Built-In Microwave Oven Use. Jenn-Air JMC2127WS, JMC2430

Kitchen Timer

This is an independent timer not associated with the cook timers.

1. Press the Kitchen Timer button anytime needed.

2. Enter the desired time (00:00:00) using the number keypad.

3. Press the quickset pad next to Cancel Timer to cancel the function or press Start.

4. While the Kitchen Timer is running, the timer is minimized to the bar at the bottom of the screen.

5. To adjust the Kitchen Timer, press the Kitchen Timer button and choose between Cancel Timer, Hide, or Reset by pressing the quickset pads next to them.

6. If Cancel Timer is pressed, the timer is canceled and the panel is hidden.

7. If Hide is pressed, the panel is lowered to the appropriate position. Pressing the Kitchen Timer button will also hide the panel.

8. If Reset is pressed, the Kitchen Timer is kept open but resets to (00:00:00); a new value can now be entered.

9. When the Kitchen Timer is complete, a beep will sound.

10. It is possible to add extra time by pressing the quickset pad next to Add More Time or to cancel the function by pressing the quickset pad next to Cancel Timer.

11. To add more time, use the number keypad.

12. Press START.

Button Lock

The Button Lock allows all the buttons to be locked.

To Activate the Button Lock:

1. From the Select Mode menu, touch the MORE button until

Button Lock appears. Press the quickset pad next to it.

2. While the buttons are locked, there is a “locked” icon on the idle screen.

To Deactivate the Button Lock:

1. If any button was pressed, an unlock message will appear on the screen.

2. To unlock, press and hold the START button for 3 seconds.

Turntable

1. From the “Select Mode” menu, touch MORE until “Turntable” is shown. Touch the quickset pad next to “Turntable” to turn it

On or Off.

Presets

The Presets button is a shortcut to a list of 8 common foods from the “Built-in Foods” list and can be used to directly select a cook mode. The default list of common foods is: “Reheat Beverage,”

“Cook Baked Potato,” “Cook Frozen Entree,” “Cook Popcorn,”

“Reheat Pizza Slice,” “Reheat Soup/Sauce,” “Defrost Meat,” and

“Defrost Poultry.”

30 Sec

If the microwave oven is in a cook cycle, pressing the 30 Sec button will add 30 seconds of cook time onto the current cycle.

The additional 30 seconds will be added to the cook time in the display.

If the microwave is idle, pressing the 30 Sec button will begin a

30-second cycle in Cook mode at 100% power. This will be shown on the status screen.

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BUILT-IN MICROWAVE OVEN

USE

A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves that reflect off the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in the food, causing them to move, producing friction and heat which cooks the food.

■ To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not lean on or allow children to swing on the microwave oven door.

■ To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not operate microwave oven when it is empty.

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The turntable must be in place and correct side up when microwave oven is in use. Do not use if turntable is chipped or broken. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder.

Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in microwave oven.

Clothes, flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, gourds, paper, including brown paper bags and newspaper, should not be dried in microwave oven.

Paraffin wax will not melt in the microwave oven because it does not absorb microwaves.

Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from microwave oven.

Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended cook time, potatoes should be slightly firm. Let potatoes stand for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.

Do not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst. Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time.

Food Characteristics

When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting temperature, composition and density of the food affect cooking results.

Amount of Food

The more food heated at once, the longer the cook time needed.

Check for doneness and add small increments of time if necessary.

Size and Shape

Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than larger pieces, and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly shaped food.

Starting Temperature

Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods, and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods.

Composition and Density

Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature, and will heat faster than other foods. Heavy, dense foods, such as meat and potatoes, require a longer cook time than the same size of a light, porous food, such as cake.

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Cooking Guidelines

Covering

Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If a lid is not available, wax paper, paper towels or plastic wrap approved for microwave ovens may be used. Plastic wrap should be turned back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam.

Condensation on the door and cavity surfaces is normal during heavy cooking.

Stirring and Turning

Stirring and turning redistribute heat evenly to avoid overcooking the outer edges of food. Stir from outside to center. If possible, turn food over from bottom to top.

Arranging

If heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods, arrange the thinner parts and smaller sized items toward the center. If cooking several items of the same size and shape, place them in a ring pattern, leaving the center of the ring empty.

Piercing

Before heating, use a fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods that have a skin or membrane, such as potatoes, egg yolks, chicken livers, hot dogs, and sausage. Prick in several places to allow steam to vent.

Shielding

Use small, flat pieces of aluminum foil to cover the thin pieces of irregularly shaped foods, bones and foods such as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tail. See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” first.

Standing Time

Food will continue to cook by the natural conduction of heat even after the microwave cooking cycle ends. The length of standing time depends on the volume and density of the food.

Turntable On/Off

For best performance, the turntable should be on during microwave cooking.

If using oversized cookware that does not turn freely on the turntable, turn the turntable off. See the “Turntable” section for additional information.

When microwave cooking with the turntable off, food should be turned halfway through the cooking process.

Cookware and Dinnerware

Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not use cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the following chart as a guide, and then test before using.

MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Aluminum Foil,

Metal

Browning Dish

See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” section.

Wax Paper

Bottom must be at least

³⁄₁₆" (5 mm) above the turntable. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.

Acceptable for use.

Ceramic Glass,

Glass

China,

Earthenware

Melamine

Silicone

Bakeware

Straw, Wicker,

Wooden

Containers

Styrofoam ®†

Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.


Paper: Towels,

Dinnerware,

Napkins

Plastic: Wraps,

Bags, Covers,

Dinnerware,

Containers

Use nonrecycled and those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use.

Use those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use.

Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.


Do not use in microwave oven.

Do not use in microwave oven.

Acceptable for use.

To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use:

1. Place cookware or dinnerware in microwave oven with

1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it.

2. Cook at 100% cooking power for 1 minute.

Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the water stays cool.

Aluminum Foil and Metal

Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from the microwave oven.

Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur and cause damage to the microwave oven.

OK for Use

Grids and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven (on some models), aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat thermometers may be used with the following guidelines:

■ To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling or floor.

†®STYROFOAM is a Registered Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company.

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Always use the turntable.

To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow contact with another metal object during microwave cooking.

Do Not Use

Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, nonapproved meat thermometers, skewers, twist ties, foil liners such as sandwich wrappers, staples and objects with gold or silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the microwave oven.

Microwave Cooking Power

Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent, name or number. For example,

70%=7=Medium-High.

Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods.

MICROWAVE COOKING POWER CHART

PERCENT/

NAME

NUMBER USE

100%, High

(default setting)

10

90%

80%

70%,

Medium-High

60%

50%, Medium

40%

30%, Medium-

Low, Defrost

20%

10%, Low

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

Quick heating convenience foods and foods with high water content, such as soups, beverages and most vegetables.

Cooking small, tender pieces of meat, ground meat, poultry pieces and fish fillets.

Heating cream soups.

Heating rice, pasta or casseroles.

Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high. For example, whole fish and meat loaf.

Reheating a single serving of food.

Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg dishes, pudding and custards.

Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, such as lasagna.

Cooking ham, whole poultry and pot roasts.

Simmering stews.

Melting chocolate.

Heating bread, rolls and pastries.

Defrosting bread, fish, meats, poultry and precooked foods.

Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream.

Taking chill out of fruit.

NOTE: A percentage of 0% is also acceptable. This will not heat up.

Cook Sensor

During the Sensor Cook function, a sensor automatically adjusts for the cook time and power level.

The microwave oven display will show the time countdown once the sensor identifies the cooking duration.

If the microwave oven door is opened during a sensor function, the microwave oven will turn off and any additional operations will be canceled.

For best cooking performance:

Before using a sensor cook function, make sure power has been supplied to the microwave oven for at least 2 minutes, the room temperature is not above 95°F (35°C), and the outside of the cooking container and the microwave oven cavity are dry.

My Creations

My Creations allows the customization of cooking processes.

When My Creations is selected from the main menu a list of existing creations is presented along with the ability to create more.

1. From the Select Mode menu, touch the MORE button until

“My Creations” is shown. Touch the quickset pad next to “My

Creations” to select it.

2. Touch the quickset pad next to ADD NEW CREATION to customize your cooking process.

3. Select the desired cook mode. Choose between “Cook,”

“Defrost,” “Reheat,” “Steam,” “Boil & Simmer,” “Melt,” or

“Soften.” On some models, “Convect Bake,” “Convect

Roast,” “Browning Pan” and “Broil & Grill” are also available.

4. Enter a Cook Time (--:--:--). The maximum length is 01:30:00.

5. Touch NEXT.

6. If the “Convect Bake” mode (on convection models) is chosen, enter a cook temperature between 170° (77°C) and

450°F (232°C).

7. Select a power level between 10 - 100%. In the “Convect

Bake” mode (on convection models), the Power Level selection is unavailable.

8. Touch NEXT.

9. Review your settings. If any extra stage is needed, touch the quickset pad next to “Add Stage.” Each stage set shows the following information: Mode, Power/Temperature, and Cook

Time. It is possible to have 3 stages. Enter the information into each stage then touch SAVE.

10. Select a name for the new creation.

11. Review the settings. Touch the quickset pad next to “Delete

Now” to delete the item or “No” to save the settings.

12. You will return to the “My Creations” menu. Select the desired creation by touching the quickset pad next to it.

Then press START.

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Built-in Foods

With the “Built-in Foods” wizard module, you can cook a food without knowing the precise oven settings. Select the type of foods and other parameters (such as doneness or weight), and the interface responds with the best cooking settings.

1. From the “Presets” mode or from a cooking function, select the type of food to be cooked.

2. Enter the quantity or fixed weight of the food. Use the “Next” button to see all of the options.

3. In the “Defrost” Mode, “Weight Unknown” is shown. Select

“Weight Unknown” to choose a specific food and allow the microwave to estimate the weight of the food. Then, select the amount of food.

4. Review settings.

5. (Optional) For additional instructions, touch the quickset pad next to “Instructions.” For example, foods being prepared in the “Steam” mode may include additional information in the instructions. The amount of food being prepared may require the amount of water to change.

6. If available, touch the quickset pad next to “Doneness.”

Adjust the doneness by touching the quickset pads next to

“< Less” or “> More” until the desired doneness is reached.

7. Touch “Save.”

8. Press START. The upper oven display will count down the cook time.

When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off automatically.

If enabled end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones will sound every minute.

9. (Optional) After cook ends, press the quickset pad next to

KEEP WARM. This will start a new cooking cycle that will keep food warm. The microwave will run at 10% power for

60 minutes. See the “Keep Warm” section for additional information.

10. (Optional) After cook ends, press the ADD 30SEC button.

This will automatically add 30 seconds to the cook time.

Press the quickset pad next to ADD MORE TIME to go to

Cook Timer screen if necessary.

11. Touch CANCEL (or CANCEL MICROWAVE on combo models) to turn off the oven.

Cooking Functions

1. Touch the START button or touch the MICROWAVE button

(on combination oven models).

2. From the Select Mode menu, select one of the following options, on convection models: Cook, Reheat, Convect

Bake, Convect Roast, Defrost, Steam, Melt, Soften, Boil &

Simmer, Broil & Grill, Keep Warm or Browning Pan. On nonconvection models, choose between: Cook, Defrost, Reheat,

Steam, Boil & Simmer, Keep Warm, Melt and Soften.


4. To adjust the power level, touch the quickset pad next to

“Power Level 100%” until the desired level is reached. The range is shown on the following table.

Cook

Reheat

C. Bake

C. Roast

Defrost

Steam

Melt

Soften

Boil/Simmer

Broil/Grill

Keep Warm

Browning Pan

Mode Default Power/

Temperature

100%

100%

325°F (163°C)

325°F (163°C)

Range

10-100%

10-100%

100-450°F (38-232°C)

225-450°F (107-232°C)

20% ----------------------------

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30%

20%

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0% 0-40%

10%

100%

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5. Press START. The display will count down the cook time.


If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones will sound every minute.

6. Press CANCEL (CANCEL MICROWAVE on combination oven models), or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.

Cook

Times and cooking power have been preprogrammed for many common microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide.

FOOD QUANTITY

Manual*

Scrambled eggs

Break eggs into a microwave-safe container with high sides. Add 1 tbs (15 mL) water per egg and beat. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.

Default power level 100%.

Baked Potato

Pierce each one several times with a fork.

Place on a paper towel. Let stand 5 minutes after cooking.

1-4 potatoes

Frozen entree

Remove from package. Loosen cover on three sides. Let stand 3 minutes after cooking.

10-12 oz

(283-340 g)

1-4 eggs

Popcorn

For best results, do not use regular paper bags or glassware. Pop only 1 package of popcorn at a time. Follow manufacturer's instructions when using a microwave popcorn popper.

Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or

2 seconds, then stop the cycle. For best cooking results, do not repop unpopped kernels. For best results, use fresh bags of popcorn. Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content.

1.75-3.5 oz bag

*Manual Cook requires that a cook time be entered.

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To Use Programmed Cook:



2. From the Select mode menu, touch the quickset pad next to “Cook.”

3. Use the quickset pad to select the appropriate built-in food category.

4. Use the quickset pad to select one of the preset quantities.

5. To set the desired Doneness, press the quickset pads next to

Doneness then press the “< Less” or “> More” buttons.

6. For more information and instructions, press the quickset pad next to Instructions.




8. (Optional) After the cooking cycle ends, press the quickset pad next to KEEP WARM. This will start a new cooking cycle that will keep food warm. The microwave will run at 10% power for 60 minutes. See the “Keep Warm” section for additional information.

9. (Optional) After the cooking cycle ends, press the ADD

30SEC button. This will automatically add 30 seconds to the cook time. Press the quickset pad next to ADD MORE TIME to go to the Cook Timer screen if necessary.


To Use Manual Cook:



2. From the Select mode menu, touch the quickset pad next to “Cook.”

NOTE: The default power setting is 100%.



“Power Level 100%” until the desired level is reached. The range is between 10% and 100%






30SEC button. This will automatically add 30 seconds to the cook time. Press the quickset pad next to ADD MORE TIME to go to Cook Timer screen if necessary.

8. Touch CANCEL (or CANCEL MICROWAVE on combo models) to turn off the oven.

Reheat

Times and cooking powers have been preprogrammed for reheating a number of food types.

Use the following chart as a guide.

CUSTOM REHEAT CHART

FOOD QUANTITY

Manual*

Default power level

100%.

1-2 cups

(250 mL-500 mL)

1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)

Beverage

Do not cover.

Casserole

Place in microwave-safe container.

Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating.

Dinner Plate

Place food on plate. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating.

Pizza Slices

Place on a paper towel.

Sauce



Soup



8-16 oz (227-454 g)

1-3 slices (3 oz [85 g] each)

1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)

1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)

*Manual Reheat requires that a cook time be entered.

To Use Programmed Reheat:



2. From the Select mode menu, touch the quickset pad next to “Reheat.”



5. Choose the desired Doneness by pressing the quickset pads next to “< Less” or “> More” buttons.









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To Use Manual Reheat:



2. From the Select mode menu, touch the quickset pad next to “Reheat.”

NOTE: The default power setting is 100%.



“Power Level 100%” until the desired level is reached. The range is between 10 - 100%








IMPORTANT: Heated liquids can splash out during and after heating. A wooden stir stick placed in the cup or bowl during heating may help avoid this.

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SpeedCook Foods

(on some models)

The Speed Cook uses the broil element, convection element and fan, and microwaves. All cycle on and off in intervals.

■ Bakeware and the interior oven surfaces, including the door, will become hot.

■ Always use an instant read thermometer to determine doneness of meat and poultry.

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Use microwave-safe and ovenproof bakeware.

Do not use covers or containers made of foil, paper, waxed paper, or plastic not recommended for use in a conventional oven.

When roasting, meats and poultry may spatter. Plastic oven bags designed for conventional oven use can be used for easier cleanup. Follow manufacturer's recommendations.

When using the grilling grid or convection grid, place it directly on the turntable.

Arrange pieces of food in a single layer on the crisper pan or baking dish.

Before Speed Cooking, put food in the oven and close the door.

Preheating is not necessary.

To Use SpeedCook:



2. From the Select mode menu, touch the quickset pad next to

“SpeedCook Foods.”

3. Use the quickset pad to select the desired food.


5. Read and follow the cooking instructions for cookware and ingredients to use.








SETTING QUANTITY

Meats

Bone-in pork chops

Boneless beef roast

Boneless ham

Boneless pork chops

Boneless pork roast

Meatloaf

Meatballs

Swiss steak

Poultry

Chicken breast tenders

Chicken breast

Chicken nuggets

Chicken pieces - with skin

Frozen fried chicken

Turkey breast

Whole chicken

0.4-1.5 lb (0.2-0.7 kg)

1.5-5.0 lb (0.7-2.3 kg)

1.0-4.5 lb (0.5-2.0 kg)

0.3-1.6 lb (0.1-0.7 kg)

1.0-5.0 lb (0.5-2.3 kg)

1.5-2.0 lb (0.7-0.9 kg)

20 pieces

1.0-2.0 lb (0.5-0.9 kg)

5-20 pieces

6-24 pieces

4-8 pieces

0.2-2.0 lb (0.1-0.9 kg)

0.5-2.0 lb (0.2-0.9 kg)

3.0 lb (1.4 kg)

3.0-5.5 lb (1.4-2.5 kg)

Seafood

Fish fillets

Fish steaks

Frozen fish sticks

Frozen fish, battered

Breads

Refrigerated biscuits - large, 1 pan

Refrigerated biscuits - small, 1 pan

Cinnamon rolls - large, 1 pan

Cinnamon rolls - small, 1 pan

Crescent rolls - 1 pan

Frozen bread sticks - 1 pan

Garlic/cheese bread - 1 loaf

Vegetables

Baked potatoes

French fries

Frozen onion rings

Frozen potato nuggets

Frozen potato skins

Frozen potato wedges

Roasted vegetables

Sweet potatoes

Desserts

Brownies -

(8" x 8" [20.3 x 20.3 cm] or

9 x 13" [22.9 x 33 cm] pan)

Cake, bundt cake

Cookie dough - 1 pan

0.4-1.2 lb (0.2-0.5 kg)

0.3-1.3 lb (0.1-0.6 kg)

4-16 pieces

2-8 pieces

8 pieces

10 pieces

5 pieces

8 pieces

8 pieces

6 pieces

8 cookies

8 oz (226.8 g)

1-8 potatoes

1-4 servings

1-4 servings

1-6 potatoes

3-12 oz (85.0-340.2 g)

3-12 oz (85.0-340.2 g)

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4-16 oz (113.4-453.6 g)

2-8 cups (500-2,000 mL)

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SETTING

Casserole

Freshly made casserole -

(8" x 8" [20.3 x 20.3 cm] or

9" x 13" [22.9 x 33 cm] pan)

Freshly made lasagna -

(8" x 8" [20.3 x 20.3 cm] pan

Frozen lasagna

Convenience Food

Bagel bites

Breakfast sandwich

Cheese sticks

Frozen egg rolls

Frozen french toast

Frozen pancakes

Frozen sausage links

Frozen sausage patties

Frozen waffles

Hot dogs

Jalapeno poppers

Nachos - 1 pan

Pizza - reheat

Pizza rolls

Pizza - thin crust

Pizza - thick crust

QUANTITY

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10.0-60.0 oz (284 g-1.7 g)

9 pieces

2 sandwiches

4-16 pieces

1-8 pieces

1-4 pieces

1-4 pieces

2-10 pieces

2-8 pieces

1-4 pieces

2-10 pieces

5-20 pieces

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1-4 slices

6-24 pieces

6"-12" (15-30 cm) pizza

6"-12" (15-30 cm) pizza

Auto Convection Conversion

A

B

C

D


A. Broil element

B. Convection fan

C. Convection element

D. Grilling grid or convection grid

Convection cooking uses the convection element, the broil element and the fan. Hot air is circulated throughout the oven cavity by the fan. The constantly moving air surrounds the food to heat the outer portion quickly.

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The convect function may be used to cook small amounts of food on a single grid.

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Always use the grilling grid or convection grid placed on turntable.

To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not cover turntable, grilling grid or convection grid, or baking tray with aluminum foil.

■ Do not use light plastic containers, plastic wrap or paper products. All heatproof cookware or metal utensils can be used in convection cooking. Round pizza pans are excellent for convection cooking.

■ When the broil element is in use, the cooling fan turns on and stays on for up to 10 minutes after the cycle is over.

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Use convection cooking for items such as soufflés, breads, cookies, angel food cakes, pizza, and most meats and fish.

Auto Convection Conversion is a function that converts a standard thermal bake cook time and temperature into an ideal cook time and temperature for convection cooking.

Convection temperatures and times differ from those of standard cooking. The oven will automatically reduce standard recipe temperatures and times for convection cooking.

The conversion may not be exact because foods are grouped in general categories.


CONVECTION CHART

SETTING FOODS

BAKE

Casseroles and baked goods

ROAST

Meats and vegetables

To Use Recipe Conversion:

1. If preheat is not required, place food in oven or on convection grid on the turntable, and close the door.




“Convection.”

4. From the Convection menu, touch the quickset pad next to

Auto Convection Conversion.

5. Select a standard cooking mode to convert a traditional recipe to a convection method of cooking. Touch the quickset pad next to the appropriate cooking mode.

6. Enter the standard cooking temperature between 170°F

(77°C) and 550°F (288°C).

7. Press START to begin cooking, or touch CONVERT TIME.

8. If CONVERT TIME is touched, enter the standard cooking time (--:--) up to 12 hours using the numerical keypad.

9. Press START. If preheat is required, place food in oven or on convection grid on turntable after preheat signal sounds.

The display will count down the cook time.


If enabled, end-of-cycles tones will sound, then reminder tones will sound every minute.

10. (Optional) After the cooking cycle ends, press the quickset pad next to KEEP WARM. This will start a new cooking cycle that will keep food warm. The microwave will run at 10% power for 60 minutes. See the “Keep Warm” section for additional information.

11. (Optional) After the cooking cycle ends, press the ADD



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Convect Bake


Convection Bake uses convection element and fan.

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Use the convection grid. Place on turntable.

■ Use oven mitts as the door and grids will become hot.


FOOD QUANTITY

Manual*

Bread

Cookies

1-2 loaves

1 pan

*Manual Convect Bake requires that a cook time be entered.

To Use Programmed Convect Bake:



2. From the Select mode menu, touch the quickset pad next to “Convection.”


“Convect Bake.”



6. Press START. The oven will preheat for a predetermined time.

Place food in oven or on convection grid on turntable after preheat signal sounds.



If enabled, end-of-cycles tones will sound, then reminder tones will sound every minute.





To Use Manual Convect Bake:




3. From the Convection menu, touch the quickset pad next to “Convect Bake - Manual.”

NOTE: The default temperature is 325°F (163°C).


5. To adjust the temperature value, touch the quickset pad next to “Temperature.” Use the number keypad to enter the desired temperature between 100ºF - 450ºF (38ºC - 232ºC).

6. Press START. The oven will preheat to the desired temperature. Place food in oven when preheat signal sounds.








Convect Roast


The Roast function uses the convection element with or without microwave power. The Roast function requires that a time and temperature (and microwaves if desired) be entered. The highest microwave power level that can be used is 30%.

■ Use the convection grid. Place on turntable.

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Use oven mitts as the door and grids will become hot.


FOOD QUANTITY

Manual*

Beef roast 2.0-5.0 lb (0.9-2.3 kg)

*Manual Convect Roast requires that a cook time be entered.

To Use Programmed Convect Roast:





“Convect Roast.”










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To Use Manual Convect Roast:




“Convection.”


“Convect Roast - Manual.”

NOTE: The default temperature is 325°F (163°C), and the default power level is 0%.



“Power level 0%” until the desired level is reached. The range is between 0% and 30%.

6. To adjust the temperature value, touch the quickset pad next to “Temperature.” Use the number keypad to enter the desired temperature between 225ºF and 450ºF (107ºC and 232ºC).








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Defrost

The Defrost feature can be used, or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost by using 20% cook power.

■ For optimal results, food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder when defrosting.

■ Unwrap foods and remove lids (from fruit juice) before defrosting.

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Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks.

Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of the cycle for more even defrosting.

Foods left outside the freezer for more than 20 minutes or frozen ready-made food should not be defrosted using the

Custom Defrost feature, but should be defrosted manually.

Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails. See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” first.

Times and cooking powers have been preprogrammed for defrosting a number of food types. For each food category a precise amount of food can be entered or preprogrammed quantities can be selected.

To Use Programmed Defrost with Precise Amount of

Food:



2. From the Select mode menu, touch the “More” button until

“Defrost” is shown. Touch the quickset pad next to “Defrost” to select it.


4. Enter the weight using the number keypad. The range is between 0.1 lb and 6.5 lb (45 g - 2.9 kg). The weight ranges are shown in the following table.

Food Weight Range

Meat 0.1-6.5 lb (45 g - 2.9 kg)

Poultry

Fish

0.1-6.5 lb (45 g - 2.9 kg)

0.1-4.5 lb (45 g - 2.0 kg)

Bread 0.1-2.0 lb (45 g - 0.9 kg)

If the weight is unknown, see “To Use Programmed Defrost with Weight Unknown” in this section.











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To Use Programmed Defrost with Weight Unknown:

If the precise weight of the food is unknown, use the following chart as a reference.

FOOD SETTING QUANTITY

Bread

Bagel

Muffin

Roll

Small

Medium

Large

Small

Medium

Large

Small

Medium

Large

1-8 pieces

1-6 pieces

1-6 pieces

4-16 pieces

1-6 pieces

1-6 pieces

2-8 pieces

1-6 pieces

1-6 pieces

Fish/

Seafood

Meat

Poultry

Fillet

Steak

Shrimp

Scallops

Ground

Chops

Steak

Breast

Pieces

Ground

Small

Medium

Large

Small

Medium

Large

Small

Medium

Large




“Defrost” is shown. Touch the quickset pad next to “Defrost” to select it.


4. Press the quickset pad next to WEIGHT UNKNOWN.









1-6 pieces

1-4 pieces

1-4 cups

(236 mL-1 L)

1-4 cups

(236 mL-1 L)

1-4 cups

(236 mL-1 L)

1-6 pieces

1-6 pieces

1-4 pieces

1-6 pieces

1-4 pieces

1-2 pieces

1-6 pieces

1-4 cups

(236 mL-1 L)

1-6 pieces

1-6 pieces

1-6 pieces

10. (Optional) After the cooking cycle ends, press the ADD



To Use Manual Defrost:




“Defrost” is shown. Touch the quickset pad next to

“Defrost” to select it.

NOTE: The default power level is 20%.









DEFROST PREPARATION CHART

MEAT

Beef: ground, steaks, roast, stew

Lamb: stew and chops

Pork: chops, ribs, roasts, sausage

The narrow or fatty areas of irregular shaped cuts should be shielded with foil before defrosting.

Do not defrost less than

¼ lb

(113 g) or two 4 oz (113 g) patties.

Place all meats in microwave-safe baking dish.

POULTRY

Chicken: whole and cut up

Cornish hens

Turkey: breast

FISH

Fillets, Steaks, Whole,

Shellfish

Place in microwave-safe baking dish, chicken breast side up.

Remove giblets from whole chicken.

Place in microwave-safe baking dish.

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Steam

Steam is a sensor cooking function that uses microwaves to steam food. Use Steam for foods such as vegetables, fish and potatoes.

■ Times and cooking powers have been preprogrammed for steaming a number of food types.

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Use a microwave-safe steamer.


STEAM COOKING CHART

FOOD CATEGORY QUANTITY

Fresh vegetables

Green beans, carrots, cauliflower, spinach, squash, broccoli

Asparagus

Corn on the cob

Frozen vegetables

Fish fillets

Shrimp

Manual*

Potatoes

2-6 cups (473 mL-1.4 L)

4-18 oz (113-510 g)

2-4 ears

2-6 cups (473 mL-1.4 L)

8-16 oz (226-454 g)

5-10 oz (142-284 g)

1-4 servings

1-4 potatoes

*Manual Steam requires that a cook time be entered.

To Use Programmed Steam:




“Steam.”


4. Use the quickset pad to select one of the preset quantities or by using the number keypad.











To Use Manual Steam:




“Steam” is shown. Touch the quickset pad next to “Steam” to select it.

3. Enter a cook time (--:--:--). The maximum length is 01:30:00.

NOTE: In the Steam mode, the microwave controls power.

After water is brought to a boil, the food will steam for the length of the Cook Time.

4. Press START. Once the boiling point is reached, the display will count down the cook time.






Melt

The Melt function may be used to melt your food. Times and cooking powers have been preprogrammed for a number of food types. Use the following chart as a guide.

MELT CHART

FOOD QUANTITY

Butter or Margarine

Cheese

Chocolate

Marshmallow

½-2 sticks

8 or 16 oz (225 or 455 g)

1-12 oz (28-340 g)

5 or 10 oz (140 or 280 g)

Manual Melt* Default power level 30%

*Manual Melt requires that a cook time be entered.

To Use Programmed Melt:




“Melt” is shown. Touch the quickset pad next to “Melt” to select it.









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To Use Manual Melt:




“Melt” is shown. Touch the quickset pad next to “Melt” to select it.










Soften

The Soften function may be used to soften your food. Times and cooking powers have been preprogrammed for a number of food types. Use the following chart as a guide.

SOFTEN CHART

FOOD QUANTITY

Butter or Margarine

Cream Cheese

Ice cream

½-2 sticks

3 or 8 oz (85 or 225 g)

16, 32 or 64 oz

(450 g, 900 g or 1.8 kg)

Default power level 20% Manual Soften*

*Manual Soften requires that a cook time be entered.

To Use Programmed Soften:




“Soften” is shown. Touch the quickset pad next to “Soften” to select it.






7. Press START.







To Use Manual Soften:




“Soften” is shown. Touch the quickset pad next to “Soften” to select it.










Boil & Simmer

Boil & Simmer is a sensor function, and uses only microwaves to simmer your food.

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Follow recommended water and food amounts that appear on the display.

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For best cooking results, do not use plastic wrap as a cover during the Boil & Simmer cycle.

Do not remove the lid while the dish is still in the oven, as the rush of steam will disrupt the sensor readings.

■ Use a microwave-safe dish with a loose fitting lid.


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BOIL & SIMMER CHART

FOOD

Dry pasta fettuccine, dry pasta spaghetti

Dry pasta macaroni, dry pasta penne, dry pasta rotini

Linguine, ravioli, tortellini

Long or short grain white rice

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Use the Manual Simmer function for foods such as soups, casseroles, stews and other liquid food.

Manual Boil & Simmer requires that a cook time be entered.

To Use Programmed Boil & Simmer




“Boil & Simmer” is shown. Touch the quickset pad next to

“Boil & Simmer” to select it.






7. Press START.

NOTE: When cooking pasta, the oven will pause for adding the pasta to the water. Then the oven will restart.







Manual Boil & Simmer:




“Boil & Simmer” is shown. Touch the quickset pad next to

“Boil & Simmer” to select it.


NOTE: In the Boil & Simmer mode, the microwave controls power. After water is brought to a boil, the food will simmer for the length of the Cook Time.

4. Press START. Once the boiling point is reached, the display will count down the cook time.



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QUANTITY

2-8 oz

(57-227 g)

½-2 cups

(118-473 mL)

9 or 18 oz

(255 or 510 g)

½-2 cups

(118-473 mL)




MANUAL SIMMER CHART

FOOD INSTRUCTIONS

Pasta* Add 1 tbs (15 mL) oil to water. Place the dish containing water in oven. Enter

1 second of simmer time. The water will heat to a boil and then the oven will turn off. Place the pasta in the water and cover the dish. Repeat steps 1-3 under

“To Use Manual Simmer,” then enter the actual simmer time desired.

Rice and

Vegetables

Soup and liquid foods

Place water and food in dish. Place dish in oven. Set simmer time.

Place food in dish and place dish in oven. Set simmer time

*Use a dish large enough to completely cover food with water.

Broil & Grill


The Grill function uses the broil element and microwaves to grill your food.

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Microwave oven cavity and door will become very hot during the Grill cycle. The use of oven mitts is recommended.

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The grilling grid and convection grid will become very hot.

Use oven mitts to grasp and remove the grid from the microwave oven.

For large pieces like chicken, use the crisper pan beneath the convection grid or grilling grid to catch drippings.

For best results, apply light amount of cooking oil to grilling grid or convection grid.

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When the broil element is in use, the cooling fan turns on and stays on for up to 10 minutes after the cycle is over.


GRILL CHART

FOOD QUANTITY

Manual*

Chicken pieces - bone-in 1-2 pieces

*Manual Grill requires that a cook time be entered.

To Use Programmed Grill:




“Broil & Grill” is shown. Touch the quickset pad next to

“Broil & Grill” to select it.






7. Press START.







To Use Manual Grill:




“Broil & Grill” is shown. Touch the quickset pad next to “Broil

& Grill” to select it.




“Power Level 0%” until the desired level is reached. The range is between 0 - 40%.








Keep Warm

WARNING

Food Poisoning Hazard

Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking.

Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven.

Keep Warm can be used by itself or can be preprogrammed to follow a cooking cycle.

■ Cover plates of food.

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Cover foods that were covered while being cooked.

■ For best results, do not cover baked goods such as pastries, pies, turnovers, etc.

To Use Keep Warm:




“Keep Warm” is shown. Touch the quickset pad next to

“Keep Warm” to select it.






5. (Optional) After the cooking cycle ends, press the quickset pad next to KEEP WARM. This will start a new cooking cycle that will keep food warm. The microwave will run at 10% power for 60 minutes.




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Browning Pan


The Browning Pan feature uses the crisper pan, the broil element and microwaves to crisp and brown foods. While microwaves heat food from above, they also heat the pan from below to brown and crisp the food.

Browning Pan can be used to saute meats and vegetables, panfry bacon and eggs, and to crisp and brown pizza and french fries.

Some Browning Pan cycles are programmed to preheat the empty pan for 3 minutes before cooking begins. When the preheating cycle is complete, the microwave oven will stop and prompt you to add the food to the crisper pan. The microwave oven may prompt you to turn over the food during the cycle.

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Always use the crisper pan.

■ See the “TEFLON ® Coated Crisper Pan and Handle” section before using.

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Microwave oven cavity and door will become very hot during broil element use. The use of oven mitts is recommended.

The crisper pan will become very hot. Use the handle to grasp and remove the pan from the oven. Do not place hot crisper pan directly on heat-sensitive surfaces. Damage may occur.

To avoid damage to plastic utensils, do not use them with the crisper pan as it becomes very hot and could melt the utensils.

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Do not use metal utensils, as they can scratch the pan.

For best cooking results, do not use the pan in any other microwave oven or in a thermal oven.

For best cooking results, do not place the crisper pan on the grilling grid or convection grid. Always use the turntable as a support for the pan.

For best results, coat pan lightly with cooking oil to make removing food and cleaning easier.

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Use the following chart as a guide when using the browning function.

Preprogrammed Browning Pan

Times and cooking powers have been preprogrammed for browning several food types.

BROWNING PAN COOKING CHART

FOOD QUANTITY

Manual*

Bacon

Poultry breast, boneless

French fries

Hamburger patties

Pizza roll

Potato nuggets

Pizza, frozen, rising crust

Pizza, frozen, thin crust

2-4 slices

1-3 pieces

1-3 pieces

1-4 patties

1-4 servings

1-4 servings

6 to 12" (15-30.5 cm)

6 to 12" (15-30.5 cm)

*Manual Browning requires that a cook time be entered.

To Use Programmed Browning Pan:




“Browning Pan” is shown. Touch the quickset pad next to

“Browning Pan” to select it.



5. Choose the desired Doneness by pressing the “< Less” or

“> More” buttons.

6. Press START.




8. (Optional) After cook ends, press the ADD 30SEC button.

This will automatically add 30 seconds to the cook time.

Press the quickset pad next to ADD MORE TIME to go to

Cook Timer screen if necessary.


To Use Manual Browning Pan:




“Browning Pan” is shown. Touch the quickset pad next to

“Browning Pan” to select it.


NOTE: In the Browning Pan mode, the microwave controls power. High Power is needed to heat the pan.








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