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Over-the-Range

Microwave
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Oven

Convenience

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Welcome

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Important

Safety Instructions

Featu res and Specifications

Before Operating

Manual Operation

Convenience

Cooking

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Operation

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Charts

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Care & Cleaning

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Warranty

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Congratulations on your purchase of a new microwave! At Electrolux Home
Products, we are very proud of our product and are completely committed to
providing you with the best service possible, Your satisfaction is our number
one priority,
We know you'll enjoy your new microwave and Thank You for choosing our product,
We hope you consider us for future purchases.
PLEASE

Product

Be sure to register your product. The
self-addressed PRODUCT
REGISTRATION CARD should be filled
in completely, signed and returned to
Electrolux Home Products,
This Use & Care Manual contains
general operating instructions for your
appliance and feature information for
several models, Your microwave may
not have all the described features, The
graphics shown are representative, The
graphics on your microwave may not
look exactly like those shown,

Home Products,

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This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating instructions for your model,
Use your microwave only as instructed in this manual, These instructions are
not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur,
Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and
maintaining any appliance,

Registration

CAREFULLY

Inc.

Be sure to record your model and serial number, The serial plate is located on
the back of the microwave oven.
Please record your model and serial number and date of purchase in
the spaces provided below for future reference in case your microwave
should ever require servicing:

Model Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:

What You Need to
Know About Safety
Instructions

To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe
the following:
1.

Do not deep fat fry in oven. Fat could overheat and
be hazardous to handle.

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in the
Use & Care Guide are not meant to cover al possible
conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense.
caution, and care must be exercised when installing,
maintaining or operating a mtcrowave.

Do not cook or reheat eggs in shell or with an
unbroken yolk using microwave energy. Pressure
may build up and erupt. Pierce yolk with fork or knife
before cooking.

Pierce skin of potatoes, tomatoes, and similar foods
before cooking with microwave energy. When skin is
pierced, steam escapes evenly.

Do not operate oven without load or food in oven
cavity.

Use only popcorn in packages designed and labeled
for microwave use. Popping time varies depending
on oven wattage. Do not continue to heat after
poppl ng has stopped. Popcorn will scorch or burn.
Do not leave oven unattended.

Do not use regular cooking thermometers in oven.
Most cooking thermometers contain mercury and
may cause an electrical arc. malfunction, or damage
to oven.

Do not use metal utensils in oven.

Never use paper, Plastic, or other combustible
materials that are not intended for cooking.

When cooking with paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials, follow manufacturer's

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

Recognize Safety
Symbols, Words, Labels
DANGER - Immediate hazards which WiLL result in
severe personal _njury or death.

WARNING - Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD
result in severe personal injury or death.

recommendations
CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD
result in minor personal injury.

on product use.

10. Do not use paper towels which contain nylon or
other synthetic fibers. Heated synthetics could melt
and cause paper to ignite.
1 t. Do not heat sealed containers or plastic bags in
oven. Food or liquid could expand quickly and cause
container or bag to break. Pierce or open container
or bag before cooking.
12. To avoid pacemaker malfunction, consult physician
or pacemaker manufacturer about effects of
microwave energy on pacemaker.

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Importan t Safe ty Instru ctions

To avoid risk of electrical Shock or death, this oven must

begrouoded
aod
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must
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beo,tered

Grounding Instructions
Grounding reduces risk of electric
shock by providing an escape wire
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grounded.
forven
the MUST
electricbecurrent
if an electrical
J short occurs. This oven is equipped
with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded. See Installation instructions.
Consult a qualified electrician or servicer if grounding
instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt
exists as to whether the oven is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. if the product power cord
is too short, have a qualified electrician install a three-slot
receptacle. This oven should be plugged into a separate
60 hertz circuit with the electrical rating as shown in
specifications table. When the oven is on a circuit with
other equipment, an increase in cooking times may be
required and fuses can be blown.
Microwave operates on standard household current,
110=120V.

Federal
Communications
Commission Radio
Frequency Interference
Statement (U.S.A. Only)
This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency
energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in
strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may
cause interference to radio and television reception. It has
been type tested and found to comply with limits for ISM
Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are
designed to provide reasonable protection against such
interference in a residential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following:
• Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or television.
• Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the
receiver.
• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
,

Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that
the microwave oven and the receiver are on different
branch circuits.

The manufacturer
is not responsible for any radio
or television interference caused by unauthorized
modification to this microwave oven. It is the
responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

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Precautions
Possible

Avoid

Exposure

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
Lomicrowave energy. It is important not to defeat or
Lampler with the safety interlock switches
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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

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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:

Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be
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
OVERWHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL iS
iNSERTED iNTO THE LiQUiD. To reduce the risk of
injury to persons:
1.

Do not overheat the liquid.

Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating it.

Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow
necks.

After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short time before removing the
container.

Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other
utensil into the container.

1, door (bent),
2, hinges and latches (broken or Ioosended),
3, door seals and sealing surfaces,
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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.
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READ ALLinstructions

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.
This oven, including power cord. must be serviced
ONLY by qualified service personnel. Special tool sare
required to service oven. Contact nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

before using oven.

READ AND FOLLOW the specific "PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY" on page 5.
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DO NOT cover or block any vents, openings or filters
on the oven.

nstall or locate this oven ONLY in accordance with
the installation instructions in this Use & Care
Manual
Some products such as whohe eggs and sealed
containers - for example, closed jars - are able to
explode and SHOULD NOT be HEATED in this oven.

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.
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DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.

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

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Keep cord AWAYfrom

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

specifically designed to heat. cook, or dry food. It is
not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

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Review the door cleaning instructions in the Care &
Cleaning section.

As with any appliance, CLOSE SUPERVISION is
necessary when used by CHILDREN or INFIRM
PERSONS.

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Clean theventillating 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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When flaming foods under the hood. turn the fan on.

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

Review the doorc eaning instructions in the Care &
Cleaning section.
DO NOT heat baby bottles in oven.
Baby food jars shall be open when heated and
contents stirred or shaken before consumption, in
orderto avoid burns.

HEATED surfaces.

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

To avoid the risk of fir in the oven cavity"persons.
injury to
or exPosure to excessive micr0vave energY:
DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend oven when
paperi plastic or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking,
0

Remove Wire twist,ties from paper 0r plaStic bags
before placing bag in oven.

If materials insidethe oven ig nitel keep oven door
CLOSED, turn 0ven offand disconnect the p0wer cord,
or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel
Do NOT use this oven cavitY for storage Do NOT
leave paper pr0ductsl Cooking utensils or food in the
canty!when not !nnuse "

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Microwave features
Front View

Bottom View

Front Vent Grill

Surface lights

Window

Front

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Interlock"
system \

Door j

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ring
assembly

assembly

Turntable
Shaft

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glass
tray

Control
panel

Ventilation
filters

Control panel

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(14)
(15)

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(16)

START/Pause
Stop/Cancel
Exhaust (High/Low/Off
- Use to turn the
exhaust fan on, off or to adjust fan speed.
Surface Light - Press this pad to turn the
surface lights on or off.

Welght/Time

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Timer

Defrost

E_tsySet

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
Timer
Cook Time
Power Level (10 power levels available)
+30 sec - Press this pad to add 30
seconds to cook time. Each press will add
additional 30 seconds to the cook time.

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(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
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Level

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Cook
Time

Plus

Poweit

30 sec,

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Stop
Cancel/

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On/Off

Oven specifications
Power Supply
Input Power

120VAC, 60 Hz
1,550W

Cooking Power
Frequency
Outer Dimensions

1,000W
2,450 MHz

(WxHxD)
CavityVolume

29.88"x 15.75"x 15.04"
1.5 cubic ft.

Net Weight

65.04 Ibs.

Before Operating
Setting the clock

Learn more about your
microwave oven

Example: setting clock display for 9:00:
1. Touch Clock pad once for AM,
touch twice for PM,

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

To avoi d risk Of personal injury or property damage, do
not use stoneware aluminum foil metal utensils or
metal trimmed utensils in the microwave oven.

c_ock

2. Enter time using number pads.

3, Touch Clockpad

again,

Clock

Microwave utensil guide
Do not use

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,

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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.

•

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,

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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,

•

Tightlycovered

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

Manual

Operation

Setting the timer

Control Lock

Example: setting timer for 5 minutes:

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 desiredtimeusing

T_me,

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 Timerpad.

Timer

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.

When the timer has reached the end of set time, you will
hear beep alerts indicating the timer has run out.
Example:

Exhaust High / Low / Off
The exhaust ventilation moves steam and other cooking
vapors from the cooking surface of the range below the
microwave oven.
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.
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 will
automatically turn offwhen the internal parts are cool. When
this occurs, the vent cannot be turned off,

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,

Stop
Cancel

hold for 3
seconds

to change the control lock from ON to OFF:

Touch and hold the Stop/Cancel
pad for
more than 3 seconds, The Lock icon will
disappear in the display window,

Stop
Cancel

hold for 3
seconds

Using EasySet
E_sysel

Ea_yset

EasySet

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,

EasySet

Note: the EasySet function cannot be set when using the
Defrost (byweight) feature,

Heating with high power level

Heating with multiple cooking stages

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

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),

1, Press Cook Time pad,

Cook
Time

Example: to cook food for 3 minutes at 80% power and

O O,

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

then 5°°/o P0wer f°r 6 minutes 30 seconds! .........................................
1. Press Cook Time.

cook
Time

3. Touch STARTpad.
When heating has finished you will hear 5 beeps and
"Good" will display.

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).

Heating with lower power levels

3. Press Power

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.

Level pad once.

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.

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Power
Level

cook

Time

Cook
Time

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),

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

7. Press Power
stage ......

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

Power
L_wl

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

Level pad for 2nd

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

Power
Level

9, Press START pad,

5, Press START

When heating has finished you will hear 5 beeps and
"Good" will display,
Note:

pad.

Power level must always be programmed for first
stage- 100% =10,

When heating has finished you will hear 5 beeps and
"Good" will display,

Using the Pause key

Setting Defrost (by Weight)

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,

Example: to defrost lib. of food with the default power
level and cook time determined automatically:
1, Press Defrost pad once, 0.0 will
appear in the display,

To pause the microwave during cooking:
2. Use the numeric pads to input weight
of food to defrost in pounds (10 = 1lb,)
You may enter any weight from 0,3 to
6.01bs.

1. TouchSTART/Pausepadonce,

2. Touch START/Pause
resume cooking.

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pad again to
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3. Press START

pad,

When defrosting has finished you will hear 5 beeps and
"Good" will display,

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,

Note: The weight amount must be a valid entry for this
feature to start. A valid weight entry is 0,3 to 6.0 pounds,

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

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

Press Plus 30 sec. pad twice,

Setting Defrost (by Time)

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

Plus
30 $ec,

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,

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When heating has finished you will hear 5 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 5 beeps,

Defrosting tips
•

When using the defrost weight feature, the weight
entered should always be pounds (valid entries are from
0.3 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,

•

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.

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

Defrosting suggestions

for meats

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

Normal amount

Suggestions

Roast beef or pork

2,5 to 6 Ibs.
(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,

Steaks, chops or fish

0.5 to 3 Ibs.
(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,

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Ground meat

0,5 to 3 Ibs,
(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 Ibs.
(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.

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Chicken pieces

0,5 to 3 Ibs,
(8 to 48 oz.)

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

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

Reheat Category

Example:

8 ounces of food

once

8 oz

16 ounces of food

twice

16 oz

24 ounces of food

3 times

24 oz

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).

2. Press START

Press

Reheat

pad,

Reheat cooking suggestions

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,
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,)

Casserole

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,

Pasta

Stir foods once before serving.
Contents:

1 serving
(1 plate)

• Casserole-refrigerated foods (for example beef stew or lasagna)
• Pasta-Canned spaghetti and ravioli, refrigerated foods,

1 to 4 servings

Suggested

power levels for cooking

Suggestions for getting
the best results

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,

To help you achieve the best possible results from your
microwave oven, read the following suggestions below;
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The table below provides suggested power levels for various
types of food that you can be prepare in the microwave,
Power
level
10
High

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,

Boiling water.
Cooking ground beef.
Making candy.
Cooking fresh fruits & vegetables
Cooking fish & poultry.
Preheating browning dish.
Reheating beverages.
Cooking bacon slices.

9O %

Reheating meat slices quickly.
Saute onions, celery & green
peppers.

80 %

All reheating.
Cooking scrambled

Size

Microwave
output'
100 %

70 %

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

•

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.

eggs.

Cooking breads & cereal
products.
Cooking cheese dishes & veal.
Cakes, muffins, brownies &
cupcakes.

6O %

Cooking

50 %

Cooking meats & whole poultry.
Cooking custard.
Cooking spare ribs, rib roast &
sirloin roast.

40 %

Cooking less tender cuts of meat.
Reheating frozen packaged foods.

30 %

Thawing meat, poultry & seafood.
Cooking small quantities of food.
Finish cooking casseroles, stew &
some sauces.

20 %

Softening butter & cream cheese.
Heating small amounts of food.

10%

Softening ice cream.
Raise yeast dough.

•

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

pasta.

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.

Beverage

Popcorn

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

NOT leave micowave oven unattended while

Amount

PoPping c0m.
1 cup ( about 8.8 oz.)

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

1.75 oz. (default setting)

pad

once

3.0 oz.

2 times

3.5 oz.

3 times

once (default setting)

2 cups (about 17,6 oz.)

2 times

3 cups (about 26.4 oz,)

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

2, Press START

isl

The microwave will beep 5 times when finished,

pad,

The microwave will beep 5 times when finished,

P_,le

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

1 potato

Press
(default

setting)

potato pad
once

2 potatoes

2times

3 potatoes

3times

Example: to cook 1 potato automatically.
1, Press Potato pad (1, 2 or 3 times - refer
to table above to change quantity).

2, Press START

pad.

pad,

The microwave will beep 5 times when finished.
Notes:
Before cooking, pierce potatoes with fork several times.
After cookings, let potatoes stand for 5 minutes.
15

Convenience

cooking suggestions

Convenience category
Popcorn

Amount
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

1,2,3
potatoes
8,16,24oz

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/+30sec pad to increase cook time for
larger potatoes.

Beverage

1,2,3
cups
8 oz,16 02
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.

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
Roastbeefboneless
(upto41bs.)

Power level

Cook time

Directions

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

12-17 min,/Ib, for
160 ° F (Medium)

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

14-19 min,/Ib, for
170 ° F (Well Done)
•

Roast pork boneless
or bone-in
(up to 4 Ibs.)

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

15-20 min,/Ib, for
170 ° F (Well Done)

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

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

Doneness

Remove from oven

After standing (10-15 minl)

•

Beef

Medium
Well Done

150°F
160°F

•

Pork

Medium
Well Done

150 ° F
160°F

•

Poultry

Dark meat
Light meat

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,

Whole chicken
(up to 4 Ibs.)

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 halfway 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 Ibs.)

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 halfway
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,

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

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 _¼cup of water,

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Cook time/powerlevel

Fish steaks
Up to 1½ Ibs.

Cook time: 7-11 min./Ib.

Fish fillets
Up to 1½ Ibs.

Cook time: 4-8 min,/Ib.
Power level: med-high (7)

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 Ibs,

Cook time: 4-6½ min./Ib,
Power level: med-high (7)

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,

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.

Cleaning the exhaust filters

Surface

light replacement

The oven ventilation exhaust filters should be removed and
cleaned often; generally at least once every month,
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, d0
not operate oven hood without filters properly in place.
Surface lights

Ventilation
filters

1. Unplug the microwave oven or turn off power at the main
circuit breaker.
2, Remove the bulb cover mounting screws at both light
positions under the microwave.

3. Replace bulb with 40 watt appliance bulb.
4, Replace 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.

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.

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,

Care&Cleaning
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,

•

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.

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,

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.

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,
Follow these instructions
microwave oven:

to clean and care for your

•

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.

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

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,

Solutions

Troubleshooting

to Common

guide
The power goes off before the cook time has elapsed -

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

Before you call a repair person for your microwave, check
the list below for possible easy solutions to some common
problems.
Neither the microwave's

Problems

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

•

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,

•

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

•

Plug the microwave into a different power outlet.

Food is cooking
Reset the household circuit breaker or replace any blown
fuses.
Plug a different appliance into the power outlet, If the
other appliance will not operate, have a qualified
electrician repair the outlet,
Plug the microwave into a different power outlet.
The oven display works, but the oven will not operate •

•

too slowy -

Make sure the oven is on a seperate 20 amp circuit line,
Operating another appliance on the same circuit can
cause a voltage drop, If necessary, move the microwave
to its own circuit,

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,

Make sure the oven door is closed securely and
completely.

The turntable makes noises or sticks -

Check to see if packing material or other materials are
stuck to the door seal,
Check for damage to the oven door,

•

Clean the turntable, roller ring and oven cavity bottom,

•

Make sure the turntable and roller ring are positioned
correctly,

Using your microwave causes TV or radio interference •

Press the STOP/cancel
pad twice and attempt to reenter cooking instructions.
Plug a different appliance into the power outlet, If the
other appliance will not operate, have a qualified
electrician repair the outlet.

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.

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.

Plug the microwave into a different power outlet,

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.

Product that has been transferred
Canada.

Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit.

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

Food loss due to any refrigerator

from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or

or freezer failures.

Products used in a commercial

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.

setting.

Service calls to correct the installation

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.

of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance.

10. Service calls to repair or replace appliance
knobs, handles, or other cosmetic parts.

light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumables,

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
floors, cabinets, walls, etc.

or home incurred during installation,

including but not limited to

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 SOLEAND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENTAS
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 PERIODALLOWED
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 ORANY IMPLIED WARRANTY. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOTALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS ON THE
DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOTAPPLY 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
1.888.312.2117
Electrolux Major Appliances
North America
P.O. Box 212378
Augusta,

GA 30907

Canada
1.800.668.4606

Electrolux

Electrolux Canada Corp.
5855 Terry Fox Way
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
LSV 3E4

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