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Question posted by kelliegirlblakely on October 6th, 2012

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My microwave comes on when i close the door. Why?

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Owners Manual - Page 1

... Model: JES738 Microwave Oven Owner's Manual Important Safety Information 2 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Special Notes About Microwaving 6 Operating Instructions 11 Features of Your Microwave 11 The Controls on Your Microwave 12 Time Cooking 15 Automatic Cooking 18 Other Features 22 Helpful Information 25 Microwave Terms 25 Care...

Owners Manual - Page 2

... or loss of fire or explosion or to microwave energy. It is important not to the: 1 door (bent), 2 hinges and latches (broken or loosened), 3 door seals and sealing surfaces. The Oven Should Not be followed to minimize the risk of life. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is damaged. Do...

Owners Manual - Page 3

... 3 You will need it to make a warranty claim. It contains instructions to help you the oven. Save time and money. Model number Serial number Date of this manual. Read this manual. This... section helps you solve common problems that sold you use and maintain your microwave properly. They are on a label inside back cover of purchase Need Help? Check the section titled...

Owners Manual - Page 4

...; Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage. • Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of the microwave oven surface when the oven is in operation. • Do not operate any...

Owners Manual - Page 5

...appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at ...table or counter. • To reduce the risk of the microwave. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use the oven for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven. • Foods with no food inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury. • Operating the microwave with unbroken outer "skin" such as whole eggs and sealed containers---for example, closed jars---are able to food (upturned edges act...

Owners Manual - Page 7

...inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container. • Avoid heating baby food in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - Be careful to persons: - Be careful...the container is not always present. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is opened, pressure can cause burns. Do not overheat the liquid. - The container may...

Owners Manual - Page 8

Microwave 1 minute at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. Be sure to handle the cookware. • "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be needed to...a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens. • Do not use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you are not sure if a dish is labeled "suitable ...

Owners Manual - Page 9

Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use of the oven. • Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed for the electric current. ... if subjected to short periods of electric shock by providing an escape wire for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be microwaved in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1″ away from the power cord. Even ...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... the connection of a UL listed adapter which is available at most local hardware stores. Usage situations where appliance's power cord will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be made to provide proper polarity in these situations because frequent disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on...

Owners Manual - Page 11

Turntable and support must be in the oven. 3 Touch Control Panel Display. 4 Door Latch Release. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be removed for cleaning. 6 Convenience Guide. The turntable may vary from your model.) Features 12 6 3 700 Watts...

Owners Manual - Page 12

POWER LEVEL Enter Amount of cooking time. Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. Power level 1-9 (automatically set at Hi). 12 TIME COOK 30 SEC POWER LEVEL 1 Time Features Press TIME COOK...

Owners Manual - Page 13

... 2 cups (16 oz.) beverage 1-4 servings 1-4 cups Food type, serving size Food type, food weight 13 GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking POPCORN PIZZA BEVERAGE POTATO VEGETABLE * * * AUTO DEFROST REHEAT 2 Convenience Features Press...

Owners Manual - Page 14

... if one of meat. the defrost cycle. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to microwave cooking. A high setting will cook faster but food may need more evenly... and reheating. softening butter. Warm 1 Keeping food warm without cooking; simmering; Power level 3 is microwave energy 70% of the time. Med-High 7 Gentle cooking of uses for various power levels: Power...

Owners Manual - Page 18

... add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is for reheating 1-3 slices of pizza. The oven starts automatically. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN once for a 3.5 ounce package of pizza, twice for two slices or three times for three slices. Operating...

Owners Manual - Page 21

..., 3 ounces). 3 Press START. Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of the oven. For example, press pads 1 and 2 for meats and poultry. There is stated in Ounces Enter ... If the weight of food is a handy guide located on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals. Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels...

Owners Manual - Page 25

... shield chicken breasts or baked foods to food (upturned edges act like antennas). • metal such as the tips of the oven. • foil that a microwaved cake is especially important in moisture, allow for sparks in the oven. Standing time is not placed on poultry, which would cook before larger parts. In a regular...

Owners Manual - Page 26

... microwave. Some spatters can be removed with a damp cloth. Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in place. UNPLUG THE CORD BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN....may require a damp cloth. To clean the surface of the door and the surface of the oven that come together upon closing, use a commercial oven cleaner on oven walls. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. The turntable...

Owners Manual - Page 27

... applied with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Control Panel and Door Wipe with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Door Surface It's important to Clean the Outside Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the microwave oven. Power Cord If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash...

Owners Manual - Page 28

... wall outlet. • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it . Control panel lighted, yet oven will not start Door not securely closed. Defrosting category or food weight not entered after pressing AUTO DEFROST. • Open the door and close securely. • Press START. • Press STOP/CLEAR twice. • Make...