Jenn-Air M168B, M168W, M169B, M169W Owner's Manual

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Use and Care Manual

Microwave Oven

Models M168 and M169 Series

Congratulations on your choice of a Jenn-Air Microwave Oven. Your microwave oven

has an output wattage of 900 watts. As you use your new microwave oven, we know you will appreciate the many features that provide excellent performance, convenience and dependability.

Before you begin cooking with your new microwave oven, please take a few minutes to read and become familiar with the instructions in this book. On the following pages you

will find a wealth of information regarding all aspects of using your new microwave oven. By following the instructions carefully, you will be able to fully enjoy and properly maintain

your oven and achieve excellent results with the food you prepare.

Should you have any questions about using your Jenn-Air appliance, write to us. Be sure to provide the model number of your appliance.

Jenn-Air Customer Assistance c/o Maytag Customer Service

P.O. Box 2370 Cleveland, TN 37320-2370

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

We suggestthatyourecordinformationfor contactingyourlocaldealeror

service agent along withthe identifying numbers of your appliance.

If service is required,this information mustbe furnished. DealerJServicer:

Address:

Model Number: SerialNumber: Date Purchased:

Answers to Questions .................................................................24

Care and Cleaning...................................................................... 25

Installation

Grounding ................................................................................. 8

Interference Notes .................................................................... 8

Oven Operation

Audible Signals .......................................................................12

Cook Time ...............................................................................12

Cook By Weight .................................................................20-21

Defrost By Weight ..............................................................18-19

Dinner Plate ............................................................................ 15

Metal Rack ..............................................................................22

Memories................................................................................. 14

Oven Controls ......................................................................9-10

Popcorn ...................................................................................15

Power Levels........................................................................... 13

Quick Defrost .....................................................................16-17

Reheat Cooking Guide............................................................ 23

Time of DayClock ................................................................... 11

Timer ....................................................................................... 11

Safety

Important Safety Instructions and Registration ..................2,4-6

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposureto

Excessive Microwave Energy ................................................... 7

Service Information................................................................26-27

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When usingelectrical appliances, basic safety precautionsshould befollowed, includingthe following:

WARNING- To reduce the riskof burns,electric shock, fire, injuryto persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy;

1. Read all instructions beforeusing the appliance.

2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY"found on page 7.

3. Thisappliance mustbegrounded. Connectonlytoproperlygroundedoutlet. See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" on page 8.

4. Install orlocate this appliance inaccordance with the provided installation instructions.

5. Some products such as whole eggs andsealed containers - for example, closedglass jars - may explode and should notbe heated in this oven. In

rare instances,poachedeggshave beenknown to explode. Cover poached eggs and allow astanding time of oneminute before cutting into them.

6. Foods with unbroken outer "skin" such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks (see previous

caution) should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking. "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced, or vented.

7. Do not heat, storeor useflammable materialsin or near the oven. Fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

8. Use this appliance onlyfor its intendeduseas described inthis manual.Do not usecorrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven

is specificallydesigned to heat, cook,or defrost food. It is not designedfor industrial, laboratory,or commercial use. It isintended for home useonly.

Do not use for drying clothes, linens, newspaper, or similar non-food type

items.

9. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

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

11. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearestauthorized Jenn-Air service facilityfor examination,repair

or adjustment.

12. Donot cover or block any openings on the appliance.

13. DOnotuse outdoors. Donotusethis productnear water-forexample, near a kitchen sink,in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

14. Do notimmerse cord or plug in water.

15. Keepcord away from heated surfaces.

16. Do notlet cord hang over edge of table orcounter.

17. Whencleaning surfaces ofdoorand oventhatcometogether onclosing the door,useonlymild, non-abrasivesoapsor detergentsappliedwithasponge

or soft cloth.

18. To reduce the risk offire [nthe oven cavity:

a. Do not overcook food, Carefully attendappliance if paper, plastic, or

other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. Avoid using recycled paperproducts. Do notuse newspaper or other printed paper in the oven. Such products sometimes contain impurities which could ignite.

b. Removewire twist-ties from paperor plasticbags beforeplacing bagin

oven.

c. If materialsinsidethe oven should ignite, keep oven door closed,turn

oven off, and disconnect the powercord, orshut off power atthe fuse

or circuit breakerpanel. d. Do not use the oven for storage. e. De not pop popcorn except ina microwave approved popcornpopper

or in a commercial package recommended especially for microwave

ovens.

19. Do notoperate the oven when empty.

20. Donot leanonthe oven door. The dooris designedto closetightly and seal properly for safe operation. Leaning on the door may warp or break the

hinges.

21. To avoid exposure to dangerous high voltage, DO NOT REMOVE THE OUTERCASE orthe plastic stirrercover insidethe ovencavity.

22. Donotstoremetal oven rackinoven, Usetherack onlywhen cookingmore than onedish. Do not use microwave browningdish onthe shelf; the shelf

couldoverheat.

23. Liquidsheated incertain shaped containers (especially cylindrical-shaped containers)may becomeoverheated, splashout withaloud noise. Forbest results, stir the liquid several times before heating. Always stir liquids several times betweenreheatings.

24. Readand follow specific microwaveoven preparation instructionsonfood packages or containers (especially baby food), Above all, this Lsacooking appliance designed to preparefood.

25. Useonly cooking utensils and accessoriesmade for usein the microwave and specifically described in this manual.

26. Microwaveoven manufacturers donot recommend deepfat frying orfrying in amicrowave oven. Hotoilcandamageoven parts and utensilsandeven

result in skin burns.

2"7.Plastic wrap: Use only those types designed for microwave oven use and

avoidforming anair-tight seal. Fold back a small corner or cut a small slit to allow steam to escape.

:)8. Stay near the appliance while it is in use and check cooking progress

frequently. Leavingthe applianceunattendedmay resultinovercookedfood

and possibly a fire inyour oven.

29. Built-in Installations: (Microwave must be built-in with a trim kit.) Do not mount any portion ofthe microwave oven over a sinkor any other heating

orcookingapplianceunlessthemicrowave ovenhasbeenapproved foruse above theheating appliance. See labelon the trim kitfor a list ofapproved

heating appliances. See installation instructions for additional installation

information.

30. Usemetalonly asdirected inthecookbook. TVdinners maybemicrowaved in foiltrays lessthan 3/4"deep; remove top foil coverandreturn tray to box. When usingmetal in microwaveoven, keep metal(otherthan metal shelf) at least 1-inchaway from sides of oven.

31. Do notdefrost frozen beverages in narrow necked bottles.

32. Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware.

33. Do nottry to melt paraffin wax in the oven. Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because itallows microwaves to pass through it.

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1. Do not operatethe microwave oven when empty or withan empty utensil.

2. Never use sharp+edgedutensilsin or near the oven.

3. Do NOT use white ceramic browning dish in this oven. Highheat from the underside of thedish can permanently scorch the oven turntable.

4. Dyes used in mLcrowavepopcorn bags can discolor the oven's turntable.

Beforemicrowaving, placethe popcorn bag on a microwave-safe dish.

a. Do net attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door

operation can result in harmful exposure tomicrowave 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 itis damaged. It is particularly important that the

oven door close properly and that there is nodamage 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.

Federal law requires registration of all microwave ovens. To comply with the taw, please fill out the CUSTOMER REGISTRATION CARD packaged in the oven:

1. Check the model and serial numbers on the card to see that they match the numbers on the rating label. Rating label is located on the leftinside wall ofthe

oven cavity. Ifthe numbers onthe card are not the same as those on the rating label cross out the numbers on the card and write inthe numbers as they appear

on the rating label.

2. Mail the card. The return address is included on the reverse side of 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: Meytag Customer Service, Warranty Administration, P.O. Box 4970, Cleveland, TN 37320-4970.

Renewal Registration information must provide: a) Your name and address and b) the microwave oven's model and serial numbers.

Removeall packing materials bothoutside and inside the oven before using the oven.

The oven requiresfree movement of airfor properoperation. Do NOT block air vents

locatedacross the top and underneath the oven. Also, do not removethe feet from the

bottom of the oven.

IGroundingInstruct I

This appliance must begrounded. Inthe event of anelectrical 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 a 120v, 15 amp. outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

WARNING- Improper use of the grounding plug 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 and either:

1) If it isabsolutely necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cordthat has a3-blade grounding plug, anda 3slot receptaclethat 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. Or,

2) Donot useanextension cord. Ifthe powersupply cordis too short, havea qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance

Microwaveovensgenerate radio frequency energyduring operation, and if notinstalled properly may cause interferenceto radio and television reception. You can determine if this unit is causing interference by turning it on and off while the interference is occurring. If interference occurs it may be corrected by one or more of the following

measures:

• clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven;

• reorient the receiving antenna;

• relocate the oven with respect to the receiver; and/or

• plug the oven into a different outlet so that it and the receiver are on different circuits.

If the interference persists, you may want to consult an experienced radio/television

technician for additional suggestions.

Plastic Stirrer Cover, Protects the stirrer

blade from soilor bending, The stirrer cover should not be removed.

Metal Rack. Accessory used to give the microwave oven cookingflexibility. Cooking Guide

Offersthe user the optionof cookingor Label reheating more thanone foodat a time.

(See p. .ight

Rating Label Display Window.

Turntable

:h.Thesewill

slide into the interlock, microwaves can pass Touch Control Panel.-

Ifdooris notcompletely throughthe metalshield (See more detailed dia- closed the ovenwill not in this window, gram of control panelon operate, page 10.)

Safety Interlock System. Safety latches in the microwave oven

door. Allovenshave at leasttwo latches which stop the operation

of the oven when the door is opened.

Door Lever. Push to

open the door.

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