Jenn-Air M168 Series User manual

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Use and Care Manual
Microwave Oven
Models M168 and M169 Series

Congratulations on your choice of a Jenn-Air Microwave Oven. Your microwave oven
has an output wattage of 900 watts. As you use your new microwave oven,we know
you will appreciate the many features that provide excellent performance,convenience
and dependability.
Beforeyou begin cookingwith your new microwave oven, please take a few minutesto
read and become familiar with the instructions in this book. On the following pages you
will find a wealth of information regarding all aspects of using your new microwave oven.
By following the instructions carefully, you will be able to fully enjoy and properly maintain
your oven andachieve excellent results with the foodyouprepare.
Should you have any questions about using your Jenn-Air appliance, write to us. Besure
to provide themodel number of your appliance.
Jenn-Air Customer Assistance
c/o Maytag Customer Service
P.O. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Wesuggestthatyourecordinformationfor contactingyourlocaldealeror
service agent along withthe identifying numbers of your appliance.
If service is required, this information must be furnished.
DealerJServicer:
Address:
ModelNumber:
SerialNumber:
Date Purchased:
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Answers to Questions .................................................................24
Careand Cleaning...................................................................... 25
Installation
Grounding ................................................................................. 8
Interference Notes .................................................................... 8
Oven Operation
Audible Signals ....................................................................... 12
Cook Time ............................................................................... 12
Cook By Weight .................................................................20-21
Defrost ByWeight ..............................................................18-19
Dinner Plate ............................................................................ 15
Metal Rack .............................................................................. 22
Memories................................................................................. 14
Oven Controls ......................................................................9-10
Popcorn ...................................................................................15
Power Levels........................................................................... 13
Quick Defrost .....................................................................16-17
Reheat Cooking Guide............................................................ 23
Time of Day Clock ................................................................... 11
Timer ....................................................................................... 11
Safety
Important Safety Instructions and Registration ..................2,4-6
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave Energy ................................................... 7
Service Information................................................................26-27

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When usingelectrical appliances, basic safety precautions should befollowed,
includingthe following:
WARNING- To reduce the riskof burns, electric shock, fire,injuryto persons or
exposure to excessive microwave energy;
1. Read all instructions beforeusingthe appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" found on page 7.
3. Thisappliance mustbegrounded. Connectonlytoproperlygroundedoutlet.
See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" on page 8.
4.Install or locate this appliance in accordancewith the provided installation
instructions.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers - for example,
closed glass jars - may explode and should notbe heated in this oven. In
rare instances,poachedeggshave beenknown toexplode. Cover poached
eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them.
6. Foods with unbroken outer "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 pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit,
pierced, or vented.
7. Do notheat, storeor useflammable materials in or nearthe oven. Fumes
can create a fire hazard or explosion.
8. Use this appliance onlyfor itsintended useas described inthis manual. Do
not usecorrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance.This typeof oven
is specificallydesigned to heat, cook, or defrost food.It isnot designed for
industrial, laboratory,or commercial use. It isintended for home useonly.
Do not usefor drying clothes,linens, newspaper, or similar non-food type
items.
9. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by
children.
10. Do notoperate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has been damagedor dropped.
11. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel.
Contact nearestauthorized Jenn-Air service facility for examination, repair
or adjustment.
12.Do not cover or block any openings onthe appliance.
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13. DOnotuseoutdoors. Donotusethis productnearwater -for example, near
a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
14. Do not immerse cord orplug in water.
15. Keepcord away from heated surfaces.
16. Do notlet cord hang over edge of tableorcounter.
17. Whencleaningsurfacesofdoorand oventhatcometogetheronclosingthe
door,useonlymild,non-abrasivesoapsor detergentsappliedwith asponge
or soft cloth.
18. To reduce the risk offire [nthe oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food,Carefully attend appliance if paper,plastic,or
other combustible materials are placed insidethe oven to facilitate
cooking. Avoid using recycled paperproducts. Do not usenewspaper
or otherprinted paper in theoven. Such products sometimes contain
impurities which could ignite.
b. Removewiretwist-tiesfrom paperor plasticbags beforeplacing bag in
oven.
c. If materials insidethe oven should ignite, keep oven door closed,turn
oven off, and disconnect the powercord, or shut off power atthe fuse
or circuit breaker panel.
d. Do not use the oven for storage.
e. De not pop popcorn except in a microwave approved popcornpopper
or in a commercial package recommended especially for microwave
ovens.
19. Do notoperate the oven when empty.
20. Do not leanontheoven door.The door isdesignedto closetightlyand seal
properly for safe operation. Leaning on the door may warp or break the
hinges.
21. To avoid exposure to dangerous high voltage, DO NOT REMOVE THE
OUTERCASE orthe plastic stirrer cover inside the oven cavity.
22. Donot storemetaloven rack inoven,Usethe rack onlywhencookingmore
than one dish. Do not usemicrowavebrowning dish onthe shelf; the shelf
couldoverheat.
23. Liquids heated in certain shaped containers (especially cylindrical-shaped
containers)may becomeoverheated, splashoutwith aloudnoise. Forbest
results, stir the liquid several times before heating. Always stir liquids
several times between reheatings.
24. Read and follow specific microwave oven preparation instructions onfood
packages or containers (especially baby food),Above all,this Lsacooking
appliance designed to preparefood.
25. Use only cooking utensils and accessories madefor usein the microwave
and specifically described inthis manual.
26. Microwave oven manufacturers do notrecommend deepfat frying orfrying
in amicrowave oven.Hotoil candamageoven partsand utensilsandeven
result in skin burns.

2"7.Plastic wrap: Use only those types designed for microwave oven use and
avoidforming anair-tight seal. Fold back a small corner or cut a small slit
to allow steam to escape.
:)8. Stay near the appliance while it is in use and check cooking progress
frequently. Leavingtheapplianceunattendedmay resultinovercookedfood
and possibly a fire in your oven.
29. Built-in Installations: (Microwave must be built-in with a trim kit.) Do not
mount any portion of the microwave oven over a sink or any other heating
orcookingapplianceunlessthemicrowaveovenhasbeenapproved foruse
above the heating appliance. See label onthe trim kitfor a list ofapproved
heating appliances. See installation instructions for additional installation
information.
30. Usemetalonly asdirected inthe cookbook. TV dinners maybe microwaved
in foiltrays lessthan 3/4"deep; remove top foil cover andreturntray to box.
When using metal in microwaveoven, keep metal (otherthan metal shelf)
at least 1-inchaway from sides of oven.
31. Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked bottles.
32. Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated
food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware.
33. Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven. Paraffinwax will not melt in a
microwave oven because itallows microwaves to pass through it.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
1.Do not operate the microwave oven when empty or with an empty utensil.
2. Never use sharp+edgedutensils in or near theoven.
3. Do NOTusewhite ceramic browning dish in this oven. Highheat from the
underside of the dish can permanently scorch the oven turntable.
4. Dyes used in mLcrowavepopcorn bags can discolor the oven's turntable.
Beforemicrowaving, placethepopcorn bag on a microwave-safe dish.

a. Do net attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door
operation can result in harmful exposure tomicrowaveenergy. It isimportant
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.
c. Do not operate the oven if itis damaged. It is particularly important that the
oven door closeproperly and that thereis no 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 taw,
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 on the rating label. Rating label is located on the left inside wall ofthe
oven cavity. Ifthe numbers onthe card are not the same as those on the rating
label cross out thenumbers on the card and writeinthe numbers asthey appear
on theratinglabel.
2. Mail the card. The return address is included on thereverse 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: Meytag 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 microwaveoven's model andserialnumbers.

Removeallpacking materials bothoutside and inside the oven before using the oven.
The oven requiresfree movement of air for proper operation. Do NOT block air vents
locatedacross thetop and underneaththe oven. Also, do not removethefeet from the
bottom of the oven.
IGroundingInstruct I
This appliance must be grounded. Inthe event of an electrical short circuit, grounding
reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into a 120v, 15 amp. outlet that is properly installed and
grounded.
WARNING- Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not
completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether theappliance is properly
grounded and either:
1) If it isabsolutely necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension
cordthat has a 3-blade grounding plug,and a 3 slot receptaclethat will accept the
plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to
or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance. Or,
2) Donot useanextension cord. Ifthe powersupply cordistoo short, havea qualified
electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance
Microwaveovens generate radio frequency energyduring operation, and if notinstalled
properly may cause interferenceto radio and television reception. You can determine
if this unit is causing interference by turning it on and off while the interference is
occurring. If interference occurs it may be corrected by one or moreof the following
measures:
• clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven;
• reorient thereceiving antenna;
• relocate the oven with respect to thereceiver; and/or
• plug theoven into a different outlet so that it and the receiver are on different
circuits.
If the interference persists,you may want to consult an experienced radio/television
technician for additional suggestions.
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Plastic Stirrer Cover, Protects the stirrer
blade from soilor bending,The stirrer cover
should not beremoved.
Metal Rack. Accessory used to give
the microwave oven cooking flexibility. Cooking Guide
Offersthe user the optionof cooking or Label
reheating morethanone foodat a time.
(See p. .ight
Rating Label Display Window.
Turntable Door Lever. Pushto
open the door.
:h.These will
slide into the interlock, microwaves can pass TouchControl Panel.-
Ifdooris notcompletely throughthe metal shield (See more detailed dia-
closed the ovenwill not in this window, gram of control panel on
operate, page 10.)
Safety InterlockSystem. Safety
latches in the microwave oven
door. Allovens haveat leasttwo
latches which stop the operation
of the oven when the door is
opened.

DISPLAY WINDOW
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PROMPT
INDICATORS
Cook Time Pad. Power Level Pad.
See p. 12. i_ ;_;:_'_!_'f_ See p.13.
Quick Defrost Pad. -- _i_ Timer Pad.
See p. 16-17.See p.11.
:::::;:i_}_)_i :::,_.;; DefrostBy Weight
Cook By Weight Pad. :_:_!_!;;;; _;_#_Y_g_;;; Pad. See pp. 18-19.
See pp. 20-21.
Dinner Plate Pad. i_i_!_;; Popcorn Pad.
See p. 15.Seep. 15.
Number Pads. !;/:5i;_:;_ Reset Pad.
Touch to entercooking _ Touch toclear dis-
time, power levels, _play of incorrect
codes or amounts, entry.
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Clock PadTouoh_l ....................
twice to settime ofI::::;;l:;:::;::::;::::::;::::;::_:::_'_
day or onceto recall
it into the Display I I _Star't/Stop Pad.
Window. • ]_..... Touch to start or stop
/cooking.
Turntable Pad. Touch to stop
turntable for large oblong dishes.
Touchafter touchingtheStart/Stop
Pad.
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