Whirlpool MHE14XM User's Manual
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1. Four tones m End of cycle To Turn Off On Valid Entry Tones Touch and hold the number pad 1 for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound Repeat to turn tones back on To Turn Off On All Tones Touch and hold the number pad 2 for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound Repeat to turn tones back on The Child Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent unintended use of the microwave oven When the control is locked only the Vent Fan and Light pads will function To Lock Unlock Control The microwave oven and Timer must be off Touch and hold OFF CANCEL for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound and a lock icon appears on the display Repeat to unlock and remove the lock icon from display The vent fan has 2 speeds high and low To protect the microwave oven if the temperature from the range or cooktop below the microwave oven gets too hot the vent fan will automatically turn on It may stay on for up to 1 hour to cool the microwave oven When this occurs the Vent Fan pad will not function To Turn Vent Fan On Off Touch VENT FAN HIGH LOW OFF pad once for HIGH twice for LOW or 3 times for OFF The cooktop light has 3 settings on night and off To Turn On Night Off Touch LIGHT ON eNIGHT OFF repeatedly to cycle through settings MICROWAVE OVEN USE A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off the metal floor walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable and appropriate cookware to the food Microwav2. MICROWAVE OVEN CARE sssssussusensnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne 11 General Cleaning eceeccsccesceeseeeseseeseseeecesseenseeeesecensenseeessees Replacing Eilters AAA Replacing Cooktop Light Replacing Microwave Oven Uobt NEE 13 TROUBLESHOOTING cssseesseeseerseessneeseneeeseeneeesessenseeeseneneeeas 13 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ccsccssecsseeseessnenseesseseersesseneeneeens 14 Replacement Parts 14 WARRANTY ccssecsteeseerseeeseeneeeneeeneesneeseeeneessneneeeneeesesseeseneneneneess 16 MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean ADANGER AWARNING All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the follow
3. Charcoal Filter 7 Grease Filters behind Vent Grille shipped in oven cavity 2 Microwave Inlet Cover 8 Cooking Guide Label 3 Microwave Oven Light 9 Cooktop Light 4 Vent Grille 10 Control Panel 5 Metal Shielded Window 6 Model and Serial Number Plate Parts and Features not shown Turntable 1 Turntable 2 Hub 3 Support 4 Shaft The turntable can rotate in either direction to help cook food more evenly Do not operate the oven without the turntable in place See Assistance or Service to reorder any of the parts To Install 1 Remove tape from the hub 2 Place the support on the oven cavity bottom 3 Place the turntable on the support Fit the raised curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the hub The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge i R VE VEN When power is first supplied to the microwave oven a will CONTROL blink on the display Touch OFF CANCEL to stop the blinking If the blinks on the display at any other time a power failure has occurred Touch OFF CANCEL and reset the clock if needed If RETRY blinks on the display for 1 second an invalid value has been entered Retry your entry When the microwave oven is in use the display shows cooking power quantities weights and or prompts When the microwave oven is not in use the display shows the time of day or Timer countdown The START ENTER
4. cooking To Change Cook Time Touch COOK TIME The countdown will freeze for a few seconds Enter the new cook time and touch START ENTER or wait a few seconds for the countdown to resume To Change Cook Power Touch COOK POWER repeatedly to scroll through the cook power levels Touch START ENTER Do not use regular paper bags or glassware Pop only one package of popcorn at a time Follow manufacturer s instructions when using a microwave popcorn popper m Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds then stop the cycle Do not repop unpopped kernels m Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results m Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content Popping time has been preset based on commercially packaged microwave popcorn 10 To Use POPCORN 1 Touch POPCORN Display will show setting for 3 5 oz 99 g bag 2 Touch POPCORN a second time for 3 0 oz 85 g bag and a third time for 1 75 oz 50 g bag The microwave oven will start 5 seconds after selecting the appropriate bag size The display will count down the popping time If more or less time is required touch COOK POWER before the oven starts cooking When the popcorn cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute 3 Touch OFF CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones Times and cooking power have been preset for
5. for food left outside the freezer more than 20 minutes and frozen ready made food Use the following chart as a guide MEAT Beef ground steaks roast stew The narrow or fatty areas of irregular shaped cuts should be shielded with foil before defrosting Do not defrost less than 1 4 Ib 113 g or two 4 oz 113 g Lamb stew and chops Pork chops ribs roasts sausage patties Place all meats in microwavable baking dish POULTRY Place in microwavable baking dish chicken breast Chicken whole and cut up Cornish hens side up Remove giblets from whole Turkey breast chicken FISH Fillets Steaks Whole Shellfish Place in microwavable baking dish To Use Auto Defrost 1 Touch DEFROST 2 Touch the number pad 1 for Meat 2 for Poultry or 3 for Fish or Touch DEFROST repeatedly to scroll through foods 3 Touch the number pads to enter the weight Meats and Poultry can be set from 1 to 6 6 Ib 45 g to 3 kg Fish can be set from 1 to 4 4 Ib 45 g to 2 kg 4 Touch START ENTER If more or less time is required touch COOK POWER before the oven starts cooking The display will count down the defrost time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute 5 Touch OFF CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones To Defrost Manually 1 Touch COOK TIME To
6. not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil This will cause overheating of the oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is a 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 tamper with the safety interlocks b Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces 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 d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel A WARNING E Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock Observe all governing codes and ordinances A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required A time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS m For al
7. pad begins any function If not touched after touching a pad START will appear in the display If cooking is interrupted touching START ENTER will resume the preset cycle The OFF CANCEL pad clears any incorrect command and cancels any program during cooking It will not erase the time of day The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened Close the door and touch START ENTER to resume the cycle The microwave oven is preset with shortcut number codes A number code includes one or more of the following cooking power cook time and food quantity or weight See the charts in the Cooking and or Reheating sections for additional BY WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION information LIGHT VENT FAN ON NIGHT OFF HIGH LOW OFF This is a 12 hour clock and does not show a m or p m To Set The microwave oven and timer must be off 1 Touch CLOCK 2 Touch the number pads to set the time of day 3 Touch CLOCK or START To Remove 1 Touch CLOCK 2 Touch 0 3 Touch CLOCK The time will disappear and will appear on the display Tones are audible signals indicating the following One tone m Valid entry short tone m End of Timer countdown long tone on some models Two tones m End of stage in multistage cooking m Reminder repeat each minute after the end of cycle tones m Child Lock active E Hidden feature has been entered or exited Three tones m Invalid entry
8. reheating specific food types Use the following chart as a guide FOOD PAD QUANTITY Soup Sauce 1 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Casserole 2 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Baked Goods 3 1 6 pieces Dinner Plate 4 1 serving Pizza Slice 5 1 3 slices To Use Auto Reheat 1 Touch REHEAT 2 Touch number pads to select type of food from chart or Touch REHEAT repeatedly to scroll through foods 3 Touch number pads to enter quantity 4 Touch START ENTER If more or less time is required touch COOK POWER before the oven starts cooking The display will count down the reheat time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute 5 Touch OFF CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones The Auto Defrost feature can be used or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost m Food should be 0 F 18 C or colder at defrosting for optimal results m Unwrap foods and remove lids from fruit juice before defrosting Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of cycle for more even defrosting m Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings leg tips and fish tails See Aluminum Foil and Metal first The Auto Defrost system has 3 categories Meat Poultry and Fish It should not be used
9. soft lint free cloth Odors m Lemon juice or vinegar Heat 1 cup 250 mL of water with 1 tbsp 15 mL of either lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in oven 11 OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR m Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge not directly on panel TURNTABLE Replace turntable immediately after cleaning Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable in place m Mild cleanser and scouring pad m Dishwasher The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month Do not operate the microwave oven or exhaust fan without the grease filters in place The charcoal filters cannot be washed and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months See General Cleaning for cleaning instructions See Assistance or Service to reorder filters To Remove and Replace Grease Filters 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Remove each grease filter by sliding filter to the end Pull tab down until the filter drops out 1 Tabs 3 Replace grease filter by inserting one end of the filter into the outer end of the frame Swing the other end up and slide into position 4 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power To Remove and Replace Charcoal Filter 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Remove the 2 mounting screws located above the cover Then loosen the 2 inner screws 3 Tilt vent grille forw
10. the instructions below When calling please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance This information will help us to better respond to your request If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts we recommend that you only use FSp replacement parts FSp replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new ROPER appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area call our Customer Interaction Center telephone number or your nearest Whirlpool designated service center Call the Customer Interaction Center toll free at 1 800 44 ROPER 1 800 447 6737 Our consultants provide assistance with m Features and specifications on our full line of appliances Installation information m Use and maintenance procedures m Accessory and repair parts sales m Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc m Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages For further assistance If you need further assistance you can write to Whirlpool Corporation w
11. 0 7 Medium High Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods PERCENT NUMBER USE NAME 100 High 10 default setting Quick heating convenience foods and foods with high water content such as soups beverages and most vegetables 90 9 Cooking small tender pieces of meat ground meat poultry pieces and fish fillets Heating cream soups 80 8 Heating rice pasta or casseroles Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high For example whole fish and meat loaf 70 7 Medium High Reheating a single serving of food PERCENT NAME NUMBER USE 60 6 Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards Cooking nonstirrable casseroles such as lasagna 50 Medium 5 Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts Simmering stews 40 4 Melting chocolate Heating bread rolls and pastries 30 3 Defrosting bread fish meats Medium Low poultry and precooked foods Defrost 20 2 Softening butter cheese and ice cream 10 Low 1 Taking chill out of fruit To Use 1 Touch COOK TIME Touch number pads to enter cooking time 2 Touch COOK POWER Touch number pads to enter power level if other than 100 3 Touch START ENTER The display will count down the cook time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound
12. BY WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION Use amp Care Guide For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 44 ROPER 1 800 447 6737 or visit our website at www roperappliances com Table of Content 2 Model MHE14XM 8185383 4619 652 62073 TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY csssscssssesserstersseeseenseesseneeeneeess 3 Electrical Requirements sadscs eioiaiiieieannuir ennari aki naniii kitennie 5 PARTS AND FEATURES ssssnssnsensnnsennunnunnunnnnunnnnnannnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 5 HN Te EE 5 MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROOL cccssssteeseesnseestessenseesseeneeenes 6 DisSpla ca teased eins eile eee inane 6 El d nl 6 BUER 6 Number Codes nius faria aieia 6 Ee e 6 TONGS eatin Aight ane a 7 GCI LOCK EAEE dee ube E E AEA 7 Vent EIN 7 Cooktop LIQGNticccisicasecesicasigesecsaczaccaacaaiscageaansczazecsenianssaaetaasasucaseeas 7 MICROWAVE OVEN USE ccecsesteeseeeeneneeeneeeneeesesseeneeeneeeneeenns 7 Food Characteristics AAA 8 Cooking Guidelines siipii esso tirianti aaia aia 8 Cookware and Dinnerware s sssessesessessnesessttnernsnnsrnnennsennnnne 8 Aluminum Foil and Metal 9 COOKING ower iccciccceiecescesiesestvateesscavecdsicandesecesareteaecenekersagnediasseas 9 COOKING EE 9 Cooking in Stages 02 ecceccesscessseeeseeseeeseeeeeseeeseseseeeseeneneeeeetees 10 50 9100 EE 10 Belbeatpg ze veier die ot ee ev i 10 Dieter gege oe E 11
13. ailable wax paper paper towels or plastic wrap approved for microwave ovens may be used Plastic wrap should be turned back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam Stirring and Turning Stirring and turning redistributes heat evenly to avoid overcooking the outer edges of food Stir from outside to center If possible turn food over from bottom to top Arranging If heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods the thinner parts and smaller sizes should be arranged toward the center If cooking several items of the same size and shape place them in a ring pattern leaving the center of the ring empty Piercing Before heating use a fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods that have a skin or membrane such as potatoes egg yolks chicken livers hot dogs and sausage Prick in several places to allow steam to vent Shielding Use small flat pieces of aluminum foil to shield the thin pieces of irregularly shaped foods bones and foods such as chicken wings leg tips and fish tail See Aluminum Foil and Metal first Standing Time Food will continue to cook by the natural conduction of heat even after the microwave cycle ends The length of standing time depends on the volume and density of the food Paper Towels Dinnerware Napkins Use nonrecycled and those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use Plastic Wraps Bags Covers Dinnerware Containers Use those approved by the
14. and then reminder tones will sound every minute 4 Touch OFF CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones The cook time and power may be changed after touching START ENTER without interrupting cooking To Change Cook Time Touch COOK TIME The countdown will freeze for a few seconds Enter the new cook time and touch START ENTER or wait a few seconds for the countdown to resume To Change Cook Power Touch COOK POWER repeatedly to scroll through the cook power levels Touch START ENTER The microwave oven can be set to cook at different cooking powers for various lengths of time up to 3 stages To Cook in Stages 1 Touch COOK TIME 2 Touch number pads to enter length of time to cook during the first stage 3 Touch COOK POWER 4 Touch the number pad s using the Cooking Power chart to set the cooking power for the 1st stage 5 Repeat steps 1 4 for the 2nd and 3rd stages 6 Touch START ENTER The display will count down each of the cook times The numbers 1 2 and 3 will appear on the display during their respective stages When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute 7 Touch OFF CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones The cook time and cook power of the cycling stage can be changed after touching START ENTER without interrupting
15. ard and lift to remove 12 4 Slide filter back slightly lift front end and pull filter out 5 Install new charcoal filter 6 Replace vent grille and mounting screws 7 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power The cooktop light is a candelabra base 30 watt bulb See Assistance or Service section to reorder To Replace 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Remove the bulb cover mounting screw 1 Mounting screw 3 Replace light Close bulb cover Replace mounting screw 4 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call The microwave oven light is a candelabra base 30 watt bulb It will automatically come on when the door is opened and when the microwave oven is operating See Assistance or Service section to reorder To Replace Nothing will operate 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Remove the 2 outer vent grille mounting screws located above the cover m Has a household fuse blown or has the circuit breaker tripped Replace the fuse or reset the circuit m Is the appliance wired properly See Installation Instructions provided with your oven Oven will not operate m Is the door completely closed Firmly close door m isa spacer on some models attached to the inside of the door Remove spacer then firmly clo
16. ck for doneness and add small increments of time if necessary Size and Shape Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than larger pieces and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly shaped food Starting Temperature Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods Composition and Density Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature and heat faster than other foods Heavy dense foods such as meat and potatoes require a longer cook time than the same size of a light porous food such as cake Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may become hot from heat transferred from the food Do not use cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim Use the following chart as a guide then test before using MATERIAL Aluminum Foil Metal RECOMMENDATIONS See Aluminum Foil and Metal section Browning Dish Bottom must be at least e in 5 mm above the turntable Follow manufacturer s recommendations Ceramic Glass Glass Acceptable for use China Earthenware Follow manufacturer s recommendations Melamine Follow manufacturer s recommendations Covering Covering food helps retain moisture shorten cook time and reduce spattering Use the lid supplied with cookware If a lid is not av
17. e 2 Dealer name reference You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in warranty service Address Write down the following information about your appliance to better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it Phone number You will need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label plate located on your appliance as shown in the Parts and Features section Model number Serial number Purchase date 8185383 4619 652 62073 2003 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A 8 03 All rights reserved Styrofoam is a Registered Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company Printed in China
18. er utensil into the container Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36 inches Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter a fire or risk of electric shock Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create Do not clean with metal scouring pads Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock Do not use paper products when appliance is operat ed in the PAN BROWN mode on models with this feature Do not store any materials other than manufacturer s recommended accessories in this oven when not in use Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan on Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners may damage the filter Do not cover or block any openings on the micro wave oven Do not store this microwave oven outdoors Do not use the microwave oven near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool or similar locations Do not immerse cord or plug in water Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter Do not mount over a sink Do
19. es are attracted to and absorbed by fat sugar and water molecules in the food causing them to move producing friction and heat which cooks the food m Never lean on or allow children to swing on the oven door m Do not operate microwave oven when it is empty m The turntable must be in place and correct side up when oven is in use Do not use if turntable is chipped or broken See Assistance or Service section to reorder m Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in the oven m Clothes flowers fruit herbs wood gourds paper including brown paper bags and newspaper should not be dried in the oven m Do not use the microwave oven for canning sterilizing or deep frying The oven cannot maintain appropriate temperatures m Paraffin wax will not melt in the oven because it does not absorb microwaves m Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from oven m Do not overcook potatoes At the end of the recommended cook time potatoes should be slightly firm Let potatoes stand for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing m Do not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time When microwave cooking the amount size and shape starting temperature composition and density of the food affect cooking results Amount of Food The more food heated at once the longer the cook time Che
20. ing WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy m Read all instructions before using the microwave oven m Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found in this section The microwave oven must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found in this section and in the pro vided Installation Instructions Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers for example closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use m As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children m Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped m The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized service company for examination repair or adjustment m See door surface cleaning instruct
21. ions in the Microwave Oven Care section m To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend the microwave oven when paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven If materials inside the oven 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 use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS m Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID To reduce the risk of injury to persons Do not overheat the liquid Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or oth
22. ith any questions or concerns at Roper Brand Home Appliances Customer Interaction Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence Grease Filters Part No 4393790 Charcoal Filters Part No 8184958 Cooktop amp Microwave Light Bulb Part No 4393681 Turntable Part No 4393799 Turntable Support and Rollers Part No 8184102 Turntable Hub Part No 8183949 15 ROPER MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION WARRANTY ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON MAGNETRON TUBE In the second through fifth years from the date of purchase when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP replacement parts for the microwave magnetron tube if defective in materials or workmanship Whirlpool Corporation will not pay for 1 Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance to instruct you how to use your appliance to replace house fuses or correct house wiring or to replace owner acce
23. l cord connected appliances The microwave oven must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded Do not use an extension cord If the power supply cord is too short have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven m For a permanently connected appliance This appliance must be connected to a grounded metallic permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules PARTS AND FEATURES This manual may cover several different models The model you have purchased may have some or all of the features shown here The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustrations in this manual 5 6 789 10 1
24. manufacturer for microwave oven use Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer s recommendations Styrofoam Do not use in oven Straw Wicker Wooden Containers Do not use in oven Wax Paper Acceptable for use To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use 1 Put cookware or dinnerware in oven with 1 cup 250 mL of water beside it 2 Cook at 100 cooking power for 1 minute Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the water stays cool Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from the microwave oven Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the oven If not used properly arcing a blue flash of light can occur and cause damage to the oven OK for Use Racks and bakeware supplied with the oven if supplied aluminum foil for shielding and approved meat thermometers may be used with the following guidelines m Never allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls ceiling or floor Always use the turntable Never allow contact with another metal object during cooking Do Not Use Metal cookware and bakeware gold silver pewter non approved meat thermometers skewers twist ties foil liners such as sandwich wrappers staples and objects with gold or silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the oven Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent name or number For example 7
25. se door m Is the electronic oven control set correctly See Microwave Oven Control section m On some models is the Child Lock set See Child Lock section m Is the magnetron working properly Try to heat 1 cup 250 mL of cold water for 2 minutes at 100 cooking power If water does not heat call for service See Assistance or Service section Oven makes humming noise m This is normal and occurs when the transformer for the magnetron cycles on Oven door looks wavy m This is normal and will not affect performance 1 Bulb cover Turntable will not operate 5 Replace light Close bulb cover 6 Reattach vent grille Replace the mounting screws m Is the turntable properly in place Make sure turntable is correct side up and is sitting securely on the turntable support m Is the turntable support operating properly Remove turntable Remove and replace turntable support Replace turntable Place 1 cup 250 mL of water on the turntable then restart oven If it still is not working call for service See Assistance or Service section Do not operate the oven without turntable and turntable support working properly 7 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power Turntable rotates both directions m Thisis normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of cycle 13 Display shows messages m Is the display showing There has been a power failure or the clock time has been t
26. ssible light bulbs 2 Repairs when your appliance is used in other than normal single family household use Pickup and delivery Your appliance is designed to be repaired in the home 4 Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse fire flood improper installation acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Corporation 5 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States 7 Any labor costs during the limited warranty period De EN WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Outside the 50 United States this warranty does not apply Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another warranty applies If you need service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Assistance or Service section or by calling the Customer Interaction Center toll free 1 800 44 ROPER 1 800 447 6737 from anywhere in the U S A 5 00 Keep this book and your sales slip together for futur
27. uch the number pads to set a length of time to defrost Touch COOK POWER Touch number pad 3 Touch START ENTER The display will count down the defrost time a PF ON When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute 6 Touch OFF CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones MICROWAVE OVEN CARE IMPORTANT Before cleaning make sure all controls are off and the oven is cool Always follow label instructions on cleaning products Soap water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted GREASE FILTERS Do not operate the microwave oven without the grease filters in place Soak grease filters in hot water and mild detergent Scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt Rinse well and shake dry m Do not use ammonia or oven cleaner m Do not place in dishwasher OVEN CAVITY Do not use soap filled scouring pads abrasive cleaners steel wool pads gritty washcloths or some recycled paper towels Damage may occur The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean Average soil m Mild nonabrasive soaps and detergents Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth Heavy soil m Mild nonabrasive soaps and detergents Heat 1 cup 250 mL of water for 2 to 5 minutes in oven Steam will soften soil Rinse with clean water and dry with
28. urned off See Display section to clear display See Clock section to reset the clock or to turn it on m Is the display showing a letter followed by a number See Display section to clear If it reappears call for service See Assistance or Service section Steam is coming from the vent grille m Some steam is normal Fan running slower than usual m Has the oven been stored in a cold area The fan will run slower until the oven warms up to normal room temperature Fan running during cooking m This is normal Fan comes on at low speed to cool the oven Cooking times seem too long m Is the cooking power set properly See Cooking Power section m Are large amounts of food being heated Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times m Is the incoming voltage less than specified in Microwave Oven Safety Have a qualified electrician check the electrical system in the home Radio or TV Interference m Is the microwave oven plugged into the same outlet Try a different outlet m Is the radio or TV receiver near the microwave oven Move the receiver away from the microwave oven or adjust the radio or TV antenna m Are the microwave oven door and sealing surfaces clean Make sure these areas are clean 14 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service please check Troubleshooting It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow
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