Whirlpool MCE04XW User's Manual
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1. 13 CLEANING AND 14 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 15 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ss uses e 16 MICROWAVE COOKING RECIPES AND TABLES 17 APPETIZERS amp SOUPS oops actes HR 19 MEAT FISH amp POULTRY 20 EGGS AND CHEESE i oos DERE EE ERG S 23 VEGETABLES ons 4 Se Eee ie doctus 24 DESSERTS amp BREADS 25 APPENDIX bale RA Sa ete e 26 WARRANTY 2 eS Bl Lae IO EE ate qa pb t 28 4 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 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 AWARNING For your personal safety this appliance must be grounded In the event of an electri2. cal 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 ground ing 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 obliga tion of the customer to have a properly grounded and correctly polarized 3 prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified elec trician Consult a qualified electrician if the ground ing instructions are not completely under 3 PRONG GROUNDING PLUG POWER SUPPLY CORD BEFORE USE stood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded It is not recommended to use an exten sion cord with your microwave oven but if you find it necessary to do so temporar ily until a properly grounded and pola rized 3 prong receptacle is installed use only a heavy duty UL listed 3 wire grounding type extension cord contain ing 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
3. can crushed pineapple well drained 1 4 cup syrup reserved cup packed dark brown sugar 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 egg 1 cup flour 1 2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 2 teaspoon salt 1 In a 1v2 quart mixing bowl cream together drained pineapple brown sugar and butter Beat in egg and reserved syrup Add flour nuts baking powder and salt Stir only until dry ingredients are moistened Turn batter into 6 to 8 ounce custard cups lined with cupcake papers 2 Arrange 4 custard cups on a round baking tray Microwave uncovered at HIGH for 41 to 6 minutes Repeat procedure with remaining 4 custard cups Let muffins stand 5 minutes before serving Makes 8 muffins APRICOT WALNUT BREAD 4 cup milk 1 2 cup water 1 cup chopped dried apricots grated peel of 1 orange 34 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 egg lightly beaten 3 tablespoons oil 34 cup chopped walnuts 1 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or mace Ve teaspoon salt 1 Combine milk water dried apricots and orange peel in a 2 quart glass bowl Microwave uncovered at HIGH for 2 to 312 minutes until mixture boils stirring once 2 Add brown sugar egg and oil to fruit mixture beating to blend well Stir in remaining ingredients Pour batter into a greased loaf dish Do not cover 3 Set microwave oven at MEDIUM 10 minutes and then HIGH for 3 minutes If necessary micr
4. down you can add the desired additional cooking time by touching 1 Min key once for each additional minute up to 9 minutes Your microwave oven has three power levels HIGH MEDIUM and DEFROST The cooking time available for MEDIUM is up to 30 minutes The cooking time available for DEFROST is 99 minutes 90 seconds POWER LEVEL CHART POWER LEVEL 96 HIGH 100 MEDIUM 70 DEFROST 40 OPERATION SUMMARY DESIRED DESIRED CLEAR POWER LEVEL COOKING TIME twme START 10 4 TIMER Your oven also has a timer that can be used for non cooking functions When used as a regular timer the oven is not running The timer is simply counting down in seconds See below for detailed instructions STEP 1 Touch CLEAR 2 Touch TIMER 3 Touch 10 Min 4 Touch START NOTE KEY BOARD START DISPLAY WINDOW REMARKS The time will begin counting down in the display window with no cooking or heating in the oven When time is completed two short and one long beeps will sound and the word will show in the display window 1 While the set time is counting down you can add the desired additional time by touching 1 Min key once for each additional minute up to 9 minutes To add time over 9 minutes the 10 Min key must be used For example to add 12 minutes touch 10 Min key once then touch 1 Min key twice 2 The timer can be s
5. for 4 DEFROST 3to4 1 to 2 Arrange on paper plate Cover with Danish 1 DEFROST Ya to 1 paper towel for 4 to 6 2 DEFROST 112 to 2 4 6 oz pkg DEFROST 25 to 3 2 6 13 oz pkg DEFROST 312 to 4 Dinner rolls 6 DEFROST 12 to 212 Hard rolls 1 1to 1 oz DEFROST Ve to 2 DEFROST 1 to 1 4 DEFROST 2 to 2 caer eae Frozen juice 6 oz HIGH Vs to 1 Remove lid If container is foil lined transfer concentrates 12 oz HIGH 1 to 334 to a pitcher Open carton Let stand equal time after defrosting Non dairy 16 oz HIGH 9 to 10v2 creamer Pancake 10 oz HIGH 4105 Frozen vegetable 6 oz DEFROST 3to4 Pierce box set on saucer 10 oz DEFROST 5106 If box is foil wrapped remove foil If vegetables are in pouch pierce pouch Let stand 5 minutes Cheese cake 17 oz DEFROST 3 to 42 Remove from original container Brownies 13 oz DEFROST 2103 Arrange on a serving plate Let stand 5 minutes after cooking to defrost Add an additional 1 to 2 minutes to serve warm Pound cake 1034 oz DEFROST 1102 Coffee cake 11 to 12 oz DEFROST 3104 ee M i aaas TABLE FOR HEATING Canned Foods Amount Power Level Heating Time Standing Time Soup 1077 to 11 oz 31 to 7 minutes 3 minutes Barbecue beef 15 oz 31 to 4 minutes 3 minutes Chicken a la king 12 oz HIGH 312 to 4 minutes 3 minutes Scalloped tuna 10 oz HIGH to 3
6. minutes SHRIMP 1 Ib HIGH 5 minutes 1 to 2 minutes LOBSTER TAILS 1 Ib HIGH 57 to 6 minutes 3 to 4 minutes i SCALLOPS 1 Ib HIGH 51 to 67 minutes 1 to 2 minutes EGGS AND CHEESE SCRAMBLED EGGS meee Butter Eggs Milk Salt Pepper Cooking Time SEC a o 15 oz bowl 1 tablespoon 2 1 tablespoon dash dash 1 to 2 minutes 1 quart 2 tablespoon 4 2 tablespoons 14 teaspoon 1 teaspoon to 4 minutes casserole 1 quart cup 8 cup Vo teaspoon 1 teaspoon 7 to 8 minutes casserole Place butter microwavable dish or casserole Microwave at HIGH for 30 to 90 seconds or until butter melts Blend in eggs milk salt and pepper Microwave at HIGH as directed above or until eggs are set but still moist stirring twice Cover with waxed paper Let stand 1 to 3 minutes Eggs will become firm as they stand 1 to 4 servings POACHED EGGS Microwavable Casserole Hot Water 130 F Cooking Time Vinegar 1 quart 1 cup In microwavable casserole combine hot water and vinegar Microwave at HIGH for 4 to 5 minutes or until water boils Break each egg into separate cus tard cup Pierce yolk with wooden pick Gently place eggs one at a time into hot water Cover tightly BASIC OMELET 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 2 eggs 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon salt dash pepper 1 4 cup shredded cheese or 4 cup dic
7. minutes and serve frozen 4 3 minutes 2 minutes 8 3 minutes 2 minutes sausage patties fresh 2 HIGH 212 4 minutes 2 minutes 1 2 oz each 4 5 7 2 minutes 2 minutes CONVENIENCE POULTRY COOKING TABLE Convenience Poultry Amount Power Level Cooking Time barbecued chicken frozen 5 to 6V2 ounce pouch HIGH 4 6 minutes chicken a la king frozen 12 ounce pouch HIGH 9 13 minutes chicken croquettes thawed 12 ounce package HIGH 5 7 minutes fried chicken precooked and thawed 2 medium pieces HIGH 3 6 minutes sliced turkey with gravy frozen 12 ounce pouch HIGH 10 14 minutes turkey tetrazzini frozen 5 to 62 ounce pouch HIGH 4 6 minutes ooo Slit pouch and place in a baking dish before placing in microwave oven 21 COOKING MEAT amp POULTRY TIPS amp TECHNIQUES Be sure meat and poultry is completely defrosted before cooking Trim off excess fat Place meat fat side down on a microwave roasting rack in a microwave safe baking dish Arrange meat and poultry so thicker portions face the outside of the baking dish Drain juices as they accumulate in the dish Save for making gravy Shield thin or bony portions with strips of aluminium foil molded to the meat to prevent overcooking Be sure to keep foil at least 1 inch from oven walls Cover meat lightly with waxed paper to stop spatters Let meat stand covered with foil 10 to 15 minutes after removing from the oven During standing time the internal t
8. minutes 3 minutes Baked beans 8 oz HIGH 2 to 3 minutes 3 minutes Baked beans 15 to 16 oz HIGH 4 minutes 3 minutes Vegetables 8 oz HIGH 2 to 37 minutes 3 minutes Vegetables 16 oz HIGH 31 2 to 4 minutes 3 minutes Sloppy Joe 15 oz EE HIGH 5 to 6 minutes 3 minutes Ravioli 15 oz HIGH 41 to 52 minutes 3 minutes Spanish rice 12 to 15 oz HIGH 3 to 5 minutes 3 minutes REHEATING TABLE Item Amount Power Level p Spaghetti sauce ERE 2 cups HIGH 4to5 Soup 1 bowl HIGH 3to4 Beef Stroganoff 2 cups HIGH 4to6 Sliced roast 3 slices HIGH 1 to 1 Chicken 3 pieces HIGH 4 to5 Fish fillet 1 serving HIGH 1to2 Casserole 1 cup HIGH 2 2 04 Lasagna noodles 1 serving HIGH 4to5 Sloppy Joe 1 serving HIGH 1to 1 Mashed potatoes 1 cup HIGH 2V to 3 1 slice HIGH Vo to 1 Dessert 1 serving HIGH 1 to 1 Baby food _ 1 jar HIGH 34 to 1 Canned food 2 cups HIGH 4to6 27 LIMITED WARRANTY Appliances LENGTH OF WARRANTY PRODUCTS COVERED WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR From date of purchase E ML FULL ONE YEAR All Roper Appliances Replacement parts and repair labor to cor WARRANTY rect defects in materials or workmanship FULL FIVE YEAR Refrigerators Replacement parts and repair labor for the WARRANTY Freezers sealed refrigeration system compressor Air Conditioners evaporator condenser drier or connecting tubing which we find to be defective in materials or
9. placed three inches or more away from the edge of the countertop or cart to avoid accidental tipping of the oven 4 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 cquipr d with high voltage and should not be serviced unless by an authorized service technician 6 FEATURES Remove your microwave oven Oven Front Face and all materials from the ship Cabinet ping carton Your oven will be packed with the following ma
10. to molecule cooking the food Power and Standing Time Like any conven tional oven microwave appliances are affected by fluctuations in local energy sup plies The location of your house the weather and the time of day may all affect energy avail ability and thereby vary the rate at which your microwave oven cooks This book provides you with minimum and maximum cooking times for each recipe to accommodate this possible variation in energy availability Standing times which allow the extra cooking to take place can vary from one to five minutes for vegetables or five to ten minutes for a large roast Experience will help you determine standing times for the various foods you prepare 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 Many of the containers which you already own are perfectly safe to use How to Test for Microwave Use Here is a simple test to determine whether or not a uten sil is compatible with your microwave oven Measure one cup of water into a glass con tainer and place it on or near the dish you wish to test Turn microwave on HIGH for one minute until water is hot then test the con tainer in question If the dish remains cool to the touch it is safe for the microwa
11. workmanship LIMITED 2ND 5TH YEAR Microwave Ovens Repair or replacement of magnetron tube WARRANTY which we find to be defective in materials or workmanship LIMITED 2ND 5TH YEAR Automatic Washers Repair or replacement of any part of the WARRANTY 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 or use of product not approved by us 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 Some 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 that above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may al
12. Microwave Oven Use and Care Guide Appliances MCE 04XW 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 Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly Is properly maintained Is used only for jobs expected of a home microwave oven LLL 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 per with the saf
13. QUES You can defrost meats and poultry in their original wrapping as long as no metal is present Remove any metal rings twist ties wire or foil Place meat and poultry in a shallow baking dish to catch juices Defrost meat using the defrosting table Separate items like chops hot dogs and bacon as soon as possi ble Remove thawed portions and continue to defrost remaining pieces Whole pieces of meat are ready for standing time as soon as a fork can be pushed into the center of the meat using moderate pressure The center will still be icy Allow to stand until completely thawed DEFROSTING TABLE Item Amount Defrosting Time Standing Time BEEF frankfurter 1 Ib 5 6 minutes 10 minutes ground beef 1 Ib 6 8 minutes 10 minutes roast rib rolled 3 4 Ibs 13 18 minutes 15 minutes roast rump boneless 3 4 Ibs 18 23 minutes 15 minutes roast sirloin tip 4 5 Ibs 25 30 minutes 20 minutes steak sirloin 2 Ibs 11 13 minutes 10 minutes steak cubed 1 Ib 7 8 minutes 10 minutes LAMB roast leg or shoulder 4 5 Ibs 25 30 minutes 15 minutes VEAL chop 1 Ib 9 10 minutes 10 minutes ground veal 1 Ib 4 5 minutes 10 minutes steak 1 Ib 6 8 minutes 10 minutes PORK chop 1 2 thick 1 Ibs 8 13 minutes 10 minutes cubes 1 Ibs 8 10 minutes 10 minutes ground pork 1 Ib 5 6 minutes 10 minutes roast loin boneless 4 5 Ibs 28 34 minutes 20 minutes t CHICKEN wh
14. al cooking time by touching the 1 Min key once for each additional minute up to 9 minutes 3 The cooking time available on power level HIGH is up to 30 minutes OPERATION SUMMARY CLEAR Le a DESIRED COOKING SUBE EN 3 MULTI POWER COOKING Many foods need slower cooking at less than HIGH POWER in order to give you the best results In addition to HIGH POWER there are two multi power settings MEDIUM and DEFROST The Microwave Cooking Recipes and Tables sections of this book tell you which power setting is recommended for the food being cooked Refer to these sections for detailed reference EXAMPLE If you want to cook food at DEFROST for 1 minute 30 seconds STEP KEY BOARD DISPLAY WINDOW REMARKS 1 Touch CLEAR CLEAR Erases all previous settings EE except time of day 2 To defrost touch DEFROST zo the DEFROST key 9 ud ymn seconds by touch B ing 1 Min once 10 Sec three The cooking time will ap times 1 30 will pear the display window show in the display window 4 Touch START SANI n d The oven begins to cook tb The display window will e show the time count down When cooking cycle is com pleted two short and one long beeps will sound and the word End will appear in the display window NOTE While the set cooking time is counting
15. ed ham or cup jelly optional pletely 1 teaspoon 3 to 4 minutes Microwave at DEFROST as directed above or until whites are set and yolks are soft set rotating cas serole once Let stand covered for 2 to 3 minutes Remove eggs with slotted spoon Serve over toast or English muffin halves 2 servings Place butter in a 9 inch glass pie plate Microwave uncovered at HIGH for 30 seconds or until melted Tilt plate to cover bottom with melted butter 2 Combine eggs milk salt and pepper in a small bowl Beat to blend thoroughly Pour mixture into pie plate Microwave at MEDIUM for 4 to 5 minutes or until nearly set stirring once after 2 minutes of cooking time Let stand covered 2 minutes to set com 3 If desired spread a filling such as shredded cheese diced ham or jelly on top of the omelet Fold in thirds like a business letter Makes 1 to 2 servings 23 VEGETABLES MICROWAVING VEGETABLES TIPS amp TECHNIQUES Pierce the skins of whole potatoes and winter squash before microwaving This allows steam to escape and prevents bursting in the oven Arrange these whole vegetables in a ring allowing space in between Fresh vegetables should be cooked in a covered glass casserole or baking dish Vegetables like broccoli and asparagus should be arranged with the stalks to the outside of the dish Frozen vegetables may be cooked in their original carton or in a plastic cooking pouch V
16. egetables in a carton should be laid on a double layer of paper towels which will absorb moisture Cooking pouches should be slit to allow steam to escape Check if package has microwave cooking instructions VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE Vegetable Preparation Amount Coona Time Standing Time artichokes fresh whole 4 8 oz each 1 15 19 minutes 5 minutes artichokes frozen hearts 9 2 9 13 minutes 5 minutes asparagus fresh pieces 1 Ib 6 7 minutes asparagus frozen whole spears 10 02 package 712 10 minutes 3 minutes beans green or wax fresh 1 2 in pieces 1 Ib 8 10 minutes beans green or wax frozen cul up 9 02 package 7172 10 minutes 3 minutes beets fresh sliced 112 2 lbs 14 1612 minutes 5 minutes broccoli fresh _ spears 116 712 10 minutes broccoli frozen whole or cut 10 0z package 8 10 minutes 3 minutes brussels sprouts fresh __ whole 10 02 tub 7 9 minutes brussels sprouts frozen i whole 10 0z package 972 12 minutes 3 minutes cabbage fresh chopped 1 Ib 8 10 minutes 5 minutes wedges _1 lb 9 112 minutes 5 minutes carrots fresh Vo in slices 1 Ib 8 10 minutes 3 minutes carrots frozen sliced L 10 02 package 6 8 minutes 3 minutes cauliflower fresh florets 1medium
17. emperature of the meat will rise approximately 5 F 15 F Standing time is an important part of the total time required to complete cooking COOKING TABLE Item Amount Power Level Cooking Time Standing Time BEEF meatloaf 1 Ibs HIGH 25 30 minutes 5 minutes rib roast rolled 3 4 Ibs DEFROST 50 57 minutes rare 15 minutes 57 70 minutes med 15 minutes 78 91 minutes well 15 minutes roast rump or chuck 3 4 Ibs MEDIUM 30 43 minutes 15 minutes VEAL rump roast bone in 4 5 lbs HIGH MEDIUM 7 35 45 minutes 15 minutes PORK ham fully cooked 4 5 Ibs MEDIUM DEFROST 20 45 60 minutes 15 minutes loin roast boneless 3 4 Ibs DEFROST 45 65 minutes 15 minutes shank 4 5 168 DEFROST 55 75 minutes 15 minutes LAMB leg or shoulder roast 4 5 Ibs MEDIUM 24 37 minutes med 15 minutes 37 50 minutes well 15 minutes VENISON rump roast bone in 2 3 Ibs HIGH DEFROST 15 32 45 minutes 10 minutes CHICKEN whole 2V 3 Ibs HIGH 32 45 minutes 10 minutes half 1 12 Ibs HIGH 13 15 minutes 10 minutes parts 210 3 Ibs HIGH 18 23 minutes 10 minutes breasts bone in 2 3 Ibs HIGH 18 20 minutes 10 minutes CORNISH HENS WHOLE 31 2 4 Ibs MEDIUM 40 45 minutes 10 minutes TURKEY parts 2 3 Ibs HIGH 40 45 minutes 10 minutes breast bone in 4 5 Ibs 50 65 minutes 10 minutes 1 Ib HIGH 4 to 62 minutes 3 to 5 minutes T FISICEIEEEES 2 165 HIGH 7 to 102 minutes 3 to 5
18. et for up to 99 minutes 90 seconds OPERATION SUMMARY CLEAR TIMER OESIRED TIME 11 5 HOLD WARM Your oven has a HOLD WARM feature that keeps the food warm after the cooking is done EXAMPLE If you want to cook food at MEDIUM for 6 minutes KEY BOARD DISPLAY WINDOW REMARKS 1 Touch CLEAR Erases all previous settings lt a except time of day 2 Touch MEDIUM WEDUM x 3 Touch 1 Min six times E 4 Touch HOLD WARM Hold will appear in the EN display window CZE 5 Touch START C_ When the cooking cycle is over the oven will switch E into HOLD WARM to keep the food warm The cook control setting changes to 10 of cook power NOTE HOLD WARM will continue for up to 60 minutes if CLEAR has not been touched At this time End will show in the display window will two short one long tones The HOLD WARM func tion can be used independently OPERATION SUMMARY DESIRED COOKING HOLD CLEAR Nt HOLD CLEAR E DAE START 12 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 12 13 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 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 Do not hit or strike the control panel with objects such as silverware u
19. ety 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 it is damaged It is 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 re paired by anyone except properly qualified 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 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 Con nect only to properly grounded
20. f Purchase this unit V RUE E Dealer Purchased From This number is unique to this unit and not available to others You should record Dealer Address requested information here and retain this guide as a permanent record of your Dealer Phone No purchase Model No MCE 04XW Serial No 16 MICROWAVE COOKING RECIPES AND TABLES INTRODUCTION Your microwave oven can be one of the most useful appliances in your home If you follow a few basic instructions this book will teach you how to make microwave cooking both enjoy able and safe All of the recipes in this book have been tested and proven to provide many rewarding meals for you and your family Before you begin trying the recipes take a few moments to read these pages of instructions and helpful hints How Your Microwave Oven Works Quite sim ply microwaves are a form of energy just as sunlight and radio waves The only difference is in the shape and form of the energy wavelengths When the magnetron tube in your oven is activated electricity is converted into high frequency radiating energy in the form of very small micro waves The micro waves are released into the oven compartment through an opening in the top of the appliance and are distributed evenly by a built in stirrer When microwaves penetrate food individual molecules in the food begin to vibrate and the heat friction caused by this vibration passes from molecule
21. f the food could require longer cooking time Use your own judgment along with the cooking suggestions in this book 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 Why do sparks and crackling arcing occur in the oven There may be several reasons why sparks and crackling within cavity arcing happen W You are using dishes with parts or trim containing metal You have left a fork or other metal utensil in the oven You are using a large amount of metal foil You are using a metal twist tie 15 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Power Input 120V 60Hz 80A AC only 3 prong grounded plug Power Output 500 Watts Microwave Frequency 2 450 MHz Outer Dimensions 1615 x81346 H x1174 D inches Cavity Dimensions gt 101346 W 572 x111146 D inches Cavity Volume 04 Net Weight 23 165 Approx Shipping Weight 26 Ibs Approx Power Consumption 900 Watts Weights and dimensions shown are approximate Specifications are subject to change without notice The serial number is found on the back of Data o
22. grounding type wall recep tacle as shown on this page and the recep tacle end of the extension cord must accept the 3 prong grounding plug of the micro wave oven The marked rating of the exten Sion cord should be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance 3 PRONG GROUNDING TYPE WALL RECEPTACLE GROUNDING PRONG ENSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS CIRCUITS Observe all governing codes and ordinances 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 accidet causing oven damage Low voltage will cause slow cooking 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 countertop or a specially designed microwave oven cart The control side of the unit is the heavy side Use care when handling The weight of the oven is approximately 23 ibs 10 4 kg Do not place oven above a gas or electric range Free air flow around the oven is important The microwave oven should be
23. he 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 13 CLEANING AND CARE BE SURE THE OVEN IS TURNED OFF BEFORE CLEANING INTERIOR WALLS AND DOOR 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 lenghten cooking 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 spatters with warm sudsy water and a soft cloth or sponge Then rinse and dry Do not use harsh detergent or abrasive cleaners The glass tray can be washed by hand or in a dishwasher EXTERIORS Keep the outside of the oven clean Clean the outside of your oven with soap and water then rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth or paper towel To prevent damage
24. he 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 page 17 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 containers can damage the oven So can containers with hidden metal twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze or trim If 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 13 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS INSTALLATION untra ed ichs ber a ee DER RAS 5 FEATURES cech Ia tates x VER bx deeds vu ops cod hu a 7 CONTROL PANEL 4 comede uon eR OR EE a 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS sss sess nes 8 1 SETTING CLOCK nns ERE SR eun e RR dake dad awa ERE ee 8 2 HI POWER COOKING eua l ente e aoe raea O ag E DTA e 9 3 MULTI POWER 1 a 10 4 UMER Sect oe otk bok b e bte blade oe ee eae 11 5 HOLDeWARM RB ce rte ba odd e oad wb ders 12 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
25. head 8 10 minutes 3 minutes whole 1 medium head 13 19 minutes 5 minutes cauliflower frozen florets 10 02 package 7 9 minutes 3 minutes celery fresh Ve in slices 1 Ib 10 13 minutes corn fresh on cob husked 4 ears 13 15 minutes 5 minutes corn frozen on cob husked 4 ears 14 16 minutes 5 minutes whole kernel 10 02 package 5 7 minutes 3 minutes eggplant fresh cubed 11b _ 9 10 minutes 3 minutes whole pierced 1 1 4lbs 8 11 minutes 5 minutes leeks fresh whole ends 1 Ib 8 10 minutes lima beans frozen _ whole 10 0z package 7 9 minutes 3 minutes mixed vegetables frozen ey ta 10 02 package 8 10 minutes 3 minutes mushrooms fresh sliced 1 Ib 5 72 minutes 3 minutes okra frozen i sliced 10 02 package 6 8 minutes 5 minutes onions fresh whole peeled 8 10 small 11 17 minutes peas fresh 22 shelled T 1 Ib 6 9 minutes peas frozen shelled 10 02 package 7 9 minutes 3 minutes pea pods snow peas frozen whole 6 02 package 5 6 minutes peas and carrots 10 0z package 7 9 minutes 3 minutes peas black eyed frozen whole 10 2 25 29 minutes 5 minutes parsnips fresh cubed 1 Ib 10 13 minutes 5 minutes potatoes white or sweet fresh whole 2 6 oz each 13 15 minutes 3 minutes whole 8 4 6 oz each 20 22 minutes 5 minutes rutabaga fresh cubed 4 cups 15 17 minutes 5 minutes spinach fresh whole leaf 1 Ib 6 7 2 minutes spinach frozen leaf or chopped 10 0z pac
26. hickness such as chicken wings should be arranged with the meatier portions to the out side Delicate foods like asparagus tips should be placed toward the inside of the dish to receive less microwave energy If possible always leave spaces between individual pieces of food Browning Many microwave utensils are spe cially designed to allow browning of some foods special coating on the bottom of these dishes absorbs microwave energy to create temperatures high enough to brown food such as hamburgers fried eggs and grilled sand wiches Use these utensils according to manufacturer s instructions 18 APPETIZERS amp SOUPS MICROWAVING APPETIZERS amp SOUPS TIPS amp TECHNIQUES Many appetizers can be prepared ahead of time like meatballs and dips They will reheat well on serving trays and casseroles in just a minute or two Some other uses for the microwave oven Cook refrigerated cheese 30 seconds at MEDIUM for easier slicing Soften 8 oz cream cheese for a spread by removing foil and microwave at medium for 1 minute Freshen potato chips and pretzels by microwaving at HIGH for 1 minute per cup Let stand until crisp What you can t do Don t deep fat fry appetizers Pull pastry does not microwave well Breaded products can be microwaved but they do not come out crispy Use HIGH power for water based soups and MEDIUM for milk or cream based soups soups with uncooked meat or chicken start on HIGH and fini
27. ideas and guidelines to help you achieve optimum results from your microwave oven Elevating As in conventional cooking foods Such as roasts are elevated so they are not allowed to steam in their own juices Turning foods is especially important here because it allows for more even cooking Shielding may also be needed to prevent overcooking in some smaller areas Turning Turning food while it cooks allows the microwave energy to penetrate all areas Large items such as roasts must be turned occasion ally to promote even cooking Smaller foods like pork chops should be turned midway through the cooking time or the dish may be rotated Stirring As with other cooking methods pre vent uneven cooking by stirring and rearrang ing food while it is cooking Since the food towards the outside of a dish heats first stir from the outside toward the center to promote even heat distribution Shielding Certain foods that attract excess microwave energy such as wing tips and leg ends of poultry and the corners of square bak ing pans can be shielded to prevent overcook ing Shielding done with small pieces of foil will not hurt your oven as long as they do not touch each other or the sides of the oven Arranging and Spacing Individual foods like potatoes and muffins should be arranged in a circle at the outside edge of the glass tray This will guarantee that all the pieces cook evenly at the same rate Foods which are uneven in t
28. ile standing 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 been 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 Overcook ing 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 notdeep fry in the oven Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures Do not use t
29. kage 7 9 minutes 3 minutes squash summer fresh Vo in slices 1 Ib 7Va 9 minutes 1 3 minutes squash summer frozen sliced 10 02 package 6 8 minutes 3 minutes squash winter fresh whole pierced 12 Ibs 15 19 minutes 5 minutes squash winter frozen whipped 12 02 package B 10 minutes 3 minutes succotash frozen 10 0z package 7 9 minutes 3 minutes turnips cubed 4 cups 13 15 minutes 3 minutes 1294 DESSERTS amp BREADS COCONUT CAKE 1 1812 ounce package yellow cake mix 1 334 ounce package coconut flavored instant pudding mix 4 eggs 1 cup water 1 4 cup oil 1 12 ounce jai strawberry or raspberry preserves 2 4 4 ounce containers dessert topping thawed 1 7 cups flaked coconut 1 Combine cake mix pudding mix eggs water and oil in a large bowl of an electric mixer and beat at medium speed with mixer for 4 minutes Pour batter into a well greased 10 to 12 cup tube pan Microwave uncovered at MEDIUM for 15 to 20 minutes or until there is no uncooked batter remaining near the bottom of the pan and the cake has begun to pull away from the sides of the pan Let stand covered for 15 minutes Loosen edges invert onto a serving plate Cover and let stand until cool 2 Split cake horizontally into 3 layers spread with preserves and reassemble Frost with dessert topping and sprinkle with coconut Store covered in the refrigerator until serving time Makes 1 cake PINEAPPLE MUFFINS 1 8 ounce
30. ks in the time and starts the Cd clock running ZI NOTE This unit is designed for 120 volts 60 Hz AC circuit only If oven does not operate properly remove the plug from wall outlet 120 volt household outlet then put the plug back in OPERATION SUMMARY PLUG THE POWER SET THE CORRECT CORD INTO CLEAR CLOCK HOUR AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET CLOCK L RE CORRECT aL CLOCK Co 2 HIGH POWER COOKING EXAMPLE If you want to cook food at HIGH POWER for 6 minutes DISPLAY WINDOW REMARKS Erases all previous settings except time of day KEY BOARD 1 Touch CLEAR LENA 2 Touch HIGH TT a 3 Set 6 minutes by Conn The cooking time will ap touching 1 Min six 1Min times 6 00 will E d show in the display window pear in the display window The cooking time will begin START ETE to count down in the display C Y window Two short and one long beeps will sound when the cooking cycle is over and the word End will appear in the display window 4 Touch START rn I NOTE 1 To stir food during cooking open the door and stir or 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 While the set cooking time is counting down you can add the desired addition
31. ole 212 3 Ibs 20 24 minutes 20 minutes parts 212 3 Ibs 12 15 minutes 15 minutes breasts bone in 2 3 Ibs 8 12 minutes 20 minutes CORNISH HENS WHOLE 312 4 165 22 28 minutes 25 minutes TURKEY parts 2 3 Ibs 12 15 minutes 15 minutes breast bone in 4 5 165 16 21 minutes 20 minutes DUCKLING WHOLE 4 5 Ibs 27 37 minutes 25 minutes de FISH FILLETS 1 Ib 6 8 minutes 5 to 10 minutes E T MER SHRIMP 1 Ib 5 6 minutes 5 to 10 minutes LOBSTER TAILS 1 Ib 8 9 minutes 5 to 10 minutes SCALLOPS 1 Ib 5 6 minutes 5 to 10 minutes 20 CONVENIENCE MEAT COOKING TABLE Convenience Meat Amount Power Level Cooking Time Standing Time bacon slices 2 HIGH 2 22 minutes 1 minute 3 25 4 minutes 1 minute 4 5 6 minutes 1 minute 8 7 10 minutes 1 minute Canadian bacon 2 HIGH 2 3 minutes 1 minute slices 4 3 5 minutes 1 minute 8 5 612 minutes 1 minute frankfurters 2 HIGH 1 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 210 310 minutes 2 minutes 1 ham slices 2 HIGH 2 3 minutes 1 minute 2 oz each 4 4 6 minutes 1 minute hamburgers fresh 1 HIGH 2 22 minutes 2 minutes 4 oz each 2 4 5 minutes 2 minutes 4 5 7 minutes 3 minutes hamburgers frozen 1 HIGH 4 5 minutes 3 minutes 31 2 oz each 2 6 7 minutes 3 minutes 4 9 10 minutes 3 minutes sausage links fresh 2 HIGH 210 4 minutes 2 minutes 1 2 oz each 4 5 7V minutes 2 minutes 8 4V5 11 minutes 2 minutes sausage links brown 2 HIGH 12 3 minutes 2
32. oles 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 A The tone sounds to indicate that the setting has been entered Q Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates while empty A Yes Never run it empty Q Why do eggs sometimes pop A When baking frying or poaching eggs the yolk may pop due to steam build up inside the yolk membrane To prevent this simply pierce the yolk with a toothpick before cooking Never microwave eggs in their shells Q Why is a standing time recommended after the cooking operation has been completed A Standing time is very important With microwave cooking the heat is in the food not in the oven Many foods build up enough internal heat to allow the cooking process to continue even after the food is removed from the oven The standing time for joints of meat large vegetables and cakes is to allow the inside to cook completely without overcooking the outside Why doesn t my oven always cook as fast as the recipes and tables in this book say it should Checkthe recipes and tables again to make sure you ve followed directions exactly and to see what might cause variations in cooking time Times and heat setting 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 o
33. outlet See Grounding Instructions found on page 5 nstall or locate this appliance only in accordance with the povided Installation Instructions found on page 6 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 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 instructions before using e Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter Electrical shock may result Follow door surface and interior cleaning instructions on page 14 Toreducethe risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside t
34. owave at HIGH an additional 3v2 to 8 minutes to complete cooking rotating once Let loaf stand 10 minutes before removing from dish Let stand an additional 5 minutes before serving Makes 1 loaf 25 APPENDIX TABLE FOR HEATING FROZEN CONVENIENCE FOODS 26 Amount Power Level Heating Time S Comments in minutes Appetizers 2 servings HIGH 3to5 Heat 12 at a time on paper towel lined paper bite size plate or microwave oven roasting rack Breakfast entree 4 to 5 oz HIGH 2to3 If container is 34 inch deep remove foil cover and replace foil tray in original box Entree 8 to 9 oz HIGH 7to9 For containers more than inch deep 21 oz HIGH 17 to 19 remove food to similar size glass container heat covered If no top crust Regular TV style 11 oz HIGH 5V2 to 8 stir occasionally dinner Hearty TV style 17 oz HIGH 9 to 11 dinner Pot pie 8 oz HIGH 7 to 81 2 Brush top of pot pie with a browning agent Fried chicken 2 pieces HIGH 4V to 5V Arrange on paper towel lined paper plate 4 pieces HIGH 512 107 covered with paper towel 6 pieces HIGH 8109 Fried fresh 2 fillets HIGH 21 2 to 32 fillets 4 fillets HIGH 4105 Pizzas 1 HIGH 2103 Arrange on microwave oven roasting rack 2 HIGH 3v to 47 4 HIGH 5 to 7 Pouch dinners 5 to 6 oz HIGH 410 to 5 Pierce pouch set on plate 10 to 11 oz HIGH 8109 Bagels 2 DEFROST 2103 Each individually wrapped in paper towel
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36. sh on DEFROST Microwave soups in a container with twice the volume of the ingredients to prevent boiling over Generally microwaved soups are covered with either a casserole lid waxed paper or plastic wrap APPETIZERS COOKING TABLE Food Amount Power Level Cooking Time Meatballs HIGH 3 to 8 minutes 1 Ib 40 Saucy Appetizers 2 Cups HIGH 7 to 8 minutes cocktail franks in sauce Cheese Dip 1 Cup MEDIUM 6 minutes Sour Cream Dip 1 Cup DEFROST 512 minutes Canapes 12 MEDIUM 2 to 4 minutes spread on crackers or toast CANNED SOUPS COOKING TABLE Soup Amount Power Level Cooking Time Water based 1 8 oz serving HIGH 21 to 312 minutes Condensed 10 oz can HIGH 6 to 8 minutes Milk or 1 8 oz serving MEDIUM 3 to 5 minutes Cream based 1034 oz can MEDIUM 7 to 8 minutes Condensed 15 oz can MEDIUM 11 to 12 minutes Bean pea 1 8 oz serving MEDIUM 3 to 5 minutes or mushroom 1034 oz MEDIUM 7 to 8 minutes Condensed Undiluted 1034 oz can HIGH 3 to 4 minutes Chunk style 19 to 20 oz can HIGH 6 to 7 minutes 1 Mix soup as directed on can or package in a 172 or 2 quart casserole individual servings can be heated in a mug or soup bowl 2 Cover and microwave as directed above Stir once or twice 3 Let stand covered 3 minutes before serving 19 MEAT FISH amp POULTRY DEFROSTING MEAT POULTRY FISH amp SHELLFISH TIPS amp TECHNI
37. so have other rights which vary from state to state 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 I 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 and a complete description of the problem The model and serial numbers are located on front 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 4B74722D 4158663 1990 Whirlpool Corpo
38. tensils etc Breakage may occur Be careful when taking the cooking 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 Do not rinse cooking utensils by immediately placing them into water just after cooking This may cause breakage Allow the glass tray to cool down before cleaning Do not use metal utensils for cooking See UTENSILS section on page 17 Starting a microwave oven when it s empty is not recommeneded If you experiment put a container 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 newspaper 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 glass tray 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 recom mended cooking time they should be slightly firm Wrap in foil and set aside for 5 minutes They will finish cooking wh
39. terials Glass 1 Owner s Manual amp Cooking Guide 1 Control Panel Door Open Button Safety Door Lock System Glass Tray CONTROL PANEL Indicator Light COOK HIGH MED DEF and TIMER lights indicate which cooking opera tion is being used Display Window Used to show Cooking time Cooking power level Time of day Cycle selected Power Used in setting cooking power level Time Used in setting cooking time Clock Used in setting time of day Timer Used in setting timer Hold Warm Used to keep the food warm Start Starts the oven Clear Clears all entries 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 setting has been entered NE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 SETTING CLOCK STEP KEY BOARD DISPLAY WINDOW REMARKS 1 Plug the power cord 034 18 T i into an electrical outlet 2 Touch CLEAR CLEAR ic uu 3 Touch CLOCK CLOCK 4 For correct hour Min touch minute key three times ey 5 Touch CLOCK The hour will be set CLOCK Lt L3 At this time the minute will 6 Touch 10 Min and or 1O Min be set 1 Min key for correct minute fis 7 Touch CLOCK ae This loc
40. 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 malfunctions of the unit AC AUTION 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 NOTE When you insert or take out the glass tray you should tilt it sideways to prevent the oven from being damaged Wipe up liquid spills before removing 14 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What s wrong when the oven light will not light M Light bulb is burned out E Door is not closed START has not been touched Q Why is steam coming out of the air exhaust vent A Steam is normally produced during cooking operations The microwave oven has been made to vent this steam out of the bottom vent and the side vent Q Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door A No The metal screen reflects the energy to the oven cavity The h
41. to water content Naturally moist foods such as vegetables fish and poultry will cook quickly and evenly drier foods such as rice or dried beans require added moisture for microwave cooking Bones and Fat Content in Meat The bone and fat distribution affects how evenly meats cook in the microwave oven Boneless cuts cook more evenly since bones conduct heat to areas near them Well marbled meat cooks more evenly Large areas of fat attract energy away from the meat and slow cooking To pre vent uneven cooking meats with bones or large fatty areas may require frequent turning during microwaving Shape of Foods Thin parts of uneven foods cook faster than thick parts Chicken pieces fish fillets and other foods which vary in thick ness will take longer to cook in the thicker por tions To promote even cooking arrange foods so that thicker portions are to the outside where they will absorb more energy Quantity of Foods Microwave times relate directly to the amount of food being cooked Smaller quantities of food cook faster than large quantities When doubling a recipe increase time by about half and check for doneness Add any additional time very cau tiously Size of Foods Small even sized pieces of food cook more rapidly than large ones To insure even cooking cut all pieces of food into similar sizes and shapes TECHNIQUES FOR MICROWAVE COOKING Every different food has unique characteris tics Here are some
42. ve oven Utensils to Use in a Microwave Oven Con tainers made of glass ceramics and some forms of paper and plastic allow microwaves to pass freely through them making them ideal for microwave use Boilable pouches and oven cooking bags are usually equally effective in your microwave oven Many utensils are made especially for use in a microwave oven These heat resistant plastics may go directly from freezer to microwave and vice versa without harming either food or con tainer To avoid problems always read the instructions on these containers before using them 47E FOOD CHARACTERISTICS amp YOUR MICROWAVE Many people believe that their job is done once the food goes into the microwave and the timer is set This is far from true The following techniques are as important to your cooking as selecting quality ingredients from the market Density Microwaves penetrate porous foods such as cakes or breads more easily than heavy foods such as roasts or casseroles Dense foods must be cooked for a longer time and often at a lower power setting to avoid uneven cooking Starting Temperatures The initial tempera ture of food 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 Because microwaves are attracted to moisture cooking time will vary according
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