SJENN-AIR USER'S GUIDE AND COOKING GUIDE Microwave Oven Model JMC8100AD Read these instructions carefully before using your microwave Part no.8112p174-60 MCS pin 74005590 A/08/00 SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS oven.
PRECAUTIONSTO AVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since opendoor 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. (c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.
For additional contact us: questions, please REGISTRATION the oven. Maytag Appliance Sales Company Atten: CAIR ® Center P.O.Box 2370 Cleveland, TN 37320-2370 1-800-688-1100(USA and CANADA) 1-800-688-2080(U.S.TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired) (Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pm Eastern Time) Internet: http://www.maytag.com CARD packed with I For service and warranty information, see pages 36-37. IMPORTANT 1.
SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances, followed, including the following: injury to persons _Ib WARNING - basic safety precautions should be or to risk excessive microwave energy: To exposure reduce the of burns, electric shock, fire, 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" on page 2. 3.
17. surfaces When cleaning doorwhen and door oven is that meet closed, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied(See with' Cleaning' a sponge or soft cloth. instructions on page 34.) SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PROPER AND SAFE USE OF YOUR OVEN • The oven must be level. • The turntable and turntable roller rest must be in the oven during cooking, • Do not heat baby bottles or baby food in the microwave oven. Uneven heating may occur and could cause physical injury.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS DANGER Electric Shock Hazard • Touching some of the internal components can cause serious personal injury or death. Do not disassemble this appliance. of an appliance This electrical short must circuit, be grounded. grounding In the reduces event the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord that has a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
Microwave ovens generate radio frequency energy during operation and if not installed properly may cause interference to 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 more of the following measures: INTERFERENCE NOTE • clean door and seal surfaces of the oven. • reorient the television or radio receiving antenna.
Materials you can use in microwave Utensils oven Remarks Aluminum foil Browning dish Dinnerware Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch away from oven walls. Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least 3116 inch above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.
SET UP NAMES OF OVEN PARTSAND ACCESSORIES Remove the oven and all materials from the carton. Your oven comes with the following accessories: Turntable 1 Turntable roller rest 1 Instruction Manual Door 1 Cabinet Interior light /XJlL I _ Safer r interlock system Shuts off oven power if door is opened during operation. o Control panel / Door release b_/tton • Press the button to open door. • When you open the door during cooking process, the cooking stops but the program will not be canceled.
INSTALLATION Remove all packing material and accessories. Examine the oven for any damage such as dents or broken door. Do not install if 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 designed for countertop installation. Countertop Installation 1. Select a level surface that provides enough open space for • Leave a minimum clearance of 3 inches above the oven. the intake and/or outlet vents.
OPERATION CONTROLPANELAND FEATURES 2 D_I 23 IB|:|'||| 3 t 1 Popcorn Baked Potato Soup/ Beverage Reheat Entree Frozen Entree Pizza Slice Fresh Vegetable Frozen Vegetable More+ Less- H _7 6 Auto Defrost Quick Defrost 9 Power Level Custom Programs 4 Cook T_me Add 30 sec. 5 13 11 2 3 OceTouch OneTm¢_ 4 • 12 15 1 one Touch _ ._ 5 6 OneTouCh o_e TouCh ore Toucll 7 8 9 Clock 0 Clear StOp "8 Options _ Timer .
CONTROLPANELAND FEATURES(CONT.) (1) Display Window Upper line: Counts down cooking time in minutes and/or seconds, (2) (3) (4) (5) Shows clock time when oven is not in use. The word prompt scrolls to guide you when setting the clock and at every operation stage, Lower line: Shows power level when using Timed Cooking. Shows Kitchen Timer time when this feature is selected, Indicators Indicators light or flash in the display window, 1/2/3: Lights to indicate current cooking stage.
SETTING CLOCK To set the correct time of day, follow the steps below. Exam de: To set 3:15: Step 1 Procedure Keypad Press Clock. _) Press 3, 1 and 5 to enter time of day. 3 Pressclock Clock. The begins operation. _ Clock ) "W S_ _1"1 "__5_) "_-_=/_' ='\_S' Cl_ock, _, W ,,' Note: - If the clock (or display) shows any abnormality, unplug the oven from the AC outlet. Plug it in again and then reset the clock.
TIMER You can set and use the Timer function independently, or while a cooking program is in progress. The Timer will be displayed on the lower line of the display. Timer can be set from 0 to 99 minutes 99 seconds. Example:To set timer for 3 minutes: Step Procedure Keypad Press Timer. "13mer 2 Press3, 0 and 0 to set 3 minutes. Press START. 3 Thetimer starts counting and oven will beep for 7 seconds when time is up. Note:. • • • • • Start_ J To clear a Timer setting, press STOP/CLEAR.
Example: To cook at power Step 1 level P80 for 40 seconds: Procedure Keypad Press Cook Time. _J 2 Enter 40 seconds by pressing 4 and 0. / 0 1 Press Power Level until P80 appears in the display. Power level Press P100(100%) once P90(90%) twice P80(80%) P70(70%)Medium High P60(60%) P50(50%)Medium P40(40%) P30(30%)Med Low/Defrost P20(20%) P10(10%) P 0 (0%) 3 4 3 times 4 times 5 times 6 times 7 times 8 times 9 times 10 times 11 times Press START.
AUTO SENSOR MICROWAVING The Auto Sensor feature uses a built-in humidity sensor that measures the amount of steam/humidity in the oven to accurately determine correct cooking time and power level for the food placed in the oven. A variety of popular foods have been preprogrammed. These foods are listed below in the REHEAT or COOK Food categories. Press keypad to select your desired food type then press START.
AUTO SENSOR MICROWAVING TIPS General Sensor Cooking/Reheating: • For foods not listed in the Sensor Reheating/Cooking Guide (pages 24 - 25), use Timed Cooking. • After START is pressed, do not open the door while the words SENSOR COOKING scroll across the display. During this time, the oven is measuring the amount of steam generated from the food. The oven then determines the heating or cooking time for the food. • Room temperature should be below 35°C (95°F).
OPTIONAL SETTINGS The Options below: key allows you to customize Optional Features oven feature settings Press Options pad Word Prompt on/off The Word Prompt may be turned on or off'. *Prompt words may be shortened. Clock on/off The clock display can be turned offand back on, once as shown Press number pads to select 1-ON 2-OFF twice 1-ON 2-OFF Beep t_n/off The beep sound may be turned off and back on. 3 times 1-ON 2-OFF Word Speed Setting The word speed can be changed to your preference.
DEFROST Defrost allows you to easily defrost food two ways. Power levels and times are automatically determined when the food weight is entered. AUTO DEFROST: Use for more thorough defrosting of larger, dense frozen foods. Ideal for items such as roasts, whole chicken and steak. QUICK DEFROST: Use to assist in the separation of frozen pieces of chicken, ground meats, or fish that need preparation prior to cooking. Excellent for defrosting ground meat for use in spaghetti sauce or taco meat.
Note: • • • • Maximum weight for defrosting is 5.9 Ibs. If weight is entered at more than 5.9 Ibs, a beep sounds to alert you to enter correct weight. If START is pressed without entering a weight, the control will default to 1.0 lb. Deep tone sounds 5 times during the defrosting cycle to signal that food should be rearranged to improve defrosting performance. After turning or rearranging, close door and press START, The oven continues the defrosting cycle to the end if you do not open the door.
ONE TOUCH START COOKING A time-saving feature, this simplified control lets you quickly microwave cooking without pressing START. Example: To set One Touch Start cooking for 2 minutes: Step l 1 Procedure Press 2.' The display shows time counting down. Press Cooking time 1-6 1 - 6 minutes start Keypad Note: This feature only cooks at highest power level (Pl00).
CUSTOM PROGRAMS For food or recipes prepared most often, you can easily customize a program using your own sequences or cooking stages (power levels/ cooking times). You can set 3 different custom programs (No, 1, No. 2 and No. 3).Each program may have 1 - 3 cooking stages. For example, you frequently cook 1 cup long-grain rice. For Stage 1 you use 100% power for 5 minutes to bring water to a boil. You then add rice, salt and butter and for Stage 2 you use 30% power for 20 minutes to cook rice.
COOKING GUIDE COOKING PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES The advantages of microwave cooking are speed and efficiency, For warming, heating, and defrosting, nothing compares.
AUTO SENSOR COOKING TIPS Reheating Guide Item/Amount Menu Course Special Notes Plate of food Pasta in sauce, turkey dinner, meattoaf dinner or similar types. Arrange less dense foods in the center of plate. Cover with plastic wrap. Allow to stand, covered, for a few minutes after reheating. Fully cooked, convenience foods Fully cooked, convenience foods that state they can be reheated in a microwave oven may be reheated using this program. Cover with plastic wrap.
AUTO SENSOR COOKING TIPS (CONT.) Item/Amount Pizza Slice 1-6 slices 1 slice (3 oz.) Menu Course Special Notes Pizza should not be frozen. Place precooked pizza on a paper towel or paper plate. Do not cover. Place pizza point toward the center, PIZZA SLICE CAUTION: Be careful when eating pizza heated in the microwave. The pizza surface and sauce can be very hot, Cooking Guide Item/Amount Menu Course Popcorn 1,75 oz. - 3.5 oz.
SENSOR COOKING RECIPES BAKED POTATO RECIPE Twice-Baked Potatoes 4 baking potatoes (6 oz - 170 g each) 1/z cup (125 mL) butter or margarine 1/2 cup (125 mL) dairy sour cream 1/2 tsp. (2 mL) salt Dash pepper Paprika 4 servings Cooking Time: About 14- 17 minutes I Pierce potatoes with a fork several times. Place in oven end-to-end Jna ring on a paper towel, spacing about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart. Cook on BAKEDPOTATO. Remove from oven. Let stand several minutes, When potatoes can be handled, remove 1/4inch (0.
SENSOR COOKING RECIPES (CONT.) FRESH VEGETABLE RECIPES I Creamy Cabbage Cooking Time: About 8- 11 minutes 1 Ib (450 g) cabbage, shredded 1/4 cup (50 mL) water 1 package (3 oz - 85 g) cream cheese, cut into cubes 2 tbsp. (30 mL) milk 1/z tsp. (2 mL) celery seed 1/2 tsp. (2 mL) salt Dash pepper Chopped parsley Place cabbage and water in 2 quart (2 litre) microwave-safe casserole. Cover with casserole lid. Place in oven. Cook on FRESH VEGETABLE. Stir vegetables if Reminder Beeps sound.
TIMED COOKING - MEATS, POULTRY AND FISH PREPARATION CHECKINGDONENESS • • • See page 23 for internal temperatures for desired doneness. Beef: The color of the meat, on the inside, indicates doneness. Rare roast should be red inside. Medium is pink and gray indicates well done. Pork: Cooked pork meat should be gray with clearjuice. Poultry: Juices should be clear yellow when cooked. Legs should move freely. Fish and Seafood: Should be opaque in color and flake easily. Use a microwave-safe dish.
Food Beef Meat loaf, 11/2 Ib Power Cooking Time Standing Time PS0 15 - 20 rain. 5 min. Arrange in dish, Cover with wax paper. 2 min. 3 rain. 3 min. Place in a shallow dish. Cover loosely with wax paper. Turn over halfway through cooking. Pork Chops, loin 1/2 inch thick, 7 oz each 1 2 4 P100 PIO0 P100 Pork roast, 1 Ib P50 Ham, slice 1 inch thick, 1 Ib P100 Sausage links, Wieners, fresh 1 - 2 oz each 3 - 5 min. 6 - 8 rain. 9 - 11 rain. 12-15rain. 7 - 9 min. 10-15min. 5 min.
Food Beef Meat loaf, 11/2 Ib Power Cooking Time Standing Time PS0 15 - 20 rain. 5 min. Arrange in dish, Cover with wax paper. 2 min. 3 rain. 3 min. Place in a shallow dish. Cover loosely with wax paper. Turn over halfway through cooking. Pork Chops, loin 1/2 inch thick, 7 oz each 1 2 4 P100 PIO0 P100 Pork roast, 1 Ib P50 Ham, slice 1 inch thick, 1 Ib P100 Sausage links, Wieners, fresh 1 - 2 oz each 3 - 5 min. 6 - 8 rain. 9 - 11 rain. 12-15rain. 7 - 9 min. 10-15min. 5 min.
Food Poultry Chicken pieces, up to 2 Ib 1 Ib Fish and Seafood Fish fillets, 3/4 Ib Fish steaks 2, 6 oz each Scallops 1 Ib Shrimp, medium size, shelled and cleaned, 1 Ib Whole fish, stuffed or unstuffed, 11/2to 13/4 Ib Power Cooking Time Standing Time P100 5 - 8 rain. 5 rain. P100 PS0 P?0 4 - 6 min. 6- 9 min. 4 - 7 rain. 3 min. 5 min. 3 rnin. PT0 4 - 7 min. 3 rain. P100 7 - 10 rain. 5 rnin. 30 Special Notes Arrange skin-side up in a baking dish, with meatier portions towards edge of dish.
MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Check your problem by using the chart below and try the solutions for each problem, If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest authorized service center, TROUBLE Oven will not start. Arcing or sparking. POSSIBLE CAUSE • Electrical cord for oven is not plugged in. • Door is open. • Plug into the outlet. • A fuse in your home may be blown, • Replace fuse or contact a qualified electrician. • The circuit breaker tripped.
TROUBLE ERROR(ERROR1,2) message appears in the display window, Why couldn't l get good results even though I cooked food using Auto Sensor Cooking? POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY * ERROR l: lf door is opened • Press STOP/CLEAR and before time countdown restart using Timed appears in the display. Cooking on page 14. '.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q, When the microwave oven is plugged into a wall outlet for the first time, it does not work properly. What is wrong? A. The microcomputer used in the microwave oven control may temporarily become scrambled and fail to function as programmed. Unplug the oven from the wall outlet and then plug it back in again. The microcomputer should then automatically reset for proper functioning. Q. Why is there noise coming from the turntable when the microwave oven is turned on? A.
CARE AND CLEANING Wipe the microwave oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and a mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. This should be clone on a weekly basis, more often if needed. Never use cleaning powders or rough pads. Excessive oil spatters on the top of the interior cavity will be difficult to remove if left for many days Wipe spatters with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon. Stubborn soils: Boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 minutes.
SPECIALCARE For best performance and safety, the inner door panel and the oven front frame should be free of food or grease buildup. Clean them often with a mild detergent. Then rinse and wipe dry. Never use cleaning powders or abrasive pads. STAINLESS STEEL/BRUSHED CHROME (SELECT MODELS): • DO NOT USE ANY CLEANING PRODUCT CONTAINING CHLORINE BLEACH. • ALWAYSWIPE WITH THE GRAIN WHEN CLEANING. • TO PREVENT SCRATCHING, DO NOT USE ABRASIVE OR CAUSTIC AGENTS.
MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY Full Two Year Warranty For two (2) years from the date of original retail purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge.
MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY(CONT.) If You Need Service • Call the dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or call Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance at 1-800.688-1100, USA and Canada or 1-423-472-3333 to locate an authorized servicer. • Be sure to retain proof of purchase to verify warranty status. Refer to WARRANTY (above) for further information on owner's responsibilities for warranty service.
