Whirlpool MCE04XW User 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.

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Please remember

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

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

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

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

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

Is properly maintained.

. Is used only for jobs expected of a home

microwave oven.

Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy

Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or 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

appliance.

l Read and follow the specific “Precau-

l Do not let cord hang over edge of table or

counter. Electrical shock may result.

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 This appliance must be grounded. Con-

nect only to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding Instructions found on page 5.

l Install or locate this appliance only in

accordance with the povided Installation

Instructions found on page 6.

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.

l 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 can char or burn, and some plastics can melt if used when heating foods.

- Do not deep fry in oven.

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

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

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.

Electrical shock may result.

l Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

Electrical shock may result.

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 MICROWAVE COOKING RECIPES AND TABLES

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7 7

12 13 14 15 16

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

20 23 24 25 26 28

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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 must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a polarized 3-prong grounding plug. It must be plugged into a correctly polarized mating 3-prong grounding type wall receptacle, properly installed and grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall receptacle is not available or if you are not sure if the wall receptacle is properly grounded and polarized, have it checked by a qualified electrician.

It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded and correctly polarized 3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified elec-

trician. sion cord should be equal to or greater than

Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely under-

stood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

It is not recommended to use an extension cord with your microwave oven, but if you find it necessary to do so temporarily (until a properly grounded and polarized 3-prong receptacle is installed), use only a heavy duty UL listed 3-wire grounding type extension cord containing three 16-gauge (minimum) copper wires. It must not be longer than 10 feet

(cords longer than 10 feet may affect the cooking performance of your microwave oven). The plug on the extension cord must fit into a 3-prong grounding type wall receptacle (as shown on this page) and the receptacle end of the extension cord must accept the 3-prong grounding plug of the micro-

wave oven. The marked rating of the extenthe electrical rating of the appliance.

3-PRONG GROUNDING PLUG WALL RECEPTACLE

POWER SUPPLY CORD

ENSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE

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3-PRONG GROUNDING TYPE

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 opera-

tion 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.

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

- Display Window- Used to show:

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- Clock-Used in setting time of

CLEAR u

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

- Start-Starts the oven.

- Door Open Button

day.

Cooking time.

Cooking power level. Time of day. Cycle selected.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SETTING CLOCK

STEP

1. Plug the power cord / into an electrical outlet.

2. Touch CLEAR.

3. Touch CLOCK.

4. For correct hour touch minute key three times.

5. Touch CLOCK.

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

minute.

7. Touch CLOCK.

(This “locks” in the time and starts the clock running.) I

KEY BOARD DISPLAY WINDOW

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, Min

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

, CLOCK , ~ 13::o) ~

~ [31 ~ The hour will be set.

REMARKS

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 MINUTE

SET THE CORRECT HOUR

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HIGH-POWER COOKING

EXAMPLE:

1. Touch CLEAR.

2. Touch HIGH.

3. Set 6 minutes by touching “1 Min” six times. “6:OO” will show in the display window.

Touch START.

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

STEP

KEY BOARD

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, 1 Min , /I ~~,er~~s”,kng,~~~~~~~~~~w.

START

DISPLAY WINDOW

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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.

REMARKS

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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