If you want to know how to set the clock on your Frigidaire microwave, you’ve come to the right place. Plus, we’ll show you how to PROPERLY use it as a kitchen timer.
If you don’t know how to set the clock on a Frigidaire microwave oven, it’ll just say “0:00” constantly, which isn’t very useful. If the digital display is constantly going, using power, it might as well serve you by telling the time!
Unfortunately, power outages and Daylight Savings Time changes can cause you to need to change the time on your Frigidaire microwave frequently. Just pushing buttons until it works won’t do if you need to do this often.
Just for you, we’ve got this simple picture guide ready. Plus, we’ll show you how to use a Frigidaire microwave as a timer (and not destroy your home) and point out some other troubleshooting tips we believe will help you.
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How to Set the Clock on a Frigidaire Microwave
Setting the clock on a Frigidaire microwave is not difficult, but can take a bit of trial and error if you don’t already know how. To skip the confusion, follow these steps:
1) Press clock until you see the correct AM/PM configuration.
2) Enter the correct time by tapping the number buttons. You can press stop/cancel to backspace
3) Press clock again to finish setting the clock on a Frigidaire microwave.
How to Use a Frigidaire Microwave as a Timer
If you need a kitchen timer, but haven’t yet bought one, you can use your Frigidaire microwave as a kitchen timer. If you don’t know how, you might be tempted to set the microwave to cook for a set amount of time. This is a bad idea, as using a microwave with nothing in it can cause a number of problems.
Luckily, your Frigidaire microwave can be used as a timer without turning the oven part on using a technique similar to how to set the clock on your Frigidaire microwave. Here’s how:
1) Press timer to enter timing mode.
2) Use the number keys to enter the minutes and seconds you need counted, in this format: mm:ss.
3) Press timer again to start the timer. DO NOT press start, as it will do nothing. To start over, press stop/cancel.
How to Set Clock on Frigidaire Microwave — Other Issues
We have observed some other issues with Frigidaire microwave clocks that you might be having. Here’s your quick fix directory:
- My Frigidaire microwave clock won’t stay on! — On some models, a power-saving mode is on by default and turns off the clock periodically. You just need to turn off this feature! [Video Guide]
- My Frigidaire microwave clock is too loud! How do I take my Frigidaire microwave, turn off beep sounds, and regain my sanity? — Good question, according to resources by Frigidaire, some models can have their beeping noises turned on or off by pushing and holding start for six seconds. They don’t list which models this works for, however, so you’ll have to test your own.
- Oops, I wanted to set my Frigidaire oven instead.
What problems are you having with your Frigidaire microwave? We want to hear about them!
One Response
Frigidaire microwave clock has a clock settings button. When I want to change time, I hit clock settings button 1st then time buttons, then hit clock settings it double beeps & won’t accept the change (& all combinations of this process). HELP!!