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Safety Instructions .......... 9-0
Operating Instruc_tions
Microwave Control Pane] .... ] O, ] ]
Microwave Oven Controls ..... 10-91
Lower Oven Control Panel .... 99, 23
Lower Oven Controls ........ 92-32
Lower Oven Thmmostat ........ 30
Self-Cleaning Lower Oven .... 31,39
Sensor Controls ............ 16, 17
Care and Cleaning
Broiler Pan and Grid ........... 36
Door . ...................... 34
Light Bulb ...................... 35
Microwax e Oxen .............. 33
Shehes ...................... 36
Troubleshooting Tips ...... 37-39
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ..... Back Co_er
Product Registration ........ 41-49
X4'arrantv .................... 43
JKP86"27" Double Wall Oven
66"
fl'PS _-37 Double W_dl ChJen,
The microwave oven in this
cooking center is I000 watts.
©
©Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label inside
the upper oven on the lelt side.
164D4290P090-2 49-80132-2 02-03 JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
For your safety;,the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
PRECAUTIONSTOAVOIDPOSSIBLEEXPOSURETOEXCESSIVE
MICROWAVEENERGY
Do not attempt to operate fills oxen with
tim door open since open-door operation
can result in hal_nflfl exposure to
microwme energ?'. It is importantnot to
defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
Do not place any object between tile oxen
flont face and tile door or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing
SHrlCaces.
Tile oxen should not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
Do not operam ti_e oven if it is damaged.
It is particularly important that tile oxen
door close properly and tilat there is no
damag_ to tile:
[] door (bent),
[] hing>s and latches (broken or
loosened),
[] door seals and sealing surPaces.
IMPORTANTSAFETYNOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act requires the Governor of California to
publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off avery small amount of carbon monoxide during
the cleaning cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation
fan or hood.
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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING Groundinglnstructions:
This appliance must be connected to a
grounded, metallic, permanent wiring
system, or an equipment gronnding
conductor should be run wiflt the
circuit conductors attd connected
m rite eqnipment gronnding
mrminal or lead on the appliance.
WARNING Toreduce the risk ofburns,
electric shock, fire, injuryto personsor
exposure to excessive microwave energy:
Use dtis appliance only fox its intended
use as described in this manual. Do not
use conosive chemicals or vapors in
this appliance. This cooking cenmr is
specifically designed to heat or cook
food, and is not inmnded for laborato W
or industrial use.
Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified
mchnician in accordance with the
provided Installation Instructions.
Haxe the installer show you the location of
the cixvuit breaker or flxse. Mark it fox easy
reference.
Be sure dm cooking center is securely
installed in a cabinet that is firmly attached
to fire house suucture. V(eight on the oxen
door could cause the ox>n to tip and
result in injuU. Never allow attyone m
climl), sit or hang on flxe ox>n door
This appliance should be serviced only
1)yqualified service personnel. Contact
nearest authorized service tZacilitvfox
examination, repair or adjustment. Do not
repair or xeplace arty part of this appliance
unless specifically recommended in this
mannal. All other servicing should be
referred m a qualified mchnician.
Do not stoxe this appliance outdoors.
Do not use flxis product near water fox
example, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool.
Befoxe performing arty seiMce, disconnect
rite cooking center power supply at rite
household distribution panel by removing
the flxse or switching off the cixvuit
breaker
Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damag>d cord or ping, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damag>d or
dropped.
Do not leme children alone---<'hildren
should not be left alone or unatmnded in
an area where appliance is in use. They
should nex>r be allowed m sit or stand on
arty part of the appliance.
Don't allow attyone m climb, stand or
hang on the door They could damage
the cooking cenmr attd cause sex>xe
personal itljm>
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan by covering
pan completely with weft-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside a pan can be
put out by covering with baking soda or,if ava#able, a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type
fire extinguisher.
CAUTION:Itemsofinterestto
children should not be stored in cabinets
above an oven; children climhing oi1 the
oxen to reach imms could be seliously
i,_nred.
Teach children not m pl W with rite
controls or any other part of the
cooking center
im_g> scratches or impacts to glass door
can lead m broken or shattered glass.
_a:ear proper clothing. I,oose-fitdng or
hanging garments should nex>r be worn
while using the appliance. Hammable
mamHal could be ignimd if brought in
contact with hot heating elements and
may cause sex>re burns.
Use only &Y pot holders--moist or damp
pot holders on hot surthces may result in
httlXlS fronl steam. Do not let pot holders
much hot heating elements. Do not use a
towel or other bulky cloth. Such cloths can
catch fire on a hot element.
Always kee I) dish towels, dishcloths, pot
holders and other linens a safe distance
fron/vo/ti oxen.
Always kee I) wooden spoons and plastic
utensils and canned food a safe distance
away f1oi1/vo/ty oxen.
Mways kee I) combustible wall coxetings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance flom
VO/tI" oxen.
Do not store flammable mamrial in an
oxen or near the cooking cenmr
Do not cover or block any opening:s
oi1 the appliance.
For your safe_', nex>r use your appliance
for wanning or heating the room.
Do not leaxe paper products, cooking
umnsils or food in the ox>n when not
in use.
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Do not store or use combustible mamtials,
gvtsoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
Do not let cooking grease or oflter
flammable materials accumulam in or
neat the cooking cenmr
Do not much heating elements or inmHor
surface of the oxen. These surfaces m W be
hot enougit to burn even though they are
dark in colon Dining and after use, do not
much, or let clothing or other flammable
mamtials contact any inmHor area of the
ox>n; allow sufficient time tbr cooling first.
Potentially hot surthces include o\'en \>nt
openings, surfaces near the openings, and
crevices around rite ox>n door
REMEMBER:The inside surface of the
oxen may be hot when the door is opened.
COOKMEATANDPOULTRYTHOROUGHLY...
Cookmeat andpoultry thoreughly--meat toat least an INTERNALtemperatureof 160°Fandpoultry
toat least an INTERNALtemperatureof 180°ECookingto thesetemperaturesusuallyprotects against
foodbomeillness.
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MICflOWAVEOVEN
Read and follow the specific "Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy" section in this manual
Toreduce therisk of fire in the evencavity:
Do not oxercook food. Carefully attend
appliance if paper, plastic or other
combustil)le materials are placed inside
rite oxen to thcilitam cooking.
Remoxe wire twist-ties flom paper or
plastic containers 1)efote placing bag:s
ix) oxen,
Do not use your microwave oven to dIT
newsI)aI)ers,
Do not pop popcorn ill your microwaxe
oxen unless ill a special microwave
popcorn accessot T or unless you use
popcorn labeled for use in microwave
oxens.
Do not oxercook potatoes. They could
dehydiam and catch fire, causing damage
to your oxen.
Do not operate rite oxen while empw to
axoid damage to file oxen and fl_e danger
of fire. If 1)yaccident the oxen should run
empty a minum or two, no harm is done.
Howexel; tiT m avoid operating the oxen
empty at any dine----it saxes energy' and
prolongs the life of the oxen.
Do not use file oven for storage puq)oses.
Do not leme paper products, cooking
umnsils or food in the oven when not
ill rise.
If mamrials inside the oxen should ig_lim,
kee I) oven door closed, turn oxen off,
and shut off power at file fltse or citvuit
1)reaker panel. If the door is opened, the
fire may spread.
This microwaxe oxen is not approxed or
msmd for mat-ine use.
Some pioducts such as whole eggs and
sealed containers for example, closed
jars will explode and should not be
heated ill this microwaxe oxen. Such use
of file microwaxe oven could result in
i jury.
Do not operate tile microwaxe oxen
wifllont file turntable and support ill
place.
_void heating 1)aby food ill glass jars, exen
with tile lid off. Make sure all iIffant food
is thorouOfly cooked. Stir food m
distribum tile heat exenl> Be carefltl m
prexent scalding when warming formula
or 1)reast milk. The container may feel
cooler titan rite milk really is. Always rest
the milk 1)etbte feeding tile 1)aby.
Do not boil eggs ill a microwaxe oxen.
Ptessule will 1)uild up inside the egg
yolk and will cause it to burst, possil)ly
resulting ill iojury.
Foods wiflt unl)roken outer "skill" such
as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples,
egg yolks, chicken lixers and oilier giblets
should be pierced to allow steam to escape
during cooking.
Don't defrost fiozen bexerages ill natTow-
necked bottles (especially carbonated
bexerages). Exen if file container is
opened, pressure can build up. This can
c;mse the container to burst, possibly
resulting ill injm T.
Hot foods and steam can cause bums.
Be carefitl when opening aiUcontainers
of hot food, including popcorn bags,
cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent
possible injm T, direct steam away fiom
hands and l_ace.
As with any appliance, close snpervision is
necessat T when used 1)ychildren.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
MICROWAVE-SAFECOOKWARE
Make sure aft cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does
not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled
"suitable for microwaving."
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ffyou are not sure if a dish is microwave-
safe, nse fllis test: Place in fl_e oxen both
the dish you are testing and a glass
measuling cup flled with ] cup ofwater_
set file measuring cup either in or next to
tile dish. Microwave 35-45 seconds at higil.
If the dish heats, it should not be used
for microwaving.
If tile dish remains cool and only tile
wamr in tile cup heats, then file dish is
microwaxe-safe,
If you use a meat them/ometer while
cooking, make sure it is safe for use in
microwax e o, ens.
Do not use recycled paper products.
ReQ'cled paper towels, napkins and waxed
paper can contain metal flecks which may
cause arcing or ignite. Paper products
containing nylon or nylon filaments
should be a,_ided, since flier may also
ignite.
Some Stvrofoam trays (like fllose fllat meat
is packaged on) ha, e a thin stlip of metal
embedded ill d_e bottom. When
microwa, ed, the metal can bum file floor
of the o, en or ignite a paper towel.
Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in
microwa, e o, ens. Check file package for
proper rise.
Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic
wrap can be used to co, er dishes ill order
to retain moisture and prevent spattering.
Be snle to ,ent plastic wrap so steam
call escape.
()\ei_ized food or oversized metal
cookware should not be used in a
microwave oven. Electrical shock or
fire could occur.
_A]lile paper plates may be used for timed
cooking and deflosting, do not use fllem
with Auto Sensor cooking. Use microwa,e-
safe plains or bowls for ieheating. Co, er
with plastic wrap.
Cookware m W become hot because
of heat uanstbrred flom tim heated
food. Pot holders may be needed to
handle tile cookware.
"Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly
closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced
or ,ented as diIected by package. If they
are not, plastic could burst duling or
immediately after cooking, possibly
resnldng in injm T, Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least partially
unco, ered because fl_ey form a fight seal.
When cooking wifl_ containers tightly
co, ered with plastic wrap, remo, e
coveting carefillly and direct steam
away flom hands and tZace.
Use tbil only as direcmd in this manual.
TV dinners may be microwa, ed in foil
trws less than 3/4" higt_; remo, e the top
foil cover and rental fl_e tr W to file box.
_4]len using foil in tile microwaxe o, en,
keep file tbil at least 1 inch away from the
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Plastic cool<ware - Plastic cool<ware
designed for microwaxe cooking is xerv
useflfl, but should be used caIeflflly.
Exen microwaxe-safe plastic may not
be as tolerant of overcooking corrdifions
as are glass or ceramic materials and
may soften or char if subjected to short
periods of overcooking. In longer
exposures to overcooking, tile food
arrd cool<ware could ignite.
Follow theseguidelines:
[] Use microwaxe-safe i)lastics only and
use them in StlJCt compliance with
tile cool<ware manuiCacturer's
recommendations.
[] Do not microwme empty corrtainers.
[] Do not permit children to use
plastic cookware without complete
super\ ision.
ARCING
If you see arcing press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct the problem.
Arcing is themicrowave term forsparks in the
oven.Arcing is caused by:
Metal or foil touching the side of tile oven.
Foil not molded to food (ui)turned edges
act like arrmnnas).
Metal, such as twist-ties, I)oultIT pins or
g_ld-fimmed dishes, ira tile microwm_.
Recycled paper towels corrtaining small
metal pieces being used in file microwme.
SUPERHEATEDWATER
Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach the boiling point.
They can actuafly get superheated and not bubble at all
Superheated liquid will btd)ble up out of the
cup when it is moxwd or whe_ somethi_g
like a spoon or tea bag is pt_t imo it.
To pre_ent this fiom happe_ing and ca, lsiirg
iqim > do not heat m_y liqtfid fL_rmore than
2 minutes per crop.
After heating, let the cup stand in the
microwave fLn"3(} se(onds bef_ne movi_g it
or putting anything into it.
Spontaneous boiling
Under certafi7special circumstances, liquids"
may start to boil during or shortly after removal
from #le microwave oven.
To prexent bums flom splashing liquid, we
recommend the fL}lloxqng bef_ne removi_g
the c(mtainer from the oxeye:
Allow tile corrtainer to stand in tile oven
for 30 to 40 seconds after tile oxen has
shut oft:
Do not boil liquids in nalTow-necked
corrtainers such :as soft drink bottles, wine
flasks arrd especially nanow-necked coffee
cups. Even if tile container is oi)ened,
excessive smam can build up and cause it
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
ALLTHESETHINGSARENORMALWITHYOURMICROWAVE
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Steam or xapor escaping from around
tile dooI:
Light reflection around tile door oi tile
outeF case.
Dimming of die oxen ligtlt and change
ira tim 1)lower sound may occ/li while
operating at power lexels othei than high.
Tile microwax_ fan m W operam with both
ovens off. It is cooling die control and will
turn itself off.
Some TV-radio inmrference might be
noticed while using youi microwa_> oven.
It's similar to the inmrference caused by
other small app]iances and does not
indicate a problem with your oven.
A dull thumping SOtlIld while tile o\_n
is operating.
MICROWAVETERMSANDDEFINITIONS
Arcing
ArcingIsthemicrowavetermforsparkslb theoven.
Arcingiscausedby.
metal or foil touchingthe side of the oven.
foil that isnot molded tofood(upturnededgesact
like antennas).
metalsuchastwist-ties,poultrypins,gold-rimmed
dishes.
recycledpaper towels contalhlbgsmallmetal pieces.
Covering
Coversholdinmoisture,allowformoreevenheatlbgand
reducecooklbgtlYne.Ventlbgplasticwraporcoveringwith
waxpaperallowsexcesssteamtoescape.
Shielding
Ina regularoven,you shieldchickenbreasts orbaked
foodsto preventoverbrowning. Whenmicrowaving, you
usesmaflstrips of foil to shield thlbparts, suchas the tips
of wlbgs andlegsonpoultg which wouldcook before
largerparts.
StandingTime
Whenyoucookwithregularovens,foodssuchasroasts
orcakesareallowedtostandtofinishcookingorto
seLStandingtlYneisespeciallylYnportantlbmicrowave
cooking.Notethatamicrowavedcakeisnotplacedon
acoolingrack.
Venting
After coveringa dishwith plastic wrap, youvent the
plastic wrap by turningbackone cornerso excesssteam
can escape.
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WARNING!
SELF-CLEANINGLOWEROVEN
Donot use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms, except as suggested in this manual. Improper
installation of aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
Stand away flora file oven when opening
the ox.en door Hot air or smam which
escapes can cause bums to hands, fi_ce
and/or eyes.
Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an ir)jm%
Kee I) the ox.en x.ent unobstructed.
Kee I) the ox.en free flora gxease buildup.
Kee I) the cooking cenmr clean and flee
of accnmnlafions of grease or spillox.ers,
which m W ignite.
Nex.er leax.e the oven door open when yon
ax.e not watching fire cooking cenmr
Place rite ox.en shelf in the desired
position while the oven is cool. If shelx.es
must be handled when hot, do not let pot
holder contact the heating elements.
When using cooking or roasting bags
ira the ox.en, follow the mamdnacmrer's
dit.ecdons.
Pulling ont the shelf to the stopqock is a
com.enience ira lifting heax?' foods. It is
also a precandon against burns flom
touching hot surfiaces of Ore door or
ox.en walls.
Do not use the oxen for a storage area.
hems stored ira an oxen can ignite.
Do not leme paper products, cooking
utensils or food in the oven when not
ira use.
Do not use the oven to drT newspapers.
If oxerheated, they can catch on fire.
Nexer lemejars or cans of t_atdiippings
ira or near VO/lr oven.
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Clean only parts listed ira this Owner's
Manual.
Do not clean the door gasket. The door
gasket is essential for a good seal. Care
should be token not to rub, damag.e or
move rite gasket.
Do not use ox.en cleaners. No commercial
ox.en cleaner or oven liner promcfive
coating of any kind should be used ira or
around any part of the ox.en. Residue fiom
ox.en cleaners will damag.e the inside of
the ox.en when the self-clean cycle is used.
Before self-cleaning tim ox.en, remox.e
the probe, broiler pan, grid and other
cookware.
Be sure to wipe up excess spillag.e before
stardng a selt)leaning Q'cle.
If the self-cleaning mode malflmcfions,
tnY/a the ox.en off and disconnect the
power supply. Hax.e it serviced by a
qualified mchnician.
Lismn for a fim--a Pan noise should be
heard sometime during the cleaning
cycle. If not, call for setMce before
selt_leaning ag:dn.
Alter broiling, always rake the broiler
pan out of the ox.en and clean it. i*_ftover
gt.ease ira the broiler pan can catch rit.e
next time you use rite ox.en.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
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Usingthemicrowave ovencontrols.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Your model may have one of the
following controls.
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SENSOR COOKING CONVENIENCE COOKING
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GUI[_EBEXlNDDOOR
SENSOR COOKING CONVENIENCE COOKING
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