Whirlpool MHE14RF User Manual
Use&Care
Microwave Hood
Combination
A Note to You............ 2
Microwave Oven
Safety.................... 3-5
Installation
Instructions ............... 6
Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven....... 9
Using Your
Microwave Oven..... 20
Caring for Your
Microwave Oven..... 30
MODEL MHE14RF
Cooking Guide........ 33
Questions and
Answers .................. 35
Troubleshooting...... 36
Requesting
Assistance or
Service .................... 38
Index ....................... 39
Warranty ................. 40
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PART NO. 4393449
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 and safely. 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” 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.
Model Number __________________________________
Serial Number ___________________________________
Purchase Date __________________________________
Dealer Name ____________________________________
Dealer Address __________________________________
Dealer Phone ___________________________________
Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free.
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800-447-6737)
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M
ICROWAVE
O
VEN SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or
“WARNING.” These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
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All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
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 micro-
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wave oven.
Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO
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AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY” found in this section.
The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect
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only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found at the end of this
section.
Install or locate the microwave oven only in
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accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
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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
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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
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necessary when used by children.
Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a
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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
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qualified service personnel. Call an authorized
service company for examination, repair or
adjustment.
Do not cover or block any openings on the
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microwave oven.
Do not store the microwave oven outdoors. Do
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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.
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Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
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Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
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counter.
See door surface cleaning instructions in the
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“Caring for Your Microwave Oven” section.
Do not mount over a sink.
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Do not store anything directly on top of the
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microwave oven when the microwave oven is
in operation.
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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
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– 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 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.
– 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
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cooking equipment.
Intended to be used above ranges with maximum
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width of 36 inches.
Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently – Grease should
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not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.
When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan off.
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The fan, if operating, may spread the flame.
Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter.
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Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven
cleaners, may damage the filter.
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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.
(c) 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.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 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.
MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY
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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 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:
This 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.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SPACE REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: There must be at least one wall stud within
cabinet opening.
Check the opening where the microwave
oven hood will be installed. The location must
provide:
2 inch x 4 inch wood studding and 3⁄8 inch
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thickness drywall or plaster lath
Support for microwave oven hood weight of
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150 pounds plus the weight of items placed in
the oven or upper cabinet
30 inch wide minimum opening
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14 inch clearance between the bottom of micro-
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wave oven hood and the cooktop
Protection from draft areas, such as windows,
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doors, and strong heating vents
Grounded electrical outlet (see “Electrical
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requirements” in the “Microwave Oven Safety”
section)
661⁄4" min.
mounting
height from
floor
231⁄16"
door open
Shipped ready for ventless (recirculating) operation,
converts to top or rear discharge.
30" min.
width required
161⁄4"
Exhaust outlet
connects to
31⁄4"x10"
duct
153⁄8"
30"
13"
661⁄4" min.
mounting
height from
floor
CRITICAL DIMENSIONS
301⁄4" min. from cooking surface
A
B
(or countertop) below microwave oven
to top of wall mounting bracket
14" min. to cooking surface
(or countertop) below microwave oven
A
B
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REMOVING AND REPLACING THE MICROWAVE OVEN
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4. While wearing gloves, grasp the microwave oven
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Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
microwave oven.
Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
If you need to remove your Microwave Hood Combination for any reason, follow these simple steps:
To remove:
1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.
2. Remove filters and vent grille.
If filters are
B
C
A
located towards the center of the cabinet.
Remove the vent grille . Set the screws and
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grille aside.
3. After removing all oven contents, including the
D
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installed, push in at the
tab and slide filter to the
outside edge to remove.
Remove the two
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screws from the top
of the microwave oven
cabinet (the screws
located closest to the
front corners). Do not
remove the screws
turntable and support,
tape the door in the
closed position. Then
remove the two bolts
securing the
microwave oven to the
upper cabinet.
5. Grasp the microwave oven cabinet. Rotate the
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
supports and firmly
pull the microwave oven
forward and downward to
release the microwave
oven cabinet from the
mounting plate locking
pins .
microwave oven downward. (Be careful that
door does not swing
open.) Lift off the support
tabs at the bottom of
the mounting plate. Set
the microwave oven
aside on a protected
surface.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
REMOVING AND REPLACING THE MICROWAVE OVEN (CONT.)
To replace:
1. Carefully lift microwave oven and hang it on the
support tabs at the bottom of the mounting plate.
2. Rotate the front of the microwave oven cabinet
downward. Thread the power supply cord
through the power supply cord hole in the
bottom of the upper cabinet.
3. Rotate the microwave oven towards the cabinet.
Push the microwave oven against the mounting
plate until locking pins snap into the cabinet.
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Crush Hazard
Attach microwave oven with bolts as shown.
Failure to do so can result in broken bones,
cuts, or other injury.
5. Untape the door and replace the turntable and
support.
6. Replace the vent grille.
7. Replace the two screws in the top of microwave
oven cabinet (the screws located closest to front
corners).
8. If filters were installed, replace them (see “Install-
ing and caring for the filters” in the “Caring for
Your Microwave Oven” section, if needed).
9. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
4. Replace the two bolts securing the microwave
oven to the upper
cabinet.
2 bolts
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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 microwave oven.
HOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS
Microwave ovens are safe. 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 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.
Magnetron
Oven cavity
Metal floor Glass turntable
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
HOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS (CONT.)
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.
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.
NOTE: Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable
cookware is not suitable and it is difficult to
maintain appropriate deep-frying temperatures.
For the best cooking results
Always cook food for the shortest cooking time
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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 “Using ADD 1 MINUTE” section).
To help make sure the food is evenly cooked, stir,
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turn over, or rearrange the food about halfway
through the cooking time.
If you do not have a cover for a dish, use wax
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paper, or microwave-approved paper towels or
plastic wrap. Remember to turn back a corner of
the plastic wrap 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 inch to vent steam
during heating or cooking.
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
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the oven.
Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio
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or television.
TESTING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
To test the oven put about 1 cup of cold water in a
glass container in the oven. Close the
door and make sure it latches. Follow
the directions in “Cooking at high
cook power” in the “Using Your
Microwave Oven” section to set the
oven to cook for 2 minutes. When the time is up,
the water should be heated.
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Moving the radio or TV away from the microwave
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oven.
Plugging the microwave oven into a different
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outlet so that the microwave oven and radio or TV
are on different branch circuits.
TESTING YOUR DINNERWARE OR COOKWARE
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
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 1 minute. If the dish gets hot
and water stays cool,
do not use it.
OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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 cases, poached
eggs have been known
to explode. Cover
poached eggs and
allow a standing time of 1 minute before cutting
into them.
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 harm
the oven and possibly injure someone.
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 could
damage the oven, as could containers with hidden
metal (twist-ties, foil lining, staples, metallic glaze
or trim).
Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it
when the door is open.
Injury could result.
Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not heat
containers, but the heat
from the food can make
the container hot.␣
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONT.)
Do not overcook potatoes. Fire could result. At
the end of the recommended cooking time,
potatoes should be
slightly firm because
they will continue cooking during standing
time. After micro-
waving, let potatoes
stand for 5 minutes.
They will finish cooking
while standing.
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 or
use the Demo/learning
feature (see “Using the
demo/learning feature”
later in this section).
It is normal for 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.
Do not operate the microwave oven unless the
glass turntable is
securely in place and
can rotate freely on the
support rollers. The
turntable can rotate in
either direction.
Make sure the rollers
are completely inside
the center circle of the
turntable; this will let the
turntable rotate properly.
Make sure the turntable is correct-side up in the
oven. Carefully place the cookware on your
turntable to avoid possibly breaking it.
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 inch above the
turntable. Follow the directions supplied with the
browning dish.
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.
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