Whirlpool JQ 280 Instructions For Use Manual

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JQ 280

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INDEX

INSTALLATION
3 Installation

SAFETY
4 Important safety instructions
5 Precautions

ACCESSORIES AND MAINTENANCE
6 Accessories
7 Maintenance & Cleaning

CONTROL PANEL
8 control panel

GENERAL USE
9 Start protection / child lock
9 Pause or stop cooking
10 Set lock
10 Weight sensor

COOKING FUNCTION
11 manual cook & reheat with microwaves
12 jet start
13 Automatic microwaves
14 manual defrost
15 6th sense defrost
16 manual grill
17 Automatic grill
18 manual crisp
19 6th sense crisp
20 manual forced air
21 Automatic forced air
22 combi grill
23 combi fan
24 6th sense steam
25 how to boil pasta and rice with microwave

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
26 trouble shooting guide

ENVIRONMENTAL HINTS
26 environmental hints

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O NOT USE EXTENSION CORD:

IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS TOO SHORT, have

a quali ed electrician or serviceman install an
outlet near the appliance.

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ARNING: Improper use of the grounding

plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
Consult a quali ed electrician or serviceman if
the grounding instructions are not complete­ly understood, or if doubt exists as to whether
the microwave oven is properly grounded.

INSTALLATION

PRIOR TO CONNECTING

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NSURE THAT THE APPLIANCE IS NOT DAMAGED. Check

that the oven door closes  rmly against the
door support and that the internal door seal is
not damaged. Empty the oven and clean the
interior with a soft, damp cloth.

AFTER CONNECTING

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HE EARTHING OF THIS APPLIANCE is compul-

sory. The manufacturer will accept no
responsibility for injury to persons, ani­mals or damage to objects arising from
the non-observance of this requirement.

The manufacturers are not liable for any
problems caused by the user’s failure to ob­serve these instructions.

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O NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE if it has a

damaged mains cord or plug, if it is
not working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped. Do not immerse
the mains cord or plug in water. Keep the
cord away from hot surfaces. Electrical
shock,  re or other hazards may result.

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O NOT REMOVE THE MICROWAVE INLET PROTEC-
TION PLATES located on

the side of the oven cavi­ty wall. They prevent grease
& food particles from en­tering the microwave inlet
channels.

C

HECK THAT THE VOLTAGE on the rating

plate corresponds to the voltage in

your home.

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HE OVEN CAN BE OPERATED ONLY if the oven door

is  rmly closed.

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OOR TELEVISION RECEPTION

and radio interference
may result if the oven is lo­cated close to a TV, radio or
aerial.

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LACE THE OVEN ON A STABLE, EVEN

SURFACE that is strong enough

to hold the oven and the
food utensils you put in it.
Use care when handling.

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osition the oven at a distance from other

heating sources. For su cient ventilation
there must be a space of at least 30 cm above
the oven. Ensure that the space underneath,
above and around the oven is empty to allow
for proper air ow. The microwave oven shall

not be placed in a cabinet.

This oven is not in­tended to be placed or used on a working sur­face lower than 850 mm above the  oor.

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HE APPLIANCES ARE NOT INTENDED to be op-

erated by means of an external timer or

separate remote-control system.

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HIS APPLIANCE CAN BE USED BY CHILDREN aged

from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabil­ities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruc­tion concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
Cleanning and user main­tenance shall not be
made by children unless
they are aged from 8
years and above and su­pervised. Children should
be supervised when using other heatsourc­es (if available) separately or in combination
with microwaves due to the high tempera­tures generated.

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HIS APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR use by

per-sons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruc­tion concerning use of the appliance by a per­son responsible for their safety.

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HILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED to ensure that

they do not play with the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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O NOT HEAT, OR USE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS

in or near the oven. Fumes can cre-

ate a  re hazard or explosion.

D

O NOT USE YOUR MICROWAVE oven for

drying textiles, paper, spices, herbs,
wood,  owers or other combustible ma­terials. Fire could result.

D

O NOT OVER-COOK FOOD. Fire could re-

sult.

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O NOT LEAVE THE OVEN UNATTENDED, es-

pecially when using paper, plas­tic or other combustible materials in the
cooking process. Paper can char or burn
and some plastics can melt if used when
heating foods.
Do not leave the oven unattended if you
are using a lot of fat or oil since they can
overheat and cause a fire!

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F MATERIAL INSIDE / OUTSIDE THE OVEN SHOULD
IGNITE OR SMOKE IS EMITTED, keep oven

door closed and turn the oven o . Dis­connect the power cord or shut o pow­er at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

D

O NOT USE YOUR MICROWAVE

oven for heating any­thing in airtight sealed
containers. The pressure
increases and may cause
damage when opening or may explode.

EGGS

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O NOT USE YOUR MICROWAVE oven for cooking or re-

heating whole eggs with or without
shell since they may explode even after
microwave heating has ended.

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HE DOOR SEALS AND THE DOOR SEAL AREAS

must be regularly inspected for dam­age. If these areas are damaged the appli­ance should not be operated until it has
been repaired by a trained service techni­cian.

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O NOT USE corrosive chemicals or va-

pors in this appliance. This type of
oven is speci cally designed to heat or
cook food. It is not designed for industri­al or laboratory use.

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O NOT HANG OR PLACE heavy items on

the door as this can damage the
oven opening and hinges. The door
handle should not be used for hanging
things on.

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HE APPLIANCE AND ITS ACCESSIBLE PAR TS be-

come hot during use.Care should
be taken to avoid touching heating el­ments.Children less then 8 years of age
shall be kept away unless continuously
supervised.

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GENERAL

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HIS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR DOMESTIC USE ONLY!

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HE APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED without

food in the oven when using microwaves.
Operation in this manner is likely to damage the
appliance.

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F YOU PRACTICE OPERATING the oven, put a glass

of water inside. The water will absorb the mi­crowave energy and the oven will not be dam­aged.

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EMOVE WIRE TWIST-TIES from paper or

plastic bags before placing bag in

the oven.

DEEPFRYING

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O NOT USE YOUR MICROWAVE oven for deep-fry-

ing, because the oil temperature

cannot be controlled.

LIQUIDS

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.G. BEVERAGES OR WATER. Overheating the liq-

uid beyond boiling point
can occur without evidence of
bubbling. This could result in
a sudden boil over of the hot
liquid.

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o prevent this possibility the following

steps should be taken:

1. Avoid using straight-sided containers with
narrow necks.

2. Stir the liquid before placing the container
in the oven and let the teaspoon remain
in the container.

3. After heating, allow standing for a short
time, stirring again before carefully re­moving the container from the oven.

CAREFUL

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LWAYS REFER to a micro-

wave cookbook for de­tails. Especially, if cooking or
reheating food that contains alcohol.

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FTER HEATING BABY FOOD or liquids in a baby bot-

tle or in a baby food jar, always stir and check
the temperature before serving. This will ensure
that the heat is evenly distributed and the risk of
scalding or burns can be avoided.

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nsure the Lid and the Teat is removed be­fore heating!

PRECAUTIONS

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SE HOT PADS OR OVEN MITTS to prevent

burns, when touching containers,
oven parts, and pan after cooking. Ac­cessible parts may become hot dur­ing use, young children should be kept
away.

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O NOT USE the cavity for any storage pur-

poses.

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HE VENTILATION OPENINGS on the oven must not

be covered. Blocking the air intake or exhaust
vents may cause damage to the oven and poor
cooking results.

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O NOT STORE OR USE this appliance outdoors.

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O NOT USE this product near a kitchen sink,

in a wet basement, or near a swimming

pool, or similar.

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URING USE THE APPLIANCE becomes hot. Care

should be taken to avoid touching heating

elements inside the oven.

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ACCESSORIES

GENERAL

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F ACCESSORIES CONTAINING METAL comes in contact

with the oven interior, while the oven is in op­eration, sparking can occur and the oven could
be damaged.

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NSURE THAT THE UTENSILS YOU USE are oven proof

and allow microwaves to
pass through them before
cooking.

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HEN YOU PUT FOOD AND ACCESSORIES in the micro-

wave oven, ensure that they do not come in
contact with the interior of the oven.

This is especially important with accesso­ries made of metal or metal parts.

ALWAYS ENSURE that the turntable is able to turn

freely before starting the oven. If the turntable
isn’t able to turn freely you should use a small­er vessel or the TurnTable stop function (see
Large vessels).

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HERE ARE a number of accessories available on

the market. Before you buy, ensure they are
suitable for microwave use.

CRISPPLATE
PLACE THE FOOD DIRECTLY ON THE CRISP-PLATE.
Always use the Glass turn­table as support when us­ing the Crisp-plate.
DO NOT PLACE ANY UTENSILS on
the Crisp-plate since it will quickly
become very hot and is likely to cause
damage to the utensil.
THE CRISP-PLATE may be preheated before use
(max. 3 min.).

WIRE RACK

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SE THE HIGH WIRE RACK when cook-

ing with grill.

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SE THE LOW WIRE RACK when cook-

ing with forced air or combi fan.

STEAM ACCESSORY

USE THE ACCESSORY WITH THE STRAIN-

ER in place for such foods as  sh,

vegetables and potatoes.
ALWAYS PLACE the accessory on
the Glass Turntable.

TURNTABLE SUPPORT

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SE THE TURNTABLE SUPPORT under the

Glass turntable. Never put any oth­er utensils on the turntable sup­port.

 Fit the turntable support in the oven.

GLASS TURNTABLE
USE THE GLASS TURNTABLE with all cooking meth-
ods. It collects the dripping
juices and food particles that
otherwise would stain and soil
the interior of the oven.

 Place the Glass turntable on the turntable

support.

LARGE VESSELS
USE THE TURNTABLE STOP button when cook-
ing with vessels that is so large that
they can not turn freely in the oven.
This function can only be used when
cooking with microwaves only and
Combi functions. The button will not work
with other functions.

CRISP HANDLE

USE THE SUPPLIED SPECIAL CRISP

HANDLE to remove the hot Crisp

plate from the oven.

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THE OVEN should be cleaned regularly and
any food deposits removed.

STEAM ACCESSORY

MAINTENANCE & CLEANING

CLEANING IS THE ONLY MAINTENANCE normally re-
quired. It must be carried out with the micro­wave oven disconnected.

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AILURE TO MAINTAIN THE OVEN in a clean condition

could lead to deterioration of the surface that
could adversely a ect the life of the appliance
and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

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O NOT USE METAL SCOURING PADS,

ABRASIVE CLEANSERS, steel-

wool pads, gritty wash­cloths, etc. which can
damage the control pan­el, and the interior and exterior oven sur­faces. Use a cloth with a mild detergent
or a paper towel with spray glass cleaner.
Apply spray glass cleaner to a paper towel.
DO NOT SPRAY directly on the oven.

AT REGULAR INTERVALS, especially
if spill overs have occurred, re­move the turntable, the turnta­ble support and wipe the base of
the oven clean.
THIS OVEN IS DESIGNED to operate with the turnta-
ble in place.

DO NOT operate the microwave oven
when the turntable has been removed

for cleaning.

USE A SOFT AND DAMP CLOTH with mild detergent

to clean the interior surfaces, front and rear of
the door and the door opening.

DO NOT ALLOW GREASE or food particles to

build up around the door.
FOR STUBBORN STAINS, boil a cup of water in the
oven for 2 or 3 minutes. Steam will soften the
marks.
ADDING SOME LEMON JUICE to a cup of water, plac­ing this on the turntable and boiling for a few
minutes can eliminate odors inside the oven.

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F THE GRILL IS NOT USED REGULARLY, it should be

run for 10 minutes a month to burn off any
splashes, in order to reduce the risk of fire.

DISHWASHER SAFE:

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URNTABLE SUPPORT.

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LASS TURNTABLE

CAREFUL CLEANING:
THE CRISP-PLATE should be cleaned in mild, de-
tergent water. Heavily soiled areas can be
cleaned with a scouring cloth
and a mild cleanser.
ALWAYS let the crisp-plate
cool o before cleaning.

DO NOT immerse or rinse with water while
the crisp-plate is hot. Quick cooling may
damage it.
DO NOT USE STEEL-WOOL PAD S. This will
scratch the surface.

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O NOT USE STEAM CLEANING APPLIANCES when

cleaning your microwave oven.

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HE GRILL ELEMENT does not need cleaning since

the intense heat will burn o any splashes, but
the ceiling beneath it may need regular clean­ing. This should be done with a soft and damp

cloth with mild detergent.

WIRE RACK

CRISP HANDLE

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STOP BUTTON
Product ON: Press to Stop or
reset any of the oven func­tions.
PRODUCT OFF: Keep it
pressed to change the clock.

CONTROL PANEL

DIGITAL DISPLAY
The display includes a 24-hour
clock and indicator symbols.

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ORCED AIR BUTTON

Use to select Manual / Auto
Forced Air functions.

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OMBI BUTTON

Use to select Combi fan
/ Combi Grill functions.

C

RISP BUTTON

Use to select Manual / 6th
Sense Crisp functions.

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RILL BUTTON

Use to select Manual /
Auto Grill functions.

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EFROST BUTTON

Use to select Manual / 6th
Sense Defrost functions.

MW

BUTTON

Use to select Manual / Auto
Microwave functions.

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DJUSTABLE KNOB

According to the di erent
functions, turn to select:
Microwave power level
Cooking time
Weight
Temperature
Food class

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NOB BUTTON

Product OFF: activate the Jet
Start function.
Product ON: con rm the
cooking parameter and then
start the cooking process.

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TEAM BUTTON

Use to select 6th Sense

Steam

function.

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TOP TURNTABLE BUTTON

Use to stop the turntable. This function can
only be used when cooking with
microwaves only and Combi functions. The
button will not work with other functions.

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ET START BUTTON

Product OFF: activate the
Jet Start function.
Product ON: con rm the
cooking parameter and
then start the cooking pro­cess.

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PAUSE OR STOP COOKING

TO PAUSE COOKING:
THE COOKING CAN BE PAUSE D to

check, turn or stir the food
by opening the door. The
setting will be maintained
for 10 minutes.

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F YOU DON’T WANT TO CONTINUE COOKING:

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EMOVE THE FOOD, close the door and press the

STOP button.

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O CONTINUE COOKING:

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LOSE THE DOOR and press the Jet Start or knob

button ONCE. The cooking is resumed from
where it was paused.

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BEEP WILL SIGNAL once a minute for 10 minutes

when the cooking is  nished. Press the STOP
button or open the door to cancel the signal.

IF THE DOOR ISN’T OPENED AT THIS TIME (WITHIN 2 MINUTES) THE OVEN WILL:

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DD Stop and go to “stand by mode“.

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TIR

Continue the cooking process. End result may not be
optimal in this case.

TURN

Continue the cooking process. End result may not be
optimal in this case.

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HEN REQUIRED, THE FOLLOWING STEPS SHOULD BE TAKE N:

 Open the door.
 Add, Stir or turn the food.
 Close the door and restart by pressing the Knob button.

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OME FOOD CLASSES REQUIRE the food to be added, turned or stirred during cooking(varies between

models). In these cases the oven will stop and prompt you to perform the needed action.

ADD/TURN/STIR FOOD

NOTE: After cooking ends, the fan, turntable
and cavity lamp is on before pressing STOP
button, it’s normal.

START PROTECTION / CHILD LOCK

THIS AUTOMATIC SAFETY FUNCTION IS ACTIVATED ONE

MINUTE AFTER the oven has returned to

“stand by mode“. (The oven is in
“stand by” when the 24-hour clock is
displayed or if the clock has not been
set, when the display shows “:“.

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HEN THE SAFETY FUNCTION IS ACTIVE the door must

be opened and closed in order to start the
cooking, otherwise the display will show:

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