Jenn-Air JMC8100AD User's Manual And Cooking Manual
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USER’S GUIDE
AND COOKING GUIDE
Microwave Ove n
Model JMC8100AD
Read these instructions carefully before using your microwave oven.
Part no.8112p174-60 MCS p/n 74005590 A/08/00
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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PRECAUTIO N S TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY
(a)
Do not
attempt to operate this oven with the door open since opendoor operation can result in harmful exposure to m icrowave 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 t he door or
allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c)
Do not
operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important
that the oven door c lose properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1) DOOR (bent)
(2) HINGES AND LATCHES (broken or loosened)
(3) DOOR SEALS AND SEALING SURFACES
(d)
The oven
should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except
properly qualified service personnel.
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications subject to change without notice.
*According to IEC-705 test procedures. The IEC-705 test procedure is an
internationally recognized method of rating microwave wattage output.
Please record your product’s information
When you call to request service, you need to know your complete Model
number and Serial number. Please fill in the information below. Please also
record purchase date, price and where purchased. K eep your sales receipt
and/or cancelled check as proof of purchase.
Model: JMC8100ADB,W,Q JMC8100ADS
Power Source:
AC 120 V, 60 Hz AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption:
1480W 1480W
Maximum Outp ut :
1100W* 1100W*
Oven Capacity:
1.8 cu. ft. 1.8 cu. ft.
Turntable Diameter:
12-
5
/8 “ 12-5/8 “
Dime nsions: (w x h x d)
23-7/16” x 14-1/4” x 17-13/16”23-7/16” x 14-1/4” x 17-13/16”
Weight:
Approx. 41.5 lbs 42.5 lbs
Mode l Number:
(Located on the inner lef t side of the
control panel)
Serial Numb er:
(Located on the inner lef t side of the
control panel)
Date of Purchase:
Where Purchased:
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For additional questions, please
contact us:
Maytag Appliance Sales Company
Atten: CAIR
Center
P.O.Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370
1-800-688-1100(USA and CANADA)
1-800-688-2080(U.S.TTY for deaf,
hearing impaired or speech
impaired)
(Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pm Eastern Time)
Internet: http://www.maytag.com
For service and warranty
information, see pages 36-37.
IMPORTANT
Please keep your sales slip. Should
any warranty service be required,
proof of original date of purchase is
needed.
NOTE
In our continuing effort to improve
the quality of our appliances, it may
be necessary to make changes to the
appliance without revising this
guide.
REGISTRATION
Federal law requires registration of
all microwave ovens.T o comply with
the law, please fill out the PRODUCT
REGISTRATION CARD packed with
the oven.
1. Check the model and serial
numbers on the card to see that
they match the numbers on the
data plate. The data plate is
located on the inner left side of
control panel when the door is
open. If the numbers on the card
are not the same as those on the
data plate, cross out the numbers
on the card and write in the
numbers as they appear on the
data plate.
2. Mail the card. The return address
is included on the reverse side of
the card.
If you move or are not the original
owner of this oven, you must by law
renew the registration. Send the
renewal registration information to:
Maytag Customer Service
Warranty Administration
P. O. Box 4970
Cleveland, TN 37320-4970
Renewal Registration information
must provide:
a) Your name and address.
b) The microwave oven’s model and
serial numbers.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY
Important Safety Instruct ions 4
Proper and Safe Use of Your Oven 5
Grounding Instructions 6
Interference Note 7
Utensils 7
Materials 8
SET UP
Names of Oven Parts and
Accessories 9
Turnta ble Installation 9
Installation 10
OPERATION
Control Pane l and Features 11
Setti ng Clock 13
Child Lo ck -O u t 13
Timer 14
Timed Cooking and Power Level 14
Auto Sensor Microwaving 16
Auto Sensor Microwaving Tips 17
Optional Settings 18
Defrost 19
Add 30 Seconds 20
One Touch Start Cooking 21
Custom Programs 22
COOKING GUIDE
Cooking Principles and Tec hniques 23
Auto Sensor Cooking Tips 24
Sensor Cooking Recipes 26
Meats, Pou lt ry and Fish 28
MAINTENANCE
Troubleshooting 31
Questions and Answers 33
Care and Cleaning 34
Warranty 36
SAFETY SET UP OPERATION
COOKING GUIDE
MAINTENANCE
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SAFETY
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 befo re using
the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific
“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” on page 2.
3. As with most cooking
appliances, close supervision is
necessary to reduce the risk of a
fire in the oven cavity.
If a fire should start:
• Keep the oven door closed.
• Turn the oven off.
• Disconnect the power cord or
shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
Keep in mind the following rules
at all times to reduce the risk of
fire in the oven cavity:
a. Do not overc ook food. Carefully
attend the appliance if paper,
plastic, or other combustible
materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking.
b. Do not use the oven cavity for
storage purposes. Do not store
combustible items such as
bread, cooki es, paper pr oducts,
etc. inside t he o ven . If light ning
strikes the power line, th e oven
may turn on by itself.
c. Remove wire twist-ties and
metal handles from paper or
plastic containers/bags before
placing them in the ove n.
4. This oven must be grounded.
Connect only to properly
grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS”
on page 6.
5. Install or locate this oven only in
accordance with the provided
installation instructions.
6. Some products such as whole
eggs, water with oil or fat , sealed
containers and closed glass jars
may explode and there fore should
not be heated in this oven.
7. Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in the
manual. Do not use corros ive
chemicals or vapors in this
appliance. This o ven is specifi cally
designed to heat, cook or defros t
food. It is not designed for
industrial or laboratory use. It is
intended for home use.
8. As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when
used by childr en.
9. Do not operate this o ven if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
10.This appliance s hould be se rviced
only by qualified service
technicians. Contact the nearest
authorized service facility for
examination, repair or
adjustment.
1 1. Do not cover or bloc k an y vents on
the oven.
12.Do not store or use t his appliance
outdoors.
13.Do not use this oven near wat er,
near a kitchen sink, in a wet
basement or near a swimming
pool, and the like.
14.Do not immerse cord or plug in
water.
15.Keep cord away from heated
surfaces.
16.Do not let cord hang o ver edge of
table or counter.
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SAFETY
17. When cleaning door and oven
surfaces that meet when door is
closed, use only mild,
nonabrasive soaps or detergents
applied with a sponge or soft
cloth. (See “Cleaning”
instructions on page 34.)
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PROPER AND SAFE USE OF YOUR OVEN
• The oven must be level.
• The turntable and turntable roller
rest must be in the oven during
cooking.
• Plac e the cookware gently on the
turntable and handle it carefully
to avoid possib le breakage.
• Incorrect use of browning dish
may cause the turntable to break.
See pa ge 8.
• When using the Popcorn feature
of this microwave oven, use
only the bag sizes specified in
the instruction manual.
•
Do not pop popcorn except in a
microwave approved popcorn
popper or in a commercial
package recommended
especially for microwave ovens.
• The oven has several built-in
safety sw itch es to ensure th a t the
power remains off when the door
is ope n . Do not tampe r with these
switches.
• Do not operate the microwave
oven empty. Operating the oven
without any food or food tha t is
extremely low in moisture can
cause fire, charri ng or sparking.
• Do not c ook bacon directly on t he
turntable. Excessive local heating
of the turntable may cause it to
break.
• Do not heat baby bottles or baby
food in the microwave oven.
Uneven heating may occur and
could cause physical injury.
• Do not heat narrow- n ecked
containers, such as syrup bottles.
• Do not attempt to deep-fry in your
microwave ove n.
• Do not do home canning in this
microwave ove n as it i s
impossible to be sure all contents
of the jar have reached boiling
temperature.
• Do not use this microwave oven
for commercial purposes. This
microwave ove n is made for
household use only.
• Liquids, such as beverages, that
are heated in a microwave oven,
can overheat beyond their boiling
point without any evidence of
bubbling. This could resul t i n hot
liquids suddenly boiling over.
To prevent this occurrence, the
following steps shou ld be taken:
(a) Avoid using straight-sided
containers with narrow necks.
(b) Do not overheat.
(c) Sti r the liquid before placing
the container in the oven and
again halfway through the
heating time.
(d) After heating, al low to stand in
the oven for a short time,
stirring again before carefully
removing the container.
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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 that has a grounding wire
with a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an outlet that is properly installed
and grounded.
Where standard two-prong wall receptac le is
encountered, it is your personal responsibilit y
and obligation to have it replaced with a
properly grounded three-prong wall
receptacle.
Do not under any circumstance cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.
Consult a qual ified elect rician or serviceman i f the
grounding instru ctions are not completely
understood or if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properl y grounded. If it is necessary
to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire
extension cord that has a 3-pronged grounding
plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the
plug on the appliance.
•
A short power-supply cord is prov ided to
reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
•
Longer cord sets or extension cords may be
used if care is exercised in their use.
•
If a long cord or extension cord is used: 1) The
marked electrical rat ing of the cord set or
extension cord s hould be at l east as great as the
electrical rating of the appliance. 2) The
extension cord must be a grounding-type 3wire cord, and 3) The longer cord shoul d 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.
NOTE:
If your electric power line or outlet
voltage is less than 110 volts, cooking times
may be longer. Have a qualified electrician
check your electrical system.
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 plug can
result in electric
shock. Do not plug
into an outlet until
appliance is properly
installed and
grounded.
Properly polarized and
grounded outlet
Three-pronged
(grounding) plug
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SAFETY
INTERFERENCE NOTE
Microwave ovens generate radio frequency energy during operation and
if not installed properly may cause interferenc e to radio and television
reception. You can determine if this unit is causing interference by turning
it on and off while the interferen ce is oc curring. If interference occurs, it
may be corrected by one or mor e of the following measures:
• clean door and seal surfaces of the oven.
• reorient the television or radio receiving antenna.
• relocate the oven with respect to the television or radio receiver.
• plug the oven into a differen t outlet so that it, and the television or
radio receiver, are on different circuits.
If the interference persists, you may want to consult an experienced radio/
television technician for additional suggestions.
UTENSILS
See following page for further instructions on
“materials you can use in microwave oven or
to be avoided in microwave oven.” Do the test
below to see if the utensil is safe for use in a
microwave oven.
Utensil Test:
1.
Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup
of cold water (250 mL) along with the utensil
in question.
2.
Cook on
maximum
power (P100) for 1
minute.
3.
Carefully feel the utensil.
If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for
microwave cooking.
Do not exceed 1 minute testing time.
CAUTION:
1.
Do not use plastic containers for testing.
2.
Some containers and dishware may be
warm (or hot) in only one area. Do not use a
container that becomes warm anywhere.
CAUTION
Personal Injury Hazard
•
Tightly-closed
utensils could
explode. Closed
containers should be
opened and plastic
pouches pierced.
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Materials you can use in microwave ove n
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensils Remarks
Aluminum foil Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to
cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking.
Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls.
The
foil should be at least 1 inch away from oven w alls.
Browning dish Follow manufactur er's instructions. The bottom of
browning dish must be at least
3
/
16
inch above the turnta-
ble. Incorrect usage may cause the turntab le to break.
Dinnerware Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instruc-
tions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Glass jars Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just
warm. Most glass jars are not hea t resistant and may
break.
Glassware Heat-resist ant oven glassware only. Make sure th ere is
no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking bags Follow manufacturer's ins tructions. Do not close with
metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and
cups
Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave
oven unattended while cooking.
Paper towels Use to cover food for reheati ng and absorbing fat. Use
with supervision for short-term cooking/warming only.
Parchment paper Use as a cover to prevent spattering or a wrap for
steaming.
Plastic Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions. Shoul d be labeled “Microwave Safe.”
Some plastic containers soften as the food inside gets
hot. If this happens, discard the food. “Boiling bags”
and tightly closed plas ti c bags should be slit, pierced or
vented as directed by package.
Plastic wrap Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking
to retain moisture . D o n o t a llow plas tic wrap to to u ch
food.
Thermometers Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermomete rs).
Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain
moisture.
Utensils Remarks
Aluminum tray May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe
dish.
Food carton wit h
metal handle
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe
dish.
Metal or metal-
trimmed utensils
Metal shields the food from microwave energ y. Metal
trim may cause arcing.
Metal twist ties May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam cups Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside
when exposed to high temperature.
Wood Wood will dry out when used in the microwave ov en
and may split or crack.
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SET UP
SET UP
NAMES OF OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Remove the oven and all materials from the carton.
Your oven comes with the following accessories:
Turntable 1
Turntable roller res t 1
Instruction Ma nual 1
TURNTABLE INSTALLATION
1. Pl ac e the roller rest on the ca v i ty
bottom .
2. Place the turntable on top of the
roller rest as shown in the
diagram. Make sure the turnt able
hub is securely locked in the
receptacle.
• Never place the turntab le upside
down. The turntable should never
be restricted.
• Both turntable and roller rest
must always be used during
cooking.
• All food and contai ners of food
are always placed on the
turntable for cooking.
• Tur ntable memory allows the
turntable to return to its starting
position at the end of cooking
operation. This is especially
convenient for cups or other
items with handles. At the end of
cooking, “0” may remain in the
display briefly to allow the
turntable to return to its starting
position. The oven light and fan
will remain on but the m icrowave
power is turned off.
• The turntable rotates clockwise
and counterclockwise; this i s
normal.
• If turntable or roller re st cracks or
breaks, contact your nearest
authorized service center for
more information regarding
replacement.
Door Interior light
Control panel
Door release button
• Press the button to open door.
• When you o pen the door dur ing
cooking process, the cooking stops but
the program will not be canceled.
Touch START to resume cooking.
Safety interlock system
Shuts off oven power if door is
open ed duri ng operation
.
Cabinet
Roller rest
Receptacle
Turntable
Hub(underside)
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INSTALLATION
Remove all packing material and accessories. Examin e the oven for any
damage such as dents or broken door. Do not install if oven is damaged.
NOTE:
This unit is not designed for 50 Hz or any circuit other than a 120-vol t/
60-Hz AC circuit. This oven is designed for countertop installation.
1. Select a level surface that
provides enough open space for
the intake and/or outlet vents.
A minimum clearance of 3 inches is
required between the oven and any
adjacent wall. One side must be open.
•
Leave a minimum clearance of
3 inches above the oven.
•
Do not remove the legs from the
bottom of the oven.
•
Blocking the intake and/ or outlet
openings can damage the oven.
•
Place the oven as far away fr om
radios and televisions as possible.
Operation of microwave oven may
cause interference to your radio or
television. (See page 7.)
•
If the cabinet is covered with a
protective film, remove the film.
2. Plug your oven into a standard
120-volt / 60-Hz household outlet.
Be sure the electric al ci rcuit is at
least 15 amperes and that your
microwave oven is the only
appliance on the circuit .
It is necessary for you to purc hase an
Optional Kit for Built-in Installation.
Contact the store where you
purchased your oven for an optional
Built-in Kit.
•
When installing in a Built-in
situation, the oven requires an
opening for installation.
(27 inch): 25-
1
/2”(w) x 16-1/16”(h) x
21”(d)
(30 inch): 28-
3
/16”(w) x 16-1/16”(h) x
21”(d)
•
Do not remove the legs from the
bottom of the oven.
•
Blocking the intake and/ or outlet
openings can damage the oven.
•
Plug your oven into a standard
120-volt / 60-Hz household outlet.
Be sure the electrical circuit is at
least 15 amperes and that your
microwave oven is the only
appliance on the circui t.
WARNING:
If installing the
microwave oven over an electr ic
oven, it must only be installed over
the following Electric Ovens:
(27 inch) JJW8527, JJW9527 series
(30 inch) JJW8530, JJW9530 series
If installed over any other than the
listed Electric ovens, the microwave
could be damaged and the warranty
would be void.
Countertop Installation
3"
3"
3"
OPEN
Built-In Installation
Model No.
Built-in Kit
JMC8100AD (27 inch) JXA1027
(30 inch) JXA1030
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OPERATION
OPERATION
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
1
2
3
7
10
9
13
12
15
11
8
14
4
6
5
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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES (CONT.)
(1) Display Window
Upper line: Counts down cooking
time in minutes and/or seconds.
Shows clock tim e when ove n is not
in use. The word prompt scrolls to
guide you when setting the clock
and at every operation stage.
Lower line: Shows power level
when using Tim ed Cooking. Shows
Kitchen Timer time when this
feature is selected.
(2) Indicators
Indicators light or flash in the
display window.
1/ 2/ 3: Lights to indicate current
cooking stage.
DEF: Lights during Defrost.
LOCK: Lights to indicate the Child
Lock-Out feature is set.
SENSOR: Flashes during Sen sor
cooking.
START:
Flashes to prompt you to
press START.
(3) Auto Sensor keypads (Page 16 )
Reheat Entree
Frozen Entree
Pizza Slice
Popcorn
Baked Potato
Fresh Vegetable
Frozen Vegetable
These Sensor keypads provide
accurate and fast microwaving for a
variety of popular foods with no
guesswork.
Soup/Beverage
This selection requires entry of
number of servings.
More+/Less-
Used to adjust cooking time for
above menus.
(4) Custom Programs (Page 22)
(5) Add 30 sec. (Page 20)
(6) Auto Defrost (Page 19)
Provides thorough defrosting
results.
(7) Quick Defrost (Page 19)
Provides faster defrosting results.
This opti on is excel lent f or thawi ng
items such as ground meat for use
in spaghetti sauce or for taco meat.
(8) Options (Page 18)
Allows you to customize the
following oven feature settings:
word prompt on/off, clock on/off,
beep on/off, word speed, language
selection and weight selection.
(9) Power Level (Page 14)
(10) Timer (Page 14 )
(11)Number keys
Allows for the immediate start of
one of 6 preset times from 1 to 6
minutes.
(12) Clock (P age 13)
(13) Cook Time (Page 14)
(14) Start
•
To start cooking.
•
To set and cancel child lock-out.
(15)Stop/Clear
•
Clears all previous settings if
pressed before cooking starts.
Press once to stop oven during
cooking. Press twice to stop and
clear all entries.
Beep Sound
A beep sounds when a keyp ad is
pressed, to confirm your key
entry.
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