Frigidaire Microwave Oven FFCE1431LW User Manual

Use & Care Manual  
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Counter-Top  
Microwave Oven  
with Sensor Pad  
Welcome & Congratulations......2  
Important Safety Instructions...3  
Features & Specifications.........7  
Before Operating........................8  
Manual Operation.......................9  
Sensor Operations...................12  
Cooking Charts........................14  
Care & Cleaning.......................18  
Before You Call........................19  
Warranty....................................20  
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MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
CAUTION  
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  
DANGER  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING  
Federal  
Communications  
Improper use of the grounding  
can result in electric shock.  
To avoid risk of electrical shock or death, this oven must  
be grounded and plug must not be altered.  
Commission Radio  
Frequency Interference  
Statement (U.S.A. Only)  
GROUNDING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Oven MUST be grounded.  
In the event of  
grounding reduces risk of electric  
shock by providing an escape wire  
or the electric current if an electric  
short occurs. This oven is equippe  
an electrical short circuit,  
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.  
with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding  
plug. The plug mus 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 ratting 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.  
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:  
Ÿ
Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or  
television.  
Microwave operates on standard household current,  
120V.  
Ÿ
Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the  
receiver.  
WARNING  
a. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the  
risks resulting from becoming entangled in or  
tripping over a longer cord.  
b. Longer cord sets or extension cords may be used if care  
is exercised in their use.  
Ÿ
Ÿ
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.  
c. If a long cord or  
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.  
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  
by children or trippled over unintentionally.  
If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker  
and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven  
is on. Cooking times may be longer, too.  
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MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
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WARNING  
PRECAUTIONS TO  
AVOID POSSIBLE  
POSURE 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  
OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A  
E
x
UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.  
EXCESSIVE  
x
injury to persons:  
To reduce the risk of  
1. Do not overheat the liquid.  
MICROWAVE  
2. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating  
it.  
ENERGY  
3. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow  
necks.  
Adhere to the following precautions:  
4. After heating, allow the container to stand in the  
microwave oven for a short time before removing the  
container.  
Ÿ
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 tamper with the safety interlock switches.  
5. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other  
utensils into the container.  
Ÿ
DO NOT place any object between the oven front face  
and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to  
accumulate on sealing surfaces.  
Ÿ
Ÿ
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 loosened),  
3. door seals and sealing surfaces.  
Ÿ Oven should not be be adjusted or repaired by anyone  
except properly qualified service personnel.  
Radio Interference  
1. Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference  
to your radio, TV or similar 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 diꢀerent outlet so that  
microwave oven and receiver are on diꢀerent branch  
circuits.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING  
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 A UTENSIL  
THE CONTAINER IS DISTRURBED  
THE LIQUID.  
IS INSERTED INTO  
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Features & Specifications  
Microwave features  
Window  
Door  
assembly  
Interlock  
system  
Turntable  
Shaft  
Turntable  
glass  
Turntable  
ring  
Control  
panel  
tray  
assembly  
Control panel  
(1) Popcorn  
(2) Favorite  
(1)  
(3) Time defrost  
(4) Weight Defrost  
(5) Ready set button  
(6) Number Keys  
(2)  
(3)  
(10)  
(4)  
(5)  
(7) Power level (10 power level available)  
(8) Stop/Cancel:  
clears all previous settings pressed before cooking starts.  
(6)  
During cooking: press once to stop oven; twice to stop and  
clear all entries.  
(11)  
(7)  
(9) Clock  
(10) Auto menu  
(11) Cook timer  
(12) Start/+30Sec.  
(13) Timer  
(12)  
(13)  
(8)  
(9)  
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Before O  
perating  
Learn more about your  
microwave oven  
Setting the clock  
Example: setting clock display for 9:00:  
1. Touch clock pad once for 12  
CAUTION  
hour clock system.  
2. Enter time using number pads.  
3. Touch clock pad again.  
Microwave utensil guide  
Use  
Do not 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.  
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.  
Ÿ
Metal decoration:  
Bowls, cups, serving plates and platters without metallic trim.  
Ÿ China:  
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.  
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.  
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:  
e 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.  
Ÿ
Brown paper:  
Avoid using brown paper bags. They absorb heat and can burn.  
Ÿ Paper:  
Paper towels, 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  
Flawed or chi pped 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.  
microwave oven.  
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Manual O  
peration  
Heating with high power level  
Setting the timer  
Example: setting timer for 5 minutes  
Example: to heat for 5 minutes and 30 seconds at 100%  
power:  
1. Touch Timer pad once.  
1. Press "COOK TIMER" once."00:00" displays.  
2. Use the number pads to enter desired  
heating time (cook time may be set up to  
99 minutes and 99 seconds).  
2. Enter desired time using number pads.  
(timer may be set up to 99 minutes  
and 99 seconds).  
3.Press "START/+30SEC." to start cooking.  
3. Touch START/+30sec pad.  
When finished, you will hear a series of beeps.  
When finished, you will hear a series of beeps.  
Heating with lower power levels  
Safety Lock  
You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave  
Using the highest power level to heat foods 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.  
from being accidentally started or used by children.  
The safety lock feature is very useful when cleaning the  
control panel. The lock will prevent accidental programming  
when wiping the control panel.  
Example: to heat for 4 minutes and 30 seconds at 70%  
power:  
Example: to set the safety lock ON:  
1. Press "COOK TIMER" once."00:00" displays.  
Touch and hold the Stop/Cancel pad for more  
than 3 seconds. The lock icon will appear in the  
display window with 1 beep.  
2. Use the number pads to enter desired  
heating time (cook time may be set up to  
99 minutes and 99 seconds).  
hold for 3  
seconds  
3. Press Power Level pad once for power level  
10(100% power).  
Example: to change the safety lock from ON to OFF  
4. Use the number keys to change the power  
level to 7. PL7 appears in the display (70 %  
power).  
Touch and hold the  
than 3 seconds. The lock icon will disappear in  
the display window with 1 beep.  
pad for more  
Stop/Cancel  
hold for 3  
seconds  
5. Press START/+30sec pad.  
Using Ready Set  
When finished, you will hear a series of beeps.  
Microwave heating or cooking may be quickly set at 100% power  
or  
level for 1, 2, or 3 minutes. Use the number keys 1, 2  
to choose the desired minutes of cook time (this option will  
numeric pads.)  
3
or 3  
only work using the 1, 2,  
Example: to quickly heat for 2 minutes at 100% power:  
Touch number pad for desired minute(s). The  
microwave will start at once.  
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Manual Operation  
Heating with multiple cooking stages  
Adding cook time (+30sec)  
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).  
Pressing the START/+30sec pad once starts 30 seconds of  
cooking at a 100% power level.  
Pressing the START/+30sec pad during cooking adds 30  
seconds (for each press) to the cook time..  
Example: to cook food at 80%power for 3 minutes and  
then 50% power for 6 minutes 30 seconds:  
Example: to add 1 minute of cook ti  
level of 100%:  
me at the power  
1. Press "COOK TIMER" once."00:00" displays.  
1. Press START/+30sec pad 2 times.  
Use the number pads to enter heating  
time for the 1st stage (cook time may be  
set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds).  
2.  
NOTE: The “+30sec” function is not available when using  
the “weight defrost” or any of the “convenience  
operation” features.  
3. Press Power Level pad once for power level  
10(100% power).  
Setting Defrost by Weight  
Example: to defrost 0.5 lbs. of food using the automatic  
defrost cycle (cook time determined automatically)  
Use the number pads to enter power level  
4.  
for the 1st stage. PL8 appears in the  
display (80% power).  
pad  
1. Press Defrost Weight  
Press "COOK TIMER" pad.  
5.  
Use the number pads to enter weight of  
food to defrost in pounds. You may enter  
weight from 0.3 to 6.3 pounds.  
2.  
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).  
3. Press START/+30sec pad.  
7. Press Power Level for the  
2nd stage.  
When defrosting has finished, you will hear a series of  
beeps.  
8.  
Use the number pads to enter power level  
for the 2nd stage. PL5 appears in the  
display (50% power).  
NOTE: The weight amount must be a valid entry for this  
feature to start. A valid weight entry is 0.3 to 6.3 pounds A  
decimal point is assumed before the last digit you enter.  
9. Press START/+30sec pad.  
When finished, you will hear a series of beeps.  
and enter 5 for 5.0  
For example, enter 5 for 0.5 pounds  
0,  
pounds.  
NOTE:  
1. The “Auto Menu” can’t be set as one of  
multiple cooking.  
2. If the 1st stage is the set defrost feature, the 2nd stage  
can’t be set to Defrost again. If one of the stages is  
weight defrost, that will be the 1st stage when cooking  
starts.  
Setting Defrost by Time  
Example: to defrost food with the automatic defrost  
cycle for 5 minutes:  
1. Press Defrost Time pad  
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/+30sec pad.  
When defrost has finished, you will hear a series of beeps.  
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Manual Operation  
Popcorn  
MEMORY  
(1) Press "FAVORITE" to choose memory  
1-3 procedure. 1,2,3 will display.  
CAUTION  
Ÿ DO NOT leave microwave oven unattended while pop-  
(2) If the procedure has been set, press  
" START/+30SEC. " to use it. If not, continue to set  
the procedure. Only one or two stages can be set.  
(3) After finishing the setting, press "FAVORITE" to  
save the procedure and turn back to the  
waiting states.If press " START/+30SEC. " ,it can  
save and operate the setting.  
ping 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  
3.0 oz. (default)  
1.75 oz.  
Press popcorn pad  
Example: save one program as memory 2.To cook the  
food with 80% microwave power for  
3 minutes and 20 seconds. Operate the following steps:  
1
2
3
a. In waiting states, press "FAVORITE" twice, "2" displays.  
b. Press "COOK TIMER",then input number keys "3","2","0"  
to choose the cooking time.  
3.5 oz.  
c. Press "POWER LEVEL" once,then press number button  
"8", "PL8" displays.  
Example: to pop a 3.5 oz. bag of popcorn automatically:  
d. Press "FAVORITE" to save the current setting. If press  
"START/+30SEC.",the cooking  
1. Press POPCORN pad 3 times (refer to table above).  
program can be operated and save it as memory 2.  
e. To run the saved program, in waiting states, press  
"FAVORITE" twice, "2" displays  
2. Press START/+30 sec pad  
and press "START/+30SEC." to run the saved cooking program.  
Note: Auto menu cannot be set as memory cooking.  
When finished, you will hear a series of beeps.  
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Sensor Operations  
Sensor Cook Operating Tips  
Frozen Veggies  
The frozen veggies sensor feature cooks from 6 to 16 oz. Of  
The Sensor Cook categories are designed to detect the  
increasing humidity released by the food during the  
cooking process. The microwave oven sensor will  
automatically adjust the cooking time to the type and  
amount of food. The food categories that are controlled  
with the humidity sensor are::  
°
(-0.4°F) ).  
frozen vegetables (when starting at minus 18 C  
1. Press the Frozen Veggie pad.  
Press START/+30sec pad.  
2.  
Ÿ Potato  
Ÿ Meat  
Ÿ Fish/Seafood  
Ÿ Frozen Pizza  
When finished, you will hear a series of beeps. If additional  
time is needed, continue cooking manually.  
Ÿ Frozen Veggies  
Ÿ Fresh Veggies  
Ÿ Frozen Entree  
Fresh Vegetables  
The Fresh Veggie sensor feature cooks from 4 to 16 oz. Of  
fresh vegetables (when starting at room temperature).  
For best results, do not use one of the Sensor Cook  
categories twice in succession on the same food portion.  
This may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. If the  
food appears to be undercooked, use one of the Easy Set  
pads or cook time pads to add more time.  
1. Press the Fresh Veggie pad.  
Additional sensor cook suggestions are:  
Press START/+30sec pad.  
2.  
Ÿ Never start with less than 4 oz. of food.  
Ÿ Use proper containers and covers for best sensor  
When finished, you will hear a series of beeps. If additional  
time is needed, continue cooking manually.  
cooking results.  
Ÿ Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them  
with loose fitting lids or vented plastic wrap. Never use  
tight sealing plastic containers. They will prevent steam  
from escaping and this will mislead the sensor, usually  
causing the food to overcook.  
Frozen Entree  
The frozen entree sensor setting is designed for single  
frozen en tress or frozen convenience foods such as frozen  
dinners from 8 to 32 oz. In size (starting with frozen pizza  
Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the cavity  
of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the  
oven. Excessive moisture turning into steam that does not  
result from the food cooking can mislead the sensor.  
(-0.4°F) ).  
temperature at minus 18°C  
1. Press the Frozen Entree pad.  
Press START/+30sec pad.  
2.  
Baked Potato  
The potato feature cooks 8-32 oz. of potatoes automatically  
(starting from room temperature).  
When finished, you will hear a series of beeps. If additional  
time is needed, continue cooking manually.  
Notes:  
1. Press the Potato pad.  
Ÿ ALWAYS be sure to follow the directions that are  
specific for the microwave oven that is printed on the  
packaging for the food being prepared. Many times  
there are special instructions to follow in order to  
achieve best results.  
2.  
Press START/+30sec pad.  
When finished, you will hear a series of beeps. If additional  
time is needed, continue cooking manually.  
Ÿ Be sure to allow for moisture to escape from the  
packaging. All frozen entree instructions specify that  
you poke holes in the film covering with a fork before  
cooking.  
Notes:  
Ÿ Before cooking, pierce potato skins with fork 5-6 times.  
Ÿ Place potatoes around the edge of a paper towel-lined  
Ÿ Be careful when removing the film covers after cooking  
frozen convenience foods. Remove facing away from  
you to avoid steam burns.  
turntable.  
Ÿ Do not cover potatoes.  
Ÿ Let potatoes stand for about 5 minutes after the micro-  
Ÿ If the food is not done when the cook time is done, fin-  
wave has finished to complete the cooking process.  
ish cooking manually.  
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Sensor Operations  
Meat (frozen)  
Frozen Pizza  
The meat sensor setting cooks from 8 to 24 Oz. of frozen  
ground meat automatically (starting with meat temperature  
The frozen pizza sensor feature cooks from 6-12 Oz.of pizza  
°
(-0.4°F) ).  
automatically  
(when starting at minus 18 C  
41 °F  
at 5° C(  
)).  
1. Press the Frozne Pizza pad.  
2.  
1. Press the Meat pad.  
2.  
Press START/+30sec pad.  
Press START/+30sec pad.  
When finished, you will hear 5 beeps. If additional  
time is needed, continue cooking manually.  
When finished, you will hear a series of beeps. If additional  
time is needed, continue cooking manually.  
NOTE: Be sure to separate the slices before cooking.  
Notes:  
Ÿ Break meat apart in glass bowl or container.  
Ÿ Cover meat with lid or vented plastic wrap.  
Ÿ Juices should be clear when finished cooking, then  
Sensor Reheat  
drain.  
The sensor reheat feature is designed to detect the  
increasing humidity released by the food during the cooking  
process. The microwave oven sensor will automatically  
adjust the cooking time to the type and amount of food.  
Ÿ Once cooking has begun and the meat begins to thaw,  
press STOP pad once to pause; open oven door and  
mix. Press START/+30sec pad to resume cooking.  
The food types to avoid using with the reheat feature are:  
Ÿ Uncooked or raw foods.  
Ÿ Bread and other dry types of food such as crackers,  
biscuits, or cakes.  
Fish / Seafood (frozen)  
Ÿ Beverages or frozen foods.  
Ÿ Frozen pizza.  
The fish/seafood sensor setting cooks from 4 to 16 Oz.  
of frozen fish or seafood automatically (starting with a  
Notes concerning sensor reheat:  
41 °F  
(
)).  
temperature at 5°C  
Ÿ For casseroles, add 2-3 tablespoons of liquid, cover  
with lid or vented plastic wrap. Stir when instructed  
from display.  
1. Press the Fish pad.  
2.  
Press START/+30sec pad.  
Ÿ For canned foods, empty contents of can into a  
casserole dish or serving bowl. Cover dish with lid or  
vented plastic wrap. Let stand a few minutes before  
serving.  
When finished, you will hear a series of beeps. If additional  
time is needed, continue cooking manually.  
Ÿ For plates of food, arrange food on plate and add any  
butter or gravies, etc. Cover with loose-fitting lid or  
vented plastic wrap. After reheating, let stand a few  
minutes be  
Notes:  
Ÿ Arrange fish in a single layer.  
Ÿ Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Be sure to leave  
enough space in the venting or lid for steam to escape.  
Example: to reheat (sensor) automatically:  
Ÿ About mid-way through the displayed cook time, press  
STOP to pause the cooing and turn over the  
1. Press Sensor Reheat pad once . Sensor detects vapor  
emitting from food to determine remaining cooking time  
and then press START/+30se. starts.  
fish; after turning, press START/+30s ec to continue  
cooking with the remaining cook time displayed.  
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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 temperature at removal time; the temperature will rise during the standing period.  
Meat  
Power level  
Cook time  
Directions  
Ÿ Roast beef boneless High (10) for  
12-17 min./lb. For  
160° F (Medium)  
Place roast beef fat-side down on roasting rack.  
Cover with wax paper. Turn over half way  
through cooking. Let stand * 10-15 minutes.  
(up to 4 lbs.)  
first 5 minutes,  
then medium (5)  
14-19 min./lb. For  
170° F (Well Done)  
Roast pork boneless High (10) for  
15-20 min/lb. For 170°  
F (Well Done)  
Place roast pork fat-side down on roasting rack.  
Cover with wax paper. Turn over half way  
through cooking. Let stand * 10-15 minutes.  
or bone-in  
first 5 minutes,  
(up to 4 lbs.)  
then medium (5)  
* Expect a 10° F rise in the temperature during the standing period.  
Meat  
Beef  
Doneness  
Remove from oven  
After standing (10-15 min.)  
Medium  
Well Done  
150° F  
160° F  
150° F  
160° F  
Pork  
Medium  
Well Done  
150° F  
160° F  
150° F  
160° F  
Poultry  
Dark meat  
Light meat  
170° 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  
Ÿ Whole chicken  
Cook time: 7-10 min. / lb.  
180° F dark meat  
170° F light meat  
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  
(up to 4 lbs.)  
Power level: medium high (7) stand for 5-10 min.  
Chicken pieces  
(up to 4 lbs.)  
Cook time: 7-10 min. / lb.  
180° F dark meat  
170° F light meat  
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  
Power level: medium high (7) near bone is no longer pink. Let stand for 5-10 min.  
Cooking eggs in your microwave  
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Never cook eggs in the shell and never warm hard-  
cooked eggs in the shell; they can explode.  
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Cook eggs just until set; they will become tough if  
overcooked.  
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Always pierce whole eggs to keep them from bursting.  
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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 preparation 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;  
Storage temperature  
Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer  
to cook than the same foods would at room temperature.  
Thetablebelowprovidessuggestedpowerlevelsforvarious  
types of food that you can be prepare in the microwave.  
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Size  
Power Microwave  
Use to prepare when:  
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.  
level  
output  
10  
High  
100%  
Ÿ Boiling water  
Ÿ Cooking ground beef  
Ÿ Making candy  
Ÿ Cooking fresh fruits & vegetables  
Ÿ Cooking fish & poultry  
Ÿ Preheating browning dish  
Ÿ Reheating beverages  
Ÿ Cooking bacon slices  
Natural moisture  
Very moist foods cook more evenly because microwave  
energy heats water molecules very efficiently.  
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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.  
9
90%  
Ÿ Reheating meat slices quickly  
Ÿ Saute onions, celery & green  
peppers  
8
7
80%  
70%  
Ÿ All reheating  
Ÿ Cooking scrambled eggs  
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.  
Ÿ Cooking breads & cereal products  
Ÿ Cooking cheese dishes & veal  
Ÿ Cakes, muffins, brownies &  
cupcakes  
Food placement  
Place delicate areas of food items, such as asparagus  
tips, toward the center of the turntable tray.  
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5
60%  
50%  
Ÿ Cooking pasta  
Food arrangement  
Ÿ Cooking meats & whole poultry  
Ÿ Cooking custard  
Ÿ Cooking spare ribs, rib roast &  
sirloin roast  
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  
4
3
40%  
30%  
Ÿ Cooking less tender cuts of meat  
Ÿ Reheating frozen packages foods  
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.  
Ÿ Thawing meat, poultry & seafood  
Ÿ Cooking small quantities of food  
Ÿ Finish cooking casseroles, stew &  
some sauces.  
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20%  
10%  
Ÿ Softening butter & cream cheese  
Ÿ Heating small amounts of food  
Wrapping in paper towels or waxed paper  
Sandwiches and many other food types containing pre-  
baked bread should be wrapped prior to placing in the  
microwave to help prevent the food items fro drying out  
while heating.  
Ÿ Softening ice cream  
Ÿ Raise yeast dough  
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One Touch Cooking Suggestions  
Convenience category  
Amount  
Suggestions  
Popcorn  
3.0 oz,  
1.75 oz,  
3.5 oz.  
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.  
Cooking vegetables in your microwave  
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When cooking cut vegetables, always cover the dish with  
a lid or vented microwavable plastic wrap.  
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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.  
Whole, unpeeled vegetables such as potatoes, squash,  
eggplant, etc., should have their skin pricked in several  
locations before cooking to prevent them from bursting.  
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Small vegetables (sliced carrots, peas, lima beans, etc.)  
will cook faster than larger vegetables.  
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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.  
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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/power level Directions  
Fish steaks  
Up to 1½ lbs.  
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.  
Fishfillets  
Cook time: 4-8 min./lb.  
Arrange fillets in a baking dish, turning 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.  
Up to 1½ lbs. Power level: med-high  
(7)  
Cook time: 4-6½ min./lb.  
Power level: med-high  
(7)  
Shrimp  
Up to 1½ lbs.  
Arrange shrimp in a baking dish without overlapping or layering. Cover with  
wax paper. Cook until firm and opaque, stirring 2 or 3 times. Let stand 5  
mins.  
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Defrosting tips  
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The shape of the package will alter the defrosting time.  
Shallow rectangular food packets defrost more quickly  
than a deep frozen block of food.  
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When using the defrost weight feature, the weight  
entered should always be (valid entries are from  
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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.  
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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.  
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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 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.  
Steaks, chops or fish  
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  
After each stage, remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted.  
Let stand, covered with foil for 5 to 10 minutes.  
0.5 to 3 lbs.  
(8 to 48 oz.)  
Whole chicken  
(40 to 96 oz.)  
2.5 to 6 lbs.  
Remove giblets before freezing poultry. Startdefrosting with the breast  
side down.Afterthe 1ststage, turn the chicken overand shield any  
warmportions with narrow strips ofaluminumfoil.Afterthe 2nd stage,  
again shield any warmportions with narrow strips ofaluminumfoil. Let  
stand, covered, for30 to 60 minutes in the refrigerator.  
After each stage, rearrange or remove any pieces of food that are  
nearly defrosted. Let stand for 10-20 minutes.  
Chicken pieces  
0.5 to 3 lbs.  
(8 to 48 oz.)  
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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 from frame free of food and  
grease build-up.  
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Ÿ
Wash the oven door window with very mild soap  
and water. Be sure to use a soft clean cloth to avoid  
scratching.  
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 warm (not hot) mild detergent solution. Then  
rinse and wipe completely dry.  
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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  
Follow these instructions to clean and care for your  
microwave oven:  
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Keep the inside (cavity) of the oven clean. Food particles  
and spilled liquids can stick to the oven walls, causing  
the oven to wok 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.  
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Ÿ
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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If you have a problem you cannot solve, please do not hesi- The power goes off before the cook time has elapsed -  
tate to call our service line:  
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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.  
Questions or for Service Call:  
1-866-312-2117  
Before you call a repair person for your microwave, check  
the list below for possible easy solutions to some common  
problems.  
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Ÿ
Reset the clock and any cooking instructions  
Reset the household circuit breaker or replace any  
blown fuses.  
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Press the STOP pad twice and attempt to re-enter  
cooking instructions.  
Neither the microwave’s display or oven operates -  
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Properly insert the plug into a grounded power outlet.  
Plug a different appliance into the power outlet. If the  
other appliance will not operate, have a qualified  
electrician repair the outlet.  
If the outlet is controlled by a wall switch, make sure the  
wall switch is turned on.  
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Plug the microwave into a different power outlet.  
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Ÿ
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Remove the plug from the outlet, wait 10 seconds, then  
plug the microwave in again.  
Food is cooking too slowly -  
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Make sure the oven is on a separate 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.  
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.  
You see sparks or arcing -  
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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.  
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Plug the microwave into a different power outlet.  
The oven display works, but the oven will not operate -  
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Make sure the oven door is closed securely and  
completely.  
The turntable makes noises or sticks -  
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Clean the turntable, roller ring and oven cavity bottom.  
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Check to see if packing material or other materials are  
suck to the door seal.  
Make sure the turntable and roller ring are positioned  
correctly.  
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Check for damage to the oven door.  
Using your microwave causes TV or radio interference -  
Press the STOP pad twice and attempt to re-enter  
cooking instructions.  
Ÿ
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  
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Ÿ
Plug a different appliance into the power outlet. If the  
other appliance will not operate, have a qualified  
electrician repair the outlet.  
Please note: If the oven is set to cook for more than 30  
minutes at 100% power level, it will automatically  
adjust itself to a 80% power level after 30 minutes to  
avoid overcooking  
Plug the microwave into a different power outlet.  
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Compact Appliance Warra  
nty Information  
Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase,  
Electrolux will pay costs, except as set forth below, associated with 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.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be readily determined.  
Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or 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 or freezer failures.  
Products used in a commercial setting.  
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.  
9.  
Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance.  
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.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumables, or knobs,  
handles, or other cosmetic parts.  
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.  
Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during installation, including but not limited to floors,  
cabinets, walls, etc.  
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.  
14.  
Labor costs after ninety (90) days from your original date of purchase incurred for product repair or replacement  
as provided herein for carry-in appliances.  
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  
MERCHANTABILITYORFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE,ARELIMITEDTOONEYEARORTHESHORTESTPERIOD  
ALLOWED BY LAW, BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR. ELECTROLUX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR  
INCIDENTALDAMAGESSUCHASPROPERTYDAMAGEANDINCIDENTALEXPENSESRESULTINGFROMANYBREACHOF  
THISWRITTENLIMITEDWARRANTYORANYIMPLIEDWARRANTY.SOMESTATESANDPROVINCESDONOTALLOWTHE  
EXCLUSIONORLIMITATIONOFINCIDENTALORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES, ORLIMITATIONSONTHEDURATIONOF  
IMPLIEDWARRANTIES,SOTHESELIMITATIONSOREXCLUSIONSMAYNOTAPPLYTOYOU.THISWRITTENWARRANTY  
GIVESYOUSPECIFICLEGALRIGHTS.YOUMAYALSOHAVEOTHERRIGHTSTHATVARYFROMSTATETOSTATE.  
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.  
If You Need  
Service  
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  
Canada  
1.800.668.4606  
Electrolux Canada Corp.  
5855 Terry Fox Way  
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada  
LSV 3E4  
1.866.312.2117  
Electrolux Major Appliances  
North America  
P.O. Box 212378  
Augusta, GA 30907  
 

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