Roper MCE04XW Use And Care Manual

Microwave Oven

Use and

Care Guide

ROPER

Appliances

MCE04XW

Thank you for choosing a Roper
appliance

This Use and Care Guide will help you operate
and maintain your new, qualitybuilt Roper
microwave oven. Keep this Use and Care
Guide in a safe place for future reference.

Complete and mail the Product
Registration Card

This card enters your warranty into our
warranty system that insures efficient claim
processing, can be used as a proof of
purchase for insurance claims and helps
Roper to contact you immediately in the
unlikely event of a product-safety recall.

Please remember

It is your responsibility to be sure that your
microwave oven:

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Has been properly installed and leveled
where it is protected from the elements and
on a surface strong enough to support its
weight. (See the Installation Instructions.)

The microwave oven should be at a
temperature above 50°F (10%) for proper
operation.

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Has been properly connected to electrical
supply, and grounded. (See the Installation
Instructions.)

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Is not used by children or anyone unable to
operate it properly.

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Is properly maintained.

. Is used only for jobs expected of a home

microwave oven.

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Precautions To Avoid Possible
Exposure To Excessive
Microwave Energy

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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.

Do not place any object between the oven
front face and the door or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.

Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It
is particularly important that the oven door
close properly and that there is no damage
to the:

(1)

Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.

Do not operate the microwave oven if the
door window is broken.

The microwave oven should be checked
for microwave leakage by qualified service
personnel after a repair is made.

The oven should not be adjusted or re-

paired by anyone except properly qualified

service personnel.
Do not operate the microwave oven with the

outer cabinet removed.

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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.

l Read all instructions before using

l Do not let cord hang over edge of table or

appliance.

counter. Electrical shock may result.

l Read and follow the specific “Precau-

l Follow door surface and interior cleaning

tions To Avoid Possible Exposure To instructions on page 14.
Excessive Microwave Energy” found on
page 2.

l To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

l This appliance must be grounded. Con-

- Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

nect only to properly grounded outlet. See

appliance if paper, plastic, or other

Grounding Instructions found on page 5.

combustible materials are placed
inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

l Install or locate this appliance only in

Paper can char or burn, and some

accordance with the povided Installation

plastics can melt if used when heating

Instructions found on page 6.

foods.

l Some products such as whole eggs and

sealed containers, for example, closed
glass jars-may explode and should not be

heated in this oven.

l Use this appliance only for its intended

use as described in this manual.

l As with any appliance, close supervision

is necessary when used by children.

l Do not operate this appliance if it has a

damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged or
dropped. Electrical shock, fire or other
hazards may result.

l This appliance should be serviced only by

qualified service personnel. Call an
authorized Roper”” service company for
examination, repair or adjustment.

l Do not cover or block any opening on the

appliance. Fire may result.

l Do not use outdoors. Damage to the oven

or electrical shock may result.

l Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

Electrical shock may result.

l Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

Electrical shock may result.

- Do not deep fry in oven.

- Test dinnerware or cookware before
using. See page 17. Some dishes
(melamine, Centura@, etc.) absorb
microwave energy, becoming too hot to
handle and slowing cooking times.
Remove wire twist-ties from paper or
plastic bags before placing bag in
oven. Cooking in metal containers can
damage the oven. So can containers
with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining,
staples, metallic glaze or trim).

- If materials inside the oven should
ignite, keep oven door closed, turn
oven off, and disconnect the power
cord, or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.

l Do not heat, store or use flammable

materials in or near the oven. Fumes can

create a fire hazard or explosion.

l Read and follow “SAFETY PRECAU-

TIONS” on page 13.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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CONTENTS

INSTALLATION . . . . .

FEATURES .
CONTROL PANEL.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. SETTING CLOCK

2. HI-POWER COOKING

3. MULTI-POWER COOKING

4. TIMER. .

5. HOLD WARM
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CLEANING AND CARE.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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MICROWAVE COOKING RECIPES AND TABLES

APPETIZERS 81 SOUPS .....................

MEAT, FISH 81 POULTRY ....................

EGGS AND CHEESE .......................

VEGETABLES .............................

DESSERTS & BREADS .....................

APPENDIX ................................

WARRANTY ...............................

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INSTALLATION

A. EXAMINE OVEN

Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with a soft, damp cloth. Check for damage such as
misaligned door, damage around the door or dents inside the oven or on the exterior. If there is
any damage, please do not operate the unit until it has been checked by an authorized service
technician and any repairs made.

B. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical Shock Hazard

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk
of electrical shock. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUM­STANCES, REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD
GROUNDING PRONG.

For your personal safety, this appliance

stood, or if doubt exists as to whether the

must be grounded. In the event of an electri-

appliance is properly grounded.

cal short circuit, grounding reduces the risk

It is not recommended to use an exten-

of electrical shock by providing an escape
wire for the electric current. This appliance

sion cord with your microwave oven, but

is equipped with a polarized 3-prong ground-

if you find it necessary to do so temporar-

ing plug. It must be plugged into a correctly

ily (until a properly grounded and pola-

polarized mating 3-prong grounding type

rized 3-prong receptacle is installed), use

wall receptacle, properly installed and

only a heavy duty UL listed 3-wire

grounded in accordance with local codes

grounding type extension cord contain-

and ordinances. If a mating wall receptacle

ing three 16-gauge (minimum) copper

is not available or if you are not sure if the

wires. It must not be longer than 10 feet

wall receptacle is properly grounded and

(cords longer than 10 feet may affect the

polarized, have it checked by a qualified

cooking performance of your microwave

electrician.

oven). The plug on the extension cord must
fit into a 3-prong grounding type wall recep-

It is the personal responsibility and obliga-

tacle (as shown on this page) and the recep-

tion of the customer to have a properly

tacle end of the extension cord must accept

grounded and correctly polarized 3-prong

the 3-prong grounding plug of the micro-

wall receptacle installed by a qualified elec-

wave oven. The marked rating of the exten-

trician. sion cord should be equal to or greater than
Consult a qualified electrician if the ground-

the electrical rating of the appliance.

ing instructions are not completely under-

3-PRONG

3-PRONG

GROUNDING

GROUNDING TYPE

PLUG WALL RECEPTACLE

POWER
SUPPLY
CORD

ENSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS
BEFORE USE

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C. CIRCUITS

Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 amp fused
electrical supply is required. (Time-delay fuse is recommended.) It is recommended that a
separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

D. VOLTAGE WARNING

The voltage used at the wall receptacle must be the same as specificed on the oven serial plate
located on the back or on the side of the control panel of the oven. Use of a higher voltage is
dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accidet causing oven damage. Low voltage will
cause slow cooking.

E. LOCATION OF THE OVEN

Your microwave oven can easily be placed in your kitchen, family room or any other room in your
home. Place the oven on a flat surface such as a kitchen countertop or a specially-designed
microwave oven cart. (The control side of the unit is the heavy side. Use care when handling.)
The weight of the oven is approximately 23 Ibs. (10.4 kg). Do not place oven above a gas or electric
range. Free air flow around the oven is important. The microwave oven should be placed three
inches or more away from the edge of the countertop or cart to avoid accidental tipping of the
oven.

F. DO NOT BLOCK VENTS

All air vents should be kept clear during cooking. If air vents are covered during oven operation,
the oven may overheat. In this case a sensitive thermal safety device automatically turns the oven
off. The oven will be inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently. Make sure the microwave oven legs
are in place to ensure proper air flow.

G. TEST THE OVEN

To test the oven, plug it into the proper electrical outlet. Put about one cup (250mL) of cold water
in a glass container in the oven. Close the door. Make sure it latches. Follow the directions on page
10 to set the oven to cook for 2 minutes. When the time is up, the water should be heated.

H. USE OVEN PROPERLY

This microwave oven is designed for use in the household only and must not be used for
commercial purposes.

Do not remove the door, control panel or cabinet at any time. The unit is cquipcld with high
voltage and should not be serviced unless by an authorized service technician.

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Oven Front Face

Safety Door Lock System

CONTROL PANEL

Remove your microwave oven
and all materials from the ship­ping carton. Your oven will be
packed with

the following

materials:
Glass Tray 1

Owner’s Manual & Cooking
Guide. 1

Indicator Light-COOK, HIGH,
MED, DEF and TIMER lights
indicate which cooking opera­tion is being used.

Power- Used in setting cooking
power level.

Time- Used In setting cooking
time.

Timer- Used In setting timer.

Hold Warm-Used to keep the

food warm.

Clear-Clears all entries.

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- Display Window- Used to
show:

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Cooking time.

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Cooking power level.

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Time of day.

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Cycle selected.

- Clock-Used in setting time of

day.

- Start-Starts the oven.

- Door Open Button

NOTE: To enter a setting, touch a word or number pad.

A beep sounds when a pad on the control
panel is touched to indicate a setting has been
entered.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1.

SETTING CLOCK

STEP

KEY BOARD DISPLAY WINDOW

REMARKS

1. Plug the power cord /
into an electrical

outlet.

2. Touch CLEAR.

3. Touch CLOCK.

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4. For correct hour ­touch minute key

, Min

three times.

~ [31 ~ The hour will be set.

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5. Touch CLOCK.

6. Touch 10 Min and/or
1 Min key for correct

minute.

, ,C Min , ~ 11 ~ t;tfsres,time the minute will

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7. Touch CLOCK.

(This “locks” in the
time and starts the

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clock running.) I

NOTE:

This unit is designed for 120 volts/60 Hz AC circuit only. If oven does not operate properly, remove
the plug from wall outlet (120 volt household outlet), then put the plug back in.

OPERATION SUMMARY

PLUG THE POWER

SET THE CORRECT
HOUR

SET THE CORRECT
MINUTE

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2.

HIGH-POWER COOKING

EXAMPLE:

If you want to cook food at HIGH-POWER for 6 minutes:

STEP

1. Touch CLEAR.

KEY BOARD

DISPLAY WINDOW

REMARKS

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2. Touch HIGH.
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3. Set 6 minutes by

touching “1 Min” six
times. “6:OO” will

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show in the display
window.

4.

Touch START.

START

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Two short and one long
beeps will sound when the
cooking cycle is over, and
the word “End” will appear
in the display window.

NOTE:

1. To stir food during cookrng, open the door and stir or turn the food over. Close the oven door
and touch START. The oven will automatically continue to count down the amount of time left
on the timer.

2. While the set cooking time is counting down, you can add the desired additional cooking time
by touching the 1 Min key once for each additional minute, up to 9 minutes.

3. The cooking time available on power level HIGH is up to 30 minutes.

OPERATION SUMMARY

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DESIRED COOKING
TIME

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