Whirlpool JT 358 ALU, JT 358 WH, JT 358 BL INSTRUCTION FOR USE

Instructions for use

JT 358

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INSTALLATION

PRIOR TO CONNECTING

Check that the voltage on the rating plate corresponds to the voltage in your home.

Place the oven on a stable, even surface that is strong

enough to hold the oven and the food utensils you put in it. The right side of the unit is the heavy side. Use care when handling. Position the oven at a distance from other heating sources. The cooling air, which is taken in by the oven, must not exceed 35°C temperature. For sufficient ventilation there must be a space of at least 15-cm above the oven. Ensure the microwave oven feet are in place and ensure the space underneath the oven is empty to allow for proper airflow. The oven can operate in an ambient temperature ranging from +5°C to +35°C.

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

For best visibility of the display, place the oven such that the display is below or equal in height to your eyes when standing in front of it.

Do not remove the microwave inlet protection plates located on the side of the

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

Ensure that the appliance is not damaged. Check that the oven door closes

firmly 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.

Do 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, fire or other hazards may result.

AFTER CONNECTING

When the appliance is first plugged in or after a power failure, the display is blank. If required, the oven can display a 24-hour digital Clock. When the Clock function is not programmed the display will remain blank until the cooking time or the Timer is set.

The oven can be operated only if the oven door is firmly closed.

Poor television reception and radio

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

The earthing of this appliance is compulsory. 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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The 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.

Do not heat, or use flammable materials

in or near the oven. Fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

Do not use your microwave oven for drying textiles, paper, spices, herbs, wood, flowers, fruit or other combustible materials. Fire could result.

If material inside / outside the oven should smoke or ignite, keep oven door

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

Do not over-cook food. Fire could result. Do not leave the oven unattended,

especially 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 food.

Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, or similar.

Never lean on the door

when it is open, or allow children to play with it. Injury could result.

Only allow children to use the oven with adult supervision after adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use. The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. If your oven have other heatsources that can be combined with microwaves, children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated.

Do not use your microwave oven for heating anything in airtight sealed containers. The pressure increases and may cause damage when opening or may explode.

The 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.

EGGS

Do not use your microwave

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

If the Grill function is not used regularly,

there is a risk of fire, due to the possible buildup of foodparticles and fat, beneath the grillelement. To reduce this risk, the Grill only function should be run for 10 minutes once a month to clean the elements.

WARNING!

PRECAUTIONS

GENERAL

This appliance is designed for domestic use only!

The appliance should not be operated

without food in the oven microwaves. Operation in this manner is likely to damage the appliance.

If 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.

Do not use the cavity for any storage purposes.

Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the oven.

DEEP-FRYING

Do not use your microwave

oven for deep-frying, because the oil temperature cannot be controlled.

LIQUIDS

When heating beverages or water in your microwave

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

when using

CAREFUL

During use of the oven, utensils and oven parts, may become hot. Use hot pads or oven mitts to prevent burns, when

touching containers, oven parts, and pan after cooking.

Always refer to a microwave cookbook for details, especially, if cooking or reheating food that contains alcohol.

After heating baby food or liquids in a baby bottle 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. Ensure the Lid and the Teat is removed before heating!

ACCESSORIES

GENERAL There are a number of accessories available on the market. Before you buy, ensure they are suitable for microwave use.

Ensure that the utensils you use are oven proof and allow microwaves to pass through them before cooking.

When you put food and accessories in the microwave 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.

If 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.

Always ensure that the turntable is able to turn freely before starting the oven.

Ensure that the utensils you use are oven proof and allow microwaves to pass through them before cooking.

TURNTABLE SUPPOR T Use 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 methods. 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.

COVER The Cover is used to cover food

during cooking and reheating with microwaves only and helps to reduce spattering, retain food moisture as well as reducing the time needed. Use the cover for two level reheating

CRISP HANDLE

Use the supplied special Crisp handle to remove the hot

Crisp plate from the oven.

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). Always use the Crisp function when preheating the crisp-plate.

WIRE RACK Use the high Wire rack when cooking with grill. Use the low Wire rack when grilling or cooking in combination with other heat sources.

BAKING PLATE Use the bakingplate when cooking in forced air and Auto Forced Air only. Never use it in combination with microwaves.

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 is blank).

PAUSE OR STOP COOKING

To pause cooking:

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

To continue cooking:

Close the door and press the Start

ONCE. The cooking is

button resumed from where it was paused. Pressing the Start button TWICE will increase the time by 30 seconds.

CLOCK

The door must be opened and closed

e.g. putting food into it, before the safety lock is released. Else the display will show

“door“.

If you don’t want to continue cooking:

Remove the food, close the door and press the STOP button

A beep will signal once a minute for 10 minutes when the cooking is finished. Press the STOP button or open the door to cancel the signal. Note: The oven will only hold the settings for 60 seconds if the door is opened and then closed after the cooking is finished.

Clock timeout: each step must be accomplished within 60 seconds. Else, the display will return to stand by mode automatically.

1. Press the Clock button (3 seconds) until the left-hand digit (hour’s) flicker.

2. Press the +/- buttons to set the hours.

3. Press the Clock button again. (The two right hand digits (minutes) flicker).

4. Press the +/- buttons to set the minutes.

5. Press the Clock button again.

The Clock is set and in operation.

Note: When the appliance is first plugged in or after a power failure, the display is blank. If the clock is not set, the display will remain blank until the cooking time is set.

If you wish to remove the clock from the display once it has been set. Simply press the Clock button (3 seconds) until the lefthand digit (hour’s) flicker. Then press the Stop button.

To reinstate the clock, follow the above procedure.

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