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mm/JENN.AIR
Use and Care Manual
Microwave Oven
Model M170
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Congratulationsonyourchoiceof aJenn-Air MicrowaveOven.Yourmicrowave ovenhasanoutputwattageof 850watts. Asyouuseyour newmicrowaveoven, we know you will appreciatethe many features that provideexcellent perfor- mance,convenienceand dependability. Before you begin cooking with your new microwaveoven, please take a few minutesto readand becomefamiliar with the instructionsin this book. On the followingpagesyouwillfinda wealthof informationregardingallaspectsofusing your new microwaveoven. Byfollowin
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Answers to Questions................................................................. 22 Care and Cleaning...................................................................... 23 installation 8 Grounding ................................................................................. Interference Notes .................................................................... 8 Oven Operation Audible Signals ....................................................................... 11 Auto Cook .......
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When usingelectricalappliances, basicsafetyprecautionsshould be followed, including the following: WARNING-Toreducethe risk of burns,electricshock,fire, injuryto personsor exposureto excessive microwaveenergy: 1. Readall instructionsbefore usingthe appliance. 2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURETO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY"found on page 7. 3. Thisappliancemustbegrounded.Connectonlyto properlygroundedoutlet. See "GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS"on page 8. 4. Installor loca
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13. Donotuseoutdoors.Donot usethis productnearwater- forexample, near a kitchensink, in a wet basement,or near a swimming pool, andthe like. 14. Do not immersecord or plug in water. 15. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. 16. Donot let cord hang over edge of table or counter. 17. Whencleaningsurfacesof doorandoventhatcometogetheronclosingthe door,useonlymild,non-abrasivesoapsordetergentsappliedwitha sponge or soft cloth. 18. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: a. Do not overcook food
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28. Stay near the appliance while it is in use and check cooking progress frequently.Leavingtheapplianceunattendedmayresultinovercookedfood and possiblya fire inyour oven. 29. Built-in Installations: (Microwavemust be built-in with a trim kit.) Do not mountany portion of the microwaveovenover a sink or any other heating orcookingapplianceunlessthemicrowaveovenhasbeen approvedforuse above the heatingappliance. Seelabel on thetrim kitfor a list of approved heating appliances. See installation inst
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a. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to 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. e. Oo 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),
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Remove all packingmaterials both outside and inside the oven before usingthe oven. The oven requiresfree movement of air for proper operation. Do NOT blockair vents locatedunderneaththe oven. Also,do not removethe feet fromthe bottomof the oven. This appliancemust be grounded. In the eventof an electricalshort circuit,grounding reducesthe risk of electric shock by providing an escapewire for the electric current. This appliance is equippedwith a cord having a groundingwire with a groundingplug.
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Cooking Guide Label Rating Label Display Light Window I I°l open the door. Window, To view the foodswhilecooking, No Touch Control Panel. microwaves can pass (See more detailed dia- throughthe metalshield gram of control panel on in this window. page 10.) SafetyInterlockSystem.Safety DoorLatch, Thesewill latchesareinthemicrowave oven slide into the interlock, door. All ovenshaveat leasttwo Ifdooris notcompletely latcheswhich stop the operation closedthe oven will not of the oven when the door is
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Display Window _JENN-AIR Auto Cook Pad p. 16 FrozenPizzaPad ........ . Weight Pad See p. 15 See p. 16 :::: :: :: Drink Pad ::;':bri_;':0 :: ' -See p. 15 Seep. 14 ,:: ,::_:: Favorite Choice Dinner Plate Quick 30 See p. 14 Seconds Pad See p. 15 ;z Defrost Pad ............. iic_,,E! Clock/Auto _e_t !A_!_r_ • Start Pad See p. 17-19 Seep. 11 &20 Number Pads_ _ _ Power LevelPad See p. 12 ii6!!!;!Tii iii!!iiii i!i!iiiil !!i_!!_!_i!!iii!!i_!_iii!i Start Pad Cancel/Off Pad Touchto Touchto stopcooking sta
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• After plugging in the ovenor after a poweroutage, the Displaywill show":0". Set clock using the instructions below. • Time of Dayclock is a 12 hour clock. • If set, the time of day will always be displayedwhen no other cooking function is being used. Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven: • A programmingbeepwill sound each time you touch a pad, • One long beep willsoundwhen the ovenis firstpluggedin. • Three long beeps signalthe endof a cookingcycle. • Thr
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As with conventional cooking methods,your microwaveoven gives you the flexibility of choosing the cookingspeed (power level) you needfor each type of food. * For Hi, touch Power Level Pad twice. ** See Power Level Guide below. Example: If the recipe callsfor cooking with 50% power for 3 minutes,you would touch: the Power Level Pad; then 5 ("50" will appear in the Display Window); then the number pads 3,0,0; then Start Pad. Power Level Guide* i_,,_,_!_i, _ i_iii_ii_i_! _,,_,_ ,_ _ * Guide gives p
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The two stages of this microwaveoven letyou programtwo sequentialoperationssuch as defrosting andcooking; and cooking using twodifferent power levels. The Memory featureautomaticallychangespowersettingsandcookingtime. Since oneshortaudible beepwill sound between stages,it is also possibleto divide cookingtimes. Then,the signal would serveas a reminderto addfoods (separatedishes oradd ingredients)and to obtain precisely the end results desired. * Ifyou wish to cook on HI, skip step 2. ** If you w
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Popcornisafavoritesnack.ThePopcornPadhas beenautomaticallysetforthe correct cooktimefor a 3-3.5 oz. and1.75 oz. bagsof microwavepopcorn. Popcorn Tips • Checkthe popcornasit popsandstopwhenthe poppingslowsdownto3 seconds apart. • Do nottry to repopunpoppedkernelsor reusea bag, • Poponlyone packageat a time. The Dinner Plate Pad letsyoureheata dinnerplatefullof chilledleftovers. The Displaywillshow"11". After 1.5seconds,the Displaywillshow"2:20"and the oven starts cooking. Dinner Plate Tips • Plac
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The FrozenPizza Pad allowsyou to reheata frozenpizza (approx.7 oz.) by touching one pad. The Displaywillshow"7". After1.5 seconds,the Displaywillshowcookingtimeandthe ovenstartscooking. Frozen PizzaTips • Useonly onepizza at a time. • Followmanufacturer'sdirectionsfor cookware. • Use onlyfrozenpizzafor microwaveoven. The DrinkPad letsyoureheata beverageby touchingone pad. TheQuick 30 SecondsPad provides a convenient wayto reheatfoodsatfullpowerin multiplesof 30 seconds. By repeatedlytouchingthe
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Auto Cook allows you to cook or reheat common microwave prepared foods without needingto programtimes andpowerlevels. The AutoCook has presettimes andpower levelsfor three food categories: baked potatoes,fresh vegetables and cup(s) of drink. * Note: See chart below or the CookingGuide Label on the front of the oven cavity. - Example: If you wantto cooktwo baked potatoes,touchthe Auto Cook Pad until AC- 1 is displayed. Touch Weight Pad twice and "2" will show in Display. The Displaywill show cook
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Use the defrost setting to defrost meats, poultry and seafood from .5 pounds to 6.5 pounds. The Defrost Pad can be used for Weight Defrost or Time Defrost. • Touch the Defrost Pad once for defrosting by weight. • Touch the Defrost Pad twice for defrosting by time. The oven automaticallysets the defrosting time and power levels. * Enter the weight in pounds and tenths of a pound. IMPORTANT: Duringdefrosting,the ovenwill beepa seriesof short beepsto signalthat the food needs to be turned or rearra
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When defrosting by time, the microwave cycles onand off, alternating defrost and stand times. When theStart Pad istouched, theTime Defrost indicator startsblinkingto showthatthe oven is intheTime Defrostmode. The Displaycountsdownthetimeto showhowmuchdeffrosting time isleft. Duringdefrosting,theovenwill beep a seriesof shortbeepstosignalthat thefood needs to be turnedor rearranged. Oven will continue operating if food is not turned or rearranged. Three beepssignal theend of defrosting. 18
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Tips 1. Do not defrost covered meat. Covering mightallow cookingto take place. Always removeouterwrap andtray. Placefood ona microwave-saferackina dish. During "defrost, juices accumulatein dish and may become hot enough to cook the food. Elevating meat off of the dish will prevent the bottom and side from beginningto cook. 2. Begindefrostingwhole poultrybreast-side-down. Begindefrostingroasts fat-side- down. 3. The shape of the packagealters the defrosting time. Shallow rectangularshapes defros
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The Auto Startfeature allowsyou to programyour ovento begincookingat a presettime of day - up to a delay of 11 hours and 59 minutes. You can program two sequential operations using two different power levels. * If you wish to cook with one Stage, omit steps 4, 5 and 6. ** The oven will start cookingat the set time. If the door is openedbeforethe start time is reached,touchthe Start Pad to resume the Auto Start option. • YoucannotusetheAutoStart withthefollowingoptions:Popcorn,FrozenPizza, Drink,
