Press START.
Set the cooking time using the number pads.

About changing the power level.

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Power Level

Select the power level before entering the cooking time. Press POWER LEVEL until the desired power level appears in the display.

The maximum programmable cooking time at Power Level 10 is 30 minutes. For

A high setting (P10) will cook faster but food may need more frequent stirring, rotating or turning over. A lower setting will cook more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food.

Safety Instructions

 

Press

Power Level

 

 

Once

P10 (High)

 

 

Twice

P9

 

 

 

3 times

P8

 

 

 

4 times

P7

(Med.-High)

 

 

5 times

P6

(Medium)

 

 

6 times

P5

 

 

 

7 times

P4

 

 

 

8 times

P3

(Med.-Low) Defrost

 

 

9 times

P2

 

 

 

10 times

P1

(Low)

 

other Power Levels, the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. Power Level 7 (P7) is microwave energy at 70% of full power. Power Level 3 (P3) is microwave energy at 30% of full power. Most cooking will be done on High (P10), which gives you 100% of power.

Here are some examples of uses for various power levels:

P10 High for fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids, etc.

P7 Medium high for gentle cooking of meat and poultry, baking casseroles and reheating

P5 Medium for slow cooking and tenderizing for stews and less tender cuts of meat

P2 or Low for defrosting

P3

Operating Instructions

About the time features.

Troubleshooting

To Cook by Time

The microwave is automatically set for Power Level 10 (High). It can be changed for cooking flexibility. At Power Level 10, the maximum programmable cooking time is 30 minutes. Maximum cooking times for Power Levels 1 to 9 are 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

 

Press POWER LEVEL until the desired

1

power level appears in the display

 

 

window. Skip this step if you wish to

 

use Power Level 10.

 

Enter the cooking time using the

2

number pads.

 

3 Press START.

You may open the door during the cooking time to check the food. Close the door and press START to resume cooking. The microwave will beep 5 times to signal that the cooking time is completed.

Stage Cooking

You can program up to 5 cooking stages:

1

Press POWER LEVEL until the desired

power level appears in the display

window.

2

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2. (For additional stages, repeat steps 1 and 2).

4

Each cooking stage time will count down in the display. The microwave will beep 2 times between each stage. At the end of the sequence, the microwave will beep 5 times.

9

Tips

Consumer Support

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JES2251 specifications

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