Whirlpool MFE14XW User Manual

Microwave Oven

Use and

Care Guide

Appliances

MFE 14XW

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 (lO°C) for proper operation.

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

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

Is properly maintained.

Is used only for jobs expected of a home microwave oven.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY. . .

DO NOT

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

oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

DO NOT

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.

attempt to operate this oven with

place any object between the

operate the oven if it is damaged.

DO NOT

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

the outer cabinet removed.

operate the microwave oven if

operate the microwave oven with

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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-

tions To Avoid Possible Exposure To 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.

Electrical shock may result.

l Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

Electrical shock may result.

l Do not let cord hang over edge of table or

counter. Electrical shock may result.

l Follow door surface and interior cleaning

instructions on page 20.

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 pages 18 and 19. 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 (twistties, 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 20 and “OTHER HELPFUL INSTRUCTIONS” on page 23.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTALLATION ............................................................ 5

FEATURES ................................................................

CONTROL PANEL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. SETTING TIME OF DAY ................................................ 9

2. HI-POWER/MULTI-POWER COOKING ...................................... 10

3. MULTI-STAGE COOKING ................................................ 11

4. DELAY START COOKING ................................................ 12

5.HOLD WARM .......................................................... 13

6. AUTOMATIC DEFROST COOKING. ....................... ............... 14

7. AUTOMATIC WEIGHT DEFROST COOKING. ................ ............... 15

8. PROGRAMMING NEW RECIPES. ......................................... 17

INTRODUCTION TO MICROWAVE COOKING ................................... 18

CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................... 20

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

OTHER HELPFUL INSTRUCTIONS ............................................ 23

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................... 24

WARRANTY

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BACK COVER

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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.

6. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS:

PREFERRED METHOD

Power supply cord

ENSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE

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 electrician. Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood,

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 exten-

sion 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 microwave oven. The marked rating of the extension cord should be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.

Grounding prong

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C. CIRCUITS

Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, 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 accident causing oven damage. Low voltage will cause slow cooking. In case your microwave oven does not perform normal operations in accordance with AC power source and voltage, remove the power cord and then insert it again.

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 counter top or a specially-designed

microwave oven cart. (The control side of the unit is the heavy side. Use care when handing.) The weight of the oven is approximately 40 Ibs. (18 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 equipped with high voltage and should not be serviced unless by an authorized service technician.

For most accurate programming of the electronic units, touch the center of each pad securely. Do not touch several pads at one time or touch in between pads. A tone should be heard with each touch when pad is touched correctly.

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FEATURES

Window

Air Vents

Model and Serial Number Plate

) )Cabinet

Simulated Woodgrain

Display

Window Control

Panel

Door Open Button

Remove your Microwave Oven and all material from the shipping carton.

Your oven will be paked with the following material:

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CONTROL PANEL

AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST

Flai

DIGITRON

WINDOW

AUTO WEIGHT

DEFROST PADS

NUMBER PADS

CLOCK PAD

DOOR

OPEN BUTTON -

TIME

POWER

HOLD WARM

DELAY START

AUTO DEFROST

RECIPE

ENTRY 1 RECALL

PAUSE

CLEAR

START

1 CLEAR PAD

TIME PAD POWER PAD

HOLD WARM PAD DELAY START PAD

AUTO DEFROST PAD

RECIPE ENTRY/ RECALL PADS

L PAUSE PAD

START PAD

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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