Jenn-Air M438 manual

_ .JENN - AIR Use and Care Manual Microwave Ovens MODELS M418, M438 X f II IIIII __ii = II [lll _iiii!iiiiii i_ii iiii:_:: /_ _ , . % #[...]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances, b a sic safety precauti o ns should be followed, including the following: WAR N I N G _ To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2. Read and follow the specific &[...]

14. Keep cord away from heated surfaces . 15. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. 16. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth . 17. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: a. Do not overcook food. Carefu[...]

27. Read and follow specific microwave oven preparation instructions on food packages or containers (especially baby food). Above all, this is a cooking appliance designed to prepare food. 28. Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware. 29. Use only cooking utensils and[...]

Safety Precautions for Exhaust Fan (Model M438 Only) I n addit i on to starting by t ouching the fan switch, the exhaust fan may start automatically if excessive temperatures occur around the microwave oven. This may occur with high temperature frying or long term cooking on the cooktop surface below the hood or during broiling or the pyrolytic (se[...]

PRECA U TIONS TO AVOID P O SSIBLE EXPOS U RE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do n ot att e mp t t o o p e r at e t h i s o v e n wit h t he d o or op e n s i n c e op e n d oor op e r ati on c a n r e su lt i n h a r m fu l e xpo su r e to m icrowav e energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. (b) Do not place any[...]

Grounding Instructions This app l iance must be grounded. I n the e v ent o f an electrical sh ort circuit , grounding re d uc e s th e risk of e l ectric shock b y providing an escap e wir e f o r the e l e ctric curr e nt. This applianc e i s e quipped with a cord hav i n g a grounding wire wit h a groun d ing plug. T h e p l ug mu s t b e p l ug[...]

Oven Operation Prob e . Sensing device, much l ikea t h ermometer, w hich can be s et for d oneness Safe ty Interlock Sys t em . or int e rna l temperature of the Safety l atches in the food, and which shutsoff microwave oven door. Metal Reck . A cc e ssory the ov e n automatically w h e n Al lov e ns hav e at l e ast used to give the microwave the[...]

Touch Contr o l Panel Display Window Time Defrost Pad. Push for T IME DEFROST Time Cook Pad . (See p . 17) P ush f o r tim e c oo k i n g. Clock Pad . Push to set _1, j( _l set minute timer. time of day or recall it into the Display W i ndow. _C oo k & H o ld Pa d. P ow er L ev el P a d . Used to Push for temperature .......................[...]

Time of Day Clock • After plugging in the oven or after a power outage, the Display will display five 8's, 18 POWER, and all of the oven functions. After 15 seconds, all lights disappear and "RESET" comes on in the upper portion. Set clock using the instructions below. • If set, the time of day will always be displayed when no ot[...]

Time Cooking Consult your cookbook for the approximate cooking time for each recipe. Start with the shortest recommended time and add more if needed. Check the food as it cooks. The oven door can be opened any time during operation; the oven will automatically stop cooking and maintain the time setting until the door is closed and the S tart Pad is[...]

Variable Power As with conventional cooking methods, your microwave oven gives you the flexibility of choosing the cooking speed (microwave power) you need for each type of food . The variable power feature can be used when cooking with time or temperature. BASIC INSTRUCTIONS 1. Push the Time Cook Pad or Temp Cook & Hold Pad . 2. En t e r c oo [...]

To Change Variable Power or Ti m e IXll il e Cookin _ To Change Variable Power Setting 1. Pu sh Power Level Pad. 2. Ent e r n e w pow e r s e tting by p u sh i ng Number Pad. To Chang e Time 1. Open and r e clos e t h e door. 2. Push Tim e Cook Pad. 3. Ent e r n ew time. 4. Pus h Start Pad. Delay Start The Delay Start feature allows you t o program[...]

Memories The two memories of this microwave oven let you program two sequential operations such as cooking using two different power levels. Any combination of time and variable power can be preprogrammed. "l"he memory feature automatically changes power settings and cooking times. BASIC INSTRUCTIONS 1. Push Time Cook Pad. 2. Enter cookin[...]

Time Defrost The Time Defrost setting is designed for even thawing for large amounts of food. BASIC INSTRUCTIONS 1 . Push the Time Defrost Pad. 2. Ente r defr o st time. 3. Push the Power Level P a d. * 4 . Enter p o wer level. * 5. Push the Start Pad. Note' _ : P o wer Level 3 is a u t om a t icall y se t f o r defr o sting, but yo u m a y ch[...]

Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting time and Power Levels for you . You enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (See Conversion Chart below) and touch S t a rt Pad. The oven calculates the defrosting time and changes power levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results. Twic[...]

Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting time and Power Levels for you . You enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (See Conversion Chart below) and touch S t a rt Pad. The oven calculates the defrosting time and changes power levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results. Twic[...]

Temperature Probe The special temperature probe takes the guesswork out of microwave cooking by allowing you to test doneness by the internal temperature of the food being prepared . It is particularly hel,pful when preparing meats, beverages, soups and sauces. When food reaches the temperature you select, the oven automatically switches to "H[...]

Example: To heat a casser o le t o 150 ° F. o n Po w er L evel 10, touch Temp Cook & H o l d P a d ; then the numbers 1 , 5, 0; then the S tart Pad . Blower will come on and "COOL" will appear in the Display Window if food is below 90°F. or actual temperature if greater than 90 ° F. (If the Probe Plug has not been inserted into the[...]

Temperature Guide FOOD TEMPERATURE TiPS SETTING* Appetizer Dips 130° F Stir b e fore se rving. Beverages 115 - 130 ° F Frozen & Conveni e nce D efr o st f o o d s c om p l e t el y b e f o r e Frozen Foods 150 ° F in s e rt ing probe. U s e s et t ing " g " . Leftover & Canned Foods 15 0 ° F Main Dishes & P art ial l y cov[...]

Probe Code Probe Code uses the temperature probe to cook to the desired serving temperature. Unlike Temp Cook & Hold, which uses a single power level, Probe Code uses up to 3 power settings which automatically switch during roasting. Thus, even, tender cooking results are provided without overcooking. BASIC INSTRUCTIONS 1 . Insert p r obe. 2 . [...]

Simmer Cook Code Probe Code 4 is a unique setting. It allows you to simmer foods for long periods of time such as spaghetti sauces, chili, soups, etc. Probe Code 4 will automatically bring the food up to 180°F. then hold (slow simmer) until you touch C a n c el / Off P a d or Ol: / en the door. Approx . Food Time / Hrs. Bee f Pot Roast 5-7 Ch i l [...]

Metal Oven Rack The two position wire shelf is specifically designed for added capacity heating and reheating in your microwave oven. Heating and reheating, which are the most popular uses of mi c rowave ovens, m a y now be d o ne in multipl e quantities, so several foods are ready to serve at the same time. When microwaving with the oven shelf, it[...]

il o w to R ehe a t Different Types o f Foods Toget h er • In general, dense or long cooking foods should be started a few minutes ahead of time . • Foods that need to be served hot should be placed on the floor, while foods which a re o nly warmed should b e placed o n the shelf. • Stagger food in the oven whenever possible. Place food on ri[...]

A dditional Tip s • Batters and dough foods and also uncooked foods which need to be prepared from scratch should be cooked without the oven shelf, following Cookbook directions. • Use potholders when handling foods heated together with your oven shelf, especially when heating larger amounts of food in 8-inch square or other 2- quart size casse[...]

Heating or Reheating Guide F Powe r Approximate ITEM A m ount L e vel Tim e , Min. Meats and Main Dishes Saucy Main Dishes: chop suey, 1 to 2 servings HI (10) 3-7 spaghetti , creamed chicken , chili, 3 to 4 servings HI (10) 8-14 stew, macaroni and cheese, etc. 1 can (16-oz.) ,HI (10) 5-7 _-1 cup / serving Hamburgers or meat loaf 1 to 2 servings HI [...]

Reheat Pad The Reheat Pad makes it easy t o reheat many popular foods. Choose a code number from 1 to 6 (see chart below). BASIC INSTRUCTIONS 1 . Pus h Reheat Pad. 2 . Enter Code Number . 3. Enter nu m b e r o f servings.* 4 . Touc h Start Pad. *For one se rv in g , o m it t h i s ste p . F o r co d e s 1 - 5 , u p to 3 s e rv in g s m a y be s e l[...]

Cleaning Be Certain Power is off before Cleaning any Part of the Oven. Cleaning the Microwave Ov en Interior A minimum of maintenance is needed to keep the microwave oven clean and trouble free. The oven itself should be cleaned after each use with a damp cloth to keep it free from grease and soil buildup . Stubborn soils can be removed with a plas[...]

Cleaning the Temperature Probe Remove the temperature pr o be fr o m the receptacle. Wipe food or liquid from the probe with a damp cloth . Dry completely after use and washing. DO NOT clean temperature probe in the dishwasher . Probe is sturdy, but care should be taken in handling . Do not twist or bend; avoid dropping temperature probe. Cleaning [...]

Replacing the Light Bulbs Replacing the Cooktop / Night Light Light Bulb 1 . D isc o nnect p o wer to the oven at the circuit breaker panel or by unplugging . I ll _ l llllllh_,_ 2 . Remove screw on right side of light compartment cover and lower cover until ,, s,o s 3. Be sure bulbs to be replaced are cool before removing. Break the adhesive seal [...]

Before You Call for Service r Check the following list to be sure a service call is really necessary. A quick reference of this manual as well as reviewing additional information on items to check, may prevent an unneeded service call. If nothing on the oven operates: • check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker. • check i[...]

If foods are either overcooked or undercooked: • cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food density or amount of foods in oven. • incorrect power level entered. Check Cookbook for recommended power level , or changing levels during cooking if necessary. • dish was not rotated, turned or stirred. Some dishes require spec[...]