Jenn-Air M170 User Manual

mm/JENN.AIR

Use and Care Manual

Microwave Oven

Model M170

Congratulationsonyourchoiceof aJenn-Air MicrowaveOven.Yourmicrowave
ovenhasanoutputwattageof 850watts. Asyouuseyournewmicrowaveoven,

we know you will appreciatethe manyfeaturesthat provideexcellent perfor-
mance,convenienceand dependability.

Beforeyou begincookingwithyour newmicrowaveoven, please take a few
minutesto readand becomefamiliarwiththeinstructionsin this book. Onthe

followingpagesyouwillfindawealthofinformationregardingallaspectsofusing
your new microwaveoven. Byfollowing the instructionscarefully,you will be

abletofullyenjoyandproperlymaintainyourovenandachieveexcellentresults
with the food you prepare.

ShouldyouhaveanyquestionsaboutusingyourJenn-Airappliance,writetous.

Besureto providethe model numberof yourappliance.

Jenn-Air Customer Assistance

c/oMaytagCustomerService
P.O. Box2370

Cleveland,TN 37320-2370

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Wesuggestthat yourecordinformationforcontactingyourlocaldealeror
service agentalongwith the identifyingnumbers ofyour appliance.

If serviceis required,this informationmustbe furnished.
Dealer/Servicer:

Address:

ModelNumber:
SerialNumber:

DatePurchased:

2

Answersto Questions.................................................................22

Care and Cleaning......................................................................23

installation

Grounding .................................................................................

InterferenceNotes....................................................................8

Oven Operation

AudibleSignals .......................................................................11

Auto Cook ...............................................................................15

Auto Cook Code......................................................................16

Auto Start ................................................................................20

ChildSafety Lock....................................................................21

DefrostbyTime..................................................................18-19

Defrost By Weight...................................................................17

Dinner Plate Pad.....................................................................14

Drink Pad.................................................................................15

FrozenPizzaPad....................................................................15

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

PopcornPad ...........................................................................14

Power Level Pad.....................................................................12

Quick30 SecondsPad ...........................................................15

Time Cooking..........................................................................11

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

Two StageCooking.................................................................13

8

Safety

AboutYour Microwave..............................................................2

ImportantSafety Instructionsand Registration.....................4-7

Precautionsto Avoid Possible Exposureto

ExcessiveMicrowaveEnergy ...................................................7

ServiceInformation................................................................24-25

Whenusingelectricalappliances,basicsafetyprecautionsshouldbe followed,
includingthe following:

WARNING-Toreducethe riskof burns,electricshock,fire, injuryto personsor
exposureto excessive microwaveenergy:

1. Readall instructionsbefore usingthe appliance.

2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURETO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY"found on page 7.

3. Thisappliancemustbegrounded.Connectonlytoproperlygroundedoutlet.
See "GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS"on page8.

4. Installor locatethis appliance in accordancewith the providedinstallation
instructions.

5. Someproductssuchas whole eggs andsealed containers- for example,

closedglassjars - may explodeand shouldnot be heatedin this oven. In

rareinstances,poachedeggshavebeenknowntoexplode.Coverpoached

eggs and allowa standingtime of one minutebeforecutting intothem.

6. Foodswith unbrokenouter "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 pouchesand tightly closedplasticbags should be slit,
pierced,or vented,

7. Donot heat,store or use flammablematerialsin or nearthe oven. Fumes

cancreate a fire hazardor explosion.

8. Usethis applianceonlyfor its intendeduseas describedinthis manual.Do
notusecorrosivechemicalsorvapors in this appliance. This type of oven

isspecificallydesignedto heat, cook,or defrostfood. It is not designedfor
industrial,laboratory,or commercialuse. Itis intended forhome useonly.

Do notusefor drying clothes, linens, newspaper,orsimilar non-foodtype

items.

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

children.

10. Do notoperate this applianceif it has a damagedcord or plug, if it is not
workingproperly,or ifit has been damagedor dropped.

11. This applianceshould be serviced only by qualified service personnel.
ContactnearestauthorizedJenn-Airservicefacilityfor examination,repair

or adjustment.

12. Donotcover or blockanyopeningson theappliance.

13. Donotuseoutdoors.Donot usethisproductnearwater- forexample,near
a kitchensink, in a wet basement,ornear a swimmingpool, andthe like.

14. Donot immersecord orplug in water.

15. Keepcordawayfrom heatedsurfaces.

16. Donot letcord hang over edgeoftable or counter.

17. Whencleaningsurfacesofdoorandoventhatcometogetheronclosingthe
door,useonlymild,non-abrasivesoapsordetergentsappliedwithasponge

orsoft cloth.

18. To reducethe riskof fire in the oven cavity:
a. Do notovercookfood. Carefully attendappliance if paper,plastic, or

other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking. Avoid usingrecycledpaperproducts. Do notusenewspaper

or otherprintedpaper in the oven. Such productssometimescontain
impuritieswhich couldignite.

b. Removewiretwist-tiesfrompaperorplasticbagsbeforeplacingbagin

oven.

c. If materialsinsidethe ovenshould ignite,keep ovendoorclosed,turn

oven off,anddisconnectthe powercord, or shut off power atthe fuse

orcircuit breaker panel.
d. Do not usethe ovenfor storage.
e. Do notpop popcornexcept ina microwaveapprovedpopcorn popper

or in a commercialpackage recommendedespecially for microwave

ovens.

19. Donot operatethe ovenwhen empty or with an emptyutensil.

20. Donotleanon theovendoor. The door isdesignedto close tightlyandseal
properlyfor safe operation. Leaningon thedoor maywarp or break the

hinges.

21. To avoid exposure to dangerous high voltage, DO NOT REMOVETHE

SPLAI-I-ERSHIELD insidethe oven cavity.

23. Liquidsheatedincertain shapedcontainers(especiallycylindrical-shaped

containers)maybecomeoverheated,splashoutwithaloudnoise. Forbest

results, stir the liquid several times before heating. Always stir liquids

severaltimes betweenreheatings.

24. Readandfollow specific microwaveoven preparationinstructionsonfood
packagesor containers(especiallybabyfood). Aboveall,this is acooking
appliancedesignedto preparefood.

25. Useonlycookingutensilsand accessoriesmade for useinthe microwave

and specificallydescribedinthis manual.

26. Microwaveovenmanufacturersdo notrecommenddeepfatfryingor frying
inamicrowaveoven. Hotoilcandamageovenpartsandutensilsandeven

resultin skin burns.

27. Plasticwrap: Use onlythose typesdesignedfor microwaveovenuse and
avoidformingan air-tightseal. Foldbacka small corner or cut a smallslit

to allowsteamto escape.

28. Stay near the appliancewhile it is in use and check cooking progress
frequently.Leavingtheapplianceunattendedmayresultinovercookedfood
and possiblya fire inyour oven.

29. Built-inInstallations:(Microwavemust be built-inwith a trim kit.) Do not
mountany portionof themicrowaveovenover asink or anyother heating
orcookingapplianceunlessthemicrowaveovenhasbeenapprovedforuse

abovethe heatingappliance. Seelabel onthetrim kitfor a listofapproved
heating appliances. See installationinstructionsfor additional installation

information.

30, TVdinnersmaybemicrowavedinfoil trayslessthan3/4"deep;removetop

foilcoverandreturntrayto box. Whenusingmetalinmicrowaveoven,keep
metalat least 1-inchawayfrom sides of oven.

31. Donot defrostfrozen beveragesin narrowneckedbottles.

32. Cookwaremay becomehot becauseof heat transferredfrom theheated
food. Potholdersmay be neededto handlethe cookware.

33. Do not try to melt paraffinwax in the oven. Paraffinwax will not melt in a

microwaveoven because it allows microwavesto passthrough it.

34. Neverusesharp-edgedutensils in or near the oven.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

a. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door

operation canresultin harmful exposure to microwaveenergy. 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.

e. Oonot operate the oven if it isdamaged. It is particularly important that the

oven door close properly and that there isno damage tothe: (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 law,
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 onthe rating label. Rating label islocated on the left inside wall of the
oven cavity. Ifthe numbers on the card are not the sameasthose on the rating
label crossoutthe numbers on thecard andwrite inthe numbers asthey 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: Maytag 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 packingmaterialsbothoutside and insidethe ovenbefore usingthe oven.
Theoven requiresfree movement ofair for properoperation. Do NOT blockair vents

locatedunderneaththe oven. Also,do notremovethefeet fromthe bottomoftheoven.

This appliancemust be grounded. Inthe eventof an electricalshort circuit,grounding

reducesthe risk of electric shockby providing an escapewire for the electric current.
This applianceis equippedwith a cord havinga groundingwire with a groundingplug.
The plug must be plugged into a 120v, 15 amp. outlet that is properly installed and
grounded.

WARNING- Improper use ofthe grounding plug can result in a risk of electricshock.
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

groundedand either:

1) If it isabsolutelynecessaryto usean extensioncord,use only a 3-wire extension
cordthat hasa 3-blade groundingplug,and a 3 slot receptaclethat willacceptthe

plug on the appliance. The marked ratingof the extension cordshall be equal to
or greaterthan the electricalrating of the appliance.OR,

2) Donotuse anextensioncord. Ifthepowersupplycordis too short,haveaqualified
electricianor servicemaninstall an outlet nearthe appliance

Microwaveovensgenerateradiofrequencyenergyduring operation,and ifnotinstalled

properlymay cause interferenceto radio and televisionreception. You can determine

if this unit is causing interference by turning it on and off while the intederence is

occurring. If interference occurs, it may be correctedby one or moreof the following

measures:

• clean doorand sealing surfaces of the oven;

• reorientthe television or radio receivingantenna;

• relocatethe ovenwith respectto the televisionor radio receiver; and/or

• plugthe oveninto a differentoutlet sothat it andthe televisionor radioreceiverare
on different circuits.

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

technicianfor additionalsuggestions.