FORTE F2412MVD8SS 24 Inch Microwave Drawer Instruction Manual

F2412MVD8SS 24 Inch Microwave Drawer

Instruction Manual

Read these instructions carefully before using your microwave oven.
If you follow the instructions, your oven will provide you with many years of good service.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy.
It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particular important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

1. DOOR (bent)
2. HINGES AND LATCHES (broken or loosened)
3. DOOR SEALS AND SEALING SURFACE

(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel

Specifications

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock; fire; injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2. Read and follow the specific: “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 2.

3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet, See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 4,

4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

5. Some products, such as whole eggs and sealed containers – for example – are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven,

6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance, 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 is necessary when used by children.

8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

11. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water – for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar location.

12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

13. Keep cord away from heated surface,

14. Do not let cord hang over edge otable or counter.

15. When cleaning surfaces of door or oven which come together upon closing; use only mild; nonabrasive soaps; or detergent applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
    1). Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking,
    2). Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bag before placing bag in oven,
    3). If material inside of 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.
    4). Do not use the cavity for storage purposes, Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils; or food in the cavity when not in use.

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

THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUID SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

1. Do not overheat the liquid.
2. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
3. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
4. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.
5. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.

18. Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath the appliance.

19. Do not mount unit over or near any portion of heating or cooking appliance.

20. Do not mount over sink.

21. Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance surface when the appliance is in operation.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance 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.

WARNING – Improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of electric shock.

Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounded plug, and 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.

DANGER – Electric Shock Hazard Touching some of the internal components can cause serious personal injury or death. Do not disassemble this appliance.

WARNING – Electric Shock Hazard Improper use of the grounding can result in electric shock. Do not plug into an outlet until appliance is properly installed and grounded.

1. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised
   in their use.

3. If a long cord or extension cord is used:

1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord 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.
3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

RADIO INTERFERENCE

1. Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV equipment.
2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures:

1. Clean door and sealing surface of the oven
2. Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.
3. Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver.
4. Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
5. Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits.

UTENSILS

CAUTION – Personal Injury Hazard
Tightly-closed utensils could explode. Closed containers should be opened and plastic pouches should be pierced before cooking.

See the instructions on “Materials you can use in microwave oven or to be avoided in microwave oven.”
There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the utensil in question following the procedure below.

Utensil Test:

1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250ml) along with the utensil in question.
2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.
4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.

Materials you can use in microwave oven

Materials you can use in microwave oven

Materials to be avoided in microwave oven

SETTING UP YOUR OVEN

Names of Oven Parts and Accessories
Remove the oven and all materials from the carton and oven cavity. Your oven comes with the following accessories:

A) Control Patch
B) Control Box
C) Right Mounting Plate
D) Cavity
E) Windows
F) Door Frame
G) Automatic Putter
H) Drawer
I) Hinge Joint Board
J) Left Mounting Plate

Defrosting Rack (Only be used in defrosting function and do not use for cooking. Do not use without food )

Countertop Installation

Remove all packing material and accessories. Examine the oven for any damage such as dents or broken door. Do not install if oven is damaged.

Cabinet: Remove any protective film found on the microwave oven cabinet surface. Do not remove the light brown Mica cover that is attached to the oven cavity to protect the magnetron.

Installation

1. Select a level surface that provide enough open space for the intake and/or outlet vents.

A minimum clearance of 3.0 inches (7.5cm) is required between the oven and any adjacent walls. One side must be open.

1. Leave a minimum clearance of 12 inches (30cm) above the oven.
2. Do not remove the legs from the bottom of the oven.
3. Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings can damage the oven.
4. Place the oven as far away from radios and TV as possible.

Operation of microwave oven may cause interference to your radio or TV reception.

2. Plug your oven into a standard household outlet. Be sure the voltage and the frequency is the same as the voltage and the frequency on the rating label.

WARNING: Do not install oven over a range cooktop or other heat-producing appliance. If installed near or over a heat source, the oven could be damaged and the warranty would be void .

The accessible surface may be hot during operation.

OPERATION

Control Panel and Features

1. Power On

1. When the microwave oven is plugged into an outlet, buzzer sounds once. Screen displays “WELCOME”. Then the oven turns into waiting state. The screen displays “00:00”.
2. In waiting state, the screen will display the current time if the clock has been set. Otherwise, “00:00” will display.
3. Press “OPEN” button to open the drawer, and screen displays “OPEN”. The screen will display “PLEASE CLOSE” when the drawer is fully opened.
   Press “CLOSE” button to close the drawer, and the screen displays “CLOSE”. The screen will display the current time or “00:00” when the drawer is fully closed.
   If there are mistakes to open or close the drawer, buzzer will sound five times, and the screen will display “OPEN OR CLOSE”.

2. Clock Setting

1. Press “CLOCK/KITCHEN TIMER” button once. The first hour figure will flash and other “0” will light.
2. Press the number buttons to enter the correct time. The input time should be between 01:00-12:59.
3. Press “CLOCK/KITCHEN TIMER” to finish the setting. “:” will flash.

Note: In the process of clock setting, if the “STOP/CANCEL” button is pressed or if there is no operation within 1 minute, the oven will go back to former setting automatically.

3. Kitchen Timer

1. Press “CLOCK/KITCHEN TIMER” button twice, Screen will display 00:00. “FUNCTION” will light.
2. Press the number buttons to enter the time. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes 99 seconds.
3. Press “START/+30SEC.” tc confirm the setting. The time begins to count down.
4. When the kitchen time arrives, buzzer will ring 5 times. The oven turns into waiting state. Screen will display the current time if the clock has been set. Otherwise, Screen will display “00:00”.

Note:

1. The kitchen timer is differ from 12-hour system. Kitchen Timer is a timer.
2. ‘In the process of Kitchen Timer operation, any cooking program cannot be operated.
3. STOP/CANCEL” can be pressed to cancel the Kitchen Timer.

4 . Microwave Cooking Function

Power levels are available.

1. Press ‘TIME COOK button, Screen will display “00 00”. “FUNCTION” will light Press number buttons to input the cooking time. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes 99 seconds,
2. Press “POWER” button to set the power. The default power level is “PL100”. Press number buttons to select different power levels.
3. Press “START/+30SEC.” to start cooking. Buzzer sounds once. The cooking time begins to count down. When cooking finished, buzzer sounds five times and “FINISH” displays.

Note: In the process of setting, if the “STOP/CANCEL” button is pressed or if there is no operation within 1 minute, the oven will go back to the former setting automatically.

5. Fast Cooking

1. In waiting state, instant cooking at 100% power level with 30 seconds’ cooking time can be started by pressing “START/+30SEC”. Each press on the same button will increase cooking time by 30 seconds.
2. During microwave and defrost by time, “ST ART/+30SEC.” can be pressed to increase cooking time. Each press will increase 30 seconds.

Note: “ST ART/+30SEC,” cannot be pressed to increase cooking time for defrost by weight and Auto menu cooking.

6. Weight Defrost Function

1. Press “DEFROST WEIGHT” button. Screen displays “WEIGHT DEFROST”, And “FUNCTION” will light.
2. Press number buttons to input the weight to be defrosted. The input weight should be between 0.1-6.0 lbs.
3. Press “START/+30SEC” to start defrosting. Buzzer sounds once. The defrosting time begins to count down. When cooking finished, buzzer sounds five times and “FINISH” displays.

7. Time Defrost Function

1. Press “DEFROST TIME button. Screen displays “TIME DEFROST”. And “FUNCTION” will light.
2. Press number buttons to enter the defrosting time between 00:01-99:99. (3) Press “START/+30SEC.” to start defrosting. Buzzer sounds once. The defrosting time begins to count down. When cooking finished, buzzer sounds five times and “FINISH” displays.

Note: The defrosting power level is PL30.

8. Auto Menu–Beverage

1. Press “BEVERAGE” button. Screen displays “1” “AUTO MENU” and “111” indicators will light.
2. Continue to press “BEVERAGE” button, “1” or “2” will display in order.
3. Press “START/+30SEC.” to start cooking. Buzzer sounds once. The cooking time begins to count down. When cooking finished, buzzer sounds five times and “FINISH” displays.

9. Auto Menu–Popcorn

1. Press “POPCORN” button. Screen displays “1.75” “AUTO MENU” and “OZ” indicators will light.
2. Continue to press “POPCORN” button, “1.75”, “3” or “3.5” will display in order.
3. Press “STA RT/+30SEC.” to start cooking. Buzzer sounds once. “OZ” will go out. The cooking time begins to count down. When cooking finished, buzzer sounds five times and “FINISH” displays.

10. Auto Menu–Melt

1. Press “MELT” button. Screen displays “BUTTER”. “AUTO MENU” indicator will light.
2. Continue to press “MELT” button, “BUTTER”, “CHOCOLA”, “CHEESE” or “MARSHMA” will display in order.
3. Press “START/+30SEC.” to confirm the selection.
4. Press “MELT” button to select the weight. “OZ” will light except butter menu.
5. Press “START/+30SEC.” to start cooking. Buzzer sounds once. “OZ” will go out. The cooking time begins to count down. When cooking finished, buzzer sounds five times and “FINISH” displays.

11. Auto Menu–Soften

1. Press “SOFTEN” button. Screen displays “BUTTER AUTO MENU” indicator will light.
2. Continue to press “SOFTEN” button, “BUTTER”, “ICE-CRE” or “CHEESE” will display in order.
3. Press “START/+30SEC.” to confirm the selection.
4. Press “SOFTEN” button to select the weight. “OZ” will light except butter menu.
5. Press “START/+30SEC.” to start cooking. Buzzer sounds once. “OZ” will go out. The cooking time begins to count down. When cooking finished, buzzer sounds five times and “FINISH” displays.

12. Buzzer On/Off

1. Press “SETUP” button. Screen displays “BUZ OFF”.
2. Press “ST ART/+30SEC.” button. The oven will turn to waiting state. Buzzer is turned off. No beep will sound.
3. Press “SETUP” button. Screen displays “BUZ ON”.
4. Press “START/+30SEC.” button. The oven will turn to waiting state. Buzzer is turned on. Buzzer will sound normally.

13. LOCK FUNCTION FOR CHILDREN

Lock: In waiting state, press “STOP/CANCEL” for 3 seconds, the oven will enter into the children-lock state. Screen will display the current time if the clock has been set. Otherwise, “00:00” will display. Lock quitting: In locked state, press “STOP/CANCEL” for 3 seconds to release the lock.

14. INQUIRING FUNCTION

1. In cooking state, press “CLOCK/KITCHEN TIMER” button to check the clock. The current time will display for 3 seconds.
2. In the microwave cooking state, press “POWER” button to inquire the microwave power. The current microwave power will display for 3 seconds.

15. OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

1. The buzzer sounds once by efficient press, inefficient press will be no response.
2. In cooking state, “OPEN” cannot be pressed to open the drawer unless “STOP/CANCEL” button is pressed to pause the cooking. Press “CLOSE” button to close the drawer. Then “START/+30SEC.” button must be pressed to continue cooking.
3. If the cooking program has been set , “START/+30SEC.” is not pressed in 1 minute, The current time will be displayed. The setting will be cancelled.
4. If the oven door is open, the lamp will light until the oven is powered off.

MAINTENANCE

Troubleshooting
Check your problem by using the chart below and try the solutions for each problem. If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest authorized service center.

Microwave Warranty

WARRANTY COVERAGE
FORTÉ microwave parts will be warrantied for two years from the original purchase date for the original purchaser of the product.

TERMS
This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the product installed for normal residential use. This is defined as a single-family, residential dwelling in a non-commercial setting. Commercial settings include but are not limited to: schools, churches, hotels, restaurants, vacation rentals such as Airbnb, day care centers, private clubs, fire stations, common areas in multi- family dwellings, nursing homes, food service locations, and institutional food service locations such as hospitals or correction facilities. This warranty is non-transferable and will not be extended based on the date of installation. The warranty applies only to products installed in the continental United States and the District of Columbia. Warranty shall not apply and FORTÉ is not responsible for damage resulting from negligence, improper maintenance, misuse, abuse, alteration of or tampering with the appliance, accident, natural disaster, improper electric supply, unauthorized service or repair, improper installation, or installation not in accordance with the instructions contained in the manual or the local codes.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

1. Installation or start-up damages or problems caused by improper installation or use.
2. Damage related to unauthorized service or unauthorized parts.
3. Installation in any commercial or non-residential application.
4. Aesthetic damage, scratches, or natural wear caused by normal use.

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