Whirlpool MFE14XW User's Manual
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1. STEP KEY BOARD DISPLAY WINDOW 2 REMARKS 1 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet Touch CLOCK Enter the correct time of day Touch CLOCK again CLOCK fo 4 A 0 will show in the display and the colon will blink colon The time will be set The colon will reappear and the clock will be set NOTE This is a 12 hour clock 3 78 or 14 02 OPERATION SUMMARY will appear in the display if you attempt to enter an incorrect clock time for example PLUG THE POWER CORD INTO CLOCK ENTER THE CORRECT TIME OF DAY CLOCK AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET as 9 A 0 will show without the 2 HI POWER MULTI POWER COOKING HI POWER COOKING gives the highest cooking power possible with your microwave oven It is the recommended setting for cooking foods with high moisture content or for cooking foods that need fast cooking to maintain their natural flavor and texture Many foods need slower cooking at less than HI power in order to give you the best results In addition to HI POWER cooking there are nine multi power settings Consult a reliable cookbook for a recommended power setting for the food being cooked EXAMPLE If you want to cook food on 80 Power PL 8 for 5 minutes 30 seconds Touch CLEAR 2 Touch TIME 3 Touch the correct numbers2. or poaching eggs the yolk may pop due to steam build up inside the yolk membrane To prevent this simply pierce the yolk before cooking Never microwave eggs in the shell Why is a standing time recommended after microwave cooking is over After microwave cooking is finished foods keep on cooking during standing time This standing time finishes cooking evenly throughout the food The amount of standing time depends on the density of the food Why doesn t my oven always cook as fast as fast as the cookbook says it should Check with your cookbook again to make sure you ve followed directions exactly and to see what might cause variations in cooking time Cookbook times and heat settings are suggestions chosen to help prevent over cooking the most common problem in getting used to a microwave oven Variations in the size shape weight and density of the food could require longer cooking time Use your own judgment along with the cookbook suggestions to test for doneness just as you would do with conven tional cooking Make sure the power level is at the recommended setting and that you are allowing for more time when cooking more food at one time Also the electric supply to your home or wall outlets may be low or lower than normal Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low Your electrician or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low What should do if the fan seems to be runnin
3. BEFORE COOKING STARTS Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast when using delay start They will not rise properly Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after end of cooking cycle OPERATION SUMMARY Me DELAY DESIRED DESIRED CLEAR START START TIME F7 COOKING START PROGRAM 5 HOLD WARM Your oven has a HOLD WARM feature that keeps the food warm after the cooking is done T Ng STEP KEY BOARD DISPLAY WINDOW REMARKS E 25 CLEAR 2 Touch HOLD WARM E HOLD WARM operates for HOLD WARM Hg icf 60minutes unless the door LN is opened or CLEAR is touched When the cooking cycle is 3 Touch START smr i over the oven will switch Hg lg into HOLD WARM to keep the food warm The Hold Warm light will blink and the display will show Hold The cooking con trol setting changes to power level 1 10 power NOTE HOLD WARM will continue for up to 60 minutes if the door has not been opened or CLEAR has not been touched At this time End will show briefly in the display End then will disappear with two short and one long tones OPERATION SUMMARY 1 zi ID E ue H HOLD CLEAR L start 13 6 AUTOMATIC DEFROST COOKING At this mode output power is controlled automatically by the input time During the f
4. and a complete description of the problem The model and serial numbers are located on back of unit If you are not satisfied with the service received contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer or Roper Brand Appliance warrantor have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 MACAP will in turn inform us of your action Part No 4B74834B 4158665 1990 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in Korea
5. important The microwave oven should be placed three inches or more away from the edge of the countertop or cart to avoid accidental tipping of the oven CAUTION Do not install the oven next to a conventional surface unit or in any area where excessive heat and steam are generated This could damage the outside of the cabinet F DO NOT BLOCK VENTS All air vents should be kept clear during cooking If air vents are covered during oven operation the oven may overheat In this case a sensitive thermal safety device automatically turns the oven off The oven will be inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure proper air flow G TEST THE OVEN To test the oven plug it into the proper electrical outlet Put about one cup 250 mL of cold water in a glass container in the oven Close the door Make sure it latches Follow the directions on page 10 to set the oven to cook for 2 minutes When the time is up the water should be heated H USE OVEN PROPERLY This microwave oven is designed for use in the household only and must not be used for commercial purposes Do not remove the door control panel or cabinet at any time The unit is equipped with high voltage and should not be serviced unless by an authorized service technician For most accurate programming of the electronic units touch the center of each pad securely Do not touch several pads at one time or t
6. on the con trol panel to set the cooking time 4 Touch POWER 5 Touch 8 6 Touch START NOTE i KEY BOARD TIME POWER n START xm 3 DISPLAY WINDOW J u the display cil mo Pie ve REMARKS Erases all previous set tings except time of day and recipe entry program STAGE 1 light will blink The set time will show in The oven begins to cook and the time will begin to count down in the display Two short and one long tone will sound and the word End will show in the display when the 5 minutes 30 seconds is Over If you do not select the power level the oven will operate at power level HIGH To set HI POWER cooking skip steps 4 5 above OPERATION SUMMARY CLEAR 7 TIME 3 POWER Skip these steps to set HI POWER COOKING 10 3 MULTI STAGE COOKING MULTI STAGE cooking allows you to set the oven in a first stage at a certain power level for a chosen time and then in a second and a third stage at a different power level for a chosen time The cooking process can be set for three memory stages when AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST is included as the first stage The stages are set before cooking and will sequence automatically after START is touched EXAMPLE In preparing rice place 1 cup of rice and 21 cups of hot water in a 2 quart glass cas serole use a first stage of 4 minutes at the HI POWE
7. or use of product not approved by use E Any labor costs during the limited warranties This Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation Under no circumstances shall it be liable under this warranty for incidental or consequential damages and all implied warranties are limited to the same time periods stated in the express warranties for Roper Brand Appliances Sorne states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or con sequential damages or limitations of how long an implied warranty may last so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to stage Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your franchised Roper distributor or military exchange HOW TO GET SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE If you need service first see the Before You Call For Service section of this book If you still need service after checking this section additional help can be found if you Contant your selling dealer for the authorized servicer in your area OR Phone 1 800 44 ROPER 1 800 447 6737 between 8 00 a m and 4 30 p m Eastern Time Monday through Friday OR For further information write to Consumer Relations Dept Roper Brand Appliances 2000 M 63 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 When requesting assistance plase provide the model and serial numbers date of purchase
8. ALL H rr L NOTE DISPLAY WINDOW REMARKS Erases all previous set tings except time of day and recipe entry program 0 will show in the display The display shows 1 YES will show in the dis play New recipe is now programmed A recipe which has been stored in this manner can be changed to a new recipe If you want to change to a new recipe the previously stored recipe is erased when a new recipe is entered over the old recipe Make a list of the recipe numbers and their recipes which are stored in this manner so that you can have easy reference for a later time HOW TO CALL UP A PRESET NEW RECIPE 1 Touch CLEAR 2 Touch RECIPE ENTRY RECALL 3 Touch suitable number for preset new recipe 1 4 4 Touch START OPERATION SUMMARY j TOUCH NUMBER FOR NEW RECIPE al RECIPE ENTRY RECALL 77 DESIRED RECIPE CLEAR COOKING ENTRY RECALL 5 PROGRAM 47 INTRODUCTION TO MICROWAVE COOKING HOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS Microwaves are a form of energy similar to radio and television waves Your microwave oven is constructed in such a way as to take advantage of microwave energy Electricity is converted into microwave energy by the magnetron tube and microwaves are then sent into the cooking area through a plate at the right side of the oven Microwaves reflect off the metal walls of the oven Since micro waves do not p
9. E If you want to start at 6 30 Current time of day is 4 30 STEP KEY BOARD DISPLAY WINDOW REMARKS zt 1 Touch CLEAR npe 2 Touch DELAY DELAY START light will DELAY START START Li blink 3 Touch numbers for 5 preset delay time must the time of day to EH o C L belessthan 12 hours start cooking 4 Touch TIME TIME STAGE 1 light will blink 5 Touch numbers for cooking time M 1 6 Touch POWER POWER 7 Touch number for desired power _ 8 Touch START The present time of day will show in the display As soon as the clock shows the preset cook start time the oven will start cooking and the cooking time will count down in the display START i p 1 DELAY START cooking must always be used after TIME OF DAY is set 2 If you want to change the delay start time and recipe during DELAY START operation touch CLEAR and touch DELAY START again and then follow the above steps numbered 3 8 12 To avoid sickness and food waste when using delay start Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start such as dishes with milk or eggs cream soups and cooked meats or fish Any food that has to wait for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before it is put in the oven MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND MORE THAN TWO HOURS
10. HOLD WARM dran Ruhe patum Bh ed Me epe RR 13 6 AUTOMATIC DEFROST COOKING ossssssssss sei 14 7 AUTOMATIC WEIGHT DEFROST COOKING 15 8 PROGRAMMING NEW RECIPES naaa aa 17 INTRODUCTION TO MICROWAVE COOKING 18 CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 20 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ouo gee be Oe dae Pee eee 20 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 22 OTHER HELPFUL INSTRUCTIONS 0 2 0 2 23 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 24 WARRANTY ie see Vell seeded bsp P E exe BACK COVER I INSTALLATION A EXAMINE OVEN Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with a soft damp cloth Check for damage such as misaligned door damage around the door or dents inside the oven or on the exterior If there is any damage please do not operate the unit until it has been checked by an authorized service technician and any repairs made B GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electrical shock DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUM STANCES REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG PREFERRED METHOD 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle 3 prong grounding plug Power supply cord peu ENSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE Ground
11. Microwave Oven Use and Care Guide a AO PE ROPER mE TRE Er Appliances MFE 14XW Thank you for choosing a Roper appliance This Use and Care Guide will help you operate and maintain your new qualitybuilt Roper microwave oven Keep this Use and Care Guide in a safe place for future reference Complete and mail the Product Registration Card This card enters your warranty into our warranty system that insures efficient claim processing can be used as a proof of purchase for insurance claims and helps Roper to contact you immediately in the unlikely event of a product safety recall Please remember It is your responsibility to be sure that your microwave oven Has been properly installed and leveled where it is protected from the elements and on a surface strong enough to support its weight See the Installation Instructions The microwave oven should be at a temperature above 50 F 10 C for proper operation Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded See the Installation Instructions s not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly s properly maintained 15 used only for jobs expected of a home microwave oven PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tam p
12. Phone No Model No 14XW Serial No 24 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK LIMITED WARRANTY Appliances LENGTH OF WARRANTY From date of purchase FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY PRODUCTS COVERED All Roper Appliances WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR Replacement parts and repair labor to cor rect defects in materials or workmanship FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY Refrigerators Freezers Air Conditioners Replacement parts and repair labor for the sealed refrigeration system compressor evaporator condenser drier or connecting tubing which we find to be defective in materials or workmanship LIMITED 2ND 5TH YEAR WARRANTY Microwave Ovens Repair or replacement of magnetron tube which we find to be defective in materials or workmanship LIMITED 2ND 5TH YEAR WARRANTY Automatic Washers Repair or replacement of any part of the gear case assembly which we find to be defective in materials or workmanship WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR A SERVICE CALLS TO 1 Correct the installation of your appliance 2 Instruct you how to use your appliance 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when appliance is used in other than normal single family household use C Pick up and delivery Your appliance is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to appliance caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God
13. R followed by a second stage of 10 minutes at power 6 DISPLAY WINDOW REMARKS STEP KEY BOARD Erases all previous set tings except time of day and recipe entry program 1 Touch CLEAR 2 Touch TIME STAGE 1 light will blink TIME 3 Set 4 minutes by The first stage has been 14 mm E touching 4 0 and i LILI set 0 4 Touch TIME TIME STAGE 2 light will blink 5 Set 10 minutes by touching 1 0 0 and 0 Lr c 6 Touch POWER POWER ES The second stage has Bi h been set 7 Touch number 6 The frist stage will begin Hau 4 00 will show in the display 8 Touch START E NOTE Some recipes require stirring turning over adding or removing foods between stages To set the oven to stop between stages touch PAUSE after setting the first stage If pause is set the oven will automatically stop and the PAUS will flash in the display window After the pause to restart the oven touch START START 4 OPERATION SUMMARY STAGE 1 OOOO DESIRED DESIRED CLEAR TIME COOKING TIME POWER POWER JM PAUSE Cl lw lose b TIME COOKING TIME POWER POWER H START 4 DELAY START COOKING DEALY START cooking can be done by starting the cooking automatically at a preset delay time for the chosen cooking time EXAMPL
14. ding Never use your microwave oven to cook eggs in the shell or to cook or reheat a whole egg Steam build up may cause them to burst and burn you and possibly damage the oven Slice hard boiled eggs before heating In rare instances poached eggs have ben known to explode Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them Do not pop popcorn except in a microwave approved popcorn popper or commercial package designed especially for microwave ovens Never try to pop popcorn in a paper bag Overcooking may result in smoke and fire Liquids heated in certain containers especially cylindrical shaped containers may become overheated The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients coffee etc resulting in harm to the oven and possible personal injury For best results stir any liquid several times before heating or reheating Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open Injury could result Do not do canning of foods in the oven Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven or possible personal injury Do not use the oven to sterilize objects baby bottles etc It is difficult to maintain the high temperature required for safe sterilization Do not deep fry in the oven Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures Do not use
15. done Foods with a high fat and sugar content Christmas puddings and mince pies for instance need careful timing they can get very hot and burn easily possi bly even causing a fire in your oven Shape of foods Microwaves penetrate only about 1 inch 2 5 cm into foods the interior por tion of thick foods is cooked as the heat gener ated on the outside travels inward In other words only the outer edge of any food is actu ally cooked by microwave energy the rest is cooked by convection It follows then that the worst possible shape for a food that is to be microwaved is a thick square the corners will burn long before the centre is even warm Round thin foods and ring shaped foods microwave the most successfully COOK CHILL FOODS This type of food requires extra care when being prepared in a microwave This is due to the fact that most package instructions are based on a certain oven It is therefore impor tant that you know the output power of your particular oven if your oven is of a lower wat tage than that stated on the packet Then adjustments to the cooking times will be required INCREASE the cooking time in 1 minute and where possible stir each time then leave to stand for at least 3 minutes TIPS ON REHEATING FOOD Arrange foods for reheating on the plate so that the thicker denser and meatier portions are to the outer edge of the dish where they will receive the maximum amount of energy and the thinner a
16. e cooking time HOW CHARACTERISTICS OF FOODS AFFECT MICROWAVE COOKING Height of foods The upper portion of tall foods particularly roasts will cook more quickly than the lower portion Therefore it is wise to turn tall foods during cooking some times several times Density of foods Light porous food such as cakes and breads cook more quickly than heavy dense foods such as roasts and cas seroles You must take care when microwaving porous foods that the outer edges do not become dry and brittle Shield edges with foil or microwave at a low power level SPECIAL TECHNIQUES IN MICROWAVE COOKING Arranging and spacing Individual foods such as baked potatoes cupcakes and hors d oeuvres will heat more evenly if placed in the oven an equal distance apart preferably in a circular pattern Never stack foods on top of one another Stirring Stirring is one of the most important of all microwaving techniques In conventional cooking foods are stirred for the purpose of blending Microwaved foods however are stirred in order to spread and redistribute heat Always stir from the outside toward the centre in order to distribute the heat as the outside of foods heats first Turning over Large tall foods such as roasts and whole chickens should be turned so that the top and bottom will cook evenly It is also a good idea to turn cut up chicken and chops Shielding Strips of aluminum foil which block microwaves are somet
17. emove the wrap and metal twist ties from food Place food in a shallow glass baking dish or microwave roasting rack to catch drippings Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven 15 EXAMPLE If you want to defrost 2 pounds of Ground Beef STEP KEY BOARD Touch CLEAR Touch MEAT Enter weight of the ground beef by touching 2 and Qo Touch START NOTE DISPLAY WINDOW REMARKS AUTO DEF light will show in the display 2 0 will show in the display The oven will begin the defrosting cycle you selected and display will show the total defrosting time counting down At the end of the required time two short and one long tone will sound and End will show in the display The oven shuts off auto matically For more efficient defrosting results your microwave oven controls three different output powers automatically during the defrost cycle OPERATION SUMMARY DESIRED DESIRED CLEAR DEFROST PAD COOKING WEIGHT START 16 8 PROGRAMMING NEW RECIPES You can program 4 favorite recipes 1 4 KEY BOARD CLEAR STEP Touch CLEAR re Set the desired cooking program Touch RECIPE ENTRY RECALL RECIPE ENTRY RECALL Touch number for i new recipe 1 4 Em ex If you want to select number 1 touch 1 5 Touch RECIPE RECIPE ENTRY REC
18. enetrate metal cooking utensils made of metal are not used for cooking in the microwave The microwaves can however be transmitted through glass paper wicker and microwavable cooking dishes Microwaves do not heat the cookware though vessels will eventually feel hot from the heat generated by the food Microwaves are attracted to the moisture in foods and cause the molecules to vibrate 2 450 million times per second As the molecules vibrate they rub against each other producting friction This friction in turn causes the food to get hot If you have trouble imagining how this is possible just think how hot your hands would get if you rubbed your palms together 2 450 million times per second A very safe appliance Your microwave oven is one of the safest of all home appliances When the door is opened the oven automati cally stops producing microwaves By the time microwave energy has been converted into heat in the process of making food hot the microwaves have completely dissipated Factors affecting cooking times The cook ing times given in the recipes in this guide are approximate rather than exact Many factors affect cooking times The temperature of ingre dients used in a recipe makes a big difference in cooking time For example a cake made with ice cold butter milk and eggs will take considerably longer to bake than one made with ingredients that are at room temperature Also the power setting will determine th
19. er with the safety interlocks DO NOT place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces DO NOT operate the oven if itis damaged Itis particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 Door bent 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces DO NOT operate the microwave oven if the door window is broken The microwave oven should be checked for microwave leakage by qualified service personnel after a repair is made The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly quali fied service personnel DO NOT operate the microwave oven with the outer cabinet removed 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation However as with any appliance there are special installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the microwave oven follow basic precautions including the following e Read all instructions before appliance e Read and follow the specific Precau tions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy found on page 2 This appliance must be grounded C
20. g slower than usual The fan will run slower if the oven has been stored in a cold area Let the oven warm up to nor mal room temperature What should do if the microwave oven will not run Make sure you touched START and that the door is firmly closed and latched Check to see if you have set Delay Start What should do if nothing operates Check to make sure the power supply cord is plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage Also check your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box Check your electric company for a power failure OTHER HELPFUL INSTRUCTIONS For best results and more enjoyable cooking please read this manual thoroughly For Best Results 1 When determining the time for a particular food begin by using minimum time and checking occasionally for doneness The microwave oven cooks so quickly it is easy to overcook foods Small quantities of food or foods with low water content may dry out and become hard if cooked too long Do not use the oven for drying kitchen towels or paper products They may burn 4 Don t cook eggs in their shell in the microwave oven 5 For food items such as apples potatoes egg yolks chicken livers etc be sure to pierce the skin or membrane to prevent bursting of the food while cooking in the oven Defrosting Frozen Foods 1 Foods that have been frozen can be placed directly in the oven for thawing Be certain to remove any metal
21. imes placed over the corners or edges of square and rectangu lar shaped foods to prevent those portions from overcooking Never use too much foil and make sure the foil is tightly secured to dish or else you may cause arcing Elevating Thick or dense foods are often elevated so that microwaves can be absorbed by the underside and centre of the foods Browning Meats and poultry that are cooked fifteen minutes or longer will brown lightly in their own fat Foods that are cooked for a shorter period of time may be brushed with a browning sauce to achieve all appetizing color UTENSILS Never use metal or metal trimmed utensils in your microwave oven Microwaves cannot penetrate metal They will bounce off any metal object in the oven just as they bounce off the metal walls of the oven and cause arcing a phenomenon that resembles lightning 18 Most heat resistant non metallic cooking utensils are safe for use in your mcirowave oven However some may contain materials that render them unsuitable as microwave cookware If you have any doubts about a par ticular utensil there s a simple way to find out if it can be used in your microwave oven Testing utensils for microwave use Place the utensil in question next to a glass measure filled with water in the microwave oven Set the microwave at maximum power for 1 minute if the water heats up but the utensil remains cold to touch the utensil is mic
22. ing prong For your personal safety this appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current This appliance is equipped with a polarized 3 prong grounding plug It must be plugged into a correctly polarized mating 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle properly installed and grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances If a mating wall receptacle is not available or if you are not sure if the wall receptacle is properly grounded and polarized have it checked by a qualified electrician It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded and correctly polarized 3 prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded It is not recommended to use an extension cord with your microwave oven but if you find it necessary to do so temporarily until a properly grounded and polarized 3 prong receptacle is installed use only a heavy duty UL listed 3 wire grounding type exten sion cord containing three 16 gauge minimum copper wires It must not be longer than 10 feet cords longer than 10 feet may affect the cooking performance of your microwave oven The plug on the extension cord must fit into a 3 prong grounding ty
23. irst 10 of the input time the output power will be 70 During the second 40 of the input time the output power will be 30 And during the final 50 of the input time the output will be 0 EXAMPLE If you want to defrost one pound of hot dog you can use programmed Defrost pad for 5 minutes STEP KEY BOARD DISPLAY WINDOW REMARKS 4 1 Touch CLEAR Erases all previous setting except time of day and recipe entry cooking Touch AUTO AUTO DEFROST AUTO DEF will blink in DEFROST the display Touch numbers for 500 will show in the the desired defrost display ing time 5 min Touch START The oven will begin to defrost and the display will show the time counting down Two short and one long tone will be heard and the word End will show in the display when setting time is over NOTE 1 Each defrost sequence consists of the three segments three different power control After the first segment is complete five tones will sound and the oven will continue to defrost At this time open the door and turn the food over Close the oven door and touch START The oven will automatically continue to count down the amount of time left on the timer 2 Auto defrost time can be set up to 99 min 99 sec OPERATION SUMMARY e AUTO DESIRED CLEAR DEFROST COOKING TIME START 2442 7 AUTOMATIC WEIGHT DEFROST COOKING Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven The defr
24. laced inside the oven to facilitate cooking Paper can char or burn and some plastics can melt if used when heating foods Do not deep fry in oven Test dinnerware or cookware before using See pages 18 and 19 Some dishes melamine Centura etc absorb microwave energy becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking times Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven Cooking in metal con tainers can damage the oven So can containers with hidden metal twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze or trim f materials inside the oven should ignite keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel Do not heat store or use flammable materials in or near the oven Fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion Read and follow SAFETY PRECAU TIONS on page 20 and OTHER HELP FUL INSTRUCTIONS on page 23 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS E S TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION xb CU a ED ny Po ee ag 5 FEATURES Orie ToS ERN Scc LIS Syst ro C TA e T 7 CONTROL PANEL ok ex ote ou UE ER CIS a Sd 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 SETTING TIME OR DAY ote eA se Seite E Eee ERES 9 2 H POWER MULTI POWER COOKING sssssss eee 10 3 MULTI STAGE COOKING 11 4 DELAY START COOKING sosssssss sae 12 SC
25. lic ties or wraps 2 Defrost according to the Defrost Charts found in a reliable cookbook For areas of the food thawing faster than others cover with small pieces of aluminium foil This helps slow down or stop the defrosting process Some foods should not be completely thawed before cooking For example fish cooks so quickly that it is sometimes better to begin cooking while still slightly frozen It may be necessary to increase or decrease the cooking time in some recipes depending on the starting temperature of the foods NOTE Air from the vent may become warm during cooking This is normal 23 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Power Input Power Output Microwave Frequency Outer Dimensions Cavity Dimensions Cavity Volume Net Weight Shipping Weight Roted Power Consumption 120V 60Hz 12 5A AC only 3 prong grounded plug 750 Watts Max 2 450 MHz 2234 W x1312 H x 1674s D mm 153 x10746 x15 D mm 1 4 Cu ft 40 165 Approx 45 Ibs Approx 1400 Watts Weights and dimensions shown are approximate Specifications are subject to change without notice The serial number is found on the back of this unit This number is unique to this unit and not available to others You should record requested information here and retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase Data of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer
26. oking utensils out of the oven Some dishes absorb heat from the cooked food and may be hot Use hot pads Microwave energy does not heat containers but the hot food does 4 Do not rinse cooking utensils by immediately placing them into water just after cooking This may cause breakage Allow the turntable to cool down before cleaning 20 5 Do not use metal utensils for cooking See UTENSILS section on page 18 6 Starting a microwave oven when it s empty is not recommended If you experiment put a con 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 tainer of water in the oven It is normal for the inside of the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while Do not heat unopened food containers in the oven Pressure build up can cause the container to burst resulting in injury Do not use nowspaper or other printed paper in the oven Fire could result Do not dry flowers fruit herbs wood paper gourds or clothes in the oven Fire could result Only use thermometers approved for microwave oven cooking 10 11 Be certain the turntable is in place when you operate the oven Pierce the skin of potatoes whole squash apples or any fruit or vegetable which has a skin covering before cooking Do not overcook potatoes Fire could result At the end of the recommended cooking time they should be slightly firm Wrap in foil and set aside for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while stan
27. on nect only to properly grounded outlet See Grounding Instructions found on page 5 e Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the povided Installation Instructions found on page 6 e Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars may explode and should not be heated in this oven Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped Electrical shock fire or other hazards may result This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized Roper service company for examination repair or adjustment using Do not cover or block any opening on the appliance Fire may result Do not use outdoors Damage to the oven or electrical shock may result Do not immerse cord or plug in water Electrical shock may result Keep cord away from heated surfaces Electrical shock may result Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter Electrical shock may result Follow door surface and interior cleaning instructions on page 20 To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance if paper plastic or other combustible materials are p
28. ost features provide you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods A cookbook will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST SEQUENCE LIST MIN MAX FOOD FOOD SEQUENCE D ICI DP Ground beef Round Steak Cubes for stew Tenderloin steak Pot roast Rib roast Rump roast Chuck Roast LU ndum dura Chops 1 inch thick Rolled roast 0 1 9 9 Ibs Sneed Rata ete Chops V2 inch thick Hot dogs Spareribs Country style ribs Rolled roast Sausage PPP Cutlets 1 Ib 12 inch thick POULTRY CHICKEN Whole under 4 Ibs Cut up Breasts boneless CORNISH HENS Whole eee ee e TURKEY Breast under 6 Ibs FISH e FISH Fillets Steaks Whole e SHELLFISH Crabmeat Lobster tails Shrimp 0 1 9 9 Ibs Scallops The benefit of this Auto Weight Defrost feature is automatic setting and control of defrosting but just like conventional defrosting you must check the foods during the defrosting time For best results remove fish shellfish meat and poultry from its original paper or plastic closed package wrapper Otherwise the wrap will hold steam and juice closed to the foods which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook When it is difficult to remove the wrap from the foods defrost the wrapped food for stage 1 of the defrost time Remove the foods from the oven at the tone and r
29. ouch in between pads A tone should be heard with each touch when pad is touched correctly 6 FEATURES Model and Serial Number Fate Simulated Woodgrain Cabinet Air Vents Door Seal Window Display Window Control Panel Door Open Button Turntable Remove your Microwave Oven and all material from the shipping carton Your oven will be paked with the following material T rntabl8 s ssi ie est RP EE Phas Relea haan 1 Owner s Manual 1 COOKING Guide wok oe oput os Leder cele enr 1 Rotating RINO n a s Lem ce ein ts 34 Egon avo cea ey de 1 M D CONTROL PANEL DELAY AUTO DE INDICATOR LIGHTS en ge STAGE STAGE HOLD 1 2 WARI DIGITRON WINDOW COLON AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST PADS TIME PAD TIME POWER POWER PAD HOLD WARM PAD HOLD WARM NUMBER PADS DELAY START DELAY START PAD AUTO DEFROST AUTO DEFROST PAD RECIPE ENTRY RECALL RECIPE ENTRY RECALL PADS PAUSE PAUSE PAD CLEAR CLEAR PAD START CLOCK PAD START PAD DOOR OPEN BUTTON NOTE To enter a setting touch a word or number pad A beep sounds when a pad on the control panel is touched to indicate a set ting has been entered 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 SETTING TIME OF DAY To set the TIME OF DAY enter the correct time of day 4 30
30. pat ters with warm sudsy water and a soft cloth or sponge Then rinse and dry Do not use harsh detergent or abrasive cleaners The turntable can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher AU TION Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths etc can damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces Use a soft cloth or a sponge with a mild detergent or spray glass cleaner Keep the outside of the oven clean Clean with soap and water then rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth or paper towel To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven the water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings To clean control panel open the door to prevent oven from accidentally starting and wipe with a damp cloth followed immediately by a dry cloth Touch clear pad after cleaning If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door wipe with a soft cloth This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates malfunction of the unit SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to door control panel safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven Repairs should be done by qualified service personnel only 2 Do not hit or strike the control panel with objects such as silverware utensils etc Breakage may occur 3 Be careful when taking the co
31. pe wall receptacle as shown on this page and the receptacle end of the extension cord must accept the 3 prong grounding plug of the microwave oven The marked rating of the extension cord should be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance ih C CIRCUITS Observe all governing codes and ordinances A 120 Volt 60Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required Time delay fuse is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided D VOLTAGE WARNING The voltage used at the wall receptacle must be the same as specificed on the oven serial plate located on the back or on the side of the control panel of the oven Use of a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing oven damage Low voltage will cause slow cooking In case your microwave oven does not perform normal operations in accordance with AC power source and voltage remove the power cord and then insert it again E LOCATION OF THE OVEN Your microwave oven can easily be placed in your kitchen family room or any other room in your home Place the oven on a flat surface such as a kitchen counter top or a specially designed microwave oven cart The control side of the unit is the heavy side Use care when handing The weight of the oven is approximately 40 Ibs 18kg Do not place oven above a gas or electric range Free air flow around the oven is
32. reas to the centre where they will get less When plating up meals for reheating try to ensure that the food is arranged in an even layer Cover foods when reheating with a layer of pricked cling film to retain moisture When reheating observe the standing time recommened in cooking procedures to make maximum use of the microwave energy and to prevent overcooking of the reheated dish The times in the reheating chart refer to foods at room temperature Allow extra time if the food is chilled When reheating potatoes in their jackets breads pastries or moist foods place them on a sheet of absorbent kitchen paper so that it may absorb the moisture during the reheating time Stir foods regularly during the reheating process If stirring is not possible then rotate the food or dish or re arrange during the reheating time APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT a FOR COMMERCIAL CATERING PURPOSES 19 CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN To Clean Your Oven 1 Keep the inside of the oven clean Food spatters or spilled liquids stick to oven walls and between seal and door surface It is best to wipe up spillovers with warm sudsy water and a soft cloth right away Crumbs and spillovers will absorb the microwave energy and lengthen cook ing time Use warm sudsy water and a soft cloth or sponge to wipe up crumbs that fall between the door and the frame It is important to keep this area clean to assure a tight seal Remove greasy s
33. rowave safe However if the water does not change temperature but the utensil becomes warm microwaves are being absorbed by the utensil and it is not safe for use in the micro wave oven FACTORS AFFECTING COOKING TIMES Starting Temperature The initial tempera ture of foods directly affects the length of time they must cook or heat As in a conventional oven frozen food takes longer to cook than does refrigerated food while food at room tem perature cooks most quickly Moisture content of foods Since micro waves are attracted by moisture relatively dry foods such as roasts and some vegetables should either be sprinkled with water prior to cooking or covered so as to retain steam Size of foods The smaller and more uniform the pieces of food in the oven the better It is also a good idea to microwave cut up foods in a roomy pan so that the microwaves can get to the pieces from all sides thus ensuring even cooking Quantity of foods The number of micro waves in your oven remains constant regard less of how much food is being cooked There fore the more food you place in the oven the longer the cooking time Remember to decrease cooking times by at least one third when halving a recipe Bone and fat content of foods Bones con duct heat and large amounts of fat attract microwave energy Therefore care must be taken when cooking bony or fatty cuts of meat that the meats do not cook unevenly and do not become over
34. the oven for storage Do not leave paper products books or cooking utensils in the oven when not in use Fire may result if someone accidentally starts the oven Do not let food or containers touch the top or sides of the oven If a fire should start in the oven cavity do not open oven door turn oven off unplug the oven or turn off the power at the main power supply Do not place anything on top of the oven Damage to the oven may result Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven You may be burned 21 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q A gt gt gt FO gt What s wrong when the oven light will not glow There may be several reasons why the oven light will not glow W Door is not closed Light bulb is burned out START has not been touched Why is steam coming out of the air exhaust vent Steam is normally produced during cooking operations The microwave oven has been made to vent this steam out of the vent Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door No The holes or ports are made to allow light to pass they do not let microwave energy through Why does the beep tone sound when a pad on the Control Panel is touched The beep tone sounds to assure that the setting is being properly entered Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates empty Yes Never run it empty and without the turntable Why do eggs sometimes pop When baking frying
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