Jenn-Air JMDFS30HM, Manual

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Tones

End of Cycle Tones

Tones sound at the end of any cooking cycle unless turned off.

To Turn Off/On Sound:

 Touch SETUP twice, then touch START.

Reminder Tones

Tones sound every 10 seconds for 1 minute, then every three 

minutes up to 1 hour. Touch STOP to stop the tones.

To Turn Off/On Reminder:

 Touch SETUP three times, then touch 

START.

Demo Mode

The Demo Mode is ideal for learning how to use the microwave 

drawer. When Demo Mode is active, functions can be entered, 

with real displays and tones, without actually turning on the 

microwave generator (magnetron). While functions are operating 

in Demo Mode, the light comes on, and the display counts down 

the time quickly.

To activate Demo Mode:

 Touch SETUP five times, then touch 

and hold START for 3 seconds.

To deactivate Demo Mode:

 Touch SETUP five times, then touch 

START.

Help

Tips are available for all automatic functions. To view tips, touch 

HELP (Setup or Settings) while “HELP” is lit in the display.

MICROWAVE DRAWER USE

A magnetron in the microwave drawer produces microwaves 

which 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.

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To avoid damage to the microwave drawer, do not lean on or 

allow children to swing on the microwave drawer door.

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To avoid damage to the microwave drawer, do not operate 

microwave drawer when it is empty.

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Clothes, flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, gourds, paper, including 

brown paper bags and newspaper, should not be dried in 

microwave drawer.

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The vent under the drawer must not be blocked. During 

microwaving, steam may come out of the right side of  

the vent.

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It is normal for the exterior of the microwave drawer to be 

warm to the touch when cooking or reheating.

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Paraffin wax will not melt in the microwave drawer because it 

does not absorb microwaves.

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Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from 

microwave drawer.

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Keep the microwave inlet cover clean: food residue can 

cause arcing and/or fires (see the “Microwave Drawer Cavity” 

section in “Microwave Drawer Care”).

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Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in 

microwave drawer. Transfer baby food to a small microwave-

safe dish and heat, stirring often.

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Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash, hot dogs, and 

sausages so that steam escapes while cooking.

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Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended 

cook time, potatoes should be slightly firm. Let potatoes 

stand for 5 minutes to finish cooking.

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Do not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell. Steam 

buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst, requiring 

significant cleanup of microwave drawer. 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 cooking time than the same 

size of a light, porous food, such as cake.