Whirlpool MHE13XK User Manual

Microwave Hood

Combination

MODEL MHE13XK

3828W5A1790/8183776

A Note to You.............................................2

Microwave Oven Safety ...........................3

Getting to Know Your

Microwave Oven........................................6

How your microwave oven works ...........6

Radio interference ......................................6

Testing your microwave oven...................6

Testing your dinnerware or cookware.....6

Operating tips..............................................7

Electrical connection..................................7

Microwave oven features..........................8

Control panel features ...............................9

Using the fan.............................................10

Using the cooktop/countertop light ......11

Setting the clock.......................................12

Using the minute timer ............................12

Using Your Microwave Oven.................12

Cooking at different cook powers.........13

Cooking with more than

one cook cycle..........................................14

Using COOK..............................................14

Using DEFROST.......................................14

Defrost chart..............................................16

Defrosting tips...........................................17

Using REHEAT ..........................................18

Using BEVERAGE ....................................18

Using BAKED POTATO............................18

Using POPCORN......................................19

Using ADD 1 MINUTE..............................19

Adding or subtracting cook time ...........19

Cooking Guide.........................................20

Caring for Your Microwave Oven .........21

Caring for the filters..................................22

Replacing the cooktop

and oven lights..........................................23

Questions and Answers.........................24

Troubleshooting.......................................25

Requesting Assistance

or Service .................................................26

Warranty...................................................28

1-800-447-6737

Call our Customer Interaction Center

with questions or comments.

A NOTE TO YOU

Thank you for buying a ROPER®appliance.

Your ROPER appliance 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. Please read it carefully.

Also, complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance. The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Please record your model’s information.

Whenever you call to request service for your appliance, you need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label/plate (see “Microwave oven features” in the “Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven” section). Also, record the other information shown in the next column.

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. It is important for you to save your sales receipt showing the date of purchase. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service.

Model Number __________________________________ Serial Number __________________________________ Purchase Date __________________________________ Dealer Name ____________________________________ Dealer Address __________________________________ Dealer Phone____________________________________

1-800-447-6737

Our Customer Interaction Center number is toll free.

To find detailed product information, the location of the nearest Roper dealer or designated servicer, to

purchase an accessory item, or register your appliance on-line, please visit our Web site at

www.roperappliances.com

MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

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You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or

“WARNING.” These words mean:

WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric

shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

• Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.

• Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found in this section.

• The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found in this section and in the provided installation instructions.

• Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

• Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars – may explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven.

• Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

• As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

• Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

• The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Call an authorized service company for examination, repair, or adjustment.

• See door surface cleaning instructions in the

“Caring for Your Microwave Oven” section.

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

– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the

microwave oven if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

– Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags

before placing bags in oven.

– If materials inside the oven 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.

– Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do

not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

• Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the

door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

(b) Do not place any object between the oven front

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

particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

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

(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by

anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

• Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter.

Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter.

• Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven.

• Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not use the microwave oven near water – for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

• Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

• Do not mount over a sink.

• Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with

metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.

• Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36 inches.

• Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.

• Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.

• Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock.

• Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in the “PAN BROWN” mode.

• Do not store any materials other than manufacturer’s recommended accessories in this oven when not in use.

• Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation.

MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 20 amp fused electrical supply is required. (A time-delay fuse is recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

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Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result

in death, fire, or electrical shock.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

• For all cord connected appliances:

The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug

can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the

grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded.

Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven.

• For a permanently connected appliance:

The microwave oven must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the microwave oven.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy. Microwaves bounce off metal containers so food does not absorb the energy.

For the best cooking results

• Always cook food for the shortest cooking time

recommended. Check to see how the food is cooking. If needed, touch ADD 1 MINUTE while the oven is operating or after the cooking cycle is over (see the “ADD 1 MINUTE” section).

• To help make sure the food is evenly cooked, stir, turn over, or rearrange the food about halfway

through the cooking time.

• If you do not have a cover for a dish, use wax paper, or microwave-approved paper towels or plastic wrap. Remember to turn back a corner of the plastic wrap 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 in. (6.35 to 12.7 mm) to vent steam during heating or cooking.

HOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

WORKS

Microwave energy is not hot. It causes food to make its own heat, and it’s this heat that cooks the food.

Microwaves are like TV waves, radio waves, or light waves. You cannot see them, but you can see what they do.

A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves. The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns on the turntable.

The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves pass through. Then they bounce off a metal floor, back through the glass turntable, and are absorbed by the food.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you use your oven.

RADIO INTERFERENCE

Using your microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV, or similar equipment. When there is interference, you can reduce it or remove it by:

• Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven.

• Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or

television.

• Moving the receiver away from the microwave oven.

• Plugging the microwave oven into a different outlet

so that the microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits.

TESTING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

To test the oven, put 1 cup (250 mL) of cold water in a glass container in the oven. Close the door. Make sure it latches. Cook at 100% power for 2 minutes. When the time is up, the water should be heated.

TESTING YOUR DINNERWARE OR

COOKWARE

Test dinnerware or cookware before using. To test a dish, put it into the oven with 1 cup (250 mL) 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, and may become too hot to handle or may slow cooking times. Cooking in metal containers not designed for microwave use could damage the oven, as could containers with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining, staples, metallic glaze or trim).

Oven cavity

Magnetron

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

• For best results, stir any liquid several times during heating or reheating. Liquids heated in certain

containers (especially containers shaped like cylinders) may become overheated. The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients (coffee granules, tea bags, etc.). This can damage the oven.

• 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.

• Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable utensils

are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep-frying temperatures.

• Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the

recommended cooking time, potatoes should be slightly firm because they will continue cooking during standing time. After microwaving, let potatoes stand for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than 110 volts, cooking times may be longer. Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system.

OPERATING TIPS

• Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on

it when the door is open.

• Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not heat

containers, but the heat from the food can make the container hot.

• Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the

oven.

• Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper,

gourds, or clothes in the oven.

• 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 oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while.

• 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.

• Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass

turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely. The turntable can rotate in either direction. Make

sure the turntable is correct-side up in the oven. Handle your turntable with care when removing it

from the oven to avoid possibly breaking it. If your turntable cracks or breaks, contact your dealer for a replacement.

• When you use a browning dish, the browning dish

bottom must be at least 3⁄16 in. (5 mm) above the turntable. Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish.

• Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them

to burst, and possibly damage the oven. Slice hardboiled eggs before heating. In rare cases, poached eggs have been known to explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES

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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. Filter.

5. Cooktop/Countertop Light. Turn on to light your

cooktop or countertop or turn on as a night light.

6. Fan and Cooktop Light Switches.

7. Control Panel. Touch the pads on this panel to

perform all functions.

8. Vent Grille.

9. Cooking Guide. Use as a quick reference for

Cook and Defrost settings.

10. Glass Turntable. The turntable turns food as it cooks for more even cooking. It must be in the oven during operation for best cooking results.

11. Model and Serial Number Plate.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

ADD 1

MINUTE

COOK

POWER

COOK

TIME

TIMER

SET

TIMER

OFF

CLOCK

BAKED

POTATO

BEVERAGEPOPCORN

COOKDEFROSTREHEAT

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ENTER

START

OFF

CANCEL

FANLIGHT

HI/LO/OFFON/NIGHT/OFF

ADD 1

MINUTE

COOK

POWER

COOK

TIME

TIMER

SET

TIMER

OFF

CLOCK

BAKED

POTATO

BEVERAGEPOPCORN

COOKDEFROSTREHEAT

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ENTER

START

OFF

CANCEL

FANLIGHT

HI/LO/OFFON/NIGHT/OFF

CONTROL PANEL FEATURES

Your microwave oven control panel lets you select a desired cooking function quickly and easily. The following is a list of all the Command and Number pads located on the control panel.

1. Display. The display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings, and cooking functions selected.

2. REHEAT. Touch this pad to reheat food from 5 preset categories.

3. DEFROST. Touch this pad followed by Number pads to thaw frozen food by weight.

4. COOK. Touch this pad to cook common microwaveprepared foods without needing to program times and cook powers.

5. POPCORN. Touch this pad 1 to 3 times to pop a bag of popcorn in any of three sizes.

6. BEVERAGE. Touch this pad 1 to 2 times to reheat a beverage.

7. BAKED POTATO. Touch this pad 1 to 4 times to bake potatoes.

8. COOK TIME. Touch this pad followed by Number pads to set a cooking time.

9. COOK POWER. Touch this pad after the cook time has been set, followed by a Number pad to set the amount of microwave energy released to cook the food. The higher the number, the higher the microwave power or “cooking speed.”

10. ADD 1 MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook for 1 minute at 100% cook power, or to add an extra minute to your cooking cycle.

11. Number Pads. Touch Number pads to enter cooking times, cook powers, temperatures, quantities, weights, or food categories.

12. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter the correct time of day.

13. TIMER SET. Touch this pad to set the Minute Timer.

14. TIMER OFF. Touch this pad to cancel the Minute

Timer.

15. START/ENTER. Touch this pad to start a function. If you open the door after the oven begins to cook, touch START/ENTER again to restart oven.

16. OFF/CANCEL. Touch this pad to erase an incorrect command, cancel a program during cooking, or to clear the display.

17. LIGHT. Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop/countertop light.

18. FAN. Touch this pad to turn the fan on or off.

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