FORTE F3016MV2SS 30 Inch Over the Range Microwave Instruction Manual

FORTE F3016MV2SS 30 Inch Over the Range Microwave

Instruction

• 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.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

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 the

1.  DOOR (bent)
2.  HINGES AND LATCHES (broken or loosened)
3. DOOR SEALS AND SEALING SURFACE
4. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

• Read all instructions before using the appliance.

• Read and follow the specific:
  EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY ”  only to properly grounded outlet. See found on the page in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
  To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

• This appliance must be grounded. Connect
  “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS”

• Install or locate this appliance only in

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

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

• As with any appliance, c l o ssee supervision is necessary when u s e d by children. damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has be e n damaged or dropped.

• Do not operate this appliance if it has a qualified service personn e l. Contact nearest authorized servi c e facility for examination, repair, o r adjustment.

• This appliance should be serviced only disconnect the power cord, shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

• Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use. point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present.

• Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling

• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
  When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

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

• Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near wate r – for example, near a kitchen sink, in a w e t basement, near a swimming po o l , o r similar location.

• Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

• Keep cord away from heated surface.

• Do not let the cord hang over ed g e o ftable or counter.

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

• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

• Do not overcook food. Carefully attend to appliances when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

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

• 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:

• 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.

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

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

• Do not mount over a sink.

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

INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the appliance is equipped with a cord having a plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 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
5. Use extreme care when inserting a grounding wire with a grounding plug. reduces the risk of electric current. This The plug

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 or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical
appliance. understood,

If it is necessary to use a 3-blade grounded plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. rating of the Electric Shock Hazard Touching some of the internal components can cause serious personal injury or death. disassemble this appliance.

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

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

Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, T V or similar
2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking th e following

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
   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 a microwave oven

PART NAMES

Microwave features

• Window
• Interlock system
• Door assembly
• Turntable ring assembly
• Turntable Shaft
• Turntable glass tray Control panel
• Front vent grill
• Surface lights
• Ventilation filters

Bottom View

OPERATION

Operation Instructions

Clock Setting

• Press “CLOCK/AM/PM”, AM indicator will light. “0:00” will flash to remind you to in t input the time.
  Press “CLOCK/AM/PM” again to select AM or PM. The responding AM or PM indicator will light.

• Press the number keys and enter the correct time. For example, time is 10:12 now, please press “1,0,1,2” in turn.
  Press “CLOCK/AM/PM” key finish setting the clock.

Note: This is a 12-hour clock from 1:00 to 12:59. If the time set is not appropriate, pressing “CLOCK/AM/PM” will cause buzzer to sound twice and clock will convert to 12 hour time.

Microwave Cooking

• Press “TIME COOK” to select microwave cooking. “0:00” will flash to remind you to input the cooking time.
  Press the number keys to adjust the cooking time you need.

• For example, to cook the time for 10 minutes. Please press “1,0,0,0” in turn. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes 99 seconds.

• At the same time, you can select a power level by pressing “POWER”.

•  Press the number keys to select the power level.

• Press “START/PAUSE” to start cooking. Time counts down.

• Note: 1).If the power level you choose is 100% power, steps “3” and “4” can be skiped and go directly to the step ” 5 “.

• After the cooking finishing, buzzer sounds five times.

Ten power levels are available.

Multi-stage Cooking

At most two stages can be input. For example: cook the food with 100% microwave power for 10 minutes and then cook with 80% microwave power for 15 minutes. Do as following:

• Press “TIME COOK” to choose microwave cooking;
• Press “1”,”0″,”0″,”0″ to input the cooking time;
•  Press “POWER” to choose 100% microwave power;
•  Press “TIME COOK” to choose microwave cooking;
• Press “1”,”5″,”0″,”0″ to input cooking time;
• Press “POWER” to select the microwave power;
•  Press “8” to choose 80% microwave power;
• Press “START” to start cooking.
• Microwave cooking can be set as two stages only. Defrost program and auto menu cannot be set here.
• When the first stage finish, the buzzer sounds once and the second stage begins cooking.
• During cooking, each added press on “ADD 30 SEC.”, will add 30 seconds. The time can be up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

Speedy Cooking

• Simply press ” ADD 30 SEC.” to immediately start cooking 100% microwave power for 30 seconds.
• 30 seconds can be increased for each pressing on “ADD 30 SEC.” The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
• Press number keys from 1 to 6 to start cooking with full microwave power for
•  6 minutes. Note: During speedy cooking, microwave power can be checked and selected. Press”POWER”, the current power displays, then press number keys to choose the power you need
•  Installation or start-up damages or problems caused by improper installation or use.
• Damage related to unauthorized service or unauthorized parts.
• Installation in any commercial or non-residential application.
• Aesthetic damage, scratches, or natural wear caused by normal use.

Defrost By Weight

• Press ” DEFROST AUTO/TIME” once to choose defrost by weight function. Defrost indicator will light and “lb” indicator flash;
• Press number keys from 0 to 9 to input the defrost weight.
• For example: if the food weight is 1.2 Lbs, input will be “1”,”2″.
• The maximum cooking weight is 6.0 Lbs. If the weight input is more than 6.0 Lbs, the unit will turn back to waiting state.
• Press “START/PAUSE” to start defrosting. “lb” indicator will be off.
• B. Defrost By Time1) Press ” DEFROST AUTO/TIME” twice to choose defrost by time function. Defrost indicator will light;
•  Press number keys from 0 to 9 to input the defrost time.
• The maximum time can be input is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
•  Press “START/PAUSE” to start defrosting.

Note: If half the defrost time passes, the buzzer will sound twice to remind you to turn the food over.

Hood Function

• When the exhaust fan is off, press “VENT FAN/H/L/OFF” once to choose the fan with high speed;
• Press “VENT FAN/H/L/OFF” twice to choose the fan with low speed;
• Press “VENT FAN/H/L/OFF” three times to choose the fan to be off.
• Except lock states, the fan can be adjusted anytime.

Oven Lamp

• Press “SURFACE LIGHT ON/OFF” once to turn on the lamp;
• Press “SURFACE LIGHT ON/OFF” twice to turn off the lamp.

Timer Function

• Press “TIMER”, timer indicator will light;
• Press number keys to input the cooking time you need. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
• Press “TIMER”, time counts down.

Display On/Off Function

• In waiting state, press “0” for 3 seconds,buzzer sounds twice. The oven will enter to Display Off state.
•  In Display Off state, press any button to turn on the display. The buzzer will ring once.

Popcorn Menu

• Press ” POPCORN ” repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display. “1” SET: approximate 1.75 ounces
• SET: approximate 3.0 ounces
• SET: approximate 3.5 ounces
• For example, press “POPCORN” once, and “1.75” appears in the LED.
• Press ” START/PAUSE ” to cook.

11. Baked Potato Menu

•  Press ” BAKED POTATO ” repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display. “1”SET: 1 potato
• SET: 2 potatoes
• SET: 3 potatoes
• For example, press “BAKED POTATO” once, “1” appears in the LED.
• Press ” START/PAUSE ” to cook.

Beverage Menu

• Press ” BEVERAGE ” repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display. “1”SET: 1 cup
• SET: 2 cups
• SET: 3 cups
• For example, press “BEVERAGE” once, “1” appears in the LED.
• Press ” START/PAUSE ” to cook.

Reheat Menu

• Press ” REHEAT ” repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display. “1”SET: approximate 8 ounces
• SET: approximate 16 ounces
• SET: approximate 24 ounces
• For example, press “REHEAT” once, “8” appears in the LED.
• Press ” START/PAUSE ” to cook.

Inquiring Function

• Under microwave cooking states, press “POWER” to check the power level.
• During cooking states, press “CLOCK/AM/PM” to check the clock.

Lock Function For Children

Lock In waiting for state, press ” STOP/CLEAR ” for 3 seconds, there will be two beeps denoting the entering into the child-lock state; Lock quitting: In locked state, press ” STOP/CLEAR ” for 3 seconds, there will be two beeps denoting that lock is released.

Microwave Warranty

WARRANTY COVERAGE
FORTÉ microwave parts will be warranted for one year 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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