Whirlpool MHEI IRD Microwave Oven User Manual
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1. continued on next page 45 TROUBLESHOOTING The Display shows e The oven door is not closed completely a time counting e You have set the controls as a kitchen timer Touch TIMER down but the oven OFF to cancel the Minute Timer is not cooking You do not hear the The command is not correct Programming Tone The Display shows 888 88 e There has been a power interruption Reset the clock If none of these items was causing your problem see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 47 46 Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service please check Troubleshooting on pages 45 46 It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below 1 If you need assistance Call our toll free telephone number N Dial toll free from wey 1 800 44 ROPER d 1 800 447 6737 and talk with one of our instruct you in how to obtain satistactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified For further information write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in anywhere in the U S A trained consultants The consultant can service company in your area Roper Brand Appliances your correspondence 2 If you need service Contact the dealer from whom you pur2. 9 90 of full power e Heating cream soups 8 80 of full power e Heating rice pasta or casseroles 7 70 of full power Medium High Cooking and heating foods that need a Cook Power lower than high for example whole fish and meat loaf or when food is cooking too fast e Reheating a single serving of food 6 60 of full power Cooking requiring special care such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards e Finishing cooking casseroles 5 50 of full power Medium e Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts e Melting chocolate 4 40 of full power e Simmering stews e Heating pastries 3 30 of full power Medium Low Defrosting foods such as bread fish meats Defrost poultry and precooked foods 2 20 of full power e Softening butter cheese and ice cream 1 10 of full power e Keeping food warm e Taking chill out of fruit NOTE Once cook time has been entered you can also use the Cook Power pad as a second Minute Timer by entering 0 for the Cook Power The oven will count down the cooking time you set without cooking continued on next page 23 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Set cooking time co Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds 4 4 BISISE Elk re N re 5 x s l mR 3 Set Cook Power Example for 50 Cook Power te Cc O r 4 Start oven TOUCH START ENTER At end of cooking time Changing instr
3. START will be displayed You then have one minute to touch START ENTER or TIMER SET before the Display returns to time of day At end of countdown To cancel Minute Timer During countdown After countdown 20 NOTE The oven can operate while the Minute Timer is in use To see the Minute Timer while the oven is cooking touch TIMER SET To return the Display to the cooking time countdown touch TIMER SET again TOUCH YOU SEE ENTER I 1 elle 13 g c O I k RE mw TOUCH YOU SEE START fe ENTER ae OR YOU SEE Kf I IN one tone will sound YOU SEE O D fe Cc O I time of day CANCEL e n n Using Your Microwave Oven This section gives you instructions for operating each function Please read these instructions carefully Getting the best cooking results e ALWAYS cook food for the minimum e If a glass cover is not available use recommended cooking time Then check wax paper paper towels or microwave for doneness to avoid overcooking the approved plastic wrap Turn back a food corner to vent steam during cooking e Stir turn over or rearrange food being e Although a new rating method rates cooked about halfway through the cook this oven at 850 watts you may use a time for most even doneness with all reliable cookbook and recipes developed recipes for microwave ovens previously rated at 700 800 watts IEC 705 Test Procedure The IEC 705 Test
4. ccsccsesecessseeeesseeeees 9 44 Model and serial number plate 11 Vert grile iiinis 11 WINdOW oo eee eecssteceesesseceecessssteeeeeesees 11 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 44 PACK retra aen a en erasers anise 44 RADIO INTERFERENCE 00 10 REPLACING COOKTOP AND OVEN LIGHTS 20 0 eeceeseseneeseeeeees 38 39 REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE sr en onneani a 47 SAFETY e iinan 4 8 STANDING TIME 000e 32 42 44 TIPS Defrosting 00 eccessseeseessteesersesereees 32 COOKING asina 42 TROUBLESHOOTING cccceeeee 45 46 WARRANTY cecceecesereeceeesesseesereeseess 52 WATTAGE ose hatter te eiab kik 21 51 ROPER Microwave Oven Warranty FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct WARRANTY defects in materials or workmanship Service must be From Date of Purchase provided by an authorized Roper service company LIMITED FOUR YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Fifth Year From Date of Purchase WE WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your microwave oven 2 Instruct you how to use your microwave oven 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when your microwave oven is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your microwave oven is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your microwave oven caused by acc
5. Why does steam come out of the air exhaust Steam is normally produced during cooking vent The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the top vent 44 Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service If you still need help see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 47 If nothing operates check the following Is the microwave oven wired into a live outlet with the proper voltage See Installation Instructions Dy Other possible problems and their causes PROBLEM The microwave oven e You are using the oven as a timer Touch TIMER OFF to will not run cancel the Minute Timer e The door is not firmly closed and latched e You did not touch START ENTER e You did not follow directions exactly e An operation that was programmed earlier is still running Microwave cooking e The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower times seem too long 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 The Cook Power is not at the recommended setting Check Microwave cooking chart on page 41 e There is not enough cooking time for the amount of food being cooked
6. chased the appliance or the authorized servicer in your area For help finding an authorized servicer in your area call our toll free tele phone number in Step 1 When asking for help or service 3 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Roper Brand Appliance warrantor have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action Please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 3 This information will help us respond properly to your request 47 Index This index is alphabetical It contains all the topics included in this manual along with the page s on which you can find each topic TOPIC PAGE ALUMINUM FOIL 0008 32 43 44 AUDIBLE SIGNALS cece sees 14 CARING FOR THE FILTERS 37 38 CHARTS AUTO COOK rant eneee ae aso asa Sees 28 Auto defrost assnenesonsenneessneeseee 30 31 Microwave cooking ccsesseeees 41 Reheating aeeneosesoonoonseononerrenerenrene 40 Weight conversion 0
7. control panel control the cooktop countertop ight Lor 1 Turn on light TOUCH GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION 2 Turn off light when desired To set light to be on for a specific time 1 Turn on light 2 Choose timer NOTE If both the fan and light are operating and the TIMER SET Pad is touched twice both the fan and light will be controlled by the timer The Display will alternate between FAN and LIGHT one time before STOP is displayed 3 Set stop time Example to turn off light at 2 o clock when time of day is 12 o clock NOTE You can set the time up to the next 12 hours 4 Start timer At end of time the current time of day will show and no tones will sound TOUCH E SGI TIMEA TOUCH YOU SEE u1 ale START m Z L ENTER en OR 17 To check the stop time The set time will be displayed for three seconds To cancel timer NOTE Canceling the timer will cause the light to shut off however canceling the light will not cancel the timer GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION TOUCH TOUCH Using the bi level cooking rack You can order a Bi Level Cooking Rack Part No 4358524 from your Roper dealer for extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time The metal rack can be turned upside down to help fit taller containers on the bottom of the oven If your Roper dealer does not stock the rack you
8. i 4 4 e juig e O O I I I 35 Caring for Your Microwave Hood Combination To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time you should maintain it properly For proper care please follow these instructions carefully Cleaning the microwave oven For interior surfaces Wipe often with warm sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth Use only mild nonabrasive soaps or a mild detergent Be sure to keep the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed Wipe well with clean water For exterior surfaces and control panel Use a soft cloth with spray glass cleaner Apply spray glass cleaner to soft cloth do not spray directly on oven For stubborn soil boil a cup of water in the oven for two or three minutes Steam will soften the soil To get rid of odors inside the oven boil a cup of water with lemon juice or vinegar 36 NOTE Abrasive cleaners steel wool pads gritty wash cloths some paper towels etc can damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces Cleaning the bi level cooking rack e Wash by hand with a mild detergent and a soft or nylon scrub brush Dry completely Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleansers to clean rack CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION Caring for the filters The grease filters should be removed and Rinse well and shake to dry Do not use cleaned often at least once a month ammonia or
9. Touch the pads on this panel to perform all functions See pages 12 14 for more information 9 Vent Grille 10 Cooking Guide Use as a quick reference for Auto Cook and Auto Defrost settings 11 Model and Serial Number Plate Smoke deflector accessory kit A smoke deflector kit for your model is available from your Roper parts dealer to use when installing this microwave oven over cooking products with a grill or griddle Ask your Roper dealer for details on Kit No 4358723 Smoke Deflector Kit GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION Control panel features Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Pad The following is a list of all the Command and Number Pads located on the control panel For more information see pages 15 35 ENTER rar i yy i ry Be oe OY DELAY sensoa WE fl LA CAE NM G weer PERE LI LIT LRG is AUTG COOK OEFR TEMP CONY 234 ROAST PWR QTY PROBE COMB START TIMER 1 Display The Display includes aclock and 3 COOK POWER Touch this pad after the indicators to tell you time of day cooking cook time has been set followed by a time settings and cooking functions Number Pad to set the amount of micro selected wave energy released to cook the food 2 COOK TIME Touch this pad followed by The higher the number the higher the Number Pads to set a cooking time See microwave power or
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11. foods for example baked potatoes sausages egg yolks and some fruits are tightly covered by a skin or membrane This can cause the food to burst from steam building up in them during cooking To relieve the pressure and to prevent bursting prick these foods before cooking with a fork cocktail pick or toothpick Using standing time e Always allow food to stand for a while after cooking Standing time after defrost ing cooking or reheating always improves the result since the temperature will then be evenly distributed throughout the food e When cooking in a microwave oven food continues to cook even when the microwave energy is turned off Food is no longer cooked by microwaves but it is still being cooked by the high heat left over from the microwave oven e The length of the standing time depends on the volume and density of the food Sometimes it can be as short as the time it takes you to remove the food from the oven and take it to the serving table However with larger denser food the standing time may be as long as 10 minutes Arranging food For best results distribute food evenly on the plate You can do this in several ways e If you are cooking several items of the same food such as baked potatoes place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking e When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness place the smaller or thinner area of the food towards the center of the dish where it will be heated
12. last e Arrange uneven foods such as fish in the oven with the tails to the center e If you are saving a meal in the refrig erator or plating a meal for reheating arrange the thicker denser foods to the outside of the plate and the thinner or less dense foods in the middle e Place thin slices of meat on top of each other or interlace them e Place thicker slices of meat such as meat loaf and sausages close to each other e Reheat gravy or sauce in a separate container e When you cook or reheat whole fish score the skin this prevents cracking e Shield the tail and head of whole fish with small pieces of foil to prevent over cooking and ensure the foil does not touch the sides of the oven Do not let food or container touch the top or sides of the oven This will prevent possible arcing Using aluminum foil Metal containers usually should not be used in a microwave oven There are however some exceptions If you have purchased food which is prepackaged in an aluminum foil container then refer to the instructions on the package When using aluminum foil containers cooking times may be longer because microwaves will only penetrate the top of the food If you use aluminum containers without package instructions follow these guide lines e Place container in a glass bow and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the container not more than 1 4 high This ensures even heating of the c
13. 100 Cook Power COOK FOOD TIME FOOD POWER TIME Cauliflower Bacon 45 sec to medium head per slice 1 min 15 sec per slice Corn on the Cob 2 4 9 min Ground Beef 100 4 6 min 4 6 16 min ee mara Potatoes Baked 13 19 min 4 medium Hamburger 100 1st side 2 min Patties 2 2nd side 11 2 to 2 min Squash 3 8 min Summer 1 Ib Hamburger 100 1st side 2 min Patties 4 2nd side 2 3 min Meat Loaf 100 13 19 min 1 Ibs Applesauce Chicken 100 6 9 min Ib 4 servings Pieces Baked Internal temperature should be 185 F Apples 4 after standing Chocolate oc Turkey 100 5 min melt 1 Breast then 70 8 12 min lb square Internal temperature should be 185 F Eggs after standing Scrambled Fish Fillets 100 5 6 min 2 1 min 15 sec 1 Ib to 1 min ae 45 sec callops and 100 312 52 min Shrimp 1 Ib 4 2 3 min Hot Cereals VEGETABLES 1 serving 112 5 min POAR TIME Nachos 12 212 min Beans Green or 6 12 min large plate Yellow 1 Ib Water for Broccoli 1 Ib 6 10 min Beverage 1 cup 22 4 min Carrots 1 Ib 8 12 min 2 cups 42 6 min Microwave cooking tips Amount of food The more food you prepare the longer it takes A rule of thumb is that a double amount of food requires almost double the time If one potato takes four minutes to cook you need about seven minutes to cook two potatoes e If you want to cook two meals or con tainers of food at the same time you can do so
14. E 25 Using AUTO COOK ccecceseeeeeseeees 26 Auto COOK Chart ccccceeeeeseseeeenseneeee 28 Using AUTO DEFROST 0 28 Auto defrost Chart esessesseeeeees 30 Defrosting tips cceeeseeseeseeeeeeeeee 32 Using WARM HOLD eect 33 Using POPCORN seeeeeseeeeees 34 Changing preset cooking times 35 Caring for Your Microwave Hood Combination esserne 36 Cleaning the microwave oven 36 Caring for the filters 0 ecseceeeeee 37 Replacing the cooktop and oven lights cee eeeeeeeeneeeeeeee 38 Cooking Guide ceeeeeereeeeeee 40 Reheating chart 2 2 eeeeee 40 Microwave cooking Chart 08 41 Microwave cooking tips 000 42 Questions and Answers 0 44 Troubleshooting ccsececeeeseseeees 45 Requesting Assistance or Service 47 GINO AEE EE T TT 51 Warmanty oaii iiorinireeiserereeiroasirdiiniscsanienn 52 A Note to You Thank you for buying a ROPER appliance Your ROPER microwave oven gives you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Car
15. Ground Beef Bulk Ground Beef Patties Round Steak Tenderloin Steak Stew Beef Pot Roast Chuck Roast Rib Roast Rolled Rump Roast Lamb Cubes for Stew Chops 1 inch thick Pork Chops inch thick Hot Dogs Spareribs Country Style Ribs Sausage Links Sausage Bulk Loin Roast Boneless AT PAUSE Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remain der to oven Separate and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Remove thawed portions with fork Separate remainder Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Remove thawed portions with fork Return remainder to oven Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Separate and rearrange Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remain der to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Meat of irregular shape and large fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the begin ning of a defrost cycle Do not defrost less than 1 4 Ib Freeze in doughnut shape Do not defrost less than two 4 oz patties Depress center when freez
16. ONS Chicken Whole upto Turn over finish defrosting Place chicken breast side up on a micro 9 lbs breast side down Cover wavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by warm areas with aluminum immersing in cold water Remove giblets foil when chicken is partially defrosted Cut Up Separate pieces and Place on a microwavable roasting rack rearrange Turn over Cover warm Finish defrosting by immersing in cold areas with aluminum foil water Cornish Hens Whole Turn over Cover warm Place on a microwavable roasting rack areas with aluminum foil Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Turkey Breast Turn over Cover warm Place on a microwavable roasting rack under 6 lbs areas with aluminum foil Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water 31 Weight conversion chart You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are frac tions of a pound for example 4 ounces equals 1 4 pound However in order to enter food weight in AUTO DEFROST you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound you can use the following chart to convert the weight to decimals NUMBER AFTER DECIMAL EQUIVALENT OUNCE WEIGHT One Quarter Pound One Half Pound Three Quarters Pound One Pound Defrosting tips e When using AUTO DEFROST the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds the we
17. Procedure is an internationally recognized method of rating microwave wattage output and does not represent an actual change to output power or cooking performance 21 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Cooking at high cook power 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Set cooking time TOUCH YOU SEE COOK a TIME cook z Example for 1 minute 30 seconds TOUCH YOU SEE 1 ENTER 3 Lo 3 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE START oT ENTER Ee m At end of cooking time YOU SEE l L Tl L Ll COOK I y we Changing instructions You can change the cooking time any time by repeating Steps 2 and 3 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Cooking at lower cook powers For best results some recipes call for lower The following chart gives the percentage of Cook Powers The lower the Cook Power Cook Power each Number Pad stands for the slower the cooking Each Number Pad and the Cook Power name usually used It also stands for a different percentage of also tells you when to use each Cook Cook Power Many microwave cookbook Power Follow recipe or food package recipes tell you by number percent or instructions if available name which Cook Power to use COOK POWER WHEN TO USE IT Automatic 100 of High e Quick heating many convenience foods and full power foods with high water content such as soups and beverages Cooking tender cuts of meat ground meat poultry pieces fish fillets and vegetables
18. RNING Fire Hazard Use only candelabra base bulbs 30 watt maximum Turn off power at main power supply before replacing the light bulb Failure to follow the above could result Bulb cover in fire or electrical shock mounting screws 2 Remove the bulb cover mounting screws The cooktop light 3 Replace bulb s with candelabra base 30 watt bulb s available from your authorized Roper service company Part No 4158432 1 Turn off power at the main power supply 38 CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION The oven light 1 Turn off power at the main power supply 2 Remove the vent cover mounting screws 3 Tip the cover forward then lift out to remove 4 Remove bulb holder mounting screw Bulb holder Lift up the bulb holder Replace the bulb with a candelabra base 30 watt bulb available from your authorized Roper service company Part No 4158432 Replace the bulb holder and mounting screw Slide the top of the vent cover into place Push the bottom until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screws Turn the power back on at the main power supply 39 Cooking Guide Reheating chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste TIME POWER Meat Chicken pieces chops hamburgers meat loaf slices Case 1 serving Refrigerated 1 2 min at 70 2 servings gt Rekigerated 22 4 2 min at 70 Meat Slices Beef
19. ROPER TES A ee Home Appliances Use AndCare Table of Contents A Note to You Microwave Oven Getting to Know Your Microwave Hood Combination Using Your Microwave Caring for Your Microwave Hood Combination Cooking Guide Questions and Answers Troubleshooting Requesting Assistance or Service 1 800 44 ROPER Call us with questions or comments MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION PART NO 3874W501072 4359228 1 Q5 MODEL MHE11RD Table of Contents A Note to You ccccecctceeeesssreeeeeeenes Microwave Oven Safety 00 4 Important safety instructions 4 Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy 6 Operating safety precautions 7 Getting to Know Your Microwave Hood Combination 00 eee eee eeeeeteeeeteeeeeee 9 How microwave cooking works 9 Microwave oven features 06 11 Control panel features eee 12 Using the exhaust fan 0 15 Using the cooktop countertop light 16 Using the bi level cooking rack 18 Setting the ClOCK cccceccceeeeseneeees 19 Using the Minute Timer 004 20 Using Your Microwave Oven 21 Getting the best cooking results 21 Cooking at high cook power 22 Cooking at lower cook powers 23 Cooking with more than one COOK CYCIE 0 T
20. ble signals e Touch and hold Number Pad 1 for four seconds to disable programming tone and End of Cooking and End of Cycle signals OR e Touch and hold Number Pad 2 for four seconds to disable all signals To turn signals back on Repeat steps under To disable audible signals above NOTE Three tones followed by two tones will sound when audible signals are turned on or off The three tones will be omitted if all tones are disabled 14 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION Interrupting cooking You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door The oven stops heating and the fan stops but the light stays on To restart cooking close the door and TOUCH START ENTER If you do not want to continue cooking e Close the door and the light goes off OR e TOUCH Using the safety lock The safety lock prevents unwanted use of the microwave oven by disabling the control panel Command Pads To lock or deactivate the control panel Touch and hold Number Pad 3 for four seconds Three tones followed by two tones will sound and f will appear on the Display To cancel the safety lock Touch and hold Number Pad 3 for four seconds Two tones will sound and f will be cleared from the Display GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION Using the exhaust fan The three pads on the bottom left of the control panel control the 2 speed Exhaust Fan 1 Choose fan speed NOTE I
21. can order it by part number by writing to Whirlpool Corporation Attention Customer Service Dept 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte IN 46350 Inserting the rack First position First position Insert the rack securely into the rack supports on the side walls of the oven Second position 27 po a l Second position Turn rack upside down when using a taller container on the bottom of the oven 18 AWARNING Burn Hazard Use hot pads when removing rack from oven after cooking Failure to do so could cause burns NOTES e Do not store the metal rack in the oven Arcing and damage to the oven could result if someone accidentally starts the oven e Do not operate the oven with the metal rack stored on the floor of the oven Damage to the interior finish will result e Use rack only in the microwave oven e Do not use rack with browning dish e Do not let food container on rack touch the top or sides of the oven e Do not cook foods directly on rack without putting them in containers first e Do not place a metal cooking container on rack Place a microwave safe plate under container e Only use the Bi Level Cooking Rack when cooking at more than one level GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION Setting the clock When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure the Display will show 888 88 For the first 30 seconds after the power is on you ca
22. company for examination repair or adjustment Do not cover or block any opening on the appliance Fire could result e Do not store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Do not immerse cord or plug in water e Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter e This appliance is suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36 inches or less wide e See door surface and interior cleaning instructions on page 36 To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Paper could char or burn and some plastics could melt if used when heating foods Do not deep fry in oven Microwav able utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures Test dinnerware or cookware before using To test a dish for safe use put it into the oven with a cup of water beside it Cook at 100 Cook Power for one minute If the dish gets hot and water stays cool do not use it Some dishes melamine some ceramic dinnerware etc absorb microwave energy becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking times Cooking in metal containers not designed for microwave use c
23. cooking speed pages 22 24 and 25 for more information See page 23 for more information See the Microwave cooking chart on page 41 for specific Cook Powers to use for 12 the foods you are cooking GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION WARM HOLD Touch this pad to keep hot cooked foods safely warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds WARM HOLD can be used by itself or it can automatically follow a cooking cycle See page 33 for more information AUTO COOK Touch this pad to cook common microwave prepared foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers See page 26 for more information POPCORN Touch this pad when popping popcorn in your microwave oven The oven will automatically heat for a preset time at a preset Cook Power See page 34 for more information AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to thaw frozen meat by weight See page 28 for more information Number Pads Touch Number Pads to enter cooking times Cook Powers quantities weights or food categories The following Number Pads also have other functions e Number Pad 7 shortens cooking times by 10 see page 35 e Number Pad 9 lengthens cooking times by 10 see page 35 e Number Pad 8 returns a changed cooking time to the preset cooking time see page 35 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 CLOCK SET Touch this pad to enter th
24. d provided with your appliance This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service for Model Number your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial number Serial Number You can find this information on the model Purchase Date and serial number plate see diagram on page 11 for location of plate Dealer Name Please also record the purchase date of Dealer Address your appliance and your dealer s name address and telephone number Dealer Phone Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety statements AWARNING under warning symbols Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explana tion of the use of the symbol This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as fire electrical shock burns and personal injury number is toll free 24 hours a day 1 800 253 1301 Microwave Oven Safety 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 burns injury to pers
25. e correct time of day See page 19 for more information TIMER SET Touch this pad to set the Minute Timer See page 20 for more information TIMER OFF Touch this pad to cancel the Minute Timer See page 20 for more information START ENTER Touch this pad to start a function If you open the door after the oven begins to cook retouch START ENTER See page 14 for more information CANCEL OFF Touch this pad to erase an incorrect command cancel a program during cooking or to clear the Display See page 14 for more information HIGH Touch this pad to turn on the fan at high speed See page 15 for more information LOW Touch this pad to turn on the fan at low speed See page 15 for more information OFF Touch this pad to turn off the fan See page 15 for more information ON Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop countertop light See page 16 for more information OFF Touch this pad to turn off the cooktop countertop light See page 17 for more information Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad e One long tone signals the end of a Minute Timer countdown e Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle e Two tones sound once every minute after an End of Cooking signal as a reminder if food has not been removed from oven e Three tones sound if you have made an incorrect entry To disable audi
26. f the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven the exhaust fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to protect the oven It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven When this occurs the Fan OFF Pad will not turn the fan off 2 Turn off fan when desired To set fan to run for a specific time 1 Start fan 2 Choose timer NOTE If both the fan and light are operating and the TIMER SET Pad is touched twice both the fan and light will be controlled by the timer The Display will alternate between FAN and LIGHT one time before STOP is displayed FAN i TOUCH ogo TOUCH TOUCH Hl o TOUCH twice within 3 seconds Ente continued on next page 15 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION 3 Set stop time TOUCH YOU SEE Example to stop the fan at 5 o clock ENTER when time of day is 12 o clock NOTE You can set the stop time up to the next 12 hours 0 4 Start timer TOUCH YOU SEE START ENTER OR At end of time the current time of day will show and no tones will sound EA To check the stop time TOUCH The set time will be displayed for three seconds ka To cancel timer TOUCH NOTE Canceling the timer will cause the fan to shut off however canceling the fan will not cancel the timer Using the cooktop countertop light The two pads on the bottom right of the co LIGHT
27. follow Operating safety precautions starting on page 7 continued on next page 1 A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use If along cord or extension cord is used temporarily a the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance b the extension cord must be a ground ing type 3 wire cord that has a 3 blade MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY grounding plug and a 3 slot recep tacle that will accept the plug on the appliance and c the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over acciden tally A qualified electrician must install a properly grounded and polarized 3 prong receptacle near the appliance SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 micro wave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces Do not opera
28. ham i 3 45 sec 1 min per serving Cover with gravy wax pork turkey 1 or more Sees at 50 lt paper Check after 30 sec servings ee ted 1 3 min per serving at 50 per serving F Stirrable Casseroles and Main Dishes pi 1 serving 5 2 4 min at 100 2 servings 4 6 min at 100 4 6 servings i ee 6 8 min at 100 Nonstirrable Casseroles and Main Dishes 1 serving 5 8 min at 50 2 servings oof i 9 12 min at 50 4 6 servings gt Refri 2 13 16 min at 50 Soup Cream pE Pathe E E 1 cup z i Ainin 1 can 10 oz E mp 5 7 min at 50 Soup Clear amp ee 1 cup oe 22 32 min at 100 1 can 10 oz ee a 4 5 min at 100 Pizza ag ee 2 1 slice Re 15 25 sec at 100 1 slice i ted 30 40 sec at 100 2 slices f 30 40 sec at 100 2 slices i 45 55 sec at 100 Vegetables 1 serving efrigerated 34 112 min at 100 2 servings EE i d 1 2 min at 100 Baked Potato 1 ees 1 2 min at 50 2 E L 2 3 min at 50 Breads Dinner or breakfast roll 1 roll m temp 8 12 sec at 50 2 rolls s temp 11 15 sec at 100 4 rolls gt Hoom t j 18 22 sec at 100 5 7 min at 70 30 sec at 100 40 Microwave cooking chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste NOTE See Using AUTO COOK on page 26 for instructions on how to cook without entering cooking times or Cook Powers MEATS POULTRY FISH SEAFOOD VEGETABLES continued Allow standing time after cooking Cook at
29. ident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by us E Any labor costs during limited warranty F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance FSP replacement magnetron tube on microwave ovens if defective in materials or workmanship This Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation Under no circumstances shall it be liable under this warranty 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 vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Roper distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Requesting Assistance or Service section of this book After checking Requesting Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our toll free telephone number 1 800 44 ROPER 1 800 447 6737 from anywhere in the U S A PART NO 3874W501072 4359228 7195 1995 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in Korea
30. ight of the food minus the container e Only use AUTO DEFROST for raw food AUTO DEFROST gives best results when food to be thawed is a minimum of 0 F If food has been stored in a refrigerator freezer that does not maintain a temperature of 0 F or below always program a lower food weight for a shorter defrosting time to prevent cooking the food o If the food is kept outside the freezer for up to 20 minutes enter a lower food weight e If the food is kept outside the freezer for more than 20 minutes and for defrosting ready made food defrost by time and power and let stand after defrosting 32 e The shape of the package alters the defrosting time Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a deep block e Separate pieces as they begin to defrost Separated pieces defrost more easily e You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield foods like chicken wings leg tips and fish tails but the foil must not touch the side of the oven Foil can dam age the oven lining e Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start to become warm e For better results a preset standing time is included in the defrosting time This may make the defrosting time seem longer than expected For more information on standing time see Microwave cooking tips on page 42 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using WARM HOLD You can safely keep hot cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 min
31. in containers especially Do not overcook potatoes Fire could cylindrical containers may become over result At the end of the recommended heated The liquid may splash out with a cooking time potatoes should be slightly loud noise during or after heating or when firm because they will continue cooking adding ingredients coffee granules tea during standing time After microwaving bags etc resulting in harm to the oven wrap potatoes in foil and set aside for and possible personal injury 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing continued on next page MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY ae 2 gt J Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty Product life may be shortened If you practice programming the oven 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 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 Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass through it General information Circuit breaker or fuse box If your electrical power line or outlet voltage is less than 110 volts cooking times may be longer Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system Getting to Know Your Micr
32. ing Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place on a microwavable roasting rack USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Fish setting AT PAUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Fish Fillets Turn over Separate fillets Place in a microwavable baking dish when partially thawed Carefully separate fillets under cold water Steaks Separate and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish Run cold water over to finish defrosting Whole Turn over Place in a microwavable baking dish Cover head and tail with foil do not let foil touch sides of microwave oven Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Shell Fish Crabmeat Break apart Turn over Place in a microwavable baking dish Lobster Tails Turn over and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish Shrimp Separate and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish Scallops Separate and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish Poultry setting AT PAUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTI
33. n set the clock time without touching CLOCK SET After 30 seconds has gone by you must follow the directions below to set the time If a time of day is not set 888 88 will show on the Display until you touch CLOCK SET To set time 1 Choose setting 2 Enter time of day Example for 12 00 3 Complete entry NOTES e You can only set the clock if the oven is not cooking food e If you touch in an incorrect time and touch CLOCK SET three tones will sound Enter the correct time e If you touch CANCEL OFF while setting the clock the Display will show the last time of day set or if no time of day has been set YOU SEE ENTER Fe l fame annl CLOCK Lei for 3 seconds YOU SEE ENTER YOU SEE CLOCK 3 g 9 3 5 19 la 5 19 me X me START ENTER 19 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION Using the Minute Timer You can use your microwave oven as a minute timer Use the Minute Timer for timing up to 99 minutes 99 seconds 1 Touch TIMER SET 2 Enter time to be counted down Example for 1 minute 30 seconds NOTE If you enter more than four digits three tones will sound Touch START ENTER to count down the 3 digit time you have entered or touch TIMER OFF to clear the Display To start over touch TIMER SET and re enter desired time 3 Start countdown NOTE If you do not do this step within three seconds of doing Step 2
34. ons exposure to excessive microwave energy or damage when using the microwave oven follow basic precautions including the following e Read all instructions before using the microwave oven e Read and follow the specific PRE CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICRO WAVE ENERGY found on page 6 e This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found in the Installation Instructions e Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions e Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers for example closed glass jars could explode and should not be heated in this oven e Do not heat store or use flammable materials in or near the oven Fumes could create a fire hazard or explosion e Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This type of oven is specifi cally designed to heat or cook food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use e As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children Do not operate this appliance if it is not working properly or if it has been dam aged Electrical shock fire or other hazards could result e This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized Roper service
35. ontainer bottom e Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven e Use only undamaged containers e Do not use containers taller than 3 4 e Container must be half filled e To avoid sparking there must be a minimum between the aluminum container and the walls of the oven and also between two aluminum containers e Reheating food in aluminum foil contain ers uSually takes up to double the time compared to reheating in plastic glass china or paper containers The time when food is ready will vary a great deal e Let food stand for two to three minutes after heating so that heat is spread evenly throughout container Cooking you should not do in your microwave oven e Do not do canning of foods in the oven Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven or possible personal injury e Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects baby bottles etc It is difficult to maintain the high temperature required for safe sterilization 43 Questions and Answers Can use a rack in my microwave oven so You can use a rack only if rack is supplied that may reheat or cook on two levels ata with your microwave oven Use of any rack time not supplied with the microwave oven can result in poor cooking performance and or arcing Can use either metal or aluminum pans in Useable metal includes aluminum foil for my microwave oven shielding use small flat pieces small skewers and shallow foil t
36. ould damage the oven as could containers with hidden metal twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze or trim Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven 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 MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use e Because of the automatic exhaust fan feature the following cautions must be observed Do not leave the area when using your cooktop at a high setting Accidental fires from boilovers or spattering on the surface unit could spread especially if the exhaust fan is operating Do not allow grease and soil to build up in the grease filter Exhaust fan effi ciency will decrease and fire could result Clean often following the filter cleaning instructions on page 37 Do not change the cooktop or oven lights without turning the power off at the main power supply see page 38 Electrical shock could result Do not flame foods on a cooktop surface below this unit The fan if operating could spread the flame and cause personal injury or property damage e Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners could damage filter e Read and
37. our microwave oven to pop different size bags of popcorn You specify the setting by the number of times you touch POPCORN To correctly set your microwave oven follow this chart Bag Size ounces 3 5 1 75 Touch ice POPCORN 7 Cooking performance may vary with brand Try several brands to decide which gives best popping results For best results use fresh bags of popcorn NOTE If you want to change the popping time after choosing POPCORN see Changing preset cooking times on page 35 1 Place bag in oven and close door AWARNING Fire Hazard Do not repop unpopped kernels and do not reuse popcorn bags Doing so could result in fire 2 Choose POPCORN Example for 3 5 oz regular bags After three seconds oven starts popping popcorn 34 TOUCH YOU SEE 7 2M POP 3 IL CORN once YOU SEE time counts down USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Every 10 seconds the Display will alternate between POP and CORN and then show the time remaining COOK time remaining At end of popping time Changing preset cooking times If a preset cooking time is too long or too short you can lengthen or shorten the cooking time by 10 after choosing the function You can only change cooking times before cooking starts To lengthen cooking time by 10 example for auto cook YOU SEE To shorten cooking time by 10 To reset to the original cooking time
38. owave Hood Combination This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven Please read this information before use How microwave cooking works Magnetron Microwave ovens are safe Microwave energy is not hot It causes food to make Oven cavity its own heat and it s this heat that cooks the food A magnetron in the microwave oven Microwaves are like TV waves or light produces microwaves The microwaves waves You cannot see them but you can move into the oven where they contact see what they do the food continued on next page GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION Microwaves pass through most glass paper and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy Microwaves bounce off metal pans so food does not absorb the energy Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast The heat spreads to the center from the outer cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking This is one of the reasons for letting some foods for example roasts or baked potatoes stand for a while after cooking or for stirring some foods during the cooking time The microwaves disturb water molecules in the food As the molecules bounce around bumping into each other heat is made like rubbing your hands together This is the heat that does the cooking 10 Radio interference Operation of the microwave oven ma
39. place in a dishwasher The NOTE If your microwave hood combination aluminum will darken is installed to recirculate air the charcoal filter Part No 4158311 black or 4158439 white should be replaced every 6 12 months The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned Before caring for filters 3 To replace grease filters slide filter in the frame slot on one side of the opening Push filter upward and push to the other side to lock into place Charcoal filters To remove e For your personal safety turn off the electric power at the main power supply Grease filters 1 Remove the vent cover mounting screws 2 Tip the cover forward then lift out to remove 1 To remove grease filters slide each filter to the side Pull filters downward and push to the other side The filter will drop out 3 Lift the back of the charcoal filter Slide the filter straight out 2 Soak grease filters in hot water and a mild detergent Scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt and grease 37 CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION To replace After caring for filters e Turn the power back on at the main power supply 1 Slide a new charcoal filter into place The filter should rest at the angle shown Do not operate the hood without the filters in place 2 Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place Push the top until it snaps into i place Replace the mounting screws AWA
40. rays if tray is 4 inch deep and filled with food to absorb microwave energy Never allow metal to touch walls or door For more information see page 43 Sometimes the door of my microwave oven This appearance is normal and does not appears wavy Is this normal affect the operation of your oven What are the humming noises that hear You hear the sound of the transformer when my microwave oven is operating when the magnetron tube cycles on Why does the dish become hot when As the food becomes hot it will conduct microwave food in it thought that this the heat to the dish Be prepared to use should not happen hot pads to remove food after cooking What does standing time mean Standing time means that food should be taken out of the oven and covered for additional time after cooking This process allows the cooking to finish saves energy and frees the oven for another purpose Can pop popcorn in my microwave oven Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn How do get the best results following manufacturer s guidelines or use the preprogrammed Popcorn pad Do not use regular paper bags Use the listening test by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a pop every one or two seconds Do not repop unpopped kernels You can also use special microwave pop pers When using a popper be sure to follow manufacturer s directions Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils
41. te 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 repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel Do not operate the microwave oven with the outer cabinet removed MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Operating safety precautions AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock burns injury to persons or damage when using the microwave oven follow the precautions on pages 7 8 Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open Injury could result Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell Steam buildup in whole eggs 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 Use hot pads Microwave energy does not heat containers but the hot food does Stir before heating For best results stir any liquid several times before heating or reheating Liquids heated in certa
42. tions for each food 3 stage defrost cycle is programmed for e To defrost items not listed in Auto meat poultry and fish All you do is touch defrost chart on pages 30 and 31 use the Command Pad assigned to the desired 30 Cook Power Refer to a reliable category and enter the weight of the items cookbook for defrosting information being defrosted Your microwave oven does the rest 1 Put frozen food in oven and close the door 2 Choose AUTO DEFROST TOUCH YOU SEE 7 DEFROST AUTO DEFA a 3 Choose food category 1 for TOUCH YOU SEE meat 2 for poultry 3 for fish Tim cir Example for meat a IE mie USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 4 Enter food s weight in pounds TOUCH YOU SEE and tenths of a pound ener 1J Example for 1 2 Ibs 1 Zz NOTES e For converting fractions of a pound 2 to decimals see Weight conversion chart on page 32 If you enter an incorrect weight touch AUTO DEFROST again and enter the correct weight 5 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE START ENTER 6 After half the cook time is over Display will prompt you to turn over food while oven continues to defrost Open door turn over food and shield any warm portions NOTE If you do not open the door within two minutes the Display will resume the countdown 7 Restart oven TOUCH YOU SEE mM mari 2TAnRT T Let ENTER AUTO DEFR ime time remaining At end of defrosting time YOU SEE 29 Auto defrost chart Meat setting
43. uctions You can change the cooking time or Cook Power any time by repeating Steps 2 and or 3 and 4 24 COOK YOU SEE ENTER ml J COOK PWR YOU SEE ENTER rt cooK USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Cooking with more than one cook cycle For best results some recipes call for one Cook Power for a certain length of time and another Cook Power for another length of time Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically for up to two cycles 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Set cooking time for first cycle Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds 3 Set Cook Power for first cycle Example for 50 Cook Power 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set cooking time and Cook Power for each additional cycle TOUCH YOU SEE COOK ra re TIME m TOUCH YOU SEE YOU SEE YOU SEE TOUCH COOK POWER TOUCH continued on next page 25 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 5 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE After the first cycle is over the next START ENTER cycle s will count down At end of cooking time YOU SEE first cycle Changing instructions You can change times or Cook Powers for a cycle any time after that cycle starts by repeating Steps 2 and or 3 and 4 Using AUTO COOK Cooking with AUTO COOK lets you cook to the desired category and enter the common microwave prepared foods without number of items or servings being heated needing to program times and Cook Powers Your micro
44. utes 99 seconds about 1 hour 40 minutes You can use WARM HOLD by itself or to automatically follow a cooking cycle NOTES e WARM HOLD operates for up to e Complete meals kept warm on a dinner 99 minutes 99 seconds plate should be covered during WARM e Opening the oven door cancels WARM HOLD HOLD Close the door and touch WARM Do not use more than one complete HOLD then touch START ENTER if WARM HOLD cycle about 1 hour additional WARM HOLD time is desired 40 minutes The quality of some foods e Food cooked covered should be cov will suffer with extended time ered during WARM HOLD e Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncovered during WARM HOLD 1 Put hot cooked food in oven and close the door 2 Choose setting TOUCH YOU SEE WARM HOLD 3 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE START ENTER To make WARM HOLD automatically follow another cycle e While you are touching In cooking e You can set WARM HOLD to follow instructions touch WARM HOLD before AUTO DEFROST COOK or multi cycle touching START ENTER cooking e When the last cooking cycle is over you will hear two tones WARM will come on while the oven continues to run 33 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn by touching just one pad Pop only one package at a time If you are using a microwave popcorn popper follow manufacturer s instructions You can set y
45. wave oven does the rest AUTO COOK has preset times and Cook Powers for five major food categories Casserole Baked Potato Bread Fresh Canned Vegetables and Frozen Vegetables All you do is touch the Number Pad assigned NOTE See Microwave cooking chart on page 41 when cooking with cooking time and Cook Power 1 Put food in oven and close door 2 Choose AUTO COOK TOUCH YOU SEE AUTO COOK 26 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 3 Choose food category Touch any of Number Pads 1 5 NOTE See Auto cook chart on page 28 or the Cooking Guide label on the frame behind the door for food categories available Example for Category 1 casserole 4 Enter quantity servings Example for two servings NOTE If the quantity you entered is not correct you can change it by touching AUTO COOK again and starting over 5 Start oven At end of cooking time TOUCH YOU SEE 1 AUTO COOK Then ENTER TOUCH YOU SEE TOUCH YOU SEE Z am IARI T I ENTER AUTO COOK ner YOU SEE 27 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Auto cook chart NUMBER OF SERVINGS CATEGORY FOOD ITEMS YOU CAN COOK 1 Casserole 1 2 Baked Potato 1 4 Bread 1 2 Fresh Canned Vegetables Frozen Vegetables Using AUTO DEFROST Your microwave oven automatically NOTES defrosts a variety of common meats at See the Auto defrost chart on page 30 preset Cook Powers for preset times The for defrosting direc
46. with the Bi Level Cooking Rack For example you can cook two frozen dinners or reheat two plates of food by placing one on the rack and one under the rack Starting temperature of food e The lower the temperature of the food being put into the microwave oven the longer it takes to cook Food at room temperature will be reheated more quickly than food at refrigerator temperature Composition of food e Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be heated faster than food containing a lot of water Fat and sugar will also reach a higher temperature than water in the cooking process e The more dense the food the longer it takes to heat Very dense food like meat takes longer to reheat than lighter more porous food like sponge cakes Size and shape Smaller pieces of food will cook faster than larger pieces and same shaped pieces of food cook more evenly than irregularly shaped foods e With unevenly shaped foods the thinner parts will cook faster than the thicker areas Place the thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in the center of the dish Stirring turning foods e Stirring and turning foods distributes heat quickly to the center of the dish and avoids overcooking at the outer edges of the food 42 Covering food Cover food to e Reduce splattering Shorten cooking times e Retain food moisture All coverings that allow microwaves to pass through are suitable Releasing pressure in foods Several
47. y cause interference to your radio TV or similar equipment When there is interfer ence it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures Clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven e Adjust the receiving antenna of radio or television e Move the receiver away from the micro wave oven e Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION Microwave oven features Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible To get you up and running quickly the following is a list of the oven s basic features 1 Door Handle Pull to open door 2 Door Safety Lock System The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed 3 Window with Metal Shield Shield prevents microwaves from escaping It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks 4 Two Position Bi Level Cooking Rack Accessory optional Use for extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time See page 18 for more information 5 Filter See page 37 for cleaning informa tion 6 Cooktop Countertop Light Turn on to light your cooktop or countertop or turn on as a night light See page 16 for more information 7 Exhaust Fan and Cooktop Light Switches See pages 15 18 for more information 8 Control Panel
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