Instructions for use JT 358 www.whirlpool.
INSTALLATION PRIOR TO CONNECTING Check that the voltage on the rating plate corresponds to the voltage in your home. Place the oven on a stable, even surface that is strong enough to hold the oven and the food utensils you put in it. The right side of the unit is the heavy side. Use care when handling. Position the oven at a distance from other heating sources. The cooling air, which is taken in by the oven, must not exceed 35°C temperature.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE The ventilation openings on the oven must not be covered. Blocking the air intake or exhaust vents may cause damage to the oven and poor cooking results. Do not heat, or use flammable materials in or near the oven. Fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
PRECAUTIONS GENERAL This appliance is designed for domestic use only! The appliance should not be operated without food in the oven when using microwaves. Operation in this manner is likely to damage the appliance. If you practice operating the oven, put a glass of water inside. The water will absorb the microwave energy and the oven will not be damaged. Do not use the cavity for any storage purposes. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the oven.
ACCESSORIES GENERAL There are a number of accessories available on the market. Before you buy, ensure they are suitable for microwave use. Ensure that the utensils you use are oven proof and allow microwaves to pass through them before cooking. When you put food and accessories in the microwave oven, ensure that they do not come in contact with the interior of the oven. This is especially important with accessories made of metal or metal parts.
START PROTECTION / CHILD LOCK This automatic safety function is activated one minute after the oven has returned to “stand by mode“. (The oven is in “stand by“ when the 24-hour Clock is displayed, or if the Clock has not been set, when the display is blank). The door must be opened and closed e.g. putting food into it, before the safety lock is released. Else the display will show “door“. PAUSE OR STOP COOKING To pause cooking: The cooking can be paused to check, turn or stir the food by opening the door.
KITCHEN TIMER 13 The Kitchen Timer is completely independent of all other functions and can be used at any time regardless of whether the oven is currently cooking or not. Use this function when you need a Kitchen Timer to measure exact time for various purposes such as cooking eggs, pasta or letting the dough rise before baking etc. 2 1. Press the Clock button once. 2. Press the +/- buttons to set the desired measurement of time. 3. Press the Clock button again to start the Kitchen Timer.
COOK & REHEAT WITH MICROWAVES 1 Use this function for normal cooking and reheating, such as vegetables, fish, potatoes and meat. 3 2 4 1. Press the MANUAL button to select desired function. 2. Press the +/- buttons to set the cooking time. 3. Press the WATTS button repeatedly to set the preferred power level. 4. Press the Start button. Do not use with this function. Once the cooking process has been started: The time can easily be increased in 30second steps by pressing the Start button.
GRILL COMBI 1 Use this function to cook such food as Gratin’s, Lasagne, Poultry and Baked potatoes. 3 4 2 1. Press the MANUAL button to select desired function. 2. Press the +/- buttons to set the cooking time. 3. Press the WATTS button repeatedly to set the preferred power level. 4. Press the Start button. Do not use with this function. The Max. possible microwave power level when using the Grill Combi, is limited to a factory-preset level.
QUICK HEAT 1 2 3 Use this function to preheat the empty oven. Do not place food before or during preheating in the oven. It may be burned from the intense heat. 1. Press the MANUAL button to select desired function. 2. Press the temperature button repeatedly to set the preferred end temperature. 3. Press the Start button. Do not use with this function.
FORCED AIR 1 3 Use this function to cook meringues, pastry, sponge cakes, soufflés, poultry and roast meats. 2 4 1. Press the MANUAL button to select desired function. 2. Press the +/- buttons to set the cooking time. 3. Press the temperature button repeatedly to set the preferred end temperature. 4. Press the Start button. Do not use with this function. Once the heating process has been started the temperature can easily be adjusted by pressing the temperature button.
AUTO FUNCTIONS 4 2 1 3 1. Press the AUTO button to select desired function. 2. Press the FOOD button repeatedly to set the food class. 3. Press the +/- buttons to set the net weight of the food to be cooked. 4. Press the WATTS button repeatedly to adjust doneness. 5. Press the Start button. (A) 5 The auto functions on this oven need to know the net weight of the food. The oven will then automatically calculate the needed time to finish the defrost / cooking procedure.
JET DEFROST Use this function for defrosting Meat, Poultry, Fish, vegetables and bread. Midway through the defrosting process the oven stops and prompts you to “TURN” food. — Open the door. — Turn the food. — Close the door and restart by pressing the Start button. Do not use with this function. Note: the oven continues automatically after 2min if the food hasn’t been turned. The defrosting time will be longer in this case. Always place the food on the glass turntable.
AUTO REHEAT Use this function when reheating readymade food or milk. Place food onto a microwave-safe heatproof dinner plate or dish. When you are saving a meal in the refrigerator or ”plating” a meal for reheating, arrange the thicker, denser food to the outside of the plate and the thinner or less dense food in the middle. Place thin slices of meat on top of each other or interlace them. Thicker slices such as meat loaf and sausages have to be placed close to each other.
AUTO CRISP Use this function to quickly reheat your food from frozen to serving temperature. This function is used only for frozen readymade food. During the heating process the oven may stop (depending on program) and prompts you to “STIR” or “TURN” food. — Open the door. — Stir or turn the food. — Close the door and restart by pressing the Start button. Note: the oven continues automatically after 1 min if the food hasn’t been stirred or turned. The heating time will be longer in this case.
AUTO COOK Use this function for cooking ONLY. This function can only be used for food belonging to the categories listed here. Use ”Cook & Reheat with microwaves” for other food or weights not listed. Plastic foils or lids should be pricked with a fork or cocktail stick to relieve the pressure and to prevent bursting, as steam builds-up within them during cooking. Do not use with this function. During the heating process the oven may stop (depending on program) and prompt you to “TURN or STIR” food.
AUTO FORCED AIR Use this function for foods listed in the table below. For chicken and Lasagne; Ensure that the dish you use, is oven proof and allow microwaves to pass through it before cooking. Else, you may obtain a poor end result. Do not use the baking plate with foodclasses 1 & 2. During use of the programs for cookies and canned or frozen rolls the oven needs to pre-heat before you can put food in it. When the correct temperature is reached, the oven will prompt you to put the food in.
MAINTENANCE & CLEANING Cleaning is the only maintenance normally required. It must be carried out with the microwave oven disconnected. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. Do not use metal scouring pads on the inside of the oven cavity. They will scratch the surface.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE If the oven does not work, do not make a service call until you have made the following checks: * The Turntable and turntable support is in place. * The Plug is properly inserted in the wall socket. * The Door is properly closed. * Check your Fuses and ensure that there is power available. * Check that the oven has ample ventilation. * Wait for ten minutes and then try to operate the oven once more. * Open and then close the door before you try again.
SPECIAL NOTE To protect the oven and display from overheating, the temperature in the handle is monitored. Therefore the oven may carry out a cooling procedure if overheating is at risk. COOL is displayed during this time. The fan, turntable and light operate. This is normal. After this procedure the oven switches off automatically. The cooling procedure can be interrupted without any harm to the oven by opening the door. DATA FOR TEST AND HEATING PERFORMANCE In accordance with IEC 60705.
