LG Electronics USA F156XJ Microwave Oven User Manual

LG Electronics USA Microwave Oven Users Manual

Users Manual

Microwave OvenOwner's ManualMicrowave OvenKeep instructions for future reference. Be sure manual stays with oven.ContentsImportant Safety Instructions ................................................................2-4Installation ................................................................................................5Other Helpful Information......................................................................6-7Cooking Utensils ......................................................................................8Set up.......................................................................................................9Specification...........................................................................................10Feature Diagram.....................................................................................11Turntable Installation ..............................................................................11Control Panel .........................................................................................12Operating Instructions.......................................................................13-19Fresh Vegetable Chart ...........................................................................20Care and Cleaning .................................................................................21Troubleshooting......................................................................................22Warranty.................................................................................................24A/02/03 ©2003 Maytag Appliance Sales Co. Part No. /Installer: Please leave this manualwith this appliance.Consumer: Please read and keepthis manual for future reference.Keep sales receipt and/or cancelledcheck as proof of purchase.If you have questions, write us(include your model number andphone number) or call:Maytag Appliances SalesCompanyAttn: CAIR®CenterP.O. Box 2370Cleveland, TN 37320-23701-800-688-1100 U.S.A. andCanada(Mon.-Fri., 8 am-8 pm EasternTime)Internet: http://www.jennair.comIn our continuing effort to im-prove the quality and perfor-mance of our appliances, itmay be necessary to makechanges to the appliance with-out revising this guide.Model NumberSerial NumberDate of Purchase3828W5A2901
2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWhat You Need to Know About Safety InstructionsRecognize Safety Symbols, Words, LabelsDANGERDANGER—WARNINGWARNING—CAUTIONCAUTION—SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ( U.S.A. ONLY)The manufacturer unauthorized modification
3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSPRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TOEXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGYDO NOTDO NOTDO NOTSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSSHOULD NOT HEATEDONLYCLOSE SUPERVISIONCHILDREN INFIRMPERSONSDO NOTDO NOTDO NOTDO NOT DO NOTDO NOTDO NOTCAUTIONDO NOT
4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSRecognize this symbol as a SAFETY messageTHIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQ-UIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN ASPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTOTHE LIQUIDWARNINGCAUTIONDO NOTDO NOT DO NOTWARNING
5Installation➣To avoid risk of electricalshock or death, this ovenmust be grounded.➣To avoid risk of electricalshock or death, do not alterthe plug.WARNINGGrounding InstructionsOven MUST be grounded. Grounding reduces risk of electricshock by providing an escape wirefor the electric current if an electricalshort occurs. This oven is equippedwith a cord having a grounding wirewith a grounding plug. The plug mustbe plugged into an outlet that is prop-erly installed and grounded. Consult a qualified electrician or ser-vicer if grounding instructions are notcompletely understood, or if doubtexists as to whether the oven is prop-erly grounded.Do not use an extension cord. Ifthe product power cord is too short,have a qualified electrician install athree-slot receptacle. This ovenshould be plugged into a separate 60hertz circuit with the electrical ratingas shown in specifications table.When the microwave oven is on a cir-cuit with other equipment, anincrease in cooking times may berequired and fuses can be blown.Microwave operates on standardhousehold voltage, 110-120V.CIRCUITSFor safety purposes this oven mustbe plugged into a 15 or 20 Ampcircuit. No other electrical appliancesor lighting circuits should be on thisline. If in doubt, consult a licensedelectrician.VOLTAGEThe voltage used at the wall recepta-cle must be the same as specified onthe oven name plate located on thefront of oven cavity. Use of a highervoltage is dangerous and may resultin a fire or other type of accidentcausing oven damage. Low voltagewill cause slow cooking. In case yourmicrowave oven does not performnormally in spite of proper voltage,remove and reinsert the plug.DO NOT BLOCK AIR VENTSAll air vents should be kept clear dur-ing cooking. If air vents are coveredduring oven operation the oven mayoverheat. In this case, a sensitivethermal safety device automaticallyturns the oven off. The oven will beinoperable until it has cooled suffi-ciently.UNPACKING OVEN• Inspect oven for damage such asdents in door or inside oven cavity.• Report any dents or breakage tosource of purchase immediately.Do not attempt to use oven ifdamaged.• Remove all materials from oveninterior.• If oven has been stored in extreme-ly cold area, wait a few hoursbefore connecting power.Ensure proper groundexists before use
6Other Helpful InformationGETTING THE BESTRESULTS FROM YOURMICROWAVE OVENKeep an eye on things. Theinstructions in this book havebeen formulated with great care,but your success in preparing fooddepends, of course, on how muchattention you pay to the food as itcooks. Always watch your food whileit cooks. Your microwave oven isequipped with a light that turns onautomatically when the oven is inoperation so that you can see insideand check the progress of yourrecipe. Directions given in recipes toelevate, stir, and the like should bethought of as the minimum steps rec-ommended. If the food seems to becooking unevenly, simply make thenecessary adjustments you thinkappropriate to correct the problem.Factors affecting cooking times.Many factors affect cooking times.The temperature of ingredients usedin a recipe makes a big difference incooking times. For example, a cakemade with ice-cold butter, milk, andeggs will take considerably longer tobake than one made with ingredientsthat are at room temperature. All ofthe recipes in this book give a rangeof cooking times. In general, you willfind that the food remains under-cooked at the lower end of the timerange, and you may sometimes wantto cook your food beyond the maxi-mum time given, according to per-sonal preference. The governing phi-losophy of this book is that it is bestfor a recipe to be conservative in giv-ing cooking times. While under-cooked food may always be cookeda bit more, overcooked food is ruinedfor good. Some of the recipes, partic-ularly those for bread, cakes, andcustard, recommend that food beremoved from the oven when theyare slightly undercooked. This is nota mistake. When allowed to stand,usually covered, these foods will con-tinue to cook outside of the oven asthe heat trapped within the outer por-tions of the foods gradually travelsinward. If the foods are left in theoven until they are cooked all the waythrough, the outer portions willbecome overcooked or even burned.As you gain experience in using yourmicrowave oven, you will becomeincreasingly skillful in estimating bothcooking and standing times for vari-ous foods.SPECIAL TECHNIQUESIN MICROWAVECOOKINGBrowning: Meats and poultry thatare cooked fifteen minutes or longerwill brown lightly in their own fat.Foods that are cooked for a shorterperiod of time may be brushed with abrowning sauce to achieve an appe-tizing color. The most commonlyused browning sauces areWorcestershire sauce, soy sauce,and barbecue sauce. Since relativelysmall amounts of browning saucesare added to foods, the original flavorof recipes is not altered.Covering: A cover traps heat andsteam and causes food to cook morequickly. You may either use a lid ormicrowave cling-film with a cornerfolded back to prevent splitting.Covering with waxed paper:Waxed paper effectively preventsspattering and helps food retainsome heat. Since it makes a loosercover than a lid or cling-film, it allowsthe food to dry out slightly.Wrapping in waxed paper or papertowel: Sandwiches and many otherfoods containing prebaked breadshould be wrapped prior tomicrowaving to prevent drying out.Arranging and spacing: Individualfoods such as baked potatoes, smallcakes, and hors d’oeuvres will heatmore evenly if placed in the oven andequal distance apart, preferably in acircular pattern. Never stack foods ontop of one another.Stirring: Stirring is one of the mostimportant of all microwaving tech-niques. In conventional cooking,foods are stirred for the purpose ofblending. Microwaved foods, howev-er, are stirred in order to spread andredistribute heat. Always stir from theoutside towards the center as theoutside food heats first.Turning over: Large, tall foods suchas roasts and whole chickens shouldbe turned so that the top and bottomwill cook evenly. It is also a good ideato turn cutup chicken and chops.Placing thicker portions near theedge: Since microwaves are attract-ed to the outside portion of foods, itmakes sense to place thicker por-tions of meat, poultry and fish to theouter edge of the baking dish. Thisway, thicker portions will receive themost microwave energy and thefoods will cook evenly.Elevating: Thick or dense foods areoften elevated so that microwavescan be absorbed by the undersideand center of the foods.Piercing: Foods enclosed in a shell,skin, or membrane are likely to burstin the oven unless they are piercedprior to cooking. Such foods includeboth yolks and whites of eggs, clamsand oysters, and many whole veg-etables and fruits.Testing if cooked: Because foodscook so quickly in a microwave oven,it is necessary to test food frequently.Some foods are left in the microwaveuntil completely cooked, but mostfoods, including meats and poultry,are removed from the oven while stillslightly undercooked and allowed tofinish cooking during standing time.The internal temperature of foods willrise between 5° F (3° C) and 15° F(8° C) during standing time.
7Standing time: Foods are oftenallowed to stand for 3 to 10 minutesafter being removed from themicrowave oven. Usually the foodsare covered during standing time toretain heat unless they are supposedto be dry in texture (some cakes andbiscuits, for example). Standingallows foods to finish cooking andalso helps flavors to blend and devel-op.HOW FOODCHARACTERISTICSAFFECT MICROWAVECOOKINGDensity of foods: Light, porous foodlike cakes and breads cook morequickly than heavy, dense foods suchas roasts and casseroles. You musttake care when microwaving porousfoods that the outer edges do notbecome dry and brittle.Height of foods: The upper portionof tall foods, particularly roasts, willcook more quickly than the lower por-tion. Therefore, it is wise to turn tallfoods during cooking, sometimesseveral times.Moisture content of foods: Sincethe heat generated from microwavestends to evaporate moisture, relative-ly dry foods such as roasts and somevegetables should either be sprinkledwith water prior to cooking or coveredto retain moisture.Bone and fat content of foods:Bones conduct heat and fat cooksmore quickly than meat. Therefore,care must be taken when cookingbony or fatty cuts of meat that themeats do not cook unevenly and donot become overcooked.NOTE: It is a common misconceptionthat microwaves cook food from theinside out. This comes from heatingfilled pastries with a high sugar con-tent, like jelly doughnuts. The pastryis cool but the filling is very hot! If youcook a chicken or a roast, you’ll seethe outside is cooked first.Shape of foods: Microwaves pene-trate only about 1 inch (2.5cm) intofoods; the interior portion of thickfoods is cooked as the heat generat-ed on the outside travels inward. Inother words, only the outer edge ofany food is actually cooked bymicrowave energy; the rest is cookedby conduction.It follows then that the worst possibleshape for a food that is to bemicrowaved is a thick cube. The cor-ners will burn long before the centeris even warm. Round, thin, and ringshaped foods cook most successful-ly in the microwave.Quantity of foods: The number ofmicrowaves in your oven remainsconstant regardless of how muchfood is being cooked. Therefore, themore food you place in the oven, thelonger the cooking time. Rememberto decrease cooking times by at leastone-third when halving a recipe.Other Helpful Information
8Cooking UtensilsTo avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not use stoneware, aluminum foil, metal utensils, or metaltrimmed utensils in the oven.CAUTIONMICROWAVE-SAFEUTENSILSNever use metal or metal-trimmedutensils in your microwave oven:Microwaves cannot penetrate metal.They will bounce off any metal objectin the oven and cause arcing, analarming phenomenon that resem-bles lightning. Most heat-resistantnon-metallic cooking utensils aresafe for use in your microwave oven.However, some may contain materi-als that render them unsuitable asmicrowave cookware. If you haveany doubts about a particular utensil,there is a simple way to find out if itcan be used in your microwave oven.Testing utensils for microwaveuse: Place the utensil in questionnext to a glass bowl filled with waterin the microwave oven. Microwave atpower HIGH for 1 minute. If the waterheats up but the utensil remains coolto the touch, the utensil ismicrowave-safe. However, if thewater does not change temperaturebut the utensil becomes warm,microwaves are being absorbed bythe utensil and it is not safe for use inthe microwave oven. You probablyhave many items on hand in yourkitchen that can be used as cookingequipment in your microwave oven.Just read through the followingchecklist.1. Dinner plates: Many kinds ofdinnerware are microwave-safe.If in doubt, consult the manu-facturer's literature or performthe microwave test, above.2. Glassware: Glassware that isheat-resistant is microwave-safe. This includes all brands ofoventempered glass cookware.However, do not use delicateglassware, such as tumblers orwine glasses, as these mightshatter as the food warms.3. Paper: Paper plates and con-tainers are convenient andsafe to use in your microwaveoven, provided the cookingtime is short and foods to becooked are low in fat andmoisture. Paper towels are alsovery useful for wrapping foodsand for lining baking trays inwhich greasy foods, such asbacon, are cooked. In general,avoid colored paper products asthe color may run.4. Plastic storage containers:These can be used to hold foodsthat are to be quickly reheated.However, they should not beused to hold foods that will needconsiderable time in the oven ashot foods will eventually warp ormelt plastic containers.5. Plastic cooking bags: Theseare microwave-safe providedthey are specially made forcooking. However, be sure tomake a slit in the bag so thatsteam can escape. Never useordinary plastic bags for cookingin your microwave oven, as theywill melt and rupture.6. Plastic microwave cookware:A variety of shapes and sizes ofmicrowave cookware is avail-able. For the most part, you canprobably cook with items youalready have on hand ratherthan investing in new kitchenequipment.7. Pottery, stoneware andceramic: Containers made ofthese materials are usually finefor use in your microwave oven,but they should be tested to besure.
9Set UpRemove all packing material and accessories. Examine the oven for any damage such as dents or broken door. Do not install it oven is damaged.Note: This unit is not designed for 50 Hz or any circuit other than a 120-Volt/60-Hz AC circuit. This oven is designedfor Built-In installation.• When installating in a Built-In situation, the oven reguires an opening for installation.(27inch): 25-1/2 1/16”(W) X 22-1/2 1/16”(H) X 23-1/2”MIN(D)(30inch): 28-1/2 1/16”(W) X 22-1/2 1/16”(H) X 23-1/2”MIN(D)• Blocking the intake and/or outlet opening can damage the oven.• Plug your oven into a standard 120-Volt/60-Hz house hold outlet. Be sure the electrical circuit is at least 15 amperes and that your microwave oven is the only appliance on the circuit.Built-In Installation
10Specification• Specifications subject to change without notice.* According to IEC 60705 test procedures. The IEC 60705 test procedure is an internationally recognized method ofrating microwave voltage output.Model:Power Source:Input CurrentPower Consumption:Output:Oven Capacity:Turntable Diameter:Weight: ApproxDimension(Cutout)Dimension(Overall)JMC8127DDB/W/Q/SAC 120V, 60Hz13A1500W1000W*1.5 cu.ft12-3/4”DDB/W/Q: 69.8 lbs DDS: 71.8 lbsW 25-1/2 1/16”H 22-1/2 1/16”D 23-1/2” MINW 26-3/4”H 23-7/16”D 20-3/16”JMC8130DDB/W/Q/SAC 120V, 60Hz13A1500W1000W*1.5 cu.ft12-3/4”DDB/W/Q: 76.7 lbs DDS: 78.7 lbsW 28-1/2 1/16”H 22-1/2 1/16”D 23-1/2” MINW 29-3/4”H 23-7/16”D 20-3/16”
11Feature DiagramYour oven will be packed with the fol-lowing materials:Glass Turntable ......................1 eachOwner's Manual......................1 eachTurntable Shaft .......................1 eachRotating Ring..........................1 eachThis microwave oven is designed forhousehold use only. It is not recom-mended for commercial purposesand will void the warranty.Turntable ShaftTurntableRotatingRingHub(Underside)Turntable ShaftTurntable Installation1. Place the rotating ring on the cavity bottom.2. Place the turntable on top of therotating ring as shown in the diagram. Make sure the truntablehub is securely locked in theturntable shaft.• Never place the turntable upsidedown. The turntable should neverbe restricted.• Both turntable and rotating ringmust always be used during cooking.• All food and containers of food arealways placed on the turntable forcooking. • The turntable rotates clockwise andcounter clockwise; this is normal.• If turntable or rotating ring cracks orbreaks, contact your nearest autho-rized service center for more infor-mation regarding replacement.
Control Panel234567 8 9101115 1611214131. Display window Upper line: Counts down cookingtime in minutes and/or seconds.The word prompt scrolls to guideyou when setting the clock and atevery operating stage. It showspower level when using timedcooking. Lower line: Shows clock timewhen oven is not in use. Showskitchen timer time when this fea-ture is selected.2. Auto Sensor Keypads- Reheat Entree- Frozen Entree- Pizza Slice- Popcorn- Baked Potato- Fresh Vegetable- Frozen VegetableThese Sensor keypads provideaccurate and fast microwaving fora variety of popular foods with noquesswork.- Soup/BeverageThis selection requires entry ofnumber of servings.3. Rapid Defrost (Page 18)Provides faster defrosting results.This option is excellent for thawing.4. Auto Defrost (Page 19)Provides through defrostingresults.5. Keep Warm (Page 18)This key safely keeps cookedfood warm in your oven for up to99 minutes 99 seconds usingmicrowave energy.6. Stop/ClearClears all previous settings itpressed before cooking starts.Press once to stop oven duringcooking press twice to stop andclear all entries.7. Timer (Page 13)8. Clock (Page 13)9. Custom Programs 10. Control Setup (Page 15)Allows you to customize the following oven feature settings.11. More/Less (Page 16)12. Add 30 sec. (Page 13)13. Start• To start cooking• To set and cancel child toaccount.14. Number keysAllows for the immediate start ofone of 5 present time from 1 to 5minutes.15. Cook Time16. Power Level12
13Operating Instructions12-Hour Clock and TimerOven is equipped with a 12-hourclock and a timer that can be set upto 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Clockdoes not display AM, PM or militarytime.Add 30 Sec.A time-saving pad, this simplifiedcontrol lets you quickly set and startmicrowave cooking without the needto touch START.NOTE: If you touch Add 30 Sec., itwill add 30 seconds up to 9 minutes59 seconds:TIME COOKThis function allows you to cook foodfor a desired amount of time.Because many foods need slowercooking (at less than HI-POWER),there are 10 power level settings inaddition to HI-POWER.When cooking is complete, beepswill sound. The word COOKENDshows in the display window. Thenthe oven shuts itself off.NOTE: If you do not select the powerlevel, the oven will operate at powerHIGH. To set HI-POWER cooking,skip steps 4 and 5 below.Example: To cook food on 80%Power (power 8) for 5 minutes 30seconds To set clock:To set timer:1. TouchSTOP/CLEARpad.2. Touch CLOCKpad.• ENTER TIME OFDAY scrollsthrough display.3. Enter desired timeby using digittouch pads.• TOUCH STARTscrolls throughdisplay.4. Touch START.1. TouchSTOP/CLEARpad.2. Touch TIMER pad.• ENTER TIME INMIN AND SECscrolls throughdisplay.3. Enter desired timeby using digittouch pads.• TOUCH STARTscrolls throughdisplay.4. Touch START .• To cancel timerat any time,pressSTOP/CLEARpad.Example: To set for 2 minutesTouch Add 30 Sec.4 times. The ovenbegins cooking anddisplay shows timecounting down.1. Touch COOKTIMEpad.2. Touch number keys• ENTER COOKINGTIME scrollsthrough display.3. Enter 5 minutes 30seconds by touching[5], [3], and [0].Display scrolls thewords 5:30 TOUCHSTART OR POWER.4. Touch POWERLEVEL. Displayscrolls the wordsENTER POWERLEVEL 1 TO 10.5. Touch 8.To select power level80%. Display scrollsthe words P80TOUCH START.6. Touch START.
MULTI-STAGE TIME COOKFor Multi-Stage cooking, touch Cook Time and repeat Time Cook steps 3-5 onprevious page before touching the START pad.Auto Defrost can be programmed before the first stage to defrost first and thencook.MICROWAVE POWER LEVELSYour microwave oven is equipped with eleven power levels to give you maxi-mum flexibility and control over cooking. The table below will give you someidea of which foods are prepared at each of the various power levels.CHILD LOCKThis safety feature prevents unwant-ed oven operation. Once the childlock is set, no cooking can takeplace. The Child Lock feature is alsouseful when cleaning the controlpanel. Child Lock prevents accidentalprogramming when wiping the con-trol panel.If the CHILD LOCK is set and youtouch another cooking pad, the wordLOCKED shows in the display.Cancel the child lock according to theprocedure below.To set the child lock:After the CHILD LOCK is turned off,the time of day will return to the dis-play window. The oven will operatenormally.PowerLevel Use10 • Boiling water.(HIGH) • Making candy.• Cooking poultry pieces, fish and vegetables.• Cooking tender cuts of meat.• Whole poultry.9 • Reheating rice, pasta and vegetables.8 • Reheating prepared foods quickly.• Reheating sandwiches.7 • Cooking egg, milk and cheese dishes.• Cooking cakes, breads.• Melting chocolate.6 • Cooking veal.• Cooking whole fish.• Cooking puddings and custard.5 • Cooking ham, whole poultry, lamb.• Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip.4 • Thawing meat, poultry and seafood.3 • Cooking less tender cuts of meat.• Cooking pork chops, roast.2 • Taking chill out of fruit.• Softening butter.1 • Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm.• Softening butter and cream cheese.0 • Standing time.• Independent timer.Microwave Power Level Chart1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch and hold 0pad until the wordLOCKEDappears in thedisplay and twobeeps are heard.To cancel the child lock:Touch and hold 0pad until the wordLOCKEDdisappears in thedisplay.14Operating Instructions (cont’d)LOCKED
15Operating Instructions (cont’d)CONTROL SET-UP FUNCTION CHARTNO FUNCTION CHOICE REMARKS1 SOUND ON / OFF Sound On or Sound Off All of the key sound and End of Cook sound on or off.2 CLOCK ON / OFF Clock On or Clock Off When clock is off nothing displays when oven is not in use.3 SCROLL SPEED Slow, Normal or Fast Controls speed of message that scrolls across display.4 LBS. / KG Lbs. or Kg Set control to LBS. or KG for Auto Cook and Auto defrostfeatures.NOTE: When the power cord is first plugged in, the default settings are Sound ON, Clock ON, Normal Speed and LBS.CONTROL SET-UPCONTROL SET-UP allows you to set the oven for your preferences.You can select SOUND ON/OFF, CLOCK ON/OFF, SCROLL SPEED and LBS/KG.Example 1: To turn off Sound of beeper.1. Touch CONTROL SET-UP. Four modes show in the display repeatedly.2. Touch 1. Display scrolls the words SOUND ON TOUCH 1 OFF TOUCH 2.3. Touch 2. Display scrolls the words SOUND OFF. The current time will be displayed.NOTE: To turn beep sound back on, repeat steps 1 - 2 then touch number 1.Example 2: To select kg unit.1. Touch CONTROL SET-UP. Four modes show in the display continuously.2. Touch 4.Display scrolls the words LBS TOUCH 1 KG TOUCH 2.3. Touch 2.Display scrolls the words KG. The current time will be displayed.NOTE: To select LBS., repeat steps 1-2 then, touch number 1.
MORE/LESSBy using the MORE or LESS keys, allof the Cook Time, Add 30 Sec.,Sensor Cook programs can beadjusted to cook food for a longer orshorter time. Pressing MORE willadd 10 seconds to the cooking timeeach time you press it. PressingLESS will subtract 10 seconds ofcooking time each time you press it.You must wait until heating begins tocount down before adding or subtracting time.Example: To adjust the SENSORCOOK (ex. beverage 2 servings)cooking time for a longer time orfor a shorter time1. Touch SOUP/BEVERAGE.Display scrolls thewordsSOUP/BEVTOUCH 1 TO 3SERVING.2. Touch 2.Display 2 SERV,and automaticallyStart.NOTE:Press the MORE orLESS pad duringtime countdown.1. Touch FROZENENTREE.Display scrolls thewords FROZENENTREE andautomaticallyStart.SENSOR COOKOPERATIONINSTRUCTIONFor most Sensor Cook programs, achart with specific food examplesand cooking instructions is providedon the next pages. The Sensor Cooksystem works by detecting a build-upof vapor.Hints1. Make sure the door remainsclosed.2. Once the vapor is detected, twobeeps will sound.3. Opening the door or touchingthe STOP/CLEAR pad beforethe vapor is detected will abortthe process. The oven will stop.4. Before using Sensor Cook,make sure the exterior of thecooking container and the interi-or of the oven are dry, to assurethe best results.5. Room temperature should notexceed 95° F.6. Oven should be plugged in atleast 5 minutes before SensorCooking.Categories: Baked PotatoFrozen EntreeFrozen VegetableReheat EntreeFresh VegetablePizza SlicePopcornSENSOR COOKSENSOR COOK allows you to cookmost of your favorite foods withouthaving to select cooking times andpower levels. This oven automatical-ly determines the cooking time foreach food item. This feature has 8food categories.Example: To cook FROZENENTREE16Operating Instructions (cont’d)
17Operating Instructions (cont’d)SENSOR COOK CHARTCode12345678CategorySoup/BeverageBaked PotatoFrozenEntreeFrozen VegetableReheatEntreeFreshVegetablesPizza SlicePopcornDirectionCover soups with plastic wrap before heating. Stir soupsafter heating. Use a microwave safe bowl, dish or mug.Beverage do not need to be covered before heating. Stirbeverages after heating.Pierce each potato with a fork and place on the oven trayaround the edge, at least one inch apart.Remove from outer display package. Slit cover. If not inmicrowave safe container, place on plate, cover with plasticwrap and vent.Remove from package, rinse off frost under running water.Place in an appropriately-sized microwave container, coverwith plastic wrap and vent.Arrange foods in center of plate or casserole and cover withplastic wrap. Stir food after reheating. Food that can not bestirred (e.g. lasagna) should be allowed stand covered forapproxinately 5 minutes after reheating.Prepare as desired, wash, and leave residual water on thevegetables. Place in an appropriately-sized microwave con-tainer, cover with plastic wrap and vent.Pizza should not be frozen. Place precooked pizza on apaper towel or paper plate. Do not cover. Place Pizza pointtoward the center.CAUTION: Be careful when eating pizza heated in themicrowave. The Pizza surface and sauce can be very hot.Follow package directions. Bag should be at room tempera-ture. Do not use this feature; if popcorn bag size is other than3.0 oz - 3.5 oz.Amount1 - 3 servings (8 ozs/serving)1 - 4 medium approx. 8 to 10 ozs each10 - 21 ozs.1 - 4 cups4 - 20 ozs.Entree, Casserole, Pasta in sauce etc. Reheat dinnerplate like meat loaf dinneron pizza slice function.1 - 4 cups1 - 3 slices (5 ozs/slice)3.0 - 3.5 ozsIf you open the door or press STOP/CLEAR during sensing, the process will be canceled.1) After popping, open bag carefully, popcorn and steam are extremly hot.2) Do not reheat unpopped kernels or reuse bag. Overcooking can result in an oven fire.3) Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn.CAUTION
18Operating Instructions (cont’d)KEEP WARM You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to99 minutes, 99 seconds. You can use KEEP WARM by itself, or to automati-cally follow a cooking cycle.Example: To hold warm hot or cooked foodNOTE:• KEEP WARM operates for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.• Opening the oven door cancels KEEP WARM. Close the door and touchKEEP WARM, then touch START if additional KEEP WARM time is desired.• Food cooked should be covered during KEEP WARM.• Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be uncovered during KEEPWARM.• Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered duringKEEP WARM.• Do not use more than 1 complete KEEP WARM cycle (about 1 hour, 40 min-utes). The quality of some foods will suffer with extended time.1. Touch KEEP WARM.Display scrolls the words KEEP WARM TOUCH START.2. Touch START.The word WARM will come on while the oven continue torun. RAPID DEFROSTThis feature provides a quick defrostfor 1 lb. frozen ground beef.Example: To defrost 1 lb. of frozenground beef1. Touch RAPIDDEFROST.The oven beginsthe cooking with-out the need totouch START.
Operating Instructions (cont’d)191. Touch AUTODEFROST.Display scrolls thewords MEAT TOUCH 1POULTRYTOUCH 2 FISH TOUCH 3.2. Touch 1.Display scrolls thewords ENTERWEIGHT.AUTO DEFROSTThree defrost sequences are presetin the oven. The defrost feature pro-vides you with the best defrostingmethod for frozen foods. The cookingguide will show you which defrostsequence is recommended for thefood you are defrosting.With the Auto Defrost feature, theoven automatically sets the defrost-ing time and power levels for you.The oven automatically determinesrequired defrosting times for eachfood item according to the weight youenter.For added convenience, the AutoDefrost includes a built-in beepmechanism that reminds you tocheck, turn over, separate, orrearrange. Three different defrostinglevels are provided.1 MEAT2 POULTRY3 FISH• You can select the category bytouching the numeric key 1(MEAT), numeric key 2 (POUL-TRY), and numeric key 3 (FISH)after touching the AUTODEFROST pad.• Available weight is 0.1-6.0 lbs.(0.1-4.0 kgs).Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs. ofground beef3. Enter the weightby touching 1and2.Display scrolls thewords TOUCHSTART.4. Touch START.Defrosting starts.NOTE:When you touch the START pad, thedisplay changes to defrost time countdown. The oven will beep during theDEFROST cycle. At beep, open thedoor and turn, separate, or rearrangethe food. Remove any portions thathave thawed. Return frozen portionsto the oven and touch START toresume the defrost cycle.• For best results, remove fish, shell-fish, meat, and poultry from its orig-inal closed paper or plastic pack-age (wrapper). Otherwise, thewrap will hold steam and juiceclose to the foods, which cancause the outer surface of thefoods to cook.• For best results, shape yourground meat into the form of adoughnut before freezing. Whendefrosting, scrape off thawed meatwhen the beep sounds and contin-ue defrosting.• Place foods in a shallow containeror on a microwave roasting rack tocatch drippings.• Food should still be somewhat icyin the center when removed fromthe oven.AUTO DEFROSTSEQUENCE LISTFoodBEEFGround beef, Roundsteak, Cubes for stew,Tenderloin steak, Potroast, Rib roast, Rumproast, Chuck roast,Hamburger patty.LAMBChops (1 inch thick),Rolled roastPORKChops (1⁄2inch thick),Hot dogs, Spareribs,Country-style ribs.Rolled roast, Sausage.VEALCutlets (1 lb. 1⁄2inchthick)POULTRYWhole (under 4 lbs.),Cut-up, Breasts (boneless)CORNISH HENSWholeTURKEYBreastFISHFillets, Whole steaksSHELLFISHCrab meat, Lobstertails, Shrimp, ScallopsSequence1MEAT2POULTRY3FISH
20Fresh Vegetable ChartCook timeVegetable Amount at HIGH Instructions Standing(minutes) TimeArtichokes 2 medium 5-8 Trim. Add 2 tsp. water and 2 tsp. lemon juice. 2-3 minutes(8 ozs. each) 4 medium 10-12 Cover. Cook stem end up.Asparagus, 1 Ib. 3-7 Wash and turn half of spears around. 2-3 minutesFresh, spears Add 1⁄2cup water. Cover.Beans, green and 1 lb. 5-7 Add 1⁄2cup water in 11⁄2qt. casserole. 2-3 minuteswax Stir halfway through cooking.Beets, Fresh 1 Ib. 7-10 Add 1⁄2cup water in 11⁄2qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutesRearrange halfway through cooking.Broccoli, Fresh, 1 Ib. 4-6 Place broccoli in baking dish. 2-3 minutesspears Add 1⁄2cup water.Cabbage, Fresh, 1 Ib. 4-6 Add 1⁄2cup water in 11⁄2qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minuteschopped Stir halfway through cooking.Carrots, Fresh, 2 cups 3-4 Add 1⁄4cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutessliced Stir halfway through cooking.Cauliflower, 1 lb. 4-6 Trim. Add 1⁄4cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutesFresh, whole Stir halfway through cooking.Celery, Fresh, 2 cups 3-4 Slice. Add 1⁄2cup water in 11⁄2qt. covered 2-3 minutessliced 4 cups 5-7 casserole.Corn, Fresh 2 ears 4-6 Husk. Add 2 tsp water in 11⁄2qt. baking dish. 2-3 minutesCover.Mushrooms, 1⁄2Ib. 2-3 Place mushrooms in 11⁄2qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutesFresh, slicedParsnips, Fresh, 1 Ib. 4-6 Add 1⁄2cup water in 11⁄2qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutesslicedPeas, Green, 4 cups 5-7 Add 1⁄2cup water in 11⁄2qt. covered casserole. 2-3minutesFresh Stir halfway through cooking.Sweet Potatoes 2 medium 6-8 Pierce potatoes several times with fork. 2-3 minutesWhole Baking 4 medium 14-16 2-3 minutes(6-8 ozs. each)White potatoes, 2 potatoes 6-8 Pierce potatoes several times with fork. 2-3 minutesWhole Baking 4 potatoes 15-18 2-3 minutes(6-8 ozs. each)Spinach, Fresh, 1 Ib. 3-6 Add 1⁄2cup water in 2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutesleafSquash, Acorn or 1 medium 6-8 Cut squash in half. Remove seeds. 2-3 minutesbutternut, Fresh Place in 8x8-inch baking dish. Cover.Zucchini, Fresh, 1 Ib. 5-8 Add 1⁄2cup water in 11⁄2qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutesslicedZucchini, Fresh, 1 Ib. 7-8 Pierce. Place on 2 paper towels. 2-3 minuteswhole Turn zucchini over and rearrange halfway through cooking.
21Care and CleaningTo avoid risk of property damage, unplug the microwave oven or disconnect power at source by removing fuse orthrowing circuit breaker.CAUTIONBefore cleaning the oven, unplug the power supply cord of the oven or open the oven door to prevent an accidentaloven start.Part DescriptionInside of the Oven Use a damp cloth to wipe out crumbs and spillovers.It is important to keep the area between door and cavity front clean to assure a tight seal.Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse and dry.Do not use harsh detergent or abrasive cleaners.Glass Tray The glass tray can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher.Control Panel Wipe with a damp cloth followed immediately by a dry cloth.The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the control panel.Child Lock prevents accidental programming when wiping the control panel.Door If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe the panel with a soft cloth.This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit.Outside Oven Surface Wipe with a soft cloth and a mild detergent solution. Rinse and dry. Do not use harshdetergent or abrasive cleaners.To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, water should not beallowed to seep into the ventilation openings.Stainless SteelDO NOT USE ANY CLEANING PRODUCT CONTAINING CHLORINE BLEACH.ALWAYS WIPE WITH THE GRAIN WHEN CLEANING.Daily Cleaning/Light Soil - Wipe with one of the following - soapy water, white vinegar/watersolution, Formula 409 Glass and Surface Cleaner* or a similar glass cleaner - using a sponge orsoft cloth. Rinse and dry. To polish and help prevent fingerprints, follow with Stainless SteelMagic Spray.*Moderate/Heavy Soil- Wipe with one of the following - Bon Ami, Baking Soda or Soft Scrub* -using a damp sponge or soft cloth. Rinse and dry. Stubborn soils may be removed with a dampScotch-Brite* pad; rub evenly with the grain. Rinse and dry. To restore luster and remove streaks,follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray.Discoloration - Using a damp sponge or soft cloth, wipe with Cameo Stainless Steel Cleaner*.Rinse immediately and dry. To remove streaks and restore luster, follow with Stainless SteelMagic Spray.After cleaning the oven, be sure the rotating ring and glass tray are in the correct position.Press the STOP/CLEAR pad twice to reset any accidental key setting.*Brand names for cleaning products are registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers.
22TroubleshootingTo avoid risk of severe personal injury, electrical shock or death, do not remove outer case at any time.Only an authorized servicer should remove outer case.WARNINGBEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICECheck the following list to be sure a service call is necessary. A quick reference of this manual as well as reviewing addi-tional information on items to check may prevent an unneeded service call.ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL• Dull thumping sound during oven operation.• Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.• Light reflection around door or outer wrapper.• Dimming oven light and change in blower sound during oven operation at power levels other than high.• Some radio and TV interference might occur during operations. It is similar to the interference caused by other smallappliances such as mixers, blow dryer, etc.Problem Possible CausesOven will not start • Electrical cord for oven is not plugged in.-Plug into the outlet.• Door is open.-Close the door, open, and try again.• Wrong operation is set.-Check operation instructions.Arcing or sparking • Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used.-Use microwave-safe cookware only.• The oven is operated when empty.-Do not operate with oven empty.• Food soils remain in the cavity.-Clean cavity with wet towel.Uneven cooking or • Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used.poor defrosting -Use microwave-safe cookware only.• Cooking time/Cooking power level is not suitable.-Use correct time/Cooking power level.• Food is not turned or stirred.-Turn or stir food.Overcooked foods • Cooking time/Cooking power level is not suitable.-Use correct time/cooking power level when you cook the same food.Undercooked foods • Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used.-Use microwave-safe cookware only.• Food is not defrosted completely.-Completely defrost food.• Oven ventilation ports are restricted.-Check to see that oven ventilation ports are not restricted.• Cooking time/Cooking power level is not suitable.-Use correct time/Cooking power level when you cook the same food.
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24A/02/03 ©2003 Maytag Appliance Sales Co. Part No. /Printed in Korea 02/03WarrantyIN NO EVENT SHALL MAYTAG BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have others which vary from state to state. For example, some states donot allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion may not apply to you. Full Two Year WarrantyFor two (2) years from the date of original retail purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repairedor replaced free of charge when carried into an authorized servicer.Limited Parts WarrantyAfter the second year from the date of original retail purchase through the fifth year, the following parts which failin normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself when carried into an authorizedservicer, with the owner paying all other costs, including labor, when the appliance is located in the United Statesor Canada: (1) touch pad and microprocessor, (2) Magnetron tube.Limited Parts Warranty Outside the United States and CanadaFor one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repairedor replaced free of charge for the part itself when carried into an authorized servicer, with the owner paying all othercosts, including labor, when the appliance is located outside the United States or Canada.Canadian ResidentsThis warranty covers only those appliances installed in Canada that have been listed with Canadian StandardsAssociation unless the appliances are brought into Canada due to transfer or residence from the United States toCanada.What is not covered by thesewarranties• Replacement of household fuses, resetting of circuit breakers,or correction to household wiring or plumbing.• Normal product maintenance and cleaning, including lightbulbs.• Products with original serial numbers removed, altered, or notreadily determined.• Products purchased for commercial, industrial, rental, orleased use.• Products located outside of the United States or Canada.• Premium service charges, if the servicer is requested to per-form service in addition to normal service or outside normalservice hours or area.• Adjustments after the first year.• Repairs resulting from the following:-Improper installation, exhaust system, or maintenance.- Any modification, alteration, or adjustment not authorizedby Maytag.- Accident, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, or acts of nature.- Connections to improper electrical current, voltage supply,or gas supply.- Use of improper pans, containers, or accessories thatcause damage to the product.• Travel.If you need service❚Call the dealer from whom your appliance was purchased orcall Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Jenn-Air CustomerAssistance at 1-800-688-1100, USA and Canada to locate anauthorized servicer.❚Be sure to retain proof of purchase to verify warranty status.Refer to WARRANTY for further information on owner’s responsibilities for warranty service.❚If the dealer or service company cannot resolve the problem,write to Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Attn: CAIR®Center, P.O. Box 2370, Cleveland, TN 37320-2370, or call 1-800-688-1100 USA and Canada.U.S. customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired orspeech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080.NOTE: When writing or calling about a service problem,please include the following information:a. Your name, address and telephone number;b. Model number and serial number;c. Name and address of your dealer or servicer;d. A clear description of the problem you are having;e. Proof of purchase (sales receipt).❚User’s guides, service manuals and parts information areavailable from Maytag Appliances Sales Company, MaytagCustomer Assistance.3828W5A2901

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