid scratching.

Never use rough scouring powder or pads on the microwave. Wipe the microwave oven inside and out with a soft cloth and and warm (not hot) mild detergent solution.

Then rinse and wipe completely dry.

• If steam accumulates inside or outside the oven door, wipe with a soft cloth. Steam can accumulate when operating the oven in high humidity and in no way indicates microwave leakage.

Wipe spatters immediately with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking greasy foods like chicken or bacon.

Clean your microwave oven weekly or more often, if needed.

• Never operate the oven without food in the oven cavity; this can damage the magnetron tube or glass tray. You may wish to leave a cup of water standing inside the oven when it is not in use to prevent damage if the oven is accidentally turned on.

Follow these instructions to clean and care for your microwave oven:

• Keep the inside (cavity) of the oven clean. Food particles and spilled liquids can stick to the oven walls, causing the oven to work less efficiently.

• Wipe up spills immediately. Use a damp, clean cloth and mild soap. DO NOT use harsh detergents or abrasive cleaners.

• To help loosen baked-on food particles or liquids, heat 2 cups of water (add the juice of 1 lemon if you desire to keep the oven fresh smelling) in a 4 cup measuring glass at High power for 5 minutes or until boiling. Let stand in oven cavity for 1 or 2 minutes.

• Remove the glass turntable tray from the oven when cleaning the oven cavity or tray. To prevent the glass turntable from breaking, handle with care and do not put it in water immediately after cooking. Wash the turntable tray in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher.

• Clean the outside surface of the microwave with soap and a clean damp cloth. Dry with a clean soft cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts of the oven, do not let water seep into any vents or openings.

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Before You Call

Solutions to Common Problems

Troubleshooting guide

If you have a problem you cannot solve, please do not hesitate to call our service line:

Questions or for Service Call:

1-800-944-9044(US)

1-800-265-8352(Canada)

Before you call a repair person for your microwave, check the list below for possible easy solutions to some common problems.

The power goes off before the cook time has elapsed -

• If there has been a power interruption, remove the plug from the outlet; wait 10 seconds, then plug the microwave in again. If there was a power outage, the time indicator in the display will show 00:00.

• Reset the clock and any cooking instructions.

• Reset the household circuit breaker or replace any blown fuses.

• Press the

STOP/cancel pad twice and attempt to reenter cooking instructions.

Neither the microwave’s display or oven operates -

• Properly insert the plug into a grounded power outlet.

• If the outlet is controlled by a wall switch, make sure the wall switch is turned on.

• Plug a different appliance into the power outlet. If the other appliance will not operate, have a qualified electrician repair the outlet.

• Remove the plug from the outlet, wait 10 seconds, then plug the microwave in again.

• Plug the microwave into a different power outlet.

•

•

• Reset the household circuit breaker or replace any blown fuses.

•

Food is cooking too slowy -

Make sure the oven is on a seperate 15 amp circuit line.

Operating another appliance on the same circuit can cause a voltage drop. If necessary, move the microwave to its own circuit.


• Plug the microwave into a different power outlet.

The oven display works, but the oven will not operate -

• Make sure the oven door is closed securely and completely.

You see sparks or arcing -

• Remove any metallic utensils, cookware or metal ties from the oven cavity. If using aluminum foil, use only narrow strips and allow at least one inch between the foil and the interior oven walls.

The turntable makes noises or sticks -

• Clean the turntable, roller ring and oven cavity bottom.

• Check to see if packing material or other materials are stuck to the door seal.

Check for damage to the oven door.

• Press the

STOP/cancel pad twice and attempt to reenter cooking instructions.

• Make sure the turntable and roller ring are positioned correctly.

Using your microwave causes TV or radio interference -

• This is similar to the interference caused by other small appliances, such as hair dryers. Move your microwave further away from other appliances, like your TV or radio.


Plug the microwave into a different power outlet.

Please note : If the oven is set to cook for more than 25 minutes at 100% power level, it will automatically adjust itself to a 70% power level after 25 minutes to avoid overcooking.

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Notes

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Major Appliance Warranty Information

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.

Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following:

1.

Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be readily determined.

2.

Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or

Canada.

3.

Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit.

4.

Products purchased "as-is" are not covered by this warranty.

5.

Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures.

6.

Products used in a commercial setting.

7.

Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship, or for appliances not in ordinary household use or used other than in accordance with the provided instructions.

8.

Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance.

9.

Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards, shelves, etc.,which are not a part of the appliance when it is shipped from the factory.

10. Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumables, or knobs, handles, or other cosmetic parts.

11. Surcharges including, but not limited to, any after hour, weekend, or holiday service calls, tolls, ferry trip charges, or mileage expense for service calls to remote areas, including the state of Alaska.

12. Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during installation, including but not limited to floors, cabinets, walls, etc.

13. Damages caused by: services performed by unauthorized service companies; use of parts other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies; or external causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply, accidents, fires, or acts of God.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES

CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES,

INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE

LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW, BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR.

ELECTROLUX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS

PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN

LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE

EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS ON THE

DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO

YOU. THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER

RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

If You Need

Service

Keep your receipt, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record to establish the warranty period should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts.

Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone numbers below.

This warranty only applies in the USA and Canada. In the USA, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Major Appliances

North America, a division of Electrolux Home Products, Inc. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada

Corp. Electrolux authorizes no person to change or add to any obligations under this warranty. Obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service company. Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice.

USA

1.800.944.9044

Electrolux Major Appliances

North America

P.O. Box 212378

Augusta, GA 30907

Canada

1.800.265.8352

Electrolux Canada Corp.

5855 Terry Fox Way

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

L5V 3E4

Installation

Instructions

Over the Range

Microwave Oven

Questions? Call

1-800-944-9044(US)

1-800-265-8352(Canada)

or

Visit our Website at: http://www.frigidaire.com

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

•

•

•

IMPORTANT –

Save these instructions for local inspector’s use.

IMPORTANT –

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Note to Installer –

Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.

•

Note to Consumer –

Keep these instructions for future reference.

• Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical and electrical skills.

• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

• Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty.

READ CAREFULLY.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

.

p/n 316495064

Installation Instructions

CONTENTS

General information

Important Safety Instructions .................................. 3

Electrical Requirements .......................................... 3

Damage – Shipment/Installation.............................. 4

Parts Included.......................................................... 4

Tools You Will Need ................................................ 5

Mounting Space ...................................................... 5

Step-by-step installation guide

Placement of The Mounting Plate ......................

6–8

Removing the Mounting Plate ...................... 6

Finding the Wall Studs .................................. 6

Determining Wall Plate Location .................. 7

Aligning the Wall Plate ................................ 8

Installation Types................................................ 9–22

Adapting Microwave Blower

C

Mount the Microwave Oven ................19

Recirculating ........................................ 20 – 22

Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ............ 20

Preparation of Top Cabinet ................20

Check Blower Plate ............................ 21

Mount the Microwave Oven ..........21 – 22

Before You Use Your Microwave .......................... 23

A

Outside Top Exhaust ............................ 12–15

Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ............12


Adapting Microwave Blower for

Outside top Exhaust

...

.....

.......... 13–14

Checking for Proper Damper

Operation ............................................14

Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor ................15

B

Connecting Ductwork..........................15

Outside Back Exhaust ............................ 16–19

Preparing Rear Wall for

Outside Back Exhaust ..........................16

.

.....

..

16

Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ............17


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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This product requires a three-prong grounded outlet.

The installer must perform a ground continuity check on the power outlet box before beginning the installation to insure that the outlet box is properly grounded. If not properly grounded, or if the outlet box does not meet electrical requirements noted

(under ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS), a qualified electrician should be employed to correct any deficiencies.

CAUTION: For personal safety, remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before beginning installation to avoid severe or fatal shock injury.

You should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.

Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is very important to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle, installed by a qualified electrician.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT,

DEFORM OR REMOVE ANY OF THE PRONGS

FROM THE POWER CORD. DO NOT USE WITH

AN EXTENSION CORD.

CAUTION: For personal safety, the mounting surface must be capable of supporting the cabinet load, in addition to the added weight of this 63–85 pound

(28.5–38.5 kg) product, plus additional oven loads of up to 50 pounds (22.7 kg) or a total weight of

113–135 pounds (51.3–61.2 kg).

CAUTION: For personal safety, this product cannot be installed in cabinet arrangements such as an island or a peninsula. It must be mounted to BOTH a top cabinet

AND a wall.

NOTE: For easier installation and personal safety, it is recommended that two people install this product.

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. FOR

PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE

PROPERLY GROUNDED TO AVOID SEVERE OR

FATAL SHOCK.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard three-prong

(grounding) wall receptacle to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.

Ensure proper ground exists before use

ELECTRICAL

REQUIREMENTS

Product rating is 120 volts AC, 60 Hertz, 15 amps and

1.6 kilowatts. This product must be connected to a supply circuit of the proper voltage and frequency.

Wire size must conform to the requirements of the

National Electrical Code or the prevailing local code for this kilowatt rating. The power supply cord and plug should be brought to a separate

15- to 20- ampere branch circuit single grounded outlet. The outlet box should be located in the cabinet above the microwave oven. The outlet box and supply circuit should be installed by a qualified electrician and conform to the National Electrical

Code or the prevailing local code.

3

DAMAGE—SHIPMENT/

INSTALLATION


•

If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the unit to the store in which it was bought for repair or replacement.

•

If the unit is damaged by the customer, repair or replacement is the responsibility of the customer.

•

If the unit is damaged by the installer (if other than the customer), repair or replacement must be made by arrangement between customer and installer.

PARTS INCLUDED

(CONT.)

ADDITIONAL PARTS

PART

TOP CABINET TEMPLATE

Top Cabinet

Template

QUANTITY

1

Rear Wall

Template

1

REAR

WALL

TEMPLATE

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

Installation 1

Instructions

PARTS INCLUDED

HARDWARE PACKET

PART

Wood Screws

( 1 ⁄

4

“ x 2“)

Toggle Bolts (and wing nuts) ( 3 ⁄

16

“ x 3“)

QUANTITY

2

4

Separately 2

Packed

Grease

Filters

Self-Aligning Machine

Screws ( 1 ⁄

4

“-28 x 3 1 ⁄

4

“)

3

Exhaust adaptor

1

Nylon Grommet

(for metal cabinets)

Power Cord Strap

(plastic)

2

1

You will find the installation hardware contained in a packet with the unit. Check to make sure you have all these parts.

NOTE: Some extra parts are included.

Glass

Tray

Ring

1

1

4


TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Ruler or tape measure and straight edge

# 1 Phillips screwdriver

Pencil

Carpenter square

(optional)

Tin snips (for cutting damper, if required)

Scissors

(to cut template, if necessary)

Electric drill with 3 ⁄

16

“ , 1 ⁄

2

“ and 5 ⁄

8

“ drill bits

Filler blocks or scrap wood pieces, if needed for top cabinet spacing

(used on recessed bottom cabinet installations only)

Gloves

Saw (saber, hole or keyhole) Stud finder or Hammer (optional)

Safety goggles

Duct and masking tape

Level

MOUNTING SPACE

16 1 ⁄

2

“ (41.9 cm)

30 “ (76.2 cm)

2 “ (5.1 cm)

30

“

(76.2 cm) min.

Backsplash

Bottom Edge of

Cabinet Needs to be 30″ (76.2 cm) or More from the

Cooking Surface

NOTES:

•

The space between the cabinets must be

30“ (76.2 cm)wide and free of obstructions.

•

If you are going to vent your microwave oven to the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section for exhaust duct preparation.

•

When installing the microwave oven beneath smooth, flat cabinets, be careful to follow the instructions on the top cabinet template for power cord clearance.

66″ (167.6 cm) or More from the Floor to the

Top of the

Microwave

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1 PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE

A

.

REMOVING THE MICROWAVE

OVEN FROM THE CARTON/

REMOVING THE MOUNTING

PLATE

1 Remove the installation instructions, filters, glass tray and the small hardware bag. Do not remove the Styrofoam protecting the front of the oven.

2 Fold back all 4 carton flaps fully against carton sides. Then carefully roll the oven and carton over onto the top side. The oven should be resting in the Styrofoam.

B

.

FINDING THE WALL STUDS

Center

Wall

Studs

Carton

Styrofoam

3 Pull the carton up and off the oven.

4 Cut the middle of plastic bag to r emove the m p

Screws

Mounting

Plate

1

2

Find the studs, using one of the following methods:

A.

Stud finder – a magnetic device which locates nails.

OR

B.

Use a hammer to tap lightly across the mounting surface to find a solid sound.

This will indicate a stud location.

After locating the stud(s), find the center by probing the wall with a small nail to find the edges of the stud. Then place a mark halfway between the edges. The center of any adjacent studs should be 16 ″ (40.6 cm) or 24″ (61 cm) from this mark.

Draw a line down the center of the studs.

3

THE MICROWAVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO

AT LEAST ONE WALL STUD.

5 Remove the screws from the mounting plate.

This plate will be used as the rear wall template and for mounting. Reinstall the screws into the holes where they were removed.

6


C.

DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET

Plate position—beneath flat bottom cabinet

Plate position—beneath framed recessed cabinet bottom

Mounting Plate Tabs

Touching the Cabinet Bottom

Mounting Plate Tabs

Touching the Back Frame

30″ (76.2 cm) to Cooktop

At least 30″ (76.2 cm), up to 36″ (91.4 cm)

Plate position—beneath recessed bottom cabinet with front overhang

Mounting Plate with

Tabs Below Cabinet

Bottom the Same

Distance as the Front

Overhang Depth

Your cabinets may have decorative trim that interferes with the microwave installation. Remove the decorative trim to install the microwave properly and to make it level.

THE MICROWAVE MUST BE LEVEL.

Use a level to make sure the cabinet bottom is level.

If the cabinets have a front overhang only, with no back or side frame, install the mounting plate down the same distance as the front overhang depth. This will keep the microwave level.

1

2

Measure the inside depth of the front overhang.

3

Draw a horizontal line on the back wall an equal distance below the cabinet bottom as the inside depth of the front overhang.

For this type of installation with front overhang only, align the mounting tabs with this horizontal line, not touching the cabinet bottom as described in Step D.

30″ (76.2 cm) to Cooktop

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D.

ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE

Hole A Hole B

Centerline

Notches

Draw a Vertical

Line on Wall from Center of

Top Cabinet

CAUTION: Wear gloves to avoid cutting fingers on sharp edges.

Hole C

Area E

Hole D

1

2

3

Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the

30 ″ (76.2 cm) wide space.

Use the mounting plate as the template for the rear wall. Place the mounting plate on the wall, making sure that the tabs are touching the bottom of the cabinet or the level line drawn in Step C for cabinets with front overhang. Line up the notch and centerline on the bottom of the mounting plate to the centerline on the wall.

While holding the mounting plate with one hand, draw circles on the wall at holes A, B, C and D

(see illustration above/actual plate marked with arrows). Four holes must be used for mounting.

4

NOTE: If neither C nor D is in a stud, find a stud somewhere in area E and draw a fifth circle to line up with the stud. It is important to use at least one wood screw mounted firmly in a stud to support the weight of the microwave.

Set the mounting plate aside.

Drill holes on the circles. If there is a stud, drill a 3 ⁄

16

″ hole for wood screws. For holes that don’t line up with a stud, drill a 5 ⁄

8

″ hole for toggle bolts.

NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE AT

THIS TIME.

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2 INSTALLATION TYPES

(Choose A, B or C)

This microwave oven is designed for adaptation to the following three types of ventilation:

A. Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct)

B. Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct)

C. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless)

NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for

Recirculating. Select the type of ventilation required for your installation and proceed to that section.

A

OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST

(VERTICAL DUCT)

Adaptor in Place for

Outside Top Exhaust

B

OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST

(HORIZONTAL DUCT)

Adaptor Must Be

Moved to the Back for

Outside Back Exhaust

See page 12 See page 16

C

RECIRCULATING

(NON-VENTED DUCTLESS)

See page 20

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HOOD EXHAUST

NOTE: Read these next two pages only if you plan to vent your exhaust to the outside. If you plan to recirculate the air back into the room, proceed to page 6.

OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)

The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation.

DUCT PIECES

EQUIVALENT NUMBER

LENGTH x USED

Roof Cap 24 Ft. (7.3 m) x

12 Ft. (3.6 m) Straight Duct 12 Ft. (3.6 m)

(6”/15.2 cm Round) x

(1)

(1)

=

=

=

EQUIVALENT

LENGTH

24 Ft. (7.3 m)

12 Ft. (3.6 m)

Rectangular-to-Round

Transition Adaptor*

5 Ft. (1.5 m) x (1) = 5 Ft. (1.5 m)

Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests and reflect requirements for good venting performance with any vent hood.

Total Length = 41 Ft. (12.5 m)

* IMPORTANT: If a rectangular-to-round transition adaptor is used, the bottom corners of the damper will have to be cut to fit, using the tin snips, in order to allow free movement of the damper.

OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)

The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation.

DUCT PIECES


LENGTH* x USED

Wall Cap 40 Ft. (12.2 m) x

3 Ft. Straight Duct

(3 1 ⁄

4

” x 10”/8.2 x 25.4 cm

Rectangular)

90° Elbow

3 Ft. (0.9 m)

10 Ft. (3 m) x x

(1)

(1)

(2)

=

=

=

EQUIVALENT

LENGTH

40 Ft. (12.2 m)

3 Ft. (0.9 m)

= 20 Ft. (3 m)


Total Length = 63 Ft. (19.2 m)

NOTE: For back exhaust, care should be taken to align exhaust with space between studs, or wall should be prepared at the time it is constructed by leaving enough space between the wall studs to accommodate exhaust.

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NOTE: If you need to install ducts, note that the total duct length of 3 1 ⁄

4

” x 10” (8.2 x 25.4 cm) rectangular or

6” (15.2 cm) diameter round duct should not exceed

120 equivalent feet (36.5 m).

Outside ventilation requires a HOOD EXHAUST DUCT.

Read the following carefully.

NOTE: It is important that venting be installed using the most direct route and with as few elbows as possible.

This ensures clear venting of exhaust and helps prevent blockages. Also, make sure dampers swing freely and nothing is blocking the ducts.

Exhaust connection:

The hood exhaust has been designed to mate with a standard 3 1 ⁄

4

” x 10” (8.2 x 25.4 cm) rectangular duct.

If a round duct is required, a rectangular-to-round transition adaptor must be used. Do not use less than

a 6” (15.2 cm) diameter duct.

DUCT PIECES

Maximum duct length:

For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length of

3 1 ⁄

4

” x 10” (8.2 x 25.4 cm) rectangular or 6” (15.2 cm) diameter round duct should not exceed 120 equivalent feet (36.5 m).

Elbows, transitions, wall and roof caps, etc.,

present additional resistance to airflow and are equivalent to a section of straight duct which is longer than their actual physical size. When calculating the total duct length, add the equivalent lengths of all transitions and adaptors plus the length of all straight duct sections.

The chart below shows you how to calculate total equivalent ductwork length using the approximate feet of equivalent length of some typical ducts.


LENGTH x USED =

EQUIVALENT

LENGTH

5 Ft. (1.5 m) x ( ) = Ft. or m Rectangular-to-Round

Transition Adaptor*

Wall Cap 40 Ft. (12.2 m) x ( ) = Ft. or m

90° Elbow

45° Elbow

90° Elbow

10 Ft. (3 m) x ( )

5 Ft. (1.5 m) x ( )

25 Ft. (7.6 m) x ( )

=

=

=

Ft. or m

Ft. or m

Ft. or m

45° Elbow 5 Ft. (1.5 m) x ( ) = Ft. or m

Roof Cap 24 Ft. (7.3 m) x ( ) = Ft. or m

Straight Duct 6“ (15.2 cm)

Round or 3 1 ⁄

4

“ x 10“

(8.2 x 25.4 cm) Rectangular

1 Ft. (0.3 m) x ( ) = Ft. or m

Total Ductwork = Ft. or m

* IMPORTANT: If a rectangular-to-round transition adaptor is used, the bottom corners of the damper will have to be cut to fit, using the tin snips, in order to allow free movement of the damper.

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A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST

(Vertical Duct)

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

A1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall

A2.

Prepare Top Cabinet

A3.

Adapting Microwave Blower for

Outside Top Exhaust

A4. Check Damper Operation

A5. Mount Microwave Oven

A6.

Adjust Exhaust Adaptor

A7.

Connect Ductwork

IMPORTANT NOTES:

•

Make sure the screws for the blower motor and blower plate are securely tightened when they are reinstalled. This will help to prevent excessive vibration.

•

Make sure the motor wiring has been properly routed and secured, and that the wires are not pinched.

A1.

ATTACH THE MOUNTING

PLATE TO THE WALL

Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts.

At least one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to a wall stud.

1 Remove the toggle wings from the bolts.

2 Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through the holes designated to go into drywall and reattach the toggle wings to 3 ⁄

4

″ (19 mm) onto each bolt.

To use toggle bolts:

Mounting

Plate

Spacing for Toggles

More Than Wall

Thickness

Toggle Wings

Toggle

Bolt

Wall

Bolt End

3 Place the mounting plate against the wall and insert the toggle wings into the holes in the wall to mount the plate.

NOTE: Before tightening toggle bolts and wood screw, make sure the tabs on the mounting plate touch the bottom of the cabinet when pushed flush against the wall and that the plate is properly centered under the cabinet.

4

CAUTION: Be careful to avoid pinching fingers between the back of the mounting plate and the wall.

Tighten all bolts. Pull the plate away from the wall to help tighten the bolts.

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A2.

USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE

FOR PREPARATION OF TOP

CABINET

You need to drill holes for the top support screws, a hole large enough for the power cord to fit through, and a cutout large enough for the exhaust adaptor.

2 Carefully pull out the blower unit. The wires will extend far enough to allow you to adjust the blower unit.

End B

End A

Back of

Microwave

3

Roll the blower unit 90° so that fan blade openings are facing out the top of the microwave.

Before Rotation After Rotation

•

Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET

TEMPLATE.

•

Tape it underneath the top cabinet.

•

Drill the holes, following the instructions on the

TOP CABINET TEMPLATE.

CAUTION: Wear safety goggles when drilling holes in the cabinet bottom.

1

A3.

ADAPTING MICROWAVE

BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE

TOP EXHAUST

Place the microwave in its upright position, with the top of the unit facing up.

Back of

Microwave

Back of

Microwave

4 Place the blower unit back into the opening.

AFTER: Fan Blade

Openings Facing Top

Blower Plate

Back of

Microwave

Blower Motor

Screw

Remove the screw that holds the blower plate to the microwave. Remove and save the screw holding the blower motor to the microwave.

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Back of

Microwave

CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring. Make sure the wires are not pinched, and that they are properly secured.


A5.

MOUNT THE MICROWAVE

OVEN

A3.



TOP EXHAUST

5 Secure blower unit to microwave with the screw removed in Step 1. Make sure the screw is tight.

6 Replace blower plate with the screw removed in

Step 1. Make sure the screw is tight.

Back of

Microwave

7

Attach the exhaust adaptor to the top of the blower plate by sliding it into the guides of the blower plate.

Adaptor

Guide

Back of

Microwave

Locking Tab

Push in securely until it is in the locking tabs.

Take care to assure that the damper hinge is installed so that the damper swings freely.

A4.

CHECK FOR PROPER

DAMPER OPERATION

Blower Plate Exhaust Adaptor

Damper

FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL

SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE

INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN.

IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle during installation.

NOTE: If your cabinet is metal, use the nylon grommet around the power cord hole to prevent cutting of the cord.

NOTE: We recommend using filler blocks if the cabinet front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf.

IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not used, case damage may occur from overtightening screws.

NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread power cord through hole in bottom of top cabinet. Keep it tight throughout Steps

1–3. Do not pinch cord or lift oven by pulling cord.

1 Lift microwave, tilt it forward, and hook slots at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of mounting plate.

Back of

Microwave

•

Make sure tape securing damper is removed and damper pivots easily before mounting microwave.

•

You will need to make adjustments to assure proper alignment with your house exhaust duct after the microwave is installed.

2 Rotate front of oven up against cabinet bottom.

3 Insert a self-aligning screw through top center cabinet hole. Temporarily secure the oven by turning the screw at least two full turns after the threads have engaged. (It will be completely tightened later.) Be sure to keep power cord tight. Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially when mounting flush to bottom of cabinet.

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A5.


OVEN (cont.)

Cabinet Front

Cabinet Bottom Shelf

Filler Block

Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet

Recess

Self-Aligning Screw

Microwave Oven Top

4 Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet.

5 Insert 2 self-aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes. Turn two full turns on each screw.

A6.

ADJUST THE EXHAUST

ADAPTOR

Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor to connect to the house duct.

Blower Plate Damper

Back of

Microwave

For Front-to-Back or

Side-to-Side Adjustment,

Slide the Exhaust Adaptor as Needed

A7.

CONNECTING DUCTWORK

House Duct

6 Tighten center screw completely.

7 Tighten the outer two screws to the top of the microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold the microwave oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet.)

1

2

Extend the house duct down to connect to the exhaust adaptor.

Seal exhaust duct joints using furnance duct tape for high temperature applications.

8 Install grease filters. See the Owner’s Manual packed with the microwave.

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B OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST

(Horizontal Duct)


B1.

Prepare Rear Wall

B2. Remove Blower Plate

B3.

Attach Mounting Plate to Wall

B4.

Prepare Top Cabinet

B5.

Adjust Blower

B6.

Mount the Microwave Oven


•

Make sure the screws for the blower motor and blower plate are securely tightened when they are reinstalled. This will help to prevent excessive vibration.

•


B1.

PREPARING THE REAR WALL

FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST

You need to cut an opening in the rear wall for outside exhaust.

B2.

REMOVE BLOWER PLATE

Remove and save the screw that holds the blower plate to the microwave. Lift off the blower plate.

Blower Plate

Back of

Microwave

•

Read the instructions on the REAR

WALL TEMPLATE.

•

Tape it to the rear wall, lining up with the holes previously drilled for holes A and B in the wall plate.

•

Cut the opening, following the instructions of the

REAR WALL TEMPLATE.

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B3.



B4.



CABINET

You need to drill holes for the top support screws and a hole large enough for the power cord to fit through.

1



Remove the toggle wings from the bolts.


4



Mounting

Plate

Spacing for Toggles More

Than Wall Thickness

Toggle Wings

Toggle

Bolt

•


TEMPLATE.

•


•




B5.



BACK EXHAUST

1 Remove and save screw that holds blower motor to microwave.

Blower Motor

Back of

Microwave

Wall

Bolt End



4



Blower Motor

Screw

2 Carefully pull out the blower unit. The wires will extend far enough to allow you to adjust the blower unit.

Before: Fan Blade

Openings Facing

Forward

End B

End A

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3

B5.



BACK EXHAUST (cont.)

Roll the blower unit 90°


7 Place the blower unit back into the opening.

AFTER: Fan Blade

Openings Facing Back

End A

End B

4

Back of

Microwave

Rotate blower unit counterclockwise 180°.


Back of

Microwave

Back of

Microwave

Back of

Microwave

5 Gently remove the wires from the grooves.

Reroute the wires through grooves on other side of the blower unit.

Before Rerouting After Rerouting

CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring. Make sure the wires are not pinched, and that they are properly secured.

NOTE: The blower unit exhaust openings should match exhaust openings on rear of microwave oven.

8 Secure the blower unit to the microwave with the original screw.

Blower Plate

Back of

Microwave

Blower Motor

Screw

Wires Routed Through Right Side Wires Routed Through Left Side

6 Roll the blower unit 90° so that fan blade openings are facing out the back of the microwave.

Before Rolling After Rolling

Back of

Microwave

Back of

Microwave

9 Replace the blower plate in the same position as before with the screw. Make sure the screw is tight.

10 Attach the exhaust adaptor to the rear of the oven by sliding it into the guides at the top center of the back of the oven.

Adaptor

Back of

Microwave

Guide

Guide

Locking Tabs

Push in securely until it is in the lower locking tabs. Take care to assure that the damper hinge is installed so that it is at the top and that the damper swings freely.

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B6.


OVEN











Cabinet Front


Filler Block

Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet

Recess

Self-Aligning Screw

4

Microwave Oven Top

Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet.





3

Insert a self-aligning screw through top center cabinet hole. Temporarily secure the oven by turning the screw at least two full turns after the threads have engaged. (It will be completely tightened later.) Be sure to keep power cord tight. Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially when mounting flush to bottom of cabinet.


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C RECIRCULATING

(Non-Vented Ductless)


C1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall

C2.

Prepare Top Cabinet

C3.

Check Blower Plate

C4.

C5.

Mount the Microwave Oven

Install or change Charcoal Filter


•

Make sure the screws for the blower motor and blower plate are securely tightened when they are reinstalled.

This will help to prevent excessive vibration.

•


C1.





4





1 Remove the toggle wings from the bolts.


4



Mounting

Plate

Spacing for Toggles

More Than Wall

Thickness

Toggle Wings

Toggle

Bolt

Wall

Bolt End

C2.



CABINET

You need to drill holes for the top support screws and a hole large enough for the power cord to fit through.

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•


TEMPLATE.

•


•





C3.

CHECK BLOWER PLATE

Blower Plate




•

Place the microwave in its upright position, with the top of the unit facing up.

•

Check to see that the blower plate is correctly installed on the unit.

C4.


OVEN









3 Insert a self-aligning screw through top center cabinet hole. Temporarily secure the oven by turning the screw at least two full turns after the threads have engaged. (It will be completely tightened later.) Be sure to keep power cord tight. Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially when mounting flush to bottom of cabinet.

Cabinet Front


Filler Block

Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess

Self-Aligning Screw

Microwave Oven Top

4 Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet.

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C4.


OVEN (cont.)





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BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE

1.

Make sure the microwave oven has been installed according to instructions.

6.

Read the USE & CARE Manual.

&

|++&= CARE

USE

MANUAL

INST

ALLA

TION

INSTR

UCTIONS

2.

Remove all packing material from the microwave oven.

3.

Install turntable ring and glass

4.

Replace house fuse or turn breaker back on.

.

7.

KEEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR’S

USE.

INST

ALLA

TION

UCTIONS

INSTR

5.

Plug power cord into a dedicated 15- to 20-amp electrical outlet.

8 .

FILL OUT PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD

PRODU

REGIS

CT

CARD

N

Ensure proper ground exists before use

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24

Printed in China

Signature Features

One-Touch Options

Our microwaves feature easy-to-use one-touch buttons so you can cook baked potatoes, popcorn, or even add

30 seconds with the touch of a button.

Sensor Cooking Options

Microwave automatically adjusts power levels and cooking times to cook a variety of items, effortlessly.

Ready-Select™ Controls

Easily select options with the touch of a button.

Two Speed Ventilation

Over-the-range microwave doubles as a hood with two fan speeds.

Product Dimensions

Height

Width

Depth

15-3/4"

29-7/8"

15-1/32"

More Easy-To-Use Features

Extra-Large 12" Diameter

Glass Turntable

10 Cooking Power Levels

Auto-Reheat Options

Control Lock Option

Electronic Clock & Timer

Auto-Start Heat Sensor Vent Fan

Ductless Vent Installation

Option Included

Available in:

White

(W)

Black

(B) frigidaire.com

Microwaves

MWV150K W/ B Over-The-Range

Features

Control / Timing System

Exterior Door Finish

Handle Design

Microwave Capacity (Cu. Ft.)

Convection

Watts (IEC-705 Test Procedure)

Interior Light

Interior Color

Turntable Diameter

Turntable On / Off

Control Lock

Clock

Touch Pad Buttons

Power Levels

Accessory Metal Rack

Microwave Control Options

Popcorn Button

Chicken Nugget Button

Baked Potato Button

Sensor Reheat Button

Snack Button

Beverage

Auto Melt / Soften Options

Auto Reheat Options

Snack Menu Options

Auto Cook Options

Auto Defrost Options

Keep Warm

Add-30-Seconds

Sensor Cooking Options

Vegetable Cook Sensor

Delay Start

User Preferences

Ventilation System

Ducted / Ductless

Installation Option

Exhaust Fan (CFM)

Yes

Yes

24

10

Ready-Select™

Color-Coordinated

Color-Coordinated

1.5

900

Yes

White

12"

Yes

Yes

Yes

3

Over-the-Range Microwave Oven

Frigidaire Baseline

Weight / Time

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Cooktop Light

Auto-Start Heat Sensor

Dishwasher-Safe Vent Filter

(Ductless Installation)

Power Ratings

2-Speed

170 / 300

Yes

Yes

Frequency (Mhz)

Watts @ 120 Volts

Amps @ 120 Volts

Optional Accessories

36" White Trim Kit

36" Black Trim Kit

Specifications

2,450

1,450

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PN # MWFILKTWH

PN # MWFILKTBK

Oven Interior (HxWxD)

Power Supply Connection Location

Voltage Rating

Connected Load

(kW Rating) @ 120 Volts 1

Minimum Circuit Required (Amps)

Shipping Weight (Approx.)

9-1/4" x 20-1/4" x 14-13/32"

Right Top Rear

120V / 60Hz / 15A

1.45

15

67

1 For use on adequately wired 120V, dedicated circuit having 2-wire service with a separate ground wire. Appliance must be grounded for safe operation.

C

NOTE: For planning purposes only. Always consult local and national electric codes.

Refer to Product Installation Guide for detailed installation instructions on the web at frigidaire.com.

Product Dimensions

A - Height

B - Width

C - Depth

15-3/4"

29-7/8"

15-1/32"

B

Cutout Dimensions

Height (Min.)

Height (Max.)

Width (Min.)

Depth (Min.)

Depth (Max.)

A

16-3/4"

17"

30"

12"

13"

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MWV150K 07/10 © 2010 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

Accessories information available on the web at frigidaire.com

Specifications subject to change.

Printed in the U.S.A.

P/N: 316495070 MWV150K

WIRING SCHEMATIC

SCHEMATIC

NOTE: CONDITION OF OVEN

1. DOOR CLOSED .

Figure O-1. Oven Schematic - OFF Condition

SCHEMATIC

NOTE: CONDITION OF OVEN

1. DOOR CLOSED.

2. COOKING TIME PROGRAMMED.

"HIGH".

05/09

Figure O-2. Oven Schematic-Cooking Condition

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