Microwave Oven Use and Care Guide c Appliances MFE 14XW Thank you for choosing appliance a Roper 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.
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.
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 l l l l l l l l l l Read all appliance. instructions before using l Read and follow the specific “Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy” found on page 2.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION ............................................................ 5 7 FEATURES ................................................................ PANEL ........................................................ CONTROL OPERATING 8 INSTRUCTIONS 1. SETTING TIME OF DAY 2. HI-POWER/MULTI-POWER 3. MULTI-STAGE ................................................ COOKING 9 ...................................... 10 COOKING ................................................ 11 4.
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.
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.
FEATURES Air Vents Model and Serial Number Plate ) Simulated Woodgrain )Cabinet Window 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: Turntable .._ . . . . . . . . . . . . Owner’s Manual Cooking Guide . . . . . . .._.......... Rotating Ring _..... ,.......,.._..
CONTROL PANEL DIGITRON WINDOW AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST PADS 3 Flai TIME PAD TIME POWER PAD POWER HOLD WARM PAD HOLD WARM NUMBER PADS DELAY ! START DELAY START PAD AUTO DEFROST PAD AUTO DEFROST RECIPE ENTRY 1 RECIPE ENTRY/ RECALL PADS RECALL PAUSE L CLOCK PAD L CLEAR I PAUSE PAD 1 CLEAR PAD 1 START PAD START DOOR OPEN BUTTON - NOTE: To enter a setting, touch a word or number pad.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. SETTING TIME OF DAY To set the TIME OF DAY, enter the correct time of day 4:30. KEY BOARD STEP DISPLAY WINDOW REMARKS I 1. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. (/I A “0” will show in the display and the colon will blink. 2. Touch CLOCK. A “0” will show without th colon. 3. Enter the correct time of day. The time will be set. 4. Touch CLOCK again. NOTE: This is a 12 hour clock. F] will appear in the display if you attempt to enter an incorrect 3:78 or 14:02.
2. HI-POWER/MULTI-POWER COOKING HI-POWER COOKING gives the highest cooking power possible with your microwave oven. It is the recommended setting for cooking foods with high moisture content or for cooking foods that need fast cooking to maintain their natural flavor and texture. Many foods need slower cooking (at less than HI power) in order to give you the best results. In addition to HI-POWER cooking there are nine multi-power settings.
3. MULTI-STAGE COOKING MULTI-STAGE cooking allows you to set the oven in a first stage at a certain power level for a chosen time and then in a second and a third stage at a different power level for a chosen time. The cooking process can be set for three memory stages when AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST is included as the first stage. The stages are set before cooking and will sequence automatically after START is touched.
4. DELAY START COOKING DEALY START cooking can be done by starting the cooking automatically for the chosen cooking time. EXAMPLE: at a preset delay time If you want to start at 6:30. (Current time of day is 4:30.) STEP KEY BOARD DISPLAY WINDOW REMARKS 1. Touch CLEAR. 2. Touch DELAY START. 3. Touch numbers for the time of day to start cooking. 4. Touch TIME. m ~ I-1 ’ “STAGE 1” light will blink. 5. Touch numbers for cooking time. 6. Touch POWER. 7. Touch number for desired power. 8. Touch START.
To avoid sickness and food waste when using delay start: l Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start, such as dishes with milk or eggs, cream soups, and cooked meats or fish. Any food that has to wait for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before it is put in the oven. MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND MORE THAN TWO HOURS BEFORE COOKING STARTS. l Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast when using delay start. They will not rise properly.
6. AUTOMATIC DEFROST COOKING At this mode, output power is controlled automatically by the input time. During the first 10% of the input time, the output power will be 70%. During the second 40% of the input time, the output power will be 30%. And during the final 50% of the input time, the output will be 0%. EXAMPLE: 5 minutes. If you want to defrost one pound of hot dog, you can use programmed KEY BOARD STEP 1. Touch CLEAR.
7. AUTOMATIC WEIGHT DEFROST COOKING Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven. The defrost features provide you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods. A cookbook will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting. AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST SEQUENCE BEEF. Ground beef, Round Steak, l LAMB PORK l VEAL Chops (l-inch thick), Rolled roast. Chops (M-inch thick), Hot dogs, Spareribs, Country-style ribs, Rolled roast, Sausage Cutlets (1 lb.
EXAMPLE: If you want to defrost 2 pounds of Ground Beef. 1. Touch CLEAR. pq 2. Touch MEAT. 3. Enter weight of the ground beef by touching “2” and “0”. REMARKS DISPLAY WINDOW KEY BOARD STEP pTJ pq pJ y;yny;~l;i;!;ywi” q q )I “!.,“!.a;ill F] ~~~~~c~i~;~ll show in the 4. Touch START. EfZl show the total defrosting time counting down. At the end of the required time, two short and one long tone will sound and “End” will show in the display. The oven shuts off automatically.
8. PROGRAMMING NEW RECIPES You can program 4 favorite recipes (#l-4). STEP DISPLAY WINDOW KEY BOARD REMARKS Erases all previous settings except time of day and recipe entry program. 1. Touch CLEAR. 2. Set the desired cooking program. 3. Touch RECIPE ENTRY/RECALL. “0” will show in the display. 4. Touch number for new recipe (#l-4). ex: If you want to select number 1, touch “1” The display shows “1”. 5. Touch RECIPE ENTRY/RECALL “YES” will show in the display. New recipe is now programmed.
INTRODUCTIONTO MICROWAVECOOKING HOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS Microwaves are a form of energy similar to radio and television waves. Your microwave oven is constructed in such a way as to take advantage of microwave energy. Electricity is converted into microwave energy by the magnetron tube, and microwaves are then sent into the cooking area through a plate at the right side of the oven. Microwaves reflect off the metal walls of the oven.
non-metallic cooking Most heat-resistant, utensils are safe for use in your mcirowave oven. However, some may contain materials that render them unsuitable as microwave cookware. If you have any doubts about a particular utensil, there’s a simple way to find out if it can be used in your microwave oven. Testing utensils for microwave use: Place the utensil in question next to a glass measure filled with water in the microwave oven.
CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN To Clean Your Oven 1, Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food spatters or spilled liquids stick to oven walls and between seal and door surface. It is best to wipe up spillovers with warm sudsy water and a soft cloth right away. Crumbs and spillovers will absorb the microwave energy and lengthen cooking time. Use warm sudsy water and a soft cloth or sponge to wipe up crumbs that fall between the door and the frame. It is important to keep this area clean to assure a tight seal.
5. Do not use metal utensils for cooking. See “UTENSILS” section on page 18 6. Starting a microwave oven when it’s empty is not recommended. If you experiment, put a container of water in the oven. It is normal for the inside of the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while. 7. Do not heat unopened food containers in the oven. Pressure build-up can cause the container to burst, resulting in injury. 8. Do not use nowspaper or other printed paper in the oven. Fire could result.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q. What’s wrong when the oven light will not glow? A. There may be several reasons why the oven light will not glow. n Light bulb is burned out. W Door is not closed. n START has not been touched. Q. Why is steam coming out of the air exhaust vent? A. Steam is normally produced during cooking operations. The microwave oven has been made to vent thus steam out of the vent. Q. Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door? A. No.
OTHER HELPFUL INSTRUCTIONS For best results and more enjoyable cooking, please read this manual thoroughly. For Best Results: 1. When determining the time for a particular food, begin by using minimum time and checking occasionally for doneness. The microwave oven cooks so quickly, it is easy to overcook foods. 2. Small quantities of food, or foods with low water content may dry out and become hard if cooked too long. 3. Do not use the oven for drying kitchen towels or paper products. They may burn. 4.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS : 12OV, 60H2, 12.5A AC only, 3-prong grounded plug : 750 Watts (Max.) : 2,450 MHz : 223/qr’(W)~i31/2”(H)~167/16”(D) : 153/g”~107/1~“~15”(D) mm : 1.4 Cu-ft. : 40 Ibs. (Approx.) : 45 Ibs. (Approx.) : 1400 Watts Power Input Power Output Microwave Frequency Outer Dimensions Cavity Dimensions Cavity Volume Net Weight Shipping Weight Roted Power Consumption mm Weights and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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