Roper MHEI IRD User manual

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Table of Contents .......... 2
A Note to You ................. 3
Microwave Oven
Safety.. ............................ 4
Getting to Know Your
Microwave Hood
Combination ................... 9
Using Your Microwave
Oven .............................. 21
Caring for Your
Microwave Hood
Combination.. ............... 36
Cooking Guide ............. 40
Questions and
Answers.. ..................... .44
Troubleshooting ......... .45
Requesting Assistance
or Service ..................... 47
Index ............................. 51
Warranty ....................... 52
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Table of Contents
A Note to You ............................................ 3
Microwave Oven Safety ............................ 4
Important safety instructions ................. 4
Precautions to avoid possible exposure
to excessive microwave energy ............ 6
Operating safety precautions ................ 7
Getting to Know Your Microwave Hood
Combination .............................................. 9
How microwave cooking works ............. 9
Microwave oven features .................... 11
Control panel features.. ....................... 12
Using the exhaust fan .........................
15
Using the cooktop/countertop light.. .... 16
Using the bi-level cooking rack ........... 18
Setting the clock.. ................................
19
Using the Minute Timer.. ..................... 20
Using Your Microwave Oven .................. 21
Getting the best cooking results.. ........ 21
Cooking at high cook power.. .............. 22
Cooking at lower cook powers ............ 23
Cooking with more than one
cook cycle ........................................... 25
Using AUTO COOK ............................ 26
Auto cook chart.. ................................. 28
Using AUTO DEFROST ...................... 28
Auto defrost chart ............................... 30
Defrosting tips.. ................................... 32
Using WARM HOLD ........................... 33
Using POPCORN ............................... 34
Changing preset cooking times .......... 35
Caring for Your Microwave Hood
Combination ............................................ 36
Cleaning the microwave oven ............ 36
Caring for the filters.. .......................... 37
Replacing the cooktop
and oven lights ................................... 38
Cooking Guide ........................................ 40
Reheating chart ................................. 40
Microwave cooking chart.. .................. 41
Microwave cooking tips ...................... 42
Questions and Answers.. ........................ 44
Troubleshooting ...................................... 45
Requesting Assistance or Service ......... 47
Index ....................................................... 51
Warranty .................................................. 52
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A Note to You
Thank you for buying a ROPER@ appliance.
Your ROPER microwave oven 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, please complete and mail the
Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about
any new information on your appliance.
Please record your model’s information.
Whenever you call to request service for
Model Number
your appliance, you need to know your
complete model number and serial number.
You’can find this information on the model
and serial number plate (see diagram on
page 11 for location of plate).
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
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Please also record the purchase date of
your appliance and your dealer’s name,
Dealer Address
address, and telephone number.
Dealer Phone
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety statements
under warning symbols. Please pay special
attention to these symbols and follow any
instructions given. Here is a brief explana-
tion of the use of the symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such31will help alert you to such
dangers as fire, electrical shock, burns,i fire, electrical shock, burns,
and personal injury.
ial injury. I
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Our Consumer Assistance Center
number is toll-free 24 hours a day.
1-800-253-1301 1
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Microwave Oven Safety
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
Illowed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, burns,
injury to persons, exposure to excessive microwave
energy, or damage when using the microwave oven,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
l Read all instructions before using the l This appliance should be serviced only
microwave oven. by qualified service personnel. Call an
l Read and follow the specific “PRE- authorized Roper service company for
CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE examination, repair, or adjustment.
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICRO- * Do not cover or block any opening on
WAVE ENERGY” found on page 6. the appliance. Fire could result.
@This appliance must be grounded. l Do not store this appliance outdoors.
Connect only to properly grounded outlet. Do not use this product near water -
See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” for example, near a kitchen sink, in a
found in the Installation Instructions. wet basement, or near a swimming pool,
l Install or locate this appliance only in and the like.
accordance with the provided Installation l Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
Instructions. l Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
l Some products such as whole eggs in l Do not let cord hang over edge of table
the shell and sealed containers - for or counter.
example, closed glass jars - could l This appliance is suitable for use above
explode and should not be heated in both gas and electric cooking equipment
this oven. 36 inches or less wide.
l Do not heat, store, or use flammable l See door surface and interior cleaning
materials in or near the oven. Fumes instructions on page 36.
could create a fire hazard or explosion. l To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
l Use this appliance only for its intended cavity:
use as described in this manual. Do not -Do not overcook food. Carefully
use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this attend appliance if paper, plastic, or
appliance. This type of oven is specifi- other combustible materials are
tally designed to heat or cook food. It is placed inside the oven to facilitate
not designed for industrial or laboratory cooking. Paper could char or burn,
use. and some plastics could melt if used
@Aswith any appliance, close supervision when heating foods.
is necessary when used by children. -Do not deep fry in oven. Microwav-
l Do not operate this appliance if it is not able utensils are not suitable and it is
working properly, or if it has been dam- difficult to maintain appropriate deep
aged. Electrical shock, fire, or other frying temperatures.
hazards could result.
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-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 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, 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).
-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.
l Because of the automatic exhaust fan
feature, the following cautions must be
observed:
-Do not leave the area when using your
cooktop at a high setting. Accidental
fires from boilovers or spattering on the
surface unit could spread, especially if
the exhaust fan is operating.
-Do not allow grease and soil to build up
in the grease filter. Exhaust fan effi-
ciency will decrease and fire could
result. Clean often following the filter
cleaning instructions on page 37.
-Do not change the cooktop or oven
lights without turning the power off at
the main power supply (see page 38).
Electrical shock could result.
-Do not flame foods on a cooktop
surface below this unit. The fan, if
operating, could spread the flame and
cause personal injury or property
damage.
l Use care when cleaning the vent hood
filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as
lye-based oven cleaners, could damage
filter.
l Read and follow “Operating safety
precautions” starting on page 7.
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1. A short power-supply cord is provided
to reduce the risks resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over
a longer cord.
2. Longer cord sets or extension cords
are available and may be used if care
is exercised in their use.
3. If a long cord or extension cord is used
temporarily, (a) the marked electrical
rating of the cord set or extension cord
should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the appliance, (b)
the extension cord must be a ground-
ing-type, 3-wire cord that has a 3-blade
grounding plug and a 3-slot recep-
tacle that will accept the plug on the
appliance, and (c) the longer cord
should be arranged so that it will
not drape over the countertop or
tabletop where it can be pulled on
by children or tripped over acciden-
tally.
4. A qualified electrician must install a
properly grounded and polarized
3-prong receptacle near the
appliance.
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PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY...
Do not attempt to operate this oven with (1) Door (bent),
the door open since open-door operation (2) Hinges and latches (broken or
can result in harmful exposure to micro- loosened),
wave energy. It is important not to defeat (3) Door seals and sealina surfaces.
or tamper with the safety interlocks. . ,
Do not ooerate the microwave oven if the
door window is broken.
The microwave oven should be checked
for microwave leakage by qualified service
oersonnel after a reoair is made.
The oven should not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
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: Do
not operate the microwave oven with
the outer cabinet removed.
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Operating safety precautions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
burns, injury to persons, or damage when
using the microwave oven, follow the
precautions on pages 7-8.
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 instances,
poached eggs have been known to explode.
Cover poached eggs and allow a standing
time of one minute before cutting into them.
Stir before heating
For best results, stlr any liquid several
times before heating or reheating. Liquids
heated in certain containers (especially
cylindrical containers) may become over-
heated. The liquid may splash out with a
loud noise during or after heating or when
adding ingredients (coffee granules, tea
bags, etc.) resulting in harm to the oven
and possible personal injury.
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 hot food does.
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 microwavlng,
wrap potatoes in foil and set aside for
5 minutes. They will finish cooking while
standing.
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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 inside of 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.
General information
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.
Circuit
If your electrical 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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Getting to Know Your
Microwave Hood
Combination
This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the
basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information
before use.
How microwave cooking works
Magnetron
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.
Oven cavity
A magnetron in the microwave oven
produces microwaves. The microwaves
move into the oven where they contact
the food.
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Radio interference
Operation of the microwave oven may
cause interference to your radio, TV, or
similar equipment. When there is interfer-
ence, it may be reduced or eliminated by
taking the following measures:
l Clean door and sealing surfaces of the
oven.
Microwaves pass through most glass,
paper, and plastics without heating them,
so food absorbs the energy. Microwaves
bounce off metal pans so food does not
absorb the energy.
l Adjust the receiving antenna of radio or
television.
l Move the receiver away from the micro-
wave oven.
l Plug the microwave oven into a different
outlet so that the microwave oven and
receiver are on different branch circuits.
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.
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