Jenn-Air M418 User manual

_.JENN-AIR
Useand Care Manual
Microwave Ovens
MODELS M418, M438
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be
followed, including the following:
WARNING_ To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock,
fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
1. Readall instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY"
found on Page7.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly
grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" on Page 8.
4. Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Install or locate this
appliance in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers -- for
example, closed glassjars -- may explode and should not be heated
in this oven. In rare instances, poached eggs have been known
to explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one
minute before cutting intothem.
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.
7. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this
manual. Do not usecorrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance.
This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, dry, or
defrost food. It is not designed for industrial, laboratory, or
commercial use. It is intended for home use only. Do not use for
drying clothes, linens, newspaper, or similar non-food type items.
8. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used
by children.
9. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug,
if it is not working properly, or if it has beendamaged or dropped.
10. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service
personnel. Contact nearest authorized Jenn-Air service facility for
examination,repair or adjustment.
11. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
12. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near
water -- for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool
or near a sink.
13. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

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. Carefully attend appliance if paper,
plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside
the oven to facilitate cooking. Avoid using recycled paper
products.Such products sometimes contain impurities
which could ignite.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before
placing bag in oven.
c. If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door
closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or
shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
d.Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when
not in use.
e. Do not pop popcorn except in a microwave approved
popcorn popper or in a commercial package recommended
especially for microwave ovens.
18. Do not operate the oven when empty.
19. Do not lean on the oven door.The door is designed to close
tightly and seal properly for safe operation. Leaning on the
door may warp or break the hinges.
20. To avoid exposure to dangerous high voltage, DO NOT
REMOVE THE OUTER CASE.
21. Do not store metal oven rack in oven. Use the rack only when
cooking more than one dish. Do not use microwave browning
dish on shelf; the shelf could overheat.
22. Do not store the temperature probe in the oven.
23. Use metal only as directed in cookbook. TV dinners may be
microwaved in foil trays less than 3,4"deep; remove top foil
cover and return tray to box. When using metal in microwave
oven, keep metal (other than metal shelf) at least 1-inch away
from sides of oven.
24. "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags
should be slit, pierced, or vented.
25. Do NOT defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked bottles.
26. Liquids _:,:r !_ certain shaped containers (especially
cylinc: _,:: :_ :' --tainers) may become overheated, splash
out with a ioL,_,_-,oise.For best results, stir the liquid several
times before heating. Always stir liquids several times between
reheatings.
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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 accessories made for use in the
microwave and specifically described in this manual or
cookbook.
30. Microwave oven manufacturers do not recommend deep fat
frying or frying in a microwave oven. Hot oil can damage oven
parts and utensils and even result in skin burns.
31. Plastic wrap: Use only those types designed for microwave oven
use and avoid forming an air-tight seal. Fold back a small corner
or cut a small slit to allow steam to escape.
32. Stay near the appliance while it is in use and check cooking
progress frequently. Leaving the appliance unattended may
result in overcooked food and possibly a fire in your oven.
33. This over-the-range oven was designed for use over ranges
no wider than 42 inches. It may be installed over both gas and
electric cooking equipment.
NOTE" These microwave ovens are UL listed for installation over
certain cooktops and ranges as outlined below.
Model M438
The M438 can be installed above all non-grill gas and electric
conventional cooktops which require updraft ventilation. Not
recommended over ranges or cooktops with grilling
capability unless the range or cooktop is equipped with
downd raft ventilation.
Model M418
The M418 can be installed above all electric and gas grill-
ranges and grill-range cooktops featuring downdraft
ventilation. Not recommended above ranges or cooktops
without downdraft ventilation.
NOTE: Model M418 only install above Jenn-Air cooktop and
grill range series:
CP2 C200 $100
CP3 CG200 D100
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Safety Precautions for Exhaust Fan
(Model M438 Only)
In addition to starting by touching 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 (self) cleaning of a range.
This automatic exhaust fan feature is designed to prevent damage from
overheating of the oven parts. The exhaust fan may stay on as long
as 30 minutes to cool the oven. The cooling time will depend on removal
of the heat source. Pushing the fan switch will not turn the fan off.
Because of the automatic exhaust fan feature, the following cautions
must be observed:
1. DO NOT leave the area when using your cooktop at a high
setting. Accidental fires from boilover or spattering on the
surface unit could spread, especially if the exhaust fan is
operating.
2. DO NOT allow grease and soil to build up in the exhaust filter.
Exhaust fan efficiency will decrease and fire may result. Clean
frequently following the filter cleaning instructions.
3. DO NOT flame foods when operating the exhaust fan. The fan,
if operating, may spread the flame and cause personal injury
or property damage.
4. In the event of a grease fire, smother flaming pan on surface
unit by covering pan completely with well-fitting lid.
5. Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter. Corrosive cleaning
agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt tooperatethis ovenwiththe door opensince
open door operation canresult in harmfulexposureto microwave
energy. It is important 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 it is damaged. It is particularly important
that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage
to the: (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.
REGISTRATION
Federal law requires registration of all microwaveovens.To complywiththe
law, pleasefill out theCUSTOMER REGISTRATIONCARD packagedin the
oven:
1. Check the model and serial numberson the card to see that they match
the numbers on the rating label. Rating label islocated on the upper left
corner of the oven front frame. If the numberson the card are not the
same asthose on the rating label cross out the numberson the card
and write in the numbers as they appear on the rating label.
I CONSUMERPRODUCTOWNERSHIPREGISTRATIONI2. Mail the card. The
_OOEL_o SERIALNOMAYCOR
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CLEVELAND TN37311
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FILL IN AND MAIL THIS CARD TODAY!
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:
Maycor
Warranty Administration
P.O. Box 4970
Cleveland, TN 37311
Renewal Registration information must provide: a) Your name and address
and b) the microwave oven's model and serial numbers.

Grounding Instructions
This appliance mustbe grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces therisk of electric shock by providing an escapewire
forthe electric current. This applianceisequipped with a cord having a
groundingwire witha grounding plug. Theplug must beplugged into an
outletthat isproperlyinstalledand grounded.
WARNING- Improper use of thegrounding plug can result in
a riskofelectricshock.
Consult a qualifiedelectricianor serviceman ifthe grounding instructions
are notcompletelyunderstood,or if doubtexistsastowhetherthe appliance
isproperlygrounded.
Useofan extensioncord isnotrecommended,butifit isabsolutelynecessary
to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cordthat has a 3-
bladegroundingplug, and a 3-slot receptaclethat will accept the plug on
theappliance. Themarked rating oftheextension cordshall be equalto
or greaterthanthe electricalrating oftheappliance.
Where anelectricalwall receptacle isencounteredwhichwill accept only
atwo-prong plug,it isthe personalresponsibilityand obligationoftheowner
to contacta qualifiedelectricianand havetheoutletreplacedwith a properly
grounded and polarized receptaclefor a three-prong,groundingplug.Such
receptacle must also meet local electrical codes, if applicable,and/or the
NationalElectricalCode.
Do not under any circumstancecut or remove the third (ground) prong
from the powercord.
Do not usean adapter plugwith thisappliance.
IMPORTANT
The above groundinginstructionsmust be followed not only for your
personalprotectionagainst shock andfire hazards, but also to insure
satisfactoryoperationof the electroniccontrols.In addition to proper
grounding, a polarity checkof outlet should bemade toinsure that
polarity is not reversed. Improper grounding or reversed polarity can
damage the _lectronic control or cause it to operate erratically.

Oven Operation
Probe.Sensingdevice,
much likeathermometer,
whichcan besetfordoneness Safety InterlockSystem.
or internaltemperatureof the Safetylatchesin the
food,and whichshutsoff microwaveovendoor.
MetalReck.Accessory theoven automaticallywhenAllovens haveatleast
usedtogivethemicrowave thedesiredtemperatureis twolatcheswhichstopthe
ovencookingflexibility, reached, operationof theovenwhen
Offersthe usertheoption thedooris opened.
of cookingor reheating
morethanone foodata time. DisplayWindow
RatingLabel
Code Instructions J
Filters TouchControlPanel.
(Seemoredetailed
Window.Toviewthe diagramof control
foodswhilecooking,pane_on p. 11.)
DoorLatches.Thesewill Nomicrowavescan pass
slideinto the interlock, throughthemetalshield
Ifdooris not completely in thiswindow.
closedtheovenwillnot
operate.
NOTE ModelM438 Only:
For a nonvented installation, use Charcoal Filter Kit (MF110) available from your
Jenn-Air dealer.
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Touch Control Panel
Display Window Time Defrost Pad. Push
for TIME DEFROST
Time Cook Pad.(See p.17)
Push fortimecooking.
Clock Pad. Push to set \ _1, j(_l set minute timer.
time of day or recall it \
into the Display Window. _Cook & Hold Pad.
Power Level Pad.Used to Push for temperature
............................._..... cooking. (See pp. 20-22)
select or check power .........._ :::::::::::::::::::::::::i::_:
levelsetting.
Number Pads. Push to enter iiiiii_ii;:ii::i 1 2 3 4 5iiiii_:ii_i!:ii number pads to enter
:::::;::::::;:::::;::::::::: whole minutes.
cooking time, temperature, 67890.....................................
power level or timer. :.................................... _econd Pad.
Used to add 30 seconds
Delay Start Pad. Allowsto the cook time as it's
to program your oven to _ _,_'_7,_ = S;att _ i Cance0_ i I-
_ _ _ counting down. (See p. 13)
begincooking at a pro-set
time of day. (See p. 15.) _- ] _ Cancel/Off Pad.Push to
..................................................................................................................I stop. Cancels all program-
Start Pad. Push to startoven. /ming except time of day.
Popcorn Pad. Use for pro- /"/ C°del"sl=l_SBeh'ndCCer_
f _ I_Pr°be Code Pad. Push
packaged microwave popcorn _J ....... _ _"........._""'_:::"k for PROBE CODE.
weighing 3.0-3.7 ounces. _ _ _ _ _ _ (See pp 23-24)
(Seep. 15) ............/"/_;ii I_Auto Defrost Pad. Push
Reheat Pad. Use for quick / / for defrosting by weight.
reheating of a variety of /oi(See pp. 18-19)
foods using different times //
and power levels. (See p. 29) Vent Fan Pads. Cook'top Light Pads.
Push to set thePush for cooktop light,
fan speed. (M438 only) night light,or off.
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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 other cooking
function is being used.
• To check the time of day when programming your oven or cooking
push the Clock Pad.
• To return to time of day after cooking open door or push the Cancel/
Off Pad.
BASIC INSTRUCTIONS
1.Push the Cancel/Off Pad.
2. PushClock Pad.
3.Set the timeof day by pushing the appropriatenumbers."Start"
will appear intheDisplayWindow.
4. PushStart Pad. The TimeofDay clock will not be activateduntil
the Start Pad is pushed. Time will changein one minuteincrements.
r_uep
The Timer feature of this oven has two timing functions:
• It operates as a minute timer.
• It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.
BASIC INSTRUCTIONS mTIMER
1. Push the Timer Pad.
2. Enter desired time.
3. Push the Start Pad. When timeis up, oven signals andflashes
"End", and displayshows timeofday.
BASIC INSTRUCTIONS -- HOLD SETTING
1. Push the Time Defrost Pad.
2.Enter desired defrost time.
3. Push the Timer Pad,
4. Enter desired holding time.
5.Push the Start Pad.* When time is up, oven signals and flashes
"End", and display shows time of day.
NOTE*: A microwave cooking function could be programmed to take place afterthe
"Hold Time".If so desired,program the function prior to completing step 5.
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