Model: 700 Watts JES0736 Microwave Oven Owner's Manual Important Safety Information 2 Operating Instructions 2 5 [] Helpful Information 25 ff Something Goes Wrong 3_ ge.
READ ALL SAI_;qTY INF()R2FIA TK)N BEFORE USING ,d,kPRECA UFIONS For your saict} the intbrmation must be fblh,wed to minimize or explosion 7D AVOID personal or to prevent in this manual the risk of fire properW damage° iqim T or loss of liIc. POSSIBLE oo Not Attempt On Not Operate the oven E_XPOS'U_2 to operate this oven with the door open if it is dmnaged.
Start Here!...Before using your Microwave Write down the model Staple yourreceipt to the hack cover of this manual. Yonwill need it to make and serial nnmbershere. They are on a label inside the oven. a warranty claim. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Read this manual. It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your microwave properl> If you received a damaged oven., .immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold y(m the oven. Save time andmoney.
tU'2AD ALL SAEqTY INF()RMA TK)N BEFOt 2 USING Install or locate appliance accordance this o Use this appliance only tot its intended use as only in with the described Do not provided Installation Instructions. o Read and specific follow to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy" oil page o This appliance 2. must grounded. Connect to properly grounded be only outlet. See Grounding Instructions section on o Be certain front to place suriace three 9.
oDonotoperate this appliance ifit hasa damaged powercordor plug,if it isnotworking properly orif it hasbeen damaged ordropped. oDonotcoverorblock anyopenings oil the appliance. oDonotstorethis appliance outdoors. Donotusethisproduct nearwater--%r example, ill awetbasement, near aswimming pool,near asinkorill similar locations. o Keel ) power flx)m o Do cord o Do hang cord heated not immerse or not plug let over oF counter. away surfi_ces. power ill water.
m SPECIAL NOYE\S ABOUF Arcing the Stop/Clear pad and €o,,ect th8p,ob!em, _ MICSr O WAVING is tile microwave term _r oven. Arcing sparks o Metal o Metal, in the is caused by: or toil touching not molded (upturned an n in act like paper pieces towels small 1)eing metal used in microwave. rills). not your or gold- dishes, containing the te Do rimmed o Recycled to tood edges as twist-ties, pins, the microwave. the side of the oven.
SUPERHEATEDWATER o Avoid heating baby tood in glass jars, even with the lid off. Make sure all Liquids,such as water, coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearingto be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removedfrom the microwave oven is not always present. THISCOULDRESULT /N VERYHOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLYBOILINGOVER WHEN THECONTAINERIS DISTURBEDORP SPOON OR OTHERUTENSILIS INSERTEDINTO THEL/OU/D. To reduce tile risk of iI_.
m SPECIAL NO T/E\S AB O UF MICSrtO WAVING Make sure all cookware If the dish used in your microwave oven is suitable tot microwaving. Most casseroles, cooking measuring cups, and only cup heats, then is microwave-sate. glass dishes, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some is labeled tbr nlicrowaving.
o Use %il only as directed in this manual. T\ / dinners Plastic cookware--Plastic cookware designed may be microw_ved in %il microwave m_ys less than high; useflfl, ten/ore 3/4" the top %il cover cooking but should careflflly. %r is very be used Even microw_ve- and re/urn the tIvff to the sate plastic box. When using %il in /oleo, rot of ()vercooking the microwuvc oven, the %il at least ]" aw_w keep fl'om the sides of the oven.
m GR 0 UND IN G INS 7"RU C 77 0 NS This appliance grounded. must In tile event an electrical short grounding providing exists tk_r before use, WARNING the and obligation by replaced wire grounded outlet. current. is equipped with a power cord Improper use of the a grounding wire with a grounding plug can result grounding in a risk of electric shock. must having plug.
(Adapter plugs not permitted _,_ Canada) Align large prongs/slots _ ](_-_ II | _ _----_J_-'_2 II II _%SUre pmOe; ground TEMPORARY and firm connection METHOD before use, Usagesituations where appliance'spower cord will he disconnectedinfrequently, Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug.
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting flom becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Exmnsion cords may be used if you are careflfl in using them. If an extension cord is used-I The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance; 2 The exmnsion cord fi'om electronic including 12 produc/s, microwaves. should be arranged so that it will not drape o\vr the countertop or tabletop where it can be
700Watts 5 I Boor Latches. 2 Window Shield. cooking Turntable with Metal Screen allows to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven. 3 Touch Control Panel Oisplag 4 Boor Latch Release. Press latch release Removable Turntable. 6 and support must be in place using the oven. when The turntable may be removed tbr cleaning. Convenience Guide. NOTE" Rating plate, oven o_en vent(s) and located on the inside of the microwave light are walls oven. to open door.
The Controls on Your Microwave (77_rou_'_ou//t_i,_manual, ,?atm_,_ a_d app_arm_ Yoo Oven may va_3'ji_)m your mode4.) can microwave by time or with the convenience features. Time Cook Add 30 sec A Power Level Time Features Press Enter Time Cook(Press oncel twice Orthree times) Amount Add 30 sec Starts automatically! Power Level of cooking time. Po,,,er ]e, el 1-9 (automatically set at Hi).
Popcorn Potato PizzQ Vegetable Reheat D_e Auto l frost_1 _ Convenience Features Press Enter Popcorn 3.5 oz., 3.0 oz. or ] .75 oz. package Pizza 1-3 slices Beverage ] cup (8 oz.) or 2 cups (1 6 oz.
i %¸¸¸¸ /: Power Level 4 5 7 8 Variable power lexels add flexil)ili W to microwaxe cooking. The power levels to -equalize" or/ranster heat to the inside of tl_e on shown wifl_ power level the dcfl'os/cycle. If the n/icfowave oven can be compared to the surtace units on a range. Power level Hi or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100% i)ower. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Power level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the time.
Time Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Time Cook I Time Cook fl & Ill Alh)ws you to microwave tot any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Lets you change Power level Hi is automatically set, but you may change more cooking. do it: I Press Here's Time 2 Enter the door during Time Cook to check the tood. Close the and to resume press Start the power if you don't allows you to program different level full power level 1-9.) Time Cook the second again. cook tim e.
Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE."Use power level Hi unless otherwise noted. Amount Vegetable Comments asp"rao,s (flesh 1 lb. spears) 7 to ] 0 rain., In ] ½-qt. 5 to 8 rain. In ]-qt. ] ½-qt. Med-High (frozen speal-s) ] O-oz. package casserole, place ]/4 cup water. 1/9 cup water. (7) casserole. Beans (flesh I lb. cut in half ] 2 to 17 rain. In (ii:ozen green) green) 1O-oz. package 6 to 9 rain. In ]-qt. water. casserole, place 2 tablespoons (ti.0zen lima) ]0-oz.
Vegetable Amount Time Comments ] 0-oz. 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. water. 3 to 5 min. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place If corn is in husk, use no water; Corn ,irozen kernel) package ] to 5 ears per ear casserole, place corn has been husked, water. Rearrange after (fl'ozen _ ] ear 2 to 6 ears 5 to 7 min. 2 to 4 min. per eat 2 tal)lespoons corn. if add ]/4 cup half of time. Place in 2-qt. glass baking dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after half of time.
7_me Features _2)u can use this teatnre tWO Add W_tyS : o It will add 30 seconds to 30 sec o It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking time. _l_e time.,untin_down each time the pad is pressed. Convenience Features How to Use the PopcornFeature _ _i_ii_i_i_ _ ii_i I _i_ Place I instructions. Follow I,_ck_e the package of popcorn in the center of the m ic rowave. Use only with weighing The Pizza teature (_ i !ili 2O i ii iiiiiiii Pizz_ i _ 1.75 ounce package.
Beveroge I Tile Beverage best %r that is at room Press temperature. once (8 oz.), 2 cups (16 starts works a beverage Beverage 1 cup The tcature heating or tk)r twice oz.). The Beveragesheated with the Beverage feature may he very hot Removethe container with care. tk)r oven automatically. Potato to fi)ur Press fcatme 8-10 ounce Potato. The size is automatically bnt can up potatoes.
Convenience Features l_lse the \,'egetable to cook up flesh to 4 cups tcature of Press Vegetable to cook twice to cook x egetables. 2 cups, three times to cook 3 cups or %ur times to cook Vegetable 4 cups. The oven au tom atic ally. The Reheat pre_iously Reheat tcature cooked Fe_e_, a plate reheats toods. of leflo,ers t2-__,oastor ,,+-e,o reheat pasta (8-10 The o_en starts automatically. 22 once ] cup of vegetables, oz.).
Auto Defl'ost automatically sets the deflosting and power levels even defl'osting ii 1 14 7 iii ii ii 2 5 8 i ii 3 6 9 _f the _veightof i_)od iS to give results meats and poultry. There is a handy located ConversionGuide times stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths tot (.1) Of a pound. guide on the inside fl'ont Weight of Food in Ounces of the oven.
Other Features Your Model Press CLOCK time of day. May Have to enter the I Press CLOCK. 2 Enter 1(3 3 Press time of day. CLOCK. CLOCK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 The iliiilTim Timer Timer. n/icr()w_x amount w_mt time 24 Timer 1 Press 3 Press 8 The operates you 7 as a timer. 2 Enter ii I / operates minute sigmd. Start. is up, of time to count When the timer down. the will tbature without e e ne rgy.
Press once cooking to p_luse (_dl settings will be s_lved). STOP CLEAR Press Press twice er_lse your to stop _md cooking settings. Start to continue cooking. _k)u p_mel m_ly lock to microw_lve _ccidentally by children. tile prevent fiom started To lock or unlock control being or tile controls, press _md hold %r _fl)
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Microwave Terms Term Definition Arcing Arcina is file microwave/erm caused by: 0 racial or 0 t()i] Ill:It :In such Shie/ding StandingTime which would When you Venting A]/eF tl/rning. Arcing is oven. edges act like oven. thin cook cook you coverina l):lck more or chicken metal even dishes. pieces.
Care and Cleaning An occasiomd thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. UNPLUGTHE CORDBEFORE CLEANINGANY PARTOF THISOVEN. Wafts, Floor, Inside Window, Meta/and Plastic Parts on the Door Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave. Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To pre_ent do not into Some spatters removed towel, with others a damp greasy spatters cloth, then damp cloth.
Door Surface Case Clean Or alcohol on the microwave ovenl Ammonia or alcohol can damagethe appearance of the microwave. iili the microwave cloth. .... Wipe with Rinse the outside of with a sudsy and window a damp the then dry. clean a damp Dry thoroughly. use cleaning cloth. Do not sprays, amounts of soap abrasives or sharp on the panel--they large and water, objects can damage it. Some paper towels can also scratch the control panel.
Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Cause What to Do Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. * Replace Power * Unplug the microwave it back in. Control panel lighted, yet oven will notstart surge. fl_se or reset circuit breaker. oven, then plug Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet. * Make sure tile 3-prong plug on tile oven is flflly inserted into wall outlet. Door * Open the door and close securely. not securely closed.
• Steam o_ _po, escaping flom around the door. * TV-radio interfbrence • i,ight reflection around dooi- oi- outeF case. might be noticed while using the microwave. Similar to the intertbrence • Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power le_vls other than high. caused by other small appliances, it does not indicate a problem with the microwave. Plug the microwave into a diflbrent • Dull thumping sound while oven is operating. electrical circuit, mo\'e the radio or TV as/;u" away fi'om
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